& conjunction
&
abbreviation of and

-'s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ particle
-s
possessive marker

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
bar
able to be done

al /əl/ suffix
al
aldehyde

an suffix
isk sk
of or pertaining to

ance suffix
ans
a state

ane /eɪn/ suffix
an
alkanes

ase suffix
as
forms the names of enzymes

ate suffix
at
chemical derivative

ation suffix
ation
-ation (suffix)

burger suffix
burgare
suffix used to make names for hamburger-like dishes

centric suffix
centrisk
having a specified object at the centre

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

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
krati
rule

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cyt
cell names and classifications

ed /d/ /t/ /əd/ /ɪd/ suffix
de t
past tense

elect suffix
ald
not yet inaugurated

ene suffix
en
alkene

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
re
(used to form agent nouns) person or thing that does...
are ist spelare
person whose occupation is...
are bo
(used form a demonym) resident or inhabitant of...
are er
used to form the comparative of adjectives
used to form the comparative of adverbs

esque /-ɛsk/ suffix
aktig isk iskt
in the style of
aktig lik likt
resembling

ess /-ɛs/ suffix
ska essa inna
female suffix

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
ast est
superlative of adjectives and adverbs

etic suffix
etisk
pertaining to

fold suffix
faldig
used to make adjectives
faldigt falt
used to make adverbs

free suffix
fri
free from; without

gon suffix
gon hörning
plane figure

hedron suffix
eder
solid figure

hood /hʊd/ suffix
dom
condition or state
skap
group

ible suffix
bar
able to be done
expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense
abel bar
relevant or suitable to, in accordance with

ic suffix
isk
Note: these translations are a guide only. For more precise translations, see individual words ending in -ic

ics suffix
tik
fields of knowledge or practice

ide suffix
oid
any of a group of several elements
id
binary compound of a nonmetal

ie /-i/ suffix
is
forming diminutive nouns or names

-in-law adj
svär-
related through marriage

ing /iːn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ande ende
to form present participles

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
aktig
appended to words

ism /ɪzəm/ suffix
ism
a principle, belief or movement

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ist
One who follows a particular ideology, doctrine, belief system or theory

ite /-aɪt/ /-ɪt/ suffix
it
used to form names of minerals and rocks

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
it
suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation

ity [ɪti] suffix
het
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

ization /-ˈaɪzeɪʃən/ suffix
isering
act, process, or result of doing something

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
isera
suffix used to form verbs

land /lənd/ suffix
land
territory, country or region (suffix)

leptic suffix
leptisk
of or relating to a condition of seizing

less /ləs/ suffix
lös
lacking

like suffix
lik
having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns)

ling suffix
is
Diminutive

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

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logi
branch of learning

ly /li/ /lɪ/ suffix
aktig lig artad isk
forming adjectives from nouns, in the sense "similar to, like, characteristic of"
t
used to form adverbs from adjectives

mania suffix
mani
indicating a compulsion or obsession

meter suffix
meter
used to form a measuring device

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ suffix
het skap
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..."

nomy suffix
nomi
system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a particular field

oic acid suffix
syra
carboxylic acid functional group

ol suffix
ol
-OH group

one suffix
on
ketone

phile suffix
fil
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend"

phobe suffix
fob
used to form nouns denoting a person having a fear of a specific thing
used to form nouns denoting a person who hates or despises a specific thing

phobia /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ suffix
fobi
used to form nouns meaning fear
used to form nouns meaning hate

proof suffix
säker
denoting an impervious quality

s /s/ /z/ /ɨz/ suffix
ar er n or r
regular plurals of nouns

scope suffix
skop
suffix to name viewing instruments

ship suffix
skap
Property or state of being

st suffix
a
first

teen suffix
ton
to form numbers 13 - 19

th /-θ/ suffix
de te
used to form the ordinal numeral

tion /-ʃən/ suffix
ing tion
producing a noun meaning the action or effect of a verb

um /əm/ suffix
um
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ /wəd/ /wɚd/ suffix
åt
forming adverbs

y suffix
aktig ig
having the quality of
is
forming diminutive nouns

yl suffix
yl
radical or functional group

yne suffix
yn
hydrocarbon with triple bonds

00s n
00-tal nollnolltal
first decade

0th adj
0:te
abbreviation of zeroth

101 /ˈwʌnˌoʊ̯ˈwʌn/ adj
abc
basic, beginner-

10th adj
10:e
abbreviation of tenth

11th adj
11:e
abbreviation of eleventh

12th adj
12.
abbreviation of twelfth

15 minutes of fame n
femton minuter av berömmelse femton minuter i rampljuset
fifteen minutes of fame

1500 metres n
1500 meter
sprint race over 1500 metres

18th adj
18:e
abbreviation of eighteenth

1960s n
1960-tal
decade from 1960 to 1969

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1:a 1:e
abbreviation of first

2nd adj
2:a 2:e
abbreviation of second

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ n
3D-skrivare
device for making three-dimensional solid objects

3rd adj
3:e
abbreviation of third

4-H pn
4-H 4H
youth organization

4th adj
4:e
abbreviation of fourth

5th adj
5:e
abbreviation of fifth

6th adj
6:e
abbreviation of sixth

7th adj
7:e
abbreviation of seventh

8th adj
8:e
abbreviation of eighth

9th adj
9:e
abbreviation of ninth

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ symbol
E
playing card

A major n
A-dur
major key

A minor n
a-moll
minor key
minor chord

A to Z adv
A till Ö
Alphabetical order

A-bomb n
atombomb
atomic bomb

A-flat n
ass
tone four fifths below C

A-flat major n
Ass-dur
A-flat major

A-pillar n
A-stolpe
automotive: vertical support

ABC n
abc-bok
primer for learning the alphabet
abc
rudiments

AC n
AC växelström
alternating current

AD adv
e.Kr.
anno Domini

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
aids AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AKA adv
alias som känd även
also known as

ASAP /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpi/ adv
snarast så snart som möjligt
as soon as possible

ATM n
bankomat
(banking) Automated Teller Machine

ATV n
ATV
Automated Transfer Vehicle

AWOL n
bondpermission frånvaro utan giltig orsak
military: absence without proper authority

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aachen
city in North Rhine-Westphalia

Aalborg /ˈɔlbɔɹ/ /ˈɔːlbɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Ålborg
city in northern Denmark

Aarau /ˈaːɹau/ pn
Aarau
Swiss town

Aaron /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ pn
Aron
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

Aaron's beard /ˈɜːɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ /ˈɝ.ənz bɪɹd/ n
Arons skägg
name for certain plants

Abdera pn
Abdera
town

Abderian /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
abderitisk

Abderian /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ n
abderit

Abderite /ˈæb.dəˌɹaɪt/ n
abderit
native of Abdera, Thrace

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ pn
Abdullah
Muslim given name

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
biblical character
male given name

Abidjan /ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
the largest city of Côte d'Ivoire

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ pn
Abigail
biblical wife of David
female given name

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abchazisk
of or pertaining to Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
abchazier abchazer
person from Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
abchaziska abkhaziska
a Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abchazien
territory in the Caucasus

Abner /ˈæb.nɚ/ pn
Abner
biblical cousin of Saul

Aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ə.ni/ n
aboriginer aborigin
Aboriginal person from Australia, Aboriginal Australian

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ pn
Abraham
male given name
prophet in the Old Testament
surname

Abruka pn
Abrö
Estonian island located in the Gulf of Riga

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Absalom
male given name

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dhabi
capital of UAE

Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Abuja
The capital city of Nigeria

Abyssinia /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abessinien
historical name of Ethiopia

Abyssinian /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
abessinsk
of or pertaining to Abyssinia

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ pn
Accra
capital of Ghana

Acehnese pn
atjehnesiska
language

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Akilles Achilles
Greek mythical hero

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

Achilles tendon n
akillessena hälsena
strong tendon in the calf of the leg

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Akropolis

Acts of the Apostles pn
Apostlagärningarna
fifth book of the New Testament

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] pn
Adam
first man in Abrahamic religions
male given name

Adam and Eve pn
Adam och Eva
the first man and woman (according to Genesis)

Adam's apple n
fjärilsgardenia
Tabernaemontana divaricata
adamsäpple
lump in the throat

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Addis Abeba
capital of Ethiopia

Aden pn
Aden
seaport of Yemen

Adolph /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ pn
Adolf
male given name

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Adrian
male given name

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
Adriatiska havet
sea that stretches from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Venice

Advent pn
advent
season before Christmas

Advent Sunday pn
adventssöndag
fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, the start of Advent

Advent calendar n
adventskalender julkalender
calendar used to count down the days of Advent

Adventist adj
adventistisk
relating to Seventh-day Adventism / the Seventh-day Adventist Church
relating to believers in the Second Advent of Jesus; relating to Adventism

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adygeiska republiken Adygejen
Adygea, Russia

Adyghe /ˈɑː.dɪ.ɡeɪ/ pn
adygeiska
language spoken in the Republic of Adygea

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

Aegidius pn
Aegidius
male given name

Aeneid /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ pn
Aeneiden
Classic epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy.

Aeschylus /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Aischylos
Greek tragedian

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Aisopos
ancient Greek author

Afar pn
afar
language

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afghansk
pertaining to Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
afghan afghanska
person from Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
afghanska
Pashto language

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ pn
Afghanistan
country

Africa /ˈæ.fɹɪ.kə/ pn
Afrika
continent south of Europe

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
afrikansk afrikan
Of or pertaining to Africa

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
afrikan afrikansk
a native of Africa

African blue tit n
koboltmes
Cyanistes teneriffae

African buffalo n
afrikansk buffel kafferbuffel
large bovid

African wildcat n
afrikansk vildkatt falbkatt
Felis silvestris lybica

Africanize v
afrikanisera
to make African

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikaans
language

Afrikaner n
afrikand
member of ethnic group

Agamemnon /æɡæˈmɛmnɒn/ pn
Agamemnon
Greek hero

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agda Agata
female given name

Age of Enlightenment pn
upplysningstid
period of history

Aghori pn
aghori
an order of Hindu ascetics

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnes
female given name

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
Ahab
biblical king of Israel

Ahasuerus /əˈhæ.zə.ɹəs/ pn
Ahasveros
biblical king of Persia

Ainu pn
ainu
language

Akaa pn
Ackas
municipality

Akan pn
akan
Niger-Congo language
language group spoken in Ghana

Akhenaten /ˌækəˈnɑːtən/ pn
Akhenaton
Pharaoh in 14th century BCE, founder of Atenism

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ adj
akkadisk
pertaining to the language

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ n
akkadier
inhabitant of the Akkad region

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ pn
akkadiska
Semitic language

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al-Jazira
Arabic satellite TV news channel

Al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
Islamic Spain

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ pn
Allan
male given name

Aland pn
Åland Ålands skärgård
archipelago
Landskapet Åland Åland
province

Alander n
ålänning
person

Alaric pn
Alarik
king of Visigoths
Alrik
male given name

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
US state

Alaska pollock n
Alaska pollock alaskasej stillahavsbleka stillahavslyra
Gadus chalcogrammus

Alavus pn
Alavo
municipality

Alawite n
alawit

Alban pn
Alban
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albanien
country in south-eastern Europe

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
albansk albanska
of or pertaining to Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ n
albanska alban
person from Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
albanska albansk
language

Albanology pn
albanologi
study of Albanian language, culture and history

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
Albert
male given name

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
province

Albin pn
Albin
male given name

Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
Albion
England

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldebaran
star

Alekhine's Defence n
Aljechins försvar
chess opening

Alemannic /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
alemanniska
language or dialect group closely related to German

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ adj
aleut- aleutisk
of the Aleutian Islands

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ n
aleut aleutiska
native of the Aleutian Islands

Aleut /ˌæ.liːˈuːt/ pn
aleutiska
language of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian Islands /æliːuːʃən ɑɪlændz/ pn
Aleuterna
archipelago

Alexander /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzæn.dɚ/ /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/ [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alexander
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alexander den store
King of Macedonia

Alexandra pn
Alexandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alexandria
city in Egypt

Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ adj
alexandrinsk
of or pertaining to Alexandria

Alexandroupoli pn
Alexandroupoli Alexandroupolis
city

Alfonso pn
Alfons
male given name

Alfred pn
Alfred
Male given name

Algarve pn
Algarve
Southernmost region of Portugal

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Algeriet
country

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ adj
algerisk
of Algeria or its people

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ n
algerier algeriska
person from Algeria

Algherese pn
algheres
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪəz/ /ælˈdʒɪɹz/ pn
Alger
the capital of Algeria

Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋkwi.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋkwi.ən/ adj
algonkinsk
relating to a group of North American languages

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
female given name

All Saints' Day pn
allhelgonadagen
feast day

All Souls' Day pn
alla själars dag
Christian feast day

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ pn
Allah
God, in Islam

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ n
insexnyckel
a hex head wrench

Alma pn
Alma
female given name

Almaty pn
Almaty
city

Alpha Centauri pn
Alfa Centauri
brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
alpin
Relating to the Alps

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alperna
a mountain range in Western Europe

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ pn
Alsace Elsass
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Altair pn
Altair
star

Alvin pn
Alvin
male given name meaning "elf friend"

Alvina pn
Alvina
female given name

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
Alzheimers sjukdom
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amanda /əˈmændə/ pn
Amanda
female given name

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ n
amason
Mythological female warrior

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ pn
Amazonfloden
river

Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ /əˈmiːljə/ pn
Amalia
female given name

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adj
amerikansk amerikan
of or pertaining to the Americas
of or pertaining to the U.S. or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ n
amerikan amerikanare
person born in, or a citizen of, the U.S.
inhabitant of the Americas

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ pn
amerikansk engelska amerikanska
American English

American English pn
amerikansk engelska
English of the United States

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Amerikanska Samoa
US overseas territory in Oceania

American badger n
nordamerikansk grävling
Taxidea taxus

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
amerikansk bison bison bisonoxe
mammal

American bittern n
amerikansk rördrom
Botaurus lentiginosus

American cliff swallow n
stensvala
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

American football n
amerikansk fotboll
American football

American ginseng n
amerikansk ginseng
Panax quinquefolius

American golden plover n
amerikansk tundrapipare
Pluvialis dominic

American wigeon n
amerikansk bläsand
Anas americana

American woodcock n
amerikansk morkulla
Scolopax minor

Americanism n
amerikanism
linguistic feature
preference

Americanize v
amerikanisera
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹɪkəz/ pn
Amerika
North and South America

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amhariska
language

Amish /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ pn
amishfolket
a strict Anabaptist sect

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Amman
the capital of Jordan

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amos
book of the Old Testament
figure mentioned in the Old Testament

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam
capital of the Netherlands

Amur pn
Amur
the river between the Far East Russia and China

Amur falcon n
amurfalk
Falco amurensis

Ancient Greece pn
antikens Grekland
ancient civilization of the Mediterranean

Ancient Greek pn
klassisk grekiska antik grekiska gammalgrekiska
the Greek language of classical antiquity

Ancient Rome pn
antikens Rom
civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD

Andalusia /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ pn
Andalusien
autonomous community of Spain

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ adj
andinsk
of or pertaining to the Andes mountains

Andean flamingo n
andinsk flamingo
Phoenicopterus andinus

Anderson /ˈæn.dɚ.sən/ pn
Andersson
surname meaning "son of Andrew"

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Anderna
mountain range in South America

Andorra /ænˈdɔɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ pn
Andorra
country

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ pn
Andreas Anders
male given name
the Apostle

Android pn
Android
mobile operating system

Angela /ˈændʒələ/ pn
Angela
female given name

Angelica pn
Angelica
female given name

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ adj
anglikansk
pertaining to the Church of England and related churches

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

Anglican Communion pn
anglikanska kyrkogemenskapen
worldwide network of churches

Anglicanism n
anglikanism
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church

Anglish /ˈænɡliʃ/ pn
angelska
variety of English

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ pn
anglonormandiska
language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ adj
anglosaxisk
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language
related to nations which speak primarily English

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ n
anglosaxare angelsaxare
member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century

Anglophile adj
anglofil
person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
engelskspråkig
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
engelsktalare
one who speaks English

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
anglosfär den engelsktalande världen
set of anglophone countries

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ pn
Angola
country in Southern Africa

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪlə/ pn
Anguilla
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anhui pn
Anhui Anhwei
province of China

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara
capital of Turkey

Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Anna
female given name

Anna /ˈænə/ pn
Hanna
biblical prophetess

Annamite n
annamit
inhabitant of Annam

Anno Domini adv
efter Kristus
in the year of our Lord

Annunciation pn
Jungfru Marie bebådelsedag
Christianity

Ant pn
Myran Myrorna
27th sura of the Qur'an

Antarctic Circle pn
södra polcirkeln
geographical line

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

Antarctica /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ pn
Antarktis
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antares
star

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Anton
given name

Anthropocene /ˈænθɹəpəˌsin/ /ˈænθɹəpəˌsiːn/ pn
antropocen
the current geological period

Antichrist pn
antikrist
one under the direct control of the Devil

Antigone /ænˈtɪɡəni/ pn
Antigone
the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ænd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ænd bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua och Barbuda
country

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antillerna
islands

Antiquity pn
antiken
period of history

Antonia pn
Antonia
female given name

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Antwerpen
city
province

Anubis pn
Anubis
Egyptian god of the dead and tombs

Anya pn
Anja
female given name

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apenninerna
mountain range

Aphrodite /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Afrodite
Greek goddess

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ pn
Uppenbarelseboken Apokalypse
book of the Bible
apokalyps
the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet

April /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ pn
april
fourth month of the Gregorian calendar

April Fools' Day n
första april
First day of April

April fool n
aprilskämt
practical joke played on April Fools' Day

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Apuleius
author in the Roman Empire

Apulia pn
Apulien
region of Italy

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ pn
Vattumannen
astrological sign
constellation

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
arabisk arab-
of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ n
arab arabiska
Semitic person
arab arabhäst
horse

Arab Spring pn
arabiska våren
movement

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabien
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf;

Arabian Sea pn
Arabiska havet
part of the Indian Ocean

Arabian oryx n
arabisk oryx
Oryx leucoryx

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ adj
arabisk arabiska
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ pn
arabiska
language
alphabet

Arabisation n
arabisering
process of arabising

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡɑːn/ /ˈæɹəɡən/ pn
Aragonien
an autonomous community in Spain

Aragonese pn
aragonska
the language of Aragon

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aralsjön
Aral Sea

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ adj
arameisk arameiska
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ pn
arameiska
the language

Aranese pn
aranesiska
dialect

Ararat /ˈæɹəˌɹæt/ pn
Ararat
mountain

Arbëresh /ˌɑːbəˈɹɛʃ/ pn
arberesjiska
form of Albanian spoken in southern Italy

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪdi.ə/ n
Arkadien
A district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

Archaean adj
arkeisk
of eon from 3,800 to 2,500 million years ago

Archaean pn
arkeikum
Archaean eon

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
arktisk
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet
cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Arktis
a region of the Earth

Arctic Circle pn
norra polcirkeln
one of the five major circles of latitude

Arctic Ocean pn
Norra ishavet Arktiska havet Arktiska oceanen
the smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole

Arctic skua n
kustlabb
Stercorarius parasiticus

Ardennes pn
Ardennerna
département

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒənˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒənˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ adj
argentinsk
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ n
argentinare
person from Argentina

Argo Navis pn
Skeppet Argo
constellation

Argonaut pn
argonaut
member of the Argo crew

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ pn
Ariadne
daughter of King Minos

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ariansk
pertaining to Arianism

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
arianism
nontrinitarian Christian teaching

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ pn
Väduren
astrological sign
constellation

Aristophanes /æɹɪsˈtɒfəniːz/ /ɛɹɪsˈtɑfəniz/ pn
Aristofanes
Aristophanes

Aristotelian adj
aristotelisk
of or pertaining to the philosophy taught by Aristotle

Aristotle pn
Aristoteles
ancient Greek philosopher

Ark of the Covenant pn
förbundsark
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest

Arkhangelsk pn
Archangelsk
city in Russia

Armageddon /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Harmagedon harmageddon
site

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenien
ancient kingdom and country

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenisk armeniska
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ n
armenier armeniska
person

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
armeniska armenisk
language

Armenian cucumber n
armenisk gurka
fruit
plant

Arminianism n
arminianism
school of thought

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

Arne pn
Arne
male given name

Arnhem Land /ˈaːnəm lænd/ pn
Arnhem Land
region in the Northern Territory, Australia

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnold
male given name

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
arumänska
language

Arthur /ˈɑɹθəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Artur
male given name

Aruba /ˈæ.ɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
territory in the Caribbean

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
small borough in Estonia

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
arbëroriska arvanitiska
form of Albanian

Arvid pn
Arvid
male given name

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
arisk indoeuropeisk
of or pertaining to Indo-European or Aryan peoples, culture, and languages
arisk
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race
used primarily by neo-Nazis: pertaining to the Caucasian race

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
arier
in Nazism: a member of an alleged master race of non-Jewish Caucasians
obsolete: in 19th century ethnography, a subdivision of the Caucasian race
rare: a Proto-Indo-European
rare: an Indo-Iranian
used primarily by neo-Nazis: a white

Asatru pn
asatro
neopagan religion

Ascanius /æˈskeɪni.əs/ pn
Ascanius
the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas

Ascension Day pn
Kristi himmelfärds dag
the fortieth day of Easter

Asclepius /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asklepios
Greek god of medicine and healing

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Asgård
the abode of gods in Norse mythology

Ash Wednesday n
askonsdag
the Christian day of penitence 46 days before Easter

Asher pn
Aser
eighth son of Jacob

Ashgabat pn
Asjchabad
the capital of Turkmenistan

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
ashkenazisk
of, or relating to Jews from Germany or Eastern Europe

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ n
ashkenaz ashkenazisk jude
Jew from Germany or Eastern Europe

Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ pn
Asien
the continent of Asia
province of Roman empire

Asia Minor pn
Mindre Asien
peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiatisk
of, relating to or from Asia

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ n
asiat
person from Asia
person from or descended from people from east Asia
indier
person from or descended from people from the Indian sub-continent

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ n
asiatiskt lejon
species of lion that inhabited Asia

Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
Aspergers syndrom
autism related developmental disorder

Assamese pn
assamesiska
language

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrien
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

Assyrian /əˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
assyrisk
of or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia
of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river

Assyrian /əˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
assyrier
a person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river

Assyriological adj
assyriologisk
of or pertaining to Assyriology

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astrachan
city and region in Russia

Asturia pn
Asturien
Translations

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ adj
asturisk
of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain
of or pertaining to the Asturian language

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ n
asturier asturiska
a native of Asturias

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
asturiska
language

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturien
autonomous community and province of Spain

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Athena
Greek goddess

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
atensk
of or pertaining to Athens, Greece

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Aten Athen
capital city of Greece

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ pn
Atlanten
the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean pn
Atlanten
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east

Atlantic herring n
sill
Clupea harengus

Atlantic pomfret n
havsbraxen
Brama brama

Atlantic puffin n
lunnefågel
Fratercula arctica

Atlantic tomcod n
atlantisk frostfisk frostfisk
Microgadus tomcod

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross n
gulnäbbad albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlantis
mythical country said to have sunk into the ocean

Atlas /ˈætləs/ pn
Atlas
Greek mythology

Atlas Mountains pn
Atlasbergen
Atlas Mountains

Attic adj
attisk atensk
related to Athens

Attic pn
attiska
Ancient Greek dialect

Attica pn
Attika
periphery

Auckland /ˈɔːklənd/ pn
Auckland
the largest conurbation in New Zealand

Audouin's gull n
rödnäbbad trut
Ichthyaetus audouinii

Augsburg pn
Augsburg
city in southern Germany

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ pn
augusti
eighth month of the Gregorian calendar

Augusta /əɡʌstə/ pn
Augusta
female given name

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
August
male given name

Aurora pn
Aurora
Roman goddess of dawn
female given name

Auschwitz /ˈaʊ̯ʃ.vɪts/ pn
Auschwitz
city in Poland
concentration camp

Australia /ɑˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪliːə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪə/ /əˈstɹæɪljə/ /əˈstɹɛliːə/ pn
Australien
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ adj
australisk australiensisk
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ n
australier australiensiska australiensare australiska
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent

Australian magpie n
flöjtkråka
Australian magpie

Australian rules football n
australisk fotboll
Australian rules football

Australian white ibis n
Australisk ibis
species of wading bird

Austria /ˈɑst.ɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Österrike
country in Central Europe

Austria-Hungary pn
Österrike-Ungern
former country in Central Europe

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ adj
österrikisk
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ n
österrikare
Austrian person

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
avariska
language

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

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
avestiska
Old Iranian language

Avogadro's number n
Avogadros konstant Avogadros tal
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12

Awadhi pn
awadhi
Awadhi language

Axel /ˈæksəl/ pn
Axel
male given name

Axis power n
axelmakt
member country of the World War II Axis

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
aymara
language of South America

Ayrshire n
ayrshireko
cow

Ayurveda /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
ayurveda
traditional Hindu alternative medicine

Azerbaijan /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈ(d)ʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbajdzjan
country

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ adj
azerbajdzjansk
pertaining to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ n
azerbajdzjan azer
Azerbaijani person

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ pn
azeriska azerbajdzjanska azeri
language of Azerbaijan

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Azorerna
an archipelago and an autonomous region

Aztec /ˈæztɛk/ n
aztek
a Mexica

B major n
H-durackord
the major chord with a root of B
H-dur
the major key with B as its tonic

B-pillar n
B-stolpe
automotive: vertical support

BBC pn
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation

BC adv
f.Kr.
before Christ

BCE adv
f.v.t. fvt
before the common era

BDSM n
BDSM
sexual practice

BMI n
BMI
body mass index

BPaaS n
BPaaS
Platform as a Service

BTTS phraseologicalUnit
BLGM
Initialism for ”both teams to score”.

Baba Yaga pn
Baba-Jaga
hag who flies through the air in a mortar

Babism n
bábísm
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect

Babylon /ˈbæbɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæbɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babylon Babel
capital of Babylonia

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Babylonien
ancient region and empire of southern Mesopotamia

Babylonian adj
babylonisk
of or pertaining to the city of Babylon

Bach /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
German composer

Bachelor of Arts n
filosofie kandidatexamen
collegiate degree

Bachelor of Science n
högskoleingenjör kandidatexamen
three- to four-year undergraduate degree

Bactrian /ˈbæktɹɪən/ pn
baktriska
language

Badakhshan pn
Badakhshan
historical region

Baffin Bay pn
Baffinbukten
sea between Greenland and Nunavut

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ pn
Bagdad
city

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahamas Samväldet Bahamas
country in the Caribbean

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ adj
bahamansk
pertaining to the Bahamas

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ n
bahaman
person from the Bahamas

Bahrain /bɑːˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrain
country in the Middle East

Bahraini adj
bahrainsk
of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people

Baird's sandpiper n
gulbröstad snäppa
Calidris bairdii

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
bakelit
heat-resisting chemically inert resin

Baker pn
Bager
Occupational surname

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ pn
Baku
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Balearic Islands pn
Balearerna
group of Mediterranean islands

Balearic Sea pn
Baleariska havet Baleariska sjön
sea

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
island of Indonesia

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
balinesiska
language

Balkan Peninsula pn
Balkanhalvön Balkan
peninsula in southeastern Europe

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
balkanisering
fragmentation of a region into several small states

Balkanize v
balkanisera
to break up

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkan Balkanhalvön
geographical region in the southeast of Europe

Balochistan pn
Baluchistan
region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia

Balt [bɔːlt] n
balt baltiska
inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ adj
Östersjön
of the Baltic region or sea
baltisk
pertaining to the Baltic languages
pertaining to the Balts

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ pn
Baltikum
Baltic region, Baltic states

Baltic Sea pn
Östersjön
a sea

Baltic herring n
strömming
Clupea harengus membras

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ adj
balzaciansk
of or pertaining to Honoré de Balzac or his writings

Bambara pn
bambara
language

Bamboo Curtain pn
Bamburidån
political barrier between communist and capitalist in Asia

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
country

Bangladeshi adj
bangladeshisk
of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh

Bangladeshi n
bangladeshare
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent

Baptist adj
baptistisk
of the Baptist religious denomination

Baptist n
baptist
adherent of a Protestant denomination (or various subdenominations) of Christianity

Barbadian adj
barbadisk
of or relating to Barbados

Barbadian n
barbadier
person from Barbados

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
country in the Caribbean

Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Barbro
cognates and transliterations of female given name

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Barcelona
capital of Catalonia

Barents Sea pn
Barents hav
part of the Arctic Ocean

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ pn
Bartolomeus
male given name
Bartolomeus Bartolomaios
the Apostle

Basel pn
Basel
city in Switzerland

Basenji /bəˈsɛndʒi/ n
basenji
Basenji

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ adj
basjkirisk
of or relating to Bashkortostan or its people

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ n
basjkir
a Bashkir person

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ pn
basjkiriska
language

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Basjkirien Basjkortostan
federal subject of Russia

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
baskisk bask
relative to the Basque people or their language

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
baskiska
language
bask baskiska
member of a people

Basque Country pn
Baskien
autonomous community within Spain
geographical region in Spain and France

Basque Shepherd Dog n
perro de pastor vasco
Basque Shepherd Dog

Bastille [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
Bastiljen
a prison in France

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Batseba
biblical character

Batman /batˈman/ pn
Batman Läderlappen
the bat-themed hero

Battle of Britain pn
slaget om Storbritannien
series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during World War II

Baudelairean /ˌboʊdəˈlɛɹi.ən/ /ˌbəʊd(ə)ˈlɛəɹɪ.ən/ adj
baudelaireisk
of or pertaining to Baudelaire or his works

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Bayern
state

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
bajersk bayersk
of or pertaining to Bavaria

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

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
bayerska
German dialect

Bay of Bengal pn
Bengaliska viken
Large bay in the northeastern Indian Ocean

Bay of Biscay pn
Biscayabukten
gulf

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ pn
Beatlarna Beatles
rock music quartet

Beatrice /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Beatrice
female given name

Beauceron /ˈboʊsəˌɹɑn/ /ˈbəʊsəˌɹɒn/ n
beauceron
Beauceron

Beaufort scale pn
Beauforts skala Beaufortskalan
measure for the intensity of the wind

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Bechuanaland
former name for Botswana

Beethoven /ˈbeɪˌt(h)əʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ pn
Beethoven
German surname

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ adj
beethovensk
of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven

Beetle n
bagge bubbla folka folkvagn
Volkswagen car

Beijing /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Peking Beijing
capital of China

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
capital of Lebanon

Belarus /ˌbəˈlɑɹʌs/ /ˌbɛləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːs/ pn
Vitryssland Belarus
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ adj
vitrysk vitryska
pertaining to Belarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ n
vitryska belarusiska
language
vitryska vitryss belarusier belarusiska
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ pn
Belfast
capital of Northern Ireland

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] adj
belgisk
of or pertaining to Belgians or Belgian people
of or pertaining to Belgium

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] n
belgare belgiska
Belgian, person from Belgium

Belgian Congo pn
Belgiska Kongo
Belgian colony

Belgian Sheepdog n
belgisk vallhund
Umbrella term for the four Belgian sheepdog variants

Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ pn
Belgien
country in Europe

Belgorod pn
Belgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrad
capital of Serbia

Belize /bəˈliːz/ pn
Belize
country

Belizean adj
belizisk
Pertaining to Belize

Belizean n
belizier
person from Belize

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Bengt
male given name

Benedicta pn
Bengta
feminine form of Benedict

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

Bengal /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengalen
region in South Asia

Bengali adj
bengalisk
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali n
bengali bengaliska
language
bengal bengali
person from Bengal

Benghazi pn
Benghazi
Benghazi, Libya

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
country

Benjamin /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ pn
Benjamin
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Bering Sea pn
Berings hav
sea

Bering Strait pn
Berings sund
strait between Russia and Alaska

Berlin /bə.ˈlɪn/ /ˈbɚ.lɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ [bɚ.ˈlɪn] pn
Berlin
capital city of Germany

Berlin Wall pn
Berlinmuren
wall that parted Berlin

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermuda
island group

Bermuda Triangle pn
Bermudatriangeln
area in Atlantic Ocean

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Bern
city

Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernhard
male given name

Bert /bɜːt/ /bɝt/ pn
Bert
male given name

Bertha /ˈbɜːθə/ /ˈbɝθə/ pn
Berta
female given name

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Betlehem
City

Bewick's swan n
mindre sångsvan
Bewick's swan

Bhutan /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhutan
Himalayan country

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ adj
bhutanesisk
pertaining to Bhutan

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
bibel Bibeln
Christian holy book

Bible Belt pn
bibelbälte
area where conservative Protestant Christianity is dominant

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ n
Stora stygga vargen
fictional evil wolf

Big Bang pn
Big Bang Stora smällen
cosmic event

Big Brother pn
storebror
unwarranted and invasive government surveillance

Big Dipper pn
Karlavagnen
bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ n
Storfot
unidentified yeti-like animal

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bisjkek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
bishnupriya manipuri
language

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynien
ancient region

Bitola pn
Bitola
city

Bjarmaland pn
Bjarmaland
historical territory

Black Death pn
böldpest digerdöden pesten
14th century pandemic outbreak

Black Forest gâteau n
schwarzwaldtårta
type of gâteau originating in the Black Forest region of Germany

Black Legend pn
svarta legenden
the depiction of Spain as cruel, greedy and fanatical

Black Sea pn
Svarta havet
an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor

Blackbeard pn
Svartskägg
pirate's name

Blagoveshchensk pn
Blagovesjtjensk
city in Siberia

Blaise pn
Blasius
male given name

Blanche pn
Blanka
female given name

Bluebeard pn
Blåskägg
the famous fairy tale
the title character

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Blåtand
nickname of a Danish king
blåtand
personal area wireless network

Blyth's reed warbler n
busksångare
Acrocephalus dumetorum

Body of Christ pn
Kristi kropp
the body of Jesus
the bread of the eucharist

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Böhmen
The region of the Czech Republic

Bohemian adj
böhmisk
of, or relating to Bohemia or its language

Bohemian n
böhmare
native or resident of Bohemia

Bokmål n
bokmål
language

Bolivia /boʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivia
country in South America

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
boliviansk
pertaining to Bolivia

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ n
bolivian bolivianska
Bolivian person

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ pn
Bologna
city

Bolshevik /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ n
bolsjevik
a member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917

Bonaparte's gull n
trädmås
Chroicocephalus philadelphia

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

Bonapartist n
bonapartist
one attached to Napoleon's policy

Bonaventure pn
Bonaventura
male given name

Bond girl n
Bondbrud
young women who appear in James Bond movies

Boo pn
Boo
locality in Sweden

Book of the Dead pn
De dödas bok
ancient Egyptian funerary text

Books of Moses pn
Moseböcker
five books

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
boolesk
logic: pertaining to data items that have values “true” and “false”

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ n
boolesk variabel
type of variable

Boolean algebra n
Boolesk algebra
algebraic structure

Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
Boreas
Greek god
Bore Kung Bore
the north wind personified

Bornholm /ˈbɔɹn.həʊm/ pn
Bornholm
Danish island in the Baltic Sea

Bose-Einstein condensate n
Bose–Einstein-kondensat
gaseous superfluid

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnien
northern part of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a geographic and historical entity
short for 'Bosnia and Herzegovina'

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ pn
Bosnien och Hercegovina
country on the Balkan peninsula

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ n
bosnier
the people
bosniska
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ pn
Bosporen
a strait that passes through Istanbul

Bothnian Bay pn
Bottenviken
northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia

Bothnian Sea pn
Bottenhavet
southern part of the Gulf of Bothnia

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botswana
Republic of Botswana

Bouvet Island pn
Bouvetön
uninhabited volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean

Bowman's capsule n
Bowmans kapsel
cup-like sac

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
annandag jul annandag
Boxing Day

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Björnvaktaren
a constellation

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
The capital of Slovakia

Brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ pn
Brasilien
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ adj
brasiliansk
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ n
brasilianare brasilianska brasilian brasse
person from Brazil

Brazilian Portuguese pn
brasiliansk portugisiska
Portuguese spoken and written in Brazil

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ pn
Bremen
city
state

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
bretonsk bretagnisk
pertaining to Brittany

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
breton bretonska bretagnare bretagniska
person from Brittany
bretonska bretagniska bretagnska
the language

Brexit /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
brexit
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU

Brexiteer /ˌbɹɛksɪˈtiɹ/ /ˌbɹɛksɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
brexitör
someone who supports Brexit

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Birgitta Birgit
female given name

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] adj
brittisk
of Britain
colloquial: of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] pn
britt brittiska
citizens or inhabitants of Britain
the citizens or inhabitants of the UK
brittisk engelska
the British English language

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
British Columbia
province of Canada

British Empire pn
Brittiska imperiet
empire

British English n
engelska
English language as in Britain, especially in England

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Brittiska öarna
group of islands

British Virgin Islands pn
Brittiska Jungfruöarna
British overseas territory

Briton /ˈbɹɪtən/ n
britt
inhabitant of Great Britain

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretagne
region of North West France

Bronze Age pn
Bronsåldern bronsåldern
archaeology

Brown pn
Brun Bruun
surname meaning "brown", or indicating a dark complexion

Brownian motion n
brownsk rörelse
random motion of particles suspended in a fluid

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brygge
city in Belgium

Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ pn
brumaire töckenmånad
the second month of the French Republican Calendar

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
a country in Southeast Asia

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ pn
Bruno
male given name

Brunswick pn
Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany

Brusselian adj
brysselsk
of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels

Brusselian n
brysselska brysslare
someone from Brussels

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Bryssel
capital of Belgium

Brussels sprout n
brysselkål rosenkål
vegetable

Bucharest /ˌbuːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bukarest
The capital of Romania

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

Budapest /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Buddha /buːdə/ /bʊdə/ /bʊdːʰə/ pn
Buddha
spiritual and philosophical teacher

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ n
buddhism buddism
religion and philosophy

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ adj
buddhistisk
of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ n
buddhist
practitioner of Buddhism

Buenos Aires /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹeɪs/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buginese pn
buginesiska
language

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Buchara
city in Uzbekistan

Bulgaria /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgarien
country

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
bulgarisk bulgariska
relating to Bulgaria, its people or the Bulgarian language

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
bulgariska bulgarisk
language
bulgar bulgariska
native of Bulgaria

Bulgarian Hound n
bulgarisk stövare
Bulgarian Hound

Bunsen burner n
bunsenbrännare
small laboratory gas burner

Burgas pn
Burgas
city in Bulgaria

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ n
bourgogne bourgognevin
wine

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Bourgogne Burgund
region

Burkina Faso /bəː(ɹ)ˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Burma
Southeast Asian country (former name)

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
burmesiska
language

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
a country in Eastern Africa

Burundian adj
burundisk
pertaining to Burundi

Burundian n
burundier
person from Burundi

Burushaski pn
boroshaski

Bushism pn
bushism
political philosophy

Byblos pn
Byblos
port city in Lebanon

Byelorussian SSR /ˌbjɛləˈrʌʃən/ pn
Vitryska SSR
Soviet republic

Byronism /ˈbaɪ.ɹən.ɪzm̩/ n
byronism
admiration, emulation of Lord Byron

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ adj
bysantinsk
of or pertaining to Byzantium
overly complex or intricate

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Bysans Bysantinska riket
Greek-speaking empire in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Byzantine fault tolerance n
bysantinska generalsproblem

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzantion
ancient Greek city

C clef n
C-klav
a clef

C-pillar n
C-stolpe
automotive: vertical support

C-sharp n
ciss
C♯ - a musical note

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ n
CD
abbreviation of compact disc

CD burner n
CD-brännare
CD burner

CD player n
CD-spelare cd-spelare
CD player

CD-ROM /siː.diːˈɹɒm/ n
CD-ROM
CD-ROM

CE pn
e.v.t. v.t. vt
Common/Current/Christian Era

CEO n
VD vd
chief executive officer

CV n
cv
curriculum vitae

Cabernet Sauvignon /kæbə(ɹ)ˈneɪ səʊvɪˈnjɒn/ n
Cabernet Sauvignon
variety of red grape
wine

Caesar /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ /ˈsiːzə(ɹ)/ pn
Caesar
ancient Roman family name

Caesar salad n
caesarsallad
Caesar salad

Caesarean section n
kejsarsnitt
incision in the womb

Cain /keɪn/ pn
Kain
son of Adam and Eve

Cairo /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Kairo
capital of Egypt

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ pn
Kalabrien
region of Italy

Caleb /ˈkeɪləb/ pn
Kaleb
biblical character

California /ˌkæl.ɪ.ˈfɔɹ.njə/ pn
Kalifornien
US state

California condor n
kalifornisk kondor
Gymnogyps californianus

California poppy n
sömntuta
plant

Californian adj
kalifornisk
of or relating to California

Californian n
kalifornier
an inhabitant of California

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ pn
Kalliope
the Muse of eloquence and epic

Calypso /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ pn
Kalypso
a sea nymph

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Kambodja
country in Southeast Asia

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ pn
kambriska explosionen
the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Kamerun
country in Central Africa

Cameroonian adj
kamerunsk
pertaining to Cameroon

Cameroonian n
kamerunare kamerunska
person from Cameroon

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ pn
Camilla
female given name

Campania pn
Kampanien
region of Italy

Canaan /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Kanaan
historic region

Canaan Dog n
Kanaan-hund
Canaan Dog

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰɛənədə] pn
Kanada
country in North America

Canada goose n
kanadagås
Branta canadensis

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ adj
kanadensisk
of or pertaining to Canada
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ n
kanadensare kanadensiska
person from Canada

Canadian football n
kanadensisk fotboll
sport

Canary Islands pn
Kanarieöarna
an archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ n
kräfta
Someone with a Cancer star sign

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Kräftan
constellation
astrological sign

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ n
kyndelsmässa kyndelsmässodag
Christian feast

Canton /ˌkænˈtɒn/ pn
Kanton Guangdong
former name of Guangdong

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
kantonesiska
relating to the Cantonese language

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
kantonesiska
language

Cantopop n
kantopop
Cantonese pop music

Canuck /kəˈnʌk/ n
kanadick
a Canadian

Canute pn
Knut
Male given name

Cape Town pn
Kapstaden
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪpˈvɝd/ pn
Kap Verde
country in Western Africa

Cape Verdean adj
kapverdisk
of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, its people or their language

Cape lion n
Kaplejon
Panthera leo melanochaita

Cape of Good Hope pn
Godahoppsudden
a cape in southwestern South Africa

Capernaum pn
Kafarnaum
The biblical town

Capitol pn
Kapitolium
legislative building in Washington, D.C.

Cappadocia [kæpəˈdoʊʃə] pn
Kappadokien
ancient region

Capricorn /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːn/ /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːɹn/ pn
Stenbock Stenbocken
astrological sign

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
emperor

Care Bears n
Krambjörnarna
Fictional cartoon bears

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ adj
karibisk
Pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ pn
Karibien
countries
Karibiska havet
sea

Caribbean Sea pn
Karibiska havet
a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere

Carolina chickadee n
karolinatita
Poecile carolinensis

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ pn
Karolina
female given name

Carolingian adj
karolingisk
of or pertaining to the Frankish dynasty

Carp's tit n
carpmes
Melaniparus carpi

Carpathians pn
Karpaterna
mountainous system in Central Europe

Cartesian coordinate n
kartesisk koordinat
the rectangular coordinates of a point

Cartesian coordinates n
kartesiska koordinater
coordinates of a point

Cartesian plane n
kartesiskt koordinatsystem
set of all points

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Karthago
ancient city in North Africa

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
city

Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ n
tjejtjusare
man considered romantic and gallant
manshora
promiscuous, philandering man

Caspar pn
Jesper Kasper
male given name
Kaspar
one of the Magi

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən siː/ pn
Kaspiska havet
landlocked sea

Caspian gull n
kaspisk trut
Larus cachinnans

Caspian tern n
skräntärna
Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tit n
hyrkanmes
Poecile hyrcanus

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ pn
Kassandra
prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy

Castile /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Kastilien
medieval Iberian kingdom
central Spain

Castile and León pn
Kastilien och León
autonomous community of Spain

Castile soap n
Kastilien tvål
type of soap

Castilian pn
kastillianska kastilianska
language

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
katalansk katalanska
Of or pertaining to Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
katalan
person from Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
katalanska
language of Catalonia

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Katalonien
autonomous community in Spain

Catch-22 n
moment 22
difficult situation

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ n
katar
a member of Christian sect

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Katarina
female given name

Catholic Church n
katolska kyrkan
24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ n
katolicism katolicismen
faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Kaukasien
geographic region

Cauchy sequence n
Cauchyföljd
sequence in a normed vector space

Cave pn
Grottan
18th sura of the Qur'an

Cayman Islands pn
Caymanöarna
British territory in the Caribbean

Cecilia /sɛˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Cecilia
female given name

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiːəs/ adj
Celsius grader
related to a metric scale of temperature

Cenozoic /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ adj
kenozoisk
of a geological era from 65 million years ago to present

Cenozoic /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ pn
Kenozoikum
geological epoch

Central African Republic pn
Centralafrikanska republiken
country in Central Africa

Central America pn
Centralamerika Mellanamerika
part of North America

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Centraleuropa Mellaneuropa
geographical region in the center of Europe

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Cerberos Cerberus Kerberos
mythological three-headed dog

Cesky terrier n
ceskyterrier
breed of terrier

Cetti's warbler /ˈtʃɛtiz/ n
cettisångare
Cetti's warbler

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylon

Chad /tʃæd/ pn
Tchad
country
lake

Chadian adj
tchadisk
pertaining to Chad

Chagatai pn
tjagataiska
extinct Turkic language

Chaldea pn
Kaldéen
region in the southern portion of Babylonia

Challenger Deep pn
Challengerdjupet
deepest point in the world

Chancellor of the Exchequer pn
finansminister
minister responsible for governmental finances and treasury

Channel Tunnel pn
Kanaltunneln
man-made tunnel

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹlɨmeɪn/ pn
Karl den store
king of the Franks

Charles /tʃɑɹlz/ /tʃɑːlz/ pn
Karl Carl
given name

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
Charles lag Gay-Lussacs första lag Gay-Lussacs lag
physical law stating the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure

Charlie pn
Kalle Kolle
diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages
Carro Lotta
diminutive of Charlotte or Charlene or its translations in other languages
Caesar
the letter "C" in a national spelling alphabet

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
Charlotta
female given name

Charon /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ pn
Charon
a moon of Pluto

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tjeboksary
city

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
tjetjensk tjetjenska
of or relating to the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ n
tjetjen tjetjener
A member of the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
tjetjenska
language

Chechnya /ˈtʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ pn
Tjetjenien
republic of Russia

Cheddar cheese n
cheddar cheddarost
cheese

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Tjeljabinsk
city

Chennai /ˈtʃɛnaɪ/ pn
Chennai
state capital of Tamil Nadu, India

Chernobyl /tʃə(ː)ˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ n
Tjernobyl
city in Ukraine

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
Cherokeser
indigenous North American people
cherokesiska
language

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ pn
Cheshirekatten
fictional grinning cat

Cheshire cheese n
chester-ost chesterost
type of cheese

Chianti /kiˈɑnti/ /kɪˈantɪ/ n
chianti
Tuscan red wine

Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
chihuahua
breed of dog

Childermas pn
menlösa barns dag värnlösa barns dag
day commemorating the killing of the Holy Innocents

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.i/ pn
Chile
country in South America

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ adj
chilensk
pertaining to Chile

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ n
chilenare chilenska
person from Chile

Chimera pn
Chimaira
mythical monster

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Kina Folkrepubliken Kina
country in east Asia
Kina
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
civilization of the Chinese people

China proper pn
Egentliga Kina Inre kina
parts of China excluding outer frontiers

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adj
kinesisk kinesiska
relating to China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ n
kinamat kinesisk
Chinese food or meal
kinesiska kinesiskt språk
any language spoken in China
kinesiska kines
person born in China
kineser
the people of China
kinesiska
writing system of Chinese

Chinese character n
hanzi kinesiska tecken
CJKV character

Chinese water torture n
kinesisk vattentortyr
torture method

Chinese whispers n
viskleken
game

Chisinau pn
Chișinău
capital city and a municipality of Moldova

Chopin pn
Chopin
surname

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Kristus
title for Jesus of Nazareth
messiah predicted in Jewish prophesy

Christa pn
Krista
female given name

Christadelphian adj
kristadelfiansk kristadelfian
pertaining to the Christadelphians

Christadelphian n
kristadelfian kristadelfiansk
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
kristenhet
the Christian world

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ adj
kristen kristlig
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ n
kristen
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ pn
Kristian
male given name

Christian Democrat n
kristdemokrat
supporter

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/ pn
kristendom
monotheistic religion

Christianly adv
kristet
in a Christian fashion

Christina pn
Kristina
female given name

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
jul
Christian holiday

Christmas Day n
juldagen juldag
the 25th of December

Christmas Eve pn
julafton dopparedagen
day before Christmas Day
julaftons kväll julaftonskväll
evening before Christmas Day

Christmas Island pn
Julön
non self-governing territory of Australia

Christmas card n
julkort
greeting card that celebrates Christmas

Christmas carol n
julsång
hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas

Christmas ham n
julskinka
ham served sliced at Christmas

Christmas light n
juleljus julgransljus
Christmas lights (plural)

Christmas season n
juletid jultid
Christmas season, yuletide, Christmastide

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ n
julgran
tree used during the Christmas holiday season

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fə(ɹ)/ pn
Kristoffer
a male given name

Chronicles pn
Andra Krönikeboken Första Krönikeboken
book of the Bible

Chronos pn
Kronos
personification of time

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ n
tjuktjer
person

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ pn
tjuktjiska
language

Chukchi Sea pn
Tjuktjerhavet
part of the Arctic Ocean

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug pn
Tjuktjien
peninsula

Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ n
kyrkofader
authoritative ancient male Christian author

Church of England pn
Engelska kyrkan
established Christian church in England

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga
major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement

Church of Scotland pn
Skotska kyrkan
national Presbyterian church of Scotland

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Tjuvasjien
federal subject of Russia

Cimbrian pn
zimbriska
language

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ pn
Askungen
fairy tale
main character in this fairy tale

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ adj
tjerkessisk
of or pertaining to Circassia or Circassians

Clara /klɑːɹə/ /klɛəɹə/ pn
Klara
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara

Classical Chinese pn
klassisk kinesiska
language

Classical Nahuatl pn
klassisk nahuatl
variants of the Nahuatl language spoken in Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest

Classical Syriac pn
syriska

Claus pn
Klas
male given name

Clio /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ pn
Klio
the Muse of history and heroic poetry

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
particular carbonated soft drink

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ pn
schlaraffen­land
mythical land

Coimbra /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coimbra
city and municipality in Coimbra, Portugal

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coca cokis cola
Coca-Cola
kola
informal: any cola-flavored drink

Cold War pn
kalla kriget
a period of history from 1945–1991

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Köln
city in Germany

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia
country in South America

Colombian n
Colombian colombian
A person from Colombia

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colorado /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
US state

Colossians pn
Kolosserbrevet
book of the Bible

Colossus of Rhodes pn
kolossen på Rhodos
the statue of Helios

Common Slavic pn
samslaviska
the last phase of Proto-Slavic

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Oberoende staters samvälde
alliance of former Soviet republics

Commonwealth of Nations pn
Samväldet Brittiska samväldet
association of independent states

Communist Party of China pn
Kinas kommunistiska parti
ruling party of PRC

Comorian adj
komorisk comorisk
pertaining to the Comoros

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Komorerna Comorerna
country in Eastern Africa

Confederate States of America pn
Amerikas konfedererade stater
nation existing from 1861-1865

Confucian adj
konfuciansk
of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius

Confucianism n
konfucianism
philosophy

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Konfucius
Chinese philosopher

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Kongo-Brazzaville Republiken Kongo
country with Brazzaville as capital
Demokratiska Republiken Kongo Kongo-Kinshasa
country with Kinshasa as capital
Kongo
river

Conrad pn
Konrad
given name

Constantine /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtiːn/ pn
Konstantin
male given name

Constantinople /ˌkɔnstæntɪˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Konstantinopel
Constantinople

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɒnˌstæntɨnɵˈpɒlɨtən/ adj
konstantinopolitansk
relating to Constantinople

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Cooköarna
self-governing country in Oceania

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ pn
Köpenhamn
capital of Denmark
Köpenhamns amt
former county in Denmark

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ n
koptiska kopt
member of the Coptic Church

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Korfu
island
city

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Korinth
city in Greece

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ adj
korintisk
of or relating to Corinth

Corinthians pn
Korinthier
book in the Bible

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
korniska
A Celtic language

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Korsika
island in the Mediterranean

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ adj
korsikansk korsikanska
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ n
korsikan korsikanska
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ pn
korsikanska
language

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ n
kosack
member of a population

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
country

Costa Rican adj
costaricansk
pertaining to Costa Rica

Count Dracula pn
Greve Drakula
fictional vampire

Courland pn
Kurland
region in western Latvia

Courlander n
kurländare
someone from Courland

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ pn
Kraków
city

Cramer's rule n
Cramers regel
the explicit formula

Cree /kɹiː/ pn
cree
Algonquian language spoken by this people

Cretaceous /kɹə.ˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
krita
geologic period within the Mesozoic

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ n
kretensare
inhabitant

Crete /kɹiːt/ pn
Kreta
island

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
Creutzfeldt-Jakobs sjukdom
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ pn
Krim Krimhalvön
peninsula

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ adj
krimsk
referring to the Crimea region

Crimean Tatar n
krimtatariska
Crimean Tatar (a Turkic language)

Crimean peninsula pn
Krimhalvön
peninsula

Croat /ˈkɹoʊæt/ /ˈkɹəʊæt/ n
kroat kroatiska
citizen of Croatia or person of Croatian ethnicity

Croatia /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Kroatien
country in Europe

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ adj
kroatisk kroatiska
of or pertaining to Croatia

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
kroatiska kroat
person of Croatia
kroatiska
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ n
Krösus
figuratively: a rich person

Crusade n
korståg
campaigns by Christian forces to the Holy Land

Ctrl n
Ctrl
abbreviation on the control key on a keyboard

Cub Scout n
miniorscout vargunge
junior Boy Scout

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Kuba
country and largest island in Caribbean

Cupid /ˈkjupɪd/ pn
Amor Cupido
god of love, son of Venus

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ pn
Kykladerna
island chain

Cygnus pn
Svanen
constellation

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
cypriotisk
Of, from or relating to Cyprus

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ n
cypriot cypriotiska
Person from Cyprus

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Cypern
country

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
kyrillisk
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ pn
kyrillisk
a script or alphabet

Czech /tʃɛk/ adj
tjeckisk tjeckiska
of, from, or pertaining to the country, people, culture or language

Czech /tʃɛk/ n
tjeckiska tjeckisk
language
tjeck tjeckiska
person

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Tjeckiska republiken Tjeckien Tjeckiska Republiken
country in Central Europe

Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Tjeckien
country in Europe

Czecho-Slovakia pn
Tjecko-Slovakien
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak adj
tjeckoslovakisk
pertaining to

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Tjeckoslovakien
former country in Central Europe

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Elfenbenskusten
the Ivory Coast

D major n
D-dur
the major chord with a root of D
the major key with D as its tonic

D-pillar n
D-stolpe
automotive: vertical support

DRM n
DRM

DVD /di vi di/ /diː viː diː/ n
DVD
digital video disc

DVD player n
DVD-spelare
DVD player

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dakien
ancient kingdom and Roman province

Daffy Duck pn
Daffy Anka
comic duck

Dalecarlia pn
Dalarna
province of Sweden

Dalecarlian adj
dalsk
pertaining to Dalecarlia or Dalecarlians

Dalecarlian n
dalkarl dalmas
inhabitant of Dalecarlia

Dalecarlian pn
dalmål
dialect group spoken in Dalecarlia

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmatien
region in Croatia
Roman province

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
dalmatin dalmatiner
breed of dog

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ pn
dalmatiska
extinct Romance language of Croatia

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ pn
Damaskus
the capital city of Syria

Dan /dæn/ pn
Dan
fifth son of Jacob
male given name

Dane /deɪn/ n
dansk danska
person from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danegeld /ˈdeɪnɡɛld/ n
danagäld
(history) a tax raised to protect againt Vikings

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Danelagen
part of Great Britain

Danicize /ˈdeɪnɪsaɪz/ v
danisera fördanska
to make (more) Danish

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniel
biblical person
male given name
book of the Bible

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ adj
dansk danska
of Denmark

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ n
danska dansk
language

Danish longball n
långboll
game

Danish pastry n
wienerbröd
yeast roll

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adj
Dantes dantesk
of or pertaining to Dante or his style, with elevated tone and somber focus

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Donau
river of Europe that flows to the Black Sea

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ pn
Dardanellerna
strait

Dari pn
dari
Eastern Persian

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ pn
Darieios Darius
any of several Persian kings

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
darwinism
principles of natural selection

Daurian jackdaw n
klippkaja
Corvus dauuricus

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ pn
David
king of Israel
male given name

Davidson /ˈdeɪvɪdsən/ pn
Davidsson
surname meaning "son of David" in other languages

Day of Atonement pn
försoningsdagen
Yom Kippur

Dead Sea pn
Döda havet
lake in the Middle East

Deaf /dɛf/ adj
döv
relating to the culture of deaf signers

Death pn
döden liemannen
the personification of death

December /dɪ.ˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ pn
december
twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar

Decembrist n
decemberman dekabrist
sympathizer of the Decembrist revolt

Delhi /ˈdɛl.haɪ/ /ˈdɛli/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Delila
biblical mistress of Samson

Deluge pn
syndafloden
the Biblical flood

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ pn
Demeter
Greek goddess of the harvest

Democratic People's Republic of Korea pn
Demokratiska Folkrepubliken Korea Demokratiska folkrepubliken Korea
country in East Asia (official name)

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Demokritos
Greek philosopher

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Danmark
country in Northern Europe

Denmark-Norway pn
Danmark-Norge
former political entity

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dennis
male given name

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Didrik
given name

Dervish n
dervisch
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Femte Moseboken
book of the Bible

Deutsche Mark n
D-mark
former currency unit of Germany

Devonian pn
devon
Devonian period

Dhivehi n
divehi
an Indo-Aryan language

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
Roman goddess
female given name

Diaspora pn
diaspora
dispersion of a group of people

Diophantine equation n
diofantisk ekvation
polynomial equation

Disciple n
lärjunge
one of the twelve disciples of Jesus

Djibouti /dʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Djibouti
Republic of Djibouti

Djiboutian n
djiboutier
person

Dnieper /ˈnipəɹ/ pn
Dnepr
river to the Black Sea

Dodecanese pn
Dodekanisos
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands

Dogrib pn
dogrib
language

Dome of the Rock pn
Klippdomen
shrine in Jerusalem

Dominica /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ adj
dominikisk
from Dominica
dominikansk
from the Dominican Republic

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ n
dominikan dominikaner
member of religious order
dominiker dominiska
person from Dominica
dominikan dominikanska
person from Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Dominikanska republiken
country in the Caribbean

Don Juan n
fruntimmerskarl kvinnoförförare tjejtjusare
a man who obsessively seduces women; a philanderer

Don Quixote /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Quijote
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel

Donald /ˈdɒn.əld/ pn
Donald
male given name

Donald Duck pn
Kalle Anka
Disney character

Donaldism n
ankism
Disney fan culture

Donatism n
donatism
Christian belief

Donetsk People's Republic pn
Folkrepubliken Donetsk
secessionist state

Doppler effect n
dopplereffekt
change in frequency or wavelength

Dorcas /ˈdɔɹkəs/ /ˈdɔːkəs/ pn
Dorkas
biblical woman

Doric pn
dorisk
Greek dialect

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ pn
Dorotea
female given name

Dortmund pn
Dortmund
a city in western Germany

Dover /ˈdoʊvəɹ/ /ˈdəʊvə/ pn
Dover
port in Kent, England

Down syndrome /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
Downs syndrom
condition caused by chromosomal deficiency

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresden
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ pn
Dublin
the capital of the Republic of Ireland

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
Croatian port-city

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Ankeborg
fictional city where Donald Duck lives

Dushanbe pn
Dusjanbe
capital of Tajikistan

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adj
holländsk nederländsk
of the Netherlands, people, or language

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ n
holländare nederländare holländska nederländska
people from the Netherlands

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ pn
nederländska holländska
the Dutch language

Dutch elm disease n
almsjuka
disease of elm trees

Dutch oven n
gjutjärnsgryta stekgryta
cooking pot

Dutchman /ˈdʌtʃmən/ n
nederländare holländare
a Dutch man

Dutchman's breeches n
sjömanshjärta
Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchwoman /dʌtʃˌwʊmən/ n
nederländska holländska
a Dutch woman

E major n
E-dur
the major chord with a root of E
the major key with E as its tonic

E-flat n
ess
tone between D and E

ECB pn
ECB
European Central Bank

EDNOS n
ätstörning utan närmare specifikation
disorder

EEA pn
EES
European Economic Area

ENT n
ÖNH
ear, nose and throat

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
EU
European Union

Earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ pn
Jarl
male given name meaning "an earl"

Early Modern English pn
tidig medelengelska
Early Modern English

Early New High German pn
äldre nyhögtyska
form of German

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝːθ/ pn
jorden Tellus Jorden
third planet of the Solar System

Earth mass n
jordmassa
Unit of mass

Earthling /ˈɜːθ.lɪŋ/ /ˈɝθ.lɪŋ/ n
jordbo
inhabitant of the planet Earth

East /iːst/ pn
öst östblocket
Eastern bloc
fjärran östern orienten
Eastern world
ostan ostanvind
wind from the east

East Anglia pn
Östangeln
area of eastern England

East Asian adj
ostasiatisk östasiatisk
of, from, or pertaining to East Asia

East Asian n
ostasiat östasiat
a person from East Asia

East German adj
östtysk
East German
of or pertaining to East Germany
of or pertaining to an East German, East Germans

East German n
östtysk
East German person

East Germany pn
Östtyskland
former European country

East Indies pn
Ostindien
Southeast Asia

East Siberian Sea pn
Östsibiriska havet
part of the Arctic Ocean

East Timor pn
Östtimor
Country in Oceania

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ n
östtimoransk
person from East Timor or of East Timorese descent

Easter /ˈi.stɚ/ /ˈiː.stə/ n
påsk
Christian holiday

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
påskhare
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children

Easter Day pn
påskdagen

Easter Island pn
Påskön
Island in the Pacific

Easter Monday pn
annandag påsk
Monday after Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday pn
påsksöndag
Easter Sunday

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
påskägg
a dyed or decorated egg
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg
an undocumented function hidden in a program
image, feature, or other content that is hidden on a video disc or in a movie

Eastern Bloc pn
östblocket
the largely Communist countries of the eastern world

Eastern Bonelli's warbler n
balkansångare
Phylloscopus orientalis

Eastern Europe pn
Östeuropa
Eastern Europe

Eastern European adj
östeuropeisk
Eastern European

Eastern European n
östeuropé
Eastern European person

Ecclesiastes pn
Predikaren
book of the Bible

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
country in South America

Ecuadorian adj
ecuadoriansk
pertaining to Ecuador

Ecuadorian n
ecuadorian ecuadorianska
person from Ecuador

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
Eden
garden

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgar
male given name

Edinburgh /ˈɛdnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbʌɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbʌɹə/ pn
Edinburgh
capital of Scotland

Edith pn
Edit
female given name

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Canada

Edmund pn
Edmund
male given name

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Edvard Edward
male given name

Edwardian adj
edvardiansk
relating to the reign of Edward VII

Edwin /ˈɛdwɪn/ pn
Edvin
male given name

Eeyore /ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ n
I-or Ior
negative or pessimistic person

Egypt /ˈiː.dʒɪpt/ pn
Egypten
country in North Africa

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
egyptisk
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ n
egyptier egyptiska
person from Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
egyptiska fornegyptiska
language

Egyptian cobra n
egyptisk kobra
Naja haje

Egyptian vulture n
smutsgam
Neophron percnopterus

Egyptology /ˌidʒɪpˈtɑlədʒi/ /ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ n
egyptologi
the study of ancient Egypt

Eid al-Adha pn
eid al-adha
Islamic festival

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
eid al-fitr
religious celebration

Eiffel Tower pn
Eiffeltornet
tower in Paris

Einang stone pn
Einangstenen
stone

El Clásico /ˌɛl ˈklasɪkəʊ/ /ˌɛl ˈklæsɪkoʊ/ n
El Clásico
any match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
country in Central America

Elbe /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elbe
European river

Eleanor pn
Eleonora
female given name

Eleatic adj
eleatisk

Eleatic n
eleat

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ pn
Eleasar
biblical character

Elector n
kurfurste kurfurstinna
elector or prince-elector

Eleonora's falcon n
eleonorafalk
Falco eleonorae

Elephant pn
Elefanten
105th sura of the Qur'an

Elfdalian pn
älvdalska
Elfdalian

Elfreda pn
Alfrida
female given name

Eliezer pn
Elieser
biblical character

Elijah /ɨˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ pn
Elia
biblical prophet
Elias
male given name

Elisha /ɨˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Elisa
biblical prophet

Elisheba pn
Eliseba
biblical wife of Aaron

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabet Elisabeth
female given name
Elisabet
mother of John the Baptist

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/ n
elisabetansk
pertaining to the reign of Elizabeth I of England

Ella pn
Ella
female given name

Ellen /ˈɛl.ən/ pn
Ellen
female given name

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
Elmer
male given name

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ pn
Helsingör
Danish city

Elvira pn
Elvira
female given name

Emil pn
Emil
male given name

Emilian pn
emilianska
language

Emily pn
Emilia
given name

Emirati adj
emiratisk
of, from, or pertaining to United Arab Emirates

Emirati n
emiratier
a person from the United Arab Emirates

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
Emma
female given name

Emmanuel pn
Emanuel
male given name

England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ pn
England
region of Great Britain

Englander n
engelsman
person from England

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ adj
engelsk engelska
of or pertaining to England
of or pertaining to the English language
engelsk
of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
mittel
14-point type
engelska
one's ability to employ the English language
specific language or wording
engelsman engelska
people from England

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
engelska engelsk
the English language

English Channel pn
Engelska kanalen
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ n
engelsman
male native or inhabitant of England

Englishness /ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃnəs/ n
engelskhet
being English

Englishwoman n
engelska
a female native or inhabitant of England

Enlightenment pn
Upplysningen
the Enlightenment

Enontekiö pn
Enontekis
municipality

Ephesians pn
Efesier
book of the Bible

Ephesus pn
Efesos
ancient city

Epiphany n
Trettondedag jul Trettondedagen trettondag
Christian feast

Epirus /ɨˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epirus
region; historical kingdom

Equatorial Guinea pn
Ekvatorialguinea
country in Western Africa

Equatorial Guinean adj
ekvatorialguineansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture

Equatorial Guinean n
ekvatorialguinean ekvatorialquineanska
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erik
male given name

Erica pn
Erika
female given name

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ pn
Eritrea
country in Eastern Africa

Eritrean adj
eritreansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Eritrea, the Eritrean people or the Eritrean culture

Eritrean n
eritrean eritreanska
A person from Eritrea or of Eritrean descent

Erlenmeyer flask n
Erlenmeyerkolv E-kolv
conical laboratory flask

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernst
given name

Erzya pn
erzya
language

Esau /ˈiːsɔ/ pn
Esau
son of Isaac and Rebekah

Esdras pn
Esra
any of four books

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ n
eskimå
member of the Eskimo people(s)

Esperantist n
esperantist
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ pn
esperanto
auxiliary language

Espoo pn
Esbo
city of Finland

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Ester
female given name
the heroine of the Book of Esther
book of the Bible

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Estland
country

Estonian adj
estnisk estniska
of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language

Estonian n
estniska
language
estniska est
person

Eternal City pn
den eviga staden
nickname for Rome

Ethel /ˈɛθɪl/ pn
Edla
female given name

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Etiopien
country in Eastern Africa

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ adj
etiopisk
of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
etiopier
person

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Etrurien
ancient country

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
etruskisk etruskiska
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
etrusker etrusk
inhabitant of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
etruskiska
extinct language of Etruria

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Euklides
Greek mathematician

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euklidisk
of traditional geometry
of Euclid's Elements

Euclidean distance n
euklidiskt avstånd
distance between two points defined as the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between the corresponding coordinates of the points

Euclidean geometry n
euklidisk geometri
mathematical system

Euclidean plane n
euklidiskt plan
two-dimensional Euclidean space

Euclidean space n
euklidiskt rum
ordinary space

Eugene /ju.ˈdʒiːn/ /ˈju.dʒiːn/ pn
Eugen
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ pn
Eugenia
female given name

Euler's formula pn
Eulers formel
Euler's formula

Euler's totient function pn
Eulers phi-funktion
number theory

Eurasia /jʊˈɹeɪʒə/ pn
Eurasien
the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia

Eurasian adj
eurasisk
pertaining to Eurasia

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Eurasiska ekonomiska unionen Eurasiska unionen
economic union

Eurasian badger n
grävling
Meles meles

Eurasian bittern n
rördrom
Botaurus stellaris

Eurasian black vulture n
grågam
Aegypius monachus

Eurasian blackbird n
koltrast
Turdus merula

Eurasian bullfinch n
domherre
a small passerine bird

Eurasian crag martin n
klippsvala
Ptyonoprogne rupestris

Eurasian eagle owl n
berguv
Bubo bubo

Eurasian hobby n
lärkfalk
Falco subbuteo

Eurasian jay n
nötskrika
Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian lynx n
lo lodjur
Lynx lynx

Eurasian nuthatch n
nötväcka
Sitta europaea

Eurasian pygmy owl n
sparvuggla
Glaucidium passerinum

Eurasian scops owl n
dvärguv
Otus scops

Eurasian siskin n
siska
Spinus spinus

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
sparvhök
Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill n
skedstork
Platalea leucorodia

Eurasian three-toed woodpecker n
tretåig hackspett
Picoides tridactylus

Eurasian treecreeper n
trädkrypare
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian wigeon /jə.ɹeɪʒən.wɪd͡ʒən/ n
bläsand
dabbling duck

Eurasian woodcock n
morkulla
Scolopax rusticola

Eurasian wren n
gärdsmyg
Troglodytes troglodytes

Euripides /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides
a Greek tragedian

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
a moon of Jupiter

Europe /ˈjʊ(ə)ɹəp/ /ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Europa
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ adj
europeisk
relating to Europe or the European Union

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ n
europé
person

European Central Bank pn
Europeiska centralbanken
central bank for the European Union

European Commission pn
Europeiska kommissionen EU-kommissionen
executive branch

European Parliament n
Europaparlamentet
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Portuguese pn
europeisk portugisiska
Portuguese spoken and written in Portugal

European Union /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Europeiska unionen
European supranational organisation

European bee-eater n
biätare
Merops apiaster

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
visent europeisk bison
the wisent species Bison bonasus

European bullhead n
stensimpa
species

European eel n
europeisk ål
fish

European hare n
fälthare tyskhare
hare species

European hedgehog n
igelkott
Erinaceus europaeus

European herring gull n
gråtrut
Larus argentatus

European honey buzzard n
bivråk
Pernis apivorus

European otter n
utter
Lutra lutra

European penduline tit n
pungmes
Remiz pendulinus

European perch n
abborre
Perca fluviatilis

European river lamprey n
flodnejonöga nejonöga
European species of lamprey

European roller n
blåkråka
Coracias garrulus

European seabass n
havsabborre
Dicentrarchus labrax

European shag n
toppskarv
Phalacrocorax aristotelis

European smelt n
nors
Osmerus eperlanus

European turtle dove n
turturduva
Streptopelia turtur

European water vole n
vattensork
European water vole

Europol pn
Europol
the criminal intelligence agency of the European Union

Eurosceptic adj
EU-skeptisk euroskeptisk
of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

Eurosceptic n
euroskeptiker
one who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
EU-skepticism euroskepticism
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovision
television network

Eurozone pn
euroområdet
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɨsi/ pn
Eurydike
mythology

Eustachian tube n
örontrumpet
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eve Eva
given name
Eva
the first woman

Evelyn pn
Evelina
female given name

Everett pn
Evert
male given name

Ewe /ˈeɪ.weɪ/ pn
ewe
language

Excellency n
excellens
Form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Andra Mosebok Andra Moseboken
book of Torah and Old Testament
uttåg uttåget ur Egypten ökenvandring
departure of Hebrew slaves

Extremaduran pn
extremaduriska
the language of Extremadura

Ezekiel pn
Hesekiel
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Ezra pn
Esra
book of the Bible
Jewish high priest
male given name

F major n
F-dur
the major chord with a root of F
the major key with F as its tonic

FXML pn
FXML

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
Fabian
male given name

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook
social-networking website

Falkland Islands pn
Falklandsöarna
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic

Falklands War pn
Falklandskriget
a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom

Fallopian tube n
äggledare
duct

Fanny /ˈfæni/ pn
Fanny
female given name

Far East pn
Fjärran östern
East and Southeast Asia

Faroe Islands /ˈfeəɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ pn
Färöarna
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ adj
färöisk
pertaining to the Faroese language, people or Faroe Islands

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ n
färöiska
language
färöiska färing
person from the Faroe Islands

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəuɪʃ/ adj
färöisk
pertaing to the Faroish language, people or Faroe Islands

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
fata morgana
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion

Father's Day n
fars dag
holiday in celebration of fatherhood

Faustian /ˈfaʊstiən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən/ adj
faustisk
of or pertaining to Faust

February /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
februari göjemånad
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars

Federal Constitutional Court pn
Tysklands författningsdomstol
supreme court of Germany

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Förbundsrepubliken Tyskland
Germany's official name

Federated States of Micronesia pn
Mikronesiens federerade stater Mikronesiska federationen
official name of Micronesia

Fehmarn Belt pn
Fehmarn Bält
strait in the Baltic Sea

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Felicia
female given name

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Felix
male given name

Fennoman n
fennoman
member or supporter

Fennoscandia pn
Fennoskandiska skölden
Fennoscandian Shield
Fennoskandien
geographic area

Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪˌnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩ˌænd/ pn
Ferdinand
male given name

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/ n
pariserhjul
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ n
Feynmandiagram
pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fez Fes
city in Morocco

Fiji /ˈfi.dʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fiji
Fiji - a country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands

Fiji Hindi pn
fijiansk hindi
Indo-Iranian language spoken by people of Indian descent in Fiji

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ adj
fijiansk
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ adj
filippinsk
Of or pertaining to female natives or inhabitants of the Philippines

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
filippinska
One of two national languages of the Philippines

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finland
Nordic country

Finlandization n
finlandisering
the influence of a large state on a smaller one

Finn /fɪn/ n
finländare finska finländska finne finlandssvensk finlandssvenska
person from Finland

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finsk finländsk
of Finland
finsk finska
of the Finnish language

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finska finsk
language

Finnish forest reindeer n
skogsren
Rangifer tarandus fennicus

First World pn
i-land väst västländerna västvärlden
countries aligned with the West during the Cold War
första världen
wealthy, developed nations

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
Flandern
subnational state in the north of federal Belgium
historical county
former province and region of northern France

Fleming n
flamländare flamländska
native or inhabitant of Flanders

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
flamländsk
of or relating to Flanders
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
flamländska
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders

Flevoland pn
Flevoland
province of the Netherlands

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Florens
city in Tuscany, Italy
province in Tuscany, Italy
female given name

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
florentinsk
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
florentinare
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence

Florida /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔɹ.ɪ.də/ pn
Florida
US state

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
blomstermånad floréal
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
flygande holländaren
mythical ghost ship

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
flygande spaghettimonstret
spaghetti deity

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
star

Fordism n
fordism
Fordism

Formosa /fɔɹˈmoʊ.sə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
Formosa
name given to Taiwan island

Fornax pn
Ugnen
constellation

Forster's tern n
kärrtärna
Sterna forsteri

Fountain of Youth pn
ungdomens källa
legendary spring of water that restores youth

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Apokalypsens fyra ryttare
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Fourier transform n
Fouriertransform
mathematics: a process that expresses a function

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
Frankrike
country

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Frans
male given name

Franco- prefix
franko- fransk fransk-
relating to France or French

Franconia pn
Franken
region of Germany

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
franskspråkig fransktalande
French-speaking

Frank /fɹæŋk/ n
frank
one of the Franks

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Frank
male given name

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
frankiska
the language of the Franks

Franklin's gull n
präriemås
Leucophaeus pipixcan

Fransén-Robinson constant pn
Fransén–Robinsons konstant
integral of the reciprocal gamma function over the positive real numbers

Franz Josef Land pn
Frans Josefs land
archipelago in Russia

Frederica pn
Fredrika
female given name

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Fredrik
male given name

Freemason n
frimurare
member of the Free and Accepted Masons

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Freiburg
a German city

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ adj
fransk franska
of or relating to France
of or relating to the French people
fransk franskspråkig
of or relating to the French language

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ n
franska fransk
Romance language spoken in France
fransman fransos
people of France, collectively

French Guiana pn
Franska Guyana
Department of French Guiana

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Franska Polynesien
Overseas territory of France

French Republic pn
Franska republiken Republiken Frankrike
country

French Republican Calendar pn
franska revolutionskalendern republikanska kalendern
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France

French Riviera pn
Franska rivieran
French Riviera

French kiss n
tungkyss
tongue kiss

French kiss v
tungkyssa
to give someone a French kiss
tungkyssas
to kiss in this manner

French leave n
bondpermis bondpermission
sudden or unannounced departure

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
fattiga riddare
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying

Frenchify /ˈfɹɛntʃɪfaɪ/ v
förfranska

Frenchman n
fransman fransos
man of French birth or nationality

Frenchwoman n
fransyska
a French woman

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ adj
freudiansk
relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud
susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious thoughts or desires

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ n
freudian
a follower of Sigmund Freud

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
freudiansk felsägning
subconscious mistake in speech or action

Freya /ˈfɹeɪə/ pn
Freja
Norse goddess of love
female given name

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ n
fredag
day of the week

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Friesland
province of the Netherlands

Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Frigg Frigga
Germanic goddess

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
frimaire frostmånad rimfrostmånad
the third month of the French Republican Calendar

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
frisbee
disk

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ adj
frisisk

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ n
frisiska fris
person from the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ pn
frisiska
the Frisian language group

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ pn
friuliska
language spoken in Friuli

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
fructidor fruktmånad
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ adj
eldsländsk
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ n
eldsländare
someone from Tierra del Fuego

Fujian /ˈfuːd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌfuːˈd͡ʒæn/ pn
Fujian
province of China

Fukushima pn
Fukushima
Fukushima, Japan

Funen pn
Fyn
the second largest island of Denmark

Fury pn
furie
female personification of vengeance

Fårö pn
Fårö
the island

Führer /ˈfjʊəɹə/ n
Führern
Adolf Hitler when chancellor
förare führer
leader exercising the powers of a tyrant

G clef n
G-klav
treble clef

G major n
G-dur
the major chord with a root of G
the major key with G as its tonic

G-string n
g-string string stringtrosa tanga
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie
G-sträng
on a stringed musical instrument, the string that produces G

GDP n
BNP
abbreviation of gross domestic product

GDR pn
DDR
German Democratic Republic

GNP n
BNP
gross national product

GPS n
GPS
Global Positioning System

GST n
moms
Goods and Sales Tax
Goods and Services Tax

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabon
Gabonese Republic

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
gabonesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ n
gabones gabonesiska
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriel
male given name
archangel

Gaea /dʒiːə/ pn
Gaia
earth goddess

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gaelisk gälisk
relating to the Gaels or their language

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ pn
gaeliska gäliska

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
gagauziska
language

Gagauzia pn
Gagauzien
Autonomous region

Galatia pn
Galatien
region of Asia Minor

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galater
book of the Bible

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ə/ pn
Galicien
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
Galizien
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ n
galiciska
Romance language spoken in Galicia

Galilee pn
Galileen
region of northern Israel

Gambia /ˈɡæmbi.ə/ pn
Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambisk
of Gambia

Gambian n
gambier gambiska
person from Gambia

Gamilaraay pn
gamilaraay
Australian language

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
Hindu god

Gang of Four pn
de fyras gäng
leftist political faction

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiz/ /ˈɡændʒiːz/ pn
Ganges
the sacred river

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ n
munskänk
servant boy

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganymedes
satellite of Jupiter

Garden of Eden pn
Edens trädgård
place where Adam and Eve first lived

Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ n
gatlingkanon
a type of machine gun

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ n
galler
person

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallien
region

Gaulish adj
gallisk galler-
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaulish pn
galliska
Celtic language of Gaul

Gauss-Jordan elimination n
Gauss-Jordanelimination
Gauss-Jordan elimination

Gaussian elimination n
Gausselimination
Gaussian elimination

Gaza Strip pn
Gazaremsan
Gaza Strip

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ pn
Danzig Gdańsk
city of Poland

Geat /ɡiːt/ n
göt
tribe member

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Gehenna
hell, in Abrahamic religions

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
geigermätare
device

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ pn
Tvillingarna
astrological sign
constellation

General Secretary n
generalsekreterare
chief administrator of political parties or organizations

Genesis pn
Första Moseboken Genesis
the book of the Bible

Geneva /dʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Genève
city

Geneva Convention pn
Genèvekonventionen
international treaty

Geneva wheel n
malteserkors
mechanism that translates a continuous rotation

Genoa /ˈdʒɛn.ou.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ pn
Genua
Italian city
province

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ adj
genuesisk
of, from or relating to Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
genuesare genues
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ pn
genuesiska
Ligurian dialect spoken in Genoa
genuesare
inhabitants of Genoa

Geoffrey /ˈdʒɛfɹi/ pn
Gottfrid
a male given name

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Jörgen Georg Göran Örjan
male given name

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
Göransson
surname meaning "son of George"

Georgia /ˈdʒɔɹ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔʊ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔː.dʒə/ pn
Georgien
country
Georgia Georgien
state of the USA

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ adj
georgisk georgiska
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ n
georgiska georgisk
language of the country Georgia
georgiska georgier
person from the country of Georgia

Gerard pn
Gerhard
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ adj
tysk tyska
of or relating to the country of Germany
of or relating to the German people

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ n
tysk tyska
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany
tyska tysk
the German language

German Democratic Republic pn
Tyska demokratiska republiken
East Germany from 1949-1990

German Empire pn
Tyska riket
Germany between 1871 and 1918

German Shepherd n
schäfer
Medium sized breed of dog

German studies n
germanistik
academic discipline

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
germansk
relating to the Germanic peoples
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanska
early language
group of Indo-European languages

Germanism n
germanism tyskeri
a word or idiom of the German language

Germanize /ˈdʒɜːmənaɪz/ /ˈdʒɝmənaɪz/ v
förtyska
make more German

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.nɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
Tyskland
country in Central Europe

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈdʒɝmənəl/ pn
germinal gromingsmånad
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertrud
female given name

Gethsemane pn
Getsemane
garden in ancient Jerusalem

Ghana /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
The Republic of Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ adj
ghanansk
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ n
ghanan ghananska
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gent
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
ghibellin
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
British overseas territory

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
gibraltisk
of or pertaining to Gibraltar

Giles /dʒaɪlz/ pn
Egidius Gillis
male given name

Girondist n
girondist
member of a moderate faction during the French revolution

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
glagolitisk
of or pertaining to the Glagolitic alphabet

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
glagolitiskt alfabet
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ pn
Glasgow
the city Glasgow

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
gnosticism
Gnosticism

Go Fish pn
finns i sjön
a card game for children

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Gobi pn
Gobiöknen
desert

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ n
Gud
an omnipotent being

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ pn
Gud
single male deity of duotheism

God bless you interjection
Gud välsigne dig
said as a short prayer for the recipient
prosit
said to somebody who has sneezed

God forbid interjection
Gud förbjude
Don't let it be

God knows phraseologicalUnit
Gud vet det vete gudarna
Only known to God; only known to the gods

God the Father pn
Gud Fader Fadern
aspect of the Trinity

God the Holy Ghost pn
Den Helige Anden
aspect of the Trinity

God the Son pn
Sonen
the aspect of the Trinity corresponding to Jesus Christ

God works in mysterious ways proverb
Guds vägar äro outgrundliga outgrundliga äro Herrens vägar
a situation may be beneficial later

God-fearing adj
gudfruktig
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Gudinna
single goddess of monotheism

Godfrey pn
Gottfrid
male given name

Godspeed /ɡɑdˈspid/ /ɡɒdˈspiːd/ n
lycka till
wish that the outcome of someone's actions is positive for them

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
city

Golden Gate Bridge pn
Golden Gate-bron
suspension bridge in California

Golden Horn pn
Gyllene hornet
inlet

Goldilocks pn
Guldlock
fairy tale character

Goldilocks economy n
Guldlock-ekonomi
economy sustaining moderate growth and low inflation

Golgi apparatus n
golgiapparat
organelle

Golgotha /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Golgata
the crucifixion hill

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliat
biblical giant

Gollum /ˈɡɑləm/ n
Gollum
fictional character

Good Friday pn
långfredag
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified

Good Samaritan n
barmhärtig samarit
kind person
barmhärtig samarier barmhärtig samarit
subject of the parable

Goofy pn
Långben
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatjov
Russian surname

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
gordisk knut
intricate problem
mythical knot

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Göteborg
city on the west coast of Sweden

Gothenburger n
göteborgare göteborgska
person from, or an inhabitant of, Gothenburg

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ adj
gotisk
of or relating to the architectural style
of or relating to the Goths
of the type formerly used for printing German

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ pn
gotiska
extinct Germanic language

Gothicism /ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm/ n
göticism
an early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths

Gotland pn
Gotland
island of Sweden

Gotlander n
gotlänning
person from Gotland

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Storfurstendömet Litauen
former European state

Grand Master n
stormästare
title

Grandmaster n
stormästare
highest title for chess player

Great Barrier Reef pn
Stora barriärrevet
Great Barrier Reef

Great Britain pn
Storbritannien England Förenade kungariket
United Kingdom
Storbritannien
island

Great Dane n
grand danois
mastiff

Great Game pn
stora spelet
the strategic rivalry and conflict

Great Lakes pn
Stora sjöarna
a group of five lakes on the United States-Canada border

Great Leap Forward pn
stora språnget
Great Leap Forward (in China)

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Cheopspyramiden
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids

Great Recession pn
Stora recessionen
Great Recession

Great Wall of China pn
kinesiska muren
Chinese fortification

Great War pn
världskriget
epithet for World War I

Greater London pn
Storlondon
administrative area

Greater Poland pn
Storpolen
region of Poland

Greco-Roman /ɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
grekisk-romersk
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture
referring to a wrestling style

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grekland
country in Southeastern Europe

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
grekisk grekiska
of the Greek language, people or country

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
grek grekiska grekinna
inhabitant, etc., of Greece
grekiska grekisk
language of the Greek people
grekiska
nonsense talk or writing; gibberish

Greek Orthodox adj
grekisk-ortodox
Greek Orthodox (adjective)

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Grekisk-ortodoxa kyrkan
Greek Orthodox Church

Greek fire n
grekisk eld
flammable substance

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Grönland
a large self-governing island in North America

Greenland shark n
håkäring ishaj
Somniosus microcephalus

Greenlander n
grönländare grönlänning grönländska
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent

Greenlandish adj
grönländsk
of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, its people or language

Greenlandish n
grönländska
language

Gregorian adj
gregoriansk
of, or relating to a person named Gregory

Gregorian calendar pn
gregorianska kalendern nya stilen
calendar

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
Greger
male given name

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪ.də/ pn
Grenada
Caribbean country

Grenadian adj
grenadisk
pertaining to Grenada

Grenadian n
grenadier grenadiska
A person from Grenada

Gretel pn
Greta
character in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel
given name

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹipɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiːpə/ pn
lieman dödsängel
personification of Death

Grodno pn
Hrodna
city

Groningen pn
Groningen
city
province

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑːdəlkəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑː.də.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
overseas department of France

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guamanian n
guames
person from Guam

Guanche n
guanche

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈdʒoʊ/ pn
Kanton Guangzhou
Chinese city

Guaraní /ˌɡwɑːɹəˈniː/ pn
guaraní
South-American language

Guardian pn
Guardian
newspaper

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
country in Central America

Guatemalan adj
guatemalansk
of, from, or pertaining to Guatemala or its people

Guatemalan n
guatemalan guatemalanska
person

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernsey
island

Guillain-Barré syndrome /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
Guillain-Barrés syndrom
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinea
short form of the Republic of Guinea

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinea-Bissau
Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪɹ/ pn
Guenever
wife of King Arthur

Gujarati n
gujarati
language

Gulf Stream pn
Golfströmmen
warm ocean current

Gulf of Bothnia pn
Bottniska viken
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of Finland pn
Finska viken
arm of the Baltic Sea

Gulf of Mexico pn
Mexikanska golfen
gulf between USA and Mexico

Gulf of Naples pn
Neapelbukten
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania

Gulf of Riga pn
Rigabukten Rigaviken
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia

Gummy Bears pn
gummibjörn
candy

Gunter pn
Gunnar
male given name

Gustav pn
Gustav Gustaf
given name

Gustavian adj
gustaviansk

Gustavian n
gustavian

Gutnish pn
gutniska
language

Guyana /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
country

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ adj
guyanansk guyansk
pertaining to Guyana

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
zigenare
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group

HIV /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
hiv
human immunodeficiency virus

HIV negative adj
hivnegativ
not having HIV

HIV positive adj
hivpositiv
infected by the HIV virus

HTTP cookie n
cookie kaka webbkaka
packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ pn
Habackuk
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Hadean adj
hadeisk
of geologic eon from 4,600 to 3,800 million years ago

Hadean pn
hadeikum
Hadean eon

Hades /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Hades
from Greek mythology
the underworld, the domain of Hades

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Haga
book of The Bible

Hagia Sophia /ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiə/ pn
Hagia Sofia
a former basilica, now a museum in Turkey

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haiti
a country in the Caribbean

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ n
haitier
person from Haiti

Haitian Creole n
haitisk kreol
language spoken in Haiti

Hakka /ˈhɑkə/ pn
hakka
Hakka (Kejia) language

Hakkapeliitta n
hakkapelit
cavalryman

Halloween /ˌhæləˈwiːn/ pn
halloween Halloween
October 31st

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburg
city and state of Germany

Hamina pn
Fredrikshamn

Han Chinese adj
hankinesisk
referring to the largest ethnic group indigenous to China

Hanko pn
Hangö
town

Hannah /ˈhænə/ pn
Hanna
female given name
mother of Samuel

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Hannover
German city
kingdom

Hanse /hæns/ n
hansa
merchant guild

Hanseatic adj
hanseatisk
of or pertaining to the German Hanse

Hanseatic League pn
Hansan
former commercial and military alliance

Hanseatic city n
hansestad
member-city of the Hanseatic League

Hansel pn
Hans
fictional character in Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel pn
Hans och Greta
the fairy tale

Hanukkah /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ pn
chanukka
the Jewish festival

Harold pn
Harald
male given name

Harry /ˈhæɹi/ pn
Harry
male given name

Hartley oscillator n
Hartley-oscillator

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Hashemitiska konungariket Jordanien
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Hasidism pn
chasidism chassidism hasidism hassidism
Jewish movement

Hassānīya pn
hassaniyya
Language

Hauts-de-France pn
Hauts-de-France
region of France

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Havanna
capital of Cuba

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ pn
Hawaiiöarna Hawaii
chain of islands
Hawaii
state of the United States
largest of the Hawaiian Islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ n
hawaiiska hawaiisk
Hawaiian language

Heathen adj
heden hednisk
pertaining or adhering to the faith of Heathenry

Heathen n
hedning
adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry

Hebei pn
Hebei
province of China

Hebraic adj
hebreisk hebraisk

Hebraist n
hebraist
a scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hebreisk hebreiskspråkig
pertaining to the language
hebreisk hebreiska
pertaining to the people

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
hebreiska hebreisk
language
hebré hebreisk
person

Hebrews pn
Hebreerbrevet
book of the Bible

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hebriderna
group of islands

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Hektor
Trojan hero
male given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Hekabe
the wife of King Priam

Hedwig pn
Hedvig
female given name

Heffalump /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/ n
heffaklump
fictional elephant-like creature

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ adj
hegeliansk
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Helena
female given name

Helga /ˈhɛlɡə/ pn
Helga
female given name

Hellene n
hellen
a Greek

Hellenic adj
hellensk
of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization

Hellenic Republic pn
Republiken Grekland
official name of Greece

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsingfors
the capital city of Finland

Helsinkian adj
helsingforsare
of, from, or pertaining to, Helsinki

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
Henrika
feminine form of Henry

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Henrik
given name

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs/ pn
Hefaistos
Greek god

Hephthalite n
heftalit
any of a Central Asian people who were in nomadic confederation during the 5th-6th centuries

Her Majesty pronoun
Hennes Majestät
title of respect when referring to a queen

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Herakleitos
given name

Herbert /ˈhɜːbət/ /ˈhɝbɚt/ pn
Herbert
male given name

Herero n
herero
person

Herero pn
herero
language

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Herman
given name

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Herodotos
ancient historian

Hertha pn
Herta
female given name

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
Hertzsprung-Russell-diagram
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars

Hesiod /ˈhiːsi.əd/ pn
Hesiodos
Greek poet

Hessian fly n
hessisk fluga korngallmygga
Mayetiola destructor

Hezbollah pn
Hizbollah
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Hiskia
biblical king

Higgs boson n
Higgsboson Higgspartikel
elementary particle

High German n
högtyska
any of a group of West Germanic languages
högtyska standardtyska
standard German

Hiiumaa pn
Dagö
island of Estonia

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
hidjra
Muhammad's departure from Mecca

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
female given name

Himalayan black-lored tit n
himalayagyllenmes
Machlolophus xanthogenys

Himalayas /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/ pn
Himalaya
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ n
hindi
language

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
hinduisk
of or relating to Hinduism

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ n
hindu
religious adherent

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ pn
hinduism
religion

Hindustan pn
Hindustan
alternative name for India
northern region of India

Hindustani n
hindustani
person from India or the Indian subcontinent

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hippokrates
an Ancient Greek male given name

Hippocratic adj
hippokratisk
of Hippocrates

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Hans Kejserliga Majestät
His Imperial Majesty

His Majesty pronoun
Hans Majestät
title of respect used when referring to a king

Hitler pn
Hitler
Austrian surname held by Adolf Hitler

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ adj
hettitisk
of or relating to the Hittite people, language or kingdom

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ n
hettit
person

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ pn
hettitiska
language

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ n
miao
people

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ pn
Hogwarts
fictional school for learning magic

Hokkaido pn
Hokkaido
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holland
a region of the Netherlands
the Netherlands

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
Förintelsen
Förintelsen Shoah
the mass murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany

Holstein pn
Holstein
region

Holy Grail pn
heliga graal
artifact in Christian mythology

Holy Roman Empire pn
Tysk-Romerska Riket
state

Holy See pn
Heliga stolen
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

Holy Spirit pn
Helige Ande Helige Anden
Christian: aspect of the Holy Trinity

Holy Wednesday n
dymmelonsdag
day

Holy of Holies pn
allra heligaste allraheligaste
the most sacred place within a sacred building

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
Homeros
Ancient Greek poet

Honduran n
honduran
Person from Honduras

Honduras /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
a country in Central America

Hong Kong /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ pn
Hongkong
coastal administrative region in south-east China

Hongkongese adj
hongkongsk
relating to Hong Kong

Horace /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Horatius
poet

Horatian adj
horatiansk

Horn of Africa pn
Afrikas horn
peninsula in East Africa

Hosea /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Hosea
book of the Bible
prophet

House of Commons pn
Underhuset
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament

House of Lords pn
Överhuset
upper chamber of UK parliament

House of Representatives pn
Representanthuset
lower house of parliament

Hubble constant pn
Hubbles lag
number

Hudsonian godwit n
hudsonspov
Limosa haemastica

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugo
male given name

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ adj
hugenottisk
of, like or relating to Huguenotism

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ n
hugenott
a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century

Huldah pn
Hulda
biblical prophetess

Hume's leaf warbler n
bergtajgasångare
Phylloscopus humei

Humpty Dumpty pn
Humpty Dumpty
fairy tale character

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
ungersk ungerska
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
ungerska ungrare
person from Hungary
ungerska ungersk
the language

Hungarian hound n
kopó transylvansk kopó
hunting dog

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
ungersk notation
Hungarian notation

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Ungern
the country

Hurrian /ˈhʌɹɪən/ adj
hurritisk
of or pertaining to the Hurrians, their language or culture

Hurrian /ˈhʌɹɪən/ n
hurrit
person

Hurrian /ˈhʌɹɪən/ pn
hurritiska
the language of Hurrians

Hussite n
hussit
follower

Hussitism pn
hussitism
religious reform movement of the Bohemian Reformation

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Hyperion
a Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep

Hypocrites pn
Hycklarna
63rd sura of the Qur'an

Hämeenlinna pn
Tavastehus
city

I /aɪ/ /aː/ /ɑe/ pronoun
jag
personal pronoun

I am English phraseologicalUnit
jag kommer från England jag är engelska jag är engelsman
I am English

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
jag kom, jag såg, jag segrade
used to indicate a total swift victory

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
jag kan inte hitta min ... jag kan inte hitta mina ... jag kan inte hitta mitt ...
I can't find my ...

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
jag är hungrig som en varg
I am very hungry

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
jag bryr mig inte
I don't care

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
jag kör inte bil
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
jag äter inte fisk
I don't eat fish

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
jag äter inte kött
I don't eat meat

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
jag äter inte fläsk jag äter inte fläskkött jag äter inte gris jag äter inte griskött
I don't eat pork

I don't know [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] phraseologicalUnit
jag vet inte
I don’t know

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
jag talar inte svenska
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language)
jag pratar inte engelska jag talar inte engelska
I don't speak English (specifically English)

I don't think so phraseologicalUnit
det tror jag inte
I think that what has been said is untrue
jag skulle inte tro det
sarcastic

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
jag förstår inte
I don't understand

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
jag vill inte den jag vill inte det
I don't want it

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
jag hatar dig jag hatar er
expression of intense dislike

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
jag har aids
I have AIDS

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
jag har en förkylning jag är förkyld
I have a cold

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
jag har en fråga
I have a question

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
jag har astma
I have asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
jag har cancer
I have cancer

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
jag har diabetes
I have diabetes

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
jag har högt blodtryck
I have high blood pressure

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
jag har lågt blodtryck
I have low blood pressure

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
jag har inga pengar
I have no money

I know phraseologicalUnit
jag vet
response indicating agreement with prior statement before it was made

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
den som sa det kan va det
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party

I like you phraseologicalUnit
jag tycker om dig
I like you

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
jag bor i Melbourne
I live in Melbourne (example city)

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
jag har tappat bort mina glasögon
I lost my glasses

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
jag har tappat bort mina nycklar
I lost my keys

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
jag har tappat bort min plånbok
I lost my wallet

I love you /aɪ lʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
jag älskar dig
affirmation of affection or deep caring
affirmation of romantic feeling
jag gillar dig jag tycker om dig
platonic expression of inclination or liking

I must go phraseologicalUnit
jag måste gå
I must go

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
jag behöver ...
I need ... (something)

I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
jag behöver en guide
I need a guide (a person who guides)
jag behöver en guidebok
I need a guide (a written guide)

I spy with my little eye phraseologicalUnit
vad skådar mitt norra öga
phrase used in the game I spy

I think so phraseologicalUnit
jag tror det
I think so

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
jag tänker, därmed existerar jag
philosophical proof of existence

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
vad var det jag sa
told you so!

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
jag vill veta
I want to know

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
jag är född i ...
I was born in ... (place name)
I was born in ... (year)

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
jag skulle vilja kyssa dig jag vill kyssa dig
I'd like to kiss you

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
jag skulle vilja veta
phrase

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
jag ringer polisen
I'll call the police

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
jag är ... år jag är ... år gammal
I am ... year(s) old

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
jag är hindu
indicates that the speaker is Hindu

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
jag är jude
I'm Jewish (ethnic)
jag är judisk
I'm Jewish (religious)

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
jag är buddist
I'm a Buddhist

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
jag är katolik
I'm a Catholic

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
jag är kristen
I'm a Christian

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
jag är muslim
I'm a Muslim

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
jag är protestant
I'm a Protestant

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
jag är vegetarian
I'm vegetarian

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
tyvärr inte
unfortunately, no

I'm afraid so phraseologicalUnit
jag är rädd för det
unfortunately, yes

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
jag är agnostiker jag är agnostisk
I'm agnostic

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot aspirin
I'm allergic to aspirin

I'm allergic to nuts phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot nötter
I'm allergic to nuts

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot penicillin
I'm allergic to penicillin

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
jag är allergisk mot pollen
I'm allergic to pollen

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
jag är ateist
I'm an atheist

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
jag skäms
I'm ashamed

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
jag är bisexuell
I'm bisexual

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
jag blöder
I'm bleeding

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
jag är blind
I'm blind

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
jag fryser
I'm cold

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
jag är döv
I'm deaf

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
jag är skild
I'm divorced

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
tack, jag mår bra
expected, polite response to How are you?

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
jag är mätt
I'm full

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
jag är bög jag är gay
I'm gay

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
jag är het jag är varm
I'm hot

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
jag är hungrig
I'm hungry

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
jag älskar dig jag är förälskad i dig jag är kär i dig
declaration of romantic feeling

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
jag letar efter en livsmedelsbutik
I'm looking for a grocery store

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
jag söker arbete
I'm looking for a job

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
jag är vilse
I'm lost

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
jag är gift
I'm married

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
jag är inte intresserad
I'm not interested

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
jag är inte religiös jag är inte troende
I'm not religious

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
jag är gravid jag är med barn
I'm pregnant

I'm rubber, you're glue phraseologicalUnit
den som sa det, var det
I'm rubber, you're glue

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
jag är sjuk
I'm sick/ill

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
jag är ensamstående jag är singel
I'm single

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
förlåt jag ber om ursäkt jag är ledsen ursäkta
I'm sorry

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
jag är hetero jag är heterosexuell jag är straight
I'm straight

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
jag är törstig
I need a drink

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
jag är trött
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep)

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
jag är tjugo år
I am twenty years old

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
jag har blivit våldtagen
I've been raped

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
jag har blivit rånad
I've been robbed

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
jag har blivit skjuten
I've been shot

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
jag har bränt mig
I've burned myself

ICAO pn
ICAO Internationella civila luftfartsorganisationen
International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO spelling alphabet n
bokstaveringsalfabet
ICAO radiotelephony spelling alphabet

ICU n
IVA intensivvårdsavdelning
intensive care unit

ID card n
ID-kort identifikation legitimation
card or badge showing the official identity of the wearer

IDaaS n
IDaaS
Identity as a Service

IKEA /ɪˈkeː.ˈa/ pn
Ikea
international, originally Swedish retailer

IMF pn
IMF IVF
International Monetary Fund

IMO
efter min mening enligt mig enligt min åsikt enligt mitt förmenande i mitt tycke
in my opinion

IOC pn
IOK
initialism of International Olympic Committee

IP address n
IP-adress
number assigned to each computer's network interface

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
ISIS
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

ISP n
ISP internetleverantör
Internet service provider

IaaS n
IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Iamblichos
Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberiska halvön Pyreneiska halvön
region south of the Pyrenees

Iberian Peninsula pn
Iberiska halvön
peninsula

Iberian chiffchaff n
iberisk gransångare
Phylloscopus ibericus

Iberian lynx n
iberiskt lodjur panterlo
Lynx pardinus

Ibiza /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
island

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Ikaros

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Island
country in Europe

Iceland gull n
vitvingad trut
Larus glaucoides

Icelander n
isländska islänning
a person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
isländska isländsk isländskt
of or relating to Iceland

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ n
isländska
language

Icelandic Sheepdog n
isländsk fårhund
Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic horse n
islandshäst
breed of horse

Ida /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Ida
female given name

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignatius
male given name

Ikaalinen pn
Ikalis
town

Iliad /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Iliaden
ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War

Illyria pn
Illyrien
region in the Balkan Peninsula

Ilmajoki pn
Ilmola
town

Ilomantsi pn
Ilomants
municipality

Immanuel pn
Immanuel
this figure, regarded as Christ

Ina pn
Ina
female given name

Inari pn
Enare träsk
lake
enaresamiska
language
Enare
municipality and village

Inari Sami pn
enaresamiska
language

Independence Day n
självständighetsdag
annual celebration

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ pn
Indien
the country

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ adj
indisk
of or pertaining to India
indiansk
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ n
indier indiska
a person from India
indian indianska
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian Ocean pn
Indiska oceanen
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica

Indian black-lored tit n
indisk gyllenmes
Machlolophus aplonotus

Indian cobra n
glasögonorm
cobra species

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
brittsommar indiansommar
stretch of warm days in autumn

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
capital of the State of Indiana, USA

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropeisk
of or relating to hypothetical group of peoples having spread Indo-European languages
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia
indoeuropeisk urindoeuropeisk
of or relating to hypothetical parent language of Indo-European language family

Indochina /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indokina
part of Southeast Asia

Indonesia /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesien
country

Indonesian adj
indonesisk indonesiska
referring to Indonesia

Indonesian n
indonesiska indonesisk
language
indones
person

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
the river

Indus Valley Civilization /ɪn.dʌs væl.li sɪ.vɪ.laɪ.ze(ɪ).ʃʌn/ pn
Indiens historia: Indus-Sarasvati
ancient civilization

Industrial Revolution pn
industriella revolutionen
major technological change in the late 18th and early 19th century

Inez pn
Inez
female given name

Ingria pn
Ingermanland
region to the south of Karelia

Ingrid pn
Ingrid
female given name

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Ingusjien
federal subject of Russia

Inner Mongolia pn
Inre Mongoliet
autonomous region in northern China

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlingua
interlanguage based on Romance languages

International Court of Justice pn
Internationella domstolen
UN court

International Klein Blue pn
International Klein Blue kleinblå
deep blue hue achieved through ultramarine pigment and a binder

International Monetary Fund pn
Internationella valutafonden
International Monetary Fund

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ pn
internationella fonetiska alfabetet
standardized symbols for speech

International Telecommunication Union pn
Internationella teleunionen
United Nations agency

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ pn
internet Internet nätet
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers

Internet Protocol n
Internetprotokoll
one of the computer networking protocols

Internet cafe n
internetkafé internetcafé
place where one can use a computer with Internet

Internet of Things pn
sakernas internet
Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
interslaviska
between Slavs or Slavic nations

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
interslaviska
auxiliary Slavic language

Ionian Islands pn
Joniska öarna
a group of islands in the Ionian Sea

Ionian Sea pn
Joniska havet
European sea

Iphigenia /ˌaɪfɪdʒɪˈnaɪə/ pn
Ifigenia
Greek hero

Iran /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
country in Western Asia

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ adj
iransk
of, from, or pertaining to Iran, the people or Iranian languages

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ n
iranier
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iraq /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Irak
country

Iraqi adj
irakisk
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
irakier
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪələnd/ /ˈaɪəɹlənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd ~ ˈʌɪɚlənd ~ ˈəɪɚlənd] pn
Irland
island
country

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
female given name

Iriomote tit n
iriomotemes
Sittiparus olivaceus

Iris pn
Iris
Greek messenger of the gods
female given name

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
irländsk
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people
irisk iriska
pertaining to the language

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
irländare irländska
iriska irländsk
the language

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
irländsk setter
a breed of gun dog

Irish wolfhound n
irländsk varghund
sighthound

Irishman n
irländare
man from Ireland

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkutsk
city in Siberia

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
järnålder
archaeology

Iron Curtain pn
järnridån
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
river that flows through Burma

Isaac /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isak
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabella
female given name

Isaiah /aɪ.ˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪ.ˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Jesaja
book of the Bible
prophet
Esaias Jesaja
male given name

Ishikawa diagram /ˌɪ.ʃiˈkɑ.wɑ ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˌɪ.ʃɪˈkɑ.wɑ ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
Ishikawadiagram fiskbensdiagram orsak-verkan-diagram
display of causes and effects

Ishmael pn
Ismael
eldest son of Abraham

Islam /ɪsˈlɑːm/ pn
islam
religion

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islamisk islamsk
Adjectival form of Islam

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Islamiska republiken Iran
full, official name of Iran

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Islamiska republiken Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamic State pn
Islamiska staten
jihadist group

Islamization n
islamisering
the conversion of a society to Islam

Islamophobia n
islamofobi
The fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Man Isle of Man
island

Isojoki pn
Storå
municipality

Israel /ˈɪzɹaɪɛl/ /ˈɪzɹeɪəl/ pn
Israel
the state
Biblical: name given to Jacob
given name

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israelisk
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ n
israel
person from Israel or of Israeli descent

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ adj
israelitisk
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ n
israelit
descendant of Jacob
israel
native or inhabitant of Israel

Istanbul pn
Istanbul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of Ottoman Empire

Istriot pn
istriotiska
Romance language spoken in western Istria

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
italiensk italienska
of or pertaining to Italy
of or pertaining to Italians
of or pertaining to the Italian language

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
italienare italienska
inhabitant of Italy
italienska italiensk
language

Italian Peninsula pn
Apenninska halvön
peninsula

Italian Republic pn
Republiken Italien
official name of Italy

Italian honeysuckle n
kaprifol
Lonicera caprifolium

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italienisering
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture

Italianness n
italienskhet
quality of being Italian

Italic adj
italisk

Italic pn
italiska språk
Italic language

Italophone adj
italienskspråkig italiensktalande
Italian-speaking

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italien
European country

Ivalo pn
Ivalo
village in Northern Finland

Ivan /ˈaɪ.vən/ pn
Ivan
male given name

Ivanovich pn
Ivanovitj
patronymic

Ivor pn
Ingvar Ivar
male given name

Ivorian adj
ivoriansk
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian n
ivorian ivorianska
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Iwo Jima pn
Ioto
an island in Japan

Izhevsk pn
Izjevsk
capital of Udmurtia

J /d͡ʒeɪ/ n
Kn
playing card

JSC n
AB Ab
joint-stock company

Jabberwock pn
Tjatterskott Tjatterslån
fantastical monster

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jakob
male given name (the standard form)
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
Jaffa

Jainism /ˈdʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
Jainism jainism
religion and philosophy

Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
a city in eastern Afghanistan

Jamaica /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
country in the Caribbean

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaicansk
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
jamaican jamaicanska
person of Jamaican descent

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Jakob
book of the Bible
one of two Apostles
male given name (the standard form)

Jan Mayen pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Johanna
feminine form of John

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ pn
januari torsmånad
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japan
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japansk japanska
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ n
japanska
Japanese language
japan japanska
person of Japan

Japanese encephalitis n
Japansk encefalit
viral disease

Japanese knotweed n
parkslide
Fallopia japonica

Japanese tit n
östlig talgoxe
Parus minor

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /dʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
japanofili nippofili
strong interest in Japan

Jasmine pn
Jasmine
female given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
Jason
given name
Iason Jason
leader of Argonauts

Java /ˈdʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
programming language
island of Indonesia

Java sparrow n
risfågel
Java sparrow

JavaScript /ˈdʒɑːvə skɹɪpt/ pn
Javascript
scripting programming language

Javan tiger n
Javatiger
Panthera sondaica

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
javanes
person

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanesiska
language

Jeddah pn
Jidda
city in Saudi Arabia

Jehovah /dʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jehova
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witness n
Jehovas vittne
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses n
Jehovas vittnen
denomination

Jenny /ˈd͡ʒɛni/ pn
Jennie Jenny
female given name

Jeremiah pn
Jeremia
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
Jeremias
male given name

Jericho pn
Jeriko
city

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ pn
Jerusalem
city

Jerusalem artichoke n
jordärtskocka
plant and tuber

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛ.si/ pn
Isai Isaj Jesse Jishaj
biblical father of David

Jessica /ˈdʒɛsɪkə/ pn
Jessica Jessika
a female given name

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ pn
Jesus
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus Kristus
Jesus of Nazareth

Jew /dʒuː/ n
jude judinna
a person with a Jewish cultural or ancestral connection
person of the Jewish faith

Jew's harp n
mungiga munharpa
musical instrument

Jewess n
judinna
female Jew

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
judisk
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Isebel Jezebel Jisebel
Biblical character Jezebel

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Jharkhand
state in eastern India

Jim Crow law n
Jim Crow-lag
racially segregating law

Joachim /ˈdʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈdʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ pn
Joakim
male given name

Joanna /ˌdʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Johanna
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /dʒəʊb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ pn
Job
book of the Bible
biblical and qur'anic character

Job's news n
jobspost
bad news (biblical, Job)

Jobcentre n
Arbetsförmedlingen
agency

Joe Average n
medelmåtta medelsvensson
hypothetical average or generic individual

Joe Bloggs pn
Medelsvensson
A personification of the general public

Joe Public pn
medelsvensson
a hypothetical average or generic member of the public

Joel /ˈdʒoʊəl/ /ˈdʒəʊəl/ pn
Joel
book of the Bible
male given name

Joensuu pn
Joensuu
city

John /dʒɑn/ /dʒɒn/ pn
Johannes
biblical persons
Johannes Joh. Johannesevangeliet
fourth gospel
Johan Jan
male given name - the standard or most popular form
N.N.
name used to address a man whose name is not known
Johannes 1 2 3 Joh. Johannesbrevet
one of the epistles of John

John Doe pn
NN
male name used in legal documents

John Dory n
Sankt Pers fisk sanktpersfisk
edible marine fish

John the Baptist pn
Johannes döparen
biblical prophet

Johnny-come-lately /ˌdʒɑːni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ /ˌdʒɒni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ n
uppkomling
newcomer

Johnson /ˈdʒɑnsən/ /ˈdʒɒnsən/ pn
Jansson Johansson
surname meaning "son of John"

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonas bok Jonas
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
Jonas Jona
given name
Jonas
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
prophet

Jonathan /ˈdʒɑnəθən/ /ˈdʒɒnəθən/ pn
Jonatan
biblical character
male given name

Jordan /ˈdʒɔːdən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdən/ pn
Jordanien
country
Jordan
river

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordansk
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
jordanier
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
Josef
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary
male given name

Josephine /ˈdʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefine Josefin Josefina
feminine form of Joseph

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃuːə/ pn
Josua
book of the Bible
male given name

Judah /ˈdʒuːdə/ pn
Yehuda
fourth son of Jacob

Judaism /ˈdʒuːdeɪ.ɪzəm/ /ˈdʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪzəm/ pn
judendom
world religion

Judas /ˈdʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible
one of the Apostles

Jude /ˈdʒuːd/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible

Judges pn
Domarboken
book of the Bible

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdəθ/ pn
Judit
female given name
book of the Bible
wife of Esau

Julia /ˈdʒuːli.ə/ pn
Julia
female given name

Julian calendar n
gamla stilen julianska kalendern
calendar

Juliet /ˈdʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julia
character in Romeo and Juliet

Julius pn
Julius
male given name

July /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
juli
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

June /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
juni
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

Jupiter /ˈdʒupɪtɚ/ pn
Jupiter
planet
god

Justice of the Peace n
fredsdomare
judicial officer

Justine pn
Justina
female given name

Jute /dʒuːt/ n
jute
member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jylland
peninsula

K /keɪ/ n
K
playing card

KGB pn
KGB
Soviet KGB

Kaaba /ˈkɑːəbə/ pn
Kaba
cubical stone building in Mecca

Kabballah pn
kabbala
body of teachings

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
kafkaartad
Kafkaartad kafkaartad
marked by menacing complexity

Kajaani pn
Kajana
town

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlɪnɪnɡɹæd/ pn
Kaliningrad Königsberg
Kaliningrad

Kamchatka pn
Kamtjatka Kamtjatkahalvön
peninsula in the Russian Far East

Kampuchea pn
Kampuchea
former name for Cambodia

Kannada /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
kannada
language

Karachay-Balkar pn
karatjajbalkariska
Turkic language

Karelia /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ pn
Karelen Karelska republiken
autonomous republic of Russia
Karelen
region in Russia and Finland

Karelian n
karelare karel
Karelian person

Karelian pn
karelska
the language

Karelian pasty n
karelsk pirog
traditional pasty

Karin pn
Karin
female given name from a Swedish form of Catherine

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
city and municipality

Karnataka /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Kathmandu /ˌkatmanˈduː/ pn
Katmandu
Kathmandu

Kattegat pn
Kattegatt
body of water

Katya pn
Katja
female given name

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
city

Kavala pn
Kavala
city

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ adj
kazakisk
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ n
kazak
a person of Kazakh descent
kazakiska
language

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ pn
Kazakstan
country in Central Asia

Kazakhstani adj
kazakstansk
of or pertaining to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstani n
kazakstanier kazakstanska
person from Kazakhstan

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Kemerovo pn
Kemerovo
city in Siberia

Kentish plover n
svartbent strandpipare
Charadrius alexandrinus

Kenya /ˈkɛnjə/ [ˈkɛɲa] pn
Kenya
country in Eastern Africa

Kenyan adj
kenyansk
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people

Kerch pn
Kertj
city

Ket pn
ketiska
language

Khanty pn
chantiska
language

Kharkiv pn
Charkiv
city

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartoum
capital of Sudan

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
khmer kambodjanska
language

Khmer Rouge /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Röda khmererna
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khrushchev /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Chrusjtjov
surname

Khujand pn
Chodzjent Chudzjand Khudzjand
city in Tajikistan

Kiev /ˈkiːɛv/ pn
Kiev
Ukrainian city

Kievan Rus pn
Kievrus
medieval principality

Kihnu pn
Kynö
island

Kildin Sami pn
kildinsamiska
language

Killing Fields pn
dödens fält
sites in Cambodia where mass slaughter was carried out

Kim /kɪm/ pn
Kim
female given name
male given name
Korean surname

Kimitoön pn
Kimitoön
municipality

King Arthur pn
Kung Artur
legendary king of Britain

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Konungariket Belgien
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Konungariket Danmark
official name of Denmark

Kingdom of England pn
Kungariket England
Kingdom of England

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Kungariket Storbritannien

Kingdom of Norway pn
Konungariket Norge
official name of Norway

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Kungadömet Saudiarabien
official name of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Kungariket Skottland
Kingdom of Scotland

Kingdom of Spain pn
Konungariket Spanien
official name of Spain

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Konungariket Sverige
official name of Sweden

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Konungariket Nederländerna
monarchy consisting of the Netherlands and the Caribbean independent constituent countries

Kings pn
Andra Kungaboken Första Kungaboken
book of the Bible

Kingston /ˈkɪŋstən/ pn
Kingston
capital of Jamaica

Kiribati /ˈkiː.ɹɨ.bæs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Klingon /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingonska
the language

Knights Templar pn
Tempelherreorden
the order of medieval knights

Knossos pn
Knossos
an archaeological site

Kodiak bear n
kodiakbjörn
large species of brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ pn
koine
common Greek language

Kola Peninsula pn
Kolahalvön
peninsula in Russia

Komi pn
komi
language

Komodo dragon n
komodovaran
large monitor lizard

Komotini pn
Komotini
city

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Korea
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
koreansk koreanska
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
koreanska koreansk
language
koreanska Korean korean
person

Korean War pn
koreakrig
war lasting from 1950 to 1953

Korsholm pn
Korsholm
municipality

Kosovan adj
kosovansk kosovarisk
related to Kosovo

Kosovan n
kosovan kosovanska
person from Kosovo

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kraken /ˈkɹɑːkən/ pn
Kraken
Sea monster

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
city

Kremlin /ˈkɹemlɪn/ pn
Kreml
the Moscow Kremlin
the Russian or Soviet government

Kristianstad pn
Kristianstad
town

Kristinestad pn
Kristinestad
town and municipality

Kronoby pn
Kronoby
municipality

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kuban
the Kuban river

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
Kuiperbältet
region of space in the Solar System

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
kurd kurdiska
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish adj
kurdisk kurdiska
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language

Kurdish n
kurdiska
language of Kurdistan

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistan
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds

Kuril Islands pn
Kurilerna
group of islands

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
country in the Middle East

Kuwaiti adj
kuwaitisk
of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people

Kvarken pn
Kvarken
narrow region

Kven n
kvänska
language

Kyoto /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirgizisk
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirgiziska kirgisiska
language

Kyrgyzstan /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirgizistan
country in Central Asia

Königsberg /ˈkɜnɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜːnɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

LED /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
lysdiod
light-emitting diode

LGBT n
HBT HBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual

LOL /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əuˈɛl/ interjection
asg asgarva lol
expression of laughter

Laban pn
Laban
brother of Rebekah

Labour Party pn
Labour
British party
arbetarparti
similar party in another country

Ladoga pn
Ladoga
a lake in Russia

Lady Luck pn
fru fortuna
female personification of luck

Lahti pn
Lahtis
city of Finland

Lake Constance pn
Bodensjön
Lake

Lake Erie pn
Eriesjön
the lake

Lake Huron pn
Huronsjön
the lake

Lake Malar pn
Mälaren
third-largest lake in Sweden

Lake Michigan pn
Michigansjön
one of the five Great Lakes

Lake Mälaren pn
Mälaren
third-largest lake in Sweden

Lake Ontario pn
Ontariosjön
the lake

Lake Superior pn
Övre sjön
the lake

Lakota /ləˈkoʊtə/ /ləˈkəʊtə/ pn
lakota
language

Lalibela pn
Lalibela
town in Ethiopia

Lamb of God pn
Guds lamm
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice

Lamentations pn
Klagovisorna
book of the Bible

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Soluppgångens land Uppgående solens land
Japan

Lao /laʊ/ adj
laotisk
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language

Lao /laʊ/ n
laotiska
language
laotier laotiska
person

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laokoon
Trojan or Argonaut

Laos /laʊz/ /ˈlaʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ adj
laotisk
of, from, or pertaining to Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ pn
laotiska
language

Laplace operator n
Laplaceoperator Laplacian
mathematics, physics: differential operator used in modeling of wave propagation, heat flow and many other applications

Laplace transform n
Laplacetransform
function on positive real numbers

Laplacian adj
Laplace-
of, or relating to Laplace

Lapland pn
Lappland Sameland
region in Scandinavia

Lapp adj
lappländsk
from Lapland

Lapp n
lapp same
person

Lapp pn
lapska samiska
language

Lappeenranta pn
Villmanstrand
city of Finland

Lapponian Herder n
lapsk vallhund
breed of dog

Lapua pn
Lappo
town

Large Magellanic Cloud pn
Stora magellanska molnet
largest satellite of Milky Way

Last Judgment pn
domedag
judgment day

Last Supper pn
den sista måltiden
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Late Latin pn
senlatin
form of the Latin language

Lateran pn
Lateranen
church and palace in Rome

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ adj
latinsk romersk
of ancient Rome
of descendants from ancient Romans
latinsk latin
of the language
latinsk
of the script
of Latium
latinamerikansk latinsk
of/from Latin America

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ n
romare
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ pn
latinska
a script or alphabet
latin latinsk
language of the ancient Romans

Latin America pn
Latinamerika
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese

Latin American adj
latinamerikansk
Of or relating to Latin America

Latin American n
latinamerikan latinamerikanska
A native or inhabitant of Latin America

Latin Church pn
latinska kyrkan
one of the particular churches

Latin alphabet n
latinska alfabetet
the 26-letter alphabet

Latinize /ˈlæt.ɪ.naɪz/ /ˈlæt.ɪn.aɪz/ v
latinisera
to translate to Latin language

Latino /ləˈtinoʊ/ n
latinamerikan latino
person from Latin America

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ pn
Lettland
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ adj
lettisk lettiska
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ n
lettiska
Baltic language of Latvia
lett lettiska
person pertaining to Latvia

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
female given name

Laurel and Hardy /ˈlɒɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑɹ.di/ pn
Helan och Halvan

Laurence pn
Lars
male given name

Laz pn
laziska
language

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lasaros
New Testament characters

Lazio pn
Lazio
Italian region

League of Nations pn
Nationernas förbund
international organization

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Lea
elder daughter of Laban

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
lutande tornet i Pisa
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Libanon
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Leeuwarden /ˈleɪwɑɹdən/ /ˈleɪwɑːdən/ pn
Leeuwarden
city in the Netherlands

Lego /ˈlɛɡoʊ/ n
lego
toy brick

Leipzig /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig
City in Saxony, Germany

Leningrad /ˈlɛnɪnˌɡræd/ pn
Leningrad
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991

Leninism n
leninism
the political philosophy named after Vladimir Lenin

Leninist /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ adj
leninistisk leninsk
of or relating to Lenin
leninistisk
of or relating to Leninism

Leninist /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ n
leninist
an adherent of Lenin or Leninism

Lent /lɛnt/ n
fastan påskfastan
Christian period of penitence before Easter

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ n
lejon
Someone with a Leo star sign

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Lejonet
constellation
astrological sign
Leo Lejonet
male given name

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Lennart
male given name

Leonardeschi /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ n
Leonardeschi
group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
country in Southern Africa

Leto pn
Leto
mother of Apollo

Levant /ləˈvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levanten
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levantine /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/ adj
levantinsk
of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean

Levi /ˈliːvaɪ/ pn
Levi
third son of Jacob

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Tredje Moseboken
the book of the Bible and Torah

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ n
kleistsk flaska leidenflaska
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity

Lhasa apso n
lhasa apso
dog

Liberal adj
liberal
of or relating to Liberal party

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹi.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹi.ə/ pn
Liberia
country in Western Africa

Liberian adj
liberiansk liberisk
pertaining to Liberia

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Vågen
astrological sign
constellation

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libyen
country in Northern Africa

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liepāja pn
Liepaja Liepāja
city in Latvia

Light pn
Ljus
44th sura of the Qur'an

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Ligurien
region

Ligurian adj
ligurisk
Of or pertaining to Liguria

Ligurian pn
liguriska
Gallo-Italic language

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Lilian
female given name

Limburgish pn
limburgiska
the Germanic language

Linköping pn
Linköping
Swedish city

Linnaeus pn
Linné
Carl Linnaeus

Linus /ˈlaɪnəs/ pn
Linus
male given name

Linux /ˈlɪnəks/ pn
Linux
operating system

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lissabon
capital of Portugal

Lithuania /ˌlɪθ.(j)uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Litauen
country

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ adj
litauisk litauiska
referring to Lithuania

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ n
litauiska litauisk
language
litauer litauiska
person from Lithuania

Lithuanian Hound n
litauisk stövare
Lithuanian Hound

Little Red Book pn
Maos lilla röda
Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Rödluvan
a folktale
the main character in this story

Liturgy of the Hours n
tidegärd
liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours

Liverpool pn
Liverpool
Liverpool, England

Liverpudlian adj
liverpoolsk
of or relating to Liverpool in the United Kingdom

Liverpudlian n
liverpoolare
a native or resident of Liverpool in the United Kingdom
someone connected with Liverpool FC

Livia pn
Livia
female given name

Livonia pn
Livland
historical region

Livonian pn
liviska
language

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ adj
lojbansk
of or relating to Lojban

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ pn
lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Loki /ˈloʊki/ /ˈləʊki/ pn
Loke
god of mischief and trickery

Lombard /ˈlɒmbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
lombardiska
language of Lombardy

Lombardy /ˈlɑːmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardiet
region in northern Italy

London /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
London
in the United Kingdom
Londons
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK

London Underground pn
Londons tunnelbana
the London underground

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
Londonbo londonbo
person from or inhabitant of London

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Herre Herren
God
Jesus

Lord's Prayer pn
Herrens bön
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorraine /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorraine
region west of Alsace

Los Angeles /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
largest city in California

Louis /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ pn
Ludvig
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ pn
Lovisa Louise
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiana
US state

Louvain pn
Leuven
Belgian city

Louvre /luvʁ/ pn
Louvren
an art museum in France

Low German n
lågtyska plattyska nedersaksiska
West Germanic language

Low Germany pn
Lågtyskland
Northern Germany

Low Saxon pn
lågsachsiska
language or language group

Lower Saxony pn
Niedersachsen
state

Lower Sorbian pn
lågsorbiska
a Slavic language spoken in part of Brandenburg

Lucerne pn
Luzern
city

Lucian /ˈluː.sɪən/ pn
Lukianos
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia
female given name

Luhansk People's Republic pn
Folkrepubliken Lugansk
secessionist state in Luhanshchyna, the Ukraine

Luke /luk/ pn
Lukas
given name
evangelist
Luk. Lukasevangeliet Lukas
gospel of Luke

Lule Sami pn
lulesamiska
language

Luleå pn
Luleå
municipality

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
portugisiskspråkig
of a place, Portuguese-speaking

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ adj
luthersk lutheran
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ n
lutheran luthersk
member of any Christian church identifying with the theology of Martin Luther

Lutheranism n
lutheranism lutherdom
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburg
country

Luxembourger n
luxemburgare luxemburgska
person from Luxembourg

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ adj
luxemburgsk
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ pn
luxemburgiska
language of Luxembourg

Lviv pn
Lviv
Lviv

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lydia
biblical woman
female given name

Lydian /ˈlɪdi.ən/ /ˈlɪdɪən/ pn
lydiska
language

Lyme disease n
borrelia
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia

Lyons pn
Lyon
a city in France

Löwchen n
loöwchen
Löwchen

Lübeck pn
Lybeck
city

Lübeckian adj
lybsk
of or pertaining to Lübeck

M-theory n
M-teori
theory that unifies the five superstring theories

MB n
MB
megabyte

MIT license pn
MIT-licens

MOT /ɛm.əʊ.tiː/ n
besiktning bilbesiktning
annual test of roadworthiness for cars

MP3 player n
MP3-spelare
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format

Maasai pn
maa massaj
language

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Makedonien
Republic of North Macedonia
ancient kingdom
region of northern Greece
modern geographical region

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
makedonisk makedonska
of Macedonia or its people or language

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
makedonska
Slavic language of Macedonia
language of antiquity
makedonier
person from Macedonia

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
machiavellisk
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods

Madagascar /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagaskar
country in Southern Africa

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ pn
Madras
city

Madrid /məˈd(ʒ)ɹɪd/ /məˈdɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Magdalena
female given name

Maggie /mæɡi/ pn
Greta Meta Märta
female given name

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ pn
Magna Charta
charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215

Magna Graecia pn
Magna Graecia
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily

Magnus /ˈmæɡnəs/ pn
Magnus Måns
male given name

Maharashtra pn
Maharashtra
state in western India

Mahlon pn
Mahelon
biblical character

Maiden's Tower pn
Jungfrutornet Leandertornet
a tower located in the Bosphorus

Majorca /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
island

Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑ.ke/ pn
Makemake
celestial body
creator deity

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malaki
minor prophet
book of the Bible
male given name

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
malagassiska
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language

Malawi /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
Republic of Malawi

Malawian adj
malawisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people

Malax pn
Malax
municipality

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malajiska
of the Malay people
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language
of or pertaining to Malaysia

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
malajiska
the Malay language
Malay person

Malayalam /maləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ n
malayalam malajiska
language

Malaysia /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ adj
malaysisk
Pertaining to Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvs/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ pn
Maldiverna
country in South Asia

Maldivian adj
maldivisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maldives, the Maldivian people or the Maldivian language.

Maldivian n
maldivier
person

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
a country in Western Africa

Malian adj
malisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people

Malmö /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmö
city in Sweden

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
republic
island

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ n
maltes maltesiska
inhabitant of Malta
maltesiska
language of Malta

Maltese cross n
johanniterkors johannitkors maltakors malteserkors
cross

Man pn
människa
genus Homo

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manchuriet
China's northeastern three provinces

Mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarin mandarinkinesiska
Standard Mandarin

Mandelbrot set n
Mandelbrotmängd
set of complex numbers c

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
manikeistisk manikeisk manikéisk manikéistisk
of or relating to Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ n
manikeer manikéer
a follower of Manichaeism

Manila hemp n
Manillahampa manilla manillahampa abaca
the fibre of the abaca

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
Manipur, India

Manitoba /ˈmæn.ɪ.təʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Manx Gaelic n
manx manniska
a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ n
Manx katt
mammal

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
maoism
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong

Maoist adj
maoistisk
of Maoism

Maoist n
maoist
Maoist advocate

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ adj
maorisk maori
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
mars
third month of the Gregorian calendar

Margaret /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Margareta
female given name

Mariana Trench pn
Marianergraven
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Mariehamn pn
Mariehamn
city of Finland

Marina pn
Marina
female given name

Mario /ˈmɑːɹioʊ/ pn
Mario
the given name

Mariupol pn
Mariupol
city

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Markus
book of the Bible
male given name
the Evangelist

Marlene pn
Marlene
female given name

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Mars
planet
god of war
brand of chocolate bar

Marseille soap n
Marseille tvål
kind of hard soap

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ(l)(z)/ pn
Marseille Marseilles
city in France

Marshall Islands /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Marshallöarna
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshallese n
marshalliska
language

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Marta
female given name
biblical sister of Lazarus and Mary

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
marsiansk
of or relating to the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
marsian marsmänniska
inhabitant of the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ pn
marsianska
hypothetical language spoken on Mars

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Martin Mårten
given name

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martina
female given name

Martinique pn
Martinique
Department of Martinique

Marxism n
marxism
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxism-leninism
communist ideological stream

Mary /ˈme(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɛəɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ pn
Maria
female given name
biblical mother of Jesus

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Magdalena Maria från Magdala
female disciple of Jesus

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
mässa
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service

Massachusett pn
massachusett
language

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
a state of the United States of America

Masuria pn
Masurien
an area in northeastern Poland

Mathewson pn
Matsson Mattsson
surname meaning "son of Matthew"

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Matilda
female given name, cognates and transliterations

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
Matteus
biblical disciple
gospel of Matthew
Matteus Mattias
male given name

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Mathias Mattias
male given name
Mattias
the Apostle replacing Judas

Maundy Thursday pn
skärtorsdag
Thursday before Easter

Maurice /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ pn
Mauritz
male given name

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauretanien
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritius /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauritius
country

Maximilian pn
Maximilian
male given name

May /meɪ/ pn
maj blomstermånad
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar
Maj May
given name

May Day n
första maj valborg vappen
workers' holiday

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ n
mecka
important place to visit by people with a particular interest

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Mekka
city in Saudi Arabia

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
one of the component states of Germany

Mede n
meder
inhabitant of Media

Media /ˈmiːdɪə/ pn
Medien
historical region in northwestern Iran

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Medieval Latin pn
medeltidslatin
language

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
mediterran medelhavs
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean Sea pn
Medelhavet
the sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean gull n
svarthuvad mås
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Medvedev pn
Medvedev
transliteration of }}

Meiji period pn
Meijiperiod
45-year reign of emperor Meiji

Melanesian adj
melanesisk
referring to Melanesia

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
city in Australia

Melchior /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Melker
male given name

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Melissa
female given name

Member of Parliament n
parlamentsledamot riksdagsledamot
representative

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
mensjevik
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement

Merc /mɜːk/ /mɝk/ n
Merca

Mercedes /mɚˈseɪdiz/ n
Merca
short form of Mercedes Benz

Mercury /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Merkurius
Roman god
planet

Merlot /mɝˈloʊ/ n
Merlot
dark-blue variety of wine grape
merlot
dry red wine

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
god jul och gott nytt år
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year

Mesolithic n
mesolitisk tid
Mesolithic period

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamien Tvåflodslandet
region between Euphrates and Tigris

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
mesopotamisk
of or pertaining to Mesopotamia

Mesozoic adj
mesozoisk
of era from 230 to 65 milion years ago

Messiah pn
Messias
(Christianity) Jesus

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
messidor skördemånad
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar

Methodism n
metodism
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley

Meuse pn
Maas Meuse
river

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ adj
mexikansk
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ n
mexikan mexikanska
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent

Mexican chickadee n
mexikansk tita
Poecile sclateri

Mexican wave n
vågen
A phenomenon at sports events

Mexico /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexiko Mexico
country

Mexico City pn
Mexico City
capital of Mexico

Meänkieli pn
meänkieli tornedalsfinska
Finnic language spoken in northern Sweden

Mia /ˈmiːə/ pn
Mia
female given name

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Mika
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
book of the Bible
male given name

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ pn
Mikael
archangel
Mikael Michael
male given name

Michaela pn
Mikaela
feminine form of Michael

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ n
zorrofint
deke

Mickey D's pn
Donken

Mickey Mouse pn
Musse Pigg
Disney character

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Mikronesien
country

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
medeltiden medeltid
historical period

Middle Chinese pn
medeltidskinesiska
Chinese language

Middle Dutch pn
medelnederländska
the Middle Dutch language

Middle East pn
Mellanöstern
region comprising southwest Asia and northeast Africa

Middle English pn
medelengelska
Middle English

Middle French n
medelfranska
Middle French

Middle High German pn
medelhögtyska
Middle High German

Middle Kingdom pn
Mittens rike
nickname for China

Middle Low German pn
medellågtyska
language

Middle Persian pn
medelpersiska
language

Middle Welsh pn
medelwalesiska
language

Migration Period pn
folkvandringstiden
mass migration of Germanic people in Europe during the early Middle Ages

Mike /maɪk/ [mɐɪʔk̚] pn
Martin
the letter "M"

Mikkeli pn
S:t Michel
city

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
Milano
city and capital
province

Milanese n
milanesare milanobo
native or inhabitant of Milan

Mile High Club pn
10 000-metersklubben
notional club

Milky Way pn
Vintergatan
galaxy
light in night sky

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
Möller
surname meaning "a miller"

Min Nan pn
min nan minnan sydlig min
the language

Miniature Pinscher n
dvärgpinscher
Miniature Pinscher

Minorca pn
Menorca
An island of Spain

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Miocene pn
miocen
Miocene epoch

Miriam pn
Miriam Mirjam
female given name
Mirjam
sister of Moses and Aaron

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
fröken
title

Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/ n
Mississippifloden
river
Mississippi
state

Missouri /mɪˈzɝ.i/ pn
Missouri
US state
Missourifloden
river

Mjollnir /mjɔlnɪr/ pn
Mjölner
the hammer of Thor, Thor's hammer Mjollnir

Modern Greek n
nygrekiska
Modern Greek

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Modern penningteor
Economic model

Moebius syndrome n
Möbius syndrom
disorder

Mogadishu pn
Mogadishu
capital city

Mohawk n
tuppkam
hairstyle

Moksha pn
moksja
language

Moldavian pn
moldaviska
language

Moldova /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ pn
Moldavien
country

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.lə.ˌtɒf.ˈkɒk.teɪl/ n
molotovcocktail
simple incendiary bomb

Momus pn
Momos
personification of satire and mockery

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ pn
Mona Lisa Mona-Lisa
painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Monaco /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Monaco
country in Europe
capital city

Monastir pn
Bitola
former name of Bitola in Macedonia

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ adv
måndag på på måndagen
on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ n
måndag
day of the week

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongoliet
East Asian country

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ adj
mongolisk mongol
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ n
mongoliska
language of Mongolia
mongol mongoliska
native or inhabitant of Mongolia
mongol
person of Mongoloid physical type

Mongolian spot n
mongolfläck
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monica /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ pn
Monika
female given name

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ n
monofysit
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature

Monopoly pn
Monopol
a board game

Montagu's harrier n
ängshök
bird of prey

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
montenegrinsk
relating to Montenegro

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
montenegriner montenegrin
person from Montenegro

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈnɛ.ɡɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Montenegro
country in Europe

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ pn
Montserrat
island

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ adj
monegaskisk
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ n
monegask
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
månen måne
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ n
mor
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain

Moorish /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
morisk
of or pertaining to Moors

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Mähren
historical region

Morgan /ˈmɔɹɡən/ pn
Morgan
male given name

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ n
mormon
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon
ancient prophet

Morning Star pn
morgonstjärna
planet Venus as seen around dawn

Moroccan adj
marockansk
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
marockan
person from Morocco

Morocco /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marocko
country

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Morfeus
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams

Morris column n
annonspelare
pillar for advertisements

Mosaic adj
mosaisk
Of or relating to Moses

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moskva
capital city of Russia

Moses /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ pn
Moses
male given name
Mose
the biblical patriarch

Mother Earth pn
Moder Jord
personification of Earth

Mother Nature pn
Moder Natur
the personification of Nature and the Earth's biosphere as a woman

Mother's Day n
mors dag
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Everest pn
Mount Everest
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Moçambique
country in Southern Africa

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
Hr
abbreviation of mister

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ n
fru
title before woman's name

Mrs. Claus pn
Tomtemor
Wife of Santa Claus

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
thaiboxning
the martial art/sport

Mudéjar adj
morisk
of or pertaining to the Moors of Al-Andalus
of or pertaining to the style of Iberian architecture

Mudéjar n
mor morer
name give to the Moors of Al-Andalus

Muggle /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
mugglare
non-magical person

Muhammad pn
Muhammed
the prophet who introduced Islam

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
München
capital of Bavaria

Murmansk pn
Murmansk
city

Murphy's law pn
Murphys lag lagen om alltings inneboende ondska lagen om alltings jävlighet
adage which states that if anything can go wrong it will

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
moskovitisk
Relating to Moscow

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
moskovit
resident of Moscow

Muscovy duck n
myskand myskanka
duck

Muse /mjuːz/ n
Musa
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts

Muslim adj
muslimsk
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim n
muslim
believer of Islam

Mussulman /ˈmʌsəlmən/ n
muselman
archaic: a Muslim

Myanmar /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Burma
Southeast Asian country

Möbius strip /ˈməʊ.biː.əs stɹɪp/ n
Möbiusband
one-sided surface
narrow strip given a half twist

NAFTA pn
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NB phraseologicalUnit
obs observera
nota bene

NGO n
NGO
non-governmental organization

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
Naberezjnyje Tjelny
city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

Nadia pn
Nadja
female given name

Nadsat /ˈnɑdsət/ /ˈnɑːdsət/ pn
Nadsat
Russian-influenced argot used in A Clockwork Orange

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Nagorno-Karabach
region in South Caucasus

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
town in Hungary

Nahuatl /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
nahuatl Nahuatl
language

Nahum pn
Nahum
book of the Bible

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
capital of Kenya

Naissaar pn
Nargö
island in northern Estonia

Nakhodka pn
Nachodka
city in Russia

Nalchik pn
Naltjik
city in Russia

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibia
Republic of Namibia

Naomi /naɪˈoʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ pn
Noomi
Biblical character

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Neapel
city in Italy
province in Italy

Naples yellow n
neapelgult
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
a fictional land

Narva pn
Narva
City in Estonia

Natalie pn
Natalia Nathalie
female given name

Nathanael pn
Natanael
biblical Apostle

National Socialism n
nationalsocialism
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

National Socialist n
nationalsocialist
Adherent of National Socialism

Nativity pn
Kristi födelse
birth of Jesus

Nauru /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ pn
navajo
language

Navarre /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ /nəˈvɑːɹ/ pn
Navarra
autonomous community of Spain

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
capital of Myanmar

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nasaret
Nazareth

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nazist
nazistisk
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
nazist
member of the Nazi party

Nazism /ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/ pn
nazism
the ideology of Adolf Hitler’s NSDAP

Neanderthal /niˈændəɹθəl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ n
neandertalare
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen
a primitive person

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
neapolitansk
pertaining to Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
neapolitan neapolitanska
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
neapolitanska
language of Naples, Italy

Negro /ˈniːɡɹo/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ n
neger negress
person with dark skin

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemja
book of the Bible
male given name

Nemean /nɪˈmiːən/ adj
nemeisk
of or pertaining to Nemea

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
Nemeiska lejonet
mythical lion of Nemea

Nenets n
nentsier
person

Nenets pn
nentsiska
language

Neo pn
Neo
male given name

Neo-Aramaic pn
nyarameiska
modern Aramaic languages

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
bondestenålder neolitikum neolitisk tid yngre stenålder
the New Stone Age

Nepal /nəˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalesisk
pertaining to Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ n
nepales
person

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
nepali
language

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ pn
Neptunus
eighth planet of the solar system
Roman god of the ocean

Nestorian adj
nestoriansk
related to the teachings of Nestorius

Nestorian n
nestorian
A member of a "Nestorian" church

Nestorianism n
nestorianism
The religious beliefs of the followers of Nestorius

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
nederländsk holländsk
pertaining to the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ pn
Nederländerna
country in northwestern Europe

Netherlands Antilles pn
Nederländska Antillerna
former autonomous territory

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
New Brunswick
province in eastern Canada

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nya Kaledonien
overseas territory of France

New Delhi /njuː ˈdɛli/ pn
New Delhi
capital of India

New England pn
New England
six states of the United States

New English pn
nyengelska
form of the English language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift, completed in roughly 1550

New Guinea pn
Nya Guinea
large island

New High German pn
nyhögtyska yngre nyhögtyska
modern German language

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey
a northeast state of the United States of America

New Latin pn
nylatin
Latin after the Middle Ages

New Objectivity pn
nya sakligheten
artistic movement

New Spain pn
Nya Spanien
historical colony

New Testament pn
Nya Testamentet
second half of the Christian Bible

New World pn
Ny Värld
the Americas and Oceania

New Year n
nyår nytt år
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following

New Year's Eve pn
nyårsafton
holiday on December 31st

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
nyårslöfte
vow one makes for the coming year

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ pn
New York staten New York
state

New York City pn
New York
large city in the USA

New Yorker n
New York-bo
a native or resident of New York City
new yorkare new yorkbo
a native or resident of the state of New York

New Zealand /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈziːlɘnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ pn
nyzeeländsk
attributive form - relating to New Zealand
Nya Zeeland
country in Oceania

New Zealand falcon n
nyazeelandfalk
Falco novaeseelandiae

New Zealander n
nyzeeländare nyzeeländska
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

Newman /ˈnumən/ pn
Nyman
surname meaning "new man"

Newspeak pn
nyspråk
fictional language

Niagara River pn
Niagarafloden
river in North America

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
a country in Central America

Nicaraguan adj
nicaraguansk
pertaining to Nicaragua

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nice
city in France

Nicene Creed pn
Nicaenska trosbekännelsen
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nikolaus Nils Niklas Klas
male given name

Nicholson pn
Nilsson
surname meaning "son of Nicholas"

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ adj
nietzscheansk
pertaining to Nietzsche or his writings

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ n
nietzschean
a supporter of Nietzsche's ideas

Niger /ˈnaɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.dʒɚ/ pn
Niger
country
river

Nigeria /naɪˈdʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈdʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerien /naɪdʒɪɹɪˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹi.ən/ n
nigerer nigerier
person

Nike /ˈnaɪki/ pn
Nike
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilen
river

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
female given name

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
island of Niue

Nivkh /nɪvk/ pn
Nivchiska
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
nivôse snömånad
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod pn
Nizjnij Novgorod
large city in Russia

No. n
nr
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
Noa Noak
biblical character
Noah
male given name

Noah's ark pn
Noas ark
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ n
Nobelpris
international prize

Nobel laureate n
nobelpristagare
person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize

Noel /nəʊˈɛl/ pn
Noel
male given name

Nokia /ˈnoʊki.ə/ pn
Nokia
a town in Finland

Nordic /ˈnɔː(ɹ).dɪk/ adj
nordisk
of or relating to the Nordic countries
of or relating to the external features of Nordic peoples
of or relating to the family of North Germanic languages

Nordic combined n
nordisk kombination
cross-country skiing and ski jumping

Nordic countries n
Norden
the Nordic countries collectively

Nordic walking n
stavgång
sport

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Norfolkön
external territory of Australia

Norfolk Island pine n
rumsgran
conifer endemic to Norfolk Island

Norma pn
Vinkelhaken
constellation

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ adj
normandisk
of or pertaining to Normandy and its inhabitants

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ n
Nordbo
a Northman
normand
a person from Normandy

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
normandiska
the Norman language

Normandy pn
Normandie Normandiet
region of France

Norn pn
norn
language

North America pn
Nordamerika
continent

North American adj
nordamerikansk
relating to North America

North American n
nordamerikan
North American person

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
Nordatlantiska Fördragsorganisationen
intergovernmental military alliance

North Brabant pn
Noord-Brabant Nordbrabant
province

North East England pn
Nordöstra England
official region of England

North Frisian pn
nordfrisiska
Frisian language

North Korea pn
Nordkorea
North Korea

North Korean adj
nordkoreansk
pertaining to North Korea

North Korean n
nordkorean
person from North Korea

North Macedonia pn
Nordmakedonien
country in Europe

North Ossetia-Alania pn
Nordossetien
a federal subject of Russia

North Pole pn
nordpolen
northernmost point on Earth

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Nordrhein-Westfalen
state

North Sea pn
Nordsjön
a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France

Northern Cyprus pn
Nordcypern Norra Cypern Turkiska republiken Norra Cypern
a de-facto state

Northern Europe pn
Nordeuropa
sociopolitical region of Europe

Northern European adj
nordeuropeisk
Northern European

Northern Hemisphere n
norra halvklotet
hemisphere to the north of its equator

Northern Ireland pn
Nordirland
Northern Ireland

Northern Marianas pn
Nordmarianerna
Northern Marianas

Northern Sami pn
nordsamiska
most widely spoken Sami language

Northern Sea Route pn
Nordostpassagen
a shipping lane in the Arctic Ocean

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Northern Territory
Territory in northern Australia

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norge
Scandinavian country

Norway lemming n
fjällämmel
Norway lemming

Norway maple n
lönn skogslönn
Acer platanoides

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ adj
norsk norska
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ n
norska norsk
language of Norway
norska norrman norsk
native of Norway

Norwegian Sea pn
Norska havet
part of the Atlantic

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nova Scotia
province in eastern Canada

Novaya Zemlya pn
Novaja Zemlja
archipelago in Russia

November /noʊˈvɛmbəɹ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ pn
november
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novgorod /ˈnɒvɡəɹɒd/ pn
Novgorod
city

Novgorodian adj
novgorodsk
pertaining to Novgorod

Novgorodian n
novgorodbo novgoroder
native or inhabitant

Novial pn
novial
an international auxiliary language

Novorossiysk pn
Novorossijsk
city

Nowheresville n
Tjotahejti
a geographical location that is deemed obscure or unimportant

Nubian adj
nubisk
pertaining to Nubia, its people or its language

Nubian n
nubier
inhabitant of ancient Nubia or a person of Nubian descent

Numbers pn
Fjärde Moseboken
fourth book of the Bible

Nuuk pn
Godthåb Nuuk
capital of Greenland

Nynorsk /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ n
nynorska
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages

Nyx pn
Nyx
the primordial goddess of night

O /oʊ/ /əʊ/ particle
o
a vocative particle

OCR n
maskinläsning optisk teckenigenkänning
optical character recognition

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adj
okej
all right, permitted
satisfactory
bra okej
in good health or in a good emotional state

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adv
okej
OK

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ interjection
ok okej okey visst
acknowledgement or acceptance
okej
introduction of a sentence in order to draw attention
bra okej
request in turn-taking

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ n
ok okej
endorsement; approval

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ v
OK
(computing) activate the OK button
godkänna
approve

OP n
TS
(internet) original poster

OPEC /ˈəʊpɛk/ pn
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

OSCE pn
OSSE
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadja
book of the Old Testament

Occam's razor pn
Ockhams rakkniv
both principles

Occitan /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitanska
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Occitanien
Occitania

Oceania /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanien
geographical region

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ pn
oktober
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

Odense pn
Odense
City in southern Denmark

Oder pn
Oder
river

Odessa pn
Odessa
Ukrainian city

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Oden
in Norse mythology, the supreme god

Odisha pn
Orissa
state in India

Odysseus /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odysseus Ulysses
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War

Odyssey /ˈɑ.dɨ.si/ /ˈɒ.dɨ.si/ pn
Odysséen
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipal /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
oidipal
of or relating to the Oedipus complex

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Oidipus
son of Laius and Jocasta

Oedipus complex /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
oidipuskomplex
Freudian theory

Oghuz /oʊˈɡuːz/ pn
oghuzer
Oghuz people

Ohm's law pn
Ohms lag
Ohm's observation

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ n
ojibwa
member of Ojibwe people

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
ojibwe
Ojibwe (language)

Okinawan pn
okinawianska
Okinawan language

Olaf /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olof
male given name

Old Armenian pn
fornarmeniska
language

Old Catholic adj
gammalkatolsk
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church

Old Church Slavonic pn
fornkyrkoslaviska
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language

Old Dutch pn
fornnederländska
language

Old English pn
fornengelska
ancestor language of modern English

Old French pn
fornfranska
French language from 9th to the early 14th century

Old Frisian pn
fornfrisiska
the Old Frisian language

Old Georgian pn
forngeorgiska
Language

Old High German pn
fornhögtyska
Old High German

Old Irish pn
forniriska
language

Old Maid n
Svarte Petter
card
card game

Old Norse pn
fornnordiska norröna
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Persian pn
fornpersiska
Translations

Old Portuguese pn
fornportugisiska
Portuguese language from 13th to 16th centuries

Old Prussian pn
fornpreussiska preussiska prusiska
the Old Prussian language

Old Saxon n
fornlågtyska fornsaxiska
the Old Saxon language

Old Slavonic pn
samslaviska
Proto-Slavic

Old Spanish n
fornspanska
the Old Spanish language

Old Swedish pn
fornsvenska
language

Old Testament pn
Gamla testamentet
first half of the Christian Bible

Old Turkic pn
fornturkiska
language

Olga pn
Olga
female given name

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ pn
Oliver
male given name

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ pn
Olivia
female given name

Olivier salad n
legymsallad
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Olympiad /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
olympiad
period of four years

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ adj
olympisk
relating to places
relating to the Games
relating to the gods

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ n
olympier
athlete

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olympisk
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus

Olympic Games pn
Olympiska Spelen
international multi-sport event inspired by the ancient festival

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olympiska vinterspel Vinter-OS
Olympic Winter Games

Olympics pn
OS Olympiaden
sport event

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
country in the Middle East

Omnipotent pn
allmakt allsmäktig
God

Ontario /ˌɑnˈtɛə.ɹi.oʊ/ pn
Ontariosjön
Lake between Ontario province and New York State
Ontario
Province in eastern Canada

Oort Cloud pn
Oorts kometmoln
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
Porto
second-largest city of Portugal

Orange Free State pn
Oranjefristaten
former province of South Africa

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregon
northwestern state of the United States of America

Oregon grape n
mahonia
Mahonia aquifolium

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɜ˞sʊnd/ pn
Sundet Öresund
strait

Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
Öresundsbron
bridge

Orinoco /ˌoʊɹɪˈnoʊkoʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
river

Oriya pn
oriya
language

Orkney Islands pn
Orkneyöarna
group of islands

Orthodox Church n
Ortodoxa kyrka
the Eastern body of Christendom

Orwell /ˈɔːwel/ /ˈɔːɹwel/ pn
Orwell
surname

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
Orwellska
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels

Osaka /oʊˈsɑkə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oscar Oskar
male given name

Oslo /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
the capital and a county municipality of Norway

Osmussaar pn
Odensholm
Island in northwest Estonia

Ossetia /əˈsɛtiə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossetien
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ adj
ossetisk
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ n
osset
member of the people

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ pn
ossetiska
language

Ossian pn
Ossian
male given name

Ostrobothnia pn
Österbotten
historical province
region in Finland

Ostrobothnian adj
österbottnisk
of or pertaining to Ostrobothnia

Ostrobothnian n
österbottning
native or inhabitant of Ostrobothnia

Oswald pn
Osvald
male given name

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ pn
Ottawa
capital of Canada

Otto /ˈɑtoʊ/ /ˈɒtəʊ/ pn
Otto
male given name

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
osmansk ottomansk
of the Islamic empire of Turkey

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Osmanska riket
Turkish empire

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
capital of Burkina Faso

Ouija /ˈwiːdʒə/ n
anden i glaset ouija-bräda
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Oulu pn
Uleåborg
city in Finland

Our Lady pn
Vår Fru
Virgin Mary

Ovid /ˈoʊvɪd/ pn
Ovidius
Roman poet

Owston's tit n
owstonmes
Sittiparus owstoni

PEBCAK /ˈpɛbkæk/ n
skit bakom spakarna
problem experienced with a user's computer that is due to user error

PIN n
PIN-kod
personal identification number

PLC n
AB
Abbreviation for public limited company

PLO pn
PLO
Palestine Liberation Organization

PS n
PS
addendum to a letter

PTSD n
PTSD
initialism: post-traumatic stress disorder

PaaS n
PaaS
Platform as a Service

Pacific Ocean pn
Stilla havet Stilla oceanen
the world's largest body of water

Pakistan /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
country in South Asia

Palace of Westminster pn
Westminsterpalatset
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords

Palaic /pəˈleɪɪk/ pn
palaiska
Indo-European language

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
Republic of Palau

Palauan adj
palauisk
from Palau

Palauan n
palauer
someone from Palau

Palauan pn
palauiska
language

Palawan tit n
palawanmes
Pardaliparus amabilis

Paleoproterozoic adj
paleoproterozoisk
of an era from 2,500 to 1,600 million years ago

Paleoproterozoic pn
paleoproterozoikum
era 2,500-1,600 Ma

Palestine /ˈpæləsˌtaɪn/ /ˈpæləsˌtiːn/ pn
Palestina
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British Mandate
historical: former British entity
historical: Roman province

Palestinian adj
palestinsk
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian n
palestinier palestinska
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Pallas's gull n
svarthuvad trut
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Pallas's leaf warbler n
kungsfågelsångare
Phylloscopus proregulus

Palm Sunday n
palmsöndag
Sunday before Easter

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pamplona
city in Navarre of northern Spain

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
country

Panama Canal pn
Panamakanalen
Canal

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
panamansk
pertaining to Panama

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ n
panaman panamanska
person from Panama

Panchatantra pn
Panchatantra
a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose

Panchen Lama n
Panchen lama
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
Character in Greek mythology

Pandora's box n
Pandoras ask
A source of unforeseen trouble.

Pangaea /pænˈdʒiːə/ pn
Pangea
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ adj
panglossiansk
naively or unreasonably optimistic

Panslavic adj
panslavisk

Papua New Guinea /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papua Nya Guinea
country in Oceania

Papua New Guinean adj
papuansk
pertaining to Papua New Guinea

Papuan adj
papuansk
pertaining to Papua or Papua New Guinea

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
country in South America

Paraguayan n
paraguayan
person from Paraguay

Paralympic adj
paralympisk
relating to the Paralympics

Paralympic Games pn
Paralympics Paralympiska spelen
international sports competition for people with physical disabilities

Paralympics pn
Paralympics
sport event

Paramaribo pn
Paramaribo
capital of Suriname

Pargas pn
Pargas
city of Finland

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Paris
capital of France
cities in the U.S.
Trojan prince

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ adj
parisisk
of Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ n
parisare parisiska pariserska
someone from Paris

Parkinson's disease n
Parkinsons sjukdom
Parkinson's disease

Parmenides pn
Parmenides
philosopher

Pascal's triangle n
Pascals triangel
Pascal's triangle

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ n
pashto
official language of Afghanistan

Pashtun adj
pashtunsk
of or relating to the Pashtuns

Passover pn
påsk
Jewish festival

Patagonia pn
Patagonien
geographical region

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ pn
Patra
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ pn
Patrik
given name

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paul Pål
male given name
Paulus Paul
the Apostle

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paula
female given name

Pauli matrix n
Paulimatris
complex matrix

Paulson pn
Pålsson
surname meaning "son of Paul"

Pechenga pn
Petsamo
town in Russia

Peipus /ˈpaɪpəs/ pn
Peipus
lake in Estonia/Russia

Pekin duck n
pekinganka
breed of domestic duck

Peking duck n
Beijing-anka pekinganka
dish consisting of duck and pancake

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponnesos
region of Greece

Penrose stairs n
Penroses trappa
endless staircase

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentagon
headquarters of the United States of America's Department of Defense

Pentecost /ˈpɛntɪkɑst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɒst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ pn
pingst
Christian festival

Pentecostalism n
pingströrelse pentekostalism pingstkyrka pingstväckelse
Christian religious movement

Pentecostalist adj
pingst pingströrelse
of or pertaining to Pentecostalism

Pentecostalist n
pingstvän
a member of the Pentecostalism movement

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
Folkrepubliken Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh

People's Republic of China pn
Folkrepubliken Kina
official name of China

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Perikles
Greek politician

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persefone
Greek goddess

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ pn
Persien
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persiska persisk

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
perser
person from Persia
persiska
the Persian language

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Persiska viken
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Peru
country in South America

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ adj
peruansk peruan
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ n
peruan peruanska
person from Peru

Pestalozzian adj
pestalozzisk

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ pn
Peter Petter Per
male given name
Pet. Petrus Petrusbrevet
one of the epistles of Peter
Petrus Peter Petter
the Apostle

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ pn
Persson Petersson Pettersson
surname meaning "son of Peter"

Petrarchan sonnet n
italiensk sonett
type of sonnet

Petrarchism n
petrarkism
Petrarch's literary style

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdiʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdiʃ/ n
petriskål
dish used to culture bacteria

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Phaistos
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
farisé
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc

Philemon /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ pn
Filemon
male given name
book of the Bible

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Filippos Filip
biblical persons
Filip
male given name

Philippa /ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ pn
Filippa
female given name

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ pn
Filippi Filippoi
ancient town

Philippians pn
Filipper
book of the Bible

Philippine eagle n
Apörn
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ pn
Filippinerna
Republic of the Philippines

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ n
filisté
person from Philistia
bracka kälkborgare
person lacking appreciation of culture

Phinehas pn
Pinehas
biblical character

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Phobos
mythology

Phoenicia /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicien
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ adj
fenicisk
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ pn
feniciska puniska
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Phoenix
capital city of Arizona, United States
Fenix
constellation
mythical firebird

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frygien
ancient kingdom

Phrygian cap n
frihetsmössa frygisk mössa jakobinmössa
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
Pi-dagen
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi)

Picard pn
pikardiska
language

Picardy pn
Picardie
region of France

Pict /pɪkt/ n
pikt
member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland

Pictish adj
piktisk
pertaining to the Picts

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piemonte
region

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piedmontesisk piemontesisk
of, from, or relating to Piedmont

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ n
piedmontesare piedmontesiska piemontesare piemontesiska
inhabitant

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
piemontesiska piedmontesiska
language

Pieria pn
Pieria
Greek prefecture

Pindaric adj
pindarisk
pertaining to Pindar

Piraeus pn
Pireus
city

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ pn
Fiskarna
constellation
astrological sign

Pitcairn Islands pn
Pitcairnöarna
British territory

Pite Sami pn
arjeplogsamiska pitesamiska
language

Pitjantjatjara pn
pitjantjatjara
the aboriginal language mainly spoken in central Australia

Plain of Jars pn
Krukslätten
plateau in Laos

Planck unit n
Planckenhet
physics

Planck's constant n
Plancks konstant
constant

Planet X pn
planeten X
hypothetical planet

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Platon
Greek philosopher

Platonic solid n
platonsk kropp
Any one of five polyhedra

Pleiades /ˈplaɪədiːz/ /ˈpliːədiːz/ pn
Plejaderna
astronomy

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarchos
Greek historian

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ pn
Pluto
Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet
god

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
pluviôse regnmånad
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar

Po valley pn
Poslätten
large plain in northern Italy

Podgorica /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital city of Montenegro

Podolia pn
Podolien

Poets pn
Poeterna
26th sura of the Qur'an

Poisson distribution n
Poissonfördelning
probability distribution

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polen
European country

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polstjärnan
star

Pole /poʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
polack polska
person from Poland

Pole Star pn
polstjärna
star

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polsk polska
of Poland or its language

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
polska
the language of Poland

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth pn
Polsk-litauiska samväldet
confederation of Poland and Lithuania

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynesien
part of Oceania

Pomerania pn
Pommern
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomerelia pn
Pommerellen
historical region in Pomerania

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪi/ /pɒmˈpeɪi/ pn
Pompeji
a historical city

Popemobile n
popemobile påvemobil
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope

Popeye /ˈpɒp.ˌaɪ/ /ˈpʌp.ˌaɪ/ pn
Karl-Alfred
tough cartoon sailor

Pori pn
Björneborg
city in Finland

Portugal /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
country

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
portugisisk
of or relating to the Portuguese language
portugisisk portugisiska
of or relating to the region of Portugal

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
portugis portugisiska
person native to Portugal
portugisiska portugisisk
the language

Portuguese Republic pn
Republiken Portugal
official name of Portugal

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
portugisisk vattenhund
Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese man-of-war n
blåsmanet portugisisk örlogsman
Physalia physalis

Porvoo pn
Borgå
city

Potemkin village n
potemkinkuliss
any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances

Potter pn
Potter
surname

Prague /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Prag
capital of the Czech Republic

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
prairial ängsmånad
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prangli pn
Wrangö
island

Precambrian pn
prekambrium
eon before the Phanerozoic

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
presbyteriansk
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
presbyterianism
form of Protestantism

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priamos
king of Troy

Prince Albert n
Prince Albert
piercing through the glans penis

Prince Charming n
drömprins prins charmig
romantically ideal man
drömprins
the fictional character

Prince of Wales pn
prins av Wales
royal title

Pristina pn
Pristina
city

Promised Land pn
det förlovade landet
land promised by God

Protagoras pn
Protagoras
pre-Socratic Greek philosopher

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
protestantisk
pertaining to these denominatons

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
protestant
someone who is a member of such a denomination

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ n
protestantism protestantismen
faith

Proto-Altaic pn
uraltaiska
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Baltic pn
urbaltiska
prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Germanic pn
urgermanska
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
protoindoeuropeisk urindoeuropeisk
pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
urindoeuropeiska indoeuropeiska urspråket protoindoeuropeiska
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages

Proto-Norse pn
urnordiska
Indo-European language

Proto-Slavic pn
urslaviska
Proto-Slavic

Provence pn
Provence
region in France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ pn
provensalska provençalska
language spoken in Provence

Proverbs pn
Ordspråksboken
book of the Bible

Providence pn
Providence
Capital of Rhode Island
försynen
Divine will

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Preussen
former German province
geographical area
former Baltic country

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
preussisk
of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
preussiska prusiska
language

Prussian blue adj
berlinerblå
colour (tinted with green)

Prussian blue n
berlinerblått
pigment

Psalms pn
Psaltaren
book of the Bible

Pskov pn
Pskov
a city in Russia

Pskovian adj
pskovsk
of or pertaining to Pskov

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ adj
puertoricansk
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ n
puertorican
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛəɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ pn
Puerto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Punjab /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
Punjab
geographical region in South Asia

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ n
Punjabi

Puolanka pn
Puolango
municipality

Purgatory pn
skärselden
intermediate state after physical death

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
Putin
surname

Putinism pn
putinism
the political policies of Vladimir Putin

Pyongyang pn
Pyongyang
capital of North Korea

Pyrenees pn
Pyrenéerna
the mountain range separating Spain from France

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
Pyrrhusseger pyrrhusseger
a costly victory

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pythagoras
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ adj
pythagoreisk
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy

Pythagorean theorem pn
Pythagoras sats
mathematical theorem

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
city in Estonia

Père David's tit n
davidmes
Poecile davidi

Q n
D
playing card

Q'anjob'al pn
kanjobal
Q'anjob'al language

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
VSB VSV

QL n
QL

QWERTY /ˈkwɚti/ /ˈkwɜː(ɹ)ti/ adj
qwerty
denoting a standard layout of keys on a keyboard for typing

Qatar /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ pn
Qatar
a country in the Middle East

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
qatarisk
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ n
kväkare
believer of the Quaker faith

Quaternary pn
kvartär
geological period

Quebec /kwɪˈbɛk/ pn
Québec
city
province

Quebec City pn
Québec
capital of the province of Quebec

Quechua /ˈkɛtʃwə/ pn
quechua
language

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Qvintinus Qvintin
male given name

Question Time pn
frågestund
Q&A session in parliament

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪtʃ/ n
quidditch
fictitious ball game

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ n
Koranen
a copy of the Qur'an

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Koranen
the Islamic holy book

R&D n
FoU
Research and Development

RFID n
RFID
radio-frequency identification (initialism)

RSVP v
OSA o.s.a.
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Raahe pn
Brahestad
town

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rakel
younger daughter of Laban

Radde's warbler n
videsångare
Phylloscopus schwarzi

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɑk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɒk/ pn
Ragnarök
the final battle in Norse mythology

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Ralf
male given name

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ pn
ramadan
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar

Ramism n
ramism
theories based on the teachings of Peter Ramus

Ramist n
ramist

Rapa Nui /ˈɹɑpə ˈnui/ /ˈɹɑːpɑː ˈnuːɪ/ pn
rapa nui
language

Raphael /ɹɑ.fɑɪˈɛl/ /ˈɹæ.feɪ.ɛl/ pn
Rafael
Archangel
given name

Rauma pn
Raumo
Finnish city

Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ pn
Raymond
male given name

Rebecca pn
Rebecka
female given name

Rebekah pn
Rebecka
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac

Red Crescent pn
Röda Halvmånen
branch of the Red Cross

Red Cross pn
Röda Korset
Red Cross

Red Sea pn
Röda havet
sea between Africa and Arabia

Red Square pn
Röda torget
Moscow square

Regina /ɹɪˈdʒaɪnə/ pn
Regina
female given name

Reich /ɹaɪx/ n
Rike Riket
a German empire or nation

Reichstag pn
Reichstag
the lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ pn
Renässansen
14th century revival
the period

Republic of Albania pn
Republiken Albanien
Official name of Albania

Republic of Austria pn
Republiken Österrike
official name of Austria

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Republiken Bulgarien
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of Croatia pn
Republiken Kroatien
official name of Croatia

Republic of Estonia pn
Republiken Estland
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
Republiken Finland
official full name of Finland

Republic of Hungary pn
Republiken Ungern
former official name of Hungary

Republic of Iceland pn
Republiken Island
conventional descriptive name of Iceland

Republic of Ireland pn
Republik Irland
country

Republic of Latvia pn
Republiken Lettland
Official name of Latvia

Republic of Lithuania pn
Republiken Litauen
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Republiken Nordmakedonien
Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Poland pn
Republiken Polen
official name of Poland

Republic of Serbia pn
Republiken Serbien
official name of Serbia

Republic of Slovenia pn
Republiken Slovenien
official name of Slovenia

Republic of The Gambia pn
Republiken Gambia
official name of Gambia

Republic of the Congo pn
Republiken Kongo Kongo-Brazzaville
country

Republican adj
republikansk
pertaining to the Republican Party

Republican n
republikan
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S.

Resurrection pn
uppståndelsen
resurrection of Jesus

Reuben pn
Ruben
first son of Jacob
male given name

Revelation pn
Uppenbarelseboken
book of Bible

Reykjavik /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavik
capital of Iceland

Reynard pn
Mickel räv
name in European folklore for the red fox

Reynold pn
Ragnvald Reinhold
male given name

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rhen
river that flows through Europe

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ /ˈɹɑinland/ pn
Rhenlandet
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rheinland-Pfalz
state

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ pn
Rhodos
island

Richard /ˈɹɪtʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪtʃ.ɝd/ pn
Richard Rickard Rikard
male given name

Riemann surface n
Riemannyta
manifold

Riga pn
Riga
capital of Latvia

Robert /ˈɹɑb.əɹt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Robert
given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robin Hood
legendary outlaw

Rocky Mountains pn
Klippiga bergen
mountain range

Rodinia pn
Rodinia
ancient world supercontinent

Roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ pn
Roger
male given name

Rohingya /rəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ n
rohingyer
Rohingya-speaking people

Roland pn
Roland
male given name

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
rom zigenare zigenerska
a member of the Romani people

Roma pn
rom
the Romani people

Romaine lettuce n
romansallat
Lactuca sativa longifolia

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ adj
Romer Romerska
of or from Rome

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ n
romare
a native or resident of Rome

Roman Catholic adj
romersk-katolsk

Roman Catholic n
romersk-katolik
person

Roman Catholic Church pn
Romersk-katolska kyrkan
Catholic Church

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Romerska riket
ancient Latin empire

Roman candle n
romerskt ljus
a type of firework

Roman numeral n
romersk siffra
numeral represented by letters

Roman numerals n
romerska siffror
system of numerals

Romance adj
romansk
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin

Romance language n
romanskt språk
language descended from Latin

Romani /ɹoˈmɑ.ni/ /ˈɹo.mə.ni/ adj
romsk zigensk
of or belonging to the Roma people

Romani /ɹoˈmɑ.ni/ /ˈɹo.mə.ni/ pn
romani
language

Romania /ɹoˈmeɪˌni.ə/ /ɹoˈmɪˌni.ə/ pn
Rumänien
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumänsk rumänska
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ n
rumänska rumän
native of Romania
rumänska rumänsk
official language of Romania

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romarbrevet
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ n
rätoromanska
the Romance language

Romantic adj
romantisk
Of or pertaining to Romanticism

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rom
city

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
Rom byggdes inte på en dag
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive

Ronald pn
Ronald
male given name

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamunda
female given name

Rose pn
Rosa
female given name

Rosemary pn
Ros-Marie Rose-Marie
female given name

Rosetta Stone pn
Rosettastenen
large inscribed stone

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ həˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
rosh hashana
Jewish holiday

Ross's gull n
rosenmås
Rhodostethia rosea

Round Table pn
det runda bordet
King Arthur's table

Roxana pn
Roxana
the wife of Alexander the Great

Roy G. Biv /ɹɔɪ d͡ʒiː bɪv/ pn
ROGGBIV
mnemonic

Rube Goldberg machine n
Rube Goldberg-maskin
comically overcomplicated machine

Rubik's cube n
Rubiks kub
cubical mechanical puzzle

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rolf
male given name

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer pn
Rudolf med röda mulen
the red-nosed reindeer

Ruhnu pn
Runö
island in the middle of the Gulf of Riga

Rus /ɹuːs/ pn
ruser
people

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Ryssland
country in Asia and Europe

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
rysk ryska
of or pertaining to Russia

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
ryska rysk
Russian (language)
ryska ryss
person from Russia
ethnic Russian

Russian Blue n
russian blue
cat breed

Russian Federation pn
Ryska federationen
alternative formal name of Russia

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Rysk-ortodoxa kyrkan
one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches

Russian doll n
babusjka matrjosjka rysk docka
wooden doll

Russian sturgeon n
rysk stör
Acipenser gueldenstaedtii

Russification n
russifiering
process of making anything Russian

Russify v
russifiera
to make or become more Russian

Russo- prefix
rysk-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russophobe /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ)fəʊb/ n
russofob
one who hates or fears Russian

Russophobia n
russofobi ryssfobi rysskräck
the fear of Russia or Russian

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Rut
book of the Bible
Rut Ruth
female given name

Rwanda /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹuːˈændə/ pn
Rwanda
country

Réunion pn
Réunion
Overseas department of France

Rügen pn
Rygen
Germany’s largest island

SIM card n
SIM
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data

SMS n
sms
a text message sent on a cell phone

SQL /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
SQL
SQL (Structured Query Language)

SWLing n
DX-ing kortvågslyssning

SaaS n
SaaS
Software as a Service

Saaremaa pn
Ösel
island and county

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
sabbat söndag
Christian Sunday
sabbat
Jewish Saturday
häxsabbat
witches' Sabbath

Sabbath-day n
sabbatsdag
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath

Sabina pn
Sabina
female given name

Sacher torte /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
sachertårta
type of chocolate torte

Sadducee n
sadducé
member of an ancient Jewish sect

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ pn
Skytten
astrological sign
constellation

Sahara /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛəɹə/ pn
Sahara
desert

Saigon /saɪˈɡɒn/ pn
Saigon
former name of Ho Chi Minh City

Saigonese n
saigones
person from Saigon

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
Sankt Sankta
title given to a saint

Saint Andrew's cross n
andreaskors
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars

Saint Barbara pn
Sankta Barbara
saint

Saint George pn
Sankt Göran
Patron saint of England and several other places

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ænd ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
Saint Christopher och Nevis Saint Kitts och Nevis
a country in the Caribbean

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Saint Lucia
country in the Caribbean

Saint Mary pn
Sankta Maria
the mother of Jesus Christ

Saint Nicholas pn
Sankt Nikolaus
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Sankt Petersburg
city in Russia

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Saint Pierre och Miquelon
overseas territory of France

Saint Valentine's Day pn
alla hjärtans dag
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ænd ðə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ pn
Saint Vincent och Grenadinerna
country in the Caribbean

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ pn
Sachalin
island in Russia

Salafi adj
salafistisk
of or pertaining to Salafism

Salvadoran n
salvadoran
a person from El Salvador

Salvation Army pn
Frälsningsarmén
Protestant Christian church and international charitable organization

Sami adj
samisk
relating to the Sami people or languages

Sami n
same lapp lapska
member of indigenous people of Lapland

Sami pn
samiska
any of the languages of the Sami

Samland pn
Samland
peninsula which juts into the Baltic

Sammarinese adj
sanmarinsk
of, or pertaining to, San Marino

Sammarinese n
sanmarinier
someone from San Marino

Samoa /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoansk
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
samoanska
Samoan language
samoan
person

Samogitia pn
Samogitien
Samogitia

Samogitian adj
samogitisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samogitian pn
samogitiska
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
city in Commagene

Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
skatare
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace

Samson pn
Simson
Israelite judge

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
biblical person
male given name
book of the Bible

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco
San Francisco, California city

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
Republic of San Marino
capital city

Sana'a pn
Sanaa
capital of Yemen

Sandwich tern n
kentsk tärna
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sanskrit
language

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
jultomten tomten
fictional figure

Sappho pn
Sapfo
Greek female name

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ n
saracen
member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE
Arab or any Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades

Sarah /ˈsɛɹə/ /ˈsɛːɹə/ pn
Sara
given name from Hebrew
the wife of Abraham

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
city

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardinien
island of Italy

Sardinian adj
sardisk sardiska
relating to Sardinia

Sardinian n
sardinare sard
person from Sardinia

Sardinian pn
sardiska
language

Sarkozy pn
Sarkozy
surname

Saskatchewan /səˈskætʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Province in western Canada

Satan /ˈseɪtən/ pn
Satan
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
satanism
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey
djävulsdyrkan
devil worship

Satanist n
satanist
one who identifies with Satanism
one who worships Satan or worships self

Saterland Frisian pn
saterfrisiska
language

Saturday /ˈsatədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ n
lördag
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæ.tɝn/ pn
Saturnus
god
planet

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ adj
saudisk
pertaining to Saudi Arabia

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ n
saudier saudiarab saudiarabiska saudiska
person from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ /ˌsɔːdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ pn
Saudiarabien
country in the Middle East

Saul /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
first king of Israel
original name of Paul

Savonia pn
Savolax
region of Finland

Savoy cabbage n
savoykål
a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
sachsare saxare
member of Saxon tribe

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sachsen
state

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Skandinavien Norden
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
skandinavisk
of Scandinavia
of the North Germanic family of languages

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
skandinav
someone from Scandinavia

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Skandinaviska halvön
peninsula in Northern Europe

Scandinavian mile n
mil
Scandinavian unit of length

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Skåne
region of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula

Scanian adj
skånsk
of Scania
of a Scanian, Scanian

Scanian n
skåning
person

Scanian pn
skånska
dialect

Scheldt /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelde
river

Schengen Area pn
Schengenområdet
group of European countries

Schillerian adj
schillersk
relating to Friedrich Schiller

Schrödinger's cat pn
Schrödingers katt
thought experiment

Scientologist n
scientolog
follower of Scientology

Scientology pn
scientologi
belief system developed by L. Ron Hubbard

Scooby-Doo pn
Scooby-Doo
the fictional dog

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
skotte
a person born in or native to Scotland

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Skottland
country in northwest Europe to the north of England

Scots /skɒts/ adj
skotsk
Scottish

Scots /skɒts/ n
lågskotska skotska
Lowland Scots language

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
skotte
a man from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ adj
skotsk
of a person
of a thing or concept

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ n
skottar
the people of Scotland

Scottish Deerhound n
skotsk hjorthund
Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Gaelic n
skotsk gäliska
The Gaelic language of Scotland

Scrabble pn
Scrabble
board game with interlocking words

Sculptor pn
Bildhuggaren
constellation

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɔv/ pn
Azovska sjön
sea

Sea of Japan pn
Japanska havet
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia

Sea of Marmara pn
Marmarasjön
a deep inland sea in north-western Turkey

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
Ochotska havet
sea

Sebastian /səˈbæstʃən/ pn
Sebastian
given name

Second World pn
socialistländerna öst östländerna
countries aligned with the East during the Cold War

Secretary General n
generalsekreterare
chief administrator of an international body

Secretary of State n
utrikesminister
government position

Sedna pn
Sedna
planetoid

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Seinäjoki pn
Östermyra
a city in Finland

Selkup pn
selkupiska
language

Selma /ˈsɛlmə/ pn
Selma
female given name

Semitism n
semitism
Jewishness

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
Republic of Senegal

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Söul Seoul
capital of South Korea

Sephardi n
sefard
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

September /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
september
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septuagint /ˈsɛptjuːəˌdʒɪnt/ pn
Septuaginta
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ adj
serbisk serbiska serbiskt
of or pertaining to the Serbs or their culture

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
serb serbiska
person of Serb descent

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbien
a country in southeastern Europe

Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbien och Montenegro
former country on the Balkan Peninsula

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbiska serbisk serbiskt
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians
serbisk serbiska serbiskt
pertaining to the Serbian language

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
serbiska serb
person from Serbia
serbiska serbisk
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Serbo-Croatian n
serbokroatiska serbo-kroatiska
South Slavic language

Sermon on the Mount pn
bergspredikan
public discourse given by Jesus

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Set Seth
a male given name
Set
the third son of Adam and Eve

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
city in Andalusia, Spain

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛlz/ pn
Seychellerna
country in East Africa

Shakespearean sonnet n
engelsk sonett
type of sonnet

Sharpe ratio n
Sharpekvot
measure of risk-adjusted performance of an asset

Sheba /ˈʃiːbə/ pn
Saba
biblical kingdom

Sheremetyevo pn
Sjeremetievo
airport in Russia

Sherwood Forest /ˈʃɜːwʊd ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈʃɝwʊd ˈfɔɹɪst/ pn
Sherwoodskogen
country park

Shetland Islands pn
Shetland Shetlandsöarna
group of islands

Shetland pony n
shetlandsponny
small horse

Shetlander adj
shetländsk
related to Shetland Islands

Shetlander n
shetländare shetlänning
person from the Shetland Islands

Shiite /ʃiːaɪt/ adj
shiitisk
of or pertaining to the Shi'a branch of Islam

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ n
Shiraz Syrah
variety of black grape

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ pn
Shiraz
a city in southern Iran

Shor pn
sjoriska
language

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
shoshone
Amerind language
shoshoner
Amerind people

Shota pn
Sjota
male given name

Shrove Tuesday n
fettisdag
day before the beginning of Lent

Shrovetide n
fastlag
period of three days

Siam pn
Siam
the former name of Thailand

Siamese adj
siamesisk
Thai

Siamese n
siames siameskatt
Siamese cat

Siamese pn
siamesiska
Thai language

Siamese cat n
siames katt
mammal

Siamese fighting fish n
siamesisk kampfisk
a freshwater fish

Siamese twin n
siamesisk tvilling
conjoined twin

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Sibirien
region of Russia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
sibirisk
from, of or pertaining to Siberia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] n
sibirier sibirisk katt
cat
sibirier
person

Siberian Husky n
sibirisk husky
Siberian Husky dog

Siberian jay n
lavskrika
Perisoreus infaustus

Siberian tiger n
Sibirisk tiger
Panthera tigris altaica

Sibyl pn
Sibylla
female given name

Sichuan /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪtʃ.wɑn/ pn
Sichuan
a province in China

Sichuan pepper n
sichuanpeppar
pod of Zanthoxylum

Sichuan tit n
sichuanmes
Poecile weigoldicus

Sicilian adj
siciliansk sicilianska
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants

Sicilian n
sicilianare
person

Sicilian pn
sicilianska siciliansk
language

Sicilian Defence n
siciliansk öppning sicilianskt sicilianskt försvar
chess opening

Sicily /ˈsɪsɨli/ pn
Sicilien
island

Sidon pn
Sayda
city state of Phoenicia

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sif /sɪf/ pn
Siv
wife of Thor

Sigrid /ˈsiɡɹɪd/ pn
Sigrid
female given name

Sigurd pn
Sigurd
the hero of the Volsungasaga

Sikh /siːk/ adj
sikh- sikhisk
relating to Sikhism

Sikh /siːk/ n
sikh
an adherent of Sikhism

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Schlesien
region

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ adj
schlesisk
of or pertaining to Silesia

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ n
schlesisk
inhabitant of Silesia

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ pn
schlesiska
Slavic language

Silk Road pn
sidenvägen
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Sylvia
female given name

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simon
male given name
biblical characters

Sinaic adj
sinaitisk
of or relating to Mount Sinai

Singapore /ˈsɪŋəpɔɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ pn
Singapore
Republic of Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singaporiansk
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ n
singaporian
a person from Singapore

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ adj
singalesisk
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ n
singales
Sinhalese person
singalesiska
the language

Sinn Féin /ʃɪn ˈfeɪn/ pn
Sinn Féin
Irish political party

Sioux /suː/ n
siouxer
tribes

Sioux /suː/ pn
siouxspråk
language group

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius Hundstjärnan

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sisyfos
figure

Skolt Sami pn
skoltsamiska
language

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje
capital of North Macedonia

Skopos theory n
skoposteori
idea that translating and interpreting should consider function of texts

Skraeling n
skräling
Skraeling

Slav /slɑːv/ n
slav
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
slavisk
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavonia pn
Slavonien
region of Croatia

Slavonian grebe n
svarthakedopping
Podiceps auritus

Sleeping Beauty pn
Törnrosa
fairy tale
main character in this story

Slovak adj
slovakisk slovakiska
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak n
slovakiska
language of Slovakia
slovak slovakiska
native of Slovakia

Slovak Republic pn
Republiken Slovakien
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ pn
Slovakien
Slovakia

Slovakian adj
slovakisk
of or pertaining to Slovakia

Slovakian n
slovak slovakiska
a person from Slovakia or of Slovakian descent

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
slovensk
adjective

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
sloven slovenska
a person

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
slovenska
the language

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ pn
Slovenien
country in Europe

Slovyansk pn
Slovjansk
city

Small Magellanic Cloud pn
Lilla magellanska molnet
galaxy

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
Smed
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith”

Smoke pn
Rök
44th sura of the Qur'an

Snoopy pn
Snobben
pet beagle

Snow Queen pn
Snödrottningen
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice

Snow White /snoʊ hwaɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
Snövit
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen)
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot)

Sochi /ˈsɒtʃi/ pn
Sotji
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Socialistiska federativa republiken Jugoslavien
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sociniansk
pertaining to the Socinians

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Sokrates
Greek philosopher

Socratic method pn
maieutik majevtik

Sofia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
the capital city of Bulgaria

Sogdian pn
sogdiska
the Sogdian language

Sogdiana pn
Sogdiana
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
solsystem Solsystemet
the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
Salomo
king of Israel

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Salomonöarna
A country in Melanesia

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
somaliska
a language
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent

Somalia pn
Somalia
country in the Horn of Africa

Son of Man pn
Människoson
Jesus Christ

Song of Songs pn
Höga Visan
book of the Bible

Sonya pn
Sonja
female given name

Sophia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
female given name

Sophocles pn
Sofokles
Greek dramatic poet

Sorani pn
sorani
Kurdish dialect

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorbiska
language

Sound pn
Öresund
strait that separates Zealand from Scania

South Africa pn
Sydafrika
country

South African English n
sydafrikansk engelska
English dialect of South Africa

South America pn
Sydamerika
continent that is the southern part of the Americas

South American adj
sydamerikansk
relating to South America

South American n
sydamerikan
South American person

South Asia pn
Sydasien
South Asia

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ keɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
Sydkarolina
US state

South China Sea pn
Sydkinesiska havet Sydkinesiska sjön
Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines

South Holland pn
Sydholland
province

South Korea pn
Sydkorea
country in East Asia

South Korean adj
sydkoreansk
of South Korea

South Korean n
sydkorean
person from or descended from South Korea

South Ossetia pn
Sydossetien
South Ossetia

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
sydpol
the southernmost point on Earth

South Sea pn
Söderhavet söderhav
region of Pacific Ocean

South Shetland Islands pn
Sydshetlandsöarna
group of islands

South Sudan pn
Sydsudan
country in Africa

South Sudanese adj
sydsudanesisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of South Sudan or the South Sudanese people

South Sudanese n
sydsudanes
A person from South Sudan or of South Sudanese descent

South Yemen pn
Sydjemen
country

Southeast Asia pn
Sydostasien
a subregion of Asia

Southeast Asian adj
sydostasiatisk
of Southeast Asia

Southern Europe pn
Sydeuropa
Southern Europe

Southern Hemisphere n
södra hemisfär
hemisphere to the south of its equator

Southern Ocean pn
Antarktiska oceanen Södra ishavet Södra oceanen
the ocean surrounding Antarctica

Southern Sami pn
sydsamiska
language

Southwark /ˈsʌðə(ɹ)k/ pn
Söderverk
borough of London

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ adj
sovjetisk
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics

Soviet Socialist Republic pn
sovjetrepublik
any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Sovjetunionen
USSR

Space Shuttle n
rymdfärja
a space transportation system

Spain /speɪn/ pn
Spanien
country in Europe

Spanglish pn
spangelska
blend of English and Spanish

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
spanjor spanjorska
somebody from Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
spansk spanska
of or pertaining to Spain
spansk
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain
of or pertaining to the Spanish language

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ n
spanska spansk
Romance language of Spain and the Americas

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
spansk vattenhund
Spanish Water Dog

Spanish influenza n
spanska sjukan
influenza pandemic

Sparta pn
Sparta
ancient city-state in southern Greece

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
Thracian name

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Sfinx
Greek mythological creature
Sfinxen
large monument in Egypt

Spiritism pn
spiritism
philosophical doctrine

Sprachgefühl n
språkkänsla
the instinctive or intuitive grasp of a language

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenapura
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
a country in South Asia

Sri Lankan adj
lankesisk srilankesisk
of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankan n
lankes
a person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent

St n
S:t S:ta
abbreviation of Saint

St John's wort /seɪnt d͡ʒɑnz wɚt/ /sən(t) d͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
johannesört
any plant of the genus Hypericum

St. Elmo's fire n
Sankt Elmseld elmseld
electrical discharge

St. George's Day pn
Sankt Georgsdagen
saint's day of Saint George

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Annandag jul
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen

St. Vitus' dance n
danssjuka
Sydenham's chorea

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ adj
stachanovistisk stachanovitisk
(USSR) pertaining to a Stakhanovite; heroically hard-working

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ n
stachanovit
(USSR) an extremely productive or hard-working worker

Stalinism n
stalinism
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin

Stalinist adj
stalinistisk
of or relating to Stalinism

Stalinist n
stalinist
a person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism

Standard Model pn
standardmodellen
theory

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] pn
Stjärnornas krig
Saga

Star of Bethlehem pn
Betlehemstjärnan Julstjärnan
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
Davidsstjärna davidsstjärna
symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
stjärnbaneret
a nickname for the national flag of the U.S.

Statue of Liberty pn
Frihetsgudinnan
large statue in New York harbor

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ n
Stellers sjölejon
Eumetopias jubatus

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stefanos
biblical martyr
Stefan
male given name

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
capital of Sweden

Stockholm syndrome n
Stockholmssyndrom Norrmalmstorgssyndrom
psychological condition

Stockholmer adj
stockholmsk
of, from or pertaining to Stockholm

Stockholmer n
stockholmare
someone from Stockholm

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
stenåldern
prehistoric period

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
stradivarius
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Gibraltar sund
Strait of Gibraltar

Strait of Messina pn
Messinasundet
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy

Strait of Sicily pn
Siciliensundet
strait between Sicily and Tunisia

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Styx
river of the underworld

Sublime Porte pn
Höga porten Porten
Ottoman imperial government

Subscriber Identity Module n
SIM
component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Sudan
Republic of Sudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
sudansk
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, the Sudanese people or the Sudanese language

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
sudanes
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent

Sudetenland pn
Sudetenland
region in Czechia

Suez Canal pn
Suezkanalen
canal

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Sockertoppen
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro

Sugriva pn
Sugriva

Sumerian pn
sumeriska
language

Sun /sʌn/ pn
solen
star

Sundanese pn
sundanesiska
language

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
söndag
day of the week

Sunday best n
söndagskläder
person's finest clothing

Sunday driver n
söndagsbilist söndagsförare
one who drives slowly

Sunday school n
söndagsskola
religious school providing education on Sundays

Super G n
Super G
Super Giant Slalom skiing

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
Stålmannen
a fictional character with superhuman powers

Suriname /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam
country

Susan /ˈsuːzən/ pn
Susanna
female given name

Susanna pn
Susanna
biblical character

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Svalbard
islands north east of Greenland

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Svalbard och Jan Mayen
two distinct dependencies of Norway

Svan pn
svanetiska
language

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ adj
schwabisk
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ pn
schwabiska
dialect

Swadesh list n
Swadesh-lista swadeshlista
lists of vocabulary

Swazi pn
siSwati
Bantu language

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
Kingdom of Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
svensk svenska svenne
person from Sweden or of Swedish descent

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ pn
Sverige
Scandinavian country

Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianism
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adj
svensk svenska
of or pertaining to Sweden
svensk svenskspråkig svenska
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ n
svenska svensk
language

Swedish drink n
svenskdrycken
torture involving consuming liquids

Swedish massage n
svensk massage
style of massage

Swedish mile n
mil
unit of measure

Swedophile n
svekofil
person

Swedophone adj
svenskspråkig svensktalande
Swedish-speaking

Swenglish n
svengelska
English with Swedish influence
Swedish with English influence

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
schweizisk
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s)
of or pertaining to Switzerland
of or pertaining to the Swiss people

Swiss /swɪs/ n
schweizare schweiziska
Swiss person

Swiss Army knife n
schweizisk armékniv
type of pocket knife

Swiss Confederation pn
Schweiziska edsförbundet
Official name of Switzerland

Swiss cheese n
schweizerost
cheese with holes

Swiss franc n
schweizerfranc schweizisk franc
currency of Switzerland

Swiss pine n
cembratall
Pinus cembra

Swiss roll n
rolad rulltårta
type of sponge cake roll

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.səl.ənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Schweiz
sovereign country

Sykes's warbler n
saxaulsångare
Iduna rama

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrien
country in the Middle East

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ n
syrian
Syriac Orthodox Church member

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ pn
syriska
language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
syrier
a person from Syria or of Syrian descent

São Tomé and Príncipe pn
São Tomé och Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

T cell n
T-cell
lymphocyte that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells

T-bone steak n
T-benstek
the beek steak

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
T-skjorta t-shirt t-tröja
type of shirt

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
slutet på världen som vi känner den
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it

TTBOMK adv
så vitt jag vet
to one's knowledge

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/ n
teve tv
abbreviation for television
T
abbreviation for transvestite

TWOC n
egenmäktigt förfarande
The crime of taking without the consent of the owner

Tagalog /tɑˈɡɑːlɑɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ n
tagalog
language

Tainan pn
Tainan
a city in Taiwan

Taipei pn
Taipei
Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ pn
Taiwan
East Asian country

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
taiwanes
person from Taiwan

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ pn
tadzjikiska tadzjikisk
language

Tajikistan pn
Tadzjikistan
Republic of Tajikistan

Taliban n
taliban
member of the Taliban movement or its militia

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn Reval
Capital of Estonia

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtɒlˌmuːd/ pn
Talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ n
tamil
language

Tamil Tiger n
tamilsk tiger
a member of the Tamil Tigers

Tamil Tigers pn
tamilska befrielsetigrarna tamilska tigrarna
guerrilla organization

Tampere pn
Tammerfors
city in Finland

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
tanakh
body of Jewish scripture

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ pn
Tanganyikasjön
lake
Tanganyika
territory, former country

Tania pn
Tanja
female given name

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ adj
tanzanisk
of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania and its people

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Dorpat
second-largest city in Estonia

Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Tarzan
fictional character

Tashkent /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Tasjkent
capital of Uzbekistan

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanien
Australian state
island comprising majority of state

Tasmanian devil n
tasmansk djävul pungdjävul
Sarcophilus harrisii

Tatiana pn
Tatjana
female given name

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu pn
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
a hill in New Zealand

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
oxe
Someone with a Taurus star sign

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Oxen
astrological sign
constellation

Tavastia pn
Tavastland
historical province

Tbilisi /t(ə)ˈbi.lə.si/ pn
Tbilisi
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovsky /tʃaɪˈkɑvski/ pn
Tjajkovskij
surname

Tehran /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
capital of Iran

Tel Aviv /ˈtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˈtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv
city in Israel

Teletext n
text-tv
information retrieval system

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
telugu
Dravidian language of India

Temminck's stint n
mosnäppa
Calidris temminckii

Temple Mount pn
Tempelberget
hill of Jerusalem

Ten Commandments pn
de tio budorden tio Guds bud
religious ten commandments

Tenerife pn
Teneriffa
one of the Canary Islands

Tengmalm's owl n
pärluggla
species

Tepelenë pn
Tepelena
town

Terek sandpiper n
tereksnäppa
Xenus cinereus

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ pn
Teresia Therese
female given name

Terpsichore /ˌtəːpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
Greek mythology: one of the nine muses

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated

Teutonic Knights pn
Tyska orden
order

Teutonism n
germanism teutonism tyskeri
German character or way of life

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ pn
Texas
a state of the United States of America

Thai /taɪ/ adj
thailändsk
of or pertaining to Thailand

Thai /taɪ/ n
thailändska thai
language
thailändare thailändska
person from Thailand or of Thai origin

Thailand /ˈtaɪ̯lænd/ pn
Thailand
country in Southeast Asia

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Themsen
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
Thanatos, the god of death

The Call of South Africa pn
Sydafrikas rop
a former national anthem of South Africa

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
slut
end of a story

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Haag
Dutch city

Thecla pn
Tekla
female given name

Theodore pn
Teodor
male given name

Theophilus pn
Theofilus
biblical character

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
thermidor värmemånad
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ /ˈθɪəɹɒn/ /θəˈɹoʊn/ pn
Theron
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Thessaloniker
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessaloniki
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθesəli/ pn
Thessalien
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thetis
the mother of Achilles

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
ting
public assembly

Third Reich pn
Tredje riket
Germany under the Nazi regime

Third World pn
alliansfri neutral tredje ståndpunkten
countries not alligned with the west or east during the cold war
tredje världen u-land
developing countries

Thomas /ˈtɑm.əs/ /ˈtɒm.əs/ pn
Tomas Thomas
biblical Apostle
Thomas Tomas
given name

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Tor
thunder god
male given name

Thora pn
Tora
female given name

Thoth /θəʊθ/ pn
Thot
Egyptian god

Thousand Island dressing n
Rhode islandsås
salad dressing

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Tummelisa
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪndʒiə/ pn
Thüringen
state

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
torsdag
day of the week

Tiananmen Square pn
Himmelska fridens torg
large plaza in Beijing

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tibern
river

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetansk tibetanska
of or pertaining to Tibet
tibetansk
of or pertaining to Tibetans
of or pertaining to the Tibetan language

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
tibetanska
a language
tibetan
a person

Tibetan Mastiff n
tibetansk mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Eldslandet
archipelago between Chile and Argentina

Tigger /ˈtɪɡə/ /ˈtɪɡɚ/ n
Tiger

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
river in Southwest Asia

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
långbortistan
distant place

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
city in Romania

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timoteus
companion of Paul
books in the New Testament
Tim Timoteus
male given name

Tinkerbell n
Tingeling
fictional fairy

Tirzah pn
Tirsa
biblical place
biblical woman

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
Titanic
ship

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Tizian
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Titus
biblical character
book of the Bible
male given name

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobias
biblical character
male given name

Toblerone /ˈtoʊbləɹoʊn/ n
Toblerone
A chocolate bar having triangular wedges

Togo pn
Togo
Togolese Republic

Tok Pisin /tɔk pɪzɪn/ n
tok pisin
language

Tokelau pn
Tokelau
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Toki Pona pn
toki pona
constructed language

Tokyo /toʊ.ki.oʊ/ /təʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokyo
capital of Japan

Tolstoyan adj
tolstojansk
of or relating to Tolstoy

Tolstoyan n
tolstojan
follower of Tolstoy

Tom Thumb pn
Tummeliten
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Andersson, Pettersson och Lundström kreti och pleti
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people

Tonga /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tongan adj
tongansk
of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, Tongans or their language

Tongan n
tonganska
Austronesian language
tongan
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent

Torah /tɔːɹə/ pn
Torah
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Torbay sole n
rödtunga
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Tornio pn
Torneå
town

Toronto /təˈɹɒn(t)oʊ/ pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Torquil pn
Torkel
Male given name from Old Norse

Tourette syndrome n
Tourettes syndrom
disorder characterized by tics

Tower of Babel pn
Babels torn
tower erected at Babel

Tower of London pn
Towern
a fortress in London

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistrien
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transylvania /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transsylvanien
Transylvania

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ adj
triassisk
relating to the Triassic period

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ pn
trias Trias
the geologic period

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad och Tobago
country

Trinidadian adj
trinidadisk
of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad or to the people or language of that country

Trinidadian n
trinidadier trinidadiska
a person from Trinidad

Trinity pn
treenighet
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead

Trinity Sunday pn
trefaldighet trinitatis
Sunday after Whitsunday

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
trojansk
relating to the city Troy
relating to a malware

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ n
trojan trojanska
person from Troy

Trojan War pn
trojanska kriget
mythological war

Trojan horse n
trojan
computing: malicious program

Tromsø pn
Tromsö Tromsø
municipality in Norway

Trondheim pn
Trondheim
city in Norway

Tropic of Cancer pn
kräftans vändkrets
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator

Trotskyism n
trotskism
left-wing political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troja
an ancient city

True Cross pn
korset
cross on which Christ was crucified

Tryphena pn
Tryfaina
biblical character

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ n
tisdag
day of the week

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunis
capital of Tunisia

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunisien
Republic of Tunisia

Tunisian adj
tunisisk
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian n
tunisier
person from Tunisia

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ pn
Turin
city
province

Turing test n
Turingtest
test of a computer's ability to demonstrate intelligence

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
turk turkiska
a person from Turkey

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turkiet
country at intersection of Europe and Asia

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ adj
turkisk turkiskt
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ n
turkiska turkisk
official language of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish bath n
turkiskt bad
establishment

Turkish delight n
marmeladkonfekt
confection

Turkish towel pn
frottéhandduk
a type of towel

Turkman /ˈtɜɹkmən/ n
turkmen turkmenistanier
person from Turkmenistan

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ adj
turkmensk turkmeniska
of or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ n
turkmeniska
language spoken in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistan
Central Asian country

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Turks and Caicos Islands Turks- och Caicosöarna
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Turku pn
Åbo
A city in Finland

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
toskansk
of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscana
region in Italy

Tutankhamon /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutankhamun
Egyptian Pharaoh

Tuvalu /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
country in Oceania

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ pn
tuvaluanska
language

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ n
tuviner
person

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ pn
Tuvinska tuvinska
language

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tver pn
Tver
city

Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
två likadana
people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly

TypeScript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ pn
Typescript
scripting programming language

Tyr pn
Tyr
norse god

Tyrannosaurus rex n
T-rex tyrannosaurus rex
dinosaur

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tyros
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia

Tyrol /tɪˈɹoʊl/ pn
Tyrolen
region of central Europe
state in the west of Austria

Tórshavn pn
Torshamn
Capital of the Faroe Islands

UFO /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
ufo
an unidentified flying object

UN pn
FN
United Nations

UN Security Council pn
FN:s säkerhetsråd Förenta nationernas säkerhetsråd
international organ

URL /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ /ˌjuˌɑɹˈɛl/ /ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/ n
URL
Uniform Resource Locator

US American n
amerikan amerikanska
inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America

US Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanska Jungfruöarna
Country in the Caribbean

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
USA
United States of America

USB port n
USB-port
port for USB connection

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
USSR
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Udmurt n
udmurt
person

Uganda /juˈɡændə/ pn
Uganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ adj
ugandisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ n
ugandier
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ugaritic pn
ugaritiska
language

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ pn
Ukraina
Eastern European country

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ adj
ukrainsk ukrainska
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ n
ukrainska ukrainare
ethnic/citizen
ukrainska ukrainsk
language

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulrik
male given name

Ulrica pn
Ulla Ulrika
female given name

Uluru /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Ayers Rock Uluru
giant rock in Australia

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uljanovsk
city

Umbria pn
Umbrien
region of Italy

Ume Sami pn
umesamiska
language

Umeå pn
Umeå
city in Sweden

Uncle Sam pn
Onkel Sam
personification of the US government

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkəʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
series of computer encoding standards

Uniform Resource Locator n
webbadress
URL

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Socialistiska rådsrepublikernas union
a confederation of Communist states

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Förenade Arabemiraten
country in the Middle East

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Förenade kungariket England Storbritannien
Kingdom in Europe

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Förenade kungariket Storbritannien
United Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Förenade kungariket Storbritannien och Irland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland pn
Förenade konungariket Storbritannien och Nordirland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Nations pn
Förenta nationerna
international coalition

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
FN:s ekonomiska och sociala råd
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United Nations General Assembly pn
FN:s generalförsamling
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ pn
Förenta staterna USA
the United States

United States of America /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɪ̈kə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Amerikas förenta stater Förenta staterna Amerika Staterna USA
country in North America

Upper Sorbian pn
högsorbiska
a Slavic language spoken in part of Saxony

Upper Volta pn
Övre Volta
former name of Burkina Faso

Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Uppsala Ubsola Upsala
city in eastern central Sweden

Ural pn
Ural
river

Ural Mountains pn
Uralbergen
mountains

Ural owl n
slaguggla
Strix uralensis

Uranus /ˈjuɹənəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Uranos Uranus
god of the sky and heavens
Uranus Uranos
planet

Urban pn
Urban
male given name

Urdu /ˈʊəɹduː/ n
urdu
the Indo-Iranian language

Urim and Thummim n
urim och tummim
sacred devices used for casting lots

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Stora björn Stora björnen
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Lilla Björn
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayansk
of Uruguay

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ pn
Utah
a state of the United States of America

Utraquist n
utrakvist
follower of Utraquism

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uusimaa pn
Nyland

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Uzbekistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzhhorod pn
Uzjhorod
a city in western Ukraine

V sign n
V-tecken
sign of victory

V-neck n
V-ringning
V-shaped neckline

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
moms
value-added tax

VIP n
VIP
abbreviation: very important person

Vaasa pn
Vasa
a city in Finland

Valentine n
Valentin
male given name

Valentine's Day pn
alla hjärtans dag
Saint Valentine's Day

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ pn
Valhall
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aostadalen
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta pn
Valletta
capital of Malta

Van /væn/ pn
Vansjön
lake

Vancouver /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
Vancouver
city

Vantaa pn
Vanda
city in Finland

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ pn
Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
varjag rus väring
member of a Scandinavian tribe
väring
member of the imperial body guard at Constantinople from 955

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
vatikansk
Relating to the Vatican City state

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Vatikanstaten Vatikanen
State of the Vatican City

Vega /ˈveɪɡə/ pn
Vega
the brightest star in the constellation Lyra

Vela pn
Seglet
constellation

Velcro pn
kardborreband
fastener

Velvet Revolution n
sammetsrevolutionen
any non-violent political revolution

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
vendémiaire vinmånad
the first month of the French Republican Calendar

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
venetiansk
relating to Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
venetian venetianare venetianska
inhabitant of Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
venetianska
Romance language spoken in Veneto

Venetian blind n
persienn
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats

Veneto pn
Veneto
a region in northern Italy

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
country

Venezuelan adj
venezuelansk
of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people

Venezuelan n
venezuelan
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
Venedig
city and province in Italy
empire

Venn diagram n
Venndiagram
diagram representing sets by circles

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
ventôse vindmånad
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ pn
Venus
planet
goddess

Venus' comb n
nålkörvel
Scandix pecten-veneris

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ adj
venusiansk
of Venus
of Venusians

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ n
venusian
inhabitant of Venus

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ pn
venusianska
language

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Vera
female given name

Veronica pn
Veronika Veronica
female given name

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuvius
volcano in Italy

Viborg pn
Viborg
Danish city

Victor pn
Viktor
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Viktoriasjön
Lake Victoria
Viktoria
Queen Victoria
Viktoria Victoria
female given name
Victoria
state in Australia

Victoria Falls pn
Victoriafallen
waterfall in Africa

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔːɹiən/ adj
viktoriansk
relating to the reign of Queen Victoria
displaying the standards of the time of Queen Victoria
style of architecture
victoriansk viktoriansk
relating to the state of Victoria in Australia

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔːɹiən/ n
viktorian
person from the state of Victoria in Australia
person living in, or exhibiting characteristics of the Victorian period

Victory Day n
Segerdagen
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Wien
capital of Austria

Vienna sausage n
frankfurterkorv

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ adj
wiensk
connected with Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ n
wienare wienska
inhabitant

Vietnam /(ˌ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ pn
Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamesisk vietnamesiska
of or pertaining to Vietnam

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
vietnamesiska vietnames
Vietnamese person
vietnamesiska vietnamesisk
language

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
viking
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Vimpeli pn
Vindala
municipality

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ pn
Vincent
male given name

Viola pn
Viola
female given name

Violet pn
Viola
female given name

Virgil pn
Vergilius
Roman writer

Virgilian adj
vergiliansk
of or pertaining to Virgil

Virgin Islands pn
Jungfruöarna
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Jungfru Maria
mother of Christ

Virginia stock n
strandlövkoja
flower

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ n
jungfru
Someone with a Virgo star sign

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ pn
Jungfrun
astrological sign
constellation

Virrat pn
Virdois
municipality

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnu
the god

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
Vivianne
female given name

Vladikavkaz pn
Vladikavkaz
city

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
volapyk volapük
language

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ pn
Volga
longest river in Europe, flowing to the Caspian Sea

Volkswagen n
folkvagn
a car manufacturer, a car manufactured by Volkswagen (transliterations)

Vormsi pn
Ormsö
fourth largest island in Estonia

Vote n
vot
person of Votic descent

Votic pn
votiska
language

Vulgar Latin pn
vulgärlatin
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ pn
Vulgata
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Räven
autumn constellation

Vuoksi River pn
Vuoksen
river in Finland

Vyborg pn
Viborg
city in Russia

Váh pn
Waag
river in Slovakia

Vänern pn
Vänern
Swedish lake

Västerås pn
Västerås
a city in Sweden

Vé pn
Ve
Norse mythological figure

W-boson n
W-boson
fundamental particle

WC n
wc
abbreviation for water closet

WRT preposition
m.a.p.
abbreviated forms of prepositions denoting with respect to

WTF phraseologicalUnit
vad fan
What the fuck

WWII pn
2VK
Abbreviation for WWII

Wadden Sea pn
Vadehavet
Wadden Sea

Wagnerian adj
wagneriansk
of, or characteristic of Richard Wagner, or his music

Waldemar pn
Valdemar
male given name

Wales /weɪlz/ pn
Wales
a constituent nation of the UK

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Valakiet
region in Romania

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ n
valack
person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent

Wallis and Futuna pn
Wallis och Futuna
an overseas territory of France in Oceania

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Vallonien
a region

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ n
vallon
an inhabitant of Wallonia

Walpurgis night n
valborgsmässoafton
Walpurgis Night

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Valter
male given name

Wanda /ˈwɒndə/ pn
Vanda
female given name

Wanderwort n
vandringsord
Translations

War on Terrorism pn
Kriget mot Terrorismen
common term for conflict against Islamic terrorism
ongoing campaign by the US and its allies

Warner pn
Verner
male given name of Germanic origin

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Warszawa
capital city of Poland

Warsaw Uprising pn
Warszawaupproret
millitary operation

Washington, D.C. pn
Washington Washington, D.C.
federal capital of the United States of America

Way of the Cross n
korsväg
series of images

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ n
onsdag
day of the week

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Weimarrepubliken
Germany between 1919 and 1933

Wellington boots n
gummistövel
waterproof rubber boot

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
walesisk kymrisk
of or pertaining to Wales
of or pertaining to the Welsh language

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ n
kymriska walesiska välska
language

Welshman n
walesare kymrer
native or inhabitant of Wales

Welshwoman n
kymriska walesiska
woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales

Wendy house n
lekstuga
toy house for children to play in

West pn
Väst
Western world

West Africa pn
Västafrika
An area of west Africa, spanning 16 African countries

West Bank pn
Västbanken
territory

West Coast pn
västkust
the western seaboard of the United States

West Frisian pn
frisiska
västfrisiska
language spoken in Friesland

West German adj
västtysk
from or pertaining to West Germany

West German n
västtysk
person who comes from or lives in West Germany

West Germany pn
Västtyskland
former European country

West Indian adj
västindisk
of or from the West Indies

West Indies pn
Västindien
islands of the Caribbean sea

Western Asia pn
Västasien
the westernmost subregion of Asia

Western Bonelli's warbler n
bergsångare
Phylloscopus bonelli

Western Europe pn
Västeuropa
Western Europe

Western Sahara pn
Västsahara
a territory in northern Africa

Western Wall pn
Klagomuren Västra muren
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple

Westman Islands pn
Västmannaöarna
archipelago off the south coast of Iceland

Westminster Abbey pn
Westminster Abbey
large Gothic church

Westminster Cathedral pn
Westminster Cathedral
chuerch

White House pn
Vita huset
the official residence of the President of the United States of America

White Sea pn
Vita havet
a sea to the northwest of Russia

Whitsunday n
pingstdagen
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
Wi-Fi
computing: wireless data communication standard

Wicca /wɪkə/ pn
wicca
neo-pagan religion

Wiccan /ˈwɪkən/ adj
wiccansk
of or pertaining to Wicca

Wiccan /ˈwɪkən/ n
wiccan
follower of Wicca

Wiener schnitzel n
wienerschnitzel
veal cutlet

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
Wikipedia
online encyclopedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
wikipedia- wikipedisk
of or relating to Wikipedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
wikipedian
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia

Wiktionarian n
wiktionarian
A person who contributes to Wiktionary

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃənɹɪ/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ɾi/ pn
Wiktionary
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language

Wild Hunt n
Odens jakt
folk myth

Wilhelmina pn
Vilhelmina
female form of William

William /ˈwɪljəm/ pn
Vilhelm
male given name

Williams pn
Vilhelmson Vilhelmsson
surname meaning "son of William"

Wilson's phalarope n
wilsonsimsnäppa
Phalaropus tricolor

Windhoek /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek
capital of Namibia

Winnie the Pooh pn
Nalle Puh
the fictional bear

Winter War pn
vinterkriget
war

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
male given name

Women pn
Kvinnor
4th sura of the Qur'an

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔːs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
Worcestershiresås
English condiment

World Exposition n
världsutställning
a regular international exposition

World Trade Organization pn
Världshandelsorganisationen
World Trade Organization

World War I pn
första världskriget
war

World War II pn
Andra världskriget
war from 1939 to 1945

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Breslau Wrocław
a city in southwestern Poland

Wymysorys pn
wymysöriska
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

X /ks/ /z/ /ɛks/ /ɡz/ numeral
X
X

X chromosome n
X-kromosom
a mammalian sex chromosome

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
röntgenapparat
X-ray machine
röntgenbild
photograph made with X-rays
röntgenstråle
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
röntga
to take a radiograph of

X-ray crystallography n
röntgenkristallografi
the analytical technique

X-ray radiation n
röntgenstrålning
electromagnetic radiation consisting of X-rays

XML pn
XML
extensible markup language

Xanthi pn
Xánthi
city in Greece

Xanthippe /zænˈθɪpiː/ n
xantippa
ill-tempered woman

Xavier /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪvɪə/ pn
Xavier
male given name

Xenophon pn
Xenofon
historian and philosopher

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ n
xhosa
Xhosa language
Xhosa people

Xinjiang /ˈʃɪnˈdʒjæŋ/ pn
Sinkiang Xinjiang
autonomous region of China

Y chromosome n
Y-kromosom
mammalian sex chromosome

Yahoo! pn
Yahoo!
a popular web portal

Yahweh /ˈjɑːˌweɪ/ pn
Jahve
personal name of God

Yakut pn
jakutiska
language

Yakutsk pn
Jakutsk
city in Russia

Yalta pn
Jalta
city in Crimea

Yangtze /ˈjæŋ(t)si/ pn
Changjiang Yangtze
river

Yank /jæŋk/ n
jänkare
native of the USA

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ n
yankee jänkare
native or inhabitant of the USA

Yap pn
Yap
an island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslavl
city

Yazidi n
yazidier
member of a Kurdish-speaking people of northern Iraq, whose religion is Yazidism

Yekaterinburg pn
Jekaterinburg
city in Russia

Yellow Sea pn
Gula havet
Asian sea

Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ pn
Jemen Yemen
Republic of Yemen

Yemen Arab Republic pn
Arabiska republiken Jemen
former country

Yemeni adj
jemenitisk
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni n
jemenit jemenitiska
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
Jenisej
river in Russia

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Jerevan
the capital and largest city of Armenia

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ adj
jiddisch- jiddisk
of or pertaining to the Yiddish language

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
jiddisch Jiddisch
language

Ylitornio pn
Övertorneå
municipality

Yom Kippur /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊɹ/ pn
jom kippur
Day of Atonement

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
yorkbo
English habitational surname

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
yoruba
a sub-Saharan language

Young's modulus n
elasticitetsmodul
coefficient of elasticity of a solid

Your Highness pronoun
Ers Höghet
a title of respect used to address a prince or princess

Your Majesty pronoun
Ers Majestät
Title of respect

Yucatec pn
yukatekiska
language

Yucatec Maya pn
yukatekiska
Yucatec Maya language

Yucatán pn
Yucatánhalvön
a peninsula in North America

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Jugoslavien
former country in the Balkans

Yugoslavian adj
jugoslavisk
of or relating to Yugoslavia

Yugoslavian n
jugoslav
a native of Yugoslavia

Yule /juːl/ pn
jul
the Christmas season

Yule log n
julstubbe
log burned on Christmas Eve
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate

Yunnan pn
Yunnan
a province in China

Yvonne /iːˈvɒn/ pn
Yvonne
female given name

Z-boson n
Z-boson
fundamental particle

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Sakarias Zakarias
male given name

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
capital of Croatia

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ pn
Zaire
former name of DR of Congo

Zambia pn
Zambia
country in Southern Africa

Zazaki pn
zazaiska
language

Zealand pn
Själland
Danish island

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Sakarja
book of the Bible
king of Israel
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
Sakarias
father of John the Baptist

Zeeland pn
Zeeland
province

Zeelandic pn
Zeeländska
language

Zemfira [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
transliteration of }}

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sefanja
book of the Bible

Zephyr pn
Zefyros
Greek god

Zeppelin /ˈzɛp.lɪn/ n
zeppelinare
a type of large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century

Zeus /z(j)uːs/ /zus/ pn
Zeus
supreme ruler of all Greek gods

Zika virus n
zikavirus
virus

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe
Republic of Zimbabwe

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ pn
Sion
mountain in Israel

Zionist adj
sionistisk
of or relating to Zionism, a Zionist, Zionists or Mount Zion

Zipporah pn
Sippora
biblical character

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ pn
zoroastrism
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ n
zulu
language

Zurich /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zürich
city

a /eɪ/ /æɪ/ /ə/ n
a
name of the letter A, a

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
bättre en fågel i handen än tio i skogen
small but certain advantage is preferable

a burnt child dreads the fire proverb
bränt barn skyr elden
a person that has been harmed by the danger becomes more cautious about it

a cappella /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
en kedja är aldrig starkare än dess svagaste länk
aphorism

a few determiner
några
a small number of

a friend in need is a friend indeed proverb
nöd pröva vän
someone who helps you in your time of need is a real friend

a hundred and ten percent n
hundratio procent
great exertion

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
ränderna går aldrig ur
one cannot change one's own nature

a little adv
lite litet en smula lite grand lite grann litegrann
to a small extent or degree

a little bird told me phraseologicalUnit
en liten fågel kvittrade i mitt öra
idiomatic

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ adv
ofta
often
mycket en hel del
very much

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ n
mycket en hel del många
a large amount

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
en bild säger mer än tusen ord
visualisation is better than verbal description

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
bättre att stämma i bäcken än i ån
a timely effort can prevent larger problems

a.m. adv
fm
before noon

aah interjection
ah oh åh
expressing amazement or surprise

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
jordsvin
mammal

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
jordvarg
the mammal species Proteles cristatus

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
back: baxna bakåt häpna

abacus /əˈbɑk.əs/ /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ n
abakus kulram
calculating frame

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ n
abalone havsöra öronsnäcka
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ n
frigjordhet hämningslöshet nonchalans otvungenhet
a giving up to natural impulses

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ v
förvisa
to cast out, expel, reject
avstå från frångå ge upp
to give up control of, surrender
överge gå ifrån lämna
to leave behind or desert; to forsake
överlämna
to no longer exercise a right, relinquish a claim to property

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
övergiven
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
uppgivande övergivande

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
abasi
incapacity to walk

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
avta förringa minska
to bring down or reduce to a lower state
minska avta avklinga mojna
to decrease or make less in strength
dra av
to deduct, to omit

abatis /ˈæb.əˌti/ /ˈæb.əˌtiː/ n
förhuggning hinder
means of defense

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
slakthus slakteri
public slaughterhouse

abbess /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
abbedissa abedissa
female superior of a nunnery

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
klosterkyrka abbotskloster
church of a monastery
abbottkloster abbotskloster
monastery headed by an abbot

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
abbot
superior or head of an abbey or monastery

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.ət/ v
förkorta
to make shorter
to reduce to lower terms

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
förkortad
shortened

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
förkortning förkortande
act or result of shortening or reducing
(sự) ước lược förkortning
mathematics: reduction to lower terms
förkortning
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase

abderian /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
abderitisk

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
avvisa
to reject, cast off, discard
abdikera avgå
to renounce a throne or other high office
avsäga sig ge upp
to surrender or relinquish as sovereign power; to withdraw from filling or exercising

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
abdikation avgång tronavsägelse
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder

abdomen /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
buk buken
belly

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
abdominal buk- mag-
of or pertaining to the abdomen

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ adj
bukig rund rundmagad tjockmagad trind
pot-bellied

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ adj
abelsk kommutativ
math: of a group

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ n
abelsk grupp kommutativ grupp
group in which the group operation is commutative

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ adj
avvikande
deviating from the norm

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
bistå medverka
bistå understödja
to support, uphold, or aid

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ n
medhjälpare
accomplice

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
träda
suspension; temporary suppression

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
avsky
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrence /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɔɹ.n̩s/ n
avsky
extreme aversion

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
tolerera tåla stå ut med
bear patiently; tolerate

abide by v
hålla sig till
accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
förmåga färdighet
a skill or competence
förmåga
quality or state of being able

abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
abiogenes
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter

abiotrophy /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ n
abiotrofi
premature degeneration

abjure /æbˈdʒʊɹ/ v
avsvära
to renounce upon oath

ablative case n
ablativ
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ n
avljud
substitution of one root vowel for another

able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adj
kapabel ha möjlighet att i stånd att
permitted to
kompetent skicklig
skillful

able-bodied /ˈei.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ adj
arbetsför
having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
funkofobi
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ adv
skickligt
with great ability

abnegate /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
avsäga sig
to deny oneself something

abnormal /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
onormal
not conforming to rule or system
abnorm
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
ombord
on board

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
ombord
on board of

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ n
boning hemvist vistelse
slightly dated: residence

abolish /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
avskaffa förkasta överge
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
motstånd
act of abolishing

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
abolitionism
opinion in favor of the abolition of something

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
löpmage
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌnəɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/ v
avsky
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

abomination /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ n
styggelse
an abominable act
styggelse avskyvärdhet
something abominable
avsky
the feeling of extreme disgust

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
abort missfall
miscarriage

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
förkrympa rudimentär
biology: to become checked in normal development
avbryta stoppa
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion
abortera
to cause a premature termination
missfall
to miscarry

aborted adj
aborterad

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
abort
induced abortion
miscarriage
act of inducing abortion
something ugly
the act of aborting a project, etc

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
änglamakare änglamakerska
one who performs an illegal (backstreet) abortion

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
finnas i riklig mängd finnas i överflöd
to be plentiful

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ adv
runt
here and there
in circuit
on all sides
ungefär nästan
nearly, approximately

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ preposition
om
concerned with, engaged in
om angående
concerning
på
in the immediate neighborhood of
cirka ungefär vid
near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity
om omkring runt
on every side of
på väg att
on the point or verge of
omkring runt om
over or upon different parts of

about time adv
dags
close to the right time
på tiden
far past the desired time

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
ovan över
över ovan
in or to a higher place
ovanför över
over, on top of

above all
framförallt främst
of prime importance

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
ovannämnd
mentioned or named before; aforesaid

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ interjection
abrakadabra abra kadabra
used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ n
abrakadabra
use of term abracadabra

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
nöta
(transitive) to rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
skrubbsår
medicine: superficial wound

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ adj
slipande
producing abrasion; rough

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ n
abrasivmedel
substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing

abridged /əˈbɹɪdʒd/ adj
förkortad
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
utomlands
utomlands utrikes
in foreign countries

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
abscess
cavity filled with pus

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
abskissa
first of two coordinates

abscond /æbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
rymma
to flee, often secretly
gömma sig
to hide (something)
avvika lämna
to withdraw from

absence /ˈæb.sn̩s/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
frånvaro avsaknad brist
lack; deficiency; non-existence
frånvaro bortavaro
state of being away

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
frånvarande
being away from a place
inattentive

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
tankspridd
absent in mind

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
malört
Artemisia absinthium
absint
liquor

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ adj
absolut
free from limitations or conditions
free from imperfection; complete in itself
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence
peremptory
pure; unmixed

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ n
absolutbelopp belopp modulus
modulus of a complex number
absolutbelopp belopp
numerical value of a real number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
absoluta nollpunkten
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolut
in an absolute manner

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
absolut definitivt
yes; certainly

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
absolutism envälde despotism
political science: absolute or arbritary government; despotism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ n
absolutist
one who favors autocratic government

absolve /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
absolution avlösa
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin
frikänna
to pronounce free or give absolution
frikalla frita fritaga lösa
to set free

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorbera bestrida påtaga
finance: to assume or pay for
absorbera uppta
physics: to take up by chemical or physical action
to endure
förbruka konsumera
to consume completely
absorbera uppsluka
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
tillgodogöra
to learn
fängsla engagera helt uppsluka uppta
to occupy fully
absorbera dra åt fånga upp suga i suga till suga upp
to suck up or drink in

absorption factor /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.ɚ/ n
absorptionsfaktor

absorptive /æbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ adj
absorberande
having capacity to imbibe

absquatulate /æb.ˈskwɑtʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ v
dra dunsta fly smita
to leave quickly or in a hurry; to take oneself off; to decamp; to depart

abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ v
avhålla sig från avstå
refrain from
lägga ned sin röst
refrain from voting

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ adj
måttfull återhållsam
marked by, or spent in, abstinence
sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation
avhållsam måttfull återhållsam
refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
absolutism
specifically, abstinence from alcohol
avhållsamhet kyskhet
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse
avhållsamhet
the act or practice of abstaining
the practice of self-denial

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
abstrakt teoretisk
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
djupsinnig svårfattlig
difficult to understand
abstrakt
separate
art: free from representational qualities

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
sammanfattning abstrakt utdrag referat sammandrag
an abridgement or summary
abstrakt
an abstract work of art
that which is abstract

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
sammandrag sammanfatta
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize
abstrahera
to perform the process of abstraction
abstrahera skilja av skilja ut ta bort
to separate; to disengage
knycka nalla sno stjäla
to steal

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
abstrakt algebra
branch of mathematics

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
abstrakt konst
art that does not depict objects in the natural world

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
abstrakt substantiv
noun that denotes an abstract concept

abstract term n
abstrakt begrepp
term which expresses an abstract idea

abstruse /æbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
dunkel svårfattlig abstrus
difficult to comprehend

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ adj
absurd befängd
contrary to reason or propriety

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ n
absurdism
philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational

absurdist /æbˈsɝd.əst/ /əbˈsɜːd.əst/ adj
absurdistisk
relating to absurdism

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ n
absurditet
the quality of being absurd
an absurd action

abundance /əˈbɑn.dənts/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ n
överflöd
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
riklig ymnig
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundant number /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
ymnigt tal rikt tal
number that is less than the sum of its proper divisors

abundantly /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
rikligt
in an abundant manner

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːs/ /əˈbjuːz/ n
missbruk
improper usage
corrupt practice
misshandel
physical maltreatment

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ v
misshandla
to hurt
missbruka
to use improperly

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
gränsa till
to border on

abyss /əˈbɪs/ n
avgrund bråddjup djup
bottomless or unfathomed depth
avgrund
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth
hell, bottomless pit

acacia /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
akacia acaciaträd acacia akaciaträd
shrub or tree

acacia tit n
somaliames
Melaniparus thruppi

academia /ˌæ.kəˈdiː.mɪ.ə/ /ˌæk.əˈdi.mi.ə/ n
den akademiska världen
institution of higher education

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
akademisk
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ n
akademiker
senior member of an academy, college, or university

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ n
akademiledamot akademimedlem
member of an academy

academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
akademi
learned society
specialized school
college or university
place of training, school

accede /æk.ˈsid/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
instämma i
to agree to a proposal or view
tillträda
to enter upon an office or dignity
ansluta till
to join a group

accelerate /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
accelerera gasa ge mer gas
to cause to move faster
påskynda
to hasten
accelerera
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
to become faster

accelerated motion n
accelererad rörelse
motion with a continually increasing velocity

acceleration /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
acceleration
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
gaspedal
accelerator pedal
accelerator
device for causing acceleration
substance which speeds up chemical reactions

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
accelerometer
instrument for measuring acceleration

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ n
accent brytning
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
accent
orthography: mark to indicate accent
accent betoning
stronger articulation

accent /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
betona accentuera
to emphasize

accentuate /əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/ v
accentuera
to mark with a written accent
accentuera betona
to pronounce with an accent
to bring out distinctly

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.tʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ n
accentuering betoning

accept /əkˈsɛpt/ v
acceptera godta
to agree to
acceptera uthärda
to endure patiently
acceptera motta
to receive with consent

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
acceptabel godtagbar tacknämlig
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted

acceptably /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bli/ adv
acceptabelt
in an acceptable manner

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ n
acceptans

accepted /æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/ adj
accepterad accepterat
generally approved, believed, or recognized

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
åtkomst tillgång
act of approaching or entering
tillgänglighet
admission to sexual intercourse
anfall utbrott
onset, attack or fit of disease
outburst of an emotion
tillgång tillträde
right or ability of approaching or entering
umgängesrätt
right to visit one's child
ingång passage väg
way or means of approaching

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
ha åtkomst
computing: to have access to (data)
göra åtkomlig ta fram
to gain or obtain access to

access specifier n
åtkomstmodifierare

accessibility /æk.ˌsɛs.ə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
tillgänglighet åtkomlighet
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
lättbegriplig
easily understood
tillgänglig
easy of access or approach
of a person, approachable
mottaglig
open to the influence of

accession /æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/ n
tillträde anslutning
a coming to
tilträdelse
act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity

accessory /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
tillbehör
accessoar
clothing accessory
medbrottsling medhjälpare
contributor to an offense
tillbehör accessoar
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ n
olycka
unexpected event with negative consequences
transport: unintended event that causes damage

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
tillfällig
happening by chance

accidentally /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
oavsiktligen
unexpectedly, unintentionally

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
acklimatisering
the act of acclimatizing

acclimatize /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/ v
acklimatisera
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate

acclivity /ə.ˈklɪv.ə.ti/ n
sluttning stigning
slope or inclination considered as "ascending"

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ v
hysa inhysa
to provide housing for
förse tillgodose
to provide with something desired

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
inkvartering tillfälligt boende
lodging
anpassning
state of being fitted and adapted

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ n
ackompanjemang komp
music: that which gives support or adds to the background

accompanist /əˈ.kʌm.pə.nɪst/ n
ackompanjatör
performer who takes the accompanying part

accompany /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ v
beledsaga göra sällskap sälla sig tillhopa
göra sällskap med slå följe med
to attend as a companion
ackompanjera
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument
ackompanjera beledsaga
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ n
medbrottsling medskyldig
associate in the commission of a crime
medhjälpare
cooperator

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
uträtta åstadkomma
to bring to an issue of full success; to effect; to perform
fullborda
to finish successfully

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
bedrift
achievement
that which completes
fullbordan utförande
the act of accomplishing

accordance /ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/ n
enlighet överensstämmelse
agreement; harmony; conformity

according to preposition
enligt
based on statement
enligt i enlighet med
in proportion

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
alltså därför följaktligen följligen på denna grund på grund af detta
in natural sequence; consequently; so

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
dragspel ackordeon ackordion handklaver harmonika dragharmonika
A small, portable, keyed wind instrument

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ n
dragspelare ackordeonspelare
player of the accordion

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
tilltala
to speak to first, to address, to greet

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
abonnemang konto
beräkning räkning
(archaic) reckoning, calculation
konto räkning
a registry of pecuniary transactions
redovisning räkenskap
a statement and explanation or vindication
redogörelse redovisning
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.
a statement of facts or occurrences

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ v
beräkna
to estimate, to deem

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
ansvarighet ansvarsskyldighet
state of being accountable

accountable /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
ansvarig
obliged to answer for one’s deeds

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ n
bokhållare
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s)

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
bokföring räkenskap
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions

accounts receivable n
fordringar
total monetary amount

accoutre /əˈkuːtə/ v
utrusta
to equip, to attire, to array

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
ackreditera
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction
To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.

accretion disk n
ackretionsskiva
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
växa till öka
increase

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
ackumulera
to grow in number
to pile up

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
ackumulering ackumulation
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
ackumulator
one who or that which accumulates

accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
noggrannhet
state of being accurate

accusation /ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anklagelse beskyllning anklagan
act of accusing or charging with a crime
anklagelse
declaration of fault or blame against another
that of which one is accused

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
ackusativ
related to accusative case

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
ackusativ
accusative case

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
anklaga beskylla
attribute blame to someone

ace /eɪs/ n
ess äss
card with a single spot
etta
die face with a single spot
äss ess
excellent military aircraft pilot
expert
äss serveäss
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball

ace of clubs n
klöver ess
playing card

ace of diamonds n
ruter ess
playing card

ace of hearts n
hjärter ess
playing card

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
spader ess
playing card

ace up one's sleeve n
äss i rockärmen
a surprise of which others are not aware

acerbic /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/ /əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/ adj
syrlig
sharp, biting

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
bitterhet
harshness
syrlighet
sourness

acerose /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊs/ adj
nålformad
having a sharp, rigid point

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ n
etanal
the organic compound CH₃CHO

acetamide n
acetamid etanamid etansyraamid
amide of acetic acid

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ n
paracetamol
drug

acetate n
acetat
salt or ester of acetic acid

acetic acid n
ättiksyra etansyra
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH

acetic anhydride n
ättiksyraanhydrid
organic compound

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
aceton
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO

acetyl /əˈsiːtaɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
acetyl
univalent radical

acetylcholine n
acetylkolin
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylcholine chloride n
acetylkolinklorid
drug

acetylcholinesterase n
acetylkolinesteras
enzyme

acetylene /ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/ n
acetylen
acetylene

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetylsalicylsyra
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin

ache /eɪk/ /eɪt͡ʃ/ n
värk
dull pain

ache /eɪk/ v
värka ha ont
be in pain

ache for v
längta efter
to desire or want very much

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
nötfrukt
small dry fruit

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v
uppnå åstadkomma
to carry out successfully; to accomplish
uppnå
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion

achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n
prestation
a reward in video games
act of achieving or performing

achoo /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
attjo! attjo
the sound of a sneeze

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ adj
syra- syra
of or pertaining to an acid
sur syra
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
sour-tempered

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ n
syra acid
LSD
syra
in chemistry
a sour substance

acid anhydride n
syraanhydrid
organic compounds with oxygen atom bonded to two acyl groups

acid rain n
surt regn
unusually acidic rain

acid-resistant adj
syrafast
able to resist acids

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
sur syrlig
chemistry: having pH less than 7
syra-
of or relating to acid

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ n
surhet
quality of sourness to the taste
quality or state of being acid

acidity regulator n
surhetsreglerande medel
food additive used to control pH

acidosis n
acidos
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
erkännande
act of acknowledging

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
kulm
full bloom
höjdpunkt kulmen
the highest point

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
akne
a skin condition
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
stormhatt
herb wolfsbane

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ n
ekollon
fruit of the oak tree

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ adj
akustisk
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustically adv
akustiskt
in an acoustic manner

acoustician n
akustiker
One versed in acoustics

acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ n
akustik
physics: a science of sounds
quality of a space for doing music

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
bekanta sig
to furnish or give experimental knowledge of

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
bekant
person
bekantskap
state of being acquainted, acquaintanceship

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ adj
bekant
familiar

acquiescence /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/ n
eftergivenhet medgivande underkastelse
silent or passive assent

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɹ/ v
förvärva skaffa
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
skaffa förvärva få införskaffa uppköpa
to get

acquis communautaire n
Gemenskapens regelverk
full body of European Union law

acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ n
förvärv införskafning uppköp
act or process of acquiring

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
frikänna
to declare or find innocent or not guilty

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
frikännande
legal decision of not guilty

acrimonious /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/ adj
bitter
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ n
akrobat
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination

acrobatics n
akrobatik
art of performing acrobatic feats

acrocyanosis /ˌæ.kɹoʊ.ˌsaɪ.ə.ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
akrocyanos
acrocyanosis

acromegaly n
akromegali
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acromion n
akromion
outermost point of the shoulder blade

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
akronym
word formed by initial letters

acrophobia n
höjdskräck akrofobi
fear of heights

acrosome n
akrosom
end of the head of a spermatozoon

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ adv
horisontellt vågrätt
crosswords: horizontally

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
genom
bridging a gap
över
from the far side
from one side to another
on the opposite side
tvärs över
perpendicularly

across the board
över hela linjen
pertaining to all categories or things

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ n
akrostikon
poem or text in which certain letters spell out a name or message

acryl n
akryl
univalent radical

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
handling dåd
deed
akt handling
drama: division of theatrical performance
display of behaviour
formal record of something done
state of existence
handling akt
process of doing

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
bete uppföra
to behave in a certain way
spela
to convey an appearance of being
agera handla
to do something

act of war n
krigshandling
act of war

actin n
aktin
a globular structural protein

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
stf ställföreträdande tf tillförordnad
temporarily assuming the duties or authority

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
aktinium
chemical element

actinobiology n
aktinobiologi
study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
börja tagning varsågod
signifying the start of something

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
action aktion
fast-paced activity
mekanism
mechanism
action
slang: intercourse
handling
something done so as to accomplish a purpose
rörelse
way of motion or functioning

action movie n
actionfilm
a type of motion picture

action potential n
aktionspotential
electrical potential

actionism n
aktionism
An excessive emphasis on action, activity, or change

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
aktivera
to put into operation

activated carbon n
aktivt kol
absorbent form of finely powdered carbon

activation energy n
aktiveringsenergi
activation energy

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
aktiv
having the quality or power of acting
in action
in grammar
quick in physical movement

active power n
aktiv effekt
the real component of the power of an alternating current circuit

active voice n
aktiv aktivum
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action

active volcano n
aktiv vulkan
active volcano

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
aktivism
practice of using action to achieve a result

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
aktivist
one who is politically active

activity /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ n
aktivitet sysselsättning
something done as an action or a movement
something done for pleasure or entertainment
aktivitet verksamhet
state or quality of being active

actor /ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
aktör
one who acts; a doer
skådespelare aktör aktris skådespelerska
person who performs in a theatrical play or film

actress /ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/ n
skådespelerska aktris
female actor

actual /ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈaktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/ adj
faktisk verklig reell
existing in act or reality, not just potentially
aktuell befintlig rådande
in action at the time being

actualize v
förverkliga
become real
make real

actually /ˈak.(t)ʃ(ʊ).ə.li/ /ˈak.(t)ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/ adv
verkligen egentligen faktiskt i själva verket
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively

actuary n
aktuarie
maker of insurance calculations

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
skärpa
sharpness or acuteness

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
skarpsinne skarpsinnighet
quickness of perception

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
akupunktur
insertion of needles for remedial purposes

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ adj
spetsig
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees
akut
(medicine) of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset
(medicine) of a short-lived condition
urgent
(orthography) after a letter of the alphabet: having an acute accent
skarp
intense, sensitive, sharp

acute accent n
akut accent
acute accent

acute sedge n
vasstarr
species Carex acuta

acute triangle n
spetsvinklig triangel
triangle all of the angles of which are acute

acute-angled adj
spetsig
geometry

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ adj
ad hoc
for this particular purpose

ad hominem n
personangrepp
personal attack

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
i all oändlighet utan slut
endlessly

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
till leda
to a sickening degree

adage /ˈæ.dɪdʒ/ n
ordspråk talesätt
old saying

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ adj
benhård obeveklig orubblig
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ n
adamant
rock or mineral

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
anpassa
to make suitable

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
anpassningsbar
capable of adapting or of being adapted

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
anpassning

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
adapter
device to allow compatibility (in general)

add /æd/ v
tillägga
to append, as a statement
lägga till addera tilläga
to make an addition
summera addera lägga ihop
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up

add fuel to the fire v
hälla bensin på elden
worsen a conflict

add insult to injury v
strö salt i såren
to further a loss with mockery or indignity

add-on n
tillägg tilläggsprogram
software: extension of core application

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ n
addend
any of various terms added together
term added to another

addendum n
tillägg
Something to be added

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
huggorm
viper

adder stone n
hönsgud
stone with a naturally formed hole

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ n
beroende
missbrukare narkoman
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
beroende
the state of being addicted

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
beroendeframkallande vanebildande
tending to cause addiction

addition /əˈdɪʃən/ n
addition
arithmetic: process of adding
act of adding

addition reaction n
additionsreaktion
reaction in which radicals are added to both sides of a double or triple bond

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
ytterligare
Supplemental or added to

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ n
tillsats
substance added to another substance to produce certain properties

additive identity n
additativ identitet
mathematics

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ n
tal
act of addressing oneself to a person
adress
direction for letters
Internet address
computing: location in computer memory
description of the location of a property

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ v
förbereda sig
reflexively: to prepare oneself
adressera
to direct in writing
förbereda
to prepare

address bar n
adressfält
bar in a web browser that displays the address

addressee n
adressat
person or organization to which something is addressed or sent

addressing /əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
adressering

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ n
körtelinflammation
glandular inflammation

adenocarcinoma n
adenokarcinom
any of several forms of carcinoma that originate in glandular tissue

adenohypophysis n
adenohypofys
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

adenoma /æd ˈənoʊ mʌ/ n
adenom
benign tumour

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ n
adenosin
nucleoside

adenosine monophosphate n
adenosinmonofosfat
nucleotide

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosintrifosfat
adenosine triphosphate

adenylate cyclase n
adenylatcyklas adenylcyklas adenylylcyklas
enzyme

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
skicklig
well skilled

adequate /ˈæ.də.kwɪt/ /ˈæ.dəˌkweɪt/ adj
adekvat tillämplig
equal to some requirement

adessive n
adessiv
the adessive case, or a word in that case

adhere /ædˈhiɹ/ v
hålla hålla fast
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree
To hold, be attached, or be devoted
fästa
To stick fast or cleave

adherence n
följsamhet

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ n
anhängare
a person who has membership in some group

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adj
vidhäftande
sticky

adhesive tape n
tejp tape
adhesive tape generally

adiabatic /ˌeɪdaɪəˈbætɪk/ adj
adiabatisk
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adieu /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdu/ n
adjö farväl
a farewell

adipocyte n
adipocyt fettcell
type of cell

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ adj
fett- fetthaltig
containing, composed of, or consisting of fat

adit /ˈæ.dɪt/ n
dagort stoll
a horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
angränsande intilliggande
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring

adjectival /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
adjektivisk
functioning as an adjective

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ n
adjektiv egenskapsord tilläggsord
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
angränsande
being in contact at some point

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈdʒɝn/ v
ajournera flytta fram skjuta upp
to postpone

adjournment n
ajournering
the state of being adjourned

adjudicate /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
döma
to settle a legal case or other dispute

adjudicator /æ.dʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
domare
one who adjudicates

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ v
anpassa
to modify

adjustable adj
inställbar justerbar reglerbar
capable of being adjusted

adjustable spanner n
skiftnyckel
adjustable hand tool

adjustment /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ n
justering
result of adjusting, small change

administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ v
administrera
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
förvaltning administration
the act of administering

administrative /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/ adj
administrativ
of or relating to administering or administration

administratively adv
administrativt
in an administrative manner

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
administratör
computing: one who responsible for software and maintenance of a computer or network
administratör handläggare
one who administers affairs

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ n
amiral
naval officer of the highest rank
a naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet
butterfly

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
amiralitet
office or jurisdiction

admiration /ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/ n
beundran
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ v
beundra
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ n
beundrare
one who admires

admissible adj
tillåtlig
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ n
antagande erkännande medgivande
a fact, point, or statement admitted
entréavgift inträdesavgift
cost or fee associated with attendance or entry
insläpp antagning intagning
the act or practice of admitting

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
tillåta
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege
to be capable of, to permit
släppa in
to allow to enter; to grant entrance
erkänna medge tillstå bekänna bekräfta
to concede as true

admittance /ədˈmɪt.n̩s/ n
admittans
physics: reciprocal of impedance

admixture n
blandning
mixture

admonition n
förmaning
gentle or friendly reproof

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ n
tonåring
a teenager

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adoptera
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen
anamma adoptera
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally

adopter n
adoptant
one who adopts

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ n
adoption
act of adopting, or state of being adopted
admission to a more intimate relation
anammande
choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so

adoptive father n
adopivpappa adoptivfar
man who has adopted a child

adorable /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
bedårande förtjusande
befitting of being adored

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
beundra tillbe

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
pryda smycka
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate

adornment n
dekoration utsmyckning

adrenal gland n
binjure adrenal körtel
endocrine gland situated above the kidney

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
adrenalin
the compound epinephrine

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adj
på drift utan mal
floating at random

adscript adj
livegen
held to service as attached to the soil

adsorption n
adsorption
process of forming a film on the surface of a solid

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
vuxen
fully grown
vuxen-
intended for adults

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
vuxen
fully grown human

adulterate v
korrumpera
corrupt

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
äktenskapsbrytare äktenskapsbryterska
husband or wife who commits adultery

adulteress n
äktenskapsbryterska
woman or girl who commits adultery

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
hor äktenskapsbrott
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse

adulthood n
vuxendom
time of life

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
förskott
amount of money
närmande öppning
opening approach

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
förskottera
to furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes due
avancera
to move forwards, to approach
to raise to a higher point; to enhance; to raise in rate

advance payment n
förskottsbetalning
part of a contractually due sum

advantage /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n
fördel
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success
the score where one player wins a point after deuce

advantageous adj
fördelaktig
being of advantage

advent /ˈæd.vɛnt/ n
ankomst
coming, arrival

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
äventyrlighet
äventyrsspel
adventure game
äventyr
encountering of risks
remarkable occurrence
that which happens without design
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/ n
äventyrare
one who enjoys adventures

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ʌs/ adj
äventyrlig
inclined to adventure

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
adverb
lexical category

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
adverbiell adverbial
of or relating to an adverb

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ n
adverbial
grammar: word or phrase modifying a verb

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
motståndare
opponent

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
motgång
adverse event
elände motgång
state of being adverse

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtɪzmənt/ n
reklam annons annonsering
commercial solicitation

advertiser n
annonsör
one who advertises

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
råd
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel

advisable adj
tillrådlig
worthy of being recommended

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
råda
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn

advised /ədˈvaɪzd/ adj
överlagd
considered or thought out; resulting from deliberation
underrättad
informed, appraised or made aware

advisor /ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/ n
konsult rådgivare sakkunnig
one who offers advice

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ adj
rådgivande
able to give advice

advocaat /ˈadvəkɑː/ n
äggtoddy
liqueur

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
advokat
person who argues the case of another
förespråkare
person who speaks in support of something

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
plädera förespråka
argue for
förespråka
encourage support for

adware n
annonsprogram reklamprogram
software application

adze /ædz/ n
skarvyxa däxel
cutting tool

adze /ædz/ v
tillyxa
to shape material with an adze

aeolian adj
eolisk
aeolisk
of, or relating to the wind

aerial /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈɛɹ.i.əl/ /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/ n
antenn
device for receiving or transmitting

aerobatics n
konstflygning
stunts, performed in an airplane

aerobic /ɛˈɹoʊbɪk/ adj
aerobisk
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
aerobics
exercise for cardiovascular fitness

aerobiology n
aerobiologi
the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials

aerodynamics n
aerodynamik
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases

aeronautics n
aeronautik
mechanics and science of aircraft

aerosol /ɛɹəsɔl/ n
aerosol
gaseous or airborne cloud of particulate matter

aerugo /iːˈɹuːɡoʊ/ n
ärg
metallic rust

aesthetic /es.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/ /ɪs.ˈθe.tɪk/ adj
estetisk
concerned with beauty

aesthetic /es.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/ /ɪs.ˈθe.tɪk/ n
estetik
that which appeals to the senses

aestheticise v
estetisera
to make aesthetic

aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
estetik
study or philosophy of beauty

aestival /iːˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ adj
somrig
Relating to summer

aetiology /itiˈɑlədʒi/ /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
etiologi
study of causes or origins

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
älskvärd förbindlig vänlig
friendly, courteous, sociable

affair /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
affär
adulterous relationship

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ v
påverka drabba skada
to infect or harm
påverka influera
to influence or alter
beröra röra
to move to emotion

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /ˈæ.fɛkt/ v
fingera åstadkomma
to make a false display of

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
tillgjordhet
an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real

affecting /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ adj
gripande rörande
producing strong emotions

afferent adj
afferent inåtledande
Carrying towards

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.et/ /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ n
dotterbolag filial
something that is affiliated

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.et/ /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ v
ansluta förena göra uppta
to attach (to) or unite (with)
härleda
to connect in the way of descent
tilldöma
to fix the paternity of

affine /əˈfaɪn/ adj
affin
pertaining to a kind of function that generalises a linear transformation

affine geometry n
affin geometri
branch of geometry

affine group n
affin grupp
the group of all affine transformations

affine space n
affint rum
vector space having no origin

affine transformation n
affin transformation
linear transformation followed by a translation

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
samhörighet
family relationship through marriage of a relative

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ n
affix
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem

affixoid n
affixoid
regular word that also works as an affix

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
förmögen välbärgad rik
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy
riklig öveflödande
abundant

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ v
ha råd
to incur, stand, or bear
bereda ge skänka
to provide; furnish

affreightment n
befraktningsavtal
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/ /ˈæfɹɪkət/ n
affrikata
sound

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ n
skymf förolämpning
open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
förolämpa skymfa
to insult intentionally, especially openly

aflame adj
brinnande i brand i lågor
in flames, on fire

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ n
förutnämnda nämnda tidigare
one or ones mentioned previously

aforesaid /əˈfɔɹsɛd/ adj
förutnämnd
previously stated

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
rädd
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive

afresh /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ adv
på nytt ånyo
anew; again

afro /ˈæ.fɹoʊ/ n
afro
hairstyle

aft /æft/ adv
akterut akteröver
at, near, or towards the stern

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ adv
efter senare
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ preposition
efter bakom
behind
efter
next in importance or rank
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
subsequently; following in time; later than
in spite of
as a result of
in pursuit of, seeking

after all
när allt kommer omkring trots allt
in the end; anyway

after-party /ˈæftɚˌpɑɹti/ /ˈɑːftəpɑːti/ n
efterfest
party that takes place after another party

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ n
efterbörd
material expelled after childbirth

afterglow n
aftonrodnad
glow in the sky after sunset

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ n
livet efter detta livet efter döden
life after death

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
eftermiddag
part of the day between noon and evening

aftershave n
rakvatten aftershave
lotion, gel or liquid

aftershock n
efterskalv
earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another

aftertaste n
eftersmak
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
efteråt senare
at a later or succeeding time

afterwise adj
efterklok
giving good advice too late

again /əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡɪn/ adv
igen ånyo åter återigen på nytt å nyo
another time
igen
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten

again and again adv
om och om igen
repeatedly

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
mot
in a contrary direction to
as protection from
mot emot
in opposition to

against all odds
mot alla odds
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability

agape /əˈɡeɪp/ n
agape
(Christianity): love of God for mankind; benevolent love for others

agate /əˈɡæt/ /ˈæ.ɡət/ n
agat
mineral

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
åratal
a long time
ålderdom
advanced period of life; latter part of life
generation
generation
era tidsålder ålder
great period in the history of the Earth
ålder
one of the stages of life
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
ålder era tid
particular period of time in history
livstid livslängd
whole duration of a being

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
åldras
intransitive: become old
transitive: cause to grow old

age group n
åldersgrupp
demographic grouping based on age

age limit n
åldersgräns
restriction based on age

age of consent n
sexuell myndighetsålder
an age at which one is legally mature enough to have sex

age of majority n
myndighetsålder
age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted

ageism /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
åldersdiskriminering
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age

agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ n
dagordning agenda föredragningslista
list of matters to be taken up
agenda
temporally organized plan

agent /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ n
agent
one who acts in place of another
computing: part of the system that performs action on behalf of a client or server
grammar: performer of the action in a sentence
active power or cause

agglomeration n
hopgyttring
act of collecting in a mass

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ adj
agglutinerande
having words derived by combining parts

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
sammanfoga slå samman
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum

aggregation /æɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
aggregering
The act of aggregating, or the state of being aggregated
a collection of particulars
collection into a mass or sum
summarizing multiple routes into one route
aggregat aggregering
an aggregate

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
aggression
act of initiating hostilities or invasion

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
aggressiv
tending or disposed to aggress

aggressor n
angripare
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
bestört häpen förskräckt
terrified

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ adj
vig smidig
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs

agility /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
smidighet vighet
quality of being agile

aging /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ n
åldrande
the process of becoming older or more mature

agitate /ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/ v
röra om
to move or actuate
to move with a violent, irregular action
uppröra
to stir up, to disturb or excite

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
hets uppvigling
act of agitating

agitator n
agitator
one who agitates

agitprop /ˈædʒ.ɪtˌpɹɒp/ n
agitprop
political propaganda

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ n
agnat
relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family

agnatic adj
agnatisk
of the male bloodline

agnosia n
agnosi
inability to recognize objects

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ n
agnostiker
one who holds to a form of agnosticism.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
agnosticism
view that the existence of a God or gods is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
för ... sedan
past; gone by; since

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
ivrig spänd förväntan
in eager desire
vidöppen
wide open

agonist n
agonist
molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
vånda
extreme pain of mind or body
dödskamp
last struggle of life
kval
violent contest or striving

agoraphobia /ˌæɡəɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
agorafobi torgskräck
fear of open spaces

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorism
philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society through counter-economics

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
aguti
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
hålla med vara överens om
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur
komma överens
to come to terms or to a common resolve
överensstämma
to resemble, coincide, correspond
vara överens
to yield assent, to accede

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
angenäm trevlig agreabel
pleasing

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
kongruens
grammatical agreement
avtal
legally binding contract
enighet överensstämmelse
state whereby several parties share a view
överenskommelse avtal samtycke
understanding to follow a course of conduct

agribusiness /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
jordbruksnäring lantbruksnäring
big business connected to agriculture

agriculture /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
jordbruk
the art or science of cultivating the ground

agrology /əˈɡɹɑlədʒi/ /əˈɡɹɒlədʒi/ n
agrologi
science and art of agriculture

agronomic adj
agronomisk
of or pertaining to agronomy

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ n
agronom
scientist specialized in agronomy

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ n
agronomi
science of utilizing plants, animals, and soils for food, fuel, feed and more

ah /ɑː/ interjection
ah
an expression
ack
word used for drama

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] interjection
aha jaha
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition

aha moment n
aha-upplevelse
instance of becoming clear

ahead of one's time
före sin tid
in advance of commonly accepted ideas

ahoy interjection
ohoj åhoj
used to hail a ship, etc

aid /eɪd/ v
bistå
to support

aid worker n
hjälparbetare

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
dubb
tip on a ribbon or cord

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
ailurofobi
irrational fear or hatred for cats

aim /eɪm/ n
sikte
Intention; purpose

aim /eɪm/ v
sikta
to point or direct a missile weapon

aioli /(ˌ)aɪˈoʊli/ /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ n
aioli
A type of sauce made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ n
luft
historical: one of the basic elements
the apparently open space above the ground
luft atmosfär
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth
aria
music: a song, an aria

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ v
lufta
to bring into contact with the air
vädra
to ventilate

air base n
flygbas
military airport

air cleaner n
luftrenare
device that filters air

air conditioning n
luftkonditionering
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners

air force n
flygvapen
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air freshener n
luftfräschare
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours

air guitar n
luftgitarr
imaginary guitar that a person pretends to play

air pistol n
luftpistol
pistol that propels a pellet

air resistance n
luftmotstånd
friction that slows things moving through air

air rifle n
luftgevär
rifle

air show n
flyguppvisning
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft

air strike n
flyganfall flygangrepp luftangrepp
attack by aircraft

air ticket n
flygbiljett
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane

air traffic n
flygtrafik
movement of aircraft

air traffic controller n
flygledare
operator of air traffic control system

air-conditioned adj
luftkonditionerad
equipped with air-conditioning

airbag n
krockkudde airbag
protective system in automobiles

airbridge n
luftbro
link established by air transport

aircraft carrier n
hangarfartyg
warship for launching aircraft

aircrew n
flygbesättning
team that operates an aircraft

airfield n
flygfält
place where airplanes can take off and land

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ n
luftbro
a flight
the transportation of troops

airline n
flygbolag flygföretag
company that flies airplanes

airliner n
passagerarflygplan passagerarplan trafikflygplan
passenger aircraft

airlock n
luftsluss
used to provide access to and from the sealed area

airmass n
luft massa
a body of air with uniform characteristics

airplane /ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/ n
flygplan flygmaskin
powered aircraft

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
flygplats flygfält lufthamn
place designated for airplanes

airspace n
luftrum
controlled portion of atmosphere

airstrip n
landningsbana flygfält flygplats
primitive aircraft landing field

airtight adj
lufttät hermetisk
impermeable to air or other gases

airtime n
användningstid
chargeable use of mobile phone usage
sändningstid
duration of transmission

aitch /eɪtʃ/ n
hå
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
på glänt
slightly turned or opened

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adv
höfterfäst
with arms akimbo

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ adj
al dente
firm

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /ɒl ˈkaɪdə/ pn
al-Qaida
The global network of militant Islamic extremists.

alanine n
alanin
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
väckarklocka
mechanical contrivance for awaking

alarm clock n
väckarklocka väckare
type of clock

alarmed /əˈlɑɹmd/ /əˈlɑːmd/ adj
larmad
having an alarm fitted

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ interjection
ack
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
albatross
seabird
three under par

albeit /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
ehuru låt vara om än även om
despite its being; although

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albino- albino
congenitally lacking melanin

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
albino
one congenitally lacking melanin

album /ˈælbəm/ n
album
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs
group of audio recordings on any media
phonograph record (LP)

albumen /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
äggvita vita
white part of an egg

albuminuria n
albuminuri
the presence of albumin in the urine

alchemical adj
alkemisk
pertaining to alchemy

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
alkemist
one who practices alchemy

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ n
alkemi
ancient chemistry

alcid /ˈal.sɪd/ n
alkfågel
seabird of the family Alcidae - an alcid

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
alkohol sprit
intoxicating beverage
organic chemistry sense

alcohol abuse n
alkoholmissbruk
abuse caused by excessive drinking of alcohol

alcohol-free adj
alkoholfri
containing no alcohol

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adj
alkoholhaltig
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents
alkohol- alkoholhaltig
of or pertaining to alcohol

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ n
alkoholist alkis drinkare fyllerist fyllo suput
a person addicted to alcohol
alkoholist
one who abuses alcohol

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/ n
alkoholförgiftning
acute alcohol poisoning
alkoholism
chronic disease

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
alkov
small recessed area

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/ n
aldehyd
organic compound of the general formula R·CHO

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
al
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus

aldohexose n
aldohexos
any hexose containing an aldehyde group

aldosterone n
aldosteron
aldosterone

ale /eɪl/ n
ale
beer produced by warm fermentation

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
alert vaken
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
larm
an alarm

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
gumsill
Alosa pseudoharengus

alfa n
Adam
the letter "A" in the ICAO spelling alphabet

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
blålusern
Medicago sativa

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
alg
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algae /ˈæl.dʒi/ n
alger
plural of alga

algal bloom n
algblomning
dense spread of algae

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ n
algebra
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/ adj
algebraisk
relating to algebra
containing numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators

algebraic function n
algebraisk funktion
function definable as the root of some polynomial equation

algebraic geometry n
algebraisk geometri
branch of mathematics that studies solutions of systems of algebraic equations using both algebra and geometry

algebraic integer n
algebraiskt heltal
algebraic number whose minimal polynomial has integer coefficients

algebraic number n
algebraiskt tal
element of a number field that is a root of a polynomial with integer coefficients

algebraic structure n
algebraisk struktur
sets with operations

algebraically closed adj
algebraiskt sluten
that contains among its elements every root of every nonconstant single-variable polynomial definable over it

algebraist n
algebraiker
mathematician

algid /ˈæl.dʒɪd/ adj
kall kylig
cold, chilly

algophobia n
algofobi
fear of pain

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ n
algoritm
well-defined procedure

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algoritmisk
relating to an algorithm

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
pseudonym alias tillnamn öknamn
another name; an assumed name

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
alibi
criminal legal defense

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
främmande
not belonging to the same country

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
utomjording utomjordling
life form of non-Earth origin
främling
person, etc. from outside

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
inpassning
arrangement of items in a line
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned

aligot n
aligot
a potato and cheese dish from Auvergne

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
liknande lika likadan
having resemblance; similar

alimony /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/ n
underhåll
a court-enforced allowance

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
alifatisk
organic chemistry: having carbon atoms arranged in an open chain

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
levande
having life

alkali /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/ n
alkali alkalie
class of caustic bases

alkali metal n
alkalimetall
soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ adj
alkalisk basisk
having a pH greater than 7
alkalisk
of or relating to an alkali

alkaline earth metal n
alkalisk jordartsmetall
any element of group II of the periodic table

alkalinity n
alkalinitet
state of being alkaline

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
alkan
saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkene n
alken
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

alkyl n
alkyl
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1

alkyne n
alkyn
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ adv
fullständigt helt
intensifier

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ determiner
all alla allt
every individual of the given class
hel
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
allt
everything possible

all along adv
hela tiden
duration

all and sundry pronoun
alla och envar
all; everyone
var och en
each one

all bark and no bite adj
stor i orden men liten på jorden
full of big talk

all but adv
nära på praktiskt taget snudd på
very nearly

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
i mörkret är alla katter grå
proverb

all ears adj
idel öra
awaiting explanation
listening intensely

all kidding aside adv
skämt åsido
idiom, speech act

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
plötsligt
colloquial: suddenly

all one's eggs in one basket n
alla ägg i samma korg allt på ett kort
the state of having invested in one area only

all over preposition
över hela
everywhere; covering completely

all over the place
hej vilt överallt
In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
duglig okej skaplig
good
okej oskadd
in good health

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
okej skapligt väl
fairly well

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
okej
Used as a general lead-in or beginning
Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent
Used to fill space or pauses
Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement
läget
a greeting, roughly equivalent to how are you

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
alla rättigheter hävdas eftertryck förbjudes med ensamrätt
copyright notice formula

all roads lead to Rome proverb
alla vägar bär till Rom
different paths can take to the same goal

all talk and no action n
Mycket snack och lite verkstad.
idiom

all that glitters is not gold proverb
allt är inte guld som glimmar
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so

all the same adv
i alla fall trots allt ändå
anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless

all the time adv
hela tiden jämt ständigt
always
hela tiden jämt
frequently

all things considered adv
i det stora hela
generally speaking, all in all

all thumbs adj
ha tummen mitt i handen
clumsy (idiom)

all told adv
allt som allt
with all included, counted}} or summed

all's fair in love and war proverb
i krig och kärlek är allt tillåtet
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict

all's well that ends well proverb
slutet gott, allting gott
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before...

all- prefix
all-
to indicate complete power or authority in an area

all-encompassing adj
allomfattande
including everything

all-inclusive adj
all inclusive helpension inklusive allt
providing all amenities, benefits or perquisites in a single package

all-weather tire n
allvädersdäck

allative case n
allativ
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something

allegation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
anklagelse
an assertion or accusation

allege /əˈlɛdʒ/ v
påstå
assert without proof

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ adj
påstådd
asserted

allegedly adv
försäkrat påstått åberopat
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.dʒəns/ n
lojalitet trohet
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler

allegoric adj
allegorisk
of, or relating to allegory

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
allegorisk
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegory /ˈæl.ɘˌɡoʊɹ.i/ n
allegori
the representation of abstract principles
symbolic representation
communication using such representation

allegretto adv
allegretto
musical direction

allegretto n
allegretto
a movement that is to be played fast and lively

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
allel
variant of a gene

alleluia n
halleluja
liturgical form of hallelujah

allemande n
allemande
instrumental dance form

allergen n
allergen
substance

allergic /ə.ˈlɜɹ.dʒɪk/ [ə.ˈlɜː.dʒɪk] [ə.ˈlɝ.dʒɪk] adj
allergisk
having an allergy
pertaining to allergy
excessively sensitive

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.dʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi] n
allergi överkänslighet
allergi
antipathy
disorder of the immune system
altered susceptibility
hypersensitivity

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
mildra lindra avhjälpa
make less severe

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
gränd
narrow street

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
allians
state of being allied
treaty between nations

allicin n
allicin
organic compound

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ adj
allierad förbunden
joined as allies

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
alligator
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator

allis shad n
majfisk
Alosa alosa

alliterate /əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/ v
allitterera
to exhibit alliteration

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
allitteration
the repetition of consonants

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
avsätta
to set aside for a purpose

allocation n
anslag fördelning tilldelning
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allometry /ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ n
allometri
the science studying the differential growth rates of body parts or processes

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ n
allomorf
phonological representation of a morpheme

allopathy n
allopati
historical: alternative medicine

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ n
allofon
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
fördela tilldela
to assign
lotta
to distribute

allotropic adj
allotropisk
of an element that exhibits allotropy

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
tillåta
to permit

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
tillåtelse
the act of allowing, granting, conceding, or admitting; authorization; permission; sanction; tolerance

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
legering
metal combined of more elements

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
legera
mix or combine

allspice n
kryddpeppar
spice

allude /əˈluːd/ v
anspela
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ v
locka
to attempt to draw

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ n
allusion anspelning
indirect reference, hint

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
alluvial
pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream

alluvial plain n
alluvial slätt alluvialplatå
plain formed by deposition of sediment of a river

alluvium n
alluvialavlagring alluvium
deposited material

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ n
allierad
anything associated with another as a helper
bundsförvant allierad
one united to another by treaty or league

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ v
alliera
to form a relation on less formal basis
to unite by agreement

almanac [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
almanacka
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
allsmäktig omnipotent
unlimited in might

almond /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː(l).mənd/ adj
mandelfärgad
resembling the colour of an almond nut

almond /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː(l).mənd/ n
mandel
nut
mandelträd
tree

almond milk n
mandelmjölk
milky liquid from almonds

almond paste n
mandelmassa
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities

almost /ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adv
nästan närapå
very close to

almost everywhere adv
nästan överallt
everywhere except at a set of measure zero

alms /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
allmosa
something given to the poor as charity

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ n
aloe
plant of the genus Aloe

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
ensam
by oneself
allena
unique

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
allena
by oneself
endast bara enbart
only
själv
without outside help

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
med
in company, together

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
längs
by the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to
in a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ adv
längs längsmed
along the side; by the side; side by side with

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
reserverad
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
högt
audibly, not silent
högljutt ljudligt
loudly

alp n
alp
very high mountain

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
alpacka
camelid animal of the Andes

alpenglow /ˈal.pən.ɡləʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ n
alpglöd
a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains

alpha /ˈælfə/ n
alfa
name of the letter Α, α

alpha and omega n
a och o
the first and the last

alpha female n
alfahona
dominant female animal

alpha male n
alfahanne
dominant male animal

alpha radiation n
alfastrålning
radiation of alpha particles

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
alfabet ABC
an ordered set of letters used in a language

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alfabetisk
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet
pertaining to the alphabet

alphabetical order n
alfabetisk ordning bokstavsordning
the sequence of a collection of items

alphabetically adv
alfabetiskt i bokstavsordning
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet
alfabetiskt
in an alphabetical manner

alphabetisation n
alfabetisering
act of arranging in alphabetical order

alphabetize v
alfabetisera
to arrange alphabetically

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alfanumerisk
consisting of letters and numbers

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ n
alphorn
musical instrument

alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
alpin
of or relating to slalom or downhill skiing

alpine bullhead n
bergsimpa
Cottus poecilopus

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ n
alpkaja
alpine chough

alpine skiing n
alpin skidåkning alpint utförsåkning
sport

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
redan allaredan
prior to some time

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
också
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
altare
flat-topped structure used for religious rites

altar boy n
korgosse
A boy serving as an acolyte

altarpiece n
altartavla
work of art suspended above and behind an altar

alter /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
ändra förändra modifiera
to change the form or structure of

alter ego n
alter ego
alternate personality or persona

altercation /ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
gräl ordväxling
dispute

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
omväxlande alternerande växlande
being or succeeding by turns
varannan
mathematics: designating the members in a series
alternativ
other; alternative

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ n
ersättare vikarie
substitute

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
följa växla
to happen, succeed, or act by turns
alternera växla
to perform by turns
växla
to vary by turns

alternating current n
växelström
electric current that reverses direction periodically

alternating function n
antisymmentrisk funktion
mathematics

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ adj
alternativ
Relating to a choice
other

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ n
alternativ
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities
one of several things which can be chosen

alternative dispute resolution n
alternativ konfliktlösning
resolution of a dispute through negotiation or similar means

alternative fact n
alternativ fakta
politically expedient assertion

alternatively adv
alternativt
in an alternative way

although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
men
but
fastän trots att ehuru
in spite of the fact that

altimeter n
höjdmätare
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ n
höjd altitud
absolute height
distance measured upwards
höjd
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
alt
musical part
person or instrument

alto clef n
altklav
Musical notation

altruism n
altruism
policy that benefits others' interests

altruist n
altruist
person imbued with altruism

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruistisk
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈal.əm/ n
alun
chemistry: double sulfate

aluminise v
aluminera
to coat

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ n
aluminium
silvery metal

aluminium foil n
aluminiumfolie
very thin, pliable, eaily torn sheet of aluminium

aluminium hydroxide n
aluminiumhydroxid
the compound aluminium hydroxide: Al(OH)₃

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
alumn alumner
a graduate
student studenter
a student

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ adj
alveolar
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ n
alveolar
an alveolar consonant

alveolar ridge n
tandvall
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolus n
alveol lungblåsa
small air sac in the lungs

always /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ adv
alltid
at all times
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
amalgam
alloy

amalgamate /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ v
fusionera
to combine or blend

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
flugsvamp
mushroom of the genus Amanita

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
amaryllis
Amaryllis belladonna

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ n
icke-professionell
amatör
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
someone unqualified

amateur radio n
amatörradio
hobby

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ adj
amatörmässig dilettantisk
reflecting the efforts of an amateur

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
förundran
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj
häpnadsväckande
causing wonder and amazement

amazon /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæ.məˌzɑ.ːn/ n
amason amazonpapegoja
tall, strong, athletic woman

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ n
ambassadör
minister
representative

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ adj
bärnstensfärgad
of a brownish yellow colour

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ n
bärnsten
fossil resin
gul
traffic light colour

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
ambra
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ n
atmosfär känsla stämning
particular mood or atmosphere of an environment

ambidextrous /æm.bi.ˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
ambidexter bådhändig bådhänt fintlig händig sinnrik
having equal ability in both hands

ambient /ˈæm.biː.ənt/ adj
omgivande
encompassing on all sides

ambient /ˈæm.biː.ənt/ n
omgivande
Something that surrounds

ambigram n
ambigram
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ adj
tvetydig dubbeltydig osäker
open to multiple interpretations
dunkel svävande vag
vague and unclear

ambition /æmˈbɪ.ʃən/ n
ambition
desire

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
ambitiös
ambitiös högtflygande
possessing, or controlled by, ambition

ambivalence n
ambivalens
coexistence of opposing attitudes

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
ambivalent kluven
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
ambrosia
food of gods or delicious foods

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
ambulans
emergency vehicle

ambuscade /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/ n
försåt
ambush

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
bakhåll

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ v
ligga i bakhåll
to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
förbättra
to make better

amelioration n
förbättring
act of making better
improvement

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ adv
amen
so be it
truly, verily

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
korrigera redigera ändra
to make a formal alteration

amendment /əˈmend.mənt/ /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
tillägg
that which is added

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ n
behaglighet bekvämlighet
bekvämlighet
something that makes life easier or more pleasant

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
amenorré
lack of a menstrual period

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ n
americium
chemical element with atomic number 95

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
ametist
gem

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
vänlig mild varsam
friendly as an amiable temper or mood
snäll vänlig god ljuv näpen rar
possessing sweetness of disposition

amiably adv
vänligt
in an amiable manner

amicable number n
vänskapliga tal
number theory

amice n
halslin
hood, or cape with a hood, formerly worn by the clergy

amidst /aˈmɪdst/ preposition
mitt i under
in the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among

amino acid n
aminosyra
any of the twenty α-amino acids
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid

ammeter n
amperemeter
device that measures an electric current

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ n
ammoniak
the compound NH₃

ammonium chloride n
ammoniumklorid salmiak
NH₄Cl

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
ammunition
articles used in charging firearms

amnesia /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
amnesi
loss of memory

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
amnesti
act of the sovereign power

amniotic sac n
fosterhinna
sac in which foetus develops

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
amöba amöbor
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa

amok /əˈmɒk/ adv
amok
in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
bland
mingling or intermixing

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
bland ibland
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing

amoral adj
amoralisk
of acts
of people

amorousness n
förälskelse
the state or quality of being amorous

amorphous /əˈmɔɹfəs/ adj
amorf
being without definite character or nature
amorf formlös
lacking a definite form or clear shape
amorf ostrukturerad
lacking organization or unity
amorf icke-kristallin
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid

amortization /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
avskrivning
process of distributing asset cost

amortize /əˈmɔːtaɪz/ /ˈæmɚtaɪz/ v
amortera
decrease (debt) in installments

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
mängd
quantity or volume
total or sum of items

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ n
ampere
unit of electrical current

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ n
ampersand et-tecken och-tecken

amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəmin/ n
amfetamin
amphetamine

amphi- prefix
amfi-
both

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
amfibie groddjur
vertebrate

amphictyony n
amfiktyoni
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states

amphitheatre /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ n
amfiteater
an open, outdoor theatre

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
amfora
type of jar

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
fullödig tillräcklig
fully sufficient; abundant
fyllig
not contracted or brief; not concise

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
amplitud magnitud
magnitude
amplitud
maths: maximum absolute value
physics: maximum absolute value

amplitude modulation n
amplitudmodulering
method of sending information

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ n
ampull
small glass vial hermetically sealed

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputera
To surgically remove a body part

amputation n
amputation
surgical removal of a limb

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
amulett
protective charm

amurca n
grönsaksvatten
sediment in olive oil

amused /əˈmjuːzd/ adj
road
pleasurably entertained

amusement park n
nöjespark nöjesfält tivoli
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adj
underhållande
entertaining

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ n
amygdala mandelkärna
region of the brain

amyl nitrite n
amylnitrit
organic compound

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
amylas
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch

amylopectin n
amylopektin
insoluble form of starch

amylose n
amylos
soluble form of starch

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
amyotrofisk lateralskleros
disease

an /æn/ /ən/ numeral
ett en
indefinite article

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑk.tɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒk.təɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
ett äpple om dagen håller doktorn borta
apples are good for you

anabolic steroid n
anabol steroid
class of steroid

anabolism n
anabolism
the constructive metabolism of the body

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ n
anakronism
chronological mistake

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
anakronistisk otidsenlig

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ n
anakonda
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
upptakt
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
anagram
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase

anal fin n
analfena
fin on the underside of a fish

anal sex n
analsex
sex involving the anus

anal sphincter n
analsfinkter
sphincter surrounding the anus

analemma /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ n
analemma
curve of the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ n
analgetika
medicine that reduces pain

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analog
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ n
motsvarighet
something that bears an analogy

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
analog
having analogy; corresponding to something else

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ n
analogi
relationship of resemblance or equivalence

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ n
analfabet
person who does not know the letters of the alphabet

analphabetism n
analfabetism
analphabetism

analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
analys
decomposition into components in order to study
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process
in mathematics
logic: proof by deduction from known truths
result of such process

analyst n
analytiker
person who analyses

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
analytisk
able to analyze
relating to division into elements or principles
defined in terms of differential calculus
analytisk analys
relating to analysis

analytic continuation n
analytisk fortsättning
extension of an analytic function
practice of extending such functions

analytic function n
analytisk funktion
mathematical function

analytic geometry n
analytisk geometri
branch of mathematics

analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ v
analysera
to subject to analysis

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ n
anapest
metrical foot

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ n
anafor
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression

anarchism /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ n
anarkism
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ n
anarkist
believer in anarchism

anarcho-capitalism n
anarkokapitalism
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market

anarcho-syndicalism n
anarkosyndikalism
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism

anarchy /ˈæ.nə.ki/ /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ n
anarki
absence of any form of political authority or government
political disorder and confusion

anatase /ˈænəˌteɪs/ /ˈænəˌteɪz/ n
anatas oktahedrit
mineral

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
anatema bannlysning
ban or curse
styggelse
imprecation

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ n
anatomi
art of studying the different parts of any organized body

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
förfader
one from whom a person is descended

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
ankare
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom
TV anchorman

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ankra
to hold an object to a fixed point

anchor baby n
ankarbarn
anchor baby

anchorite n
eremit anakoret
one who lives in seclusion

anchorman n
nyhetsankare
TV host

ancient /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/ adj
antik forn forntida uråldrig
existent or occurring in time long past
antik urgammal uråldrig
having lasted from a remote period

ancient history n
forna historia länge sedan
not worth discussing any more
antik historia gammal historia
period of history

ancient monument n
fornlämning
ancient building, structure or site

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ adj
sekundär underordnad
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

and /ænd/ /ənd/ conjunction
och
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item
used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order
used to show causation

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
och så vidare o.s.v. osv.
indicating a list continues similarly

and then some phraseologicalUnit
och hör sen
confirming the preceding utterance

and/or conjunction
och/eller
inclusive "or"

androecium n
befruktningsdel
set of stamens

androgen n
androgen
androgen

andropause n
andropaus
male equivalent of the menopause

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
anekdot
short account of an incident

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ n
anemi blodbrist
medical condition with decreased oxygen transport

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
anemisk
of or pertaining to anemia

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
sippa
any plant of genus anemone

anesthesia /ˌæn.əs.ˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ n
anestesi bedövning smärtlindring
loss of bodily sensation

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ n
anestetikum bedövningsmedel smärtstillande
a substance for the reduced perception of pain

aneuploid adj
aneuploid
having number of chromosomes that is not a multiple of the haploid number

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ n
aneurysm artärbråck pulsåderbråck
abnormal blood-filled swelling

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
på nytt ånyo
again

angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n
ängel
messenger from a deity
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels
selfless person

angel of death n
dödsängel
personification of death in fiction and in art

angelolatry n
angelolatri
worship of angels

angelology n
angelologi
study of angels

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
ilska
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
förarga förilska
to cause such a feeling of antagonism

angiotensin /ændʒɪəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ n
angiotensin
polypeptides that narrow blood vessels

angiotensinogen n
angiotensinogen
globulin

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
hörn knut
corner where two walls intersect
vinkel plan vinkel rymdvinkel
geometrical figure
vinkel
measure of such a figure
synvinkel vinkel
viewpoint

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
vinkla
place (something) at an angle
meta
to fish with hook and line

angle bisector n
bisektris
ray that divides an angle into two equal parts

angle bracket n
vinkelparentes
type of bracket

angle for v
fiska efter
try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

angle grinder n
vinkelslip
power tool

angle iron n
vinkeljärn
L-shaped iron

angle of attack n
attackvinkel
angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
marulkartad fisk
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anglifiering anglisering
process of anglicising

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
anglicism
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
arg ilsken
displaying anger

angst /æŋ(k)st/ [eɪŋ(k)st] n
Angst ångest
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ n
ångström
A very small unit of length, 10−10 m

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
dödsångest panikångest vånda ångest
extreme pain

angular /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ adj
kantig
relating to or forming an angle; sharp-cornered

angular velocity n
vinkelhastighet
angle turned in a given time

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
anhedoni
inability to feel pleasure

anhedonic /ænhiˈdɑnɪk/ /ænhiːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
anhedonisk
showing anhedonia

animal /ˈænɪməl/ adj
djurisk djur
of animals

animal /ˈænɪməl/ n
djur
organism
organism other than man
best djur
person who behaves wildly

animal dentistry n
djurtandvård
the field of dentistry applied to the care of animals

animal kingdom n
djurriket
Regnum Animalia

animal product n
djurprodukt
food or food ingredient made from animals

animal testing n
djurförsök
use of non-human animals in scientific experimentation

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ adj
besjälad
in grammar
levande
that which lives

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ v
animera
to impart motion or its appearance

animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ adj
animerad livlig
endowed with life

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
animation
causing images to appear to move

animator n
livgivare skapare
one who animates something
animatör
one who creates an animation

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ n
anime animé
an animated work originated in Japan

anion /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ n
anjon
negatively charged ion

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
anis
plant

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ n
anis
the seed-like fruit of the anise

anisomorphism n
anisomorfi
differences between two languages

anisotropically adv
anisotropiskt
in an anisotropic manner

anisotropy n
anisotropi
the property of being directionally dependent

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ n
ankh
cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
ankel vrist fotled
joint between foot and leg

ankle monitor n
elektronisk fotboja
device individuals under house arrest are often required to wear

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
språngben
the talus

anklet n
vristlänk
a bracelet at the ankle

ankylosis n
ankylos
the growing together of bones

anlaut /ˈan.laʊt/ n
anljud begynnelseljud framljud uddljud
The first sound of a word (word-initial position) or syllable (syllable-initial position)

annelid n
ringmask
annelid

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
annex flygel tillbyggnad
addition or extension to a building
annex bilaga tillägg
addition, an extension
appendix bilaga tillägg
appendix

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
annektera införliva
to add something to another, to incorporate into

annexation n
annektering annexion
addition or incorporation of something

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
förgöra förinta tillintetgöra
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
förintelse utplånande utplåning
act of reducing to nothing

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
årsdag
day an exact number of years since an event

annotation n
anteckning
critical or explanatory commentary or analysis

announce /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
tillkännage annonsera
give public notice

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
kungörelse
that which conveys what is announced

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
irritera reta störa
to disturb or irritate

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
irritationsmoment
that which annoys
irritation
the psychological state of being annoyed or irritated

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
irriterad sur sårad
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed

annoying v
irriterande förarglig dryg
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.juː.əl/ adj
årlig
happening once a year

annual report n
årsredovisning
company report of activities for the preceding year

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
årligen
once every year

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annullera
formally revoke the validity of

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ adj
ringformig
having the form of a ring

annunciation n
bebådelse
act of annunciating

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ n
anoa
a small Indonesian water buffalo

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
anod
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs

anodize v
anodisera
to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide

anodized adj
anodiserad
having a surface layer of oxide formed by an electrolytic process

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ adj
dövande narkotisk smärtstillande
capable of soothing or eliminating pain
blek nedtonad urvattnad
noncontentious, blandly agreeable
lugnande
soothing or relaxing

anomaly /əˈnɑməli/ /əˈnɒməlɪ/ n
anomali avvikelse
deviation from norm
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
anonymitet
the quality or state of being anonymous

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
anonym anonymiserad
of unknown name; whose name is withheld
anonym okänd
wanting a name, not named and determined
anonym
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
anonymt
in an anonymous manner

anorak n
anorak
heavy weatherproof jacket

anorectic /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/ adj
anorektisk
characterised by a lack of appetite

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
anorexi
loss of appetite

anorexia nervosa n
anorexi
disorder

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ adj
anorektisk
pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ n
anorektiker
someone suffering from anorexia nervosa

another /əˈnʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌ.ðɚ/ determiner
annan en
not the same; different
en till ytterligare ännu
one more, in addition to a former number

anoxia n
anoxi
condition in which a tissue or environment is totally deprived of oxygen

ansible /ˈæn.sɪ.bəl/ n
ansibel
hypothetical device

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] n
svar
response
reply to email
solution

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] v
svara
to make a reply or response to

answering machine n
telefonsvarare
device that automatically records voice mail

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [ɛənt] n
myra pissmyra
insect

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
motståndare
opponent

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ adj
anafrodisisk
capable of reducing the sex drive

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ n
anafrodisiakum
substance capable of reducing the sex drive

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
myrslok
mammal

antebellum adj
förkrigs-
of a period of time prior to a war

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ n
föregångare
any thing that precedes another thing

antechamber /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbə/ /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ n
förrum
small room

antechinus n
pungspetsekorrar
marsupial

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
antilop
mammal of the family Bovidae

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
antenn
feeler organ

antepenultimate adj
näst näst sist nästnäst sist tredje från slutet
two before the last

anterior adj
främre
anatomy: nearer the forward end

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ n
hymn lovsång
hymn of praise or loyalty
nationalsång
national anthem

anther /ˈænθɚ/ n
ståndarknapp knapp
pollen-bearing part of the stamen

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
myrstack
home of ants and termites

anthology /ænˈθɑlədʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
antologi samlingsutgåva
collection of literary works

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
mjältbrand
disease

anthropoid adj
antropoid människoliknande
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑdʒikəl/ adj
antropologisk
relating to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
antropolog
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ n
antropologi
the study of humanity

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
antropomorfisk
having the form of a person

anthropomorphically adv
antropomorfiskt
in an anthropomorphic manner

anthropomorphism n
antropomorfism
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthropophobia n
antropofobi
fear of human beings

anthroposophic /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɑsəfɪk/ /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɒsəfɪk/ adj
antroposofisk
of or pertaining to anthroposophy

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofi
a spiritual philosophy

anti- /ænti/ /æntiː/ prefix
anti-
against, hostile to

anti-American adj
antiamerikansk
opposing America

anti-Americanism n
antiamerikanism
the fear or dislike of the United States or American people, policies, culture or government

anti-European adj
anti-europeisk
disliking Europe or Europeans
opposing European integration and the European Union

anti-Jewish adj
judefientlig
opposed to Jews

anti-Semite n
antisemit
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisemitisk
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
antisemitism judehat
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-aircraft adj
luftvärns-
intended to attack aircraft

anti-bottom quark n
antibottenkvark
the antiquark corresponding to the bottom quark

anti-charm quark n
anticharmkvark
the antiquark corresponding to the charm quark

anti-down quark n
antinedkvark
the antiquark corresponding to the down quark

anti-inflammatory adj
antiinflammatorisk
preventing or counteracting inflammation

anti-militarism n
antimilitarism
a doctrine that opposes war

anti-strange quark n
antisärkvark
the antiquark corresponding to the strange quark

anti-top quark n
antitoppkvark
the antiquark corresponding to the top quark

anti-up quark n
antiuppkvark
the antiquark corresponding to the up quark

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ n
antibiotikum
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria

antibody n
antikropp
protein that binds to a specific antigen

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ adj
grotesk
grotesque

antichrist n
antikrist
someone that works against the teachings of Christ

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
antiform antiklinal
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adj
motsols moturs
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticommutative adj
antikommutativ
math

anticommutativity n
antikommutativitet
math

anticompetitive adj
konkurrensbegränsande
acting to hinder or obstruct competition

anticyclone n
anticyklon
system of winds

antidemocratic adj
antidemokratisk
opposed to the tenets of democracy

antidepressant adj
antidepressiv
preventing or counteracting depression

antidepressant n
antidepressiva antidepressivt läkemedel antidepressivt medel
agent that prevents or counteracts depression

antiderivative n
antiderivata primitiv funktion
function whose derivative is a given function

antidiuretic hormone n
antidiuretiskt hormon vasopressin
a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland

antidote /ˈæn.tə.dot/ n
motgift antidot
remedy to counteract a poison

antifeminism n
antifeminism
any belief antagonistic to feminism

antiferromagnetism n
antiferromagnetism
a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism

antifreeze n
frostskydd glykol
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water

antifundamentalism n
antifundamentalism
opposition to fundamentalism

antifundamentalist n
antifundamentalist
one who opposes fundamentalism

antigen n
antigen
substance that induces an immune response

antigypsyism n
antiziganism
prejudice or hostility against Romani people

antimatter /ˈæntimæˌtɚ/ n
antimateria
matter composed of antiparticles

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
antimon
chemical element

antinomy /ænˈtɪnəmi/ n
antinomi
contradiction

antioxidant n
antioxidant
substance that slows oxidation

antiparallel adj
antiparallell
parallel of opposite direction

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
antipartikel
a subatomic particle

antipattern n
antimönster

antiperistalsis n
antiperistaltik
peristalsis in the opposite direction

antiperistaltic adj
antiperistaltisk
of or relating to antiperistalsis

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ n
antifon antifoni
devotional piece of music sung responsively

antipode /ˈæn.tɪ.poʊd/ n
antipod diametral motsats
something directly opposite

antipole n
motpol
opposite pole
position directly opposite

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ n
motpåve
person who claims to be pope

antiporter n
antiporter
a cell protein that acts within an antiport

antiquark n
antikvark
the antiparticle of a quark

antiquary n
antikvarie
a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ adj
antikverad föråldrad gammalmodig urmodig
old fashioned

antique /ænˈtiːk/ n
antikvitet
old piece

antique white adj
antikvit
colour

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
antiken forntid
ancient times
antikvitet
relic or monument of ancient times

antisepsis n
antiseptik
countering microbial infection

antiseptic adj
antiseptisk
capable of preventing microbial infection
of or relating to antisepsis

antiseptic n
antiseptikum
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

antisocial /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
asocial antisocial
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antisymmetric adj
antisymmetrisk
(order theory; of a binary relation on a set)

antitank adj
pansarvärns-
designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles

antithesis /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
antites
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical adj
antitetisk
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antithrombin /ˌæntɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ n
antitrombin
small molecule

antitoxin n
antitoxin
antibody to a specific toxin

antivirus n
antivirusprogram antivirus
computing software

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ n
horn hjorthorn krona älghorn
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk

antlion n
myrlejon
nocturnal insects

antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/ n
antonym
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymous /ænˈtɑnɪməs/ /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/ adj
antonym
being an antonym
having an opposite meaning

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ n
antonymi
semantic relation between antonyms

anuria n
anuri
a condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
anus analöppning
lower opening of the digestive tract

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
städ
block used in blacksmithing
bone in inner ear

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
ängslan farhåga oro
concern
iver
eager desire
ångest
pathological condition

anxiety disorder n
ångeststörningar
disorder characterised by excessive anxiety

anxious /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ adj
oroväckande
accompanied with anxiety; worrying
orolig
full of anxiety

any more adv
längre
in negative or interrogative constructions

any way one slices it phraseologicalUnit
i vilket fall som helst
from any perspective; in every case

anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
hur som helst
in any way, in any manner

anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
vem som helst någon vem som
anybody

anyone else pronoun
någon annan
any other person

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ n
något vad som helst vilken som helst vilket som helst
someone or something

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun
någonting vad som helst
any thing of any kind

anything else pronoun
något annat
any other thing

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
hursomhelst
in any way
ändå i alla fall
regardless
i alla fall hur som helst
used to indicate change of subject
hur som helst i alla fall ändå
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.hwɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
någonstans var som helst varsomhelst
in or at any location
vart som helst
to any location

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoristisk
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ n
aorist
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔːtə/ /eɪˈɔːɹtə/ n
aorta kroppspulsåder
great artery

aortic arch n
aortabåge
curving portion of the aorta

apanage /ˈæpənɪdʒ/ n
apanage
grant as a birthright

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
isär
in two or more parts; asunder

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
policy of racial separation in South Africa

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
våning
archaic: suite of rooms within a domicile
lägenhet
domicile occupying part of a building

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
apatisk
void of feeling

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
apati
lack of emotion or motivation

apatite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
apatit
type of mineral

ape /eɪp/ n
apa människoapa
animal

ape /eɪp/ v
apa efter härma
to imitate

aperture /ˈæp.ə.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/ n
öppning
opening
bländare
something which restricts the diameter of the light path through one plane in an optical system

apex /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ n
spets topp
highest point

apex predator n
toppkonsument
an animal atop the food chain

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ n
afasi
pathological speech disorder

aphelion /əˈfiːlɪən/ n
aphelium
the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
bladlus
insect

aphonia n
afoni
loss of voice

aphorism /ˈæ.fə.ɹɪzm̩/ n
aforism
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ n
afrodisiakum
food or drug

aphthous ulcer n
afte aftös stomatit
ulcer in the mouth caused by break in mucous membrane

aplenty adj
i överflöd
in an overlarge quantity

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
domedag
cataclysmic event
apokalyps
end of the world

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
apokope
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
apokryfisk
of doubtful authenticity
tvivelaktig
of dubious veracity; urban legend

apogee /ˈæ.pə.dʒi/ n
apogeum
a point in an orbit around the Earth

apolipoprotein n
apolipoprotein
protein that can bind with a lipid

apologist /əˈpɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
apologet
One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
ursäkta
to make an apology or excuse

apology /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
ursäkt
an expression of regret

aponeurosis n
aponeuros
flattened fibrous membrane

apoplectic /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ adj
apoplektisk
of or relating to apoplexy
extremely angry and unable to speak

apoplexy /ˈæp.əˌplɛk.si/ n
apoplexi
loss of consciousness

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ n
apoptos
death of cells

aposematism /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ n
aposematism
adaptation that warns off potential predators

apostasy /əˈpɒstəsi/ n
apostasi avfall
renunciation of one's religion or faith
renunciation of set of beliefs

apostate /ə.ˈpɒs.teɪt/ n
apostat
person who renounces a religion or faith

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
apostel
missionary or leader of a mission
top-ranking Mormon church official

apostolic succession n
apostolisk succession
chain of consecrations of bishops

apostrophe /əˈpɑːs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
apostrof
the character ’
sudden piece of dialogue

apothegm /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
aforism tänkespråk
A short witty instructive saying

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
apoteos förgudning förhärligande
deification; becoming a god
förhärligande
glorification, exaltation

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] n
app mobilapp mobilapplikation
small computer application

appall /əˈpɔl/ v
förfära förskräcka skrämma
to depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear

appalling adj
förfärande förfärlig förskräckande förskräcklig skrämmande
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
apparatjik apparattjik partifunktionär
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æ.pəˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ /æpəˈɹɑːtəs/ n
apparat mekanism system
apparat
assortment of tools or instruments
complex machine or instrument
bureaucratic organization

apparently /əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/ adv
uppenbarligen
(archaic) plainly
tydligen
seemingly

appeal /əˈpiːl/ v
överklaga
to apply for the removal of a cause to a superior judge or court

appear /əˈpiɹ/ /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ v
framträda uppenbara sig
To come before the public
framträda dyka upp komma i dagen komma i ljuset
To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible
se ut
To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look

appearance /əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/ n
framträdande
A thing seen
utseende sken tillstymmelse
Semblance, or apparent likeness
framträdande uppträdande
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings
ankomst
The act of appearing or coming into sight
utseende
personal presence, form or look

appearances are deceptive proverb
skenet bedrar
it is not possible to judge one's character by their outward appearance

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
blidka lugna mildra släcka stilla
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
appendicit blindtarmsinflammation
inflamation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ n
appendix bilaga tillägg
text added to the end of a book or an article
blindtarm
vermiform appendix

appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
aptit matlust
desire of or relish for food

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applådera klappa
to express approval by clapping

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
applåd bifall
act of applauding

apple /ˈæp.əl/ n
äpple
fruit
äppelträd
wood

apple blossom n
äppelblom
the flower of an apple tree

apple juice n
äppeljuice äppelmust äppeljos
the juice of apples, often used as a drink

apple of Sodom /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɒdəm/ n
Sodomäpple
Calotropis procera

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
stridsäpple erisäpple stridsfråga tvisteämne
object which sows anger and dissension

apple of someone's eye n
ögonsten
favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one

apple pie n
äppelpaj
pie with apple filling

apple sauce n
äppelmos äpplemos
a food

apple seed n
äppelkärna äpplekärna
the seed of the fruit of the Malus domestica (apple) tree

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
äppelträd apel
tree that bears apples

apple wine n
äppelvin
cider

apple-cheeked adj
äppelkindad
having red cheeks

apple-corer n
äppelurkärnare äppelkärnare äpplekärnare äppleurkärnare
a tool

applesauce n
snömos
nonsense

applicability n
tillämplighet
relevancy

applicable /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
användbar passande tillämplig
suitable for application; relevant

application /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
applikation programvara
a computer program
ansökan
a verbal or written request, especially for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar
applikation applicering
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

application form n
ansökningsblankett
form

application programming interface n
Application Programming Interface programmeringsgränssnitt
set of routines, protocols and tools

applied /əˈplaɪd/ adj
tillämpad
concerned with practical problems, rather that theoretical abstractions

applied mathematics n
tillämpad matematik
area of mathematics

apply /əˈplaɪ/ /ˈæp(ə)li/ v
gälla
to be relevant to a specified individual
applicera
to lay or place
tillämpa
to put to use for a purpose
to make use of
ansöka söka
to submit oneself as a candidate

apply oneself v
anstränga
to put forth a concerted effort

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
utnämna utse

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
utnämnande
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office
möte
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement

apposition n
apposition
grammatical construction
relationship in such construction

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
värdera
determine value or worth

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ v
förstå vara medveten om
to be aware of
uppskatta sätta värde på värdesätta
to be grateful for something
stiga
to increase in value
sätta värde på värdesätta
to view as valuable

appreciative adj
uppskattande
showing appreciation or gratitude

apprehend /æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/ v
gripa
to arrest; to apprehend a criminal
to take or seize; to take hold of
förstå greppa
to understand; to recognize

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ n
farhåga fruktan oro
distrust or fear at the prospect of future evil

apprehensive adj
orolig ängslig
anticipating something with anxiety or fear

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
lärling
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
stunda
to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ adj
lämplig passande tillbörlig
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper
passande
suitable to social situation

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ v
appropriera
Law: To annex
anpassa
To make suitable
tillägna sig
To take to oneself in exclusion of others

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
anslag
public funds set aside for a specific purpose

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
godkännande instämmande
godkännande
permission

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
godkänna
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of

approved /əˈpɹuːvd/ adj
godkänd
having received approval

approximant /əˈpɹɑksɪmənt/ /ʌpɹɔkˈsɪmənt/ n
approximant
consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
ungefär cirka uppskattningsvis
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ adj
aprikosfärgad aprikos
colour

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ n
aprikos
fruit
aprikosträd
tree

apron /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
förkläde
clothing
fotsack
on a horse carriage

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
apropå
by the way

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
apropå
regarding or concerning

apropos of nothing phraseologicalUnit
helt apropå
without any apparent reason or purpose
apropå ingenting
without reference to anything

apse /æps/ n
absid
semicircular projection from a building

apsis /ˈæpsɪs/ n
absid
architecture: apse

apt /æpt/ adj
passande
fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ n
begåvning
natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill
lämplighet
the condition of being suitable

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
aperitif aptitretare
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ n
kungsvatten
mixture of acids

aquamarine /ˌæ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
akvamarin
type of beryl

aquaplane v
få vattenplaning vattenplana
automotive: to slide on a thin film of water

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
akvaponik
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics

aquarist n
akvarist
a person who maintains an aquarium

aquarium n
akvarium
tank for keeping fish
public place where live fish are exhibited

aquatic /ɘˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /əˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
akvatisk
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aquatic warbler n
vattensångare
Acrocephalus paludicola

aquavit n
akvavit
Scandinavian liquor

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
akvedukt
an artificial channel conveying water
a structure carrying water

aquifer /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
akvifär
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel

aquiline nose n
örnnäsa höknäsa kroknäsa
human nose with a hooked, bent shape

araba n
arabavagn arabo
carriage

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ adj
odlingsbar
suitable for cultivation

arachidonic acid n
arakidonsyra
long chain fatty acid precursor to prostaglandins

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ n
spindeldjur
eight-legged creature

arachnoid mater n
spindelvävshinnan
middle layer of the meninges

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
arachnofobi spindelfobi
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders

arak n
arrak
a Middle Eastern aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːr.bə.tɜː/ n
skiljedomare skiljeman
a person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them

arbitrarily adv
godtyckligt
in an arbitrary manner

arbitrariness n
godtycke
the state of being arbitrary

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
godtycklig
based on individual discretion or judgment
(mathematics)
godtycklig arbiträr
determined by impulse

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
skiljedom
process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute

arbitrator n
skiljedomare skiljeman
person who settles or judges

arbor n
berså
a shady place for sitting

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
arboretum
place of many varieties of tree

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
båge kurva
curve
geometry: part of a curve
kurva
mathematics: mapping

arc lamp n
båglampa
an electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
arkad
row of arches

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
hemlig esoterisk fördold mystisk sekret svårtillgänglig
understood by only a few; obscure

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
båge valv valvbåge
architectural element
båge
inverted U shape
arrangement of trapezoidal stones

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
välva sig
to form into arch

arch- /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
ärke-
chief, highest, most extreme

archaeastronomy n
arkeoastronomi
The archeological study of astronomy

archaeological adj
arkeologisk
relating to the science or research of archaeology

archaeologist n
arkeolog
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).kiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
arkeologi
scientific study of past remains

archaic /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arkaiserande arkaisk ålderdomlig
belonging to the archaic period
arkaisk ålderdomlig
old-fashioned or antiquated

archaism /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/ n
arkaism
archaic word, language

archangel /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/ n
ärkeängel
angel who leads other angels

archbishop /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ n
ärkebiskop
senior bishop

archbishopric n
ärkebiskopsdöme
jurisdiction of an archbishop

archduke n
ärkehertig
rank

archenemy n
ärkefiende
a principal enemy

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
archaeopteryx
ancient bird

archer /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ n
bågskytt
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow

archery /ɑɹtʃəɹiː/ n
bågskjutning bågskytte
the practice

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
arkimandrit
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church

archipelago /ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ n
arkipelag ögrupp skärgård
group of islands

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n
arkitekt
designer of buildings

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktʃəɹəl/ adj
arkitektonisk
pertaining to architecture

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
arkitektur byggnadskonst
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
arkiv
place for storing earlier material

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
arkivera
to archive

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ n
arkivarie
one who creates, maintains or controls archives

archly adv
skälmskt
in an arch manner

archosaur n
arkosaurie
any reptile of the taxon Archosauria

archrival n
ärkerival
chief rival

arctic fox n
fjällräv
Vulpes lagopus

arctic hare n
polarhare
Lepus arcticus

arctic raspberry n
åkerbär
Rubus arcticus

arctic tern n
silvertärna
Sterna paradisaea

arctic warbler n
nordsångare
Phylloscopus borealis

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ n
årder
simple plough

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdəɹ/ n
iver glöd
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion
passion
spirit

arduous /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ /ˈɑːɹd͡ʒuəs/ adj
besvärlig brant
hard to climb
jobbig besvärlig ansträngande arbetsam avancerad krånglig
needing or using up much energy

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ n
ar
unit of area

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ v
är
first-person plural simple present indicative form of be
second-person plural simple present indicative form of be
second-person singular (informal) simple present indicative form of be
third-person plural simple present indicative form of be

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
mår du bra? är det bra?
are you OK?

are you a man or a mouse phraseologicalUnit
är du man eller mus
rhetorical

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
är du allergisk mot någon medicin?
are you allergic to any medications?

are you doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
ska du göra något imorgon skaru göra nåt imorrn
are you doing anything tomorrow

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
Mår du bättre?
are you feeling better?

are you married phraseologicalUnit
är du gift?
are you married?

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
är du religiös? är du troende?
are you religious?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
är du singel? äru singel
are you single?

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
tar du några mediciner?
are you taking any medications?

area /ˈæɹ.i.ə/ /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ n
area yta
maths: measure of extent of a surface
område
particular geographic region

area code n
riktnummer
prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
arena
an enclosed area, often outdoor
the sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre
the building housing such an area
a realm in which important events unfold

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ n
vårtgård
circle around the nipple

arf interjection
voff
representing dog's bark

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
silver
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
silver
silver or metal tincture

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).dʒənˌtiːn/ n
silverfisk
Argentina sphyraena
guldlaxfisk
fish of the genus Argentina

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
arginin
an amino acid

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ n
argon
a chemical element

argonaut n
argonaut
an adventurer on a dangerous but rewarding quest

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
diskutabel
open to argument

arguably adv
enligt mångas förmenande
as can be supported or proven

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
argumentera hävda
intransitive: to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
gräla
to have an argument, a quarrel

argument /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
argument
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason
variable that is being passed to a function
independent variable
argumentation
process of reasoning
gräl argumentation diskussion dispyt
verbal dispute; a quarrel

argumentative /ˌɑː(r)ɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ adj
diskussionslysten
prone to argue or dispute

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
aria
type of musical piece

aril n
arillusfrukt
meat surrounding seed

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
uppstå
start to exist, originate

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
aristokrati
class of people considered superior to others
government by such a class
aristokrati adel
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ n
aristokrat
one of the aristocracy

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ adj
aritmetisk aritmetik
arithmetical
aritmetisk
computed solely using addition

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
aritmetik
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic progression n
aritmetisk talföljd
sequence

arity /ˈæɹɪti/ n
aritet ställighet
number of arguments

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
ark
Noah's ship
consecrated container
large box

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
armstöd arm
part of object
arm
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
part of a chromosome
limb of an invertebrate animal
vapen
weapon

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
beväpna rusta
to supply with armour or weapons

arm to the teeth v
beväpnad till tänderna
to equip with weapons

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
armbrytning
a sport

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
bälta bältdjur
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
fåtölj
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armchair general n
skrivbordsgeneral
outspoken warmonger, and/or a self-appointed strategist

armchair linguistics n
fåtöljlingvistik
linguistics not based on empirical methods

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ n
ärmhål
hole in a piece of clothing

armillary sphere n
armillarsfär armilla
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armistice /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
vapenstillestånd
formal agreement to end combat

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
rustning
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces

armored personnel carrier n
pansarskyttefordon
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
rustning
protective layer over a body, vehicle etc.

armoured train n
pansartåg
railway train protected with armour

armoured truck n
värdetransport
truck used to transfer valuables

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
armhåla
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder

armrest n
armstöd
part of a seat

arms race n
kapprustning
a competition for military supremacy

army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
armé
any multitude
large group of people working towards the same purpose
large group of social animals working towards the same purpose
armé här
military force concerned mainly with ground operations
government agency in charge of a state's army

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
arom
a pleasant smell

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
aromantisk

aromatherapy n
aromaterapi
type of therapy

aromaticity n
aromaticitet
organic chemistry: property of having at least one conjugated ring

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ adv
runt

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ preposition
kring
defining a circle or closed curve containing
kring runt
following a path
omkring runt
near

around the clock
dygnet runt
all the time

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
bringa inför rätta ställa inför rätta
charge someone in a court of law

arraignment n
anklagelse
charging of a defendant

arrange /əˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
arrangera
music: to adapt an existing composition for presentation
ordna arrangera
to put in order
arrangera ordna organisera
to set up, organise

arranged marriage n
arrangerat äktenskap
marriage planned by someone else

arranger n
arrangör
one who arranges

array /əˈɹeɪ/ n
vektor
any of various data structures
samling
large collection

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ n
efterskott obetald skuld utestående återstående
unpaid debt
bakläxa beting
work to be done

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
fånga
to seize attention of
bromsa stoppa
to stop (a process etc.)
arrestera gripa
to take into legal custody

arrest warrant n
arresteringsorder häktningsorder häktningsbeslut
document authorizing an arrest

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ n
arytmi
irregular heartbeat

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
ankomst
act of arriving or something that has arrived

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
ankomma anlända
komma fram ankomma
to get to a certain place
anlända ankomma
to reach

arrogance /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ n
arrogans högmod
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
arrogant
having excessive pride

arrogate v
tillskansa sig tillvälla sig
to appropriate or lay claim to something without right

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ n
pil
projectile
symbol

arrow key n
piltangent
computer key marked with arrow and used to move the cursor

arrowhead n
pilspets
the pointed part of an arrow

arsehole n
rövhål arsel
anus
rövhål arsel skitstövel
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
arsenik
chemical element

arsenic trioxide n
arseniktrioxid
an oxide of arsenic

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
mordbrand
crime of setting a fire

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ n
mordbrännare
one who has committed the act of arson

art /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ n
konstverk
artwork
konst
conscious production or arrangement
human effort
skillful creative activity
field or category of art
skill
nonscientific branch of learning
study
aesthetic value

art dealer n
konsthandlare
someone who buys and sells works of art

art for art's sake n
konst for konstens skull
art, slogan

art gallery n
konstgalleri
space where works of art are placed on display

art historian n
konsthistoriker
an expert in art history

artel /ɑːˈtɛl/ n
artel artell
Russian or Soviet craftsmen's collective

arterial adj
arteriell
relating to an artery

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹɪ/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
artär pulsåder
blood vessel from the heart

artesunate n
artesunat
antimalarial drug

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/ n
artrit ledinflammation
inflammation of a joint

arthropod n
leddjur
animal of Arthropoda

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
kronärtskocka
vegetable

article /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ n
artikel
part of speech that specifies a noun
story, report, or opinion piece
member of a group or class
artikel paragraf
section of a legal document

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ v
artikulera
to speak clearly
to clarify

articulated bus n
ledbuss dragspelsbuss
articulated bus

articulation /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
artikulation
clarity of speech
led ledfogning
joint or collection of joints

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ n
artefakt
archaeological object
object made or shaped by human hand
artificial feature
something viewed as a product of human conception

artificial /ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/ adj
konstlad artificiell
false, misleading
artificiell konstgjord
man-made

artificial insemination n
insemination konstbefruktning
introduction of semen

artificial intelligence n
artificiell intelligens
branch of computer science
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity
quality of a machine

artificially adv
artificiellt konstgjort
in an artificial manner

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
artilleri
army unit
weapon

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
hantverkare
skilled manual worker

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] adj
hantverksskicklig icke-industriell
involving skilled work that is not very mechanised
hantverkar- hantverks- hantverksmässig
of or pertaining to artisans

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
konstnär artist
person who creates art

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adv
konstnärlig artistisk
having creative skill

artistic licence n
konstnärlig frihet
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ n
rucola senapskål
herb

aryl n
arylgrupp
univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
lika ... som
to such an extent or degree

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
då när
at the same instant that
medan under tiden
at the same time that
eftersom
considering that, because
som
in the same way that

as /æz/ /əz/ /ˈæs/ preposition
som
In the role of
Introducing a basis of comparison

as a matter of fact
faktum är att
actually

as a result conjunction
till följd av som resultat av
consequently

as far as adv
såvitt
in the scope of

as far as one knows adv
mig veterligen såvitt jag vet vad jag vet
to the best of my knowledge

as for preposition
vad gäller
regarding; about

as good as adv
så gott som
almost completely

as if conjunction
som om
as though

as if there were no tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
som om det inte finns en morgondag som om det inte skulle finnas en morgondag som om om det inte funnes en morgondag
to an excessive degree

as it is adv
som det är
already

as it were adv
liksom så att säga typ
to indicate a word or statement is not exact

as long as conjunction
medan
while

as much as possible adv
så mycket som (pronoun) får så mycket som det går
as much as is possible

as of preposition
från och med
from a specified time

as opposed to preposition
till skillnad från
in contrast to

as soon as conjunction
så snart
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
så fort som möjligt så snart som möjligt
as soon as is possible

as the crow flies adv
fågelvägen
in a straight line

as to preposition
efter
according to
enligt i enlighet med
with reference or regard to

as well as conjunction
samt
and in addition

as you make your bed, so you must lie in it proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga
you shall carry the burden of your poor preparation

as you sow, so shall you reap proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga som man sår får man skörda
consequences of actions are in proportion to intentions

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
dyvelsträck
resinous gum from wild fennel

asarabacca n
hasselört
Asarum europaeum

asbestos /æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/ n
asbest
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
gå upp
to fly, to soar
stiga
to go up

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
fastställa förvissa ta reda på
find out; discover or establish

ascesis /əˈsisɪs/ /əˈsiːsɪs/ /əˈskiːsɪs/ n
askes
(rigorous) self-discipline

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ adj
asketisk
related to ascetics

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ n
asket
devotee to the practice of self-denial

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ n
askes
the principles and practices of an ascetic

ascidian n
sjöpung
any member of the class Ascidiacea

ascorbate n
askorbat
salt or ester of ascorbic acid

ascorbic acid n
askorbinsyra
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asexuell
having no interest in sex

asexuality n
asexualitet
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

ash /ˈæʃ/ n
aska
solid remains of a fire
ask
wood

ash tree n
ask
Fraxinus tree

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
skamsen
feeling shame or guilt

ashtray /ˈæʃtɹeɪ/ n
askkopp askfat
receptacle for ashes

ashy tit n
akaciames
Melaniparus cinerascens

aside /əˈsaɪd/ n
avsidesreplik sidoreplik
an incidental remark made quietly

asinine /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
åsnelik enfaldig
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment
åsnelik
of or relating to a donkey

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
be om
make a request
fråga spörja ställa
request an answer

ask for v
fråga efter
request

ask for it v
tigga om det
provoke an unwanted action

ask out v
bjuda ut
invite

askance /əˈskæns/ adv
misstroget
of look: with disapproval

asp /æsp/ n
asp
fish Aspius aspius

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
sparris
asparagus plant
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspəɹteɪm/ n
aspartam
the artificial sweetener

aspartic acid n
asparaginsyra
a nonessential amino acid

aspect ratio n
bildformat

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
asp
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ n
asfalt
asphalt concrete
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ v
asfaltera
to pave with asphalt

asphyxia n
asfyxi
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide

asphyxiation n
kvävning
An acute lack of oxygen

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
aladåb
dish

aspirated adj
aspirerad
pronounced with an audible breath

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
sträva
to hope or dream

ass /æs/ n
åsna
animal
åsna idiot
stupid person
arsle röv prutt
buttocks
röv
vulgar slang:sex

ass-licker n
rövslickare
one who succumbs to authority

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
lönnmördare lönnmörderska
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person

assassinate /əˈsasɪneɪt/ v
lönnmörda
to murder by sudden or obscure attack

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
attentat
murder for political reasons or personal gain

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
angrepp attack hot
a violent onset or attack

assault rifle n
automatkarbin
a rifle

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
assemblera
computing: to translate from assembly language to machine code
samlas sammankallas
to gather as a group
montera sätta ihop
to put together

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
sammanställning
set of pieces

assembly language n
assemblator assemblyspråk
programming language

assent /əˈsɛnt/ n
samtycke
agreement, act of agreeing

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
samtycka
to agree, give approval

assessment n
bedömning taxering utvärdering
bedömning utvärdering värdering skattning uppskattning
appraisal

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ n
bisittare
a specialist who assists the court in determining a matter

asset /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
tillgång
something or someone of any value

asset-backed adj
med bakomliggande tillgångar
having assets as collateral

assfuck v
rövknulla
to engage in anal intercourse

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
rövhål arsle
anus
arsle arsel
mean or rude person

assiduous /əˈsɪd.jʊ.əs/ /əˈsɪdʒuəs/ adj
flitig
hard-working, diligent

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
ge i uppdrag uppdra
to allot or give something as a task

assignment n
tilldelning
act of assigning; allocation of tasks
operation(s) that assign a value to a variable
uppdrag
position
uppgift uppdrag
task

assist /əˈsɪst/ n
assist
statistical recognition of making a pass

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
bistå hjälpa assistera stödja
help
assist
to make a pass in a sport

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
hjälp
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ /əˈsɪstɛnt/ n
assistent medhjälpare
person who assists

assistant referee n
linjedomare AD ass-domare assisterande domare linjeman
official at a football match

associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
associera förknippa
to connect in the mind or imagination
umgås
to spend time socially

association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
association koppling
act of associating
state of being associated; connection to or an affiliation with something
förening förbund sällskap sammanslutning klubb kår
group of persons associated for a common purpose

association football n
fotboll
soccer

associative /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ adj
associativ
algebraic property of an operator

associatively adv
associativt
in an associative way

assonance /ˈæsənəns/ /ˈɛsɘnɘns/ n
assonans
repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds

assorted adj
blandad
composed of different kinds

assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/ v
lindra
mitigate, relieve
lugna
pacify

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
anta
to suppose to be true

asswipe /ˈæswaɪp/ n
skithuspapper dasspapper toalettpapper
Something used to wipe one's anus after defecation
skräptidning blaska
dishonest periodical

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ n
astat
the chemical element

aster /ˈæstə(ɹ)/ n
aster
plant

asterisk /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ n
asterisk
symbol used to highlight words or sentences

asteroid /ˈæstəɹoɪd/ n
asteroid
astronomy

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈæzmə/ n
astma
chronic respiratory disease

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
förvåna förbluffa
to surprise, astound, flabbergast

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ n
förvåning häpenhet
amazement, great surprise
överraskning
amazing thing

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
förbluffa förvåna
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle

astounded adj
förvånad
surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered

astray /əˈstɹeɪ/ adv
på villovägar vilse
in a wrong direction

astride adv
grensle gränsle
with one’s legs on either side

astrologer n
astrolog
one who studies astrology

astrological adj
astrologisk
pertaining to astrology

astrological sign n
stjärntecken
sign that is used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
astrologi
star divination

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
astronaut rymdfarare
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/ n
astronom
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adj
astronomisk
of or relating to astronomy
very large

astronomical unit n
astronomisk enhet
measure of distance

astronomy /əˈstɹɑnəˌmi/ n
astronomi
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophysicist n
astrofysiker
one who studies astrophysics

astrophysics n
astrofysik
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
knipslug slug listig skarpsinnig
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
sönder
into separate parts

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
asyl
place of safety

asylum seeker n
asylsökande
person who has applied for asylum

asymmetric adj
asymmetrisk osymmetrisk
not symmetric

asymmetrical adj
asymmetrisk osymmetrisk
not symmetrical

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
asymmetri
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptote n
asymptot
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asymptotisk
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asynkron
not synchronous

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
för à
denoting a price
på vid
in or very near a particular place
mot på
in the direction of
vid
indicating time
i
occupied in (activity)

at a glance
på ytan vid första anblick
on cursory examination

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ]
alls överhuvudtaget
at all

at all costs
kosta vad det kosta vill till varje pris
sparing no effort

at arm's length
på armlängds avstånd
at a distance

at first
först till en början
initially; at the start

at first glance
vid första ögonkastet
after only a superficial examination or review

at gunpoint
under pistolhot under vapenhot
under coercion by someone with a firearm

at hand
i antåg
near; soon; approaching; imminent
på sig
within easy reach; nearby

at home
hemmastadd som hemma
Comfortable
hemma hemmavid
In one's place of residence
hemma
With parents

at large
i allmänhet i sin helhet i stort
in general
på fri fot
on the loose

at last
slutligen äntligen
after a long time; eventually
slutligen till slut
in the end; finally; ultimately

at least
hur som helst i varje fall
anyway
åtminstone i alla fall i varje fall
at a lower limit

at length
länge
for a long time

at most
högst på sin höjd inte mer än
at the most; at a maximum or upper limit

at night adv
på natten
during the night

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
på samma gång samtidigt
at the same time
omedelbart direkt genast på direkten med en gång
immediately

at pains
bemöda sig om att
making careful effort

at present
för närvarande
currently

at random
på högt
randomly

at sign n
snabel-a kanelbulle
name of the symbol @

at stake
på spel
at issue, at risk

at that
dessutom också
in addition

at the best of times
i bästa fall
even under the most favorable conditions

at the end of the day
i slutändan till syvende och sist
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
bekostnad
by taking away from

at the moment
för tillfället
right now

at the same time
på samma gång samtidigt å andra sidan
on the other hand
samtidigt
simultaneously

at the top of one's lungs
för full hals
very loudly

at work
i arbete
in the process of doing work

ataxia /əˈtæksɪə/ n
ataxi
lack of coordination

atelier /æ.təlˈjeɪ/ n
ateljé
studio

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
ateism
rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist)
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs)

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
ateist
a person who believes that no deities exist
a person who rejects belief that any deities exist, whether or not that person believes that deities do not exist

atheistic adj
ateistisk
relating to atheists

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
friidrottare
participant in one of several sporting activities
atlet
person who actively participates in physical sports

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
atletisk
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
having to do with athletes

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
friidrott
physical activities

atlas /ˈætləs/ n
atlas kartbok
bound collection of maps

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
atmosfär
gases surrounding the Earth
a unit of measurement for pressure
mood or feeling
air in a particular place

atmospheric adj
atmosfärisk
relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure n
lufttryck atmosfärtryck
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

atoll /ˈætɒl/ n
atoll
island

atom /ˈatəm/ /ˈætəm/ n
atom
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties
historical: theoretical particle of matter
mathematics: member of a Boolean algebra

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atomisk atomär
infinitesimally small
unable to be split
atom- atomär
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes
atomär
of, or relating to atoms

atomic bomb n
atombomb
nuclear weapon

atomic clock n
atomur
reference clock

atomic energy n
atomkraft
energy released by an atom

atomic mass n
atommassa
mass of an atom

atomic nucleus n
atomkärna
nucleus of an atom

atomic number n
atomnummer
number of protons

atomic weight n
atomvikt
former terms for relative atomic mass
term used to represent the mean atomic mass of an element in nature

atomistic adj
atomistisk
not holistic

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonal
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ v
förlåta försona
to clear someone else of wrongdoing
sona gottgöra
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime

atop preposition
på toppen av
on the top of

atopy /ˈætəpi/ n
atopi
hereditary disorder

atrial fibrillation n
förmaksflimmer
Cardiac arrhythmia

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
atrium förmak
one of two upper chambers of the heart

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
avskyvärd
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous
förskräcklig
offensive, heinous
avskyvärd förhatlig ohygglig
very bad

atrocity n
grymhet ohygglighet skändlighet
extremely cruel act

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ n
atrofi
reduced functionality

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ v
atrofiera
wither

attach /əˈtætʃ/ v
fästa bifoga sätta fast vidfoga
to fasten, to join to

attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ n
bilaga bifogad fil
file sent along with an email

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
attaché
diplomatic officer

attaché case n
attachéväska
box-style briefcase

attack /əˈtæk/ n
anfall attack
attempt to cause damage or injury
offense of a battle

attack /əˈtæk/ v
anfalla
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point
attackera angripa
to aggressively challenge with words
attackera anfalla
to apply violent force

attack is the best form of defence proverb
anfall är bästa försvar
attacking the opposition first is better than waiting

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ n
anfallare
(soccer)
angripare
someone who attacks

attacking midfielder n
offensiv mittfältare
midfield player

attainable /əˈteɪnəb(ə)l/ adj
realistisk uppnåelig
able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
attentat
attack
försök
the action of trying at something

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
försöka
to try

attend /əˈtɛnd/ v
delta närvara
to be present at

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
givakt giv akt
military command

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
uppmärksamhet
mental focus
givakt uppmärksamhet
state of alertness in the standing position

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
uppmärksam
paying attention

attenuate /əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/ v
förminska försvaga minska
To reduce
försvaga
To weaken

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
attestera
to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine

attestation /ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/ /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
belägg
linguistics: appearance in records

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
belagd
in linguistics: of words or languages, proven to have existed by records

attic /ˈætɪk/ n
vind
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attitude /ˈætɪtud/ /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ n
attityd inställning
disposition or state of mind

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
advokat
lawyer

attorney general n
justitieminister kronjurist
major government officer

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
locka
arouse interest
attrahera
pull without touching

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
attraktiv
having the quality of attracting by inherent force
having the power of charming
pleasing or appealing to the senses

attractor n
attraktor
set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ n
attribut
characteristic or quality
computing: the applicable option selection
grammar: word qualifying a noun

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
attributiv
of, or being an attributive

attrition [əˈtɹɪʃən] n
avfall bortfall
reduction in membership
utmattning
the gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource due to causes that are passive
förlust
the loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language
bortfall
the loss of participants during an experiment
förslitning nötning
wearing by friction
nötning
wearing of teeth

attuned adj
anpassad efter
adapted to a particular context
stämd
tuned to the correct pitch

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
atypisk
not conforming to the norm

au contraire /oʊ ˌkɑnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
tvärtom
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
au pair
a single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
kastanjebrun
reddish-brown

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
auktion
public sales event

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
auktionera
to sell at an auction

auctioneer n
auktionsförrättare auktionist auktionsutropare
one who conducts an auction

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
djärv våghalsig dristigt
showing willingness to take bold risks

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
djärvhet
fearless daring
fräckhet
insolent boldness

audible /ˈɔːdɪbl̩/ adj
hörbar
able to be heard

audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ n
audiens
formal meeting with a dignitary
publik
group of people seeing a performance

audiobook n
ljudbok
audiobook

audiogram n
audiogram
graphical representation of hearing ability

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
audiologi
study of hearing and hearing defects

audiovisual /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisuell audiovisuel
audiovisual

audit /ɔː.dɪt/ n
granskning
examination in general

audition n
audition inträdesprov uttagning
performance by an aspiring performer

auditor n
revisor
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auger n
navare
carpenter's tool

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
öka
to increase, make larger or supplement

augmented matrix n
totalmatris
augmented matrix

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
båda
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ n
järtecken varsel förebud
an omen or prediction; a foreboding

august /ɔːˈɡʌst/ adj
majestätisk
awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable
upphöjd
of noble birth

auk /ɔːk/ n
alka
seabird of the family Alcidae

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑ(ː)nt/ /ɒnt/ /ɔnt/ n
faster moster tant
a parent’s sister or sister-in-law
tant faster
affectionate term for an older woman, by means of fictive kin

aunt-in-law n
svärfarbror
Aunt of one's husband.
Aunt of one's wife.
svärmoster
Wife of one's aunt.
Wife of one's uncle.

aural /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
öron-
of or pertaining to the ear

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ n
uroxe
Bos primigenius

aurora /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ n
polarsken
atmospheric phenomenon

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ n
auskultation
diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device

auspices n
beskydd
patronage or protection

auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/ adj
gynnsam lovande lyckobådande
indicating future success

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
svångremspolitik åtstramning åtstramningspolitik
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes
stränghet
severity of manners or life

autarky n
autarki självförsörjning
state of personal self-sufficiency

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ n
auteur
creative artist

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
autentisk äkta
of undisputed origin

authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ n
autenticitet
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
författare upphovsman
originator or creator of a work

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
författa
to create a work as its author

authoritarian /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/ /əˌθɔrəˈtɛriən/ adj
auktoritär
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial

authoritarianism n
auktoritarism
authoritarian form of government

authoritative /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
auktoritativ
accurate or definitive
myndig
having a commanding style

authority /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
myndighet auktoritet
persons in command; specifically, government
auktoritet
power to enforce rules or give orders
person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
auktorisera bemyndiga befullmäktiga
to grant power or permission

autism spectrum n
autismspektrumstörning
range of conditions

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
autistisk
having or pertaining to autism

autistically adv
autistiskt
in an autistic way

autobiography n
självbiografi
biography of oneself

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autokefal
a self-governing church

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autokton infödd ursprunglig
native to the place where found

autocracy n
autokrati envälde
form of government

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
autodidakt
a self-taught person

autofiction n
autofiktion

autofictional adj
autofiktiv

autofocus n
autofokus
automatic focus

autograph n
autograf
signature

autoist n
bilist
automobile driver

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autologisk
of a phrase, describing itself

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmædʒɪkəl/ adj
automagisk
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automated machine learning n
automatiserad maskininlärning
field of study

automated teller machine n
bankomat uttagsautomat
banking

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adj
automatisk
capable of operating without external control
describing a firearm which fires continuously
acting without conscious thought

automatic transmission n
automatisk växellåda automatlåda
a mechanical transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to speed and/or load

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ adv
automatiskt per automatik
In an automatic manner

automation n
automation automatisering
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
automat
formal system
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions

automobile /ˈɔ.tə.moʊ.ˌbil/ /ˈɔ.tə.mə.biːl/ n
bil
passenger vehicle

automorphism n
automorfi automorfism
isomorphism of a mathematical object or system of objects onto itself

automotive adj
självgående
having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling
bil
of, or relating to motor vehicles

autonomic nervous system n
autonoma nervsystemet
autonomic nervous system

autonomy /ɑˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ n
autonomi
self-government

autophagia n
autofagi

autophagy n
autofagi
the process of self-digestion

autopilot n
autopilot
guiding system

autoprotolysis n
autoprotolys
autoionization of water

autopsy /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ n
obduktion
a dissection performed on a cadaver

autopsy /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ v
obducera
perform an autopsy

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ n
autosom
any chromosome other than sex chromosomes

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
autotomi
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autumn /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ n
höst
season

autumn foliage n
höstfärger
coloration of leaves during autumn

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
höstlik höstlig höst
of or relating to autumn

autumnal equinox n
höstdagjämning
moment

auxiliary language n
hjälpspråk
auxiliary language

auxiliary verb n
hjälpverb
a helping verb

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
duga
to be of use (intransitive)
nyttja
to turn to the advantage of

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
tillgänglig
readily obtainable
capable of being used

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
jordskred ras skred
fall of earth, rocks, etc.
lavin snöskred
large sliding mass of snow and ice
ras
sudden descent or influx

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ v
falla rasa ner
to come down upon

avant-gardism n
avantgardism
the novel, experimental approach of the avant-garde

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ n
girighet snålhet
girighet
excessive or inordinate desire of gain

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
girig
actuated by avarice

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
avatar
A digital representation of a person or being

avenge v
hämnas
to take vengeance for

avens /ˈævɪnz/ n
fjällsippa fjällsippssläktet
plant of Dryas
nejlikrot nejlikrotssläktet
plant of Geum

aventurine /əˈvɛnt͡ʃəɹɪn/ n
aventuringlas
kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles
aventurin
variety of translucent quartz

avenue /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ /ˈæv.əˌnu/ n
aveny allé
broad street

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
genomsnittlig
constituting or relating to the average
typisk
typical

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
genomsnitt medeltal
arithmetic mean

avercorn n
avrad
reserved rent in corn

aversion /əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/ n
aversion motvilja
fixed dislike

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
vända bort
to turn aside

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
fågel
of birds

avian influenza n
fågelinfluensa
strain of influenza

aviary /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
voljär
confinement for keeping birds

aviation /eɪviˈeɪʃən/ n
luftfart flyg flygväsen
art or science of flying

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ adj
avokadofärgad
Avocado-coloured

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ n
avokado
fruit
avokadoträd avokado
tree

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
fritidssysselsättning hobby
hobby

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
undvika sky
to keep away from

avoidance n
undvikande
The act of avoiding or shunning

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
erkänna bekänna
declare openly

avulsion n
lösryckning
trauma related body loss

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ adj
farbroderlig
in the manner of an uncle

await /əˈwɛɪt/ v
invänta
transitive: to wait for

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
vaken
conscious
alert, aware

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
väcka
to cause someone to stop sleeping
to excite something latent
vakna
to gain consciousness

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
vakna vakna upp
intransitive: to stop sleeping
väcka
transitive: to cause to become awake

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
uppvaknande
the act of awaking

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
pris utmärkelse
trophy or medal

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
dela ut
give an award/prize for merit

awardee /əwɔɹˈdi/ n
pristagare

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
medveten
having knowledge of something

awareness /əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/ n
medvetande aktsamhet iakttagelseförmåga insikt medvetenhet
the state of consciousness

away /əˈweɪ/ adj
borta
not here; gone

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
bort iväg
from a place; hence

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
bestörtning förundran förvåning häpnad
feeling of amazement
bävan fruktan
feeling of fear and reverence

awesome /ˈɑs.əm/ /ˈɔs.əm/ /ˈɔːsəm/ adj
fruktansvärd hiskelig imponerande
causing awe or terror
enastående fantastisk grym jättebra
excellent, exciting

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
hemsk

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adv
väldigt
colloquial: very, extremely

awkward /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
stel
lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction
genant pinsam stel
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
syl pryl
pointed instrument

awm n
åm

awn /ɔːn/ n
agn
the bristle or beard of certain plants

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
markis
a rooflike cover

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹaɪ/ adj
sned
turned or twisted toward one side

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹaɪ/ adv
sned
obliquely, crookedly; askew
galet på tok
perversely, improperly

axe /æks/ n
yxa
tool
yxa stridsyxa
weapon

axe /æks/ v
fälla hugga yxa
fell or chop

axhandle n
yxskaft
the handle of an ax

axiom /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/ /ˈæks.i.əm/ n
axiom
mathematics: fundamental assumption
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth
established principle in art or science

axiom of choice n
urvalsaxiom
axiom that any product of non-empty sets is non-empty

axiomatic adj
axiomatisk självklar
evident without proof or argument
axiomatisk
of or pertaining to an axiom

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
axel
basis of space or part of graph
geometry: imaginary line

axis of evil n
ondskans axelmakter
states sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction

axis of symmetry n
symmetriaxel
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axle load n
axeltryck
total weight transferred by one axle

axon n
axon nervfiber
a nerve fibre

axonometric adj
axonometrisk

ayatollah n
ayatolla
a religious leader

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ /ˈʌɪˌʌɪ/ n
fingerdjur aye-aye
nocturnal quadruped

azarole n
azarolhagtorn
Crataegus azarolus

azuki bean n
adukiböna adzukiböna azukiböna
bean
adzukiböna
plant

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ adj
blått
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ n
azur azurblått himmelsblått
colour of the sky

azure tit n
azurmes
Cyanistes cyanus

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] interjection
bä
cry of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] n
bräkande bä
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] v
bräka
to make the cry of sheep

babbitt /ˈbabɪt/ /ˈbæbət/ /ˈbæbɪt/ n
vitmetall
alloy

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
babbel pladder
idle talk
babbel
inarticulate speech

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
babian
primate

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
älskling
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive
barn
immature or infantile person
minsting
lastborn of a family
barn ögonsten
pet project
spädbarn bebis baby bäbis
very young human being
unge
young animal

baby boom n
babyboom
any increase in the birth rate
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964)

baby boomer n
babyboomare
person born after Second World War

baby bottle n
nappflaska
bottle with a teat

baby food n
barnmat bäbismat
food designed for babies

baby's breath n
brudslöja
Gypsophila

babyish adj
barnslig
like a baby

babysit /ˈbeɪbiː.sɪt/ v
sitta barnvakt
To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
barnvakt
baby or child caretaker

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ n
backanal
drunken revelry; an orgy

bachelor /ˈbætʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
etta
(Canada) single room apartment
kandidat
person who has achieved bachelor's degree
bachelor's degree
ungkarl
unmarried man

bachelor party n
svensexa
party

bachelor's degree n
kandidatexamen
first or lowest academic degree

bachelorette party n
möhippa
bachelorette party

bacillophobia n
bacillskräck
fear of microbes

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ n
bacill
any bacteria in the genus Bacillus

back /bæk/ [bax] adv
tillbaka
to or in a previous condition or place
in a manner that impedes

back /bæk/ [bax] n
back
a position behind most players on the team
bakände slut
that which is farthest away from the front
bakände
the part of something that goes last
rygg
the rear of body
the edge of a book which is bound
the backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back
baksida
the reverse side

back /bæk/ [bax] v
backa
to go in the reverse direction
backa upp
to support

back and forth adv
fram och tillbaka
from one place to another and back again

back at you phraseologicalUnit
detsamma
same to you

back door n
baksätesdörr
automotive: rear door
bakdörr
subsidiary entrance to building

back garden n
bakgård
garden at the rear of a property

back matter n
eftertext
parts of a book that appear after the text

back scrubber n
badborste ryggborste
utensil for scrubbing the back while bathing

back seat n
baksäte
seat

back street n
bakgata
small and narrow street

back substitution n
återsubstitution
back substitution

back to square one adj
tillbaka till ruta ett
located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure

back to the drawing board adv
tillbaka till ritbordet
back to the beginning

back vowel n
bakre vokal
Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth

back-formation n
omvänd ordbildning
linguistic process

back-seat driver n
baksätesförare
advising passenger

back-translation n
återöversättning
activity
text

backbencher n
parlamentsledamot
member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
ryggrad grundstomme
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
ryggrad
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord
courage, fortitude, or strength

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ n
bakgrund dekor kuliss sceneri
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
slå slint
fail

backfisch /ˈbækfɪʃ/ n
backfisch
teenage girl

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
backgammon
board game

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ n
bakgrund
activity not visible to the user
less important feature
social heritage
relevant information
bakgrundsbild skrivbordsbakgrund
computer background
bakgrund fond
part of picture

background process n
bakgrundsprocess
computer process

background radiation n
bakgrundsstrålning
ionizing radiation that is naturally present in the environment

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ adj
backhand
ice hockey
in the backhand style

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ n
backhand backhandslag
stroke in tennis

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ v
slå en backhand slå ett backhandslag
execute a backhand stroke or throw

backheel n
klack klackspark
soccer

backheel v
klacka klacksparka
to perform a backheel kick

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
spel
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
återstod
an accumulation or buildup

backorder n
restorder

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
ryggsäck
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking

backrest /ˈbækˌɹest/ n
ryggstöd
back piece of a chair

backronym /ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm/ n
backronym

backsaw n
ryggsåg
type of handsaw

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
baksida
back side of something
bak
buttocks

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ n
backslagstangent backsteg backstegstangent
typewriter key

backstab /ˈbækˌstæb/ v
dolkstöt hugga i ryggen svinhugg
to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly

backstory n
bakgrundsberättelse bakgrundshistoria
previous life and experiences of a fictional character

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ n
ryggsim
a swimming stroke swum on one's back

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ v
gå tillbaka
retracing one's steps

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
säkerhetskopia reservkopia
copy of file or record

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
baklänges bakåt
in the direction reverse of normal
bakåtsträvande
reluctant to advance
bakom
undeveloped

backwardness n
underutveckling
state of being backward

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adj
efter efterbliven
behind current trends
bakåtriktad
oriented toward the back
bakvänd omvänd
reversed

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adv
bakvänd
in the opposite direction of usual
baklänges
toward the back
with back preceding the front

backwater n
avkrok
a remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ n
bakgård
yard to the rear of a house

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
bacon
thin slice of pork
cut of meat

bacon beetle n
fläskänger
beetle feeding on food

bacteria /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ n
bakterie
bacteria

bacteriological adj
bakteriologisk
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
bakterie
single celled organism with no nucleus or organelles

baculum /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ n
penisben
bone found in the penis of some mammals

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ adj
ond
evil, wicked
sönder trasig
faulty; not functional
ful olämplig opassande
not appropriate, of manners etc.
opassande dålig
not suitable or fitting
dålig
of breath: malodorous
tricky; stressful; unpleasant
dålig illa
unfavorable; negative

bad apple n
ruttet ägg rötägg
a person who is not wholesome

bad breath n
dålig andedräkt
unpleasant breath

bad luck n
otur
misfortune

bad trip n
snedtripp
psychedelic crisis

bad-tempered adj
bitsk vresig
having a bad temper

badass /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ adj
grym
having an extreme appearance, etc., considered admirable

badge /bædʒ/ n
ID-kort identifikation leg legitimation
card to grant access
emblem märke knapp
distinctive mark
namnskylt
nameplate
kännetecken
something characteristic

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ n
grävling
mammal

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ n
munhuggande raljeri
playful raillery; banter

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ v
munhuggas
engage in badinage

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adj
dålig
ill, unwell

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv
dåligt
in a bad manner

badmouth /ˈbæd.maʊθ/ v
tala illa om
to criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
förbrylla förvirra gäcka
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex

baffled adj
förvirrad snopen
thoroughly confused, puzzled

baffling adj
förbryllande förvirrande
puzzling and frustrating

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ n
kasse väska säck
flexible container
påse
paper (or plastic) container given or sold to shoppers

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ v
packa
to put into a bag

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
bagatell småsak struntsak petitess
trifle

bagel /ˈbeɪɡəl/ n
bagel beigel
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
säckpipa
musical wind instrument

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ n
baguette pain riche
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape

baiji n
asiatisk floddelfin
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪ̯l/ n
borgenär
person providing such payment.
borgen
release from imprisonment on payment of such money
security

bail bond n
borgen
surety posted as bail

bail out v
ösa ut
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out

bailer n
öskar
a utensil

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ n
fogde tillsyningsman
equivalent officers of the court in foreign contexts

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
verksamhetsområde
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction

bailout /ˈbeɪlˌawt/ n
räddningsaktion
a rescue, especially a financial rescue

bain-marie n
vattenbad
pan containing hot water

bait /beɪt/ n
lockbete agn
anything which allures
agn bete
substance used in catching fish

bait /beɪt/ v
agna
to affix or attach a bait

bake /beɪk/ v
baka grädda
bakas
to become baked
baka
to cook in an oven

baked beans n
vita bönor i tomatsås
food

baked potato n
bakad potatis
potato that has been baked

bakehouse /ˈbeɪkhaʊs/ n
bagarstuga
bakehouse

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
bagare
person who bakes and sells bread, etc

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
bageri
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
bakning
action in which something is baked

baking powder n
bakpulver
dry leavening agent used in baking

baking soda n
natriumvätekarbonat
common name for sodium bicarbonate

baking tray n
bakplåt
oven-proof tray

baklava /ˈbæk.lə.və/ n
baklava
sweet pastry

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ n
rånarluva
headgear

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
balalajka
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
balansräkning
accounting: list of credits and debits
avvägning
awareness of both viewpoints
balans jämvikt jämviktsläge
equilibrium
våg balansvåg vågskål
scales

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
balansera jämna ut sig stå och väga vara i jämvikt
be in equilibrium
balansera
to bring to equipoise
to hold precariously
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond

balance of payments n
betalningsbalans
measure of the flow of money into and out of a country

balance of power n
maktbalans
situation of equilibrium

balance sheet n
balansräkning
summary of assets, liabilities and equity

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ n
balkong
structure extending from a building
balkong läktare
structure overlooking a stage

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ adj
blanksliten skallig
(of tyre) whose surface is worn away
skallig flintskallig
having no hair

bald eagle n
vithövdad havsörn
species of eagle native to North America

baldness n
skallighet
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baleen whale n
bardval
whale of the Mysticeti suborder

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ n
trampdyna
anatomy: ball of a foot
kula
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
skitsnack
in plural - mildly vulgar slang - nonsense
stake
in plural — slang — courage
klot
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
boll klot kula
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
solid or hollow sphere
nystan
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
balle kula
testicle
bal
formal dance

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ v
knulla
vulgar slang: have sexual intercourse with

ball bearing n
kullager
bearing assembly with spherical balls

ball boy n
bollkalle bollpojke
A male person responsible for retrieving balls

ball game n
bollspel
game played with a ball

ball lightning n
klotblixt kulblixt
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air

ballad /ˈbæləd/ n
ballad
narrative poem

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
ballast barlast
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
ballerina balettdansös
female ballet dancer

ballet /bælæe/ /bæˈleɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɛlæe/ /ˈbæleɪ/ n
balett
form of dance
theatrical presentation

ballet master n
balettmästare

ballet music n
balettmusik
music composed to accompany a ballet

ballistic missile n
ballistisk robot
missile

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
ballistik
science of the study of falling objects

balloon /bəˈluːn/ n
ballong
child’s toy
medicine: sac inserted into part of the body
ballong luftballong
inflatable and buoyant object
luftballong ballong
inflatable object to transport people through the air

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ n
röstsedel valsedel
paper used for vote-casting

ballot paper n
röstsedel valsedel
voting form

ballpoint pen n
kulspetspenna kulpenna
pen

ballroom n
balsal danssalong
large room used for dancing

balls /bɔːlz/ n
stake
bravery

ballsack n
testikelpung
scrotum

balneology n
balneologi
study of baths and bathing

balneotherapy n
balneoterapi

balrog [ˈbɔːɫ.ɹɒɡ] n
balrog
fiery demonic creature

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ n
baluster
banister

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
balustrad
row of balusters

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
bambu
plant
wood

bamboo shoot n
bambuskott
edible part of some bamboo types

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zəl/ v
bedra dupera förleda lura
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ n
förbud
prohibition

ban /bæn/ v
förbjuda banna
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banal
common

banana /bəˈnænə/ /bəˈnɑːnə/ n
banan
fruit

banana peel n
bananskal
outermost layer of the banana

banana republic n
bananrepublik
country

bananaquit n
banansmyg
Coereba flaveola

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
band
part of radio spectrum
group of energy levels in a solid state material
band bindel snodd snöre
strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together
band
group of musicians
group of people loosely united for a common purpose

band /bænd/ [beənd] v
ringmärka
ornithology: to fasten an identifying band around the leg of
binda
to fasten with a band
förena gadda ihop
(intransitive) to group together for a common purpose

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
plåster
adhesive bandage
temporary or makeshift solution

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ n
bandage förband plåster
medical binding

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ v
bandagera förbinda lägga om plåstra
to apply a bandage to something

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
punggrävling
small Australian marsupial with a long snout

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
bandit
an outlaw
bandit bov rövare
one who robs others

bandsaw n
bandsåg
a saw whose blade is a continuous band

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ n
bandbredd
measure of data flow rate in digital networks
width of a frequency band

bandy /ˈbændi/ n
bandy
winter sport played on ice

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
pang
verbal percussive sound

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
smäll
A sudden percussive noise
An explosion
A strike upon an object causing such a noise
utropstecken
The symbol !

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
smälla
to make sudden loud noises

banger /ˈbæŋ(ɡ)ə(ɹ)/ n
rishög
car

bangs /bæŋz/ n
lugg
hair that hangs down over the forehead

banister /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/ n
trappräcke
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ n
banjo
a musical instrument

bank /bæŋk/ n
bank bankkontor
branch office
bank
institution
storage for important goods
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
embankment, an earth slope
edge of river or lake

bank /bæŋk/ v
sätta in
to put into bank

bank account n
bankkonto
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank

bank card n
bankkort
card issued by a bank

bank statement n
kontoutdrag
statement of transactions and balances

bank swallow n
backsvala
Riparia riparia

bank vole n
skogssork
species of vole

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
bankir
one who conducts the business of banking
dealer

banknote n
sedel
paper currency

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ adj
bankrutt
having been legally declared insolvent

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/ n
konkurs bankrutt
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ n
baner banderoll fana
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
baner fana
flag
banderoll fana
large piece of cloth with a slogan or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession
banderoll
large sign
standar
principal standard of a knight

banns /bænz/ n
lysning
the announcement of a forthcoming marriage

banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n
bankett
a large celebratory meal; a feast

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
munhuggande smågnabb småprat
good humoured conversation

baozi n
baozi
Chinese steamed stuffed bun

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
dop
Christian sacrament

baptism of fire n
elddop
the first experience of a severe ordeal

baptismal font n
dopfunt
a basin used for baptism

baptismal name n
dopnamn
name given at christening

baptist /ˈbæptɪst/ n
döpare
person who baptizes

baptize v
blanda ut
Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to dilute with water
döpa
To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ n
bar krog pub
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
bar barskåp
closet containing alcoholic beverages in a private house or a hotel room
advokatsamfund
collective term for lawyers
bar disk
counter of such a premises
stång
metallurgy: solid object of round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular section
long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder
bank grund sandbank
nautical: sand formation
förbud
official order prohibiting some activity
bom
rail bar at level crossing
stång ribba bom
solid object with uniform cross-section
ribba
sports: in high jump and pole vault
bar
unit of pressure

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ v
regla spärra
to lock or bolt with a bar
avlysa spärra utesluta
to obstruct the passage of
förbjuda stänga av utesluta
to prohibit

bar association n
advokatsamfund
an organization of lawyers

bar iron n
stångjärn
iron molded into bars

bar line n
taktstreck
vertical line across a staff

bar shot n
kedjelod
double-headed shot connected by a bar

bar-tailed godwit n
myrspov
bar-tailed godwit

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ n
hulling
point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbarisk
uncivilized

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
barbar
uncivilized person
warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ adj
barbarisk
uncivilised

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
barbarism
error in language use

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
grill
a fireplace for cooking food

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
grilla
to cook food on a barbecue

barbecue sauce /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
barbecuesås grillsås
type of sauce

barbed wire n
taggtråd
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
barb
fish

barbell n
skivstång
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
barberare frisör
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ v
barbera klippa
to cut the hair

barber pole n
barberarskylt

barber surgeon n
fältskär
medical practitioner

barbershop n
frisersalong
barber's shop

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹˈbɪtʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪtʃəɹɪt/ n
barbiturat
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ n
barcaroll
Venetian folk song

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
streckkod
set of machine-readable parallel bars

bard /bɑːd/ [bɑɹd] n
bard
professional poet and singer

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
bardo
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ adj
bar
naked, uncovered
having had what usually covers (something) removed

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ adv
barbacka
without a saddle

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
barfota
wearing nothing on the feet

barefoot doctor n
barfotaläkare
farmer with basic medical training

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
knappt
almost not at all

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
fynd kap klipp
agreement or contract concerning sale of property

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
förhandla köpslå
to make a bargain

barge /bɑɹdʒ/ /bɑːdʒ/ n
pråm
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

baritone /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
baryton
male voice
person, instrument or group

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ n
barium
chemical element

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
skall
short, loud, explosive utterance
bark
exterior covering of a tree

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
skälla
to make a loud noise (dogs)
barka
to strip the bark from, to peel

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
skällande hund bits inte
people who make threats rarely carry them out

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
korn
Hordeum vulgare or its grains

barn /bɑɹn/ [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
lada ladugård lagård
building
barn
unit

barn owl /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
tornuggla
Tyto alba

barn swallow n
ladusvala
species of swallow

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
rankfoting
marine crustacean

barnacle goose n
vitkindad gås
Branta leucopsis

barometer /bəˈɹɑməɾɚ/ /bəˈɹɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
barometer
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛɹən/ n
baron
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
baronessa
female ruler of a barony

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
baroni friherrskap
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness

baroque organ n
barockorgel
type of pipe organ

baroreceptor n
baroreceptor
blood pressure-sensitive nerve ending

barque /bɑː(ɹ)k/ n
bark barkskepp
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged

barquentine n
barkentin skonertskepp
sailing vessel

barrack /ˈbæ.ɹək/ n
kasern
a building for soldiers
barack
simple, low structure

barracks emperor /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
soldatkejsare
emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of the army

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ n
damm fördämning
artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river
spärreld
concentrated discharge of projectile weapons
heavy curtain of artillery fire
ström störtflod
overwhelming outburst of words

barre chord n
barréackord
a guitar chord

barred /ˈbɑː(ɹ)d/ adj
avstängd
Prevented

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ n
päron
part of a clarinet
fat tunna oljefat
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop

barrel organ n
positiv
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel

barrel roll n
roll
aerobatic maneuver
full 360° horizontal rotation by a car

barrel vault n
tunnvalv
architecture

barren /ˈbæɹən/ n
ödemark
area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place

barrette /bəˈɹɛt/ n
hårspänne
A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
barrikad
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
an obstacle, barrier or bulwark

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ v
barrikadera
to close or block a road etc., using a barricade
blockera
to keep someone in (or out), using a blockade, especially ships in a port

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈbɛɹi.əɹ/ n
bom
structure that bars passage

barrier reef n
barriärrev
reef separated from the adjacent coast

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
bortsett från
excepting

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
bartender
person who works in a bar

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
byteshandel
exchange of goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
idka byteshandel
exchange goods or services without involving money

baryon /ˈbæɹɪɒn/ n
baryon
heavy subatomic particle

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /ˈbæsɒlt/ n
basalt
hard rock

bascule bridge n
klaffbro
type of movable bridge

base /beɪs/ adj
oädel
describing metals
usel
of inferior quality

base /beɪs/ n
bas
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor
geometry: lowest side or face
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety
stam
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or escutcheon
bas kasern
permanent structure for housing military
bas grund
something from which other things extend
början
starting point of thought

base /beɪs/ v
basera grunda
have as its foundation or starting point

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
baseboll
ball game
ball used in baseball-game

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
basebollkeps
cap

baseband n
basband
frequency range

based /beɪst/ adj
baserad
founded on

based /beɪst/ v
baseras
being derived from

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
baslinje
tennis: chalk line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
källare källarvåning
floor below ground level

basic form n
grundform uppslagsord

basic income n
basinkomst
basic income

basic research n
grundforskning
type of research

basidium /bəˈsɪdɪəm/ n
basidium
small club shaped structure

basil /ˈbeɪz.əl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
basilika
herb
plant

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
basilika
Christian church building having a nave

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
basilisk
snake-like dragon type
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus)

basin /ˈbeɪsɪn/ n
avrinningsområde
area of land that drains into a common outlet
handfat tvättfat
wide bowl for washing

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ n
bas
linearly independent, spanning set of vectors
basis grund
starting point for an argument

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
korg
container
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket
kundvagn
notional place to store items before ordering them online

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
basketboll basket
the ball used in the sport
basket korgboll basketboll
the sport

basketball hoop n
basketkorg
a hoop use in basketball

basketmaker n
korgmakare
person who weaves baskets

basketweaver n
korgmakare
one who takes part in the craft of basketweaving

basking shark n
brugd
Cetorhinus maximus

basophil /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ n
basofil
cell

bass /beɪs/ adj
bas
low in pitch

bass /beɪs/ n
bas
low spectrum of sound
musical instrument
singer

bass /beɪs/ /bæs/ n
abborre
perch

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ n
basklav
music symbol

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ n
bastrumma
large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
bas basgitarr
stringed musical instrument

basset horn n
bassetthorn
alto instrument of the clarinet family

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ n
basist
musician

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
fagott
musical instrument in the woodwind family

bassoonist n
fagottist
person who plays the bassoon

bast /bæst/ n
bast
fibre made from the phloem of certain plants

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
skitstövel
contemptible etc. person
jävel sate skit
humorously: man, fellow
bastard oäkting horunge
person born to unmarried parents

baste /beɪst/ v
tråckla
sew with long or loose stitches

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ n
bastion
projecting part of a rampart
befästning
well-fortified position

bat /bæt/ n
fladdermus läderlapp
small flying mammal
basebollträ slagträ
club used for striking the ball in sports

bat an eyelid v
höja på ögonbrynen
to react in any slight way

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
sats
group or collection of things of the same kind
batch sats
quantity of anything produced in one operation
bak sats
quantity of baked goods made at one time

batch file n
batchfil
file containing instructions for OS

bateleur /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ n
gycklarörn
Terathopius ecaudatus

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
bad
act of bathing
badrum
room
badkar kar
tub

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
bada
To wash a person or animal in a bath

bath towel n
badhandduk
towel for drying the body

bathe /beɪð/ n
bad
act of bathing

bathe /beɪð/ v
bada
to clean a person by immersion in water
to clean oneself
to cover or surround
to immerse oneself in water

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
badare simmare
One who bathes or swims

bathhouse n
badhus
a building with baths for communal use

bathrobe /ˈbæθɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθɹəʊb/ n
badrock
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
badrum
a room with a bathtub

bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
badkar
large container in which a person may bathe

bathtub curve n
badkarskurva
curve

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ n
batyskaf
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

batik /bəˈtʰiːk/ n
batik
A method of dyeing fabric

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ n
batong
club of the police
stav
military staff of office
dirigentpinne
music: conductor's stick
stafettpinne
sports: object transferred by relay runners

batsman n
slagman

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
bataljon
army unit
any large body of troops

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ n
smet
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
slagman
player attempting to hit the ball

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ v
panera
to coat with batter
misshandla
to hit or strike violently and repeatedly

battery /ˈbætəɹi/ n
batteri
device storing electricity
coordinated group of artillery
misshandel vållande av kroppsskada
legal: act of unlawful violence

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ n
slag
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ v
strida

battle axe n
stridsyxa
ancient military weapon
drake rivjärn
belligerent woman

battle cry n
stridsrop
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle

battle of the sexes n
könskamp
any competition between males and females

battlefield n
slagfält krigsfält
field of a land battle

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] n
krenelering
indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

battleship n
sänka skepp
guessing game
slagskepp
warship

battue /bæˈtu/ /bəˈt(j)uː/ n
drev
hunt performed in this manner

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
julgranskula
small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
bauxit
ore

bawdy /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ adj
oanständig
obscene

bay /beɪ/ n
lager
herb
vik bukt golf
body of water

bay leaf n
lagerblad
herb

bayonet /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɨt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
bajonett
weapon

bazaar /bəˈzaː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
basar
marketplace

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ n
bazooka
American shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher
bazooka raketgevär
any shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher

be /bi/ /biː/ v
vara ha
(archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
vara finnas existera finnas till
exist
vara finnas ligga sitta stå
occupy a place
vara ske
occur, take place
vara
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
have a certain age
used to link a subject to a count or measurement
hålla på att vara
used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
-s bli
used to form the passive voice
vara vara lika med
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same

be able to v
kunna
have ability to

be all ears v
vara idel öra spetsa öronen
to listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate

be ashamed v
skämmas
feel ashamed

be bored v
ha tråkgit tråka
suffer from boredom

be born v
födas
to come into existence through birth

be born yesterday v
född igår vara
to be inexperienced

be bothered v
idas orka palla
have enthusiasm

be called v
heta
to have a specific name

be careful interjection
Ta det försiktigt
proceed with caution

be prepared phraseologicalUnit
var beredd var förberedd var redo
motto

be right v
ha rätt
be correct in one's judgement or statement about something

be silent v
tiga vara tyst
refrain from speaking

be the case v
vara fallet

be up to v
ha för sig
to do or be involved in doing

be wrong v
ha fel
have an incorrect belief, be mistaken

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
strand sandstrand
sandy shore

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
stranda
run something aground on a beach

beach ball n
badboll
a large light inflatable ball used in beach games

beach volleyball n
beachvolleyboll
sport

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
böte vårdkase
signal fire

bead /biːd/ n
pärla
pierced small round object
small drop of liquid

bead tree n
zedrak
Melia azedarach

beagle [biːɡəɫ] n
beagle
dog

beak /biːk/ n
näbb
structure projecting from a bird's face

beaked whale n
näbbval
whales in the family Ziphiidae

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
mugg
drinking vessel without a handle
mug
bägare
flat-bottomed vessel

beakhead n
galjon
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

beam /biːm/ n
balk
large piece of timber or iron
connector of notes
balk bjälke
principal horizontal beam in a building
stråle
ray

beam /biːm/ v
stråla
scifi: to transmit over high-tech wireless mechanism
to emit light
to smile broadly

bean /biːn/ n
böna
seed

bean goose n
sädgås
Anser fabalis

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
saccosäck
piece of furniture

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
mössa
cap that fits the head closely

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ adj
björn
finance: characterized by falling prices

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ n
baissespekulant
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices
björn
large mammal of family Ursidae
large hairy man
bitvarg
rough, unmannerly, uncouth person

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ v
bära inneha
to be equipped with
bära
to carry
vittna
to declare as testimony
bära frambringa
to produce or yield
tåla uthärda
to put up with

bear cub n
björnunge
young bear

bear hug n
bamsekram björnkram
any especially large hug, usually friendly

bear witness v
vittna
prove, demonstrate

bearberry /ˈbɛəb(ə)ɹi/ n
mjölon
the genus Arctostaphylos
the species Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
skägg
facial hair

bearded /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
skäggig skäggprydd
having a beard

bearded tit n
skäggmes
Panurus biarmicus

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
lager
mechanical device
bäring
nautical sense
hållning
posture

beast /biːst/ n
best
non-human animal

beast of burden n
ök dragdjur lastdjur
animal that carries or pulls a load

beast of prey n
rovdjur
animal

beat /biːt/ adj
slutkörd
exhausted

beat /biːt/ n
slag
pulsation
stroke, blow
taktslag
pulse on the beat level
rytm
rhythm

beat /biːt/ v
slå
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike
to strike or pound repeatedly
nautical - to sail to windward
vispa
to mix food
slå besegra klå
to win against

beat around the bush v
gå som katten kring het gröt
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
gå som katten kring gröten
to treat a topic but omit its main points

beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ adj
fint vackert
of weather: pleasant, clear
vacker fin
possessing charm and attractive

beauty /ˈbjuɾi/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ n
skönhet
beautiful female
beautiful male
skönhet fägring
quality of pleasing appearance

beauty is in the eye of the beholder /ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ proverb
skönheten ligger i betraktarens ögon
people have different ideas of what is beautiful

beauty pageant n
skönhetstävling
competition on attractiveness

beauty parlor n
skönhetssalong
salon with hairdressers and beauticians

beauty queen n
skönhetsdrottning
winner of a beauty contest

beauty sleep n
skönhetssömn
Extra sleep or a special nap

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
mus
coarse slang: pubic hair/vulva of a woman
bäver bävrar
semiaquatic rodent

bebother /bəˈbɑðɚ/ /bəˈbɒðə/ v
besvära
to bring trouble upon

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ adv
på grund av
on account

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ conjunction
eftersom därför att
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that

because of preposition
på grund av
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
vinka till
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer

become /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
klä passa
bli
to begin to be

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
becquerel
unit of radioactive activity

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ n
rabatt bädd
garden plot
bädd säng
piece of furniture
prepared spot to spend the night in
the bottom of a lake or other body of water
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed
flak
platform of a vehicle that supports the load

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ v
gå och lägga sig lägga sig
to go to a sleeping bed
ligga med sova med
to have sexual intercourse with
lägga sig
to put oneself to sleep

bed and breakfast n
bed-and-breakfast rum och frukost
guesthouse providing breakfast

bedbug n
vägglus
small nocturnal insect

bedclothes n
sängkläder
sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ n
sängkläder
bedlinen

bedfellow n
sängkamrat
one with whom one shares a bed

bedjacket n
bäddjacka bäddkofta lisös läskofta
a short jacket worn when sitting up in bed

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
beduin
desert-dweller

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
sängliggande sängbunden
confined to bed

bedrock n
urberg
underground solid rock

bedroom /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ n
sovrum
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping

bedsheet /bɛdˈʃiːt/ n
lakan
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedsore n
liggsår trycksår
Lesion caused by pressure

bedspread n
sängöverkast överkast
topmost covering of a bed

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
läggdags sängdags
time when one goes to bed to sleep

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ n
godnattsaga
story read to children before they sleep

bedwetter /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/ n
sängvätare
person who (habitually) urinates in his bed (during sleep)

bedwetting n
sängvätning
involuntary urination while asleep

bee /ˈbiː/ n
bi
insect
be
name of the letter B, b

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
biätare
bird in the family Meropidae

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
bibröd
bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
bok
tree of genus Fagus

beechnut /ˈbiːtʃˌnʌt/ n
bokollon
nut of the beech tree

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
nötkött
meat

beefcake /ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ n
muskelknutte
muscular, desirable man

beefsteak /ˈbiːfsteɪk/ n
biff biffstek
steak

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
bikupa bikoloni bisamhälle kupa
home of bees
bikupa
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey
figurative: any place in which people are very busy

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
biodlare
someone who keeps bees

beep /biːp/ n
pip tut
electronically produced tone
tut
the sound of a the horn of a car

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə(ɹ)/ /bɪə/ /bɪɹ/ n
öl
alcoholic drink made of malt
glass of beer

beer and skittles n
dans på rosor
fun times

beer belly n
ölmage
protruding abdomen

beer can n
ölburk
can containing beer

beeswax /ˈbizwæks/ n
bivax
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
rova rödbeta
Beta vulgaris

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
skalbagge
insect

beetroot /ˈbitɹut/ /ˈbiːtɹuːt/ n
rödbeta
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

beey /ˈbiːi/ adj
biig
reminiscent or containing bees

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
förr förut tidigare
at an earlier time
framför före
in advance

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
innan förrän
in advance of the time when
hellre
rather or sooner than

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
före innan
earlier than
före framför
in front of according to an ordering system
framför före inför
in front of in space
framför
in store for, in the future of

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
på förhand i förväg
at an earlier time

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
omtöckna
perplex or confuse

beg /bɛɡ/ v
bönfalla be
to plead with someone for help
tigga
to request the help of someone, often in the form of money

beget /biˈɡɛt/ v
avla
to procreate

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
tiggare
person suffering poverty
tiggare bettlare bettlerska tiggerska
person who begs

beggars can't be choosers proverb
skåda inte en given häst i munnen
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts

begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
börja begynna påbörja inleda
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
nybörjare
someone who just recently started

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
början begynnelse
act of doing that which begins anything
början
initial portion of some extended thing
that which is begun
början orsak upphov
that which begins or originates something

begone v
försvinn
begone

begonia /ˈbəɡoʊni.ə/ /ˈbəɡəʊniː.ə/ n
begonia
plants of the genus Begonia

begum /bəˈɡʌm/ n
begum
a high ranking woman

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ v
bete sig uppföra
to act in a specific manner

behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ] n
beteende uppförande
way an animal or human behaves or acts
beteende
way matter or systems behave

behaviorism n
behaviorism
approach to psychology focusing on behavior

behavioural science n
beteendevetenskap
analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour

behead v
halshugga dekapitera
to remove the head

beheading n
halshuggning
an instance of beheading

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː)məθ/ /ˈbiːəməθ/ n
Behemot
mighty beast in the Book of Job

behest /biˈhɛst/ n
befallning order
command, bidding

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ adv
bakom
at the back part; in the rear
baktill
toward the back part or rear; backward

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ n
botten
bak ända
buttocks
bak akter baksida ända
rear, back-end

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
bak bakom
efter bakom
after, time- or motion-wise
bakom
at the back of
to the back of
in support of

behind bars
bakom lås och bom
in jail or prison

behind closed doors
bakom lyckta dörrar
in private

behind someone's back
bakom någons rygg bakom ryggen på någon
secretly

behind the scenes /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
bakom kulisserna
in secret; out of public view

behind the wheel
bakom ratten vid ratten
in control of a vehicle

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
betrakta skåda åskåda
to see, to look at

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ /bɪˈhəʊldə/ n
betraktare iakttagare åskådare
someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
krävas nödvändig vara
to be necessary
bekomma passa
to befit, to suit

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
beige
colour

being /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
varelse väsen
a living creature
existens tillvaro
the state or fact of existence

bejel n
bondfransoser franska sjukan radesyge soltflod spedalskhed spetälska
Endemic syphilis

belated adj
försenad senkommen
later in relation to the proper time

belaying pin n
koffernagel

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
rapa
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
hårt ansatt hårt pressad trängd
beset by trouble or difficulty

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
klocktorn
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church

belie /bɪˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlʌɪ/ v
motsäga
to contradict or show to be false

belief /bɪˈliːf/ n
tro
something believed
the quality or state of believing
religious faith
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
religious or moral convictions

believability n
kredibilitet
state or quality of being believable

believable adj
trovärdig
capable of being believed; credible

believe /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
tro
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person)
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth
to accept as true
tro anta förmoda
to consider likely

believe it or not adv
tro det eller ej
you may not believe the following, but it is true

belittle /bɨˈlɪt.əl/ v
förminska förringa
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is

bell /bɛl/ n
pling ringklocka
informal: telephone call
klocka pingla
percussive instrument
klockstycke
the flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument

bell housing n
sprängkåpa
cover

bell pepper n
paprika
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell ringer n
klockringare ringare
bell ringer

bell-gable n
klockgavel
an architectural element

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ n
piccolo
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands

bellcrank n
växelklocka

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ/ n
skönlitteratur belletristik
light literary compositions valued for their aesthetic properties

belletrist n
belletrist
person who writes or is concerned with [[belles-lettres]]

belligerence n
stridslystnad
state of being belligerent

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
krigslysten
eager to go to war
krigförande
engaged in warfare
stridslysten
hostile, eager to fight

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ n
bröl böl vrål
the deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
bröla ryta
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal
gasta vråla gapa gorma
to shout in a deep voice

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
blåsbälg
air blower

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ n
ledargestalt rättesnöre skällgumse
the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck

belly /bɛli/ n
mage
abdomen

belly dance n
magdans
form of dance

belly flop n
magplask
style of diving

bellyacher n
gnällspik
whiner

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
höra hit tillhöra
be accepted in a group
tillhöra höra
be the property of
höra
have its proper place
höra till tillhöra
set theory: be an element of

belonging /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
tillhörighet ägodel
something physical that is owned
tillhörighet
the action of the verb to belong

belongings n
tillhörigheter
plural form of belonging

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
älskade
loved

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
nedanför nedom
farther down
under nedan
in a lower place
däck under
nautical: on a lower deck
minus
of a temperature: below zero
inunder
on a lower storey

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
nedströms
downstream of
under nedan
lower in spatial position than
under
lower in value than
unsuitable to the rank or dignity of
nedanför
south of

below the belt
under bältet
unfair; not according to the rules
(boxing) of a punch that lands below the opponent's waist

belt /bɛlt/ n
bälte säkerhetsbälte
band used for safety purposes
rem drivrem
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power
bälte livrem skärp gördel
band worn around the waist
bälte
geographical region

belt and braces n
bälte och hängslen
redundant system

belt and suspenders n
bälte och hängslen
redundant system

beluga /bəˈluː.ɡə/ n
hus
fish, Huso huso

bench /bɛntʃ/ n
bänk
long seat
bänk avbytarbänk
sports: where players sit when not playing

bench /bɛntʃ/ v
bänka
remove a player from play

benchmark n
måttstock riktmärke
standard
fixpunkt
surveyor's mark

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
kurva böj krök
curve
dykarsjuka tryckfallssjuka
decompression sickness
balk
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
knop
knot

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
böja krokna
to become curved
böja kröka
to cause to shape into a curve
glida
to change the pitch
kuva
to force to submit
binda
to tie a line

bend of the arm n
armveck
bend of the arm - translation entry

bend sinister n
ginbalk
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
välgörare
on who gives gifts or help

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
fördelaktig gynnsam
helpful or good to something or someone

beneficiary /ˌbɛn.ɨˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ n
förmånstagare
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ n
fördel
advantage, help or aid
bidrag understöd
payment, subsidy

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ v
gagna gynna
to be or provide a benefit to
dra fördel av gagnas gynnas
to receive a benefit

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ adj
välvillig
having a disposition to do good

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
godartad
godartad benign
(medicine) not posing any serious threat to health

bent /bɛnt/ adj
böjd
folded

bent /bɛnt/ n
böjelse

bentgrass n
ven
grass of the genus Agrostis

benzaldehyde n
bensaldehyd
C₆H₅CHO

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
bensen
aromatic compound C₆H₆

benzene ring n
bensenring
benzene ring

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɨpiːn/ n
bensodiazepin
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

bepowder v
pudra
sprinkle or cover with powder

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
testamentera efterlämna lämna i arv
to give or leave by will

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
beröva frånta
To take away someone or something important or close

bereft /bəˈɹɛft/ adj
berövad
deprived of

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹ.eɪ/ n
basker
type of brimless cap

beriberi n
beriberi
pathology: ailment caused by deficiency of vitamin B

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkelium
transuranic chemical element

berry /ˈbɛɹi/ n
bär
small fruit
soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ n
bärsärk
a crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
koj sovplats
bunk

beryl /ˈbɛɹəl/ adj
beryllfärgad
of a dull bluish green colour

beryl /ˈbɛɹəl/ n
beryllfärg
colour
beryll
gem

beryllium /bəˈɹɪli.əm/ n
beryllium
chemical element

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
bönfalla
to beg

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition
bredvid intill
next to

beside oneself
utom sig
consumed by an emotion

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
belägra
to surround with armed forces
to vex, to attack continually

bespectacled adj
glasögonprydd
wearing spectacles (glasses)

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
skräddarsydd
individually or custom made

best /ˈbɛst/ adj
bäst
superlative of the adjective good

best /ˈbɛst/ adv
bäst
superlative of the adverb well

best /ˈbɛst/ n
bästa
effort
bästa bäste
person

best /ˈbɛst/ v
besegra
to beat

best friend n
bästa vän bäste vän bästis
an especially close and trusted friend

best regards n
med vänliga hälsningar
polite closing of a letter

best-selling adj
bästsäljande
superlative of well-selling

bestiality /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbɛstʃiˈælɪti/ n
bestialitet råhet
bestial nature
tidelag
sexual activity

bestiary n
bestiarium
A medieval treatise of animals

bestseller n
storsäljare
book or thing sold in large numbers

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
vad
a wager

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
satsa
To place money into the pot in poker
slå vad
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ adj
beta
beta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
beta
letter of the Greek alphabet

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ n
betablockerare β-blockerare
blocking agent

beta decay n
betasönderfall
nuclear reaction

beta particle n
betapartikel
energetic electron or positron

betake /bɪˈteɪk/ v
bege sig ta sin tillflykt
to go or move

betimes /bɪˈtaɪmz / adv
tidigt
in good season or time

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ v
förråda svika
to deliver into the hands of an enemy
to prove faithless or treacherous
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret
bedra bedraga vilseleda
to lead astray, as a maiden

betrayer n
förrädare angivare svikare
someone who betrays

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ v
förlova trolova
to promise to give in marriage

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ n
fästman fästmö förlovad trolovad
fiancé or fiancée

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ v
trolovad
past of betroth

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
bättre
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
bättre
comparative form of the adverb well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
förbättra
to improve

better half n
bättre hälft
spouse or lover

better late than never adv
bättre sent än aldrig
it’s better to do something late, than to never do it at all

better safe than sorry proverb
ta det säkra före det osäkra
it is preferable to be cautious

betting /ˈbɛtɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] n
vadslagning
act of placing a bet

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
mellan
one of, representing a choice
in the position or interval that separates two things
shared in confidence by
in transit from one to the other

between a rock and a hard place
välja mellan pest och kolera
having the choice between two unpleasant options

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
mellan
between, specifically between two things

bevel /ˈbɛvəl/ n
avfasning avrundning
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle

beverage /ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/ n
dryck
drink

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
flock
large group of birds

beware /ˌbiˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbəˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbɪˈwɛəɹ/ v
akta sig (för)
use caution, pay attention (to)

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
varning för hunden
beware of the dog

bewitched adj
förhäxad förtrollad
Under a spell; entranced

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ preposition
bortom
greater than

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ n
besoar bezoar
mass of undigested matter

bi /baɪ/ /biː/ adj
bi
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ prefix
bi-
two-

biangbiang noodles n
biangbiangnudlar
type of noodle

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
partiskhet
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
partisk snedvriden
exhibiting bias; prejudiced

biathlete n
skidskytt
athlete in biathlon

biathlon n
skidskytte
winter sport

bib /bɪb/ n
haklapp
item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating
nummerlapp
sports: piece of material carrying the bib number

bibimbap n
bi bim bap
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ n
bibel
comprehensive manual

bibliophile n
bibliofil
person who loves books

biblist /ˈbɪblɪst/ n
bibeltroende
one who holds the Bible as the sole rule of faith

biceps brachii n
biceps brachii
biceps brachii

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ v
gnabbas kivas käbbla munhuggas
quarrel in a tiresome manner

bickering n
käbbel
petty quarreling

bickering v
käbbla
present participle of bicker

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ n
cykel tvåhjuling
vehicle

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ v
cykla
to ride a bicycle

bicycle helmet n
cykelhjälm
helmet worn while riding a bicycle

bicycle kick n
cykelspark bicykleta
kick

bicycle lane n
cykelbana
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists

bicycle path n
cykelväg cykelbana
segregated path for the use of bicycles

bicycle stand n
cykelställ
device to which bicycles may be securely attached

bicycle tire n
cykeldäck

bid /bɪd/ n
bud
offer at an auction

bid /bɪd/ v
bjuda bjuda in
to invite
bjuda
intransitive: to make an offer
transitive: to offer as a price

bidder /ˈbɪdɚ/ n
bud spekulant
someone who bids

bide /baɪd/ v
bida
(intransitive) (archaic or dialectal) To wait; to be in expectation; to stay; to remain

bide one's time v
bida sin tid
to wait, especially for a suitable opportunity

bidet [bɨˈdeɪ] [ˈbiːdeɪ] n
bidé
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪdɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/ adj
bidirektionell dubbelriktad tvåvägs-
moving in two directions
operating in two directions

bier /biɚ/ /bɪə/ n
bår
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person

bifurcate /baɪˈfɝ.kɪt/ /ˈbaɪ.fɚˌkeɪt/ /ˈbʌɪ.fək.eɪt/ v
dela sig klyva sig
divide into two

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
bifurkation delning klyvning

big /bɪɡ/ adj
vuxen
adult
stor
of a great size

big business n
storföretag
large corporations

big cheese n
höjdare
an important figure

big screen n
bioduk bioskärm filmduk filmskärm
surface

big toe n
stortå
largest of the toes of the foot of a human

big-breasted adj
storbystad
having large breasts

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ n
bigami
state of having two spouses simultaneously

bigger /ˈbɪɡə/ /ˈbɪɡɚ/ adj
större
comparative of big

bigoted adj
trångsynt
being a bigot

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
bigotteri
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance

bijection /baɪ.dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
bijektion
function that is both a surjection and an injection

bijective adj
bijektiv
both injective and surjective

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] n
cykel
bicycle
motorcykel MC båge mc
motorcycle

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] v
cykla
to travel by bike

bike box n
cykelbox
designated area for bicyclist at an intersection

biker /ˈbaɪkɚ/ n
knutte
person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
bikini
bathing suit

bikini bottom n
bikinitrosa
bottom part of a bikini

bikini top n
bikinitopp
top part of a bikini

bilabial adj
bilabial
articulated with both lips

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
blåbär
type of blueberry from the cowberry family

bilby n
större kaninpunggrävling
Australian desert marsupial

bildungsroman /bɪl.ˈdʌŋz.ɹou.mən/ n
bildningsroman
a type of novel

bile /baɪl/ n
ilska gallfeber
bitterness of temper; ill humour
galla
secretion produced by the liver

bile acid n
gallsyra
bile acid

bile duct n
gallgång
structure carrying bile

bile salt n
gallsalt
bile salt

bilge pump n
länspump
pump in a ship

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
tvåspråkig
speaking two languages

bilingualism n
tvåspråkighet bilingualism
condition of being bilingual

biliverdin n
biliverdin
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment

bill /bɪl/ n
faskinkniv
cutting instrument
hillebardiär
somebody armed with a bill
hillebard
weapon of infantry
näbb
bird's beak
affisch anslag plakat program
advertisement
sedel växel
bill of exchange
lagförslag motion proposition
draft of a law
nota räkning faktura
invoice
förteckning intyg lista
official statement

bill /bɪl/ v
hacka
to work with a bill
kyssas näbbas
to stroke bill against bill
affischera
to advertise by a bill
debitera
to charge or enter in a bill

bill of materials n
stycklista materialförteckning materiallista
a list of materials and components

billboard n
ankardyna
large advertisement along side of highway

billiard table n
biljardbord
table used for playing billiards etc.

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
biljard
a cue sport

billion /ˈbɪljən/ n
biljon
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
miljard
a thousand million; 1,000,000,000; a milliard

billionaire n
miljardär
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹)

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ n
bölja
large wave

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
bölja
to surge in billows

billy goat n
bock
male goat

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ n
bimbo blondin
physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence

bimetallism n
bimetallism dubbelmyntfot
a monetary standard

bin /bɪn/ n
soptunna
container for rubbish
tunna
container used for storage

bin /bɪn/ v
kasta slänga
informal: dispose of in a bin or as if in a bin

binarity n
binaritet
representation as a pair

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ adj
binär
being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off
using binary number system
dubbel
equal importance
tudelad
having two parts

binary star n
dubbelstjärna
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass

binary tree n
binärträd
a data structure

bind /baɪnd/ v
förbinda
transitive connect
koppla
transitive couple
binda
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
transitive put together in a cover, as of books

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
bokbindare
a bookbinder
mapp pärm
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc.
dossier dossié
dossier
självbindare
machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle
bindning inbindning
something that is used to bind things together

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
bindande
assigning something that one will be held to

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
bindning
spine of a book

binding energy n
bindningsenergi
energy needed to separate the constituent parts of an atom

binge eating disorder n
hetsätningsstörning
medical disorder

binge-watch v
maratontitta
watch multiple episodes of a television programme

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
bingo
when finding something

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bingo
game of chance

bingo wings n
gäddhäng
bingo wings

binoculars /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
kikare
hand-held device for looking at a distance

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ n
binom
algebra: polynomial with two terms

binomial nomenclature n
binomial nomenklatur binär nomenklatur
The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts

binomial theorem n
binomialsats
formula giving the expansion of an alegraic sum raised to any positive integer power

binturong /ˈbɪntjʊɹɒŋ/ n
binturong
species of civet

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulation n
bioackumulation
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms

biochar n
biokol

biochemistry n
biokemi
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ n
biodiversitet biologisk mångfald
diversity of flora and fauna

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ n
biobränsle
biofuel

biogeography n
biogeografi
study of geographical distribution of living things

biographer n
levnadstecknare biograf
the writer of a biography

biography /baɪˈɑːɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
biografi levnadsteckning
personal life story

biohazard n
biologiskt avfall smittbärare
biological risk

bioinformatics /ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnfɚˈmætɪks/ /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ n
bioinformatik
field of science

biological parent n
biologisk förälder
biological parent

biological warfare n
biologisk krigföring
use of an organism as a weapon of war

biologist n
biolog
student of biology; one versed in the science of biology

biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ /baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
biologi fortplantningsbeteende
study of living matter

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
bioluminiscens bioluminescens
emission of light by a living organism

biomass /ˈbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˌmæs/ n
biomassa
total mass of living things
vegetation used as fuel

biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ n
biom
biological community

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmedɪkl/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmedɪkl/ adj
biomedicinsk
pertaining to biomedicine

biophysics n
biofysik
science

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
biopsi vävnadsprov vävnadsprovtagning
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes

bioremediation n
bioremediering
use of biological organisms to remove contaminants

biosphere n
biosfär
part of Earth capable of supporting life

biotope n
biotop
geographical area

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ n
tvåfoting
a two-footed (or two-legged) animal

bipedal adj
tvåbent
having two feet or two legs
pertaining to a biped or two-legged animal, being

bipedalism n
bipedalism tvåfoting
habit of standing and walking on two feet

biplane n
biplan
airplane that has two pairs of wings

bipolar adj
bipolär
involving both poles
relating to or having bipolar disorder

bipolar disorder n
bipolärt syndrom
psychiatric diagnostic category

bipolarity n
bipolaritet
state of being bipolar

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ n
björk
tree
wood

birch bolete n
björksopp
Leccinum scabrum

birch sap n
björksav
the sap extracted from a birch tree

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ [bɜɪd] n
fågel
animal
brud
woman

bird cherry n
hägg
Prunus padus

bird of paradise n
paradisfågel
bird

bird of prey n
rovfågel
carnivorous bird

bird's nest n
fågelbo
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

birdbath n
fågelbad
basin for wild birds

birdcage n
fågelbur
cage to keep birds in

birdcatcher n
fågelfängare
a person who catches or snares birds, wildfowl

birdhouse n
fågelholk
small house for birds

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ n
fågellim
sticky substance to catch birds

birds and bees n
blommor och bin
euphemistic: sexual activity

birds of a feather n
lika barn leka bäst
people having similar characters

birds of a feather flock together proverb
lika barn leka bäst
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate

birdsong n
fågelsång fåglalåt sång
musical sound made by a bird

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɘ(ɹ)/ n
fågelskådare
a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
fågelskådning
observing wild birds

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
början födelse
beginning or start; a point of origin
födelse
process of childbearing; beginning of life
instance of childbirth

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
föda
to give birth (to)

birth certificate n
födelseattest
official document certifying the details of a person's birth

birth weight n
födelsevikt
weight of a baby at birth

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
födelsedag
anniversary
date of birth

birthday cake n
födelsedagstårta
a cake made to celebrate a birthday

birthday party n
födelsedagsfest födelsedagsfirande födelsedagskalas födelsedagsparty
a party held to celebrate a birthday

birthday suit n
adamsdräkt
nakedness

birthmark n
födelsemärke leverfläck nevus
a mark on the skin formed before birth

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
födelseort
location where a person is born

biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
kex
small, flat baked good

bisect /baɪˈsɛkt/ v
halvera dela i tu
to cut or divide into two parts

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
tvåkönad
botany: having both male and female organs
bisexuell
sexually attracted to both men and women

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexuell bi
bisexual person

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
löpare
chess piece
biskop
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations

bishopric /ˈbɪʃ.ə.pɹɪk/ n
biskopsdöme biskopdöme
diocese
biskopat
function of being bishop

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
vismut
chemical element

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
bisonoxe
A similar American animal, Bison bison
europeisk bison visent
A wild ox, Bison bonasus

bisphenol A n
bisfenol A
4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane

bissextile month n
skottmånad
a month with an extra day in a leap year

bissextile year n
skottår
year with an extra day

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ n
bistro
small restaurant

bit /bɪt/ n
bit lite
portion
bit
small amount of something
math: binary digit
computing smallest unit of storage

bit lifter n
bettlyftare
horse tack

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
hynda slyna subba
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female
tik hynda
female canine

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
gnälla klaga tjafsa
complain (about something) spitefully

bitch slap n
örfil

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ n
bitande
act of biting
munsbit tugga
mouthful
bett stick
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting
bett
wound left behind after having been bitten

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ v
bita
to attack with the teeth
to cut off a piece by clamping the teeth
to hold something by clamping one’s teeth
to sting
nappa bita
to bite a baited hook or other lure

bite off more than one can chew v
ta sig vatten över huvudet
To try to do too much

bite the bullet v
bita i det sura äpplet
endure punishment with dignity or accept a negative aspect of a situation

bite the dust v
bita i gräset
to die
to quit or fail

biting /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ adj
bitande
causing a stinging sensation
cutting or incisive
bitande bitsk
tending to bite

biting midge n
svidknott
any Ceratopogonidae

biting point n
dragläge

bitmap n
bitmapp bitmappsbild
a series of bits

bitrate n
överföringshastighet överföringskapacitet
frequency of bits at passing point

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ adj
bitter
cynical and resentful
hateful or hostile
bitter besk
having an acrid taste

bitter orange n
pomerans
fruit
tree

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
rördrom
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitters n
bitter
beverage

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ n
besksöta
the bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ n
bitumen
Mineral pitch

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n
bivack
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering

bizarre /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
bizarr
strangely unconventional

blabber /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)/ n
skvallerbytta
A person who blabs

blabbermouth /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)ˌmaʊθ/ n
skvallerbytta
gossip

black /blæk/ adj
svart
absorbing all light
of coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener
relating to people with dark skin
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white"
bad; evil
mörk svart
without light

black /blæk/ n
den svarta
billiards, snooker, pool: black ball
svart svärta
colour/color
svart
dark-skinned person
pen, pencil, etc. with black pigment
svärta svart
dye, pigment

black alder n
klibbal
Alnus glutinosa tree

black and blue adj
gul och blå
covered in bruises

black bile n
svart galla
one of the four humours

black box n
svart låda
recorders in an aircraft
theoretical construct or device

black chanterelle n
svart trumpetsvamp
mushroom

black currant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
svarta vinbär
berry
svartvinbärsbuske
shrub

black eye n
blåtira blått öga
bruised eye

black garden ant n
svartmyra
Lasius niger

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
orre
Lyrurus tetrix

black guillemot n
tobisgrissla
black guillemot

black hellebore n
julros
Helleborus niger

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ n
svart hål
celestial body

black horehound n
bosyska
Ballota nigra

black humor n
svart humor
subgenre of comedy

black ice n
blixthalka svarthalka
invisible film of ice

black kite n
brun glada
species of kite

black liquor n
svartlut
a waste product in pulp and paper industry

black locust n
robinia falsk akacia
Robinia pseudoacacia

black magic n
svartkonst
magic derived from evil forces

black market n
svartabörshaj
people who engage in such trade or that sector of the economy
svart börs svart marknad
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls

black pepper n
svartpeppar
spice

black rat n
svartråtta
Rattus rattus

black redstart n
svart rödstjärt
a small passerine bird

black rhinoceros n
spetsnoshörning
Diceros bicornis

black salsify n
svartrot
Scorzonera hispanica

black scabbardfish n
dolkfisk
Aphanopus carbo

black scoter n
amerikansk sjöorre
Melanitta americana

black sheep n
svart får
disliked person
nonconformist

black slug n
svart skogsnigel
Arion ater

black stork n
svart stork
Ciconia nigra

black tern n
svarttärna
black tern

black truffle n
perigordtryffel svart tryffel vintertryffel
A species of truffle, Tuber melanosporum

black vulture n
korpgam
Coragyps atratus

black widow n
svart änka
species of venomous spider

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
spillkråka
Dryocopus martius

black-and-white adj
svartvit
displaying images in shades of grey/gray
using shades of grey/gray

black-arched moth n
tofsspinnare
species of moth

black-bellied plover n
kustpipare
An arctic bird

black-bibbed tit n
sikangtita
Poecile hypermelaenus

black-browed albatross n
svartbrynad albatross
Thalassarche melanophris

black-capped chickadee n
amerikansk talltita
Poecile atricapillus

black-crested titmouse n
svarttofsad gråmes
Baeolophus atricristatus

black-crowned night heron n
natthäger
Nycticorax nycticorax

black-eyed pea n
ögonböna
cowpea bean, the produce of the aforementioned plant
cowpea plant Vigna unguiculata or Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata

black-headed gull n
skrattmås
Chroicocephalus ridibundus

black-legged kittiwake n
tretåig mås
Rissa tridactyla

black-necked grebe n
svarthalsad dopping
black-necked grebe

black-tailed godwit n
rödspov
Limosa limosa

black-throated diver n
storlom
Gavia arctica

black-winged kite n
svartvingad glada
Elanus caeruleus

black-winged pratincole n
svartvingad vadarsvala
Glareola nordmanni

blackberry /ˈblækbeɹi/ /ˈblækbəɹi/ n
björnbär
fruit
shrub

blackberry winter n
järnnätt
period of cold weather around March, April or May

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
koltrast
Turdus merula: blackbird

blackboard /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
skrivtavla svart tavla
a surface that can be written upon with chalk

blackbody n
svartkropp
an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it

blackbuck n
besoarantilop
Antilope cervicapra

blackcap n
svarthätta
Sylvia atricapilla

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
svartna
become black
svärta ner
defame, sully
svärta
make black
make dirty

blackfly n
knott
fly of the Simuliidae

blackhead n
pormask
skin blemish

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
svart lista
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ v
svartlista
to place on a blacklist

blackmail n
utpressning
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure

blackmail v
utpressa pressa ut
to extort money

blackmailer n
utpressare
someone who blackmails

blackness n
svärta
state or quality of being black

blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ n
blackout
strömavbrott
A large-scale power failure
mörkläggning
The mandatory blinding of all light
avsvimning
a temporary loss of consciousness

blackshirt n
svartskjorta
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
hovslagare hovslagerska
smed
iron forger

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ n
slån
Prunus spinosa

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblæɾɚ/ n
blåsa urinblåsa
flexible sac in zoology

bladderpod n
läkelobelia
Lobelia inflata, indian tobacco, Puke weed

bladderwrack n
blåstång
Fucus vesiculosus

blade /bleɪd/ n
blad klinga
sharp-edged or pointed working end of a tool or utensil
blad
slang term for a weapon such as a dagger
the flat part of a leaf or petal

blah /blɑː/ n
blabla bla blablabla
nonsense talk

blah blah blah interjection
bla bla bla bla bla
a put-down to silence someone
blablabla
a stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content

blame /bleɪm/ n
skuld
state of having caused a bad event

blame /bleɪm/ v
skylla klandra
place blame upon

bland /blænd/ adj
mild
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating
fadd intetsägande lam mild smaklös svag
Lacking in taste or vigor
blid mild vän
Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave

blank /blæŋk/ adj
tom blank
free from writing, printing or marks

blank /blæŋk/ n
lös patron
simulation cartridge
mellanslag
space character

blank /blæŋk/ v
blanka
to make void

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
filt täcke
fabric
lager
layer of anything

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ v
häda smäda
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
blasfemisk
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
hädelse blasfemi
Irreverence toward something sacred

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
fördömd jädrans nedrans sabla
cursed
bar kal naken
heraldry, of a tree whose branches bear no leaves

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
uppenbar
obvious, on show

blazar /ˈbleɪz.ɑɹ/ n
blazar
blasar blazar
astronomy: a very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole

blaze /bleɪz/ n
låga eld
fast-burning fire
bläs
mark resembling fire

blaze /bleɪz/ v
brinna
to be on fire
skina stråla
to shine like a flame

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
blasonering
a description of a coat of arms

bleach n
blekmedel
chemical

bleach v
bleka
to treat with bleach

bleacher n
blekare
one who bleaches
läktare
seating for spectators

bleachers n
läktare
tiered, exposed spectator seating

bleak /bliːk/ adj
dyster
cheerless
blek färglös
without color

bleak /bliːk/ n
löja benlöja
small European river fish

bleat n
bräkande
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat v
bräka
to make the cry of a sheep or goat

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
blöda
lose blood
spread and stain
steadily lose
lufta
remove air bubbles

bleed out v
förblöda
die due to excess bloodloss

bleeder n
bråkmakare bråkstake
troublesome fellow; blighter

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
blödning
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

blend /blɛnd/ n
blandning
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
blanda
to mix

blender /ˈblɛndə/ /ˈblɛndɚ/ n
mixer
machine

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
blefarit
inflammation of the eyelid

bless /blɛs/ v
välsigna
confer blessing on

bless you interjection
prosit väl bekomme
said to somebody who has sneezed

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
välsignelse
divine or supernatural aid or reward
pronouncement invoking divine aid

blimp /blɪmp/ /bəˈlɪmp/ n
blimp
airship

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
blind synskadad
unable to see

blind /blaɪnd/ n
gardin jalousi markis persienn rullgardin
covering for a window
mörk
forced bet in poker

blind /blaɪnd/ v
blända förblinda
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind date n
blindträff
romantic meeting between two people who have never met before

blind man's buff n
blindbock
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to catch the others

blind spot n
död vinkel
part of the road that cannot be seen

blindfold n
ögonbindel
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes

blindfold v
binda för ögonen på
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see
förblinda
To obscure understanding or comprehension

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ adv
blint i blindo
sightlessly

blindness n
blindhet
condition of being blind

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
ta på sängen överrumpla
catch off guard

blink /blɪŋk/ v
kisa
blinka
to close and reopen both eyes quickly
to flash headlights
to send a signal with a lighting device
to flash on and off at regular intervals

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
skygglapp
eye shield
ögonlock
eyelid

blinkers n
skygglapp
horse's eye shields

blinks /blɪŋks/ n
källört
Montia fontana

blip /blɪp/ n
blipp pip
short sound of a single pitch
blipp
small dot registered on electronic equipment

bliss /blɪs/ n
lycksalighet lycka
perfect happiness

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
blåsa
bubble on the skin

blister pack n
blisterpack
one of several types of plastic packaging

blithely /ˈblaɪðli/ adv
bekymmerslöst
without care, concern, or consideration

blitz chess n
blixtschack
form of chess

blitzkrieg n
blixtkrig
fast military offensive

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
snöstorm snöoväder
severe snowstorm

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ adj
däst
swollen with fluid or gas

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
block
group of countries
group of voters or politicians

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
kubbe huggkubbe
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading
block
computing: logical data storage unit
set of paper sheets
computing: region of code that acts as single unit
part of a ship's rigging
kvarter
group of buildings demarcated by streets
distance from one street to another
knopp skalle
slang: human head
blockering hinder stopp
something that prevents passing
block kloss
substantial often approximately cuboid piece

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
blockera
to impede opponent
to fill, making it impossible to pass
to prevent passing
to disable communication
förhindra
to prevent an action

block and tackle n
talja
system of several pulleys

block heater n
motorvärmare
an electric heater that heats the engine of a car to ease starting in cold weather

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
blockad
the isolation of something

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ v
blockera spärra
to create a blockade against

blockbuster n
knallsucce
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales
kvartersbomb
high-explosive bomb

blockchain n
blockkedja
shared record

blockhead n
dumhuvud träskalle
stupid person

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
blogg
a personal or corporate website

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
blogga
to contribute to a blog

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
bloggare
contributor to a blog

blogosphere n
bloggosfär
the totality of blogs

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
blond ljus ljushyad
having blond hair
blond
of a pale golden colour

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
blondin
fair-haired person

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ n
blodprov
blood test or blood sample
blod blodsband
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings
blod
vital liquid flowing in animal bodies

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
bloda ner
to cause to be covered with blood

blood bank n
blodbank
place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored

blood cell n
blodkropp
any of the cells normally found in the blood

blood clot n
blodpropp

blood diamond n
konfliktdiamant
a diamond that has been mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance the conflict

blood donor n
blodgivare
person who donates blood

blood eagle n
blodörn
method of execution

blood is thicker than water proverb
blod är tjockare än vatten
relationships are stronger within the family

blood orange n
blodapelsin
type of orange

blood plasma n
blodplasma
clear fluid portion of blood

blood pressure n
blodtryck
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins

blood red adj
blodröd
of a deep vivid red colour

blood sausage n
blodkorv blodpudding
type of sausage

blood sugar n
blodsockerhalt
amount of glucose in a person's blood
blodsocker
glucose in the blood

blood test n
blodprov
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

blood transfusion n
blodtransfusion blodöverföring
taking blood from one and giving it to another individual

blood type n
blodgrupp
blood classification

blood vessel n
blodkärl blodådra ådra
component of the circulatory system that carries blood

blood, sweat and tears n
blod, svett och tårar
person's determination and hard work

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ n
blodbad
indiscriminate killing or slaughter

bloodhound /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ n
blodhund
dog

bloodletting n
åderlåtning
ancient medical practice
blodsutgjutelse
large amount of blood likely to be spilled through violence

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
blodtörst
the desire for bloodshed

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
blodspillan blodsutgjutelse
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter
blodsutgjutelse blodspillan
shedding or spilling of blood

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
blodomlopp
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker n
blodsugare
animal that drinks the blood of others
blodsugare utsugare
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
blodtörstig
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj
blodig
characterised by great bloodshed
covered in blood
förbannad djävla sabla satans
intensifier

bloody hell interjection
jävla skit
expression of dismay

bloom /bluːm/ v
blomma
cause to bloom; make flourish

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ adj
blomstrande
opening in blossoms

blooper /ˈblupɚ/ /ˈbluːpə/ n
groda
blunder, error

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
blomma
flowers on trees
blomning
state or season for such flowers

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
blomma
have or open into blossoms

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
fläck
blemish, spot or stain

blotting paper n
läskpapper
absorbent paper used to dry ink

blouse /blaʊs/ n
blus
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
blåst
strong wind
slag
act of striking or hitting
damaging occurrence
blom
mass or display of flowers
state of flowering

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
spränga
to cause to explode
suga av
to fellate
blåsa
to produce an air current
to blow a musical instrument to make it give a sound
to create or shape by blowing
(of a cetacean) exhale visibly through the spout the seawater
to be propelled by an air current
to propel by an air current

blow one's nose v
snyta sig
to expel mucus from nose

blow over v
blåsa omkull
to be knocked down by wind
to blow on something causing it to topple
bedarra mojna
to pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down

blow someone's mind v
få någon att tappa hakan få någon och tappa hakan
to astonish

blow up v
förstora
to enlarge
explodera
to explode (intransitive)
spränga
to explode (transitive)
blåsa upp
to inflate

blowgun n
blåsrör
weapon

blowjob /ˈbloʊdʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
avsugning
the act of fellatio

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
blåslampa
tool

blowy n
blåsig
windy or breezy

blubber /ˈblʌbɚ/ n
späck
coat of fat of Antarctic/Arctic animal

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ n
Blücherskor
sturdy laced leather half-boot

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ n
klubba
short heavy club

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ adj
blå
blue-colored
deprimerad
depressed

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ n
blå
colour
blue pigment
blue clothing

blue cheese n
blåmögelost
kind of cheese with bluish mold

blue jay n
blåskrika
species of North American jay

blue jeans n
blåjeans
denim trousers

blue line n
blålinje
ice hockey: line

blue mussel n
blåmussla
Mytilus edulis

blue screen of death n
blå skärm av döden blåskärm
screen indicating a system error

blue straggler n
blå eftersläntrar
unusually hot and blue star

blue tit n
blåmes
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
blåval
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue-cheeked bee-eater n
grön biätare
Merops persicus

blue-eyed adj
blåögd
having blue eyes
naive

blue-gray adj
åskblå
color — see also the hyponyms listed above

blue-winged kookaburra n
blåvingad kookaburra
Dacelo leachii

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ n
blåbär
fruit
plant

blueberrying n
blåbärsplockande
act of picking blueberries

bluefish n
blåfisk
Pomatomus saltatrix

blueness n
blåhet
quality or characteristic of being blue

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
blåkopia
print produced by this process

blues /bluːz/ n
blues
musical composition
musical form

bluethroat n
blåhake
bird

bluff /blʌf/ adj
burdus rättfram
abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque

bluff /blʌf/ n
bluff
act of bluffing
poker: attempt to represent yourself as holding a stronger hand than you do

bluff /blʌf/ v
bluffa
to make a bluff

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adj
blåaktig
somewhat blue in color

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
blunder tabbe tavla
mistake

blunderbuss /ˈblʌndəbʌs/ /ˈblʌndəɹbʌs/ n
muskedunder
old style of firearm with a distinctive large opening at the muzzle

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
trubbig
having a thick edge or point, not sharp

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
suddig
not clear, crisp, or focused

blush /blʌʃ/ n
rodnande
an act of blushing
rouge
makeup

blush /blʌʃ/ v
rodna
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
galt
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ n
bord panel
device containing electrical switches
bräda skiva
long, wide and thin piece of wood or other material
nämnd styrelse
managing committee
tavla
short for blackboard, whiteboard, etc.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ v
borda äntra
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
inackordera
to provide someone with meals and lodging
to receive meals and lodging in exchange for money
gå ombord
to step or climb onto

board game n
brädspel
game played on a board

board of directors n
styrelse
group of people elected by stockholders

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ n
matgäst
someone who pays for meals and lodging

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
boarding-pass boardingcard boardingkort embarkeringskort ombordstignings­kort
a document to board a plane, ship, etc.

boarding school n
internatskola internat
school which provides board and lodging

boardroom /ˈbɔɹdˌɹuːm/ n
styrelserum
room where the board meets

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
skryt
brag

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
skryta skrävla
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself

boastful adj
skytsam
tending to boast or brag

boastfully adv
skrytsamt
in a boastful manner

boastfulness n
skrytsamhet
characteristic of being boastful

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
båt
water craft

boat lift n
båtlyft lyftverk skeppslyft
mechanism

boat person n
båtmänniska
person who enjoys boats

boat shoe n
seglarsko
type of shoe

boatbill n
båtnäbb
heron

boathook n
båtshake
hook attached to a pole to push out or pull in things

boathouse /ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/ n
båthus
building for boats

boatload /ˈboʊtˌloʊd/ /ˈbəʊtˌləʊd/ n
båtlass
A large quantity.

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊtˌsweɪn/ n
båtsman överskeppare
the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
guppa
move vertically at surface of water

bobbin n
spole
spool around which wire or thread is coiled

bobble n
hårsnodd
elasticated band for securing hair

bobcat /ˈbɑbkæt/ /ˈbɒbkæt/ n
rödlo
North American wild cat

bobsleigh n
bob
sport

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
båda
to be the omen of; to portend to presage

bodice /ˈbɑːdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
liv snörliv
sleeveless garment covering body from neck to waist

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adj
kroppslig lekamlig
relating to the body

bodily fluid n
kroppsvätska
biofluid

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ n
kropp
any physical object or material thing
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
torso
organisation, company or other authoritative group
lik kropp
corpse
kaross kropp
largest or most important part of anything (e.g. car bodywork)
kropp lekamen
physical structure of a human or animal

body camera /ˈbɑdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæməɹə/ n
kroppskamera
video recording system worn on the body

body hair n
kroppsbehåring kroppshår
androgenic hair

body language n
kroppsspråk
non-verbal communication

body mass index n
BMI kroppsmasseindex
the measure of the weight in comparison with the height of a person

body odour n
kroppslukt
unpleasant smell on a perons's body

body part n
kroppsdel
anatomy: part of organism

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ n
bodybuilder
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
bodybuilding
sport of muscle development

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
livvakt
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodystocking n
kroppsstrumpa
one-piece undergarment covering most of the body

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
mosse
expanse of marshland

bog bilberry /bɒɡ ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
odon
berry
shrub

bog iron ore n
myrmalm
deposit

bogatyr n
bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogue n
oxögonfisk
Boops boops

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
bohemisk
unconventional

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ n
bohem
unconventional person

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrium
chemical element

boil /bɔɪl/ n
böld varböld
accumulation of pus

boil /bɔɪl/ v
koka
begin to turn into a gas
cook in boiling water
koka sjuda
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas

boil up v
koka upp
to cook or prepare by boiling

boiled egg n
kokt ägg
boiled egg (generic)
hårdkokt ägg
hard-boiled egg
löskokt ägg
soft-boiled egg

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ n
panna värmepanna
device for heating circulating water
varmvattenberedare
hot water heater with storage

boiler room n
panncentral pannrum värmecentral
a room that houses the boiler

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
kokande kokhet
of a thing: extremely hot
kokhet
of the weather: very hot
kokande
that boil(s)

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ n
kokning
process of changing the state of a substance

boiling point n
kokpunkt
temperature at which a liquid boils

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ adj
stormig
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy

bok choy n
kinakål
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊˈkɛ/ n
bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /boʊld/ /bəʊld/ adj
modig djärv
courageous, daring
fet fetstil fetstilt
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface

bolete n
sopp
type of mushroom

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
pollare
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area
post to secure mooring lines

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
balle
testicles

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
bolster
a large cushion or pillow

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
stödja
to brace, reinforce, secure, or support

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ n
regel
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
packe bunt rulle
large roll of material
blixt vigg
lightning spark
bult
metal fastener
skäkta pil
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow
slutstycke
sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm
kolv låskolv regel
sliding pin or bar in a lock

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ v
skena rusa
to accelerate suddenly
fästa förbinda skruva
to connect pieces using a bolt
fly schappa
to escape
regla låsa
to secure a door

bolt cutter n
bultsax
large pair of pliers to cut bolts

bolt from the blue n
som en blixt från klar himmel
something totally unexpected

bolt upright adj
kapprak

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ n
bomb
device filled with explosives

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ v
bombardera bomba
attack with bombs

bombardment n
bombning
act of bombing, esp towns or cities

bomber /ˈbɑməɹ/ n
bombare bombman
bomb setter

bomber jacket n
bomberjacka
short leather jacket

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ n
bombning
action of dropping bombs from the air
action of placing and detonating bombs

bon appétit /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
smaklig måltid
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
festprisse goddagsplit lebeman livsnjutare vivör
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
trevlig resa kom väl hem lycklig resa
wish of good journey

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
äkta
genuine

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
obligation
documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract
bindning
in chemistry, a link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule
band
link, connection or union

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
slaveri
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ n
benvit
colour
ben
component of a skeleton
material

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ v
bena ur
to remove bones

bone china n
benporslin
type of porcelain

bone marrow n
benmärg märg
bone marrow

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
stridsäpple tvistefrö
Something that continues to be disputed

bone-dry adj
peppartorr snustorr
totally dry

boneblack n
bensvart
preparation containing carbonized bone

bonefolder n
falsben
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
stånd
erect penis

bonfire /ˈbɑnfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ n
brasa bål lägereld
large, outdoor controlled fire

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
motorhuv
cover over the engine of a motor car

bonnie adj
ljuv
Gay; merry; frolicsome; cheerful; blithe

bonsai v
bonsai bonsaiträd
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
bonus lönebonus
extra amount of money given as a premium
bonus
something extra that is good

boo /buː/ interjection
bu
exclamation used by a member of an audience
loud exclamation intended to scare someone
word used ironically in a situation where one might have scared someone, but said someone was not scared

boo /buː/ v
bua ut
to shout boos at (transitive)
bua
to shout boos derisively (intransitive)

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
tutte patt tutt
breast (colloquial)

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
sula
bird

booby trap n
försåtminering
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
buse kråka snorbuse snorkråka
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ n
bok
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material
record of betting
häfte
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps
bok volym
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter
bokföring
usually in plural: records of the accounts of a business

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ v
boka
to reserve
bokföra skriva in
to write down, register, record

book fair n
bokmässa
public event at which books are sold

book value n
listpris
the price for which an item should be bought or sold
bokfört värde
the value of an asset

bookbinder n
bokbindare
person whose profession is binding books

bookbindery n
bokbindarverkstad bokbinderi
building where books are assembled and bound

bookbinding n
bokbinderi bokbindning
art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase [ˈbʊkːeɪs] n
bokhylla bokskåp
furniture displaying books

bookend n
bokstöd
object designed to keep books upright

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ adj
litterär skriftspråklig
characterized by a method of expression generally found in books

bookkeeper /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ n
bokhållare
person responsible for keeping records

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
broschyr
small book

bookmark /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/ n
bokmärke
strip used to mark a place in a book
record of the address of a file or page

bookplate n
exlibris exlibrismärke
piece of paper pasted on a book to show ownership

bookrest n
bokstöd
support used to maintain a book

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
bokhandel boklåda
business
bokhandlare
person

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
bokhylla
shelf for storing books

bookshop n
bokhandel boklåda
shop that sells books

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
bokmal
avid reader
insect

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
bom smäll
sound of explosion

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
läns länsa
floating barrier
bom
spar extending the foot of a sail
horizontal member of a crane
boom hausse högkonjunktur
period of prosperity

boom barrier n
bom
gate at level crossing

boom box n
bergsprängare
portable audio system

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ n
bumerang
flat curved airfoil

boomslang /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/ n
boomslang
Dispholidus typus

boon /buːn/ n
förmån välsignelse
A blessing or benefit

boondock n
vischan
rural area

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ n
tölp bonnläpp
an uncultured person

boost /buːst/ v
sno stjäla tjuva
to steal

boot /but/ /buːt/ n
vagnslåda
archaic: place for baggage at either end of a stagecoach
stövel känga
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg
vinning
profit
båtnad fördel gagn hjälp vinning vinst
remedy

boot /but/ /buːt/ v
sparka
forcibly eject
kick
kräkas spy
vomit
båta gagna hjälpa tjäna
to profit
boota
to start a system

booted eagle n
dvärgörn
Hieraaetus pennatus

booted warbler n
stäppsångare
Iduna caligata

bootlicker n
rövslickare
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
starta
to help (oneself) without the aid of others

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
byte
plunder
häck stjärt
The buttocks

booze /buːz/ v
supa
slang:to drink alcohol

boozehound n
alkoholist fyllehund
alcoholic

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
gurkört
Borago officinalis

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
kurr
the rumbling sounds in the intestines

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ n
gräns
the line or frontier area separating regions

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ v
gränsa till
(transitive) to lie on, or adjacent to a border
(transitive) to put a border on something

border collie n
bordercollie
border collie

borderer n
gränsbo
person who resides near a border

bordure n
bård
contrasting border round a shield

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
tråkmåns
One who inspires boredom

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
tråka ut
to inspire boredom
borra
to make a hole

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ adj
nordlig
relating to the north

boreal chickadee n
kanadames
Poecile hudsonicus

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ adj
uttråkad
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
uttråkning tristess
state of being bored

borer /ˈbɔːɹə/ /ˈbɔːɹɚ/ n
borrare
person who bores/drills
borrmaskin
tool

boric acid n
borsyra
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid

boring /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
tråkig
causing boredom

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
född med silversked i mun
born rich or in a wealthy family

born-again adj
pånyttfödd
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ n
bor
chemical element

borough /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹə/ n
borg
administrative district
municipal borough

borrow /ˈbɑɹoʊ/ /ˈbɒɹəʊ/ /ˈbɔɹoʊ/ v
låna
receive temporarily
to copy a word from another language

borrower /ˈbɔɹəuə/ n
låntagare
one who borrows

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
borsjtj
beetroot soup

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
barm byst
chest, breast

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ n
boson
particle

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
boss
enemy in video game
chef
person in charge
chef boss bas förman
supervisor

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ v
bossa
to exercise authority over (someone)

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ n
styngflugelarv
larva of a botfly
bot
a piece of software for doing repetitive tasks

bota bag n
vinskinn
wineskin bag

botanical adj
botanisk växt-
Of or pertaining to botany

botanical garden n
botanisk trädgård
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons

botanically adv
botanisk växt-
in a botanical manner

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ n
botaniker botanist
a person engaged in botany

botanize v
botanisera
do the work of a botanist

botany /ˈbɒtəni/ n
flora lärobok i botanik
botanical treatise or study
växtbiologi
properties and life phenomena of plants
botanik växtlära
scientific study of plants

botfly n
styngfluga
insect

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ conjunction
både såväl ... som
both...and...

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ determiner
båda bägge ömse
each of two; one and the other

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] n
besvär
trouble, inconvenience

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] v
störa
to annoy, disturb
idas bry sig om
to do something which is of negligible inconvenience

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ n
flaska butelj
container
contents of such a container

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ v
ge någon flaskan
feed (an infant) baby formula
buteljera
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption

bottle cap n
kapsyl
closure used to seal bottles

bottle opener n
flasköppnare kapsylöppnare
device to open bottles

bottle sling n
engelsk säckknop
knot

bottled water n
flaskvatten
drinking water sold in a bottle

bottleneck n
flaskhals
narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay
neck of a bottle
part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
underdel
garment worn on lower body
passiv
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex
botten
lowest part

bottom quark n
bottenkvark
bottom quark

bottomless /ˈbaɾm̩lɨs/ /ˈbɒtm̩.ləs/ adj
byxlös
extremely deep
bottenlös
having no bottom
naked from the waist down

bottoms up interjection
botten upp
Cheers!

botulism /ˈbɑt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈbɒtjʊlɪzəm/ n
botulism
medical condition

bougainvillea /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
trillingblomssläktet
flower

bough /baʊ/ /bə/ /bʌʊ/ n
trädgren
tree branch

bouillabaisse /ˈbujəbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəbeɪs/ n
bouillabaisse
fish soup from Provence

boulder /ˈboʊldəɹ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
stenblock stenbumling
large mass of stone

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
bulevard boulevard
broad, landscaped thoroughfare

bounce /baʊns/ n
studs
change of direction of motion after hitting an obstacle

bounce /baʊns/ v
studsa
to change direction of motion after hitting an obstacle

bouncer /ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaʊnsə˞/ n
dörrvakt inkastare rockvaktmästare utkastare
member of security personnel

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ n
hoppborg
inflatable structure on which children jump and play

bouncy ball n
studsboll
small rubber ball

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
gräns
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set
boundary, border of territory
hopp skutt
sizeable jump

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
gränsa till
to surround a territory
skutta
to leap

bound state n
bundet tillstånd
composite of particles that behaves as a single particle

bound variable n
bunden variabel
in logic

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
gräns
dividing line or location between two areas

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ n
belöning
reward for some specific act
gåva present
something given liberally

bounty hunter n
prisjägare
person who catches criminals in return for a reward

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ n
bukett
bunch of flowers

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ adj
borgerlig
of or relating to the middle class

boustrophedon n
bustrofedon oxplöjarskrift plogskrift
writing that is alternately right-to-left and left-to-right

boutique /buːˈtiːk/ n
butik
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like

bouzouki n
bouzouki
lute

bovarysm n
bovarysm
anxiety to escape from an unsatisfactory social or sentimental condition

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ n
slidhornsdjur
an animal of Bovidae

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
bockning bugning
gesture made by bending forward at the waist

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
båge krökning rundning
bend in a rod or planar surface
stråke båge
rod used for playing stringed instruments
rosett
type of knot with two loops
båge pilbåge
weapon used for shooting arrows
bog för stäv
front of a boat or ship

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
bågna böja böjas krokna kröka
to become bent
böja kröka
to bend a thing

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
bocka buga
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow and arrow /bəʊ(.)ən(d.)æɹəʊ/ n
pil och båge
weapon

bow saw n
bågsåg
for tree trunks, Swede saw
ramsåg
for woodworking, frame saw, turning saw

bow wow n
voff voff voff vov vov vov
sound of a dog barking

bow-legged adj
hjulbent
having a bowleg

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ n
budoar
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle

bowhead n
grönlandsval
Balaena mysticetus

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
skål
container for food

bowl cut n
pottfrisyr
haircut

bowleg n
hjulbent
leg that curves outward from the knee

bowler /ˈboʊ.lɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.lə/ n
kastare
cricket: player currently bowling

bowler hat n
plommonstop
hard round black felt hat

bowline n
pålstek
knot

bowling /ˈboʊliŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ n
bowling
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley

bowling ball n
bowlingklot
ball for bowling

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
bogspröt
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
fluga
necktie shaped like a bow

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
låda box bössa fodral hylsa
(engineering) cylindrical casing
låda
as much as fills a box
compartment or receptacle for receiving items
avbalkning box bås fack loge
compartment to sit inside
dator
computer, or the case in which it is housed
låda dosa ask kista box bössa
cuboid space; container
kuskbock
driver’s seat on a coach
jakthydda kur vaktkur
small rectangular shelter
buxbom
shrub or tree of the genus Buxus
handen slag
blow with the fist

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
lägga låda
to place inside a box
boxas
to fight against (a person) in a boxing match
boxa
to strike with the fists

box calf n
boxkalv
calfskin

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
biljettkassa
ticket office

box tree n
buxbom
tree of the genus Buxus

box wine n
lådvin
wine that is sealed in a plastic bladder

boxcar n
godsvagn
enclosed railroad freight car

boxer engine n
boxermotor
horizontally opposed engine

boxer shorts n
boxershorts boxer boxerkalsonger
underwear

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boxning
the sport of boxing

boxing glove n
boxningshandske
padded mitten worn in boxing

boxing week n
mellandagarna

boxwood n
buxbom
Buxus sempervirens

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ interjection
gosse
surprise or pleasure

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
kille grabb
male of any age, used as a friendly diminutive
pojke kille
young male

boy band n
pojkband
pop group whose members are all young men

boy's name n
pojknamn
name given to a male

boyar /ˈbɔɪɑː/ n
bojar
rank of aristocracy

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
bojkott
the act of boycotting

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
bojkotta
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ n
killkompis
male friend
pojkvän kille käraste
male partner in a romantic relationship

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
boysenbär
berry

boyshorts n
boxertrosor
underwear

bozo /ˈboʊzoʊ/ /ˈbəʊzəʊ/ n
dåre pappskalle
(slang) A stupid or foolish person

bra /bɹɑː/ n
behå bysthållare bh brösthållare
brassiere

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ n
armband
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
tandställning
device for straightening teeth
hängslen
pair of straps holding trousers

brachylogy n
brakylogi
concise speech

bracing /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/ adj
stärkande uppfriskande uppiggande
stimulating

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
parentes
generically any of "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">"
konsoll
item attached to a wall to hold up a shelf
intervall
one of several ranges of numbers

bracket fungus n
ticka
fungus of the family Polyporaceae

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
bräckt
slightly salty

bradycardia n
bradykardi
condition of having a slow heartbeat

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
skryta
to boast

bragger n
skrytmåns
person who brags

bragging rights n
skryträttigheter
the prerogative to praise oneself

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
fläta
weave of three or more strands

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
fläta
to intertwine

braille /bɹeɪl/ n
Brailleskrift punktskrift
system of writing using raised dots

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
förstånd hjärna
brains: intellect
hjärna
organ
person providing intelligence

brain cell n
hjärncell
cell in brain

brain damage n
hjärnskada
injury to the brain

brain drain n
kompetensflykt
emigration of educated people

brain mushroom n
stenmurkla
fungus

brain stem n
hjärnstammen
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum

brain tumor n
hjärntumör
an intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division

brain-washing n
hjärntvätt
form of indoctrination

brainstorming n
brainstorming hjärnstorm idékläckning
method of problem solving

brainteaser n
hjärngymnastik
brainteaser

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ n
hjärntvätt
effect upon one's memory, belief or ideas

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
hjärntvätta
to affect one's mind

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
bräsera
To cook in a small amount of liquid

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
broms
device used to slow or stop a vehicle

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
bromsa
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking

brake fluid n
bromsvätska
hydraulic fluid

brake lining n
bromsbeslag
consumable surfaces in brake systems

brake pedal n
bromspedal
the pedal in a vehicle which operates the brakes

brake shoe n
bromssko
element of a drum brake

bramble /ˈbɹæmbəl/ n
björnbär
blackberry

brambling n
bergfink
bird

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ n
gren område
area in business or of knowledge, research
filial
location of an organization with several locations
gren
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk

branch off v
förgrena
to diverge into two or more separate paths

branch office n
branschkontor
office separate from the headquarters of the business

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ n
märke
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
märke varumärke
name, symbol, logo

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ v
brännmärka
mark with proof of ownership
stigmatize

brand new adj
splitterny
utterly new

branding iron n
brännjärn
bent piece of metal

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
svinga fäkta
to move a weapon

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ n
konjak brandy
liquor

brane /bɹeɪn/ n
bran
hypothetical object

brant /bɹænt/ n
brantagås
wild geese of the genus Branta

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
mässing
alloy of copper and zinc
kosing
slang: money

brass band n
bleckblåsorkester brassband
group of musicians who play brass instruments

brass instrument n
bleckblåsinstrument
musical instrument

brass knuckles n
knogjärn
weapon which reinforces the fist

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ /bɹɑt/ n
snorunge
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
modig
strong in the face of fear

bravery /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/ n
tapperhet
being brave

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
bravo
interjection

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ n
Bertil
the letter "B"

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
slagsmål
disorderly argument or fight

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
slåss
to engage in a brawl

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
muskelstyrka
physical strength, muscularity
sylta
terrine

brawny adj
atletisk biffig muskulös
characterized by brawn

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
fräck
impudent, immodest, or shameless

brazen bull n
mässingstjuren
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death

brazen-faced /ˈbɹeɪ.zənˌfeɪst/ adj
fräck oförskämd
Impudent

brazil nut n
paranöt
nut
paranötsträd
tree

breach [bɹiːtʃ] n
bräsch
gap

breach of contract n
avtalsbrott
failure to perform

bread /bɹɛd/ n
bröd
baked dough made from cereals
countable: any variety of bread
food, sustenance, support of life, in general

bread /bɹɛd/ v
panera bröa
to bread

bread and circuses /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɜːkəsəz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɝkəsəz/ n
bröd och skådespel
food and entertainment provided by the state

bread knife n
brödkniv
knife designed to cut bread

bread roll n
fralla småfranska
miniature round loaf of bread

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɨt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪ̈t/ n
brödkorg brödfat brödlåda
basket for storing or carrying bread

breadboard n
skärbräda skärbräde
cutting board
pull-out cutting board
kopplingsdäck kopplingsplatta
reusable solderless device

breadbox n
brödlåda
a container for storing bread

breadth /bɹɛdθ/ n
bredd
scope, range

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
familjeförsörjare
primary income-earner in a household

break /bɹeɪk/ n
brott
instance of breaking something into pieces
paus avbrott rast
rest or pause, usually from work
break
tennis: game won by receiving party

break /bɹeɪk/ v
bryta ned
spränga
billiards: to make the first shot
gå sönder
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
avbryta bryta
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily
ha sönder ta sönder
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
bryta
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
intransitive, of a bone: to crack
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
bryta ha isär sönder ta isär
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces

break a leg interjection
kör hårt!
expression of best wishes to a performer

break down v
gå sönder
to cease to function

break off v
bryta
end abruptly
bryta gå av
remove a piece by breaking or snapping

break out v
utbryta
to begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition
bryta sig ut
to escape, especially forcefully or defiantly

break someone's heart v
krossa någons hjärta
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness

break up v
splittras
intransitive: to disintegrate
göra slut
to end a relationship

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbl/ adj
bräcklig
able to be broken

breakaway adj
utbrytar-
having broken away from a larger unit

breakaway n
utbrytargrupp utbrytning
in cycling
friläge
in ice hockey

breakdancing n
breakdance breakdans
Style of dance

breakdown n
sammanbrott
lapse of mental stability
nedbrytning
listing or categorization in great detail

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
frukost morgonmål
first meal of the day

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
frukost äta
to eat the morning meal

breakfast cereal n
flinga müsli
food made from processed grains

breakneck adj
halsbrytande
dangerously fast; hell-for-leather

breakout n
utbrytning
A breakdown of statistics
flykt
An escape from any restrictive or confining situation
An escape from prison
An outbreak

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ n
genombrott
major progress

breakup /ˈbɹeɪkʌp/ n
uppbrott
the act of breaking up, disintegration, or division

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
vågbrytare
construction in or around a harbour

bream /bɹiːm/ /bɹɪm/ n
braxen
Abramis brama
fish of the genus Abramis

breast /bɹɛst/ n
bröst
animal's thorax
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals
milk-producing organ
seat of emotions
bröst bringa
chest

breast augmentation n
bröstförstoring
cosmetic procedure

breast cancer n
bröstcancer
cancer of the breast

breast implant n
bröstimplantat
medical prosthesis

breast milk n
bröstmjölk
milk produced by humans

breast pump n
bröstpump
device used to extract breast milk

breastbone n
bröstben
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest

breastfeed v
amma
feed a baby milk via the breasts

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
amning
activity

breaststroke n
bröstsim
swimming stroke

breaststroke v
simma bröstsim
to swim using this stroke

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
andning
act or process of breathing
utandning andedräkt
air expelled from the lungs
andhämtning
rest or pause
andetag andedrag
single act of breathing in and out

breathe /bɹiːð/ v
andas
to draw air in and out
to exchange gases in similar way
figuratively: to live
andas in
to draw into lungs
hämta andan pusta ut
to stop and catch one's breath
viska
to whisper quietly

breathing /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
andning
act of respiration

breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/ adj
andfådd
having difficulty breathing; gasping

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
hisnande
very surprising or shocking

breech /bɹiːtʃ/ n
bakstycke
part of a cannon or other firearm

breeches /ˈbɹiːtʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪtʃɪz/ n
knäbyxor
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breed /bɹiːd/ n
ras sort
all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies
race or lineage

breed /bɹiːd/ v
avla föröka
of animals, to mate
avla
to keep animals and have them reproduce
to arrange mating of animals
odla
to propagate or grow plants
föröka (sig)
to sexually produce offspring
uppfostra uppföda
to take care of in infancy and through childhood

breeder /ˈbɹiːdə(ɹ)/ n
uppfödare
(professional) plant or animal breeder
hetero
heterosexual
brider bridreaktor
type of nuclear reactor

breeding-ground n
lekplats
place where animals breed

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
bris
a light, gentle wind

breeze /bɹiːz/ v
fläkta
blow gently

brent goose n
prutgås
Small member of the goose family

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
bröder
the body of members

breve /bɹiːv/ n
brevisnot
double whole note

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ n
korthet
the quality of being brief in duration

brew /bɹuː/ n
brygd
something brewed

brew /bɹuː/ v
brygga

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
bryggare
someone who brews

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
bryggeri
building where beer is produced
company that brews beer

brewski n
bira bärs
informal: beer

brewsky n
bira bärs
slang: a beer

briar /bɹʌɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪə(ɹ)/ n
törnbuske
any thorny plant
trädljung
white heath

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
muta dusör
inducement to dishonesty

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
muta besticka
to give a bribe

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
bestickning mutbrott
giving, offering or accepting bribes
bestickning mutning
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

brick /bɹɪk/ n
tegel tegelsten
hardened block used for building
a building material

brick red adj
tegelröd
colour

brick red n
tegelrött
colour

bricklayer n
murare
craftsman

bridal couple n
brudpar
bride and bridegroom

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
brud
woman in the context of her own wedding

bride price n
brudköp
sum paid to the family of the bride

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
brudgum
bridegroom, groom

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ n
brudtärna
woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ v
brudtärna
to act as a bridesmaid (for)

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
näsrot bro
bony ridge of the nose
bro
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
communications
brygga bro
nautical
stall
piece on string instruments
brygga tandbrygga bro
replacement for teeth
bridge
card game

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
överbrygga
to span as if with a bridge

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪdʒhɛd/ n
brohuvud
area of ground on the enemy's side of an obstacle

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
betsla
to put a bridle on.

bridled tern n
tygeltärna
Onychoprion anaethetus

bridled titmouse n
tygelmes
Baeolophus wollweberi

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
kort
of short duration

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
portfölj
case used for carrying documents

briefing /ˈbɹiːfɪŋ/ n
informationsmöte
presentation of information or instruction
summering
short and concise summary of a situation

brig n
brigg
two-masted vessel

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
stråtrövare
bandit

brigantine n
brigantin
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
glad
happy
intelligent klyftig
intelligent
ljus
visually dazzling, luminous, radiant
färggrann klar
vivid

bright spark n
ljushuvud
a clever person

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
briljant begåvad genialisk högt
highly intelligent
lysande briljant storslagen strålande
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
mästerlig virtuosmässig
of surpassing excellence
lysande glänsande gnistrande strålande
shining brightly

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
briljant
cut gemstone

brim /bɹɪm/ n
brätte bräm
a projecting rim, especially of a hat
brädd
the topmost rim or lip of a container

brimful adj
bräddfull bräddfylld
filled to overflowing

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmˌstəʊn/ n
citronfjäril
butterfly species
svavel
the sulfur of Hell

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
saltlag saltlake
salt water
havsvatten
the sea or ocean

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
bringa medföra ta med tillföra
to transport toward somebody/somewhere

bring to bear v
applicera ta till tillämpa
employ to achieve an effect

bring up v
uppfostra
to raise children

brioche /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
brioche
type of bun

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
brysk
abrupt, sharp in one's manner or tone
livlig
full of liveliness and activity
livlig hurtig
full of spirit of life

brisket n
bringa
a cut of meat from an animal chest
the chest of an animal

bristle /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ /ˈbɹʌs.l̩/ n
borst
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.
borst svinborst
stiff or coarse hair

bristle /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ /ˈbɹʌs.l̩/ v
lystra resa resa ragg skjuta rygg stå på ända
to be on one's guard

bristly adj
borstig
covered with bristles

broach /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
brotsch
series of chisel points

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ adj
bred
having a specified width
strongly regional

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
tjej
colloquial term for a woman or girl

broad bean n
bondböna
edible bean that has broad seeds

broad-billed sandpiper n
myrsnäppa
Calidris falcinellus

broad-minded adj
vidsynt
having an open mind, tolerant of diversity

broad-winged hawk n
bredvingad vråk
Buteo platypterus

broadband n
bredband
high-capacity internet connection

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
program sändning
programme transmitted
utsändning
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
sända ut utsända
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means

broadcloth n
kläde
fine smooth-faced woolen cloth

broaden v
breddas
to become broad
bredda vidga
to make broad

broadside n
bredsida
one side of a warship
skillingtryck
printed lyrics

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
broccoli
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
broschyr
booklet of printed informational matter

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ n
broiler gödkyckling
chicken suitable for broiling

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
pank
lacking money; bankrupt

broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/ adj
bruten
completely defeated and dispirited
fragmented
poorly spoken
disconnected
having the bone in pieces, fractured
pank
having no money
mulen
meteorology: five eighths to seven eighths obscured by clouds
trasig sönder
not working properly
streckad
of a line: dashed
brusten
of skin: split or ruptured
trasig
of software: badly designed or implemented

broken heart n
brustet hjärta
feeling of grief or loss

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
mäklare
mediator between a buyer and seller

brokerage n
mäklare mäklarfirma
company whose business is to act as a broker
courtage kurtage
the commission paid to a broker

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
bromid
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmaɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊmɪn/ n
brom
nonmetallic chemical element

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ n
bronkit
inflammation of the lungs

bronchoscopy n
bronkoskopi
technique

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ n
bronk
Either or two branches of the trachea

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
bronsfärgad
having a bronze colour

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
brons
alloy
bronsfärg brons
colour

bronze medal n
bronsmedalj
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze

bronze medalist n
bronsmedaljör
bronze medal winner

brooch /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
brosch
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ n
barnaskara
the children in one family
kull
the young of certain animals

brood /bɹuːd/ v
ruva älta
to dwell upon moodily and at length
ruva
to keep an egg warm
to protect

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ n
bäck
a small stream

brook trout n
bäckröding
Salvelinus fontinalis

broom /bɹuːm/ n
ginst
Fabaceae shrub
kvast borste
domestic utensil
borste
sweeper in curling

broom /bɹuːm/ v
borsta sopa
to sweep

bros before hoes proverb
bröder går före brudar
a man should prioritize his male friends over his girlfriend or wife

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
buljong spad
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled

brothel /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
glädjehus bordell horhus
house of prostitution

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
broder bror
male fellow member of a religious community
bror broder
male having parents in common
bror broder brorsa
male sibling

brother-in-arms n
bundsförvant vapenbroder
fellow combatant or soldier

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
svåger
one's wife's brother
one's husband's brother
one's sister's husband
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
broderskap
state of being brothers or a brother

brotherhood-in-arms n
vapenbrödraskap
quality

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ adj
broderlig
of or characteristic of brothers

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
köra med tyrannisera
to bully in an intimidating way

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
brun
having a brown colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
brun
colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
bryna
to cook until brown

brown bear n
brunbjörn
Ursus arctos

brown bullhead n
dvärgmal
Ameiurus nebulosus

brown dwarf n
brun dvärg
starlike object

brown goods n
brunvaror hemelektronik
consumer electronics

brown rat n
brunråtta
Rattus norvegicus

brown shrike n
brun törnskata
Lanius cristatus

brown sugar n
farin farinsocker
partially refined sugar
farinsocker farin
refined sugar with molasses

brown-haired adj
brunhårig
having brown hair

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ n
tomte
mythical creature

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
brunaktig
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
beta
move about while eating parts of plants
bläddra
scan, casually look through

brr /ʙ̩ː/ interjection
brr
expression to show shivering

brubru /ˈbɹubɹu/ /ˈbɹuːbɹuː/ n
brubru
Nilaus afer

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
fläck
mark on fruit or vegetable
blåmärke
medical: mark on the skin

brumal adj
vintrig
winter-like

brunch /bɹʌntʃ/ n
brunch frunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
brunett
Having brown or black hair

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
brunett
A person, especially female, with brown or black hair

brunost n
mesost
cheese

brush /bɹʌʃ/ n
borste pensel
implement

brush /bɹʌʃ/ v
borsta
to clean (with a brush)
to remove
to untangle/arrange

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brysk
rudely abrupt, unfriendly

brutal /ˈbɹuːtəl/ adj
brutal
savagely violent

brutality n
brutalitet
a state of being brutal

brute /bɹuːt/ n
odjur
animal destitute of human reason
odjur sälle
brutal person

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ adj
bestialisk brutal djurisk rå
Bestial; lacking human sensibility

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.ə.fʌit/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.ə.fʌɪt/ n
mossa
member of the Bryophyta; moss, liverwort, or hornwort

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
bubbla
period of intense speculation in a market
bubbla såpbubbla
spherically contained volume of air or other gas

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
bubbla
to rise up in bubbles

bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ adj
sprudlande
cheerful, lively

bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ n
bubbel
term for champagne which is derived from its bubbles

bubonic plague n
böldpest
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis

buccaneer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
buckanjär
a group of seamen
buckanjär pirat sjörövare
pirate

buck /bʌk/ n
dollar
informal: dollar
bock
male deer, goat, etc.

buck /bʌk/ v
slå bakut
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n
hink
amount held in this container
korg
basketball: basket
hink ämbar spann
container
skopa
part of piece of machinery

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ v
ösa ösregna
rain heavily

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ n
spänne bältesspänne
belt clasp

buckle up v
spänna fast säkerhetsbälte
to fasten one's seat belt or safety belt

buckling /ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/ n
böckling
smoked herring

buckram /ˈbʌkɹəm/ n
klot
cloth

buckthorn n
getapel vägtorn
Rhamnus cathartica
getapel
plant of the genus Rhamnus

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ n
bovete
Fagopyrum esculentum plant
fruit of this plant as cereal

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ adj
bond- bondsk bukolisk herde- lantlig
pertaining to herdsmen or peasants
bukolisk lantlig rustik
rustic, pastoral, country-styled

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ n
herdedikt
a pastoral poem
bonde lantbo
a rustic, peasant

bud /bʌd/ n
knopp
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded

bud /bʌd/ v
knoppa
to form buds
delning
to reproduce by splitting off buds

buddy /bʌd.i/ n
kompis polare
friend or casual acquaintance

budgerigar n
undulat
species of parakeet

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ adj
budget
appropriate to a restricted budget
of, or relating to a budget

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ n
budget
amount of money or resources
itemized summary of intended expenditure

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ v
budgetera
allow for in a budget
construct or draw up a budget
plan for the use of in a budget

buff /bʌf/ n
entusiast fantast
a person who is very interested in a particular subject

buff /bʌf/ v
polera
To polish and make shiny

buff-breasted sandpiper n
prärielöpare
Calidris subruficollis

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
bisonoxe buffel
North American bison
buffel
Old World mammals

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ n
buffert buffertminne
portion of memory in computing
buffert buffertlösning
solution to stabilize pH

buffer solution n
buffertlösning
buffer solution

buffered adj
buffrad
chemistry: dissolved in a buffer solution

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊfeɪ/ /ˈbʌfɪt/ n
buffé
counter or sideboard
food

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
buffelhuvud
a duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
pajas fjant
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

bug /bʌɡ/ n
kryp
a colloquial name for insect
bugg
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)

bug /bʌɡ/ v
bugga
to install an electronic listening device in

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ interjection
fan också helvete skit
slang: expressing annoyance

bughouse chess n
chock
variant of chess

bugle n
horn
music: simple brass instrument

bugler n
hornblåsare
someone who plays the bugle

build /bɪld/ n
build bygge
any version of a software during its development
byggnad kroppsbyggnad
physique

build /bɪld/ v
bygga upp hopa stegra öka
(intransitive) to develop in magnitude or extent
(transitive) to increase or strengthen by adding gradually to
anlägga bygga förfärdiga uppföra uppresa upprätta
(intransitive) to form by combining materials or parts
bygga forma skapa
(transitive) to develop or give form to according to a plan or process
bygga grunda
(transitive) to establish a basis for
bygga anlägga förfärdiga uppföra uppresa upprätta
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts

building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ n
bygge byggande byggnadsverksamhet byggnation
act or process of building
byggnad hus bygge
closed structure with walls and a roof

building site n
boplats husgrund lokal
archeology: site of a former structure
röra
messy, disorganized area
byggarbetsplats anlägg bygge nybygge
place where a building is located, under construction, or will be erected

built-in adj
inbyggd
constructed as a non-detachable part

bukkake /buˈkɑː.ki/ n
bukkake
act of multiple people ejaculating on someone

bulb /bʌlb/ n
lök
bulb-shaped root

bulge /bʌldʒ/ n
utbuktning knöl bula
Something sticking out

bulgur /ˈbʌlɡə(ɹ)/ n
bulgur
Middle Eastern food

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ n
bulimi
eating disorder

bulk /bʌlk/ adj
massiv omfångsrik voluminös
large in size, mass, or volume

bulk /bʌlk/ n
merpart lejonpart
major part of something
massa
volume

bulkhead n
skott
partition on ship
partition on air- or spacecraft

bulky waste n
grovavfall grovsopor
a waste type that is too large to be accepted by the regular waste collection

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
hausse
of a market in which prices are rising

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
tjur hane
adult male animal
haussespekulant
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices
snut
slang: policeman
tjur
uncastrated adult male bovine
bulla
document
sigill
seal
nonsens snack strunt
nonsense

bull /ˈbʊl/ v
finputsa putsa
polish boots to a high shine

bull bar n
kofångare
a device fitted to the front of a vehicle

bull elephant n
elefanthane elefanthanne
bull elephant, male elephant

bull market n
tjurmarknad
state of stock market

bull run n
tjurrusning
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bulldog /ˈbʊldɑɡ/ /ˈbʊldɒɡ/ /ˈbʊldɔɡ/ n
bulldogg
breed of dog

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
kula
projectile

bullet hole n
kulhål
hole

bullet train n
shinkansen
Japanese high-speed train

bulletin board n
anslagstavla
a board

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
skottsäker
capable of withstanding a bullet

bullfight n
tjurfäktning
public spectacle

bullfighter n
tjurfäktare
a toreador or matador

bullfighting n
tjurfäktning
spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull

bullfinch n
domherre
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ n
oxgroda
bullfrog

bullhead /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ n
dvärgmal
Ameiurus nebulosus

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
tacka
bulk quantity of precious metal

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
oxe stut
a castrated bull; an ox

bullring n
tjurfäktningsarena
area in which a bullfight is takes place

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
mitt i prick
response when someone makes an accurate statement

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
polkagris
peppermint flavoured sweet

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
skit
expression of disbelief

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
bluffstopp
card game
skitsnack strunt
deceitful statements, etc

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
prata strunt snacka skit
to have casual conversation with no real point

bullwhip n
oxpiska
whip

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
mobbare
person who is cruel to others

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
mobba
to intimidate

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ n
mobbning
persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɝk/ n
bålverk
a defensive wall or rampart

bum /bʌm/ n
anus rövhål
anus specifically
stjärt rumpa häck
informal: buttocks or anus
uteliggare luffare lodare lodis
hobo

bum bag n
magväska midjeväska
pouch attached to a belt

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
humla
genus of bee

bumfluff /ˈbʌmflʌf/ n
moppefjun
sparse beard growth of an adolescent

bumfuck n
avkrok byhåla håla
an isolated place far removed from normal cities and towns (with contempt)

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
stötfångare kofångare
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ adj
skakig
jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

bun /bʌn/ n
bulle
A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ n
klase
a cluster of grapes

bunchberry n
hönsbär
plant
fruit

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
knippe
biology: cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres
bunt
colloquial: large amount, especially of money
bunt knyte knippe packe paket
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying
bunt paket
package wrapped or tied up for carrying

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
bundla
computing: to sell hardware and software as single product
bylta
to dress someone warmly
bunta
to tie or wrap together

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ n
kork
stopper

bungee /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ n
snodd stropp
elastic strap for securing luggage

bungle /ˈbʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ v
fumla klåpa
to botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
liktorn
bump on the big toe

bunk /bʌŋk/ n
koj
built-in bed on board a ship

bunk /bʌŋk/ v
skolka
to fail to attend school without permission

bunk bed n
våningssäng
two or more beds fixed on top of one another

buoy /ˈbuːiː/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ n
boj
moored float

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
flytförmåga
ability to stay afloat
flytkraft
physics: upward force on an immersed body

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ adj
flytande
able to float
nyter yster
lighthearted and lively

bupkis /ˈbɔp.kɪs/ /ˈbʌp.kɪs/ n
inte ett skvatt nada
absolutely nothing

bupleurum n
harörter
plant of the genus Bupleurum

bur-reed n
igenknopps
a marsh plant

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
lake
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ n
börda belastning
heavy load
cause of worry
plikt
responsibility, onus

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ v
belasta
encumber

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
kardborre
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
byrå
office (room)
chest of drawers for clothes

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
växelkontor växlingskontor
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
byråkrati
system of administration

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
byråkrat
An official in a bureaucracy

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ n
knopp
bud, sprout, shoot

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
knoppas spira
of plants, to bloom, bud
spira
to grow or expand

burgeoning adj
spirande
that buds, grows or expands

burger n
burgare
informal: hamburger

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
inbrottstjuv

burglar alarm n
tjuvlarm
warning device

burglary /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡləɹi/ n
inbrott
the crime of breaking into

burgrave /ˈbɜɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈbɜːɡɹeɪv/ n
borggreve
governor

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ n
begravning
interment

burial chamber n
gravkammare
chamber used to bury the dead

burka n
burka
female garment that covers the whole body

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ n
vril
tree growth

burlap /ˈbəɹˌlæp/ n
säckväv
strong cloth

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
bastant
well-built

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
förbränning
act of burning something
brännskada brännmärke
physical injury
bäck ström å
stream

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
brinna bränna
to be consumed by fire
bränna
to cause to be consumed by fire
computing: to write data
to become overheated
to overheat so as to make unusable
to approach near to a concealed object which is sought
to betray
to consume, injure, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat
brinna
to feel hot due to embarrassment
bränna skålla
to injure with heat or chemicals

burn one's bridges v
bränna alla broar bränna sina broar bränna sina skepp riva alla broar
burn one's bridges

burn out v
brinna ut falna
to extinguish due to lack of fuel

burn the midnight oil v
dygna låta flitens lampa lysa
work through the night

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
brännare
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD
element on a kitchen stove
someone or something that burns

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ adj
brännande brännhet
so hot as to seem to burn (something)

burnish v
blankskura göra blank polera
to make smooth or shiny by rubbing

burnt /ˈbɜɹnt/ /ˈbɜːnt/ adj
bränd
carbonized
solbränd
sun-burned

buro n
byrå
chest of drawers for clothes
office

burp /bɝp/ n
rap rapning
a softer belch

burp /bɝp/ v
rapa
to emit a burp

burr /bɝ/ n
grad
material left on an edge after cutting
kardborre
seed pod with sharp features
skorrning tungrots-r
mispronouncion of "r"

burr /bɝ/ v
skorra
to pronounce "r"

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ n
håla gryt jordkula
a tunnel or hole

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ n
omgång salva skur
instance or act of bursting

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
brista spricka brisera
to break from internal pressure
spräcka
to cause to burst

bury /ˈbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
begrava gömma
hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
begrava
inter a corpse in a grave or tomb
begrava gräva ned gräva ner
place in the ground
glömma begrava
to put an end to; to abandon

bury the hatchet v
begrava stridsyxan
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
buss
vehicle
electrical conductor

bus driver n
busschaufför
driver of a bus

bus route n
busslinje
set route of bus service

bus shelter n
busskur väderskydd hållplatsskydd väntkur
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop

bus station n
busstation bussterminal
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes

bus stop n
busshållplats
a stop for public transport buses

busboy n
diskplockare
assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables

bush /bʊʃ/ n
buske
category of woody plant
pubic hair
bush
remote undeveloped and uncultivated rural area

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
förbuskad
very tired; exhausted

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
skäppa
dry measure

bushing /ˈbʊʃɪŋ/ n
bussning
mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction

bushmaster n
buskmästare
pit viper

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ n
affärsklass
business class
affärer affär
commercial enterprise or establishment
affär företag verksamhet
commercial, industrial or professional activity
verksamhet
management of commercial enterprises
sak ärende
matters that come before a body for deliberation or action
bransch
occupation, work or trade of a person
angelägenhet sak affär
something involving one personally

business before pleasure proverb
nytta före nöje plikten först, nöjet sedan
discharging one's obligations should come before one's own gratification

business card n
visitkort
small card

business class n
business class
class of travelling

business cycle n
konjunktur
economic fluctuation

business idea n
affärsidé

business plan n
affärsplan
summary

business trip n
affärsresa tjänsteresa
business trip

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ n
affärsman
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution

businesswoman n
affärskvinna
woman of business

busk /bʌsk/ v
underhålla på gatan
to solicit money by entertaining the public

busker n
gatuunderhållare
street performer

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
byst
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders
breasts and upper thorax of a woman

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
arrestera haffa
(slang) to arrest for a crime
ertappa
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
trapp
any of several birds of the family Otididae

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
storbystad
having large breasts

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
livlig livligt trafikerad
crowded with business or activities
upptagen flitig jäktig
doing a great deal
upptagen
engaged

busy as a bee /ˈbɪziæzəˈbiː/ adj
flitig som en myra flitig som ett bi
working constantly

busy work n
tidsslöseri
activity performed for occupying time

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ conjunction
men fast
although
förutom utom
except
utan men
rather

but who's counting phraseologicalUnit
vem bryr sig
used as a retort or comeback

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ n
butan
the organic compound

butanol n
butanol
alcohol of butane

butanone n
butanon
the simple aliphatic ketone: CH₃CH₂COCH₃

butch /bʊtʃ/ adj
macho manhaftig manlig
of a man

butch /bʊtʃ/ n
butchflata truckflata
masculine lesbian

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
slaktare
a brutal or indiscriminate killer
slaktare charkuterist styckare
a person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
slakta stycka
To slaughter animals and prepare meat for market
slakta
to kill brutally

butt /bʌt/ n
stjärt bak rumpa ända röv
buttocks
kolv
larger or thicker end of anything; blunt end
fimp stump
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar

butt /bʌt/ v
stånga stöta
to strike bluntly

butt crack n
analfåra crena ani stjärtskåra
groove between buttocks

butt in v
lägga sig i
join conversation when not welcome

butt plug /ˈbʌtplʌɡ/ n
analplugg
A sex toy for the anus and rectum

butt-ugly adj
asful ful som stryk
extremely ugly

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ n
smör
soft foodstuff made from milk
other foodstuffs like butter

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ v
bre breda
to spread butter on

butter dish n
smörask
specialised dish in which butter is served

butter up v
smickra
to flatter

butterbur n
pestskråp
herb

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
smörblomma
herb of the genus Ranunculus

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
fjäril dagfjäril
insect

butterfly effect n
fjärilseffekten

butterfly stroke n
fjärilsim
swimming stroke

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ n
kärnmjölk
traditional buttermilk

butternut squash n
butternutpumpa
Cucurbita moschata cultivar

butterwort n
tätört
plant of the genus Pinguicula

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ n
skinka
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ n
pin
a badge worn on clothes
knopp knapp
botany: a bud
knapp
knob or small disc serving as a fastener
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected
poker: dealer's button
curling: bullseye

buttonhole n
knapphålsblomma
flower worn in the buttonhole for decoration
knapphål
hole for a button

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
stötta
anything that serves to support something
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
stötta
support something physically with, or as if with, a buttress

butyric acid n
smörsyra butansyra
normal butyric acid

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
bystig frodig yppig
having a full, voluptuous figure

buy /baɪ/ v
köpa
to obtain something with money
to accept as true

buyback n
återköp
repurchase of something previously sold

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
köpare inköpare klient uppköpare
person who makes purchases

buyout n
uppköp
acquisition of a controlling interest

buzz /bʌz/ n
rus
feeling of energy or excitement
surr
humming noise
signal
telephone call

buzz /bʌz/ v
lågsniffa
(aviation) to fly at high speed and at a low altitude
surra ina
to make a low, humming or sibilant sound

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
ormvråk
bird of the genus Buteo

buzzword n
buzzword
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon

by /baɪ/ adv
längs längs med
along a path

by /baɪ/ preposition
genom att
indicates a means
efter
indicates a rule followed
steady progression
av
indicates creator of a work
indication of passive voice
med
indicating amount of progression
vid intill
near, or next to
innan
not later than
vid
with the authority of

by a landslide adv
med marginal med råge
with big marginals

by all means
för all del
emphatically yes, definitely

by and large adv
i det stora hela i stort sett på det hela taget i allmänhet mestadels
mostly, generally; with few exceptions

by chance
av en slump
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly)

by default
som standard
in absence of any opposing action

by hand
för hand manuellt
manually

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
utantill
knowing completely

by hook or by crook
på ett eller annat sätt på ett eller ett annat sätt på ett sätt eller annat
by any means possible

by now
vid det här laget
now

by oneself
ensam för sig själv
without company
på egen hand själv
without help

by the Grace of God
av Guds nåde
By divine right

by the skin of one's teeth
på håret
barely, closely

by the way
förresten för övrigt
incidentally

by-election n
fyllnadsval
special election

by-product n
biprodukt
secondary product
bieffekt
side effect

bye /baɪ/ interjection
hej då adjö farväl ha det bra hej
short for goodbye

bygone /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
förgången
in the far past

byname n
tillnamn binamn
nickname
efternamn släktnamn tillnamn
surname

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ n
bypass
alternative passage for a bodily fluid
förbifart förbifartsled kringled
road

byproduct n
biprodukt
secondary or additional product

byte /baɪt/ n
byte
unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
ordspråk ordstäv
a proverb

béarnaise sauce n
bea bearnaisesås
sauce

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ n
avsky fasa vildsvin
an anathema

c/o preposition
adress c/o
An intermediary who is responsible for transferring a piece of mail between the postal system and the final addressee.

ca. adv
ca
abbreviation of circa

cabal /kəˈbɑːl/ n
kabal
secret organization

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
kabaré
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ n
vitkål kål
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable
grönsak
person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage
kål vitkål
plant

cabbage fly n
liten kålfluga
Delia radicum

cabdriver n
kusk
one who drives a carriage
taxichaufför
one who drives a taxi

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
kajuta
interior of a boat
hytt kabin kajuta
private room on a ship
kabin
section of passenger plane having same class of service

cabin boy n
skeppsgosse
a boy serving on a ship

cabin crew n
kabinpersonal
members of staff aboard aircraft

cabinet /ˈkæ.bə.nət/ /ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/ n
kabinett råd styrelse
group of advisors
kabinett ministär regering råd
group of ministers
skåp kabinett
storage closet

cable /keɪ.bl/ n
kabel elkabel
assembly of wires for electricity
kabel
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic
tross kabel
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring
kabel wire
large wire, rope
kabellängd
nautical unit of length
meddelande telegram
telegram

cable /keɪ.bl/ v
kabla
send a telegram by cable(s)

cable car n
kabinbana linbana
hanging carriage

cable length n
kabellängd
one tenth of a nautical mile

cable television n
kabel-tv
television received through coaxial cables

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
cab cabriolet

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ n
kakao kakaoträd
cacao tree
kakao kakaoböna
cocoa bean

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ n
cache cacheminne
computing: fast temporary storage for data
gömma skattgömma
geocaching: hidden container
gömma
store

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ v
gömma lagra stoppa undan
to place in a cache

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ n
kakeksi
systemic wasting of muscle tissue that accompanies a chronic disease

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
kakofonisk
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
kakofoni
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ n
kaktus
member of the Cactaceae

cadastre n
katastermätning
(cartography) a public survey of land
fastighetsregister jordebok kataster katasterkarta lantmäterikarta mantalslängd
register

cadaver /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ n
kadaver lik
a dead body

cadaver dog n
likhund
detection dog

cadelle beetle n
spannmålsgnagare
Tenebroides mauritanicus

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
rytm
balanced, rhythmic flow
takt
measure or beat of movement
röstsänkning
modulation of the voice
kadens
music: chord progression

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
kadmium
chemical element

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑː.də/ n
kader
core of managing group
skeleton upon which regiment is formed

caecilian /sɪˈsɪlɪən/ n
maskgroddjur
amphibian

caecum /ˈsiːkəm/ n
blindtarm
blind pouch connected to the large intestine

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cesium
a metallic chemical element

caesium chloride n
cesiumklorid
inorganic compound

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
cesur
a pause or interruption

cafeteria n
kantin lunchrum matsal fik matbespisning
dining area
cafeteria fik kafé lunchrestaurang lunchservering servering
restaurant

caffeinated adj
koffeinhaltig innehållande koffein
containing caffeine

caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/ n
koffein
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
kafé café
coffee shop

cage /keɪdʒ/ n
bur
enclosure

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
caipirinha
a traditional Brazilian drink

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
gravröse röse stenröse
monument

caisson /ˈkeɪs(ə)n/ [ˈkeɪsɑn] n
kassun
enclosure from which water can be expelled
ammunitionskista
large box of ammunition

cake /keɪk/ n
kaka
a block of solid material
small mass of baked dough
kaka tårta
a sweet dessert

cake slice n
tårtspade
a knife with a wide, triangular, unsharpened blade, designed to cut and serve slices of cake

calabash /ˈkæləbæʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
kalebass
fruit of the Lagenaria siceraria
Lagenaria siceraria

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
katastrof tragedi
event resulting in great loss

calandra lark n
kalanderlärka
Melanocorypha calandra

calcaneal adj
häl-
of or pertaining to the calcaneus

calcium /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
kalcium
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium chloride n
kalciumklorid
calcium salt of hydrochloric acid

calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
räkna ut beräkna
(intransitive) plan
räkna beräkna räkna ut
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions
beräkna räkna ut kalkylera
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
beräkning räknande
act or process of calculating
beräkning uträkning
reckoning, estimate
uträkning
result of calculating

calculator /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
kalkylator räknare miniräknare
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ n
analys
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject
kalkyl
formal mathematical system

calculus of variations n
variationskalkyl
a form of calculus

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ n
agenda kalender
list of planned events
kalender almanacka
means to determine the date
system by which time is divided

calendar month n
kalendermånad
period of duration

calendar year n
kalenderår
time between 1st January and 31st December
time between corresponding dates in adjacent years

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ n
mangel
machine

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calends
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calendula n
ringblomma
plant of Calendula

calf /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ n
kalv
young cow or bull
young deer, elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals)
vad
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee
vadmuskel
muscle in the back of the leg below the knee

calibrate v
kalibrera
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calibration /kælɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
kalibrering
act of calibrating

calibre /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ n
kaliber
Diameter of the bore of a firearm
Figuratively: Capacity or compass of mind

calico n
kalikå
kind of cloth

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californium
chemical element

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ n
bromsok
part of a disc brake

calipers /ˈkæl.ɨ.pɚz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ n
krumcirkel krumpassare skjutmått
device used to measure thickness between two surfaces

caliph /ˈkeɪ̪lɪf/ n
kalif
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
kalifat
Islamic government

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ n
anrop
(computing) the act of jumping to a subprogram
call syn
(poker) the act of matching a bet
fågelsång
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
rop
cry or shout
besök
social visit
telefonsamtal
telephone conversation
ord
the right to speak

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ v
ringa telefonera
to contact by telephone
ropa hojta
to cry or shout
anropa
to jump to another part of a program
calla syna
to match or equal the amount of poker chips in the pot as the player that bet
kalla
to name or refer to
besöka hälsa på
to pay a social visit
ropa kalla
to request, summon, or beckon

call a spade a spade v
en spade är en spade
to speak the truth

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
ring en ambulans
request to call an ambulance

call it a day v
kalla det en dag låta det vara nog för i dag
to cease activity for the day
kasta in handuken
to retire

call number n
hyllsignum
identification number for materials within a library

call the police phraseologicalUnit
ring polisen
call the police

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
kalligraf
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
kalligrafi
art of writing with decorative strokes

calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ n
kall
occupation
strong urge to become religious

calling name n
tilltalsnamn
name by which a person is identified in conversation

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
känslolös hjärtlös känslokall
emotionally hardened

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
valk
hardened part of the skin

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ adj
stilla
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface
lugn rofylld
free from anger and anxiety
lugn stilla
free of noise and disturbance
vindstilla
without wind or storm

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ n
lugn ro
condition of being unworried and free from anger
bleke stiltje
period without wind
lugn ro stillhet
the state with absence of noise and disturbance

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ v
lugna
to become calm
lugna stilla beveka blidka
to make calm

calm before the storm n
lugnet före stormen
peace before a disturbance or crisis

calm down v
chilla lugna ner
To become less excited
lugna ner
To cause to become less excited

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ n
lugn ro stillhet
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
kalori
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calque /kælk/ n
översättningslån
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
förtala smutskasta
to make hurtful untrue statements

calumniation n
förtal smädelse
false accusation

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ n
förtal
falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
kalva
to give birth to a calf

calypso /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ n
calypso
type of music and dance

cam [kæm] n
kam
mechanical part

camaraderie /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑməˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
kamratskap
close friendship in a group of friends

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
kamel dromedar
beast of burden

camel driver n
kameldrivare kamelskötare
one who is in charge of camels

camel meat n
kamelkött
camel eaten as meat

camel rider n
kamelryttare
someone who rides a camel

camel spider n
skorpionspindel
arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae

cameleer n
kamelryttare
camel rider

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ n
kamelia
plant

cameltoe n
kameltå
clear visible presence of a woman's vulva

cameo /ˈkæm.iː.əu/ n
kamé
relief work

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ n
filmkamera videokamera kamera
movie camera
kamera
still camera

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ n
kamomill

camomile tea n
kamomillte
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
kamouflage
biology
textiles
kamouflagekläder
clothes
kamouflage maskering
military

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
kamouflera maskera
hide, disguise

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] adj
fjollig
ostentatiously effeminate
fjompig
tasteless
kitschig teatral
theatrical

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] n
förläggning läger
base
läger
group
outdoor place
organized event

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] v
tälta campa övernatta
to live in a tent
slå läger
to set up a camp
campa
to stay in an advantageous location in a video game

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n
kampanj fälttåg
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campanile /kæmpəˈnileɪ/ n
kampanil
bell tower

campanology n
kampanologi
study of bells

campfire n
lägereld
fire at a campground

campground n
campingplats
area for tents

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
kamfer
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camping /ˈkæmpɪŋ/ n
camping
recreational activity

campsite n
campingplats camping
a place where a tent may be or is pitched

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ n
campus
grounds or property of a school, etc

camshaft n
kamaxel
a shaft fitted with cams

camwheel n
mönsterhjul
mechanical part

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ n
kanna vattenkanna
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants
burk
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
konservburk konserv
a tin-plate canister

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ v
sparka kicka
to fire or dismiss an employee
konservera lägga in
to preserve
knipa igen stänga igen
to shut up

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
kunna
to be able
may

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ phraseologicalUnit
Kan jag komma in?
phrase

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
får jag låna din telefon kan jag få låna din telefon?
can I use your phone?

can opener n
burköppnare konservöppnare
device used to open tin cans

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
Skulle du kunna hjälpa mig? kan du hjälpa mig?
can you help me?

can you tell us phraseologicalUnit
Kan du berätta för oss Skulle du kunna berätta för oss
prefix indicating a polite request

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
kanal
artificial waterway
a tubular channel within the body

canalise /kə.ˈnæl.aɪz/ v
kanalisera
to channel the flow
to convert into a canal

canapé n
kanapé snittar
a bite size slice open-faced sandwich

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
canardvinge
winglike structure

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
kanariefågel
bird from the Canary Islands

cancan n
cancan
dance

cancel /ˈkænsl/ v
stryka
cross out
annullera upphäva avbryta
invalidate, annul
stämpla
mark to prevent reuse
upphäva släcka ut ta ut
offset, equalize
förkorta
remove a common factor

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ n
återbud avbeställning avbokning förkortning strykning upphävande
act of cancelling

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
cancer kräfta
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation

candela /kænˈdēlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ n
candela
unit of luminous intensity

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
kandelaber
candle holder

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
uppriktig
straightforward, open and sincere

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
kandidat
person running in an election

candle /ˈkændəl/ n
ljus levande ljus
a light source

candle snuffer n
ljussax ljussläckare
device made to extinguish a candle

candlelight /ˈkændllaɪt/ n
ljussken
the light of a candle

candlestick /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ n
ljusstake
a holder with a socket or spike for a candle

candy /ˈkændi/ n
godis karamell
piece of candy

candy /ˈkændi/ v
kandera
to cook, or coat with sugar or syrup

candy apple n
kanderat äpple
apple with a hard sugar candy coating

candy bar n
chokladbar
type of candy

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ n
polkagris
candy in the shape of a cane

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ n
sockervadd spunnet socker
sweet

cane sugar n
rörsocker
sugar from the sugar cane plant

canine tooth n
huggtand
tooth

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
cannabis
plant

cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ n
kannibal
an organism which eats others of its own species

cannibalism n
kannibalism
act of eating another of one's own species

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
kannibaliserande kannibalisk kannibalistisk
tending toward cannibalism

canning /ˈkænɪŋ/ n
hermetisering
preserving process

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ n
cannoli
tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
kanon
artillery piece

cannon fodder n
kanonföda kanonmat
military forces considered to be expendable

cannonball n
kanonkula kula
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
försiktig
careful, prudent, cautious

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
kanot
small long and narrow boat

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
kanik korherre
member of cathedral chapter
kanon
piece of music
fandom: the works considered authoritative regarding a fictional universe
religious law

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ v
kanonisera
to define someone as a saint

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
baldakin sänghimmel takhimmel tronhimmel
high cover
krontak
highest foliage and branches of a forest
markis
overhanging or projecting roof structure
huv
transparent cockpit cover

canopy bed n
himmelssäng
a bed equipped with a canopy

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
cantaloupe nätmelon
melon

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
gnällig grinig grälsjuk knarrig kverulantisk kvirrig
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ n
kantat
cantata

canteen /kænˈtiːn/ n
kantin matsal
small cafeteria or snack bar
kantin markententeri
temporary or mobile cafe
fältflaska
water bottle

canting arms n
talande vapen

canto /ˈkæntoʊ/ /ˈkæntəʊ/ n
sång
one of the chief divisions of a long poem

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
kanton
state of Switzerland
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina
subdivision of Luxembourg
subdivision of an arrondissement
heraldry; one of the ordinaries
subdivision of flag

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ n
segelduk
a piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
kanjon
a valley cut in rock by a river

cap /kæp/ n
keps mössa
head covering
landskamp
soccer: international appearance
hatt
top part of a mushroom
stor bokstav
informal: uppercase letter

cap /kæp/ v
täcka
to lie over or on top of something

capable /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
kapabel
able and efficient

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
rymlig spatiös
having a lot of space inside

capacitance n
kapacitans
property of an element of an electrical circuit

capacitation n
kapacitering
process of altering sperm

capacitor n
kondensator
electronic component

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
befogenhet
legal authority
kapacitet
the ability to hold, receive or absorb
capability; the ability to perform some task
the maximum that can be produced

cape /keɪp/ n
kap
headland
cape slängkappa
garment

cape gooseberry n
kapkrusbär
fruit
plant

capelin n
lodda
small fish

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
glädjeskutt glädjesprång
playful leap
kapris
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa
plant

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ v
skutta
to jump about playfully

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
tjäder
Tetrao urogallus
bird of the genus Tetrao

capillary /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
kapillär
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
begrips? fattaru förstått?
“understood?”

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj
huvudsaklig
of prime importance

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
kapital
money and wealth
kapitäl
uppermost part of a column

capital city n
huvudstad
city designated as seat of government

capital gains tax n
kapitalvinstskatt
tax on profit made from selling capital

capital letter n
stor bokstav versal
letters A B C

capital punishment n
dödsstraff
punishment by death

capitalisation n
versalisering
act or process of capitalising
state of being capitalised

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
kapitalism
socio-economic system based on private property rights

capitalist n
kapitalist
supporter of capitalism

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
kapitulera ge upp resignera
surrender; end all resistance; to give up; to go along with or comply

capo /ˈkæ.pəʊ/ n
maffialedare
Mafia leader

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
kapun
cockerel grown for food

caponier n
kaponjär
fortification structure

cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpəˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
cappuccino
beverage
cup of this beverage

caprice /kəˈpɹis/ n
infall nyck påhitt ryck
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action

capricious adj
nyckfull oberäknelig oförutsägbar
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪəsən/ n
capsaicin
chemical compound

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
paprika
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific)

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
kapsejsa
(intransitive) to overturn

capsizing n
kapsejsning
An overturning of a boat

capslock n
caps lock skiftlås versallås
a key on the keyboard that activates capslock

capstan /ˈkap.stən/ n
ankarspel ankarbult gångspel vindspel
cylindrical machine
kapstan kapstanaxel
part of a tape recorder

capsule hotel n
kapselhotell
hotel with capsules

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ n
kommendör
a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral
kapten
an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major
the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel
one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions
the person lawfully in command of an airliner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
fånge
a person who has been captured

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
fångenskap
period of being captive
state of being captive

capuchin monkey n
kapucinapa
New World monkey of the genus Cebus

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
kapybar kapybara vattensvin
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ n
bil automobil
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver
hisskorg
moving, load-carrying component of an elevator
vagn
passenger-carrying unit in a subway or elevated train, whether powered or not

car bomb n
bilbomb
explosive device installed in an automobile
automobile made into a bomb

car boot sale n
bakluckeloppis

car door n
bildörr
door designed for use on a car

car rental n
biluthyrning
hiring of cars for short periods

car seat n
bilsäte
seat in a motor car

car wash n
biltvätt biltvättning
event at which people wash cars
biltvätt
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ n
karbinhake
metal link with a gate

caracal /ˈkaɹəkal/ /ˈkæɹəkæl/ n
ökenlo
Caracal caracal

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
karaff kanna
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkæ.ɹə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ n
karamell tjinuski
confection

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
karat
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ n
karavell
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ n
kummin
plant
seed/fruit

carbide n
karbid
any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
kolhydrat
organic compounds such as sugar, starch or cellulose

carbon /ˈkɑɹbən/ n
kol
chemical element
impure carbon (e.g., coal, charcoal)
koldioxid
ecology: carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming
karbonpapper
informal: a sheet of carbon paper
genomslagskopia
informal: carbon copy

carbon dioxide n
koldioxid
CO₂

carbon microphone n
kolkornsmikrofon
microphone containing carbon granules

carbon monoxide n
kolmonoxid koloxid
chemical of the formula CO

carbon offset n
klimatkompensation
reduction in carbon dioxide emission

carbon-12 n
kol-12
isotope of carbon

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ n
karbonat
any salt or ester of carbonic acid

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
kolsyrad
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure)

carbonic acid n
kolsyra
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃

carbonic anhydrase n
karbanhydras
enzyme

carboxyl n
karboxyl
carboxyl

carboxylic adj
karboxyl-
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group

carboxylic acid n
karboxylsyra
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group

carbuncle /ˈkɑːbʌŋkəl/ /ˈkɑːɹbʌŋkəl/ n
böld
abscess

carburetor /ˈkɑːɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
förgasare karburator
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
as kadaver
body of a dead animal

carcinogenic adj
carcinogen cancerogen
causing or tending to cause cancer

carcinoma /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ n
karcinom
type of tumor

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ n
kort
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc.

card game n
kortspel
any of very many games played with playing cards

card trick n
kortkonst
magic trick involving playing cards

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ n
kardemumma
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
papp kartong
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box n
kartong pappkartong
container

cardiac arrest n
hjärtstillestånd
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood

cardiac muscle n
hjärtmuskulatur
involuntary muscle

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
cardigan kofta
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
avgörande främsta huvud- huvudsaklig kardinal- väsentlig
of fundamental importance

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ n
kardinal
official of the Catholic Church
any bird in family Cardinalidae
bird of the genus Cardinalis

cardinal mark n
kardinalmärke
type of sea mark

cardinal number n
kardinaltal grundtal
number denoting quantity
number used to denote the size of a set

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ n
grundtal kardinaltal
grammar: word used to represent a cardinal number

cardinal point n
kardinalstreck
cardinal point

cardinality n
kardinalitet
(set theory)

cardiological adj
kardiologisk
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
kardiolog
physician

cardiology n
kardiologi
study of the structure of the heart

cardiopulmonary adj
hjärt-lung- kardiopulmonell
Of, or pertaining to the heart and the lungs

cardiopulmonary resuscitation n
hjärt-lungräddning
a first aid procedure for cardiac arrest

cardiovascular adj
kardiovaskulär
relating to the circulatory system

cardoon n
kardon
perennial plant

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ n
omsorg omtanke vård
close attention, concern or responsibility
underhåll
maintenance, upkeep
vård
state of being cared for
vård omsorg
treatment of those in need
bekymmer
worry

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ v
bry
to be concerned about
to be mindful of
ta hand om
to look after

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
karriär
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan
one's calling in life; a person's occupation

carefree /ˈkɛɘfɹiː/ adj
bekymmerslös sorgfri
worry free, light hearted, etc.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
försiktig
cautious

carefully /ˈkɛɹfəli/ /ˈkɛːfəli/ adv
försiktig
in a careful manner

careless /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
vårdslös oaktsam
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessness n
vårdslöshet oaktsamhet
lack of care

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
smeka
touch or kiss lovingly

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
vaktmästare
one who takes care of a place or thing

carfree adj
bilfri

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
frakt
freight carried by a ship

cargo ship n
lastfartyg
ship that carries cargo

caribou /kɛˈɹəbu/ n
ren
North American reindeer

caricatural adj
karikatyrisk

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ n
karikatyr
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ v
karikatyr
represent in exaggerated manner

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ n
karikatyrtecknare
person who draws caricatures

caricaturistic adj
karikatyrisk

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ n
karies
progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

carnality n
köttslighet
state of being carnal

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
nejlika
flower

carnauba n
karnaubavax
wax

carnelian n
karneol
reddish brown chalcedony

carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ /ˈkɑːɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ n
rovdjur
mammal of the order Carnivora
köttätare
meat-eating animal

carnivorous /kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/ adj
köttätande
Predatory or flesh-eating

carob n
johannesbröd
tree
fruit

carouse /kəˈɹaʊz/ v
rumla
To engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
karp
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

carp bream n
braxen
Abramis brama

carpal tunnel n
karpaltunnel
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome n
Karpaltunnelsyndrom
repetitive stress injury

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ proverb
fånga dagen
seize the day

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
snickare timmerman
carpentry person

carpenter's square n
vinkelhake
tool used to measure out right angles

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ n
matta
a fabric used as a floor covering
any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function

carpet bombing n
bombmatta
a bombing of this kind

carpet shark n
wobbegongartade hajar
shark of the order Orectolobiformes

carpet sweeper n
mattsopare
mechanical device for cleaning carpets

carphone n
biltelefon

carpool n
bilpool
arrangement

carrack n
karack
ship

carriage /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/ n
vagn
railroad car

carriage bolt n
vagnskruv

carriage return n
vagnretur
(computing) The carriage return control character (0x0D in ASCII)
The key which initiates a carriage return action or generates the carriage return control character
vagnretur vagnåterföring
The action on a typewriter or printer that returns it to the beginning of the line

carriageway n
körbana
part of a road that carries traffic

carrier bag n
bärkasse kasse
thin bag

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ n
bärvåg
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ n
as kadaver
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion crow n
svartkråka
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
morot
Daucus carota ssp. sativus

carrot and stick n
morot och piska
simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior

carrot cake n
morotskaka
sweet cake

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ /ˈkɛ.ɹi/ v
föra
to stock or supply
bära
to transport by lifting

carry coals to Newcastle v
bära ugglor till Aten
do something unneeded or redundant

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
fortsätta bete

carry out v
utföra
To fulfill

carsick adj
åksjuk
feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
rörelsesjuka åksjuka
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
kärra
small, open, wheeled vehicle

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
carte blanche
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority

carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ n
kusk körkarl
person who transports a load on an animal-drawn cart

cartilage /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
brosk
dense connective tissue

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
kartografi
creation of charts and maps

cartomancy n
spå i kort
fortune-telling using cards

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ n
kartong
box-like container

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
tecknad serie tecknat
animated cartoon

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
kartusch kartouche
hieroglyphs
kartusch
in architecture
kardus kartesch
paper cartridge

cartridge box n
patronkök patrontaska
case for cartridges

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ n
hjulning
gymnastic maneuver
vagnshjul
wheel of a cart

cartwright n
vagnsmakare
maker of carts

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
snida
shape a work by cutting

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
kaskad
sequence of events

case /keɪs/ n
fall kasus
actual event, situation, or fact
kasus
grammar: set of grammatical cases or their meanings
fall
instance or event as a topic of study
fall mål
legal proceeding
låda lår
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
hus kåpa apparathölje huv hölje skal
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
monter vitrinskåp
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic
box låda
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus
hölje
sheath, covering
resväska
suitcase

case law n
prejudikatlag rättspraxis
law developed through court decisions

case sensitive adj
skiftlägeskänslig

case study n
fallstudie
research performed in detail on a single case

casein /ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/ n
kasein
protein

casemate n
kasematt
bombproof chamber as part of fortification

cash /kæʃ/ n
kontanter
money in the form of notes/bills and coins

cash cow n
kassako
something that generates free cash flow

cash flow n
finansieringsanalys kassaflödesanalys
statement
kassaflöde
stream of funds

cash register n
kassaapparat
machine

cashew nut n
cashewnöt
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ n
kassör kassörska kassapersonal
one who works at a till or receives payments
kassör
person in charge of the cash of a business or bank

cashmere /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ n
kaschmir kashmir
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ n
kasino
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
kassava maniok

casserole /ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/ /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
gryta
food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish
kastrull gryta lergryta
glass or earthenware dish

cassette /kəˈsɛt/ n
kassett
small flat case containing magnetic tape

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
kasuar
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
casting rollbesättning rollfördelning rollsättning
casting procedure
rollbesättning rollinnehavare
group of actors performing together
gips
medicine: supportive and immobilising device
form gjutform
mould used to make cast objects

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
besätta rollbesätta
to assign a role in a play or performance
loda
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water
gjuta
to make by pouring into a mould
kasta
to throw forcefully

cast a shadow v
kasta en skugga
idiomatic

cast aspersions v
baktala förtala
make damaging or spiteful remarks

cast iron adj
gjutjärns-
made of cast iron

cast iron n
gjutjärn
hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon

cast one's vote v
lägga sin röst
to vote

cast pearls before swine v
kasta pärlor för svin kasta pärlor för svinen
cast pearls before swine

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
kastanjett
a single handheld percussion instrument

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
kast
hereditary social class

caster n
ströare
shaker with perforated top

castigate /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
tukta
to punish or reprimand someone severely

casting couch n
knullsoffa
a sofa for sexual acts

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
slott borg fästning befästning
fortified building

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
rockera
chess

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ n
luftslott
desire, idea, or plan unlikely to ever be realized

castling /ˈkæstlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/ n
rockad
move in chess

castor oil plant n
ricin
Ricinus communis

castor sac n
bävergäll
beaver’s castoreum organ

castoreum n
bävergäll
castor sac exudate

castrate /ˈka.stɹeɪt/ v
kastrera gälla snöpa
remove the testicles of

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
kastrering
act of removing the testicles

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
kastratsångare
male who has been castrated

casual /-uæl/ /ˈkaʒuəl/ /ˈkæʒuəl/ /ˈkɛʒʉɘl/ adj
ledig
informal, relaxed

casualty /ˈkaʒ(ʊ)əlti/ n
offer olycksoffer
person

casuistry /ˈkæʒuɪstɹi/ n
kasuistik
process

cat flap n
kattlucka
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in

cat food n
kattmat
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
talförmåga
why are you not saying anything?

cat's eye n
kattöga
retroreflective device placed on a road surface

cat's whisker n
kontaktfjäder
wire that touches the crystal in a crystal radio

cat-o'-nine-tails n
niosvansad katt
whip

catabolism n
katabolism
destructive metabolism

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ n
kataklysm
sudden, violent event

cataclysmic adj
kataklysmisk
of or pertaining to a cataclysm

catacomb /ˈkatəkuːm/ /ˈkatəˌkəʊm/ /ˈkætakoʊm/ n
katakomb
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves

catalepsy n
katalepsi
catalepsy

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ n
katalog
a complete list of items
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
a list of all the publications in a library

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ v
katalogisera
to put into a catalogue

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ n
katalys
chemistry: the increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst

catalytic converter n
katalysator katalytisk avgasrenare
a chamber which oxidises carbon dioxide from exhaust gases

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
katalysera
to bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
katapult
device for launching large objects

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
grå starr katarakt
opacity of the lens in the eye
vattenfall grå starr
waterfall

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
katarr
inflammation of the mucous membranes

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
katastrof
any large and disastrous event of great significance
disaster beyond expectations

catastrophe theory n
katastrofteori
branch of mathematics

catastrophically adv
katastrofalt
in a catastrophic manner

catatonia n
katatoni
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ adj
katatonisk
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catcall n
burop
shout or whistle expressing dislike

catcall v
bua
make such an exclamation

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ n
hake hasp
a clasp which stops something from opening
kap
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend
hake
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
fångst
that which is captured or caught
the act of catching a ball

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ v
fånga
to capture or snare
fånga fatta
to intercept an object in the air etc. }}
uppfatta fatta
to perceive and understand }}
hinna
to reach in time to leave }}
gripa
to seize an opportunity }}

catch a buzz v
bli salongsberusad
start to get drunk

catch a cold v
bli förkyld
contract a cold

catch a falling knife v
fånga en fallande kniv
To buy an instrument whose price is falling rapidly.

catch fire v
börja brinna ta eld ta fyr
become engulfed in flames

catch out v
komma på
to discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate

catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar v
ta med skägget i brevlådan

catcher /ˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkætʃ.ɚ/ n
catcher fångare
baseball player who receives pitches
fångare
that which catches

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
katekes
book summarizing the principles of Christianity

catechist n
kateket

catechistic adj
kateketisk

catecholamine /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ n
katekolamin
any of a class of aromatic amines

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ n
katekumen
convert to Christianity prior to baptism

categorical /ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
kategorisk
absolute; having no exception

categorically /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɒ.ɹɪk.li/ adv
kategoriskt
In a categorical manner

categorize v
kategorisera
to assign a category

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ n
kategori
collection in math
group

category theory n
kategoriteori
branch of mathematics

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
kedjekurva
curve of a flexible chain

caterpillar /ˈkædəɹˌpɪləɹ/ /ˈkætəpɪlə(ɹ)/ n
fjärilslarv mallarv
larva of a butterfly

catfish n
mal
type of fish
sockpuppet
fake profile
catfish
person operating fake profile

catfish v
catfishing
operate fake profile

catgut /ˈkætˌɡʌt/ n
catgut
cord

catharsis /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/ n
katarsis
in drama, a release of emotional tension

cathartic adj
förlösande renande
purgative; inducing catharsis

cathead n
kranbalk
nautical: heavy piece of timber for holding an anchor in position

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ n
domkyrka katedral
principal church of a bishop's diocese

cathetus /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
katet
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
katod
electrode through which current flows outward

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
katjon
a positively charged ion

catkin n
hänge
botany: a type of inflorescence

catlike adj
kattaktig kattlik
resembling a cat

catnap n
tupplur
a brief, light sleep

catnip /ˈkatnɪp/ n
nepetasläktet
plants of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae
kattmynta
specific species which causes intoxication among cats

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
kaveldun
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha

cattle /ˈkæt(ə)l/ n
boskap
certain other livestock
nötkreatur boskap
domesticated bovine animals

cattle egret n
kohäger
cattle egret

cattle grid n
färist
grid of parallel metal bars

cattle prod n
kofösare pådrivare
stick designed to goad animals

catty /ˈkæti/ adj
spydig
spiteful

caught between the devil and the deep blue sea adj
i valet och kvalet mellan två eldar
choice between two undesirable options

caught with one's pants down adj
med byxorna nere tagen på sängen
caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation

caul /kɔːl/ n
segerhatta segerhuva visdomshuva
part of the amniotic sac which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ n
gryta kittel
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.əˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
blomkål
Edible head of a cauliflower plant
Vegetable

causalism n
causalism
social system

causative /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ n
kausativ
linguistics

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ n
orsak grund
source or reason of an event or action

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ v
orsaka förorsaka
to set off an event or action

cause célèbre /koz se.lɛbʁ/ /kɔz sɛˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ n
cause célèbre
issue or incident arousing heated public debate

cause of death n
dödsorsak
official cause of a human death

causeless adj
grundlös omotiverad
groundless

causerie n
kåseri
article

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
kauterisera
burn tissue

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
försiktighet
careful attention, prudence

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
försiktig aktsam varsam varlig
careful

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
kavalleri
military service that fights with riding horses

cave /keɪv/ n
grotta håla
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground

caveat /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
förbehåll
qualification or exemption
brasklapp varning
warning

caveman n
grottmänniska
early humans or related species

cavern /ˈkæ.və(ɹ)n/ n
grotta
large cave
jordkula
underground chamber

caviar [kæviːɑɹ] [kæviːɑː] n
kaviar rysk kaviar
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

cavity /ˈkævɪti/ [ˈkʰævɪɾi] n
karies tandröta hål
hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
leka
move/play boisterously

cayenne pepper n
cayennepeppar
hot chilli pepper
spice

cease /siːs/ v
upphöra
intransitive
transitive

cease-fire n
eldupphör
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
ceder
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus
aromatic wood

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
cedilj
mark placed under the letter c

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
tak innertak
upper limit of room

ceiling fan n
takfläkt
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
celadon
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green colour
pale green glaze

celeb /səˈlɛb/ n
kändis
a celebrity

celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
fira
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
hyllad
famous or widely praised

celebration n
firande
formal performance of a solemn rite
fest
social gathering for entertainment and fun

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
känd person kändis
kändis celebritet
famous person

celeriac n
rotselleri selleri
form of celery

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ n
selleri
herb

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
celesta
musical instrument

celestial body n
himlakropp
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial equator n
himmelsekvator
great circle

celestial sphere n
himmelssfär himlavalv
abstract sphere of infinite radius

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
celibat
abstaining from sexual relations
state of being unmarried

cell /sɛl/ n
cell
basic unit of a living organism
small group of people forming part of a larger organization
biological cavity
room in a monastery for sleeping one person
room in a prison for containing inmates
a short, fixed-length packet as in asynchronous transfer mode
cell element
component of an electrical battery
mobil
informal: a cellular telephone

cell division n
celldelning
a process by which a cell divides into two cells

cell membrane n
cellmembran plasmamembran
semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell

cell wall /sɛl wɔːl/ n
cellvägg
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
källare
underground space

cellist n
cellist
person who plays the cello

cello /ˈsɛloʊ/ /ˈsɛləʊ/ /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ n
cello violoncell
musical instrument

cellobiose n
cellobios
disaccharide found as a repeat unit in cellulose

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ n
cellofan
the transparent plastic film

cellophane noodle n
glasnudel
type of transparent Asian noodle

cellular adj
cellulär
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells

cellulase n
cellulas
an enzyme

cellulose n
cellulosa
the polysaccharide cellulose

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ v
cementera
to affix with cement
to make permanent

cement copper n
cementkoppar

cement mixer n
cementblandare
device to make concrete

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.əʊ.tæf/ n
kenotaf skengrav
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ n
cenote
deep natural well or sinkhole

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
censor

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ v
censurera
to remove objectionable content
to review in order to remove objectionable content

censorship /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/ n
censur
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
folkräkning
official count of members of a population

cent /sɛnt/ n
cent
one-hundredth of a euro
coin
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
kentaur
mythical half-man, half-horse

centenary adj
hundraårig
of, or pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
hundraårsdag
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
central
of, at or related to center

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
center
in basketball
centrum center mittpunkt
place where a function or activity occurs
centrum mitt mittpunkt
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere
mitt mittpunkt
point on a line midway between the ends
fokus
topic of particular importance

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
centrera
cause to occupy the center
koncentrera
concentrate on

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ n
mittuppslag
single sheet of paper that forms the middle two pages of a magazine

centigram n
centigram
a metric measurement of 1/100 of a gram

centilitre n
centiliter
1/100 of a litre

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
centimeter
one-hundredth of a metre

centipede /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/ n
enkelfoting
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda

centisecond n
centisekund
unit of time equal to 0.01 seconds

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
central
being in the centre
being very important

central bank n
centralbank riksbank
the principal monetary authority of a polity

central heating n
centralvärme
heating system

central nervous system n
centrala nervsystemet
that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord

central processing unit n
centralprocessor
part of a computer

central reservation n
mittremsa
area which separates opposing lanes of traffic

centralism n
centralism
system that centralizes

centre circle n
mittcirkel
the circle in the centre of the pitch in soccer

centre forward n
central anfallare
most central of the strikers

centre of mass n
masscentrum
point where the mass can be considered concentrated

centre-back n
mittback
a central defender

centrifugal force n
centrifugalkraft
force

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ n
centrifug
device for separation of substances

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifugera
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

centripetal force n
centripetalkraft
the force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ n
centromer
region of a eukaryotic chromosome

century /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/ n
sekel århundrade
100 years

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
keramik
material

cereal [ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ] n
korn
grains of such a grass
sädesslag
type of grass

cerebellum /ˌseɹəˈbeləm/ n
lillhjärna cerebellum
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral cortex n
hjärnbark storhjärnsbark
layer of the brain

cerebral hemisphere n
hjärnhalva
region of the brain

cerebral palsy n
cerebral pares
group of non-contagious conditions

cerebrospinal fluid n
cerebrospinalvätska
clear bodily fluid

cerebrovascular adj
cerebrovaskulär

cerebrum /ˈsɛ.ɹɪ.bɹəm/ n
storhjärna
upper part of the brain

ceremony /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/ /ˈsɛɹɪməni/ n
högtidlighet ceremoni
official gathering to celebrate
ceremoni
ritual with religious significance

cerise adj
cerise
colour

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
cerium
chemical element

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ adj
säker säkert säkra
sure, positive, not doubting

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ determiner
viss vissa visst
having been determined but not specified

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝʔn̩li/ adv
säkerligen utan tvekan
without doubt, surely

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
visshet säkerhet
state of being certain

certificate /səɹˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /səɹˈtɪfɪˌkeɪt/ n
certifikat
a document containing a certified statement

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
himmelsblå
sky-blue

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ n
himmelsblå
sky blue

cervical cancer n
livmoderhalscancer cervixcancer
cancer of the cervix

cervical vertebra n
halskota cervikalkota nackkota
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
livmoderhals
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
dypöl kloak träsk
filthy place
avloppsbrunn kloakbrunn
place for sewage

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
val
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea

cf. v
jfr jfr. jmf.
compare

ch. n
kap.
abbreviation for chapter

cha-cha n
cha-cha cha-cha-cha
ballroom dance

chafe /tʃeɪf/ n
skav skavsår
injury or wear caused by friction

chaff /tʃæf/ n
agn
inedible parts of grain plant

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
bofink
bird

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
förtret
distress from failure; vexation or mortification

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
kedja
series of interconnected rings or links
series of interconnected things
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule
totally ordered subset

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
kedja fast
to fasten with a chain

chain guard n
kedjeskydd
compartment that encloses the chain and sprocket assemblies of a bicycle

chain letter n
kedjebrev
a letter that is mailed successively to different recipients

chain mail n
ringbrynja
a flexible defensive armor

chain of command n
tjänsteväg befälsordning
hierarchy in which one rank obeys the one above it

chain reaction n
kedjereaktion
series of events
type of nuclear reaction

chain shot n
kedjelod
projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain

chain smoker n
kedjerökare
one who habitually smokes a lot
one who smokes continuously

chain-smoke v
kedjeröka
to smoke cigarettes frequently

chainplate n
röstjärn
plate on the side of a sailing ship

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
motorsåg
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ n
stol
furniture

chairlift n
stollift sittlift
moving series of open seats

chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
ordförande
person presiding over a meeting
head of a corporate or governmental board

chairperson n
ordförande styrelseordförande
a person who presides over a meeting, a board

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
schäslong
reclining chair with a long seat

chalcedony /kælˈsɛdəni/ n
kalcedon
form of fine-grained quartz

chalice /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/ n
kalk
large drinking cup

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
krita
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard
a soft, white, powdery limestone

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
svart tavla
slate board for writing on with chalk

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ n
utmaning
difficult task
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not
jäv
judge's interest in the result of the case for which they should not be allowed to sit

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ v
utmana
to dare someone
to invite someone to take part in a competition
ifrågasätta
to dispute something

chalybeate adj
järnhaltig
flavored with mineral salts

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/ n
rum
bedroom

chamber music n
kammarmusik
chamber music

chamber of commerce n
handelskammare
community business association

chamber orchestra n
kammarorkester
orchestra to play chamber music

chamber pot n
potta nattkärl
a container used for urination and defecation

chambermaid /ˈtʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ n
kammarjungfru
a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom

chameleon /kəˈmiːljən/ /kəˈmiːlɪən/ n
kameleont
reptile

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
avfasning fas bruten kant
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
bryta fasa
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
gems stenget
A goat-like antelope

champ at the bit v
brinna av iver brinna av otålighet
to show impatience when delayed

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
champagne
sparkling white wine produced in Champagne

champagne socialist n
rödvinsvänster
false socialist

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ n
champinjon
Agaricus bisporus

champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ n
förkämpe
defender of a cause
mästarinna mästare vinnare vinnarinna
someone who has been winner in a contest

champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ v
kämpa för
to advocate

championship /ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
mästerskap
competition to determine a champion
position of champion, or winner

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] adj
förlupen händelsevis oförutsedd opåräknad slumpartad tillfällig

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] n
chans
an opportunity or possibility
sannolikhet chans
probability of something happening
slump
random occurrence

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] v
råka
to discover by chance
chansa riskera
to try or risk

chancel /ˈtʃænsəl/ /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ n
kor
space around the altar in a church

chancellor /ˈtʃænsələ/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
kansler
head of government in some German-speaking countries
senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government

chandelier /ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
ljuskrona kristallkrona takkrona
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ n
ombyte
a replacement
växel
balance returned after a purchase
växel växelpengar
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination
förändring
the process of becoming different

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ v
förändra ändra
to become something different
ändra förändra
to make something into something different
byta om
to replace one's own clothing
byta
to replace
to transfer to another vehicle

change one's mind v
ändra ändra mening ändra åsikt
to decide differently than one had decided before

changeful adj
nyckfull ombytlig
changing frequently

changeling /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ n
bortbyting
(Mythology) an infant of a fairy, sprite or troll that the creature has secretly exchanged for a human infant

changing room n
omklädningsrum
room in gym etc.
provrum
room in shop

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
skötbord
Small raised platform.

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ n
kanal
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies
narrow body of water between two land masses
natural or man-made deeper course through shallow body of water
navigable part of a river
physical confine of a river or slough

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ v
kanalisera
direct the flow

chanterelle /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
kantarell
Cantharellus cibarius

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
kaos
state of disorder
mathematics

chaos theory n
kaosteori
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ adj
kaotisk kaosartad
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chap /tʃæp/ n
käft
the jaw

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ n
kapell
place of worship

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ n
chaperon förkläde
older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour

chaplain /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ n
kaplan
member of a religious body

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
avdelning
an administrative division of an organization
kapitel
section in a book

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ n
röding
fish

charabanc /ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/ n
charabang
a horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof

character /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚ/ n
tecken
(computing) basic element in a text string
symbol for a sound or a word
karaktär rollfigur
being in a story
karaktär
distinguishing feature
moral strength
figur
notable or eccentric person

character assassination n
karaktärsmord
malicious discourse designed to damage someone's reputation

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
karakteristisk kännetecknande
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ n
karakteristik karakteristikum
distinguishing feature

characteristic polynomial n
karakteristiskt polynom
linear algebra

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
karaktärisera prägla
to determine the characteristics of

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ adj
antracit antracitgrå
colour

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ n
kolteckning
charcoal drawing
teckningskol kolkrita ritkol
stick used for drawing
träkol
substance

chard /tʃɑɹd/ /tʃɑːd/ n
mangold
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
anklagelse beskyllning
accusation
avgift kostnad pris
amount of money levied for a service
laddning
electric charge
measured amount of powder and/or shot
sköldemärke
heraldry: image displayed on an escutcheon
last
load or burden

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
ladda
to add energy to
to load equipment with material required for its use
ladda upp ladda
to cause to take on an electric charge
anklaga
to formally accuse of a crime

charger /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ n
laddare
a device that charges or recharges

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
chargé-d'affaires
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
häststridsvagn stridsvagn
vehicle used in warfare

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
karisma utstrålning
personal charm or magnetism

charitable adj
välgörenhets-
pertaining to charity

charitable organization n
välgörenhetsorganisation
organization

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/ n
välgörenhetsorganisation
organization
välgörenhet
providing of goods or money
goods or money given

charley horse n
lårkaka
a muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ n
berlock
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain
charm
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
amulett berlock
something with magic power

charm quark n
charmkvark
charm quark

charmer /ˈtʃɑɹmɚ/ n
charmör tjusare
a charming person

charmeuse n
charmeuse
crepe in satin weave

chart /tʃɑɹt/ v
kartlägga
draw a chart or map

charwoman n
städerska
cleaning lady

chase /tʃeɪs/ n
jakt
action of the verb "to chase"

chase /tʃeɪs/ v
jaga förfölja
to pursue, to follow at speed

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/ n
jagare

chasm /ˈkæz(ə)m/ n
klyfta schism
difference of opinion
svalg
gap

chassis /ˈtʃæsi/ /ˈtʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
chassi
base frame of motor vehicle
frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment

chaste /tʃeɪst/ adj
kysk
abstaining from sexual intercourse

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ v
tukta skälla ut
to punish or scold

chastity /ˈtʃæstɪti/ n
kyskhet renhet
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
kyskhetsbälte
belt-like garment

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ n
mässhake
liturgical vestment

chat /tʃæt/ n
samtal
conversation to stop an argument or settle situations
chatt tjatt
exchange of text or voice messages in real time
konversation småprat snack
informal conversation

chat /tʃæt/ v
snacka konversera småprata tjatta
be engaged in informal conversation
chatta tjatta
exchange messages in real time
prata
talk more than a few words

chattel /ˈtʃæt.əl/ [-ɾɫ] n
lösöre
tangible, movable property

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ n
babbel pladder
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ v
kallprata
talk idly

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ n
chaufför
a person employed to drive a motor car

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
chauvinism
excessive patriotism
unwarranted bias

chauvinist adj
chauvinistisk
pertaining to chauvinism

chauvinist n
chauvinist
chauvinist person

chauvinistic adj
chauvinistisk
of or pertaining to chauvinism or chauvinists

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
billig
low in price
of poor quality
slang: unfairly powerful
of little worth
nedsatt
reduced in price

cheaply /ˈtʃiːpli/ adv
billigt
in a cheap manner

cheapskate n
snåljåp
someone who avoids spending money
someone who doesn't give freely

cheat /tʃiːt/ n
bluffstopp
card game
skojare fuskare
someone who is dishonest or cheats
fusk
unfair advantage in a computer game

cheat /tʃiːt/ v
bedra vänsterprassla bedraga vara otrogen vänsla vänstra
being unfaithful
lura undgå
manage to avoid something
fuska bedra lura fiffla svindla
violate rules to gain advantage

cheat on v
bedra vara otrogen mot
be unfaithful to

cheat sheet n
fusklapp
sheet of paper used to assist on a test

check /t͡ʃɛk/ n
nota
a bill, particularly at a restaurant
bock
a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator
kontroll koll
an inspection or examination
schack
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
ruta
a checkered pattern

check /t͡ʃɛk/ v
kolla kontrollera
to inspect, examine

check-in n
incheckning
act of checking in

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/ /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ n
kryssruta
(graphical user interface): a feature on a webpage that can be marked or not

checkered adj
brokig
changeable
rutig schackrutig
divided into squares

checklist /ˈtʃɛklɪst/ n
checklista
list of things to be verified

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
schackmatt
said when making the conclusive move in chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
matt schack matt
conclusive victory in a game of chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ v
göra matt göra schackmatt schackmatta sätta matt sätta schackmatt
to put an opponent into checkmate

checkout n
kassa
supermarket checkout position

checkpoint n
checkpoint kontrollpunkt
point along a road or on a frontier
video games

checksum n
kontrollsumma
number serving to detect error

cheek /tʃiːk/ n
skinka
colloquial: buttock
pumpknä
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened
kind
part of face

cheek pouch n
kindpåse
pouch in the cheek

cheekbone n
okben kindben kindknota
bone

cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/ adj
fräck
impudent; impertinent

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ n
hejaramsa
A cry of "hurrah", "hurray", "yeah", or some other word expressing joy

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
hurra heja
To shout a cheer or cheers

cheer on v
heja på
to cheer and support

cheer up v
muntra upp
to make someone happy

cheerleader n
hejaklacksledare
person (usually female) who encourages applaus

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /tʃɪɹz/ interjection
hej mors morsning tja
informal: goodbye
skål
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
omelett
said while being photographed

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
ost
dairy product
countable: any particular variety of cheese

cheese curl n
ostbåge
snacks

cheese mite n
ostor
category of mite

cheese puff n
ostbåge ostkrok
puffed corn snack

cheese slicer n
osthyvel
instrument for slicing cheese

cheeseburger n
cheeseburgare ostburgare
hamburger with cheese

cheesecake n
ostkaka osttårta amerikansk ostkaka cheesecake
dessert food

cheesecloth n
ostduk
loosely woven cotton gauze

cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adj
tillgjord
smile or grin

cheetah /ˈtʃiːtə/ n
gepard jaktleopard
Acinonyx jubatus

chef /ʃɛf/ n
köksmästare kock
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant

chef's knife n
kökskniv
kitchen utensil

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
kemisk
relating to chemistry

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
kemikalie
any specific element or chemical compound
an artificial chemical compound

chemical agent n
kemisk agens
noxious substance

chemical element n
grundämne
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction

chemical reaction n
kemisk reaktion
process in which chemical substances are changed into others

chemical warfare n
kemisk krigföring
use of chemical substances as weapons of war

chemical weapon n
kemiskt vapen kemvapen
noxious substance in a delivery system

chemically adv
kemiskt
using a chemical reaction, process or operation

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
kemist
person working in chemistry

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
kemi- kemi
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry
kemi
branch of natural science
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance
kemi personkemi
mutual attraction between two people

chemokine n
kemokin
cytokine produced during inflammation

chemoreceptor n
kemoreceptor
sense organ

chemotherapy n
kemoterapi cellgiftsbehandling
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer

chemtrail /ˈkɛmtɹeɪl/ n
chemtrail
contrail consisting of chemicals or biological agents

cheque /tʃɛk/ n
check
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity

chequebook n
checkhäfte
folder containing cheques

cherimoya n
cherimoya
tree

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ n
svartjord
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ adj
körsbärsfärgad körsbär
colour
körsbärssmak
flavour

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
körsbär körsbärsfärgad
color
körsbär bigarrå
fruit
körsbär körsbärsträd
tree
körsbär körsbärsträ
wood

cherry blossom n
körsbärsblomma körsbärsblom
blossom of the cherry tree

cherry plum n
körsbärsplommon
Prunus cerasifera
the fruit

cherry red adj
körsbärsröd
Of a red color

cherry tomato n
körsbärstomat
type of tomato

cherry tree n
körsbärsträd
tree of subgenus Cerasus

cherry-pick v
plocka russinen ur kakan
to select only the best from a range of options

cherub /ˈtʃɛɹəb/ n
kerub
(biblical) winged creature attending on God

chervil /ˈtʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
körvel
spice

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ n
schack
two-player board game

chess piece n
schackpjäs
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess

chess player n
schackspelare
a person who plays chess

chessboard n
schackbräde
square board used in the game of chess

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ n
byrå kommod
chest of drawers
kista koffert
strong box
bröstkorg bröst
thorax
kassa
treasury

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ n
kastanj
nut of the chestnut tree
wood of a chestnut tree
kastanj kastanjebrunt
reddish-brown colour
fux
reddish-brown horse

chestnut munia n
svarthuvad munia svarthuvad nunna trefärgad munia
Lonchura atricapilla

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ n
kastanjträd
tree that bears chestnuts

chestnut-backed chickadee n
rostmes
Poecile rufescens

chestnut-bellied tit n
taiwanmes
Sittiparus castaneoventris

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
sparre
heraldry: wide inverted V

chew /tʃu/ /tʃuː/ v
tugga förtära
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing

chewing gum n
tuggummi
flavoured preparation for chewing

chewy /ˈtʃuː.i/ adj
seg
having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

chi /kaɪ/ /tʃə/ n
qi
the fundamental life-force or energy

chi-square distribution n
chitvåfördelning
probability distribution

chi-square test n
chitvåtest
statistical hypothesis

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
klärobskyr clairobscur ljusdunkel
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
kiasm
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ adj
chic elegant stilfull
elegant, stylish

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
fågelunge
young bird
brud tjej
young woman

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/ n
mes tita
songbird

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
höna kyckling
bird
fegis mes
coward
kyckling höna
meat

chicken breast n
kycklingbröst
chicken body meat

chicken pox n
vattkoppor
childhood disease

chicken run n
hönsgård
chicken run

chicken soup n
kycklingssoppa
soup with chicken as main ingredient

chicken wire n
hönsnät
mesh of wire

chicken-hearted adj
feg harhjärtad
lacking courage

chickenyard n
hönsgård
chickenyard, chicken yard

chickling vetch n
plattvial
plant with edible seeds similar to peas

chickpea /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ n
kikärt
plant
seed

chickweed n
våtarv
herb

chickweed wintergreen n
skogsstjärna
plant

chicory /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ n
cikoria
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide /tʃaɪd/ v
hundfila
loudly admonish

chief /tʃiːf/ n
hövding
chef
head of an organization
chef ginstam
heraldic term
hövding ledare
leader of group, etc.

chief executive n
VD vd verkställande direktör
chief executive officer

chief executive officer n
verkställande direktör
highest-ranking corporate officer

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
huvudsakligen i synnerhet företrädesvis
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chieftain /ˈtʃiːf.tən/ n
hövding
A leader of a clan or tribe
ledare
A leader of a group, e.g. a robbers' chieftain

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
gransångare
Phylloscopus collybita

chiffon /ʃɪˈfɑn/ n
chiffong
sheer silk or rayon fabric

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ n
barn
a minor
a female or male child, a daughter or son
(computing) object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another object

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
barnmisshandel
mistreatment of a child

child language n
barnspråk

child pornography n
barnpornografi
pornographic materials depicting minors

child prodigy n
underbarn
talented young person

child safety seat n
bilbarnstol
a car safety restraint designed for infants and young children

child soldier n
barnsoldat
minor who is put to use for military purposes

child support n
föräldrapenning
ongoing obligation for periodic payment

child's play n
barnlek
something particularly simple or easy

childcare n
barnomsorg
supervising young children

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ n
barndom
time when one is a child
state of being a child
early stages of development of something

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
barnslig
behaving immaturely

childishness n
barnslighet
childishness

childless adj
barnlös
not having any children

children's home n
barnhem
public institution for care of children

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
chili
spice
chili chilipeppar
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum

chili con carne /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
chili con carne chilipeppar med kött
dish

chili pepper n
chilipeppar
fruit

chill /tʃɪl/ n
kyla
moderate, but uncomfortable coldness
kyla kalluft
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /tʃɪl/ v
kallna
to become cold

chill out v
chilla slappna av ta det lugnt
relax or take time out

chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
kylning
causing cold
läskigt
causing mild fear

chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adj
kylig
cold enough to cause discomfort
distant and cool; unfriendly

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ v
klämta ringa
to make the sound of a chime

chimera /kaɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
chimaira chimära kimera
flame-spewing monster
chimär chimaira
foolish thought, product of the imagination
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes

chimney /tʃɪmni/ n
skorsten
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive

chimney sweep n
sotare skorstensfejare
occupation

chimpanzee /tʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ n
schimpans
ape

chin /tʃɪn/ n
haka
bottom of a face

china /tʃʌɪnə/ n
porslin
porcelain tableware

chinchilla /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/ n
chinchilla
rodent
fur

chinchilla rat n
chinchillaråtta
caviomorph rodent

chine /tʃaɪn/ n
krön
top of a ridge

chip /tʃɪp/ n
skåra
damaged area of a surface
ruka
dried piece of dung
pommes frites
fried strip of potato, french fry
chips krets
integrated circuit
flisa
small piece broken off
chips
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable
bricka marker pjäs
token used in gambling

chip /tʃɪp/ v
flisa
to chop or cut into small pieces

chip log n
handlogg
simple device for measuring the speed of a vessel

chipmunk n
jordekorre
squirrel-like rodent

chipolata n
chipolata
type of sausage

chipped /tʃɪpt/ adj
chippad
having had the engine management system upgraded

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
kiralitet
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chiromancy /ˈkaɪ.ɹəʊ.mæn.si/ n
handläsning kiromanti spådom
divination performed by examining the palms

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
kiropraktor
chiropractor

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ n
stämjärn mejsel
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ v
mejsla
to use a chisel

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ n
kiton
Greek tunic
ledsnäcka
mollusc

chivalrous /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹʌs/ adj
ridderlig ädel
involving chivalry
of a man: honourable

chive /tʃaɪv/ n
gräslök
chives: herb
plant

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
klamydia
sexually transmitted disease

chloride /ˈklɔːɹaɪd/ n
klorid
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorinate v
klorera
to add chlorine to

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ n
klor
chemical element

chlorine dioxide n
klordioxid
gas ClO₂

chlorine fluoride n
klorfluorid
compound

chlorine monofluoride n
klormonofluorid
gaseous compound

chlorine pentafluoride n
klorpentafluorid
gaseous compound

chlorine trifluoride n
klortrifluorid
gaseous compound

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ n
kloroform
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chlorophyll /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
klorofyll bladgrönt
green pigment

chlorous acid n
klorsyrlighet
unstable acid

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
chokladbrun choklad
colour
choklad
made of or containing chocolate

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
choklad
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans
chokladbit pralin
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate

chocolate cake n
chokladkaka chokladtårta
cake containing chocolate

chocolate truffle n
chokladtryffel
type of confection

choice /tʃɔɪs/ adj
prima utsökt utvald
especially good or preferred

choice /tʃɔɪs/ n
urval sortiment
anything that can be chosen
bäst elit
definite: best or most preferable part
val
option or decision
selection or preference

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
kor kör
part of a church for choir assembly
kör
singing group

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
minskas
constriction at a shotgun barrel
choke
control on a carburetor
järngrepp
type of hold in wrestling etc.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
kväva
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

choke a darkie v
lägga en negerarm
slang for defecate

chokecherry n
virginiahägg
tree

cholecystectomy n
kolecystektomi
surgical procedure

choler n
ilska
anger

cholera /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
kolera
infectious disease

choleric /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ /ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/ /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/ adj
kolerisk
easily becoming angry

cholic acid n
cholsyra
steroidal bile acid

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
kolin
organic chemistry: a compound

chondrocyte n
kondrocyt
cell

choo-choo n
tuff-tuff
the sound made by a steam locomotive (childish)

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
välja
to pick
to elect

chop-chop interjection
skynda skynda dig skynda på
hurry up

chopping board n
skärbräda
a sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

chopstick n
ätpinne
single eating utensil

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ n
kör
chorus
koral
hymn tune

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
ackord
combination of three or more notes

chordate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹdeɪt/ n
ryggsträngsdjur
a member of the phylum Chordata

chore /tʃo(ː)ɹ/ /tʃoə/ /tʃɔɹ/ /tʃɔː/ n
(tråkig) rutinuppgift (tråkigt) rutinarbete
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

choreograph v
koreografera
to design and record a choreography

choreographer n
koreograf
person who choreographs

choreography /ˌkɔɹ.iˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
koreografi
art

chorister n
körsångare
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /tʃɔˈɹisɔ/ /tʃɔˈɹiθɔ/ /tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ n
chorizo
type of sausage

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
refräng
repeated part of a song
kör
singing group who perform together

chosen /ˈtʃoʊ.zən/ /ˈtʃəʊ.zən/ adj
vald
elected
picked

chough /tʃʌf/ n
alpkaja alpkråka alpkråkor
bird of Pyrrhocorax

chrestomathy /kɹɛˈstɒməθi/ n
krestomati läsebok
collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ n
krisma
mixture of oil and balm

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
döpa
to name
to perform the religious act of baptism

christening n
dop
Christian sacrament
any instance of someone's or something's being christened

chromatic adj
kromatisk
music: regarding all twelve traditional Western pitch classes, regardless of temperament or intonation
characterised by hue

chromaticism n
kromaticism
state of being chromatic

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ n
kromatid
Either of the two strands of a chromosome that separate during mitosis

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
kromatin
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromium /ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/ n
krom
chemical element

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ n
kromosom
structure in the cell nucleus

chroneme n
kronem
chroneme

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
kronisk
that continues over an extended period of time
medical: prolonged or slow to heal

chronic wasting disease n
förtviningssjuka
type of disease

chronically adv
kroniskt
in a chronic manner

chronicle /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
krönika
a written account

chronicler n
krönikör krönikeskrivare annalist kronist krönikeförfattare
person who writes a chronicle

chronological adj
kronologisk
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronology /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
kronologi ordning tidsordning
arrangement into chronological order
kronologi
determining the order of events

chrysanthemum n
krysantemum
flower

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adj
knubbig mullig
of a person, somewhat fat

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
viskningstolkning
interpretation of a speech in a whisper

chuck /tʃʌk/ v
chuck
mechanical device

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
skrocka
to laugh quietly or inwardly
kackla
to make the sound of chicken

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ adj
asnöjd nöjd
very pleased or satisfied

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
bit
a part of something
klump
a representative of substance

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
kyrka
house of worship
a religious organization
worship service

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ v
kyrkta kyrktaga
conduct service after childbirth

church bell n
kyrkklocka
bell of a church

church service n
gudstjänst
communal worship

churchgoer n
kyrkobesökare
one who goes to church

churching n
kyrktagning

churchwarden n
kyrkvärd
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish

churchyard n
kyrkogård
patch of land adjoining a church

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ n
kärna
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ v
kärna
agitate rapidly

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ n
churro churros
fried pastry

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ n
fallskärm
parachute

chyme /kaɪm/ n
kymus
partly digested food passed from the stomach to the duodenum

chymotrypsin n
kymotrypsin
enzyme

chymotrypsinogen n
kymotrypsinogen
inactive precursor to chymotrypsin

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ n
cikada
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cichlid /ˈsɪklɪd/ n
ciklid
a tropical fish

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯.də(ɹ)] n
cider
alcoholic beverage
cider glas cider
drink/glass of cider
must
non-alcoholic still beverage

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
cigarr
tobacco product

cigarette /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarett
cigarette

cigarette case n
cigarettetui
a small flat case for holding cigarettes

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
cigarill
thin cigar

cilantro /siˈlæntɹəʊ/ /siˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
koriander
leaves of the coriander plant

ciliary body n
ciliarkropp strålkropp
ciliary muscle + ciliary processes

cilium /ˈsɪ.li.əm/ n
cilie
hairlike organelle projecting from eukaryotic cell

cinch /sɪntʃ/ n
barnlek
something that is very easy to do

cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
aska slagg
partially or mostly burnt material
masugnsslagg
slag from a metal furnace

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
bio biograf
a film/movie theatre
film
film or movies as a group
filmkonst film
the art of making films and movies
film filmbransch
the film and movie industry

cinereous tit n
grå talgoxe
Parus cinereus

cinnamic acid n
kanelsyra
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ n
kanel äkta kanel
Cinnamomum verum
kanel
spice
any of related trees in the genus Cinnamomum

cinnamon roll n
kanelbulle örfil kanelsnäcka
rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon

cinnamon-breasted tit n
gräddbukig mes
Melaniparus pallidiventris

cinquedea /ˌtʃɪŋkwɨˈdi.ə/ n
cinquedea oxtunga
Italian Renaissance sword

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
chiffer
cryptographic system
method for concealing the meaning of text
concealed message
siffra
numeric character

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
påsar under ögonen
bagginess of skin under eyes
cirkel cirkelskiva
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius
cirkel krets
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center
curve approximating part or all of a circle
krets cirkel
specific group of persons
cirkel ring
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
ringa in inringa
place or mark a circle around
ringa in omge
surround
kretsa cirkla
travel in circles

circuit [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət] n
krets
enclosed path of electric current

circuit breaker n
dvärgbrytare effektbrytare
electrical switch

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
omständlig
not direct or to the point

circular /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/ adj
cirkelformad cirkulär ringformad rund
in the shape of, or moving in a circle
cirkel cirkulär ring
of or relating to a circle

circular arc n
cirkelbåge cirkelsektor
continuous section of the circumference of a circle

circular argument n
cirkelargument cirkelbevis
a type of argument

circular definition n
cirkeldefinition
definition

circular saw n
cirkelsåg
a power saw with a circular cutting blade

circulatory system n
cirkulationssystem
parts of an animal body

circumcise v
omskära
to remove the foreskin from the penis

circumcision n
omskärelse manlig omskärelse
removal of foreskin from penis

circumference /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
omkrets
line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional object
length of such line

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
cirkumfix
affix with both a pre- and sufixing part

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ n
cirkumflex
circumflex accent

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ n
omskrivning
roundabout expression
omsvep
roundabout or indirect way of speaking

circumlocutionary /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃənəɹi/ /ˌsɝːkəmləˈkjuːʃənɛɹi/ adj
undanglidande
Evasive, avoiding difficult questions or key points

circumpolar adj
cirkumpolär
continually visible above the horizon

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
begränsa kringgärda kringskära
to limit narrowly; restrict

circumspection n
försiktighet förtänksamhet varsamhet
attention to all the facts and circumstances

circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ n
omständighet
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event

circumvent v
kringgå
to avoid or get around something

cirl bunting /səːl ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
häcksparv
cirl bunting

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊsɪs/ n
cirros skrumplever
chronic disease of the liver

cis- /sɪs/ prefix
cis-
on this side of

cisco /ˈsɪskəʊ/ n
sik
fish

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ n
citadell
a strong fortress that sits high above a city
a stronghold or fortified place

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citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
civilist
civilian
medborgare
legal member of a state
innevånare
legal resident of a city
resident of any particular place

citizen journalism n
medborgarjournalistik
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizenship n
medborgarskap
state of being a citizen

citrate n
citrat
salt or ester of citric acid

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
citronsyra
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇

citric acid cycle /ˈsɪtɹɪk ˌæsɪd ˈsaɪkəl/ n
citronsyracykel
the Krebs cycle

citriculturist n
citrusodlare
one who cultivates citrus fruits

citron /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
cedrat suckatcitron sötcitron
fruit

citrus /ˈsɪ.tɹəs/ n
citrusträd
shrub or tree

citrus fruit n
citrusfrukt
fruit of genus Citrus

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ /ˈsɪt̬i/ n
stad
large settlement

city block n
kvarter
distance from one street to next
part of town enclosed by streets

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ n
rådhus stadshus
building

city state n
stadsstat
sovereign city

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
borgerlig
Having to do with a city or the people who live there

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
civil
Related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion
civiliserad
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner

civil disobedience n
civil olydnad
active and non-violent refusal to obey

civil engineer n
väg- och vattenbyggnadsingenjör
engineer specialised in civil engineering

civil law n
civilrätt
body of law dealing with private relations
legal system contrasting with common law

civil partnership n
registrerat partnerskap
arrangement for same-sex couples

civil registry n
folkbokföring
government repository or database

civil rights n
medborgerliga rättigheter
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances

civil servant n
tjänsteman ämbetsman
government employee

civil war n
inbördeskrig
war between factions within a single country

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civil
not related to the military armed forces

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
civil
non-military person

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
civilisering
act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized
civilisation
human society
civilisation kultur
organized culture

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
civilisation
people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior

clad /klæd/ adj
klädd
wearing clothes

clad /klæd/ v
klä
to clothe

claim /kleɪm/ n
anspråk
demand of ownership
demand of ownership for previously unowned land
påstående
new statement of truth made about something

claim /kleɪm/ v
påstå
to state a new fact

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
klärvoajans synskhet
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ adj
klärvoajant synsk
able to foresee the future
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
klärvoajant
of, or relating to clairvoyance

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ n
klärvoajant
person able to foresee the future
person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
mussla
mollusc

clam up v
tiga
become silent

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ v
klänga
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly

clamp /klæmp/ n
klämma tving
woodworking tool

clamp down on v
sätta stopp för
to take measures to stop something

clan /klæn/ n
klan stam
group having common ancestor

clanger /ˈklæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ n
klavertramp tabbe
noticeable mistake

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ n
kläpp
the tongue of a bell

clapperboard n
synkronklappa
device used in film

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
förtydliga klargöra tydliggöra
to make clear

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ n
klarinett
woodwind musical instrument

clarinetist n
klarinettist
musician

clarity /ˈklæɹɪti/ n
klarhet
the state or measure of being clear

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
skräll smäll
loud sound

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ n
klass
(programming, object-oriented) set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.
admirable behavior; elegance
division of society into classes
classification below Phylum and above Order
(set theory) collection of sets definable by a shared property
avgångsklass årskurs
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year
kurs
series of classes covering a single subject

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ v
klassificera
to assign to a class

class clown n
klassens clown
student who frequently makes jokes

class struggle n
klasskamp
struggle between classes

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ adj
klassisk
exemplary of a particular style
klassisk tidlös
exhibiting timeless quality

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ adj
klassisk
art etc
literature etc

classical antiquity pn
antiken
the Greco-Roman period of history

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
klassificering klassifikation
act of forming into classes

classified adj
hemligstämplad
formally assigned to a level of sensitivity

classified advertisement n
eftertextannons radannons småannons
newspaper or website advertisements under categories

classify /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ v
klassificera
identify or divide into classes

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ n
klasskamrat
student who is in the same class at school

classroom /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
klassrum
room in a school

clause /klɔːz/ n
sats
grammar: verb along with a subject and modifiers
klausul
legal: separate part of a contract

claustrophobia n
klaustrofobi cellskräck
fear of closed, tight places

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
klavikord
early keyboard instrument

clavicle n
nyckelben
collar bone

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
klo
curved horny nail

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
klösa riva
scratch or tear at

claw hammer n
klohammare
hammer with two prongs

clawed frog n
klogroda
a group of frogs

clay /kleɪ/ n
lera
mineral substance
grus
tennis court surface

clay pigeon n
lerduva
target in sport shooting

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ adj
ren
not dirty
pure, especially morally or religiously
smooth, exact, and performed well

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ v
städa tvätta
rengöra göra ren
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
städa
(transitive) to tidy up
(intransitive) to make things clean

clean up v
röja upp

clean-shaven adj
slätrakad
having had hair shaved off

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ n
städare
person who cleans
rengöringsmedel
substance used for cleaning

cleaning /ˈkliːnɪŋ/ n
rengöring
action in which something is cleaned

cleanly /ˈkliːnli/ /ˈklɛnli/ adj
renlig
being habitually clean

cleanshaven adj
renrakad
free of mustache and beard

cleansing adj
renande rengörande
that cleanses

cleansing n
rengöring rening rensning
the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adj
klar ren
bright, not obscured
klar tydlig
free of ambiguity or doubt
ren
free of guilt or suspicion
-lös fri
possessing little or no perceptible stimuli
klar genomskinlig
transparent in colour
klar
without clouds
meteorology: less than 1/8 obscured by clouds
free of obstacles
without a thickening ingredient

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
rensa
sports: to defend by moving the ball away from the defending goal
klarna
to become clear or freed from obstructions
klargöra
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify
gå igenom
to go through as payment
fria frikänna
to remove from suspicion

clear as mud adj
klart som lervälling
unclear

clear cut adj
tydlig
straightforward

clear one's throat v
harkla
forcibly expulsing air from one's lungs

clear up v
klara upp klara ut uppklara
clarify, correct a misconception

clearance n
frihöjd
height or width of a passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage
utförsäljning
sale of merchandise at a reduced price
rensning
soccer: the act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending

clearcutting n
föryngringsyta kalhygge
forestry practice

clearing /ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹɪŋ/ n
glänta
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees
rensning
soccer: act of removing the ball from one's own goal area

cleat /kliːt/ n
dubb klampe
knap
device to secure a rope

cleats /kliːts/ n
dobbsko
pair of shoes equipped with cleats

cleavage /ˈklivɪdʒ/ /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ n
dekolletage klyfta urringning
separation between breasts
klyvning
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
klyva sig klyvas splittras
intransitive to split
klyva
transitive to split or sever
transitive chemistry

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
hackkniv köttyxa
a squarish knife used for hacking

clef n
klav
musical symbol

cleft /klɛft/ n
klyfta rämna spricka
opening made or as if made by splitting

cleft chin n
hakgrop
cleft chin

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ n
mildhet
leniency, mercy

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ n
clementin
citrus fruit

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝdʒi/ n
prästerskap
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

cleric /klɛɹɪk/ n
klerk
clergy member

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɝk/ n
tjänsteman
one working with records etc.

clever /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
smart
klok smart
mentally quick or sharp

clew /kluː/ n
nystan
ball of thread

cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
kliché klyscha
overused phrase or expression

click /klɪk/ n
klick
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse
klick klickning
sharp sound

click /klɪk/ v
falla på plats gå upp ett ljus
intransitive: make sense suddenly
klicka
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse)
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse
intransitive: emit a click
transitive: operate so as to make click

click beetle n
knäppare
beetle of the family Elateridae

clickable adj
klickbar
computing

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ n
klickbete
content aimed at generating advertising revenue

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ /ˈklʌɪənt/ n
kund
a customer or receiver of services

clientele /klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/ n
kundkrets klientel
body of clients who frequent an establishment

clientelism n
klientelism svågerpolitik vänskapskorruption
a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits

cliff /klɪf/ n
klippa
a (near) vertical rock face

climacterium n
klimakterium

climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ n
klimat
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change n
klimatförändring
changes in the Earth's climate

climatological adj
klimatologisk
of or pertaining to climatology

climatologist n
klimatolog
scholar of climatology

climatology n
klimatologi
science

climb /klaɪm/ v
klättra klänga
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something
klättra
to ascend, to go up
to move by using the hands and feet
to practice the sport of climbing
bestiga kliva
to mount, to move upwards on

climber /ˈklai.mɚ/ /ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ n
klättrare
one who climbs
klängväxt
plant that climbs

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
klättring
the sport of climbing

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
plastfolie
plastic film that clings

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
klinik
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
klinisk
of or pertaining to a medical clinic or facility
cool and emotionless
dealing with how to practically manage patients

clinical psychology n
klinisk psykologi
branch of psychology

clinician /klɪˈnɪʃən/ n
kliniker
doctor working in a clinic

clink /klɪŋk/ n
kling klirr
sound

clink /klɪŋk/ v
klinga klirra
make a clinking sound

clinker-built adj
klinkbyggd
constructed with overlapping hull planks or plates

clipboard n
urklipp
in computing: buffer for temporary storage
skrivplatta
physical object

clipper n
klipperskepp
fast sailing ship

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
klick
small, exclusive group

clitic /ˈklɪ.tɪk/ n
klitikon
morpheme attached to another word

clitoral /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
klitorisk
of, or relating to the clitoris

clitoral hood n
klitoriskappa
fold of skin

clitoris /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
klitoris kittlare
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
kloaköppning
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
mantel täckmantel
blanket-like covering, often metaphorical
mantel slängkappa
cape

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
dölja skyla
to cover as with a cloak

cloakroom n
garderob
room for coats
bagageförvaring bagageförvaringsutrymme
room for luggage

clobber /klɒb.ə(ɹ)/ v
banka klubba
to hit or bash severely

cloche /klɒʃ/ n
klockhatt
women's hat

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ n
klocka ur
instrument to measure or keep track of time

clock face n
urtavla
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clock radio n
klockradio
alarm clock that includes a radio

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
medsols medurs
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ n
urverk
mechanism powered by coiled spring to drive mechanical device

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ n
träsko
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ v
stoppa upp täppa
to block or slow passage through

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
korsgång
covered walk with an open colonnade
kloster
place devoted to religious seclusion

cloister vault n
klostervalv
structure created by intersection of vaults

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
klon kopia
copy of something already existing
klon
living organism (originally a plant)
group of identical cells derived from a single cell

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
klona
create a clone

cloning n
kloning
production of a cloned embryo

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ adj
nära
at a little distance

close /kloʊs/ /kloʊz/ /kləʊs/ /kləʊz/ n
slut
end or conclusion

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
sluta
close (one's eyes)
stänga
move (a door)
obstruct (an opening)
avsluta stänga
put an end to

close one's eyes v
blunda
to close one's eyes
to ignore
to sleep

close, but no cigar phraseologicalUnit
nära skjuter ingen hare
that's almost correct, but not quite

close-fitting adj
åtsittande
tight

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
sluten stängd
not open
sluten
not public

closed caption n
undertexter
text displayed on a screen with suitable equipment

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
nära

closemouthed adj
tystlåten
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closeted adj
i garderoben
not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɝ/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
avrundning avslutning
event signifying an ending
hölje
mathematical set

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ n
uniform
form of attire
plagg tygstycke
piece of cloth
tyg
woven fabric

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
klä
adorn with clothing

clothed /klɑθt/ /klɒθt/ /klɔθt/ /ˈkloʊðd/ /ˈkləʊðd/ adj
påklädd
wearing clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kloʊðz/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊðz/ n
kläder
apparel

clothes peg n
klädnypa tvättpegg
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline

clothes tree n
klädhängare
pole with pegs

clothes-brush n
klädborste
a brush for brushing clothes

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
tvättlina
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
kläder
clothes

clothoid n
klotoid
curve with linear curvature

cloud /klaʊd/ n
moln sky
mass of dust, steam or smoke
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air
the Internet
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy

cloud bank n
molnbank
a wall of clouds observed from a distance

cloud computing n
datormoln
computing services provided over the Internet

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
sjunde himmel
state of bliss

cloud up v
mulna
to become cloudy

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ n
hjortron multebär myrbär snåtterblomma solbär
fruit
hjortron
species

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
skyfall hällregn spöregn störtregn störtskur ösregn
sudden heavy rainstorm

clouded leopard n
träleopard trädleopard
medium sized arboreal cat

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
molnig mulen
covered with or characterised by clouds

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
kryddnejlika
spice
klyfta
constitutive bulb of garlic

clove hitch n
dubbelt halvslag
type of knot

cloven adj
kluven
split or divided

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
klöver
plant in genus Trifolium

clown /klaʊn/ n
clown pajas
performance artist working in a circus
person acting in a silly fashion

clown around v
apa clowna runt fåna sig spela allan spela pajas
have fun in an irresponsible manner

clownfish n
clownfisk
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
sliskig
excessively sweet

club /klʌb/ n
klubb
association of members
nattklubb
nightclub
klöver
playing card symbol, ♣
klubba
weapon

clubhouse n
klubbhus
a building used by a club

clubs /klʌbz/ n
klöver
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣

cluck /klʌk/ n
kackel
sound made by hen

clue /kluː/ n
ledtråd
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion
object or marking that may be used in evidence

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ adj
aningslös
lacking knowledge or understanding

clump /klʌmp/ n
klump
cluster
snår
thick group

clump /klʌmp/ v
klumpa klumpa ihop
form a cluster
klampa
walk with heavy footfalls

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ n
klumpighet
the condition or quality of being clumsy

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
klumpig otymplig svårhanterlig
awkward or inefficient in use or construction
klumpig drumlig klantig
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
osmidig klumpig
not elegant or well-planned

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ n
drummel klant
clumsy person

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
klase
a bunch of grapes
kluster
group of computers working together
group of galaxies or stars
group of consonants
group or bunch of something
set of bombs or mines

cluster bomb n
klusterbomb
explosive munition

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
koppling
A device to interrupt power transmission
koppling kopplingspedal
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission

clutch pedal n
kopplingspedal
pedal modulating the clutch

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ n
röra
a confused disordered jumble of things

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ prefix
ko- med-
together, mutually, jointly

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ n
buss långfärdsbuss
long-distance bus
vagn
rail passenger car
tränare coach
trainer
diligens skjuts
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ v
coacha träna
sports: train

coach driver n
kusk
driver of a horse-drawn coach

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
koagulera levra stelna
koagulera levras
become congealed

coagulation n
koagulation
process of forming clots from blood
similar solidification

coal /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
kol kolbit
countable: carbon rock
glöd kol
smouldering material
kol stenkol
uncountable: carbon rock

coal mine n
kolgruva
a mine from which coal is mined

coal tit n
svartmes
coal tit

coalesce /koʊ.əˈlɛs/ /kəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
sammansmälta
to join into a single mass

coalescer n
koalesator
device used to perform coalescence

coalfish n
sej
blackish fish

coalition /koʊəˈlɪʃən/ n
koalition
group of organizations

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
kust strand gräns mot hav
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay

coast guard n
kustbevakning
enforcer of maritime law

coaster /kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/ n
grytunderlägg karottunderlägg underlägg ölunderlägg
piece of material used to protect the surface of a table
kälke släde
something that coasts, such as a sled or toboggan

coastline n
kustlinje
the shape of a coast

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
hölje lager täcke täcklager
covering of material, such as paint
fjäderdräkt hårbeklädnad päls
fur or feathers
rock
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
täcka
to cover as a coat
belägga täcka
to cover with a coat of some material

coat check n
garderob
safekeeping garment service

coat hanger n
klädhängare galge
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc

coat of arms n
vapen riksvapen statsvapen vapensköld
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon

coat rack n
klädhängare rockhängare tamburmajor
rack for holding coats

coat stand n
klädhängare
pole with pegs

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
näsbjörn
any of several animals of the genus Nasua

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
lirka
persuade gradually

coaxial cable n
koaxialkabel
a transmission line

cob /kɑb/ /kɒb/ n
klippare
horse having a stout body and short legs
svanhane
male swan

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
kobolt
chemical element

cobalt blue adj
koboltblå
colour

cobbler n
skomakare skomakerska
person who repairs shoes
aina snut
policeman

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
kullersten
a rounded stone

cobelligerent n
bundsförvant
ally

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
kobra
venomous snake

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
kokabuske
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ n
kokain
the narcotic

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
korsben
(anatomy) final fused vertebrae

cochlea /ˈkɒk.lɪə/ n
hörselsnäcka koklea öronsnäcka
the complex, spirally coiled, tapered cavity of the inner ear

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
tupp
any male bird
hane
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
spänna
to lift the cock of a firearm

cock ring n
penisring kukring
sex aid

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
kuckeliku
cry of the rooster

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
kokard
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge

cockatoo n
kakadua
a bird

cockchafer n
majbagge ollonborre
beetle of genus Melolontha

cockcrow n
hanegäll dagbräckning otta
dawn

cocker spaniel n
cockerspaniel
either breed

cockfight n
tuppfäktning
contest

cockfighting n
tuppfäktning
gambling blood sport

cockpit n
sittbrunn
nautical: well, where the helm is
cockpit förarkabin
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft

cockroach n
kackerlacka
type of insect

cocksucker n
kuksugare
a fellator

cocktail n
cocktail
alcoholic beverage

cocktail party n
cocktailparty
party at which cocktails are served

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ adj
kaxig
overly confident

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ adj
kakaobrun
of a light to medium brown colour

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
kakaobrunt
colour
choklad
cup/mug of this drink
choklad kakao
hot drink
kakaoböna kakao
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree

cocoa bean n
kakaoböna
seed of the cocoa plant

cocoa butter n
kakaosmör
fat from cocoa bean

cocoa powder n
kakaopulver kakao
powder from cocoa solids

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ n
kokos
edible flesh of coconut fruit
kokosnöt
fruit of coco palm
shelled seed

coconut milk n
kokosmjölk
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut

coconut palm n
kokospalm
Cocos nucifera

coconut water n
kokosvatten
clear liquid found inside immature coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
puppa
protective case

coctile /ˈkɒktɪl/ adj
bränd
made by baking or exposure to heat

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
torsk
marine fish of the family Gadidae

cod liver oil n
fiskleverolja
nutritional supplement

coddle /ˈkɒdəl/ v
pjoska
to treat gently or with great care

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
balk
body of law
kod
set of rules for converting information
cryptographic system
instructions for a computer
very short abbreviation
lag regel
system of principles, rules or regulations

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
programmera koda
write software programs

code of conduct n
uppförandekod
set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions in a specified situation

codomain /ˌkoʊ.doʊˈmeɪn/ n
målmängd
target set of a function

codominant /kəʊˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
kodominant
equally dominant

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ n
kodon
sequence of three nucleotides

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ n
blygdkapsel braguette byxpung skamkapsel
part of male dress to cover genitals

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ n
koefficient
algebraic constant
measure of some property or characteristic

coefficient matrix n
koefficientmatris
coefficient matrix

coefficient of friction n
friktionskoefficient
ratio

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ n
kvastfening lobfenig
any lobe-finned fish in the order Coelacanthiformes
havstofsstjärt kvastfening blå kvastfening tofsstjärtfisk
either of two species of deep-water fish

coeliac disease n
celiaki glutenintolerans
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten

coenzyme n
koenzym
small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme

coercion /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
tvång betvingande
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person

coexist v
samexistera
Exist contemporaneously

coexistence n
samexistens
two or more things existing together

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
kaffe
beverage
beans
colour
kaffebuske kaffeträd
plant

coffee bean n
kaffeböna
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea

coffee break n
kaffepaus kafferast
a rest period during the business day providing the opportunity to drink coffee

coffee cup n
kaffekopp
cup for coffee

coffee grinder n
kaffekvarn
a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans

coffee grounds n
kaffesump
sediment

coffee pot n
kaffekanna
pot for coffee

coffee table n
soffbord
type of table

coffeemaker n
kaffebryggare kaffemaskin
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
kassett
architecture: ornamental sunken panel

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
kista
box in which a dead person is buried

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ n
medgrundare
one who founds something with someone else

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ n
kugghjul tandhjul
gear; a cogwheel
kugge tand
tooth on a gear
kugge
unimportant individual

cogeneration n
kraftvärmeverk
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source

cogent /ˈko͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
övertygande
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
forcefully persuasive
bindande övertygande
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ n
konjak
type of brandy

cognitive dissonance n
kognitiv dissonans
conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs

cognitive psychology n
kognitiv psykologi
branch of psychology

cognizant /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
medveten
aware

cognize v
känna till
to know or be aware of

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
expert kännare
someone possessing specialized knowledge in a particular field

cohabitant n
sambo
person who cohabits with another

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹənt/ /koːˈhiɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
sammanhängande

cohesion /koʊˈhiʒən/ n
sammanhållning
the state of cohering, or of sticking together

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /ˈkəʊ.hiː.sɪv/ adj
sammanhängande
having cohesion

cohyponym n
kohyponym
a word or phrase that shares the same hypernym as another word or phrase

coil /kɔɪl/ n
spole
electrical

coil winder n
lindningsmaskin
machine that winds wire into coils
lindare
person who winds wire into coils

coin /kɔɪn/ n
mynt
(currency) a piece of currency
pollett
a token used in a special establishment like a casino
mynt pentagram
one of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit

coin /kɔɪn/ v
prägla
to create coins
mynta
to make up or invent, and establish

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
överensstämma
to correspond
sammanfalla
to occur at the same time

coinsurance n
självrisk
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured

coir /ˈkɔɪə/ n
kokosfiber
fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut

coitus /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
samlag
sexual interaction

coitus interruptus n
avbrutet samlag
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis

cojones /kəˈhoʊˌneɪs/ n
stake
(slang) courage

coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
koks
coal product
koks kola snö
short for cocaine

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
cola kola
drink

colander /ˈkʌləndəɹ/ n
durkslag
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ adj
kall frusen
having a low temperature
kall
of the weather
of a person
kall kylig
unfriendly

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ n
förkylning snuva
illness
kyla köld
low temperature

cold as ice adj
iskall
very cold

cold case n
kallt fall
an old unsolved case

cold chain n
kylkedja

cold cuts n
kallskuret
meat

cold fusion n
kall fusion
hypothetical form of nuclear fusion

cold turkey adv
abrupt helt tvärt på en gång
abruptly

cold turkey n
abstinenssymtom
symptoms of withdrawal

cold war n
kallt krig
a period of hostile relations

cold wave n
köldvåg
a short period with a considerable fall in temperature

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
kallblodig
lacking emotion or compunction

collaborate /kəˈlabəɹeɪt/ v
samarbeta, kollaborera
to cooperate treasonably
samarbeta samverka
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
samarbete
act of collaborating

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
förrädare kollaboratör medarbetare medhjälpare medlöpare samarbetsman

collage /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ n
kollage
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface

collagen /ˈkɒlədʒən/ n
kollagen
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers

collapse /kəˈlæps/ n
kollaps
act of collapsing

collapse /kəˈlæps/ v
kollapsa
to pass out and fall to the floor or ground

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
krage
fabric garment part fitting around throat

collared dove n
turkduva
collared dove

collared pratincole n
rödvingad vadarsvala
Glareola pratincola

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
säkerhet pant
security or guarantee

colleague /ˈkɑliɡ/ n
kollega arbetskamrat medarbetare
fellow member of a profession

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ n
kollektbön samlingsbön
prayer said before reading of the epistle lesson

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
inkassera
to collect payments
samla
to gather together
to accumulate items for a hobby
samla in
to get from someone

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
samla
activity of collecting
insamling
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes
samling
set of items
multiple related objects

collective agreement n
kollektivavtal
contract on terms and conditions of employment

collective bargaining n
kollektivavtal kollektivförhandling
trade unions: negotiation emplyee/emplyer

collective noun n
myckenhetsnamn myckenhetsord samlingsnamn sammanfattningsnamn sammelbenämning sammelnamn
noun referring to a group of similar things

collectively adv
kollektivt
in a collective manner

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
samlare
person or thing that collects

college town n
universitetsstad
town or city dominated by its university population

collide /kəˈlɑɪd/ v
kollidera krocka
to come into conflict, or be incompatible
to impact directly, especially if violent

collie /ˈkɒli/ n
collie
group of dog breeds

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
kolare
person

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ n
kolgruva
underground coal mine

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
kollision krock
instance of colliding

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ adj
vardaglig
of oral communication language

colloquialism n
slang talspråk
colloquial expression

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiːəm/ n
kollokvium
academic meeting

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
konversation samtal
conversation, dialogue

collude v
konspirera spela under täcket stå i maskopi
to conspire

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ n
maskopi
conspiracy

colocynth /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/ n
kolokvint
plant or fruit of the Citrullus colocynthis

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ n
eau-de-cologne
eau de Cologne

colon /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈlɒn/ /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
grovtarm tjocktarm
the last part of the digestive system

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
kolon
punctuation mark

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
överste
commissioned office in the armed services

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ adj
kolonial
Of or pertaining to a colony
US: Of or relating to the original thirteen colonies of the USA
US: Of or relating to the style of architecture
of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony

colonial power n
kolonialmakt
country with colonies

colonialism n
kolonialism
colonial domination policy

colonization n
kolonisation kolonisering
process of establishing a colony

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ n
kolonnad pelargång
a series of columns at regular intervals

colony /ˈkɑləniː/ /ˈkɒl.əni/ n
koloni
region or governmental unit
group of organisms

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ adj
färg
conveying color

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ n
färg
spectral composition of visible light
particular set of the visible spectrum
hue as opposed to achromatic colors

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
färga
affect without completely changing
rodna
become red through increased blood flow
färglägga måla
draw using crayons
färga färglägga färgsätta
give something color
färglägga
mathematics: assign distinct colors to the vertices or regions of

color blind adj
färgblind
unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors

color blindness n
färgblindhet
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ adj
färgad
US: of skin color other than the white, particularly black
having a particular kind of color
having a color
färgglad färgstark färggrann
colorful
färgad påverkad
influenced pervasively but subtly

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
färgglad färgrik
possessing prominent and varied colors

coloring book n
målarbok
a type of book

colorization n
färgläggning
a process to add color to movies

colorize v
färga färglägga
to add color to
färglägga
to convert a black and white media to color

colossal squid n
kolossbläckfisk
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

colossus n
koloss
a statue of gigantic size
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostomy bag n
stomipåse
small pouch of a person who has had a colostomy

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
råmjölk
a form of milk

colour television n
färg-tv
a colour television set
färg-tv färgtelevision
television in colour

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
färglös
having no colour

coltsfoot n
hästhov tussilago
Tussilago farfara

columbarium n
kolumbarium
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ n
akleja
any plant of the genus Aquilegia

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
spalt kolumn
a vertical body of text
kolonn
column of troops
kolumn spalt
newspaper column
pelare kolonn
upright supporting member
kolumn kolonn
vertical line of entries in a table

column vector n
kolonnvektor
matrix with one column that represents a vector

columnist /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ n
kolumnist kåsör krönikör
regular writer of a column

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
koma
Deep sleep

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
kam
toothed implement for grooming the hair
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles
toothed plate on an escalator

comb /koʊm/ /kɒmb/ /kəʊm/ v
kamma
to groom the hair with a toothed implement
finkamma kamma igenom
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb

comb ceramic adj
kamkeramisk
of or pertaining to comb ceramic culture

comb one's hair v
kamma kamma håret
to straighten one's hair with a comb

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
kamp strid batalj slag slagsmål
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
bekämpa
to fight; to struggle for victory

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
kombattant
person engaged in combat, often armed

combative /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
stridslysten
given to fighting

combination /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
kombination kombinering
act of combining
kombination kombo
combat sports
kombination
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock
one or more elements selected without regard of the order

combinatorialist n
kombinatoriker
mathematician who specializes in combinatorics

combinatorics n
kombinatorik
a branch of mathematics

combinatory logic n
kombinatorisk logik
model of computation

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
skördetröska
combine

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
förenad
resulting from adding together

combo n
kombination kombo
combination
sequence of simpler actions

combo box [ˈkɒmbəʊ bɒks] n
kombinationsfält
GUI widget

combover n
överkamning
A manner of combing hair to conceal a bald spot

combustibility n
brännbarhet
quality or state of being combustible

combustible adj
brännbar
capable of burning

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ n
förbränning
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
the act or process of burning
similar process where two chemicals are combined

combustor n
brännkammare
chamber acting as the furnace in a jet or turbine engine

come /kʌm/ v
komma
to move nearer

come across v
stöta på träffa på
find, usually by accident
ge ett intryck av
give an appearance or impression

come along v
följa med hänga på
accompany

come back v
komma tillbaka
(intransitive) To return to a place

come between v
komma emellan
to affect negatively

come into force v
träda i kraft
become valid or active

come of age v
bli myndig
reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ interjection
kom an kom igen
expression of disbelief
kom igen
expression of encouragement
kom igen kom nu skynda skynda på
hurry up

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ v
stöta
to show sexual or relational interest

come out of the closet v
komma ut komma ut ur garderoben
to tell others about a secret belief or preference

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
beträffande gällande
regarding

come to light v
komma i dagen
become known

come to terms with v
förlika sig med
accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful

come to think of it adv
när allt kommer omkring
now that I think about it

come true v
bli verklighet
to become real

come-on /ˈkʌmˌɑn/ /ˈkʌmˌɒn/ /ˈkʌmˌɔn/ n
kom igen kom nu
inducement

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
komiker komedienn
entertainer

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ n
komedi
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
a choric song of celebration or revel
(medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending
a light, amusing play with a happy ending

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
ätbar ätlig
suitable to be eaten; edible

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
komet
a celestial body, generally with a tail

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/ n
bekvämlighet tröst
tröst
cause of relief or satisfaction
consolation
bekvämlighet komfort
contentment, ease

comfortable /ˈkɐm.fɘ.tɘ.bɘl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ adj
bekväm mysig
in a state of comfort
bekväm komfortabel behaglig skön
providing physical comfort and ease

comic strip n
serie stripp
series of illustrations

comics n
serie tecknad serie
artistic medium

coming of age n
mognad
person's journey from childhood to adulthood

comital adj
grevlig greve-
of or pertaining to a count or earl

comitative case n
komitativ
case used to denote companionship

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
kommittéförfarande kommittésystem kommittébestämmelser
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑm.ə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ n
komma
punctuation mark ','

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
kommando
computing: directive to a computer program
kommando order
order

command pattern n
kommando

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ n
befälhavare
one who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization

commander in chief n
överbefälhavare
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ n
kommandosoldat
commando trooper
kommandostyrka
small fighting force

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
börja begynna
begin, start

commensurable adj
kommensurabel
divisible by same number

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ n
kommentar
spoken remark
programming: remark not affecting behavior

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ v
kommentera
to remark
programming: to insert comments

commerce /ˈkɑm.ɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
handel
large scale trade

commissar n
kommissarie
(Soviet Union) the head of a commissariat

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
kommission
body of officials
provision kommission avgift
fee charged
uppdrag
mission

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
beställa ge beställning på
order a work of art
ge i uppdrag uppdra
send to do something

commissioner n
kommissionär
member of a commission

commissioning n
kommissionering
process

commit suicide v
begå självmord ta livet av sig ta sitt liv
to kill oneself

commitment n
engagemang
being bound emotionally/intellectually

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
kommitté utskott nämnd
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
handelsvara
anything movable traded

commodore /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/ n
kommendör
a naval officer

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ adj
utrum
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders
gemensam allmän
mutual
vanlig
ordinary
usual
found in large numbers or in a large quantity

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ n
allmänning
tract of land

common barley n
korn
Hordeum vulgare

common buzzard n
ormvråk
Buteo buteo

common chickweed n
våtarv
herb

common columbine n
akleja
common columbine / Common Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris

common denominator n
gemensam nämnare
common denominator in mathematics

common eider n
ejder
sea duck

common fraction n
bråk
fraction with two integers

common gender n
utrum n-genus
a grammatical gender

common glow-worm n
stor lysmask vanlig lysmask
Lampyris noctiluca

common glowworm n
stor lysmask vanlig lysmask
female of Lampyris noctiluca

common goldeneye n
knipa
medium sized sea duck

common greenshank n
gluttsnäppa
Tringa nebularia

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
fiskmås
Larus canus

common hepatica n
blåsippa
Hepatica nobilis

common horsetail n
åkerfräken
plant

common house martin n
hussvala
Delichon urbicum

common kestrel n
tornfalk
Falco tinnunculus

common kingfisher n
kungsfiskare
Alcedo atthis

common land n
allmänning
land free for anybody to graze their animals on

common murre n
sillgrissla
Uria aalge

common noun n
appellativ
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class

common purslane n
portlak
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
vaktel
bird in the pheasant family

common raven n
korp
Corvus corax

common redshank n
rödbena
Tringa totanus

common redstart n
rödstjärt
Phoenicurus phoenicurus

common rue n
vinruta
Ruta graveolens

common sandpiper n
drillsnäppa
Actitis hypoleucos

common scoter n
sjöorre
Melanitta nigra

common sense n
sunt förnuft
ordinary understanding

common shrew n
vanlig näbbmus
Sorex araneus

common snipe n
enkelbeckasin
the species Gallinago gallinago

common stock n
stamaktie
share of ownership, junior to preferred stock

common tern n
fisktärna
Sterna hirundo

common thread n
röd tråd
recurring characteristic or theme

common whitefish n
sik
Coregonus lavaretus

commoner n
ofrälse
member of the common people

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
vanligen
as a rule; usually

commonplaceness n
trivialitet

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
samvälde
form of government

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ adj
samhällelig
pertaining to a community
gemensam allmän
shared by a community; public

commune /kəˈmjuːn/ /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ n
byalag
small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
kommunicera
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
kommunikation
concept of exchanging information
a message
instance of data transfer
act or fact of communicating anything

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
kommunion nattvard
a joining together of minds or spirits

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
kommuniké
official announcement

communism /ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/ n
kommunism
philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ adj
kommunistisk kommunistiskt
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ n
kommunist kommunistisk
person who follows a communist philosophy

community /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ n
gemenskap samfund samhälle sammanslutning
samhälle organismsamhälle
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms
gemenskap
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common
samhälle samfund
group sharing a common understanding
samfund bostadskollektiv kollektiv
residential or religious collective

commutativity n
kommutativitet
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative.

commutator n
kommutator
binary function in a ring
electrical switch

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
kommutera
math: to be commutative
pendla
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc.

commuter n
pendlare
a person who regularly travels to work

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
kompakt
topological sense
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space

compact fluorescent lamp n
lågenergilampa
type of fluorescent lamp

compact space n
kompakt rum
mathematics

compactness n
kompakthet
state of being compact

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
kompanjon följeslagare
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

companion animal n
sällskapsdjur
pet

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
sällskap
companionship
bolag verksamhet
in legal context, a corporation
företag firma
in non-legal context, any business, without respect to incorporation

company town n
bruksort

comparable /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
jämförbar
able to be compared

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
komparativ
grammatical construction
word in comparative form

comparator n
komparator
device for comparing a physical property of two objects

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ v
jämföra komparera
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another
komparera
to form the three degrees of comparison of

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
komparation
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees
jämförelse liknelse
act of comparing or the state of being compared
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things
likhet jämförelse
state of being similar or alike

compartment /kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/ n
avdelning
chamber
fack
part into which an area is subdivided

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ n
kompass
instrument to determine cardinal directions

compass point n
väderstreck
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
medlidande medkänsla
deep awareness of the suffering of another

compatriot n
landsman landsmaninna
somebody from one's own country

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
tvinga
force, constrain or coerce

compensation /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
ersättning kompensation
recompense or reward for service

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
tävla konkurrera
to contend

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
duglighet
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
konkurrens
action of competing
tävling
contest for a prize or award

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
konkurrenskraftig
economics: capable of competing successfully
tävlingsinriktad
inclined to compete

competitive advantage n
konkurrensfördel
thing placing a subject above the competition

competitor n
konkurrent tävlare medtävlare
participant in a competition
konkurrent medtävlare
person against whom one is competing

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
sammanställa
assemble from a collection
kompilera
produce executable

compilation /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
kompilering
translation of source code into object code by a compiler

compile /kəmpʌɪl/ /kəmˈpaɪl/ v
kompilera sammanställa
assemble from a collection
kompilera
produce executable

compile-time adj
kompileringstiden

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
redaktör sammanställare
a person who compiles
kompilator
computer program

complacency n
självbelåtenhet
feeling

complacent adj
egenkär självbelåten självgod
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
klaga
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment

complainant n
klagande
plaintiff

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ n
klagomål
klagomål klagan
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
foglig
compliant
artig
polite
tillmötesgående
willing to do what pleases others

complementizer n
subjunktion
form of subordinate conjunction

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
färdig klar
finished; ended; concluded; completed
fullständig
generic intensifier derived from "complete"
fullständig komplett
with everything included

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ v
färdigställa slutföra färdig
to finish
fullborda
to make whole or entire

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adj
avklarade slutförde
finished

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
fullständigt
in a complete manner
to the fullest extent or degree

completeness n
fullständighet
state or condition of being complete

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
komplex
in mathematics
intricate
komplex komplicerad invecklad
not simple or straightforward

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
komplex
collection of buildings
in chemistry
psychologically based dislike or fear

complex conjugate n
komplexkonjugat
mathematics: number formed by changing the sign of the imaginary part of a complex number

complex number n
komplext tal
number of the form a + bi

complexify v
komplicera
make something more complex

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ n
hy
appearance of the skin on the face

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
komplikation krånglighet
That which is complex; intricacy; complication
komplexitet
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
compliance regelefterlevnadsavdelning
business: the department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with
tillmötesgående
state of being compliant

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
förenlig
compatible with or following guidelines

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ v
komplicera
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
komplicerad
difficult or convoluted

complication n
svit komplikation
a disease
komplikation förveckling
act of complicating

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ adj
delaktig medskyldig
associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
komplimang
expression of praise, congratulation or respect

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
ge en komplimang komplimentera
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
kostnadsfri
komplimenterande komplimentär
in the nature of a compliment

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
komponent
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity

compos mentis /ˈkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ adj
tillräknelig
criminally responsible

composer n
kompositör komponist tonsättare
one who composes music

composite function n
sammansatt funktion
function of one or more independent variables

composite number n
sammansatt tal
number that is the product of two natural numbers other than itself and 1

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
sammansättning
general makeup of something

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
kompostera
to produce compost

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ n
självbehärskning
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
sammansatt
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
läger gård inhägnad
enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
sammansättning
anything made by combining several things
förening blandning sammansatt ämne
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
bilägga förlika göra upp
law: to settle by agreeing less than the claim
försvåra förvärra
to add to
avtal förlika förlikning kompromissa överenskommelse
to come to terms of agreement
blanda sätta
to come together
to put together

compound interest n
ränta på ränta sammansatt ränta
interest calculated on principal plus any unpaid interest

compound word n
sammansättning kompositum sammansatt ord
word composed of others

comprador bourgeoisie /ˈkɒmpɹədɔː(ɹ) ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
kompradorborgarklassen
section of an indigenous middle class

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
omfatta
to cover

comprehensibility n
begriplighet
The property of being understandable

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
begriplig förståelig
able to be comprehended

comprehension /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ n
förståelse
thorough understanding

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj
omfattande uttömmande
broadly or completely covering

comprehensive school n
enhetsskola
normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities

compressible adj
kompressibel
able to be compressed

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ n
kompression komprimering
(computing) the process by which data is compressed

compressor n
kompressor
device that reduces the range of an audio signal

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
bestå av utgöras av
compose

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ n
kompromiss
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ v
komma överens
to bind by mutual agreement
kompromettera
to breach a security system
dagtinga förhandla komma överens kompromissa
to find a way between extremes

compromising adj
komprometterande
vulnerable to suspicion

comptroller [kəmpˈtɹoʊləɹ] n
controller styrekonom
the chief accountant of a company or government

compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
tvångsmässig
uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ adj
obligatorisk
mandatory

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
beräkna räkna ut
to reckon or calculate

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ n
dator datamaskin
device

computer engineering n
datorteknik
branch of engineering

computer game n
dataspel datorspel
electronic game

computer model n
datormodell
computer program

computer program n
datorprogram
software

computer science n
datavetenskap
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
datalog datavetare
one who studies or practises computer science

computerization /kʌmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
datorisering
the act of computerizing

comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ n
kamrat
fellow socialist or communist
title used in leftist circles
companion in battle, fellow soldier
mate, companion, or associate

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
nackdel
disadvantage of something
fånge
a convicted criminal, a convict
bondfångeri bedrägeri bluff
a fraud

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
bedra bluffa lura
to trick or defraud, usually for personal gain

con artist n
svindlare
scam operator, conman

con- prefix
kon-
to add a notion similar to those conveyed by with, together, or joint

concave /ˈkɒŋkeɪv/ adj
konkav
curved inward

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ v
dölja
to hide something

concede /kənˈsiːd/ v
släppa in
(sports) to have a point scored against
medge erkänna tillstå
to admit to be true
bevilja
to grant, as a right or privilege
avstå avträda
to yield or make concession
erkänna ge upp
to yield or suffer; to surrender

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
fåfänga
overly high self-esteem

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
tänkbar
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ n
koncentrat
A substance that is in a condensed form

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
koncentrera
bring to, or direct toward, a common center
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore
approach or meet in a common center
koncentrera sig koncentrera
focus one's thought or attention

concentration n
koncentration
proportion of substance in a mixture
The act or process of concentrating
The amount of solute present in a solution
The act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid

concentration camp n
koncentrationsläger
camp where large numbers of persons are detained

concentric adj
koncentrisk
having a common center

concept /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
begrepp koncept
something understood and retained in the mind

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
konception
initiation of an embryonic animal life

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
oro
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person
angelägenhet
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
angå
to be of importance to
bekymra oroa
to make somebody worried

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
beträffande angående rörande
regarding

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
konsert
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part
musical accordance or harmony

concert hall n
konserthus
building

concerted adj
gemensam samlad samordnad
performed through a concert of effort especially a metabollic reaction

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
concertina
the musical instrument

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ n
koncession
a contract to operate a small business as a subsidiary of a larger company, or within the premises of some institution
the grant of some land to be used for a specified purpose
eftergift
something, such as an argument, that is conceded or admitted to be wrong
medgivande
the act of conceding, especially that of defeat

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
koncis kortfattad
brief and precise

concisely adv
koncist
in a concise manner

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
slutsats
of a syllogism
decision, judgment

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ n
brygd hopkok
mixture so prepared
brygd tillblandning
preparing of substance from many ingredients
påhitt
something made up

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
betong
made of concrete
konkret
not abstract
konkret påtaglig
particular, perceivable, real

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
betong
building material

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
konkret ta form
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)

concrete noun n
konkret substantiv
noun that denotes a tangible thing

concrete saw n
betongsåg
saw for cutting concrete

concrete term n
abstrakt begrepp
a term which expresses material facts, actions and events

concretion n
konkretion
action of making something concrete or the result of such an action
solid, hard mass thus formed

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ n
konkubin
a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife

concur /kənˈkɜː/ /kənˈkɝ/ v
hålla med instämma
To unite or agree

concurrence n
instämmande
agreement

concurrently adv
samtidigt
in a concurrent manner; at the same time

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ v
fördöma
to confer eternal divine punishment upon
döma
to pronounce guilty

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
fördömd
having been sharply scolded
having received a curse to be doomed to suffer eternally
utdömd
officially marked uninhabitable

condensation n
kondensation
the act or process

condense v
kondensera
to transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state
to be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state

condensed adj
förtätad innehållsrik koncentrerad kondenserad mättad
having been condensed

condensed milk n
kondenserad mjölk
milk that has been reduced to syrup

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
bevärdiga
come down from one's superior position

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
nedlåtande
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ n
nedlåtenhet
act of condescending

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
smakförstärkare
something used to enhance flavor

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
villkor
clause in a contract or agreement
logical clause or phrase
kondition tillstånd
health status of a patient
förutsättning villkor
requirement or requisite
tillstånd kondition
state of an object

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ v
betinga
to shape the behaviour of someone to do something
vänja sig
to undergo the process of acclimation

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
villkorlig
in logic
villkorlig betingad
limited by a condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ n
konditionalis
grammar: mode/mood

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ n
kondoleans
sympathy when someone has died

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ n
kondom
flexible sleeve worn on the penis

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
ha överseende med tolerera överse med
to forgive

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
kondor
California condor

conducive /kənˈd(j)usɪv/ /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ adj
befrämjande gynnande
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
ledning förrättning förvaltning skötsel
act or method of controlling or directing
hållning uppförande uppträdande vandel
manner of guiding or carrying oneself
utförande
plot of a literary work

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
leda
act as a conductor (of heat, electricity, etc.)
anföra förvalta handha leda sköta
direct or manage
leda föra ledsaga
lead or guide
dirigera anföra leda
music: to direct
föra leda
to serve as a medium for conveying

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
dirigent
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
konduktör
person who takes tickets on public transportation
ledare
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ n
kanal
A means by which something is transmitted
ledning
duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled
vattenledningsrör
pipe or channel for conveying water

condyle /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
ledhuvud
prominence on a bone

condyloma n
kondylom könsvårta
wart or similar growth in the genital area

cone /koʊn/ /kəʊn/ n
kon strut
anything shaped like a cone
kotte
fruit of conifers
kon
surface of revolution
solid of revolution

cone cell n
tapp
any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
sötsak konfekt
food item

confectioner n
konditor sockerbagare
a manufacturer of or dealer in confections

confer /kənˈfɛɹ/ /kənˈfɜː/ v
tilldela
bestow
konferera rådlägga
discuss, consult

conference /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɹəns/ n
konferens
a meeting of people

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
tillstå erkänna
to admit to the truth
bikta
to disclose everything to a Catholic priest

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
bikt bekännelse
disclosure of one's sins to a priest
bekännelse erkännande medgivande
open admittance

confessional n
biktstol bikt
a small room where confession is performed

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ n
biktfader
priest who hears confession

confidence interval n
konfidensintervall
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ adj
trygg
being very sure of or positive about something

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ adj
konfidentiell
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle

configuration n
elektronkonfiguration
arrangement of electrons

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ə/ /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ v
konfigurera
to set up or arrange something

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
begränsa inskränka
to restrict; to keep within bounds

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
bekräfta konfirmera försäkra
to assure
bekräfta befästa konfirmera
to confer the confirmation
bekräfta
to strengthen

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
bekräftelse konfirmation
konfirmation
Christian ceremony or sacrament
bekräftelse
indicator

confiscate v
konfiskera
take possession of by authority

confiscation n
konfiskering
the act or process of confiscating an item from public use; expropriation

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
brand eldsvåda
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire

conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v
förväxla
fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent
sammanfoga
fuse into a single entity
sammanfläta
mix together different elements

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
konflikt
clash or disagreement
incompatibility

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
motstrida
be at odds (with)
överlappa
overlap with, as in a schedule

conflicting adj
motstridig
fighting; contending

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ n
överensstämmelse samstämmighet överstämmelse
act of conforming

conformant adj
överensstämmelse

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
fördöma
to damn

confounded /kənˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
förvirrad
confused

confront /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
konfrontera
to deal with
to engage in confrontation

confrontation /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/ n
konfrontation
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
förvirra
blanda
to mix thoroughly
förväxla blanda ihop
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another
förväxla förvirra
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
oordnad rörig
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
förvirrad virrig
disoriented
unable to think clearly or understand
rörig
making no sense; illogical

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
förvirrande
difficult to understand

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
förvirring
state of being confused; misunderstanding

conga /ˈkɑŋɡə/ /ˈkɒŋɡə/ n
conga congadans
dance
conga congas congatrumma
drum

congeal /kənˈdʒiːl/ v
stelna
to change from a liquid to solid state
koagulera ysta sig
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly

congee /ˈkɑndʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
rissoppa risvälling
a type of rice porridge

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
sympatisk
friendly
besläktad kongenial
have the same nature
lämplig ägnad
suitable to one’s needs

congenital adj
kongenital medfödd
present since birth

congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
anhopning sammanhopning
accumulation, buildup
stockning trängsel
excess of traffic

congratulate /kənˈɡɹæ.d͡ʒʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt/ v
gratulera lyckönska gratta
to express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
lyckönskan lyckönskning gratulation
act of congratulating

congratulations /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
grattis gratulerar
expressing approbation

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
församling
religious gathering of people in a place of worship

congress /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹɨs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
kongress
legislative body
conference

congruence n
kongruens

congruent /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ adj
kongruent
with difference divisible by modulus
coinciding when superimposed

conic section n
kägelsnitt
Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
konisk
cone-shaped
of or relating to a cone

conifer n
barrträd
plant

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
förmodan
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven
unproven statement; guess
förmodan hypotes
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
förmoda
to guess

conjoin /kənˈdʒɔɪn/ v
förena förbinda
to join together

conjoined twin n
siamesisk tvilling

conjoint adj
förbunden förenad gemensam
joined together

conjugal /ˈkɑndʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
äktenskaplig
of, or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ n
konjugat

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ v
böja konjugera
to inflect (a verb) for each person

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
konjugation böjning konjugering
act of conjugating a verb
konjugation böjning
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs

conjunction /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
konjunktion
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator
konjunktion bindeord
grammar: word used to join words or phrases

conjunctiva n
bindhinna
membrane

conjunctivitis /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
konjunktivit bindhinneinflammation
inflammation

conjurer n
trollkonstnär
one who conjures

conman n
lurendrejare
A confidence trickster

conn /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
lotsa
to direct a ship

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
ansluta
make a travel connection

connected space n
sammanhängande rum
any topological space which cannot be written as the disjoint union of two or more nonempty open spaces

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
förbindelse
act of connecting
established communications or transportation link
point at which two or more things are joined

connective tissue n
bindväv
type of tissue

connector n
kontaktdon
mating pair of devices

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ n
damp dille fnatt frispel tuppjuck
fit of anger or panic

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
konspirera
to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing

connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/ n
konnässör kännare
specialist whose opinion is valued

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
konnotation bibetydelse innebörd
suggested or implied meaning

connote /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
innebära
to imply, to suggest

conodont n
konodont
extinct fish-like chordate

conqueror /ˈkɑŋkəɹɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkəɹə/ n
erövrare
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
erövring
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy

conscience /kɒnʃəns/ n
samvete
moral sense

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
samvetsgrann plikttrogen
thorough, careful, or vigilant

conscientiousness n
samvetsgrannhet
state or characteristic of being conscientious

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ adj
medveten

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
medvetande
awareness

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
värnpliktig
Draftee

conscription n
värnplikt utskrivning
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
tempusharmoni
sequence of tenses

consensus n
konsensus
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
samtycke
voluntary agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
ge sitt samtycke samtycka
to express willingness

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
konsekvens följd
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
bevarande
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting

conservatism n
konservatism
political philosophy that favors maintaining limited government involvement
political philosophy that moral objectivism exists, and should be adhered to

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ adj
republikansk
US: relating to the Republican party
konservativ
supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism
konservativ bakåtsträvande gammaldags
tending to resist change

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ n
konservativ
political conservative
UK: member of the Conservative party

conservatoire n
konservatorium
school or educational institution that teaches music

conservatory n
orangeri vinterträdgård växthus
a greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants
konservatorium
school of music or drama

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
bevara
to protect

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ v
betrakta se
assign some quality to
observera
look at attentively
föreställa sig tänka sig
take up as an example
betänka begrunda betrakta tänka på
think about seriously
fundera på fundera över överväga
think of doing
beakta bevaka
to have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect

consider it done /kənˈsɪdə ɪt dʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
ska bli
consider it done

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ adj
avsevärd betydande ansenlig betydlig beaktansvärd
worth considering

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ adv
avsevärt betydligt
significantly

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
förekommande omtänksam tillmötesgående
thoughtful

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
hänsyn
tendency to consider others

consignment n
försändelse varuparti varusändning
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent

consist /kənˈsɪst/ /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ v
av bestå (av) bestå av vara
to be composed (of)

consist of v
bestå av
be made up by

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
konsistens
degree of viscosity of something

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
följdriktig konsekvent
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

consistently adv
konsekvent
in a consistent manner

consolation goal n
tröstmål

consolation prize n
tröstpris
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
konsol
video games: device dedicated to playing video games

console /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ v
trösta
to comfort

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
konsolidera
to combine into a single unit; to group together or join
konsolidera befästa stärka
to make stronger or more solid

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
konsonant medljud
letter
konsonant medljud konsonantljud
sound

consonant gradation n
stadieväxling
type of apophony found in Finnic and Sami languages

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
konsortium
association or combination of businesses

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
iögonfallande påfallande markant slående uppenbar
obvious or easy to notice

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
konspiration komplott
act of working in secret to obtain some goal

conspiracy theorist /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹəst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹəst/ n
konspirationsteoretiker
one who believes in a conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ n
konspirationsteori
hypothetical speculation

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
konspiratör sammansvuren
person who is part of a conspiracy

constable /ˈkɑnstəbəl/ /ˈkʌnstəbəl/ n
konstapel
police officer rank

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
konstant
unchanged through time
steady
consistently recurring over time

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
konstant
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
science: property that does not change
that which is permanent or invariable

constant function n
konstant funktion
class of function

constant of integration n
integrationskonstant
constant to be added at the indefinite integral

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
stjärnbild
image associated with a group of stars
stjärnbild konstellation
modern astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions
formation of stars perceived as figure
överdåd stjärnbild
wide, seemingly unlimited assortment

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
bestörtning häpnad
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay

constipation n
förstoppning
state of bowels

constituency n
valkrets
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent adj
konstituerande
authorized to make a constitution

constituent n
beståndsdel
part, or component of a whole

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
utgöra
to make up; to compose; to form

constitution /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
konstitution grundlag
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions

constitutional /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
konstitutionell författningsenlig grundlagsenlig
conforming to the constitution
relating to the constitution

constitutional law n
statsrätt
area of law

constitutional monarchy n
konstitutionell monarki
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

constrain v
begränsa
to force; to compel; to oblige

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
konstruera
build or form by assembling parts

construction site n
byggarbetsplats anlägg bygge
place where something is being constructed

construction worker n
byggarbetare byggnadsarbetare
employee working at a construction site

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
konstruktiv
carefully considered and meant to be helpful

constructivism n
konstruktivism
philosophy in mathematics

constructor n
konstruktor
in object oriented programming: code that creates objects

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ n
tolkning uppfattning
interpretation
översättning
translation

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ v
förstå tolka uppfatta
to interpret or explain the meaning of something

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
konsul
official who protects the interests of citizens

consulate /ˈkɑnsəlɨt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ n
konsulat
the residency of a consul
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ n
konsult
person or party that is consulted

consultation /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ n
samhälle
act of consulting

consumed adj
uppfylld uppslukad
full of

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ n
konsument
person purchasing goods

consumer price index n
konsumentprisindex
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consumerism n
konsumism
economic theory

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
fulländad
complete, perfect, absolute

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
förtäring
konsumtion åtgång
the act of consuming something
konsumtion
the amount consumed

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
kontakt
an act of touching physically
an establishment of communication

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
kontakta höra av sig
establish communication with

contact lens n
kontaktlins
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
smittbärande
capable of spreading a disease
smittsam
of a disease, easily transmitted to others
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others

contagiousness n
smittsamhet
state or condition of being contagious

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
innehålla
To hold inside
To include as a part

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
container
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
behållare kärl
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported

container ship n
containerfartyg
cargo vessel

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
kontaminera förorena
To introduce impurities or foreign matter

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
betänka överväga
think about something in a concentrated manner

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ n
andakt meditation
Holy meditation
betraktande
The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing
begrundande
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
samtida
from the same time period
nutida samtida
modern

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
förakt avsmak misshag missnöje
a feeling or attitude
missaktning
a state of being despised or dishonored

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v
kämpa strida
strive in opposition

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ adj
nöjd tillfredsställd tillfreds
satisfied

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ n
innehåll
that which is contained

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ v
nöja
satisfy

content management system /ˈkɑntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ /ˈkɒntɛnt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/ n
innehållshanteringssystem

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
tvist bråk dispyt dust gräl träta
contest, strife, struggle

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
bråkig
given to struggling
omstridd omtvistad
marked by controversy

context /ˈkɑːntɛkst/ /ˈkɒntɛkst/ n
kontext sammanhang
circumstances or settings
kontext
text in which a word appears

contextual adj
kontextuell
depending on context

contextualize v
kontextualisera
place in a context

contiguity /kɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
kontiguitet
state in which objects are physically touching

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ adj
närliggande
adjacent, neighboring

continence n
avhållsamhet måttlighet återhållsamhet
moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence

continent /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
kontinent världsdel
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental adj
kontinental
of or relating to a continent or continents

continental drift n
kontinentaldrift
continental drift

continental shelf n
kontinentalsockel
the area of sea around a land mass

contingency /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n
eventualitet oförutsedd händelse sammanträffande tillfällighet
possibility; something which may or may not happen
oförutsägbarhet
quality of being contingent; unpredictability

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ adj
avhängig beroende villkorlig
dependent on something unknown
eventuell möjlig oviss
possible, liable, incidental, casual

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ n
andel
that which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number

continuation /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
fortsättning
act or state of continuing

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
fortsätta
transitive: proceed
intransitive: resume

continued fraction n
kedjebråk
number theory

continuity /ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ n
kontinuitet
lack of interruption
notion in mathematics

continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
kontinuerlig
in mathematical analysis
without break, cessation, or interruption in time

continuous delivery n
Continuous Delivery

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
kontinuum
continuous extent
set of real numbers

contort v
förvrida
To twist in a violent manner

contortionist n
ormmänniska
acrobat

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
kontraband
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹə.ˌbeɪs/ n
kontrabas
part or section one octave lower than bass

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ n
preventilmedel
means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
kontrakt avtal fördrag överenskommelse
agreement that is legally binding
ackord beting entreprenad kontrakt
job governed by a specific agreement

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ v
smittas
gain or acquire (an illness)
dra ihop dras samman krympa minskas
intransitive: draw together; shorten; lessen
avtala
transitive: enter into a contract with

contract law n
avtalsrätt
The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements

contraction /kənˈtɹæk.ʃən/ /ˈkɒn.tɹæk.ʃən/ n
sammandragning
painful shortening of the uterine muscles
word with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe
kontraktion minskning
reversible reduction in size
kontraktion sammandragning
shortening of a muscle when it is used

contradict /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ v
förneka
deny the truth of (a statement or statements)
motsäga säga emot
deny the truth of statements made by (a person)

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
motsägelse
act of contradicting
självmotsägelse
proposition that is false for all values of its variables
motsägelse självmotsägelse
statement that contradicts itself
självmotsägelse motsägelse
the logical incompatibility of opposing elements

contradiction in terms n
självmotsägelse
expression in which components contradict one another

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
motsatt motstridig
that contradicts something

contradistinction /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/ n
motsats
distinction by contrast

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
kontrast
control on a television, etc
degree of this difference
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable
kontrast motsats
difference between two objects, people or concepts

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
kontrastera
to form a contrast
to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between

contravariant adj
kontravariant
which reverses composition

contravention n
kränkning överträdelse
The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement

contretemps /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ n
motighet missöde streck i räkningen
an unforeseen or embarrassing event

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ v
bidra bidraga
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
bidrag
an amount of money given toward something
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole
the act of contributing

contributor n
bidragsgivare
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause
a person or thing instrumental in the creation or growth of something
a person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ adj
ångerfull
sincerely penitent

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
tänka ut
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ adj
krystad
unnatural, forced
created in a deliberate way

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
kontroll
authority
självbehärskning
emotional restraint
kontrollgrupp
in an experiment
kontrollinstans säkerhetsmekanism
security mechanism

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
kontrollera
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control engineering n
reglerteknik
subfield of engineering

control key n
kontrolltangent
computing: a key on a keyboard

control room n
kontrollrum
room for monitoring or controlling

control tower n
kontrolltorn
airport control tower

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
controller
comptroller
reglage
mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine
kontrollant
person who controls something

controversial /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
kontroversiell omstridd
arousing controversy

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ n
kontrovers
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
gensträvig
contemptuous of authority
tredskande
in law, willfully disobedient

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
gensträvighet
disobedience, resistance to authority

contuse /kənˈtjuːz/ v
mörbulta
To injure without breaking the skin; to bruise

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
dilemma
difficult choice or decision

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
storstadsregion konurbation
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl

convalescence n
konvalescens
gradual healing
konvalescens konvalescensperiod
healing period

convene /ˈkɒn.vɪin/ v
sammanträda
to come together as in one body or for a public purpose

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n
bekvämlighet
anything that makes for an easier life

convenience store n
närbutik minilivs
a small retail store

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ adj
praktisk
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ n
konvent
kloster nunnekloster
religious community of especially nuns

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ n
konventikel
secret, unauthorized, or illegal religious meeting

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
avtal fördrag konvention
agreement, contract or pact
konvention sedvana
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour
konferens möte konvent
meeting or a gathering
konvention avtal fördrag
treaty

converge /kən.ˈvɜːdʒ/ v
konvergera
to have a limit
to approach each other

convergence /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
konvergens
the act of converging
the process of approaching some limiting value

convergent adj
konvergent
that converges or focuses

conversant /kənˈvɝsənt/ adj
förtrogen
familiar

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
konversation samtal
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
konversera
to engage in conversation

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ adv
omvänt
with a reversed relationship

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ n
konvertit
person who has converted religion

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ v
omvända
induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, or belief
konvertera omvända
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief

convertible /kənˈvəɹdəbəl/ /kənˈvəːtɪbəl/ adj
konverterbar
able to be converted

convertible /kənˈvəɹdəbəl/ /kənˈvəːtɪbəl/ n
cabriolet cab
car whose roof can be removed or folded

convertible mark n
konvertibel mark
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /ˈkɑnvɛks/ /ˈkɒnvɛks/ adj
konvex
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
transportera
to carry
förmedla
to communicate
överlåta
to transfer legal rights

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ n
övertygelse
firmly held belief
fällande dom
judgement of guilt

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
övertyga
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something

convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ adj
övertygad
In a state of believing, especially from evidence

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
övertygande
effective as proof or evidence

convocation n
kyrkomöte
assembly of the clergy
möte riksdag riksmöte
assembly or meeting

convoluted /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ adj
komplicerad
complex

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
konvoj
merchant ships sailing in company under the protection of naval vessels
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort

convulse v
kikna skaka
to violently shake

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ n
konvulsion
intense muscular contraction

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
kutter
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
kuttra
to make a soft murmuring sound

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ n
kock
a person who prepares food

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ v
koka stekas
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot
koka lagas
to become ready for eating
laga mat laga
to prepare (food) for eating
laga mat tillaga
to prepare food

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
kokbok
book of cooking recipes

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
kokad tillagad
of food, that has been prepared by cooking

cooker /ˈkʊkə/ /ˈkʊkɚ/ n
spis
appliance or utensil for cooking

cookery /ˈkʊkəɹi/ n
matlagning
art and practice of preparing food for consumption

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ n
kaka småkaka
small, flat baked good

cookie cutter n
kakform pepparkaksform
a device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking

cookie jar n
kakburk
a vessel for storing food

cooking /ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/ n
matlagning
the process of preparing food by using heat
kök
the style or genre of food preparation; cookery; cuisine

cooking show n
matlagningsprogram matprogram

cool /kuːl/ adj
ok
colloquial: all right, acceptable
cool
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
sval
having a slightly low temperature
kylig lugn
not showing emotion, calm
sval kylig
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical

cool /kuːl/ v
svalna
to become less intense, e.g. less amicable

cool as a cucumber adj
lugn som en filbunke
calm and composed; self-possessed

cool down v
svalna
to become cooler (temperature)
lugna
to become less agitated
to make less agitated
kyla
to make something cooler

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
kuli
unskilled Asian worker

coolly /ˈkuːli/ adv
kyligt
In a cool, unpanicked or collected manner.

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
tunnbindare
craftsman

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
samspela
function in harmony, side by side
samarbeta samverka
to work together

cooperation /kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/ n
samarbete
act of cooperating or being cooperative

cooperative adj
samarbetsvillig
ready to work with another
kooperativ
relating to a cooperative

cooperative n
kooperativ
type of company

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ n
koordinat
(mathematics, cartography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure․

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ v
koordinera
to synchronize

coordinate system n
koordinatsystem
method of representing points in a space

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
samordning
an equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses
koordination
the ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully
samordning koordinering
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect

coot /kuːt/ n
sothöna
bird

cootie /ˈkuːti/ n
killbacill tjejbacill
childish: germ or contaminant

cootie catcher n
loppa
origami shape with hidden messages in the folds

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ n
snut
police officer

cop on /kɒp ɒn/ v
skärpa sig skärpa till sig växa upp
to behave, grow up

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
copernicium
chemical element

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ n
kopieringsmaskin kopiator kopieringsapparat
machine

copilot n
andrepilot
relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft

copious /ˈkoʊpi.əs/ adj
kopiös

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ n
koppar
chemical element Cu

coppersmith n
kopparsmed
person

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
skottskog
grove of small growth

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ n
kopra
dried kernel of coconut

coprime adj
relativt prima
(of two or more positive integers) having no factors in common

coproduction n
samprodukion
coproduction

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ n
kopula
grammar: linking kind of word

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
exemplar nummer
printed edition of a book or magazine
kopia
result of copying
imitation, sometimes of inferior quality

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
härma kopiera
imitate
kopiera
produce something identical
place a copy in memory
motta mottaga
radio term

copy and paste v
kopiera och klistra in
to copy and paste

copycat n
efterapare härmapa
one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
upphovsrätt copyright upphovsrättsskydd
right to publish

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ v
upphovsrättsskydda
place under a copyright

copyright infringement n
upphovsrättsintrång upphovsrättsöverträdelse
unauthorized use of copyrighted material

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ n
copywriter
person who writes advertising copy

coquet /ˈkɒk.ɛt/ v
kokettera
act as a flirt or coquet

coquette /koʊˈkɛt/ /kɒˈkɛt/ n
kokett
flirtatious woman

coquettish adj
kokett
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
engelskt horn
woodwind instrument

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
korall koralldjur
substance

coral island n
korallö
coral island

coral reef n
korallrev
mound or hummock of coral

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
famn
unit of measurement for firewood
ledning sladd kabel tråd
wires surrounded by a coating, used to supply electricity

cord set n
nätsladd

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ adj
hjärtlig
hearty

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ n
saft blandsaft
concentrated drink

cordierite n
cordierit
a cyclosilicate

cordless adj
sladdlös
without a cord

cordon /kɔː(ɹ)dən/ n
kordong kedja
line of people or things placed around an area
kordong band ordensband prydnadsband snodd snöre
ribbon

cordon off v
avgränsa avsnöra instänga isolera omgärda spärra av
to enclose with rope barrier

cordon-bleu n
fjärilsfink
bird of the genus Uraeginthus

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ n
manchester
heavy fabric with vertical ribs

corduroy road n
kavelbro
road paved with logs

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ n
kärnhus
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
kärna
heart of a thing
hollow cylindrical piece of cardboard

core competency n
kärnkompetens
special expertise

corf /kɔɹf/ /kɔːf/ n
sump
container used to store live fish underwater

coriander /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ n
koriander
Coriandrum sativum plant

cork /kɔɹk/ n
kork
bark of the cork oak
bottle stopper

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪdʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ n
korkavgift
fee charged by restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
korkskruv
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork

corm n
jordstam
underground stem of a plant

cormorant /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
storskarv skarv
seabird

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
liktorn
type of callus

corn dog n
corn dog
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried

corn flakes n
majsflingor
breakfast cereal

corn on the cob n
majskolv
cooked ears of corn

corn poppy n
kornvallmo
Papaver rhoeas

corn smut n
majssot
fungus

corncob /ˈkɔɹnkɒb/ /ˈkɔːnkɒb/ [ˈkɔɹnkɑb] n
majskolv
core of an ear of corn

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ n
kornknarr
the bird Crex crex

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ n
hornhinna kornea
layer forming the front of the eye

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
hörna
secret or secluded place
hörn
space in the angle between converging lines or walls
intersection of two streets

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
tränga in
to drive into a corner

corner flag n
hörnflagga
flag marking the corner of a playing field

corner kick n
hörna hörnspark
in soccer

corner of the eye n
ögonvrå
side of the eye where eyelids join

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
sinka zinka
wind instrument

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ n
majsfält
a field of corn

cornflour /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ n
majsstärkelse
very fine starch powder derived from maize

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/ n
blåklint klint
Centaurea cyanus

cornflower blue adj
kornblå

cornice n
kornisch taklist
horizontal architectural element

cornrow n
rastaflätor
braided hair close to the scalp

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
ymnighetshorn
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
korollarium följdsats
proposition which follows easily

coronal mass ejection n
koronamassutkastning
coronal mass ejection

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ n
hjärtattack kransartär
coronary thrombosis

coronary artery n
kranskärl
artery

coronation /ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/ n
kröning
the act or solemnity of crowning

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coroner /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ n
rättsläkare
who performs autopsies
coroner rättsläkare
who presides over an inquest

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
aga
form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body

corporate tax n
bolagsskatt
tax levied on the profit of corporations

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
aktiebolag
public limited company

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ n
kår
group of people

corpse /ˈkoːps/ /ˈkɔɹps/ /ˈkɔːps/ n
lik kadaver as
dead body

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
korpus språkbank
linguistics: collection of writings

corpus linguistics n
korpuslingvistik
a branch of linguistics that studies large samples

corpus luteum n
gulkropp
yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
korrekt rätt riktig felfri
free from error
korrekt
with good manners

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
rätta korrigera
To make something wrong become right

correction fluid n
korrigeringsfärg korrigeringsvätska tipp-ex
fluid for masking textual errors

correctly /kəˈɹɛktli/ adv
korrekt riktigt rätt
in a correct manner

correctness n
korrekthet
freedom from error

correlation /kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɔɹəˈleɪʃən/ n
korrelation
measure of relationship
a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
motsvara stämma
to be equivalent or similar
korrespondera brevväxla
to exchange messages

correspondent /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndənt/ /ˌkɔɹɪˈspɑndənt/ n
korrespondent
journalist

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
korresponderande motsvarande
that have a similar relationship

corridor /ˈkɒɹɪˌdɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
korridor flygkorridor
airspace
korridor
narrow hall or passage
tract of land

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/ n
corrigendum erratum rättelse
error that is to be corrected in a printed work

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
bekräfta bestyrka styrka
To confirm or support with additional evidence

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
korrosion frätning
The act of corroding

corrugate v
korrugera vecka
to fold into parallel folds

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
korrupt
in a depraved state

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
fördärva
to change from good to bad

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
korruption
seeking bribes
the act of impairing integrity

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
korsett
woman's garment

cortege /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/ /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/ n
kortege tåg
a ceremonial procession

cortisol n
kortisol
the steroid hormone hydrocortisone

corvette n
korvett
modern warship
warship of 17th-18th century

coset n
sidoklass
result of applying group operation with fixed element from the parent group on each element of a subgroup

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
cosinus
trigonometric function

cosiness n
hemtrevlighet mys trivsamhet
state or quality of being cosy

cosmetics n
kosmetika
preparations to change or enhance the beauty

cosmetologist n
kosmetiker kosmetolog
person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
kosmisk
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe

cosmic ray n
kosmiska partikel
energetic particle

cosmodrome n
kosmodrom rymdbas rymdhamn
a site for launching spacecraft

cosmogony /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ n
kosmogoni
the study of the origin of the universe

cosmography n
kosmografi världsbeskrivning
the creation of maps of the universe

cosmologist n
kosmolog
person who studies cosmology

cosmology n
kosmologi
study of the physical universe

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɑz.məs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
kosmos
the universe

cosplay /ˈkɑspleɪ/ /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒspleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
cosplay
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cosplay /ˈkɑspleɪ/ /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒspleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ v
cosplaya
to costume oneself as a character

cosplayer n
cosplayare
person taking part in cosplay

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
kostnad
amount of money spent for a purpose
negative consequence or loss

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
kosta
to incur a charge, a price

cost-effective adj
kostnadseffektiv lönande lönsam
return of benefit justifying an investment

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
dyr kostsam
expensive

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ n
dräkt kostym
dress of a particular country, period or people
dräkt
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion

costumier n
kostymör
person who supplies or designs costumes

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
mysig
affording comfort and warmth

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ n
huva
a padded or knit covering put on a teapot

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ n
cotangent
trigonometric function

cottage /ˈkɑtədʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪdʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ n
stuga
A small house; a cot; a hut

cottage cheese n
keso cottage cheese grynost ostmassa ostmyssja
cheese curd product

cottage industry n
hemindustri husflit
occupation carried out at home
småföretag småföretagande småindustri
small-scale industry

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ n
bomull
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
fabric

cotton swab n
bomullspinne tops
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ n
vadd bomull bomullsvadd
absorbent cotton
råbomull
raw fibers of cotton

couch /kaʊtʃ/ n
soffa
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ n
kvickrot
species of grass

couch potato n
soffliggare soffpotatis
person

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡə/ n
puma bergslejon
Puma concolor

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
hosta
condition
hostning hosta
expulsion of air from the lungs

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
hosta
make a noise like a cough
push air from the lungs

cough syrup n
hostmedicin
liquid used to ease a sore throat

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
kan jag få se menyn, tack? skulle jag kunna få se menyn, tack?
said to ask for a menu

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
råd styrelse
committee that leads or governs

counselor n
kurator socialkurator
professional who counsels people

count /kaʊnt/ n
anklagelsepunkt åtalspunkt
a charge of misconduct
greve
ruler of a county (male)

count /kaʊnt/ v
räknas
to be of significance; to matter
räkna
to enumerate or determine number

count down v
räkna ned

count on v
räkna med
rely upon, trust, or expect

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
räknebar
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article
uppräknelig
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
nedräkning
a count backward to the time of some event

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
köksbänk
kitchen surface for food preparation
markör
object used in counting
disk
table or board on which business is transacted

counter-attack n
kontring motanfall motangrepp motattack
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
gå till motanfall/motangrepp/motattack kontra
attack in response to an attack by opponents

counter-offensive n
motoffensiv
attack made in response to a previous offensive

counterargument n
motargument
an argument that is opposed to another argument

counterbalance n
motvikt
force or influence balancing an opposite one
weight balancing an opposite one

countercoup n
motkupp

counterculture n
motkultur
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture

counterespionage n
kontraspionage
activities to prevent spying

counterfactual /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/ adj
kontrafaktisk
contrary to the facts

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
falsk förfalskad
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine
falsk
unauthentic

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
förfalskning
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
förfalska
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

counterfeiter n
förfalskare
a person who counterfeits

counterjumper n
bodknodd knodd
a salesman in a shop; a shopman or clerk

countermeasure n
motåtgärd
action

counterproductive adj
kontraproduktivt kontraproduktiv
more of a hindrance than a help

counterrevolution n
kontrarevolution motrevolution
revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution

countertop n
bänk köksbänk
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food

countertrade n
motköp
International exchange of goods and services for others

countess /ˈkaʊntɨs/ n
grevinna
wife of a count or earl

counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ n
räkning
act of making a count

counting-out game n
räkneramsa

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
otalig
too many to count, innumerable

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ adj
land- lands-
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ n
country
country music
land
nation state
region of land
landsbygd landet landsort
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city

country code n
landskod
code representing a specific country or area

country music n
countrymusik
style of music

country of origin n
ursprungsland
country of origin

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
landsmaninna landsman
country dweller
somebody from a certain country
landsman landsmaninna
somebody from one's own country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
landsbygd glesbygd land
a rural landscape

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
län
administrative region of various countries
grevskap
land ruled by a count or countess

coup d'état /ˌkuː.dəˈteɪ/ /ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ n
statskupp
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹæs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ n
nådastöt
final blow

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
ett par
a small number of
pol
one of the pair of plates in a voltaic battery
par
two partners
two of the same kind considered together

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
koppla
to join together

coupon /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ n
kupong
interest payment made or due on a bond
section of a ticket giving the holder some entitlement

courage /ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ n
mod tapperhet
quality of a confident character

courgette /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɹˈʒɛt/ n
squash zucchini
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
kurir
person who delivers messages

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ n
kurs
learning program
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel
intended passage of voyage
rätt
stage of a meal

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
hov
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary
gård
enclosed space; a courtyard
domstol rätt
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered
persons officially assembled under authority of law
judge or judges
session of a judicial assembly
spelplan
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games
domstol rätt tribunal
tribunal established for the administration of justice

court jester n
narr hovnarr
person who amused a medieval court

court martial n
krigsrätt
court

court of cassation n
kassationsdomstol
the highest court of appeal

court of law n
domstol
court presided over by a judge

court order n
domstolsbeslut
a written command issued by a judge

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
artig hövlig
showing regard for others

courteously adv
artigt
in a courteous manner

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ n
kurtisan
high-status prostitute
mistress
hovdam
woman of court

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ adj
hövlighets-
given or done as a polite gesture

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
hövlighet
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence
polite behavior
polite gesture or remark

courthouse n
tingshus
public building housing courts of law

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
hovman
attendant at a royal court

courtly /ˈkɔɹtli/ /ˈkɔːtli/ adj
hövisk
Of or befitting of a royal court

courtroom n
rättssal
room where a judge presides

courtship /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/ n
frieri
act of wooing in love

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
gårdsplan borggård innergård
unroofed walled area

cousin /ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ən] n
kusin
nephew or niece of a parent

covalent /koʊˈveɪlənt/ adj
kovalent
containing or characterized by a covalent bond

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ n
kovalent bindning
bond in which atoms are connected by shared pairs of electrons

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ n
häxcirkel
formal group or assembly of witches

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
överenskommelse avtal förbund pakt
binding agreement

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ v
avtala
to enter a formal agreement
to enter into a covenant

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ adj
-omslag
about cover of a book or magazine
cover-
concerning a cover version

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
inträde
cover charge
täckmantel
espionage: persona maintained by an operative
omslag pärm framsida
front and back of a book or a magazine
gömma gömställe
hiding
lock skydd
lid
överkast
top sheet
övertäckning
topology: family of sets

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
cover
(music) make a cover version
täcka
discuss, mention, deal with
protect by shooting
täcka upp
provide enough money for
täcka skydda
to conceal or protect

cover band n
coverband
music: type of band

cover girl n
omslagsflicka
female model on magazine cover

cover letter n
personligt brev
letter to introduce a document

cover version n
cover
rerecording of a song

coverall n
overall
loose-fitting garment

coverslip n
täckglas

covert /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ adj
dold förtäckt hemlig
secret

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
sukta
to have or indulge inordinate desire
begära
to wish for with eagerness

coveted adj
eftertraktad åtrådd
highly sought-after

covetousness n
begärelse
desire for the possession of something

cow /kaʊ/ n
nötkreatur ko
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age
kossa ko
derogatory: despicable woman
ko kossa
female domesticated ox or other bovine
ko
female of various species of mammal

cow elephant n
elefanthona
female elephant

cow parsley n
hundkäx hundloka
a weedy biennial umbellifer

cow's milk /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɛlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɪlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯z.ˌmɪɫkʰ] n
komjölk
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
fegis mes
a person who lacks courage

cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
feghet
the lack of courage

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
feg
showing cowardice

cowbane n
sprängört
plant of the genus Cicuta

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
koskälla kobjällra
bell worn by cows
musical instrument

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ n
cowboy kobojsare
person who tends cattle

cowherd n
koherde
a person who herds cattle

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ n
koslick
unruly lock of hair

coworker n
kollega arbetskamrat medarbetare
somebody with whom one works

cowpat n
komocka
droppings of cow dung

cowpie n
komocka
cow excrement

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ n
kaurisnäckor
any member of the genus Cypraea

cowshed n
ladugård kohus
place for cows

cowslip /ˈkaʊ.slɪp/ n
gullviva
Primula veris

coyote /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊti/ n
prärievarg
canine

crab /kɹæb/ n
krabba
crustacean

crabapple n
vildapel
tree

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
flatlus
slang: pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ n
springa spricka
narrow opening
spricka
thin space opened in a previously solid material
springa
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents)

crack /kɹæk/ v
bryta ihop knäckas
to become debilitated by psychological pressure
spricka
to break apart under pressure
to form cracks
spräcka
to make a crack or cracks in
knäcka
to overcome a security system or a component
to solve a difficult problem
knäckas
to yield under interrogation

crack cocaine n
crack
mixture of baking soda and cocaine smoked in a pipe

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
viting
derogatory: white person

cracking /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ adj
fantastisk grym
enjoyable
grym väldig
great

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
vagga
oscillating bed for a baby
figuratively: place of origin
figuratively: infancy, or very early life

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
hantverk slöjd
skilled practice of practical occupation
farkost
vehicle designed for navigation

craftsman n
hantverkare
male artisan

cram /kɹæm/ v
stoppa trycka
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
kramp
painful contraction of a muscle

crampedness n
trängsel trånghet
state or quality of being cramped

crampon /ˈkɹæmpɑn/ n
stegjärn
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice

cranberry /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
tranbär
berry
shrub

cranberry juice n
tranbärsjuice
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
trana
bird
kran trana
machinery

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
harkrank pappa långben
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranial nerve n
kranialnerv
nerve

crank /kɹæŋk/ n
vev
a bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an arm attached to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation
vevning
act of turning a crankshaft
krök
any bend, turn, or winding, as of a passage
fåne original
slang: strange person

crank /kɹæŋk/ v
veva
to turn a crank

crankcase n
vevhus
crankcase

crankshaft n
vevaxel
rotating shaft that drives a crank

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
excentrisk knäpp tokig
eccentric, peculiar

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
jäklar jävlar skit
expression of worry, disgust

crap /kɹæp/ n
skräp
nonsense
something of poor quality

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ adj
skitdålig kass urusel
of poor quality

crapula /ˈkɹapjʊlə/ n
bakfylla
sickness

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
sammanstöt
vehicle accident

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
krascha
computing: to terminate unexpectedly
våldgästa
slang: to turn up without having been invited
krocka
to collide, fall or come down violently
kvarta
to make informal temporary living arrangments

crash barrier n
vägräcke
barrier on the side of a road

crash course n
intensivkurs snabbkurs
quick, intense course

crass /kɹæs/ adj
krass
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive
materialistic

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
back
box or basket

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
krater nedslagskrater
astronomy: hemispherical pit
krater vulkankrater
geology: opening of a volcano
krater
pit left by an explosion

crave /kɹeɪv/ n
sukta efter
to want strongly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ adj
feg mesig
extremely cowardly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ n
feg stackare mes
coward

craving /ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ n
längtan begär
strong desire; yearning

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ n
crawl
swimming stroke

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
krypa kräla
to move along the ground

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
kräfta
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ n
krita
colored chalk or wax

craze /kɹeɪz/ n
dille fluga mani
temporary passion

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adj
galen stollig
galen tokig tok
insane, demented

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adv
sjukt
very, extremely

creak /kɹiːk/ v
knarra knaka
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound

creaky /ˈkɹiːki/ adj
knarrande
tending to creak

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
gräddfärgad gräddvit krämfärgad gulvit
colour

cream /kɹiːm/ n
gräddfärg krämfärg
colour
grädde
oily part of milk
kräm hudkräm
product to apply to the skin
grädda grädde
the best part

cream /kɹiːm/ v
gräddfärga gulvitfärga krämfärga
to turn yellowish white

cream cheese n
färskost
milk-based cheese product

cream puff n
petit-chou
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard

cream-colored courser n
ökenlöpare
Cursorius cursor

creamer /ˈkɹiː.mə(ɹ)/ n
gräddkanna gräddsnipa
jug for cream
gräddersättning
nondairy cream substitute

creamware n
flintgods
cream-coloured earthenware

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ adj
gräddig
containing cream
krämig
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream

crease /kɹiːs/ n
målområde
ice hockey, handball: goal crease
veck
mark made by folding

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
göra tillverka
skapa
to put into existence

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
skapelse
(Biblical) all which exists
something created such as an invention or artwork
skapande
act of creation

creationary adj
kreationär
of or relating to creation

creationism n
kreationism
any creationary theory or belief system

creationist adj
kreationistisk
of or relating to creationism

creationist n
kreationist
a proponent or supporter of creationism

creationistic adj
kreationistisk
of or pertaining to creationism

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
kreativ
original, expressive, and imaginative
having the ability to create

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ n
kreativ

creativity /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
kreativitet
quality or ability to create or invent something

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
skapare
one who creates
the deity that created the world

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/ n
varelse
living being

credence n
trovärdighet
acceptance of a belief or claim

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
trovärdighet
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ adj
trovärdig tillförlitlig
authentic or convincing
trolig
believable or plausible

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
erkännande
acknowledgement of a contribution
kredit
privilege of delayed payment

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
kreditera
to add to an account

credit card n
kreditkort
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services

credit crunch n
kreditåtstramning
period of difficulty in obtaining credit

credit risk n
kreditrisk
type of risk

creditor n
borgenär fordringsägare kreditor
a person to whom a debt is owed

credulous /ˈkɹɛdʒələs/ adj
godtrogen lättlurad lättrogen
excessively ready to believe things

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
lära tro troslära
that which is believed

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ n
bukt
small inlet or bay
bäck
stream of water

creep /kɹiːp/ n
miffo äckel äckelpotta
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person

creep /kɹiːp/ v
klänga
to grow across a surface rather than upwards
smyga
to move slowly and quietly in a particular direction
to move in a stealthy or secret manner

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
kuslig obehaglig
producing a fearful sensation
strangely repulsive

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
bränna
burn to ashes
kremera
incinerate a body

cremation n
kremering eldbegängelse likbränning kremation
burning

crematorium /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
krematorium
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenel /ˈkɹɛnəl/ n
krenå tinne
space between merlons

crenellation /ˌkɹɛn.əlˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹɛn.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
krenelering
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
kreolspråk
lect formed from two languages

creolistics n
kreolistik
study of creoles

crescendo /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ n
crescendo
music: instruction to play gradually more loudly

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ n
halvmåne månskära
figure of the moon

crescent moon n
månskära
the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter

cress /kɹɛs/ n
krasse
a plant

crest /kɹɛst/ n
kam
animal’s or bird’s tuft
hjälmprydnad
heraldic bearing
kam vågkam
ridge or top of a wave
bergskam kam
summit

crested honey buzzard n
tofsbivråk
Pernis ptilorhynchus

crested lark n
tofslärka
small lark

crested tit n
tofsmes
bird of the tit family

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ adj
modfälld
sad because of a recent disappointment

cretaceously adv
krithaltigt
like chalk

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
klyfta skreva spricka
narrow crack

crew /kɹuː/ n
besättning
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment

crib /kɹɪb/ n
barnsäng spjälsäng
a baby’s bed with high sides
binge
a bin or box for storing grain
lathund
a collection of quotes or references for use in speaking
krubba
a feeding trough for animals
fusklapp
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ n
syrsa
insect
fair play rent spel
fair and sportsmanlike act
kricket cricket
game

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ v
spela cricket spela kricket
play the game of cricket

cricketer n
cricketspelare kricketspelare
person who plays cricket

cricothyrotomy n
koniotomi
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
brottslighet kriminalitet
collective criminal acts
brottslighet brott
practice or habit of committing crimes
brott
specific act committed in violation of the law

crime against humanity n
brott mot mänskligheten
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against a body of people

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
brott lönar sig inte
if you a commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it

crime scene n
brottsplats
location of a crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ n
brottsling förbrytare
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law

criminal law n
straffrätt
area of law

criminal record n
brottsregister
a record of past crimes

criminality n
brottslighet kriminalitet
state of being criminal

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
kriminalisering
the act of making a previously legal activity illegal

criminalize v
kriminalisera
to make something be a crime

criminological adj
kriminologisk
of or pertaining to criminology

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
kriminolog
person who practices criminology

criminology n
kriminologi
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
karmosinröd
having a deep red colour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
karmosin karmosinröd
deep, slightly bluish red

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ n
invalid krympling funkis funktionshindrad handikappad
person who has severe impairment in physical abilities

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
kris livskris
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life
kris
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved
sudden change in the course of a disease

crispbread n
knäckebröd hårdbröd spisbröd
Nordic-style flat dry bread

crisscross adv
kors och tvärs härs och tvärs
crossing one another

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
kriterium
standard for comparison and judgment

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
kritiker
person who appraises the works of others
specialist in judging works of art
one who criticizes; a person who finds fault

critical mass n
kritisk massa
amount of fissile material needed to a nuclear chain reaction
the number of people needed to trigger a phenomenon

critical point n
kritisk punkt
in thermodynamics

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
kritik
act of criticising

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
kritisera
to find fault
to evaluate

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ n
kväk
the cry of a frog or toad

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
kväka
of a frog, to make its cry

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ n
virkning
needlework

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
virka
to make needlework using a hooked needle

crockery n
servis
plates, dishes and other eating and serving tableware

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ n
krokodil
reptile

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
krokodiltårar
display of tears that is forced or false
krokodiltår
tear shed falsely

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
krokus
plant of genus Crocus

croissant /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
croissant giffel
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
hagga
ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag

crony /ˈkɹoʊni/ /ˈkɹəʊni/ n
kumpan funtfadder stallbroder vän
Close friend

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ n
kronism nepotism svågerpolitik vänskapskorruption
favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crooked /kɹʊkt/ adj
krokig krökt krum
having one or more bends or angles
skev sned
set at an angle

crooner /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ n
smörsångare
one who croons

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
skörd
natural production for a specific year
kräva
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
gröda
plant grown for food

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
beskära
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image)
remove top part

crop milk n
duvmjölk krävmjölk
“milk” from a bird’s crop

crop rotation n
växelbruk
farming practice

crop up v
dyka upp
to occur

croquembouche /ˌkɹɑkəmˈbuʃ/ /ˌkɹɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/ n
krokan
French dessert made from a pile of profiteroles coated with caramel

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ n
krocket
game
krockering
shot

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ v
krockera
to drive one's opponent's ball by own ball

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
krokett
food

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ n
biskopsstav kräkla
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ adj
arg ond sur
angry, annoyed

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ n
korsning blandning hybrid korsningsprodukt mellanting
biology: animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization
korset kors
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
kors lidande plåga
figuratively: difficult situation
inlägg krossboll
football kick
kors kryss
geometrical figure
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
in heraldry
kors korstecken
gesture made by Christians

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ v
korsa förhindra gäcka gå vägen
contradict or frustrate the plans of
göra korstecknet
make the sign of the cross over oneself
kryssa
mark with an X
korsa
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another
go from one side of something to the other
biology: to cross-fertilize or crossbreed

cross one's fingers v
hålla fingrarna i kors hålla kors korsa fingrarna lägga fingrarna i kors
do this or a similar gesture to tell a white lie
hålla tummarna
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck
hålla fingrarna i kors korsa fingrarna sätta fingrarna i kors
put the middle finger across the index finger

cross out v
stryka stryka genom stryka över
to strike out

cross section n
tvärsnitt
section formed by a plane cutting through an object

cross swords v
kissa i kors
idiomatic, vulgar: to urinate such that the streams intersect

cross the Rubicon v
gå över Rubicon korsa Rubicon övergå Rubicon
to make an irreversible decision

cross-border adj
gränsöverskridande
taking place across a border

cross-country skiing n
längdskidåkning längdskidor
winter sport

cross-examination n
korsförhör
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined

cross-party adj
tvärpolitisk
pertaining to two or more political parties

cross-platform adj
plattformsoberoende
designed to work on various operating systems

cross-reference n
korsreferens
a reference to another location in the same source

cross-reference v
korsreferens korsreferera
provide with cross-reference

crossbar n
ribba överliggare
top of the goal structure
stång
top tube of a bicycle frame
tvärslå
transverse piece

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
armborst
mechanised weapon based on the bow

crossbowman n
armborstskytt
someone equipped with a crossbow

crossbreed /ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/ v
korsa
hybridize

crosscut saw n
stocksåg
saw for cutting across the grain

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
korseld
lines of fire

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ n
övergångsställe
place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed

crossroads n
vägskäl
decisive turning point
vägkorsning gatukorsning vägskäl
intersection

crosswalk n
övergångsställe
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
sidvind
crosswind

crosswise adv
korsvis
transversely

crossword n
korsord kryss
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑtʃ/ /kɹɒtʃ/ n
gren skrev
area of a person’s body
förgrening klyka
area where something forks

crotchet /ˈkɹɑtʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ n
fjärdedelsnot
musical note

crotonic acid n
krotonsyra
an unsaturated organic acid

croup /kɹuːp/ n
krupp
an infectious illness of the larynx

croupier n
croupier
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table

crouton /ˈkɹuːtɑːn/ /ˈkɹuːtɒn/ n
krutong
small piece of bread

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
kråka
any bird of the genus Corvus

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
gala
to make the sound of a rooster

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
kofot bräckjärn
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ n
kråkbär
the genus Empetrum
the species Empetrum nigrum

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
folkmassa folkmängd massa
group of people
hög massa mängd
group of things
folkmassa massa
the “lower orders” of people

crowdfunding n
gräsrotsfinansiering
pooling of money for a common goal

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
kron- krona
of, related to, or pertaining to a crown

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
krona tandkrona
anatomy: part of tooth
krona
representation of such a headdress
royal headdress
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
top of a tree
imperial or regal power
any currency issued by the crown
wreath or band for the head
hjässa
topmost part of the head

crown /kɹaʊn/ /kɹoʊn/ v
kröna
to place a crown on the head of
to formally declare one a king or emperor

crown cap n
kronkork
type of bottle cap

crown colony n
kronkoloni
class of British colony

crown molding n
krönlist
molding between ceiling and wall

crown prince n
kronprins
next emperor
next king

crown princess n
kronprinsessa
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
avgörande
extremely important

crucian carp n
ruda
Carassius carassius

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
degel
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment
smältdegel degel
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/ n
krucifix
object

crucifixion /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/ n
korsfästning korsfästelse
death of Christ on cross
korsfästelse korsfästning
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross

cruciform adj
korsformig
having the shape of a cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
korsfästa
to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix

cruciverbalism n
kruciverbism
construction of crosswords

cruciverbalist n
kruciverbist
constructor of crosswords

crude /kɹuːd/ adj
rå grov rå-
being in a natural state
enkel
characterized by simplicity
oförblommerad ohöljd
lacking concealing elements
grov oborstad plump
lacking tact or taste
obearbetad rå
statistics: in an unanalyzed form

crude /kɹuːd/ n
råämne
any substance in its natural state

crude oil n
råolja
unrefined oil

cruel /kɹuːəl/ adj
grym
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
grymhet elakhet
cruel act
grymhet
indifference to suffering

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
kryssning sjöresa
sea voyage

cruise missile n
kryssningsrobot
winged missile

cruise ship n
kryssningsfartyg
passenger ship

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
smula
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
(figurative) small amount

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
panera
to cover with crumbs

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
korståg
grand concerted effort
military expedition

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
korsfarare korsriddare
fighter in the medieval crusades

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
förälskelse
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited)
trängsel
violent pressure, as of a crowd

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
krossa
to press or bruise between two hard bodies
krossa mala
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

crust /kɹʌst/ n
skorpa skare
any solid, hard surface layer
skorpa
outer layer of bread
skorpa jordskorpa
outermost layer of a planet

crutch /kɹʌtʃ/ n
krycka
device to assist in motion as a cane

crux /kɹʌks/ n
kärna
central or essential point
krux
puzzle or difficulty

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
gråt
shedding of tears
skrik skri
shout or scream
rop
words shouted or screamed

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
skrika skälla
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell
gråta
intransitive: to weep
skrika ropa
transitive: to shout, to scream (words)

cry over spilt milk v
gråta över spilld mjölk
to worry about unfortunate events which have already happened

cry wolf v
ropa varg
raise a false alarm

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
lipsill gnällpipa
person whose feelings are easily hurt

crying /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ n
gråt
Action of the verb cry

cryo- /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/ /ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/ prefix
kryo- lågtemperatur-
cold, freezing

cryovolcano n
isvulkan
cryovolcano

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
krypta
undergound vault

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
krypto-

crypto-Judaism n
kryptojudaism kryptojudendom
crypto-Judaism

cryptocurrency n
kryptovaluta
type of digital currency

cryptogam n
sporväxt
plant

cryptography [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
kryptografi
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptologist n
kryptolog
One who studies cryptology

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.dʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
kryptologi
practice

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
kristall
mineral
array of atoms
glassware

crystal ball n
kristallkula
globe used to foretell the future

crystal clear adj
glasklar
completely clear and understood
kristallklar
visually clear

crystal set n
kristallapparat kristallmottagare
an early kind of radio receiver

crystallization n
kristallisation kristallisering
the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
kristallisera
to make something form into crystals

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
crème brûlée
dessert

crème fraîche /kɹɛmˈfɹɛʃ/ n
crème fraiche
soured thick cream

csardas /ˈtʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ n
csardas csárdás czardas
Hungarian folk dance

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
kub
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces
arithmetic: number raised to the third power
kub block tärning
object more or less in the form of a cube

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
ta i kubik upphöja i kub upphöja till tre upphöja till tredje potensen
arithmetic: to raise to the third power
tärna
to cut into cubes

cube root n
kubikrot
number

cubeb /ˈkjuːbɛb/ n
kubebapeppar
Piper cubeba

cubeb berry n
kubebapeppar
berry of the tailed pepper

cubewano /ˌkjuː.biːˈwʌn.oʊ/ n
cubewano
kuiper belt object

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
kubik-
in the name of units of volume
kubisk tredjegrads-
of a polynomial of third degree

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ n
tredjegradskurva
cubic curve

cubic centimetre n
kubikcentimeter
a unit of volume

cubic equation n
kubisk ekvation tredjegradare tredjegradsekvation
polynomial equation

cubic function n
kubisk funktion tredjegradsfunktion
function of a polynomial

cubic metre n
kubikmeter
unit of volume

cubicle /ˈkjubɪkəl/ n
bås
a small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ n
kubism
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ n
aln
unit of length

cuboid n
rätblock
rectangular parallelepiped

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ n
hanrej
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckoo /ˈkuːkuː/ /ˈkʊkuː/ n
gök
the bird
kucku
the sound

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbəɹ/ n
gurka
edible fruit
plant

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
kram
affectionate embrace

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
gosa hålla om
cradle in one's arms
gosa kela vänslas
embrace, lie together snugly

cuddly adj
kramgo gosig
Suitable for cuddling

cudgel /ˈkʌdʒəl/ n
klubba påk
a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon

cue /kjuː/ n
kö biljardkö
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cuff /kʌf/ n
manschett
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist

cuff on the ear n
örfil
smack on the side of the head

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
manschettknapp
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
kök kokkonst matkultur
characteristic style of preparing food

cul-de-sac /ˈkʌldəsak/ /ˈkʌldəsæk/ n
vändplats
circular area at the end of a dead end street

culinary /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
kulinarisk
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

cull /kʌl/ v
plocka
to pick or take someone or something
skjuta av
to select animals from a group and then kill them

culminate v
kulminera
to climax

culprit /ˈkʌl.pɹɨt/ n
förövare gärningsman brottsling
culprit

cult /kʌlt/ n
kult sekt
a sect
kult
devotion to a saint

cult film n
kultfilm
film with a group of dedicated fans

cult of personality n
personkult
situation of being falsely idolized

cultivar n
sort kultivar kultursort namnsort
cultivated variety

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
odla
grow plants, notably crops

cultivator n
jordfräs kultivator uppluckrare
device used to loosen or stir the soil
odlare
person who cultivates

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
kulturell
pertaining to culture

cultural studies n
kulturvetenskap
diverse field of study

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
kultur
arts, customs and habits
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life
the collective noun for a group of bacteria

culture shock n
kulturkrock
state of anxious confusion

culvert n
trumma vägtrumma
channel for draining water

cum /kʌm/ n
sagge
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
komma
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
otymplig
burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous

cumin /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ n
spiskummin
its seed used as spice
spiskummin kummin
plant Cuminum cyminum

cummerbund /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
maggördel livgördel
broad sash

cumshot n
spermasprut

cumulus /ˈkjuːmjələs/ n
cumulusmoln
white puffy cloud

cunctation /kʌŋkˈteɪʃən/ n
uppskov
delay, hesitation, procrastination

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ n
kilskrift
ancient writing system

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
slug listig
sly

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
list slughet
skill of being sly or deceitful

cunning folk n
de kloka klok gubbe klok gumma
professional or semi-professional practitioner of magic

cunningly adv
förslaget
with cunning, cleverly

cunt /kʌnt/ n
fitta
genitalia
unpleasant or objectionable person

cup /kʌp/ n
pokal cup turnering
contest
kopp
drinking vessel
kupa
part of bra
pokal
trophy
kaffekopp kkp kopp
unit of measure

cup /kʌp/ v
kupa
form into the shape of a cup
hålla
hold something in cupped hands

cup of tea n
kopp te
tea in a cup

cupbearer /ˈkʌpbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpbɛɹɚ/ n
ganymed munskänk
cup carrier

cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/ n
skåp
enclosed storage

cupcake /ˈkʌpkeɪk/ n
muffins
small cake

cupping /ˈkʌpɪŋ/ n
koppning
therapeutic treatment

cupping glass n
koppningsglas
glass vessel used in cupping

cur [kɜː] [kɝ] n
byracka
inferior dog

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ n
Curaçao
liqueur

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
stelna
to coagulate

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
kur
method, device or medication that restores good health

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
bota kurera
to restore to health

curfew /ˈkəː.fjuː/ /ˈkɚ.fju/ n
utegångsförbud
a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time
aftonringning
evening bell

curiosity /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/ n
nyfikenhet
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore
kuriositet kuriosum
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest

curiosity killed the cat proverb
nyfiken i en strut
undue curiosity is dangerous

curious /ˈkjɝi.əs/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əs/ adj
nyfiken
inquisitive
besynnerlig märklig märkvärdig
unusual

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curium
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
curl
curling: movement
hårlock lock
lock of curling hair
rotation
mathematics: vector operator
skruv
spin making the trajectory curve

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ v
spela curling
to take part in the sport of curling

curler n
curlingspelare curlare
sportsman

curlew sandpiper n
spovsnäppa
Calidris ferruginea

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ n
curling
sports

curling iron n
locktång
a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
krullig lockig
having curls

curly bracket n
klammerparentes krullparentes måsvinge måsvingeparentes
character

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
vinbärsbuske vinbär
bush
vinbär
fruit
korint
small dried grape

currency /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
valuta
money or other item used to facilitate transactions

currency code n
valutakod
designation denoting a currency

currency risk n
valutarisk
form of risk

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ adj
nuvarande
existing or occurring at the moment
aktuell gällande gångbar innevarande
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
ström strömning
riktning strömning tendens
tendency or a course of events
ström
time rate of flow of electric charge

current account n
checkkonto kurantkonto
checking account

current asset n
omsättningstillgång
finance: an organization's fixed assets

current events n
aktualitet aktuell händelse
news items

currently /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
för närvarande för tillfället nu
at this moment

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ n
läroplan
set of courses and coursework

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
CV
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc.

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ n
curry
sauce or relish
dish

curry powder n
curry
mixture of spices

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ n
förbannelse
supernatural detriment
svordom
vulgar epithet

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ v
förbanna
to place a curse upon
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon
svära
to utter a vulgar curse
to use offensive language

cursed /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ adj
förbannad
having some sort of divine harm

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
handskriven kursiv
having successive letters joined together

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ n
insättningspunkt markör
GUI: indicator of where the next insertation or other edit will take place
muspekare pekare
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ adj
flyktig ytlig hastig
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /ˈkɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
brysk tvär
brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude

curtain /ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/ n
gardin ridå
piece of cloth covering a window
ridå gardin
piece of cloth in a theater

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
nigning knix
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
niga
to make a curtsey

curvaceous adj
kurvig
having shapely and voluptuous curves

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ n
kurva
geometry: one-dimensional figure
gentle bend
curved line
figur kurva
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ v
böja
bend or turn gradually from a given direction
kröka böja
bend, crook

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ adj
böjd krokig krum kurvig
having a curve or curves

curvy /ˈkɜːvi/ /ˈkɝvi/ adj
kurvig
having curves

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
kudde
absorbent or protective item
vall
in cue sports
dyna kudde
soft material in cloth bag

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
dämpa mildra
absorb impact
madrassera stoppa
provide cushion

cusk n
lubb
cod-like fish

cusp /kʌsp/ n
egg pigg pik spets udd
sharp point or pointed end

cuss /kʌs/ v
svära
to use cursing

custodian n
förmyndare
A person entrusted with the custody or care

custodianship n
förmyndarskap
The office, or the duty of a custodian

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
sed sedvänja vana
frequent repetition of the same act

custom house n
tull tullstation
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
kund
one who purchases or receives a product or service

customer care n
kundvård

customer service n
kundservice kundtjänst
act of providing services
kundtjänst
department

customs officer n
tulltjänsteman tullare
officer

customs value n
tullvärde
value of an item for the purposes of customs

cut /kʌt/ adj
klippt skuren
having been cut

cut /kʌt/ n
snitt
act of cutting
result of cutting
giv
act of dividing a deck of playing cards
skärning snitt
manner or style a garment is fashioned in
skärsår
opening resulting from cutting

cut /kʌt/ v
klippa
to cease recording
kupera
to divide a pack of playing cards
skära klippa
to divide with a sharp instrument
tränga
to enter a queue in a wrong place
skära
to perform an incision
klippa bort utesluta
to separate from prior association

cut the mustard v
duga räcka till
be good or effective enough

cut-out /ˈkʌt.aʊt/ n
utskärning
space or hole produced by cutting

cute /kjuːt/ adj
fin söt
attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way
klipsk listig slug
dated: mentally keen or discerning; clever, shrewd
söt gullig
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ n
nagelband
strip of hardened skin at the base of the finger and toenail

cutie /ˈkjuːti/ n
sötis sötnos
a cute person or animal

cutler n
knivsmed
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery

cutlery /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
bestick
eating and serving utensils

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
skärare
person that cuts
skeppsbåt
ship's boat
kutter skuta
single-masted sailing ship type

cutthroat adj
mördande
very competitive, dog-eat-dog

cutthroat n
mördare
murderer

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
urval
abridged selection of written work
skärning
action of the verb to cut
klippning
editing of film or other recordings
stickling
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant
urklipp pressklipp
newspaper clipping
avsnitt
section removed from a larger whole

cuttlefish /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/ n
bläckfisk
any of various squidlike mollusks

cuvette /kjuˈvɛt/ n
degel gjutskål kyvett
a casting pot
innerboett
a lid; in a timepiece
kyvett
in chemistry

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
cyan cyanfärgad turkos turkosfärgad
of the colour cyan

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
turkos cyan cyanfärg turkosfärg
a colour between blue and green

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ n
cyanid
chemistry: any compound containing the CN group

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ n
cyanos
discolouration of the skin

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
cyber-
the Internet or cyberspace

cyberbullying n
nätmobbning
bullying online

cybercrime n
cyberbrott nätbrottslighet
crime committed using computer networks

cyberharassment n
nätmobbning
cyberharassment, online harassment

cyberneticist n
datavetare kybernetiker
person who studies cybernetics

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
kybernetik reglerteknik
science of communication and control
datateknik datavetenskap kybernetik
technology related to computers
reglerteknik
the art/study of controling

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌspeɪs/ n
cyberrymd
world of information

cyclamen n
cyklamen
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ n
cykel
complete rotation
process
series of poems etc.
program
program on a washing machine

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ v
cykla
to ride a cycle

cyclic /ˈsaɪklɪk/ /ˈsɪklɪk/ adj
cyklisk
characterized by, or moving in cycles
being generated by only one element

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
cykelsport cykling
The sport of riding and racing bicycles

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
cyklist
person who rides a cycle

cyclo- /saɪkləʊ/ prefix
cyklo-
circle

cycloalkane n
cykloalkan
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cyclobutane n
cyklobutan
a simple alicyclic hydrocarbon
any derivative of this compound

cycloheptane n
cykloheptan
the cycloalkane C₇H14

cyclohexane /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ n
cyklohexan
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H12

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
cyklon
rotating system of winds
South Pacific and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon

cyclopentane n
cyklopentan
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₅H10

cyclopropane n
cyklopropan
the simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₃H₆

cyclops n
cyklop
giant of mythology

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
cyklotron
particle accelerator

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ n
cylinder
geometry: surface
geometry: solid
any cylindrical object
cavity or chamber
recording

cylinder head n
cylinderhuvud cylinderlock topplock
part of an internal combustion engine

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
cylindrisk
shaped like a cylinder

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
cymbal bäcken
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck

cyme /saɪm/ n
begränsad blomställning centrifugal inflorenscens cymös blomställning knippelik blomställning
botany: a centrifugal or definite inflorescence, esp. compound inflorescences of this type forming a more or less flat head

cymophane /ˈsʌɪmə(ʊ)feɪn/ n
kattöga
gemstone mineral

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ n
cyniker
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical adj
cynisk
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
cynism
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
kynofobi
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
cypress
an evergreen coniferous tree

cyst /sɪst/ n
cysta
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ

cysteine n
cystein
nonessential amino acid

cystoscopy n
cystoskopi
endoscopy of the urinary bladder

cytokine n
cytokin
any of various small regulatory proteins

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
cytologi
biology: the study of cells

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
cytoplasma
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus

cytoskeleton n
cellskelett

cytosol /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/ n
cytosol
the solution of a cells cytoplasm

cytosolic adj
cytosolisk
of or pertaining to the cytosol

cytotoxic T cell n
T-mördarcell cytotoxisk T-cell mördar-T-cell
T cell capable of inducing death to alien cells

d'oh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
d'oh
expression of frustration

d10 n
T10

d12 n
T12

d6 n
T6

d8 n
T8

dab /dæb/ n
klick
small amount, blob
dutta
soft tap
baddare
one skilful or proficient, an expert, an adept

dace /deɪs/ n
stäm
Leuciscus leuciscus

dacha /ˈdætʃə/ n
datja
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdɑks.ˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːks.ˌhʊnd/ n
tax
breed of dog

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
dacit
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ n
daktyl
poetical foot of three syllables

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
daktyloskopi
forensic analysis of fingerprints

dad /dæd/ n
pappa
informal: a father

dad joke n
pappaskämt
unfunny joke

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaism
cultural movement

dadbod n
pappakropp
overweight male body type

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
pappa
father

daemon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
demon
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
påsklilja
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
galen sinnessjuk
crazy, insane
fånig löjlig tramsig
foolish, silly
dum
stupid

dagger /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ n
dolk
a stabbing weapon
kors
a text character

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
trädgårdsrättika
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
daglig
that occurs every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
dagligen
every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
dagstidning
newspaper

daily life n
vardagsliv
activities in normal life

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ n
delikatess godbit läckerbit läckerhet
a delicacy

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ n
jourbutik minilivs närbutik
corner-store, superette or 'mini-mart' of some description
mejeri
place, where milk is processed
mejeriprodukter mjölkprodukter
products produced from milk
mjölkbutik
shop selling dairy products

dairymaid n
mjölkpiga
woman who works in a dairy

dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
podium
raised platform

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
tusensköna
Bellis perennis

dale /deɪl/ n
dal
valley

dam /dæm/ n
damm
structure placed across a flowing body of water

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n
skada förlust
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ v
skada
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damages /ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/ n
skadestånd
money awarded to a claimant

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
damast
fabric

dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
fy fan fy sjutton fy tusan jäklar
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ adj
förbannad fördömd djävla sabla
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ adv
djävligt förbannat
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ interjection
fan
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ n
dugg jota
a small, negligible quantity, being of little value

damn /dæm/ v
fördöma förbanna
theology: to condemn to hell
förbanna
to put a curse upon

damnable /ˈdæmnəbəl/ /ˈdæməbəl/ adj
fördömlig
deserving of damnation

damnify /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ v
tillfoga skada
law: to cause injury or loss

damp /dæmp/ adj
fuktig
Being in a state between dry and wet

damp /dæmp/ n
fuktighet
moisture

damp /dæmp/ v
fukta
To render damp
dämpa
To suppress vibrations or oscillations

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
dämpa
depress, lessen
fukta väta
make damp

damper /ˈdæmpɚ/ n
dämpare
contrivance to deaden vibrations
spjäll
valve or movable plate used to regulate flow of air

dampness n
fuktighet fuktighetsgrad
degree to which something is damp
fuktighet fukt
moderate humidity

damsel /ˈdæmzəl/ n
flicka ungmö
girl, maiden (without sexual experience)

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
dam i nöd flicka i trångmål jungfru i fara jungfru i nöd
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.

damson /ˈdæmzən/ n
krikon
fruit
krikon krikonträd
tree

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] n
dans
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] v
dansa
move rhythmically to music

dance floor n
dansgolv
an area for dancing

dancer /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
dansös danserska
a female person who dances
dansare dansör
person who dances

dancing /ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ n
dans dansande
activity of dancing

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dʌː.laɪ.ən/ n
maskros
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dandruff /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
mjäll
skin flakes

danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n
fara
exposure to likely harm
instance or cause of liable harm

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ adj
farlig farligt
full of danger

dangerously adv
farligt
in a dangerous manner

dangling modifier n
syftningsfel
word or clause

danish n
wienerbröd
pastry

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ n
dödsdans
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ adj
elegant
stylishly or neatly dressed

dapple [ˈdæpəɫ] adj
apelkastad
having a spotted skin or coat

dappled [ˈdæpəɫd] adj
fläckig spräcklig
having a mottled or spotted skin or coat

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ v
riskera
to brave or face up to
utmana
to defy or challenge
våga töras tordas
to have courage

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ n
våghals
person who engages in risky behavior

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ adj
djärv
willing to take on risks

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
mörk
having an absolute or relative lack of light
hidden, secret
not bright or light, deeper in hue
without moral or spiritual light

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
mörker
a complete or partial absence of light

dark chocolate n
mörk choklad
type of chocolate

dark energy n
mörk energi
hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space and time and has anti-gravitational properties

dark figure n
mörkertal
estimated number of unreported criminal cases

dark horse n
dark horse

dark lantern n
blindlykta
lantern with panel

dark matter n
mörk materia
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation

dark red adj
mörkröd
dark red - translation entry

dark-skinned adj
mörkhyad
having dark skin

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
mörkna
to become dark(er) in colour
to become darker (less bright)
förmörka
to make dark by reducing light

darkish adj
mörklagd

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
mörker
state of being dark

darkroom n
mörkrum
dark room where photographs are developed

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ adj
bedårande charmig gullig söt
charming

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
älskling
person who is dear to one

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstadtium
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stoppa
stitch with thread

darner /ˈdɑːnə(ɹ)/ n
stopperska
One who darns

darning n
stoppning
repair

darning needle n
stoppnål
needle for darning

dartboard /ˈdɑːtbɔːd/ n
piltavla
target for darts

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
dart
game

dash /dæʃ/ n
tankstreck
typographic symbol

dash /dæʃ/ v
jaga (iväg) rusa sno (iväg) sprinta spurta störta (iväg)
to run short distance

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
instrumentbräda
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft
stänkskärm
upturned screen of wood

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ n
bilkamera
digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
elegant stilig tjusig
chic, fashionable
hurtig käck
spirited, audacious and full of high spirits

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ n
data
information

data set n
dataset
file of related records
datamängd
set of data to analyze

data structure n
datastruktur
organization of data

data type n
datatyp
classification or category of data

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
databas
collection of information
databas databasprogram
software program

date /deɪt/ n
dadel
fruit of the date palm
dejt träff
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
tidpunkt
point in time
datum datering
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place
träff
pre-arranged social meeting
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion
datering datum
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc.

date /deɪt/ v
åldras
to become old
datera åldersbestämma
to determine the age of something
datera
to note the time of writing or executing
to note or fix the time of, as of an event
gå ut med träffa
to take (someone) on a series of dates

date of birth n
födelsedatum
date and year when something was born

date palm n
dadelpalm
Phoenix dactylifera

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
gammalmodig
anachronistic
föråldrad gammalmodig
no longer fashionable

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ n
datering
process of estimating the age of something

dating agency n
dejtingföretag
business

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
dativ
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object

dative case n
dativ
case used to express direction towards an indirect object

daughter /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
dotter
female offspring

daughter language n
dotterspråk
language which genetically descends from earlier, parent language

daughter-in-law n
svärdotter sonhustru
wife of one's child

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
avskräcka
to discourage

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
överväldigande
intimidatingly impressive

dawdle /ˈdɔːdəl/ v
slå dank
to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
gryning
morning twilight period
beginning
time
soluppgång
rising of the sun

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
dagas gry
to begin to brighten with daylight
gå upp för
to start to appear, to be realized

dawn on v
gå upp för
to occur to somebody

day /deɪ/ n
dag dygn
period between sunrise and sunset
period from midnight to the following midnight
period of 24 hours
part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
dygn dag
rotational period of a planet

day after tomorrow adv
i övermorgon
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry

day after tomorrow n
övermorgon
day after tomorrow - translation entry

day and night adv
dag och natt
all the time

day before yesterday adv
i förrgår
on the day before yesterday - translation entry

day before yesterday n
förrgår
day before yesterday - translation entry

day fine n
dagsbot
unit of fine payment

day in, day out adv
dag in och dag ut
day in, day out

day trader n
daytrader
person who practices the short-term investment strategy

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
gryning dagbräckning dagning
dawn

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ n
dagdröm
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ v
dagdrömma
to have such a series of thoughts

daylight saving time n
sommartid
an adjustment of the official time during summer

daymark n
båk känningsbåk
daytime navigation mark

days of yore n
fordom
time long past

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ adj
dagtid
pertaining to daytime, appropriate to the day

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n
dagtid
the time of daylight

daze /deɪz/ v
bedöva
to stun or stupefy

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
blända
confuse the sight

de facto /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ adj
de facto
in fact or in practice

de- /diː/ /də/ prefix
av- de-
reversal, undoing or removing

de-ice /diːˈaɪs/ v
avisa
remove ice

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
diakon
a designated minister of charity in the early Church
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest
lay leader of a Protestant congregation

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnes/ n
diakonissa
female deacon
female servant

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adj
död
no longer alive
figuratively, not alive

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ n
döda
those who have died

dead as a dodo adj
stendöd död som en sill
unquestionably dead

dead end n
återvändsgränd
street or path that goes nowhere

dead heat n
dött lopp
close race

dead ice n
dödis
former glacier ice that is no longer connected to the active glacier

dead language n
utdött språk
language with no native speakers

dead link n
död länk
hypertext link that points to a webpage that is permanently unavailable

dead man's switch n
dödmansgrepp
dead man's switch

dead reckoning n
död räkning
method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
deadline tidsfrist
date on or before which something must be completed

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
dödläge
standstill

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
dödlig
lethal
very accurate

deadly nightshade n
belladonna
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
döv
unable to hear

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ n
döva
deaf people considered as a group

deaf-mute adj
dövstum
unable to hear or speak

deaf-mute n
dövstum
person who is unable to hear or speak

deafening silence n
knäpptyst
noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

deal /diːl/ n
kontrakt pakt uppgörelse
agreement, arrangement
giv
distribution of cards
affär transaktion
instance of buying or selling

deal /diːl/ v
dela
to administer in portions
to give out as one’s portion or share
handla
to be concerned with
ge
to distribute (cards)
langa sälja
to sell (illicit drugs)
sälja
to trade

deal with v
behandla hantera
be in charge of, act on or dispose of
behandla
behave in a certain way towards
hantera klara av
come to terms with successfully
beakta
consider, as of an example
behandla handla om
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression
ta hand om ta itu med
take action with respect to (someone or something)

dean /diːn/ [dĩːn] n
dekan dekanus
senior official in college or university

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
kära
formal way of addressing
kär
loved; lovable
precious to or greatly valued by someone

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
hungersnöd
period when food is rare
brist knapphet
scarcity

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ n
död
cessation of life
Tarot
döden död
personification of death

death camp n
förintelseläger
facility

death cap n
lömsk flugsvamp
Amanita phalloides

death certificate n
dödsattest dödsbevis
document

death mask n
dödsmask
plaster or similar cast

death penalty n
dödsstraff
state punishment of death

death rattle n
dödsrossling
Gurgling sound sometimes made by a dying person

death sentence n
dödsdom
sentence

death squad n
dödspatrull
armed group

death throe n
dödsryckning

death toll n
antal döda dödssiffra
the number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident

death wish n
dödslängtan
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else

death's-head n
dödskalle
a human skull, as symbol of death

deathbed /ˈdɛθbɛd/ n
dödsbädd
the bed on which someone dies

debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
debacle
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
debatt
argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting
discussion of opposing views
diskussion meningsutbyte
informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
debattera
participate in a debate

debater /dɪˈbeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
debattör
one who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ n
excess orgie utsvävning
act of debauchery

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
devalvera
(transitive) to debase something
depravera fördärva korrumpera
(transitive) to morally corrupt someone; to seduce

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
sedeslöshet
debauchery

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ n
debet
in bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account

debit card n
kontokort
card taking money directly from the bank account

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdɛbɹiː/ n
skräp sopor
litter and discarded refuse
skräp
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed

debt /dɛt/ n
skuld
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another
state or condition of owing something to another
skuld gäld
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
gäldenär
a person or firm that owes money

debug /diˈbʌɡ/ /diːˈbʌɡ/ v
felsöka
to search for malfunctioning elements

debugger /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
avlusare
computer program

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
debut
a performer's first-time performance to the public

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
debutera
to make one's initial formal appearance

decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
decennium årtionde dekad
period of ten years
dekad
series of ten things

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
dekadans
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadeslong adj
decennielång
lasting for decades

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
dekameter
the length of 10 metres

decane n
dekan
decane

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
dekanter
vessel for decanting

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
tiokampare
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ n
tiokamp
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
förfall sönderfall förruttnelse
process or result of being gradually decomposed

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
ruttna
förfalla försämras mattas tackla av
to deteriorate
ruttna förfalla sönderdelas sönderfalla
to rot

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪ.ˈzizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ adj
avliden
no longer alive

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪ.ˈzizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ n
avliden bår död döing lik
dead person

deceitful /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
vilseledande
deceptive
deliberately misleading or cheating

deceitfully /dɪˈsiːtf(ə)li/ adv
vilseledande
in a deceitful manner

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
bedra
trick or mislead

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
anständighet
quality of being decent

decennium /dɪˈsɛnɪəm/ n
decennium
period of 10 years

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
hyfsad
fair; good enough; okay
sedesam anständig
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness
anständig
sufficiently clothed

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
decentralisera
cause to change from being concentrated
reduce the authority of a governing body

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
bedrägeri
instance of actions fabricated to mislead

deceptive /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
missledande missvisande
misleading, attempting to deceive

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ adv
vilseledande
in a deceptive manner

deci- prefix
deci-
one tenth (1/10)

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
decibel
a common measure of sound intensity

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
avgöra
give judgement
besluta bestämma
to resolve or settle

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ n
deciliter
unit of volume

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] adj
decimal
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] n
decimalsystem
number system

decimal number n
decimaltal
number expressed in the decimal system

decimal point n
decimalkomma
the decimal mark symbol, characteristic to the native tongue
decimalpunkt
the point used in English mathematics

decimate /ˈdɛ.sə.meɪt/ /ˈdɛ.sɪ.meɪt/ v
decimera
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men
to reduce to one-tenth
to severely reduce

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ n
decimeter
one-tenth of a metre

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
dechiffrera avkoda dekryptera läsa tyda
to decode or decrypt a code or cipher
tyda dechiffrera läsa
to read illegible or obscure text

decisecond /ˈdɛsɪˌsɛkənd/ n
decisekund
a unit of time

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
beslut avgörande
choice or judgement
beslutsamhet
firmness of conviction

decision making n
beslutsfattande
process of reaching a decision

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
avgörande utslagsgivande bestämmande
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy
beslutsam bestämd fast resolut
marked by promptness and decision

decisiveness /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ n
beslutsamhet
state or quality of being decisive

deck /dɛk/ n
däck
floorlike covering on a ship
kortlek lek talong
pack of playing cards

deck /dɛk/ v
däcka
(slang) to knock someone to the floor with a single punch

deck chair n
däcksstol
a folding chair with a wooden frame

decklid n
bagagelucka baklucka

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
deklarera förklara
act or process of declaring
tillkännagivande
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief

declaration of war n
krigsförklaring
a formal announcement by an entity that it is in a state of war with another entity

declare /dɪˈkleə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
deklarera
to affirm or state something emphatically
to announce something formally or officially
to make a declaration
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc

declare war v
deklarera krig
initiate a state of war

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
deklination böjning
way of categorizing

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
nedgång
a period before the end
nedgång tillbakagång
reduction of activity
medlut nedförsbacke utförsbacke
sloping downward

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
sänka
bend downward
sjunka
move downwards
avstå avvisa
refuse
försämra
weaken

decode /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
avkoda
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
nedbrytning
biological process

decompression sickness n
dykarsjuka tryckfallssjuka
condition from rapid decompression

decor /dɪˈkɔɹ/ /ˈdeɪkɔː(ɹ)/ n
dekor inredning inredningsstil
decoration
dekor
stage setting

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
dekorera
to furnish with decorations
inreda dekorera
to improve the appearance of a house, room, office and so forth

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
dekoration dekorering
act of adorning
dekoration
that which adorns

decorative /ˈdɛkɹətɪv/ adj
dekorativ
that serves to decorate

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
lockbete
person or object meant to lure something to danger

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ n
minskning
amount of decrease

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
minska
become smaller
minska förringa
make smaller

decreasing function n
avtagande funktion
mathemetical function

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
förordning
dekret förordning
edict or law

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
bestämma dekretera förordna påbjuda
to command by a decree

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
utsliten
weakened or worn out

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
avkriminalisering
making something no longer illegal

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
avkriminalisera
to change the laws so something is no longer a crime

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
fördöma
to denounce as harmful

decrypt /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ v
dekryptera
to convert back to plain text

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v
tillägna
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
hänge viga
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
inviga
to open (a building, for example) to public use
tillägna viga
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate
reservera viga
to set apart for a special use
inviga öppna
to show to the public for the first time

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
hängiven
devoted, loyal, conscientious

deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
härleda deducera
reach conclusion by logic

deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/ symbol
dra av
to take one thing from another

deductible [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] adj
avdragbar avdragsgill
eligible to be deducted

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
deduktion härledning slutledning
ability or skill to deduce
slutsats
conclusion
avdrag
sum that can be removed from tax calculations

deed /diːd/ n
dåd gärning
action

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
döma
to hold in belief or estimation

deep /diːp/ adj
djup
having its bottom far down
a long way inward
difficult to awake
voluminous
in extent in a direction away from the observer
seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial
of a color, dark and highly saturated
in a number of rows or layers
djup låg mörk
of a sound or voice, low in pitch
djup djupsinnig
profound

deep fryer n
fritös
vessel for deep frying

deep sea n
djuphav
deeper part of sea

deep sleep n
djupsömn
state of sleep

deep water n
djup vatten
difficult or embarrassing situation
djup farled vatten
waters suitable for deep-draft ships

deep-freeze v
frysa frysa in
to freeze at very low temperatures

deep-fry v
fritera
to cook by immersing the food in hot fat

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
hjort hjortdjur
animal of the family Cervidae

deer fly n
älgfluga
Lipoptena cervi

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
förtal ärekränkning
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
baktala förtala diskreditera smutskasta ärekränka
to harm, to diminish the reputation of

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ n
standard standardalternativ standardinställningar
(electronics, computing) original settings
betalningsinställelse
(finance) condition of failing to meet an obligation
standard standardval
selection made in the absence of an alternative
value used when none has been given.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
förlust nederlag

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
besegra övervinna
to overcome in battle or contest

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
defaitism
acceptance of defeat without struggle

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
bajsa ha avföring skita defekera

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
defekt
having one or more defects
defektiv
having only some forms

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
avhoppare
one who defects

defenceman n
back
defender in ice hockey and lacrosse

defend /dɛˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
försvara
ward off attacks against

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ n
anklagad
person prosecuted or sued, the accused

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
försvarare
someone who defends
a fighter
försvarare back
sports term

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestrera
eject from a window

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
defenestration defenestrering
act of throwing out a window

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
försvar
action of protecting from attack
anything employed to oppose attack
argument in support or justification of something

defensive midfielder n
defensiv mittfältare
midfield player

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ v
skjuta upp
(transitive) to delay
hänskjuta
to submit to the opinion or desire of another

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
aktning respekt vördnad
great respect
hänsyn
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ adj
utmanande
boldly resisting opposition
trotsig
defying

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
hjärtstartare defibrillator
device

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
brist
insufficiency

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
bristfällig
insufficient or inadequate in amount

deficient number n
defekt tal
deficient number

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ n
underskott
situation wherein spending exceeds government revenue

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ v
orena
to make impure or dirty
defilera
to march in a single file

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definiera
state meaning of

definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
bestämd
(linguistics) designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing
free from any doubt
having distinct limits

definite article n
bestämd artikel
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered

definite integral n
bestämd integral
integral of a function

definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/ adv
definitivt
without question and beyond doubt

definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
definierande
action or process of defining
upplösning
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail
definition
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
product of defining
statement expressing the essential nature of something
act of defining

definitively /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ adv
definitivt
in a decisive, conclusive and final manner

deflate /diːˈfleɪt/ v
släppa ur släppa ut
reduction, usually in volume

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
deflation
decrease in the general price level

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
avvika
to deviate
avböja avlänka
to make deviate

defoliate /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ v
avlöva
to remove foliage from plants

defoliation /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ n
lövfällning
separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
avskoga skövla
to clear an area of forest

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
avskogning skogsskövling
process of destroying a forest

deform /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformera
to alter the shape of by stress
to become misshapen or changed in shape
to spoil the form of

defray /dɪˈfɹeɪ/ v
bestrida betala bära
to pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something)

defrock /diˈfɹɑk/ /diːˈfɹɒk/ v
avkraga
remove the rights of a member of clergy

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
avfrosta
to remove frost from

deft /dɛft/ adj
flink händig kvick skicklig
skillful

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
avdöd
deceased

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
trotsa
to refuse to obey

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ v
degenerera
to lose good or desirable qualities

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
nedbrytbar brytbar
that which can be degraded

degrade /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degenerera
degradera nedvärdera
to lower in value or social position

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
examen
academic award
grad
amount, proportion, extent
in geometry: unit of angle
unit of temperature
in graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in

degree Celsius n
grad Celsius Celsiusgrad
unit of temperature

degree Fahrenheit n
grad Fahrenheit
one degree on Fahrenheit scale

degree of freedom n
frihetsgrad
independent variable required to specify the thermodynamic state
minimum number of coordinates usable to describe a mechanical system

degrowth n
nerväxt
negative growth

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
avhumanisera
to take away humanity

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
torka ut
to lose or remove water

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəhˈaɪdɹeɪtəd/ adj
uttorkad
Suffering from dehydration

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
dehydrering uttorkning
act or process of freeing from water

deice /diːˈaɪs/ v
avisa
remove ice

deicing n
avisning

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ adj
deiktisk
pertaining to deixis

deism /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
deism
belief

deist /deɪˈĭst/ n
deist
person who believes in deism

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
nedslagen nedstämd
sad and dispirited

deke /diːk/ n
fint
feint or fake

dekulakize /dɪˈkulæˌkaɪz/ /dɪˈkuːlækaɪz/ v
avkulakisera
to dispossess a kulak (wealthy peasant)

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n
försening fördröjning uppskov
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v
skjuta upp senarelägga
put off until a later time

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
delegat
deputy, envoy, representative

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegera
to commit a task to someone

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
delegation
a group of delegates

delete /dɪˈliːt/ v
ta bort
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
menlig
harmful

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
borttagning radering
the act of deleting

deli /ˈdɛli/ n
delikatessaffär
shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
medveten avsiktlig
intentional

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
rådslå överlägga
consider carefully

deliberation n
överläggning
careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure
överväga
the act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
delikatess
something appealing, especially a pleasing food
quality of being delicate

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
delikatessaffär
shop selling prepared foods

delicious /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
läcker delikat smaklig härlig välsmakande
pleasing to taste

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ v
glädja
to give pleasure to

delimitation n
avgränsning
the act of delimiting something

delimiter /dɪˈlɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
avgränsare
(Computer) A unique character or series of characters that indicates the beginning or end of a specific statement, string or function body set.
that which delimits

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
skissera
sketch out, draw or trace an outline

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
förlösa
to assist in giving birth
leverera
to bring or transport something to its destination
to hand over or surrender
föda
to give birth

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
leverans
act of conveying something
förlossning
act of giving birth

delivery room n
förlossningsrum

delta /ˈdɛltə/ n
delta
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet
landform at the mouth of a river
mathematical symbol Δ

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
störtflod
a great flood

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ v
översvämma
to flood with water

delusion of grandeur n
storhetsvansinne
False belief that one is important or powerful

delve /dɛlv/ v
gräva
to dig in the ground

demagogism n
demagogism
The practice and principles of a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ n
folkledare
(historical) a leader of the people
demagog
(pejorative) a political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
efterfrågan
desire to purchase goods and services
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
begära kräva
to request forcefully

demarcate /ˈdɛmɑːkeɪt/ v
avgränsa
mark the limits or boundaries of something

demarcation /ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
avgränsning
thus fixed limit

demeanor /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
beteende uppförande uppträdande
outward way in which a person behaves

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ adj
dement
suffering from dementia

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
demens
progressive decline in cognitive function

demerit n
brist nackdel
quality of being inadequate

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ n
domän
a lord's chief manor place

demigod /ˈdɛmɪɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmɪɡɒd/ n
halvgud
a half-god or hero

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
damejeanne
bottle

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
demobilisering hemförlovning utryckning
disorganization or disarming of troops

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
demobilisera
to disband troops

democracy /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
demokrati
government under the rule of its people
demokrati folkstyre
rule by the people

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
demokrat
supporter of democracy

democratic /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/ adj
demokratisk
pertaining to democracy

democratic socialism n
demokratisk socialism
socialism based on democratic principles

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
demokratiskt
in a democratic way

democratization n
demokratisering
the introduction of democracy

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
demokratisera
to make democratic

demographic /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
demografisk
of or pertaining to demography

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ n
demografi befolkningslära
study of human populations

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
riva
to destroy

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/ n
demolering rivning
the action of demolishing or destroying

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
demon
evil spirit
demon djävul
false god, Satanic divinity
baddare överdängare
person with great energy or skill, enthusiast

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
demonisk djävulsk
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
demonisera
describe or represent as evil
svärta ned
turn into a demon

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
demonologi
study of demons

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
demonstrera
to participate in a demonstration
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation
demonstrera förevisa
to show how to use something

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
demonstration
act
event
public display of opinion

demonstrative pronoun n
demonstrativt pronomen
pronoun which replaces a noun

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
demonstrant
a person involved in a demonstration

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
demoralisera
to destroy morale; to dishearten

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degradera
To lower the rank or status of

demotic /dɪ.mɑ.tɪk/ /dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk/ adj
demotisk
of the vulgar form of ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
of or for the common people

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
avmystifiera
to explain

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
gryt håla jordkula
home of certain animals

denaturation n
denaturering
addition of a noxious substance to alcohol
change of folding structure of a protein

denazification n
avnazifiering denazifiering
process of the removal of Nazis

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ n
dendrit
projection of a nerve cell

dendritic cell n
dendritisk cell
immune cell

dendrochronology n
dendrokronologi
science of counting tree rings

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrologi
the study of trees

deniable /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əbəɫ/ adj
förneka osvuren
able to be denied or contradicted

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
förnekelse
refusal to believe a problem exists

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈnaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ n
denier
unit of fineness of yarn

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
svärta ner racka ned på
to criticise so as to besmirch

denigration n
smutskastning
blackening or defamation

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ n
denim jeans
textile with diagonal pattern

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
invånare boende
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in
stamgäst
one who frequents a place

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
namngivning
act of naming, designation
konfession
class or society with the same name, a sect
beteckning
name, designation, or title

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
nämnare
The number or expression written below the line in a fraction

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ v
säga upp
to announce the termination of; especially a treaty
anklaga beskylla fördöma kritisera
to criticize or speak out against
anmäla rapportera
to make a formal or public accusation against
föreskriva kunggöra
to make known in a formal manner

dense /dɛns/ adj
kompakt tät
compact; crowded together
tät
having relatively high density
trög
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ n
täthet densitet
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume
densitet täthet massvolym
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume

dent /dɛnt/ n
buckla
shallow deformation in the surface

dental /ˈdɛntl̩/ /ˈdɛntəl/ adj
tandvårds-
of or concerning dentistry
tand-
of or concerning the teeth
dental
phonetics

dental calculus n
tandsten
crust on the teeth

dental caries n
karies tandröta
disease of the teeth

dental floss n
tandtråd
cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
tandläkare
specialized tooth doctor

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
tandvård
operations performed on teeth
odontologi tandvård
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth

deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
förneka dementera
to assert that something is not true

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
deodorant
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm

deoxyribonucleic acid n
deoxiribonukleinsyra
deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribose n
deoxiribos
derivative of ribose

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
avvika skilja
to deviate
avlida dö
to die
lämna avlägsna från
to go away from
avgå avlägsna avresa gå köra sin väg resa
to leave

department /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
avdelning
part, portion, subdivision

department store n
varuhus
store containing many departments

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ n
bortgång
death
avsteg avvikelse
deviation from a plan or procedure
avgång avfart avfärd
the act of departing

depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
bero på
be contingent or conditioned

dependability n
tillförlitlighet
characteristic of being dependable

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
beroende
irresistible need
state of being dependent

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
koloni
a colony or similar territory subject to rule by an external power
beroende
addiction
something dependent or subordinate to something else
computing: reliance on functionality

dependency grammar n
dependensgrammatik

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
avhängig beroende
relying upon; depending upon

dependent variable n
beroende variabel
in algebra

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
framställa skildra
to render a representation of something

depleted uranium n
utarmat uran
uranium that contains reduced U-235

deplorable /dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/ adj
bedrövlig
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
gruppera
to prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use

depolarization /diˌpoʊlɚˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌpəʊ.ləɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
depolarisering
act of depolarizing

depolarize /diːˈpəʊləɹaɪz/ v
depolarisera
remove the polarization from something

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponentiell
of a Latin verb: having a passive form

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
deponens
a deponent verb

depopulation /diːˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/ n
avfolkning
act or condition of depopulating

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportera utvisa
to evict, especially from a country

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
utvisning deportation
act of deporting or exiling

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
avsätta
to remove (a leader) from office

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
deposition
asset that was left to the care of the other
handpenning
money given as an initial payment
insättning
money placed in an account
deposition depositionsavgift pant
security for a borrowed item
avlagring
sediment or rock different from the surrounding material

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
deponera
to entrust one's assets to the care of another
sätta in
to put money or funds into an account

depositor n
insättare
person

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ n
värdeminskning
the decline in value of assets
avskrivning
the measurement of the decline in value of assets

depredation /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/ n
räd
A raid or predatory attack

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adj
deprimerad
severely despondent and unhappy
suffering damaging effects of economic recession
suffering from clinical depression

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
deprimerande
causing depression or sadness

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
depression sänka
geography: low area
lågtryck
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure
depression
psychology: state of mind
economics: period of major economic contraction

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
beröva förvägra
take something away; deny someone of something

depth /dɛpθ/ n
djup färgdjup vidd
vertical distance below a surface

depth charge n
sjunkbomb
bomb designed to detonate at a certain depth underwater

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ n
biträdande vice
representative

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsɪnaɪt/ v
rycka upp med rötterna
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate

derail /dəˈɹeɪl/ v
spåra ur
to come off the tracks

derailleur /dəˈɹeɪlɚ/ /dɪˈɹeɪljə/ n
bakväxel framväxel
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another

derailment n
urspårning
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

derangement n
störning
act or instance of deranging
stördhet störning
the property of being deranged

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
utstött
outcast

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
håna förlöjliga skratta åt
to harshly mock; ridicule

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
hån förlöjligande
act of treating with contempt

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ adj
skrattretande
expressing or characterized by derision; mocking

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
avledning härledning
act of tracing origin or descent
avledning
leading or drawing off of water
härledning derivering
math: operation of deducing

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
derivat
chemical derived from another
derivata
in analysis: value
something derived
avledning
word that derives from another

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
avleda uppnå
obtain (something) from something else

derived function n
derivata deriverad funktion
calculus: a function

derived unit n
härledd enhet
any unit derived from one of the seven base units

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
dermatologi
the study of the skin and its diseases

dermestid n
ängrar

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ n
läderhud dermis
skin layer underlying epidermis

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
nedsättande
tending to lessen in value

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
dervisch
a member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
avkomling ättling avkomma
one who is the progeny of someone

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ v
beskriva
to represent in words
to give rise to a geometrical structure

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
beskrivning
account in words
signalement
characteristics

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
deskriptiv
describing a language
beskrivande
of, or relating to description

descriptiveness n
deskriptivitet
being descriptive

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
skända vanhelga
to profane or violate sacredness

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
avtrubba
cause to become insensitive

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ n
öken
barren area

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ v
överge
to abandon
desertera
to leave military service

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
desertör
person who leaves a military or naval unit

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ n
desertering
deserting

deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
förtjäna
to merit

desideratum /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ n
önskemål
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
design
art of designing

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
designa utforma
to plan an artwork etc.

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
utpeka
to call by a distinctive title; to name

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
benämning beteckning
distinguishing mark or name
beteckning
indication

designer n
designer formgivare
person who designs

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adj
önskad
önskvärd eftersträvansvärd
suitable to be desired

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
begär lust längtan
feeling of desire
önskan längtan
something wished for
begär åtrå
strong attraction

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
åtrå begära
want emotionally or sexually
önska begära eftertrakta längta
wish for earnestly

desist /dɪˈsɪst/ v
avstå
to cease to proceed or act

desk /dɛsk/ n
skrivbord skolbänk
table for writing and reading

desklamp n
skrivbordslampa
lamp

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] n
skrivbord
a desktop computer

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ adj
öde
deserted

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ n
desperation förtvivlan
loss of hope

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ v
förtvivla misströsta
to be hopeless
misströsta förtvivla
to despair of

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ n
desperado
bold outlaw

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
desperation
a state of despair, or utter hopelessness

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adj
avskyvärd
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
förakta
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ n
trots
in spite of

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
modfälld missmodig nedslagen
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ n
despot
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotism n
despoti despotism
government by a singular authority

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
efterrätt dessert
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

destabilization n
destabilisering
destabilizing

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
destabilisera
to make something unstable

destalinization n
staӏinisering
process of discrediting and the reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
destination mål
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
armod
extreme state of poverty

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
krossa mosa spöa
(colloquial) to defeat soundly
förstöra
to damage beyond use or repair
nödslakta avliva
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal)

destroyer n
jagare
type of warship

destroying angel n
vit flugsvamp
Amanita virosa

destruct v
förstöra
to cause the destruction of

destructible adj
förgänglig förgörbar utplånlig
liable to destruction

destruction /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
förstörelse ödeläggelse
act of destroying
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
destruktiv
causing destruction; damaging
causing breakdown

detached /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/ adj
fristående
of a house: not joined to another house on either side

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ n
detachement kommendering utkommendering
military: temporary unit
information upplysning
plural: personal information
oväsentlig sak oväsentlighet
something considered trivial enough to ignore
detalj enskildhet
something small enough to escape casual notice
detalj
uncountable: a profusion of details

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ v
avdela detachera kommendera ta ut
military: to assign to a particular task
beskriva detaljer detaljerat räkna upp specificera
to explain in detail

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ adj
detaljerad detaljrik
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
gripa internera
put under custody

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
upptäcka
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
detektiv
person employed to find information
detektiv kriminalpolis
police officer who looks for evidence

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
häkte häktning kvarsittning
temporary custody or confinement

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
avråda avskräcka
to persuade someone not to do something
förhindra avstyra
to prevent something from happening

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
tvättmedel
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/ v
försämras
grow worse
försämra
make worse

deterioration /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
försämring
process of making or growing worse

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtʌɹmɪnənt/ n
determinant
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
beslutsamhet
act of determining, or the state of being determined

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
avgöra bestämma
to ascertain definitely

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
bestämd
decided or resolute

determiner n
determinant
class of words

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
avskräckning
action taken by states or alliances
art of producing fear of attacking

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ n
avskräckningsmedel avskräckningsvapen
Something that deters

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
avsky
to dislike intensely

dethrone v
detronisera störta från tronen
forcibly remove a monarch
avsätta detronisera
remove governing authority from power

detonate /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ v
detonera
to explode

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ n
detonation
an explosion

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
detonator
device used to detonate an explosive device

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
omväg
diversion or deviation

detoxify v
avgifta
remove harmful substances

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
skada
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
skadlig
causing damage or harm

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
tvåa
number two
playing card
djävel djävul fan
Devil, used in exclamations of confusion or anger

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmɑːkiːnə/ n
räddande ängel
contrived plot resolution

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ n
deuterium
isotope of hydrogen

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
ödelägga
to ruin many or all things over a large area

devastated adj
förstörd ödelagd
ruined, ravaged
förkrossad
upset and shocked

devastating adj
förödande
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
ödeläggelse
act of devastating or state of being devastated

develop /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/ /ˈdɛv.ləp/ v
framkalla utveckla
to bring out photographic images
utvecklas
to progress through stages
utveckla
to progress
to create
(chess) to place one's pieces actively

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adj
utvecklad
(of a country) not primitive; not third world
mogen
mature

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
mjukvaruutvecklare utvecklare
software programmer
utvecklare
someone engaged in product creation and improvement

developing country n
utvecklingsland
poorer country

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
utveckling
process of developing
something which has developed
application of new ideas to practical problems (compare research)
utbyggnad
real estate development

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
avvikande
of or pertaining to a deviation

deviate /ˈdiːvi.ət/ /ˈdiːvieɪt/ v
avvika
To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
avvikelse
act of deviating
statistical deviation

device /dəˈvaɪs/ n
devis
heraldry: personal motto or emblem
apparat redskap husgeråd
piece of equipment
föresats knep plan
project, stratagem, artifice

device driver n
drivrutin
software that communicates between operating system and hardware

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ n
djävul jävel
a creature of hell
Djävulen Hin håle Satan
the devil: the chief devil
djävul fan
wicked or naughty person
bad part of the conscience
in Christian Science, an evil or erring entity

devil is in the details proverb
djävulen sitter i detaljerna
specific provisions of something may be complicated

devil's advocate n
djävulens advokat
debater

devil-may-care adj
lättsinnig sorgfri
carefree

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ adj
djävulsk djävlig jävlig
extreme, excessive
djävulsk diabolisk
resembling or characteristic of a devil

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
tänka ut hitta på uppfinna
use the intellect to plan or design

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
ägna hänge
to commit oneself for a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
hängiven
zealous; characterized by devotion

devotional /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ adj
andakt andaktsfull andäktig
of or pertaining to devotion or worship

devour /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/ v
sluka
to eat greedily

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ n
dagg
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹi/ n
blåhallon
Rubus caesius

dewclaw n
biklöv lättklöv
dewclaw

dewdrop n
daggdroppe
a droplet of water formed as dew

dewlap /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
dröglapp
pendulous skin under neck

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
fingerfärdighet skicklighet
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
händig
skillful with one's hands

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
druvsocker
naturally-occurring form of glucose

di- prefix
di-
two, twice}} double

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ n
diabetes
A group of metabolic diseases

diacritical mark n
diakritiskt tecken diakrit
symbol

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
krona
crown
diadem
ornamental headband

diagnose /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/ /daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnostisera
determine the root cause of

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
diagnos
identification of the nature and cause of an illness

diagnostics n
diagnostik
the process of determining the state of or capability of a component

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ adj
diagonal
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices
of, or relating the legs of quadruped
having a slanted or oblique direction

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ n
diagonal
geometry: diagonal line or plane
something forming or resembling a diagonal line

diagonal matrix n
diagonalmatris
type of matrix

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
diagram
graph or chart
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ v
slå
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone

dial down v
minska skala ner
reduce in intensity

dial tone n
kopplingston
telephony signal

dialect /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ n
dialekt folkmål
particular variety of a language

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialektal
relating to a dialect

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ n
dialogruta
computing: dialogue box
dialog
conversation or other discourse between individuals
literary form resembling a conversation
verbal part of a literary or dramatic work

dialog box n
dialogruta
window that prompts the user to enter information

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ n
dialog konversation samtal
conversation or other discourse between individuals
dialog
verbal part of a literary or dramatic work
literary form resembling a conversation

diamagnetism n
diamagnetism
weak form of magnetism

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ n
diameter
line
length of this line

diametral adj
diameter diametral

diametrical adj
diametral

diametrically /ˌdaɪ.ə.ˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ adv
diametralt
on exactly the opposite side

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ adj
diamant
made of, or containing diamond
år
of, relating to, or being a seventy-fifth anniversary
of, relating to, or being a sixtieth anniversary

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ n
basebollplan
baseball: entire baseball field
diamond innerplan
baseball: infield of a baseball field
ruter ruterkort
card games: card of the diamonds suit
diamant brilliant
gemstone
diamant
uncountable: mineral
something that resembles a diamond

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ v
diamantbelägga
to adorn with diamonds

diamond ring n
diamantring
finger ring on which is mounted a diamond

diamondback moth n
kålmal
Plutella xylostella

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
ruter
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦

diapensia n
fjällgröna
Diapensia lapponica

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ n
blöja
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaperhood /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pə.hʊd/ n
blöjålder
period of wearing diapers

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
florstunn skir
of a fine, almost transparent texture
genomskinlig
transparent; allowing light to pass through

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
diafragma mellangärde
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen
membran
mechanics: flexible membrane
bländare
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light

diapositive n
diapositiv
photography: slide

diarchy n
diarki
form of government

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
diarré
medical condition

diary /ˈdaɪəɹi/ n
dagbok
daily log of experiences

diaspora /daɪˈæspəɹə/ n
diaspora
dispersion of a group of people

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
diastolisk
pertaining to a diastole

diatom /ˈdaɪətəm/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɑm/ n
kiselalg
grouping of minute algae

dibs /dɪbz/ n
pax tjing
the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else

dicarboxylic acid n
dikarboxylsyra
organic compound having two carboxylic acid functional groups

dice snake n
Rutsnok
Natrix tessellata

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
farlig
fraught with danger
riskabel
of uncertain, risky outcome

dichasium n
tvåsidigt knippe
cymose inflorescence

dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane n
diklorodifenyltrikloroetan
chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide DDT

dichloromethane n
diklormetan metylenklorid
an organic compound

dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
dikotomi tudelning
separation or division into two

dichromatic adj
dikromatisk
colourblindness
tvåfärgad
having two colours

dick /dɪk/ n
kuk pitt balle
slang: penis
deckare detektiv
detective

dick-measuring contest n
kukmätartävling
competition to demonstrate worthiness

dickhead /ˈdɪkhɛd/ n
ollon
(slang) glans penis
kukhuvud dumbom tjockskalle
(slang) stupid person

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ n
kukbild
photograph of a penis

dicotyledon n
tvåhjärtbladiga
in botany

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
diktera
to speak in order for someone to write down the words

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
diktamen
an activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
diktator
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship
diktator envåldshärskare
tyrannical boss, or authority figure

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
diktatur
a government led by a dictator

dictatorship of the proletariat n
proletariatets diktatur
the temporary period following the fall of capitalism

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɛɹi/ n
ordbok lexikon
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words
an associative array

dictionary form n
grundform uppslagsord

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didaktisk
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate

diddums /ˈdɪdəmz/ interjection
så ja
term of commiseration to a child

didgeridoo /ˌdɪdʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
didgeridoo didjeridu
Australian musical instrument

die /daɪ/ n
tärning
polyhedron used in games of chance

die /daɪ/ v
dö
to become spiritually dead
to be mortified or shocked
to break down
dö avlida gå bort
to stop living

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk / n
dielektrikum
physics: nonconducting material

diencephalon /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ n
diencefalon mellanhjärna
region of the human brain

diesel engine n
dieselmotor
type of engine

diesel locomotive n
diesellok
type of locomotive

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
diet bantning
controlled regimen of food
föda kost
food a person or animal consumes

diet /ˈdaɪət/ v
banta
to modify one's food and beverage intake
to regulate the food of someone

dietary /ˈdaɪətɹi/ adj
diet- dietisk
of, or relating to diet

dietary fibre n
kostfiber
undigested substance

dietetics n
dietetik
study of diet and nutrition

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ n
dietist kostrådgivare
person who studies or practices dietetics

diffeomorphic adj
diffeomorf
mathematics: having a diffeomorphism

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
skilja sig åt olik
not to have the same characteristics
ha en avvikande uppfattning tycka annorlunda vara av en annan mening
to have diverging opinions, disagree

difference /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/ /ˈdɪfɹən(t)s/ n
skillnad differens
arithmetic: result of a subtraction
skillnad olikhet differens avvikelse
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else
quality of being different
tvist meningsskiljaktighet tvistepunkt
disagreement or argument about something important

difference /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/ /ˈdɪfɹən(t)s/ v
skilja skilja åt
to distinguish or differentiate

difference engine n
differensmaskin
computer

different /ˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
olik annorlunda
not the same
annorlunda
unlike most others

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
differens
relating to a difference
differential
relating to differentiation or differential calculus

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] n
differential
infinitesimal change

differential calculus n
differentialkalkyl
calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change

differential equation n
differentialekvation
equation involving the derivatives of a function

differential gear n
differential
differential gear

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪ.fəˈɹɛnt.ʃi.eɪt/ v
derivera partialderivera
math: to calculate the derivative
differentiera
math: to calculate the differential
skiljs åt särskilja
to show or be the distinction

differentiation n
differentiering
act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development
derivering differentiering
in analysis

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
svår
hard, not easy

difficulties /ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/ n
svårigheter
series of frustrations

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
svårighet besvär
state of being difficult

difficulty level n
svårighetsgrad
difficulty of completing a task or objective

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ adj
diffus
not concentrated

diffuse /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
diffundera
To be spread over or through
To spread over or through

diffusionism n
diffusionism

dig /dɪɡ/ n
utgrävning
archeological investigation

dig /dɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪɡ/ v
digga
slang: to appreciate, or like
vara med
slang: to understand or show interest in

dig /dɪɡ/ v
gräva
to move hard-packed earth out of the way

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ /ˈdaɪdʒɛst/ v
smälta
to separate food in the alimentary canal

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
matsmältning matspjälkning
process in gastrointestinal tract

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ n
finger tå
finger or toe
siffra
numeral

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ/ adj
digital diskret numerisk
of or relating to computers
representing discrete values

digital camera n
digitalkamera
electronic camera

digital divide n
digital klyfta
gap

digital rights management n
digital rights management

digital television n
digital-TV
broadcasting

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtælɪs/ /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ n
fingerborgsblomma
genus

digitalize /ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ v
digitalisera
make digital

digitigrade /ˈdɪdʒətəɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
digitigrad tågående
walking on the toes

digitigrade /ˈdɪdʒətəɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ n
tågångare
animal that walks on its toes

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitalisera
represent something as a sequence of binary digits

digits n
nummer
slang: telephone number

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
dignitär
important or influential person

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
värdighet
quality or state

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
avvikelse utsvävning
a departure from the main subject in speech or writing

dilapidate /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
föröda ödelägga
to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair
förfalla
to fall into ruin or disuse
ruinera
to squander or waste

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
fallfärdig förfallen nedgången
having fallen into a state of disrepair

dilatory /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ adj
förhalande
intentionally delaying
slö
slow or tardy

dildo /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
dildo löspenis
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ n
dilemma
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ adj
amatörmässig
pertaining to or like a dilettante

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ n
amatör amatörmålare dilettant
dilettant amatör
person with a general but superficial interest
dilettant klåpare
someone who dabbles

dilettantish adj
amatörmässig
amateurish

dilettantism n
dilettantism dilettanteri
the act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
flit ihärdighet
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
arbetsam flitig ihärdig
hard-working and focused

diligently adv
flitigt
in a diligent manner

dill /dɪɫ/ n
dill
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
prokrastinera
to waste time

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ v
späda ut
stock market: to decrease the value of individual shares by increasing the total number of shares
späda ut tunna ut
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water
to weaken

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ n
utspädning
process of making something dilute

dime a dozen adj
gå tretton på dussinet
so common as to be practically worthless

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ n
dimension
in computing
in geometry
in physics
in science fiction
measure of spatial extent
construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
aspekt dimension
single aspect of a thing

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ v
dimensionera
to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions

dimensional /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ adj
dimensionell
having a stated number of dimensions

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
minska
To become smaller
To make smaller

diminishing adj
avtagande minskande
becoming smaller, becoming less important or prominent

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutiv
grammar

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
diminutiv
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimmer /ˈdɪməɹ/ n
dimmer
Rheostat

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
smilgrop skrattgrop
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth
buckla bula inbuktning
small depression or indentation in generic surface

dimwit /ˈdɪmwɪt/ n
dumbom dumskalle pundhuvud
person who is deficient in intelligence

dine and dash n
springnota
leaving a restaurant without paying after eating

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
kafeteria matbespisning matställe servering
a small and inexpensive type of restaurant which may be modelled to resemble a dining car

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
gummibåt
inflatable boat
jolle dinge
small boat

dingleberry /ˈdɪŋɡəɫbɛɹi/ n
kånkelbär
piece of feces

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
dingo
wild dog native to Australia

dining car n
restaurangvagn
restaurant carriage

dining room n
matsal
room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten

dining table n
matbord
table in the dining room on which meals are served

dinitrogen tetroxide n
kvävetetroxid
binary compound nitrogen and oxygen, N₂O₄

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ n
middag
main meal of the day

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ v
äta middag

dinner table n
middagsbord
table on which dinner is served

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ n
dinosaurie skräcködla
extinct reptile

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
stifts-
pertaining to a diocese

diocese /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
stift
region administered by a bishop

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
diod
electronic device

diorama n
diorama
a three-dimensional display of a scenery

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n
dioxid
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dioxin /daɪˈɒksɪn/ n
dioxin
toxic compound

dip /dɪp/ n
dipp dippsås
sauce for dipping
dopp
short swim to refresh

dip pen n
stålpenna

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
difteri
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/ n
diftong
complex vowel sound

diploid adj
diploid
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
diplom examensbevis
certificate

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ n
diplomati
art of conducting international relations
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people

diplomat /ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/ n
diplomat
person who is accredited to represent a government
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
diplomatisk
concerning relationships between governments
exhibiting diplomacy

diplomatic relations n
diplomatiska relationer
diplomatic intercouse

dipole /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/ /ˈdʌɪpəʊl/ n
dipol
any molecule that has delocalised charges
any object that is oppositely charged at two points

dipole antenna n
dipolantenn
antenna with single, linear element, so energized that the RF current has a node only at each end

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
strömstare
bird

dipteral adj
tvåvingad
having two wings

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ n
diptyk
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets

dire straits n
trångmål
difficult position

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
direkt omedelbar
Straight, constant, without interruption

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ v
rikta
to aim at
leda styra
to manage, control, steer

direct current n
likström
electric current in which the electrons flow in one direction, but may vary with time

direct debit n
autogiro
single order to allow an entity to charge one's account

direct flight n
direktflyg
a flight without changing aircraft

direct free kick n
direkt frispark
soccer

direct object n
direkt objekt
the noun a verb is directly acting upon

directed graph n
riktad graf
type of graphs

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
riktning håll
indication of the point toward which an object is moving
ledning
work of the director (manager)
regi
work of the director in cinema or theater

directly /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
direkt
in a direct manner

directly proportional adj
direkt proportionell
proportional to a constant multiple of an independent variable

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
regissör direktör chef
supervisor, manager

director general n
generaldirektör
executive officer

directorate /daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ n
direktorat
an agency headed by a director

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
katalog
list of names, addresses etc.
structured listing of files
mapp katalog
simulated folder

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
luftskepp
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirigiste /dɪɹəˈʒist/ adj
dirigistisk
controlled or guided by a central authority, as in an economy

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
jord
soil or earth
smuts
stain or spot (on clothes etc)

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ adj
smutsig skitig oren
covered with or containing dirt
ful ojuste osnygg
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
smutsig orättmätig
illegal, improper
snuskig
morally unclean, obscene or indecent
smutsig grumlig
of color: discolored by impurities

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ adv
fult ojuste osnyggt smutsigt
in a dirty manner

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ v
smutsig
to become soiled
smutsa ner
to debase by distorting the real nature of
smutsa ner fläcka orena skita ner
to make dirty
fläcka smutsa ner
to stain or tarnish with dishonor

dirty bomb n
radioaktiv bomb smutsig bomb
device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material
smutsig bomb
nuclear bomb that speads radiation over a wide area due to inefficiency or design

dirty laundry n
tvättkorg
A clothes hamper or other container used to place unclean or soiled laundry
smutstvätt
Laundry that is unclean or soiled
smutsig byk
Unflattering facts or questionable activities

dirty weather n
dålig ful hård ruskig svår väder
undesirable weather

dirty word /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ n
fult ord
a topic that a person does not like
fult ord rumsrent ord runt ord svordom vulgärt ord
word that is considered vulgar

dirty wound n
infekterat sår smutsigt sår
wound that is infected or is susceptible to infection

disable [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ] v
avaktivera inaktivera
to deactivate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
sätta ur stånd
to render unable; to take away the ability

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
funktionshindrad handikappad invalid
having a disability
avaktiverad avstängd deaktiverad
made incapable of use or action

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
disackarid
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
nackdel
weakness

disadvantaged adj
eftersatt missgynnad
lacking an advantage relative to another

disadvantageous /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
ofördelaktig ogynnsam
not advantageous

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
inte hålla med
to not harmonize

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
meningsskiljaktighet oenighet
A condition of not agreeing or concurring
meningsskiljaktighet
An argument or debate

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
klargöra
remove ambiguities

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
försvinna
to vanish

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
försvinnande
action of disappearing or vanishing

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
svika göra besviken
to displease by underperforming etc.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
besviken
defeated of hope or expectation

disappointment /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
besvikelse
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
ogillande
disapproval

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
misstycka ogilla underkänna
to condemn

disarm /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
avväpna
to deprive of arms
to deprive of the means or the disposition to harm
nedrusta
to reduce the size of one's own military forces

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ n
nedrustning
the reduction of military forces and armaments

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
oordning oreda
Want of array or regular order

disassemble /dɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/ v
demontera montera ner
to take to pieces

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
katastrof
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc.

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
katastrofal ödesdiger
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
upplösa
to break up or cause to cease to exist

disburse /dɪsˈbɚs/ v
betala ut
to pay out

disc brake n
skivbroms
type of brake

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
avfärda kasta slänga
to throw away, reject

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
urskilja
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes
skilja
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate
se skillnad på
to perceive differences

discernible /dɪˈsɜːnɪbl̩/ /dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ adj
urskiljbar märkbar skönjbar
possible to discern

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ n
avsked muck utryckning
act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service
urladdning
act of releasing an accumulated charge
utskrivning
act of releasing an inpatient from hospital
utsöndring
pus or exudate from a wound or orifice
vattenföring flöde
volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
skriva ut
(medicine) to release (an inpatient) from hospital
klarera
to accomplish or complete, as an obligation
avfyra avlossa
to operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling)

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ adj
disciplinär
For the purpose of imposing punishment

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ n
disciplin
controlled behaviour, self-control

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ v
disciplinera drilla
to train someone by instruction and practice

disciplined /ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ adj
disciplinerad
possessing mental discipline

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
avslöjande
the act of revealing something

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
diskotek disko
discotheque
disko diskomusik
type of music

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ n
spegelboll discokula diskokula
mirrored sphere

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
obehag
mental or bodily distress

disconcertingly /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋli/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋli/ adv
förbryllande förvirrande oroväckande
in a disconcerting way

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ n
frånkoppling
break in an existing connection

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ v
koppla bort koppla från
to remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source
koppla från
to sever or interrupt a connection

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ adj
otröstlig
inconsolable

discontinuity /ˌdɪskɑntɪˈnuːɪti/ /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/ n
diskontinuitet
lack of continuity
point in the range of a function

discontinuous adj
diskontinuerlig
in mathematics

discord /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
oenighet missämja split
lack of agreement
dissonans
musical dissonance

discotheque /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
diskotek
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
rabatt rea
reduction in price

discourage /dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
avskräcka
to dishearten
discourage
to persuade somebody not to do something

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
diskurs
expression in (spoken or written) words
formal lengthy exposition of some subject
in social sciences
verbal exchange or conversation

discourse analysis n
diskursanalys
number of approaches to analyzing discourse

discoursive adj
diskursiv
pertaining to discourse

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
upptäcka avslöja
expose something previously covered
upptäcka
find something for the first time

discovered check n
avdragsschack
situation in chess

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
upptäckt fynd
the discovering of new things
something discovered

discredit v
diskreditera
harm reputation

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
diskret
respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic
not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ n
diskrepans
inconsistency

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
omdöme
the ability to make wise choices or decisions
diskretion
the quality of being discreet or circumspect

discretization n
diskretisering
act of discretizing

discretize v
diskretisera
convert continuous space into discrete space

discriminant n
diskriminant
in algebra

discriminate /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
skilja
to distinguish
diskriminera
to make decisions based on prejudice

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
diskriminering
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things

discursive /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
diskursiv
using reason and argument rather than intuition

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
diskus
round plate-like object for throwing

discus throw n
diskuskast
athletic event where a discus is thrown

discuss /dɪsˈkʌs/ v
diskutera
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
diskussion
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ n
förakt
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ v
förakta
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/ adj
föraktfull
showing contempt or scorn

disease /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
sjukdom
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
ta inälvorna ur
to take or let out the bowels

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
avförtrollning
The act of disenchating or the state of being disenchanted

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
vanställa
change appearance to the negative

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ n
skam onåd
condition of being out of favor

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
missbelåten missnöjd
unhappy, dissatisfied

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ n
äckel
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ v
äckla
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ adj
äcklig motbjudande vämjelig
repulsive, distasteful

dish /dɪʃ/ n
maträtt rätt
specific type of food
parabol parabolantenn
type of antenna
fat tallrik
vessel for holding/serving food

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑrməni/ /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ n
disharmoni gnissel missljud oenighet
the absence of harmony

dishcloth n
diskhandduk kökshandduk
for drying
diskhandduk disktrasa
for washing

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
disk
dishwashing

dishevelled /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
okammad
uncombed

dishonest /dɨˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
oärlig
not honest

dishonestly adv
oärligt
in a dishonest manner

dishonesty /dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/ n
oärlighet
an act which is fraudulent or dishonest
characteristic or condition of being dishonest

dishpan n
diskbalja diskho
basin

dishpan hands n
skurhänder
rough hands

dishrag n
disktrasa
piece of cloth
trashank
unclean person

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ n
diskmaskin
machine
diskare
person

dishwater n
diskvatten
washing water

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
desillusionera
to free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant

disimprovement /dɪsɪmˈpɹuvmənt/ /dɪsɪmˈpɹuːvm(ə)nt/ n
försämring
reduction from a better to a worse state

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
desinfektera desinficera
sterilize by the use of cleaning agent

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
desinfektion
treatment

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
desinformation
intentionally false information

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
lömsk
not noble; unbecoming true honor

disingenuousness n
illistig lömsk oärlig
state or quality of being disingenuous

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
sönderfalla
break up into one's parts

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ adj
ojävig
having no stake in the outcome

disinterment n
gravöppning uppgrävning utgrävning
act of disinterring

disjoint union n
disjunkt union
union of already disjoint sets
union of sets forced to be disjoint

disk /dɪsk/ n
skiva
a thin, flat, circular plate

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ v
ogilla
not to like something

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
flytta tränga undantränga
to put something out of its usual place

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
luxation dislokation urledvridning
dislocating of a joint

dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ v
avhysa vräka
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] adj
illojal
without loyalty

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ n
illojalitet
quality of being disloyal

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
avkläda avkraga klä av ta av
divest
demontera nedmontera
remove fittings or furnishings
demontera avveckla isärtaga nedmontera ta isär
take apart

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
lemlästa
remove limbs

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
entlediga sparka avskeda upplösa
to discharge
avfärda
to dispel
få rött kort
to give someone a red card
entlediga skingra
to order to leave
avfärda avvisa
to reject, refuse to accept

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
olydnad
refusal to obey

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
olydig
not obedient

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
oordning
absence of order
oroligheter
disturbance of civic order or of public order

disorganized schizophrenia n
hebefreni
disorganized schizophrenia

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
förringa
to dishonor by a comparison

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
nedsättande
insulting

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
ojämlikhet
the state of being unequal; difference

dispassionate /dɪsˈpæʃənət/ adj
lidelsefri opartisk
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice

dispatch /dəˈspætʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
omintetgöra
To destroy quickly and efficiently

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
dispens
relaxation of a law in a particular case

dispense /dɪsˈpɛns/ v
avvara frikalla frita lösa undvara vara utan
to eliminate or do without
dela ut dosera fördela förmedla ge ut utdela
to issue, distribute, or give out
förskriva skriva ut
to supply or make up a medicine or prescription

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ n
dosa fördelare utdelare
object used to dispense other items

dispersal n
skingring spridning
the act or result of dispersing or scattering

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ n
deplacement
the quantity of anything, as water, displaced by a floating body, as by a ship

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ n
display bildskärm monitor
electronic screen
uppvisning
spectacle

disport /dəˈspɔɹt/ /dɪˈspɔːt/ v
roa sig
to amuse oneself divertingly or playfully

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
engångs- slit-och-släng-
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] n
förfogande
power to use something

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ v
motbevisa vederlägga
to refute

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ n
dispyt
argument, failure to agree

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
ignorera bortse från
to ignore

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
förolämpa kränka missfirma
to show a lack of respect

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] adj
respektlös
lacking respect

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
klä av sig
undress oneself
klä av
undress someone or something

diss /dɪs/ n
diss
insult or put-down

diss /dɪs/ v
dissa
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
missnöje
unhappiness or discontent

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ adj
missnöjd
feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment

dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
dissekera
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts

dissection /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
dissektion
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
spridas utspridas
intransitive: to become scattered
sprida utsprida
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed

dissemination /dɨˌsɛmɨˈneɪʃən/ n
spridning
act of disseminating

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
avhandling
formal exposition of a subject

disservice /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/ /dɪ(s)ˈsɝvɪs/ n
björntjänst
service that results in harm

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
dissident
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ adj
olik
not similar

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
skingra
to vanish

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
slöseri
act or state of dispersing

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ adj
lastbar liderlig tygellös utsvävande
dissolute

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
upplösning
dissolving, or going into solution
termination of an organized body or legislative assembly

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
skingra
to disperse a group
lösa upp lösa
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
avråda avskräcka
convince not to try or do

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ adj
spinn
of, relating to, or characteristic of women

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
kvinnogöra
anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only
slända spinnrockshuvud
part of a spinning wheel

distaff side n
kvinnolinjen spinnsidan
female or maternal branch of a family

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ adj
distal
remote from the point of attachment or origin

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ n
avstånd distans
amount of space between two points

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
avlägsna sig distansera sig
move away

distance learning n
distansundervisning
education obtained remotely

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
avlägsen fjärran
far off

distaste /dɪsˈteɪst/ n
avsmak
feeling of dislike

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
illasmakande äcklig
having a bad or foul taste
frånstötande osmaklig smaklös
offensive
smaklös
unpleasant

distemper /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/ n
limfärg
paint

distend /dɪsˈtɛnd/ v
utöka
To cause to swell
svälla
To extend or expand

distil [dɪˈstɪɫ] v
destillera
to subject a substance to distillation
to make by means of distillation
destilleras
to undergo distillation

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
destillation destillering
separation of a substance

distilled water n
destillerat vatten
water that has been purified by distillation

distinct /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
distinkt
noticeably different
tydlig
very clear

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
distinktion skillnad
that which distinguishes

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
urskiljbar
able, or easily able to be distinguished

distort /dɪsˈtɔɹt/ /dɪsˈtɔːt/ v
förvränga
to give false account of
to bring something out of shape

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
förvrängning
act of distorting
misrepresentation of the truth
result of distorting
distortion förvränging
noise

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
distrahera
To divert the attention of

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ n
distraktion
something that distracts

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
förkrossad upprörd
deeply hurt, saddened, or worried

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
obehag
(cause of) discomfort
nödläge nödsituation
serious danger

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
patinera
treat to make look old

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ adj
orolig
anxious or uneasy
förstörd skadad
damaged

distribute /dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ v
fördela
to apportion
to divide into portions and dispense
to scatter or spread
uppdela
to classify or separate into categories
utdela dela ut
to deliver or pass out
distribuera
to supply to retail outlets

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
distribution fördelning
act of distribution or being distributed
the result of distributing; arrangement
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence
tilldelning utdelning
anything distributed; portion; share
fördelning distribution
distribution in statistics
apportionment by law of funds, property
distribution
process by which commodities get to final consumers

distributive adj
distributiv
relating to distribution

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
distrikt krets
administrative division

district heating n
fjärrvärme
system

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
misstro
lack of trust or confidence

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
misstro
to put no trust in

disturb /dɪsˈtɜːb/ v
störa
confuse or irritate

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ n
rubbning störning
(psychology) serious mental imbalance or illness
störning
act of disturbing, being disturbed
something that disturbs
avbrott störning
interruption of that which is normal or regular

disyllabic /daɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
tvåstavig
comprising two syllables

ditch /dɪtʃ/ n
dike
trench

ditch /dɪtʃ/ v
lämna skrota överge
to abandon
dika
to dig ditches
skolka skubba
to play hookey

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ n
kopia
informal: duplicate
dito d:o
the aforesaid

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ adj
dygn
dags-
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day

div /ˈdɪv/ n
div
an operator

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
diva
female celebrity
person who considers herself much more important than others

dive /ˈdaɪv/ n
dyk
a jump into water
a swim under water
filmning
deliberate fall after a challenge

dive /ˈdaɪv/ v
filma
imitate a foul
dyka
to swim under water
to jump into water
to descend
undertake enthusiastically

dive bomber n
störtbombare
type of military aircraft

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
dykare
someone who dives

diverge /daɪˈvɜːdʒ/ /dɪˈvɝdʒ/ v
divergera
to have no limit

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒəns/ n
divergens
mathematical operator
the degree of divergence

divergent /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ /dɪˈvɝdʒənt/ adj
divergent
of a series, not converging

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɨ.ˈvɝs/ adj
diverse
various
different

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diversifiering
act of diversifying

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
omledning
A detour, such as during road construction
avledning
act of diverting
removal of water via a canal
förströelse tidsfördriv
hobby; an activity that distracts the mind
avledningsmanöver
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
mångfald
quality of being diverse; difference

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ v
avleda
distract

diverticulitis n
divertikulit
infection of the diverticulum

diverticulum n
divertikel
small growth off an organ

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
dividera dela
calculate quotient
dela dividera
divide up; share by dividing
dela sig
of a cell
dela klyva
split into two or more parts

divide and conquer v
söndra och härska
Divide and conquer

divided adj
delad
separated or split into pieces

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
dividend
arithmetic: a number or expression
utdelning dividend återbäring
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
gudomlig himmelsk underbar
beautiful, heavenly
andlig helig övernaturlig
eternal, holy or otherwise godlike
gudomlig andlig helig himmelsk
of or pertaining to a god
gudomlig härlig underbar
of superhuman or surpassing excellence

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ n
andlig
theologian, cleric

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
förutsäga profetera
foretell (something)

diving beetle n
dykare
beetle of Dytiscidae

diving header n
slängnick
ball

diving suit n
dykardräkt dykdräkt
garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment

divining rod n
slagruta
rod used for dowsing

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ n
delbarhet
property of being divisible

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
delbar
capable of being divided
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
division
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another
arithmetic: calculation involving this process
act or process of dividing anything
large military unit
section of a large company

division of labour n
arbetsfördelning
separation of work

division sign n
divisionstecken
Symbol

divisor /dɨ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
divisor
arithmetic: a number or expression

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
skilsmässa äktenskapsskillnad
legal dissolution of a marriage
skiljande skilsmässa
separation of connected things

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
skilja sig skiljas
to end one's own marriage
to obtain a legal divorce
skilja skilja åt
to separate something that was connected

divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ v
avslöja kungöra
to indicate publicly; to proclaim
förmedla offentliggöra
to make public

dizygotic adj
tvåäggig
derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized

dizziness n
yrsel
state of being dizzy

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adj
snurrig virrig
empty-headed, scatterbrained or frivolous
vimmelkantig yr dimmig groggy omtöcknad snurrig
having a sensation of turning around
svindlande yrselframkallande
producing giddiness

do /doʊ/ /du/ /duː/ /dəʊ/ /dʉː/ /d͡ʒ/ n
do
tonic of the C major scale

do /du/ /duː/ /dʉː/ /d͡ʒ/ v
göra laga
cook
göra
perform, execute
referring to an earlier verb (}})

do the dishes v
diska
to wash up dishes

do the laundry v
tvätta
to wash the laundry

do without v
klara sig utan
manage

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
tar ni emot amerikanska dollar?
do you accept American dollars?

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
accepterar ni kreditkort? tar ni kreditkort?
do you accept credit cards?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
tror du på Gud?
do you believe in God?

do you come here often phraseologicalUnit
kommer du hit ofta?
do you come here often?

do you have Wi-Fi phraseologicalUnit
Finns det Wi-Fi här? Har ni Wi-Fi?
do you have Wi-Fi?

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
har du någon pojkvän?
do you have a boyfriend?

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
har du en flickvän? har du en tjej? har du flickvän? har du tjej?
do you have a girlfriend?

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
har du en meny på engelska? har ni en meny på engelska?
phrase

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
har du några bröder eller systrar? har du några syskon?
do you have any siblings?

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
har du något husdjur?
do you have pets?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
har du barn?
do you have children?

do you know phraseologicalUnit
känner du
do you know? (of acquaintance)
vet du
do you know? (of knowledge)

do you love me phraseologicalUnit
älskar du mig? älskar ni mig?
do you love me?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
behöver du hjälp?
Do you need help?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
pratar du engelska? talar du engelska?
do you speak English? (English specifically)
talar du svenska talar ni svenska
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language)

dobra n
dobra
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe

docent /ˈdoʊ.sənt/ /ˈdəʊ.sənt/ n
docent föreläsare
teacher or lecturer in university
föreläsare museiguide talare
tour guide

docile /ˈdɑː.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.sail/ adj
lydig foglig
accepting instructions
foglig
yielding to control

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
docka hamnbassäng
body of water between two piers or wharves
docka brygga kaj pir
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured
anklagades bänk
part of a courtroom where the accused sits

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
kupera
to cut off a section of an animal's tail
docka
to join two moving items
komma i hamn
to land at a harbour

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ n
doktor
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ v
fiffla med manipulera
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive

doctoral thesis n
doktorsavhandling
dissertation

doctorate /ˈdɑk.təɹ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.təɹ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
doktorsgrad doktorstitel
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrine /ˈdɑktɹɪn/ /ˈdɒktɹɪn/ n
doktrin lära
belief
lära doktrin
body of beliefs or teachings

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
dokument
original or official paper

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
dokumentera
to record in documents

documentarian n
dokumentärfilmare
person whose profession is to create documentary films

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
dokumentarisk
of, related to or based on documents/that serves to document something
dokumentär
presented objectively without the insertion of fictional matter

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
dokumentär dokumentärfilm
documentary film
programme or publication of fact

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
dokumentation
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program

dodder n
nässelsnärja
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta

dodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
dodekaeder
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodge /dɒdʒ/ v
ducka
undvika
to avoid by moving out of the way
to avoid; to sidestep
gå hit och dit
to go hither and thither

dodgeball n
spökboll
a sport

dodgy /ˈdɒdʒ.i/ adj
tvivelaktig
dishonest

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊˌdəʊ/ n
dront
Raphus cucullatus

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
hind
female deer
harhona
female hare

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
finns det någon här som talar engelska?
does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
hund hynda
animal
hund
male canine
morally reprehensible person, See also scoundrel

dog Latin pn
kökslatin
bad, erroneous Latin

dog biscuit n
hundbröd hundkäx
a bard biscuit-based snack for dogs

dog cart /ˈdɒɡcɑːt/ n
hundspann
cart drawn by a dog

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
rötmånad
the days between early July and early September

dog meat n
hundkött
dog eaten as meat

dog paddle n
hundsim
swimming stroke

dog-eared adj
hundörad
to be bent in a manner like the ear of certain dogs

doge /doʊdʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ n
doge
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

doggedly /ˈdɒɡɪdli/ /ˈdɔɡədli/ adv
enträget envetet envist ihärdigt
in a way that is stubbornly persistent

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
vovve
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
hundställningen
position for such intercourse

dogma /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
dogm
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
doctrine

dogmatic /dɒɡˈmatɪk/ adj
dogmatisk
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way

dogmatism n
dogmatism
arrogance in stating opinion

dogmatist n
rättshaverist
stubborn, assertive, opinionated person

dogsitter n
hundvakt
one who takes care of dogs when the owner is absent

dogtooth tuna n
indopacifisk bonito
Gymnosarda unicolor

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
kornell
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ n
tårtpapper
ornamental piece

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
behaglig sysslolöshet dolce far niente
enjoyment of idleness

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
ljuva livet
life of self-indulgence and luxury

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ n
docka
a toy in the form of a human

doll's house n
dockskåp dockhus
miniature house for dolls

dollar /dɔlɚ/ /ˈdɑlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ n
dollar
designation for specific currency

dollar sign n
dollartecken
punctuation symbol $

dollarization n
dollarisering
the process of a country adopting the US dollar as its primary currency

dolma n
dolme
any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes

dolphin /ˈdɑlfɪn/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n
delfin
aquatic mammal
diktal dykdalb
maritime structure

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
delfinarium

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ n
definitionsmängd
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined
domän
DNS domain name
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise
collection of information

dome /dəʊm/ n
kupol
architectural element

domestic cat n
tamkatt
a domesticated cat

domestic policy n
inrikespolitik
government's policy

domestic violence n
våld i nära relationer
violence committed in a domestic setting

domestic worker n
hushållsarbetare

domesticated adj
domesticerad tam
tame

domestication n
domesticering
The act of domesticating the action of taming

dominance /ˈdɑːmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ n
dominans
state of being dominant

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominerande
predominant, common
dominant
ruling, governing

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ n
dominant
tone of a musical scale

dominate /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ v
dominera
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
to enjoy a commanding position in some field
to exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone

domineering adj
dominant
overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

domino effect n
dominoeffekt
chain of events

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
ikläda sig ta på sig
put on clothes

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ interjection
låt bli! nej! stopp!
interjection

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ v
inte
do not

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
sälj inte skinnet innan björnen är skjuten ta inte ut segern i förskott
don't count on things if you don't have them yet

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
skåda inte en given häst i munnen
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
inget att prata om inget att tala om
it is too trivial to warrant thanks

don't shoot the messenger proverb
skjut inte budbäraren
the bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
det är lugnt oroa dig inte
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something

donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
skänka donera
to give away something of value

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
donation
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause

donator n
donator
one who donates

done /dʌn/ adj
färdig klar
In a state of having completed or finished an activity
slut
being exhausted or fully spent
färdig ute
without hope or prospect of completion or success

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ n
dongel
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection
dongel dångel hårdvarunyckel
Any short wired connector

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ n
åsna
a domestic animal
a fool
a stubborn person

donna /ˈdɑ.nə/ /ˈdɒn.ə/ n
donna
lady, madam, title given to a lady in Italy

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ n
donator givare
one who donates

doodlebug n
myrlejon
antlion larva
A-traktor EPA-traktor
doodlebug tractor

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng pryl sak
a thing

doom /duːm/ n
undergång
death
öde
destiny, especially terrible

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ n
domedagsprofet
one who predicts doom

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
domedag
day when God is expected to judge the world

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ n
dörr
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle

door frame /ˈdɔɹ ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔː ˌfɹeɪm/ n
dörrkarm
frame into which a door is fitted

door handle n
dörrhandtag
mechanism used to open or close a door

door pump n
dörrpump
device

door to door adv
från dörr till dörr
from one household or business to the next

doorbell n
dörrklocka
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

doorjamb n
dörrkarm dörrpost
upright post on either side of the door

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
dörrhandtag
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door

doorknocker n
portklapp
door knocker

doormat /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/ n
dörrmatta
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes

doorstep n
tröskel
threshold of a doorway

dopamine /ˈdoʊpəmɪn/ /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ n
dopamin
the neurotransmitter

doping n
dopning
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor
doping dopning
use of drugs to improve athletic performance

doppelganger /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
dubbelgångare
remarkably similar double
ghostly double of a living person

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
sovsal
room for sleeping

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
sjusovare hasselmus sovmöss
rodent

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
dos
measured portion of medicine
quantity of an agent administered at any one time

dosh /dɒʃ/ n
stålar
slang: money

dossier /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
dossier
a collection of papers and/or other sources

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ n
punkt
decimal point
dot in URL's or email addresses
morse code symbol
punctuation mark
prick fläck
small spot or mark

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
punktmatris
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ adj
dubbel tvetydig
having two aspects; ambiguous
dubbel tvåfaldig
made up of two matching or complementary elements
dubbelvikt
stooping; bent over
dubbel
twice the quantity
Designed for two users
false, deceitful, or hypocritical
folded in two; composed of two layers

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ n
dubblett
Redundant duplicate in a set
dubbel
a drink with double amount of alcohol
twice the number or size etc
dubbelgångare
a person resembling or standing for another

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ v
dubbla
bridge: to make a call that will double certain scoring points
dubblera
music: to be capable of performing upon an additional instrument
runda
nautical: to sail around something
ersätta
to act as substitute
duplicera
to copy
dubbelvika
to fold over so as to make two folds
dubbla fördubbla
to increase by 100%
dubbla dubblera fördubbla
to multiply by two

double agent n
dubbelagent
spy

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
kontrabas basfiol
largest instrument of violin family

double bogey n
dubbelbogey
score

double check v
dubbelkolla
to check again

double down v
dubbla
gambling

double exposure n
dubbelexponering
process

double fault n
dubbelfel
missing of both the first serve and second serve

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ n
dubbelliv
existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues

double penetration n
dubbelknull dubbelmacka dubbelpenetration
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people

double sheet bend n
dubbelt skotstek flaggknop
knot

double standard n
dubbelmoral dubbelstandard
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard

double-click n
dubbelklick
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice

double-click v
dubbelklicka
to push a mouse-button twice

double-decker n
dubbeldäckare
bus with two decks

double-decker bus n
dubbeldäckare
bus that has two levels of seating

double-digit adj
tvåsiffrig
between 10 and 99 inclusive

double-edged sword n
tveeggat svärd
idiomatic

double-u n
dubbel-v
name of the letter W, w

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
dubblett
pair of two similar or equal things

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
doblon dublon
former Spanish gold coin

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
tvivel tvekan
uncertainty

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
tvivla betvivla
to lack confidence in something

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adj
tveklös
characterized by no doubt

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
tveklöst utan tvivel
without question

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
knöl kräk skitstövel
slang: jerk, idiot

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ n
deg
mix of flour and other ingredients
money (slang)

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
munk flottyrring
deep-fried piece of dough or batter

doughy /ˈdoʊi/ /ˈdəʊˌi/ adj
degig
Having the characteristics of dough

dove /doʊv/ /dəʊv/ /dʌv/ n
duva
bird of the family Columbidae

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ n
laxstjärt
woodworking

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
plugg
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position

down /daʊn/ adj
nere
depressed

down /daʊn/ adv
ned ner
from a high to a low position, downwards

down /daʊn/ n
dun
soft, immature feathers

down antiquark n
antinedkvark
antiparticle of a down quark

down payment n
handpenning
payment representing a fraction of the price

down quark n
nedkvark nerkvark
down quark

down with interjection
ned med
away with
expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against

down-to-earth adj
jordnära
practical; realistic

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
störtlopp
discipline of alpine skiing

downhiller n
störtloppsåkare
skier

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
nedladdning nerladdning
file transfer to the local computer

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
ladda ner ladda hem dra ner dra hem plocka hem ta hem tanka
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one

downpipe n
stuprör
drainpipe connecting a roof-line gutter with the ground

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
ösregn
heavy rain

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ n
avigsida baksida
disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous

downsize /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ v
skära ned
to reduce in size or number

downspout n
stuprör stupränna
vertical pipe or conduit

downtime n
avbrottstid
amount of time lost

downtown n
centrum innerstad city
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town

downtrodden adj
förtryckt nedtryckt
oppressed, persecuted or subjugated
nedtrampad
trodden down

downturn n
nedgång
a downward trend, or the beginnings of one

downvote /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt/ n
nedröst
instance of downvoting

downvote /ˈdaʊnˌvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊnˌvəʊt/ v
nedrösta rösta ned rösta ner
assert a vote against

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adj
nedåt neråt
moving down

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adv
nedåt neråt
toward a lower level

downwards /ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ adv
nedåt
towards a lower place

downy /ˈdaʊni/ adj
dunig
having down

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
hemgift
property or payment given at time of marriage

doxology /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
doxologi
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doze v
dåsa
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
slumra till
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzn̩/ n
dussin tolft
twelve

draconian /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
drakonisk
severe, oppressive or strict

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
drag klunk slurk svep svälj
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
utskrivning värnplikt värvning
conscription
drag
current of air
draw through a flue
action or act of pulling something along
djupgående
depth of water needed to float ship
utkast skiss
early version of a written work
skiss
preliminary sketch
värvning
system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
kommendera rekrytera värva
to conscript a person
skissa
to write a first version

draft horse n
draghäst
horse used for muscular work

drag /dɹæɡ/ n
dragg
device for dragging along the bottom of a body of water
drög
kind of sledge
bloss
puff on cigarette
luftmotstånd
resistance of the air or some other fluid
drag
slang: women’s clothing worn by men

drag /dɹæɡ/ v
dra
computing: to move a cursor while holding down a button on the mouse
krypa
to move slowly
släpa dra
to pull along a surface

drag queen n
dragdrottning dragqueen druga
male who dresses up in women's clothing

dragline excavator /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
släpgrävmaskin
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting

dragnet n
not
net dragged across the bottom

dragoman n
dragonman
an interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ n
drake lindorm
mythical creature

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
drakfrukt pitahaya pitaya
fruit

dragon sail n
draksegel
sail type

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
trollslända
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera

dragoon /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
dragon
horse soldier

drain /dɹeɪn/ n
avlopp
conduit for liquids

drainage basin n
avrinningsområde flodområde
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet

drainpipe n
stupränna
pipe connecting the drain to the gutter

drake n
andrake ankbonde
male duck
drake
small dragon

drama /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
drama
composition
theatrical plays
brought through the media
dramatic situation

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
dramatisk
striking in appearance or effect

dramatically adv
dramatiskt
in a dramatic manner

dramedy n
dramakomedi dramedi
film/TV programme of this genre
dramakomedi
genre

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
drapera
to cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery
to design drapery, arrange its folds, etc.

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ n
draperi
countable: a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
drastisk
extreme, severe

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
attans förbannat nedrans rackarns skit
cry of anger or frustration

drat /dɹæt/ v
förbanna
to damn or curse

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
bricka
game piece

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
damspel dam
game for two players

draughtsman /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ n
ritare tecknare
person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ n
dragning
procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined
remi oavgjort
tie as a result of a game

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ v
attrahera dra
to attract
dra för
to close curtains etc.
dra härleda
to deduce or infer
dra
to determine the result of a lottery
to pull out
rita teckna
to produce a picture
lita på
to rely on

draw up v
utarbeta
to compose a document

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
nackdel baksida
a disadvantage

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/ n
vindbrygga
bridge which can be raised

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ n
låda byrålåda
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
tecknare
one who draws something

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
ritning teckning
picture, likeness, diagram or representation

drawing knife n
bandkniv
a tool for woodworking

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /dʒɹɑːw/ n
sludder släpigt tal
way of speaking slowly

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /dʒɹɑːw/ v
sluddra
to speak with a drawl

dray /dɹeɪ/ n
drög
horse-drawn cart

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ n
dröm
imaginary events seen while sleeping
hope or wish

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ v
drömma
see imaginary events while sleeping
to hope, to wish
to create an imaginary experience

dreamcatcher n
drömfångare
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ n
drömmare
someone whose beliefs are far from realistic
one who dreams

dreamworld n
drömvärld
an imaginary world

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
dyster
drab

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ n
dragg trål
dredging machine
dragg
iron frame

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ v
dragga
to bring something to the surface with a dredge
dragga tråla
to make a channel deeper
pudra
to coat moistened food with powder

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
bottensats
settled sediment
avskum bottenskrap drägg
the worst and lowest

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/ n
dreidel
four-sided spinning top

dress /dɹɛs/ n
kläder klädsel kostym dress dräkt toalett
apparel
klänning
item of clothing worn by a woman

dress /dɹɛs/ v
klä kläda
to clothe (something or somebody)
klä klä om klä på sig
to clothe oneself
appretera bearbeta bereda hugga jämn hyvla preparera
to prepare the surface of (something)

dress clothes n
finkläder

dress code n
klädkod
formal specification of acceptable attire

dress rehearsal n
generalrepetition genrep
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ n
dressyr hästdressyr
horse sport
schooling of a horse

dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
påklädnad påklädning
activity of getting dressed
dressing
sauce, especially a cold one for salads

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
morgonrock
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
klädkammare loge omklädningsrum
changing room

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ n
sömmerska
person who makes women's clothes

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
droppa
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream
dregla
to let saliva drip from the mouth
dribbla
to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it

dried /dɹaɪd/ adj
torkad
without water or moisture

dried fruit n
torkad frukt
small fruit that have been preserved by drying

drift /dɹɪft/ n
drift
act or motion of drifting
angle which the line of a ship's motion makes with the meridian, in drifting
course or direction along which anything is driven; setting
passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel
tool used in driving down compactly the composition contained in a rocket, or like firework
driva
anything driven at random

drift /dɹɪft/ v
driva
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc

drift ice n
drivis
detached, floating slabs of ice

drill /dɹɪl/ n
drill
activity done as an exercise or practice
borrmaskin
driving part of a drill
borr borrmaskin borrsväng
tool

drill /dɹɪl/ v
drilla
to cause to drill, or practise
undersöka
to investigate closer
borra
to make a hole
drilla träna
to practice
drilla nöta
to repeat in order to make remember

drill press n
borrmaskin bänkborrmaskin pelarborrmaskin
machine tool

drink /dɹɪŋk/ n
dricka spad
"the drink"- colloquially, any body of water
drickande klunk
action of drinking
alkohol dricka sprit
alcoholic beverages in general
dricka drink
served alcoholic beverage
dricka dryck
served beverage
dryck
type of beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ v
dricka supa
consume alcoholic beverages
dricka
consume liquid through the mouth

drink someone under the table v
dricka någon under bordet
drink more alcohol than

drink up v
drick upp
finish one's drink

drinking fountain n
dricksfontän
device that is used to provide water to drink

drinking game n
dryckesspel
game involving drinking

drinking horn n
dryckeshorn
drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn

drinking straw n
sugrör
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk

drinking water n
dricksvatten
water for humans

drip /dɹɪp/ n
droppe
a drop of a liquid
dropp
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid

drip /dɹɪp/ v
droppa
to fall one drop at a time

drivable /ˈdɹaɪvəbl̩/ adj
framkomlig
capable of being driven on (road)

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
drivenhet
computing: mass-storage device
uppfart infart
driveway
fälttåg kampanj tåg
military: sustained advance
drift driv
motivation to do or achieve
drev
motor that stores potential energy for subsequent use
drift drivkraft
psychology: desire or interest
färd tur åktur
trip made in a motor vehicle
väg
type of public roadway

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
driva köra
cause a mechanism to operate
driva på
cause animals to flee out of
driva
cause to become
compel (to do something)
move something by hitting it with great force
köra
convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle
driva valla
herd (animals) in a particular direction
köra framföra
operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)
driva sporra
to motivate
köra åka
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle

drive someone crazy v
driva någon till vansinne
annoy
cause insanity

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
dregel drägel
saliva, drool
dravel
senseless talk

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
dregla drägla
to have saliva drip from the mouth
dravla
to talk nonsense

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
förare chaufför
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
one who drives something, e.g. cattle
person who drives some other vehicle
drivrutin
program acting as interface between an application and hardware

driver's license n
körkort
documenting permitting a person to drive

driverless adj
förarlös
without a driver

driveway n
infart
short private road that leads to a house or garage

driving school n
bilskola trafikskola körskola
institution where people learn to drive

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
duggregn
light rain
(physics, weather) numerous small and uniformly dispersed water drops

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
dugga duggregna
to rain lightly

dromedary /ˈdɹɑməˌdeɹɪ/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ n
dromedar
single-humped camel

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
drönare
male bee
unmanned aircraft
bordun
fixed-pitch pipe in bagpipe

drool /dɹuːl/ n
dregel
saliva

drool /dɹuːl/ v
dregla
secrete saliva

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
sloka
to sink or hang downward; to sag

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ n
fall
a fall
droppe
small mass of liquid
stup
space into which someone or something could fall

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ v
släppa tappa
to allow to fall from one's grasp
tappa
to come to an end
to fail to pronounce
droppa fälla
to drip
falla
to fall
to decrease in value
to fall straight down
lägga sig ned
to lower oneself quickly to the ground

drop by v
hälsa på titta förbi titta in
to visit informally and spontaneously

drop cap n
anfang
large initial letter

drop in the bucket n
en droppe i havet
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

drop shadow n
slagskugga

drop-ball n
nedsläpp
method of restarting play

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
droppe
very small drop

dropout n
avhoppare
one who leaves without completing

dropout factory n
utanförskapsfabrik

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ n
tappare
one who drops something
pipett
utensil

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ n
spillning
animal excrement

dropwort n
brudbröd
perennial herb

dross /dɹɑs/ /dɹɒs/ /dɹɔs/ n
slagg
A waste product from working with metal
Waste or impure matter

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
torka
period of unusually low rain fall

drown /dɹaʊn/ v
drunkna
to be suffocated in fluid
dränka
to deprive of life by immerson in liquid
to overpower
to overwhelm in water

drown one's sorrows v
dränka sina sorger
to drink alcohol heavily to deal with miserable feelings

drown out v
överrösta
to cover

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
drukning
an instance of someone drowning

drowsiness n
sömnighet
State of being drowsy

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
dåsig
inclined to drowse

drub /dɹʌb/ v
prygla
to beat with a stick

drug /dɹʌɡ/ n
drog narkotika knark
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one
drog
substance used as a medical treatment

drug /dɹʌɡ/ v
droga
to administer intoxicating drugs

drug addict n
narkoman
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug dealer n
knarklangare
person who illegally sells drugs

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
druid
an order of priests

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
trumma
musical instrument
hollow, cylindrical object

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
trumma
to beat a drum

drum brake n
trumbroms
form of brake

drum roll n
pukvirvel trumvirvel
sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
trummis batterist trumslagare
one who plays the drums

drumstick n
trumstock trumpinne
stick used to play drums

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ adj
full berusad drucken packad dragen
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ n
fyllo
habitual drinker

drunk as a skunk adj
full som en kastrull

drunk driving n
fyllekörning
driving under the influence of alcohol

drunk tank n
fyllecell tillnyktringscell
cell where drunken people are detained until they are sober

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ adj
full drucken
In the state of alcoholic intoxication

dry /dɹaɪ/ adj
torr
free from liquid or moisture
free of water in any state
torrlagd vit
maintaining temperance

dry /dɹaɪ/ v
torka
to make dry
to become dry

dry cleaning n
kemtvätt
process of cleaning without water

dry cough n
Rethosta
coughing without expectoration

dry ice n
torris
carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state

dry mouth n
muntorrhet xerostomi
dry mouth

dry season n
torrperiod
season

dry sump n
torrsump
type of engine sump

drydock n
torrdocka
dock that can be drained of water

dryer n
torktumlare
household appliance for drying clothing

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ adj
dubbel- två-
double
dual dualis
in grammar

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ n
dualis dual
grammatical number of a noun marking two of something

dual citizenship n
dubbelt medborgarskap
status of being a citizen of two countries

dub /dʌb/ v
dubba
to confer knighthood
utnämna
to name, to entitle, to call
remixa
to mix audio tracks to produce a new sound; to remix
dubba
to replace soundtrack of a film with translation

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
dubbning
replacement of voice

dubious /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
dubiös
tvivelaktig
arousing doubt

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnium
chemical element

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
hertiglig
relating to a duke or duchess

duchess /ˈdʌtʃ.əs/ n
hertiginna
female ruler of a duchy
female spouse or widow of a duke

duchy /ˈdʌtʃi/ n
hertigdöme
a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess

duck /dʌk/ n
anka and
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae
flesh of a duck used as food

duck /dʌk/ v
ducka
to quickly lower the head (transitive)
to quickly lower the head or body (intransitive)

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
ankunge andunge älling
young duck

duckpond n
ankdamm
a pond populated by ducks

ducktail n
ankstjärtsfrisyr
hairstyle

duct tape n
vävtejp silvertejp
multipurpose waterproof tape

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ adj
duktil
capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire
formbar
molded easily into a new form

dud /dʌd/ n
blindgångare
broken or nonfunctional device that does not perform its intended function
nit
lottery ticket that does not give a payout

dude /d(j)uːd/ /duːd/ n
kille jeppe snubbe
colloquial: man
jao jaow
colloquial: term of address for a young man

dudeen /duːˈdiːn/ n
lerpipa
Irish pipe of clay

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒʉː/ adv
rakt
used with compass directions: directly or exactly

due diligence n
förvärvsgranskning
a legally binding process during which a potential buyer evaluates the assets and liabilities of a company

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
duell tvekamp
combat between two persons
struggle between two parties

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
duellera
engage in a duel

duet n
duett duo
a musical composition for two performers

duffel coat n
duffel
hooded coat made from duffel

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ n
hertig
male ruler of a duchy

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
hackbräde cymbal
musical instrument

dull /dʌl/ adj
tråkig
boring
slö oskarp
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp
oskarp trög
not bright or intelligent
matt
not shiny

dull /dʌl/ v
dämpa döva
to soften, moderate or blunt

duma /ˈdumə/ n
duma
lower house of Russian national parliament

dumb /dʌm/ adj
dum korkad
extremely stupid
meningslös
pointless or unintellectual

dumb blonde n
dum blondin
female

dumb fuck n
dumfan
a stupid person

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
dumbom dumsnut
a stupid person
hantel
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar

dumbfounded adj
mållös
shocked and speechless

dumbwaiter /ˈdʌmˌweɪtəɹ/ n
mathiss
small elevator

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
dumhuvud
an unintelligent person

dump /dʌmp/ n
soptipp
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump /dʌmp/ v
dumpa
to copy data from a system to another place or system
to release
kasta slänga
to discard, to get rid of
dumpa fimpa lämna
to end a relationship

dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/ n
dumpling klimp knyte pirog
food

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
container
large trash receptacle

dumpster diving n
containerdykning sopdykning
act of recovering discarded items

dun /dʌn/ adj
gråbrun
of a brownish grey colour

dun /dʌn/ n
gråbrun gråbrunt
colour

dun-bar n
ockragult rovfly
species of moth

dunce /dʌns/ n
dumhuvud dummerjöns
One backward in book learning

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ n
dyn sanddyn
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
dynga
manure

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
bladhorning dyngbagge tordyvel
insect of the family Scarabaeidae

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
snickarbyxor
heavy denim pants or overalls

dungeon /ˈdʌn.dʒən/ n
fängelsehåla
underground prison or vault

dunghill n
gödselhög gödselstack
heap of dung

dunk /dʌŋk/ v
doppa
to submerge briefly in a liquid

dunlin n
kärrsnäppa
Calidris alpina

dunnock n
järnsparv
bird

duo /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ n
duo
twosome, especially musicians

duodenal ulcer n
duodenalsår
ulcer in the duodenum

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ n
tolvfingertarm
first part of the small intestine

dupe /djuːp/ v
dupera lura
to swindle, deceive, or trick

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ v
duplicera
to make a copy of

duplicitous /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ adj
hycklande
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech

dura mater n
hårda hjärnhinnan
anatomy: outermost layer of the meninges

duration /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
varaktighet tidslängd
amount of time

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ n
tvång
constraint by threat

durian n
durian
fruit

during /ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
genom hela under hela
for all of a given time interval
under
within a given time interval

dusk /dʌsk/ n
skymning
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night

dusk /dʌsk/ v
skymma
to grow dusk

dusky tit n
skiffermes
Melaniparus funereus

dusky warbler n
brunsångare
Phylloscopus fuscatus

dust /dʌst/ n
damm
fine, dry particles

dust /dʌst/ v
damma
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust
(transitive) to remove dust from

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ n
dammråtta dammtuss
a small clump of dust

dust off v
damma av
to remove dust from something
to use something after a long time without it

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
sopskyffel
flat scoop for assembling dust

duteous /ˈdjuː.ti.əs/ /ˈdu.ti.əs/ adj
plikttrogen underdånig
obsequious; submissively obedient

duty /duːti/ /ˈdjuːti/ n
tjänst
period of time
tull tullavgift
tax; tariff
plikt skyldighet
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do

duty-free adj
tullfri
exempt from duty, especially customs

duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ n
påslakan
duvet cover
täcke tjocktäcke
quilt

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ adj
dvärg
miniature

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ n
dvärg
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
small person
something much smaller than the usual of its sort
astronomy: relatively small star

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ v
krympa
to become (much) smaller
förminska krympa reducera
to make appear much smaller
to render smaller, turn into a dwarf

dwarf birch n
dvärgbjörk
dwarf birch

dwarf planet n
dvärgplanet
a type of celestial body

dwarf star n
dvärgstjärna
star that is a located in the main sequence

dwell /dwɛl/ v
bo leva
live, reside

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
förtvina krympa minska
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish

dye /daɪ/ n
färgämne
a colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied

dye /daɪ/ v
färga
to colour with dye

dyed /daɪd/ adj
färgad kolorerad
colored with dye

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
döende
approaching death
döds- dödsbädds-
pertaining to the moments before death

dyke /daɪk/ n
flata

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ adj
dynamisk
able to change
not steady; in motion
powerful

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ n
dynamik
a behavior

dynamics n
dynamik
branch of mechanics

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ n
dynamit
class of explosives

dynamiter n
dynamitard
person who uses dynamite

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dynamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
dynasti
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family

dysarthria n
dysartri
difficulty in articulating

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
dyskalkyli
pathology: difficulty with numbers

dysentery /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsənˌtɛɹi/ n
dysenteri
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
dysfunktion
failure to function

dysfunctional adj
dysfunktionell
functioning incorrectly or abnormally

dysgraphia n
dysgrafi
language disorder

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ n
dyslexi ordblindhet
learning disability

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ n
dyslektiker
a person who has dyslexia

dysmorphia n
dysmorfofobi
dysmorphia

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
dysfemism kakofemism
word or phrase used to replace another in this way

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
dysfori
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed

dyspnea n
dyspné
difficult respiration

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊziəm/ n
dysprosium
chemical element

dystopia /dɪsˈtoʊpi.ə/ /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/ n
dystopi
vision of a future
miserable society
medical condition

dystopian /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ən/ adj
dystopisk
pertaining to a dystopia

dystrophy n
dystrofi
dystrophy

début /deby/ /deɪˈbju/ /ˈdeɪbuː/ n
debut
first appearance

début /deby/ /deɪˈbju/ /ˈdeɪbuː/ v
debutera
to make one's debut

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
dekolletage urringning
low neckline

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
déjà vu
something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before

détente /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
avspänning
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries

e-book n
e-bok
electronic book

e-mail address n
e-postadress
unique identifier

e-reader n
läsplatta
device

e.g. /ˌiˈdʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
exempelvis t ex t. ex. t.ex. tex.
abbreviation for “for example”

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
varje alla
every
per styck var à
per

each and every determiner
var och en varjom och enom
each without exception

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
varandra
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ adj
ivrig
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ n
örn
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
berguv
large owl of genus Bubo

eaglehawk n
kilstjärtsörn
a large Australian eagle

eaglet n
örnunge
an eagle chick

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ n
öra
organ of hearing
ax
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ v
ploga plöja
archaic: to plough

ear bud n
öronsnäcka
small earphone

ear candy n
örongodis

ear lobe n
örsnibb örlob öronlob
a part of the ear

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
trumhinna
membrane separating outer and middle ears

eared seal n
öronsäl
seal of the family Otariidae

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
jarl
a British or Irish nobleman

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
tidigare
comparative of early
occurring previously

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
tidigare
comparative of early and of soon
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adj
tidig
arriving at a time before expected
at a time in advance of the usual
near the start or beginning

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adv
tidigt
at a time before expected

early childhood education n
förskoleexamen förskollärarexamen
teaching and care of young children

early retirement pensioner n
förtidspensionär
someone who's on early retirement

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
morgonstund har guld i mund
Benjamin Franklin quote

earmark v
öronmärka
to specify or set aside for a particular purpose

earphone n
hörlur
sound device held near the ear

earphones n
hörlur
small speakers worn over the ears

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ n
skalm
arm of pair of glasses

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
örhänge
piece of jewelry

earspoon n
örslev
very small spoon used as an earpick

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ n
jord
electrical connection
soil
any general rock-based material
one of the four basic elements
one of the five basic elements
lya rävgryt rävlya
fox's lair
land mark
the ground, land

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ v
jorda
connect electrically to the earth
begrava jordsätta
to bury

earth up v
kupa
cover with soil

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
jordbävning jordskalv
shaking of the surface of a planet

earthworm n
daggmask
worm (animal)

earwax n
öronvax
waxy substance secreted by the ear

earwig n
tvestjärt
the insect

ease /iz/ /iːz/ n
lätthet
ability

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
staffli
upright frame for displaying or supporting something

easier said than done adj
lättare sagt än gjort
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish

easily /ˈiː.zə.liː/ /ˈiːzɪli/ adv
lätt
without difficulty

east /iːst/ adj
orientalisk österländsk
from the East
östra ost- öst-
in or towards the east
östlig ostlig
meteorology: easterly
of or pertaining to the east

east /iːst/ adv
ostvart österut
towards the east

east /iːst/ n
öster öst
compass point

east-northeast n
ost-nordost
compass point

east-southeast n
ost-sydost
compass point

easterly /ˈis.tɚˌli/ adj
ostlig östlig
from/to the east

easterly /ˈis.tɚˌli/ n
östan östanvind östlig vind
wind blowing from the east

eastern /ˈiːstən/ adj
ostlig
blowing from the east
östra
related to the east

eastern imperial eagle n
kejsarörn
Aquila heliaca

eastern olivaceous warbler n
eksångare
Iduna pallida

easternmost adj
östligaste
farthest east

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
lättfotad lätt
consenting readily to sex
lätt
requiring little skill or effort

easy as pie adj
lätt som en plätt
very easy

easy chair n
fåtölj länstol armstol
a comfortable chair

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ proverb
lätt fånget, lätt förgånget
easily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
ta det försiktigt ta det lugn
do something gently or slowly

easy peasy adj
busenkel

easygoing adj
lättsam lättsamma lättsamt
casual and informal

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
gnaga
colloquial: cause to worry
äta
eat a meal
äta spisa
to ingest

eat crow v
krypa till korset bita i det sura äpplet
to recognize that one has mistaken

eat one's Wheaties v
råg i ryggen äta upp gröten
fortify oneself

eat one's words v
äta upp sina egna ord
regret something said

eater /ˈiːtə/ /ˈiːtɚ/ n
ätare
one who eats

eating disorder n
ätstörning
psychological disorder

eating habit n
matvana
regular consumption of certain foods

eaves /iːvz/ n
takfot hofs ofs
underside of a roof

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
tjuvlyssna
to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ n
tjuvlyssnare
one who eavesdrops

eavesdropping n
avlyssning
interception of electronic communication
tjuvlyssning
listening to private conversation

eavestrough n
takränna
roof gutter

ebb /ɛb/ n
ebb
low tide
receding movement of the tide

ebb /ɛb/ v
ebba
to fall away or decline

ebb and flow n
ebb och flod
flowing out and in of the tide

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ adj
ebenholtssvart
deep, dark black colour

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
ebenholts
colour
ebenholts ebenholtsträd
tree
ebenholts ebenholtsträ
wood

ebullioscope n
ebullioskop
an instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
avvikande excentrisk
deviating from the norm
excentrisk
not at or in the centre
not perfectly circular

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
excentriker
person who does not behave like others

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
excentricitet
a ratio between distances in a conic section
eccentric behaviour
the quality of being eccentric

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ adj
kyrklig
pertaining to the church

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ n
nivå grad skikt
level or rank

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
myrpiggsvin
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ n
eko genljud
reflected sound

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
eka
to reflect off of a surface and return

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
ekolali
echoing of words or phrases

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
eklektisk eklektiskt

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ n
förmörkelse
passage of a planetary object between others

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ v
förmörka skugga skymma
To cause an eclipse
överskugga
To overshadow

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
ekliptika
Earth's orbital plane

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ prefix
eko-
concerning ecology or the environment

ecofeminism n
ekofeminism
a sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ekologisk
relating to ecology

ecologist n
ekolog
A scientist who studies ecology

ecology /i.ˈkɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ɛˈkɒlədʒi/ /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
ekologi miljöforskning
branch of biology

econometrics /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks/ n
ekonometri
branch of economics

economic refugee n
ekonomisk flykting
person fleeing poverty

economical /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ adj
sparsam
careful with money

economically adv
ekonomiskt
from the perspective of economics
in an economic or profitable manner

economics /ikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˈikənɒmɪks/ n
ekonomi
study

economies of scale n
stordriftsfördel
the characteristics of a production process

economist /iːˈkɑn.ə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ n
ekonom
expert in economics

economy /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ adj
ekonomisk
cheap to run

economy /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ n
ekonomi hushållning
production and distribution and consumption
frugal use of resources
effective management of the resources of a community or system

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ n
ekosystem
system of an ecological community and its environment

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
ekoton
a region of transition

ecotourism /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
ekoturism
responsible travel

ecotoxicology n
ekotoxikologi
branch of science

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ n
E ecstasy
drug
extas
intense emotion
intense pleasure
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ adj
extatisk
feeling or characterized by ecstasy

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
ektoplasma
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums

ectothermic adj
kallblodig växelvarm
of or relating to ectotherm

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
ekumenisk
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense

ecumenism n
ekumenik ekumenism
ecumenical doctrines and practices

eczema /ɪɡˈziː.mə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ n
eksem
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
eda strömvirvel
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
ödem
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛdʒ/ n
rand
boundary line of a surface
kant
joining line between two vertices of a polygon
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph
egg
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument

edible /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ adj
ätbar ätlig
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption

edible dormouse n
sjusovare
dormouse which is food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
edikt kungörelse påbud
proclamation of law

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
uppbyggelse upplysning
the act of edifying, or the state of being edified

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ n
byggnadsverk bygge konstruktion
building
tankedoktrin
school of thought

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ n
redigering ändring
a change to the text of a document

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ v
redigera bearbeta ändra
to change a text, or a document

edit conflict n
redigeringskonflikt
two people trying to edit simultaneously

edit war n
redigeringskrig
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work

edit war v
redigeringskriga
to engage in an edit war

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ n
redaktion redigering
an act or instance of something being edited

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ n
utgåva
literary work
upplaga
whole set of copies

editor /ˈɛdɪtə/ /ˈɛdɪtəɹ/ [ˈɛˑɾɪɾɚ] n
redaktör
newspaper editor
redaktör redaktris
person who edits
redigerare texteditor
program for modifying text files

editor in chief n
chefredaktör redaktionschef
highest ranking editor

editorial adj
redaktionell
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

editorial n
ledare
article giving the opinion of editors

educate /ˈedʒɘkæet/ /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/ v
uppfostra utbilda
to instruct or train

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒɘkeɪɾɪd/ adj
utbildad
having attained a level of higher education

educated guess n
kvalificerad gissning
guess based on experience or knowledge

education /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
utbildning hövlighet
facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally
utbildning undervisning
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment

eel /iːl/ n
ål
any fish of the order Anguilliformes

eelbuck n
ålkorg
eelpot

eeler n
ålfiskare
a fisherman

eelgrass n
bandtång ålgräs
Zostera marina
vallisneria
aquatic plant of the genus Vallisneria
bandtång
marine plant of the genus Zostera

eelskin n
ålskinn
the skin of a hagfish

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
ole, dole, doff
similar children's counting-out games in other languages

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ adj
kuslig
frightened
konstig kuslig mystisk skum
weird

eerily /ˈɪəɹɪli/ adv
kusligt
In an eerie manner

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
effekt verkan resultat
result of an action
effekt
scientific phenomenon
sound engineering: alteration in sound
special effect in film
belongings

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
effektuera sätta i verket sätta igång utverka verkställa
to make or bring about; to implement

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
träder i kraft
actually in effect
effektiv
having the power to produce a required effect or effects
producing a decided or decisive effect

effectively adv
i själva verket
essentially
effektivt
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect

effectivity n
effektivitet

effectually /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ /ɪˈfɛktʃuːəli/ adv
effektivt
in such a way as to achieve a desired result

effectuate v
effektuera
bring about

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
fjollig
of a man, behaving like a woman

efferent adj
efferent
carrying away from

efficacious adj
effektiv verksam
effective

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
effektivitet
ability to produce effect

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
verkningsgrad
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose
effektivitet
extent to which time is well used
enrummare etta övernattningsrum
one-room apartment

effigy /ˈɛfədʒi/ n
avbildning
dummy or other crude representation

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
effluvium håravfall
condition causing the shedding of hair
dunst utdunstning
gaseous or vaporous emission

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
ansträngning insats
the amount of work involved in achieving something

effrontery /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
fräckhet oförskämdhet
insolent and shameless audacity

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
översvallande
extravagant or excessive

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
egalitär
characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarianism n
egalitarism
political doctrine of universal equality

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ n
ägg
body housing an embryo
egg of domestic fowl as food item
ovum
something shaped like an egg

egg crate n
äggkartong
egg carton

egg timer n
äggklocka
timer with an alarm

egg-shaped adj
äggformad
having the shape of an egg

eggcup n
äggkopp
a small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
ägglikör äggtoddy
alcoholic beverage

eggplant n
äggplanta aubergine
edible fruit
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
äggskal
object

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ n
ego
the self

egocentric adj
egocentrisk
egotistical

egoism n
egoism
tendency to think of self

egoist n
egoist
self-centered or selfish person
advocate of egoism

egregious /ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs/ adj
flagrant
conspicuous, exceptional, conspicuous

egress /ɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
sorti
process of exiting

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ interjection
va
used as a tag question

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ n
ejder
duck of genus Somateria

eiderdown n
ejderdun
the down of the eider duck

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ adj
eidetisk
pertaining to a memory of perfect clarity

eigenfunction n
egenfunktion
function

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
egenvärde
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector

eigenvector n
egenvektor
vector not rotated by linear transformation

eight /eɪt/ n
åtta
Playing card with value 8
The digit/figure 8

eight /eɪt/ numeral
åtta
cardinal number 8

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
åttahundra
cardinal number 800

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
arton aderton
cardinal number

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
artonde
the ordinal form of the number eighteen

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
artondedel artondel
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole
artonde
The person or thing in the eighteenth position

eighth /eɪtθ/ adj
åttonde
ordinal form of the number eight

eighth /eɪtθ/ n
åttondel åttondedel
one of eight equal parts of a whole
åtta åttonde
person or thing in the eighth position

eighties n
1980-talet 80-talet åttiotal åttiotalet
the decade of the 1980s

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
åttionde
ordinal form of the number eighty

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ n
åttiondel
One of eighty equal parts of a whole
åttionde
The person or thing in the eightieth position

eighty /ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi/ /ˈeɪ.ti/ numeral
åttio
80

eighty-one numeral
åttioett
81

eighty-six v
slänga
colloquial: to throw out
avbryta
to cancel an order for food
stryka från menyn
to remove an item from menu

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einsteinium
element with atomic number 99

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
heller
(after a negative) as well

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
antingen
antingen eller
introduces the first of two options

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ v
ejakulera
to eject semen or vaginal fluid

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
ejakulation sädesuttömning utlösning
ejection of semen through the urethra

eject /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ v
utvisa
to compel (a sports player) to leave the field
avvisa förvisa
to compel to leave
skjuta ut
to project oneself from an aircraft
kasta ut kastas ut slunga slungas
to throw out forcefully

ejector /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
ejektor utkastare
ejector

eke out v
dryga ut
supplement

ekphrasis /ˈɛkfɹəsɪs/ n
ekfras
description of an object or artwork

ektara n
ektar
a one string instrument

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ adj
detaljerad
detailed

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
elaborera
to give further detail or explanation

elapse v
förgå förlöpa passera
(of time) to pass or move by

elastane n
elastan
spandex

elastic band n
gummiband gummisnodd
loop of rubber or similar material

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
elasticitet
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions
quality of being elastic

elastin n
elastin
protein with elastic properties, similar to collagen

elative case n
elativ
case used to indicate movement out of something

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ n
armbåge
joint between upper arm and forearm
pipe fitting

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ v
armbåga
to push with the elbow

elbow room n
spelrum
freedom or leeway
utrymme armbågsrum
room or space in which to move or maneuver

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
äldre
greater than another in age or seniority

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
fläder
Sambucus nigra

elderberry n
fläderbär
fruit

eldercare n
äldreomsorg
care for the elderly

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
äldre
old

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
vald
who has been elected

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
välja
to choose in election
to choose or make decision

election /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/ n
val
process of choosing a new leader or representatives

election threshold n
riksdagsspärr spärrgräns
minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to receive in order to obtain a parliamentary seat

elective adj
valbar
optional or discretionary

elector n
väljare
person eligible to vote

electoral adj
val- elektors- kurfurstlig valmanna- valmans-
of, or relating to elections

electoral district n
valkrets valdistrikt
district represented by one or more elected officials

electoral fraud n
valfusk
illegal interference with an election

electoral register n
röstlängd vallängd
list of registered voters

electorate n
kurfurstendöme
dominion of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire
väljarkår valmanskår valmannakår väljare
those entitled to vote collectively

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elektrisk
electrical
elektrisk el-
electronic (musical instrument)

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ n
elbil
electric car

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ n
elbas
electric bass guitar

electric car n
elbil
a car that uses electric motors

electric chair n
elektriska stolen
device used for performing execution by electrocution

electric current n
ström
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge

electric fence n
elektriskt stängsel elstängsel
electric fence

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
elgitarr
guitar which requires electronic amplification

electric organ n
elorgel
musical instrument

electric piano /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ˈpjænoʊ/ n
elpiano
an instrument

electric shock n
elchock elektrisk stöt elektrochock elstöt
physical reaction

electric violin n
elfiol
an instrument

electrically adv
elektriskt
by means of electricity

electrician n
elektriker
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
elektricitet el
form of energy

electricity meter n
elmätare
a device that measures the consumption of electricity

electrification n
elektrifiering
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity
adaptation for electric power

electrify v
elektrifiera elektrificera
to adapt for electric power
elektrifiera elektrificera strömsätta
to cause electricity to pass through
elektrifiera elektrificera ladda
to communicate electricity to
elektrisera entusiasmera
to excite suddenly and violently

electro- prefix
el- elektro-
of electricity or electrical

electrocardiography n
elektrokardiografi
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electroconvulsive therapy n
elchock
biomedical therapy using electrical current

electrode /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
elektrod
the terminal through which electric current passes

electrodynamics n
elektrodynamik
study of phenomena associated with moving electric charges

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
elektrolys
chemical change

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
elektrolytisk

electromagnet n
elektromagnet
magnet

electromagnetic adj
elektromagnetisk
pertaining to electromagnetism

electromagnetic radiation n
elektromagnetisk strålning
radiation

electromagnetic spectrum n
elektromagnetiskt spektrum
electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
elektromagnetism
a fundamental force

electron /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ n
elektron
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron neutrino n
elektronneutrino
elementary particle

electron volt n
elektronvolt
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronegativity n
elektronegativitet
degree of electron attraction

electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elektronisk
generated by electronic device
operating on behavior of electrons
elektron-
pertaining to electrons

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
elektronisk cigarett e-cigarett
electronic cigarette

electronically /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ adv
elektroniskt
by electronic means

electronics n
elektronik
(physics)

electroplate v
galvanisera
to coat an object with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electroweak adj
elektrosvag
combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces

electrum /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ n
elektron elektrum
alloy of gold and silver

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ n
elegans behag
grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
elegant
exhibiting elegance

elegant tit n
praktmes
Pardaliparus elegans

elegy /ˈɛlɪdʒi/ n
elegi
mournful or plaintive poem or song

element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ n
element grundämne
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
grundämne element
chemistry: simplest chemical substance
element
set theory: object in a set
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
atmospheric forces
heating element
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
group of people with a common characteristic

elementary charge n
elementarladdning

elementary function n
elementär funktion
function

elements /ˈel.ɪ.mənts/ n
grunder
basic tenets of an area of knowledge

elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ n
elefant
mammal

elephant in the room n
elefanten i rummet
problem that is obvious but ignored

elephant seal n
sjöelefant
mammal of the genus Mirounga

elephant shrew n
springnäbbmöss
Any member of the order Macroscelidea

elevator music n
hissmusik
music played as a background in elevators and businesses

eleven /ɪˈlɛv.ən/ numeral
elva
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ adj
elfte
ordinal form of eleven

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ n
elftedel
one of eleven equal parts of a whole
elfte
something in the eleventh position

eleventh hour n
i elfte timmen
The last minute

elf /ɛlf/ n
alv älva alf
Norse mythology: luminous spirit dwelling in Álfheim
alv
fantasy: magical, typically forest-guarding creature

elicit v
få fram
to draw out, bring out
locka fram framkalla få fram väcka
to evoke, educe

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
utelämna
to leave out or omit

eliminate /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/ v
eliminera förgöra
completely destroy

elision /ɪˈlɪ.ʒ(ə)n̩/ n
elision
the omission of a letter or syllable

elite /ɪˈliːt/ n
elit
group with higher status

elitism n
elitism
belief society should be run by elite

elitist adj
elitisk elitistisk
of or relating to elitism

elixir of life n
livselixir
elixir that brings immortality

ell /ɛl/ n
aln
measure of cloth
flygel
extension of a building

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/ n
ellips
curve

ellipsoid n
ellipsoid
surface all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular

elliptic function n
elliptisk funktion
any function of a complex variable which is periodic in two directions

elliptical /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
elliptisk
oval

elliptical trainer n
elliptisk träningsmaskin
exercise machine

elm /ɛlm/ n
alm
tree of genus Ulmus

elocution /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/ n
föredrag vältalighet
The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

elocutionist n
uppläsare vältalare
someone who practices or teaches elocution

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
talande slående träffande
effective in expressing meaning
vältalig elokvent
fluently persuasive and articulate

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adj
annat
other

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
annars
statement in computing that indicates the result of a conditional statement (if) evaluating as false
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

eluate n
eluat
Liquid solution resulting from elution

elucidate /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/ v
förklara belysa kasta ljus över klargöra
make clear

elute /i.ˈluːt/ v
eluera
to separate substances using a solvent

em /ɛm/ n
fyrkant fyrkantsvärde Åp-höjd
typographic unit

emaciated /əˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/ /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ adj
utmärglad
thin or haggard

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
e-postadress
an e-mail address
e-post e-brev mejl brev mail
message sent via email
e-post e-mail mejl
system

email /ɛˈmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
e-posta maila mejla
to send an email or emails to

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
emanera härröra utgå
To come from a source

emancipation /ɨˈmænsɨˌpeɪʃnˌ/ n
frigörelse
act of setting free from the power of another

embalm v
balsamera
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition

embankment n
fördämning
artificial mound of earth and stone

embarge /əmˈbɑɹdʒ/ v
embarkera
to board a barge

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
embargo handelsembargo
a ban on trade with another country
embargo
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port

embark /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
embarkera ombordstiga
to get on a boat
begynna påbörja
to start

embarrass /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ /ɪmˈbɛ(ə).ɹəs/ v
genera
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adj
generad
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing adj
genant pinsam
causing embarrassment

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
ambassad
organization representing a foreign state

embattled /ɛmˈbæt.əld/ /ɪmˈbæt.əld/ adj
omstridd
subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates

embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ v
inbädda
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter

embedded system n
inbyggda system inbäddade system
computer system

embedding n
inbäddning
in mathematics

embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
försköna förfina utsmycka
to make more beautiful and attractive
försköna utsmycka
to make sound or look better

ember /ˈɛm.bəː/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
glöd
glowing piece of coal or wood

embers n
glöd askmörja falaska
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
förskingra
to steal money that one has been trusted with

embezzlement /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ n
förskingring
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner

embezzler /əmˈbɛzləɹ/ n
förskingrare
one who steals money they have been trusted with

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
emblem
representative symbol

embodiment n
förkroppsligande
entity typifying an abstraction

embody v
förkroppsliga
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify

embolism n
emboli
obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus

embolus /ˈɛmbələs/ n
emboli
An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ n
kram omfamning
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ v
omfamna krama
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
brodera
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
broderi
ornamentation

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
embryo
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus
an organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis
in viviparous animals: the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embryonal
embryology: of or relating to an embryo

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ adj
smaragdgrön smaragd
rich green colour

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ n
smaragdgrön
colour
smaragd
gemstone

emerald green adj
smaragdgrön
of emerald green colour

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
dyka upp
to come into view

emergence /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/ n
uppdykande
The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view
emergens
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems

emergency /ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ n
akut akutmottagning
nödfall nödsituation nödläge nöd
situation requiring urgent assistance

emergency brake n
nödbroms
type of brake

emergency exit n
nödutgång
exit for evacuation

emergency physician n
akutläkare
emergency physician

emergency room n
akutmottagning
hospital department

emergency service n
jourtjänst räddningstjänst
public service that deals with emergencies

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
smärgel
mineral

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
kräkmedel
agent

emetophilia n
emetofili
sexual fetish

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ n
emigrant
someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
emigrera utvandra
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere

emigration n
emigration utvandring
act of emigrating
emigrant utvandrare
body of emigrants; emigrants collectively

emir n
emir
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈeməɹət/ n
emirat
country ruled by an emir

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ n
emissarie sändebud
an agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
strålning emission
act of sending or throwing out
utsläpp
something that is emitted

emoji /iˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
emoji
digital graphic icon

emolument /ɪˈmɒljəmənt/ n
arvode
payment for an office or employment

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
smilgubbe emotikon smajlis smilis
representation of an emotion of the writer

emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
emotion känsla
person's internal state of being

emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
känslofylld känsloladdad känslosam
characterised by emotion
emotionell känslostyrd
determined by emotion rather than reason
känslosam
easily affected by emotion
emotionell känslomässig
of or relating to the emotions
känslofull
readily displaying emotion

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ adj
empatisk
showing or expressing empathy

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
kejsare
ruler of an empire

emperor penguin n
kejsarpingvin
largest penguin

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ v
betona understryka
stress

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
emfatisk
characterized by emphasis
stated with conviction

emphatically adv
eftertryckligt
in an emphatic manner

empire /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
imperium
group of states
enterprise under the control of one person
kejsardöme imperium
political unit ruled by an emperor
imperium rike
political unit, having numerous or extensive territories

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ adj
empirisk
pertaining to or based on experience
pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations
verifiable by means of scientific experimentation

empirical formula n
empirisk formel
a notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
anställa
to give someone work
använda begagna
to put into use

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
anställningsbarhet
state of being employable

employable adj
anställningsbar
able to be employed

employee /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ n
anställd arbetstagare
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪɚ/ n
arbetsgivare
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
sysselsättning
an activity to which one devotes time
sysselsättningsgrad sysselsättningstal
the number or percentage of people at work
anställning
the state of being employed
the act of employing
the work or occupation for which one is paid
användning
use, purpose

employment contract n
anställningsavtal
category of contract

empower v
stärka
to give confidence and/or strength to
befullmäktiga bemyndiga berättiga tillåta
to give permission to

empowerment n
kraftfrigörelse
granting of power

empress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
kejsarinna
female monarch of an empire
wife or widow of an emperor

empress dowager n
änkedrottning
mother of an emperor

emptiness n
tomhet
the state or feeling of being empty

empty /ˈɛmpti/ adj
tom
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛmpti/ n
tomflaska tomglas
empty bottle

empty /ˈɛmpti/ v
tömma
to make empty

empty set n
tomma mängden
unique set that contains no elements

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
tomma tunnor bullrar mest tomma tunnor skramlar mest
proverb

emptyhanded adj
tomhänt
having given or received nothing
having nothing to give

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ /ˈiːɛmˌjuː/ n
emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
söka efterlikna
to attempt to equal or be the same as
efterlikna
to copy or imitate, especially a person

emulation /ɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
efterföljd
endeavour or desire to equal or excel
emulering
software

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ adv
i massor
in a single body or group

en passant /ɑ̃ pæˈsɑ̃/ /ɒ̃ ˈpæsɒ̃/ n
en passant
chess move

en route /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/
på vägen
along the way
på väg
on the way

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
aktivera
to activate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
möjliggöra ursäkta
to allow a way out or excuse for an action
kraft
to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities
möjliggöra
to make something possible

enact v
spela uppföra
to act the part of; to play
utföra
to do; to effect
anta föreskriva stadga
to make (a bill) into law

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
emalj tandemalj
covering on the tooth
emalj
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ v
emaljera
to coat with enamel

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ adj
betagen betuttad störtförälskad
in love, amorous

enantiomer n
enantiomer
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
inkapsla kapsla in
to enclose as if in a capsule
sammanfatta
to epitomize

encephalitis n
encefalit hjärninflammation
inflammation of the brain

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
encefalopati
condition affecting the brain

enchant /ɘnˈtʃɐːnt/ /ɪnˈtʃant/ /ɪnˈtʃænt/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ v
charmera
to attract and delight
förtrolla
to cast a spell upon

enchanted /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
förhäxad förtrollad
under the influence of enchantment

enchanter /ɪnˈtʃæntɚ/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/ n
trollkarl besvärjare
A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer

enchantment /ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
förtrollning
something that enchants

enchantress n
trollkvinna
attractive woman skilled at using magic
tjuserska
femme fatale

enchondroma n
enkondrom
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encipher v
kryptera
to encrypt

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ n
enklav
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enklitisk
affixed phonetically

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
enklitikon
clitic which joins with the preceding word

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
bifoga innesluta tillfoga
insert
innesluta omringa
surround, fence in

enclosed /ənˈkloʊzd/ /ənˈkləʊzd/ adj
bifogad medskickad
contained within
innesluten omringad
surrounded

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
koda
to convert plain text into code

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ n
kodning
character encoding (computing)

encompass /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/ v
inringa
encircle
omfatta inkludera innehålla
include
omfatta
surround

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ n
extranummer
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ v
möta stöta på anträffa
meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly

encourage /ɪnˈkɝɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
uppmuntra
mentally support or motivate
spur on, recommend

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt] n
uppmuntran
the act of encouraging

encouraging /ɪnˈkɝɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
uppmuntrande
supporting by giving encouragement

encroach /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
inkräkta
to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encrypt v
kryptera
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encryption n
kryptering
process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, and/or passwords

encumbered adj
belastad handikappad hindrad
weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
encyklika
papal letter delivered to Bishops

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
encyklopedi uppslagsverk konversationslexikon
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics

encyclopedic adj
encyklopedisk
of or relating to comprehensiveness and other characteristics of an encyclopedia

encyclopedic dictionary n
allordbok encyklopedisk ordbok
form of dictionary

end /ɛnd/ n
slut död
death
slut ände
extreme part

end /ɛnd/ v
sluta ända
ergative, intransitive: be finished, be terminated
avsluta sluta
transitive: finish, terminate (something)

end of the world n
hela världen jordens undergång
any change that seems catastrophic or devastating
jordens undergång
end of the world

end times n
yttersta tiden
the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah

end up v
hamna
arrive at a destination

end user n
slutanvändare
the final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user

endanger /ənˈdeɪndʒə/ /ənˈdeɪndʒɚ/ v
sätta i fara
to put someone or something in danger

endarken /ɪnˈdaɾkɪn/ /ɪnˈdɑːkən/ v
förmörka
to render dark or darker

endearing /inˈdɪɹiŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ adj
älskvärd
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
ömhetsbetygelse
act or process of endearing
smeknamn
an expression of affection
omtyckthet
state of being endeared

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ n
bemödande prestation
sträva
a sincere attempt

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endemisk
prevalent in a particular area
native to a particular area
peculiar to a particular area

ender /ˈɛndə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛndɚ/ n
avslutare
something ending another thing

endgame n
slutspel
end stage of a chess game

endive /ˈɛndaɪv/ n
endiv sydcikoria
salad vegetable

endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
ändlös
having no end

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ adj
endokrin
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
endokrinolog
practitioner of endocrinology

endocytosis n
endocytos
cytological process

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
endogami ingifte
the practice of marrying within one's own social group

endomorphism n
endomorfi

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
endoparasit
indwelling parasite

endoplasmic reticulum n
endoplasmatiskt retikel
network of membranes

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
endorfin
any of a group of peptide hormones

endorse /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
ställa sig bakom stå bakom stödja
support
signera skriva under undertekna
write on the back of a cheque

endoscope n
endoskop
instrument

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ n
endoskopi
examination using an endoscope

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ adj
endoterm
chemistry: absorbing heat
jämnvarm varmblodig
zoology: of animal with regulated temperature

endow /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
donera
to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality
begåvas
to naturally furnish

endrin n
endrin
a toxic epoxide sometimes used as a pesticide

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
genomlida
to suffer

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
lavemang
injection of fluid into the rectum

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ adj
fientlig
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
fiende
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else
a hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation
an alliance of hostile forces

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
energisk livlig
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy

energetically adv
energiskt
in an energetic manner

energy /ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ n
energi ork
capacity to do work
energi
impetus behind activity
physics

energy bar n
energibar
supplemental bar loaded with sugar and carbohydrates

energy drink n
energidryck
caffeinated soft drink

energy meter n
elmätare
a domestic electricity meter

energy source n
energikälla
source from which energy can be extracted

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
försvaga
to reduce strength or energy; debilitate

enforce /ɪnˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /ɪnˈfoəs/ /ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
upprätthålla
to keep up
förstärka
to strengthen

enfranchise /ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/ v
befria frige
to grant freedom from servitude
ge stadsprivilegier ge stadsrättigheter
to grant municipal or parliamentary rights
ge rösträtt
to grant the privilege of voting

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adj
förlovad
agreed to be married
upptagen
already involved in a telephone call

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
förlovning
period of time when marriage is planned or promised

engagement ring n
förlovningsring
a ring signifying a promise to wed

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ v
alstra skapa framkalla
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
motor
mechanical device
influential group

engine block n
motorblock
casting containing piston cylinders

engine driver n
lokförare
person

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ n
maskinist
engine room employee
lokförare
locomotive operator
ingenjör
person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering

engineering /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
ingenjörskonst ingenjörsvetenskap
application of science to the needs of humanity

engrave v
gravera etsa karva
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraving n
gravyr
an engraved image
gravering
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
förbättra
improve something by adding features

enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
enigma
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable
riddle, or a difficult problem

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
enigmatisk
pertaining to an enigma

enjoy /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
åtnjuta njuta av
to have the use or benefit of something
njuta tycka om
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

enjoy oneself v
roa
take pleasure

enjoyment /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ n
njutning
the condition of enjoying anything

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
förstora
make larger

enlargement n
förstoring
Act of making larger

enlighten /ɪnˈlaɪtn̩/ v
upplysa
to make clear to the intellect
belysa
to supply with light

enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
upplysning
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened

enlist v
värva
to recruit or to obtain

enliven /ɛnˈlaɪvən/ v
liva upp
to make more lively

enmity /ˈɛn.mɪ.tiː/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.tɪ/ n
fiendskap
hostile or unfriendly disposition

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
leda
listlessness, boredom

enormous /ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
enorm
extremely large

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
nog tillräckligt
sufficiently

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
nog tillräckligt
sufficient

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
nog tillräckligt
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc

enough is as good as a feast proverb
lagom är bäst
there is no value in excess

enrage v
reta upp
to fill with rage

enrapture v
hänföra hänrycka
to fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate

enraptured adj
hänryckt

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
anrika
to increase the amount of one isotope in a mixture of isotopes
berika
to make rich(er)
to add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize
to add nutrients to foodstuffs

enriched uranium n
anrikat uran
uranium enriched with a higher amount of U-235

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
rekrytera
to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
skriva in sig
to enter (a name) in a register, roll or list

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃mbl̩/ n
ensemble
a group of musicians, dancers etc who perform together; the chorus of a ballet company
a coordinated costume or outfit; a suit
a piece for several instrumentalists or vocalists
a group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole

ensign /ˈɛns(ə)n/ /ˈɛnsaɪn/ /ˈɛnsɪn/ n
fänrik
military officer

enslave v
förslava
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall

ensnare v
snärja
To snare, to catch through a snare or trap
To entangle

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
bli följden
to occur as consequence

ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
säkerställa se till
make sure or certain

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ n
enteleki
complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function
particular type of motivation

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
inträda
to go into (a room, etc.)
mata in
to type into a computer

enteritis n
enterit tarmkatarr
intestinal disease

enterolith n
enterolit tarmsten
mineral concretion in the intestinal tract

enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
företag
company, business, organization, or endeavor
vågstycke
undertaking, especially a daring and courageous one
willingness to undertake projects, energy and initiative

enterprising adj
företagsam
very able and ingenious in business dealings

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ v
underhålla roa
to amuse

entertainer n
underhållare
person who entertains

entertainment /ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ n
underhållning
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ n
entalpi
a measure of the heat content

enthronement n
troninstallering
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ v
entusiasmera
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/ n
entusiasm
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiast /ɪnˈθʉu̯.ziˌəst/ n
entusiast
person filled with or guided by enthusiasm

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
entusiastisk
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated

entice v
locka förmå stimulera
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

enticing adj
frestande lockande
alluring

entire /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
hel
whole

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ v
betitla
to give a title to a book etc.

entitled adj
berättigad behörig
having a right to something

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
anspråk
something that one is entitled to
the right to have something

entognath n
urinsekt
arthropod

entomb v
begrava
to deposit in a tomb

entomologist n
entomolog
scientist who studies insects

entomology n
entomologi
study of insects

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
följe
retinue of attendants, associates or followers

entrails /ˈentɹeɪlz/ n
inälvor
internal organs

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
entré ingång
place of entering

entrance examination n
inträdesförhör inträdesprov
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to

entrapment n
brottsprovokation
action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime

entrecôte n
entrecôte
a premium cut of beef

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
befästa
establish financial position

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.t(ʃ)ɹə.pɹəˈnʊəɹː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
entreprenör
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk

entrepreneurial /ˌɒntɹəpɹəˈnɜːɹi.əl/ adj
entreprenöriell
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising

entresol n
mellan våning
an intermediate floor in a building

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
inträde ankomst ingång
act of entering
uppslagsord artikel uppslag
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia
entré ingång
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
tillträde
permission to enter
post uppslag
record in a log or in a database
entré farstu hall
room immediately inside the front door
element
term in a matrix

entryway n
tambur
opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure

entrée /ˈɒntɹeɪ/ n
ankomst entré inträde intåg
act of entering
entré entrérätt förrätt
dish served before the main course of a meal

enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ v
uttala
To articulate, pronounce

envelope /ɛnˈvɛləp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp/ n
hölje
bag containing the lifting gas
konvolut omslag
something that envelops
kuvert konvolut
wrapper for mailing

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
avundsvärd
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

envious /ˈɛnvɪəs/ adj
vaksam
excessively careful
avundsjuk misundsam
feeling or exhibiting envy
svartsjuk
malignant; mischievous; spiteful

environment /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
miljö omgivning natur
area around something
miljö ekosystem
natural world or ecosystem
miljö
software or hardware on a computer
political or social setting, arena or condition

environmental adj
miljö- miljömässig
pertaining to the environment

environmental protection n
miljövård
protecting the environment

environmentally friendly adj
miljövänlig
causing little harm to the environment

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ v
föreställa sig
to conceive or see something within in one's mind

envision v
föreställa sig
to conceive or see something within one's mind

envoy /ˈɑnvɔɪ/ /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ n
envoyé
representative

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
avund avundsjuka
resentful desire of something possessed by another

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
avundas
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
enzym
catalytic protein

enzyme inhibitor n
enzymhämmare
molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity

enzymology n
enzymologi
branch of science

eon /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
evighet
eternity
eon
geological time period
eon evighet
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ n
eosinofil
type of white blood cell

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
epålett
ornamentation

epee /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
värja
A fencing sword

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
epentes
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
epentetisk
inserted into a word
of or pertaining to epenthesis

ephemeral /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
efemär flyktig kortlivad förgänglig
lasting for a short period of time

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ adj
episk
of, or relating to, an epic
extraordinary
Momentously heroic

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
epos
extended narrative poem
events appropriate to an epic

epicanthus n
epikanthus mongolveck
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
epicentrum
point above earthquake

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ n
epicykel
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
epidemi
occurrence of such disease
epidemi farsot
widespread disease

epidemic nephropathy n
sorkfeber
viral fever

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
epidemiologi
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis n
överhud epidermis
skin's outer layer in animals

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
bitestikel
tube

epigenetic adj
epigenetisk
related to epigenetics

epigenetics n
epigenetik
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottis /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs/ n
epiglottis struplock
cartilaginous organ in the throat

epigone /ˈɛpɨɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɨɡəʊn/ n
epigon
imitator of artist or style

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ n
epigram
short, witty or pithy poem

epigrammatic adj
epigrammatisk
characteristic of an epigram

epigraph /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/ n
epigraf
inscription

epilator n
epilator
electrical device

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ n
epilepsi
medical condition

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ n
efterord epilog
short speech at the end of a play

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
adrenalin
hormone and nurotransmitter

epiphyte n
epifyt
plant that grows on another

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
biskoplig episkopal
related to a bishop

episode /ˈɛ.pəˌsɵʊ̯d/ /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/ n
episod
incident or action connected with a series of events
episod avsnitt
instalment of a drama told in parts

epistemic /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ adj
epistemisk
relating to knowledge or cognition

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
epistemologisk kunskapsteoretisk
of, or relating to, epistemology

epistemology /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/ n
epistemologi kunskapsteori
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistle /ɪˈpɪs.l/ n
epistel
a letter

epitaph [ˈɛpɪtæf] [ˈɛpɪtɑːf] n
epitafium epitaf
inscription on a gravestone

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
epitel
membranous tissue

epithet /ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/ n
epitet
term used to characterize a person or thing

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
inbegrepp inkarnation personifiering sammandrag
embodiment or encapsulation of
personifikation
representative example

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
personifiera representera
be an epitome
sammanfatta
make an epitome

epitope n
epitop
target of an immune response

epoch /ˈiːˌpɒk/ /ˈɛpˌək/ n
epok
particular period of history
geology: a unit of geologic time

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
eponym
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
word formed from a person’s name

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ n
epsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adj
lik
mathematics: exactly identical
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ n
jämlike like
person or thing of equal status to others

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ v
vara lika med
be equal to
betyda
informal: have as its consequence

equal sign n
lika-med lika-med-tecken likhetstecken
symbol

equality /ɪˈkwɑl.ɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ n
jämlikhet jämställdhet likabehandling
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
jämlikhet
fact of being equal
likhet jämlikhet
mathematics: fact of having the same value

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adv
jämlikt
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
jämnmod sinnesro själsro
state of being calm

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
ekvation
mathematics: assertion

equator /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
ekvator
circle around the earth

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ adj
ekvatorial
of, near, or relating to the equator

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ n
stallmästare
responsible for the care of horses

equestrian n
ryttare ryttarinna
an equestrian person; one who rides on horseback

equestrianism n
hästsport
the art or sport of riding horses

equiangular adj
likvinklig
geometry: having all internal angles equal

equigranular adj
jämnkornig

equilibrist n
ekvilibrist
tightrope walker

equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
jämvikt
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced

equinox /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnoks/ n
dagjämning
intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
utrusta
to furnish for service

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
ekipage
a type of horse-drawn carriage

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
utrustning utrustande
the act of equipping
utrustning
whatever is used in equipping

equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ adj
rättvis
marked by or having equity

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
eget kapital
ownership interest in a company

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪvələns/ n
likvärdighet ekvivalens
condition of being equivalent
ekvivalens
equivalence relation
relationship between two propositions

equivalence class n
ekvivalensklass
Any one of the subsets into which an equivalence relation partition is set

equivalence relation n
ekvivalensrelation
binary relation

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
ekvivalent
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
ekvivalent likvärdig
similar or identical in value

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ n
ekvivalent motsvarighet
anything that is virtually equal to something else

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ adj
tvetydig
having several applicable significations

equivocate /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/ v
uttrycka sig tvetydigt
to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive

equivocation /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
tvetydighet
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading
ekvivokation
Logical fallacy

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/ n
era
time period

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
utrota tillintetgöra
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically
dra upp med rötterna tillintetgöra utrota
to pull up by the roots

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
radera
to clear a storage medium
to obliterate information
to remove markings or information

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
tavelsudd
chalkboard eraser
radergummi suddgummi sudd
thing used to erase something written or drawn

erbium /ˈɜːɹbiəm/ n
erbium
chemical element

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
rest upprätt
vertical in position

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ v
resa
to cause to stand up or out
to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
erektion stånd
rigid state of penis or clitoris

ergo /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
därför därmed

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
ergonomi
science of the design of equipment

erm interjection
öh
expression of uncertainty

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
hermelin
(heraldry) a white field with black spots
hermelin lekatt
Mustela erminea

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
erogen
sensitive to sexual arousal

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ n
erosion
the result of having being eroded
destruction by abrasive action of fluids
the changing of a surface by mechanical action

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
erotisk
tending to arouse sexual desire

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ n
erotik
erotic literature or art

err /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ v
fela göra misstag

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ n
budskap meddelande
oral message
ärende
purpose of a small trip
trip to accomplish a small task

errand boy n
springpojke
male employed to run errands

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
corrigenda errata erratalista rättelser
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ n
flyttblock
rock

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
felaktig
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
felaktigt
in an erroneous manner

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ n
fel misstag
fel
mistake

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ v
upptäcka fel
To show an error
orsaka fel
to cause or contain an error

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
ersättning
something made in imitation

erstwhile /ˈɚst.waɪl/ /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ adj
tidigare föregående förre
former, previous

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ʊ.daɪt/ adj
lärd
scholarly, learned

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
få ett utbrott
to violently eject

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
utbrott eruption
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano

erysipelas /ɛɹɪˈsɪpələs/ n
rosfeber
severe skin disease

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/ n
erytromycin
any of a class of macrolide antibiotics

erythropoiesis n
erytropoes
production of red blood cells

erythropoietin n
erytropoetin erytropoietin
a hormone

escalate /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
eskalera
to intensify

escalation n
eskalering
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
rulltrappa
mechanical device

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
eskapad
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
flykt
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
komma undan
to avoid capture
fly undfly undgå
to elude
rymma fly
to get free
avbryta
to halt a program by pressing a combination of keys

escape artist n
utbrytarkung
person skilled in escaping from confinement

escape velocity n
flykthastighet
minimum velocity

escapee /ˈeskəpiː/ n
rymling
someone free through escaping imprisonment

escapism n
eskapism
inclination to escape

escapology /ˈɛskəˌpɒlədʒiː/ n
utbrytarkonst
the study or art of escaping from a constriction

eschatology /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
eskatologi
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /ɛsˈtʃu/ /ɛsˈtʃuː/ /ɛˈʃu/ v
sky undvika
avoid, shun

escritoire /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/ /ˌɛskɹɪˈtwɑːɹ/ n
sekretär
A writing desk with a hinged door

escrow /ˈɛs.kɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/ n
deposition

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌtʃən/ n
vapensköld
coat of arms

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
rullstensås ås
ridge created under glacier

esophageal cancer n
esofaguscancer matstrupscancer
cancer

esophagitis n
esofagit
inflammation of the oesophagus

esoteric /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
esoterisk
understood only by a chosen few

esoterism n
esoterism
inward forms of faith and religion

especially /ɛkˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ adv
särskilt speciellt
particularly

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ n
spionage spioneri
act of learning secret information through clandestine means

espresso /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
espresso
strong type of coffee

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛˌseɪ/ n
essä uppsats
written composition

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ n
essäist essäförfattare
one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
essens
inherent nature

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
väsentlig nödvändig oumbärlig
essentiell
of high importance

essential tremor n
essentiell tremor
Neurological condition

essentialism n
essentialism
view that objects have properties that are essential to them

essentialist n
essentialist
an advocate of essentialism

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
etablera
To form; to set up in business
etablera grunda
To found; to institute
grunda grundläga motivera
To make stable or firm; to confirm

established church n
statskyrka
officially recognized national church

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ n
etablerande etablering
the act of establishing
etablering
the state of being established
etablissemang
slang: the ruling class or authority group

estate /ɪsˈteɪt/ n
egendom äga
(extensive) area of land under single ownership
stånd
historical: major social class or order of persons
dödsbo sterbhus
property and liabilities, especially of a deceased person

estate tax n
arvskatt
tax on the property of a deceased person

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] n
aktning vördnad
favourable regard

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] v
vörda
to regard with respect

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
ester
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ n
uppskattning skattning
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ v
uppskatta
to calculate roughly

estimation /ɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
uppskattning
the process of making an estimate
value reached in an estimate

estradiol /ˌiːstɹəˈdaɪɒl/ /ˌɛstɹəˈdaɪɔl/ n
östradiol
hormone

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹədʒən/ n
östrogen
estrogen

estuary n
estuarium estuarie
place where ocean tides and river water merge

et al. /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
et al. m.fl. med flera
and others

et tu, Brute /ɛt ˈtu ˌbɹutɛ/ phraseologicalUnit
även du, Brutus? även du, min Brutus?
expression of betrayal

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ n
eta
Greek letter

etc. /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
et c. et cetera etc etc. etcetera och så vidare
and so on

etcher n
etsare
person

eternal /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adj
evig
lasting forever

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
evighet
infinite time
informal: a comparatively long time
period of time that elapses after death
time extending infinitely far into the future

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
etan
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆

ethanol /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/ /ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/ n
etanol
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ether /ˈiːθə/ /ˈiθɚ/ n
eter
(organic chemistry) compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space
substance supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere
(organic chemistry) diethyl ether

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
etnisk
of or relating to a group of people
belonging to a foreign culture

ethnic cleansing n
etnisk rensning
ethnic cleansing

ethnic group n
etnisk grupp
ethnic group

ethnic minority n
etnisk minoritet
people with different characteristics to those of the majority

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ n
etnicitet
The characteristics of an ethnic group

ethnographer n
etnograf
one who studies ethnography

ethnographic adj
etnografisk
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnological adj
etnologisk
of or relating to ethnology

ethnologist n
etnolog
one who practices ethnology

ethnology n
etnologi
branch of anthropology

ethos /ˈiːθoʊs/ /ˈiːθɒs/ n
etos livssyn
character or fundamental values of a people

ethoxyquin n
etoxikin

ethyl /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ n
etyl
C₂H₅

ethyl acetate n
etylacetat
ethyl ester of acetic acid

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ n
eten etylen
compound

ethylene oxide n
etenoxid
simplest epoxide

etiquette /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt/ n
etikett
forms to be observed in social or official life
customary behavior

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ n
etyd
piece of music

etymological adj
etymologisk
of or relating to etymology

etymology /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
etymologi
account of the origin and historical development of a word
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
eukalyptus gummiträd
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus

eugenics /juːˈdʒɛnɪks/ n
rashygien eugenik
science of improving stock

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
eukaryot
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus

eukaryotic adj
eukaryot
having complex cells

eulogy /ˈjulədʒi/ /ˈjuːlədʒi/ n
lovtal
an oration to honor a deceased person
beröm lovtal
high praise or recommendation

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ n
eunuck
castrated human male
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
eufemism
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way

euphonious /juˈfoʊni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊni.əs/ adj
eufonisk
pleasant-sounding

euphony n
eufoni

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
eufori
an excited state of joy

euphoric adj
euforisk
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

eureka /juˈɹikə/ interjection
heureka eureka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
euro
currency unit of the European Monetary Union

euro coin n
euromynt
coin in the eurozone

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊpiəm/ n
europium
chemical element

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
dödshjälp eutanasi
practice of killing a human being or animal

euthyroid /juˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
euthyroid eutyreoid
Having normal thyroid function

eutrophication n
eutrofiering övergödning
becoming eutrophic

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evakuera utrymma
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation n
evakuering utrymning
act of leaving a place for protection

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
bedömning utvärdering
assessment

evangelist /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/ n
evangelist
writer of a gospel

evangelize v
evangelisera
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
dunsta avdunsta
to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporator n
indunstare
equipment used to evaporate

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ n
flykt
the act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation

eve /iːv/ n
afton
day or night before

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
jämn
arithmetic: divisible by two
jämn flat plan platt slät
flat and level
jämn stadig
without great variation

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
än än nu ännu
emphasising comparative
till och med ens även rentav
implying extreme example

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
afton kväll
Evening of the day

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
jämna jämna ut plana ut platta till
to make even

even function n
jämn funktion
unaffected by sign

even if conjunction
oavsett även om
irrespective of

even so adv
i alla fall likväl trots det ändå
in spite of the preceding remark or facts

even though conjunction
fastän även om
although

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/ n
afton kväll
time of day between dusk and night
kväll afton
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight

evening dress n
aftonklänning
elegant dress worn by women

evenly adv
jämnt
in a manner that leaves no remainder
so as to make flat

event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
evenemang händelse
occurrence
händelse
point in spacetime (physics)

event horizon n
händelsehorisont
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

eventuality n
eventualitet
possible event

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ adv
till slut slutligen så småningom
in the end

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
alltid
always
någonsin
at any time

ever since adv
sedan dess
continuously since a specified time or event

ever since conjunction
alltsedan sedan ända sedan
continuously since

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
städsegrön vintergrön
of plants, that do not shed their leaves

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ adv
evig
Lasting or enduring forever

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
varje var
all of a countable group

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
inget ont som inte har något gott med sig
in every bad situation there is an element of good

every man for himself phraseologicalUnit
rädda sig den som kan var och en för sig
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every other adj
varannan
all except for some previously mentioned set

every second adj
varannan
every other; each alternate

every so often adv
då och då lite då och då med jämna mellanrum
occasionally

every time adv
varje gång
at each occasion that

everybody /ˈɛvɹibɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹibədi / /ˈɛvɹibʌdi/ pronoun
alla allihop allihopa
all people

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
alla allesammans allihop
every person

everyone else pronoun
alla andra
all other persons

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
allt alla
all the things

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
överallt allestädes
at all places

evict v
avhysa vräka
to expel

eviction n
avhysning vräkning
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] n
bevismaterial bevisning
anything admitted by a court as proof
bevis
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
ond elak
intending to harm

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
ondska ond
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye n
onda ögat
wicked look

evil laugh n
ondskefullt skratt
stereotypical villain's laugh

evocation n
frambesvärjande framkallande frammanande
act of calling out

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
frammana
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
evolution
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time
evolution utveckling
general: a gradual process of development

evolutionary biology n
evolutionsbiologi
sub-field of biology

evolutionary developmental biology n
evolutionär utvecklingsbiologi
branch of biology

evolutionary theory n
utvecklingslära evolutionsteori
theory of evolution

evolutionistic adj
evolutionistisk
of or pertaining to evolutionism

ew /ɪʊ̯/ interjection
fy usch blä uäk
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joː/ /juː/ n
tacka
female sheep

ex- prefix
ex-
former

ex-boyfriend n
expojkvän
a former boyfriend

ex-husband n
exmake exman
a former husband

ex-wife n
exfru
a former wife

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
förvärra skärpa
make worse

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
exakt
precisely agreeing
precisely conceived or stated

exacting adj
fordrande krävande
Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
exakt prick
in an exact manner

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
precis exakt
signifying agreement or recognition

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
överdriva ta i
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggerated /ɪɡˈzæ.dʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
överdriven
that has been described as greater than it actually is

exaggeration n
överdrift
act of exaggerating

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
tentamen prov tenta skrivning
formal test
undersökning
inspection by a doctor

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
undersöka
to check the health or condition of something or someone
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
fråga ut förhöra
to interrogate
undersöka observera
to observe or inspect carefully or critically

example /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/ n
exempel övningsexempel
instance as a problem to be solved
(varnande) exempel exempel
person punished as a warning to others
exempel
something representative of a group
parallel or closely similar case
exempel föredöme
something serving as a pattern of behaviour
exempel illustrativt exempel
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
livlös
lifeless; dead

exasperated adj
uppretad förbittrad rasande
greatly annoyed; made furious

excavation n
utgrävning
archaeological excavation
act of excavating, or of making hollow

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
grävare grävmaskin
person
grävmaskin grävare grävskopa
vehicle

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
oerhört synnerligen ytterst
extremely

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
briljera excellera glänsa stila
intransitive: to be much better than others
överglänsa
transitive: to surpass someone or something

excellent /ˈɛksələnt/ adj
utmärkt
of the highest quality

excellently adv
utmärkt
very well

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction
utom
with the exception that

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
förutom bortsett från
with the exception of

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ n
undantag
that which is excepted or taken out from others
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion
computing: an interruption in normal processing

exception that proves the rule n
undantaget som bekräftar regeln
occurrence of counterexample

exceptionally adv
exceptionellt
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree

excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ n
utdrag
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work

excess /əkˈsɛs/ n
överskott
degree by which one thing exceeds another
state of surpassing limits
självrisk
insurance condition

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
överdriven
exceeding the bounds of something

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ n
byte meningsombyte växling
utbyte byte byteshandel utväxling
act of exchanging or trading
börs
place for conducting trading

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v
byta
To replace with a similar item

exchange rate n
växelkurs
currency rate (finance)

exchange student n
utbytesstudent
student in an exchange scheme

excircle n
tangeringscirkel
escribed circle

excise tax n
accis punktskatt
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods

excitation n
stimulering
the act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
excitera
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
exciterad
being in a state of higher energy
upphetsad upprymd
having great enthusiasm

exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ adj
spännande
causing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ v
utbrista
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
utrop
loud calling or crying out; outcry
interjektion
word expressing outcry

exclamation mark /ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑːk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑɹk/ n
utropstecken
punctuation “!”

exclay /ˈɛkskleɪ/ n
lättklinker
clay aggregate

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
exkludera utelämna
to bar from entering; keep out
utesluta
to eliminate from diagnostic consideration
to expel, put out

excluding preposition
exklusive
to the exclusion of

exclusionary adj
exklusivt uteslutande
acting to exclude something

exclusive or n
exklusivt eller
exclusive disjunction

exclusive right n
ensamrätt
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
exkommunikation bannlysning
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ n
utväxt
something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
plågsam olidlig
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
utflykt
brief recreational trip

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
ursäkt
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
ursäkta urskuldra
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
ursäkta
forgive, pardon

excuse me phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta mig
indignation
request for attention
ursäkta ursäkta mig
request to pass
hur sa? ursäkta ursäkta mig va vad sa du?
request to repeat
ursäkta förlåt ursäkta mig
sorry, as apology

execrable /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
avskyvärd
hateful
usel vedervärdig
of the poorest quality

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
exekverbar körbar
capable of being executed

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
verkställa expediera
To start a defined process and run it to completion
köra exekvera
To start, launch or run software
avrätta
to kill as punishment

execution /ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
avrättning
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty

executioner n
bödel skarprättare
the person who carries out the execution

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ n
exeges
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exemplary /ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
exemplarisk förebildlig föredömlig mönstergill
of such high quality as to serve as an example

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
exemplifiera
to show or illustrate by example

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
undantagen
free from duty or obligation

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ v
befria
to grant freedom or immunity from

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
övning uppgift
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability
träning övning
physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
träna öva praktisera
exert for the sake of training
motionera
perform physical activity
utnyttja
take action, enforce

exercise bicycle n
ergometer motionscykel
exercise machine

exercise book n
skrivbok
booklet for students

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
ansträngning
the action of exerting

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
exfoliera
to remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
andas ut
to breathe out

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
förbruka
to drain, metaphorically; to wear out
tömma uttömma
to draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents

exhaust pipe n
avgasrör
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
utmattad uttömd slut slutkörd
in a state of exhaustion

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
uttömmande
including every possible element

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
bevisföremål
article as evidence in court
förevisning uppvisning
instance of exhibiting
utställning
public showing
utställningsföremål
something exhibited

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
visa upp
demonstrate
display or show (something) for others to see
ställa ut
display publicly

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
utställning visning
large scale public showing of objects or products
instance of exhibiting

exhibition game n
träningsmatch vänskapsmatch
practice game

exhibitionism n
exhibitionism
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public

exhibitionist n
exhibitionist
someone who exposes their genitalia in public

exhilarating adj
inspirerande stimulerande
refreshingly thrilling

exhortation n
erinran
Act or practice of exhorting

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ v
gräva upp
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
landsflykting
someone who is banished from one's home or country
exil
the state of being banished from one's home or country

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
exilera landsförvisa
to send into exile

exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
existera bestå
to be

existence /ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/ n
existens tillvaro
state of being, existing, or occurring

existent adj
existerande
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
existentialism
philosophical movement

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
utgång sorti avsked
action of leaving
utgång
passage from inside to outside
way out

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
gå lämna
go out
leave

exit poll n
vallokalsundersökning
poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station

exogamy n
exogami
marriage

exon n
exon
region of a gene

exonerate /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
frikänna rentvå
to free from accusation or blame

exophthalmos n
exoftalmus
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

exoplanet n
exoplanet extrasolär planet
planet outside Earth's solar system

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
omåttlig orimlig
exceeding proper limits

exorcism n
exorcism andeutdrivning
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exosphere n
exosfär
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exothermic adj
exoterm
releasing heat

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
exotisk
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign
non-native to the ecosystem

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
utbreda växa utveckla öppna
(intransitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
expandera utvidga vidga
(intransitive) to increase in extent, number, volume or scope
(transitive) to increase the extent, number, volume or scope of
utveckla
(intransitive) to speak or write at length or in detail
(transitive) to express at length or in detail
utbreda utveckla öppna
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
faktorisera
(transitive, algebra) to rewrite as an equivalent sum of terms

expanded metal n
sträckmetall
sheet metal slit and stretched to form a lattice

expansion n
utvidgning
act of expanding
expansion tillbyggnad utbyggnad
new addition
tillägg
product to be used with a previous product

expat /ˈɛksˌpæt/ n
emigrant utlandsboende utomlandsboende utvandrare
An expatriate

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ n
landsflyktning
person banished from their own country
emigrant utvandrare
person living outside own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ v
bannlysa förvisa
banish
emigrera utvandra
withdraw from one’s country

expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
förvänta
to look for, look forward to, anticipate

expect the unexpected v
förutse det oförutsedda
Not be surprised by the usual events. Anything might happen

expectant adj
förväntansfull
marked by expectation

expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
förväntan
act or state of expecting
förväntan förväntning
that which is expected or looked for

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
ändamålsenlig
simple, easy, or quick; convenient
suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
påskynda
accelerate progress

expend /ɪkˈspɛnd/ v
förbruka lägga ner
to consume resources

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
förlust
loss
bekostnad utgift
that which is expended, laid out, or consumed

expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
dyr kostsam
having a high price or cost

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
upplevelse erfarenhet
event(s) of which one is cognizant
erfarenhet
the knowledge thus gathered
activity which one has performed
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
uppleva erfara
to observe or undergo

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
erfaren
having experience

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ n
experiment försök
test under controlled conditions

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ v
experimentera
to conduct an experiment

experimenter n
experimentator försöksledare
person who experiments

expert /ˈɛkspət/ /ˈɛkspɚt/ adj
expert
characteristic of an expert
extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable

expert /ˈɛkspət/ /ˈɛkspɚt/ n
expert sakkunnig
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expertise /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ n
expertis
great skill or knowledge

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
gottgöra sona
to atone

expiration /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
exspiration
act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration

expiratory adj
exspiratorisk
of or pertaining to expiration

expire /ɪkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
gå ut löpa ut
become invalid

expiry date n
förfallodag
date something expires

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
förklara
report
excuse

explain away v
bortförklara
to dismiss or minimize by explanation

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
förklaring
the act or process of explaining
something that explains

explicate /ˈɛkspləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪt/ v
explicera
explain meticulously

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ adj
explicit
containing material that might be deemed offensive
explicit uttrycklig
very specific

explicitly adv
uttryckligen
in an explicit manner

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
spränga
to destroy with an explosion
explodera sprängas
to explode (intransitive)

exploded view n
sprängskiss
a view in a drawing showing how parts in an assembly fit together

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
prestation
achievement
bragd stordåd bedrift hjältebragd hjältedåd
heroic or extraordinary deed

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
exploatera utnyttja
use for one’s advantage

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
utforskning
act of exploring
upptäcktsresa
penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery

explorer n
upptäcktsresande
person who by expedition seeks new information
utforskare
person who explores

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
explosion
violent release of energy

explosive adj
explosionsartad explosiv
having the character of an explosion
explosiv
with the capability to, or likely to, explode

explosive n
sprängmedel sprängämne
explosive substance

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ n
exponent
(in mathematics) the power to which something is raised

exponential distribution n
exponentialfördelning
class of continuous probability distributions

exponential function n
exponentialfunktion
function in which an independent variable is in the form of an exponent

exponentially /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ adv
exponentiellt
in an exponential manner

exponentiation /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˌnɛn.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
exponentiering
process

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
exportartikel exportvara
something that is exported
utförsel export
the act of exporting

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
exportera
computing: send (data) from one program to another
to cause to spread in another part of the world
bära bort
to carry away
exportera föra ut skeppa ut
to sell (goods) to a foreign country

exporter n
exportör
person who or organization that exports

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
blottlägga exponera
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to
exponera
to subject photographic film to light

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
utställning
action of putting something out to public view

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ n
exponering
condition
taking a photograph

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ adj
express
moving or operating quickly
uttrycklig
specific or precise

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ n
express
quick mode of transportation

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
uttrycka
to convey meaning

express train n
expresståg snälltåg
a train making limited stops

expression /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
uttryck ansiktsuttryck min
facial appearance
uttryck
particular way of phrasing an idea
colloquialism or idiom
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value
mathematics: arrangement of symbols

expressionism n
expressionism
movement in the arts

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
uttryckligen
in an expressive or explicit manner

expressway n
motorväg
US: divided highway

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
expropriering expropriation
act of expropriating

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
relegering uteslutning utvisning
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled

expurgation n
rensning

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ adj
enastående exceptionell utomordentlig
especially fine
noggrann noggrant
obsolete: carefully adjusted
fin
of special beauty or rare excellence

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛkstənt/ adj
bevarad kvarvarande
currently existing; not having disappeared
existerande kvarvarande nulevande
still in existence

extension cord n
förlängningssladd skarvsladd
an electrical cord

extenuating circumstance n
förmildrande omständigheter
fact that mitigates a crime

external /ɛksˈtɝnəl/ /ɪksˈtɜːnəl/ adj
extern
outside of something

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
slocknad släckt
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
utdöd
having died out
no longer used; obsolete, discontinued
slocknad
no longer erupting

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
släcka utsläcka
to destroy or abolish something
släcka
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
rycka upp med rötterna
to pull up by the roots

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
prisa höja till skyarna lovprisa
to praise; to make high

extortion /ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ n
utpressning
the practice of extorting money or other property

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
extra
beyond what is due, usual

extra time n
förlängning

extracellular adj
extracellulär
occurring or found outside of a cell

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
utdrag
portion of a document

extraction n
börd extraktion härkomst härstamning
one's origin, lineage or ancestry

extracurricular adj
fritids- utanför schemat
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
utlämna
to remove a person from one state to another by legal process

extradition n
utlämning
a formal process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government

extrajudicial adj
utomrättslig
carried out without legal authority

extramarital adj
utomäktenskaplig
taking place outside marriage

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
främmande ovidkommande yttre
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing

extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ adj
extraordinär
not ordinary

extrapolate /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ v
extrapolera
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range
to infer by extending known information

extrapolation n
extrapolering
calculation of an estimate
extrapolation
inference

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
extrasensorisk perception
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ adj
utomjordisk
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ n
utomjording utomjordling
being originating from outside of the Earth

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
extravagant
exceeding the bounds of something

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
ytterst
archaic: ultimate, final or last
extrem
drastic, or of great severity
in the greatest or highest degree; intense
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment
avlägsen
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ n
extrem
greatest or utmost point, degree or condition
each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale

extreme sport n
extremsport
sport

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
extremt
to an extreme degree

extremism n
extremism
extreme ideas or actions

extremist adj
extremistisk
holding extreme views
of, or relating to extremism

extremist n
extremist
person who holds extreme views

extremity /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
extremitet
hand or foot

extremophile n
extremofil
organism that lives under extreme conditions

extremum n
extrempunkt extremvärde
mathematics

extrication n
frigörande frigörelse

eye /aɪ/ n
öga nålsöga
hole in needle
hyska ögla
loop of metal
öga centrum
of a hurricane
öga
organ
of a potato
ability to notice what others might miss
mark on an animal resembling an eye

eye /aɪ/ v
ögna
betrakta
to observe carefully or appraisingly

eye candy n
ögongodis

eye color n
ögonfärg
color or pigment of the iris

eye contact n
ögonkontakt
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye

eye dialect n
talspråk
deliberate nonstandard spellings

eye doctor n
ögonläkare

eye for an eye n
öga för öga
compensation for an injury

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
öga för öga, tand för tand
compensation for an injury

eye of the storm n
stormens öga
region of calm weather

eye patch n
ögonlapp
patch worn to cover one eye

eye socket n
ögonhåla
socket of eye

eye-catching adj
iögonfallande
that attracts the attention; attention-grabbing

eyeball n
ögonglob
ball of the eye

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
ögonbryn
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
ögonfrans
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
öljet
A small hole to receive a cord or fastener

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ n
ögonlock
(anatomy) a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye

eyeliner n
eyeliner kajal
makeup

eyeshade n
ögonskugga
cosmetic product
ögonskärm
shield for the eyes

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
syn synförmåga
faculty of sight

eyesore n
schabrak
a displeasing sight

eyewitness n
ögonvittne
person who has seen and can testify about an event

eyrie /ˈɛɹi/ /ˈɪəɹi/ n
örnnäste
any high and remote but commanding place
rovfågelsnäste
bird of prey's nest

f-hole n
ljudhål
hole in instrument

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
fabel berättelse saga
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept

fabled adj
legendarisk mytisk mytomspunnen
legendary

fabliau n
fabliau
short farcical tale

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
konstruktion system tyg väv
tyg
material made of fibers

fabric softener n
sköljmedel
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adj
fantastisk sagolik
extraordinary, especially in being very large
fabulös fantastisk sagolik
mythical or legendary; incredible
sagolik
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical
fabulös fantastisk underbar
very good; wonderful

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
fabulöst
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsaːd/ /fəˈsɑːd/ n
fasad
deceptive outward appearance
face of a building

face /feɪs/ n
min uppsyn
facial expression
ansikte anlete nuna fjäs
front part of head
yta ansikte
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron
ansikte anseende prestige
public image
käft
slang: the mouth

face /feɪs/ v
ta itu med
deal with, confront
mot vara vetta vänd
have its front closest to
mot vända
position oneself/itself towards

face card n
klätt kort

face the music v
stå sitt kast
to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

face to face adv
ansikte mot ansikte öga mot öga
in person

face value n
nominalvärde valör
the stated value or amount

face-off /ˈfeɪsˌɑf/ n
tekning
start of play in Ice Hockey etc.

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
ansiktslyft
plastic surgery to the face

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ v
göra en ansiktslyftning
to perform a facelift

faceoff n
tekning
hockey

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
ta sig för pannan
bring the palm of the hand to the face

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ n
fasett
flat surface cut into a gem
sida
one among many similar yet distinct things

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
skämtsam
pleasantly humorous, jocular

facial /ˈfeɪʃəl/ adj
ansikts-
of the face

facial expression n
ansiktsuttryck
expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person's face

facial hair n
ansiktshår
hair on the face of a human

facile /ˈfa.sʌɪl/ /ˈfæs.əl/ adj
enkel
Easy, taking minimal effort

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
underlätta förenkla
to make easy or easier

facilitator n
möjliggörare underlättare
person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ n
faksimil
copy or reproduction

fact /fækt/ n
faktum
an honest observation
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
something actual
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation
information about a particular subject
verklighet faktum
something which has become real

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ n
fakticitet
quality or state of being a fact
state of being in the world without any knowable reason for such existence, or of being in a particular state of affairs which one has no control over

faction /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
fraktion
group of people

factitious /fækˈtɪʃəs/ adj
konstgjord
created by man

factoid /ˈfæktɔɪd/ n
faktoid klintbergare vandringssägen
inaccurate statement believed to be true

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ n
faktor
influence
mathematical sense
integral part
doer, maker

factor of production n
produktionsfaktor
resource used for production

factorable adj
faktoriserbar
capable of being factored

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
fakultet
mathematical operation or its result

factorization n
faktorisering
creating a list of factors
expression listing factors

factorize v
faktorisera
create a list of factors
divide an expression into listing items

factory /ˈfæktəɹi/ n
fabrik
manufacturing place

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
allt-i-allo
general servant

factual /ˈfak(t)ʃʊəl/ /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ /ˈfɛk(t)ʃʉɘl/ adj
faktamässig faktuell
of facts

factually adv
faktamässigt
in a factual manner

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
förmåga färdighet
ability, skill, or power
fakultet
division of a university
kollegium lärarkollegium
scholarly staff at colleges or universities

fad /fæd/ n
fluga dagslända
phenomenon

faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ adj
urblekt
of colour that has lost its intensity

fadeless adj
oförvissnelig
not fading

fag /fæɡ/ n
bög
homosexual man

fag hag n
faghag
woman who likes gay men

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ n
bögeri
the quality of being a faggot

faience n
fajans
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
svika
be negligent
misslyckas
be unsuccessful
not achieve a stated goal
fallera mankera
cease to operate

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ n
brist fel svaghet
defect

failure /ˈfeɪljɚ/ n
misslyckande
state or condition opposite of success

fain /feɪn/ adv
gärna
gladly

faint /feɪ̯nt/ adj
svag
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible
performed in a weak or feeble manner
klen svag kraftlös vek
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness
feg klen svag vek
wanting in courage

faint /feɪ̯nt/ n
svimning
the act of fainting

faint /feɪ̯nt/ v
svimma
to lose consciousness

fainthearted adj
klenmodig osäker rädd
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ adj
rimlig skälig
adequate, reasonable, decent
rättvis
just, equitable
blond ljuslagd
light in color or pale
fager
pretty or attractive

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ n
tivoli
a travelling amusement park
mässa marknad
market
mässa utställning
professional event, trade fair

fair and square adv
rätt och riktig
fairly and undoubtedly
within the applicable rules

fair play n
fair play rent spel
good behavior

fair sex n
det svaga könet det täcka könet
women

fair trade n
rättvis handel
system of trading

fair wind n
medvind
wind in the right direction

fairly /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adv
rättvist
in a fair manner

fairness n
fägring
property of being beautiful

fairy /ˈfɛəɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹɪ/ n
fe älva
mythical being

fairy godmother n
god fe
benevolent magical female
välgörare
generous benefactor

fairy ring n
häxring
ring of fungi

fairy tale n
saga fabel
folktale

fairy-tale adj
sagolik
of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale

fairyland n
sagoland
the imaginary land or abode of fairies

fait accompli /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/ n
fullbordat faktum
established fact

faith /feɪθ/ n
tro
feeling that something is true
religious belief system

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
trogen
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause

faithfulness n
trohet
the state of being faithful

fake /feɪk/ adj
falsk fejk oäkta
not real

fake /feɪk/ n
förfalskning
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently

fake /feɪk/ v
fejka
to make a false display of

fakir /fəˈkiɹ/ n
fakir
ascetic mendicant

falafel /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ n
falafel falaflar
Middle Eastern food
falafel
single falafel ball

falcon /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
falk
bird of the genus Falco

falconry n
falkenering falkjakt
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
nedgång
a period of decline before the end
fall
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point
loss of greatness or status

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
bli falla
become or change into
falla
come down or descend
be brought to earth or be overthrown
be allotted to
die
falla trilla
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity
kasta sig
prostrate oneself

fall asleep v
somna in
euphemism for "to die"
somna falla i sömn
to pass into sleep

fall ill v
insjukna sjuk
become ill

fall in love v
förälska sig bli kär
to come to have feelings of intense liking
to come to have feelings of love
förälska sig bli kära
to come to have feelings of love towards each other

fall into a trap /fɑːl ɪntə ə træp/ /fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/ v
göra en tabbe tabba
To make a mistake, a bad decision or act insensibly and get into an extremely difficult situation

fall over v
falla omkull
fall from an upright position to a horizontal position

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
felaktig
characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken

fallacy /ˈfæləsi/ n
bedräglighet
deceptive or false appearance
felslut argumentationsfel
false argument

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
avslag
declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed
nedfall
event of airborne particles falling to the ground
particles that fall to the ground

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
träda trädesåker
ground left unseeded for a year

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
dovhjort
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal

false /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ adj
konstgjord
spurious, artificial
falskt
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result
falsk osann
untrue, not factual, wrong

false alarm n
falskt alarm
thing or occurrence initially causing fear, etc. but subsequently seen to be no cause for concern
warning sound that turns out to be erroneous

false friend /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
falsk vän
type of word

false positive n
falsk positiv
result of a test that shows as present something that is absent

false start n
tjuvstart
starting before the signal

falsifiability n
falsifierbarhet
quality of being falsifiable

falsifiable adj
falsifierbar
able to be proven false

falter /ˈfɒltə/ v
vackla
To waver or be unsteady

fame /feɪm/ n
berömmelse kändisskap
state of being famous

famed /feɪmd/ adj
berömd ryktbar
having fame

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
familje-
of or pertaining to a human family

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
bekant
known to one

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
husande
attendant spirit

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ adj
bög
(slang) homosexual

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
släkt släktskap ätt
börd familj
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom
familj hushåll
immediate family, e.g. parents and their children
familj
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language
music: a group of instrument having the same basic method of tone production

family man n
familjefar
adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated

family reunion n
släktträff
gathering of family members

family tree n
släktträd härstamning
family tree

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
svält hungersnöd
a period of extreme shortage of food in a region
hungersnöd svält
extreme shortage of food in a region

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ adj
utsvulten
extremely hungry

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
berömd
berömd känd
well known

fan /fæn/ [feən] n
fläkt
electrical device
solfjäder
hand-held device
fan beundrare
admirer

fan /fæn/ [feən] v
sig sprida
move or spread in multiple directions from one point
fläkta
to blow air on by means of a hand-held fan

fan base n
fanbase
fans of a thing or person taken as a group

fan death n
fläktdöden
death supposedly caused by staying overnight in a closed room with an electric fan

fan heater n
värmefläkt
heater with a fan

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
fanatiker
one who is zealously enthusiastic

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
fanatisk
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm

fanbelt n
fläktrem
belt which turns a cooling fan

fanciful adj
fantasifull
imaginative or unreal

fang /fæŋ/ n
gifttand
a tooth that can inject venom
huggtand gadd
canine tooth

fanny pack n
magväska midjeväska
pouch

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
fantisera
intransitive: to indulge in fantasy

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantastisk
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good
existing in or constructed from fantasy
not believable, only possible in fantasy

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ n
fantasi
imagining
fantasy
literary genre

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
extrem ytterst
extreme
avlägsen fjärran bort
remote in space
avlägsen långt in i
remote in time

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
långt
distant in space, time, or degree
to or from a great distance, time, or degree

far from adv
långtifrån
not at all

far left n
extremvänster
most liberal political or religious grouping

far post n
bortre stolpen
goalpost

far-fetched adj
långsökt
not likely

far-reaching adj
långtgående
having a broad range, scope, or influence

farad n
farad
unit of capacitance

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
fars
ridiculous or empty show
situation full of ludicrous incidents
fars buskis
style of humor

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ n
biljettpris tariff taxa
money paid for a transport ticket
passagerare resande
paying passenger

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ v
fara
to travel

fare dodger n
blindpassagerare
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ adj
avsked
parting, valedictory, final

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ n
farväl
a wish of happiness at parting
avsked farväl
an act of departure

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ v
ta avsked
bid farewell

farinaceous /ˌfæɹəˈneɪʃəs/ adj
grynig mjölig
Having a floury texture; grainy
mjöl
Made from, or rich in, starch or flour

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
gård jordbruk farm
a place where agricultural activities take place

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ v
odla bruka
to grow a particular crop

farmer /fɑɹmɚ/ /fɑːmə/ n
bonde jordbrukare
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmer's market n
bondmarknad
market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public

farmer's tan n
bondbränna
the tan line left by clothing

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ n
åkermark
land which is suitable for farming and agricultural production

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/ n
hovslagare hovslagerska
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
kull
litter of piglets

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ v
grisa
give birth to (a litter of piglets)

farsightedness n
översynthet hypermetropi hyperopi långsynthet
condition of being unable to focus on near objects

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
fjärt fis prutt
an emission of flatulent gases

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
prutta fisa fjärta
to emit flatulent gases

farthingale /ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/ n
krinolin
hooped structure

fascia /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃə/ n
fascia
tissue

fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ v
fascinera
to evoke interest or attraction
to spellbind
to be charming or attractive

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ adj
fascinerande
having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive

fascine /fəˈsiːn/ n
faskin
(fortification) a cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
fascism
extreme totalitarian political regime

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
fascistisk fascistoid
of or relating to fascism
fascistisk
supporting the principles of fascism

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
fascist
proponent of fascism

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
mode
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons
popular trends
sätt stil
style, or manner, in which to do something

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
före
ahead of the correct time or schedule
snabb kvick
capable of moving with great speed
fast fäst
firmly or securely fixed in place
färgäkta
of a dye: not running or fading
snabb
of photographic film: more sensitive to light than average
djup
of sleep: deep or sound

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
fast
in a firm or secure manner
djupt
of sleeping: deeply or soundly
fort snabbt kvickt
with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
fasta
to abstain from food

fast food n
snabbmat
type of meal that is often pre-prepared and served quickly

fast forward v
snabbspola
to cause media to roll fast

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
kräsen kinkig
difficult to please
nogräknad granntyckt
excessively particular
petig petnoga
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness

fasting n
fasta
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food
fastetid
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food

fat /fæt/ adj
fet rik
bountiful
fet tjock
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body
tjock
thick

fat /fæt/ n
fett
specialized animal tissue
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat

fat /fæt/ v
göda
to make fat; to fatten

fat-free adj
fettfri
not containing fat

fat-soluble adj
fettlöslig
dissolving easily in fat

fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
fatal dödlig
causing death
dödsbringande
foreboding death
ödesbestämd fatal
proceeding from fate

fatality /feɪˈtælɪti/ /fəˈtælətɪ/ n
dödsolycka
accident which caused death

fatberg /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ /ˈfætbɝɡ/ n
fettberg
large accumulation of fat, etc., which clogs sewers

fate /feɪt/ n
öde
that which predetermines events
destiny

fated /ˈfeɪtɪd/ [ˈfeɪ̯ɾɨd] adj
ödesbestämd
Foreordained, predetermined

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
förutbestämd ödesbestämd
determined in advance by fate, fated
ödesdiger
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfæ.ðəɹ/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
fader far pappa
male parent

father-in-law n
svärfar
one's spouse's father

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ n
faderskap
being a father

fatherland n
fosterland fädernesland
country of one's ancestry

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ adj
faderlig
characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ n
famn
unit of length

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ v
loda
(transitive) to measure the depth of, take a sounding of
famna om omfamna
(transitive, archaic) to encircle with outstretched arms
begripa fatta förstå
(transitive, figuratively) to manage to comprehend

fathomable adj
begriplig förståelig
possible to understand

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
förslitning slitage utmattning utnötning
material failure due to cyclic loading
utmattning
weariness

fatigues /fəˈti-ɡz/ n
arbetskläder grötmundering grötrock linnekläder
military clothing

fatso /ˈfætsoʊ/ n
fläskberg fetknopp fetto rulta tjockis
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ v
tjockna
to become fatter
göda
to cause to be fatter

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ adj
fet
containing fat
large
fet flottig fettaktig
like fat, greasy

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ n
fetknopp fetto rulta tjockis tjocksmock
fat person

fatty acid n
fettsyra
acid

fatty liver n
fettlever leversteatos
fatty liver

fatwa /ˈfatwɑː/ /ˈfætwɑ/ n
fatwa
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ n
fel
defect
förkastning
geology fracture in rock
skuld
mistake or error

faultless adj
felfri
without fault

faun n
faunus
a mythical creature

fava bean n
bondböna
Vicia faba

favicon /ˈfævɪkɒn/ n
favicon adressikon
icon for website

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
tjänst
deed in which help is voluntarily provided

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ v
Tjänst
to do a favor (noun sense 1) for; to show beneficence toward

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
favorit älsklings-
preferred

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
favorit
contestant or competitor thought most likely to win
person who enjoys special regard or favour

fawn /fɔːn/ n
kalv kid
young deer

fawn /fɔːn/ v
lisma
to seek favour by flattery

fawner n
lismare
one who fawns

fax /fæks/ n
fax telefax
document transmitted by telephone

fax /fæks/ v
faxa
send document

fax machine n
fax
device which scans, transmits, receives and prints faxes

faze /feɪz/ v
besvära bringa ur fattning skrämma
to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off; to disconcert, perturb

fealty /ˈfiːlti/ n
huldhet länsplikt tro trohet
fidelity to one's lord
tro och loven trohetsed
the oath by which this obligation was assumed

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ n
fruktan rädsla
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
fruktan
extreme veneration or awe
rädsla skräck
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ v
frukta rädas befara
feel fear about (something)
frukta vörda
venerate; to feel awe towards

fearless adj
orädd
free from fear

feasibility n
genomförbarhet
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/ adj
genomförbar möjlig
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
festmåltid fest
large, often ceremonial meal

feat /fiːt/ n
bedrift
an accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
fjäder
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds

feather in one's cap n
en fjäder i hatten
a recognized accomplishment

feather-light adj
fjäderlätt
extremely light

feathermoss n
väggmossa
Pleurozium schreberi

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ n
huvudnummer kännemärke kännetecknar

featurephone n
knapptelefon
mobile phone that is not as powerful as a smartphone

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
avföring träck

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ adj
hjälplös rådlös
lacking purpose
oduglig
without skill, ineffective

fecund /ˈfiː.kənd/ /ˈfɛ.kənd/ adj
fruktbar
leading to new ideas or innovation

fecundate v
befrukta
to inseminate

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ n
fruktsamhet
ability to produce offspring

fed up adj
less
frustrated

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ adj
federal
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations
pertaining to the national government level

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
federation
array of nations or states

fedora /fəˈdɔɹə/ /fɪˈdɔːɹə/ n
fedora fedorahatt
a felt hat

fee /fiː/ n
avgift
monetary payment charged for professional services

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
klen svag kraftlös vek
deficient in physical strength
svag torftig
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression

feeble-minded adj
sinnessvag
unintelligent

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
foder
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
leva på livnära sig
to eat
mata nära föda
to give food to eat
mata in nära
to give to a machine for processing

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
feedback återkoppling
critical assessment of process or activity
rundgång
howling noise
återkoppling feedback
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself

feeding bottle n
nappflaska
feeding bottle

feedstock n
råvara
raw material constituting the principal input for an industrial process

feel /fiːl/ n
beröring
act of fondling
känsla
intuitive ability
mental impression
vague understanding
känsla yta
quality

feel /fiːl/ v
känna känna sig känna på sig
må känna
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state
känna
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
transitive: to sense by touch
känna anse tycka
transitive: to think or believe

feel like v
känna för
have a desire for something, or to do something

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ n
försöksballong
Something ventured to test other's feelings

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
känslig känsligt
emotionally sensitive

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
känsla
emotion
intuition
känslor
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
in plural: emotional state or well-being
känsla sensation
sensation

feet on the ground n
ha fötterna på jorden
translations for "have one's feet on the ground""

feijoa /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ n
feijoa
shrub

feint /feɪ̯nt/ n
fint
a movement made to confuse the opponent

feint /feɪ̯nt/ v
finta
to make a counterfeit move to confuse an opponent

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
stridbar stridslysten
belligerent
ettrig
tenacious

feldspar n
fältspat
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals

fell /fɛl/ n
fäll
animal hide
fjäll
rocky ridge
hed
wild field or upland moor

fell /fɛl/ v
fälla
to make something fall

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
fellatio
oral stimulation of penis

fellow man n
medmänniska
kindred member of humanity

fellowship /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ n
gemenskap
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
brottsling förbrytare
a person convicted of a crime

felt /fɛlt/ n
filt
cloth made of matted fibres of wool

felt /fɛlt/ v
filta

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
kvinnlig
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
hona
animal of feminine sex
kvinna hona
one of the feminine sex or gender

female circumcision n
könsstympning
operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs

female ejaculation n
fontänorgasm kvinnlig ejakulation sprutorgasm
forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina

female hysteria n
hysteri
now unrecognized medical diagnosis

feminazi n
feminazist
intolerant radical feminist

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
feminin kvinnlig
of the female sex
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
having the qualities associated with women
belonging to females

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
femininum
(grammar)

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
feminism
the social theory or political movement

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ adj
feministisk
relating to or in accordance with feminism

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
feminist
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women
member of a feminist political movement

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
feminiseras
to become (more) feminine
feminisera
to make (more) feminine

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
femme fatale
seductive and dangerous woman

femto- prefix
femto-
prefix

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ n
lårben

fence /fɛns/ n
staket stängsel
barrier
hälare
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods

fence /fɛns/ v
inhägna
to enclose by building a fence
fäkta
to engage in (the sport) fencing

fencing n
inhägnad
fences used as barriers or an enclosure
fäktning
sport

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
fender
nautical term
stänkskärm
shield on a bicycle
panel of a car

fennec /ˈfɛnɨk/ n
fennek ökenräv
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
fänkål
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
bockhornsklöver
spice
plant and vegetable

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ adj
förvildad
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild

feral pigeon n
tamduva
pigeon adapted to city life

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
fermat
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ n
jäsningsämne jäsämne
substance causing fermentation

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ v
jäsa fermentera
to react using fermentation

fermentation n
jäsning fermentering
anaerobic biochemical reaction

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
fermion
particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermium
chemical element

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
ormbunke bräken
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
vild vildsynt
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
tamiller iller
the mammal Mustela putorius furo

ferrimagnetism n
ferrimagnetism
a form of antiferromagnetism

ferromagnetism n
ferromagnetism
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
järn-
of or containing iron

ferruginous duck n
vitögd dykand
Aythya nyroca

ferry /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
färja
boat

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
fertil
(biology) capable of reproducing
bördig
(of land etc) capable of growing abundant crops

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
konstgödsel
a chemical compound created to have the same effect.
gödsel
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants

ferule n
färla
Ruler-shaped instrument

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ n
nit
passionate enthusiasm for some cause

fess /fɛs/ n
bjälke
band

fesswise adv
bjälkvis
in the manner of a fess

fest /fɛst/ n
bjudning fest
A gathering for a specified reason or occasion

festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ n
festival
event or community gathering

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
festong
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots

festschrift /ˈfɛs(t)ˌʃɹɪft/ /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ n
festskrift
collection published as a memorial or tribute to a scholar

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
feta fetaost
a variety of curd cheese

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v
inbringa gå för
To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for
hämta
To retrieve; to bear towards; to get

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
stinkande
foul-smelling

fetish /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
fetisch
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire
irrational or abnormal fixation
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ n
fetischist
one who has a sexual fetish

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
fotboja
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
fjättra
to shackle or bind up with fetters

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
foster
fetus

feudal /ˈfjuː.dəl/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] adj
feodal
of, or relating to feudalism

feudalism /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/ n
feodalism
social system

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
feber
higher than normal body temperature
usually in combination: any of various diseases
state of excitement (of a person or people)

few /fju/ /fjuː/ determiner
få
indefinite, usually small number
fåtal
small number

few /fju/ /fjuː/ pronoun
få
few people, few things

fewer /ˈfjuːɚ/ determiner
färre
comparative of few; a smaller number

fey /feɪ/ adj
dödsdömd dödsmärkt döende moribund på dödsbädden
doomed to die
förtrollad trollbunden
spellbound
egendomlig
strange or otherworldly
magisk trolsk
magical or fairylike

fez n
fez fes
type of hat

ff. phraseologicalUnit
ff.
and the following

fiacre n
fiaker
small carriage for hire

fiancé /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
fästman
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
fästmö
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/ n
fiasko pannkaka
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fiat /ˈfaɪæt/ /ˈfi.æt/ n
dekret påbud
An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree

fiat money n
fiatpengar
money that is given a legal value

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
fiber
single elongated piece of material

fibrin /ˈfaɪbɹɪn/ n
fibrin
fibrous substance

fibrinogen n
fibrinogen
protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots

fibroblast n
fibroblast
cell that produces fibers

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ adj
fibrös
of or pertaining to fibre

fichu /ˈfɪʃ(j)uː/ n
fischy
woman's lightweight triangular scarf

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
nyckfull ombytliga
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ n
fiktion skönlitteratur
literary type

fictional adj
fiktiv
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fiktiv
invented

ficus /ˈfaɪkəs/ n
fikus
plant of the genus Ficus

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ n
fiol
instrument

fiddler n
fiolspelman spelman
one who plays the fiddle

fidelity /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
exakthet
accuracy, or exact correspondence to some given quality or fact
plikttrohet trohet
faithfulness to one's duties
trohet
loyalty, especially to one's spouse
exakthet fidelitet
the degree to which an electronic system accurately reproduces a given sound or image

fie /faɪ/ interjection
fy
expression of disgust

fief /fiːf/ n
förläning
estate

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
fält område
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
fält fyndighet malmfält område
geology: region containing a particular mineral
kropp
in mathematics
fält åker
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals
fält
physics: region affected by a particular force
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value
heraldry: background of the shield
fält slagfält
place where a battle is fought
plan bana
sports: area reserved for playing a game

field /fild/ /fiːld/ v
besvara ta emot
to answer; to address
ställa upp
to place in a playing field

field guide n
fälthandbok

field hockey n
landhockey
form of hockey

field hospital n
fältsjukhus
medical unit

field maple n
naverlönn
Acer campestre

field marshal n
fältmarskalk
highest military rank after the commander in chief

field mouse n
skogsmus
Apodemus

field vole n
åkersork
field vole

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ n
björktrast
Turdus pilaris

fiend /fiːnd/ n
djävul entusiast

fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
våldsam
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage
aktiv resolut tapper viljestark
resolute or strenuously active
hotfull skrämmande
threatening in appearance or demeanor

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ adj
brandröd eldfärgad
having the colour of fire
eldig
of, or relating to fire
spirited or filled with emotion

fife n
fältpipa
small shrill pipe

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
femton
cardinal number

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
femtonde
ordinal form of number fifteen

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ n
femtondel
one of fifteen equal parts

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
femte 5:e
Ordinal form of the number 5

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
kvint
musical interval
femtedel
one of five equal parts of a whole
femte femma
person or thing in the fifth position

fifth column n
femtekolonn
a group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal

fifth columnist n
femtekolonnare kollaboratör quisling
a member of a fifth column

fifth cousin n
sexmänning
fifth cousin

fifth gear n
femma
the fifth gear of an engine

fifth wheel n
vändskiva
a type of trailer hitch
femte hjul
anything superfluous or unnecessary

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
femtiotal femtiotalet
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
femtionde
the ordinal form of the number fifty

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ n
femtiolapp
a banknote with a denomination of 50

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
femtio
cardinal number

fifty-fifth adj
femtiofemte
ordinal number

fifty-five numeral
femtiofem
cardinal number

fifty-move rule pn
50-dragsregeln
chess rule

fifty-one numeral
femtioett
cardinal number

fifty-sixth adj
femtiosjätte
ordinal number

fifty-three numeral
femtiotre
cardinal number

fifty-two numeral
femtiotvå
cardinal number

fig /fɪɡ/ n
fikon
fruit
fikon fikonträd fikus
tree or shrub

fig leaf n
fikonlöv
leaf covering genitals in a work of art
leaf of the fig plant

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
kamp strid
battle
kamp
conflict of will, strife
fajt match
martial arts match

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
kämpa strida slåss
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict
slåss
(reciprocal) to contend in physical conflict with each other
bekämpa
to counteract

fight fire with fire v
ont skall med ont fördrivas
idiomatic

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ n
jaktflygplan
aircraft type
kämpe slagskämpe
person who fights
kämpe
pugnacious, competitive person
krigare
warrior

fighter pilot n
stridspilot
a pilot trained in using and assigned to pilot a fighter plane

fighter plane n
jaktplan
military aircraft

figurative /ˈfɪɡjʊɹətɪv/ adj
figurativ
metaphorical; not literal

figuratively adv
bildligt
in a figurative manner

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
figur
drawing
shape
a person, representing a certain consciousness
human figure; shape of human body
siffra
numeral

figure of speech n
stilfigur talesätt
word or phrase

figure skater n
konståkare
someone who figure skates

figure skating n
konståkning
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ n
galjonsfigur galjonsbild
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
galjonsfigur förgrundsgestalt
someone in a nominal position of leadership

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ n
ståndarsträng
stalk of a stamen in a flower
glödtråd
wire in an incandescent light bulb

filch /fɪltʃ/ v
knycka snatta sno
to steal

file /faɪl/ n
arkiv fil
collection of papers
fil
computer terminology
linje
chess: vertical line of squares
fil kö
column of people
fil
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ v
arkivera
to archive
fila
to smooth with a file

file allocation table n
filallokeringstabell
a computer file system architecture and industry standard

file extension n
filsuffix filändelse
string of characters

file system n
filsystem

filename /ˈfaɪlneɪm/ n
filnamn
name assigned to a file

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ n
filigran
a delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire

filing cabinet n
arkivskåp mappskåp vertikalskåp
piece of office furniture

fill /fɪl/ v
fylla
add contents to, so it is full
occupy fully, take up all of
enter, making it full
fyllas
become full of contents

filled /fɪld/ adj
fylld
that is now full

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ n
filé
strip of deboned meat or fish

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] n
fyllning
contents of a pie, etc.

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
knäpp sprätt
action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap

filly /ˈfɪli/ n
stoföl ungsto
young female horse

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ n
film
photographic film
thin layer

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ v
filma
to record a motion picture

film director n
filmregissör
person

filmmaker n
filmskapare
producer or director of films / movies

filmstrip n
bildband
length of film

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filter
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrera
to sort, sift, or isolate
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter

filter feeder n
filtrerare
animal

filth /fɪlθ/ n
smuts
dirt

filthily adv
smutsigt
in a filthy manner

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
smutsig
covered with filth; very dirty
snuskig
obscene or offensive

filthy rich adj
stenrik
very rich

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ n
filtrat
liquid or solution that has passed through a filter

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
filtrera
to filter

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
filtration
filtering

fin /fɪn/ n
fena labb
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal
fena
appendage of a fish
aircraft component
simfötter
device used by divers

fin whale n
sillval
Balaenoptera physalus

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ adj
slutgiltig
last; ultimate
ordfinal
linguistics: occurring at the end of a word

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ n
final
sports: last round in a contest
contest that narrows a field of contestants

finale /fɨˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
final
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalist n
finalist
participant in final

finally /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ adv
äntligen
avslutningsvis äntligen
lastly
slutligen
ultimately

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ n
finans
management of money and other assets

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ v
finansiera
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial crisis n
finanskris
period of economic slowdown

financier /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ /f(a)ɪˈnænsɪə/ n
finansman
person profiting from financial transactions

finch /fɪntʃ/ n
fink
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
fynd
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
finna konstatera
decide that
determine, judge
finna hitta upptäcka uppdaga utröna
encounter, locate, discover
finna hitta
point out

find out v
ta reda på
to discover

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
bra
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
grann prydlig stilig ståtlig vacker
good-looking, attractive
fin fintrådig
made of slender or thin filaments
fin finkornig
made up of particularly small pieces
fin framstående härlig präktig skicklig utmärkt
of superior quality
fin härlig
of weather: sunny and not raining
fin liten nätt smal späd
particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adv
OK fint
expression of agreement

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ n
bot
payment for breaking the law

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ v
förfina klara raffinera rena

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ /ˈfiːneɪ/ v
bötfälla
to issue a fine as punishment

fine arts n
sköna konster
purely aesthetic arts

fine-structure constant n
finstrukturkonstanten
fine-structure constant

fine-tooth comb n
finkam
comb with fine, closely-spaced teeth

fine-tooth comb v
finkamma
comb or search

fine-tune v
finjustera
to make small adjustments to something until it is optimal

finesse /fɪˈnɛs/ n
finess
property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
finger
(anatomy) extremity of the hand

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ v
peka ut utpeka
to identify or point out
pulla
to penetrate and sexually stimulate with one's finger
fingra peta
to poke

fingerboard n
greppbräda
part of musical instrument

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
fingernagel nagel
covering near the tip of finger

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
fingeravtryck
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ v
ta fingeravtryck på ta någons fingeravtryck
to take fingerprints

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ n
fingerspets
the end of the finger

finical /ˈfɪnɪkəl/ adj
pedantisk prudentlig
finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
mål
end
finish yta
protective coating

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
sluta
to come to an end
avsluta slutföra fullfölja gå i mål
to complete

finish line n
mållinje
line marking end of a race

finish off v
fullfölja slutföra ta slut på
to finish completely

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
färdig
processed or perfected

finishing move n
nådastöt
final blow

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
begränsad ändlig
having an end or limit

finite-dimensional adj
ändligdimensionell
having a basis consisting of a finite number of elements

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ n
ädelgran gran
conifer of the genus Abies

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] n
eld brand
alchemy: one of the basic elements
oxidation reaction
brand brasa
damaging occurrence of fire
spis ugn
heater or stove used in place of real fire
eld beskjutning
in-flight bullets
eld brasa bål
instance of this chemical reaction

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] v
ge eld avfyra
intransitive: to shoot
bränna
to heat pottery, etc.
avskeda sparka
to terminate the employment of
skjuta
transitive: to shoot

fire alarm n
brandlarm
device which warns people of a possible fire
sound or other warning made by a fire alarm
brandkårsutryckning
response to a fire by the fire department

fire and brimstone adj
eld och svavel
referencing the wrath of God

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
efterhand eld!
military command

fire blanket n
brandfilt
a large piece of fireproof or fire resistant material, used exclusively to cover and extinguish a small fire

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
brandkår
group within a corporation or industrial site
brandkår brandförsvar räddningskår
organization for preventing and putting out fires

fire department n
brandkår brandförsvar räddningskår
fire department

fire drill n
tidsslöseri
pointless activity
brandövning
practice to prepare for evacuation in the event of a fire
eldborr
rod which is rotated on a flat surface

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
brandbil
fire truck

fire escape n
brandtrappa
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class
nödutgång
emergency escape route

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
brandsläckare
device for putting out a fire

fire hose n
brandslang
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire

fire hydrant n
brandpost
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main

fire retardant n
släckmedel

fire station n
brandstation
building for firefighters

fire up v
starta

fire-capped tit n
brandkronad mes
Cephalopyrus flammiceps

fire-eater n
eldslukare
performer

fire-resistant adj
brandsäker
resistant to fire

firearm n
eldvapen skjutvapen
personal weapon

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
brandfackla fyrsticka
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary
torch or other burning stick

firecrest n
brandkronad kungsfågel
passerine bird

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
brandman brandsoldat
person who puts out fires

firefighting n
brandbekämpning
action of extinguishing a fire

firefly n
lysmask
Lampyridae

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ n
brandman
male skilled in fighting fire
eldare
person who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
eldstad
open hearth

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
brandvägg
computer software
fireproof barrier

firewood n
ved bränsle
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework n
fyrverkeri
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fyrverkerier
plural of firework

firing /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ n
avfyrning
discharge
avsked
dismissal
bränsle
fuel

firing squad n
exekutionspluton
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firmament /ˈfɜː(r)məmənt/ n
firmament himlavalv
the vault of the heavens; the sky

firmware n
firmware fast programvara inbyggd programvara
firmware

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adj
första förste först
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adv
först
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ n
etta
person or thing in the first position

first aid n
första hjälpen
basic care

first and foremost adv
först och främst i första hand framförallt
primarily; most importantly

first come, first served proverb
först till kvarn först till kvarn får först mala
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive

first cousin once removed n
kusinbarn
child of a first cousin

first floor n
andra våning andravåning
floor above the ground floor
bottenvåning förstavåning gatuplan markplan
floor at the level of the street

first gear n
etta ettans växel
lowest gear of a transmission

first mate n
förste styrman
nautical: officer next in rank to the captain

first name n
förnamn
name chosen by parents

first person n
första person
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement

first things first phraseologicalUnit
börja från början börja i rätt ända börja i rätt ände
let's deal with matters of highest priority first

first world problem n
i-landsproblem
frustration or complaint

first-aid box n
förbandslåda husapotek
box containing first aid and medical supplies

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
för det första först
In the first place

fiscal law n
finansrätt
The area of law pertaining to public finances

fiscal year n
räkenskapsår budgetår finansår
accounting period of one year

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ n
fiskar fisk
collective plural of fish
fiske
period of time spent fishing
fisk
vertebrate animal
flesh of fish as food

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
fiska
intransitive: to try to catch fish

fish finger n
fiskpinne
stick of processed fish

fish food n
fiskmat
food for fish

fish sauce n
fisksås
condiment composed of fermented fish

fishbait /ˈfɪʃˌbeɪt/ n
agn bete
bait for fishing

fishball n
fiskbulle
pulverized fish shaped into a ball

fishbone n
fiskben
bone of a fish

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
fiskare
person who fishes
fiskmård
marten

fisherman n
fiskare fiskarinna fiskerska
person catching fish

fisheye lens n
fisheye-objektiv fiskögeobjektiv
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
fiskkrok krok
barbed hook for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
fiske fiskande
act or sport of catching fish
business of catching fish
fiskevatten
place for catching fish

fishing boat n
fiskefartyg
boat used for fishing

fishing ground n
fiskevatten
area of water used for fishing

fishing net n
fisknät
net used for fishing

fishing rod n
fiskespö
rod used for angling

fishmonger's n
fiskaffär
shop that sells fish

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
fiskaktig
of, from, or similar to fish
skum lurig
suspicious; inspiring doubt

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
småfisk firre
little fish

fissile adj
klyvbar
able to be split
fissil
capable of undergoing nuclear fission

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ n
fission
process of splitting an atom

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ n
spricka rämna
a crack or opening, as in a rock

fist /fɪst/ n
knytnäve näve
clenched hand

fist-fuck v
fista
to insert a fist

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ n
fistel
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels

fit /fɪt/ adj
läcker snygg
good-looking (female)
form trim
in good shape
passande
suitable, proper

fit /fɪt/ n
passform
degree to which something fits
anfall utbrott
seizure
anfall skov utbrott
sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom
anfall attack utbrott
sudden outburst of emotion

fit /fɪt/ v
passa
to conform to in size and shape
to have right size and cut, as of clothing
prova ut skräddarsy
to tailor

fit like a glove v
passa som hand i handske
to be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size

fitter /ˈfɪtɚ/ n
montör
a person who fits or assembles something

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ adj
lagom
appropriate

fitting room n
provrum
a room in a store for trying on clothes

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ n
femma fem
digit
femma
five-dollar bill

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ numeral
fem
five

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
femhundra fem hundra
cardinal number 500

five of a kind n
femtal
five cards of the same rank

five past n
fem över ett
five past any hour

five thousand numeral
fem tusen
5000

five to n
fem i två
five minutes before the next hour

five-hundredth adj
femhundrade
the ordinal form of the number five hundred

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
fix
an instance of fixing

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
fästa
to attach; to affix; to hold in place
fixa åtgärda
to mend or repair
ordna
to prepare

fixed asset n
anläggningstillgång
finance: an organization's fixed assets

fixed point n
fixpunkt
value unchanged by a mapping

fixed star n
fixstjärna
distant star

fixture /ˈfɪkstʃə/ /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/ n
armatur
A lighting unit; a luminaire

fizz /fɪz/ v
fräsa
to make a rapid bubbling sound

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ n
fräsande pysande
spluttering or hissing sound

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
gå i stöpet ebba ut
to decay or die off to nothing
fräsa pysa
to splutter or hiss

fjord /fiˈɔ(ə)ɹd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ n
fjord
long, narrow, deep inlet

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ v
förbluffa
to overwhelm with bewilderment

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
sladdrig slapp
yielding to the touch

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ adj
slapp
Lacking energy or vigor
sladdrig
flabby
slak
soft, floppy

flaccidity n
slakhet
the condition of being flaccid

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
amiralsflagga
nautical: flag showing the presence of an admiral
flagga fana
piece of cloth or often its representation
flagga
true-or-false variable

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
flagga signalera
to mark with a flag

flag day n
allmän flaggdag
officially designated day

flag-bearer n
fanbärare
one who carries a flag

flagellant n
flagellant
one who practices self-flagellation

flagellate v
flagellera gissla piska
to whip or scourge

flagellum /fləˈdʒɛləm/ n
flagell
long whiplike appendage
long whiplike organelle

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
flaggstång
pole for flags

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
flagrant
obvious and offensive

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
flaggskepp
ship occupied by the fleet's commander
the most important one out of a related group

flail /fleɪl/ n
morgonstjärna
slaga
tool
stridsslaga stridsgissel
weapon

flail /fleɪl/ v
tröska
to thresh
fäkta vifta
to wave or swing vigorously

flair /flɛə/ /flɛɚ/ n
smak
natural or innate talent or aptitude

flak jacket n
splitterskyddsväst
piece of protective clothing

flake /fleɪk/ n
flinga flaga
thin chiplike layer

flambé v
flambera
to add and ignite alcohol to food

flame /fleɪm/ n
brandgul
colour
flamma
romantic partner
låga flamma
visible part of fire

flame /fleɪm/ v
flamma flamma upp
to produce flames

flame retardant n
flamskyddsmedel
chemical used to impart flame resistance

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ n
flamenco
a genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, Spain

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ n
eldkastare
device that projects a flame

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adj
förbannad jädra jäkla sabla
Damned, bloody
flammande
On fire with visible flames

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
flamingo
bird

flammable adj
brännbar
capable of burning
lättantändlig brandfarlig
easily set on fire

flaneur n
flanör
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flændʒ/ n
fläns
rib or rim for strengthening

flank /flæŋk/ n
sida
cut of meat
side
flank sida
side of military formation

flank /flæŋk/ v
flankera
to place to the side(s) of something
to be placed to the side(s) of something

flank steak n
flankstek

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
flanell
soft cloth material

flapjack /ˈflæpd͡ʒæk/ n
flapjack
oat bar

flare /fle͜ɚ/ /flɛ͜ə/ n
fladdrande låga hudrodnad signalraket skeppssidas utfall utbuktning vredesutbrott
lysraket
source of brightly burning light or intense heat

flare up v
blossa upp
become more intense suddenly
blossa upp flamma upp
burn brightly again
rasa till
burst out suddenly, as in anger

flash /flæʃ/ n
blixt
burst of light
skägg
material left around the edge of a moulded part

flash /flæʃ/ v
glimta
to be visible briefly
blinka
to blink
lysa
to cause to shine
blotta
to expose one's body briefly in public

flash drive n
USB-minne USB-sticka minnespinne minnessticka
storage device

flash mob n
flash mob
group converging and dispersing quickly

flash point n
krutdurk
figuratively; a hotspot

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ n
skrivkort
memorization aide
flashkort
solid-state digital memory

flasher n
blottare
a person who exposes his genitals indecently

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
ficklampa
battery-powered hand-held light source

flask /flæsk/ /flɑːsk/ n
flaska plunta
container for a small amount of beverage
fickflaska fickplunta fältflaska
container to carry a small amount of alcoholic beverage; pocket flask
kolv
laboratory glassware

flat /flæt/ adj
flat platt plan
having no variations in altitude
låg platt
lower in pitch than it should be
sänkt
lowered by one semitone
punkterad
of a tyre: deflated
död
unable to generate power
avslagen
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution
uninteresting
monoton
without variations in pitch

flat /flæt/ adv
helt helt och hållet totalt
completely
platt jämnt
so as to be flat
blankt jämnt
with units of time, distance, etc: not exceeding

flat /flæt/ n
punktering punka
flat tyre/tire
lågklackad
plural: ladies' shoes

flat as a pancake adj
platt som en pannkaka
extremely flat

flat cap n
gubbkeps
man's cap made from wool, tweed, or other soft material.

flat peach n
munkpersika paraguayo platt persika plattpersika saturnuspersika
Prunus persica var. platycarpa

flat tyre n
punktering punkterat däck
deflated tyre

flat-bottomed adj
flatbottnad
having a flat bottom

flatfish n
plattfisk
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes

flatfoot n
plattfot
condition

flatmate n
rumskamrat
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatscreen n
plattskärm
flatpanel screen or device

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
platta till
to make something flat

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ v
smickra
to enhance someone's vanity

flattered adj
smickrad
in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ adj
smickrande
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

flatulist /ˈflætʃəlɪst/ n
professionell fjärtare
a professional farter

flaunt /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
briljera glänsa
To show off
briljera paradera stoltsera
to display with ostentation

flautist n
flöjtist
flute player

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
smaktillsats smakämne
a substance used to produce a taste
slag sort
a type of something
smak
a variety (of taste)
the quality produced by the sensation of taste
arom
in physics, the types of quarks or leptons

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
smaksätta
to add flavoring to something

flavor enhancer n
smakförstärkare
any substance added to a food product to enhance its taste

flavorless /ˈfleɪvələs/ /ˈfleɪvɚləs/ adj
smaklös fadd jolmig
lacking taste or flavor

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
skavank spricka
crack or breach
brist fel
defect, fault

flawed adj
bristfällig
having a flaw

flawless /ˈflɑː.ləs/ /ˈflɔː.ləs/ adj
felfri fulländad fläckfri makalös oklanderlig otadlig
perfect; without flaws, shortcomings or defects

flawlessly /ˈflɑː.ləs.li/ /ˈflɔː.ləs.li/ adv
felfritt klanderfritt oklanderligt
in a flawless manner

flax /flæks/ n
lin
plant
the fibers

flay /fleɪ/ v
flänga flå
to strip skin off

flayer n
avdragare avtagare hudflängare rackare
one who flays

flea /fliː/ n
loppa
parasitic insect

flea beetle n
jordloppa
beetles of tribe Alticini

flea market n
loppmarknad loppis lopptorg
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios

fleck /flɛk/ n
fläck
small spot

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
flygfärdig oerfaren
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
nybörjare
inexperienced person
fågelunge
young bird

flee /fliː/ v
fly
to run away; to escape
to escape from

fleece /fliːs/ n
fleece
textile

fleer /flɪə(ɹ)/ /flɪɹ/ v
hånle
to make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
flotta
group of vessels or vehicles

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adj
flyktig
passing quickly

flense /flɛns/ v
flänsa
To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
flerovium
chemical element

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
kött
body tissue
animal tissue as food

flesh out v
fylla ut
complete

flesh wound n
köttsår
injury which pierces the skin, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs

fletcher /ˈflɛtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
pilmakare
a manufacturer of bows and arrows

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
lilja
heraldic charge

flexibility n
flexibilitet
quality of being flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flexibel
flexibel böjlig
easily bent without breaking

flexitime n
flextid
arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours

flick /flɪk/ n
svep
a short, quick movement

flick off v
ge fingret peka finger
to insult someone

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
glimt ögonblick
a short moment
flimmer
an unsteady flash of light

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
flimra
to burn or shine unsteadily
blinka glimta
to keep going on and off

flight /flaɪt/ n
flyg flygning
act of flying
flight flygning
journey made by an aircraft
flykt
act of fleeing

flight attendant n
flygvärdinna purser flygvärd
member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers

flight number n
flightnummer flygnummer
callsign

flight recorder n
svart låda
a device which records data onboard aircraft

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
affär äventyr
short sexual relationship

flint /flɪnt/ n
flinta
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ n
flintlås
firearm

flip off v
ge fingret peka finger
to make a rude or obscene gesture

flip out v
bli galen flippa ur
to become very upset

flip phone n
flipptelefon viktelefon
mobile telephone with a hinged top that is flipped open

flip the bird v
ge fingret peka finger
to make a rude or obscene gesture, particularly with the middle finger

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/ /ˈflɪpˌflɒp/ n
vippa
bistable electronic circuit

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
simfena simfot
marine mammal's wide limb for swimming

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
flirt flört
act of flirting
flirtare flörtare
one who flirts

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flirta
to play at courtship

flixweed n
stillfrö dillsenap
Descurainia sophia

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ n
flöte
buoyant device

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
flyta
to be capable of floating
to be supported by a liquid
to allow a price to be determined by the markets as opposed to by rule
to move in a fluid manner
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
sväva flyta
to drift gently through the air

floating market n
flytande marknad
market

floating point adj
flyttal
computing

floating-point number n
flyttal
computing

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
flock folkmassa hop
flock
group of birds
hjord flock
group of sheep or goats

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ v
flockas
to congregate

floe /fləʊ/ n
isflak
a low, flat mass of floating ice

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
piska prygla
to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
aga prygel
punishment

flood /flʌd/ n
översvämning
overflow of water
large number or quantity

flood /flʌd/ v
översvämma svämma över
to overflow

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ n
golv
bottom part of a room
ord
right to speak

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ v
lägga golv
cover with a floor
golva
strike down

floor lamp n
golvlampa
a floor lamp supported by a pole

floorball n
innebandy
hockey-like ball game

floorcloth n
golvtrasa
cloth for cleaning floors

floozie /ˈfluː.zi/ n
fnask gatuflicka glädjeflicka sköka
prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
slampa slinka
vulgar or sexually promiscuous woman

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ n
flopp fiasko
failure, especially in the entertainment industry

floppy disk n
diskett
flexible disk used for storing digital data

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ n
flora
plants considered as a group
the microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body
a book describing the plants of a country etc.

floriculture n
blomsterodling
the farming of flowers

florid /ˈflɒɹɪd/ adj
blomstrande rödblommig rödlätt
having a rosy colour
blomster blomsterprydd blomsterrik grann prunkande snirklad
ornate

florist /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
blomsterhandlare florist
a person who sells flowers

florist's n
blomsterhandel blombutik
a shop that sells flowers

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
tandtråd
a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth
sockervadd
spun sugar or cotton candy

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
flottilj
small fleet

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
flundra skrubbskädda
Platichthys flesus

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
sprattla
to attempt to move or regain one's balance
to flop around

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ n
mjöl
ground cereal grains

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ v
mjöla
to apply flour to something

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
frodas blomstra
to thrive or grow well

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
flöde ström
the movement of a fluid

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
flyta strömma
to move as a fluid

flow chart n
flödesdiagram flödesschema
schematic representation of a process

flower n
blomma blomster
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈfloʊɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ v
blomma
to put forth blooms

flower box n
blomlåda
flower container

flowerbed n
blombädd
place where flowers are grown

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
blomkruka blomsterkruka
container in which plants are grown

flowery adj
blommig blomsterklädd
decorated with flowers

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
influensa flunsa
influenza

flub /flʌb/ n
tabbe
mistake

fluent /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
flytande
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
flytande
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
ludd fjun
light fur etc

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
fluffig
covered with fluff
fluffig luftig lätt
light; soft; airy

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
flytande
of or relating to fluid
in a state of flux; subject to change

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ n
vätska fluid
any state of matter which can flow

fluke /fluːk/ n
lyckträff oförutsedd tur
stroke of luck
fluke
lobe of whale's tail

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
kugga köra
to fail

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsɨnt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluorescerande
of or relating to fluorescence

fluorescent lamp n
lysrör lysrörslampa
gas-discharge lamp

fluorine /ˈflɔːɹiːn/ /ˈflʊəɹiːn/ n
fluor
chemical element

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
snöby
brief snowfall
virrvarr
sudden activity

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
jämn
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out
burgen rik välmående
wealthy or well off

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
färg
poker hand

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
spola
of toilet: to be cleansed with generous quantities of water
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid
rodna
to become suffused with reddish color

flush toilet n
toalettstol vattenklosett
toilet that uses water to remove waste

flute /fluːt/ n
kannelyr
architecture: vertical groove in a pillar
champagneglas
glass
skär
helical groove going up a drill bit
flöjt
woodwind instrument

flute /fluːt/ v
flöjta
to make a flutelike sound
to utter with flutelike sound
spela flöjt
to play flute

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ v
fladdra
to flap or wave quickly
flaxa
to flap the wings without flying

flux /flʌks/ n
flussmedel
a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding

flux density n
flödestäthet
flux density

fly /flaɪ/ n
fluga
insect of the family Muscidae
fishing lure
tvåvinge fluga
insect of the order Diptera
gylf
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants

fly /flaɪ/ v
fly
to flee
flyga
to travel through air
to cause to travel through the air

fly agaric n
röd flugsvamp
Amanita muscaria

fly fishing n
flugfiske
form of angling

fly in the ointment n
smolk i glädjebägaren smolk i mjölken
something which ruins everything else

fly-half n
uthalv
rugby position

flyer n
cirkulär
känguru känguruhona
female kangaroo

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
flygande
that can fly

flying buttress n
strävbåge strävpelare
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports

flying fox n
flyghund

flying saucer n
flygande tefat
disc-shaped unidentified flying object

flying squirrel n
flygekorre
squirrel

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ n
försätts försättsblad
blank page at the front or back of a book

flyover n
viadukt vägbro
road

flypaper n
flugpapper flugfångare
flypaper

flyswatter n
flugsmälla flugsmällare
device for swatting flies

flywheel n
svänghjul
rotating mass

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ n
föl
young horse

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ v
föla
give birth (equestrian)

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
skum
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
skumma
form or emit foam

fob /fɒb/ n
klockkedja
chain or ribbon
berlock
ornament
bilnyckel fjärrnyckel
remote control for locking and unlocking a vehicle

focal length n
brännvidd
distance

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
fokus
concentration of attention
in mathematics
fokus brännpunkt
in optics
fokus skärpa
quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium
fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
fokusera koncentrera sig
intransitive: to concentrate one's attention
koncentrera
make (a liquid) less diluted
fokusera ställa in fokus ställa in skärpan
to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument)
fokusera
transitive: to concentrate one's attention
cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point

focus group n
fokusgrupp
a group of people interviewed for market research or political analysis

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ n
foder
food for animals

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ n
dimma töcken dis mist
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision
dimma
mist or film clouding a surface
slöja suddighet
photography: blur on a developed photographic image
oklarhet villrådighet
state of mind characterized by lethargy and confusion
efterslåtter
new growth of grass appearing on a field that has been mowed or grazed
fjolårsgräs kvarstående vintergräs
tall and decaying grass left standing after the cutting or grazing season

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ v
suddig
photography: to become dim or obscure
photography: to make dim or obscure
dimma höljas
to become covered with or as if with fog
imma
to become obscured in condensation or water
dimma dimmig hölja immig
to cover with or as if with fog
förmörka förvirrad omtöckna
to make confusing or obscure
imma immig
to obscure in condensation or water

fog lamp n
dimljus
a bright red lamp at the rear of a motor car

fog light n
dimljus
one of a pair of lights, mounted at the front of a car

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ n
stofil
dull old fellow

foggy adj
dimmig disig
obscured by mist or fog

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
foie gras anklever gåslever
fattened liver of geese or ducks

foil /fɔɪl/ n
aluminiumfolie
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food
folie
thin sheet of metal
florett
type of sword used in fencing

foil /fɔɪl/ v
omintetgöra kullkasta
prevent from being accomplished

folate n
folat
salt or ester of folic acid

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ n
vikning
act of folding
veck
bend or crease
fålla
enclosure for domestic animals

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ v
vika
bend (thin material) over
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending
böja vika
give way on a point or in an argument
lägga
poker: withdraw from betting

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
katalog mapp
container of computer files
pärm
organizer

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ adj
fällbar ihopfällbar ihopvikbar vikbar
made to fold

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ n
vikning
action of folding

folding knife n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv
type of knife

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
bladverk lövverk
the leaves of plants

folk /foʊk/ /fəʊk/ n
folk
inhabitants of a region

folk dance n
folkdans
genre of dance

folk etymology n
folketymologi
false etymology

folk music n
folk folkmusik
contemporary music in traditional style
folkmusik
music originating from a specific region

folk song n
folksång
song in this style
song originating among the working people

folklore /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
folklore
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population

folkloristics n
folkloristik
formal academic study of folklore

folktale n
folksaga
story that is part of the oral tradition of a people

follicle stimulating hormone n
follikelstimulerande hormon
hormone

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
följa
to go or come after in physical space
to be a logical consequence of
to go or come after in a sequence
to live one’s life according to
to carry out in accordance to
to keep track of
fatta förstå haja hänga med
to understand

follow suit v
bekänna färg
play a card of the same suit

follow the crowd v
bära kappan på båda axlarna gå med strömmen tjuta med ulvarna tjuta med vargarna
conform

follow-up n
svar
Internet: posted message in reply to a previous one

follower n
anhängare
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another
följare följeslagare
one who follows
förföljare
pursuer
följare
social media consumer
efterföljare efterträdare
thing that comes after another thing

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
följande
next in sequence or time

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ n
anhängare följe
group of followers

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
efter
subsequent to

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
dårskap dåraktighet
foolishness

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ v
badda
(medicine) to apply a poultice to
befordra instigera nära underblåsa
to incite or cause

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ adj
tillgiven
affectionate

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
hålla av tycka om
be fond of, have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
smeka kela med
to fondle

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
fondue
dish

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
reservoar
a receptacle for oil in a lamp
dopfunt funt
a receptacle in church for holy water
font stilsort teckensnitt typsnitt
a computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs

fontanelle n
fontanell
soft spot on a baby's head

food /fud/ /fuːd/ n
mat föda
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life
föda mat
anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of other forms
födoämne livsmedel matvara
foodstuff

food additive n
livsmedelstillsats
non-food substance added to food

food bank n
matbank
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry

food bowl n
kornbod
region

food chain n
näringskedja
feeding relationship between species

food coma n
matkoma
state of lethargy after eating a large meal

food fight n
matkrig
disorderly outbreak in which food is thrown for amusement

food fish n
matfisk
fish used for food

food for thought n
tänkvärdheter
information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation

food poisoning n
matförgiftning
any food-borne disease

food processor n
matberedare
kitchen appliance

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ n
näringsväv
diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem

foodie /ˈfuːdi/ n
matfantast matnörd
person with special interest in food

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
födoämne
material that may be used as food

fool /fuːl/ n
kräm
dessert
narr
jester
dåre
person with poor judgement or little intelligence

fool's cap n
narrmössa
cap with bells and tassels

fool's gold n
kattguld
mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold

fool's mate n
idiotmatt tokmatt
quickest possible checkmate

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
dumdristig
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
dåraktig dum
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise

foolproof adj
idiotsäker
(device) fail-safe

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ n
bordsfotboll
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] n
fot ben
bottom of anything }}
projection on equipment }}
fot tass hov klöv
part of animal’s body }}
fot
part of human body }}
unit of measure }}

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] v
kicka sparka
kick
betala
pay

foot brake n
fotbroms
brake operated by foot

foot fault n
fotfel
type of fault in sports

foot-and-mouth disease n
mul- och klövsjuka galla mulsjuka
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtədʒ/ n
filmmaterial
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] n
fotboll
Association football
ball

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
fotbollsspelare
one who plays football

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ n
fotbad
small basin or bath designed for washing feet
act of washing the feet
liquid mixture for washing the feet with

footbridge n
gångbro
bridge for pedestrians

foothold n
fotfäste
a solid grip with the feet

footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ n
fotfäste
a ground for the foot

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
fotnot
comment at the bottom of a printed page
event of lesser importance

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ n
gångväg
path for pedestrians

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
fotavtryck
ecological impact of a human activity
fotspår
profession or lifestyle
the impression of the foot

footrest n
fotstöd
a support on which to rest the feet

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ n
tåflört tåsex
flirting game

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
fotpall
a low stool

footwear n
skodon
an item of clothing that is worn on the foot

fop /fɒp/ n
sprätt
vain man

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ conjunction
ty eftersom emedan
because

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ preposition
för åt
directed at, intended to belong to
i
over a period of time
för
supporting
because of
efter på
to obtain or acquire
åt mot
towards

for God's sake interjection
för Guds skull
Exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience

for example
till exempel exempelvis
as an example

for free
gratis
without paying

for fuck's sake
för i helvete
expressing anger, frustration

for good
för alltid för evigt för gott
forever; permanently

for now
för tillfället just nu
at the moment; until later

for once
för en gångs skull
in a rare exception to the rule

for real adj
på riktigt korrekt riktig sann
genuine, true or natural

for real adv
på riktigt
truly

for rent
hyra
being offered for renting

for sale
till salu
being offered for purchase

for that matter
för den delen
as far as that is concerned

for the most part adv
till största delen för det mesta i stor utsträckning mestadels
mostly

for the nonce /nɑn(t)s/ /nɒn(t)s/
för närvarande för stunden för tillfället
for the time being

for the time being adv
för tillfället tils vidare
temporarily; until later

foray /ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.eɪ/ n
plundringståg räd
incursion

forbid /fə(ɹ)ˈbɪd/ v
förbjuda förvägra neka
to disallow

forbidden /fɝˈbɪdən/ adj
förbjuden
not allowed

forbidden fruit n
förbjuden frukt
the fruit forbidden to Adam

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
förbjuden frukt är ljuv
forbidden things seem more appealing

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ n
styrka
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain
kraft
physical quantity
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
ability to attack, control, or constrain
law: legal validity

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ v
tvinga
compel (someone to do something)

force field n
kraftfält
science fiction

force majeure /ˈfɔːs məˈʒɜː/ n
force majeure
unavoidable catastrophe

forced heirship n
laglott

forced labor n
tvångsarbete
work which one is compelled to perform

forcemeat n
köttfärs
chopped meat

forcibly /ˈfɔːsəbli/ adv
med våld
in a forcible manner

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
vadställe
crossing

fore /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ adj
före tidigare
former; occurring earlier

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ n
underarm
part of the arm

forebear n
förfader
ancestor

forebode /fɔːˈbəʊd/ v
förebåda
to predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device)

forebrain n
framhjärna prosencefalon
part of the brain

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
förhandsberäkning utsikt
estimation
prognos väderprognos
weather prediction

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
förutse förutsäga
estimate future conditions

forecastle /ˈfoʊkˌsəl/ n
back backdäck
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
förfader
ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ n
pekfinger
first finger next to the thumb

forefoot n
framfot
either of the front feet of a quadruped

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
föregående
occurring before or in front of something else

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
förgrund
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane

forehand /fɔːhænd/ /fɔːɹhænd/ n
forehand forehandslag
stroke in racket sports

forehead /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ n
panna
part of face above eyebrows

foreign /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
främmande
located outside one's own country or place
relating to a different nation
främmande utländsk
originating from or characteristic of a different country

foreign affairs n
utrikesdepartement utrikesministerium
department
utrikes ärende utrikespolitik
policy

foreign correspondent n
utrikeskorrespondent
reporter based in a foreign country

foreign country n
främmande land
country of which one is not a citizen

foreign currency n
utländsk valuta
currency used in a foreign country

foreign debt n
utlandsskuld
aggregate of debt to foreigners
debt owed to foreigners

foreign direct investment n
utländsk direktinvestering
direct investment into a country

foreign exchange market n
valutamarknad
market for trading one currency for another

foreign key n
främmande nyckel
column referencing another table

foreign language n
främmande språk
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place

foreign minister n
utrikesminister
cabinet official

foreign policy n
utrikespolitik
government's policy

foreign trade n
utrikeshandel
trade between a country and other countries

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ n
utlänning
person in a foreign land

foreleg n
framben
either of the two legs towards the front of a four-legged animal

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ n
förman lagbas
leader of a work crew
juryordförande ordförande
member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf

foremast n
fockmast
foremost mast

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ n
förnamn
a name that precedes surname

forenoon n
förmiddag
forenoon - part of the day before noon

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
förspel
foreplay

forerunner n
föregångare
forebear, ancestor, predecessor
precursor, harbinger

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
förutse
to anticipate

foreseeable adj
förutsebar
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foresight n
framsynthet
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
förhud
prepuce / foreskin

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ n
skog kluster samling
any dense collection
skog skogsdunge
dense collection of trees

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ v
beskoga återplantera
to cover an area with trees

forest fire n
skogsbrand
fire

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ).stɔːl/ v
förekomma
to anticipate

forester n
jägmästare skogsbrukare skogsmästare skogsvetare skogvaktare
person practicing forestry
skogsbonde skogsfinne skogsman
person who lives in a forest

forestry n
skogsbruk
art of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes
art and practice of planting and growing trees
tree farming
forstvetenskap skogsvetenskap
science of planting and growing trees

foretaste n
försmak
taste taken in advance

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
förutspå förutsäga
to predict the future

forethoughtful /ˈfɔɹθɔtfʊl/ /ˈfɔːθɔːtfʊl/ adj
framsynt förtänksam förutseende
having forethought

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adv
alltid
(colloquially) constantly or frequently
för alltid för evigt
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ n
alltid evigt

forever stamp n
fixvärdemärke valörlöst frimärke
postage stamp indefinitely valid for a given rate class

forewarn v
förvarna
to warn in advance

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɝːd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ n
förord
an introductory section

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
walk over
to give up in defeat

forfend /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌfɛnd/ v
avvärja beskydda förbjuda
prohibit; forbid; avert

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
ässja
furnace or hearth
smedja
workshop

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
förfalska
to create a forgery of
smida
to shape a metal

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
falsifikat förfalskning
that which is forged or counterfeited

forget /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
förgäta
glömma förgäta
to lose remembrance of
glömma
to unintentionally not do
to cease remembering
to leave behind

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ n
förgätmigej
plant of the genus Myosotis

forgetful adj
glömsk
liable to forget

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ n
minnesförlust
loss of remembrance
glömska
proneness to let slip from the mind
failure to bear in mind

forgettable adj
förglömlig
easily forgotten

forgive /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
förlåta
transitive, to pardon

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ n
förlåtelse
the action of forgiving

forgiving adj
förlåtande
inclined to forgive

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
avstå från
to do without

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ adj
glömd
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered

fork /fɔːɹk/ n
framgaffel
bicycle fork
gaffel
eating utensil
chess: simultaneous attack
korsväg vägskäl vägval
figurative: point in time of making a decision
förgrening gren korsväg vägskäl
intersection
förgrening gren
point where a waterway splits
grep
pronged tool

forkful n
gaffelbit
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
gaffeltruck truck
small industrial vehicle

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ n
formulär blankett
document to be filled in
form
shape or visible structure

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ v
forma
to give shape
to constitute, to compose

form factor n
formfaktor
in quantum field theory

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
formell
being in accord with established forms
official

formaldehyde n
formaldehyd
organic compound

formality n
formalitet

formalize /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
formalisera
to give something formal or official standing

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
filformat format
computing: file type
format
layout of a document
form of presentation

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
formatera
computing: prepare a mass storage medium for initial use
change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page
create or edit the layout of a document

formation /fɔɹ.meɪ.ʃən/ /fə(ɹ).meɪ.ʃən/ n
forma
process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation
formation
something possessing structure or form

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
föregående
first of aforementioned two items
förra före detta forna
previous

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Före detta jugoslaviska republiken Makedonien
provisional designation of the Republic of North Macedonia

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
fordom
at some time in the past

formic acid n
myrsyra
methanoic acid

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ adj
fruktansvärd
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality
formidabel
difficult to defeat or overcome

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ adj
formlös
without form

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
formel
in chemistry
in mathematics

formulate v
formulera
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
otukt
sexual intercourse, especially on the part of an unmarried person

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ v
överge försaka
to abandon

forsythia n
forsythia
shrub of genus Forsythia

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fort fäste
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

forte /ˈfɔɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfɔɹteɪ/ /ˈfɔː.teɪ/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ n
styrka stark sida
strength or talent

forthright adj
rättfram
straightforward; not evasive

forthwith /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ adv
omedelbart genast med en gång
immediately

forties n
fyrtiotal fyrtiotalet
the decade of the 1940s

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
fyrtionde
ordinal form of forty

fortified wine n
starkvin
wine with distilled beverage added

fortify /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
spetsa
add spirits to wine
befästa
increase the defenses of
berika
increase the nutritional value

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
tapperhet
mental or emotional strength

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ [ˈfɔəʔ.nɐjʔ] adv
fjorton dagar två veckor
period of two weeks

fortress /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
fästning
fortified place

fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj
slumpartad
happening by a lucky chance
tillfällig slumpartad
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuitously adv
tillfälligtvis
in a fortuitous manner

fortunate /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪt/ [ˈfoɹt͡ʃənətʰ] adj
lycklig
Lucky, favored by fortune

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
lyckligtvis som tur är
it is fortunate that

fortune /ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
tillfällighet
a chance
tur
good luck
förmögenhet
lots of riches

fortune cookie n
lyckokaka
snack

fortune favors the bold proverb
lyckan står den djärve bi
luck favors the adventurous

fortune hunter n
lyckosökare lycksökare lycksökerska
person who eagerly seeks wealth

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] numeral
fyrtio fyrti
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
fyrtioåtta
48

forty-five numeral
fyrtiofem
45

forty-four numeral
fyrtiofyra
44

forty-nine numeral
fyrtionio
49

forty-one numeral
fyrtiett
41

forty-seven numeral
fyrtiosju
47

forty-six numeral
fyrtiosex
46

forty-three numeral
fyrtiotre
43

forty-two numeral
fyrtiotvå
Cardinal number

forum /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
forum
place for discussion
Internet message board

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
främre
at the front
framtida
expected in the future
påflugen
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
hädanefter
into the future
framåt
towards the front

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
anfallare
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ v
vidarebefodra
send (something received) to a third party

fossil /ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈfɒsəl/ n
fossil
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated
a fossilized term

fossil fuel n
fossilt bränsle
fuel

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adoptera
providing parental care to unrelated children

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
uppfostra
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child

foster child n
fosterbarn
a child in foster care

foster family n
fosterfamilj
family having at least one foster child

foster home n
familjehem fosterhem
adoptive parent's home

foul /faʊl/ n
foul regelbrott regelöverträdelse
offence in sports

foul /faʊl/ v
befläcka
to besmirch
foula
to commit a foul
smutsa ner
to make dirty

foul wind n
motvind
wind against traveled direction

foul-smelling adj
illaluktande
having a bad odour

found /faʊnd/ v
grundlägga
to begin building
grunda
to start an organization

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n
grundläggning
act of founding
foundation
cosmetic cream
stiftelse fond
endowed institution or charity
arv donation fond förmögenhet grundplåt kapital
legacy constituting a permanent fund of charitable institution
bas grund
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
fundament grund
that upon which anything is founded

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ n
grundare
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ v
kantra
to sink

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ n
grundande
establishment of something

founding father n
grundare
man who founded something

foundling n
hittebarn
abandoned child, left by its parent

foundry /faʊndɹi/ n
gjuteri
facility that melts metals

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
fontän vattenkonst springbrunn
artificial water feature

fountain pen n
reservoarpenna
pen containing a reservoir of ink

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
fyra
the digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
fyra
the cardinal number 4

four o'clock n
klockan fyra
the start of the fifth hour

four of a kind n
fyrtal
four cards of the same rank

four-eyes n
glasögonbärare glasögonorm
person who wears spectacles

four-leaf clover n
fyrklöver
clover with four leaves

four-stroke engine n
fyrtaktsmotor
type of engine

four-wheeler n
fyrhjuling
vehicle with four wheels

fourfold v
fyrdubbla fyrfaldiga
increase to four times as much

fourgie /ˈfoʊɹd͡ʒi/ n
fyrkant
foursome

fourhorn sculpin n
hornsimpa
a species of fish

foursome n
fyrkant
sex act between four people

fourteen /ˈfɔɹt.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
fjorton
cardinal number

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
fjortonde
ordinal form of the number fourteen

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
fjärde
ordinal form of the number four

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ n
fyra
fourth-highest gear of an engine
fjärde fyra
person or thing in the fourth position

fourth cousin n
femmänning pyssling
fourth cousin

fourth official n
fjärdedomare
soccer official

fourth person n
fjärde person
person distinct from first, second, and third persons

fowler n
fågelfängare
a hunter of wildfowl

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
räv mickel
Vulpes
räv
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini
cunning person

foxglove n
fingerborgsblomma
plant of the genus Digitalis

foxtail n
kavle
foxtail grass
rävsvans
tail of a fox

foxtrot n
foxtrot
a ballroom dance

foxy /ˈfɑksi/ /ˈfɒksi/ adj
rödhårig
(of a person) red-haired
snygg
attractive, sexy
rävaktig
having the qualities of a fox

foyer /ˈfoɪɘ/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪɝ/ n
foajé entré
lobby, corridor, or waiting room

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ n
fraktal
figure irregular at all scales
self-similar geometric figure

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
bråk
arithmetic: ratio
bråkdel
part of a whole

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹædʒəl/ adj
skör ömtålig
easily broken or destroyed

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
skörhet ömtålighet
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ n
fragment
portion or segment of an object

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
doft arom vällukt
pleasant smell or odour

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
ram
chunk of data
rigid, generally rectangular mounting
bildruta
piece of photographic film containing an image
stomme bjälklag
structural elements of a building or other constructed object
kroppsbyggnad
structure of a person's body

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
rama rama in
add a decorative border to a picture
sätta dit
cause a person to appear guilty
utforma
establish a context in words
komponera
position visually within a fixed boundary

frame saw n
ramsåg
design of saw

framer n
lagstiftare
legislator
rammakare
picture framer
timmerman
timber framer

framework /ˈfɹeɪmwɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪmwɝk/ n
ramverk
a basic conceptual structure

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
franc
former currency of France and Belgium

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
rösträtt
right to vote at a public election

franchisee n
franchisetagare
holder of a franchise

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ n
francium
chemical element

frank /fɹæŋk/ adj
uppriktig rättfram
bluntly honest

frank /fɹæŋk/ v
frankera
to place a frank on an envelope

frankincense n
rökelse
incense

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ adv
ärligt talat
(speech act) In truth, to tell the truth

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ adj
frenetisk hektisk
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush

fraternal nephew n
brorson
brother's son

fraternize /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/ v
fraternisera
to associate as friends with an enemy
förbrödra
to associate with others in a brotherly manner

fratricide n
brodermord brödramord
killing of one's sibling
brodermördare brodermörderska
person who commits this crime

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
bedrägeri svindel
an act of deception
bedrägeri förfalskning
assumption of a false identity to such deceptive end
bedragare
one who performs fraud

fraudster n
bedragare
a person who practices fraud

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
bedräglighet
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ adj
falsk
dishonest; based on fraud or deception
falsk förfalskad
false; phony

fraught /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
full hell
charged or accompanied with
belastad
distressed

frazil n
kravis

freak show n
missfostercirkus
freak show

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
fräkne
small pigmentation spot on the skin

freckled adj
fräknig
having freckles

free /fɹiː/ adj
fri lös släppt
fri
not imprisoned
unconstrained
without obligations
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement
unobstructed
mathematics: unconstrained
without
ledig fri
not in use

free /fɹiː/ adv
gratis
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ v
befria frigöra frita
make free

free cash flow n
fritt kassaflöde
measure of a company's financial performance

free kick n
frispark
kick played without interference of opposition

free market n
fri marknad
type of market

free of charge adj
gratis kostnadsfri fri
not requiring any payment - adjective

free software n
fri programvara
software that can be freely copied and modified

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
yttrandefrihet
right to express an opinion in public

free time n
fritid
time that can be spent on one's own activities rather than work

free trade n
frihandel
trade free from government interference

free up v
frigöra
to make (space) available

free will n
fri vilja
ability to choose one's actions
egen vilja
natural inclination

free-for-all /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/ /ˈfɹiːfɚɔːl/ n
huggsexa
chaos

free-range adj
frigående
pertaining to animals that are allowed to roam freely

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
frihet frihetsgrad
The lack of a specific constraint
frihet
not being imprisoned or enslaved

freedom fighter n
frihetskämpe
fighter

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəməvəˈsɛmbli/ n
mötesfrihet
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
rörelsefrihet
the right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state

freedom of religion /fɹiː.dəm.əv.ɹɪ.lɪ.dʒən/ n
religionsfrihet trosfrihet
the right to hold any religious beliefs

freedom of the press /fɹiː.dəm.əv.θə.pɹɛs/ n
pressfrihet tryckfrihet
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions

freedom to roam n
allemansrätt
right to access public or privately owned land

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ n
frilans
Someone who sells his services to clients without a long-term contract

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ v
frilansa
To work as a freelance

freelancer n
frilans frilansare
who freelances

freemium n
freemium

freesheet /ˈfɹiːʃiːt/ n
gratistidning
a free newspaper

freestanding adj
fristående
standing or set apart

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ n
frisim
front crawl
swimming event

freestyle skiing n
freestyle
skiing discipline

freeway /ˈfɹiː.wei/ n
motorväg
road designed for safe high-speed motoring

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
stopp
halt of regular operation
köldknäpp
period of cold

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
frysa
to become solid due to low temperature
of temperature, to drop below zero
to lower something's temperature to freezing point
to become motionless
to be affected by cold
to prevent movement of someone's financial assets

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
frysfack
part of a refrigerator
frys frysskåp
stand-alone appliance

freezer burn n
frysbränna
desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long

freezing point n
fryspunkt
temperature

freezing rain n
underkylt regn frysande regn
rain which freezes upon contact with the ground

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
fraktgods
goods
frakt fraktavgift
payment for transportation
frakt
transport of goods

freight /fɹeɪt/ v
frakta
to transport goods

french fries n
pommes frites strips
deep fried strips of potato

frenulum /ˈfrɛnjələm/ n
frenulum ollonsträng penissträng
anatomy: small fold of tissue preventing an organ in the body from moving too far

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
frekvens
number of occurrences divided by time
rate of occurrence of anything
property of occurring often rather than infrequently

frequency modulation n
frekvensmodulering
use of a modulating wave

frequentative n
frekventativ
subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
ofta
at frequent intervals

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
fresk freskomålning
artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
fräsch färsk
new or clean
färsk
of produce, not from storage
without salt
frisk
refreshing or cool

fresh air n
frisk luft
clean air from outside

fresh water n
sötvatten färskvatten
water with little salt

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
recentior förstaårselev
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ n
frisk
freshness

freshwater adj
sötvattens-
living in fresh water

freshwater pearl mussel n
flodpärlmussla
Margaritifera margaritifera

fret /fɹɛt/ n
band greppband tvärband
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument

fretless adj
bandlös
having no frets

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
frikativa
consonant

fricking /ˈfɹɪkɪŋ/ adj
jäkla
intensifier (euphemism)

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
friktion
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact
The rubbing of one object or surface against another
conflict

frictionless adj
friktionsfri
of or pertaining to lack of friction

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
friterad stekt
cooked by frying

fried egg n
stekt ägg
egg that has been shallow fried

fried rice n
stekt ris
form of rice

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ n
flickvän pojkvän
boyfriend or girlfriend
vän väninna anhängare
person who backs something
vän väninna allierad
person who provides assistance
vän väninna kamrat
person whose company one enjoys
vän bekant väninna
person with whom you are acquainted

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ v
gynna hjälpa stödja
to act as the friend of

friend with benefits n
knullkompis
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship

friendless adj
vänlös
without friends

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adj
vänlig
approachable, warm
characteristic of friendliness

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adv
vänligt
in a friendly manner

friends /fɹɛn(d)z/ n
vänner
participants in a two-way friendship

friendship /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ n
vänskap
(uncountable) condition of being friends
(countable) friendly relationship

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
fris
kind of coarse cloth
architecture: space between architrave and cornice

frig /fɹɪɡ/ v
onanera pulla
to masturbate

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
fregatt
A 19th c. type of warship
A modern type of warship
An obsolete type of sailing warship

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ n
fregattfågel
bird of the family Fregatidae

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ n
skräck fasa fruktan
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger

frighten /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/ v
skrämma
to disturb with fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
skrämmande
scary

frigid /ˈfɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
kylig
chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive
frigid
sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman

frill /fɹɪl/ n
rynk volang
pleated material used as decoration

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ adj
alternativ- avantgarde- marginal- rand-
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ n
frans
decorative border
avantgardeteater experimentell teater
non-mainstream theatre
rand gränstrakt periferi utkant ytterområde
peripheral part
utkant ytterområde
the periphery of a city

friseur n
frisör
a hairdresser

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
visitera
to search somebody by feeling their clothes

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
frivol
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ n
klänning
female garment

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ n
groda
amphibian

frog legs n
grodlår
hind legs of frog as food

frogman n
grodman
diver

frogspawn n
grodrom
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
leka
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹɔm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
från
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of
från ur
with the source or provenance of or at

from A to Z
från A till Ö
comprehensively

from cover to cover adv
från pärm till pärm
from the first page to the last page

from now on adv
framöver från och med nu
from now, indefinitely

from the bottom of one's heart
från djupet av sitt hjärta av allt hjärta
in earnest, with one's full feelings

from time to time
då och då stundom
occasionally

front /fɹʌnt/ n
framsida
facing side
main entrance side
front
meteorology: interface between airmasses
military: area or line of conflict
bulvan
public face of covert organisation

front line n
frontlinje
military boundary between opposing positions

front runner n
favorit huvudkandidat
most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.

front-wheel drive n
framhjulsdrift
layout in which only ront wheels drive

frontal lobe n
frontallob pannlob
division of cerebrum

frontier /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ n
gräns landgräns
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹʌn.tɪˌspiːs/ n
frontespis
façade
small ornamental pediment
frontespis vinjettbild vinjettplansch
publishing: illustration

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
frost
cold weather that would cause frost
frost rimfrost
cover of minute ice crystals

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
glacera
to coat with white icing to resemble frost
frosta
to get covered with frost

frost fair n
frostmarknad

frostbite n
förfrysning köldskada
the freezing of some part of the body

frosting /ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/ n
glasyr
a sugary coating for cakes and other baked goods

frothy adj
skummande
foamy or churned

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
rynka pannan
to have a frown on one's face

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
frusen fryst
in the state of that which freezes

fructify v
bära frukt
to bear fruit

fructose /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
fruktos fruktsocker
monosaccharide ketose sugar

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
frugal sparsam
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugivore /ˈfɹuːdʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
fruktätare
animal that eats mostly fruit

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
frukt avkomma livsfrukt
figuratively: child of a marriage
frukt avkastning behållning nytta produkt resultat
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort
bög fikus
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man
frukt
part of plant
food

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ v
avkasta ge frukt
to produce fruit

fruit juice n
fruktsaft
juice of fruit

fruit salad n
fruktsallad
salad made of fruit

fruit tree n
fruktträd
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis

fruitcake /ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/ n
fruktkaka
cake
galning knäppgök tok toka
crazy person
bög
homosexual

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
förverkligande
fulfillment of something worked for

frustrated /fɹʌˈstɹeɪt.ɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪt.ɪd/ adj
frustrerad
suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent

frustrating /fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ adj
frustrerande
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
frustration
feeling of annoyance
act of frustrating

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
fiskyngel yngel
young fish

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
steka fritera
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil
steka
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
suffer because of too much heat
informal: be executed by the electric chair

frying pan n
stekpanna stekplåt
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ n
fuchsia
colour
plant

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ interjection
fan! satan!
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ n
knull ligg
an act of sexual intercourse
sexual partner

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ v
knulla
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar

fuck buddy n
knullkompis
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment

fuck off interjection
dra åt helvete! stick och brinn!
go away!

fuck off v
dra åt helvete
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
sabba
to botch or make a mess of
sabba skada
to injure or damage
misslyckas
to make a mistake, to go wrong

fuck you n
dra åt helvete
fuck you

fuckability /ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪti/ n
knullbarhet
being desirable for sexual relations

fuckable adj
knullbar
sexually attractive

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adv
paj skadad
damaged
packad
drunk
förstörd
in disarray or dishevelment
fuckad sjuk vrickad
reprehensible

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
jävla
as an intensifier
jävla satans
offensive or worthless

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adv
jävla
an intensifier

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
ligg
an act of sexual intercourse

fucktard n
cp kioskmongo mongo
an extraordinarily stupid person

fudge /fʌdʒ/ n
mjuk kola
a very sweet confection

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] n
bränsle
substance consumed to provide energy

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ n
bränslecell
electrochemical device

fuel tank n
bränsletank
a container of fuel

fugacious /fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
flyktig förgänglig
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient

fugly /ˈfʌɡ.li/ adj
asful skitful
extremely ugly

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ n
fuga
piece of music

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ n
ledpunkt rotationspunkt vridningspunkt
support about which a lever pivots

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
uppfylla
to carry out

full /fʊl/ adj
fullständig fullödig
complete
full
containing the maximum possible amount
mätt full
satisfied, in relation to eating

full employment n
full sysselsättning
a policy goal state in which all those wanting employment at the prevailing wages can find it

full house n
kåk
three of a kind and a pair

full moon n
fullmåne
phase of moon when in opposition to sun
the moon when in opposition to sun

full screen adj
helskärm helskärmsläge
occupying all the available displayable surface

full speed ahead adj
full fart framåt
idiom, maximum effort
nautical

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ interjection
och därmed basta punkt slut
And nothing less

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
punkt
The punctuation mark “.”

full-back n
ytterback
(soccer) a player who plays on the left or right side of defence

full-blown adj
fullt utslagen
at the peak of blossom

full-fledged adj
fullfjädrad
having all its feathers; able to fly
having full qualification, credentials or preparation

full-time adj
heltids-
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity

full-time adv
heltid
Spending a full amount of time

fulmar n
stormfågel
seabird in the genus Fulmarus

fumarole n
fumarol
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
fumla fumla sig
To blunder uncertainly

fume cupboard n
dragskåp

fume hood n
dragskåp
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
kul rolig skojig
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
skoj
enjoyment or amusement

fun house n
glädjehus
euphemism for brothel

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
funktion subrutin
computing: routine that returns a result
funktion
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part
relation where one thing is dependent on another
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound
bjudning tillställning
official or social occasion
förrättning kall syssla åliggande
professional or official position
funktion uppgift
what something does or is used for

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v
fungera tjänstgöra
to carry on a function
fungera tjänstgöra verka
to have a function

function space n
funktionsrum
metric space whose elements are functions

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ adj
fungerande
in good working order
funktionell
useful, serving a purpose
having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ n
funktional
a function that takes a function as its argument

functional group n
funktionell grupp
characteristic grouping of elements

functionalist /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/ adj
funktionalistisk
relating to functionalism

functionality n
funktionalitet
ability

functionary n
ämbetsman statstjänsteman
a person employed as an official in a bureaucracy

functor /ˈfʌŋktə/ n
funktor
category theory: category mapping

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
fond kapital
sum or source of money

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
finansiera
to pay for

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ adj
grundläggande fundamental
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation

fundamental interaction n
fundamental växelverkan
basic forces that act between elementary particles

fundamentalism n
fundamentalism
religion

fundamentalist n
fundamentalist
one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
finansiering
money provided as funds

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
pengainsamling insamling
raising money

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ n
begravning
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
begravningsbyrå
mortuary

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹi/ adj
begravning
relating to a funeral

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
svamp
any member of the kingdom Fungi

funicular n
bergbana
rail transit system

funk /fʌŋk/ n
funk
genre of popular music

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
tratt
utensil used to guide poured liquids

funnel cake n
struva funnel cake
specialty baked good

funnel chanterelle n
trattkantarell höstkantarell trattis
Craterellus tubaeformis

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ adj
lustig rolig skojig komisk
amusing; comical
konstig underlig märklig sällsam
strange; unusual

funny bone n
änkestöt tjuvsena
nerve

fur /fɚ/ /fɜː(ɹ)/ [fɜ̝ː] n
päls
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing

fur beetle n
pälsänger
Attagenus pellio

fur coat n
päls pälskappa
coat made of animal fur

fur seal n
pälssäl
marine mammal

furious /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
rasande ursinnig furiös
transported with passion or fury

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
permission
leave of absence

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
masugn
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
möblera inreda
to provide with furniture or other equipment
förse tillhandahålla
to supply

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
försedd utrustad
equipped with whatever is needed
möblerad inredd
supplied with furniture

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ n
möbel
large movable items

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ n
körsnär buntmakare
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
fåra rynka
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face
fåra plogfåra
trench cut in the soil

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
pälsig
covered with fur

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
furry pälsare
member of the furry fandom

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/ adv
dessutom därutöver vidare
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

fury /ˈfjʊəɹi/ /ˈfjʊɹi/ n
furie
an angry or malignant person
vrede raseri ursinne
extreme anger

fuse /fjuːz/ n
stubin stubintråd
cord
tändrör
device igniting charge
säkring propp
device preventing overloading of a circuit

fuse /fjuːz/ v
sammansmälta
intransitive: to melt together
transitive: to melt together
säkra
transitive: to furnish with a fuse

fuselage /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
flygkropp
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusilli /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fusilli
pasta

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
fusion smältning
act of melting something by heating it

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
petig
particular about details

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ adj
fåfäng lönlös meningslös
incapable of producing results

futility n
meningslöshet fruktlöshet värdelöshet
quality of being futile

futsal n
futsal
form of soccer

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ n
ribbe uplangor ziltror
curved rib-like timbers

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ n
framtid
the time ahead
something that will happen in moments yet to come

future tense n
futurum
time form of a verb

futurologist n
framtidsforskare
person

futurology n
futurologi framtidsstudium
scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adj
otydlig suddig
not clear; unfocused
dimmig luddig
vague or imprecise

fy interjection
fy
expression

fynbos n
fynbos
fynbos

g-force n
g-kraft
acceleration of a body

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
gavel
triangular area of wall

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng
any device or machine

gadgie /ˈɡædʒi/ n
gubbe
an old man

gadoid /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ adj
torsk- torskartad torskfisk-
of or pertaining to the Gadidae family

gadolinium /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ n
gadolinium
chemical element

gadwall n
snatterand
a common and widespread dabbling duck

gaff sail n
gaffelsegel
sail

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
blunder fadäs tabbe
a foolish error, especially one made in public

gaffsail /ˈɡæf.seɪl/ n
gaffelsegel
topsail

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
kväljning
convulsion
munkavle
device to restrain speech

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
få kväljningar
To experience the vomiting reflex

gaggle /ˈɡæɡl̩/ n
gåsflock
group of geese
skock svärm
group or related things

gaily /ˈɡeɪli/ adv
glatt muntert
merrily

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
förstärkning
factor by which signal is multiplied
vinst
what one gains (profit)

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
bestrida förneka motsäga
to contradict something said

gainsaying n
motsägelse
contradiction
gensaga gensägelse invändning protest
opposition

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
gångart
horse's way of moving
gång gångart gångstil
manner of walking

gala /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ n
gala
pomp, show or festivity

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
galaktisk galax-
relating to a/the galaxy

galactose n
galaktos
the monosaccharide

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
galanga
any of several plants of the ginger family

galaxy /ˈɡaləksi/ /ˈɡæləksi/ n
galax
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
kuling
meteorology: a very strong wind
pors
Myrica gale

galena n
blyglans
mineral

galimatias /ˌɡæləˈmeɪʃi.əs/ n
gallimatias
gobbledygook

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
fräckhet
impudence or brazenness

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
skava
to chafe

gall bladder n
gallblåsa
pear-shaped organ that stores bile

gallant /ɡəˈlænt/ /ɡəˈlɑnt/ /ˈɡælənt/ adj
tapper
brave, valiant

galleass n
galeas
vessel

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ n
galeon
large sailing ship

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
läktare balkong
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium
galleri
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art
roofed promenade along the wall of a building

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
kabyss
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft
galär galärfartyg galärskepp
ship propelled primarily by oars

galley slave n
galärslav
slave in a galley

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallium
chemical element

gallivant /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/ v
dagdriva driva omkring drälla dröna
roam about for pleasure

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ n
galopp
fastest gait of a horse

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galoppera
to ride at a galloping pace

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
galge
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging

gallows humor n
galghumor
comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of a perfectly hopeless situation

gallstone n
gallsten
small, hard object, that sometimes forms in the gall bladder

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
i överflöd
in abundance

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
galosch
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow

galoshe n
galosch
overshoe worn in wet weather

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
galvanisk
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanisera
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
to coat with rust-resistant zinc

gambler n
spelare
one who plays at a game of chance
risktagare
one who takes significant risks

gambling n
hasardspel
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance

gamboge /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
gummigutta
resin of the gamboge tree

game /ɡeɪm/ adj
med på
willing to participate

game /ɡeɪm/ n
bransch
spel match
particular instance of playing a game; match
spel lek
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
vilt byte villebråd
wild animals hunted for food

game camera n
åtelkamera

game of chance n
hasardspel
game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
spelet är slut spelet är över
message

game theory n
spelteori
mathematical study of strategic situations

gamekeeper n
viltvårdare
person employed to maintain the game

gamer /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
datorspelare
person who plays video games

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
könscell gamet
reproductive cell

gamey adj
vilt
having the smell, taste and texture of game

gamification n
spelifiering
use of gameplay

gamify v
spelifiera
to convert into the form of a game

gamma /ˈɡæmə/ n
gamma
the name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet

gamma function n
Eulers gammafunktion gammafunktionen
function which generalizes the notion of a factorial

gamma radiation n
gammastrålning
type of radiation

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
gammaaminobutansyra
amino acid

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ n
register skala
complete range

gander /ɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
gåskarl hangås
a male goose

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
arbetsgrupp arbetslag
a company of labourers
gäng grupp sällskap
a company of persons
gäng
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection

gang rape n
gruppvåldtäkt
rape by a number of people

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ adj
gänglig
tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness

gangplank n
landgång
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ n
gangrän kallbrand
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ n
gangster gängmedlem
street gang member

gap /ɡæp/ n
spricka
opening made by breaking or parting

gap year n
sabbatsår
yearlong break from study

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
gapa
to open the mouth wide
to open wide
to stare in wonderment

gapers' block n
tittkö
traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɪdʒ/ n
garage verkstad
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc.
verkstad bilverkstad
place where cars are serviced and repaired

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ n
klädsel
clothing

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
skräp
waste material

garbage can n
soptunna sophink
waste receptacle

garbage disposal n
avfallskvarn
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste

garbage truck n
sopbil
waste collection vehicle

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ n
park trädgård
gardens with public access
trädgård tomt
grounds at the front or back of a house
trädgård
piece of land outside with flowers and plants

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ v
arbeta trädgård trädgårdsskötsel ägna
grow plants

garden balsam n
balsamin
Impatiens balsamina

garden city n
trädgårdsstad
planned city with gardens

garden dormouse n
trädgårdssovare
rodent

garden gnome n
trädgårdstomte
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament

garden hose n
trädgårdsslang
type of hose
length of hose

gardener n
trädgårdsmästare
one who gardens

gardening n
hortikultur trädgårdsodling
the care of a garden

garganey n
årta
duck

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.tʃu.ən/ adj
enorm gigantisk
huge

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
gräll
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garland /ˈɡɑɹlənd/ n
kedjekoppling
accolade, mark of honour
krans girlang
wreath of flowers

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
vitlök
plant

garlic bread n
vitlöksbröd
bread topped with garlic

garlic chive n
kinesisk gräslök
plant
used in cooking

garlic mustard n
löktrav
Alliaria petiolata

garlic press n
vitlökspress
ustensil

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
klädesplagg plagg
single item of clothing

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
spannmålsbod spannmålsmagasin
granary

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
granat
mineral

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ v
garnera
to ornament

garret window n
takfönster
skylight that lies along the slope of the roof

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ n
garnison
post

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ adj
pratsjuk
excessively or tiresomely talkative

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
strumpeband
band around leg

garter snake n
strumpebandssnok
snake of the genus Thamnophis

gas /ɡæs/ n
gaser
(US) gas in digestion
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
(countable, chemistry) chemical element or compound
bensin
fuel

gas /ɡæs/ v
gasa ihjäl gasa
kill with poisonous gas

gas chamber n
gaskammare
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas

gas cylinder n
gasflaska
cylindrical vessel

gas meter n
gasmätare gasometer
a meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main

gas plant n
Moses brinnande buske diptam
Dictamnus albus

gas station n
bensinstation mack bensinmack
an establishment which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car

gas tank n
bensintank
fuel tank

gasholder n
gasklocka gasbehållare gasometer

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
packning
mechanical seal

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.lin/ n
bensin
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
flämtning
A short, sudden intake of breath

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
flämta kippa
to draw in the breath suddenly

gastight adj
gastät
impermeable to gases

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
mag- gastrisk
Of or relating to the stomach

gastric acid n
magsyra magsaft
acidic secretion of the stomach

gastric ulcer n
ventrikelsår
ulcer

gastrinoma n
gastrinom
a tumour

gastritis n
gastrit magkatarr
inflammation of the lining of the stomach

gastroenteritis n
gastroenterit
inflammation

gastroenterology n
gastroenterologi
the study of the digestive system

gastroesophageal adj
gastroesofageal
of or relating to the stomach and to the esophagus

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
gastronomi
study of the relationship between food and culture

gastrulation n
gastrulation
stage of embryo development

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
gate grind
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor
grind
computing: logical pathway
port
door-like structure outside
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall
gate
in an air terminal
bom
movable barrier

gateau n
tårta
rich, iced cake

gated community n
grindsamhälle

gatepost n
grindstolpe

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ n
förmedlingsnod gateway nätsluss
computer network access point
inkörsport port
point that represents the beginning of a transition

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
samla
to bring together; to collect

gatherer n
samlare
person who gathers things

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ n
mått
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
mätare
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge
spårvidd
distance between the rails of a railway

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
mäta
measure

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
gasbinda
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ n
klubba ordförandeklubba
wooden mallet

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
bögig fjollig
behaving in a way associated with females
grann
festive, bright, colorful
glad lustig
happy, joyful and lively
bög homosexuell gay homo
homosexual
gay homo homosexuell
typical of homosexual appearance

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
bög homosexuell
homosexual person, especially male

gay bar n
bögbar gaybar
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people

gay marriage n
homoäktenskap enkönat äktenskap könsneutralt äktenskap samkönat äktenskap
marriage between two people of the same sex

gay pride n
pride
a feeling of pride in one's homosexuality

gay rights n
HBT-rättigheter
gay rights

gay-friendly adj
gayvänlig
welcoming of gay people

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑɹ/ n
bögradar gaydar
ability to detect if a person is gay

gayness /ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ n
bögeri lesbiskhet
homosexuality

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
lusthus
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
gasell
antelope

gcd n
SGD
initialism for greatest common divisor

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
drev kugghjul
a wheel with grooves
utrustning
equipment or paraphernalia
växel
motor car transmission

gear lever n
växelspak
lever used to change gears

gear shift n
växel
part of a gearbox involved in changing gear

gear wheel n
kugghjul
wheel with a toothed rim

gearbox n
växellåda
train of gears

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
geckoödla
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

gee /dʒiː/ interjection
jösses kors oj
exclamation of surprise or pleasure

geek /ɡiːk/ n
nörd
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby

geez /dʒiːz/ /ɡiːz/ interjection
jisses jösses
An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
grabb
informal address to a male
gubbe
informal: old person, especially male
snubbe
male person

geisha n
geisha
a Japanese entertainer

gel /dʒɛl/ n
gel
suspension of solid in liquid
any gel for a particular cosmetic use

gelatin /ˈdʒɛlətɪn/ n
gelatin
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen
edible jelly

gelato /dʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ n
gelato
Italian-style ice cream

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
valack
castrated male horse

gelid /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
frusen iskall
very cold; icy

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
ädelsten juvel
precious stone

gemstone /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
ädelsten
a gem

gender /ˈdʒɛndə/ /ˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
kön
biological sex
genus
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns
division, class, kind
genus könsroll
identification as a man, a woman, or something else

gender dysphoria n
könsidentitetsstörning
profound unhappiness related to characteristics associated with one's birth-assigned sex, experienced by some transgender people

gender identity disorder n
könsidentitetsstörning
gender dysphoria condition

gender role n
könsroll

gender studies n
genusvetenskap
academic field

gender-neutral adj
könsneutral
applicable to all genders
applicable to those of any or no gender

gene /dʒiːn/ n
gen
unit of heredity

gene expression n
genuttryck
transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
genealog släktforskare
person who studies or practises genealogy, expert in genealogy

genealogy /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ n
härkomst
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
stamtavla
record or table of such descent
genealogi släktforskning
study and recording of descents

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ adj
allmän generell
involving every part or member, not specific or particular
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class
allmän
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category
allmän generell vanlig
widespread, common

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ n
general härförare
military rank

general election n
allmänt val
election held at regular intervals

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
allmänbildning
wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life

general practitioner n
allmänläkare
physician who provides primary care; family doctor

general strike n
storstrejk generalstrejk
work stoppage

generalisation n
generalisering
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalist n
generalist
person with a broad general knowledge

generalization n
generalisering
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalize v
generalisera
to infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles
to speak in generalities, or in vague terms

generalized anxiety disorder n
ångestneuros
type of anxiety disorder

generally /d͡ʒɛnɹəliː/ adv
i största allmänhet
as a rule; usually

generate /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/ v
skapa
to bring into being

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
generation
period of around thirty years
act of generating or begetting; procreation
origination by some process; formation
generation släkte
single step in the succession of natural descent

generation gap n
generationsklyfta
disconnect between generations

generator n
generator
apparatus: electrical generator

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsɪti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
generositet
the trait of being willing to donate

generous /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
generös
willing to give and share unsparingly

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ n
uppkomst tillblivelse
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

genet /ˈdʒɛn.ɪt/ n
genett
mammal of the genus Genetta

genetic [d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk] adj
genetisk
relating to genetics or genes
caused by genes

genetic engineering n
genteknik
practice or science of genetic modification

genetically modified adj
genmodifierad
produced by genetic modification

geneticist n
genetiker
scientist who studies genes

genial /dʒəˈnaɪəl/ /dʒɪˈnʌɪəl/ /ˈdʒinjəl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ adj
genial
marked by genius

genie /ˈdʒiː.ni/ n
ande demon djinn geni skyddsande
ande
a fictional magical being

genital wart n
kondylom könsvårta
sexually transmitted infection

genitalia /ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/ n
genitalier könsorgan
genitals or sex organs

genitality n
genitalitet
genitality

genitive adj
genitiv
of or pertaining to the case of possession

genitive n
genitiv
inflection pattern
word in the genitive inflection

genitive absolute n
absolut genitiv
independent genitive phrase

genius /ˈdʒin.jəs/ /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ n
geni
someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
geniza
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
folkmord genocid
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genome /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ n
genom
complete genetic information of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ n
genotyp
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic

genre /(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ n
genre
kind; type; sort

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ n
gens
legally defined unit of Roman society

gentleman /ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈdʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
adelsman herre
man of breeding
herr herre
polite form of address to men
herre gentleman
polite term for a man
herrtoalett
toilets intended for use by men

gentoo penguin n
åsnepingvin
penguin

gentrification /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
gentrifiering
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

genuflect /ˈdʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
knäböja knäfalla
to bend the knee, as in servitude or worship

genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
äkta genuin
real, authentic

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ n
släkte
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species

geobotany n
växtgeografi
the branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species

geochemistry n
geokemi
branch of chemistry

geodesy /dʒiˈɑdəsi/ /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ n
geodesi
scientific discipline

geographer n
geograf
a specialist in geography

geographic adj
geografisk
pertaining to geography

geographic information system n
GIS
an electronic system

geography /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
geografi
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ n
geoid
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation

geologic /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ adj
geologisk
relating to geology

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
geolog
person skilled at geology

geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ /dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
geologi
the study of the earth

geomancy n
geomanti
type of divination

geometric /ˌdʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
geometrisk
of or relating to geometry
using simple shapes
increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression

geometric progression n
geometrisk följd
sequence

geometry /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/ /dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ n
geometri
branch of mathematics
type of geometry

geophysicist n
geofysiker
one who studies geophysics

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofysik
branch of earth science

geopolitics n
geopolitik
the study of the effects of geography on international politics

geranium n
pelargon pelargonia
common name for Pelargoniums

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈdʒɝbl̩/ n
gerbil ökenråtta
small rodent

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ n
giraffgasell
Litocranius walleri

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
frö
idea
mikrob bakterie
mass of cells
pathogenic microorganism

germanium /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
germanium
chemical element

germanophilia n
tyskeri
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany

germinate v
gro
sprout or produce buds

gerund /ˈdʒɛɹənd/ n
gerundium
verb form functioning as a verbal noun
verb form functioning as an adverb

gerundive /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ n
gerundivum
Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity

gestalt /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ n
gestalt
collection of entities that creates a unified concept

gestalt therapy n
gestaltterapi
branch of psychotherapy

gestaltism n
gestaltpsykologi
branch of psychology

gestation /dʒesˈteɪʃən/ n
dräktighet graviditet
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gestic adj
historisk saga
legendary
gestisk
pertaining to gestures

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ v
gestikulera
to make gestures

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ n
gest
act or remark
motion of the limbs or body

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ v
gestikulera
(intransitive) to make a gesture
(transitive) to express something by a gesture

get /ɡɛt/ v
begripa fatta haja
colloquial: to understand
anlända komma nå
to arrive at
få kunna
to be able to, be permitted, have opportunity
få bli
to become ill with
bli
to become
colloquial: to be
börja
to begin
få fånga
to bring to reckoning
få göra
to cause to become
få
to cause to do
to find as an answer
få ta
to doff
to don
hämta
to fetch
ta
to go or come
to respond to (a telephone call, a doorbell, etc)
to take, catch (transportation)
fatta höra uppfatta
to hear completely
skaffa få
to obtain
få erhålla emottaga motta mottaga ta emot
to receive

get a grip v
skärpa sig
to relax; to calm down; to stop being angry

get along v
hålla sams komma överens
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble
klara sig
survive; to do well enough

get back v
ge igen hämnas
to do something to hurt or harm someone
återfå få tillbaka
to retrieve, to have an item returned
komma tillbaka återvända
to return to where one came from

get by v
klara
subsist

get drunk v
bli full bli berusad
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol

get in v
invälja vald
to be elected
gå in
to enter
komma in
to secure membership

get it over with v
gjord överstökad

get lost v
förirra sig gå vilse irra bort sig komma vilse
become lost

get married v
gifta sig
become married to each other
gifta
become married to someone

get off one's chest v
lätta på hjärtat
to relieve oneself by talking to someone

get on someone's nerves v
gå någon på nerverna
annoy or irritate

get one's act together v
ta sig i kragen
become serious and organized

get one's money's worth v
få valuta för pengarna
derive satisfaction
receive good value in a transaction

get over v
komma över
to forget, and move on

get over with v
överstökad
put behind oneself

get rid of v
bli av med göra sig av med
remove

get to know v
lära känna
to become acquainted with someone

get to the point v
komma till saken
State directly

get up v
gå upp
to rise from one's bed

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
vakna på fel sida
to feel irritable without a particular reason

get used v
vänja sig
to get accustomed (to)

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
krya på dig
expressing hope that someone recovers soon

get wind of v
få nys om
To hear about; to learn of, especially especially with respect to facts intended to have been confidential

getting used to n
vänja sig vid
acclimation, adaptation, adjustment

gewgaw /ˈɡjuːɡɔː/ /ˈɡuɡɔ/ n
manick
a showy trifle, a toy

geyser /ˈɡaɪzə/ /ˈɡaɪzɚ/ n
gejser
boiling spring

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
förskräcklig hemsk
extremely bad

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ n
ghasel ghazal ghazel
a poetic form

ghee /ɡiː/ [ɡʱiː] n
skirat smör
South Asian style clarified butter

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
ättiksgurka saltgurka
small cucumber

ghetto bird n
polishelikopter
police helicopter

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡəʊst/ /ɡʰoʊst/ n
spöke vålnad gengångare ande fantom gast
spirit appearing after death

ghost rocket n
spökraket
rocket shaped UFOs sighted in 1946 in Sweden

ghost story n
spökhistoria
story about ghosts

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
spökstad
town which has become deserted

ghost train n
spöktåg
fairground attraction

ghosthunter n
spökjägare
person who tries to track down ghosts

ghostwriter n
spökskrivare
professional writer for another person

ghoul /ɡuːl/ n
ghoul
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
ghrelin
peptide hormone that increases appetite

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ adj
jättelik enorm jättestor
giant

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ n
jätte gigant
mythical human
very tall person
luminous star

giant otter n
jätteutter
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant panda n
panda
mammal

giant slalom n
storslalom
skiing discipline

giant squid n
jättebläckfisk
Any of several species of very large squid, of the family Architeuthidae

giantess /ˈdʒaɪəntɛs/ n
jättinna
female giant

gibberish /ˈdʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
fikonspråk
needlessly obscure or overly technical language
rotvälska gallimatias nonsens
unintelligible speech or writing

giddy /ɡɪdi/ adj
vimmelkantig yr
dizzy

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ interjection
hoppla
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
begåvning
a talent or natural ability
gåva present skänk
something given to another voluntarily, without charge

gift /ɡɪft/ v
donera skänka
(transitive) to give as a gift

gift card n
presentkort
a card issued by retailers

gift of the gab n
munläder talets gåva
ability to talk readily

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
harpun ljuster
forked spear
framträdande gig spelning
performing engagement by a musical group
gigg
two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage

gigabyte /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
gigabyte
one billion bytes

gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantisk jättestor
very large

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ v
fnissa fnittra
laugh

gigolo /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ n
gigolo
hired escort or dancing partner
gigolo manshora
male having sexual relationships for money

gild /ɡɪld/ v
förgylla
to cover with a thin layer of gold

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
gyllene
having the color or quality of gold

gilder /ˈɡɪldə(r)/ n
förgyllare
one who gilds

gill /ɡɪl/ n
gäl
breathing organ of fish
lamell
mushroom organ

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ adj
gyllene förgylld guldfärgad
golden coloured

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ n
gimmick
clever ploy or strategy

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ v
preparera
to rig or set up with a trick or device

gin /dʒɪn/ n
gin
alcoholic beverage

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ n
rödtott
person with reddish-brown hair
ingefära
plant
spice

ginger beer n
ingefärsöl
drink flavoured with ginger

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚbɹɛd/ n
pepparkaka
type of cake

gingerbread man n
pepparkaksgubbe pepparkaksgumma
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn.dʒəɹ.li/ adv
varsamt
gently

gingersnap n
pepparkaka
type of biscuit seasoned with ginger

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
ginkgo kinesiskt tempelträd tempelträd
tree

ginseng /ˈdʒɪnsɛŋ/ n
ginsenger
ginseng
any of several plants, of the genus Panax

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
giraff
mammal

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ n
pik
sarcastic remark

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
binda bunta
to bind with a flexible rope or cord
omgjorda omgärda omringa spänna
to encircle with, or as if with a belt

gird up one's loins v
omgjorda sina länder

girder /ɡɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ n
balk bindbjälke bärbjälke
main horizontal support in a building

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
gördel
belt

girl /ˈɡɛəl/ /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɝl/ /ˈɡɵːl/ n
piga tjänsteflicka
female servant
tjej
woman
flicka jänta tjej tös
young female person

girl's name n
flicknamn
given name for a girl

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
väninna tjejkompis
a female friend
flickvän kärasta tjej
a female partner in a romantic relationship

girly /ˈɡɜːli/ /ˈɡɝli/ adj
tjejig
characteristic of a stereotypical girl

girlyman n
fjolla
An effeminate man

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ n
gjord sadelgjord
equipment
omfång omkrets
the distance measured around an object

gist /dʒɪst/ n
kontenta
the most essential part

give /ɡɪv/ v
ge efter
bend slightly when a force is applied
ge giva
transfer the possession of something to someone else

give 110% v
ge 110% ge järnet
make the maximum possible effort

give a bad name v
dåligt rykte
to lose respect for something/someone

give a shit v
ge fan i skita i strunta i
to (not) care

give back v
återlämna
return

give birth v
föda
produce new life
kläcka
to become the source of

give in v
ge med sig
to collapse or fall
ge med sig ge upp
to relent or yield

give me v
ge mig giv mig räck mig
expression of preference

give off v
avge
to emit

give the finger v
ge fingret peka finger
make an obscene gesture

give up v
överge
abandon
ge sig ge upp
admit defeat
ge upp
lose hope
surrender
lämna ifrån sig
relinquish
ge upp överge
stop, quit, desist

give up the ghost v
ge upp andan
to die

give way v
ge efter
to yield to persistent persuasion

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ adj
given
already arranged
particular, specific

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ n
given givet
condition assumed to be true

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ preposition
med tanke på
considering, taking into account

given name n
förnamn tilltalsnamn
name chosen for a child by its parents

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzəɹd/ n
muskelmage
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glabrous skin n
listhud
skin normally devoid of hair

glacial erratic n
flyttblock
rock

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
glaciär jökel
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glaciological adj
glaciologisk

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/ n
glaciologi
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ n
glaci glacis
gentle incline

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
glad belåten nöjd
pleased, happy, satisfied

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
glädja
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
vak
open space in ice
glänta
open space in the woods

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
gladiator
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
gladiolus
plant

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
gärna
in a glad manner

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ adj
glamorös
Having glamour; stylish

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ n
glamour
beauty or charm

gland /ɡlænd/ n
körtel
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance

glans n
ekollon ollon
acorn or mast of the oak

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
ollon
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
uppenbar
blatant, obvious
bländande
reflecting with glare

glasnost n
glasnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ n
glas
substance
drinking vessel

glass ceiling n
glastak
unwritten, uncodified barrier

glass harmonica n
glasharmonika
a musical instrument

glassworks n
glasbruk
a factory that produces glass

glaucoma /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
glaukom grön starr
eye disease

glaucous gull n
vittrut
Larus hyperboreus

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
glasyr
coating on pottery
edible coating
lasyr
layer of paint
isskorpa
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain

glazier /ˈɡleɪ.ʒəɹ/ /ˈɡleɪz.jə(ɹ)/ n
glasmästare
craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc

glazing /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ n
glasning
part of a window

gleaning /ˈɡliːnɪŋ/ n
axplock

glee /ɡliː/ n
fröjd glädje munterhet
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast

gleeful /ˈɡliːfəl/ adj
munter upprymd
joyful

gleek /ɡliːk/ n
triss tretal
three of the same card in a hand

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
glidflygplan segelflygplan
aircraft

gliding /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ n
glidflygning
hobby, sport}} or act of flying a glider

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ v
glimma glimra glittra glänsa skina
to shine with faint unsteady light

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
glimt skymt
brief look

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
glimta skymta
see briefly

glint /ɡlɪnt/ v
glimta
to flash briefly

glioblastoma n
glioblastom
fast-growing tumor of the brain

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ n
glitter
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy
shiny, decoractive adornment

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ v
glittra
to sparkle with light

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
global världsomfattande världsomspännande
concerning all parts of the world
global -omfattande allmän
of a variable, in computing
globulär klot- sfärisk
of or relating to a globe or sphere
globulär klotformad klotformig sfärisk
spherical

global warming n
global uppvärmning
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
globalisation
globalisering
process of becoming a more interconnected world

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
glob jordglob
model of Earth
glob jorden
planet Earth
glob
spherical object

globeflower n
smörboll
Trollius europaeus

globetrotter n
globetrotter
person who travels often to faraway places

globus cruciger n
riksäpple
royal symbol of power

glockenspiel /ˈɡlɑ.kn̩.ˌspil/ /ˈɡlɒk.n̩ˌspiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ n
klockspel
musical instrument

glogg /ɡlɒɡ/ n
glögg
Scandinavian version of mulled wine

glomerular adj
glomerulär
Of or pertaining to a glomerulus

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ adj
dyster
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy

glorification n
glorifiering
the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
glorifiera
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone
to make something appear to be more glorious than it is

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ n
prakt
great beauty or splendour

glory days n
storhetstid

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
glossa randanmärkning
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
glossar glossarium ordlista
list of words with their definitions

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ n
tungomålstalande tungotal
speaking in tongues

glossy adj
blank glansig glänsande blankpolerad
having a reflective surface

glossy ibis n
bronsibis
Plegadis falcinellus

glottal stop /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
glottisstöt
plosive sound articulated with the glottis

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
handske vante
item of clothing

glove compartment n
handskfack
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
handskmakare
person who makes gloves

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ n
glöd

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
glöda
to give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated
skina
to radiate some emotional quality like light

glow plug n
glödstift
plug that heats the combustion chamber

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkoʊz/ n
glukos druvsocker blodsocker dextros
simple monosaccharide sugar

glue /ɡluː/ n
lim klister
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡluː/ v
limma klistra
join with glue

glue stick n
limstift
solid adhesive tube

gluey adj
klibbig
viscous and adhesive, as glue

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ n
glögg glühwein
type of mulled wine

glum /ɡlʌm/ adj
dyster trumpen
despondent

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
gluon
massless gauge boson

glutamate n
glutamat
salt or ester of glutamic acid

glutamic acid n
glutaminsyra
the nonessential amino acid (α-amino-glutaric acid)

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ n
glutamin
nonessential amino acid; C₅H10N₂O₃

gluteal cleft n
analfåra crena ani rövskåra stjärtskåra
cleft between buttocks

gluten /ˈɡluːtən/ n
gluten
cereal protein

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
frossare storätare
one who eats voraciously

gluttony /ɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
frosseri
the vice of eating to excess

glycemic adj
glykemisk glykemiska glykemiskt
glycemic

glycine n
glycin
amino acid

glycogen n
glykogen
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals

glycogenesis n
glykogenes
synthesis of glycogen

glycol /ˈɡlʌɪkɒl/ n
glykol
any aliphatic diol

glycolysis n
glykolys
cellular degradation of glucose

glycoprotein n
glykoprotein
protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates

glycosuria n
glukosuri
presence of sugars in the blood

gnarled adj
knotig
knotty and misshapen

gnat /næt/ n
stickmygga
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnaw /nɔː/ v
gnaga
to bite something persistently

gnawer n
gnagare
rodent or other animal that gnaws

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
gnejs
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock

gnome /nəʊm/ /nəʊmi/ n
gnom tomte
legendary being

gnomon /ˈnoʊmɑn/ /ˈnəʊmɒn/ n
gnomon
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
gnu
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ n
försök
attempt
tur
turn at something
go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ v
fungera gå
of a machine, to work }}
förstöras
to be destroyed }}
bli
to become }}
dejta gå ut (med)
to date }}
försvinna
to disappear }}
gå passa
to fit }}
låta ljuda säga
to make (a specified sound) }}
gå åka fara resa
to move through space (especially from one place to another) }}

go away interjection
försvinn iväg med dig stick

go away v
gå bort
to depart or leave a place

go bankrupt v
gå i konkurs
to become bankrupt

go for v
gå efter
to go somewhere in order to get something

go out v
gå ut
to leave, especially a building

go south v
dala
become unfavorable

go steady v
kila stadigt
date one person

go through v
göra utföra
execute; carry out
gå vidare
progress to the next stage
genomgå gå igenom komma fram
reach an intended destination
genomgå gå igenom
to examine or scrutinize
travel from one end to the other
undergo, suffer, experience

go to v
gå på
to attend an event or a sight
gå i gå på
to attend classes at a school

go to Canossa v
gå till Canossa

go to bed v
gå och lägga sig gå till sängs
to lie down to sleep

go to bed with v
ligga med sova med
(euphemistic) to have sex

go to hell v
dra åt helvete fara åt helvete
interjection
gå åt helvete
to be ruined, become useless

go to war v
dra ut i krig
enter armed conflict

go to work v
åka till jobbet
go to work

go up in smoke v
gå upp i rök
be ruined
gå upp i lågor gå upp i rök
catch fire

go with the flow v
följa med strömmen
to act as others are acting

go without saying v
der säger sig självt det är underförstått
to be obvious, apparent or clear

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
sporra
to encourage or stimulate
egga
to incite or provoke

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡəʊl/ n
mål
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object
point(s) scored
result one is attempting to achieve

goal area n
målområde
soccer: area of the pitch closest to goal

goal kick n
inspark
a set piece taken from the goal area after the ball has gone out of play

goal line n
mållinje förlängd mållinje
in ice hockey
mållinje förlängd mållinje kortsida
in soccer

goal post n
målstolpe stolpe
vertical support limiting a goal

goalie /ˈɡəʊl.i/ n
målis
colloquial form of goalkeeper or goaltender

goalkeeper n
målvakt målis
player that protects a goal

goalless adj
mållös
without scored goals

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ n
målstolpe stolpe
vertical side pole of a goal

goalscorer n
målskytt målgörare
person who scores a goal

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐ̟ʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ n
get
animal
bock kåtbock
lecherous man

goat cheese n
getost
cheese produced by goat milk

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
bockskägg
beard at the center of the chin

goatherd n
getherde
person who herds, tends goats

goatmilk n
getmjölk
product

gobble up v
glufsa i sig
to consume rapidly

gobbledygook n
dravel gallimatias goja rappakalja strunt struntprat
Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
fikonspråk högtravande kanslistil
Something written in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner.

goblet n
bägare
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblet drum n
darbuka
drum from the Middle-East and North Africa

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
vätte
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

goblin shark n
trollhaj
Mitsukurina owstoni

gobshite /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ n
skitsnackare
one who engages in nonsensical chatter

gobsmacked /ˈɡɒb.smækt/ adj
förbluffad paff
Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ n
gud

godchild n
gudbarn
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent

goddamn adj
helvetes jävla satans
intensifier

goddamn interjection
djävlar! fan! satan!
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddaughter n
guddotter
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /ˈɡɑd.ɪs/ /ˈɡɒd.ɛs/ n
gudinna
female deity
adored or idealized woman

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
gudfader gudfar
mafia leader
gudfar gudfader
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godfearing adj
gudfruktig
obedient to a deity
religiously devout

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ adj
gudlös
not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
gudalik
having characteristics of a god

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
gudmor gudmoder
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godparent n
fadder
one who cares for a child if untimely demise is met by the parents
person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

godsend n
gudagåva
an unexpected good fortune

godson n
gudson
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
skyddsglasögon
protective eyewear

going to phraseologicalUnit
ska
past progressive
komma att ska
will (future tense)

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
struma
enlargement of the neck

gold /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ adj
guldfärgad gyllene
having the colour of gold
guld-
made of gold, golden

gold coin n
guldmynt
coin made of gold

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
guldgrävare
someone who digs or mines for gold

gold medal n
guldmedalj
medal made of, or having the colour of, gold

gold medalist n
guldmedaljör
gold medal winner

gold mine n
guldgruva
mine for gold
very profitable economic venture

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
guldrusch
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered

gold standard n
guldmyntfot
monetary system

goldcrest n
kungsfågel
bird

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ adj
gyllene
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold
made of, or relating to, gold
advantageous or very favourable
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc.

golden age n
guldålder
time of progress and achievement

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊldən ˈiːɡl/ n
kungsörn gullörn
large bird of prey

golden jackal n
guldschakal
Canis aureus

golden mean /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ n
gyllene medelväg
balance between excess and deficiency

golden oriole n
sommargylling
bird

golden parachute n
gyllene fallskärm
agreement on benefits

golden plover n
ljungpipare
Pluvialis apricaria
sibirisk tundrapipare
Pluvialis fulva

golden ratio n
gyllene snittet
irrational number

golden rule n
gyllene regeln

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldn̩.ɑɪ/ n
knipa
duck

goldfinch n
steglits steglitsa
any of several passerine birds

goldfish n
guldfisk
fish

goldsmith n
guldsmed
person who makes things out of gold

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ n
golf
ball game

golf club n
golfklubb
a club or organization
golfklubba
the implement

golf course n
golfbana
the land where one plays golf

golfer n
golfspelare golfare
someone who plays golf

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
könskörtel gonad
sex gland
ballar
slang, testicles

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
gondol
narrow boat, especially in Venice

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
gondoljär
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɒːn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ adj
borta
away, having left

gong n
gonggong
percussion instrument

gonorrhea /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/ n
gonorré
STD

goo /ɡuː/ n
kladd klet smet
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] adj
god gott
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste
god bra
beneficial; worthwhile
effective
god bra gott
favourable
bra nyttig god
healthful
bra god
of people, competent or talented
useful for a particular purpose
of food, edible; not stale or rotten
pleasant; enjoyable

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
vad bra god
exclamation of satisfaction

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] n
bra
good result
godhet
the forces of good

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
god dag god eftermiddag
greeting said in the afternoon

good day phraseologicalUnit
god dag
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good evening n
god kväll god afton
greeting said in the evening

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
himmel jösses milda makter
exclamation of surprise or shock

good job interjection
bra jobbat
a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts

good luck interjection
lycka till
wish of fortune or encouragement

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːɹ.nɪŋ/ interjection
god morgon goder morgon
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning

good news n
goda nyheter
something positive

good night phraseologicalUnit
god natt go'natt natti
a farewell

good old adj
gamla goda
reliable

good riddance interjection
bli kvitt lycklig resa
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome

good things come to those who wait proverb
den som väntar på något gott, väntar aldrig för länge
patience is a virtue

good-for-nothing adj
oduglig
useless, worthless

good-for-nothing n
odugling odåga drönare klantskalle nolla slashas
person of little worth or usefulness

good-looking adj
snygg
attractive

good-neighborliness n
grannsämja
state of good neighbors

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
adjö hej då farväl hej
farewell

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{! phraseologicalUnit
farväl, grymma värld!
exclamation prior to suicide

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n
godhet
state or characteristic of being good

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
vara gods
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods train n
godståg
train used for transportation of goods

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
välvilja
favorably disposed attitude
affärsvärde goodwill
value

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ adj
kletig
of or relating to goo

goof /ɡuːf/ n
blådåre dumbom dummer dummerjöns dumskalle dumsnut
a foolish person
fel misstag tabbe
a mistake or error
peddo
child molester

goof /ɡuːf/ v
göra en tabbe tabba
to make a mistake

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ n
googleträff
match obtained by a search using Google
googling
search using Google
internetsökning nätsökning
search using any comprehensive search engine

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ v
googla
to search for on the Internet

googleable adj
googlebar
able to be found through a search engine

googol /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
googol
1 followed by 100 zeros

googolplex /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
googolplex
ten to the power of a googol

gook /ɡuk/ /ɡʊk/ n
guling
derogatory slur for an Asian person

goosander n
storskrake
diving duck

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
gås
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae

goose bump n
gåshud ståpäls
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
nu är det kokta fläsket stekt
all hope is gone

goose pimple n
gåshud
bumps on the skin

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
krusbär stickelbär
fruit

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ n
kindpåsråtta
a small burrowing rodent

gopher wood n
goferträ
the wood used in the construction of Noah's Ark - not yet identified

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ n
pass
deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides
svalg
inside of the throat

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
proppa i sig
to stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily

gorget /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ n
ringkrage
armour

gorilla /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
gorilla
ape
thug

gorodki n
poppi
an ancient Russian folk sport

goshawk /ˈɡɑs.hɑk/ /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ n
duvhök
bird of prey

gosherd n
gåsherde
one who takes care of geese

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
gässling
young goose

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
evangelium
first section of New Testament
account of the life, death, and teachings of Jesus

gospel music n
gospel
type of music

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ n
flor
a soft, sheer fabric
spindelväv
cobwebs floating in the air

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ n
skvaller sladder
idle talk
skvallerbytta skvallerkvarn skvallerkäring skvallermoster skvallerranta skvallertant
person

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ v
gravera karva rista
to make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
gulasch
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourd /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɹd/ n
kalebass
gourd fruit
the dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit
skalle
head

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ adj
gourmet- gourmé-

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ n
gourmet finsmakare gastronom gourmé matkännare
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
gikt
arthritic disease

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
regera härska
to exercise sovereign authority in

governess /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ n
guvernant
woman paid to educate children in their own home

government /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
regering
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws

governmental adj
regerings-
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ/ n
centrifugalregulator regulator
device which regulates or controls
guvernör
leader of a region or state

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ n
generalguvernör
governor or viceroy possessing some military authority

governorate /ˈɡʌvə(ɹ)nəɹət/ n
guvernement provins
territory ruled by a governor

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
kappa
official robe
klänning dräkt
woman's dress

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
gripa ta tag i
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)
arrestera gripa
to restrain someone; to arrest

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
anstånd uppskov
allowance of time granted to a debtor
bistånd stöd
divine assistance in resisting sin
grace
elegant movement, poise or balance
nåd
free and undeserved favour, especially of God
bordsbön
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ v
bevärdiga pryda
to adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
anslående behagfull elegant förtjusande prydlig tilltalende
showing grace

gracefully adv
behag behagfullt elegant
in a graceful manner

gracious /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ adj
nådig
indulgent

grackle /ˈɡɹækəl/ n
båtstjärt
genus Quiscalus

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
betyg
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol

grade inflation n
betygsinflation
upward trend in grades

grade point n
betygspoäng
numerical value assigned to a grade

gradian n
nygrad
unit of angle

gradient n
färggradient
change in color
gradient
in vector algebra
lutning
rate of inclination or declination of a slope
slope or incline

gradual /-uæl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ adj
gradvis
proceeding by steps or small degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adv
gradvis
in gradual manner

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
graffiti klotter
drawings on a surface

graffiti artist n
graffitikonstnär
Person who paints graffiti

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
ymp
branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot
transplantat
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty
ymp stickling
small shoot or scion

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
transplantera
to implant to form an organic union
ympa
to insert scions
to insert a graft in another tree

graft polymer n
ymppolymer

grafting n
ympning
act, art, or process of inserting grafts

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
spannmål säd
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
väv
linear texture of material or surface
korn gryn
single particle of a substance
korn gryn sädeskorn
single seed of grain
spannmål säd stråsäd
the crops from which grain is harvested

grains of paradise n
paradiskorn
spice

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
gram
unit of mass

grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/ n
grammatik språklära grammatikbok
book describing grammar
grammatik språklära
rules for speaking and writing a language
study of internal structure and use of words
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
språkpolis
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the language usage of others

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
grammatiker
person who studies grammar

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
grammatisk
acceptable as determined by the rules of the grammar

grammatical case n
kasus
mode of inflection of a word

grammatical mood n
modus
in grammar, type of the relationship

grammatically adv
grammatiskt
concerning grammar
in a grammatical manner

gramophone n
grammofon
record player

granary /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
kornbod
fertile, grain-growing region
spannmålsmagasin kornbod sädesmagasin
storage facility

grand duchy n
storhertigdöme
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess

grand duke n
storhertig
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy
storfurste
son or grandson of a czar

grand piano n
flygel
type of piano

grandchild n
barnbarn
child of someone’s child

granddaughter n
dotterdotter sondotter
daughter of someone’s child

grandeur /ˈɡɹæn.dʒɚ/ n
storslagenhet
state of being grand or splendid; magnificence

grandfather /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə(ɹ)/ n
farfar morfar
grandfather (from either side)

grandfather clock n
golvur
pendulum clock

grandiose adj
grandios
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ n
farmor mormor
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
farmor mormor
mother of someone's parent

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
far- och morföräldrar
parent of one's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ n
dotterson sonson
son of one's child

granite /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
granit
type of rock

granny knot n
käringknut
knot

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ v
bevilja
To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request

granular /ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
grynig
consisting of, or resembling, grains

granule /ˈɡɹanjuːl/ /ˈɡɹænjul/ n
korn
small particle

granulocyte /ˈɡɹænjəloʊˌsaɪt/ n
granulocyt
blood cell

granuloma n
granulom
tumor

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
druva vindruva
fruit
vinranka
vine

grape juice n
druvjuice druvsaft
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/ n
grapefrukt grape
fruit

grapevine n
vinranka
the plant on which grapes grow

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
graf diagram kurva
mathematical diagram
graf
ordered pair in graph theory

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ v
plotta rita diagram
draw a graph of

graph paper n
millimeterpapper
ruled paper

graph theory n
grafteori
study of networks of nodes and vertices

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
grafem
fundamental unit of a writing system

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
grafen
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite

graphical user interface n
grafiskt användargränssnitt grafisk gränssnitt
type of user interface

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
grafik
pictorial representation and manipulation of data
the graphic arts

graphics card n
grafikkort
display adapter

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
blyerts
colour
grafit blyerts
form of carbon

graphology n
grafologi
study of handwriting

grappa n
grappa
Italian grape-based spirit

grappling iron /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/ n
änterhake
metal hook used to hold two ships together

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
grepp
grip
grepp räckhåll
that which is accessible
begrepp förståelse
understanding

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
fatta greppa gripa
to grip
begripa fatta
to understand

grasp all, lose all proverb
den som gapar efter mycket mister ofta hela stycket
one who wants everything, may lose it all

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] n
gräs
ground cover plant
marijuana
lawn

grass skirt n
bastkjol
skirt made of dried grass

grass snake n
snok
Natrix natrix

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ n
gräsänka
woman whose husband is away

grass widower n
gräsänkeman gräsänkling
a married man whose wife is away

grasshopper /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
gräshoppa
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ v
riva
cooking: to shred by rubbing
gnissla
to make an unpleasant rasping sound

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
tacksam
showing gratitude

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
rivjärn
a tool with which one grates

gratify /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/ v
tillfredsställa
to make content, satisfy

gratin /ɡɹəˈtæn/ n
gratäng
dish

grating /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
gitter
barrier

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ n
tacksamhet
state of being grateful

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ adj
meningslös oberättigad oförtjänt ogrundad omotiverad onödig
not called for by the circumstances

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ n
grav grift
excavation for burial

grave accent n
grav accent
grave accent

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
dödgrävare
a person employed to dig graves
A necrophore, or burying beetle

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
grus
small fragments of rock

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ v
grusa
To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ n
gravplundrare
one who robs graves or tombs

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
kyrkogård begravningsplats
tract of land in which the dead are buried

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
gravitation tyngdkraft
fundamental force of attraction

gravitational radiation n
gravitationsstrålning
hypothetical wave

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
gravitationsvåg
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light

gravitino n
gravitino
subatomic particle, related to the graviton

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
gravitation 'en' tyngd 'en'
gravitation tyngdkraft
resultant force on Earth's surface
gravitation, gravity force on two mass bodies

gravity bong n
hink röka hink
gravity bong

gravlax /ˈɡɹavˌlaks/ /ˈɡɹɑvˌlɑks/ n
gravlax gravad lax
appetizer of dry-cured salmon

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
skysås sås
sauce

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grå dyster trist tråkig
dreary, gloomy
grå
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
gråzon
having an indistinct quality

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
grå
colour
gray
SI unit of absorbed radiation

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
gråna
to become gray

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
gråaktig
somewhat gray

grayling n
harr
Thymallus thymallus

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
beta
to eat grass from a pasture

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
fett flott ister
animal fat

grease pit n
smörjgrop
trench over which a vehicle can be driven

greased lightning n
oljad blixt
Something incredibly fast

greasy /ˈɡɹi.si/ /ˈɡɹiː.si/ adj
flottig
Containing a lot of grease or fat

great /ɡɹeɪt/ adj
betydelsefull enorm fantastisk
stor
very big, large scale
important title
jättebra
very good

great /ɡɹeɪt/ interjection
jättebra
great!

great Scott /ɡɹeɪt skɒt/ interjection
jösses
exclamation of surprise or amazement

great auk n
garfågel
Pinguinus impennis

great black-backed gull n
havstrut
Larus marinus

great blue heron n
amerikansk gråhäger
Ardea herodias

great circle n
storcirkel
circle

great cormorant n
storskarv
Phalacrocorax carbo

great crested grebe n
skäggdopping
freshwater bird

great egret n
ägretthäger
bird, Ardea alba

great grey owl n
lappuggla
Strix nebulosa

great grey shrike n
varfågel
Lanius excubitor

great northern diver n
svartnäbbad islom
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer

great reed warbler n
trastsångare
Acrocephalus arundinaceus

great skua n
storlabb
Great Skua

great snipe n
dubbelbeckasin
Gallinago media

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
större hackspett
species of woodpecker

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ n
talgoxe
bird

great- prefix
gammel-
removal of one generation

great-grandchild n
barnbarnbarn
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild

great-grandfather n
farfars far farmors far morfars far mormors far
father of grandparent

great-grandmother n
farfars mor farmors mor morfars mor mormors mor
mother of one's grandparent

great-great-grandchild n
barnbarns barnbarn barnbarnsbarnbarn
the child of one's great-grandchild

greater argentine n
guldlax
Argentina silus

greater rhea n
större nandu
Rhea americana

greater scaup n
bergand
Aythya marila

greater short-toed lark n
korttålärka
Calandrella brachydactyla

greater spotted eagle n
större skrikörn
Clanga clanga

greater yellowlegs n
större gulbena
Tringa melanoleuca

greatest common divisor n
största gemensamma delare
largest positive integer or polynomial

greatest thing since sliced bread n
det bästa sedan skivat bröd
(idiomatic) a relatively recent invention

greaves n
grevar
residue from animal fat

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
dopping
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae

greed /ɡɹid/ n
girighet
selfish desire for more than is needed

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
girig
having greed; consumed by selfish desires

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
grön av avund
envious
grön
having green as its colour
environmentally friendly
sickly
of fruit: unripe
grön oerfaren
inexperienced

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
grön
colour
member of a green party

green bean n
grön böna haricot vert
immature pods of any kind of bean

green fingers n
gröna fingrar
natural gardening ability

green light n
grönt ljus
green traffic light
grönt ljus klartecken
permission

green pepper n
grönpeppar
green peppercorn
grön paprika
green sweet bell pepper

green sandpiper n
skogssnäppa
Tringa ochropus

green tea n
grönt te
drink
leaves

green warbler n
kaukasisk lundsångare
Phylloscopus nitidus

green with envy adj
grön av avund
consumed by envy

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
gröngöling
Picus viridis

green-backed firecrown n
eldkronekolibri
Sephanoides sephaniodes

green-backed tit n
orienttalgoxe
Parus monticolus

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ n
grönsakshandlare
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit

greenhorn n
gröngöling
inexperienced person

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
växthus drivhus
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside

greenhouse effect n
växthuseffekt
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere

greenhouse gas n
växthusgas
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
grönaktig
somewhat green

greenish warbler n
lundsångare
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
gröna grönsaker grönt
leaves of certain edible green plants

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
hälsning
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival

greeting card n
gratulationskort
card sent as a greeting

gregarious /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
sällskaplig
of a person who enjoys being in crowds

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
granat
small explosive device

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ n
grenadjär
soldier

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grå dyster trist tråkig
dreary, gloomy
grå
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
gråzon
having an indistinct quality

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ n
grå
colour

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ v
gråna
to become grey

grey alder n
gråal
Alnus incana

grey area n
gråzon
area intermediate between two fuzzily-distinguished categories

grey crested tit n
grå tofsmes
Lophophanes dichrous

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ n
gråhäger häger
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family

grey matter n
de små grå små grå
collection of cell bodies

grey partridge n
rapphönä åkerhöna
Perdix perdix

grey seal n
gråsäl
Halichoerus grypus

grey tit n
kapmes
Melaniparus afer

grey-backed fiscal n
gråryggig törnskata
Lanius excubitoroides

grey-haired adj
gråhårig
having grey hair

grey-headed chickadee n
lappmes
Poecile cinctus

grey-headed woodpecker n
gråspett
Picus canus

grey-tailed tattler n
sibirisk gråsnäppa
Tringa brevipes

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
elnät nät
electricity delivery system
galler gitter
electrode of a vacuum tube
gradnät
method of marking off maps
galler rutnät
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ n
halster rost
rack or grate for broiling

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
smärta
sorg bedrövelse
sadness

grievance /ˈɡɹi.vəns/ /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
harm kränkthet
feelings of being wronged; outrage

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
sörja
to feel very sad about

grievous /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/ /ɡɹiː.vəs/ adj
allvarlig
Serious, grave, dire or dangerous.
causing grief, pain or sorrow

grievously adv
allvarlig sorgligt
in a grievous manner

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
grip
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfɒn ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
gåsgam
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
grill
barbecue
vehicle front cover
galler
grating, grid

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
grilla
to cook food on a grill
to interrogate

grilled /ɡɹɪld/ adj
grillad

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
barsk
grådaskig kylig
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding
kuslig
ghastly or sinister
stenhård
rigid and unrelenting

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
grimas grimasch
a distortion of the face

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
grimasera
to make grimaces

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
fet smuts smuts sot
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimy /ˈɡɹaɪmi/ adj
smutsig sotig
covered with grime

grin /ɡɹɪn/ n
flin
A smile revealing the teeth

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
flina
To smile showing the teeth

grin like a Cheshire cat v
grina som en solvarg
to smile broadly

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
mala
to reduce smaller pieces
nöta
to repeat a task in video games

grindstone n
slipsten
wheel for grinding

grip /ɡɹɪp/ n
grepp
A handle or other place to grip
grepp handslag
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand
passare
A person responsible for handling equipment in film

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
gripa
to take hold

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
gräsligt ohyggligt
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
brosk
cartilage

grit one's teeth v
gnida tänderna mot varandra
clench one's teeth together

gritter n
saltbil sandbil
vehicle

grizzly bear n
grizzlybjörn grisslybjörn
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
stön

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
stöna jämra kvida
to make a groan

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ n
gryn
hulled grain

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
livsmedelshandlare specerihandlare
person selling foodstuffs and household items

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ n
livsmedelsaffär livsmedelsbutik mataffär
shop or store that sells groceries

grocery list n
inköpslista
list of grocery items to be bought

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
ljumske
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs

groin vault n
korsvalv kryssvalv
structure created by intersection of vaults

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
spår
long, narrow channel

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
famla
to search by feeling
tafsa antasta
to touch closely and sexually

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
fet tjock
bulky, fat
oanständig grov obscen
coarse, rude, obscene
äcklig
disgusting
trist tråkig
dull
allvarlig grov svår
serious, flagrant, shameful
brutto
whole amount, total

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
brutto
total earnings or amount
gross
twelve dozen

gross domestic product n
bruttonationalprodukt
economic production of a particular territory

gross pay n
bruttolön
amount of pay before any deductions
årslön
payment for the entire year's income

gross sales n
bruttoomsättning
total sales before deducting discounts etc.

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
grotesk
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

grotesquerie /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/ n
groteskeri
quality of being grotesque

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
grotta
small cave
artificial cavern-like retreat

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
mald
crushed, or reduced to small particles.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
bakgrund
background, context, framework, surroundings
grund
basis, foundation, groundwork
jord jordledare
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential
jord
electrical point of zero potential
jord mark
soil, earth
mark backe grund
surface of the Earth

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
jorda
to connect an electrical conductor
belägga med flygförbud ställa på marken
to forbid an aircraft or pilot to fly
ge husarrest ge utegångsförbud
to require a child to remain at home

ground beef n
nötfärs
meat

ground beetle n
jordlöpare
any carabid beetle

ground clearance n
markfrigång
distance

ground elder n
kirskål
Aegopodium podagraria

ground floor n
gatuplan markplan förstavåning
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground ivy n
jordreva
Glechoma hederacea

ground meat n
köttfärs malet kött
ground meat

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
banbrytande
innovative

grounded /ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/ adj
rumsarrest
confined to one's room for some misdemeanor
flygförbud
not allowed to fly
jordad
of a conductor connected to earth

groundpecker n
markhackare
bird

groundwater n
grundvatten
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers

groundwork n
grundstomme
foundation

group /ɡɹuːp/ n
grupp
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other
in group theory
column in the periodic table
A set of teams playing against each other in a division, while at the same not playing against other sets of teams of the same division.
people who perform music together
in Unix
hop
small number of galaxies

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
gruppera
put together to form a group

group action n
gruppverkan
a mapping of a mathematical group

group marriage n
gruppäktenskap
type of marriage

group theory n
gruppteori
mathematical theory of groups

groupie /ˈɡɹuːpi/ n
groupie
type of fan

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
grupptänk grupptänkande
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
sump
dregs

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
lund skogsdunge dunge
small forest

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ v
växa
(intransitive) to appear or sprout
växa öka
(intransitive) to become bigger
odla
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger

grow up v
växa upp
idiomatic: to stop acting as a child
blomstra växa fram växa upp
to flourish
växa upp bli vuxen
to mature and become an adult

growing pains n
inkörningsproblem uppstartsproblem växtvärk
difficulties
växtvärk
generalized pains

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
morra
to utter a deep guttural sound

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
tillväxt utveckling växt
act of growing
tillväxt stigande tilltagande utvidgning
increase in size
svulst utväxt växt
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor
vegetation växt växtlighet
something that grows or has grown

growth stock n
tillväxtaktie

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
hövd
structure to prevent erosion

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
larv
immature insect
käk
slang: food

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ n
agg
deep seated animosity

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
välling
thin watery porridge

grumbler n
brumbjörn gnällpipa gnällspik knarr kverulant surpuppa
a person who persistently grumbles

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
butter
unhappy and/or irritable

grunge /ɡɹʌndʒ/ n
grunge
subgenre of alternative music

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
hantlangare
a person who does ordinary and boring work
grymtning
cry of a pig
short, snorting sound

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
grymta
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts

gruyere /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ n
gruyere gruyère
type of cheese

guan /ɡwɑn/ n
guan
several birds within the family Cracidae

guanosine n
guanosin
nucleoside

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ n
garanti
anything that assures a certain outcome
written declaration

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ v
garantera
to give an assurance that something will be done right

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
vakt
person who or thing that protects something

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
bevaka vakta
to protect from some offence

guard dog n
vakthund gårdvar
dog used to protect a property or its owner

guardhouse n
vakthus
A building housing on-duty guards

guardian /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ n
väktare
guard or watcher
målsman
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis

guardian angel n
skyddsängel
spirit

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ n
sandkrypare
Fish, Gobio gobio

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ n
markatta
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
gerilla
irregular soldier

guess /ɡɛs/ n
gissning
prediction about the outcome of something

guess /ɡɛs/ v
gissa
to reach an unqualified conclusion
to solve by a correct conjecture
tro förmoda
to suppose

guess what phraseologicalUnit
gissa vad
used to dramatize the unsurprising

guesswork n
gissning
estimate, judgment or opinion

guest /ɡɛst/ n
gäst gästartist
invited performer
gäst hotellgäst
patron, customer
gäst
recipient of hospitality

guest /ɡɛst/ v
gästa
to appear as a guest

guest book n
gästbok
ledger for visitors to leave comments about an establishment
website feature functioning like a physical guest book

guest worker n
gästarbetare
guest worker

guesthouse n
gästhus
small house for visitors

guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ n
ledning rådgivning
the act or process of guiding

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
guide guidebok
document, book
guide
someone who guides

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
guida
to serve as a guide person

guide dog n
ledarhund blindhund
dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person

guideline n
riktlinje
non-specific rule or principle

guild /ɡɪld/ n
gille skrå
association of tradespeople

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
list
astuteness, cunning

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ n
giljotin fallbila
machine used for capital punishment

guillotining n
giljotinering

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
skuld skuldkänsla
responsibility for wrongdoing
skuld
the regret of having done wrong

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
skamsen
having a sense of guilt
skyldig
judged to have committed a crime
responsible for a dishonest act

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
pärlhöna
bird

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
försökskanin
experimental subject
marsvin
rodent

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
skepnad
appearance in manner or dress

guitar /ɡiˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡʌˈtɑɹ/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
gitarr
musical instrument

guitarist n
gitarrist gitarrspelare
person playing or performing on the guitar

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ adj
rött
heraldry, of the colour red

gulf /ɡʌlf/ n
golf
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
mås trut
seabird

gull-billed tern n
sandtärna
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
matstrupe
the throat or esophagus

gullibility n
godtrbogenhet
quality of being easily deceived

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
lättlurad
easily deceived or duped, naïve

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
svälja
to react nervously
bälga klunka kolka
to swallow eagerly, or in large draughts

gulper eel n
pelikanålartad fisk
fish

gum /ɡʌm/ n
tandkött
flesh around teeth
tuggummi
single piece of chewing gum
gummi
sticky substance exuded by certain plants

gum arabic n
gumi arabicum
substance from acacia trees

gumboot n
gummistövel
gumboot

gummy bear n
gummibjörn bumbibjörn gelébjörn gelénalle godisnalle
candy

gun /ɡʌn/ n
kanon skjutvapen
kanon
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity
kanon haubits
(military) a cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more
gevär bössa
a less portable, long weapon
pistol
a very portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun /ɡʌn/ v
skjuta
shoot someone or something

gun dog n
fågelhund
dog used by hunter

gunboat n
kanonbåt
small armed vessel

gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ n
gevärseld
gunshots

gunman n
skytte
criminal armed with a gun

gunmetal /ˈɡʌnmɛt(ə)l/ n
kanonmetall
alloy of copper, tin and zinc

gunpoint /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ n
pistolhot vapenhot
threat or coercion by display or aiming a firearm or similar weapon

gunport n
kanonport
a hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/ n
krut
explosive mixture

guqin /ɡuːˈtʃiːn/ n
guqin
instrument

gurn n
grimas
distorted facial expression

gust /ɡʌst/ n
by
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gut feeling n
magkänsla
an instinct or intuition

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ n
gutta guttae
Doric architectural element

gutta-percha /ɡʌtəˈpɜːtʃə/ /ɡʌɾəˈpɹ̩tʃə/ n
guttaperka
a latex

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ n
rännsten
ditch along the side of road
takränna
duct or channel beneath the eaves
ränna
groove beside a bowling lane

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
kille
male, man

gybe /dʒaɪb/ n
gipp
sailing manoeuvre

gym /dʒɪm/ n
gym
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
gymnastiksal sporthall
place for indoor sports
gymnasium
type of school

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ n
gymnast
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gymnastik
a sport

gynaecologist n
gynekolog
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecology /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
gynekologi
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomastia n
gynekomasti
development of breasts in males

gynophobia n
gynofobi
fear or hatred of women

gyoza /ˈɡjoʊzə/ n
gyoza
A Japanese crescent-shaped dumpling of Chinese origin

gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ n
gips
mineral

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
zigenare zigenerska
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈdʒɝˌfælkən/ n
jaktfalk
Falco rusticolus

gyro /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/ n
gyros
Greek sandwich

gyron n
giron
heraldic charge

gyroscope n
gyroskop
apparatus

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
vana
an action done on a regular basis
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns

habit-forming adj
beroendeframkallande vanebildande
addictive

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ adj
beboelig
where humans or other animals can live

habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ adj
vanemässig
behaving in a regular manner, as a habit
recurring, or that is performed over and over again
vanlig
being regular or usual

hack /hæk/ v
hacka
to gain illegal access to a computer network
klara sig stå ut
to withstand or put up with a difficult situation

hackberry n
hägg
plant

hacker /hækə(ɹ)/ n
hackare
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
häckla
an instrument with pins

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
banal sliten utnött
repeated too often

hacksaw n
bågfil
saw

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
kolja
marine fish

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ n
hadron
composite particle composed of quarks

haematology n
hematologi
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ n
hemorrojd
a pathological condition

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnium
chemical element

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ n
handtag skaft
handle
fäbodvall säter
mountain pasture

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ v
skafta
fit a handle

hag /hæɡ/ n
hagga
fury; she-monster
ugly old woman
häxa häxor
witch, sorceress, enchantress

hagfish n
pirål
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
härjad
looking exhausted and unwell

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ /ˈhɑdʒis/ /ˈhɑːdʒis/ n
haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
pruta
to argue for a better deal

hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
hagiografi
biography of a saint

haha interjection
haha
representation of laughter

haiku /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
haiku
Japanese poem of a specific form
poem of similar structure

hail /heɪl/ interjection
hell
greeting

hail /heɪl/ n
hagel
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ v
hagla
to fall from the sky, of hail
hell
to greet

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] n
hår hårstrå
a pigmented keratinaceous growth on the human head
hårstrå hår
one of the above-mentioned filaments
hår
the collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals

hair conditioner n
hårbalsam balsam
cosmetic product

hair dye n
hårfärg hårfärgningsmedel
any of various materials used to dye hair on the head

hair extension n
hårförlängning
a length of hair

hair loss n
håravfall
loss of hair

hair of the dog n
återställare
curing drink

hair roller n
papiljott
a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair

hair salon n
frisersalong
workplace of a beautician or barber

hair-splitting n
hårklyveri
the act of finding exceedingly small differences which are neither important nor prominent

hairbrush n
hårborste
a brush used in hair care

hairclip n
hårklämma hårspänne
a clip for the hair

haircut n
klippning
act of cutting of hair
frisyr
way hair is cut

hairdo /ˈhɛəˌduː/ n
frisyr
hairstyle

hairdresser n
frisör frisörska barberare
professional for haircutting or hairstyling

hairdryer n
hårfön hårtork fön
electrical appliance for drying hair

hairgrip n
hårspänne
flat hairpin with two prongs

hairpin /ˈheɪɹpɪn/ n
hårnål
pin or fastener for the hair

hairstyle n
frisyr
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛəɹi/ adj
hårig
of a body part other than the head
of a person
of an animal

hajj /hɑʒ/ n
hajj
pilgrimage to Mecca

halal adj
halal
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs

halberd /ˈhælbəd/ n
hillebard
hand weapon

halcyon days n
sötebrödsdagar
halcyon days

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adj
halv
consisting of a half
consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half
having one parent in common
related through one common ancestor

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adv
halvt halv
in two equal parts or to an equal degree

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ n
halva halv
math: fraction
halva hälft halvlek planhalva
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided
del
part; side; behalf

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
halvbror halvbroder
a male half-sibling

half marathon n
halvmaraton
running race

half past n
halv två
"half past one" as example of usage in other languages

half sister n
halvsyster
maternal/paternal half sister

half time n
halvtid
interval between halves

half title n
smutstitel
book title

half-cousin n
halvkusin

half-hour n
halvtimma halvtimme
period

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
halveringstid
time in physics

half-mast n
halv stång
lowered position of a flag

half-measure n
halvmesyr

half-moon n
halvmåne
the moon in its first or last quarter

half-naked adj
halvnaken
with very few clothes on

half-plane n
halvplan
either half of an infinite plane

half-truth n
halvsanning
A deceptive statement

half-year n
halvår
period of half a year

halfling n
halvlängdsman bastard dvärg halvkarl halvman halvmänning
a hobbit

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
halvvägs
midway

halfway house n
halvvägshus
temporary residence

halibut /ˈhæ.lɨ.bət/ n
hälleflundra helgeflundra
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halide n
bergsalt halit stensal
halogen salt

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊs.ɪs/ n
dålig andedräkt
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
sal
meeting room

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ interjection
halleluja
exclamation to praise God

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
helga
to sanctify

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
hallucination
sensory perception of something that does not exist
act of hallucinating

halma /ˈhalmə/ n
halma
board game

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
halo
atmospheric phenomenon
anything resembling the phenomenon
gloria
luminous disc around the heads of saints
aura
metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment

haloalkane n
halogenalkan
chemical compound

halogenation n
halogenering
the reaction of a halogen with something

halophile n
halofil
organism that thrives in high-salinity environments

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
stoppa
to cause something to stop

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
grimma
animal's headgear

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ n
helva halva
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
halvera
to divide in two equal parts
to reduce to half of original

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
skinka
thigh of a hog cured for food

ham it up v
spela över
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements

ham-fisted adj
valhänt
lacking skill in physical movement

hamate bone n
hakben
one of the wrist bones

hamburger /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
hamburgare
sandwich

hamiform /ˈheɪmɪfɔːm/ adj
hakformig
conchology: curved at the extremity
hakformig krokformad
shaped like a hook

hamlet n
hypoplectrus
fish
by
small village
village without its own church

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ n
hammare
tool
bone of the middle ear; see also malleus
piano part

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ v
hamra
to strike repeatedly

hammer and sickle n
hammaren och skäran
symbol of communism

hammered dulcimer n
hackbräde
a trapezoidal zither with metal strings

hammerhead shark n
hammarhaj
shark of the genus Sphyrna

hammock /ˈhæmək/ n
hängmatta
swinging couch or bed

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ v
hindra hämma
to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
hamster
small, short-tailed European rodent

hamstring n
hassena knäsena
great tendon

hand /hænd/ n
applåd
applause
klase
bunch of bananas
bunt
bundle of tobacco leaves
tvärhand
hand's breadth
handstil
handwriting; style of penmanship
handtag
instance of helping
hand
part of the fore limb
set of cards held by a player in a card game
management, domain, control
namnteckning underskrift
person's autograph or signature
visare
pointer of an analogue/analog clock
förmåga handlag skicklighet
power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity
flank sida
side; part; direction, either right or left

hand /hænd/ v
ge lämna över
to give, pass or transmit with the hand
hjälpa ledsaga
to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
handgranat
explosive device

hand in v
lämna in
to give to a responsible person

hand job n
avrunkning
An act of masturbation performed by someone else's hand

hand net n
håv
small net

hand off v
lämna över
to pass or transfer

hand over v
överlämna
to relinquish control or possession

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ n
desinfektionssprit
liquid

hand truck n
säckkärra bagagekärra magasinkärra paketkärra pirra
box-moving handcart

handbag /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
handväska
small bag used by women

handball n
hands
football offence
handboll
team sport
ball in team sport

handball player n
handbollsspelare
person who plays handball

handbook n
handbok
a book of reference

handbrake n
handbroms
hand-operated brake in a car

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ n
handboja
ring of a locking fetter for the hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
sätta handbojor på (någon)
to apply handcuffs

handcuffs n
handbojor handklovar
metal rings for fastening wrists

handful /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
handfull näve
amount held in hand
handfull
small number

handicap /ˈhændɪkæp/ n
försprång
allowance granted in a race to the competitor

handicraft n
hantverk
trade requiring skill of hand

handkerchief /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ n
näsduk
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands
halsduk sjal snusnäsduk
cloth to be worn about the neck

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ n
vred
part of a door
handtag
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ v
handskas med
manage with the hands
hantera
manage, control or direct
be concerned with, make a business of
behandla
treat, deal with in a specified way

handle with kid gloves v
handska med silkesvantar
to treat something very delicately

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
styre
bar for steering

handling n
häleri
criminal offence
hantering
touching, controlling, managing with the hands

handpicked v
handplockad
picked by hand
selected with great care

hands off interjection
bort med händerna! bort med tassarna! inte röra!
don't touch!

hands up interjection
upp med händerna!
surrender!

handsaw n
fogsvans
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handsel /ˈhænd.səl/ n
nyårspresent
gift given at New Year

handshake v
handslag handtryckning
grasping of hands by two people

handsoap n
handtvål
handsoap

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ adj
stilig
of man: attractive

handsy /ˈhændzi/ adj
tafsig
prone to touching others

handwriting n
handskrift
act or process of writing with the hand
text written by hand
handstil
characteristic writing of a particular person

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
hänga
to be or remain suspended
to execute by suspension from the neck
informal: to loiter
to be executed using gallows

hang glider n
hängglidare
aircraft
hängflygare
rider

hang gliding n
hängflygning
flying in a hang glider

hang on v
vänta nu
wait a minute

hang up v
hänga upp
put up to hang
lägga på
terminate a phone call

hang-glide v
hängflyga
fly a hang glider

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
hangar
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ adj
hängande
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ n
hänge
anything wide, high and thin that is hung
hängning galgen
means of execution
hängning
public event at which a person is hanged

hangman n
bödel hänggubbe skarprättare

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] n
nagelband
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
bakfylla baksmälla bakrus kopparslagare dagen efter
illness caused by heavy drinking
baksmälla kvarleva relik
unpleasant relic left from prior events

hanukkiah n
chanukkia menora
nine-branched candelabrum

hapax legomenon /ˌhæpæks ləˈɡɒmənɒn/ n
hapax legomenon hapax
word occurring only once

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ adj
tillfällig
random, chaotic, incomplete

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
händelsevis slumpmässig tillfällig
in a haphazard manner

hapless /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
olycklig
very unlucky; ill-fated

haploid adj
haploid
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

haploid n
haploid
haploid cell

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
hända ske inträffa äga rum
to occur

happening /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ n
händelse
something that happens

happily /ˈha.pə.li/ /ˈhæ.pə.li/ adv
glatt
in a happy manner
gladeligen
willingly

happily ever after adv
och så levde de lyckliga i alla sina dagar
happily until one's death

happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
lycka glädje
lycka glädje fröjd
emotion of being happy

happy /ˈhæpi/ /ˈhæpiː/ adj
nöjd
content (to do something); having no objection (to something)
lycklig glad
contented, joyous
gynnsam lyckad
fortunate, lucky

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
glad påsk
an expression used during Easter

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
gott nytt år
Happy New Year

happy as a clam adj
glad som en lärka
very happy and carefree

happy as a lark adj
glad som en lärka
very happy

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ interjection
grattis på födelsedagen har den äran på födelsedagen har den äran grattis på bemärkelsedagen gratulerar med dagen gratulerar på födelsedagen
good wishes for a birthday

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ v
gratulera på födelsedagen
to wish someone a happy birthday

happy ending n
lyckligt slut
happy end

happy medium n
gyllene medelväg
balanced position

happy-go-lucky adj
bekymmerslös obekymrad sorgfri sorglös
carefree

hara-kiri n
harakiri
ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen

haram adj
haram
forbidden by Islam

harassment /həˈɹæsmənt/ n
trakasseri
deliberate pestering or annoying
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
förebud förlöpare
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
förebåda varsla
to announce

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ n
hamn
for ships

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
hysa
to hold in one's thoughts

harbor seal n
knubbsäl
Phoca vitulina

harbormaster n
hamnkapten
official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
hård svår
demanding a lot of effort to endure
stark
of drink: strong
svår besvärlig
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
hård
resistant to pressure
hård sträng
severe
obestridlig
unquestionable

hard cider n
äppelcider äpplecider
beverage

hard drive n
hårddisk
device used for storing large amounts of data

hard hat n
skyddshjälm
construction helmet

hard of hearing adj
lomhörd
having difficulty hearing

hard rock n
hårdrock
rock music genre

hard shoulder n
vägren
verge to the side of a highway

hard-and-fast adj
benhård fastslagen järnhård orubblig
strictly maintained

hard-boiled adj
hårdkokt rå
callous
hårdkokt
of an egg

hard-on /ˈhɑɹdɑn/ n
stånd
erection of the penis

hardback adj
inbunden
having a solid binding

hardback n
inbunden bok
a book with a solid binding

hardcore adj
hård-
faster or more intense than the regular style
inbiten stenhård
having an extreme dedication to a certain activity
Hårdporr
of or pertaining to pornography that depicts penetration
intensiv mäktig
particularly intense

hardcore n
hardcore
hardcore punk or techno music

hardcore pornography n
hårdporr
hardcore pornography

hardheaded adj
beräknande kall nykter
pragmatic
envis
stubborn

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
knappast knappt näppeligen
barely, only just

hardness n
hårdhet
quality of being hard

hardtack n
hårdskorpa rågskorpa skeppsskorpa
hard biscuit

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
maskinvara hårdvara
material part of a computer

hardwood n
ädelträ
the wood from any dicotyledonous tree

hardworking adj
arbetsam flitig idog
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly

hare /hɛɚ/ n
hare
animal

harebell n
blåklocka
plant

harem /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ n
harem
the private part of an Arab household
group of women in a polygamous household

hark /hɑː(ɹ)k/ v
lyssna noggrant
to listen attentively

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
harlekin
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
strömand
Histrionicus histrionicus

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
skada
cause damage

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
skadlig
likely to be damaging

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ adj
ofarlig
incapable of causing harm or danger

harmlessly /ˈhɑɹmləsli/ /ˈhɑːmləsli/ adv
ofarligt
in a harmless manner

harmonic function n
harmonisk funktion
function

harmonic mean n
harmoniskt medelvärde
type of average

harmonica /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
munspel
wind instrument

harmonization n
harmonisering
act of harmonizing

harmony /ˈhɑɹməni/ /ˈhɑːməni/ n
sämja harmoni
agreement or accord
harmonilära harmoni
music: the academic study of chords
ackord
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord
harmoni
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
sele seldon
restraint or support

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
bygga ut exploatera ta i anspråk tämja utbygga utnyttja
to control or put to use
binda sela sela på spänna för
to place a harness on something

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
harpa
musical instrument

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ v
mala tjata älta
to repeatedly mention a subject

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ n
grönlandssäl
a species of seal

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
harpist
Person who plays the harp

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
harpun
spearlike weapon

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
harpunera
to hunt with a harpoon

harpooner n
harpunerare
someone who hunts with a harpoon

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
cembalo
musical instrument

harpsichordist n
cembalist
one who plays the harpsichord

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ n
harpya harpyja
Fabulous winged monster with the face of a woman

harpy eagle n
harpya
Harpia harpyja

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkɨbʌs/ n
arkebuse
obsolete matchlock firearm

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
kärrhök
birds of prey

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
harv
device

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
harva
drag a harrow over

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
hemsk upprivande
causing pain or distress

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
sträv
rough

hartshorn /ˈhɑːtshɔːn/ n
hjorthornssalt
An aqueous solution of ammonia
hjorthorn
the antler of a hart

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ n
skördefest
pagan ceremony
skörd
process of gathering the ripened crop
yield of harvesting
skördetid
season of gathering the ripened crop

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ v
skörda
to bring in a harvest; reap

harvest mouse n
dvärgmus
Micromys minutus

harvestman n
lockespindel
arachnid

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
föredetting
person declining in popularity or effectiveness

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
pytt pyttipanna
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
brädgård nummertecken fyrkant
the # symbol
hasch
clipped form of hashish

hash browns n
potatisplätt raggmunk råraka
chopped and fried potatoes

hashish /həˈʃiːʃ/ n
haschisch hasch
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
hashtag
a tag with a hash sign

hasp n
hasp
a clasp

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassium
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl/ n
besvär krångel
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
grästuva tuva
grass
knäkudde
kneeler

hasten /ˈheɪs.ən/ v
jäkta skynda på
to make someone/something speed up
jäkta hasta skynda
to move in a quick fashion

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
hastig förhastad
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] n
hatt mössa
a head covering

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ n
hattrick hat-trick
three achievements in a single game or similar

hatband n
hattrem
band about a hat

hatch /hætʃ/ n
lucka
horizontal door
lucka serveringslucka
opening for serving food
lucka underhållslucka
small door provided for access for maintenance

hatch /hætʃ/ v
kläcka
to devise
to emerge from an egg

hatchback n
halvkombi
a car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards

hate /heɪt/ v
hata
to dislike intensely

hate crime n
hatbrott
a crime motivated by hate

hate speech n
hatpropaganda
offensive speech

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ adj
förhatlig
dislikable
evoking hatred
hatisk
full of hate

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
hat
strong aversion

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ adj
högmodig överlägsen högdragen högfärdig
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
mötesplats träffpunkt
place at which one is regularly found

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
hemsöka
to inhabit, or visit frequently
to make uneasy
bo
to live habitually
förfölja
to stalk

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adj
hemsökt
frequented by a ghost
besatt
obsessed
jagad
showing a feeling of being disturbed

haunted house n
spökhus
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ v
ha
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses
engage in sexual intercourse with
få
cause to be
cause to, by command or request
ha äga
to possess

have a bone to pick v
ha en gås oplockad
have a complaint or grievance

have a bun in the oven v
ha en bulle i ugnen
To be pregnant; to be expecting a baby

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
Ha en bra dag! ha en trevlig dag
goodbye

have a seat v
slå dig ned
polite directive
slå sig ned
to sit down

have blood on one's hands v
ha blod på sina händer
be responsible for a violent act

have butterflies in one's stomach v
ha fjärilar i magen
be nervous

have eyes in the back of one's head v
ha ögon i nacken
perceived ability to see

have fun interjection
ha det så kul ha det så roligt
wish someone a good time

have fun v
ha kul ha roligt ha skoj
enjoy oneself

have seen better days v
ha sett sina bättre dagar
to be in poor condition

have sex v
ha sex
take part in a sexual act

have the foggiest phraseologicalUnit
jag har inte den blekaste jag har inte den blekaste aning någon har ingen aning någon har inte en susning
"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]]

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
måste vara tvungen
obligation

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
hamn
harbour
tillflyktsort fristad
refuge

hawfinch n
stenknäck
finch

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
hök
predatory bird of Accipitridae
advocate of aggressive politics
harkling
an effort to force up phlegm

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
häla kränga nasa sälja
to sell
harkla harkla sig
to attempt to cough up, to clear the throat

hawk moth n
svärmare
moth of the family Sphingidae

hawsehole n
klys
nautical: hole for anchor rode

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
hagtorn
type of shrub

hay /heɪ/ n
hö
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay fever n
hösnuva
allergy to pollen

hayloft n
höskulle
upper storey of a barn

hayrack n
höhäck
vertical drying-rack

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
höstack
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay

haze /heɪz/ v
nolla
to perform an initiation ritual

hazel grouse n
järpe
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ n
hasselnöt
fruit

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
nollning inkilning inspark
humiliating initiation practices

hazzan n
chazzan
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /hi/ /ˈhiː/ pronoun
han
personal pronoun "he"

he who digs a pit for others falls in himself proverb
den som gräver en grop åt andra, faller ofta själv däri
he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
skrattar bäst som skrattar sist
success is better after you've endured ridicule

he- prefix
han han-
prefix for a male

he-ass n
hanåsna åsna åsnehane åsnehingst
he-ass, male ass, male donkey

he-cat n
hankatt
male cat

he-man n
karlakarl
virile man

head /hɛd/ adj
huvud
of, relating to, or intended for the head
mot
coming from in front
compounds with huvud and topp främst först
foremost in rank or importance
främst först
placed at the top or the front

head /hɛd/ n
fattning huvud
huvud
blunt end of a nail, screw etc.
bornyr fradga skum
foam on carbonated beverages
rektor
headmaster, headmistress
ledare chef direktör föreståndare
leader, chief, mastermind
krona
leafy top part of a tree
huvud förmåga
mental aptitude or skill
huvud skalle
part of the body
end of hammer, axe, golf club etc.
huvud ända spets topp övre
topmost or leading part

head /hɛd/ v
leda
to be in command of
åka
to move in a specified direction
nicka skalla
to strike with the head

head coach n
huvudtränare
highest ranking coach

head honcho n
högsta höns
Person in charge

head in the clouds n
ha huvudet bland molnen
huvudet i molnen
having fantastic or impractical dreams

head of government n
regeringschef
chief officer of the executive branch of a government

head of state n
statschef statsöverhuvud
the chief public representative of a nation

head office n
huvudkontor
main admin centre

head over heels adv
hals över huvud
at top speed; frantically
uppöver öronen
hopelessly smitten
stå på öronen
tumbling upside down

head start n
försprång
an advantage in starting earlier to gain a favorable position

head to toe adv
från topp till tå
entirely; completely; over one's full body
skavfötters
in reversed positions

head-on collision n
frontalkrock
front end collision involving two vehicles

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
huvudvärk
pain or ache in the head
nuisance or unpleasant problem

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ n
huvudband huvudbindel hårband hårsnodd

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
dansk skalle skallning
sharp blow

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
dansk skalle skalla
to deliver a sharp blow

headed /ˈhɛdɪd/ adj
-huvad -hövdad
having a head with specified characteristics

header /ˈhɛdə/ n
bindare koppsten
brick that is laid sideways
dykning huvudhopp
headlong fall or jump
överstycke
horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening
skördemaskin
machine that cuts the heads off of grain
nick skalle
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head
rubrik
text used to mark off a quantity of text

header file n
headerfil
file that is automatically included in another source file

headhunter n
huvudjägare
recruiter
savage

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ [ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ] n
kurs
direction

headlamp n
pannlampa
flashlight worn on head
framlykta
headlight

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ n
udde
bit of coastal land that juts into the sea

headlight n
strålkastare
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
rubrik
heading or title of an article
huvudakt
top-billed attraction

headlong /ˈhɛdlɑŋ/ /ˈhɛdlɒŋ/ /ˈhɛdlɔŋ/ adv
huvudstupa
with the head first or down

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ n
rektor
the most senior master in a school (male)

headphones n
hörlurar
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtəz/ /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz/ n
huvudkvarter
center of organisation's activity

heads /hɛdz/ n
krona
side of coin

heads or tails n
krona eller klave
heads or tails

headsail /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
försegel
sail set forward of the foremost mast

headscarf n
huvudduk
piece of material worn over the head

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ n
headset
pair of headphones or earphones

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ n
motvind
wind that blows directly against the course of a vessel

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ n
uppslagsord stickord
word used as the title of a section

heal /hiːl/ v
läka
become better
make better

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
helare helbrägdagörare
person who heals

health /hɛlθ/ n
hälsa
overall level of function of an organism
hälsa sundhet
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction
physical condition

health care n
sjukvård hälsovård
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses

health insurance n
sjukförsäkring
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
hälsosam frisk
conducive to health
frisk sund
enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well
hälsosam
evincing health

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
hop
heap
type of data structure

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ v
höra
to perceive with the ear
to perceive sounds through the ear

hear through the grapevine v
höra via djungeltrumman
learn through rumors

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ n
hörsel
sense

hearing aid n
hörapparat
hearing assistance device

hearing dog n
signalhund
dog trained to assist the deaf

hearsay n
hörsägen
information that was heard by one person about another

hearse /hɜɹs/ /hɜːs/ n
likbil bårbil
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
hjärter hjärta
a suit of cards
hjärta hjärter
an organ
a shape or symbol
centre or core
seat of affections, understanding or will
hjärta
emotions or kindness

heart attack n
hjärtinfarkt
acute myocardial infarction

heart failure n
hjärtinsufficiens hjärtsvikt
chronic inability of the heart

heart rate n
hjärtfrekvens puls
number of heart beats per unit of time

heart to heart adj
förtrolig öppen
sincere, serious, or personal

heart valve n
hjärtklaff
valve in the heart

heart-shaped adj
hjärtformad
having the supposed shape of a heart

heart-warming adj
gripande
eliciting tenderness and sympathy

heartache n
hjärtesorg
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ n
hjärtslag
one pulsation of the heart

heartbroken adj
hjärtekrossad
suffering form grief

heartburn n
halsbränna
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑːtən/ v
uppmuntra
to give heart to, to encourage

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
hjärtlig
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hɑːɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ n
härd
home or family life
floor of fireplace
part of furnace
eldstad härd
recess

heartland n
hjärta kärnland kärnområde
central part of a region

heartless adj
hjärtlös
without feeling

heartrending adj
hjärtskärande hjärtslitande
that causes great grief
that elicits deep sympathy

hearts /hɑː(ɹ)ts/ n
hjärter
the card suit (♥)
trick-taking card game

heartwood n
kärnved
wood

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
hjärtevarm
proceeding from the heart

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ n
värme
styrka
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
värme hetta temperatur
condition or quality of being hot
brunst löptid
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
hetta värmebölja
hot spell
hetta
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
heat runda
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
värme värmeenergi
thermal energy

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ v
egga tända upphetsa
to arouse, to excite (sexually)
värma hetta
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space

heat lightning n
kornblixt
Heat lightning

heath /hiːθ/ n
ljung hed
shrub of the family Ericaceae
hed hedmark
type of land

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
hednisk
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
hedning
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion
barbar vilde
uncultured or uncivilized person

heathendom n
hedendom

heather /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
ljung
plant

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
uppvärmning
system

heatwave n
värmebölja
period of very hot weather

heave /hiːv/ n
hävning
An effort to raise something, as a weight, or oneself, or to move something heavy

heave /hiːv/ v
häva lyfta
to lift

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
himmel paradis himmelrike
paradise
himmel sky
sky

heavenly body n
himlakropp
natural celestial body

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
himmel
the sky

heavy /ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ adj
tung
having great weight
of weather:hot and humid
serious

heavy hydrogen n
tungt väte
deuterium

heavy metal n
tungmetall
type of metal

heavy water n
tungt vatten
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

heavyweight n
tungvikt
weight class in boxing and other sports

heck /hɛk/ interjection
Hälsingland
euphemism of hell

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
förolämpa häckla håna pika skymfa
insult, tease, make fun of, badger

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhɛktɛɹ/ /ˈhɛktɛː/ n
hektar
unit of surface area

hecto- prefix
hekto-
hundred

hectolitre n
hektoliter
100 litres

heddle n
solv
part of a loom

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n
häck
thicket of bushes planted in a row

hedge fund n
hedgefond
unregistered investment fund

hedgehog /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ n
igelkott
animal
spansk ryttare
obstacle

hedgerow n
buskrad häck
a row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ n
hedonism
philosophy

heed /hiːd/ n
andakt uppmärksamhet
attention

heed /hiːd/ v
observera uppmärksamma
to mind
uppmärksamma
to pay attention

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
oaktsam
unaware, without noticing

heel /hiːl/ n
häl
anatomy: part of the foot
rear part of a sock

heel /hiːl/ v
kränga
incline

heel bone n
hälben
heel bone

hegemonic /hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
hegemonisk
of or pertaining to hegemony

hegemony /həˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ n
hegemoni herravälde
domination, influence, or authority over another

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
kviga
young cow

height /haɪt/ n
höjd längd
distance from bottom to top
längd
height of a standing person or animal

heil v
heila
to greet with a Sieg Heil

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
avskyvärd förfärlig ohygglig skändlig vedervärdig
totally reprehensible

heir /ɛəɹ/ n
arvinge
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office
arvinge arvtagare
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another

heir apparent n
tronarvinge
someone who will definitely inherit

heiress n
arvinge
a woman who stands to inherit

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
släktklenod
valued possession passed down through the generations

heist /ˈhaɪst/ n
kupp stöt
a robbery or burglary

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ n
helikopter
aircraft

helicopter parent n
curlingförälder
overly attentive parent

helium /ˈhiːli.əm/ n
helium
chemical element

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ n
helix
curve

hell /hɛl/ interjection
helvete!
hell!

hell /hɛl/ n
helvete
place of suffering in life

hell /hɛl/ pn
helvete
abode for the condemned

hell on earth n
helvete på jorden
very unpleasant situation

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
fast besluten
recklessly determined to do or achieve something

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ n
julros
Any species of genus Helleborus

hello /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ interjection
men hallå
expression of puzzlement
hej hallå hejsan god dag tjena tja
greeting
hallå
is anyone there?
hallå där men hallå
sarcastic: that was foolish
hallå hej god dag
when answering the telephone

helm /hɛlm/ n
roder
steering apparatus of a ship
metaphor: position of leadership or control

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
hjälm
protective head covering

helmsman n
rorgängare rorsman
person responsible for steering a ship

help /hɛlp/ interjection
hjälp
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ n
hjälp
action given to provide assistance

help /hɛlp/ v
hjälpa
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)
contribute in some way to

help oneself v
ta för sig
take something freely

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
medhjälpare
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj
hjälpsam
furnishing help; giving aid; useful

helping hand n
handtag hjälpande hand
any assistance, help or aid

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
hjälplös
unable to defend oneself

helplessness n
hjälplöshet
state of being helpless

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
fåll
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together

hem in v
stänga inne
to surround and enclose

hematemesis n
blodkräkning
vomiting with blood

hematocrit /hɪˈmætəkɹɪt/ n
hematokrit

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
hematom blåmärke
swelling of blood from broken vessel

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ n
hematopoes hemopoes
process by which blood cells are produced

hemiplegia n
halvsidesförlamning
total or partial inability to move one side of the body

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
hemisfär halvklot
half of the Earth
any half-sphere

hemispherectomy n
hemisfärotomi
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
hemlockgran
tree

hemochromatosis /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˌkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
hemokromatos
disorder

hemocyanin n
hemocyanin
pigment

hemoglobin n
hemoglobin
the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen

hemolysis n
hemolys
destruction of red blood cell

hemolytic adj
hemolytisk
producing hemolysis

hemoptysis n
hemoptys
expectoration of blood

hemorrhage /ˈhɛməɹɪdʒ/ n
blödning
release of blood; bleeding

hemorrhagic adj
hemorragisk
of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ n
hemorrojd
perianal varicosity

hemostasis /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ n
hemostas
keeping blood inside a damaged vessel

hemp /hɛmp/ n
hampa
Cannabis sativa

hemp milk n
hampamjölk
milky liquid from hemp

hemp-nettle n
dån
any weed of the genus Galeopsis in the Lamiaceae family

hen /hɛn/ n
höna
female chicken
female bird
brud brutta
hen-like woman

hen harrier n
blå kärrhök
bird

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
bolmört
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
därför följaktligen härav således
as a result, therefore
härifrån hädan
from here
hädanefter
from this time, from now

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
hädanefter
from now on

hendecagon n
elvahörning undekagon
geometry

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
henoteism
belief or worship

hentai n
hentai
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime)

hepatectomy n
hepatektomi
surgical removal of the liver

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ adj
hepatisk
relating to the liver

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
hepatit
liver inflammation

hepatocyte n
hepatocyt levercell
liver cells

heptane n
heptan
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptathlon n
sjukamp
athletic contest

heptode n
heptod

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
hennes sin
belonging to

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
henne
she

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ n
härold
a messenger, especially one bringing important news
an official whose speciality is heraldry

heraldic adj
heraldisk
relating to the profession of devising and blazoning arms

heraldist n
heraldiker
expert or practitioner

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ n
heraldik
the profession of devising and blazoning arms

herb /(h)ɝb/ /hɜːb/ n
ört
plant used to flavour food
plant used in medicine
gräs
slang: marijuana

herbal tea n
örtte
beverage made by infusion of herbs

herbicide n
herbicid ogräsmedel
substance used to kill plants

herbivore /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ n
växtätare
plant-eating organism

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
herde
herdsman

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
samla
to associate
valla
to unite or associate in a herd
to act as a herdsman
samla
to form or put into a herd

herd immunity n
flockimmunitet
protection of a community by immunisation of individuals

herding dog n
vallhund
herding dog

herdsman n
herde fåraherde
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ adv
här
in, on, or at this place
hit hitåt
to this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ n
här
this time, the present situation
this place

here and now adv
här och nu
at this time and in this place

here and there adv
här och där
in one place and another

here lies phraseologicalUnit
här vilar
epitaph

here you are phraseologicalUnit
var så god
said when handing something over

hereabout adv
häromkring
close, nearby

hereabouts adv
här i närheten här i trakten häromkring
near here

hereat adv
häråt
at this time

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
härmed
formal phrase

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
ärftlig
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes
which is passed on as inheritance

heredity /həˈɹɛɾəɾi/ /hɪˈɹɛdɪti/ n
ärftlig
hereditary transmission

herefore /ˈhɪəfɔː/ adv
härför
for this reason, on this account

herein adv
häri
within this content or context

hereinafter /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ /ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/ adv
efterföljande i det följande
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this

hereinbefore adv
härföre
translation

hereinto adv
härtill
translation

hereof adv
härav
translation

hereon adv
härefter
translation

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
kätteri irrlära
a controversial opinion
kätteri heresi
dissension from religious dogma

heretic /ˈhɛɹɨtɪk/ n
heretiker kättare
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
kättersk
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion
kättersk heretisk
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics

hereto /ˌhɪɹˈtuː/ adv
härtill

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ adv
hittills tidigare
up to the present time

hereunder adv
härunder
translation

hereunto adv
härtill
translation

hereupon adv
härpå
immediately afterward; at this.

herewith adv
härmed
with this (especially, with this letter or communication)

heritage n
arv arvegods
property
arv kulturarv
tradition

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ n
hermafrodit
individual or organism having both male and female gonads

hermaphroditic adj
hermafroditisk
biology: possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes
of or pertaining to hermaphrodism

hermaphroditism n
hermafrodism hermafroditism
state of having both male and female sexual organs

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
hermeneutik
art and science of text interpretation

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ adj
hermetisk
hermetically sealed
isolated
pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus
pertaining to alchemy

hermetically adv
hermetisk
hermetically

hermeticism /həːˈmɛtɪsɪzm̩/ n
hermetik

hermit /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
enstöring
recluse; someone who lives alone
eremit
religious recluse; eremite

hermit crab n
eremitkräfta
crustacean

hermitage n
eremitage
dwelling place of hermit

hernia n
bråck
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

hero /ˈhɛəɹoʊ/ /ˈhɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ n
hjälte
main protagonist
hjälte hjältinna
person of great bravery

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ adj
heroisk
of or relating to a hero or heroine
heroisk hjältemodig
of or relating to heroism

heroically adv
heroiskt
in a heroic manner

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
heroin
powerful and addictive drug

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ n
hjältinna
female hero

heroism /ˈheɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈheɹəʊɪzəm/ n
heroism hjältemod
the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ n
häger
bird

herptile /ˈhɜːp.taɪl/ /ˈhɝp.taɪl/ n
herptil
a reptile or amphibian

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
sill strömming
fish in Clupea

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
hennes sin sina sitt
that which belongs to her

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sig sig själv
(as intensifier) she

hertz /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
tveksam ambivalent kluven obeslutsam tvehågsen vankelmodig
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ v
dröja tveka
tveka dröja
to stop or pause respecting decision or action

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
tvekan
act of hesitating

hessian n
hessian
a coarse fabric

hetero- prefix
hetero-
other

heterochromatic adj
heterokromi
more than one colour

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
heterodox irrlärig
of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings that are different from the norm

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ n
heterodoxi irrlära
a heterodox belief, creed, or teaching
heterodoxi irrlärighet
the quality of being heterodox

heterogeneous /hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/ adj
heterogen
diverse in kind

heteronormative adj
heteronormativ

heterophobia n
heterofobi
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
heterosexuell
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
hetero heterosexuell
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
heterosexualitet
heterosexual orientation

hetman n
hetman
a historical military commander in various Eastern European countries

hetty adj
hetero straight strejt
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
heuristisk
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems
in computing, that is not certain to arrive at an optimal solution

heuristics /hjuˈɹɪstɪks/ n
heuristik

hew /hjuː/ v
hugga
to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
hexagon sexhörning
A polygon with six sides and six angles

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
hexagonal
crystallography: having three equal axes crossing at 60° and an unequal one crossing at 90°
hexagonal sexhörnig
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ n
hexaeder
polyhedron with six faces

hexameter n
hexameter
line in a poem
poetic metre

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
hexan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14

hexapod /ˈhɛk.sə.pɑd/ /ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/ n
sexfoting
arthropod with six feet
sexbening
organism or being with six legs

hexode n
hexod

hexose n
hexos
a sugar containing six carbon atoms

hey /heɪ/ interjection
hallå hej hej hå tja
hallå
exclamation to get attention
expression of surprise
protest or reprimand
hej hejsan tjena
informal greeting
hej
meaningless beat marker, filler syllable

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
glansdag
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /haɪ/ interjection
hej hallå hejsan tjena tja
friendly, informal greeting

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
hiatus
anatomy: opening in an organ
gap in geological strata
gap uppehåll
gap in a series
avbrott uppehåll
interruption, break or pause
hiatus vokalmöte
syllable break between two vowels
uppehåll
vacation

hibernate /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/ v
övervintra
winter sleep

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
dvala vinterdvala
state of inactivity during winter

hibiscus /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
hibiskus
flower

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ n
hickning hicka
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ v
hicka
to hiccup

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ n
hicka
the condition of having hiccup spasms

hick /hɪk/ n
bondläpp
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
sugmärke
bruise-like mark
grej grunka mackapär manick mojäng
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled

hidden agenda n
dold agenda
wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody

hide /haɪd/ n
gömme gömställe
covered structure for observing animals
hud skinn
skin of an animal

hide /haɪd/ v
gömma dölja
(transitive)
(intransitive)

hide and seek n
kurragömma
game

hide one's light under a bushel v
sätta sitt ljus under skäppan sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo
conceal one's talents or positive qualities

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
gömställe
A place to hide

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋpleɪs/ n
gömma gömställe
a place where something or someone may be hidden

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
hierarkisk
Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades
Pertaining to a hierarchy

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
hierarki
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhʌɪəˈɹatɪk/ adj
hieratisk prästerlig
of or pertaining to priests

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
hieroglyf
element of ideographic writing system

hierophany /hɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
hierofani
physical manifestation of the sacred

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adv
huller om buller
in a disordered way

high /haɪ/ adj
hög ljus
acoustics: of greater frequency
hög
elevated; tall
of great or large quantity
slang: stoned

high altar n
högaltare
main altar in a church

high five n
high five
gesture

high five v
highfivea
to slap high five

high heels n
höga klackar högklackade skor klacksko klackskor
pair of shoes

high jump n
höjdhopp
athletics event

high priestess n
översteprästinna
high priestess

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ n
gymnasie gymnasieskola
secondary school

high society n
grädda överklass
the socially interacting wealthy fashionable elite of a society

high street n
huvudgata
the main street of any town

high technology n
högteknologi
specialized technological application

high tide n
flod
högvatten
the natural tide at its highest level

high-beam n
helljus
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance

high-end adj
dyrbar exklusiv
most sophisticated or expensive

high-heeled adj
högklackad
having tall heels

high-level language n
högnivåspråk
user-friendly programming language

high-quality adj
högkvalitativ
of very good quality

high-rise n
höghus
A tall building

highbush blueberry n
amerikanskt blåbär
common species of blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum

higher education n
akademiska studier eftergymnasial utbildning högre utbildning
education at university level or beyond

highfalutin /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɨn/ adj
högtravande pompös
(informal) self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ n
högland
mountainous land

highlands n
högland
area of high land

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
höjdpunkt
especially significant or interesting detail or event
slinga
hair dyed a different color

highlighter n
överstrykningspenna
pen for highlighting

highly /ˈhaɪli/ adv
högt

highly composite number n
mycket sammansatt tal
positive integer with more divisors than any smaller positive integer

hight /haɪt/ v
heta
be called

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
motorväg landsväg väg
main public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
stråtrövare
a person who robbed travelers on roads

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ n
kapning
instance of hijacking of a vehicle

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
kapa
to seize control of a vehicle
computing: to seize control of a computer or browser

hike /haɪk/ n
vandring
a long walk
höjning stegring
an abrupt increase

hike /haɪk/ v
vandra
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

hikikomori n
hikikomori
phenomenon

hilarious /hɪˈleɹiəs/ /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
obetalbar skrattretande
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hill /hɪl/ n
kulle backe ås
elevated location
backe
sloping road

hill-fort n
fornborg
fortification atop a hill

hilt /hɪlt/ n
hjalt
grip of a sword

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ pronoun
honom

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun
han själv honom själv sig själv själv
sig
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object

hin n
hin
Hebrew unit of measure

hind leg /haɪnd.lɛɡ/ n
bakben
either of two legs towards the rear

hindbrain n
bakhjärna rombencefalon
hindbrain

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ adj
bakre bak
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ n
bak rumpa ända
slang: buttocks

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
hindra fördröja
to delay or impede movement
hindra försvåra
to make a task difficult

hindquarter n
bakbog bakfjärding
rear half of a side of an animal

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ n
efterklokhet
after-the-fact realisation or understanding
i efterhand
the phrase "in hindsight"

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
det är lätt att vara efterklok efterklokhet
in hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ n
gångjärn
device for the pivoting of a door

hinge on v
bero på hänga på
to depend upon

hint /hɪnt/ n
ledtråd
clue
vink antydan
tacit suggestion
vink
tiny amount

hinterland /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ n
inland
land immediately next to a coast
avkrok
remote or undeveloped area

hip /hɪp/ n
höft
joint
nypon
the fruit of a rose

hip bone n
höftben
bone

hip hip hooray interjection
hipp hipp hurra
an exclamation of congratulations

hip-hop n
hiphop
urban youth culture

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ n
hippie
1960s nonconformist

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
galoppbana
horse racing course

hippogriff n
hippogriff
creature

hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ n
flodhäst
large African mammal

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
långordsrädsla
the fear of long words

hipster /ˈhɪp.stə/ /ˈhɪp.stɚ/ n
hipster trendnisse
person interested in the latest trends

hipsters n
hipsters hipstertrosor
underwear

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ n
hiragana
Japanese syllabary

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ n
anställd
a person who has been hired

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ v
anställa
to employ
hyra
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ adj
hårig luden
hairy

hirsutism n
hirsutism
excessive and increased hair growth

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
hans sin
attributive: belonging to him

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
hans
that which belongs to him

hiss /hɪs/ n
väsning
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

hiss /hɪs/ v
fräsa
to make a hissing sound

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ n
histamin
an amine

histidine n
histidin
essential amino acid; C₆H₉N₃O₂

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
histon
water-soluble protein

historian /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
historiker
person who studies history
writer of history

historical /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
historisk
pertaining to history

historical linguistics n
historisk lingvistik
the scientific study of language change

historically adv
historiskt
in a historic manner

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
historiografi

history /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
historia
branch of knowledge that studies the past
aggregate of past events
historik historia
computing: record of previous user events
historik
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions
historia berättelse
record or narrative description of past events

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ adj
histrionisk teatralisk
excessively dramatic or emotional

hit /hɪt/ adj
slag
blow, punch
träff
collision of a projectile with the target
hit
success, especially in the entertainment industry

hit /hɪt/ v
slå emot
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly
slå
to give a blow
to affect negatively
träffa
to manage to touch in the right place

hit and run n
smitning smitningsolycka
the crime of causing an accident and leaving

hit on v
ragga stöta på
to approach somebody seeking love, sex, etc.

hit the nail on the head v
slå huvudet på spiken
identify something exactly

hit the roof v
få spel gå i taket
To be explosively angry

hitchhike /ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/ v
lifta
to try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road

hitchhiker n
liftare
a person who hitchhikes

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
hit
to here

hither and thither adv
hit och dit
In a disorderly manner

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ adv
hittills hitintills dittills
up to this time

hitman n
yrkesmördare torped
contract killer

hmm /hm̩/ interjection
hmm
indicating thinking or pondering

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ interjection
ohoj åhoj
nautical: attention grabber

hoarfrost n
rimfrost
frozen dew drops

hoarseness n
heshet
having dry harsh voice

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
bluff
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hobbit /ˈhɑbɪt/ n
hob hobbit
fictional small humanoid creature

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
hobby
activity done for enjoyment in spare time
lärkfalk
Falco subbuteo

hobby horse n
käpphäst
child's toy
topic about which someone loves to talk

hobo /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
luffare vagabond
tramp, vagabond; bum

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ n
hasled
tarsal jount of a digitigrade quadruped

hockey /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey ishockey
the sport

hockey puck n
hockeypuck puck
puck used in hockey

hockey stick n
klubba
instrument used in ice hockey

hocus-pocus /ˈhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ interjection
abrakadabra hokus pokus filiokus hokuspokus
a phrase used as a magical incantation

hodgepodge /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/ /ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/ n
sammelsurium salig blandning
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
hacka
agricultural tool

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ n
svindjur
animal of the family Suidae
hoj
large motorcycle

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ v
roffa åt sig
to greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ n
oxhufvud
large barrel or cask
measure of capacity for liquids

hogweed n
loka lokasläktet
umbelliferous plant

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
kreti och pleti pöbeln
the common people

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
hissa
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate

hoist by one's own petard adj
fångas i sin egen fälla smaka på sin egen medicin
be hurt by one's own plot

hoity-toity /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.ti/ adj
pompös snobbig uppblåst
pompous

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ n
lastrum hålskepp
cargo area

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ v
innehålla rymma
to contain
anhålla
to detain
hålla
to grasp
anse
to maintain, to consider
hålla anordna
to organise an event or meeting
reservera
to reserve

hold one's breath v
hålla andan
to hold one's breath
to wait

hold one's tongue v
knipa igen knipa käft tiga
refrain from talking about something

hold out v
hålla ut
endure

hold sway v
dominera
dominate

hold-up n
rån
a robbery at gunpoint

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ n
sportväska
large bag

holding company n
förvaltningsbolag holdingbolag
company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
hål
hollow in some surface
opening in a solid
lack of an electron
portion of a game of golf
weakness, flaw
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities)
håla
undesirable place

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ v
göra hål punktera slå hål
to make holes

hole in one n
hole-in-one spik
in golf

hole punch n
hålslag hålslagsapparat hålslagare
tool

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ n
helgdag
day declared free from work by the government
högtid helg
day on which a festival etc. is traditionally observed
lov
period during which pupils do not attend school
semester
period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel

holiday-maker n
semesterfirare
somebody on holiday

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ n
helighet
state or condition of being holy

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
holistisk helhet
related to holism
holistisk
relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ n
rop
A yell, shout

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
ihålig
having an empty space inside
tom
without substance

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
saknad tomhet
feeling of emptiness
sänka dalsänka grop ravin
small valley
grop hål
sunken area

hollow out v
urholka
make hollow

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
järnek
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex

hollyhock n
stockros
plant

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
stenek
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holme n
holme
small island

holmium /ˈhoʊmiəm/ n
holmium
chemical element

holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ n
förintelse
annihilation of a group of animals or people
folkmord förintelse
state-sponsored mass murder of an ethnic group

holonym n
holonym
term that denotes a whole

holster n
hölster
case for carrying a gun

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
helig
dedicated to a religious purpose

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ n
helgedom
holy thing

holy shit /ˈhoʊli ʃɪt/ /ˈhəʊli ʃɪt/ interjection
helvete herrejävlar! satan i gatan
expression of surprise or the like

holy war n
heligt krig
primarily religious war

holy water n
vigvatten
water, sanctified

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
hemma
at home
hem hemåt
homewards

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
hem
home directory
place of refuge or rest
hem hus boning
house or structure in which someone lives
hemland
someone’s native land

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ v
sikta
to home ("in on")

home cinema n
hemmabio
theatre-quality movie system at home

home country n
hemland
country where a person was born and raised

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
förstasida hemsida huvudsida ingångssida startsida
main or first page of a website
hemsida startsida
web page set to open in a web browser

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ n
hem, ljuva hem
Nice, comfortable home

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
hemkomst återkomst
the act of returning home
hemvändardag
tradition in colleges and highschools

homeland n
fosterland hemland
country which one regards as home

homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
hemlös
lacking a permanent residence

homeless shelter n
härbärge natthärbärge
building to provide shelter for homeless

homelessness n
hemlöshet
state of being homeless

homemade adj
hemgjord hemmagjord
made at home

homeomorphic adj
homeomorf
having a homeomorphism

homeopathic adj
homeopatisk
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
homeopati
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeostasis /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhɒmiˈɒstəsɪs/ n
homeostas
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeowner n
husägare
someone who owns a house

homeschooling n
hemundervisning
teaching children at home

homesickness n
hemlängtan nostalgi
missing one's home or family

hometown n
hemstad
place of birth or residence

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
hemåt
towards home

homewards adj
hemåt
leading toward home

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ n
hemläxa
preliminary or preparatory work
hemläxa hemuppgift läxa
work that is done at home

homicide /ˈhoʊməsaɪd/ /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ n
mördare
a person who kills another
mordoffer
police jargon: a victim of homicide
mord
the killing of one person by another

homily /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ n
homilia
sermon

homing pigeon n
brevduva
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct

homoerotic /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈɹɑtɪk/ /ˌhəʊməʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
homoerotisk
arousing homosexual desire
pertaining to homosexuality

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ).dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ n
homogenitet enhetlighet
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈdʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogen
having the same composition throughout
homogen enhetlig
of the same kind; alike, similar

homogenized milk n
homogeniserad mjölk
treated milk

homograph /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ n
homograf
word with the same spelling but different meaning

homologate /həˈmɑləɡeɪt/ v
homologera
confirm

homomorphic adj
homomorf
pertaining to homomorphism

homomorphism n
homomorfism homomorfi
notion in mathematics

homonationalism n
homonationalism

homonym /ˈhɑm.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/ n
homonym
word with the same sound or spelling

homonymy n
homonymi
property of being a homonym

homopatriarchy n
homopatriarkat
dominance of homosexual males over other LGBTI people.

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
homofobi
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals

homophobic adj
homofob homofobisk
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑːməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ n
homofon
words with the same pronunciation

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ adj
homosexuell
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ n
homosexuell homo
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality n
homosexualitet
sexual orientation

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
bryne brynsten
sharpening stone

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
finslipa
to refine or master a skill
bryna slipa skärpa
to sharpen with a hone

honest /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
ärlig
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
ärligt talat
(speech act) frankly
sanningsenlig uppriktig
in an honest manner

honesty /ˈɑːnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ n
ärlighet hederlighet
quality of being honest

honesty is the best policy proverb
ärligheten varar längst

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
honung
sweet substance produced by bees
älskling
term of affection

honey badger n
honungsgrävling
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
honungsbi
bee

honey buzzard n
bivråk
Pernis apivorus

honey fungus n
honungsskivling
mushroom of the genus Armillaria

honeycomb /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/ n
vaxkaka bikaka
structure of cells made by bees

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/ n
smekmånad
period of time immediately following a marriage
bröllopsresa smekmånad
trip taken by a newly wed married couple

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
kaprifol try
plant

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ n
tut
the sound produced by a typical car horn

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ v
tuta signalera
to use a car horn

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ n
ära
token of praise or respect
privilege

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
hedra

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ adj
hedervärd
worthy of respect

honorary adj
heder
given as an honor

honour killing n
hedersmord
murder as a cultural practice

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
ståhej
a fuss, commotion, uproar

hoochie n
slinka slyna
promiscuous woman

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] n
motorhuv
car engine cover
huva kapuschong luva
headwear

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
med huva med kapuschong
(garment) fitted with a hood

hooded crow n
gråkråka
Corvus cornix

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ n
huvtröja munktröja
sweatshirt, with an integral hood

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
nonsens skitprat skitsnack smörja trams
silly talk or writing

hoof /hʊf/ n
hov klöv
tip of a toe of ungulates

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
skruv
baseball: curveball
hook
golf shot that curves unintentionally
böj krok
loop shaped like a hook under certain letters
krok hake
rod bent into a curved shape
krok
type of boxing punch

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
haka kroka
to attach a hook
haka
to connect

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
vattenpipa
pipe

hooker /ˈhʊk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhʊk.ɚ/ n
hora luder
prostitute

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
huligan
person that causes trouble or violence

hooliganism n
huliganism
behavior

hoop /huːp/ n
korg ring
ring tunnband
circular band of metal used to bind a barrel

hoopoe /ˈhupu/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
härfågel
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
hurra
elated expression of approval

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ n
hurrarop
a shout to signify victory
hurra hurrarop
an expression of excitement

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ v
hurra
to shout an expression of excitement

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
humle
the plant whose flowers are used in brewing
(plural) flowers of the hop plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
hoppa skutta
jump a short distance

hop garden n
humlegård
hop garden

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
hopp förhoppning
belief that something wished for can happen
person or thing that is a source of hope

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
hoppas
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might

hope springs eternal proverb
än är inte Polen förlorat
the feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ adj
hoppfull
feeling hope
hoppingivande
inspiring hope

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
hoppfullt
in a hopeful manner
förhoppningsvis hoppeligen
it is hoped that

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
hopplös
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopelessness n
hopplöshet
the lack of hope; despair

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ n
hoplit
A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
hord
wandering troop or gang

horizon /həˈɹaɪzən/ n
horisont
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/ adj
vågrät horisontell
parallel to the plane of the horizon

horizontal bar n
räck
horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics

horizontally adv
horisontellt vågrätt
in a horizontal direction or position

hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/ n
hormon växthormon
a plant hormone
hormon
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ n
horn valthorn
any of several musical wind instruments
horn
growth on the heads of certain animals
substance
instrument used to signal others
any similar real or imaginary projection
conical device used to direct waves
horn-shaped object
tuta
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ n
avenbok annbok
tree of Carpinus

hornbook n
abc-bok
hornbook

horned lark n
berglärka
Eremophila alpestris

horned melon n
kiwano
plant

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
bålgeting
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body

horniness n
kättja kåthet
sexual excitement

horny /ˈhɔɹ.ni/ adj
behornad
having horns
kåt tänd
sexually aroused

horology n
horologi
art, science and technology of timekeeping

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ n
horoskop
astrological forecast
position of the planets and stars; diagram of such positions

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ adj
hemsk fasansfull
causing horror, terrible
förskräcklig
tremendously bad

horror /ˈhɑɹɚ/ /ˈhɒɹə/ /ˈhɔɹɚ/ n
skräck fasa fruktan
intense distressing fear or repugnance
skräck
literary genre

horror movie n
skräckfilm rysare skräckis
motion picture which horrifies or frightens

horror story n
skräckhistoria
fictional narrative of distressing events
skräckexempel
unpleasant experience

hors d'oeuvre /ɔəˈdɜːv/ /ɔɹˈdɝv/ n
förrätt
appetizer

horse /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ n
bock häst
gymnastic equipment
häst springare
knight in chess (see also knight)
häst fåle russ
members of the species Equus ferus
hästdjur
related or similar species

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ n
hästkastanj
seed
tree

horse race /ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɹeɪs/ n
kapplöpning
a competitive race for horses carrying jockeys; often the subject of betting

horse stance n
ma bu
posture in Asian martial arts

horse-drawn adj
hästanspänd hästdragen
pulled along by horse

horse-leech n
hästigel
larger than the common leech

horsefly n
broms
fly of the family Tabanidae

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ n
ryttare
man who rides a horse
kavallerist
soldier on horseback

horsemeat n
hästkött
horse meat

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
hästkraft
metric
non-metric

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
pepparrot
condiment
plant

horseriding n
hästridning ridning
the practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
hästsko
metallic shoe of a horse
piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes
shape of a horseshoe

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
sko
to apply horseshoes to a horse

horseshoe bat n
hästskonäsa
bat of the genus Rhinolophus

horseshoe crab n
dolksvans hästskokrabba
arthropod

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
fräken
plant

horsewoman n
kvinnlig ryttare ryttarinna
a female equestrian

horticultural adj
hortikulturell
of or pertaining to horticulture, connected with gardening

horticulturist n
trädgårdsmästare trädgårdsodlare trädgårdsägare
a gardener, a person interested or practising horticulture

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ interjection
hosianna
liturgical word

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
vattenslang
flexible tube

hose clamp n
slangklämma
device to clamp a hose to a fitting

hosepipe n
slang
hose

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
hospice hospis
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
sjukhus
large medical facility

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
gästfrihet
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests
gästgiveri service
business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service

hospitalization n
sjukhusvistelse
hospitalizing of a patient

hospitalize v
sjukhus
to send to a hospital

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
värd
person who receives or entertains a guest
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
person or organisation responsible for running an event

host desecration n
hostieskändning
a form of sacrilege in Christian denominations

hostage /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ n
gisslan
person given as a pledge or security

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
härbärge
a temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food
härbärge vandrarhem pensionat ungkarlshotell
an affordable overnight lodging place

hostess /ˈhoʊstəs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ n
värdinna
female host
female innkeeper
flygvärdinna
stewardess

hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adj
fientlig
belonging or appropriate to an enemy

hostile takeover n
fientligt övertagande
buyout that is strongly resisted by the target company's management

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
fientlighet
state of being hostile

hostler /ˈ(h)ɑːs.lɚ/ /ˈ(h)ɒs.lə/ n
världshusvärd
person at an inn who looks after horses
underhållsarbetare
person employed to care for a locomotive

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
varm
feeling the sensation of heat
febrig het varm
feverish
het varm
having a high temperature
of the weather
fräck het häftig tuff
popular, in demand
het
slang: physically very attractive
radioactive
very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed
stulen het
slang: stolen
het kryddstark
spicy

hot air n
snack tomma ord
empty, confused or exaggerated talk
varmluft
heated air

hot chocolate n
varm choklad
beverage

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ n
varmkorv korv med bröd
frankfurter in a bun
grillkorv korv varmkorv
sausage

hot flush n
blodvallning värmevallning
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause

hot glue gun n
smältlimpistol
tool

hot on someone's heels adj
hack i häl
close behind

hot spring n
het källa
natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68° F)

hot water n
hett om öronen vatten över huvudet
trouble or criticism

hot-air balloon n
luftballong varmluftsballong
balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air

hot-blooded adj
hetlevrad
easily angered or excited; lustful; passionate; excitable

hotbed n
drivbänk
low bed of earth covered with glass

hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ /həʊˈtɛl/ /əʊˈtɛl/ n
hotell
establishment providing accommodation
red property in the game of Monopoly

hotline n
heta linjen
telephone line that is able to give immediate assistance

hottie /ˈhä.ɾi/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ n
goding läckerbit snygging
slang: sexually attractive person

hound /haʊnd/ n
hund
dog

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
timme
time period of sixty minutes
the time

hour hand n
timvisare
hand of clock

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
timglas
clock

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
huri
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ n
hus kammare
debating chamber for government politicians
hus
human abode
archetypal structure of a human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business
the inner workings, as of a clock

house arrest n
husarrest
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house cricket n
hussyrsa
Acheta domestica

house mouse n
husmus
mouse of the species Mus musculus

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house house-musik housemusik
type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ n
korthus
structure made by stacking playing cards
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation

house sparrow n
gråsparv
Passer domesticus

house-trained adj
rumsren
trained not to excrete indoors

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
hushåll
those living in the same residence

household appliance n
hushållsapparat
machine

househusband n
hemmaman
husband who remains in the homestead

housemaid n
hembiträde
female servant attached to the non-servant quarter part of the house

housemaid's knee n
skurknä
swelling of the bursa before the kneecap

houseplant n
krukväxt inomhusväxt
plant grown indoors
inomhusväxt krukväxt
plant suited to such treatment

housewarming n
inflyttningsfest
party

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
husmor husfru
female head of household

housework n
hushållsarbete
domestic household chores

housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
hus huv kåpa skal
container

hover /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌ.vɚ/ v
sväva
to float in the air

hoverboard /ˈhɒvəbɔɹd/ /ˈhʌvɚbɔɹd/ n
hoverboard svävarbräda
levitating board

hovercraft /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
svävare
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
blomfluga
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ adv
hur
in what manner
to what degree
in what state
så vad hur
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ conjunction
hur
in which way

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ phraseologicalUnit
hur står det till hur är det hur är läget hur mår du?
greeting

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
varför hur kommer det sig
why

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
hur tar jag mig till
how do I get to...?

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
hur tar jag mig till flygplatsen?
how do I get to the airport?

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
hur kommer jag till busstationen? hur tar jag mig till busstationen?
how do I get to the bus station?

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
hur tar jag mig till tågstationen?
how do I get to the train station?

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
hur står det till hur är det med dig
Phrase: how do you do

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
hur uttalar man det här ordet hur uttalas det här ordet
how do you pronounce this word?

how do you say …… in English phraseologicalUnit
hur säger du …… på engelska?
request for translation into English

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
hur stavas det här ordet
how do you spell this word?

how long adv
hur länge
how long (length of time)

how many determiner
hur många
what number

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
hur många språk talar du?
how many languages do you speak?

how much determiner
hur mycket
what quantity

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
hur mycket tar du?
how much do you charge?

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
vad kostar det?
how much is it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
hur gammal är du?
what is your age in years

how so phraseologicalUnit
hur så hurså
why

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
hur är det
how's it going? - informal greetings

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
hur är det för väder? hur är vädret? vad är det för väder?
how's the weather?

howbeit /haʊˈbiː.ɪt/ adv
hur som helst
be that as it may

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑwɛvə/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ adv
hur som helst
dock emellertid däremot
nevertheless

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ n
haubits
a cannon

howl /haʊl/ n
ylande
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf

howl /haʊl/ v
yla
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do

howling /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ n
ylande
act of producing howls

hp n
hk
horsepower

hr n
h tim
abbreviation of hour

hryvnia /ˈhɹɪvnɪə/ n
hryvnja
Ukrainian currency

hub /hʌb/ n
nav
central part of a wheel
knutpunkt korsväg nav
point where many routes meet

hubcap n
fälgsida hjulsida navkapsel
decorative disk for wheels

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ n
hybris
excessive pride or arrogance

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
bäckröding donaulax huchen
Hucho hucho

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ n
hop klunga skara skock
dense and disorderly crowd

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ n
färgnyans kulör
color or shade of color; tint; dye

hue and cry n
ramaskri
loud and persistent public clamour

huffy /ˈhʌfi/ adj
arg irriterad
Angry, annoyed
känslig lättstött
Easily offended

hug /hʌɡ/ n
kram
affectionate embrace

hug /hʌɡ/ v
kramas
cling closely together
krama omfamna
embrace

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] adj
jättestor
very large

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ adj
kramgo
capable of, or suitable for, being hugged

huggle n
kramis
a hug (Internet or childish use)

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ interjection
vad
expressing doubt or confusion
eller hur
tag question
vad vad nu
to express amusement or subtle surprise
hur sa vad
to indicate that one didn't hear

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
rockring
toy in the form of a large hoop

hulk /hʌlk/ n
klumpeduns kluns
a big, (and possibly clumsy) person
holk
any large ship that is difficult to maneuver
non-functional, floating ship

hull /hʌl/ n
balja skal skida
outer covering of a fruit or seed
skrov
frame of a ship or plane

hull /hʌl/ v
skala
to remove the hull of a fruit or seed; to peel

hull speed n
skrovhastighet

hullabaloo /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ n
hallabaloo kalabalik liv uppståndelse
clamour, commotion, fuss or uproar

huller n
skalningsmaskin
machine for removing hulls from grain

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
nynna
to make sound with lips closed

human /ˈ(h)ju.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ adj
mänsklig
having the nature or attributes of a human being
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens

human being n
människa
person

human resources n
personalavdelning
the personnel department of an organization
arbetskraft
the personnel employed in an organization

human right n
mänsklig rättighet
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed

human rights n
mänskliga rättigheter
basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed

human shield n
mänsklig sköld
civilians placed in or around targets

human trafficking n
människohandel trafficking
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
human
with regard for the health and well-being of another

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] n
humanist
proponent of the group of ethical stances

humanitarian adj
humanitär
concerned with people's welfare

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
humaniora
language, literature, etc.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ n
mänsklighet
human condition
human beings as a group
mänsklighet medmänsklighet
quality of being benevolent

humankind n
mänsklighet människosläkt
the human race

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ /ˈʌmbəl/ adj
låg
near the ground
ödmjuk blygsam anspråkslös
thinking lowly of oneself

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ n
humbug
fraud or sham
bedragare humbug
fraudster or cheat
skämt spratt
hoax, prank or jest

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
fuktig
slightly wet

humidity /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ n
luftfuktighet
amount of water vapour in the air
dampness, especially that of the air

humidor /ˈhjumɪdɔɹ/ n
humidor
container

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
förödmjuka förnedra
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect

humiliating adj
förnedrande förödmjukande
liable to humiliate

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
förödmjukelse
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ n
ödmjukhet
characteristic of being humble

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
kolibri
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
hummus
dip made of chickpea paste

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
gigantisk enorm jättelik kolossal mastodontisk
extremely large

humoresque n
humoresk
playful composition

hump /hʌmp/ n
puckel
deformity of the human back
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back
kulle
mound of earth
ligg
slang: act of sexual intercourse

hump /hʌmp/ v
jucka
to have sex with

humpback whale n
knölval
Megaptera novaeangliae

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
humus mull
group of compounds in soil

hunch /hʌntʃ/ n
aning hum
idea, theory

hunch /hʌntʃ/ v
huka
to slouch, stoop

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ n
härad
historical: administrative division
hundralapp hundring
hundred-dollar bill

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ numeral
hundra
cardinal number 100

hundreds and thousands n
strössel
sugar balls on dessert

hundreds of thousands n
hundratusenkronorsklassen
numbering hundreds of thousands

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ adj
hundrade
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ n
hundradel

hung adj
välutrustad
having a large penis
upphängd
suspended by hanging

hung like a horse adj
storkukad välhängd välutrustad
having a large penis

hung over adj
bakfull bakis
suffering from a hangover

hung parliament /hʌŋ ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /hʌŋ ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
hängt parlament
parliament in which no single political party has an outright majority

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
hunger svält
need for food

hunger is the best sauce proverb
hungern är den bästa kryddan
being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food

hunger strike n
hungerstrejk
a fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungover /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
bakfull bakis
suffering from a hangover

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
hungrig
affected by hunger; desirous of food
eager, having a desire for something

hunny /ˈhʌni/ n
honing
eye dialect for honey

hunt /hʌnt/ n
jakt
the act of hunting, shooting

hunt /hʌnt/ v
jaga
to chase down prey

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ n
jakthund
hunting dog
jägare
person who hunts game
jägare förföljare
person who pursues someone
sökare
person who searches for something

hunting dog n
jakthund

hunting horn n
jakthorn
bugle used during a hunt

hunting knife n
jaktkniv
knife

hurdle /ˈhɜːdəl/ /ˈhɝdəl/ n
hinder häck
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race
hinder
perceived obstacle

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ n
vevlira
stringed instrument

hurl /hɝl/ v
slunga
throw with force

hurlyburly n
oväsen tumult
noisy and disorderly tumult

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
hurra
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ n
hurra
a cheer; a cry of hurrah

hurricane /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn/ n
orkan
weather phenomenon
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] n
brådska hast jäkt hets
rushed action

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] v
skynda
to do things quickly
skynda på
to speed up the rate

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
gjort ont sårat
skadad sårad
wounded, injured

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
göra ont
to be painful
såra
to cause physical pain and/or injury

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ n
man make
male partner in marriage

husk /hʌsk/ v
skala
remove husks from

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
hes
hoarse and rough-sounding

hussar n
husar
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
hallick
a pimp

hut /hʌt/ n
hydda
koja
primitive dwelling

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
hyacint
plant of the genus Hyacinthus

hyacinth bean n
hjälmböna
the plant or its produce of seed

hyaline /ˈhʌɪəlɪn/ adj
hyalin
glassy, transparent

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
korsning blandras hybrid
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding
hybrid
car that runs on both fuel and electricity
something of mixed origin

hybridization /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
hybridisering korsning
act of hybridizing

hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ n
hydra
any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪnd͡ʒ(i)ə/ n
hortensia
shrub

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
hydrat
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
hydraulisk
Related to hydraulics

hydraulic engineering n
hydroteknik
sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with water and sewage

hydraulic fracturing n
hydraulisk spräckning
technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well

hydrobiology n
hydrobiologi
study of the biology of the organisms that inhabit bodies of water

hydrocarbon n
kolväte
compound of carbon and hydrogen

hydrocephalus n
hydrocefalus vattenskalle
skull enlargement due to fluid

hydrochloric acid n
saltsyra
strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride

hydrocodone n
hydrokodon
narcotic opiate

hydrodynamics n
hydrodynamik
study of fluids in motion

hydrofluoric acid n
fluorvätesyra
hydrofluoric acid

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ n
bärplansbåt
vessel

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ n
väte
chemical element
molecular hydrogen

hydrogen bomb n
vätebomb vätgasbomb
thermonuclear bomb

hydrogen bond n
vätebindning
weak bond

hydrogen bromide n
vätebromid
the compound HBr

hydrogen carbonate n
vätekarbonat
carbonic acid

hydrogen chloride n
väteklorid
compound with the formula HCl

hydrogen cyanide n
blåsyra cyanväte cyanvätesyra vätecyanid
the compound HCN

hydrogen fluoride n
vätefluorid
HF

hydrogen peroxide n
väteperoxid
H₂O₂

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
svavelväte
H₂S

hydrogenate /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ v
hydrera
treat or react with hydrogen

hydrology n
vattenlära hydrologi
science related to water

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
hydronym
name of a body of water

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
hydrofobi
fear of water

hydrophyte /ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ n
vattenväxt
plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ n
hydroxid
univalent anion

hydroxyl n
hydroxyl hydroxylgrupp
-OH

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
hyena
mammal

hygge /ˈhʊɡə/ n
gemytlighet trevnad
cosiness, conviviality

hygiene /ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/ n
hygien
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ adj
hygienisk
pertaining to hygiene

hygrometer n
hygrometer
instrument that measures humidity

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
mödomshinna hymen
membrane which occludes the vagina

hymn /hɪm/ n
hymn lovsång
a song of praise or worship

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ n
psalmbok
book or collection of hymns

hype /haɪp/ n
hajp
promotion

hype /haɪp/ v
hajpa
to promote

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
hyper-
excessive
over, above, beyond

hyperaldosteronism n
hyperaldosteronism
condition in which too much aldosterone is produced

hyperbola n
hyperbel
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɝːbəli/ n
hyperbol
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/ adj
överdriven
exaggerated
hyperbolisk
pertaining to a mathematical hyperbola

hyperbolic cosine n
cosinus hyperbolicus
hyperbolic function

hyperbolic sine n
sinus hyperbolicus
hyperbolic function

hyperbolic tangent n
tangens hyperbolicus
hyperbolic function

hypercholesterolemia n
hyperkolesterolemi
an excess of cholesterol in the blood

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
hyperkorrektion
nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule

hypergamy n
hypergami
hypergamy

hypergeometric distribution n
hypergeometrisk distribution hypergeometrisk fördelning
probability distribution

hyperglycemia n
hyperglykemi
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperinflation n
hyperinflation
inflation at a very high rate

hyperkalemia n
hyperkalemi
the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood

hyperkinetic disorder n
hyperkinetisk störning
developmental disorder

hyperlink n
hyperlänk
area on a Web page
link from one electronic document to another

hyperlink v
länka
to add a hyperlink to a document
to point to another document by a hyperlink

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ n
hypernatremi
abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma

hypernova n
hypernova
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
hyperonym överbegrepp
superordinate grouping word

hyperparasite /ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/ /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/ n
hyperparasit
parasite whose host is a parasite

hyperplasia /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ n
hyperplasi
increase in the size of a tissue or organ

hypersensitivity n
överkänslighet
heightened immune response to an antigen

hypersonic adj
hypersonisk
five times the speed of sound

hyperspace n
hyperrymd
notional space in science fiction

hypersurface n
hyperyta
codimension-one space

hypertension n
hypertoni
abnormally high blood pressure

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
hypertext hypertextdokument
countable: hypertext document
hypertext
uncountable: text for the Web

hyperthermophile n
hypertermofil

hyperthymesia /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hypertymesi
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hyperthyroidism n
hypertyreos
excessive production of hormones by the thyroid
pathological condition resulting from excess thyroid hormones

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
hypertrofi
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells

hyperventilate v
hyperventilera
to breathe quickly and deeply

hyperventilation /haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ n
hyperventilation
the state of breathing faster

hypha n
hyf
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
bindestreck divis
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split

hyphenate /ˈhʌɪf(ə)neɪt/ v
avstava
to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules

hypnagogic /hɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/ adj
hypnagog
that accompanies falling asleep
that induces sleep

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ n
hypnos
a trancelike state

hypnotism n
hypnotism
hypnotism

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
hypnotisör
person who uses hypnotism

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hypnotisera
To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis

hypochondria n
hypokondri
psychological disorder

hypochondriasis n
hypokondri
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ n
hypokorism smeknamn
term of endearment

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
hyckleri skrymteri
claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
hycklare skrymtare
person practising hypocrisy

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
hycklande skenhelig
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hypodermisk
under the dermis

hypogamy n
hypogami
hypogamy

hypolimnion n
hypolimnion underskikt
cold layer of water

hyponatremia n
hyponatremi
A low concentration of sodium

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
hyponym
more specific word

hypotaxis n
hypotax
syntactic subordination

hypotension n
hypotoni hypotension
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑt̬ənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ n
hypotenusa
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

hypothalamus n
hypotalamus
a region of the brain, below the thalamus

hypothermia n
hypotermi
medical condition

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
antagande hypotes
assumption taken to be true
hypotes
tentative conjecture in science
antecedent of a conditional statement

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
hypotetisk
based upon a hypothesis

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
hypotyreos
disease state

hypoxia n
hypoxi syrebrist
condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen

hypsometer n
hypsometer
instrument

hypsometric adj
hypsometrisk
of or pertaining to hypsometry

hypsometry n
hypsometri
measurement of elevation relative to sea level

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ n
isop
any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
hysterektomi
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof

hysteresis n
hysteres
a property of a system

hysteria /hɨˈstɛɹijə/ n
hysteri
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ adj
hysterisk
arising from hysteria

háček /ˈhætʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/ [ˈhatʃɛk] [ˈhaːtʃek] [ˈhaːtʃɛk] [ˈhætʃɛk] [ˈhɐːtʃek] [ˈhɑtʃɛk] [ˈhɑətʃɛk] [ˈhɑːtʃɛk] [ˈɦaːtʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːtʃɛk] n
hake
háček diacritic

i.e. /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
d.v.s. d v s dvs
that is

iPod n
iPod ipod
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ n
jamb
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
jambisk
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter n
jambisk pentameter
a poetic meter

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
alpstenbock stenbock
type of wild mountain goat

ibuprofen /ˈaɪ.bɹʊˌfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
ibuprofen
pharmaceutical drug

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ n
glass isglass
frozen dessert
is
water in frozen form
frozen volatile chemical
ice hockey: area where game is played

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ v
glasera
to cover with icing

ice age n
istid
period of extensive glaciation (glacial period)
period of glaciation at the poles

ice circle n
isskiva issnurra

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
glass
dessert
glasstrut strutglass
in a cone

ice cream cone n
behållare båt tråg
any edible container used to hold ice cream
glasstrut strut
cone filled with ice cream
glasstrut strut våffla
conical confection for holding ice cream

ice cream maker n
glassmaskin
machine used to make homemade ice cream

ice cream parlor n
glassbar
business

ice cream truck n
glassbil
vehicle

ice cube n
isbit iskub
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks

ice dancing n
isdans
figure skating

ice hockey n
ishockey
hockey

ice lolly n
isglass isglasspinne
frozen juice

ice resurfacer n
ismaskin
implement used to renew ice surface

ice sculpture n
isskulptur
sculpture carved from ice

ice skate n
skridsko
a light boot, fitted with a blade, used for skating on ice

ice skating n
skridskoåkning
the act, or the sport, of skating on ice

ice swimmer n
vinterbadare
one who participates in ice swimming

ice swimming n
vinterbad
swimming in iced-over water

ice wedge n
iskil
vertical wedge of subterranean ice

ice-cold /ˈʌɪskəʊld/ adj
iskall
as cold as ice
distant

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
isberg
huge mass of floating ice

iceberg lettuce n
isbergssallad
vegetable

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ n
frysfack
compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
isbrytare
ship designed to break through ice
game, anecdote, or other activity to help introduce people

iced coffee n
iskaffe
beverage

iced tea n
iste
cold tea

icehouse n
ishus iskällare
a deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ n
iktyologi
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyosaur n
fisködla ichthyosaurie
extinct reptile

icicle /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
istapp
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
icing
minor violation of ice hockey rules
glasyr
sweet glaze used for baked goods

icky /ˈɪki/ adj
sliskig
excessively sentimental
äcklig
unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
ikon förebild
ikon bild
image
ikon
religious painting
ikon symbol
small picture, computer icon

iconostasis n
ikonostas
a wall of icons

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ n
ikosaeder
a polyhedron

icterine warbler n
härmsångare
Iduna rama

ide /ʌɪd/ n
id ort
fish

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ n
idé
a conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention
any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking
idé tanke
an image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
ideal
perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc.
subring closed under multiplication by containing ring

ideal gas n
perfekt klassisk gas
hypothetical gas

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ adj
idempotent
mathematics: an action which, when performed multiple time, has no further effect on its subject after the first time it is performed

identical /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
identisk
bearing full likeness
mathematics: exactly equivalent
enäggstvilling
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code

identification /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
identification
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identifiera sig
to associate oneself with some group
identifiera
to establish the identity of someone or something

identity /aɪˈdɛntəti/ n
identitet
name or persona
knowledge of who one is
the difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal

identity element n
identitetselement
member of a structure

identity matrix n
enhetsmatris
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1

identity politician n
identitetspolitiker
identity politician

identity politics n
identitetspolitik
politics focusing on the self-interest and perspectives of people in various groupings

identity theft n
identitetsstöld
deliberate assumption of another person's identity

ideological adj
ideologisk
based on an ideology
of or pertaining to an ideology

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
ideolog
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
ideologi
doctrine, body of ideas

ideophone n
ideofon ideofoni
sound symbolic word

idiolect /ˈɘdiɐʉlekt/ /ˈɪd.ɪ.əʊ̆.lɛkt/ n
idiolekt
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ n
idiom idiomatiskt uttryck
idiomatic expression

idiomaticity /ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ n
idiomacitet
the quality of being idiomatic

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdi.əˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
egenhet
idiosynkrasi
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group
egenhet egenart egenskap
way of behaving or thinking

idiosyncratic adj
idiosynkratisk egenartad säregen
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
idiot
person of low general intelligence

idiot box n
dumburk
television (pejorative)

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
idiotisk dum
having the quality of idiocy
idiotisk
pertaining to or resembling an idiot

idioticon /ɪdiˈɒtɪkɒn/ n
dialektlexikon
dictionary of a peculiar dialect

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ adj
overksam
not engaged in any occupation or employment

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ v
gå på tomgång
to run at a slow speed, or out of gear

idleness n
sysslolöshet
state of being idle; inactivity

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
idol
cultural icon, especially popular person
representation of anything revered

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ n
avgudadyrkare
one who worships idols

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
idoldyrkan avguderi
worship of idols

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
idyllisk
happy, peaceful, picturescue
of or pertaining to idylls

idée fixe /ide fiks/ /iːdeɪˈfiːks/ n
fix idé
idea dominating the mind

if /ɪf/ conjunction
om ifall
supposing that
om
whether
(computing)

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
om jag vore du
advice introduction

if I'm honest phraseologicalUnit
om jag ska va ärlig om jag ska vara ärlig
if-claused ”to be honest”

if and only if conjunction
om och endast om
implies and is implied by

if anything /ɪf ˈɛniθɪŋ/ /ɪf ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/ adv
om något

if need be adv
om så behövs om så erfordras om så krävs vid behov
if necessary

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
om berget inte kan komma till Muhammed, får Muhammed komma till berget
if one cannot get one's own way

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ phraseologicalUnit
om du vet vad jag menar
used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at

iff conjunction
omm
abbreviation of if and only if

iffy /ˈɪfi/ adj
skum
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality

ifs, ands, or buts n
om och men
speculation, doubt

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
igloo snöhydda
Inuit snow house

igneous rock n
magmatisk bergart
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

ignitable adj
antändbar antändlig
able to burn

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
tända
to set fire to, to light
to trigger

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ adj
simpel tarvlig
not honorable

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/ adj
neslig skamlig skymflig vanhedrande
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ˈɪɡnɑmɪni/ /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ n
nesa skam skymf smälek vanära
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ n
dumhuvud
totally ignorant person

ignorance /ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ n
okunnighet ignorans okunskap
condition of being uninformed or uneducated

ignorance is bliss proverb
okunnighet är salighet
Ignorance is bliss

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
okunnig ovetande
characterized by ignorance

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorera förbise
to deliberately pay no attention to

iguana /ɪɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ n
grön leguan leguan
a green iguana (Iguana iguana)
leguan
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae
any member of the genus Iguana

ikra /iˈkɹɑː/ n
kaviar rysk kaviar
red caviar

ileocecal valve n
ileocekalklaff
sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine

ill /ɪl/ adj
illamående
having an urge to vomit
sjuk
in poor health, suffering from a disease

ill-bred adj
ouppfostrad
ill-mannered and unrefined

ill-mannered adj
obelevad
of or pertaining to having bad manners

illative case n
illativ
case used to indicate movement into something

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ adj
olaglig illegal lagstridig
contrary to or forbidden by law

illegal combatant n
olaglig stridande
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention

illegal immigrant n
illegal invandrare
immigrant who has entered a country illegally

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv
olagligt
in a manner contrary to the law

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
oläsbar
not clear enough to be read

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
illegitim illegal lagstridig olaglig
against the law
illegitim utomäktenskaplig
born to unmarried parents
illegitim
not genuine; not authorized by good usage

illiquid adj
illikvid
lacking liquidity

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
analfabetism
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
illitterat obildad
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature
analfabetisk
unable to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ n
analfabet icke läskunnig
an illiterate person

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
sjukdom
an instance of a disease or poor health

illocutionary adj
illokutionär illokut
of, pertaining to, or derived from illocution

illogical adj
ologisk
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
illusion synvilla
anything that seems to be something that it is not
illusion förvillelse
belief in something that is in fact not true
illusion trick
magician's trick
illusion
state of being misled or deceived

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ adj
illusorisk skenbar
illusory

illustration /ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
illustration
picture designed to decorate
that which illustrates

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
illustratör
person who draws pictures

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
illuster
admired, respected, or well-known

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
image
characteristic as perceived by others
bild
graphical representation
mental picture

image processing n
bildbehandling
information processing for graphical data

imaginable adj
tänkbar
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
imaginär
existing in the imagination
non-real part of a complex number

imaginary part n
imaginärdel
of a complex number

imagination /ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
inbillning
construction of false images
fantasi inbillning
image-making power of the mind
a mental image

imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ v
föreställa sig
(transitive) to form a mental image of something

imagological adj
imagologisk

imagology n
imagologi

imam /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
imam
Muslim leader

imbalance n
obalans
property of not being in balance

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
genomsyra
to permeate or impregnate completely

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
härma imitera
to follow as a model

immaculate /ɪˈmækjəlɪt/ adj
fläckfri obefläckad
having no stain or blemish, spotless, undefiled, clear, pure

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
irrelevant ovidkommande
irrelevant

immature adj
omogen
childish
not fully formed

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ adj
omedelbar
very close
omedelbar ögonblicklig
without delay

immediately /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
omedelbart genast omgående ögonblickligen på direkten
in an immediate manner

immemorial adj
uråldrig
that is beyond memory; ancient

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
immigrant invandrare
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate v
immigrera invandra
to move into a foreign country or area

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
invandring immigration
the act of immigrating

imminence n
förestående
state or condition of being imminent

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
nära förestående överhängande
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

immodest /ˌɪmˈmɑdəst/ adj
fräck oblyg oförskämd
lacking modesty

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
offra
kill as sacrifice

immoral adj
omoralisk amoralisk
not moral

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
odödlig
not susceptible to death

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
odödlighet
condition of not being susceptible to death

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
immun
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens

immune system n
immunsystem immunförsvar
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms

immunization n
immunisering
process of immunization

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
immunbrist immundefekt immunsvaghet
A depletion in the body's natural immune system

immunoglobulin n
immunoglobulin
glycoprotein protecting the host

immunology n
immunologi
branch of medicine

immutable adj
oföränderlig
unable to be changed without exception

imp /ɪmp/ n
smådjävul
demonic creature

impaired adj
försämrad nedsatt
Rendered less effective

impairment n
nedskrivning
accounting

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
opartisk
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally

impasse /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ n
död punkt dödläge
deadlock or stalemate situation

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ n
otålighet
quality of being impatient

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
ivrig
anxious and eager
otålig utan tålamod
restless and intolerant of delays

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
otåligt
without patience

impeachment /imˈpitʃmənt/ /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/ n
riksrättsdom riksrättsförfarande riksrättsåtal
act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ adj
ofelbar
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate
fläckfri oantastlig
Perfect, having no faults, flaws or errors

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
felfritt oklanderligt
in a perfect or flawless manner

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
hinder
hindrance; that which impedes progress

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
förestående hotande kommande
about to happen

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
imperativ
grammar: of, or relating to the imperative mood

imperative mood n
imperativ
imperative mood

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ n
imperfekt
past tense

imperfective aspect n
imperfekt imperfektum
feature of a verb

imperial /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/ adj
förnäm kunglig majestätisk
excellent, superior
kejserlig
related to an empire
brittisk imperiell
related to the British measurement system
majestätisk mäktig storslagen
very grand

imperialism /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
imperialism
the policy of extending power, by force

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹ əl/ v
sätta på spel äventyra
to put in peril
hota
to risk

impermeable adj
ogenomtränglig tät
impossible to permeate
ogenomtränglig tät vattentät
not allowing passage of liquids

impersonal verb n
opersonligt verb
verb used only in the infinitive or in the third-person

impersonator n
imitatör
entertainer
one who fraudulently impersonates

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɨ.nənt/ adj
oförskämd impertinent näsvis uppstudsig
insolent, ill-mannered
irrelevant ovidkommande
irrelevant

impious /ˈɪmpi.əs/ adj
gudlös ogudaktig
not pious

implacable /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
enveten
adamant; immovable

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ n
implantat
anything surgically implanted in the body

implausible adj
osannolik
unlikely

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ n
redskap
a tool

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ v
implementera
bring about

implementation n
implementering
process of moving an idea from concept to reality
implementation
result of implementing something

implicature n
implikatur
An implied meaning

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ adj
underförstådd
suggested without being stated directly

implode v
implodera
to collapse or burst inward violently

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
antyda insinuera
to express suggestively rather than as a direct statement
implicera
to have as a consequence

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ adj
oartig
not polite

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ n
import införsel
practice of importing
something brought in from a foreign country
betydelse vikt
significance, importance

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
föra in importera
to bring in from a foreign country

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n
ställning
personal status or standing
vikt betydelse
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note
vikt
significance or prominence

important /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpo.tənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
viktig betydelsefull
having relevant and crucial value

importune /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/ /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ v
besvära
to harass with persistent requests

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
vara till besvär
to be an inconvenience

impossibility n
omöjlighet
The quality of being impossible

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ adj
omöjlig ogörlig orealiserbar
not able to be done
omöjlig
very difficult to deal with
never happening

impossibly adv
omöjligen
in an impossible manner

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
bedragare
someone who uses assumed identity

impostor syndrome /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
bluffsyndromet
psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize accomplishments

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ adj
impotent
incapable of sexual intercourse

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ adj
outförbar ogenomförbar
not practicable

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
förbannelse
act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone
a curse

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
befrukta
to cause to become pregnant
impregnera
to fill pores or spaces with a substance

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ n
befruktning
act of making pregnant

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
tryckt
stamped, under pressure
imponerad
strongly affected, especially favourably

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
intryck
overall effect of something

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
imponerande maffig
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress

imprimatur /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ n
sanktion
any mark of official approval
godkännande sanktion
official license to publish

imprint /ɪmˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
avtryck
an impression; the mark left behind by printing something

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
fängsla
put in prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
fångenskap
confinement

improbable adj
osannolik
not likely to be true
osannolik föga troligt
not likely to happen

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
improviserad
improvised

improper fraction n
oegentligt bråk oäkta bråk
arithmetic: a vulgar fraction

improper integral n
generaliserad integral
integral

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
bli bättre förbättras
to become better
förbättra
to make something better

improvisation n
improvisation
act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously
that which is improvised; an impromptu
musical technique, characteristic of blues music

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improvisera
to make something up as one goes on

improvised explosive device n
improviserade sprängmedel
explosive weapon

impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adj
näsvis oförskämd
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
angripa attackera
To assault, attack
bestrida ifrågasätta
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action
ifrågasätta jäva
question the validity of

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
impuls
(physics) integral force over time
impuls ingivelse
sudden force that impels

impulsiveness n
impulsivitet
the quality of being impulsive

impulsivity n
impulsivitet
impulsivity

impure adj
oren
impure

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
tillskriva
to ascribe sin or righteousness
to attribute to a cause or source

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
inne
in fashion, popular

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
inne
indoors; at home or the office and available for conversation
in
moving to the interior

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
i inne
med om
a state
om
after a period of time
under
by the virtue of
i om
contained by
into
surrounded by
under om
during
på
language, script, or tone
i på
part, member of
i
pertaining to
om på
within a certain elapsed time

in a jiffy
på momangen
very quickly; without delay

in a nutshell adv
i ett nötskal kort och gott kort sagt
in summary

in a row
i sträck
successively

in addition adv
dessutom därtill
also; as well

in all honesty
i ärlighetens namn
in truth

in any case adv
i alla fall hur som helst
at any rate

in black and white
svart på vitt
explicitly
svartvitt
using shades of gray

in broad daylight
mitt på ljusa dagen
in blatant and visible manner

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
ifall i händelse
Because event X might occur

in case of preposition
i det fall ifall
in the event of

in cold blood
kallblodigt med berått mod
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner

in common
gemensamt
shared with others

in demand adj
eftersökt efterfrågad
sought-after

in detail adv
utförligt
with all particulars

in due course
i sinom tid
when the time is right

in due time
i sinom tid när tiden är inne
eventually

in extenso adv
in extenso
at full length

in fact
faktiskt
actually, in truth

in favor of preposition
för
for the benefit of
in support of
out of preference for

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
med byxorna nere på bar gärning
in the act of committing a misdeed
med byxorna nere
while performing sexual activity

in front of preposition
framför
at or near the front part of
framför inför
in the presence of someone

in kind adv
i natura in natura
with goods or services

in lieu /ɪn.luː/ adv
i stället
instead (of); in place (of)

in lieu of preposition
i stället för
instead; in place of; as a substitute for

in living memory
i mannaminne
within extant people's recorded history

in love
förälskad kär
followed by "with": enamored (of a person, etc.)
kär
of a person or persons: enamored

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹi.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔːɹi.əm/ adv
in memoriam till minne av
in memory of

in my opinion
i min mening
according to me

in no time
på nolltid
very soon

in order to phraseologicalUnit
för att
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
med andra ord
stated or interpreted another way

in particular adv
i synnerhet särskilt
especially, individually or specifically

in passing
i förbifarten
incidentally

in peace
i frid

in person
personligen
actually present

in practice
i praktiken
really, in effect

in principle
i princip
according to theory
with regard to fundamentals

in private
i enrum
privately

in so many words
ord för ord
verbatim

in spite of preposition
trots
despite

in the act
på bar gärning
in the process of doing something

in the blink of an eye
i en handvändning i ett huj på ett ögonblick
immediately, instantaneously

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
från första början
to begin with

in the flesh
i egen hög person
with one's own body and presence

in the future
i framtiden
at a future time

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
i de blindas land är den enögde kung
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

in the limelight
i rampljuset
focus of attention

in the long run
i långa loppet
eventually

in the making
i vardande
in the process of being made

in the nick of time
i elfte timmen i grevens tid i sista stund i sista ögonblicket
at the last possible moment

in the past
förr förr i tiden i det förflutna i det förgångna
at a past time

in the way
i vägen
obstructing

in three days adv
om tre dagar överövermorgon

in total
totalt sammanlagt
including all aspects of something

in turn
i sin tur
having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned
på tur
in due order, as a queue
i gengäld
in response, in return
i tur och ordning i turordning
one after the other; successively

in twain
itu
in halves

in utero adv
I livmodern
occurring within the uterus

in vain adv
förgäves
without success

in vitro fertilization n
in vitro-fertilisering provrörsbefruktning
(medicine) the fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body

in- prefix
o-
reversal of meaning

in-depth adj
ingående djupgående
thorough, comprehensive

in-kind adj
natura
consisting of goods or commodities

in-law n
ingift släkting genom giftermål
relative by marriage

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
oförmåga
lack of the ability to do something; incapability

inaccuracy n
felaktighet
inaccurate statement
lack of accuracy

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inaktiv
not active, temporarily or permanently

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
oavsiktlig
not intentional

inadvertently adv
oavsiktligt
unintentionally

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
oförytterlig
grammar: of a noun class belonging to a special class

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ adj
andefattig intetsägande
lacking sense or meaning

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ adj
livlös obesjälad
in grammar

inapposite /ɪnˈæpəzɪt/ adj
olämplig opassande
inappropriate

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adj
olämplig opassande
not appropriate or suitable

inaudible adj
ohörbar
unable to be heard

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ v
inviga
to induct into office
to dedicate ceremoniously

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
installation
act of inaugurating

inbox /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
inkorg
container
electronic folder

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ adj
inavlad
having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding

inc. /ɪŋk/ adj
AB
incorporated

incalculable adj
oberäknelig
impossible to calculate

incandescence n
glöd glödning
emission of visible light by a hot body

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
bländande
shining brightly

incantation /inkænˈteɪʃən/ n
besvärjelse
formula
process

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
inspärra
to lock away in prison

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
rökelse virak
A perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
incitament morot
something that motivates

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
början påbörjande start
the creation or beginning of something

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ adj
oavbruten oavlåtlig oupphörlig ständig
without pause or stop; not ending

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
incest
sexual relations between close relatives

inch /ɪntʃ/ n
tum
unit of length

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ adj
outvecklad
not fully formed

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
olyckshändelse tillbud
event causing interruption or crisis
händelse tilldragelse
event or occurrence

incidentally adv
i förbigående apropå
in an incidental manner

incinerate v
förbränna
destroy by burning

incineration n
förbränning
the act of incinerating

incircle n
tangeringscirkel
the circle within a polygon that is tangent to each side

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪzə/ /ɪnˈsaɪzəɹ/ n
framtand incisiv
tooth

inclement /ɪnˈklɛm.ənt/ adj
obeveklig oförsonlig
merciless
bister omild stormig sträng
stormy

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
böjelse
mental tendency

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
inkludera innefatta

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
inklusive däribland
Such as, among which

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
allomfattande fullständig omfattande
including (almost) everything within its scope

inclusive or n
inklusivt eller
logic, computing (noun)

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnitoʊ/ adj
inkognito
Without being known; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnitoʊ/ adv
inkognito
without revealing one's identity

incombustibility n
obrännbarhet
quality or state of being incombustible

incombustible adj
obrännbar
not flammable

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
inkomst
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others

income statement n
resultaträkning
financial statement of net income

income tax n
inkomstskatt
tax levied on income

incommensurability /ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
inkommensurabilitet
state or characteristic of being incommensurable

incommensurable /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
inkommensurabel

incompatible /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ adj
inkompatibel oförenlig
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable

incompetence n
inkompetens
inability to perform

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
ofullständig inkomplett ofullbordad
not complete

incompleteness n
ofullständighet
incomplete state or condition

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
obegriplig
impossible or very difficult to understand

incompressible adj
inkompressibel
not compressible

inconceivable /ɪŋ.kən.ˈsiː.və.bɫ̩/ adj
ofattbar obegriplig
unable to be conceived, unbelievable

inconsequential /ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ɪnˌkɒn.səˈkwɛn.ʃəl/ adj
oviktig
having no consequence

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ adj
hänsynslös
not considerate of others

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
inkonsekvent
not consistent

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
diskret dold fördold förstulen oansenlig omärklig
not prominent or easily noticeable

incontestable adj
obestridlig
Not contestable; indisputable

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
inkontinens
inability to restrain discharge

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ adj
obestridlig
not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
ovedersägligen
in incontrovertible manner

inconvenience n
olägenhet besvär krångel strul
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenience v
besvära förorsaka besvär
to bother or discomfort

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ v
uppta
admit as a member of a company
korporation
form into a legal company
arbeta in införliva inkorporera inlemma innefatta lägga till
include as a part or ingredient
blanda legera
mix, blend

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ adj
felaktig inkorrekt
erroneous

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ adj
oförbätterlig
incurably depraved

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
ökning
act of becoming larger
increased amount

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
öka
become larger
make larger

increasing function n
växande funktion
mathematical function

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ adj
otrolig
too implausible to be credible
amazing

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
klentrogenhet misstrogenhet
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ adj
misstrogen skeptisk
Skeptical, disbelieving
otrolig
difficult to believe; incredible

incredulously adv
misstroget
in an incredulous manner

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ n
tillväxt ökning
The action of increasing or becoming greater

incubation period n
inkubationstid
time between exposure and symptoms

incubator /ɪn.kjuːˈbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
inkubator företagskuvös
support program for entrepreneurial companies

incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
incubus
an evil spirit

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ adj
sittande
being the current holder of an office
ansvarig pliktig pliktskyldig
imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
inkunabel
book, sheet or image

incur /ɪnˈkəː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
ådra sig
to expose oneself to something inconvenient

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
obotlig
unable to be cured

indebted /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ adj
skyldig
obligated to someone

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
obeslutsamhet vankelmod velighet
inability to decide on a course of action

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
osäker
inconclusive or uncertain
obeslutsam tvehågsen vankelmodig velig villrådig
not decisive

indecorous adj
opassande otillbörlig otillständig
improper

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
sannerligen
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl/ adj
outtröttlig
extremely persistent and untiring

indefensible adj
oförsvarlig
incapable of being justified
försvarslös
not capable of being defended

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
obestämd
(linguistics) designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing
an integral without specified limits
undecided or uncertain
without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite
oklar
vague or unclear

indefinite article n
obestämd artikel
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects

indefinite integral n
obestämd integral
antiderivative

indegree n
ingrad
the number of edges directed into a vertex in a directed graph

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
outplånlig
incapable of being canceled or forgotten

indentation n
indrag
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line
indentering
act of indenting or state of being indented

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
självständighet
oavhängighet självständighet
state or quality of being independent

independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
oberoende självständig
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free

independent variable n
oberoende variabel
independent variable

independently /ɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
självständigt
in an independent manner

indescribable adj
obeskrivlig
impossible, or very difficult to describe

indescribably adv
obeskrivligt
in an indescribable manner

indestructible adj
oförstörbar oförgänglig outplånlig
not destructible

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
index förteckning
alphabetical listing
index
data structure
economics: single number calculated from an array of prices or quantities
programming: key indicating location of data

index card n
kartotekskort
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index

indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ v
anvisa
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
mätare
meter or gauge
indikator
pointer
chemical
economic measure
needle or dial on a meter
blinker körriktningsvisare
turn signal

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
angripa anklaga beskylla
to accuse of wrongdoing
åtala
to make a formal accusation or indictment

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
anklagelse
accusation

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
likgiltighet
the state of being indifferent

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
likgiltig
not caring

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
utblottad behövande fattig nödlidande
poor; destitute

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ n
behövande
a person in need or in poverty

indigestion n
indigestion
condition caused by eating too quickly

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
indigo
colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
indigoblå
colour
indigo
dye

indigo bunting n
indigofink
Passerina cyanea

indirect free kick n
indirekt frispark
soccer

indiscreet adj
indiskret oblyg
not discreet; wanting in discretion

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
urskillningslös oaktsam
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
oumbärlig
absolutely necessary

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
indium
metallic chemical element

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ adj
enskild individuell
individuell
intended for a single person
enskild
relating to a single person or thing

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ n
individ enskild
person considered alone

individual pursuit n
individuell sprint
Cycling discipline

individualism n
individualism
moral stance

indivisible adj
odelbar
incapable of being divided
incapable of being divided by a specific integer

indoctrinate v
indoktrinera
teach with a biased or one-sided ideology

indoctrination n
indoktrinering
act of indoctrinating

indolence /ˈɪndələns/ n
indolens lojhet slöhet
Habitual laziness or sloth

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
genstörtig oregerlig ostyrbar otämjbar
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
inomhus
in or into a building

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ n
indri
Indri indri

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ adv
otvivelaktigt utan tvivel
Undoubtedly; unquestionably

induct /ɪnˈdʌkt/ v
inkalla kalla in
to draft into military service
installera
to formally or ceremoniously install in an office, position, et cetera.

indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v
unna
to yield to a temptation

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ adj
överseende eftergiven svag tillåtande
prone to indulge

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ adj
industriell
of or relating to industry

industrial action n
stridsåtgärd
workplace protest

industrial espionage n
industrispionage
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage

industrial peace n
arbetsfred
absence of industrial action

industrialization n
industrialisering
process of social and economic change

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
flitig idog ihärdig
hard-working and persistent

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
industri bransch gren
businesses of the same type
industri
businesses that produce goods

inebriated /ɪˈniːbɹieɪtɪd/ adj
berusad
behaving as though affected by alcohol

inedible adj
oätlig
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
obeskrivlig outsäglig
beyond expression
onämnbar
forbidden to be uttered

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ adj
ofrånkomlig oundviklig
impossible to avoid or escape

inequality /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ n
olikhet
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another
ojämlikhet
unfair, not equal, state

inertia /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ n
tröghet
in physics
unwillingness to take action

inessive n
inessiv
inessive case

inevitability n
oundviklighet
an inevitable condition or outcome
the condition of being inevitable

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
ofrånkomlig oundviklig
impossible to avoid or prevent

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
ofrånkomligen
in a manner that this impossible to avoid

inexact adj
oexakt oprecis
imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated

inexhaustible adj
outtömlig
impossible to exhaust

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ adv
obönhörligen oundvikligen
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly

inexperience n
oerfarenhet
lack of experience

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
oerfaren
not experienced

inexplicable /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
oförklarlig
impossible to explain

inexpugnable adj
ointaglig
impregnable, unconquerable

inextricable adj
omöjlig att komma ur
impossible to escape from
olöslig
impossible to solve

inextricably adv
oupplösligt
In an inextricable manner
To an inextricable degree

infallibility n
ofelbarhet
the ability to never make a mistake

infallible /ɪnˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
ofelbar
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
avskyvärd skändlig vanhederlig
disgraceful
ökänd vanfrejdad vanärande äreslös
having a bad reputation

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
vanfrejd vanrykte vanära äreslöshet
the state of being infamous

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
underårig
legal minor
spädbarn
very young human being

infant massage n
spädbarnsmassage
massage therapy for infants

infant mortality n
spädbarnsdödlighet spädbarnsmortalitet
death of children under one year old

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
infanteri
soldiers who fight on foot
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers

infantryman n
infanterist fotsoldat
soldier who fights on foot

infarct n
infarkt
area of dead tissue

infatuation n
förälskelse
An unreasoning love or attraction
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
smitta
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
infektion
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host
the process of infecting

infectious adj
smittande
spreading quickly between persons

infectiousness n
smittsamhet
state or condition of being infectious

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
sluta sig till
to introduce as a reasoned conclusion

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ adj
undermålig
of lower quality
underordnad
of lower rank

inferiority n
underlägsenhet
quality of being inferior

inferiority complex n
mindervärdeskomplex
a sense of inferiority

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
inferno
place or situation resembling Hell

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
angrepp härjning
presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ n
otrogen
non-believer

infighting n
inbördes strid
fighting/quarreling among group members

infiltrate /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
infiltrera
to surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access

infiltration n
infiltration
entering secretly

infiltrator /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtə/ n
infiltratör
one who infiltrates

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
oändlig ändlös gränslös
boundless, endless
oändlig ändlös
figuratively, very large
oändlig
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ n
infinitesimal
A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
infinitiv obestämmt sätt
a mood or mode of verbs

infinitive marker n
infinitivmärke

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ n
oändlighet
a number that has an infinite, uncountable numerical value
a number which is very large compared to some characteristic number
oändlighet ändlöshet
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit
oändlighetstecken
the symbol ∞

infirmity n
bräcklighet skröplighet
feebleness

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ n
infix
morpheme inserted into word

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ adj
inflammerad
affected by inflammation

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ adj
lättantändlig brännbar
capable of burning

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ n
inflammation
medical condition
act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed

inflammatory adj
inflammatorisk
causing or caused by inflammation
provocerande
tending to inflame or provoke

inflatable adj
uppblåsbar
able to be inflated

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
blåsa upp
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
uppblåsning inflation
expansion or increase in size
inflation
increase in prices

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
böja
grammar: vary the form of a word

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
böjning
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function

inflorescence n
blomställning
flower cluster

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ n
påverkan
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change
inflytande
person or thing exerting such power or action
inflytande påverkan
power to affect, control or manipulate

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ v
påverka influera
transitive: to exert an influence upon
intransitive: to exert influence

influential adj
inflytelserik
having considerable influence

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
influensa flunsa
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ n
tillströmning
inward flow

info /ˈɪnfoʊ/ /ˈɪnfəʊ/ n
info
abbreviation for “information”

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
informera meddela upplysa
to communicate knowledge to (an)other(s) (transitive)
informera
to impart information or knowledge (intransitive)

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
informell
not formal or ceremonious

informatics n
informatik
branch of information science

information /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
information upplysning
communicable knowledge

information security n
datasikkerhet informationssäkerhet
protection of information and information systems

information system n
IT-system informationssystem
data processing system

information technology n
informationsteknologi informationsteknik
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informativ informerande orienterande upplysande
providing useful or interesting information

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infraröd
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infraröd strålning
infrared radiation

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌk(t)ʃɚ/ n
infrastruktur
underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system
basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒmənt/ n
överträdelse
violation

infuriated adj
ursinnig
extremely angry

ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
fyndighet sinnrikhet genialitet
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingest /ɪnˈdʒɛst/ v
inta
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
tacka
solid block of more or less pure metal

ingrained adj
ingrodd inrotad
fixed, established

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
ställa sig in
get someone's favor, especially through flattery

ingratitude n
otacksamhet
thanklessness

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
ingrediens råvara
substance present in a mixture

inguinal /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ adj
ljumsk-
of or pertaining to the groin

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
uppta
to be present in some place
bebo befolka
to live or reside in some place

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ adj
beboelig
fit to live in

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
invånare inbyggare
Someone or thing who lives in a place

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
bebodd
having inhabitants

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ n
inhalation inandning
the act of inhaling

inherent /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inherent inneboende medfödd naturlig naturligt nedärvd
natural part or consequence

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ adv
inherent
inherently, innately

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
ärva
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc.
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ n
arv
that which a person is entitled to inherit
biological attributes passed to offspring

inheritance law n
arvsrätt
Area of plaw pertaining to passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual

inheritance tax n
arvskatt
tax on the property of the deceased

inhibit v
hämma förhindra avstyra
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition n
hämning
State of being inhibited

inhibitory adj
hämmande inhibitorisk
that inhibits

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
omänsklig
of or pertaining to inhumanity

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
skadlig
harmful
fientlig
hostile

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
initial
first letter of a word

initial public offering n
börsintroduktion
first offering to members of the public of stock in a company

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ v
initiera inleda påbörja sätta igång
to begin; to start
uppta
to confer membership on

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
initiativ
a beginning; a first move

injection /ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
injektion
set theory: one-to-one mapping

injective /ɪnˈdʒɛktɪv/ adj
injektiv
inverse-deterministic

injudicious /ˌɪndʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ adj
omdömeslös
showing poor judgement; not well judged

injure /ˈɪndʒə/ /ˈɪndʒɚ/ v
skada
to cause damage or impair
to wound or cause physical harm

injured party n
skadelidande
plaintiff

injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ n
skada
damage or violation

injury time n
övertid stopptid
additional time played straight after each of the two halves

injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
orättvisa
absence of justice
orättvisa oförrätt
violation of the rights of another

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ n
bläck
coloured fluid used for writing
dark fluid ejected by squid etc

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ v
bläcka
apply ink

inkdot n
bläckpunkt
small spot of ink

inkling /ˈɪŋk.lɪŋ/ n
aning hum vink
suspicion or hint

inkwell n
bläckhorn
container for ink

inlaut n
inljud midljud
inlaut

inn /ɪn/ n
värdshus gästgiveri krog
lodging

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
inre
being or occurring inside

inner city n
innerstad centrum city
central part of a city

inner ear n
inneröra
anatomy

inner emigration n
inre emigration
choice of remaining in a country during dictatorship

inner product n
inre produkt
generalization of the dot product

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
oskuld oskyldighet
absence of responsibility for a crime
harmlöshet
lack of ability or intention to harm or damage
oskuld
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime

innocent /ˈɪnəsn̩t/ adj
oskyldig
not legally responsible for a wrongful act

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
ofarlig oskadlig oskyldig
harmless

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
förnya
to introduce changes

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
innovation
act of innovating
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ adj
innovativ nyskapande uppfinningsrik påhittig
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things
innovativ visionär
forward looking; ahead of current thinking

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
allusion anspelning insinuation
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ v
inokulera inympa
to add one substance to another
inokulera ympa
to provide immunity

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
inokulation ympning
introduction of substance into the body to produce immunity

inorganic adj
oorganisk
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic carbon n
oorganiskt kol
carbon not found in organic compounds

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ v
mata in
to enter data

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ n
förfrågan efterforskning undersökning
the act of inquiring

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
vetgirig
eager to acquire knowledge
nyfiken
too curious; overly interested; nosy

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
vansinnig galen sinnessjuk
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
galenskap vansinne
state of being insane

insatiable adj
omättlig
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
inskription
carved text

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/ adj
outgrundlig
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
insekt
arthropod of class insecta

insecticide n
insektsgift insekticid
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insektsätare
insect eating animal

insecure adj
otrygg
not comfortable in certain situations
osäker
not secure

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
livlös
having no sensation or consciousness
känslolös okänslig
unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive

insensitive /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
känslolös okänslig
not having normal emotional feelings, cold, tactless, undiplomatic

insensitively adv
okänsligt
in an insensitive manner

insensitivity n
okänslighet
condition of being insensitive

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
oskiljaktig
unable to be separated

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
infoga skjuta in sätta i
put in between or into

inshallah /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
insha'Allah
God willing (Islam)

inshore adj
kust- kustnära
close to shore

inshore adv
nära land vid kusten vid land
near the shore
mot land
towards the shore

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adj
insides-
within

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
innanför därinne
within the interior

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
insida
interior or inner part

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
inuti i
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside joke n
internt skämt
joke understood by certain people

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
avig ut och in
with the inside turned to be on the outside

insider trading n
insiderhandel
trading of securities by a person who has privileged access to information

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ adj
förrädisk
intending to entrap
försåtlig
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
insiktsfull
possessing insight

insignificance n
betydelselöshet
quality of being insignificant

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj
betydelselös obetydlig
not significant; not important

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinuera
hint at (something)

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
såtillvida
to the extent that

insolence /ˈɪnsələns/ n
oförskämdhet fräckhet
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude

insolent /ˈɪnsə.lənt/ adj
oförskämd
rude

insoluble adj
olöslig
not soluble; that cannot be dissolved

insolvency n
insolvens
the condition of being insolvent

insomnia n
sömnlöshet insomni
sleeping disorder

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
inspektera
examine critically, scrutinize
view and examine officially

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ n
inspektör besiktningsman
person employed to inspect something

inspiration /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/ n
inspiration
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
inspirera
to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit
to infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence

inspirer n
inspiratör
someone who inspires

install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
installera
set something up for use
admit formally into a position
establish or settle in

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
installation
act of installing
something installed
work of installation art

installer n
installationsprogram
program that installs software and prepares it for use

installment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ n
del avsnitt
part of a serial
avbetalning amortering
portion of debt

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
fall instans
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
omedelbar ögonblicklig
immediate
kvick snabb
quickly prepared

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
ögonblick
period of time
point in time

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
pulverkaffe snabbkaffe
beverage

instant noodle n
snabbnudlar
a mass of precooked noodles

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
omedelbar ögonblicklig
occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time

instantiate /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ v
exemplifiera
to represent by a concrete instance

instantiation /ˈɪnstəns/ n
instansiering
something resulting from the act of instantiating

instead /ɪn.ˈstɛd/ adv
istället
in the place of (it)

instead of preposition
i stället för
in lieu of; in place of; rather than

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
pressa fram
to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
ingjuta
to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
instinkt
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
instinktiv
driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking
related to or prompted by instinct

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ n
institut
college
organization founded to promote a cause

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ v
inrätta
to begin or initiate something

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
institut
established organisation

instruct /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instruera

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
undervisning instruktion skolväsen
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information
instruktion
single operation of a processor
instruktör undervisning
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed

instruction set n
instruktionsrepertoar instruktionsuppsättning
set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute

instructive case n
instruktiv
case used to indicate means

instructor n
lärarinna handledare handledarinna instruktris instruktör lärare
one who instructs; a teacher

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ n
mätinstrument instrument
measuring device
instrument
musical device
tool

instrumental case n
instrumentalis
case to express agency or means

instrumentalist n
instrumentalist
one who plays a musical instrument

insubordination n
olydnad
quality of being insubordinate

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfɚəbəl/ [ɪnˈsʌfɹəbl̩] adj
odräglig
not sufferable

insufficient adj
otillräcklig
Not sufficient

insufficiently adv
otillräckligt
not sufficiently

insular /ˈɪnsjələ/ /ˈɪnsəlɚ/ adj
tillbakadragen
having an inward-looking manner
ö
of, pertaining to, or resembling an island or islands
situatedon an island
avskild
separate or isolated from the surroundings

insulate v
isolera
to separate or detach
to separate so as to prevent a transfer

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
isolering
The act of separating a body from others
The act of insulating
isolator isolering
a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
isolator
structure
isolering isolator
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ n
insulin
polypeptide hormone

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ n
förolämpning
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ v
förolämpa
to be rude

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
förolämpande
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insultingly adv
förolämpande
in an insulting manner

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
försäkring
indemnity
business

insurance company n
försäkringsbolag
company that provides insurance policies

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
försäkra
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insurmountable adj
oöverstiglig
incapable of being passed over

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
uppror resning revolt
mutiny or rebellion

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n
intag
place where water or air is taken in
the quantity taken in

integer /ˈɪn.tɨ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
heltal
a number that is not a fraction

integer factorization n
heltalsfaktorisering
factorization of a positive integer

integrable adj
integrerbar
able to be integrated

integrable function n
integrabel funktion
mathematics

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ adj
enhetlig hel
constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable
heltal
math: of, pertaining to, or being an integer

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ n
integral
limit of sums

integral calculus n
integralkalkyl
calculus of areas and volumes

integrand n
integrand
function that is to be integrated

integrate /ˈɪntəɡɹeɪt/ v
integrera
to subject to the operation of integration; to find the integral of
to desegregate, as a school or neighborhood
to indicate the whole of

integrated circuit n
integrerad krets
thin chip

integration /ɪntəˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
integration integrering
in mathematics
integration
process of fitting into a community
act or process of making whole or entire

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ n
integritet
steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ adj
intellektuell
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ n
intellektuell
intelligent person, interested in intellectual matters

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
underrättelsetjänst
a department, agency or unit designed to gather such information
intelligens
capacity of mind
entity that has such capacities
underrättelse
information about the enemy

intelligence agency n
underrättelsetjänst
governmental agency devoted to information gathering

intelligence quotient n
intelligenskvot
IQ score

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
intelligent
characterized by thoughtful interaction
well thought-out, well considered
intelligent klok klyftig
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright

intelligent design pn
intelligent design
intelligent design / Intelligent Design

intelligentsia /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intelligentia
intellectual élite

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/ adj
begriplig
capable of being understood

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
ämna planera avse
to fix the mind upon a goal

intensify v
intensifieras
to become more intense
intensifiera
to render more intense

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
intensitet
quality of being intense

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj
intensiv
thorough, to a great degree, with intensity

intensive care n
intensivvård
support and monitoring of critically ill patients

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
avsikt syfte
course intended to follow

intentional adj
med uppsåt
done with intent
avsiktlig uppsåtlig
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily

inter alia adv
bland annat
among other things

interaction /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/ n
växelverkan interaktion
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another

interactive /ɪntɚˈæktɪv/ adj
interaktiv
responding to the user

intercardinal direction n
interkardinalstreck
compass direction

intercom n
porttelefon
an electronic communication system

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
samlag
sexual intercourse

interdisciplinary adj
tvärvetenskaplig
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ n
ränta
finance: price of credit
intresse
great attention and concern from someone
attention that is given to or received from someone or something

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ v
intressera
to attract attention or concern

interest rate n
räntesats
percentage of money charged for its use per some period

interest-free adj
räntefri
not charging interest

interesting /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adj
intressant
arousing or holding the attention

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ n
gränssnitt
computing, object-oriented: connection between parts of software
computing: connection between a user and a machine
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement
gränssnitt beröringspunkt
point of interconnection between entities

interfaith adj
interreligiös trosöverskridande
involving members of different religions

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
försvåra hindra

interference /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/ /ˌɪntəˈfiɹəns/ n
interferens
act of interfering with something
effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves
störning
distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects

interferon n
interferon
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells

interfix n
fogemorfem interfix
an empty morph inserted between two morphemes

intergalactic adj
intergalaktisk
occurring between galaxies

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ n
interiör det inre innandöme insida
the inside of an enclosed structure

interior design n
heminredning inredning
design of internal space

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈdʒɛkt/ v
skjuta in
to insert something between other things

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
interjektion utropsord
exclamation or filled pause in grammar

interleave v
interfoliera
to insert (pages, which are normally blank) between the pages of a book

interloper /ɪntəˈləʊpə/ n
inkräktare
one who interferes

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ adj
intermediär mellanliggande
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range

intermediate frequency n
mellanfrekvens

intermezzo /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/ n
intermezzo
arts

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n
paus
break between performances or sessions

intern v
internera
to imprison (transitive)

internal /ɪnˈtɝnəl/ adj
intern

internal combustion engine n
förbränningsmotor
a piston or a rotary heat engine

internal medicine n
invärtesmedicin
medical specialty concerned with nonsurgical treatment

internalize /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/ v
internalisera
make something internal

international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
internationell
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international organisation n
internationell organisation
organisation established by treaty

international relations n
internationella förbindelser
study of relationships among countries

internationalism n
internationalism
cooperation between nations

internationalize v
internationalisera
to make something international

internationally adv
internationellt
in an international manner

internecine /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ adj
ömsesidigt utplånande
inbördes (stridigheter)
characterized by struggle within a group

internist n
invärtesläkare
specialist in internal medicine

internment camp n
interneringsläger
euphemism

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
interoperabilitet
computing

interplanetary adj
interplanetarisk
existing or occurring between between planets

interplay n
samspel
Interaction

interpolate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ v
interpolera
to introduce something, such as words, between other things, such as other words
to estimate the value of a function

interpolation n
interpolation
math, science: process of estimating the value of a function

interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ v
tolka
to apprehend and represent by means of art
to explain or tell the meaning of
to act as an interpreter

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ n
tolkning
act of interpreting
sense given by an interpreter
artist's way of expressing his thought

interpreter /ɪnˈtəːpɹɪtə/ n
tolk
one who interprets speech

interrail v
tågluffa
to travel with InterRail

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
interrobang
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogate v
förhöra
to question or quiz

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
förhör
act of interrogating or questioning
utfrågning
question put; an inquiry

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
avbryta
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
avbrott
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ n
skärning
in geometry
snitt
in set theory
korsning
junction of two or more paths, etc

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
intersektionalitet
sociological methodology

intersexuality n
intersexualitet
the state of having physical features of both sexes

intersperse v
spränga in
to mix two things irregularly

interspersed adj
insprängd mellan
placed at intervals amongst other things

interstellar adj
interstellär
between stars
among stars

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stɪs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ n
glipa mellanrum springa
small opening or space

intertwine v
sammanflätas
To become twined together

intervene v
ingripa intervenera
to come between, or to be between, persons or things

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
ingripande intervention
act of intervening
ingrepp
medical procedure

intervertebral disc n
intervertebraldisk mellankotskiva
disc between the vertebra in the spine

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
intervju
conversation with journalist etc.
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
intervjua
to have an interview

interviewee n
intervjuobjekt
Someone being interviewed

interwar adj
mellankrigs-
relating to the time between two wars

interweave /ɪntəɹˈwiːv/ v
sammanfläta
to combine through weaving

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ n
tarm inälvor
alimentary canal
subdivision of the alimentary canal

intifada n
intifada
intifada

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
intimitet
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
intim
of or involved in a sexual relationship
closely acquainted; familiar
personal, private

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ v
antyda
To suggest or disclose discreetly

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
skrämma
to make timid or fearful

intinction n
intinktion
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
in i till
going inside
till
producing, becoming

intolerance n
intolerans
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy
the state of being intolerant

intonation /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ n
intonation
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

intracellular adj
intracellulär
within a cell

intractable adj
svårbehandlad
difficult to treat (of a medical condition)
ohanterlig
not tractable
omedgörlig
stubborn

intrahepatic /ˌɪntɹəhəˈpætɪk/ adj
intrahepatisk
within the liver

intramuscular adj
intramuskulär
inside a muscle

intransigence n
omedgörlighet
intransigence

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ adj
omedgörlig
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ adj
intransitiv
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
intransitivt verb
action verb not taking a direct object

intransitivity n
intransitivitet
Quality of being intransitive

intrasexual adj
innerköns- innerkönsmässig
intrasexual

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenös
inside the veins

intravenously adv
intravenöst
in an intravenous manner

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
modig oförskräckt orädd
fearless

intricacy n
komplexitet
Perplexity; involution; complication; complexity
besvärlighet svårighet
The state or quality of being intricate or entangled

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
intrikat invecklad
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ n
intrig
plot or scheme

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intrigera
to plan

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
inneboende
inherent

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
intro
short form of introduction

introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
införa
to bring into practice
presentera
to cause someone to be acquainted
to and make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation

introduction /ɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
introduktion presentation
act or process of introducing
inledning förord
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
presentation
means of presenting one person to another

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
inledande nybörjare
introducing

intron /ˈɪntɹɒn/ n
intron
genetics: portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing

introspection /ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/ n
introspektion själviakttagelse
the act or process of self-examination

introverted adj
introvert inåtvänd
psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
inkräkta
to enter without welcome; to encroach

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
inkräktare
someone who intrudes

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ n
intrång
forcible entry

intuition /ɪntuwˈɪʃɨn/ /ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən/ n
intuition
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitiv reflexmässig
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
översvämma
to cover with large amounts of water
översvämma tynga ner överhopa överväldiga
to overwhelm

inure /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
vänja

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
invadera
to move into
to enter by force in order to conquer

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
inkräktare
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ adj
ogiltig ogill
not valid

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ n
handikappad invalid
person with a handicap or disability

invalidate /ˌɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
ogiltigförklara
to make invalid

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
oföränderlig
not variable

invariant adj
oföränderlig
that does not vary
invariant
that is not affected by a specified operation

invariant n
invariant
invariant quantity, function etc.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
invasion
military action

invasive /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
inträngande påträngande
intruding on one's privacy
invaderande
invading a foreign country
invasiv
of a plant or animal

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ n
invektiv
Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure,

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
uppfinna
design a new process or mechanism
create something fictional

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
uppfinningsförmåga uppfinningsrikedom
capacity to invent
invention
small self-contained musical composition
uppfinning
something invented

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
uppfinnare
one who invents

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
inventarieförteckning inventering lagersaldo
detailed list of all of the items on hand
inventering
process of producing or updating such a list
inventarier lager
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
inventera
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ adj
invers
(mathematics) having the properties of an inverse

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ n
invers

inverse function n
invers funktion
function that reverses the mapping action of a given function

inverse matrix n
invers matris
linear algebra

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ n
invertsocker
equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose

invertebrate adj
ryggradslös
lacking backbone

invertebrate n
ryggradslöst djur
animal without backbone

invertible adj
inverterbar
(mathematics) which has an inverse

invertible matrix n
inverterbar matris
square matrix which, when multiplied by some other, yields the identity matrix

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investera
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain
to spend money, time, effort into sthg
to make investments
to ceremonially install into office
to formally give power

investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
utreda
to conduct an inquiry or examination
utreda undersöka
to examine
undersöka
to inquire into, study

investigation /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
undersökning
the act of investigating

investigative /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/ adj
grävande undersökande
pertaining to investigation

investigative journalism n
grävande journalistik undersökande journalistik
journalism in which the reporter deeply investigates a single topic

investigator n
utredare
one who investigates

investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ n
investering
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use

investment bank n
investmentbank
financial institution

investor /ɪnˈvɛstɚ/ n
investerare
person who invests money in order to make a profit

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
ingrodd inrotad
firmly established
inbiten oförbätterlig
whose habits are firmly established

invigilator /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪtəɹ/ n
tentamensvakt tentavakt
supervisor of students

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ adj
oövervinnerlig
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill

invisibility n
osynlighet
the state of being invisible

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
osynlig
unable to be seen

invisibly adv
osynlig osynligt
in a way that can not be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
inbjudan invitation
inbjudning inbjudan
act of inviting
inbjudan
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪnvaɪt/ v
inbjuda invitera
ask for the presence or participation of someone

invocation n
åkallan
act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
räkning faktura
bill

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
fakturera
to bill

involution /ɪnvəˈluːʃən/ n
involution
mathematics; an endofunction whose square is equal to the identity function; a function equal to its inverse

involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ adj
delaktig involverad
associated with others, be or be made a participant

iodide n
jodid
binary compound

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
jod
element
antiseptic

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪˌoʊn/ n
jon
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge

ionization /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
jonisering
any process that leads to dissociation

ionizing adj
joniserande
capable of producing ions

ionizing radiation n
joniserande strålning
high-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances

ionosphere n
jonosfär
part of Earth's atmosphere

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
dugg dyft jota smula
small quantity

ipso facto /ˌɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ/ adv
genom sakens natur ipso facto
By that fact

irascible /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
hetlevrad lättretlig hetsig
prone to anger

iridesce v
irisera
iridesce

iridescence n
regnbågsskimmer
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
iriserande lysande skimrande
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful
iriserande regnbågsskimrande
producing lustrous colors

iridium /ɪˈɹɪdiəm/ n
iridium
chemical element

iris /ˈaɪɹɪs/ n
iris regnbågshinna
part of the eye
plant of the genus Iris

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ adj
järn- järn
made of iron
järn-
strong, inflexible

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ n
järn
chemical element Fe
type of golf club
strykjärn
for pressing clothes

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ v
stryka
to pass an iron over clothing

iron curtain n
järnridå
impenetrable barrier

iron fist n
järnhand
ruthless control

iron ore n
järnmalm
ore containing iron

ironic /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
ironisk
characterized by irony

ironing n
strykning
act of pressing clothes with an iron
stryktvätt
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed
strykt tvätt
laundry that has recently been ironed

ironing board n
strykbräda
a long board on which one can iron

ironmaster n
bruksidkare brukspatron bruksägare
proprietor of an ironworks

ironmonger n
järnhandlare
retailer in iron goods and hardware

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
ironi
condition contrary to expectations
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
irrationell
unfounded or nonsensical
mathematics: of a number

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
irredentism
an annexation doctrine

irrefutable /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbl/ adj
obestridlig ovedersäglig
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adj
oregelbunden
non-standard
in grammar, applied to verbs

irregular verb n
oregelbundet verb
verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation

irrelevance n
irrelevans
lack of relationship with the topic at hand, lack of importance

irrelevant adj
irrelevant ovidkommande
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irremediable adj
urbota
unable to be remedied

irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ adj
oemotståndlig
not able to be resisted

irresponsibility n
ansvarslöshet
character or state of being irresponsible

irresponsible /ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/ /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ adj
ansvarslös oansvarig
lacking a sense of responsibility
oansvarig
not responsible; not subject to responsibility

irreversible adj
irreversibel oåterkallelig
incapable of being reversed

irreversibly adv
oåterkalleligt
In an irreversible manner

irrevocable /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
oåterkallelig
unable to be retracted or reversed

irrevocably adv
oåterkalleligen
in an irrevocable manner

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
bevattna konstbevattna
to supply farmland with water

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
bevattning konstbevattning
The act or process of irrigating

irritate /ˈɪɹɪteɪt/ v
irritera
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation

irritating adj
irriterande
causing irritation, annoyance or pain
Stimulates or exciting a response

is /aɪz/ /ɘz/ /ɪz/ v
är
third-person singular of "be"

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
är der säkert här?
is it safe here?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
så pass?
really

isabelline shrike n
isabellatörnskata
Lanius isabellinus

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
ischemisk
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
ö holme kobbe skär
area of land completely surrounded by water
ö
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself

island chain n
ökedja
chain-like archipelago

island state n
östat örike
state consisting of one or more islands

island-hop v
öluffa

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
öbo
person who lives on an island

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
holme kobbe skär
small island

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
eller hur? inte sant?
isn't it so?

isochrony n
isokroni
state of being isochronous

isogloss /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ n
isogloss
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ v
isolera
transitive, chemistry: to separate a substance in pure form from a mixture
transitive: to place in quarantine or isolation
isolera avskilja
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ adj
isolerad
in isolation

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
isolering
state of being isolated
act of isolating
medicine: separation of a patient from others

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
isolationism
policy of non-interaction

isoleucine /ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/ n
isoleucin
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ n
isomer
chemistry: compounds

isometric /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
isometrisk
exhibiting equality in dimensions

isometry n
isometri
A function

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
isomorf
(mathematics) related by an isomorphism
having identical relevant structure

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
likbent
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
isotop
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons

isotropic adj
isotropisk
having properties which are equivalent in all directions

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ n
isotropi
The property of being isotropic

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ n
näs ed
narrow strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ pronoun
den det
object
det den
subject — inanimate thing
impersonal pronoun, used without referent
subject of impersonal statement

it can't be helped phraseologicalUnit
det kan inte hjälpas
it is inevitable

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
det spelar ingen roll det kvittar
it doesn't matter

it figures phraseologicalUnit
det ante mig
phrase

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
det är vad det är
it is what it is

it never rains but it pours proverb
en olycka kommer sällan ensam när det regnar så öser det ner
unfortunate events occur in quantity

it takes two to tango proverb
det är inte ens fel om två träter
some things need the active cooperation of two parties

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
det var jättegott det var utsökt det var väldigt gott
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
världen är liten
phrase used when meeting an acquaintance or personal connection in an unexpected place or context

it's about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ interjection
på tiden
expression of impatience

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
det är rena grekiskan
I don't understand any of this

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
det är brådskande det är bråttom
it's an emergency

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
det är kall utomhus det är kallt ute
it's cold outside (weather)

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
det regnar
it's raining

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
det snöar
it's snowing

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
det är för dyrt
it's too expensive

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
kursiv
having a slant to the right

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ n
kursiv
typeface whose letters slant to the right

italicize v
kursivera
to put into italics

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
klåda
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
klia
to feel the need to scratch

itchy /ˈɪtʃi/ adj
kliande
having or creating an itch

item /ˈaɪtəm/ [ˈaɪ̯ɾəm] n
föremål sak ting
distinct physical object

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
iteration
repetition in a computer program
single repetition of the code

iterative /ˈɪtəɹətɪv/ adj
iterativ
(grammar) frequentative
of a procedure that involves repetition
(computing) using iteration

iterator n
iterator
computing method

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ adj
kringresande
travelling from place to place

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ n
färdplan
route or proposed route of a journey

its /ɪts/ determiner
dess
belonging to it

its /ɪts/ pronoun
dess
that which belongs to it

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
i sig sig sig själv

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ adj
elfenbensfärgad
having colour of ivory
Elfenbens- elfenbens-
made of ivory

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ n
elfenbensfärg elfenbensvitt
colour
elfenben
material

ivory gull n
ismås
Pagophila eburnea

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
elfenbenstorn
overly-academic perspective

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
murgröna
plant

jab /dʒæb/ n
jabb
(boxing) a short straight punch

jab /dʒæb/ v
jabba
to deliver a quick punch

jabiru /ˈdʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
jabirustork
Jabiru mycteria

jacaranda n
jakaranda

jack /dʒæk/ n
domkraft
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
knekt
playing card
jack
surface mounted connector

jack of all trades n
mångsysslare tusenkonstnär
one competent in many endeavors

jack of clubs n
klöver knekt
playing card

jack of diamonds n
ruter knekt
playing card

jack of hearts n
hjärter knekt
playing card

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ n
spader knekt
playing card

jack shit pronoun
dugg dyft jota skit smack
(vulgar) nothing, anything

jack-in-the-box n
gubben i lådan
child’s toy

jackal /ˈdʒækəl/ n
schakal sjakal
wild canine

jackalope /ˈdʒækəloʊp/ n
harhjort jackalope
cross between a jackrabbit and antelope

jackass n
åsna
foolish or stupid person
male donkey

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ n
kaja
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækɪt/ n
kavaj
piece of a person's suit
jacka
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse

jackfruit n
jackfrukt
jackfruit tree

jackhammer n
tryckluftsborr
portable percussive drill device

jacks /dʒæks/ n
jacks
a children's game

jacquerie /ʒaˈkɹi/ n
bondeuppror
a violent revolt by peasants

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
jade
gem

jaeger /ˈjeɪɡə/ n
labb
seabird

jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/ /ˈdʒæɡjuːə/ /ˈdʒæɡwɑɹ/ n
jaguar
Panthera onca

jail /dʒeɪl/ n
häkte
place for short-term confinement

jailer n
fångvaktare
one who guards inmates

jalopy /dʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
bilskrälle rishög
old, dilapidated car

jam /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈdʒæːm/ n
propp stockning
blockage, congestion
knipa trubbel
difficult situation
jam
impromptu informal performance
sylt marmelad
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar

jam /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈdʒæːm/ v
jamma
music: to improvise as a group

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ n
syltburk
container for jam

jammed adj
överfull
overcrowded; congested

janissary /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈdʒænəˌzeɹi/ n
janitsjar
former Turkish soldier

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
vaktmästare
caretaker
doorman

jar /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑɹ/ /dʒɑː/ n
burk
small, approximately cylindrical container

jarbua terapon n
jarbua
Terapon jarbua

jargon /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ n
jargong
language characteristic of a particular group
technical terminology unique to a particular subject

jarl n
jarl
medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark

jasmine rice n
jasminris
fragrant rice

jasper /ˈdʒæspə/ n
jaspis
precious stone

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ n
gulsot ikterus
morbid condition

jaundiced /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/ adj
gulsiktig
affected with jaundice

javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ n
spjut
spear used as a weapon
spear used in athletic competition

javelin throw n
spjutkastning
athletic event where a javelin is thrown

javelin thrower n
spjutkastare
athlete who competes in the javelin throw

jaw /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
käke
bone of the jaw

jawbone n
käkben
any of the bones in the jaw
underkäksben
bone of the lower jaw

jay /dʒeɪ/ n
nötskrika skrika
bird

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
jazz
musical art form

jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj
avundsjuk
avundsjuk svartsjuk
envious; feeling resentful of someone for a perceived advantage, material or otherwise
svartsjuk
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection

jealously adv
avundsjuka
jealously

jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ n
avund avundsjuka
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold
svartsjuka
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans
denim trousers

jeep /dʒiːp/ n
jeep
vehicle

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ n
glåpord okvädingsord
mocking remark

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ v
häckla pika smäda
to scoff or mock

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
gelé
dessert
marmelad sylt
jam

jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
manet
aquatic animal

jenever n
genever
spirit

jeopardize v
riskera
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
fara
danger of loss, harm, or failure

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
knyck ryck skakning
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
ryckning spasm
sudden, uncontrolled movement
idiot tölp
unlikable person

jerk off v
runka handtralla
to masturbate

jerkily adv
ryckvis
In a jerky manner.

jerkin /ˈdʒɜɹ.kɪn/ /ˈdʒɜː.kɪn/ n
jacka tröja
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves

jersey /ˈdʒɜːzi/ /ˈdʒɝzi/ n
gensare jumper olle stickad tröja
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body

jest /dʒɛst/ v
skoja skämta driva gyckla
to tell a joke

jester /ˈdʒɛs.tə/ /ˈdʒɛs.tɚ/ n
gycklare
one who jests

jet /dʒɛt/ adj
becksvart gagatsvart kolsvart
colour

jet /dʒɛt/ n
jetmotor
engine
dysa munstycke
spout or nozzle
stråle
stream of fluid
beckkol gagat jet
coal

jet /dʒɛt/ v
spruta
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt

jet engine n
jetmotor reamotor
an engine that develops thrust by ejecting a jet, especially a jet of gaseous combustion products

jet fuel n
jetbränsle
type of fuel

jet lag n
jetlag
physical condition

jet pack n
jetpack ryggraket
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust

jet plane n
jetplan reaplan
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine

jet ski n
vattenskoter
small motorized water craft

jet stream n
jetström
air current

jet-black n
kolsvart nattsvart
the blackest black

jetski n
vattenskoter
powered watercraft

jetty /ˈdʒɛti/ n
pir vågbrytare
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach

jewel /dʒul/ /ˈdʒuːəl/ n
juvel
anything considered precious or valuable
juvel ädelsten
gemstone

jeweler /ˈdʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈdʒuːələ/ n
juvelerare guldsmed
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jewellery /ˈdʒuːələɹi/ /ˈdʒuːəlɹi/ n
smycke
personal ornamentation

jibe /dʒaɪb/ n
gliring
facetious or insulting remark

jicama /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ n
jamsböna jamsbönrot
the edible root of the yam bean

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
huj momang nafs ögonblick
very short, unspecified length of time

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ n
jig
lively Irish dance
jigg
type of fishing lure

jigsaw n
sticksåg
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
pussel
type of puzzle

jihad /dʒəˈhɑːd/ /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ n
jihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims

jihadism n
jihadism
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism

jihadist adj
jihadistisk
pertaining to the doctrine of jihadism

jihadist n
jihadist mujahid
one who participates in a jihad

jilt /dʒɪlt/ v
dumpa
to jilt

jimsonweed n
spikklubba
Datura stramonium

jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ n
jingel
short tune or verse

jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ v
klinga med
to cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself
klinga
to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself

jinn n
djinn jinn
spirit

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ interjection
smurf
Used after simultaneous response

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ n
förbannelse
A hex; an evil spell

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ v
förbanna ge otur
To bring bad luck to
förhäxa förtrolla
To cast a spell on

jism /ˈdʒɪzəm/ n
sagge sats sperma säd
slang: semen

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ v
spruta sagga
slang: sperm

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
jobb arbete anställning tjänst
economic role for which a person is paid
jobb uppgift uppdrag
task

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ v
jobba arbeta
jobba
to work as a jobber
to speculate

job center n
arbetsförmedling
agency

job interview n
anställningsintervju arbetsintervju jobbintervju
interview attended by a job applicant

job-sharing n
arbetsdelning
employment arrangement

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ n
jockey kapplöpningsryttare
one who rides racehorses competitively

jockstrap n
suspensoar
an athletic supporter

jocular /ˈdʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
skämtsam humoristisk glad lustig munter
humorous, amusing, joking

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ n
jogging
energetic trot

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ v
jogga
to move in an energetic trot

jogging /ˈdʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɒ.ɡɪŋ/ n
joggning
form of exercise

john /ˈdʒɑn/ /ˈdʒɒn/ n
torsk
prostitute client

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈvivɹə/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
livsglädje livslust
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ v
gå med
to become a member of
foga samman föra samman sammanfoga slå samman
to combine more than one item into one; to put together
följa med göra sällskap hänga med komma med
to come into the company of
förenas möta
to come together; to meet

joinery n
möbelfabrik möbelsnickeri snickeri snickerifabrik
factory producing wooden products
möbelsnickare snickare
the work of the joiner

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ adj
gemensam förenad
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ n
hak ställe sylta
business
joint jolle joppe
marijuana cigarette
led
part of the body where bones join
kåken
prison
fog skarv
rigid joint

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ v
förena
to join; connect; unite; combine
foga foga ihop
to unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together

joint venture n
joint venture samriskföretag samföretag
a cooperative business partnership

joint-stock company n
AB aktiebolag
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ n
skämt vits rolig historia
amusing story
skämt skoj
worthless thing or person
something said or done for amusement

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ v
skoja skämta
do for amusement

joker /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n
skojare narr skämtare
person who makes jokes
joker
playing card

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ /dʒəʊlt/ n
ryck stöt skakning
an act of jolting

jostaberry n
jostabär krusvinbär
fruit

jotun /ˈjəʊtʊn/ n
jätte
member of a race of giants

joule /dʒuːl/ n
joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

journal /ˈdʒɜɹnəl/ [ˈdʒɜː.nəɫ] [ˈdʒɝ.nəɫ] n
bok
accounting: record of payments
dagbok journal
diary or daily record
tidskrift
newspaper or magazine

journalism /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈdʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
journalistik
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/ n
journalist
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
reporter

journalistic adj
journalistisk
related to journalism or journalists

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
resa
trip, a voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
resa
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

journeyman /ˈdʒɜːnimən/ /ˈdʒɝnimən/ n
gesäll vandringsgesäll
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ n
dust riddarspel tornering tornerspel
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ v
tornera
engage in mock combat on horseback

jowl /dʒaʊl/ n
käke underkäke
jaw

joy /dʒɔɪ/ n
glädje lycka
feeling of happiness

joystick n
joystick styrspak
mechanical control device

jubilee /dʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
jubileum jubelår
special anniversary

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ n
domare
public judicial official
someone deciding another's fate
sports official
kännare
someone with valued opinions

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
avgöra bedöma
to arbitrate, to pass opinion on something
döma kritisera
to criticize or label another person or thing
bedöma döma
to form an opinion on
bedöma uppskatta
to form an opinion, infer
bedöma
to have as an opinion, consider, suppose
döma
to sit in judgment on, act as judge
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on

judgement day n
domedag
Last Judgement

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ n
bedömning omdöme
act of judging

judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
rättslig judiciell juridisk
of or relating to a court of law

judiciary /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃɪəɹi/ n
dömande makt
the judicial branch of government

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
klok förståndlig
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking

judo /ˈdʒudoʊ/ /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo
Japanese martial art

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
judoka judoutövare
practitioner of judo

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
kanna
serving vessel
pattar patte tutte
vulgar slang: woman's breast

juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/ v
jonglera
manipulate objects artistically

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
jonglör
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
jonglering
moving of objects in an artful manner

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
juice saft jos
beverage made of juice
juice saft
liquid from a plant
liquid resembling juice
kräm
slang: electricity
soppa
slang: fuel

juicer /ˈdʒusɚ/ n
juicepress råsaftcentrifug
device

juicy /ˈdʒusi/ adj
saftig
containing juice
saftig laddad rafflig spännande
exciting, interesting

jujube /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/ n
bröstbär jujuber jujubär

jukebox /ˈdʒukbɑks/ /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ n
jukebox
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

jump /dʒʌmp/ n
hopp
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location
instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
jumping move in a board game
discontinuity of function
instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body

jump /dʒʌmp/ v
hoppa
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
hoppa hoppa över
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another
gå förbi smita före
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
hoppa hoppa till
react to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body violently

jump down someone's throat v
hoppa på någon
criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness

jump on the bandwagon v
hoppa på tåget
to profit from a craze

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ n
hopprep
game or activity

jumper cable n
startkabel
cable

jumping jack n
sprattelgubbe
toy

junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
knutpunkt vägkors
a place where two things meet

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ n
djungel
large, undeveloped, humid forest
colloquial: place where people behave ruthlessly

jungle cat n
djungelkatt
Felis chaus

juniper /ˈdʒunɪpə/ /ˈdʒunɪpɚ/ n
en
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus

juniper berry n
enbär
female seed cone of a juniper

juniper bush n
enbuske
a bush within the genus Juniperus

juniper titmouse n
blek gråmes tallgråmes
Baeolophus ridgwayi

junk /dʒʌŋk/ n
skräp
rubbish, waste
djonk
Chinese sailing vessel

junk DNA n
skräp-DNA
portion of DNA that has no identified function

junk food n
skräpmat
food with little or no nutritional value

junk mail n
skräppost
mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited

junket /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ n
fest kalas
feast or banquet

junkie /ˈdʒʌŋki/ n
knarkare pundare narkoman
drug addict

junkman n
skrothandlare
seller of junk

junta /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ n
junta
ruling council of a military dictatorship

jurisdiction /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ n
jurisdiktion
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law

jurisprudence /ˈdʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ n
rättsvetenskap juridik
the philosophy, science and study of law and decisions

jurist /ˈdʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
jurist
expert in law

juristic act n
rättshandling
legal conduct

juror /ˈdʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
juryledamot jurymedlem
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ n
jury
group of judges in a competition
group in a court of law

jussive adj
jussiv
of or in the jussive mood

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
rättvis
morally fair, righteous

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
precis
by a narrow margin, nearly
exactly, precisely, perfectly
bara
only, simply, merely
just nyss precis
recently

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
bara i fall att bara utifall att
in the event

just now adv
för tillfället
in a little while
precis nu
very close to the present moment

justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
rätt rättvisa
domare justitieråd
a judge of certain courts
rättvisa
state of being just or fair
fairness, especially with regard to punishment
judgment and punishment of who wronged another
rättfärdighet rättvisa
the civil power dealing with law

justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
rättfärdigande rättfärdiggörelse
reason, explanation, or excuse
justering
text alignment

justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
rättfärdigad
having a justification

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
frita från skuld
to absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin

jute /dʒuːt/ n
jute
fiber of Corchorus olitorius

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
jämföra
to place side by side

juxtaposed adj
placerade bredvid varandra för jämförelse
placed side by side

juxtaposition /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
sida vid sida
extra emphasis given to a comparison

kabuki /kəˈbuːki/ n
kabuki
form of Japanese theatre

kaffir /ˈkafə/ n
kaffer
black person

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ n
kaftan
long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean

kale /keɪl/ n
grönkål
edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala

kaleidoscopic /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɑːpɪk/ /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/ adj
brokig kaleidoskopisk skimrande
brightly coloured, changing in pattern
kaleidoskopisk
relating to a kaleidoscope

kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/ /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ n
känguru
marsupial

kangaroo court n
skenprocess
an unjust (quasi-)judicial proceeding or group

kanji /ˈkaːndʒi/ /ˈkændʒi/ n
kanji
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
K-meson kaon
K-meson

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
kappa
Greek letter
mythical creature

kaput /kəˈpʊt/ adj
kaputt

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
karaoke
a form of entertainment

karat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
karat
unit of fineness of gold

karate /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
karate
martial art

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] n
karma
the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence
destiny, fate

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
karmisk
of or pertaining to karma

karsk n
kask
cocktail

kasher /ˈkæʃə/ /ˈkɑʃɚ/ v
kashra
render kosher

kay n
kå
name of the letter K, k

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ n
kajak
a type of small boat

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ v
paddla
to use a kayak to travel or race

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ n
kebab
kebab

ked n
fårlus lusfluga
parasite fly

keel /kiːl/ n
köl
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
kölhala

keelson n
kölsvin
keel beam

keep /kiːp/ v
fortsätta
to continue
behålla hålla
to maintain possession of
bevara preservera
to maintain the condition of; to preserve

keep an eye on v
hålla ett öga på
to watch and pay attention to

keep at arm's length phraseologicalUnit
hålla på armlängds avstånd

keep back v
hålla tillbaka
restrict or restrain

keep mum v
hålla mun
to keep silent

keep one's cool v
ha is i magen hålla huvudet kallt
to remain composed, calm

keep one's fingers crossed v
hålla tummarna
hope for the best

keep quiet v
tiga hålla tyst
remain silent

keep someone company v
håller företag
remain with someone

keep someone in the dark v
hålla någon i mörkret
to keep someone uninformed

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
behåll växeln
instruction to keep the change

keep track v
hålla reda på
monitor

keep up appearances v
hålla skenet uppe
pretend to be all right

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
väktare vårdare
guard, custodian
målvakt
guardian of goal
spärr
part of mechanism

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ n
kefir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
kagge
round wooden container that has a flat top and bottom

kelp /kɛlp/ n
kelp
large seaweed of order Laminariales

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ n
kelvin
SI temperature unit

kenning /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ n
kenning
metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry

kenophobia n
kenofobi
fear of empty spaces

keratin n
keratin
protein that hair and nails are made of

keratoconus n
keratokonus
A degenerative disorder of the eye

keraunophobia n
keraunofobi

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
trottoarkant
edge between pavement and roadway

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
ståhej uppståndelse
disorderly outburst

kermes oak n
kermesek
oak

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
kärna operativsystemkärna
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems
kärna
core or essence of an object or system
central part of a nut
korn
single seed of corn or wheat

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
fotogen
thin, colorless fuel

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
tornfalk
Falco tinnunculus
falk
any small falcon of genus Falco

ketamine /ˈkɛtəmiːn/ /ˈkɛtəmɪn/ n
ketamin
pain-killing drug

ketchup /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/ n
ketchup
tomato-vinegar based sauce

ketone n
keton
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtl̩/ n
kittel
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food

kettlebell n
girja kettlebell
a kind of weight

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] adj
nyckel- nyckel
indispensable

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] n
knapp tangent
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard
nyckel
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode
device designed to open and close a lock
crucial step
computing: field in a record used as a search argument
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array
small guide explaining symbols or terminology
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique
nyckel morsenyckel
device used to transmit Morse code
tangent
part of a piano or musical keyboard
tonart nyckel
scale of musical notes
skär
small island

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ n
klaviatur tangentbord
component of many instruments
keyboard tangentbord
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard
tangentbord klaviatur
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.

keyboard shortcut n
kortkommando
key or a combination of keys

keycard n
nyckelkort
plastic card

keychain n
nyckelring
chain or ring

keycode n
tangentkod
computing: code that represents a keypress

keyhole n
nyckelhål
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keynote /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ n
tema
main theme
inledningsföredrag nyckelanförande öppningstal
speech that sets the main theme

keyring n
nyckelring
ring for holding keys

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
slutsten nyckelstenen
the top stone of an arch

keystroke n
tangenttryckning
act of pressing a key

keyword n
nyckelord
word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuɹi/ /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ n
chatjapuri
cheese pastry from Georgia

khan /kʰɑːn/ n
khan
a ruler over various Turkic, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages

khat n
kat
shrub (Catha edulis)

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ n
kediv
monarch of Egypt

kibbutz /kɪˈbʊts/ n
kibbutz
a community

kick /kɪk/ n
kick
colloquial: something fun or amusing
spark
hit or strike with the leg or foot
action of swinging a foot or leg

kick /kɪk/ v
sparka
strike with or raise the foot or leg
direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg

kick someone when they are down v
sparka på någon som ligger
make things worse for someone

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
kila runt hörnet ta ner skylten
to die

kick up one's heels v
svänga sina lurviga
dance

kick-off n
avspark
opening kick in football

kickboxing n
kickboxning
sport

kicksled n
sparkstötting spark
type of small sled

kid /kɪd/ n
unge
child (colloq.)
killing kid
young goat

kid /kɪd/ v
skoja skämta
to joke

kidnap n
kidnappning
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap v
kidnappa
to seize and detain a person unlawfully

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
kidnappare
one who performs kidnap

kidnapping n
kidnappning
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
njure
an organ in the body
food

kidney bean n
kidneyböna
variety of common bean

kidney stone n
njursten
calculus in the kidney

kidney vetch n
getväppling
Anthyllis vulneraria

kike n
judejävel judesvin
offensive: Jew

kill /kɪl/ n
dräpande dödande
act of killing

kill /kɪl/ v
döda avliva dräpa mörda assasinera
put to death

kill the fatted calf v
slakta gödkalven
begin a festive celebration

kill time v
fördriva tid
make time seem to pass more quickly by doing nothing important

kill two birds with one stone v
slå två flugor i en smäll
solve two problems at once

killdeer /ˈkɪldɪə/ /ˈkɪldɪɹ/ n
skrikstrandpipare
plover

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ n
mördare
murderer

killer application n
genombrottsprogram
irresistibly good technological product

killer whale n
späckhuggare
A sea mammal, Orcinus orca

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
brännugn kölna torkhus torkugn
oven, furnace or heated chamber

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ n
kilo
short form of kilogram

kilo- prefix
kilo-
prefix

kilobyte n
kilobyte
1024 bytes

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
kilogram kilo
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams

kilometrage n
kilometertal
kilometrage

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
kilometer
unit of measure

kilowatt n
kilowatt
one thousand watts

kilowatt-hour n
kilowattimme
unit of energy

kilt /kɪlt/ n
kilt
traditional Scottish garment

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ n
kimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kinase /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
kinas
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
snäll
affectionate, nice

kind /kaɪnd/ n
natura
goods and services as payment
sort typ art slag
type, race, category

kind of adv
ganska
somewhat

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ n
förskola daghem dagis lekis lekskola
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6

kindhearted adj
godhjärtad
having an innately kind disposition or character

kindle /ˈkɪndl/ v
tända väcka
to arouse
tända
to start (a fire)

kindling /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ n
tändved
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
besläktad
of the same nature

kindred spirit n
själsfrände tvillingsjäl
someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself

kinetic /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
kinetisk
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
kinetisk energi rörelseenergi
energy from motion

kinetics n
kinetik
physics
chemistry

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
kung konung drott
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation
kung konung
a playing card with the image of a king in it
a playing piece in chess

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
kungskaka
cake eaten on Epiphany

king cobra n
kungskobra
Ophiophagus hannah

king eider n
praktejder
Somateria spectabilis

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
djurens konung
the lion

king of clubs n
klöver kung
playing card

king of diamonds n
ruter kung
playing card

king of hearts n
hjärter kung
playing card

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
spader kung
playing card

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
kungsgam
Sarcoramphus papa

king's ransom n
furstlig summa förmögenhet
very large sum of money

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
kungarike konungarike kungadöme konungadöme
realm having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen
rike kungarike
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/ n
kungsfiskare
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kingmaker n
kungamakare
person with influence in the choice of a leader

kingship n
kungadöme
state of being a king

kink /kɪŋk/ n
fnurra knut veck
tight curl, twist, or bend

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
kinky
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior

kinship n
släktingar
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
kiosk
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold
automat
unattended stand

kippah n
kippa
skullcap

kiskadee n
bentevi kiskadi
species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family

kiss /kɪs/ n
kyss puss
touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ v
kyssa pussa reciprocal
to touch each other’s lips
kyssa pussa
to touch with the lips

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kyss mig
kiss me

kissable adj
kysstäck
attractive, so as to invite kissing
kyssbar kysstäck
capable of being kissed

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ n
kök
room

kitchen knife n
kökskniv
knife for preparing food

kitchen paper n
hushållspapper
paper towels

kitchenette n
kokvrå pentry
small kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
glada
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae
drake
lightweight toy

kith /kɪθ/ n
bekanta vänner
friends and acquaintances

kith and kin n
nära och kära släkt och vänner
both friends and family

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ adj
kitschig
of questionable aesthetic value

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ n
kitsch
kitsch

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ [ˈkɪ.ʔn̩] n
kattunge källing
a young cat

kitten heel n
taxklack
short, slender heel

kitty /ˈkɪti/ n
kisse misse
(childish) pet name for a cat
kisse
kitten, small cat

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] n
kattsand kattströ
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats

kitty-cat n
kissekatt
cat

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
kivi
bird

kiwi fruit n
kiwi kiwifrukt
fruit

kleptomania /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
kleptomani
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
kleptoman
One who steals compulsively

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ n
klippspringare
Oreotragus oreotragus

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
slut slutkörd utmattad
extremely tired or exhausted

knarr /nɔːɹ/ n
knarr
Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings

knave /neɪv/ n
dräng
archaic: any male servant
hjon
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
gynnare skojare
deceitful fellow
knekt
playing card

knead /niːd/ v
knåda
to work and press into a mass

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ n
knä
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it
part of a garment

kneecap n
knäskål
bone

kneel /niːl/ v
knäböja falla på knä knäfalla
to stoop down and rest on the knee

knife /naɪf/ n
kniv
utensil or tool designed for cutting
any blade-like part designed for cutting
kniv dolk
weapon

knife /naɪf/ v
knivhugga
skära
to cut through as if with a knife
to use a knife to cut
hugga kniv kniva
to use a knife to injure or kill

knight /naɪt/ n
springare häst
chess piece
riddare knekt
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages

knight /naɪt/ v
dubba
to confer a knighthood upon

knighthood n
ridderskap
body of knights

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
sticka
to make fabric from thread or yarn

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ n
stickning
activity and process of knitting
knitted fabric

knitting needle n
sticka
thin rod used to knit yarn

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
knackning
abrupt rapping sound

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
slå emot stöta emot
to bump or impact
knacka
to rap one's knuckles against something

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ interjection
peppar, peppar, ta i trä peppar peppar
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ v
peppar, peppar, ta i trä
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock-kneed adj
kobent
having knees abnormally close together

knocked up adj
på smällen
pregnant

knockoff n
kopia
imitation of something

knockout drop n
knockoutdropp
drug

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
knalle
small mound

knot /nɒt/ n
knipa
difficult situation
bula svullnad
firm swollen tissue caused by injury
knop knut stek
looping
knut knop
mathematics closed curve
tangled clump
knop knut
nautical unit of speed
kustsnäppa kolymasnäppa snäppa
variety of wading bird

knot /nɒt/ v
knyta
form into a knot; tie with knot(s)
rynka
form wrinkles in forehead

knot theory n
knutteori
branch of topology

knothole n
kvisthål
void left by a knot in the wood

knotty adj
knepig
Complicated or tricky; complex; difficult

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
känna känna till veta om
be acquainted or familiar with
veta
be certain or sure about (something)
veta känna till veta om
be informed about
veta känna
have knowledge of
kunna känna
understand (a subject)

know like the back of one's hand v
känna som sin egen ficka
be intimately knowledgable about

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
know-how sakkunskap
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly

know-it-all n
besserwisser viktigpetter
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject

knowing /ˈnoʊɪŋ/ /ˈnəʊɪŋ/ adj
medveten
deliberate

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
kännedom kunskap
awareness, state of having been informed
kunskap kännedom
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information

knowledge is power proverb
kunskap är makt
knowledge is power

knowledgeable /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
kunnig
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject
well informed

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ adj
känd
that whom other people know, renowned, famous

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
knoge
joint of the finger

koala /kəʊˈɑːlə/ n
koala
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
kålrabbi knutkål
cabbage variety

kolkhoz /kəlˈkɒz/ n
kolchos
farming collective

kompromat n
kompromat
dirt, compromising material

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
kokaburra kookaburra
kingfishers

kooky /ˈkuki/ /ˈkuːki/ adj
galen koko sjuk i huvudet
crazy

kopek n
kopek
one-hundredth of a ruble

kopi luwak n
kopi luwak
coffee made from eaten berries

kosher /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
kosher
in accordance with Jewish law

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
kumiss kumys
fermented drink

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ n
koutou
kowtowing

kraal /kɹɑːl/ n
kraal
enclosure for livestock
rural African community
rural African village of huts surrounded by a stockade

krill /kɹɪl/ n
krill lyskräfta lysräka
small marine crustacean

krona n
krona
currency

krone n
krona
currency

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ n
krypton
a chemical element

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
kryptonit
weakness

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ n
krona
currency

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ n
kulak
prosperous peasant

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
kumquat
small orange fruit

kung fu /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ n
kung fu
martial art

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ n
gravhög kurgan
prehistoric burial mound

kurta n
kurta
Indian shirt

kvass /kvɑːs/ n
kvass
traditional Slavic drink

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ n
gnällmåns gnällspik
person who endlessly whines or complains

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
klaga beklaga kvida oja
whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
beteckning etikett
name categorising someone as part of a group
etikett
small ticket or sign giving information

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
beteckna etikettera
give a label to in order to categorise
etikettera märka
put a ticket or sign on

labia /leɪbi.ə/ /læbi.ə/ n
blygdläppar
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labiodental /ˌleɪbi.əʊˈdentəl/ /ˌleɪbioʊˈdentəl/ adj
labiodental
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labium /ˈleɪbɪəm/ n
blygdläpp
liplike structure

labor market n
arbetsmarknad
market consisting of workers

labor-intensive adj
arbetsintensiv
requiring a great deal of work

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
laboratorium
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ n
arbetare kroppsarbetare
One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly

laborious adj
mödosam tung
requiring much physical effort

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
arbete
work
arbetskraft
workers

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
arbeta
to work

labour force n
arbetskraft
people available for employment

labyrinth /ˈlab.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/ n
labyrint
maze
part of inner ear
anything complicated or confusing

labyrinthine /læb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ adj
labyrintisk
physically resembling a labyrinth
förvillande labyrintisk
twisting, convoluted, baffling

lace /leɪs/ n
spets pund
fabric

lace /leɪs/ v
spetsa
add something harmful to
snöra
fasten with laces

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
gråtmild sorglig tårfylld
tearful; causing tears

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
brist avsaknad
deficiency, need

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
sakna fattas
be without, need, require

lackadaisical /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
likgiltig oengagerad ointresserad
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
lakej
liveried male servant

lackluster adj
glanslös matt
Having no shine or lustre; dull

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
lakonisk
using as few words as possible

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
lack
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lackera
to apply a lacquer to something

lacrimal adj
tår-
of or relating to tears

lacrimal bone n
tårben
fragile bone situated near the eye

lacrimal gland n
tårkörtel
gland which secretes tear fluid

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse
the sport

lactase n
laktas
A β-galactosidase enzyme

lactation /lækˈteɪʃən/ n
amma dia ge di
process of providing milk to the young

lactic acid n
mjölksyra
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H)

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ n
laktos mjölksocker
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products

lactose intolerance n
laktosintolerans
inability to metabolize lactose

lactose intolerant adj
laktosintolerant
unable to metabolize lactose

lacuna /ləˈkjuː.nə/ /ləˈkuː.nə/ n
lexikal lucka
in linguistics

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
gosse kille pojke grabb
a boy
grabb gosse
familiar term of address for a man

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ n
stege
climbing tool

ladies and gentlemen n
mina damer och herrar
phrase used to address an audience of men and women

ladies first proverb
damerna först
phrase encouraging gentlemanliness

ladies' room n
damernas damtoalett
lavatory intended for women

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
skänk
container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal
slev skopa
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle

lady /ˈleɪdi/ n
fru
mistress of a household
dam
polite term referring a woman
woman of breeding and authority
damtoalett
toilets intended for use by women
fru dam
wife of a lord

lady's mantle n
daggkåpa
a herb

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ n
hovdam
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends he as a personal assistant

lady-killer n
hjärtekrossare
kvinnokarl
man unusually attractive to women
kvinnojägare
uncaring womanizer

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
nyckelpiga
member of Coccinellidae

ladyboy /ˈleɪdiˌbɔɪ/ n
flickpojke ladyboy
effeminate homosexual man, especially an intergender person

lag /læɡ/ v
sacka
to fall behind

lager /ˈlɑːɡə/ /ˈlɑːɡɚ/ n
lager lageröl
type of beer

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
lagun strandsjö
shallow body of water

lair /lɛə/ /lɛəɹ/ n
gryt kula bohåla håla lya
of an animal

laissez faire /ˈlæs.eɪ ˌfeə(ɹ)/ n
laissez-faire
economics: a policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs

lake /leɪk/ n
sjö insjö tjärn vatten
body of water

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
master of Tibetan Buddhism

lamb /læm/ n
lamm lammkött
flesh of lamb as food
lamm
young sheep

lambaste /læmˈbæst/ v
klå upp
to give a thrashing to
skälla ut
to scold or verbally reprimand

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
lambda
name of the Greek letter

lambda calculus n
lambdakalkyl
algebraic system

lamblike adj
lammlik
like a lamb

lame /leɪm/ adj
lam
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant

lame duck n
krake stackare vekling
a person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled
haltande anka lame duck
an official who is marking time until leaving their office

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
klagan jämmer
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness
klagosång
song expressing grief

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
jämra sörja
bewail
jämra
express grief

lamia /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
lamia
monster in mythology

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
laminera
To assemble from thin sheets

lamination /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
laminering
process
laminat
product of laminating

lammergeier n
lammgam
bird

lamp /læmp/ n
lampa
device producing light
lampa oljelampa
oil device producing light

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ n
nidskrift pamflett parodi satir smädeskrift
written satirical attack

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
nejonöga
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
lampskärm
cover over a lamp

lance corporal n
vice korpral
lance corporal

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
lansett
surgical instrument

land /lænd/ n
land
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water
country or region
ground that is suitable for farming
real estate or landed property
fosterland
someone's homeplace

land /lænd/ v
landa lägga till
to arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water
landa föra i land
to bring to land
landa
to descend to a surface, especially from the air

land ahoy interjection
land i sikte
interjection shouted by the ship's watch

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ n
landmina
mine that is placed on land

land surveyor n
lantmätare
professional who measures land, delineates property boundaries, etc.

lander [ˈlændə] [ˈlændɚ] n
landare
space probe

landfall /ˈlænd.fɑl/ /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ n
angöring
arrival of a ship at the shore

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
soptipp
site at which refuse is buried

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
landning
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands
coming to earth, as of an airplane
vilplan
an in-between platform

landing gear n
landställ
undercarriage

landing page n
landningssida
arriving web page

landing strip n
landningsbana
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ n
hyresvärdinna
female landlord

landless adj
jordlös
not owning land

landline n
fast telefoni
fixed telephone communications cable
fast telefon
telephone connected by such a fixed wire

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
kustlös
surrounded by land

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
hyresvärd
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌb.ə/ /ˈlænd.lʌb.ɚ/ n
landkrabba
someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
landmärke
recognizable feature

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ n
landmassa
large continuous area of land

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ n
markägare godsägare
a person who owns land

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ n
lantras
local variety of domesticated animal or plant adapted to its environment

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ n
landskap
portion of land or territory
picture representing a scene

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
jordskred
natural disaster

landslide victory n
jordskredsseger
overwhelming victory in an election

lane /leɪn/ n
spår
division of racetrack
fil körfält
division of roadway

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
språk tungomål
body of words used as a form of communication
språk datorspråk
computer language
språk
particular words used
vocabulary of a particular field
nonverbal communication
tal språk
the ability to communicate using words

language barrier n
språkbarriär
barrier to communication

language code n
språkkod
a standard identifier of a language

language exchange n
språkutbyte
language exchange

language isolate n
isolatspråk
natural language without relatives

language police n
språkpolis
language police

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
försmäkta tyna bort
to lose strength and become weak

languorous adj
slapp slö
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical

langur /lʌŋ.ˈɡʊəɹ/ n
langur
group in the subfamily Colobinae

lanner falcon n
slagfalk
Falco biarmicus

lansquenet /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
landsknekt
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century

lantern /ˈlæn.tən/ /ˈlæn.tɚn/ n
lykta
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
lantan
metallic element

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ n
nyckelband
a cord worn around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle

lap /læp/ n
knä
upper legs of a seated person
varv
sports: one circuit around a race track

lap /læp/ v
överlappa
(intransitive) To lie partly on or over something; to overlap
varva
to overtake a straggler
lapa
to take liquid into the mouth with the tongue

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ n
knähund
small dog suited to resting in its master's lap

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ n
laparoskopi laparoskopisk kirurgi
examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity

laparotomy n
laparatomi
surgical procedure

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
slag kavajslag
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
stening
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapis lazuli /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlaɪ/ /ˌlæpɪs ˈlæz(j)əli/ n
lapis lazuli lasursten
precious blue stone

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ n
bärbar dator laptop portföljdator
computing: a laptop computer

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
vipa
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae

larch /ˈlɑɹtʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
lärk lärkträd
a coniferous tree

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
ister
fat from the abdomen of a pig

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
skafferi
cool room used as food storage

large /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
stor
of greater size

large intestine n
tjocktarm
bodily organ

large white n
kålfjäril
butterfly

lari n
lari
national currency of Georgia

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
lärka
bird
one who wakes early

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ n
larv larvstadie larvstadium
a stage of growth
larv
an animal in such stage of growth

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈdʒajtɪs/ n
laryngit
inflammation of the larynx

laryngologist n
halsläkare
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ n
struphuvud larynx
the organ

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ n
lasagne
baked dish
lasagneplatta
flat sheet of pasta

lascivious /ləˈsɪvɪəs/ adj
liderlig vällustig
wanton

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
laser
device producing beam of light

laser beam n
laserstråle
light from a laser

laser cooling n
laserkylning
process of using the force exerted by a laser to reduce the temperature of a gas

laser printer n
laserskrivare
computer printer

lassitude /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ n
matthet trötthet
lethargy

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
sist
final
förra senast
most recent

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
sist
after everything else
slutligen
finally

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
läst
tool

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
vara fortfara
to endure, continue over time
vara
to hold out

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
sist men inte minst
An expression to start the last item of a list

last in first out adj
sist in, först ut
of a situation where the last to arrive is the first to go

last night adv
i natt
during the night before today

last night n
i gårkväll
previous evening or night

last year adv
i fjol förra i fjor året
year before this one

lastly adv
avslutningsvis
discourse marker

latch /lætʃ/ n
hasp regel
fastening for a door
låskrets
flip-flop electronic circuit

latchkey kid n
nyckelbarn
schoolchild

late /leɪt/ adj
sen
associated with the end of a period
near the end of a period of time
near the end of the day
avliden framliden hädangången
euphemism for dead
försenad sen
not arriving until after an expected time

late /leɪt/ adv
sent för sent
proximate in time

late riser n
sjusovare sjusoverska
someone who gets up late

lateen /læˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ n
latinsegel
sail

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent fördröjning
existing or present but concealed or inactive

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adv
senare
afterward in time
more late
at some unspecified time in the future

lateral sclerosis n
lateralskleros
disease

lateral thinking n
lateralt tänkande
lateral thinking

latest /ˈleɪt.ɪst/ adj
senaste
most recent

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
latex
milky sap
emulsion

lath /læθ/ n
läkt
a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

lathe /leɪð/ n
svarv drejskiva slagbom svarvstol
machine tool used to shape a piece of material

lathe /leɪð/ v
svarva
to shape with a lathe

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ n
lödder
foam of soap and water

latitude /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
breddgrad latitud
angular distance north or south from the equator
latitud
extent or scope
handlingsfrihet latitud spelrum
freedom from restrictions
latitud breddgrad
imaginary line parallel to the equator

latke /ˈlɑːt.ki/ n
latke
pancake fried in oil

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
latrin
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈtʰeɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
caffè latte kaffe latte latte
caffè latte

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/ adj
andra senare sistnämnda
relating to or being the second of two items

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
gitter

laudable /lɔːdəbl/ adj
lovvärd
worthy of being lauded

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
skratt
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
skratta
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds
make an object of laughter or ridicule
be or appear cheerful
affect or influence by means of laughter
express by, or utter with, laughter

laugh one's head off v
skratta ihjäl sig
laugh uproariously

laughing gas n
lustgas
common name for nitrous oxide

laughing gull n
sotvingad mås
American gull
skrattmås
European gull

laughing kookaburra n
skrattkokaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae

laughing owl n
skrattuggla
Sceloglaux albifacies

laughing stock n
driftkucku
object of ridicule

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
skratt
movement of the muscles of the laughing face
sound (as) of laughing

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
sjösättning
movement of a vessel from land into the water

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
sjösätta
cause to move or slide from the land into the water
lansera
send out; start on a career; set going; give a start to; put in operation
slänga
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
startramp
launch pad

launching n
sjösättning
act by which something is launched

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
tvättomat
place with facilities for washing that public may use

laundress n
tvätterska
A woman whose employment is laundering

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ [ˈlɑn.dɹi] n
tvätt
laundering; washing
tvättstuga
place or room where laundering is done
tvätt smutstvätt
that which needs to be laundered

laundry basket n
tvättkorg
container for holding and transporting clothing

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ adj
lagerkransad lagerkrönt
one crowned with laurel

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ v
lagerkransa lagerkröna
one crowned with laurel

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ n
lager
Laurus nobilis
lagerkrans
crown of laurel

lava /ˈlɑːvə/ n
lava
molten rock

lava lamp n
lavalampa
lamp used for decoration

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
lavendelblå
colour
lavendel
plant

laver /ˈleɪvə/ /ˈleɪvɚ/ /ˈlɑvɚ/ /ˈlɑːvə/ n
navelsloke veckad purpurhinna
Porphyra umbilicalis
purpurhinna sloke
an edible seaweed

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ adj
flådig riklig
excessive
påkostad
profuse

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
slösa överösa
to expend or bestow with profusion; to squander

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ n
lag regel
any rule that must or should be obeyed
rätt lag
body of rules established in a community by its authorities
lag
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena

law and order n
lag och ordning lag och rätt
enforcement of law, statutes and social conventions

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ adj
laglig berättigad rättmätig
conforming to or recognised by law or rules

lawless adj
laglös
not governed by the law
not restrained by the law

lawlessness n
laglöshet
lack of law and order

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
gräsmatta
ground covered with grass

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ n
gräsklippare
a device to cut grass

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
lawrencium
chemical element

laws of war n
krigsrätt
law concerning acceptable practices while engaged in war

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
advokat jurist
professional person authorized to practice law

lawyer's wig n
fjällig bläcksvamp
Coprinus comatus

lawyerball n
paragrafrytteri
supposed legal games

lax /læks/ adj
lös
loose; not tight or taut
slapp
not strict; lenient; allowing for deviation

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ adj
laxerande laxermedel
causing movement of the bowels

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
laxermedel laxativ
substance with a laxative effect

lay /leɪ/ adj
lek-
non-clergy
non-professional

lay /leɪ/ n
kväde
sung poem

lay /leɪ/ v
ligga
to have sex with
lägga
to place something down in a position of rest
to deposit an egg

lay bare v
blotta blottlägga
reveal

lay off v
avskeda säga upp
to dismiss workers from employment

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
dagdrivare latmask lätting slöfock
lazy person

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
lager skikt varv
deposit
lager
item of clothing worn under or over another
lager skikt
single thickness of some material covering a surface
värphöna äggläggare
hen kept to lay eggs
golvläggare takläggare
person who lays things, such as tiles
avsugare skott stickling sugymp
shoot of a plant

layman /ˈleɪmən/ n
lekman
someone who is not a professional in a given field
someone who is not an ordained cleric

layoff n
uppsägning
dismissal of employees

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ n
planritning
map or a drawing of a construction site
arrangemang disposition indelning layout struktur
structured arrangement of items

layover n
uppehåll
break between stages of a journey

layperson n
lekman
one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject

laze /leɪz/ v
lata
be lazy, waste time

laziness n
lathet lättja
quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
lat slapp sömnig
causing idleness; relaxed or leisurely
lat slö
unwilling to work

lazybones n
latmask
person who is lazy

lead /lɛd/ n
bly
chemical element
bullets
lod
plummet to measure depth of water
stift
refill for writing tool
ledning
act of leading or conducting
precedence; advance position
leda
conduct or direct with authority
intransitive: be ahead of others
guide or conduct in a certain course
draw or direct by influence
go or be in advance of; precede
intransitive: be more advanced
intransitive: have the highest interim score in a game
intransitive: to guide or conduct
föra leda
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
förhand
in cards and dominoes
ledtråd
information obtained by a detective or police officer

lead time n
ledtid
the amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion

lead-free adj
blyfri
containing no lead
petroleum: containing no tetraethyl lead; unleaded

leaded adj
blyad
containing or treated with the element lead

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
ledare
one having authority

leader of the opposition n
oppositionsledare
person in charge of the party in opposition

leadership n
ledarskap
capacity to lead

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
ledande
providing guidance
ranking first

leading question n
ledande fråga
suggestive interrogation

leaf /liːf/ n
klaff skiva
flat section used to extend a table
blad löv
part of a plant
sheet of a book
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin

leaf /liːf/ v
lövas spricka ut
to produce leaves

leaf beetle n
bladbagge
chrysomelid beetle

leaf through v
bläddra
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random

leaf-miner fly n
minerarfluga
fly of the family Agromyzidae

leaf-raking n
skyddad verkstad
government-financed employment
lövkrattning
raking of leaves

leafless adj
bladlös
without leaves

leafy spurge n
vargtörel
Euphorbia esula

league /liːɡ/ n
liga förbund
a group or association of cooperating members
organization of sports teams

league table n
tabell
tabular display of teams

leak /liːk/ n
läcka
entrance or escape of a fluid
hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape

leak /liːk/ v
läcka
to allow fluid to escape or enter
to reveal secret information

leakage n
läckage
act of leaking
amount lost
svinn
loss of stock
läckström
undesired flow of electric current

lean /liːn/ adj
mager smal
being slim, not fleshy
mager
of meat, having little fat

lean /liːn/ v
luta luta sig
to hang outwards
luta
to press against

lean towards v
luta mot
favor in a decision

lean-to /lin.tu/ n
gapskjul
type of shelter

leap /liːp/ n
språng hopp
hopplängd språnglängd
distance traversed by a leap
hopp språng
significant move forward

leap /liːp/ v
hoppa springa

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
skottdag
extra day in a leap year

leap second n
skottsekund
second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation

leap year n
skottår
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ v
hoppa bock
to jump over some obstacle

learn /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
lära sig
lära
to acquire knowledge or ability
to attend educational activity
to be studying
to improve
to make use of a bad experience
reda
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out

learned /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/ /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
lärd beläst bildad kultiverad
having much learning

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
kunskap
accumulated knowledge
lärdom
action of the verb

leash /liːʃ/ n
koppel
long cord for dogs

least /list/ /liːst/ adv
minst
in the smallest degree

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
minst
the smallest amount of

least weasel /ˈliːstˈwizəl/ n
vessla
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ n
läder
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
konstläder
a type of fabric

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
ledighet
absence from work
avsked
departure
lov tillåtelse
permission to be absent

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
låta vara bero
lämna kvar
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
avresa åka
to depart (intransitive)
lämna
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with
to end one's membership in
lämna kvarlåta
to transfer possession after death

leave behind v
lämna
abandon
lämna efter sig
not live longer than

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
lämna mig i fred låt mig vara
stop talking to me

leave someone in the lurch v
lämna i sticket
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation

lebensraum n
livsrum
living space

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
liderlig lysten vällustig
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lectern n
podium talarstol
a similar stand to support a lecturer's notes
predikstol
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
föreläsning
a spoken lesson

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/ n
föreläsare
person who gives lectures

ledger /ˈlɛdʒə/ /ˈlɛdʒɚ/ n
tvärbjälke
board attached to a wall to provide support
bokföring dagbok huvudbok kassabok liggare loggbok
book for keeping notes
huvudbok kassabok
collection of accounting entries

lee n
lä läsida
side of the ship away from the wind

leech /liːtʃ/ n
igel blodigel
annelid
igel blodsugare blodigel parasit utsugare
person who derives profit from others
helare
paganism: a healer
akterlik
aft edge of a triangular sail
lik
vertical edge of a square sail

leech /liːtʃ/ v
åderlåta
to apply a leech medicinally

leek /liːk/ n
purjolök
vegetable

leek moth n
lökmal
Acrolepia assectella

leeward /ˈl(j)uːɜ(ɹ)d/ /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adj
lä
on the side sheltered from the wind

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
avdrift
drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction

left /lɛft/ adj
vänster
the west side of the body when one is facing north
pertaining to the political left

left /lɛft/ n
vänster vänstern
the ensemble of left-wing political parties
vänster
the left side

left /lɛft/ v
kvar
remaining

left and right adv
till höger och vänster
all over the place

left back n
vänsterback
a defender who plays on the left

left coset n
vänstersidoklass

left wing n
vänsterfalang
politics

left-click v
vänsterklicka
to press the left button on a mouse

left-handed n
vänsterhänt
preferring the left hand over the right

left-handedness n
vänsterhänthet
state of being left-handed

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ adj
vänster-
Pertaining to the political left

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
omgång runda
game played in a tournament
ben
lower limb from groin to ankle
part of garment covering the leg
portion of the lower appendage from knee to ankle
katet
side in a triangle
etapp
stage of journey

leg press n
benpress
exercise

leg warmer n
benvärmare
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
legat
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
laglig legal
allowed or prescribed by law
rättsligt
having its basis in the law
relating to the law or to lawyers

legal tender n
lagligt betalningsmedel
currency that cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt

legalise /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalisera
make legal

legalization n
legalisering
process of making something legal

legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ n
legend
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
any person of extraordinary accomplishment

legendary adj
legendarisk
of or pertaining to a legend

legerdemain /ˈlɛdʒ.əɹ.dəˌmeɪn/ /ˌlɛdʒ.ə.dɨˈmeɪn/ n
taskspeleri
sleight of hand

legibility n
läsbarhet
property that makes legible or easily readable

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
läslig läsbar
clear enough to be read

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ adj
legio
numerous

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ n
legion
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary n
legionär
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
lagstifta
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
lagstiftning
the act of legislating
law already enacted by legislature

legislator n
lagstiftare lagstifterska
who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/ /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃɚ/ n
lagstiftande församling legislatur
governmental body

legitimate /ləˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj
lagenlig laglig legal legitim
lawful
inomäktenskaplig legitim
lawfully begotten

legitimize v
legitimera
to make legitimate

legless adj
benlös amputerad
without legs

legume /lɪˈɡjuːm/ n
baljväxt
fruit or seed of leguminous plants

leister /ˈlistɚ/ /ˈliːstə/ n
ljuster
spear with barbed prongs for catching fish

leisure /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
ledighet
freedom provided
fritid
time free

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ n
ledmotiv
melodic theme in an opera

lek n
lek
currency of Albania

lek v
leka spela
to take part in the courtship and display behaviour of a lek

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ n
lemma uppslagsord grundform
linguistics: canonical form of a term
lemma
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition

lemmatisation n
lemmatisering
process of finding the lemma that corresponds to an inflected form of a word

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
lämmel
rodent

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ adj
citrongul
having the colour/color of lemons
citron
having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ n
citron citronträd
citrus fruit
tree
citrongul
colour/color
måndagsexemplar
defective item

lemon balm n
citronmeliss bisuga hjärtansfröjd
Melissa officinalis

lemon juice n
citronsaft
the liquid extract of lemon fruit

lemon squeezer n
citruspress
device used to extract juice from lemons

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
lemonad
still beverage

lemongrass n
citrongräs
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
lemur
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea

lend /lɛnd/ v
låna låna ut
to allow to be used temporarily

lend a hand v
ge någon en hand
to help or assist

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ n
kreditgivare långivare utlånare
one who lends, especially money

length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
längd
distance from end to end

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
förlängas
to become longer
förlänga
to make longer

lengthy adj
lång långvarig utdragen
long of time

lens /lɛnz/ n
lins
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams
geometry: convex shape bounded by two circular arcs
lins objektiv
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
lins
seed used as food
plant Lens culinaris

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
leopard
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ n
leotard dansdräkt
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
spetälsk
person who has leprosy

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
lepra spetälska
infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae

leptin /ˈlɛptɪn/ n
leptin
a protein hormone

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
lepton
elementary particle

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ adj
flat- lesbisk
lesbisk
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality
of a woman: preferring women partners
intended for lesbians

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ n
flata lesbisk
homosexual woman

lesbianism n
lesbiskhet
Female homosexuality

lesbophobia n
lesbofobi
Fear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians.

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ n
lisen
architectural element

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
lesion
a wound or an injury
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part

less /lɛs/ adj
mindre
not as much
färre
smaller number of

less /lɛs/ adv
mindre
in lower degree
lite
to smaller extent

lessen /ˈlɛsən/ v
minska
to become less
to make less

lesser black-backed gull n
silltrut
Larus fuscus

lesser celandine n
svalört
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria

lesser grey shrike n
svartpannad törnskata
Lanius minor

lesser kestrel n
rödfalk
Falco naumanni

lesser spotted eagle n
mindre skrikörn
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ)ˈspɒtədˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
mindre hackspett
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser yellowlegs n
mindre gulbena
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsn̩/ n
läxa
learning task assigned to a student
lektion
section of learning or teaching
läxa lektion
something learned
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lessor n
hyresvärd utarrenderare uthyrare
owner of property that is leased

lest /lɛst/ conjunction
så att inte
that [...] not

let /lɛt/ v
låta
to allow

let alone conjunction
och ännu mindre än mindre
to say nothing of

let alone v
lämna i fred
leave alone

let down v
lämna i sticket svika
to disappoint

let go v
avpollettera entlediga ge silkessnöret säga upp
dismiss from employment
släppa
to no longer hold on
to emotionally disengage or to distract oneself from a situation

let loose v
släppa släppa lös
release from restraint

let out v
ge ifrån sig utstöta
of sound, to emit

let sleeping dogs lie v
väck inte den björn som sover
leave things as they are

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
varde ljus
let there be light

let's go phraseologicalUnit
kom så går vi låt oss gå nu går vi vi drar vi går vi sticker
hortative of go
skynda skynda på
hurry up

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹdʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːdʒək/ adj
letargisk
sluggish, indifferent

lethargy /ˈlɛθədʒi/ /ˈlɛθɚdʒi/ n
letargi
pathological state of fatigue

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ n
bokstav
letter of the alphabet
brev
written message

letter bomb n
brevbomb
explosive device

letter carrier n
brevbärare
post office employee

letter of marque n
kaparbrev
official commission
kaparskepp
ship that has been armed for such a task

letter of recommendation n
rekommendationsbrev
evaluation letter

letter opener n
brevöppnare papperskniv brevkniv
knifelike device

lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ n
sallat
sallat sallad
an edible plant, Lactuca
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucine n
leucin
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

leucism n
leucism
partial loss of pigmentation

leucocytosis n
leukocytos
raised white blood cell count

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
leukemi blodcancer
cancer of blood forming tissue

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
leukocyt vit blodkropp
a white blood cell

levant /lɪˈvænt/ /ˈlɛvənt/ v
rymma sjappa smita
to abscond or run away

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
jämnhög
at the same height as some reference
lugn
being sensible
jämn plan
being unvaried
jämn plan jämnhög vågrät
same height at all places

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
nivå grad
degree or amount
nivå höjd
distance relative to a given reference elevation
nivå våning plan
floor of a building
nivå bana
gaming: discrete segment of a game
nivå steg
gaming: numeric value for a character's experience and power
vattenpass
tool

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
kvittera utjämna
sports: to make the score of a game equal
utjämna
to adjust so as to make level
jämna nivellera rasera
to destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze
levla stiga
to progress to the next level

level crossing n
plankorsning
at-grade crossing

leveling seat n
utjämningsmandat
seats that ensure a representation proportional to votes at the national level

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ n
hävstång
rigid piece
spak hävstång
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ n
hävstång
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot
use of borrowed funds

leveret n
harpalt harunge unghare
a young hare

leviathan /lə.ˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
Leviatan
Biblical sea monster

levin /ˈlɛvɪn/ n
blixt ljungeld
lightning

levirate n
levirat
institution
marriage

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
levitera
to be suspended in the air

levitation n
levitation

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ n
uttaxering
act of levying

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
liderlig oanständig obscen vällustig
lascivious

lexeme /ˈlɛksiːm/ n
lexem
unit of vocabulary, the different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexikalisk
of a language's vocabulary
of a dictionary

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
lexikograf
one who writes or compiles a dictionary

lexicographic adj
lexikografisk
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicography /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
lexikografi
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
lexikon
dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic

li /liː/ n
li
Chinese unit of distance

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
skuld
debt
belastning
likelihood of an event

liability insurance n
ansvarsförsäkring
insurance against liability

liana n
lian
climbing woody vine

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lögnare
one who tells lies

libation n
dryckesoffer
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
förtal
förtal ärekränkning
act or crime
förtal smädeskrift ärekränkning
defamatory false written statement

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ v
förtala smutskasta ärekränka
to defame someone

liberal arts n
de fria konsterna
academic course of instruction intended to provide general knowledge

liberalism n
marknadsliberalism nyliberalism
economic theory
liberalism
political movement
quality of being liberal

liberalization n
liberalisering
the process or act of making more liberal

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
befria frigöra
to free

liberating adj
befriande

liberation n
befrielse frigörelse
act of liberating or the state of being liberated

liberator n
befriare
person who frees or liberates

libero /ˈlɪbɛɹəʊ/ n
libero
football player

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
libertarianism nyliberalism
political philosophy

liberty /ˈlɪbɚti/ n
frihet
condition of being free

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ n
libido
sexual urges or drives
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
bibliotekarie
the manager of a library
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
arkiv
collection of records
bibliotek
institution which holds books etc.
collection of books
collection of subprograms
deck or draw pile
collection of DNA material

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
licens tillstånd tillståndshandling
legal document giving official permission to do something
licens
legal terms of product usage

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
licensiera tillstånd
act of giving a formal authorization
authorize officially

license plate n
registreringsskylt
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kn̩/ /ˈlɪtʃ.n̩/ n
lav
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenometry n
lichenometri
geochronologic dating method that uses lichen growth

lick /lɪk/ n
slick
the act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
slicka
to stroke with the tongue
vulgar slang: to perform cunnilingus

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
lakrits
confection
lakrits lakritsrot
plant

lid /lɪd/ n
lock
top or cover

lie /laɪ̯/ n
lögn ljug
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
ligga
be in horizontal position
be situated
ljuga
tell an intentional untruth

lie detector n
lögndetektor
polygraph (informal)

lie down v
lägga sig
assume a reclining position

lie with v
ligga med
to have sex

lief /liːf/ adj
kär
beloved, dear, agreeable

lien /liːn/ /ˈlaɪən/ /ˈliːn/ n
lån

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
löjtnant
lowest commissioned officer rank
person who executes the plans and directives of another

lieutenant general n
generallöjtnant
an officer above major general and below general

life /laɪf/ n
liv
a worthwhile existence
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual
the world in general, existence
something inherently part of a person's existence
livstid livstidsstraff
life sentence
liv levnad
the state of being alive

life and limb n
liv och lem
existence together with bodily faculties

life expectancy n
förväntad livslängd
the amount of time one is expected to live

life force n
livskraft
life force

life insurance n
livförsäkring
form of insurance

life interest n
livsränta
lifetime right

life jacket n
flytväst räddningsväst
An article of protective clothing

life preserver n
livboj flytväst
buoyant ring or vest

life-threatening adj
livshotande
used to describe something that endangers life

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
livbåt
a boat to save shipwrecked people

lifeform n
livsform
living organism

lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ n
livlina
safety line on the deck of a boat

lifelong adj
livslång
extending for the entire duration of life

lifer n
trotjänare
person who makes a career in the military
livstidsfånge
prisoner sentenced to life in prison

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
livsstil
style of living

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
livstid
duration of the life of someone or something
evighet
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time

lift /lɪft/ n
hiss
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people
skjuts
the act of transporting someone in a vehicle
lyft
upward force

lift /lɪft/ v
lyfta
to raise or rise
snatta
to steal

lift a finger v
lyfta ett finger
to make minimal effort

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
ligament ledband
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligand /ˈlɪɡənd/ n
ligand
something that binds to another chemical entity

ligature /ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/ n
ligatur
typography: character that combines multiple letters

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
grädde mjölk
coffee: served with extra milk or cream
ljus belyst
having light
ljus blek
pale in colour
lätt
of low weight
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
lightly-built
having little force or momentum
of little significance

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
ljus
electromagnetic waves
source of illumination
spiritual illumination
point of view

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
belysa lysa upp
to illuminate
tända
to start (a fire)

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ n
glödlampa
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light

light pollution n
ljusförorening ljusnedsmutsning
excess artificial light

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] n
ljuskälla
source of illumination

light switch n
lampknapp
switch used to turn the light on or off

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ n
ljusår
astronomical distance
a very long way

light-emitting diode n
lysdiod
rectifying semiconductor device

light-tight adj
ljustät
light-tight

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ v
lätta
to become light in weight
to alleviate
to become less serious
to make less serious
to make light in weight

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ n
tändare cigarettändare
fire making device
liktare
a barge

lighthearted adj
bekymmerslös glad sorglös
joyful

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
fyr fyrtorn
building containing a light to warn or guide ships

lighthouse keeper n
fyrvaktare
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ n
blixt belysning
equipment, illumination

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ n
blixt ljungeld
flash of light

lightning fast adj
blixtsnabb
fast as lightning

lightning rod n
åskledare
metallic conductor that protects from lightning

lightning strike n
blixtnedslag
event during an electrical storm

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
tystnad, tagning!
traditional cue at a beginning of a take

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
ljussabel lasersvärd ljussvärd
a fictional type of sword

lightship n
fyrskepp fyrfartyg
lightship

lightspeed n
ljushastighet
the speed of light

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ n
lättvikt
boxer

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
brunkol lignit
coal

like /laɪk/ adj
lik
similar

like /laɪk/ adv
som
such as

like /laɪk/ n
gilla-markering gillning klick lajk uppskattning
Internet interaction
preferenser smak
something that a person likes
like
something similar to a given person or object

like /laɪk/ particle
liksom
colloquial: mild intensifier
liksom typ
colloquial: used to precede paraphrased quotations

like /laɪk/ preposition
som lik
similar to

like /laɪk/ v
gilla tycka om
enjoy
tycka om gilla
find attractive
gilla
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote

like a bull in a china shop adj
smidig som en elefant i en porslinsbutik smidig som en elefant i en porslinsaffär
clumsy, aggressive

like a bull in a china shop adv
som en elefant i en porslinsbutik som en elefant i en porslinsaffär
clumsily, aggressively

like clockwork
som ett urverk
with perfect regularity and precision

like father, like son proverb
sådan far, sådan son
a son will have traits similar to his father

like hot cakes
som smör i solsken
quickly

like shooting fish in a barrel
som att sno godis från småbarn
extremely easy

like taking candy from a baby
som att stjäla godis från småbarn
easy

like two peas in a pod
vara lika som bär
very similar

like water off a duck's back
som vatten på en gås
without effects; in a manner having no effect

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
sannolikhet
mathematical likelihood
probability

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
trolig
appropriate; believable; having a good potential
rimlig trolig
plausible; within the realm of credibility
sannolik
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable

liken /ˈlaɪkən/ v
jämföra likna
compare

likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ adv
likaledes
in like manner
detsamma
the same to you

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ adj
lila gredelin violett
colour

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ n
syren
flower
syren syrenbuske
shrub

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
lilja
flower in the genus Lilium

lily of the valley n
liljekonvalj
Convallaria majalis

limb /lɪm/ n
gren
branch of a tree
lem
major appendage of human or animal

limb /lɪm/ v
kvista
to remove limbs

limber up v
mjuka upp sig stretcha
to stretch one's muscles to make them more limber

lime /laɪm/ n
kalciumhydroxid släckt kalk
fågellim
gluey or adhesive substance
kalk
inorganic material containing calcium
lime
green citrus fruit

lime /laɪm/ v
kalka
to treat with lime

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
rampljus
attention or notice

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
förälskelse
state of mind

limestone n
kalksten
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
gräns begränsning
boundary
gränsvärde
mathematics: abstraction of this concept of limit
gränsvärde limes
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
begränsa
restrict

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
begränsad inskränkt
with certain limits placed upon it

limnologist n
limnolog
specialist in limnology

limnology n
limnologi
science of lakes

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ n
limousin
luxury sedan/saloon car

limp /lɪmp/ adj
lealös
lacking stiffness; flimsy

limp /lɪmp/ n
hälta
gait

limp /lɪmp/ v
halta
to walk lamely

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
skålsnäcka
a small mollusc

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
klar genomskinlig
clear

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ n
grundpult hörnsten stöttepelare
central cohesive source of stability and security

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
lind
tree

lindworm n
lindorm
a wingless bipedal dragon

lindwyrm n
lindorm
a wingless bipedal dragon

line /laɪn/ n
bana led rad
distributionsled
connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
linje rät linje
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
linje
path through two or more points, threadlike mark
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark
series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person
geometry: continuous finite segment of such a figure
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed
official, stated position of an individual or political faction
measure of length, one twelfth of an inch
produktlinje sortiment
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself
lina
rope, cord, or string
replik
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay
rad
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
kö led
straight sequence of people, queue
linje anslutning
telephone or network connection

line /laɪn/ v
fodra
bilda linje
to form or enter into a line
linjera
to mark with a line
rada upp
to place (objects) into a line
to place persons or things along the side of for security or defense
fodra täcka
cover the inside surface of (something)

line integral n
linjeintegral
integral

line of sight n
siktlinje syftlinje syftningslinje
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view

lineament /ˈlɪ.nɪə.mənt/ n
drag
distinctive feature

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
linjär
having the form of a line
lineär linjär
in mathematics, of first-degree polynomial

linear algebra n
linjär algebra
branch of mathematics

linear combination n
linjärkombination
sum

linear transformation n
linjär avbildning linjär transformation
a map between vector spaces which respects addition and multiplication

linearity /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ n
linearitet linjäritet
proportionality or a mathematical property analogous to it
linearitet
state of being linear

linearly independent adj
linjärt oberoende
linear algebra

lined /laɪnd/ adj
randig
of paper

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
linne
thread or cloth made from flax fiber
items

linendraper n
lärftskramhandlare lärftskrämare manufakturhandlare
retailer of fabrics

liner /ˈlaɪnə/ n
linjefartyg
large passenger carrying ship

linesman n
linjedomare linjeman AD ass-domare assisterande domare
soccer: assistant referee

ling /lɪŋ/ n
långa
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva
ljung
Any of various varieties of heather or broom

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
bestå dröja kvar fortleva leva kvar släntra söla
to stay or remain in a place or situation

lingerie /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˌlɑn.(d)ʒəˈɹeɪ/ n
damunderkläder
women's underwear or nightclothes

lingonberry n
lingon
berry
shrub

lingual /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
lingval tung-
related to the tongue

linguicide n
språkdöd
the death of a language

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
linguine
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈliŋɡwɪst/ n
lingvist språkforskare språkvetare
one who studies linguistics

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
språklig lingvistisk
of or relating to language
lingvistisk språkvetenskaplig
of or relating to linguistics

linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
lingvistik språkvetenskap
scientific study of language

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
foder
covering for the inside of something
material used for inside covering

link /lɪŋk/ n
länk hyperlänk
computing: short for hyperlink
länk anknytning
connection
länk
element of a chain

link /lɪŋk/ v
länka
connect things

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
hämpling
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
linfrö
seed of the flax plant

lint /lɪnt/ n
ludd
fuzzy fluff

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
lejon
big cat Panthera leo
heraldic charge

lion cub n
lejonunge
young lion

lion dance n
lejondans
Chinese dance

lion's den n
lejonkula
a dangerous or frightening place

lion's share /ˈlaɪəns ʃɛə/ /ˈɫaɪɪnz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
lejonpart
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness n
lejoninna lejonhona
female lion

lip /lɪp/ n
läpp
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth
part of body resembling a lip

lip gloss n
läppglans
a cosmetic product

lip sync n
läppsynk playback
synchronization of music with lips

lip-sync v
läppsynka mima
to move lips in synchronization with sounds

lipase n
lipas
group of enzymes

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
lipid
organic compound

lipoprotein n
lipoprotein
complex of protein and lipid

lipoprotein lipase n
lipoproteinlipas
enzyme

liposuction /ˈlai.po.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
fettsugning
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction

lipreading n
läppavläsning läppläsning
the act of reading lips

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
läppstift
make-up for the lips
stick of this make-up

liqueur /lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkɝ/ n
likör
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
flytande
fluid; not solid and not gaseous

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
vätska
substance that is liquid

liquid crystal n
flytande kristall
phase of matter

liquid phase n
flytande form
one of the three fundamental structural phases of matter

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ v
likvidera
to convert assets into cash
to kill someone
to settle the affairs

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ n
likvidation
selling a business’s assets

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ n
likviditet
finance: availability of cash over short term

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
sprit likör
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

liquor store n
spritaffär spritbutik
liquor store, bottle shop

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
lispning
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
läspa
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly

list /lɪst/ n
lista
enumeration or compilation of items
computing: codified representation of a list

listed company n
börsbolag
company

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ v
lyda lyssna
to accept advice or obey instruction
lyssna höra
to pay attention to a sound
to expect or wait for a sound
to hear (something)

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ n
åhörare
someone who listens

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
håglös apatisk likgiltig loj
Lacking enthusiasm

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ n
litania
ritual liturgical prayer

lite /laɪt/ adj
lätt
low in calories

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ adj
bokstavlig
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
ordagrann
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ adv
bokstavligen
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ adj
litterär
relating to literature
relating to writers, or the profession of literature

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
beläst
knowledgeable in literature and writing

literature /ˈlɪ.tə.tʃɚ/ /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.ɪ.tʃɚ/ n
litteratur
body of all written works
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject
the collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture

lithe /laɪð/ adj
smidig böjlig
flexible
lugn
mild, calm
smärt
slim

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
litium
chemical element

lithium aluminium hydride n
litiumaluminiumhydrid
chemical compound, LiH

lithium carbonate n
litiumkarbonat
Li₂CO₃

lithograph n
litografi
image produced by lithography

lithography n
litografi
printing method

lithosphere n
litosfär
The outer layer of the Earth

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ n
lackmus
dyestuff from lichen

litmus paper n
lackmuspapper

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ n
liter
unit of fluid measure

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ n
kull
animals born in one birth
strö
bedding for animals
material for litter tray
avfall skräp sopor
discarded items
bärstol bår
platform designed to carry a person or a load

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ v
skräpa ner
drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adj
lille- yngre
(of a sibling) younger
liten
small in size
very young

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adv
lite
not much

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ determiner
lite
small amount

little bittern n
dvärgrördrom
bittern of the species Ixobrychus minutus
bittern of the genus Ixobrychus

little black dress n
lilla svarta
woman's short black dress

little bustard n
småtrapp
Tetrax tetrax

little by little adv
pö om pö bit för bit lite i taget
a small amount at a time

little egret n
silkeshäger
bird

little finger n
lillfinger lilltå
outermost and smallest finger of the hand

little girl n
flicka flickebarn jänta tjej tös
a female child

little grebe n
smådopping
bird

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ n
små gröna män
humorous: space alien, Martian

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ n
minervauggla
species of owl

little pitchers have big ears proverb
små grytor har också öron
proverb

little stint n
småsnäppa
Calidris minuta

little toe n
lilltå
smallest toe of the foot

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
kust-
of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore

liturgical /lɪˈtɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgisk
Pertaining to liturgy

liturgics n
liturgik
academic discipline dedicated to the study of liturgy

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
liturgi
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals

livable adj
beboelig trevlig
suitable for living in

live /lɪv/ adj
skarp
capable of causing harm
strömförande
electrically charged
levande
having life

live /laɪv/ /lɪv/ v
leva
be alive
survive, persevere, continue
bo leva
have permanent residence

live and learn phraseologicalUnit
man lär så länge man lever
exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences

live and let live v
lev och låt leva
be tolerant

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
alla som griper till svärd skall dödas med svärd
one who uses violence can expect a violent response

live stream n
streaming
Internet broadcast

live under a rock v
leva under en sten
to be isolated from knowledge of current events

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ n
levebröd
means of supporting oneself

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adj
livlig
full of life

liver /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ n
lever
organ of the body
organ as food

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorium
chemical element with atomic number 116

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
levermossa
bryophyte with a leafy stem

livery /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹɪ/ n
livré
distinctive uniform worn by a group

livestock /ˈlaɪvˌstɑk/ /ˈlʌɪvstɒk/ n
boskap
farm animals

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
rasande
very angry, furious

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
levande
having life
in use or existing
true to life

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n
liv
state of being alive

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsəl/ n
levande fossil
species believed extinct but later found living

living room n
vardagsrum finrum storarum
room in a private house

living street n
gångfartsområde
type of street

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
ödla ödledjur
reptile

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
si skåda
look, see, behold

lo and behold interjection
hör och häpna
used to express surprise

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
last börda
burden
last
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time
the electrical current or power delivered by a device

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
ladda lasta
to read into memory
to put a load on or in
to fill with munition

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ n
hjullastare
tractor with a scoop

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
limpa
block of bread

loam /loʊm/ /ləʊm/ n
lerjord mylla
type of soil

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
lån
borrowed sum of money or other property

loan shark n
lånehaj
money lender; usurer

loanword /ˈloʊnwɝd/ /ˈləʊn.wɜː(ɹ)d/ n
lånord främmande ord låneord
word taken from another language

lob /lɒb/ n
lobb
high-arching pass or stroke

lob /lɒb/ v
lobba
to throw or hit a ball high into the air

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
lobbyist
A person paid to influence politicians

lobelia n
lobelia
plant

lobotomize v
lobotomera

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ n
lobotomi
surgical operation

lobscouse n
lapskojs
meat dish stewed with vegetables and ship biscuit

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
hummer
crustacean

lobster pot n
tina
a trap used to catch lobsters

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
lokal
of a nearby location
computing: having limited scope
medicine: of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
lokal ortlig
lokalinvånare
a person who lives near a given place
lokaltåg närtåg
a train that stops at all stations

local derby n
derby
a sports match between local rival teams

localization n
språkanpassning översättning
software engineering: act or process of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region

locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
placera
to place; to set in a particular spot or position

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
lokalisering
act of locating
läge plats
place

locative case n
lokativ
case used to indicate place, or the place where

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
sluss
segment of a canal
lås
something used for fastening
firing mechanism of a gun
lock
length of hair

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
fastna låsa sig
to become fastened in place
låsa
to fasten with a lock

lock out n
lockout
an event in which an employer bars employees from working

lock out v
låsa ute
inadvertently prevent from entering a place

lock up v
frysa
of a computer: to cease responding

lock-in n
inlåsning
a situation in which members of an industry

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
låst
that has been locked (with a key)

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ n
medaljong
chained ornament

locking n
låsning

lockjaw n
stelkramp
disease

lockout n
lockout
opposite of a strike

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ n
låssmed
one who practices locksmithing

loco /ˈləʊ.kəʊ/ n
lok
locomotive (short form)

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
lok lokomotiv
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ n
locus
position on a chromosome

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
gräshoppa
type of grasshopper

lodestar n
ledstjärna
guiding tenet
star used as navigation reference

lodging /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n
logi
place to live or lodge

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
vind
an attic or similar space

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ n
stock
bulky piece of timber
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches
logg
nautical: device for measuring the speed of a vessel
logg loggbok
dagbok diarium journal logg
chronological record

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ v
fälla
to cut down trees
anteckna diarieföra journalföra logga
make an entry in a log

log cabin n
timmerstuga
small simple dwelling made from wood

log in v
logga in
gain access to a computer system

log out v
logga ut
to exit an account in a computing system

loganberry n
loganbär
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
logaritm
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logarithmic adj
logaritmisk
relating to logarithms

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ n
loggbok skeppsdagbok
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded

loge /ləʊʒ/ n
loge
upscale seating region in theatres or similar

loggerhead /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/ /ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛd/ n
rödstjärtad topptyrann
rufous-tailed flycatcher (Myiarchus validus)

loggerhead duck n
Falklandsångbåtsand
Falkland steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus)

loggerhead kingbird n
karibkungstyrann
Tyrannus caudifasciatus

loggerhead shrike n
amerikansk törnskata
Lanius ludovicianus

logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ n
logik
mathematical study
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness
method of human thought
formal or informal language

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
logiker
person who studies or teaches logic

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ n
logga in
logging in
användarnamn
user's identification

logion /ˈloʊ.dʒi.ən/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
logion
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logistics n
logistik
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services

logjam n
bröt
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river

logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ n
logotyp logga logo
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logotype n
logotyp
symbol used by organization, logo

loin /lɔɪn/ n
fransyska
cut of meat
länd
part of the body

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ v
driva omkring driva runt
to stand about without any aim or purpose

lollipop /lɑ.li.pɑp/ /lɒl.i.pɒp/ n
slickepinne klubba
confectionery on a stick

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
ensam
having no companion

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
ensamhet
condition of being lonely

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ /ˈləʊnli/ adj
ensam
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated
öde
of place: desolate

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
ensamvarg
one who lacks or avoids company

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adj
lång
having great duration
lång långsmal
having much distance from one point to another

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adv
långt
over a great distance
länge
particular duration
long duration

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ v
längta
to wait, to aspire

long ago adv
länge sedan längesen
at a time in the distant past

long arm of the law n
lagens långa arm
influence or effectiveness of law enforcement

long ball n
långboll
kick

long for v
längta efter
to have desire for; to yearn
längta tillbaka till
to miss

long live v
leve! länge leve!
prosper

long story short adv
kort och gott
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story

long time no hear interjection
det var inte igår
idiomatic: I haven't heard from you for a long time

long time no see interjection
det var inte i går
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time

long weekend n
långhelg
weekend extended by one or more days off

long-billed dowitcher n
större beckasinsnäppa
Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
hornuggla
Asio otus

long-haired adj
långhårig
Having long, uncut hair on the head

long-legged buzzard n
örnvråk
Buteo rufinus

long-spined bullhead n
oxsimpa
Taurulus bubalis

long-tailed duck n
alfågel
Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed jaeger n
fjällabb
Stercorarius longicaudus

long-tailed shrike n
rostgumpad törnskata
Lanius schach

long-tailed tit n
stjärtmes
bird

long-term adj
långtids-
becoming evident after a relatively long time period
långsiktig långvarig
extending over a relatively long time period

long-toed stint n
långtåsnäppa
Calidris subminuta

long-winded adj
långrandig
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose

longboat n
storbåt
ship's boat

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
långbåge
large bow

longhorn beetle n
långhorning
any Cerambycid

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
längtan
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
longitud längdgrad
angular distance

longline n
långrev
very long fishing line with multiple hooks

longship n
långskepp
type of Viking vessel

longshoreman n
hamnarbetare stuveriarbetare
man employed to load and unload ships

longwave adj
långvåg
having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters

loofah n
luffasläktet
tropical vine

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
blick
action of looking
facial expression
utseende
physical appearance

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
leta söka
se ut synas verka
to appear, to seem
se titta kika kolla spana
to try to see

look after v
passa
to watch, to protect

look at v
se över
to consider
titta på
to observe or watch

look before you leap proverb
titta innan du hoppar
think before taking action

look down on v
se ned på
to regard or treat as inferior

look for v
söka
search; seek

look forward to v
se fram emot
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look on v
titta på
to watch; to observe

look out v
se upp
to be vigilant and aware
titta ut
to look from within to the outside

look up v
slå upp kolla upp
to obtain information about something from a text source
se upp
used other than as an idiom

look up to v
se upp till
To show respect for

looker n
snygging
slang: good-looking one

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
vävstol
weaving frame

loon /ˈluːn/ n
lom
bird of order Gaviiformes

loony /ˈluːni/ n
galning knäppgök tokstolle
an insane or very foolish person

loop /luːp/ n
looping
aircraft maneuver
krets sluten krets
complete circuit for an electric current
ögla
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
kryphål
method of escape
skottglugg
slit in a castle wall

loose /luːs/ adj
lös
not fixed tightly

loose /luːs/ v
lossa
to let loose

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
gå upp
to make less tight
lösa upp
to remove costiveness

loot /luːt/ n
byte
the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband

loot /luːt/ v
plundra
to steal from

lop /lɒp/ v
avkvista kvista
cut off

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ adj
skev
not balanced

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
pratsam
talkative, chatty

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ n
japansk mispel
tree

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
herre
ruler, one having mastery over others
master of a household

lord protector n
riksföreståndare

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
lära
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject

lose /luːz/ v
förlora tappa
(transitive) fail to win
fail to be the winner
tappa bort
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer
förlora mista tappa bliva av med tappa bort varda av med
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
förlora mista
have (somebody of one's kin) die
tappa förlora
shed (weight)

lose face v
tappa ansiktet förlora ansiktet
lose respect of others

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
få spel gå i taket
to be explosively angry

lose one's virginity v
förlora sin oskuld
to stop being a virgin after the first sexual intercourse

lose weight v
gå ner i vikt
to become less heavy or obese

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ n
förlorare
person who fails to win
person who is frequently unsuccessful in life

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
förluster förlust
förlust
financial: the sum lost on balance
defeat
engineering: power expended without doing useful work
grief caused by losing someone or something
the result of no longer possessing something

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
lockpris lockvara
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ adj
vilse
unable to find one's way

lost and found n
upphittat
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
lott
anything used in determining a question by chance
fate that falls to one by chance
tomt
distinct portion or plot of land
bunt skara
informal: a number of people taken collectively
mängd
number of things taken collectively
lott öde
that which happens without human design or forethought

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ n
lotteri
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance
affair of chance

lottery ticket n
lott
slip of paper drawn in a lottery

lotus eater n
lotofager

loud /laʊd/ adj
ljudlig hög
noisy
hög
of a sound

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
högtalare
transducer
encasing

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ n
louis-d'or lusidor
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

loupe /luːp/ n
lupp
magnifying glass often used by jewellers and watchmakers

louse /laʊs/ n
lus
insect
skitstövel usling
worthless person

lousy /laʊ.zi/ adj
lusig nedlusad
Infested with lice
full av full med packad
filled with
botten urusel värdelös
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
buffel drummel tölp
a rude violent man
tölp
bumpkin

louvar n
luvar
Luvarus imperialis

lovable adj
älskvärd
inspiring love

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ n
käresta älskade älskling
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
kärlek
strong affection
noll
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ v
älska älska med
(euphemistic): to have sex with
älska
have a strong affection for
care about; will good for
be strongly inclined towards doing

love at first sight n
kärlek vid första ögonkastet
an instantaneous attraction

love bite n
sugmärke
swelling on the skin

love child n
kärleksbarn
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents

love hotel n
kärlekshotell
short-stay hotel for sex

love letter n
kärleksbrev
letter about the author's love

love of one's life n
livs kärlek

lovebird n
turturduva
an affectionate couple (or a person thereof)

loveless adj
kärlekslös
without love

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
älskare älskarinna älskande
one who loves another person
älskare älskarinna
sexual partner

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
kärleksfull öm
expressing a large amount of love

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adj
nere
depressed, sad
låg
in a position comparatively close to the ground
not high in amount or quantity
låg kort
small in height

low blow n
slag under bältet
an unfair attack
an unfair or illegal blow in boxing

low cost carrier n
lågprisflygbolag
an airline selling very cheap tickets

low tide n
ebb lågvatten

low-budget adj
lågbudget-
Achieved with a relatively small financial outlay

lower /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ adj
nedre
more towards the bottom

lower /ˈlaʊə/ /ˈlaʊɚ/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ v
sänka vira ned vira ner
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail
minska
make less elevated as to object, as ambitions or hopes
hala ta ned ta ner
pull down
sänka minska beskära
reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
sänka
reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of, as temperature

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
gemener små bokstäver
lower case / lowercase (as a collective noun) or lower case letters (in the plural)

lower house n
underhus
part of a parliament

lower lip n
underläpp

lowest common denominator n
minsta gemensamma nämnare
most simple shared interest
smallest multiple of several denominators

lowly adj
anspråkslös blygsam ödmjuk
not lofty or sublime; humble

lox /lɑks/ n
kallrökt lax
type of smoked salmon

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
lojal
firm in allegiance to a person or institution

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ n
lojalitet trofasthet
faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation
the state of being loyal; fidelity

lozenge /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ n
ruta
rhombus

lubricant n
smörjmedel glidmedel glid
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
smörja
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /lubɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
smörjning
the application of lubricants

lucid dream n
klardröm
lucid dream

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ n
tur lycka
something that happens to someone by chance

luck out v
ha tur
to experience great luck

luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
lyckligtvis lyckligt
in a lucky manner

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
lycklig tursam
being good by chance
lyckosam
of people, having good fortune

lucky dog n
lyckost
one with good luck

lucrative adj
lukrativ
producing a surplus; profitable

ludicrous /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
absurd löjlig skrattretande
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny

lug /lʌɡ/ n
hjulmutter hjulskruv
lug nut

lug /lʌɡ/ v
kånka
to haul something heavy

lug nut n
hjulmutter hjulskruv
nut to attach wheel to axle

luge /luːʒ/ n
rodel
The sport of racing on luges

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
bagage
traveller's containers

luggage cart n
bagagekärra bagagevagn
vehicle pushed by travellers

lugubrious /ləˈɡ(j)uːbɹi.əs/ adj
dyster
gloomy

lukewarm /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
ljum likgiltig
not very enthusiastic
ljum ljummen
temperature

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
vaggvisa godnattsång
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
ryggskott
lumbar-region backache

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
virke
wood as building material

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
skogshuggare
person who fells trees

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ n
lumen
SI-unit for luminous flux

lump /lʌmp/ n
klump
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group

lump sum n
klumpsumma
large one-time payment

lumpsucker n
sjurygg kvabbso stenbit
scorpaeniform fish

lumpy adj
klimpig
full of lumps

lunar eclipse n
månförmörkelse
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon

lunar module n
månlandare
spacecraft

lunar phase n
månfas
any one of the aspects presented by the moon

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ n
lunch middag
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ v
luncha äta lunch
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
lunchlåda matlåda
container for transporting meals

lunchbreak n
lunchrast
break for lunch

luncheon /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ n
lunch

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
lunga
organ that extracts oxygen from the air

lung cancer n
lungcancer
cancer of the lung(s)

lunge /lʌndʒ/ n
utfall
exercise
attack utfall
sudden movement

lunge /lʌndʒ/ v
göra ett utfall störta (mot någon)
to make a sudden movement

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
lupin
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ n
agn bete
artificial fishing bait

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ v
locka
to entice

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
sexig snygg
beautiful, sexy
frodig grönskande
dense, teeming with life
luxuös smaskig
luxuriant, delicious

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alkis fyllo suput
alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
lust
lust begär åtrå
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature

lustration n
lustration rening
a rite of purification, especially washing
förnyelse utrensning
restoration of credibility to a government by the purging earlier perpetrators

lustrous adj
glänsande
having a glow or lustre

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
luta
stringed instrument

luteal phase n
lutealfas
part of the menstrual cycle

lutefisk /ˈluːtəfɪsk/ n
lutfisk
Traditional Nordic dish

luteinizing hormone n
luteiniserande hormon
hormone

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutetium
chemical element with atomic number of 71

lux n
lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ adj
lyxig
indulgent

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
lyx
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
something very pleasant but not really needed in life

luxury good n
lyxvara
product or service not considered essential to everyday life

lych-gate n
stiglucka stigport
churchyard gateway

lychee /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ /ˈlitʃiː/ n
litchi
fruit
tree

lye /laɪ/ n
lut
caustic alkaline solution

lymph /lɪmf/ n
lymfa
the fluid carried by the lymphatic system

lymph node n
lymfknuta lymfkörtel
filtrating oval bodies of the lymphatic system

lymph vessel n
lymfkärl
vessel that carries lymph

lymphatic adj
lymfatisk
pertaining to lymph or lymphatic system

lymphatic system n
lymfsystem lymfatiskt system
network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

lymphocyte n
lymfocyt
type of white blood cell

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ n
lymfom
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue

lynch /lɪntʃ/ v
lyncha
execute without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
lodjur lo
wild cat

lyre /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lyra
stringed musical instrument

lyrebird n
lyrfåfel
Australian songbirds of the genus Menura

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
sångtext
the words to a song

lysine n
lysin
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ n
lysosom
digestive organelle

mRNA n
mRNA
messenger RNA

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ n
macadamia macadamiaträd
tree

macadamia nut n
macadamianöt
edible seed of the macadamia tree

macaque /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
makak
any monkey of the genus Macaca

macaroni /ma.kəˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
makaroner
type of pasta

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
makron
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough

macaw /məˈkɑː/ /məˈkɔː/ n
ara arapapegoja
various parrots

mace /meɪs/ n
pepparsprej
tear gas and pepper spray

machete /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
machete
a sword-like tool

machine /məˈʃin/ n
maskin
mechanical or electrical device
a person who is very proficient

machine gun n
kulspruta maskingevär
type of firearm

machine language n
maskinkod
set of instructions for a computer

machine learning n
maskininlärning
field of study

machine room n
maskinrum
a room dedicated to HVAC equipment and other machinery

machine translation n
maskinöversättning
act of translating something by means of a machine

machine-gunner n
kulspruteskytt
someone who uses a machine gun

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
maskineri

machinist /mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/ n
ingenjör konstruktör maskiningenjör mekanikus
constructor of machines and engines

macho man n
karlakarl
masculine man

mackerel /ˈmækɹəl/ n
makrill
edible fish

macramé /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ n
makramé
textile

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
makroekonomi
study of the entire economy

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
makron längdstreck streck
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark

macrophage n
makrofag
type of white blood cell

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ adj
galen vansinnig
insane (adj.)

mad cow disease n
galna ko-sjukan galna kosjukan
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

madam /ˈmæd.əm/ n
damen frun
polite term of address to a woman

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ n
krappar
plant

made in Japan adj
tillverkat i Japan
manufactured in Japan

made-up adj
färdigställd
arranged or put together
sminkad
changed by cosmetics
påhittad
invented, fabricated

madeleine /ˈmadəleɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ n
madeleinekaka
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell

madhouse n
dårhus
insane asylum

madman n
dåre galning
An insane man

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
sinnesgalenskap
vansinne
insanity
rash folly

madrigal /ˈmædɹɪɡəl/ n
madrigal
either musical sense

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstɹəm/ n
malström
any violent or turbulent situation
large whirlpool

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ n
menad
follower of Dionysus

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
maffia
a crime syndicate

magazine /mæɡəˈzin/ /mæɡəˈziːn/ n
magasin
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing
tidskrift magasin
periodical

mage /meɪdʒ/ n
magiker trollkarl
magician, wizard or sorcerer

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
mask
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter
likmask mask
worthless person

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ adj
magisk
having supernatural talents, properties or qualities

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ n
trolleri magi
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural
magi
something spectacular or wonderful
magi trolldom
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ v
förhäxa förtrolla

magic carpet n
flygande matta
a carpet capable of magical flight

magic realism n
magisk realism

magic wand n
trollspö trollstav
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɜːd/ /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɝd/ n
trollformel magiskt ord
word with magical effect

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/ n
magiker illusionist taskspelare trollkarl trollkonstnär
performer of tricks
trollkarl trollgubbe trollkona trollkäring trollpacka
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic

magistrate /ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/ n
magistrat
judicial officer

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
magma
molten matter

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
storsint
noble and generous in spirit

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ n
magnat
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnesium
chemical element

magnesium hydroxide n
magnesiumhydroxid
Mg(OH)₂

magnesium oxide n
magnesiumoxid
white powder

magnesium sulfate n
magnesiumsulfat
the magnesium salt of sulfuric acid

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ n
magnet
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
magnetisk fängslande förförisk lockande tilldragande
having an extraordinary ability to attract
magnetisk
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
determined by earth's magnetic fields
having the properties a magnet

magnetic moment n
magnetiskt moment
magnetic moment

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
magnetism
the property of being magnetic

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
magnetit svartmalm
a mineral

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
storartad
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
förstora
to make larger

magnifying glass n
förstoringsglas lupp
instrument

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
skenbar magnitud
apparent brighness of a star
magnitud
energy of earthquake
size, etc.
storlek magnitud
number
längd magnitud norm
of a vector

magnolia warbler n
magnoliaskogssångare
Dendroica magnolia

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
skata
bird of genus Pica

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ n
mager magier
Zoroastrian priest or astrologer

mahi-mahi n
guldmakrill
large food and game fish

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
mahogny
wood

maid /meɪd/ n
husjungfru
female servant or cleaner
jungfru mö
young female

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
jungfru
describing a first occurrence or event

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
jungfru oskuld
female virgin
jungfru
unmarried young female

maiden name n
flicknamn
married woman's original last name

maiden voyage n
jungfrufärd jungfruresa
first trip of a vessel

mail /meɪ̯l/ n
mejl
electronic mail
post
postal delivery system
organisation
parcels and letters
brynja
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪ̯l/ v
posta
to send via the post

mail slot n
brevinkast
slot for mail delivery

mail truck n
postbil
mail carrier

mailbox n
brevlåda
box into which mail is put

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mən/ n
brevbärare
post office employee

maim /meɪm/ v
lemlästa stympa
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body

main /meɪn/ adj
huvudsaklig allmän generell huvud
chief, most important, or principal in extent, etc.

main /meɪn/ n
store
short for mainsail

main clause n
huvudsats
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

main course n
huvudrätt
main dish of a meal

main diagonal n
huvuddiagonal
diagonal line of a matrix

main street n
huvudgata
principal street of a town

mainframe n
stordator
large computer

mainland /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/ n
fastland
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
Fastlandskina
area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

mainlander n
fastlandsbo fastlänning
someone who lives on the mainland

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
huvudsakligen
chiefly; for the most part

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ n
stormast
mainmast

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
hörnsten stöttepelare
chief support
storstag
nautical: stabilizing rope

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v
bibehålla upphålla
to keep up

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n
underhåll
keeping a machine or system in service

maintenance-free adj
underhållsfri
not requiring maintenance

maisonette n
etagevåning etagelägenhet
apartment, often on two floors

maize /meɪz/ n
majs
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

majestic /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ adj
majestätisk
having splendor or royalty

majesty /ˈmædʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmædʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
majestät
the quality of being impressive and great

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ adj
myndig
of full legal age; having attained majority

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ n
major
military rank
huvudämne
the main area of study

major arcana n
arcana major stora arkana
Tarot cards

major general n
generalmajor
a military officer

major key n
dur durtonart
music: a musical key based upon a major scale

major third n
durters stor ters
interval of four semitones

majority /məd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ n
majoritet
more than half
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes

make /meɪk/ n
märke
brand }}

make /meɪk/ v
göra konstruera producera
göra
to construct
to cause to be
skapa
to create
tjäna
to earn, to gain (money)
forma
to form
tillverka
to produce

make a living v
försörja sig tjäna sitt levebröd
earn enough income

make a mistake v
begå ett misstag
to err

make a mountain out of a molehill v
göra en höna av en fjäder
to treat a problem as greater than it is

make a show of oneself v
göra bort sig
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a spectacle of oneself v
göra bort sig
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make an exhibition of oneself v
göra bort sig
to embarrass oneself in public

make do v
klara
to get by (with)

make ends meet v
få ekonomin att gå ihop
get by financially

make fun of v
håna göra narr av
tease, ridicule

make history v
skapa historia
do something that will be widely remembered for a long time

make it v
hinna hinna fram i tid
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time

make light of v
ta lätt på
regard without due seriousness

make love v
älska
to engage in sexual intercourse

make off v
ge sig i väg sjappa smita
to run away; to exit

make one's bed and lie in it v
som man bäddar får man ligga
to create a difficult situation and endure unpleasant consequences

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
hångla
ställa ut
to designate as the recipient
urskilja
to discern
fabricera hitta på
to represent as being true
lyckas
to succeed; to turn out or end up

make out of v
göra av
to construct from something

make sense v
gå ihop vara begriplig gå i hop kännas vettig låta vettig vara vettig
be coherent
begripa få ut något av förstå tyda
decipher, understand

make sure v
se till säkerställa
to verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution

make the bed v
bädda
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly

make the perfect the enemy of the good v
det bästa är det godas fiende göra det bästa till det godas fiende

make up one's mind v
bestämma sig
to decide, to reach a conclusion

make use v
dra nytta
to use

make water v
kasta vatten
urinate

make way v
bana väg
to give place or step aside

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
känn dig som hemma känn er som hemma

make-up artist n
maskör
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
tillverkare
one who makes

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
provisorisk
made to work or suffice

makeup n
make-up smink kosmetika
cosmetics

makhorka n
bondtobak
Nicotiana rustica

malabsorption n
malabsorption
state of abnormal absorption

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
klumpig oskicklig
not adroit; clumsy

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
sjukdom
a disease, illness, or other health disorder

malaise /mæˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
sjukdomskänsla
bodily feeling

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ n
malaria
disease

male /meɪl/ adj
manlig
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it
hane hankontakt
having an external plug

male /meɪl/ n
hane handjur hanne
animal of masculine sex
man
human of masculine sex or gender
hanplante hanväxt
plant of masculine sex

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ adj
elakartad illasinnad ondsint ondskefull
harmful or evil in intent or effect

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
illasinnad illvillig
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
illvilja
intention to harm

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
elak maliciös ond uppsåtlig
Deliberately harmful; spiteful
uppsåtlig
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
elakartad malign
tending to produce death

malingerer /məˈlɪŋɡəɹə/ n
simulant
person who malingers

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
gräsand
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos

malleable /ˈmæli.əbəl/ adj
smidbar
able to be hammered into thin sheets

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
klubba
instrument for playing croquet
hammare klubba
small maul
stridsklubba
weapon resembling the tool

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
malva
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae

malnourished adj
undernärd
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition n
undernäring
lack of adequate nourishment

malodorous /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ adj
illaluktande stinkande
having a bad odor

malt /mɑlt/ n
malt
sprouted grain used in brewing

malt /mɑlt/ v
mälta
to convert grain into malt

malthouse n
mälteri
plant

maltodextrin n
maltodextrin
type of dextrin

maltose n
maltos maltsocker
the disaccharide C12H22O11

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
vanvård
cruel or harmful treatment

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
sabotageprogram skadlig programvara
software developed to cause harm to a computer system

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
mambo
Latin American music genre

mameluke /ˈmaməluːk/ n
mamluk
A member of a military regime created and run originally by freed white slaves

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
däggdjur
animal of the class Mammalia

mammary gland n
mjölkkörtel
milk-secreting gland

mammography n
mammografi
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
mammut
elephant-like mammal

mamoncillo n
honungsbär
Meliococcus bijugatus

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] n
man karl
adult male human
människa mänska
human
pjäs spelpjäs
piece in board games

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] v
bemanna
to supply with staff or crew
to take up position in order to operate something

man flu n
manfluensa
cold suffered by a male

man is the measure of all things phraseologicalUnit
människan är alltings mått

man of letters n
litteratör författare lärd man skribent skriftställare
a literary man

man overboard interjection
man över bord
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side

man proposes, God disposes proverb
Människan spår, gud rår.
things don't always work out as they were planned

man's man n
karlakarl
a man who is popular among men

man-eater n
människoätare
animal that eats humans
cannibal
manslukerska
woman

man-hour n
mantimme
amount of work

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ n
handbojor handklovar
shackle for the wrist

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ v
sätta handbojor på (någon)
to confine with manacles

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
styra
to direct or be in charge
to handle or control a situation or job
handla
to handle a tool with ease
lyckas
to succeed at an attempt

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ n
styrelse skötsel
administration; the process or practice of managing
ledning direktion styrelse
the executives of an organisation

manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/ n
direktör
person whose job is to manage something

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
manat sjöko
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae

mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
byråkrat mandarin pamp
mandarin
Chinese Imperial bureaucrat

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
mandarinand
bird

mandarin orange n
mandarin
fruit
mandarinträd
tree

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
obligatorisk
obligatory

mandola n
mandola
musical instrument

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
mandolin
musical instrument

mandrake n
alruna
botany

mane /meɪn/ n
man
longer hair growth around head of male lions
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
manöver
a large training exercise of military troops
a movement, often one performed with difficulty

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
intrigera manövrera
(intransitive) to intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme
manövrera
to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position
to guide, steer, manage purposefully

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ n
manga
comic originated in Japan
comic done in Japanese style

manganese /ˈmæŋɡəniz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ n
mangan
chemical element

mange /meɪndʒ/ n
skabb
skin disease

mangel n
sockerbeta
sugar beet

mangelwurzel n
mangold
a root vegetable

manger /ˈmeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
krubba
trough for animals to eat from

mangetout /ˈmɑ̃ʒ.tuː/ n
sockerärt
vegetable pea eaten when immature

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ n
mangel
a hand-operated device with rollers for wringing laundry

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
mangla
to change, mutilate or disfigure
to wring laundry

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ n
mango
fruit
mango mangoträd
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
mangostan
fruit

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ n
mangrove
habitat
rödmangroveväxt
plant of the Rhizophoraceae family
mangrove mangroveträd
tropical tree or shrub that grows in shallow water

manhole /mænhəʊl/ n
gatubrunn manhål
a hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
mani
violent derangement

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
maniker
insane person

manic /ˈmænɪk/ adj
manisk
suffering from mania

manic-depressive adj
manodepressiv
exhibiting manic depression

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
manikyr
cosmetic treatment for the fingernails

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
tydlig uppenbar
obvious to the understanding, easily apprehensible

manifestation /ˌmanɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
manifestation
the act or process of becoming manifest

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.to(ʊ)/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
manifest
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ adj
mångfaldig
various in kind or quality

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ n
mångfald
locally Euclidean space

manioc /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ n
mandioka
tropical plant

manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ v
manipulera

manipulation /mə.nɪ.pju.leɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/ n
manipulation
practice of manipulating
devious management

manipulative /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ adj
manipulativ
describing a person who manipulates others

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
mänsklighet
human race
manssläkt
men collectively, as opposed to all women

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
manlig
having the characteristics of a man

manna /ˈmænə/ n
manna
food
any good thing
sugary sap of the manna gum tree

manna ash n
manna-ask
Fraxinus ornis

manned /mænd/ adj
bemannad
operated by a person

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
skyltdocka
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
sätt
way of performing or effecting; method or style

manor /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
herrgård
mansion

mansard n
mansard vindskupa vindsvåning
upper storey

mansard roof n
brutet tak
a roof with a shallower slope descending into a steeper slope

manslaughter n
dråp dödsvållande
act of killing unlawfully

mansplain /manˈspleɪn/ /ˌmænˈspleɪn/ v
mansplaina

manta ray /ˈmæntəɹeɪ/ n
manta
any of several very large pelagic rays

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
spiselkrans
shelf

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ n
mantikora
mythical creature

mantis n
bönsyrsa
any of various large insects of the order Mantodea

mantis shrimp n
mantisräka
stomatopod

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ n
glödstrompa
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp

mantling n
hjälmtäcke
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ adj
manuell
performed with the hands

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ n
handbok manual bruksanvisning elementarbok
handbook or booklet that instructs
växelspak
manual transmission
manual klaviatur
musical keyboard

manual transmission n
manuell växellåda
type of transmission

manually adv
för hand manuell manuella manuellt
by hand

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ n
produktion
action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale
produkt
anything made, formed or produced; product

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ v
fabricera
to create false evidences
tillverka
to make things

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ(ɹ)ɚ/ n
tillverkare
one who manufactures

manul n
manul pallaskatt
Otocolobus manul

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
gödsel
excrement

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
gödsla
to apply manure

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ n
manuskript
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication
handskrift manuskript
book, composition or any other document, written by hand

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
många
an indefinite large number of

many a mickle makes a muckle proverb
många bäckar små gör en stor å
lot of small amounts together become a large amount

many hands make light work proverb
många svaga är starka tillsammans
a large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily

many thanks interjection
tusen tack
many thanks

map /mæp/ n
karta
visual representation of an area

map /mæp/ v
kartlägga
to create a visual representation of a territory

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
lönn
tree of the Acer genus

maple syrup n
lönnsirap
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ v
fördärva svärta ner
to spoil, to damage

mara n
mara
(folklore) a nightmare; spectre or wraith-like creature
caviid rodent

marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ n
maraton maratonlopp
road race

marauder n
marodör
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ n
marmor
crystalline limestone
kula spelkula
spherical ball

marble cake n
tigerkaka
cake with two or more colours

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
marsch
formal, rhythmic way of walking
song in the genre of music written for marching
marsch tåg
political rally or parade
fortgång framsteg framåtskridande utveckling
steady forward movement or progression
gränsland
border region
mark
region at a frontier governed by a marquess

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marschera tåga
walk with long, regular strides
gränsa till
to have common borders or frontiers

marchfly n
trädgårdshårmygga
Biobio hortulanus

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɑːɹeɪ/ n
mara
evil spirit

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
sto märr
female horse

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.dʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ɹɪn/ n
margarin
spread

margay n
margaykatt
Leopardus wiedii

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/ n
marginal
edge of the paper that remains blank
yield or profit

margin of error n
felmarginal
expression of the lack of precision

marginal /ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/ adj
marginell
of, relating to, or located at a margin or an edge

marginal utility n
marginalnytta
the additional utility to a consumer from an additional unit of an economic good

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
markgreve
hereditary prince
military officer in charge of German border area

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ n
ringblomma
Calendula
sammetsblomster tagetes
Tagetes

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
marimba
musical instrument

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
marina småbåtshamn
harbour

marine /məˈɹiːn/ adj
marin
of or pertaining to the sea

marine /məˈɹiːn/ n
marinsoldat
member of a marine corps

marine biologist n
marinbiolog
someone who studies marine biology

marine biology n
marinbiologi
branch of biology

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
marinkår
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships

marionette n
marionett
string puppet

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
mejram
culinary herb
plant

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ n
märke
indication for reference or measurement
mark D-mark
unit of currency

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ v
rätta
correct
märka märka upp
indicate
Punktmarkera
sports: to follow a player
lägga märke till märka
take note of

mark my words phraseologicalUnit
sanna mina ord
listen to me

marked /mɑːkt/ /ˈmɑːkɪd/ adj
påfallande påtaglig uppenbar
significant; notable

marker pen n
tuschpenna
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
marknad
organised event of trading
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects
total sum of trading
marknad torg
spacious site for trading
geographical area where a commercial demand exists
group of potential customers
marknads-
used attributively

market capitalization n
börsvärde
the total market value of the equity in a publicly traded entity

market economy n
marknadsekonomi
economy in which and services are exchanged in a free market

market maker n
likviditetsgarant
one who undertakes to quote buying and selling price for a financial instrument

market risk n
marknadsrisk
type of risk

market share n
marknadsandel
percentage of some market

market town n
köping
town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market

market value n
marknadsvärde
the price at which something is or can be traded

marketing n
marknadsföring
the promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service

marketplace n
marknadsplats
open area in a town housing a public market
marknad
space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates
the world of commerce and trade

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
skarpskytt
a man skilled in shooting at a target

markup language n
märkspråk
computer language using markups

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
märgel
a mixed earthy substance

marlin n
spjutfisk
game fish

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
marmelad
jam

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ n
murmeldjur
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ adj
vinröd
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ n
strandsatt
castaway
bordeaux vinröd
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
markis markgreve
title of nobility

marriage /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ n
äktenskap
state of being married
union of two people
close union
joining of two parts
bröllop vigsel
wedding

marriage agency n
äktenskapsbyrå
business

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adj
gift
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband

married couple n
äkta par gift par
two people who are married to each other

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ n
kanderad kastanj
chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ n
squash zucchini
kind of vegetable
märg
substance inside bones

marrowbone n
märgben märgpipa
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmæɹi/ /ˈmæɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ v
förena
figuratively: to combine
gifta sig ingå äktenskap
to be joined in marriage
gifta bort
to give away as wife or husband
gifta sig
to take a husband or wife
gifta sig (med)
to take for husband or wife
gifta förena i äktenskap viga
to unite in wedlock

marry off v
gifta bort
successfully arrange the marriage of someone

marsh /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
kärr
area of low, wet land

marsh harrier n
brun kärrhök
Circus aeruginosus
kärrhök
any member of Circus resembling Circus aeruginosus

marsh marigold n
kabbeleka
plant

marsh sandpiper n
dammsnäppa
Tringa stagnatilis

marsh tit n
entita
bird

marsh warbler n
kärrsångare
Acrocephalus palustris

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
marskalk
military officer of the highest rank
person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering
officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
marshmallow
confectionery
läkemalva
plant

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ n
pungdjur
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
mård
mammal

martial art n
kampsport
fighting style

martial law n
krigslagar krigsrätt krigstillstånd undantagstillstånd
rules by military authorities

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
martyr
one willing to be killed for religion
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ n
martyrskap
condition of a martyr

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adj
underbar
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
marsipan
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ n
maskaron
carved, ornamental face

mascarpone n
mascarpone
cheese

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
maskot
something thought to bring good luck
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
maskulin maskulint
manlig
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly
maskulin
grammar: being of the masculine class, being inflected in the masculine manner
maskulin manlig
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
maskulinitet
degree or property of being masculine

masculinize v
maskulinisera
make (more) masculine

mash /mæʃ/ n
mos gröt
a mass of mixed ingredients
mäsk
in brewing

mash /mæʃ/ v
mosa
convert (something) into a mash
press (something)
press down hard on (something)

mashed potatoes n
potatismos
dish

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
mask
cover for the face
that which disguises
maskerad
festive entertainment
genomskinlighetsmask
two-color bitmap used to create transparency in an image

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
maskera
to disguise; to cover; to hide

masked lapwing n
maskvipa
Vanellus miles

masked palm civet n
maskpalmmård
Paguma larvata

masked shrike n
masktörnskata
Lanius nubicus

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
masochism
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkʰɪst/ n
masochist
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ v
mura
to build stonework or brickwork

mason bee n
murarbi
bee

masonic adj
frimurar-
of freemasonry

masquerade /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ n
maskerad
party or assembly of people wearing masks and costumes

mass /mæs/ n
massa vikt
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains
massa
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body
mässa
religion: celebration of the Eucharist
musical setting of parts of the mass
religion: Eucharist
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist

mass defect n
massdefekt
difference between the mass of an atom and that of its components

mass grave n
massgrav
a grave containing many corpses

mass hysteria n
masshysteri masspsykos
sociopsychological phenomenon

mass media n
massmedier
public communication that reaches a large audience

mass medium n
massmedia
means of public communication that reaches a large audience

mass murder n
massmord
successive killing of many people

mass number n
masstal
number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus

mass production n
massproduktion
process of manufacturing products on a large scale

mass transit n
kollektivtrafik
transportation system

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
massaker
intentional mass killing

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ n
massage
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ v
massera
to perform a massage on somebody

massage chair n
massagestol
chair designed for massages

masseur /məˈsuːɹ/ /məˈsɜː/ n
massör
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ n
massös
a female masseur

massif /mæˈsiːf/ n
massiv bergsmassiv
principal mountain mass

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
mast
support of a sail

mast cell n
mastcell
cell

mastectomy n
mastektomi
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ n
mäster
courtesy title of a man
mästare
expert at something
tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices
skilled artist
magistersgrad
master's degree
förlaga
original of a document or of a recording
herre husbonde
owner of an animal or slave
magister
person holding a master's degree
husbonde
someone who employs others
herre huvudman
someone who has control over something or someone

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ v
bemästra
to learn to a high degree

master key n
huvudnyckel
a key that opens a set of several locks

master of ceremonies n
ceremonimästare
host at a formal event
konferencier
someone who conducts a program by introducing performers

master race n
härskarras
race of people

master's thesis n
masterarbete masteruppsats
thesis

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
mästerverk
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ n
Stjärnflockesläktet
Astrantia spp.

masticate /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/ v
knåda
to knead

mastitis n
bröstkörtelinflammation mastit
inflammation of a breast or udder

masturbate /ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/ v
masturbera klittra onanera pulla runka
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ n
onani masturbation
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

mat /mæt/ n
matta
athletics: protective pad
foot wiping device or floor covering
protector

matador /ˈmætədɔɹ/ n
matador
bullfighter

match /mæt͡ʃ/ n
like
attribute equaling or exceeding
match
sporting event
tändsticka
device to make fire

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
passa ihop matcha vara lika
to agree; to equal

match point n
matchboll
state in a game

matchbox n
tändsticksask
small cardboard box in which matches are kept

matchstick n
tändsticka
piece of wood

mate /meɪt/ v
para sig
copulate

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
material materiell materia
related to matter
materiell världslig
worldly

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ n
material
matter
cloth
text

materialism n
materialism
philosophical belief
concern over material possessions

materialize v
materialisera
to take physical form or to appear seemingly from nowhere

maternal aunt n
moster
one's mother's sister
tant
one's mother's sister-in-law

maternal cousin n
kusin på mödernet
a child of one's mother's sibling

maternal grandfather n
morfar
one's mother's father

maternal grandmother n
mormor
The mother of one's mother

maternal uncle n
ingift mor morbror onkel svåger
brother of one's mother

maternity leave n
moderskapsledighet
leave of absence

maternity ward n
förlossningsavdelning barnbördshus
hospital ward

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
matematisk
of, or relating to mathematics
possible but highly improbable

mathematical economics n
matematisk ekonomi
sub-field of economics

mathematician /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/ n
matematiker
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matematik
field of study
person's ability to use mathematics

maths /mæθs/ n
matte
short form of mathematics

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ n
parning
pairing of organisms for copulation

matriarch /ˈmeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ n
matriark
a female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group

matriarchal adj
matriarkalisk matriarkal
governed by a matriarch

matriarchy n
matriarki
matriarkat
social system

matricide n
modermord
killing of one's mother
modermördare
person who kills their mother

matrimony /ˈmatɹɪməni/ /ˈmætɹɪmoʊni/ n
bröllop
the marriage ceremony

matrix /ˈmeɪtɹɪks/ /ˈmætɹɪks/ n
matris
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
two-dimensional array

matrix decomposition n
matrisdekomposition
process

matsutake /maːtsuːˈtaːkiː/ n
goliatmusseron

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ n
materia
basic structural component of the universe
non-antimatter matter
neurology: nerve tissue type
stoff materia
kind of substance
angelägenhet fråga ärende
reason for concern

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ v
spela roll
to be important

matter of time n
tidsfråga
an inevitable result

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
madrass
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ adj
mogen
fully developed
profound; careful

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ v
mogna
to become mature; to ripen
to gain experience or wisdom with age

maudlin /ˈmɑd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
blödig gråtmild
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner
blödig gråtmild sentimental
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying

maul n
släggyxa
heavy, long-handled hammer
mörbulta
rugby

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
mausoleum
large tomb

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
enstöring vagabond vilde
showing independence in thoughts or actions

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
enstöring vagabond
one who is unconventional or does not abide by rules

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
gap
any great, insatiable or perilous opening
upper digestive tract
mage
stomach

max /mæks/ adj
max
abbreviation for maximum

maxim /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
maxim
moral precept

maximal adj
maximal
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximize v
maximera
to expand (a window) to fill the main display area (computing)

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ n
maximum
highest limit
math: greatest value
statistics: largest value of a batch

maximum break n
maximumbreak
147 in snooker

may /meɪ/ v
kunna få kan
have permission to
kan kanske må
possibly, but not certainly
må
subjunctive

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
må Kraften vara med dig
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adv
kanske möjligen
as a pro-sentence
kanske möjligen måhända
indicating a lack of certainty

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ n
majonnäs
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ n
borgmästare borgmästarinna
leader of a city

maypole n
majstång midsommarstång
pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ interjection
mazel tov
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings

mañana adv
någon gång
Sometime in the future

me /mi/ /miː/ determiner
min mina mitt
my

me too phraseologicalUnit
jag med jag också
I agree
that applies to me as well

mead /miːd/ n
mjöd
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛdoʊ/ /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
äng
field or pasture

meadow pipit n
ängspiplärka
bird

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ n
älggräs älgört
Filipendula ulmaria

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
mager
lean

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
havsgös
Argyrosomus regius

meal /miːl/ [miːʟ̩] n
måltid mål
food that is prepared and eaten
mjöl
coarse-ground edible part of various grains

mean /miːn/ adj
elak
causing or intending to cause intentional harm
gemen usel
low-minded; acting without consideration of others
genomsnittlig medel-
having the mean as its value

mean /miːn/ n
genomsnitt medelvärde
intermediate value

mean /miːn/ v
betyda innebära
to convey, indicate
to result in; bring about
mena
to have conviction in what one says
to have intentions of some kind
tänka
to intend; plan on doing
betyda mena syfta på
to signify

mean solar day n
medelsoldygn
average length of a solar day

meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
betydelse
definition or connotation of a word
mening betydelse
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"
betydelse mening
symbolic value of something

meaning of life n
livets mening meningen med livet
hypothetical answer to life's ultimate questions

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ adj
betydelsefull meningsfull
having meaning, significant

meaningfulness n
meningsfullhet
state or measure of being meaningful

meaninglessness n
meningslöshet
state of lacking meaning

means /miːnz/ n
medel
instrument or condition for attaining a purpose

means of grace n
nådemedel
means by which God gives grace

means of production n
produktionsmedel
combination of the means of labor and the subject of labor

means test n
behovsprövning
inquiry into the financial position of a person

means-tested adj
behovsprövad

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
under tiden samtidigt under mellantiden
at the same time but elsewhere
under tiden samtidigt
during the time

measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
mässling
acute highly contagious viral disease

measly /ˈmizli/ /ˈmiːzli/ adj
futtig ynklig
small in amount

measurability n
målbarhet
susceptibility to measurement

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ n
mätning
act of measuring
åtgärd mått
action to achieve some purpose
avstånd
designated distance
takt
musical designation
mått
size ascertained by measuring
special mathematical function

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ v
mäta
ascertain the quantity of a unit
estimate the unit size
mäta upp
obtain or set apart

measure twice and cut once proverb
måtta två gånger, hugg en
plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/ n
mätning
act of measuring
mått
magnitude determined by measuring

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
kött
animal flesh used as food
any sort of flesh
type of meat
fruktkött kött
solid edible part of a plant

meat market n
köttmarknad
place for a casual sexual encounter

meatball n
köttbulle
meatball

meatgrinder n
köttkvarn
device for cutting meat

meatloaf /ˈmitloʊf/ /ˈmiːtləʊf/ n
köttfärslimpa köttgrotta
mixture of ground meat

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ n
mekaniker
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical engineer n
maskiningenjör
someone who specializes in mechanical engineering

mechanical pencil n
stiftpenna
pencil with a retractable lead

mechanics n
mekanik
a branch of physics

mechanism /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ n
mekanism
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion
mental, chemical, or physical process

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
medalj
stamped metal disc

medal table n
medaljfördelning

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
medaljong
large decorative medal

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ v
lägga sig i
to interfere in affairs

media /ˈmiːdi.ə/ /ˈmiːdɪə/ n
media
means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information
media press
the journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdiz/ n
medievetenskap
academic discipline

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
median
statistics: measure of central tendency

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ adj
indirekt medelbar
Acting through a mediating agency

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
medla
intervene between conflicting parties
förhandla förlika medla
resolve differences

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
medlare
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
medicinsk
of the practice of medicine

medical history n
patientjournal
details about patient's previous medical experiences

medicine /ˈmed(ɪ).sɪn/ /ˈmɛ.də.sən/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/ n
medicin läkekonst läkarvetenskap
field of study
medicin läkemedel drog
substance which promotes healing

medicine ball n
medicinboll

medicine man n
medicinman
shamanistic healer

medicine woman n
medicinkvinna
shamanistic healer

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ adj
medeltida
of or relating to the Middle Ages
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages

medieval literature n
medeltidslitteratur
literature of the Middle Ages

medievalist n
medeltidsforskare
one who studies culture and history in the Middle Ages

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
medelmåttig medioker
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocrity /miːdɪˈɒkɹɪti/ n
medelmåttlighet
condition of being mediocre

meditate v
meditera
rest

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
meditation
devotional contemplation

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ adj
mellanstor mellan
of intermediate size

medium-sized adj
mellanstor
having a medium or intermediate size

mediumwave adj
mellanvåg

medulla oblongata n
förlängda märgen
lower portion of the brainstem

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
ödmjuk
humble, modest, or self-effacing
undergiven
submissive, dispirited

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
surikat
small carnivorous mammal

meet /mit/ /miːt/ adj
lämplig passande tillbörlig
suitable, right; proper

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
möta
(sport) play a match
converge and touch
meet face-to-face
uppfylla
comply with
träffa råka
encounter by accident
mötas träffas
gather for a formal discussion
to get acquainted
möta träffa
see through arrangement

meet up v
träffas
meet somebody, by arrangement

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ n
möte
encounter between people
gathering for a purpose

meeting place n
mötesplats
place where people arrange to meet

meeting room n
mötesrum sammanträdeslokal
room for holding meetings

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
multiplication factor one million

megabat n
fruktfladdernus
bat of the family Pteropodidae

megafauna n
megafauna
large animals

megagram n
megagram
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

megahertz n
megahertz
one million cycles per second

megalith n
megalit
stone

megalithic adj
megalitisk
of or pertaining to megaliths

megalithically adv
megalitisk
in a megalithic manner

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ n
megalomani storhetsvansinne
psychopathological condition

megalomaniacal adj
storhetsvansinnig
of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ n
megafon
portable device used to amplify a person's voice

megawatt n
megawatt
one million watts

megawatt-hour n
megawattimme
unit of energy

meh /mɛ/ interjection
tsk äh
slang: expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm

meiosis /maɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
meios reduktionsdelning
cell division

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɜɹi.əm/ n
meitnerium
chemical element

melancholic adj
melankolisk
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ n
melankoli svårmod vemod
Sadness or depression

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ n
melanin
dark pigment

melanism n
melanism
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation

melanocyte n
melanocyt
pigment cell

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
melanom
type of skin tumor

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
melatonin
hormone

melee /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ /ˈmɛˌleɪ/ n
närkamp närstrid
Hand-to-hand combat

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
honungslen
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...)

melodious warbler n
polyglottsångare
Hippolais polyglotta

melodiously adv
melodiskt
in a melodious manner

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
melodramatisk
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
melodi
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
melon
fruit

melt /mɛlt/ n
smälta
molten material
smältning
transition of matter

melt /mɛlt/ v
smälta
intransitive: to change from a solid to a liquid
transitive: to change or be changed from a solid to a liquid

meltdown n
härdsmälta
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ n
smältande smälter
process of changing the state of a substance

melting point n
smältpunkt
temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium

melting pot n
smältdegel
place where many divergent things come together and are homogenized

meltwater n
smältvatten
water from melting ice or snow

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
medlem
one who officially belongs to a group
lem
organ, limb
lem manslem
penis

membership n
medlemskap
fact of being a member

membership card n
medlemskort
card held by a member

membrane /ˈmembɹeɪn/ n
membran hinna
enclosing or separating tissue
mechanical part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force

membrane potential n
membranpotential

meme /miːm/ n
mem
something copied and circulated online
unit of cultural information

memo /ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ n
pm
a short note

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪɚ/ n
minne
book describing the personal experiences of an author

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
minnesvärd
worthy of being remembered

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
minnes-
serving as a remembrance

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
minnesgudstjänst minneshögtid
service
minnesmärke
structure

memorial service n
minnesceremoni minneshögtid
informal service

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
memorera lägga på minnet lära sig utantill
to commit to memory, to learn by heart

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
minne
ability to recall
RAM or ROM
stored record

memory leak n
minnesläcka
fault in memory allocation

memory stick n
Memory Stick
memory card, flash card

mend /mɛnd/ v
reparera
to repair

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
lögnaktig förljugen
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevium
chemical element

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ adj
underlydande
of or relating to work normally performed by a servant

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ n
tjänare tjänstefolk underlydande
domestic servant

meningitis n
meningit hjärnhinneinflammation
inflammation of the meninges

meninx /ˈmiːnɪŋks/ n
hjärnhinna
membrane

meniscus /mɛˈnɪs.kəs/ n
menisk
either of two parts of the human knee

menopause n
övergångsålder menopaus
ending of menstruation

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
menora
seven-branch candelabrum

menstrual cup n
menskopp
A receptacle worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid

menstrual cycle n
menstruationscykel
recurring cycle

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ v
menstruera ha menstruation
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃn/ n
menstruation
periodic discharging of the menses

mental /ˈmɛntəl/ adj
psykisk själslig
relating to the mind

mental gymnastics n
hjärngymnastik
difficult and complex logical thought processes

mental hospital n
mentalsjukhus
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mentalese /ˌmɛn(t)l̩ˈiz/ /ˌmɛnt(ə)lˈiːz/ n
mentalesiska
hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind

mentalist n
tankeläsare
practitionar of mentalism

menthol n
mentol
cyclic monoterpene alcohol

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ n
omnämnande
a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
omnämna nämna
make a short reference to something

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ n
mentor
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

mentorship n
mentorskap
state of being a mentor

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
meny matsedel
details of the food to be served at a banquet
printed list of dishes offered in a restaurant
meny
list from which the user may select an operation to be performed

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ interjection
mjau
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ n
jamande
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ v
jama
of a cat, to make its cry

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
legosoldat
person employed to fight

merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ n
handel
act or business of trading
handelsvaror
commodities offered for sale
handelsvara
commodity offered for sale

merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ v
handla
to engage in the trade of

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/ n
köpman
person who traffics in commodities
köpman handelsman
the owner or operator of a retail business

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ adj
nådig
showing mercy

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ adj
obarmhärtig skoningslös
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercury /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
kvicksilver
element

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
välsignelse
blessing
nåd
forgiveness or compassion
barmhärtighet nåd skonsamhet
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
barmhärtighet
tendency toward forgiveness

mere /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ adj
bara blott
the smallest amount

merganser /məːˈɡansə/ n
skrake
diving duck

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ v
fusionera gå ihop sammansmälta
(intransitive) to combine into a whole
fusionera förena slå ihop
(transitive) to combine into a whole

merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ /ˈmɝdʒɚ/ n
sammanslagning
the act or process of merging

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ n
maräng
mixture
shell

merit /ˈmɛɹɪt/ n
förtjänst
something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward
claim to commendation or a reward

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
meritokrati
rule by merit

meritocratic adj
meritokratisk

meritorious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ adj
förtjänstfull
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ n
stenfalk
small falcon

merlon /ˈmɜː(r)lən/ n
krenelering
any of the projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈməː.meɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
sjöjungfru havsfru
mythological woman with a fish's tail

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
meronym
word denoting part of whole

meronymy n
meronymi
system of meronyms

merry /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
munter
jolly and full of high-spirits

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
god jul
good wishes at Christmas time

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ n
karusell
carousel

mescaline /ˈmɛskəlɪn/ n
meskalin
the drug

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
maska ögla
opening
nät
structure

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
trollbinda
to exercise mesmerism on

meson /ˈmɛ.sɒn/ n
meson
elementary particle

mesosphere n
mesosfär
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

mess /mɛs/ n
röra
disagreeable mixture or confusion of things

mess /mɛs/ v
djävlas jävlas
screw around

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ n
meddelande budskap
communication, concept or information conveyed

message in a bottle n
flaskpost
message put in an empty bottle and set adrift on the ocean

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ n
budbärare bud
one who brings messages

messenger RNA n
budbärar-RNA
information carrying RNA

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
Messias
ordained to lead the people of Israel

messianic adj
messiansk
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah

mestizo /mɛsˈti.zoʊ/ n
mestis
a person of mixed ancestry

metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ n
metabolism ämnesomsättning
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ n
metabolit
any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction

metacarpal adj
mellanhands-
of the metacarpus

metacarpal n
mellanhandsben metakarpalben
bone of the metacarpus

metacarpus n
mellanhand
five bones of the palm

metadata /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ n
metadata
data that describes data

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩] n
metall
atomic element or material made of such atoms
metal metall
certain category of rock music

metal detector n
metalldetektor
a hand-held device
a structure, similar to a doorway

metalanguage n
metaspråk
linguistical term

metalhead n
hårdrockare metalhead
one who listens to heavy metal music

metallic bond n
metallbindning
chemical bond

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
halvmetall
element

metallurgically adv
metallurgiskt
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgist n
metallurg
person skilled in metallurgy

metallurgy /meˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmetələɹdʒi/ n
metallurgi
science of metals

metalworking n
metallbearbetning

metamorphic rock n
metamorf bergart metamorfit
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ n
metamorfos
in biology
transformation
noticeable change

metaphor /ˈme.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ n
metafor
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor
uncountable: figure of speech

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
metaforisk bildlig
pertaining to a metaphor

metaphorically adv
metaforiskt
in a metaphoric manner

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
metafysisk
of or pertaining to metaphysics

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
metastas
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body

metasyntactic variable n
metavariabel
in computing

metatarsal adj
mellanfots-
of the metatarsus

metatarsus n
mellanfot
bones

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.səs/ n
stavelseväxling
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

mete /miːt/ v
måtta
To dispense
mäta
To measure

meteor /ˈmitiɚ/ n
meteor
streak of light

meteorite /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ n
meteorit
remains of a meteor

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
meteorologisk
relating to meteorology

meteorologist n
meteorolog
person who studies meteorology
weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
meteorologi väderlekslära
science

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ n
taktart takt
increment of music
-meter mätare
measuring instrument

methadone /ˈmɛθədoʊn/ n
metadon
synthetic opioid analgesic

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
metan
the compound CH₄

methanoic acid n
metansyra
formic acid

methanol n
metanol
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methionine /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ n
metionin
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
metod tillvägagångssätt
process by which a task is completed

meticulous /mɨˈtɪkjɨlɨs/ adj
minutiös omsorgsfull
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

metonym /ˈmɛtənɪm/ n
metonym
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it

metonymy n
metonymi
figure of speech

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ n
meter
unit of length

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
metrisk
relating to metric system

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ n
metrik
notion in mathematics

metric space n
metriskt rum
space (mathematics)

metric ton n
ton
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

metrical foot n
versfot fot
basic unit of verse

metrization n
metrisering
the process or result of metrizing a space

metro station n
tunnelbanestation
railway station for a rapid transit system

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
metronom
a device used in music

metropolis /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/ n
metropol storstad
large, busy city

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ /mɛtɹɵˈpɑlɨtən/ n
metropolit
bishop empowered to oversee other bishops

metrosexual n
metrosexuell
man concerned with personal appearance

mettle /ˈmɛt.l̩/ n
kurage mod
a quality of endurance and courage
eldighet karaktär
good temperament and character

mew /mju/ /mjuː/ n
mås
gull or seagull

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
mezuza
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house

mezzaluna n
örtvagga
crescent-shaped steel blade

mezzanine /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ n
mellanplan
a secondary floor, in between the main floors of a building

mi /miː/ n
mi
third note of a major scale

micellar adj
micellär

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ n
micell
colloidal aggregate

micro- prefix
mikro-
one millionth
very small

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
mikrob
microorganism

microbial /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/ adj
mikrobiell
relating to microbes

microbiologist n
mikrobiolog
scientist whose speciality is microbiology

microbiology n
mikrobiologi
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms

microblog n
mikroblogg
blog on which one posts brief updates

microcomputer n
mikrodator
computer designed around a microprocessor

microfiber n
mikrofiber
particularly fine fiber

microfossil n
mikrofossil
microscopic fossil

microgram n
mikrogram
µg

microgravity n
mikrogravitation
very low gravity

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtɚ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
mikrometer
one millionth of a meter

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
mikrometer
instrument

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ n
mikroorganism
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropenis /mɑikɹəʊpiːnɪs/ n
mikropenis
unusually small penis

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
mikrofon
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microprocessor n
mikroprocessor
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ n
mikroskop
an optical instrument

microscopy /maɪ.ˈkɹɔ.skə.pi/ n
mikroskopi
use of microscopes

microsecond n
mikrosekund
unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds

microsurgery n
mikrokirurgi
surgical procedures that are very small

microtubule n
mikrotubul mikrotubulus
microscopic tube in cells

microvillus n
mikrovillus
fingerlike extension

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
mikrovåg
electromagnetic wave

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ v
mikra värma
cook in a microwave oven

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
mikrovågsugn mikro
oven using microwave energy

micturition n
urinering
physiology: urination

mid- prefix
mid-
the middle part

mid-life crisis n
medelålderskris
emotional period of doubt

midbrain n
mesencephalon mitthjärnan
part of brain

midden /ˈmɪdən/ n
gödselhög
dungheap

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ adj
central
central
mellerst
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ n
mitt
centre, midpoint
part between beginning and end

middle C n
ettstrukna C
musical note, 261.626 Hz

middle age n
medelålder
the period of life between youth and old age

middle class n
medelklass
social and economic class

middle ear n
mellanöra
cavity in the ear

middle finger n
långfinger
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger

middle name n
andranamn
name between given name and surname

middle of nowhere n
världens ände
remote place

middle school n
mellanstadie
school contain both primary and secondary students

middle spotted woodpecker n
mellanspett
Dendrocoptes medius

middle-aged /ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
medelålders
of, or relating to middle age

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] n
mellanhand
intermediate dealer between manufacturer and the retailer or customer

midfield /ˈmɪd.fiːld/ n
mittfält
middle of the field

midfielder n
mittfältare
player

midget n
dvärg mini-
attributively: that is the small version of something
dvärg
derogatory: any short person
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10"

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
midnatt
12 o'clock

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ n
midnattssol
phenomenon occurring when Sun does not set

midsummer adj
midsommar-
happening in the middle of summer

midsummer n
midsommar midsommardagen
Midsummer Day
midsommar
The middle of summer
midsommar sommarsolstånd
about 21st June

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
barnmorska
person who assists women in childbirth

midwinter n
midvinter
the middle of winter
vintersolstånd
the winter solstice

mien /miːn/ n
min
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer
specific facial expression

might /maɪt/ n
makt förmåga
ability
makt
personal power
kraft styrka
physical strength

might /maɪt/ v
kanske skulle kunna
indicator of conditional or possible actions

might as well v
lika gärna kunna

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adj
mäktig
very strong, possessing might

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ n
migrän
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
flyttfågel
A migratory bird or other animal

migrate /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪt/ v
migrera
flytta migrera överföra
to move computer code or files

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
migration
computing: changing a platform from an environment to another one
moving a place to live to another
seasonal moving of animals, birds or fish

migrationism n
migrationism

mikado n
plockepinn
a game of skill

mike /ˈmaɪk/ n
mick
informal: microphone

mike /ˈmaɪk/ v
mick
to place one or more microphones on

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
mjöldagg
growth of minute fungi

mile /maɪ̯l/ n
mil engelsk mil
measure of length

mileage /ˈmaɪlədʒ/ n
bensinförbrukning räckvidd
distance travelled on certain amount of fuel
miltal
total distance travelled

milestone n
milsten milstolpe
important event
milstolpe milsten
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals

milieu /miˈljø/ /mɪlˈju/ /ˈmiːl.jɜː/ n
miljö
person’s social setting or environment

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
militär militärisk
characteristic of members of the armed forces
militär
relating to armies or ground forces
krigisk krigs-
relating to war

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ n
militär
armed forces

military exercise n
militärövning
war game

military macaw n
mindre soldatara
Ara militaris

military police n
militärpolis
police unit of a military organization

military service n
militärtjänst värnplikt lumpen militärtjänstgöring
service in an army

military tribunal n
krigsdomstol
military court

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
milis
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need

milk /mɪlk/ n
mjölk
liquid

milk /mɪlk/ v
mjölka
to express milk from mammal
to express any liquid
to take advantage of situation

milk chocolate n
mjölkchoklad
Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients

milk powder n
mjölkpulver
pulverized milk solids

milk tooth n
mjölktand
tooth of the first set of teeth

milk-cap n
riska
mushroom of the genus Lactarius

milker n
mjölkare
person who, or machine which, milks

milking machine n
mjölkmaskin
machine

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
mjölkpiga mjölkerska mjölkjungfrun
a young woman who milks the cows on a farm

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ n
mjölkbud mjölkutkörare
man who delivers milk early in the morning

mill /mɪl/ n
kvarn mölla
building housing a grinding apparatus
grinding apparatus
fabrik bruk
manufacturing plant

mill /mɪl/ v
mala
grind or process using a mill or other machine

mill dam /ˈmɪldam/ n
kvarndamm
dam constructed in order to create a millpond

mille-feuille /miːlˈfɜːi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
napoleonbakelse
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ adj
tusenårig
occurring every 1000 years
referring to a 1000th anniversary

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
årtusende millennium
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
mjölnare
person

millet /ˈmɪlɛt/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
hirs
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
milli-
prefix

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ n
milligram
milligram

millilitre n
milliliter
a unit of volume

millimeter n
millimeter
unit of measure

million /ˈmɪljən/ n
miljon
cardinal number

millionaire n
miljonär
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million

millionairess n
miljonärska
woman whose wealth is greater than one million dollars

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ adj
miljonte
millionth

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ n
miljondel
one of a million equal parts of a whole
miljonte
person or thing in the millionth position

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ n
millisekund
one one-thousandth of a second

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
kvarnsten
large round stone used for grinding grain
heavy responsibility

millwheel n
kvarnhjul
water wheel used to power a watermill

milt /mɪlt/ n
mjölke
fish semen

mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/ v
härma
to imitate, especially in order to ridicule

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ n
mimikry mimicry
the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else

min n
min
abbreviation for minimum

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ n
minarkism
government with the least necessary power over its citizens

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ n
minaret
mosque tower

minaudière /ˌminoʊˈdjɝ/ /ˌmɪnəʊˈdjɛː/ n
minaudière
type of formal, decorative women's clutch bag

mince /mɪns/ n
köttfärs
finely chopped meat

mind /maɪnd/ n
förstånd intellekt psyke
ability for rational thought
medvetande sinne
ability to be aware of things
koncentration
ability to focus the thoughts
minne
ability to remember things
avsikt böjelse håg lust
desire, inclination, or intention
förstånd
healthy mental state
inställning mening tanke åsikt önskan
judgment, opinion, or view
ande själ
philosophy: non-material substance
geni snille
somebody that embodies certain mental qualities

mind /maɪnd/ v
bekymra bry fästa ha emot tänka
to dislike, object to, have a contrary opinion toward
hålla koll se efter sköta sköta om ta hand om
to look after, take care of
akta ge akt komma ihåg se till se upp tänka
to pay attention to, take note of

mind map n
tankekarta
diagram

mind one's own business v
lägga lägga näsan i blöt sköta strunta
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others

mind the gap v
tänk på avståndet
be careful of the gap between vehicle and platform

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
häpnadsväckande ofattbar
that causes the mind to boggle

mind-numbing adj
förslöande
excessively boring

mindfulness n
omtänksamhet uppmärksamhet vakenhet
inclination to be mindful or aware
medveten närvaro mindfulness
paying attention on purpose in the present moment

mindset n
tankesätt
a way of thinking

mine /maɪn/ n
gruva mina
excavation from which ore is extracted
mina
military: exploding device

mine /maɪn/ pronoun
min
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪn/ v
minera
to sow mines in

minefield n
minfält minerad mark
area in which mines have been hidden
minfält
dangerous situation

minelayer n
minfartyg
ship capable of laying mines

miner /ˈmaɪnə/ n
gruvarbetare
person who works in a mine

miner's lettuce n
vinterportlak
plant

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ adj
mineralisk
relating to or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ n
mineral
in geology
in nutrition
as opposed to animal and vegetable

mineral oil n
mineralolja
mixture

mineral water n
mineralvatten
water containing dissolved minerals

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
mineralogi
the study or science of minerals

mineshaft n
gruvschakt
mineshaft

minesweeper n
minsvepare
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines

miniature golf n
minigolf
informal form of golf

minibar n
minibar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minidress n
miniklänning
woman's short dress

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ n
halvnot
A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem

minimal /mɪnəməl/ adj
minimalistisk
(art) characterised by the use of simple form or structures
minimal
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree

minimal pair n
minimalt ordpar
Pair of words

minimalism n
minimalism
style of art

minimize /ˈmɪnɨmaɪz/ v
minimera dölja
(computing) To cause a window to disappear
minimera
To make small as possible

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ n
minimum
lowest limit

minimum wage n
minimilön
lowest rate of pay that an employer can legally pay

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ n
gruvdrift brytning
activity of removing solid valuables from the earth

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
skyddsling
loyal servant of another more powerful being

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
minikjol kortkortkjol
skirt

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ n
minister
politician who heads a ministry

minister without portfolio n
konsultativt statsråd minister utan portfölj
minister without permanent area of responsibility

ministerial /ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/ adj
administrativ
having the power to wield delegated executive authority
related to a governmental minister or ministry
related to a religious minister or ministry

ministerial /ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/ n
prästerlig
unfree noble

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
Ministär
complete body of government ministers
ministär
government department

mink /mɪŋk/ n
mink mårddjur
mammal

minke whale n
vikval
Balaenoptera acutorostrata or Balaenoptera bonaerensis

minnow /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
elritsa kvidd
a small freshwater fish

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ n
underårig
someone below the legal age

minor key n
moll molltonart
music: a musical key based upon a minor scale

minor planet n
småplanet
celestial body

minor third n
mollters sänkt ters
musical interval

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
minoritet
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority

mint /mɪnt/ n
förmögenhet multum
large amount of money
myntverk myntet
money-producing building or institution
mint
candy
mintgrön
colour
mynta
plant
herb flavouring

mint /mɪnt/ v
mynta prägla
to reproduce coins

minuet n
menuett
dance
music accompanying the dance

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
negativ
negative
minus
on the negative part of a scale
ranking just below a designated rating

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ n
minus brist
downside or disadvantage
negativ kvantitet
mathematics: negative quantity

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
minus
mathematics: less

minus sign n
minustecken minus
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ adj
jätteliten pytteliten
very small, tiny

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ n
gemen
lower-case letter

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ adj
minutiös
very careful and exact, giving small details
mycket lite väldigt lite
very small

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
protokoll
record of meeting
ögonblick minut
short but unspecified period of time
minut bågminut
unit of angular measure
minut
unit of time
minute of use of telephone network

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
föra protokoll protokollföra
to write the minutes of

minute hand n
minutvisare
clock hand

minute of angle n
bågminut
one 60th of a degree

minx /mɪŋks/ n
markatta
a pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman

minyan /ˈmɪn.jən/ n
minjan
minimum number of ten adult Jews required for a communal religious service

miombo tit n
miombomes
Melaniparus griseiventris

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
mirakel under
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers

miracle play n
mirakelspel
miracle play

miraculous adj
mirakulös underbar undergörande
by supernatural or uncommon causes

miraculously adv
mirakulöst mirakulöst nog
in a miraculous manner

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːdʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
hägring
an optical phenomenon

mirative /ˈmɪɹətɪv/ n
admirativ
grammatical mood

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ n
spegel
smooth reflecting surface

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ n
glädje munterhet
merriment

mis- prefix
miss-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
manshat misandri
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
misantrop
one who hates all mankind

misanthropy n
misantropi
hatred or dislike of people or mankind

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.ədʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/ n
missfall
termination of pregnancy

miscarriage of justice n
justitiemord
error which led to an unjust outcome

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
rasblandning
the mixing or blending of race

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
diverse
blandad
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts

miscellany /mɪˈsɛ.lə.ni/ /ˈmɪ.səˌleɪ.ni/ n
antologi
A collection of writings on various subjects, topics

mischief /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ n
bus hyss ofog
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause
bråkstake bråkmakare buse odåga
one who causes mischief

miscible adj
blandbar
can be mixed - of liquids

misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
missuppfattning
a mistaken belief

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
feltolka misstolka
to interpret erroneously

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
förseelse lagöverträdelse
small crime

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
girigbuk gnidare
skinflint or scrooge

miserabilist /ˈmɪzəɹəbəlɪst/ n
dysterkvist
one who extols being miserable

miserably adv
eländigt
in a miserable manner

misericord n
misericordia
ledge

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ n
elände misär
great unhappiness
armod elände misär nöd
poverty

misfire /ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/ v
feltändning snedtändning
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence

misformat v
felformatera
to format incorrectly

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
olycka otur
an undesirable event such as an accident

mishap /ˈmɪs.hæp/ n
missöde
accident, mistake, or problem

mishear /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ v
missuppfatta
to hear wrongly
missförstå missuppfatta
to understand wrongly

misheard /ˈmɪshɜɹd/ v
missuppfattad
Past participle of mishear

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
förleda vilseleda
vilseleda
lead in a false direction

misleading adj
missvisande vilseledande
tending to mislead

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
miso
thick paste for making soup

misogynism n
kvinnohat misogyni
misogyny

misogynist /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
misogyn kvinnohatare
hater of women

misogyny /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
misogyni kvinnohat
hatred or contempt for women

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
förlägga
to put something somewhere and then forget its location

miss /mɪs/ n
bom miss
a failure to hit
misslyckande
a failure to obtain or accomplish
fröken
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
undvika
to avoid; to escape
missa
to fail to attend
to be late for something
to fail to understand
missa bomma
to fail to hit
sakna
to feel the absence of someone or something; to feel the want or need of

miss out v
missa
to miss something that should not be missed

misshapen /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ adj
missbildad vanskapt
deformed

missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ n
missil
air-based weapon
robot raket
self-propelled, guidable projectile

missing in action /ˈmɪsɪŋ ɪn ˈækʃən/ adj
saknad i strid
designation for a member of an organization with whom contact is lost but whose death is not confirmed

mission /ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
mission
religious evangelism
uppdrag mission
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose

mission-critical adj
affärskritisk verksamhetskritisk
vital to the operations of a system as a whole

missionary /ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/ n
missionär
person traveling to spread a religion

missionary position n
missionärsställning missionären
position for sexual intercourse

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
stava fel
to spell incorrectly

misspelling n
stavfel
misspelt word

misstep n
felsteg
error or mistake

mist /mɪst/ n
dimma
A layer of fine droplets or particles
dimma mist
Water or other liquid finely suspended in air

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
fel misstag miss
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
begå ett misstag missta
To make an error
förväxla missförstå missta
to take one thing for another

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
herr
title of adult male

mistle thrush n
dubbeltrast
Turdus viscivorus

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ n
mistel
any of several hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales

mistranslation n
felöversättning
incorrect translation

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
älskarinna
woman in extramarital relationship
härskarinna
woman of authority

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
misstro
lack of trust

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
misstro
to have no confidence in something

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
missförstå
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly

misunderstanding n
missförstånd
mistake

miswire v
felkoppla
to wire incorrectly

miswired adj
felkopplat
wired incorrectly

mite /maɪt/ n
kvalster
arachnid

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
lindra mildra
to reduce, lessen, or decrease

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
förmildrande omständighet
reduction of something harmful

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.t̬əˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitokondriell
of, or relating to mitochondria

mitochondrion n
mitokondrie
respiratory organelle

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊsɪs/ n
mitos
division of a cell nucleus

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
mitra
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
tumvante vante bälghandske
type of glove

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
slutmix
music: finished version of a recording
mixning remix
music: result of mixing several tracks
blandning kombination mix
result of combining items normally kept separate
blandning mix
result of mixing two or more substances

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
blanda kombinera
combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate
mixa
music: combine several tracks
mixa sammanställa slutmixa
music: produce a finished version of a recording
blanda
stir two or more substances together
blanda mixa
use a mixer on

mix apples and oranges v
blanda äpplen och päron
to mix two totally different things

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
blandad
having two or more separate aspects

mixed economy n
blandekonomi
market economy with government provision

mixed martial arts n
mixed martial arts
Style of combat sport

mixer n
mixer matberednings
blender

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/ n
blandning
something that consists of diverse elements

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemoteknisk
related to mnemonics

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɒnɪk/ n
minnesregel memoreringsteknik
Anything (especially something in verbal form) used to help remember something

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemoteknik
study of techniques for improving memory

moa /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ n
moafågel
extinct bird

moai /ˈmoʊ.aɪ/ n
moai
stone statue on Easter Island

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
stön stönande
a low cry of pain

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
stöna
to make a moan or similar sound

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
vallgrav stormgrav
defensive ditch

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
mobb
unruly group of people

mobbing n
mobbning
group bullying

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
mobil rörlig flyttbar
capable of being moved

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
mobil
decoration

mobile phone n
mobiltelefon mobil nalle
portable telephone

mobilise v
mobilisera
to assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ n
rörlighet
ability to move

mobilization n
mobilisering
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
mocka mockakaffe
coffee with chocolate
mocka
coffee/chocolate flavour
kaffefärgad mockafärgad
colour

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ adj
låtsas- sken-
imitation, not genuine

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ v
efterapa härma imitera
to mimic
efterapa reta
to taunt

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ n
härmtrast
songbird of the family Mimidae

modal auxiliary n
modalt hjälpverb
verb used to express the mood of another verb

modal particle n
modalpartikel
linguistic class

mode /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
läge
in computing
mode
style or fashion

mode of transport n
transportmedel
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ adj
modell-
exemplarisk föredömlig
worthy of being a model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ n
modell
miniature
style
simplified representation
structural design
modell mannekäng fotomodell
person
förebild föredöme
praiseworthy example

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ v
modellera
use as a model

model aircraft n
modellflyg
aircraft made to a smaller scale

modeling clay n
modellera
malleable substance

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ n
modem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
modern
pertaining to history from c. 1800 onwards
modern nutida
pertaining to the current time and style

modernistic adj
modernistisk
modernistic

modernity /məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/ n
modernitet
quality of being modern
modern times
quality of the modern historical period

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
modernisering
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernisera
bring something up to date

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
blygsam
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements
liten blygsam
small

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
blygsamhet
the quality of being modest

modicum /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
gnutta uns
small amount

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ n
attribut
grammar: qualifying word, clause or phrase

modular adj
modul-
of or relating to a module or modules

modulation n
modulation
Applying a signal to a carrier

module /ˈmɑdʒuːl/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
modul
self-contained component of a system
unit of education
section of a program
type of algebraic structure

modulo /ˈmɒdjʊləʊ/ preposition
modulo
Given a specified modulus of

mogul skiing n
puckelpist
type of freestyle skiing

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
fuktig
slightly wet

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ n
fuktighet fukt
a moderate degree of wetness

moisturize v
fukta
to make more humid
to make more moist

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.dʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.dʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
mojibake
corrupt characters or letters

molality n
molalitet
concentration of a substance in solution

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
kindtand
back tooth

molasses [məˈlæ.sɨz] [məˈlæ.sɪz] n
melass
thick brownish syrup refined from raw sugar

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ n
gjutform
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
mögel
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
mullvad
burrowing insectivore
internal spy

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
födelsemärke leverfläck nevus
dark spot on the skin
mol
unit of amount

mole cricket n
mullvadssyrsa
insect of Gryllotalpidae

molecular biologist n
molekylärbiolog
scientist who specializes in molecular biology

molecular biology n
molekylärbiologi
branch of biology

molecular formula n
molekylärformel
a notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in a compound

molecule /ˈmɑləkjul/ /ˈmɒləkjuːl/ n
molekyl
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

molest v
antasta
to abuse
störa
to annoy intentionally
ofreda störa
to disturb or tamper with

molester /məˈlɛstə(ɹ)/ /məˈlɛstɚ/ n
antastare
one who molests

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
blötdjur
soft-bodied invertebrate of phylum Mollusca

molluscum contagiosum n
mollusker
skin infection caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
smält
melted

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
molybden
chemical element

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
moment kraftmoment vridmoment
moment of force
ögonblick moment momang
very brief period of time

moment of silence n
tyst minut
period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person

moment of truth n
sanningens ögonblick
deciding instant

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ adj
betydelsefull viktig
of outstanding importance or great consequence

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ n
rörelsemängd
product of mass and velocity

momo n
momos
type of dumpling

monarch /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
monark
ruler

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ n
monarki
form of government with a hereditary head of state

monastery /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
kloster
building for monks

monetization n
utmyntning
the conversion of something into money

money /ˈmʌni/ n
kontanter pengar
cash
valuta pengar
currency
pengar
means of exchange and measure of value

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
pengar växer inte på träd
you must work in order to have money

money laundering n
penningtvätt pengatvätt
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally

money market fund n
penningmarknadsfond
fund that invests in short-term money market instruments

money order n
postanvisning
a type of cheque

moneybags n
knös
wealthy person

monger /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ n
månglare
dealer

monger /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ v
kränga mångla sälja
sell

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ n
mangust mungo
a small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

monism n
monism
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ n
monitor
class of armored warship
computing: program for viewing and editing
bildskärm monitor skärm
computer display
övervakare
someone who watches over something
monitör
student leader

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ v
övervaka kontrollera
watch over, guard

monitor lizard n
varan
lizard of the genus Varanus

monitoring n
övervakning
Surveillance or continuous or regular observation

monk /mʌŋk/ n
munk
male member of monastic order

monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ n
apa
primate

monkey business n
rackartyg sattyg
an activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting (idiomatic)
bedrägeri
an activity that may be considered illegal, questionable, or a vice, but not felonious (idiomatic)

monkfish n
marulk
fish

mono /ˈmɑnoʊ/ /ˈmɒnəʊ/ adj
mono
having only a single audio channel

monochasium n
ensidig knippe
cyme with one flower on each axis

monochrome /ˈmɑ.nə.kɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/ adj
monokrom
having only one colour

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ n
monokel
a single lens

monocyte n
monocyt
type of blood leukocyte

monocytosis n
monocytos
increase in the number of circulating monocytes

monogamous adj
monogam
being married to one person at a time

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ n
monogami engifte
permanent pair bond between two beings

monoglot adj
enspråkig

monogram n
monogram
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monograph n
monografi
scholarly book or treatise

monoid n
monoid
type of set

monolingual adj
enspråkig
only knowing or spoken in one language

monolingualism n
enspråkighet
condition of being able to speak only a single language

monologue n
monolog
drama: long speech by one person

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
monomani
an excessive interest with a singal subject

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ n
monomer
small molecule, bonded covalently to form polymers

mononucleosis n
infektiös mononukleos kyssjuka körtelfeber
infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfθɔŋ/ n
monoftong
vowel that has same sound throughout its pronunciation

monophysite adj
monofysitisk
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite

monophysitism n
monofysitism
Christian believe claiming a human-only nature of Jesus Christ

monoplane n
monoplan
airplane that has a single pair of wings

monopolize v
monopolisera
have a monopoly

monopoly /məˈnɑpəˌli/ /məˈnɒpəˌli/ n
monopol
situation of exclusive supply
privilege granting such control
exclusive possession
market thus controled

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
monopsoni
market situation in which there is only buyer for a product

monosaccharide n
monosackarid
a simple sugar, composed of a single ring

monosodium glutamate n
natriumglutamat
mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid

monosyllabic /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ adj
enstavig
consisting of one syllable
using monosyllables

monotheism n
monoteism
belief in one God

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/ adj
monoton
having a single pitch

monotonic increasing adj
monotonisk växande
mathematics, of a function: always increasing or remaining constant

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ adj
monoton
monoton entonig
having an unvarying tone or pitch
enformig
tedious, repetitious or lacking in variety

mons veneris n
venusberg
female mons pubis

monsoon /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
monsunperiod monsun
tropical rainy season
monsun
wind
meteorological system

monsoon season n
monsunperiod
part of the year when monsoons occur

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
jätte-
very large

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
monster odjur
terrifying dangerous creature

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ n
montage montering
composite work created by assembling other elements

month /mʌnθ/ n
månad
period into which a year is divided

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
månatlig
Occurring every month

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
månadsvis
Occurring every month

monument /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ n
monument minnesmärke
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
mu
sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
mu
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
råma
to make a lowing sound

moo-moo n
kossa
(childish) cow

mooch /muːtʃ/ v
snylta
beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.

moocher n
snyltare
a person having a tendency to repeatedly ask help of others

mood /muːd/ n
humör dåligt humör
bad mood
humör
disposition (see also in the mood)
humör stämning sinnestillstånd
mental state

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ n
deg klöver kosing para stålar
informal: money

moon /muːn/ n
måne
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
måne tungel
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
månvarv måne
month

moon /muːn/ v
moona
to display one's buttocks to

moon bag n
magväska midjeväska
pouch

moon landing n
månlandning
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon

moonbow n
månregnbåge
Meteorological phenomenon

mooncake n
månkaka
Chinese pastry

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
månljus månsken
månljus månsken tungelsken
light reflected from the moon

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
extraknäcka
to work at a secondary job

moonlighter n
svartjobbare svartjobberska
person who works a second job

moonlit /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ adj
månbelyst
lit by moonlight

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
hembränt
illicit liquor
månsken
shine of the moon

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
månskära
thin crescent of the moon

moonstone n
månsten
translucent gemstone

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ n
hed
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ v
förtöja lägga till
to cast anchor or become fastened
förtöja
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ n
rörhöna
water birds of the genus Gallinula

mooring n
förtöjning
act of securing a vessel

moose /muːs/ n
älg
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces)

moose test n
älgtest
vehicle test

moot /muːt/ adj
irrelevant ovidkommande oviktig
having no practical importance

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
mopp
implement for washing floors

mop the floor with someone v
sopa golvet med någon
trounce or defeat thoroughly

mope /moʊp/ /məʊp/ v
deppa
depressed

moped /moʊpt/ /məʊpt/ n
moped moppe
two-wheeled vehicle

moraine /məˈɹeɪn/ n
morän
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ adj
moralisk
conforming to a standard of right behavior
positively affecting the mind, confidence or will
relating to principles of right and wrong
capable of right and wrong action

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ n
moral
moral practices or teachings
sensmoral
the moral significance or practical lesson

moral panic n
moralpanik
mass movement, public outcry

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
-moral arbetsmoral stridsmoral
capacity

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
moral

morally adv
moraliskt
relating to morals or ethics

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
moras
tract of soft, wet ground
anything that entraps or makes progress difficult

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ adv
mer ytterligare
mer mera
comparative of much
mer
word to form a comparative

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ determiner
fler flera
comparative of many

more often than not adv
allt som oftast
more likely to be the case than not

more or less adv
mer eller mindre
almost
approximately

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
rund toppmurkla
common morel or yellow morel, Morchella esculenta
murkla
genus Morchella

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
dessutom för övrigt tillika
in addition to what has been said

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ n
nyazeelandspökuggla
Ninox novaeseelandiae

mores /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪz/ n
seder sedvänjor
a set of accepted moral norms or customs

morgue /mɔɹɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ n
bårhus
place for dead people

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
utdöende
almost obsolete
döende
approaching death

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
morion
type of helmet

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
morna
a genre of Cape Verdean music

morning /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
morgon förmiddag
part of the day between dawn and midday
morgon
the part of the day after midnight and before midday

morning dress n
jackett förmiddagsdräkt
formal day wear

morning gift n
morgongåva
gift given by husband to wife upon first morning of marriage

morning star n
morgonstjärna
planet Venus as seen around dawn
spiked weapon on staff

morning wood n
morgonstånd morgonbånge
morning erection

morning-after pill n
dagen efter-piller
type of contraceptive pill

moronic /mɔːˈɹɑnɪk/ /mɔːˈɹɒnɪk/ adj
debil efterbliven sinnesslö
having a mental age

morph /mɔː(ɹ)f/ n
morf
physical form representing morpheme
biology: local variety

morpheme /ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/ n
morfem
smallest linguistic unit

morphine /ˈmɔɹfiːn/ n
morfin
crystalline alkaloid

morphism n
morfism

morphology /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/ n
morfologi
a scientific study of form and structure
biological study of the form and structure
morfologi formlära
linguistic study of the form and structure

morrow /ˈmɒɹəʊ/ /ˈmɔɹoʊ/ n
morgon
morning

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
smula
small fragment

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
dödlig
susceptible to death
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing

mortal sin n
dödssynd
grave sin

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
dödlighet
condition of being susceptible to death
dødlighet
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
murbruk
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water
granatkastare mörsare
short large-bore cannon
mortel
vessel used to grind ingredients

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ n
hypotek gravitation
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ v
inteckna belåna
to borrow against a property

morula n
morula
spherical mass of blastomeres

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ n
mosaik
artwork
genetically diverse individual
viral disease

moschatel /ˌmɒskəˈtɛl/ n
desmeknopp
flower

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
moské
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
mygga moskit
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood

mosquito bite n
myggbett
visible bump of inflamed skin

mosquito net n
myggnät
fine net used to protect against mosquitos

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
mossa
plants of the division Bryophyta
a kind or species of such plants

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
mest
adverb forming superlative
superlative of much
högst
highly
flest
superlative of many

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
flertal flest
majority of

most favored nation n
mest-gynnad-nation
most favored nation

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
grand smolk
A small particle; a speck

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ n
motell
type of hotel

motet n
motett
a composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style

moth /mɑθ/ /mɑθs/ /mɒθ/ /mɒθs/ /mɔθ/ /mɔθs/ n
mal nattfjäril
insect similar to a butterfly

moth-eaten adj
maläten
containing moth holes
old and in poor condition

mothball n
malkula
small ball

mothball v
lägga i malpåse lägga på hyllan lägga på is
to store something no longer used

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ n
moder mor mamma
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant
mor moder
one’s female parent

mother hen n
hönsmamma
overprotective woman

mother ship n
moderfartyg moderskepp
vessel that serves a smaller vessel

mother tongue n
modersmål
one's native tongue

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
svärmor
spouse’s mother

mother-of-pearl n
pärlemor
pearly layer

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
moderkort
primary circuit board of a computer

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
jävel mammaknullare
generic term of abuse

motherhood /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ n
moderskap
state of being a mother

motherland /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
fosterland moderland
country of origin
moderland
mother country in contrast to its colonies
fädernesland
the country of one's ancestors
fosterland
the country of one's birth

motherless adj
moderlös
without a living mother

motherly /ˈmʌðəli/ adj
moderlig
befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
motiv
decorative figure that is repeated in a design
recurring or dominant element; a theme

motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈməʊʃən/ n
motion
parliamentary proposal
rörelse
state of progression from one place to another

motion sickness n
åksjuka rörelsesjuka sjösjuka
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle

motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
motivera
to encourage

motivation n
motivation drivkraft
willingness of action especially in behavior

motivational adj
motiverande
research rating that measures how a commercial affects consumer intention

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
motiv
a cause to commit a crime

motley adj
brokig
comprising greatly varied elements

motor /ˈmoʊtɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ n
motor
engine

motor neuron disease n
motorneuronsjukdom
neurodegenerative disorder

motor oil n
motorolja
oil to lubricate an internal-combustion engine

motor pulley n
drivhjul drivtrissa
pulley attached to an axle

motor unit n
motorisk enhet
neuron and fibres

motorboat n
motorbåt
boat driven by an engine

motorcade n
bilkortege
procession of cars

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ n
motorcykel
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motorist n
bilist
one who drives a motor vehicle

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n
motorväg
broad highway

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
fläckig
spotted

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ n
valspråk motto
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement
motto devis
suggestive sentence, phrase or word

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
mufflon
sheep

mouldboard n
vändskiva
curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ adj
möglig
covered with mould

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
ruggning ömsning
process

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
rugga ömsa
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal
to shed in such a manner (transitive form)

mount /maʊnt/ v
montera
to attach an object to a support
bestiga
to get on top of an animal to mate
to place oneself on a horse, bicycle etc. to ride

mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ /ˈmaʊntɪn/ n
berg
large mass of earth and rock
large amount

mountain bearberry /ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˈbɛəbɛɹi/ n
ripbär
Arctostaphylos alpina

mountain bike n
mountainbike
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding

mountain chain n
bergskedja fjällkedja
a series of mountain ranges

mountain chickadee n
bergtita
Poecile gambeli

mountain cranberry /ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˈkɹænbɛɹi/ n
ripbär
Arctostaphylos alpina

mountain hare n
skoghare
mountain hare

mountain pass n
bergspass
low point

mountain range n
bergskedja
line of mountains

mountain reindeer n
ren
reindeer

mountain shrike n
filippintörnskata
Lanius validirostris

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ n
bergsbestigare bergsklättrare
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure

mountaineering n
bergsbestigning bergsklättring
sport

mountainous /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ adj
bergig fjällrik
having many mountains

mountaintop n
bergstopp
the summit of a mountain

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
ridande
on horseback

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ v
sörja
express sadness for, grieve over

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ n
mus datormus
rodent of the genus Mus
computing: input device

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ n
musmatta
mouse pad

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
musfälla råttfälla
device for killing mice

moustache /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
mustasch
hair on upper lip

moustached adj
mustaschprydd
having moustache

moustachio'd adj
mustaschprydd
possessing a moustachio

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ n
mynning mun
an outlet, aperture or orifice
mynning flodmynning åmynning
the end of a river out of which water flows
mun käft
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested

mouthbrooder /ˈmaʊθbɹuːdə/ /ˈmaʊθˌbɹudɚ/ n
munruvare
animal that cares of its offspring by holding them in its mouth

mouthfeel n
munkänsla
texture perceived by mouth

mouthful n
munfull
amount that will fit in a mouth

mouthguard n
munskydd
device

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
munstycke
part of a telephone
part of a wind or brass instrument

mouthwash n
munskölj munvatten
liquid used to clean one's mouth

move /muːv/ n
drag
the act of moving a token on a gameboard
flytt
the event of changing one's residence

move /muːv/ v
röra
to arouse the feelings or passions of
flytta röra
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion
röra sig flytta på sig röra på sig flytta sig
to change place or posture; to go
flytta
to change residence
to change the place of a piece
to transfer from one space or position to another
föreslå
to propose; to recommend

move heaven and earth v
röra upp himmel och jord
to go to extreme lengths

move house v
flytta
change place of residence

move out v
flytta ut
to vacate one's place of residence

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
sats
music: division of a larger musical composition
rörelse
physical motion
trend in various fields or social categories

mover n
flyttare
someone who or something that moves

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
film
motion picture

movie star n
filmstjärna
star of the cinema

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
rörande
that causes someone to feel emotion
rörlig
that moves or move

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
klippa slå meja
to cut down

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
moxibustion
burning of moxa against skin

mozzarella /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
mozzarella
soft Italian cheese

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ n
my
Greek letter

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
mycket
to a great extent

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
mycket mycken
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
mycket väsen för ingenting
a lot of fuss

muck /mʌk/ v
mocka
shovel muck

mucous membrane n
slemhinna mukosa
membrane which secretes mucus

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
slem
slippery secretion

mud /mʌd/ n
lera gyttja
mixture of soil and water

mud bath n
gyttjebad

mud wrestling n
gyttjebrottning
form of entertainment

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ n
oreda röra virrvarr
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddy [ˈmʌdi] adj
lerig
covered with mud

mudguard n
stänkskärm framskärm
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle

mudslide n
lerskred ras slamström
geological disaster in which a large amount of mud gathers and moves rapidly down a hill or slope

mudslinging n
pajkastning
casting aspersions to discredit

muesli /ˈmjuːzli/ n
müsli
breakfast dish

muezzin /muˈɛzɪn/ n
muezzin böneutropare
person who issues call to prayer

muff /mʌf/ n
tabbe
an error

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
muffins
individual cake

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
ljuddämpare
part of exhaust pipe

mufti /ˈmʌfti/ n
mufti
Muslim scholar

mug /mʌɡ/ n
dumbom
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled
tryne
(slang) the face
mugg
large cup

mug /mʌɡ/ v
råna
to assault for the purpose of robbery

mugger /ˈmʌɡɚ/ n
sumpkrokodil
the large crocodile Crocodilus palustris

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwəːt/ n
gråbo
Artemisia vulgaris
malört
any of several artemisias

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
mujahid jihadist
a Muslim engaging in jihad

mujik /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
muzjik
Russian peasant

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
mulatt
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ n
mullbär
the fruit

mulch /mʌltʃ/ n
komposttäckning
shredded matter for covering the soil

mule /mjuːl/ n
mula mulåsna
offspring of male donkey and female horse

mulled wine n
glögg
wine with spices served hot

mullet /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
multe
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)
hockeyfrilla
hairstyle

mullion n
fönsterpost spröjs
vertical bar between the casements of a window

multi- /mʌlti/ prefix
multi-
pertaining to many

multicellular adj
multicellulär flercellig
having many cells

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
flerfärgad mångfärgad
having multiple colors

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
mångkulturell multikulturell
relating to several different cultures

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
multikulturalism mångkultur
societal idea

multidisciplinary adj
tvärvetenskaplig
relating to multiple areas of study

multifaceted adj
mångfacetterad mångsidig
having many aspects

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ n
Flerskrovsbåt flerskrovsbåt
type of boat

multilayer adj
flerskiktad mångskiktad
any system of multiple layers

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
flerspråkig mångspråkig
pertaining to multiple languages

multilingualism n
flerspråkighet
ability to speak several languages

multimedia /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
multimedia
The use of different media to convey information

multimillionaire n
mångmiljonär multimiljonär
person worth many millions

multinational adj
multinationell
operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries

multiplayer /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ɚ/ n
flerspelar-
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
flera flera stycken flerfaldig
having more than one element, part, component or function

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
multipel
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder

multiple inheritance n
multipelt arv
in programming: inheriting from multiple superclasses

multiple sclerosis n
multipel skleros
chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord

multiple-choice adj
flerval

multiple-choice question n
flervalsfråga
a question where the answerer has the choice between multiple answers

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
multiplikation förökning
calculation
multiplikation
process

multiplication sign n
multiplikationstecken
symbol denoting multiplication

multiplication table n
multiplikationstabell
in arithmetic

multiplicative /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/ adj
multiplikativ
distributive over multiplication
of or pertaining to multiplication

multiplicative identity n
multiplikativ identitet
algebra

multiplicity n
multiplicitet mångfald
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
multiplicera
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number)
intransitive: perform multiplication

multiset n
multimängd
generalized type of set that may contain multiple occurrences of elements

multitool n
multiverktyg
portable hand tool

multivalued adj
flervärd

multiverse n
multiversum
hypothetical group of all possible universes

mum /mʌm/ n
mamma
mother (informal, familiar)

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
mumla
to speak unintelligibly

mumbo jumbo /mʌmbəʊˈdʒʌmbəʊ/ n
blaj rappakalja
meaningless speech

mummer /ˈmʌm.ə/ /ˈmʌm.ɚ/ n
mimare
actor in a pantomime

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
mumie
embalmed corpse
mamma
child's term for mother

mummy brown /ˌmʌmi ˈbɹaʊn/ n
egyptiskt brunt mumiebrunt
brown pigment originally prepared from ground-up remains of Egyptian mummies, etc.

mumps n
påssjuka parotit
contagious disease

munch /mʌntʃ/ v
mumsa
to chew
to eat vigorously

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
världslig
worldly

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
kommun-
pertaining to city

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
kommun
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
givmildhet frikostighet generositet
the quality of being munificent; generosity

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɨsn̩t/ adj
frikostig givmild generös
(of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing

muntin n
spröjs
window pane separator

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
myon
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family

muon neutrino n
myonneutrino
elementary particle

muppet /ˈmʌpət/ /ˈmʌpɪt/ n
mupp
incompetent or foolish person

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
mord
an act of deliberate killing
the crime of deliberate killing

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
mörda
deliberately kill
sluka
devour
döda
express one’s anger at

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
mördare mörderska
person who commits murder

murderess n
mörderska
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/ adj
mordisk
likely to commit murder, homicidal

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ n
mummel
low sounds or speech

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
mumla
to speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble

muscarine n
muskarin
poisonous alkaloid

muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ n
muskel
contractile tissue
organ composed of muscle tissue
strength, force

muscovite n
muskovit
mineral of the mica group

muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ adj
muskulös
having strength
having large, well-developed muscles
muskulär muskel-
of or relating to muscles

muscular dystrophy n
muskeldystrofi
muscular dystrophy

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
musa
a source of inspiration

museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ n
museum
building or institution

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ n
svamp sopp
fruiting body of a fungus

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ v
plocka svamp
to gather mushrooms
explodera
to grow quickly

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
musik
sound, organized in time in a melodious way
any pleasing or interesting sounds
sheet music

music box n
speldosa
box that generates or plays music

music centre n
musikanläggning stereo stereoanläggning
home audio system

music of the spheres n
sfärernas harmoni
music produced by celestial bodies

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ n
musikskola
school of music

music stand n
notställ
stand for holding sheet music

music theory n
musikteori musiklära
field of study dealing with how music works

music therapy n
musikterapi
any of various therapeutic uses of music

music to someone's ears n
musik in mina öron
good news; pleasing sound or expression

music video n
musikvideo
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
musikalisk
gifted or skilled in music
musik- musikalisk
of or relating to music
melodisk välljudande
pleasing to the ear

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ n
musikal musikalfilm
stage performance, show or film

musical chairs n
hela havet stormar
game
figuratively: activity of shuffling people

musical instrument n
musikinstrument
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds

musical notation n
musiknotation
writing system

musical scale n
tonskala
a set of musical notes, typically ordered in pitch

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
musiker musikant
person who performs or writes music

musicology n
musikvetenskap
study of music

musk /mʌsk/ n
mysk
greasy secretion with powerful odour

musk ox n
myskoxe
an arctic mammal

musket /ˈmʌskət/ n
musköt
firearm

musketeer n
musketör
foot soldier
member of French royal bodyguard

muskmelon n
sockermelon
a type of melon

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
bisam
Ondatra zibethicus

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
mussla
any small edible bivalve shellfish

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ n
måste
something mandatory
must
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ v
måste
be required to

mustang /ˈmʌs.tæŋ/ n
mustang
horse

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
senapsgul
colour
senap
condiment
plant

mustard gas n
senapsgas
vesicant gas

mustard greens n
sareptasenap
Brassica juncea

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
uppbåda

musty [ˈmʌstɪ] adj
unken
having a stale odor

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ n
mutation
heritable change in genetic material
any alteration or change
alteration in the sound of a word

mute /mjuːt/ adj
stum
not having the power of speech
tyst
silent, not making a sound

mute /mjuːt/ n
stum
person unable to speak
sordin
sordine

mute /mjuːt/ v
stänga av tysta
silence, make quiet
stänga av
turn off the sound of

mute swan n
knölsvan
Cygnus olor

mutilate v
stympa
To physically harm as to impair use

mutilation n
stympning
act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ n
myteri resning uppror
organized rebellion

mutism n
mutism
psychological disorder

mutoscope n
mutoskop

mutt /mʌt/ n
byracka blandrashund gatukorsning
a mongrel dog

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ n
fårkött
the flesh of sheep used as food

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
ömsesidig
having the same relationship, each to each other

mutual admiration society n
klubb för inbördes beundran
group

mutualism /ˈmju.tʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
mutualism
interaction between two species that benefits both

mutually /ˈmjutʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
ömsesidigt
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ n
munkorg
device to stop an animal from biting
mynning
open end of a gun
nos mule
part of animal's head

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
sätta munkavle på tysta ner
to restrain from speaking or acting

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mɪ/ determiner
min mitt
belonging to me

my ass interjection
fan heller i helvete heller
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
min bil har gått sönder
my car has broken down

my name is phraseologicalUnit
jag heter mitt namn är
a way to identify oneself

mycelium n
mycel
vegetative part of a fungus

mycological adj
mykologisk svamp-
of or pertaining to mycology

mycologist /maɪˌkɑləˈd͡ʒɪst/ n
mykolog
a person who studies, professes or practices mycology

mycology /maɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
mykologi svampkännedom
study of fungi

mycoplasma n
mycoplasma
infectious bacterium

mycorrhiza n
svamprot
symbiotic relationship between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant

myelin sheath n
myelinskida
envelope of myelin

myeloma n
myelom
malignant tumor of bone marrow

myocardium n
hjärtmuskulatur myokardium
muscles that surround and power the heart

myofibril n
myofibrill
cylindrical organelle

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ n
myom
tumor composed of muscle tissue

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ n
kortsiktighet
lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
närsynt
unable to see distant objects unaided

myosin n
myosin
motor protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ adj
oräknelig otalig
great in number

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ n
myriad
ten thousand
myriad otal otalig mängd
vast diversity or number

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
myrra
dried sap of the myrrha tree

myrtle /ˈmɜːtəl/ /ˈmɝtəl/ n
myrten
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mig mig själv
me, reflexive form of me

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ adj
mystisk mysteriös
of unknown origin

mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/ n
mysterium mystär
something secret or unexplainable

mystery play n
mysteriespel
medieval dramatic performance

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
mystiker
someone who practices mysticism

myth /mɪθ/ n
myt
divine story
commonly-held but false belief

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ adj
mytisk
existing in myth

mythology /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ n
mytologi
myths of a people
collection and study of myths
myths concerning an event, person or institution

mythomaniac n
mytoman
someone who suffers from mythomania

myxoma n
myxom
tumor of primitive connective tissue

mâche n
vårklynne vårsallat
Valerianella locusta

métier /ˈmɛtjeɪ/ n
kall
calling
styrka
forte

n-dimensional adj
n-dimensionell
having arbitrary number of dimensions

n-heptane n
n-heptan
hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃

n/a adj
inte tillämpbar
not applicable
i.u. ingen uppgift
not available

naan n
naanbröd
flat bread

nab /næb/ v
haffa
to seize a criminal

nabob /ˈneɪbɑb/ /ˈneɪbɒb/ n
nabob
an Indian ruler
someone of great wealth

nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɪɹ/ n
lågvattenmärke
figuratively the lowest point

naevus flammeus n
eldsmärke
anatomy: vascular birthmark

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
älta
bother with memories
nagga tjata
complain about insignificant matters

nah [næː] interjection
nä
no

nail /neɪl/ n
nagel spik
on fingers and toes
spik nagel
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials

nail /neɪl/ v
spika nagla
employ a nail as a fastener

nail clipper n
nagelklippare
nail trimmer

nail file n
nagelfil
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails

nail gun n
spikpistol
gun which drives nails

nail polish n
nagellack
cosmetic lacquer

nail polish remover n
nagellackborttagningsmedel
solvent used to remove nail polish

nailbrush /ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/ n
nagelborste
a small brush to clean the fingernails

naive /naɪˈiv/ adj
naiv blåögd oskyldig
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement

naked /neɪkt/ /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
naken näck bar avklädd blottad
not wearing any clothes

naked eye n
blotta ögat
unaided eyesight

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
namaste
a greeting

name /neɪm/ n
namn
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing
reputation

name /neɪm/ v
utnämna
to designate for a role
namnge döpa
to give a name to
nämna
to identify, define, specify
to mention, specify
to publicly implicate

name day n
namnsdag
feast day of a saint

nameless adj
namnlös
having no name

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
nämligen
specifically

nameplate n
namnskylt
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
namne
person with the same name as another

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ n
namnrymd
conceptual space

nametag n
namnlapp
tag with one's name on it

naming convention n
namnkonvention
collection of rules

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
barnflicka barnpassare
child's nurse

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nanometre n
nanometer
subunit of length

nanosecond n
nanosekund
measure of time

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
tupplur

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
ta en tupplur
to have a nap

nape /neɪp/ n
nacke
back part of the neck

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
servett
serviette

napkin ring n
servettring
ring holding napkin

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
narcissism
excessive love of oneself

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɨˈsɪs.tɪk/ /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ adj
narcissistisk
having an inflated idea of one's own importance
obsessed with one's image and ego

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ n
narciss
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus

narcolepsy n
narkolepsi
sleeping disorder

narcotic adj
narkotisk
related to narcotics
sleep inducing

narcotic n
knark narkotika
class of drugs
numbing drug

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
berätta
to relate a story

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
berättelse
which is narrated

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adj
smal trång långsmal
having small width

narrow-minded adj
trångsynt enkelspårig stelbent trångsinnad
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas
trångsynt fördomsfull intolerant
intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
narthex
vestibule leading to the nave

narwhal /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ n
narval
Arctic cetacean

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ n
nasalljud näsljud
vowel or consonant articulated with air flowing through the nose

nasal bone n
näsben
either of two small oblong bones which form "the bridge" of the nose

nasal cavity n
näshåla
air-filled space behind nose

nasal septum n
nässkiljevägg
septum in the nose

nasalization n
nasalitet
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth

nasturtium /næsˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ n
krasse
a plant used in salads

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ n
nation studentnation
association of students
nation folk
community of people
stat nation
sovereign state

nation of laws n
rättsstat
nation-state subject to rule of law

nation-state n
nationalstat
nation state or nation-state

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
nationell
of or having to do with a nation

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ n
medborgare
subject

national anthem n
nationalsång
official song of a nation or country

national archive n
riksarkiv
place for storing materials relating to the history of a nation

national day n
nationaldag
day marking a country's establishment

national debt n
statsskuld
money owed by the government of a nation

national emblem n
nationalsymbol
official emblem of a nation or country

national park n
nationalpark
national park

national sports team n
landslag
national sports team

national treasure n
Nationalskatt
something deemed to be of value to an entire nation

nationalisation n
förstatligande
making private assets public

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
nationalism
idea of supporting one's country and culture

nationalist adj
nationalistisk
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist n
nationalist
advocate of nationalism

nationality /ˌnæ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
nationalitet
membership of a nation or state

nationality sign n
nationalitetsmärke
sign on an automobile

nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ v
nationalisera förstatliga socialisera
to make a private asset public

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
inhemsk
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

native speaker n
modersmålstalare
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

nativity play n
julspel
the production/performance

nativity scene n
julkrubba
nativity scene

natural /ˈnætʃəɹəl/ adj
naturlig
relating to nature

natural child n
kärleksbarn
child born to unmarried parents

natural disaster n
naturkatastrof
natural phenomenon

natural gas n
naturgas
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits

natural history n
naturhistoria
study of all natural phenomena
study of the origins and evolution of all living things

natural logarithm n
naturliga logaritmen
logarithm in base e

natural number n
naturligt tal
positive integer or non-negative integer
(only) positive integer

natural numbers n
naturliga tal
number theory

natural resource n
naturresurs naturtillgång
source of wealth that occurs naturally

natural science n
naturvetenskap
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world

natural selection n
naturligt urval
natural selection

naturalistic adj
naturalistisk
of or relating to naturalism

naturalize /ˈnætʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ v
naturalisera
to grant citizenship

naturally /ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
naturligt
in a natural manner
av naturen naturligt
inherently or by nature
naturligtvis givetvis
surely

nature /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ /ˈnæetʃɘ/ /ˈnæɪ̯tʃə/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ n
natur
everything related to biological and geographical states
the natural world
essential characteristics
primitive state of being

nature reserve n
naturreservat
area managed to conserve natural features

naturopathy n
naturmedicin naturopati naturopatisk medicin
system of therapy

naughty /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
stygg
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly

nausea /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
illamående
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ adj
illamående
afflicted with nausea
kväljande
causing nausea

nautical mile n
distansminut nautisk mil sjömil
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

nautilus /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ n
pärlbåt
marine mollusc of the family Nautilidae

naval /ˈneɪvəl/ adj
flotta sjö örlog
of or relating to a navy

nave /neɪv/ n
skepp
the middle or body of a church
nav
hub of a wheel

navel /ˈneɪvəl/ n
navel
remnant of umbilical cord

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ n
navelskådning
excessive focus on oneself

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
navigera surfa
move on the internet
navigera
travel over water

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
navigation navigering
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship
sjöfart luftfart lufttrafik sjötrafik
traffic or travel by vessel

navigator n
navigatör
officer who navigates
sjöfarare
sea explorer

navy /ˈneɪvi/ adj
marinblå
having a navy (dark blue) colour

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
marin flotta
sea force

navy blue n
marinblå
a dark blue color

naïveté /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ n
naivitet
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity

neap /niːp/ adj
nipflod
designating type of tide

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adj
nära
physically close
of an event, approaching

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ preposition
i närheten av
in close proximity to

nearby adj
nära i närheten
adjacent

nearby adv
i närheten
close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
nästan uppemot
almost, but not quite

nearsightedness n
närsynthet myopi
property of being nearsighted

neat /niːt/ adj
prydlig
tidy, free from dirt

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ n
nebulosa
a space cloud

nebulously /ˈnɛb.jʊ.ləs.li/ adv
suddigt
as if viewed through a cloud or haze
oklart suddigt
in a manner like that of a cloud or haze
oklart
vaguely

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
nödvändig behövlig
needed, required

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
kräva nödvändiggöra
to make necessary; require something to be brought about

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ n
förnödenhet
nödvändighet
that which is necessary

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
nöden är uppfinningarnas moder
a person in need will find a way

neck /nɛk/ n
hals
the part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals
the tapered part of a bottle toward the opening
the extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
pärlband
figurative: anything resembling a necklace in shape
halsband
jewelry

neckline n
urringning
line

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
slips
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

necro- /ˈnɛkɹəʊ/ prefix
nekro-
related to death

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
nekrokrati
government that still operates under the rules of a former, dead leader

necromancer /ˈnekɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnekɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
nekromant
person who practices necromancy

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
nekromanti
divination involving the dead

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
nekrofili
pathological attraction to dead bodies

necropsy /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ n
obduktion
pathological dissection of a corpse

necrosis n
nekros
localized death of cells or tissue

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
nektar
sweet liquid secreted by flowers
any delicious drink
drink of the gods

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹin/ n
nektarin
fruit

need /niːd/ n
behov
something required

need /niːd/ v
måste nödgas
to be obliged to
behöva
to have an absolute requirement for

neediness n
bekräftelsebehov
characteristic of being needy

needle /ˈniː.dl/ n
nål sticka synål
implement for sewing etc.
nål visare
indicating device
barr nål
leaf of conifer
nål
sensor phonograph stylus

needle furze n
nålginst
Genista anglica

needle in a haystack n
nål i en höstack
idiomatic

needlenose pliers n
näbbtång
a variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/ adj
gudlös skändlig
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics

negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ v
negera
negate

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
negativ
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
mathematics: less than zero
inherently damaging

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
negativ
photography

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
försummelse
act of neglecting

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
försumma
disregard

negligible adj
försumbar negligerbar
able to be ignored or excluded

negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃi.əbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʊʃi.əbəl/ adj
förhandlingsbar
open to negotiation or bargaining

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
underhandla förhandla
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)
förhandla underhandla
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
klara av
coping with, getting over

negotiating table n
förhandlingsbord
place for negotiations

negotiation /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
förhandling underhandling
process of achieving agreement

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
negress
A black female

neigh /neɪ/ n
gnägg
the cry of a horse

neigh /neɪ/ v
gnägga
(of a horse) to make its cry
to make a sound similar to a horses' cry

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
bostadsområde
division of a municipality or region
grannskap
largely obsolete: quality of being a neighbor
grannskap kvarter
nearby area
grannsämja
neighborly kindness or good will
närhet
quality of physical proximity

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
granne nabo
a person living on adjacent or nearby land
nästa medmänniska
fellow human

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ v
vara granne med
to be adjacent to

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ conjunction
inte heller
also not

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ determiner
ingen av ingendera
not one of two; not either

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ pronoun
ingen av dem ingendera varken eller
not either one

neither fish nor fowl n
varken fågel eller fisk
something or someone not easily categorized; something that does not fit in a group or situation

nematic adj
nematisk

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
Hawaiigås
Branta sandvicensis

neo-Luddite n
neoluddit

neo-pagan adj
nyhednisk
of or relating neo-paganism

neoclassicism n
nyklassicism
movement

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
neodym
chemical element

neoliberalism n
nyliberalism
political ideology

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
neon
element

neopaganism n
nyhedendom
modern or revived form of paganism

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
nyomvänd
early Christian convert

neoplasm n
neoplasm tumör
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ n
brorson systerson nevö
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephron n
nefron
basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

nephrotoxic adj
nefrotoxisk
poisonous to kidney tissue

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
nepotism svågerpolitik
favoring of relatives or personal friends

nepotistic adj
nepotisk

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunium
chemical element

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
nörd
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ n
neroli
essential oil obtained from the blossom of the bitter orange

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
ådra
(botany) vein; grain in wood
nervig
agitation caused by a negative emotion
nerv
bundle of neurons
(colloquial) neuron
courage
nerver tålamod
patience
stamina uthållighet
stamina

nerve cell n
nervcell neuron
cell of the nervous system

nerve impulse n
nervimpuls
signal transmitted along a nerve fibre

nervous /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ adj
nervös
apprehensive, anxious

nervous system n
nervsystem
system which coordinates the activity of the body

nervousness n
nervositet oro
state or quality of being nervous

nest /nɛst/ n
rede bo
bird-built structure
näste tillhåll
hideout
näste bo
place for depositing eggs

nest /nɛst/ v
bygga bo
to build or settle into a nest
stapla
to successively place inside another

net /nɛt/ n
nät
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
interconnecting system
mesh of string, cord or rope
device for trapping something
anything that has the appearance of a net
figurative: trap
sports: mesh stretched to divide the court
netto
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted, profit

net minder n
burväktare målvakt
(ice hockey) goalkeeper

net pay n
nettolön
pay after taxes and deductions

net profit n
nettovinst
the gross revenue minus all expenses

net sales n
nettoomsättning
total sales minus customers' discounts etc.

net weight n
nettovikt
weight of a product

netizen n
nätmedborgare
member of Internet community

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
nässla brännässla
stinging herb of genus Urtica

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
brännä nässla

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ n
nät
interconnected group or system
nätverk
multiple computers and other devices connected together
fabric or structure of fibrous elements

network neutrality n
nätneutralitet
principle for user-access networks

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
nerv- neural
of or relating to the nerves

neuralgic adj
neuralgisk
pertaining to or affected by neuralgia

neurohypophysis n
neurohypofys
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

neurologist n
neurolog
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
neurologi
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuromuscular adj
neuromuskulär
pertaining to the voluntary control of muscles by nerves

neuron /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ /ˈnʊɹɑn/ n
nervcell neuron
a cell of the nervous system

neuroscience n
neurovetenskap
scientific study of the nervous system

neurosis n
neuros
mental disorder

neurotic /njʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurotisk
overanxious

neurotic /njʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ n
neurotiker
person who has a neurosis

neurotoxicologist n
neurotoxikolog
toxicologist who specialises in neurotoxicology

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ adj
neutrum
neutral opartisk
neutral, neither one thing nor another

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ n
neutrum
grammar: noun of the neuter gender
neutrum t-genus
the neuter gender (grammar)

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ v
kastrera
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ adj
neutral
not taking sides in a conflict
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
neither beneficial nor harmful
physics: possessing no charge

neutral zone n
mittzon neutral zon
ice hockey: zone between the two blue lines

neutralise v
neutralisera
to make even, inactive or ineffective

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
neutralitet
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnoʊ/ /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ n
neutrino
en elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutron /ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/ n
neutron
subatomic particle

neutron bomb n
neutronbomb
atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons

neutron star n
neutronstjärna
star composed of neutrons

neutron-rich adj
neutronrik
having a large ratio of neutrons to protons

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
neutrofil
easily stained by neutral dyes

never /ˈnɛ.vɚ/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ adv
aldrig
at no time

never ever adv
aldrig någonsin
emphatic never

never mind v
det var inget ingenting inget
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement
inte bry sig
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something)
det kvittar kvittar lika skit samma strunt samma
it is not important

never say die interjection
ge inte upp håll modet uppe
do not despair

never say never phraseologicalUnit
man ska aldrig säga aldrig
never say never

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
icke desto mindre ändå likväl icke dess mindre trots det
in spite of what preceded

nevus flammeus nuchae n
storkbett
malformation

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
ny nyupptäckt
additional, recently discovered
ny
recently made or created
distinguishing something established more recently
current or later
in original condition, pristine
inexperienced, unaccustomed
of recent origin
recently arrived or appeared
refreshed, reinvigorated
strange, unfamiliar
newborn

new moon n
nymåne nymånad
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun
nymåne
the moon when in conjunction with sun
phase of moon when it is waxing
the moon when it is waxing

new potato n
färskpotatis nypotatis
one of the earliest potatoes of a new crop

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ n
nybörjare blåbär
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn adj
nyfödd
recently born

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ n
nybörjare
new participant in some activity
nykomling
one who has recently arrived in a community

newfound adj
nyfunnen
newly discovered

newly /ˈnjuːli/ /ˈnuli/ adv
nyligen
Very recently

newlywed adj
nygift
recently married

news /njuːz/ n
nyhet nyheter
new information of interest
nyheter
reports of current events

news agency n
nyhetsbyrå
organisation that gathers and distributes news

news anchor n
nyhetsankare nyhetsuppläsare
presenter of news broadcasts

newscaster n
nyhetsuppläsare
one who delivers the news

newsfeed n
nyhetsflöde
a feed of news content

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
nyhetsbrev
publication

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ n
tidningspapper
paper on which newspapers are printed
dagstidning tidning kvällstidning morgontidning
publication

newsprint n
tidningspapper
inexpensive paper used in newspapers

newsreel n
filmjournal journalfilm nyhetsfilm veckojournal
a short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence

newsroom /ˈnjuːzɹuːm/ n
redaktion
the office of a news organisation

newsstand n
tidningskiosk
open stall where newspapers and magazines are on sale

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ n
vattenödla vattensalamander
type of salamander

next /nɛkst/ adj
nära närmast
being closer to the present location than all other items
nästa
following in a sequence
nearest date, time, space or order

next /nɛkst/ adv
näst
In a time, place or sequence closest or following
härnäst
On the first subsequent occasion

next /nɛkst/ n
nästa
the one that follows after this one (in languages with a definite article that is generally required in this sense)

next /nɛkst/ preposition
bredvid
on the side of

next year adv
nästa år
year after this one

nexus /ˈnɛk.suːs/ /ˈnɛk.səs/ n
förbindelse
connection

nib /nɪb/ n
näbb
bill of a bird
pennspets
tip of a pen

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ n
nibble
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits

nice /naɪs/ adj
vacker fin
attractive
god läcker smaklig
having a pleasant taste or aroma
sympatisk trevlig vänlig
pleasant
fin
showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment

nice /naɪs/ interjection
najs snygg

niche /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ n
nisch
cavity, hollow, or recess
position of opportunity
ecological function of an organism

nick /nɪk/ v
knycka sno norpa
(slang) to steal

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
nickel
element

nickel silver n
nysilver
alloy

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
binamn tillnamn
byname
smeknamn öknamn
familiar, invented given name

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nikotin
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco

nicotine patch n
nikotinplåster
adhesive patch

niece /nis/ /niːs/ n
brorsdotter systerdotter niece
fraternal or sororal niece

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
fiffig
good, useful

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ n
svartkummin
flower
spice

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
njugg gnidig knusslig snål
withholding

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
nigger neger svarting
negro person

nigh /naɪ/ adj
när nära
near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ adv
närpå nästan
almost; nearly

nigh /naɪ/ v
närma
to approach

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] interjection
gonatt
Short for good night

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] n
mörker natt
darkness
övernattning natt
night spent at a hotel
skymning
nightfall
natt
period between sunset and sunrise
evening or night spent at a particular activity
quality of sleep obtained during a night

night blindness n
nattblindhet
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light

night owl n
nattuggla
(idiomatic) one who stays up late at night or goes to bed late

night shift n
nattskift
group of workers
period

night vision n
mörkerseende
ability to see in the dark

night watchman n
nattvakt
person who guards at night

nightcap n
sängfösare
beverage
nattmössa
warm cap worn at night

nightclothes n
nattkläder sovplagg
clothing worn while sleeping

nightclub n
nattklubb
establishment that is open late at night

nightfall n
kvällning
the close of the day; the coming of night

nightgown n
nattlinne
sleeping garment worn by women

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
sydnäktergal näktergal
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtdʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ n
nattskärra
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
nattliv
Selection of nocturnal activities

nightmare /naɪt.mɛəɹ/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ n
mara
demon
mardröm
dream
experience

nightmarish adj
mardrömslik
resembling a nightmare

nightshade /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/ n
nattskatta potatisväxt
plant of genus Solanum

nightstand n
nattduksbord sängbord
small table placed at the head side of a bed

nightstick n
batong
club

nighttime n
natt nattetid
hours of darkness

nightwork /ˈnʌɪtwəːk/ n
nattarbete
work carried out at night

nihilism /ˈnaɪ(h)ɨ̞lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
nihilism
negation of one or more aspects of life; extreme philosophical scepticism
rejection of all moral principles

nil /nɪl/ n
noll
nothing

nilas n
blåis
thin sheets of sea ice

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
flink kvick lätt smidig vig ledig
quick and light in movement or action
livlig kvick pigg snabbtänkt vaken
quick-witted and alert

nimbus /ˈnɪmbəs/ n
nimbus
circle of light; halo

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/ n
dumbom dumhuvud idiot fjompa flane nöt
silly or foolish person

nine /naɪn/ n
nia nio

nine /naɪn/ numeral
nio
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
niohundra
cardinal number 900

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪn.tiːn/ numeral
nitton
cardinal number

nineties n
90-tal nittiotal
the decade of the 1990s

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
nittionde
ordinal form of ninety

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
nittio
90

ninety-nine numeral
nittionio
cardinal number 99

ninety-seven numeral
nittiosju
97

ninja /ˈnɪndʒə/ n
ninja
person trained in ninjutsu

ninny /ˈnɪni/ n
dumbom jöns
a silly or foolish person

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
nionde
ordinal form of nine

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
niondel
one of nine equal parts of a whole
nia
something in the ninth position

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
niob
chemical element

nip /nɪp/ n
nyp
cold weather
nafs
playful bite

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
kväva i sin linda
(idiom) to prevent at an early stage

nipple /ˈnɪp(ə)l/ n
dinapp napp
artificial nipple for bottle feeding
bröstvårta nippel spene
projection of mammary gland

nippy /ˈnɪpi/ adj
småkylig
rather cold (of weather)

nirvana /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ n
nirvana
state of bliss

nit /nɪt/ n
gnet
egg of a louse

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
kritisera småsaker
to correct minutiae or find fault

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ n
nitrat
any salt or ester of nitric acid

nitric acid n
salpetersyra
HNO₃

nitric oxide n
kväveoxid
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ n
nitrid
compound of nitrogen

nitrite /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/ n
nitrit
salt or ester of nitrous acid

nitrocellulose n
cellulosanitrat
the chemical nitrocellulose

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/ n
kväve
chemical element

nitrous acid n
salpetersyrlighet
weak acid, HNO₂

nitty-gritty /ˌnɪtiˈɡrɪti/ n
pudelns kärna
essence or core of something

nix /nɪks/ n
näcken
water spirit

nix /nɪks/ v
näcken
to destroy

no determiner
ingen inget inga
not any
inga ingen inget
not; not properly
förbjuden förbjudet förbjudet att ingen
used to show an activity is forbidden

no n
nej
a negating expression

no preposition
nej
used to show disagreement or negation
used to show agreement with a negative question (in some languages this response is the usual word for "yes")

no comment interjection
inga kommentarer
"official" refusal to relay any further information

no entry phraseologicalUnit
ej ingång tillträde förbjudet
entry is forbidden

no idea interjection
ingen aning
I don't know

no kidding interjection
jaha jaså se där
exclamation of amazement

no longer adv
inte längre
not any more

no man's land /ˈnoʊˌmænzˌlænd/ n
ingenmansland
place where no one can or should be
stretch of land between the border posts of two contiguous sovereign states

no matter adv
spelar ingen roll
it's unimportant

no matter preposition
oavsett än
regardless of

no matter what pronoun
oavsett vare sig
whatever

no more adv
inget mer inte mer
not any longer

no offense phraseologicalUnit
inget illa ment
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊwʌn/ pronoun
ingen
not even a single person

no pain, no gain proverb
stekta sparvar flyger ej i munnen friskt vågat är hälften vunnet vill man vara fin, får man lida pin
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals

no parking phraseologicalUnit
parkering förbjuden
no parking

no problem interjection
inga problem
it does not pose a problem
ingen orsak
no thanks or apology is necessary

no smoke without fire proverb
ingen rök utan eld
gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
ingen rökning rökfritt rökning förbjuden
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted

no thank you interjection
nej tack
polite way of saying no

no-fly zone n
flygförbudszon
an airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly

no-frills adj
utan krusiduller
basic or simple

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobelium
chemical element

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ n
adel
noble or privileged social class

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
ädel nobel
having honorable qualities
adlig välboren
of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
adelsman adelsdam
aristocrat

noble gas n
ädelgas
element of group 18 of the periodic table

noble rot n
ädelröta
fungus

noble savage n
den ädle vilden

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ n
adelsman
man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat

noblewoman n
adelsfru adelsdam adelskvinna
a woman of noble rank

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
ingen
unimportant person

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
ingen är perfekt
phrase to remind that we all fail at times

nocebo /noʊˈsiboʊ/ /nəʊˈsiːbəʊ/ n
nocebo
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful due to previous negative perception

noctule /ˈnɑktʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
brunfladdermus
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɚnəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
natt- aktiv om natten nattaktiv
primarily active during the night
nattlig
taking place at night

nocturne /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ n
nocturne
a dreamlike or pensive composition

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
nick
instance of moving one's head

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
nicka till
gradually fall asleep
nicka
incline the head up and down

node n
nod
computer attached to a network
nod knutpunkt
vertex of a graph of a network

noise /nɔɪz/ n
brus
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
technical: unwanted part of a signal
oljud buller
various sounds, usually unwanted

noise /nɔɪz/ v
brusa väsnas
make noise

noise pollution n
buller ljudförorening
excessive noise

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
bullersam
making a noise

noisy miner n
larmhonungsstare
grey bird

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
nomad
a member of society or class who wander with their herds

nomenclature /nəʊˈmɛn.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃəɹ/ n
nomenklatur
set of names or terms

nomination n
nominering
An act or instance of nominating

nominative /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominativ
being in the nominative case

nominative case n
nominativ
case used to indicate the subject

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
icke- o-
not

non-binary /ˌnɑnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
icke-binär
not binary

non-breaking space n
fast mellanslag
a variant of the space character

non-commissioned officer n
underofficer
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission

non-disclosure agreement n
sekretessavtal
contract not to disclose certain information

non-empty adj
icke-tom
containing at least one element

non-governmental organization n
icke-statlig organisation enskild organisation
organization with no government participation

non-iron adj
strykfri
not needing to be ironed

non-smoker n
icke-rökare
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

nonce word n
tillfällig ordbildning tillfällighetsbildning
word invented for the occasion

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adj
nonchalant
indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached

nonconformism n
nonkonformism
Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England; dissenter

nonconformity n
nonkonformism
rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws
religion: refusal to adhere to a state religion

none /nʌn/ pronoun
ingen inte någon
not any person
ingen inget inte någon inte något
not any thing

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
hur som helst inte desto mindre
nevertheless

nonexistent adj
obefintlig icke-existerande
not existent

nonintersecting adj
icke-skärande som inte skär (varandra)
not intersecting

nonkilling n
ickedödande
A precept or worldview

nonlinear adj
icke-linjär
of a system: whose output is not directly proportional to its input

nonmathematical adj
icke-matematisk
not mathematical

nonmetal n
icke-metall
element that does not have the properties of a metal

nonplussed /nɑnˈplʌst/ /nɒnˈplʌst/ adj
ställd
bewildered

nonprofit adj
icke-vinstdrivande ideell
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
ideell organisation
nonprofit organization

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ n
nonsens strunt
meaningless words
nonsens
untrue statement

nonviolence n
icke-våld
philosophy that rejects violence

nonzero adj
nollskild
not equal to zero

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
noob
newbie

noodle /nuːdl̩/ n
nudel
string or strip of pasta

nookie n
sex
sexual intercourse

noon /nuːn/ n
middag
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
löpsnara rännsnara
adjustable loop or rope

nope /noʊp/ n
nepp
informal "no"

nor /nɔː/ /nɔːɹ/ conjunction
eller
nor

noradrenaline /nɔːɹəˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
noradrenalin
the compound norepinephrine

norepinephrine n
noradrenalin
norepinephrine

norm /nɔːm/ n
norm
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars
that which is normal

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ adj
normal
usual, ordinary
according to norms or rules
healthy; not sick or ill

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ n
normal
mathematics: a line perpendicular to another

normal distribution n
normalfördelning
probability distribution

normal time n
ordinarie speltid ordinarie tid

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
normalitet
state of being normal

normality n
normalitet
state of being normal

normalize /ˈnɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
normalisera
to make normal

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ adj
norr
meteorology: of wind, from the north

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ n
nord norr
compass point

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ n
nordpol
northernmost point on celestial bodies

north wind n
nordanvind
wind blowing from the north

northbound adj
norrgående
heading or moving in a northerly direction

northbound adv
norrgående norrut
toward the north

northeast n
nordost
compass point

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ adj
nordlig
from/to the north

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ n
nordanvind
wind blowing from the north

northern birch mouse n
buskmus
Sicista betulina

northern fulmar n
stormfågel
Fulmar glacialis

northern gannet n
havssula
Morus bassanus

northern goshawk n
duvhök
Accipiter gentilis

northern hawk owl n
hökuggla
Surnia ulula

northern lapwing n
tofsvipa
Vanellus vanellus

northern lights n
norrsken
the aurora of the northern hemisphere

northern pike /ˈnɔɹðɚn paɪk/ /ˈnɔːðən paɪk/ n
gädda
Esox lucius

northern pintail n
stjärtand
Anas acuta

northern shrike n
nordlig varfågel
Lanius borealis

northernmost adj
nordligaste
farthest north

northwest n
nordväst
compass point

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ n
noslängd
length of a horse’s nose
näsa
protuberance on the face
skill in recognising bouquet
väderkorn
skill at finding information
nos
snout, nose of an animal
nos spets näsa
tip of an object

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ v
lägga näsan i blöt lägga sig i snoka
vädra
to detect
smyga
to move cautiously
lägga näsan i blöt nosa snoka
to snoop

nose-picking n
näspetning
insertion of a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.

noseband n
nosgrimma
part of a bridle or halter

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ n
näsblod
haemorrhage from the nose

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
blomkvast blomsterbukett bukett
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

nosology n
nosologi
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nostalgia /nɑˈstældʒə/ /nɒˈstaldʒə/ n
nostalgi
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostalgic adj
nostalgisk
pertaining to nostalgia

nostril /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
näsborre
either of the two orifices located on the nose

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
nyfiken
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ adv
ej inte icke
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ conjunction
ej inte icke
And not

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ interjection
ej icke inte

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ n
icke
unary negation function

not at all adv
inte alls alls inte rakt inte
not

not at all interjection
det var så lite ingen orsak
conventional reply to expression of gratitude

not even adv
inte ens
constitutes an emphatic negation

not only … but also conjunction
inte bara … utan också

not the end of the world n
inte hela världen
it's not the end of the world

not to mention conjunction
för att inte tala om
much less

not touch something with a barge pole v
inte ta i med tång
to avoid at all costs

not touch something with a ten foot pole v
inte ta i med tång
to avoid at all costs

not worth a brass farthing adj
inte värd ett korvöre inte värd ett ruttet lingon inte värd ett rött öre
worth nothing

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ adj
anmärkningsvärd betydande framstående
worthy of notice; remarkable

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
hack
V-shaped cut

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
not
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone
musical sound
marginal comment or explanation
anteckning
memorandum

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
anteckningsbok skrivbok anteckningsblock
empty book able to be used for notes
bärbar dator notebook
notebook computer

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
ingen
a nobody, a person of no consequence

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun
ingenting inget intet
not any thing
ingenting bagatell inget
something trifling

nothing but adv
ingenting annat än inget annat än intet annat än
nothing but

nothing to sneeze at n
ingenting att fnysa åt
something decent or acceptable

nothing to write home about pronoun
inget att hänga på julgranen inget vidare
not exceptional

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ n
besked
prior notification
meddelande
written or printed announcement

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ v
lägga märke till tänka på
to become aware of
märka lägga märke till notera observera förnimma uppfatta
to remark upon

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
meddelande kungörelse
A specific piece of information serving to notify
anmälan
Act of notifying

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
avisera meddela
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something)

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
begrepp
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception

notorious /nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/ /nəˈtɔɹiəs/ adj
ökänd
known widely and infamously

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
trots oaktat
in spite of

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
nougat
a confection of honey and roasted nuts

noughties /ˈnɔːtiz/ n
nollnolltal 00-tal
First decade

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
nomen
grammatical category (broad sense)
substantiv
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun phrase n
nominalfras
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourishment n
näring
something that nourishes; food

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
förnuft nous
reason in philosophy

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ n
roman
work of prose fiction

novella n
kortroman
short novel

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ n
nyhet
new product
state of being new

novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
nybörjare novis
beginner
novis
new member of a religious order

novitiate /nəˈvɪʃi.ət/ n
novitiat
the period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training

now /naʊ/ adv
nu
at the present time
(word to introduce a point)

now /naʊ/ n
nu
the present time

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
då och då av och till till och från
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

now or never adv
nu eller aldrig
now or never

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
nuförtiden
nu för tiden numera numer
at the present time
nu för tiden
in the current era

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
ingenstans
in no place
to no place

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
pip
inlet or outlet pipe
munstycke pip
short tube

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
nyans
subtlety or fine detail
minor distinction

nuanced adj
nyanserad
having nuances

nuclear /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ adj
kärn- kärnenergi- kärnkraft-
involving nuclear energy
kärnvapen- nukleär
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy
kärn- nukleär
pertaining to the nucleus of a cell

nuclear bomb n
atombomb
nuclear bomb

nuclear family n
kärnfamilj
a family unit consisting of a father, mother and children

nuclear fission n
kärnklyvning atomklyvning
nuclear reaction that releases energy

nuclear membrane n
kärnmembran
double lipid bilayer surrounding genetic material in eukaryotic cells

nuclear physics n
kärnfysik
branch of physics

nuclear power n
kärnvapenmakt
nation with nuclear weapons
kärnkraft
power from nuclear reactions

nuclear power plant n
kärnkraftverk
type of power plant

nuclear reaction n
kärnreaktion
process

nuclear reactor n
kärnreaktor
device

nuclear war n
kärnvapenkrig
war fought using nuclear weapons

nuclear weapon n
kärnvapen
explosive device

nuclear winter n
atomvinter kärnvapenvinter nukleär vinter
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war

nucleic acid /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
nukleinsyra
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleolus n
nukleol
part of nucleus of a cell

nucleon n
nukleon
a proton or a neutron

nucleosome n
nukleosom
repeating subunit in chromatin

nucleotide n
nukleotid
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/ n
cellkärna
cytology: large organelle found in cells
atomkärna
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom

nuclide /ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/ n
nuklid
nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
naken näck
without clothing or other covering

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
nudism
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌtʰi/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
nakenhet
the state of being without clothing on the body

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
i förrgår
Of or relating to the day before yesterday

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ v
mikra
(colloquial) to cook in a microwave oven
atombomba
(colloquial) to use a nuclear weapon on a target

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annullera ogiltigförklara omintetgöra upphäva
to make legally invalid

numb /nʌm/ adj
domnad valen
physically unable to feel

numbat n
myrpungdjur
small marsupial

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
tal
abstract entity
numerus tal
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
heltal tal
mathematics: number
nummer
performance
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
informal: telephone number
issue of a periodical publication
numeral
sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, etc.
antal numerär
quantity

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/ v
numrera
label with numbers; assign numbers to

number theory n
talteori
branch of pure mathematics

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ n
räkneord siffra
word or symbol representing a number

numerator n
täljare
in a fraction
räknare
person who counts things

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
numerisk
of or pertaining to numbers

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ adj
talrik
Indefinitely large numerically

numismatist n
numismatiker
one who collects coins and/or currencies

numskull n
knäppskalle
mentally dull or stupid person

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ /nʌn/ n
nunna
member of a Christian religious community of women

nunchaku /nənˈtʃɑːkuː/ /ˈnʌmtʃʌk/ /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ n
karate pinnar nunchaku
weapon

nuptials /ˈnʌp(t)ʃəls/ /ˈnʌpʃ(ə)ls/ n
bröllop vigsel
wedding ceremony

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
sjuksköterska sjukskötare
person trained to provide care for the sick

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
amma
to breast feed

nursemaid n
barnflicka barnpassare
child's nurse

nursery /ˈnɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈnɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
plantskola
place for cultivation of young plants

nursery rhyme n
barnramsa
short poem or song for children

nursery school n
daghem dagis förskola
a school for pre-school children

nursing bra n
amnings-bh
bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers

nursing home n
äldreboende ålderdomshem åldringshem
place of residence

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
nöt
hard-shelled fruit
sadel översadel
musical instruments: small piece that holds the strings at the proper spacing
galen knäppis
slang: insane person
mutter
that fits on a bolt

nutcase /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ n
original
an eccentric or odd person
knasboll knäppgök
slang: someone who is insane

nutcracker n
nötknäppare nötknäckare
implement for cracking nuts

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
muskot muskotnöt
seed
tunnel
soccer/football sense
muskot muskotträd
tree

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ v
tunnla
soccer/football sense of the verb

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ adj
närande
providing nourishment

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ n
näringsämne
substance that provides nourishment

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
näringslära näring
nutrition

nutritional adj
näring näringsmässig
pertaining to nutrition

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
näringsrik närande
providing nutrients

nuts /nʌts/ adj
knäpp
insane

nutshell /ˈnʌtʃel/ n
nötskal
the shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut

nutty /ˈnʌti/ adj
knasig
barmy, crazy, mad

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ n
dygn
one day and one night

nyctophobia n
mörkrädsla nyctofobi skotofobi
fear of the night

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ n
nylon
substance

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ n
nymf
mythology: water, forest or mountain spirit
insect larva

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
nymfoman
of woman: having excessive sexual desire

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
nymfoman
woman with excessive sexual desire

née /niː/ adj
född tidigare
used to indicate a former name
född
used to indicate maiden name of a woman

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
negligé
nightgown

o /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
o
vocative particle to mark direct address

o'clock /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
ett klockan
indication of time (the translations below are of "one o’clock")

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
dummerjöns
imbecile

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
ek ekträ
made of oak wood

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ n
ek
colour
ek ekträd
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus
ek ekträ ekvirke eke
wood

oak titmouse n
ekmes kalifornisk gråmes
Baeolophus inornatus

oaken /əʊk.ən/ adj
av ek ek-
made from the wood of an oak

oakum n
drevgarn
fibrous caulking material

oakwood n
ekskog
wood populated with oaks

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
åra
implement used to row a boat

oarlock n
årtull
device to hold oars in place

oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
oas
well surrounded by fertile region
quiet or peaceful place

oast /əʊst/ n
kölna torkugn
a kiln for drying tobacco, malt and especially hops

oat /əʊt/ n
havre
a widely cultivated cereal grass

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
ed svordom
profanity
ed
solemn pledge
affirmed statement

oatmeal n
havregrynsgröt
breakfast cereal
havre havreflinga havregryn havremjöl
meal

oats n
havre
seeds of an oat plant

obdurate /ˈɑːbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹət/ adj
hårdnackat
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
lydnad
quality of being obedient

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
lydig
willing to comply with commands

obelisk n
obelisk
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point
kors
The dagger sign (†)

obesity n
fetma
act or state of being obese

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ v
lyda
to do as ordered by
to do as one is told

obituary /əˈbɪtjʊəɹɪ/ n
dödsruna nekrolog minnesord
biography of a recently deceased person
dödsannons dödsnotis minnesord
brief notice of a person's death, as published in a newspaper

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
objekt
in grammar
in object-oriented programming
föremål
person or thing to which an emotion is directed
objekt föremål
thing

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
invända motsätta sig protestera
disagree with something or someone

object language n
målspråk objektspråk
computing: target language of a compiler
objektspråk
lexicography: language of headwords

object permanence n
objektpermanens
understanding that an object still exists when it disappears from sight

object-based programming n
objektbaserad programmering
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ adj
objektorienterad
using entities called objects

object-oriented programming n
objektorienterad programmering
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
invändning
statement expressing opposition

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
objektiv saklig
not influenced by emotions
based on observed fact

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
objekt objektkasus
(grammar) the objective case
mål
goal
objektiv
lens

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
oblast
region or province

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
skyldighet
social, legal, or moral requirement
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone

obligee n
fordringsägare
beneficiary of an obligation

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ adj
skev sned lutande snedställd
not erect or perpendicular
förtäckt indirekt undvikande
not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister

obliterate /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
utplåna
to remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy

oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/ n
glömska

oblivious /əˈblɪvi.əs/ adj
glömsk
failing to remember
ovetande
unaware

oblong adj
avlång
longer than wide
roughly rectangular or ellipsoidal

obnoxious /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
avskyvärd förhatlig motbjudande vidrig
offensive, very annoying

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
oboe
wind instrument

oboist n
oboist
performer on the oboe

obscenity n
obscenitet
something that is obscene

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
mörk
dark, faint or indistinct

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
krypande underdånig
fawning, subservient
inställsam underdånig
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders

observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
observation iakttagelse
act of observing or being observed
observation tillsyn uppsikt
recording an event; the record of such noting
anmärkning
remark or comment

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
observatorium
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
iaktta
to follow
observera iaktta
to notice, to watch

observer /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
betraktare iakttagare
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
observatör
person sent to monitor but not to participate

obsess v
vara besatt
to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adj
besatt
fixated on a single topic or emotion

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
besatthet
unhealthy fixation
compulsive or irrational preoccupation

obsessive-compulsive disorder n
tvångssyndrom
form of anxiety

obsidian /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌʌbˈsɪdi.ən/ n
obsidian
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
föraldring
state

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
förlegad föråldrad
no longer in use

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkl̩/ /ˈɒbstəkl̩/ n
hinder
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstetrician /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
ackuschör obstetriker
a physician who specializes in childbirth

obstetrics n
obstetrik förlossningskonst
care of women during and after pregnancy

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ adj
obstinat
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstreperous /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
oregerlig
noisily and stubbornly defiant

obstruent n
obstruent
consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
erhålla
to get hold of, acquire

obtainable adj
tillgänglig anskaffbar
capable of being obtained

obtuse /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
trubbig slö
botany, zoology: blunt
dov
deadened, muffled, muted
slö tjockskallig trög
intellectually dull
trubbig
of an angle

obtuse angle n
trubbig vinkel
angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees

obtuse triangle n
trubbig triangel trubbvinklig triangel
triangle with an obtuse angle

obviate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ v
förebygga kringgå undanröja undvika
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ adj
uppenbar tydlig
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ adv
uppenbarligen tydligen
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

ocarina /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
okarina lergök
a musical instrument

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
tillfälle
favorable opportunity
behov
need
skäl tillfällighet
occurrence which brings with it some unlooked-for event; motive, reason
händelse
particular happening

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
förorsaka
give occasion to

occasional /əˈkeɪʒənəl/ adj
ockasionell
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adv
då och då ibland
from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at infrequent intervals

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ n
occipitallob
division of cerebrum

occiput /ˈɑksɪpʌt/ /ˈɒksɪpʌt/ n
bakhuvud
back of the head or skull

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
ockultism ockult
supernatural affairs

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ockultation
astronomical event

occupation /ɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
sysselsättning
activity or task with which one occupies oneself
ockupation
control of a country or region by a hostile army

occupational health and safety n
arbetarskydd
activity to promote health and safety in workplace

occupational safety and health n
arbetarskydd
activity to promote safety in workplace

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
ockuperad
militarily subjugated
upptagen
reserved
busy

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
besätta ockupera
have (taken) control of
inneha
hold a position
bebo bo
reside in
ta upp uppta
time or space

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
förekomma
be present or found
inträffa
present itself
hända ske äga rum
take place

occurrence /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹən(t)s/ n
tillfälle händelse
actual instance where a situation arises

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
ocean världshav
one of the large bodies of water

oceanic whitetip shark n
vitfenad oceanhaj årfenshaj
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
oceanograf
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografi
oceanic exploration and study

ocelot /ˈɑːsəlɑːt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
ozelot
feline carnivore

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
ockra
yellowish-orange colour

octagon /ˈɒk.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈɒk.tə.ɡən/ n
oktagon åttahörning
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octahedron n
oktaeder
a polyhedron with eight faces

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
oktan
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons

octane number n
oktan oktantal
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel

octant n
kvadrant oktant
nautical instrument

octave /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ n
oktav
interval

octet n
oktett
group of eight musicians performing together
composition for such a group

octodontid n
buskråtta
any of the Octodontidae

octopus /ˈɑːkt.ə.pʊs/ /ˈɒkt.ə.pʊs/ n
bläckfisk
mollusc

oculus n
oculus oxöga
circular window or opening

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
udda
indivisible by two
märklig konstig
strange

odd function n
udda funktion
function

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
kuf
eccentric person

ode /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
ode
a short poetical composition

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
odiös motbjudande vidrig
arousing strong dislike

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ n
odometer vägmätare
instrument attached to the wheel

odontology n
odontologi tandvetenskap
study of teeth

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ n
lukt odör
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
luktlös luktfri
having no odor

oenological adj
enologisk
of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenology /iˈnɑlədʒi/ n
vinberedningskonst
scientific study of wines

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ n
matstrupe
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oeuvre /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
arbete verk
work of art

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
i
(time) before, to
av
containing, comprising or made from
introducing an epithet
på om
introducing subject matter
på
linking class with example of class
av -s
possessive genitive: belonging to
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified
objective genitive: connecting noun with object

of age
myndig
old enough to be considered an adult

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
naturligtvis förstås självklart givetvis såklart
naturally

of its kind phraseologicalUnit
i sitt slag
of the same type

of late
nyligen på sistone
recently

of one's own accord
av sig själv på eget bevåg självmant
without being commanded or controlled

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
av
inoperative, disabled

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adv
från ifrån iväg
in a direction away from the speaker or object
av från
into a state of non-operation or non-existence

off and on adv
till och från
intermittently

off course
ur kurs
not following the planned route

off the rails
spåra ur urspårad
in an abnormal manner

off the top of one's head
på rak arm på stående fot
in an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation

off-piste adj
offpist
Not specially prepared or designated for skiing

off-road adj
terränggående
designed for driving on a rugged terrain

off-the-shelf adj
direkt från hyllan
as purchased or as commonly available

off-the-wall adj
uppåt väggarna
wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
inkråm inälvor
animal's organs as food
slaktavfall slaktbiprodukt slaktbiprodukter
rejected parts of an animal

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
såra
to hurt the feelings

offender n
gärningsman gärningskvinna
a person who commits an offense against the law

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
lagöverträdelse överträdelse
act of offending against the law

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
anstötlig stötande
causing offense
offensiv
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring
relating to attack, offense

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
offensiv
an attack

offensive foul n
offensiv foul stürmerfoul
offensive foul

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ n
offert erbjudande
law: invitation to enter binding contract
erbjudande bud
proposal
bud erbjudande
something put forth

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ v
erbjuda
propose
place at disposal

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
byrå kontor
major governmental division
kontor byrå
room(s) or building used for non-manual work

office chair n
kontorsstol
desk chair used in an office

office worker n
kontorist
Someone who works in an office

officer /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
officer
contraction of the term "commissioned officer"
officer direktör
one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization
tjänsteman ämbetsman
one who holds a public office

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
officiell
approved by authority

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
ämbetsman tjänsteman
office holder invested with powers and authorities
domare
person responsible for applying the rules in a competition

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv
officiellt
in an official manner

officiate /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/ v
döma
to serve as umpire or referee

officious adj
fjäskig
eager to please
beskäftig
offensively intrusive or interfering

offset printing n
offsettryck
offset printing

offside n
offside
offside play

offside trap n
offsidefälla
defensive play

offspring /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
avkomlingar avkommor ättlingar
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)
avkomling ättling avkomma
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ adv
ofta
frequently, many times

oftentimes /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
ofta
frequently
om och om igen
repeatedly

ogive /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
spetsbåge
Gothic pointed arch

ogonek /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
svans
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
jätte rese
brutish giant
best troll
brutish man
best odjur
large beast

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
oj å åh
expression of surprise

oh my God interjection
herre gud herregud Herre Gud å, herre gud
excitement or shock

oh no interjection
åh, nej
exclamation of alarm or concern

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
jaja nåja
expression of mild disappointment or resignation

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
ohm
the derived unit of electrical resistance

oil /ɔɪl/ n
olja matolja
liquid fat
olja bergolja
petroleum-based liquid

oil /ɔɪl/ v
olja smörja
lubricate with oil
to grease with oil for cooking

oil field n
oljefält
area under which are reserves of petroleum

oil lamp n
oljelampa
a simple vessel used to produce light

oil painting n
oljemålning
a painting done with oil paints
oljemåleri
art of painting with oil paints

oil palm n
oljepalm
Palm family of trees

oil refinery n
oljeraffinaderi
industrial process plant

oil rig n
oljeborrtorn oljeplattform
oil-drilling platform

oil sand n
oljesand
relatively loose sandstone or porous carbonate rock impregnated with bitumen

oil shale n
oljeskiffer
shale from which hydrocarbons can be produced

oil spill n
oljeutsläpp
oil spill

oil tanker n
oljetanker
Ship

oil well n
oljekälla
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped

oilbird n
oljefågel
Steatornis caripensis

oily /ˈɔɪli/ adj
oljig
covered with or containing oil
olja
relating to oil

oink /ɔɪŋk/ interjection
nöff
Representing the sound made by a pig

oink /ɔɪŋk/ n
grymtning
sound made by a pig

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
grymta
to oink

ointment /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
salva
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okey-dokey interjection
okidoki
variant of OK

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
okra
A. esculentus

old /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ adj
före detta tidigare
former
gammal
having existed or lived for the specified time
(of an item) used, not new
gammal ålderstigen åldrig
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
gammal förlegad utsliten
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time

old age n
ålderdom
latter part of life

old as the hills adj
gammal som gatan
extremely old

old girl n
lilla gumman tjejen
Affectionate term of address for a woman

old hand n
gammal räv
experienced person at certain activity

old man n
gubbe gamling
elderly man

old town n
gamla stad gamlestad gammelstad
older historical part of a town or city

old wine in a new bottle n
gammalt vin i en ny flaska
existing concept or institution presented as if new

old woman n
gumma
elderly woman

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
gammalmodig gammaldags
outdated or no longer in vogue
gammalmodig
preferring the customs of earlier times

old-growth forest n
urskog
forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance

older brother n
storebror
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

older sister n
storasyster
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

oldie /ˈoʊldi/ /ˈəʊldi/ n
örhänge
something or someone old

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
sliskig
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ /əˈlɛkɹənən/ n
olekranon
bony process

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/ adj
luktsinnes-
concerning the sense of smell

oligarch /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹk/ n
oligark
a member of an oligarchy

oligarchic adj
oligarkisk
of or pertaining to oligarchy

oligarchy /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/ n
oligarki
Government by only a few
State ruled by such a government
Those who make up an oligarchic government

oligodendrocyte n
oligodendrocyt

oligopoly /ɑlɪˈɡɑpəli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ n
oligopol
economic condition

oliguria n
oliguri
a decreased production in the volume of urine

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ adj
olivfärgad
colour

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ n
oliv olivgrönt
colour
oliv
fruit
olivträ
wood

olive oil n
olivolja
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
olivträd
tree that produces olives

olive-backed sunbird n
olivryggig solfågel
Cinnyris jugularis

omasum n
bladmage
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombudsman /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
ombudsman
official who investigates complaints

omelette /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
omelett
dish made with beaten eggs

ominous /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
olycksbådande illavarslande
giving indication of a coming ill

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ n
utelämnande
the act of omitting

omit /ɵˈmɪt/ v
utelämna
to leave out or exclude

omnipotence n
omnipotens allsmäktighet
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
allsmäktig omnipotent
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
allestädesnärvaro
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent /ɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ /ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ adj
allestädes närvarande
being everywhere

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
allvetande
having total knowledge

omnivore n
allätare
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous adj
allätande
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adj
för på
destined
på igång
in the state of being active, functioning or operating

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adv
vidare
along, forwards (continuing an action)
vidare på
continuing an action
halv
cricket: in, or towards the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs
på
to an operating state

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ preposition
av på på grund av
på under
at the date of
some time during the day of
på grund av
because of, or due to something
om angående
dealing with the subject of
av
math:having V as both domain and codomain
math:having Vn as domain and V as codomain
är på
paid for by
på ovanpå upp å å
positioned at the upper surface of
på
touching; hanging from
covering
used to indicate means or medium

on all fours adv
på alla fyra
on hands and knees

on and off adv
till och från
intermittently

on average
i genomsnitt
as a measure of central tendency
i genomsnitt i allmänhet vanligen vanligtvis
usually

on board adj
ombord
on or in a means of transportation

on call
på jour
available to be summoned

on cloud nine
i sjunde himlen
very happy, blissful

on duty
i tjänst
actively engaged...

on earth
i hela världen
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word

on fire
brinnande i brand
being burned by fire

on foot
till fots
walking, jogging, running

on hand
till hands tillgänglig tillhanda
available

on heat
brunstig i löp
in estrus

on offer
på rea till nedsatt pris
for sale at a reduced price

on purpose
avsiktlig med flit med mening med vilje
purposely, with intention

on sale
till salu
available for purchase
på rea till nedsatt pris
available for purchase at reduced prices

on sight
vid första anblick
immediately when sighted

on the alert
på alerten
very attentive, or vigilant

on the contrary
tvärtom
opposite

on the fly adv
i flykten på lyra
(baseball, of the ball) Without a bounce
i flykten
(idiomatic) spontaneously or extemporaneously

on the lam adj
på fri fot
running away; on the run

on the loose
lös på fri fot
not in captivity

on the nose
passande träffande
exact

on the one hand
å ena sidan
from one point of view

on the other hand
å andra sidan däremot
from another point of view

on the plus side
på plussidan
positively; from a favorable perspective

on the run
på fri fot
fleeing

on the same wavelength
på samma våglängd
in rapport

on the spot
på fläcken
at the very moment

on the tip of one's tongue
ha något på tungan
known but not quite remembered

on the way
på väg
coming

on the whole
på det hela taget på det stora hela
for the most part

on thin ice adv
på tunn is
at risk

on time adv
på tid
by running out of time
i tid
punctually

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
klara, färdiga, gå på era platser, färdiga, gå på edra platser, färdiga, gå
three-command start of racing

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
onani
masturbation

once /wʌn(t)s/ adv
en gång för ut förut tidigare
formerly
en gång
one and only one time

once /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
så snart som
as soon as

once again adv
på nytt en gång till än en gång å nyo ånyo åter
one more time

once and for all adv
en gång för alla
Finally, permanently, conclusively

once in a while adv
då och då
occasionally

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
det var en gång
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

oncilla /ɒnˈsiː.ə/ n
dvärgtigerkatt oncilla tigerkatt
Leopardus tigrinus

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ n
onkologi
branch of medicine

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ adj
en ett
enad
in agreement
ett en
of a period of time

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ n
etta ett
digit or figure
endollarsedel endollarssedel
dollar bill
etta
neutral element in multiplication

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ numeral
ett en
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ pronoun
man en
indefinite personal pronoun

one and a half numeral
halvannan en och en halv halvtannat
one and a half

one another pronoun
varandra
idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun

one at a time adv
en i taget en åt gången
individually

one brick short of a full load adj
ha en skruv lös
not mentally sound; insane

one by one adv
den ena efter den andra en efter en en och en
individually

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
en för alla, alla för en
motto: working for each other

one hundred and one numeral
etthundraett hundraett
one hundred plus one

one man's meat is another man's poison proverb
Den enes död är den andres bröd.
people have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
ett ögonblick, tack
one moment please

one of these days adv
en vacker dag
one day

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
en svala gör ingen sommar
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend

one up n
extraliv
additional life

one up v
bräcka bräda överglänsa överträffa
do something slightly better than a competitor

one way or another adv
på ett eller annat sätt på ett eller ett annat sätt på ett sätt eller ett annat
somehow, but certainly

one's /wʌns/ /wʌnz/ pronoun
ens sin sina sitt
belonging to one

one-armed bandit n
enarmad bandit
gaming machine

one-child policy n
ettbarnspolitik
a policy of population control

one-dimensional adj
endimensionell
figuratively, lacking depth or believability
having length, but no width, height or depth

one-eyed adj
enögd
having only a single eye

one-horse town n
håla byhåla
very small town

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
enbent
having only one leg

one-night stand n
engångsligg ligg one-night stand ragg
sexual encounter

one-off n
engångsföreteelse
something that is done only once

one-sided adj
ensidig
having only one side
ensidig partisk
partial or biased in favour of one faction
ojämn
with one competitor dominant over the other

one-two n
väggpass väggpassning väggspel
soccer: quick one-touch play between two players

one-upmanship /(ˌ)wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp/ /wənˈəpmənˌʃɪp/ n
platta till
art or practice of outdoing an opponent

one-way adj
enkelriktad
allowing movement in only one direction
enkel enkel-
allowing travel in only one direction

one-way street n
enkelriktad gata enkelriktad väg
road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction

one-way ticket n
enkel biljett enkelbiljett
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not back

oneirology n
oneirologi
the study of dreams

onerous /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ adj
jobbig
burdensome

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sig sig själv

oneties n
10-tal tiotal
Second decade

ongoing adj
pågående
presently or currently happening; being in progress

onion /ˈʌnjən/ /ˈʌŋjɪn/ n
lök gullök
plant

onion dome n
lökkupol
onion-shaped dome

onion fly n
lökfluga
Delia antiqua

online /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/ adj
uppkopplad
available over the Internet
connected to a network
connected to the Internet

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adj
enda
alone in a category

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adv
bara endast
without others or anything further; exclusively

only child n
ensambarn
person who has no siblings

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomastik
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ n
onomatopoetikon onomatopoesi
property of a word of sounding like what it represents

onomatopoeic /ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ adj
onomatopoetisk ljudhärmande
having the property of onomatopoeia
of or relating to onomatopoeia

onside adj
onside
(football) not in an offside position

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
angrepp våldsamt anfall
fierce attack
anstormning
large quantity of people or things resembling an attack

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ preposition
upp på
upon; on top of

ontological adj
ontologisk
of, or relating to, ontology

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ontologi
study of being
system model in computer science

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
framåt
In a forward direction

onychophoran n
klomask
a carnivorous ecdysozoan worm

oodles n
massor mängder tonvis
lots

ooh /uː/ interjection
åh
expressing awe
oj
expressing surprise
buu böö
imitating ghost

oolite /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/ n
oolit
geology: rock of spherical grains

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑlədʒi/ /əʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
oologi
study of birds' eggs

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
ovariotomi
surgical removal of ovaries

oops /uːps/ interjection
hoppsan oj
hoppsan
acknowledging a minor mistake

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ n
opak
opacitet
state of being opaque; blocking light

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
opal
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
ogenomskinlig opak
hindering light to pass through

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ adj
öppen
not closed
receptive
prepared to conduct business
public
computing: in current use
math: which is part of a predefined collection of subsets
music: without any fingers pressing the string against the fingerboard

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ v
öppnas öppna sig
to become open
ta upp öppna
to bring up (a topic)
öppna
to make something accessible
to make accessible to customers
to begin conducting business
inleda
to start (a campaign)

open ended straight draw n
stegdrag
poker: four cards to a straight, open in both ends

open fire n
öppen eld
uncovered fire

open fire v
öppna eld
to begin firing at something or someone

open house n
öppet hus
event where a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour

open relationship n
öppen relation öppet förhållande
the relationship with possible additional relationships

open sandwich n
macka smörgås
slice of bread with toppings

open sea n
öppet hav
part of the sea

open season n
jaktsäsong
time period for hunting

open source n
öppen källkod open source
practice

open-air adj
frilufts-
taking place outdoors

open-air museum n
friluftsmuseum
outdoor museum

open-ended adj
öppen
permitting unstructured response

open-pit mine n
dagbrott
mine with an open pit or burrow

opener /ˈəʊpənə/ n
öppnare
device that opens something

opening /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ n
öppning spelöppning
first few moves in a game of chess
premiär
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe
öppning
something that is open
act or instance of beginning
act or instance of making or becoming open

opening hours n
öppettid öppettider
the regular times of day when a shop is open

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ adv
öppet
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly

openness n
öppenhet
accommodating attitude or opinion

openwork /ˈəʊpənwɜː(ɹ)k/ n
genombruten

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ n
opera operahus
building
opera
theatrical work
score
company

opera glasses n
teaterkikare
small binoculars

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ n
operand
quantity to which an operator is applied

operate v
operera

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ n
operativsystem
software which controls computer

operation /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
operation
surgical procedure
military campaign
method by which a device performs its function
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
operator
mathematical operator
operatör
one who operates
operatör telebolag telefonist
telecommunications operator

operetta n
operett
lighter version of opera

ophthalmologist /ˌɑf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
oftalmolog ögonläkare
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒlədʒi/ n
oftalmologi
eye medicine

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
opiat
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
mena
to have or express an opinion

opiner n
tyckare

opining n
tyckande

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
mening åsikt omdöme uppfattning tycke
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinion poll n
opinionsundersökning opinionsmätning
poll

opium /ˈoʊpi.əm/ /ˈəʊpi.əm/ n
opium
drug from opium poppy

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ n
pungråtta
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /ɒpəʊnənt/ n
motståndare
one who opposes another
one who opposes another physically

opportunist n
opportunist
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ n
tillfälle möjlighet
chance for advancement, progress or profit

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ v
opponera

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
motsatt
facing the other way
of complementary or mutually exclusive things
located directly across from

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
mittemot
in an opposite position

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
motsats
antonym
contrary thing

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
mittemot tvärs över
across from

opposite sex n
motsatt kön
the other gender to which one is referring

opposition /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/ /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ n
opposition
politics: party or movement opposesd to government
astronomy

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
nedtrycka förtrycka
keep down by unjust force

oppressed /əˈpɹɛst/ adj
förtryckt
Subject to oppression

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ n
förtryck
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed

oppressor n
förtryckare
someone who oppresses others

opsonin /ˈɒpsənɪn/ n
opsonin
an antibody

opsonization n
opsonisering

opt /ɒpt/ v
välja
to choose

optative /ˈɒptətɪv/ n
optativ
optative

optic chiasm n
synnervskorsning
part of the brain

optic nerve n
synnerv
nerve

optical character recognition n
teckenigenkänning teckentolkning textfångst
electronic identification and digital encoding of characters

optical fibre n
optisk fiber
fibre used for transmitting light

optician n
optiker
a person who makes or sells lenses, spectacles

optics /ˈɑptɪks/ /ˈɒptɪks/ n
optik
physics of light and vision

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
optimal
the best

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ n
optimism
a tendency to expect the best
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ n
optimist
a believer in optimism
a person who expects a favourable outcome

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
optimistisk
expecting a good outcome

optimization n
optimering
the design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimera
to make (something) more efficient
to make (something) optimal

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj
optimal
best or most advantageous

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ n
optimum
the best or most favorable condition

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
option
financial product
alternativ val valmöjlighet
one of the choices that can be made

optional adj
frivillig valfri fakultativ fakultativt frivilligt valfritt
not compulsory

optionally adv
fakultativt frivilligt valfritt
in an optional manner

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
optometriker
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects

opulence n
överflöd
abundance
rikedom
wealth

opus n
opus
a work of music or set of works with a specified rank

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ adj
guld
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ conjunction
eller
conjunction

or else phraseologicalUnit
annars annars så...
as an alternative
annars
no matter what

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
orakel
person who is a source of wisdom
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice

oral /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
muntlig oral
relating to the mouth
muntlig
spoken

oral cavity n
munhåla
medical term for the mouth

oral sex n
oralsex
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth

orally /ˈɔːɹəli/ adv
oralt
by mouth
muntligt verbalt
spoken

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ adj
orange brandgul apelsinfärgad
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ n
orange brandgul
colour
apelsin orange
fruit
apelsinträd
tree

orange blossom n
apelsinblomma
white flower of the orange tree

orange juice n
apelsinjuice
juice of squeezed oranges

orange roughy n
atlantisk soldatfisk
Hoplostethus atlanticus

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
apelsinlemonad apelsinläskedryck
orange-flavored soft drink
apelsinlemonad
soda water and orange juice

orangery n
orangeri
greenhouse in which orange trees are grown

orangutan /əˈɹæŋ.ə.tæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ n
orangutang
arboreal anthropoid ape

orb /oɹb/ /ɔː(ɹ)b/ n
klot
spherical body

orbit n
omloppsbana
path of one object around another

orbital adj
orbital
Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole)

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
orch ork
evil monstrous humanoid creature

orca /ˈɔɹkə/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/ n
späckhuggare
Orcinus orca

orchard /ˈɔɹ.tʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
fruktträdgård
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees
fruktträd
the trees in an orchard

orchestra n
orkester
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
iscensätta orkestrera
to arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect
arrangera orkestrera
to arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra

orchestrion n
orkestrion

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ n
orkidé
plant

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ /ɔːˈdeɪn/ v
ordinera prästviga viga till
admit into the ministry of a religion

ordeal /ɔɹˈdiəl/ /ɔːˈdiːəl/ n
pina pärs
a painful or trying experience
gudsdom prövning
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ n
ordning följd
arrangement, disposition
order befallning
command
ordning orden
good arrangement
biology: taxonomical classification
orden ordning
religious group
order beställning
request for some product or service

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ v
ge order anordna
to issue a command
beställa lägga en order
to request some product or service
ordna
to set in (any) order
to set in (a good) order

order of magnitude n
storleksordning
class of scale

ordered /ˈɔɹdɚd/ /ˈɔːdəd/ adj
ordnad organiserad prydlig sorterad
in order, not messy, tidy

ordered pair n
ordnat par
in set theory

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ n
ordning
regularity; proper arrangement

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ adj
ordentlig
neat; tidy; possessing order

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ n
sjukvårdsbiträde vårdbiträde
hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties

ordinal number n
ordinaltal
ordningstal ordinaltal
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence

ordinance /ˈɔɹd.nəns/ /ˈɔːd.nənts/ n
förordning
edict, decree, order

ordinarily adv
vanligen
usually or as a general rule

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
vanlig ordinär
normal, routine

ordinary differential equation n
ordinär differentialekvation
equation

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
malm
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /ɔˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ n
oregano
leaves used to flavour food
oregano kungsmynta vildmejram
plant

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
orgel organ
musical instrument
organ
part of an organism
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication
body of an organization

organ donor n
organdonator donator
person from whom an organ is removed

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
organell
a membrane bound compartment found within cells

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
organisk
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon
pertaining to an organ
ekologisk
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals

organic chemistry n
organisk kemi
chemistry of carbon containing compounds

organic compound n
organisk förening
carbon containing covalent compound

organic growth n
organisk tillväxt
expansion without mergers\acquisitions\takeovers

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ n
organism
living thing
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things.

organist n
organist
musician who plays the organ

organization /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
organisation
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules
quality of being organized
group of people consciously cooperating
organisering
the way in which something is organized

organizational adj
organisatorisk
of an organization

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organisera
to arrange in working order

organized crime n
organiserad brottslighet organiserad kriminalitet
criminal organizations seen as a whole

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ n
organisatör arrangör
person arranging public events

organizing n
organisering

organoleptic adj
organoleptisk
of or pertaining to sensory properties of a particular substance

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
orgasm
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
orgasmera
to have an orgasm

orgasmic adj
orgastisk
of or relating to orgasms

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
högfärdig högmodig
proud, haughty
hotande farlig
threatening, dangerous

orgy /ˈɔː.dʒi/ n
orgie
excessive activity
sexual group activity

oriental pratincole n
orientvadarsvala
Glareola maldivarum

oriental turtle dove n
större turturduva
species of pigeon

orientalist /ˌɔɹiˈɛntəlɪst/ n
orientalist
a person (especially a scholar) interested in the orient

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
orientering

orienteer n
orienterare
someone who takes part in the sport of orienteering

orienteer v
orientera
to race across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass

orienteering n
orientering
racing across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass

orifice n
mynning öppning
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ n
origami
the Japanese art of paper folding

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ n
ursprung härkomst
ancestry
ursprung
beginning of something
origo
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect
källa ursprung
source of a river, information, goods, etc.

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ adj
original- ursprunglig
first in a series
originell
fresh, different
ursprunglig
having as its origin
newly created

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ n
original förlaga
object from which all later copies and variations are derived

original sin n
arvsynd
state of sinfulness in each human

originally /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəli/ adv
ursprungligen
as it was in the beginning
originellt
creatively

oriole /ˈɔːriːoʊl/ /ˈɔːriːəʊl/ n
sommargylling
any of the various colourful passerine birds

orlop n
trossdäck
ship

ornitho- prefix
ornito-
of or pertaining to birds

ornithological adj
ornitologisk
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist n
ornitolog
expert in ornithology

ornithology n
ornitologi
scientific study of birds

ornithosis n
ornithos
infection

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ n
föräldralöst barn
person whose (parent or) parents have died

orphan drug n
särläkemedel

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
barnhem
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ n
auriphrygium
embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, etc.

orrery /ˈɒ.ɹə.ɹi/ n
planetarium
clockwork model

orthoclase n
ortoklas
potassium aluminum silicate

orthodox /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
ortodox
ortodox renlärig
conforming to accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology

orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
ortodoxi renlärighet
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepy /ˈɔɹθoʊˌɛpi/ /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/ n
ortoepi
study of pronunciation

orthogon n
rätvinklig triangel
a right angled triangle

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ adj
ortogonal
mathematical term
statistically independent
ortogonal rätvinklig vinkelrät
of right angles

orthogonality n
ortogonalitet
the property of being orthogonal

orthogonalization n
ortogonalisering
process of converting a set of functions or vectors

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
ortografisk
relating to orthography
projection of maps

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
ortografi
aspect of language study
ortografi rättstavning
study of correct spelling

orthohelium n
ortohelium
form of helium

orthonormal adj
ortonormal ortonormerad

orthonormalize v
ortonormalisera
make a set of vectors orthogonal and normalized

orthopedic adj
ortopedisk
Of or relating to orthopedics

orthopedics n
ortopedi
medicine: a branch of medicine

orthopedist n
ortoped
orthopedic surgeon

orthorexia n
ortorexi
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic adj
ortorombisk
having three unequal axes at right angles

oscillation n
oscillation svängning
the act of oscillating

osculation /ˌɑs.kjuˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒs.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
oskulation
a contact between curves or surfaces

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ n
korgvide
plant

osmium /ˈɒzmiəm/ n
osmium
chemical element

osmolarity n
osmolaritet
osmotic concentration

osmosis n
osmos
movement of molecules

osmotic adj
osmotisk
of or relating to osmosis

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
fiskgjuse
bird of prey

ossification n
benbildning förbening ossifikation
process by which bone is formed

ossuary n
benhus ossuarium benurna
a place where the dead are buried

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
skenbar
skenbar påstådd
meant for open display; apparent

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
till synes skenbart
ostensibly

osteoblast n
osteoblast
cell

osteoclast n
osteoklast
cell

osteology n
osteologi
study of bones

osteopenia n
osteopeni
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis

osteoporosis n
benskörhet osteoporos urkalkning
bone disease

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
uteslutning utfrysning
banishment, exclusion from community
ostracism
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote

ostracize /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/ v
frysa ut sky
exclude someone

ostrich /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
struts
large flightless bird

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
annan
not the one previously referred to

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adv
annorlunda
differently, in another way
annars i övrigt
in all other respects
annars i annat fall
under different circumstances

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
otitit öroninflammation
inflammation of the ear

otolaryngology /ˌoʊɾoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/ n
otorhinolaryngologi otorinolaryngologi otolaryngologi ÖNH öron-, näs- och halssjukdomar
medical study of the ear, nose and throat

otolith n
otolit öronsten
small particle in the inner ear

otology /oʊˈtɑlədʒi/ n
otologi
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear

otorhinolaryngologist /ˌɑtoˌɹajnoˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒɪst/ n
otorhinolaryngolog öron-näsa-hals-läkare
medical doctor of ear, nose and throat

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ n
stans
arrangement of stanzas of eight lines rhyming ab ab ab cc

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ n
utter
mammal

ouch /ˈaʊtʃ/ interjection
aj aj aj aj aj då
expression in sympathy at another’s pain
aj
expression of one's own physical pain
reply to an insult

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
borde
indicating advisability or prudence
indicating desirability
indicating duty or obligation
indicating likelihood or probability

ounce /aʊns/ n
uns
3495 g

our /æɔ(ə)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɑː/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner
vår
belonging to us

ours /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
vår våra vårt
that which belongs to us

ourselves /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
själva vi
emphatic: we
oss själva
reflexive: us

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
ute uppe
ute
away from one's usual place or not indoors
ur utur
away from the inside or the centre
borta undan ur vägen
away from, at a distance
ut
intensifier, emphasizer
to the end
av ur ut
into a state of non-operation or non-existence

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ n
utväg
means of exit

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
ut
away from the inside

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ v
avslöja
to reveal (a secret)
to reveal as having a certain secret
outa
to reveal to be gay, bisexual, or transgender

out of preposition
ut ur utanför ute ur
from the inside to the outside of
utanför
not part of

out of reach
utom räckhåll
beyond the distance of an outstretched hand or arm

out of sight, out of mind proverb
ur syn, ur sinn syns det inte finns det inte
something not nearby is forgotten

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
som en blixt från klar himmel
unexpectedly

out of the frying pan, into the fire
ur askan i elden
get from an already bad situation to a worse one

out of touch adj
aningslös dåligt påläst ouppdaterad
no longer conversant with sth
glida ifrån varandra glida isär tappa kontakten
no longer maintaining contact
aningslös inte ha en aning inte ha en susning
out of touch with reality

outboard n
utombordare

outboard motor n
utombordsmotor aktersnurra utombordare
engine fitted over the transom of a boat

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
uthus
separate building associated with a main building

outcast /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
paria utstött
one that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
föråldrad utdaterad
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated

outdegree n
utgrad
number of outward edges

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
ute utomhus
situated in the open air

outdoors adv
utomhus
in the open air

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ adj
yttre
farther from the center
outside

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ n
utsida
An outer part

outer ear n
ytteröra
portion of ear

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ n
yttre rymden
region

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
yttersta
farthest outside

outerwear n
ytterkläder ytterplagg
clothing worn for outdoors
innerkläder
clothing worn over one's underwear

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
firma företag
business or firm
arbetslag
cohesive group of people; a unit
utstyrsel kläder utrustning
set of clothing

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ v
utrusta klä
to provide with

outgoing adj
utåtriktad
avgående
being replaced in office

outhouse n
dass
utedass avträde
outdoor toilet

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ n
outande
public revelation of homosexuality

outlaw n
fredlös
a fugitive from the law
person without legal rights

outlaw v
kriminalisera
to declare illegal
bannlysa
to place a ban on

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ n
utliggare
value outside pattern in a statistical sample

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
kontur kantlinje
line marking the boundary of an object figure

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
överleva
to live longer than

outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ /ˌaʊtˈlʊk/ n
åsikt
attitude, point of view
framtidsutsikt prospekt
expectation for the future
utsiktspunkt
place from which something can be viewed
utsikt
view from such a place

outmaneuver v
utmanövrera
to perform movements more adroitly or successfully

outmanoeuvre v
utmanöverera
surpass

outmost adj
ytterst
farthest outside

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
fullständigt helt och hållet
wholly

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adv
ut
in or to the outside
ute utomhus
outdoors

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ n
utsida
outer surface

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ preposition
utanför
on the outside of

outside the box
utanför boxen utanför ramarna utanför sin box
beyond convention

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
utomstående
someone excluded

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
utkant
periphery

outskirts n
utkant utkanter
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsmart v
överlista
beat in a competition of wits

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsɔɹs/ v
outsource
transfer of business to a third party

outstretched adj
utsträckt
extended or stretched out

outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ v
överväga

outwit /aʊtˈwɪt/ v
överlista
to beat in a battle of wits

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ n
ouzo
drink

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
oval
oval-shaped

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
oval
shape like an egg or ellipse

ovarian follicle n
äggblåsa
cellular aggregation

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
fruktämne
botanical organ
äggstock ovarium
female organ

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ n
ugn
chamber used for baking or heating

oven glove n
ugnshandske
glove designed to carry hot oven trays

ovenbird n
rödkronad piplärksångare
Seiurus auricapilla

ovenproof adj
ugnssäker
able to be used in an oven

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
förbi slut över
ended

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
kom
(military) finished transmitting and is expecting a response
igen åter
again
omkull
from upright to horizontal position
över
horizontally; from one place to another
overnight
för över-
to an excessive degree

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
kom över
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
om
concerning or regarding
över genom
math: divided by
över
physical positioning: on top of; above
by comparison: beyond, past, exceeding
by comparison: more than; to a greater degree
physical positioning: across or spanning
physical positioning: from one position to another over an obstacle
physical positioning: in such a way as to cover
while using, consuming

over and above adv
högre mer än tidigare

over and out interjection
slut kom
end of conversation

over my dead body
över min döda kropp
absolutely not

over there adv
där borta
in that place

over time
med tiden
with respect to the passage of time

over- /ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈəʊvə/ prefix
över
above or higher
excessively
superior

over-the-counter adj
receptfri
pharmacy: not requiring a prescription

over-the-counter drug n
läkemedel
medicine

overall adj
övergripande
all-encompassing

overall n
overall
protective garment worn over clothing

overalls /ovəɹˈɑlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
snickarbyxor
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overanalyze v
överanalysera
to analyze too much

overarching /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹtʃɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɑːtʃɪŋ/ adj
övergripande
all-embracing

overbearing adj
högdragen
overly bossy or domineering

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
över bord överbord
over the edge, off a boat

overcharge v
övertrassera
to charge more than correct amount

overcoat /ˈoʊvəɹkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
överrock kappa ytterrock
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
övervinna överkomma
surmount, get the better of

overcooked adj
urkokt
cooked for too long

overcrowding n
trångboddhet överbeläggning
having more occupants than can be accommodated

overdetermined adj
överbestämd
of linear equations

overdose n
överdos
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdose v
överdosera
to dose excessively

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ n
övertrassering
act of overdrawing a bank account
amount overdrawn

overdraw v
övertrassera
withdraw more money from an account than there is credit

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
försenad på tiden senkommen över tiden
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need

overestimate v
överskatta
to judge too highly

overestimation n
överskattning

overfishing n
utfiskning överfiske
excessive fishing

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
översvämma

overhand knot n
överhandsknop
knot

overhang seat n
öerhängsmandat
Legislative seat distribution principle in certain countries

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ adj
nickning
kicked over one's own head
ovan ovanifrån
located above

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ n
overhead
data or steps of computation that is only used to facilitate the computations in the system and is not directly related to the actual program code or data being processed

overhead kick n
bicykleta cykelspark
kick

overhead projector n
OH-projektor overheadprojektor
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen

overheat /ˌoʊvɚˈhit/ /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/ v
överhetta
to heat excessively

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈdʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd/ adj
överlycklig
very happy

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
överlappa
to extend over and partly cover something

overlapping adj
överlappande

overload n
överbelastning överdos överflöd överlast
excessive load
överlagring
overloaded version of a function

overload v
överlagra
to create different functions for the same name
överbelasta
to load excessively

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ v
ha överseende med
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment

overlord n
överherre
a ruler of other rulers

overly adv
alltför över-
to an excessive degree

overnight n
övernattning
overnight stay

overpopulation /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
överbefolkning
when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for the occupants

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
överväldiga
subdue someone by superior force

overrated adj
överreklamerad
rated too highly

override /oʊ.vəɹˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vəɹˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
åsidosätta
to counteract the normal operation of something

overrun /oʊvəˈɹʌn/ /əʊvəˈɹʌn/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹʌn/ v
översvämma
to infest, swarm over

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
utomlands
abroad

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
förman
one who oversees

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
överskugga
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant

oversight n
förbiseende försummelse
omission
granskning inspektion revision övervakning
supervision

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
försova
to sleep for longer than planned

oversnowed adj
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt översnöad

overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ /ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ v
överträda
To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

overstrain v
överanstränga
subject to an excessive demand

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ adj
öppen
open and not concealed or secret

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/ v
köra om
to pass a more slowly moving object

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
störta
to bring about the downfall of

overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ n
övertidsersättning övertidstillägg
pay for overtime work
övertid
worktime

overtime ban n
övertidsblockad
refusal to work overtime

overtly adv
öppet
openly

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
överton
harmonic

overture /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ n
ouvertyr
musical introduction

overvalued idea /ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæljud aɪˈdi.ə/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈvæljuːd aɪˈdɪə/ n
övervärdig idé
abnormal belief

overview /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/ n
överblick översikt resumé
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
överviktig
of a person, heavier than is healthy

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ n
övervikt
excess of weight

overwhelm /ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm/ v
överväldiga
overpower emotionally
to overpower, crush

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/ adj
överväldigande
overpowering

overworked adj
utarbetad överansträngd
subjected to too much work

overwrite v
skriva över
destroy old data

overzealous /ˌə͡ʊvəˈzɛləs/ adj
överentusiastisk
too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent

oviduct n
äggledare
duct through which an ovum passes

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ägglossning ovulation
release of an ovum from the ovary

ovule n
fröanlag fröämne
botany: structure that develops into a seed

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
äggcell
gamete

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
vara skyldig
to be in debt
to be under an obligation

owing to preposition
på grund av
because of

owl /aʊl/ n
uggla uv
a bird

owlet n
uggleunge
a young owl

owlet moth n
nattfly
moth of family Noctuidae

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ adj
egen eget egna
belonging to (determiner)

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ v
äga
have rightful possession of
erkänna tillstå vidgå
acknowledge responsibility for

own goal n
självmål
goal scored by player against their own team

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
ägare
one who owns

ownership n
ägande ägarskap
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
oxe
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden
an adult castrated male of cattle

oxalic acid n
oxalsyra
the dicarboxylic acid (ethandioic acid)

oxbow lake n
korvsjö
crescent-shaped lake

oxeye daisy n
prästkrage
flower

oxhide n
oxhud
skin of an ox

oxidation n
oxidation

oxidation number n
oxidationstal
chemistry

oxychloride n
oxyklorid
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ n
syreatom syre
atom of oxygen
syre oxygen
chemical element
syrgas syre
molecular oxygen

oxygen gas n
syrgas
normal form of oxygen

oxygen mask n
syrgasmask
mask through with oxygen may be breathed

oxygenate v
syresätta
infuse with oxygen

oxymoron /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
oxymoron självmotsägelse
figure of speech

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ n
oxytocin
hormone

oyster /ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/ n
ostron
mollusk
food

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkætʃə/ n
strandskata
bird

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ n
ozon
O₃

ozone layer n
ozonlager
a region of the stratosphere

p. n
s.
page

p.m. adv
em
after noon

pablum /ˈpæbləm/ n
snack
something bland or simplistic

pace /peɪs/ preposition
med all aktning för med all respekt för
With due respect to

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
pacemaker hjärtstimulator
medical implement
pacemaker hare
one who sets the pace in a race

pacifier n
napp tutt
for a baby
lugnare
one who pacifies

pacifism n
pacifism
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ adj
pacifist
one who loves, supports, or favours peace
one who avoids violence
one who opposes violence and is anti-war

pack /pæk/ n
paket
bundle to be carried
flock
group of dogs

pack /pæk/ v
packa
to make a pack

pack ice n
packis
large consolidated mass of floating sea ice

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ n
paketering
act of packing
paketresa
package holiday
paket
something which is packed
something resembling a package

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ v
packa
to pack

packaging n
förpackningsindustri
the industry that produces such material
emballage förpackningsmaterial
the materials used to pack something

packed lunch n
matsäck
picnic meal

packet /ˈpakɪt/ /ˈpæ.kɪt/ n
paket
small fragment of data
small pack

packet /ˈpakɪt/ /ˈpæ.kɪt/ v
paketera
(transitive) make into a packet

packing snow n
kramsnö
type of snow

packsaddle n
packsadel
saddle for carrying goods

pact /pækt/ n
pakt
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant

pad /pæd/ interjection
tass
indicating soft footsteps

pad /pæd/ n
tass
animal's foot or paw
block
block of paper
krypin kvart lya
colloquial: place of residence
trampdyna
cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals
helikopterlandningsplats landningsplats
flat surface or area from which a helicopter or other aircraft may land or be launched
sittunderlag
flattened mass of anything soft
binge
slang: bed
dyna
soft or small cushion
tassande
sound of soft footsteps

pad thai /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ n
pad thai
Thai dish

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
bordtennisracket racket
ping-pong bat
paddel
two-handed, single-bladed oar
double-bladed oar used for kayaking

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
paddla ro
to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument

paddle steamer n
hjulångare
steam-powered vessel propelled by paddle wheel(s)

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
risfält
wet land where rice grows

paddy wagon n
fångtransport piketbuss polisbuss
a police van for transporting prisoners

paddyfield warbler n
fältsångare
Acrocephalus agricola

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
hänglås
type of lock

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
lovsång paian
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph
hyllning lovsång
enthusiastic expression of praise

paella /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ n
paella
Savory, cooked dish

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
hednisk

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
hedning
person not adhering to a main world religion

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ n
hedendom
local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
sida blad
one side of a leaf of a book
page
serving boy

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
paginera
mark the pages of

pager /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ n
personsökare
device

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
pagod
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

pain /peɪn/ n
smärta
ache or bodily suffering
suffering or anguish, especially mental
pina
annoying person or thing

pain /peɪn/ v
såra
to hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish
smärta
to render uneasy in mind, to grieve

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
smärtsam
causing pain
suffering with pain

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
smärtlindrare smärtstillande
a drug that numbs the pain in the body

painless adj
smärtfri
without pain or trouble

painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ adj
flitig noggrann omsorgsfull
careful attentive; diligent

paint /peɪnt/ n
färg
substance

paint /peɪnt/ v
måla
apply paint to
practise the art of painting pictures
create an image
apply in the manner of paint

paint shop n
färgbutik
shop

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
pensel
thin brush

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
målare konstnär
artist
målare
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
målning måleri
an illustration or artwork using paint
måleri målning
artistic application of paint
the action of applying paint

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
par
two similar or identical things

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
para para ihop
to group into sets of two

pair of compasses n
passare
tool used to draw circles

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pyjamas
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
palats slott
large, lavish residence

palaeoclimatology n
paleoklimatologi
science

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
palankin
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
smaklig
pleasing to the taste
godtagbar
tolerable, acceptable

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate
gom-
pertaining to the palate

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ n
palatal
(phonetics) palatal consonant

palatalised adj
palataliserad
having undergone palatalisation

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
palatalisering
state

palate /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
gom
roof of the mouth

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
blek
light in color

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
stolpe
heraldry: vertical band
wooden stake

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
blekna
to become pale

pale thrush n
amurtrast
Turdus pallidus

paleface n
blekansikte
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians

paleochristian adj
fornkristen gammalkristen
relating to the early Christian church

paleontologist n
paleontolog
one who studies paleontology

paleontology n
paleontologi
study of prehistoric forms of life

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
palett
board
palett spektrum
range of colors

palette knife n
palettkniv
knife used in painting

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
palimpsest
manuscript scraped clean for reuse

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
palindrom
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards

pall /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
gaffelkors
charge representing an archbishop's pallium

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
palladium
chemical element

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
lastpall pall
a portable platform

pallet jack n
handtruck palldragare
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets

palliate /ˈpalɪeɪt/ /ˈpæl.i.eɪt/ v
bagatellisera förringa mildra skyla över släta över
to cover or disguise the seriousness of something by excuses and apologies
lindra
to relieve the symptoms of

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ adj
lindrande
reducing progression and relieving symptoms

palliative care n
palliativ vård
specialized area of healthcare

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
blek
appearing weak, pale}} or wan

pallid harrier n
stäpphök
Circus macrourus

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ n
handflata
inner, concave part of hand

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ v
palmera

palm oil n
palmolja
edible plant oil

palm tree n
palm
tropical tree

palmistry n
kiromanti
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand

palpitation n
hjärtklappning
abnormal beating of the heart

palsa n
pals
hummock rising out of a bog

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ adj
futtig ynklig
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling

pamper /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ v
dalta
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pan /pæn/ n
panna
flat vessel used for cooking

pan /pæn/ v
sabla såga
to criticise severely
panorera
to turn horizontally

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabism
movement

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
patentmedicin panace panacé universalläkemedel universalmedicin
remedy believed to cure all disease
universalmedel panace patentlösning
something that will solve all problems

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ n
panasch
ornamental helmet plume

panarchism n
panarkism
advocacy of panarchy

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ n
pannkaka plätt
thin batter cake

pancreas /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
bukspottkörtel pankreas
gland near the stomach

pancreatic cancer n
cancer i bukspottskörteln pankreascancer
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas

pancreatic juice n
bukspott
juice produced by the pancreas

pancreatitis n
bukspottkörtelinflammation pankreatit
inflammation of the pancreas

panda /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændə/ n
panda jättepanda pandabjörn
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
pandeiro

pandeism /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
pandeism
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ n
pandeist
one who believes in pandeism

pandemic adj
pandemisk
epidemic

pandemic n
pandemi
pandemic disease

panegyrical adj
panegyrisk
lavish with praise

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
panel
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc
rectangular section of a surface
ruta
single frame in a comic strip

panel saw n
justersåg
light saw

panelist n
paneldeltagare
member of a panel

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenteism
a doctrine that the universe is within God

pangolin /ˈpæŋɡoʊˌlɪn/ n
myrkottar
mammal

panhandle /ˈpænˌhændəl/ v
tigga
beg for money

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
panik
overpowering fright

panic attack n
panikattack
sudden period of intense anxiety

panic room n
panikrum

panicky adj
panisk panikslagen
in a state of panic

panjandrum /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ n
högdjur höjdare
important, powerful or influential person

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ n
pannacotta
Italian dessert made from double cream

panorama /ˌpæ.nəˈɹæ.mə/ n
panorama
picture representing a continuous scene
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
panpsykism
the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexual /pænˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
pansexuell
someone who is attracted to all genders

pansexuality /ˌpænsɛksjuˈælɪti/ /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
omnisexualitet pansexualitet
sexual orientation

pansy n
pensé
plant

pant /pænt/ n
flämtning
a quick breathing

pant /pænt/ v
flåsa flämta
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
panteism
belief that the universe is divine

pantheist n
panteist
person who believes in pantheism

pantheon n
panteon
a temple dedicated to all the gods

panther /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
panter
big cat of genus Panthera
big cat with black fur

panties n
trosor
short underpants for women or girls

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ n
skafferi
storage room

pants /pænts/ n
byxa
garment covering the body from the waist downwards
underbyxa kalsonger trosor
undergarment covering the genitals

pantsuit n
byxdress byxdräkt

panty girdle n
trosgördel
underpants with a built-in elasticated corset

pap /pæp/ n
smörja
colloquial: nonsense
soft food

papacy n
påvedöme
the office

papakha n
kosackmössa
type of hat

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
påvlig påve-
related to the pope or papacy

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ n
papaya
fruit

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ adj
pappers- papper
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ n
artikel papper
academic paper
papper
sheet material
artikel
written document shorter than a book

paper clip n
gem
paper clip

paper cup n
pappersmugg
disposable cup

paper tiger n
papperstiger
paper tiger

paper towel n
hushållspapper
sheet of absorbent paper

paperback n
pocketbok häftad pocket

paperless adj
papperslös
using information without paper
without documentation of identity
without paper

papermaker n
pappersmakare
a person that makes paper

paperweight n
brevpress
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papier-maché
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ n
papist
slur: Roman Catholic

paprika /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɨkə/ n
paprika
spice

papyrology n
papyrologi
the study of ancient texts written on papyrus

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ n
papyrus
material made from this plant
plant in the sedge family
scroll or document written on this material

par excellence /ˌpɑɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ adj
par excellence framför alla andra
being a quintessential example of a general type

para ice hockey n
paraishockey

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ n
liknelse parabel
short story illustrating a lesson

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
parabel
a conic section

paraboloid n
paraboloid
surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
fallskärm
a device designed to control the fall of an object

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ v
hoppa fallskärm
to jump with a parachute

parachuting n
fallskärmshoppning
sport

parachutist n
fallskärmshoppare
parachute user

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
paraklet
advocate

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
parad
organized procession

paradigm /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
paradigm
way of viewing reality

paradigm shift n
paradigmskifte
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries

paradisaic adj
paradisisk
relating to paradise

paradise /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪs/ n
paradis
heaven
very pleasant place

paradisiac adj
paradisisk
of or like Paradise

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ adj
paradisisk
resembling paradise

paradox /ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/ n
paradox
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true }}
in logic: a self-contradictory statement }}

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
paradoxal
having self-contradicting properties

paraffin wax n
paraffin
paraffin wax

paraglider n
flygskärm
equipment
skärmflygare
one who paraglides

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
skärmflygning
the sport of gliding with a paraglider

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
avsnitt stycke paragraf
passage in text

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ v
styckindela
sort text into paragraphs

parahockey n
parahockey

parakeet /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ n
parakit
various species of small parrots

parakeet auklet n
papegojalka
bird

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adj
parallell
equally distant from one another at all points
having the same overall direction
computing: processing multipe tasks at the same time

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ v
liknas vid
of a process etc: to be analogous to something else

parallel park v
fickparkera
to park in line with other vehicles

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
parallellepiped
solid figure

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
parallellogram
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length

parallelogram of forces n
kraftparallellogram
parallelogram representing forces

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
förlamning paralys
loss of muscle control

paralyzed v
förstelnad lam orörlig paralyserad slagrörd
paralyzed.

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ n
paramagnetism
tendency of dipoles

paramedic n
akutvårdare ambulanspersonal
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ n
parameter
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parameterize v
parametrisera
to describe in terms of parameters
to write (a database query) as a template into which parameters can be inserted

parametric adj
parametrisk
of, relating to, or defined using parameters

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
paramilitär
a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion

paramount /ˈpa.ɹə.maʊnt/ /ˈpæ.ɹəˌmaʊnt/ adj
överlägsen
supreme

paranoia /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
paranoia
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
paranoia skuggrädsla
Extreme, irrational distrust of others

paranoiac adj
paranoid
pertaining to paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ adj
paranoia
of, related to, or suffering from paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ n
paranoiker
someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid schizophrenia n
paranoid schizofreni
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions

paranormal adj
paranormal
can not be explained by scientific methods

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
attiraljer
miscellaneous items

paraplegia n
paraplegi
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
paraplegisk
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ n
paraplegiker
person who suffers from paraplegia

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
parapsykologi
study of that which cannot yet be explained

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parasit
(generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasitize v
parasitera
live off a host

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
parasoll
umbrella used as protection from the sun

parasympathetic adj
parasympatisk
relating to part of the autonomic nervous system

parasympathetic nervous system n
parasympatiska nervsystemet
parasympathetic nervous system

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ n
paratax
in grammar

parathyroid gland n
bisköldkörtel paratyreoidea
any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck

paratransit n
färdtjänst
auxiliary transit service for the disabled

paratrooper n
fallskärmsjägare
soldier that parachutes from aircraft

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
paket
package wrapped for shipment

parcel bomb n
paketbomb
bomb disguised as a parcel

parched /pɑɹtʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
uttorkad
dry

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
pergament veläng
pergament
material
document

parchment paper n
bakplåtspapper
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ interjection
förlåt ursäkta va
interjection, request to repeat

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ n
ursäkt
forgiveness for an offence
benådning amnesti benådan
releasing order

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ v
förlåta ursäkta
förlåta
to forgive
benåda
to grant an official pardon

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta mig
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French v
ursäkta språket
please excuse my swearing or bad language (idiomatic)

pare /peə(ɹ)/ v
göra avkall minska skala ned
To reduce or trim something (as if) by cutting off
skala
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife
verka
trim a hoof

pare down v
skära ner
to reduce by paring

pareidolia /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
pareidoli
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar

parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ n
förälder
person from whom one is descended
person who acts as a parent in rearing a child

parent company n
moderbolag
a company that owns or controls another company

parent-in-law n
svärförälder
mother-in-law or father-in-law

parental leave n
föräldraledighet
leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
parentes
a clause, phrase or word inserted into a passage which is already grammatically complete
either of a pair of brackets ( )

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
sätta i parentes
place in parentheses

parenthood n
föräldraskap
state of being parent

parentless adj
förälralös
having no parent

parents /ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpɛɹənts/ n
far förälder mor
one's parents

parfait n
parfait
an iced dessert

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
paria utstött
an outcast

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ n
hjässlob parietallob
division of cerebrum

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ n
församling
part of a diocese
members of the parish

parish church n
församlingskyrka
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] n
park
ground for recreation

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] v
parkera stanna
bring to a halt

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
parkas
long jacket

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
parkering
action
p-plats parkering parkeringsplats
space

parking brake n
parkeringsbroms
brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention

parking disc n
parkeringsskiva
device placed inside a parked vehicle

parking garage n
parkeringshus parkeringsgarage
building

parking lot n
parkering parkeringsplats bilparkering
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
athletic discipline

parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
parlament ting riksdag
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian n
parlamentariker parlamentsledamot
member of parliament

parliamentary /ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/ /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/ adj
parlamentarisk
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament

parlor /ˈpɑɹləɹ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
vardagsrum
drawing room

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ n
parmesan parmesanost
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
trångsynt
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns
församlings- socken-
pertaining to a parish

parochialism n
lokalpatriotism trångsynthet
state of being parochial

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ n
parodi
expression making fun of something else

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ v
parodiera
to make a parody of something

parole /pəˈɹoːl/ [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ] [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ] n
villkorlig frigivning
law: a release of (a prisoner)

parotid gland n
öronspottkörtel
salivary gland

parricide /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ n
fadermördare modermördare
someone who kills a relative

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ n
papegoja
kind of bird
person who repeats what was said

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑːz/ n
parsning syntaxanalys
act of parsing

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑːz/ v
analysera
(linguistics) to resolve into elements

parsec /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ /ˈpɑːsɛk/ n
parsek
parallax second

parseltongue pn
ormviskning
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parser /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
parser
computer program

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ n
snålhet sparsamhet
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
persilja
herb

parsnip /ˈpɑː(ɹ).snɪp/ n
palsternacka
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
the plant Pastinaca sativa

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
en del av
del
fraction of a whole }}
group inside a larger group }}
section of a document }}
bena
hair dividing line }}
roll
position or role }}

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
dra isär lämna separera skilja

part of speech n
ordklass
the function a word or phrase performs

part-time adj
deltids-
involving less than the normal time

part-timer n
deltidsanställd
someone who is employed, or does something, part-time

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
delta
to take part in an activity

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
partisk
biased
partiell partial-
existing in part

partial differential equation n
partiell differentialekvation
equation

partial order n
partiell ordning
binary relation that is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
delvis
to a partial degree

partially ordered set n
partiellt ordnad mängd
set having a specified partial order

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ n
deltagare
one who participates

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v
delta deltaga
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participation n
deltagande
act of participating

participial adj
particip- participial-
of or relating to a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ n
particip
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
partikel
body with very small size
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech
elementary particle or subatomic particle

particle board n
spånskiva
structural material manufactured from wood particles

particle physics n
partikelfysik elementarpartikelfysik högenergifysik
particle physics

particulars /pəˈtɪkjələz/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚz/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚz/ n
detaljer närmare omständigheter
the details or specifics of something

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
bena
line dividing hair

parting gift n
avskedspresent
gift given to someone who is leaving

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ v
dela dela upp
divide something into parts

partitive n
partitiv
partitive case

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
dels
in part

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ n
kompanjon partner
a member of a business or law partnership
partner
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
dancing partner
partner äkta hälft
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ v
samarbeta
To work or perform as partner

partnership n
partnerskap kompanjonskap
state of being associated with a partner

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
rapphöna
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ n
part
law: particular side in a contract or legal action
fest firande kalas partaj party
social gathering

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ v
festa parta partaja röja
to celebrate at a party

party animal n
partydjur festprisse
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

party leader n
partiledare
person who leads a political party

party member n
partimedlem
member of a political party

party politics n
partipolitik

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ n
parveny uppkomling
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class

pas de deux n
pas de deux
a dance performed by two dancers

pascal /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskəl/ n
pascal
SI unit of pressure and stress

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
pascha
title

paskha n
pasjka
Easter dessert

pasque flower n
backsippa
flower of Pulsatilla

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] n
pass
document granting permission to pass or to go and come
passage
opening, road, or track, available for passing

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] v
gå
elapse
förflytta
go by, over, etc
passera
move or be moved from one place to another
passa
sports: to move the ball or puck to a teammate

pass away v
gå bort
to die (euphemistic)

pass off v
avlöpa
to happen

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
antagande
official agreement of a bill or act
passage
passageway
passage avsnitt
section of text or music

passenger /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
passagerare
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger pigeon n
vandringsduva
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius

passenger train n
persontåg
type of train

passer-by n
förbipasserande förbigående
a person who is passing by

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
bortgång
death, dying; the end

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
passion lidelse affekt glöd hänförelse kärlek
any great emotion

passion fruit n
passionsfrukt
edible fruit
passionsfruktkött
flesh of the fruit

passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adj
lidelsefull passionerad
fired with intense feeling

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
passiv
grammar: being in the passive voice
not active, but acted upon
taking no action

passive smoking n
passiv rökning
inhalation of smoke from somebody else's tobacco

passive voice n
passivum passiv form
grammatical term

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
pass
official document

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
lösenord
computing: string of characters known only to a user
lösenord lösen
word used to gain admittance

passé /pæˈseɪ/ /ˈpæ.seɪ/ adj
passé
dated; out of style; old-fashioned

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
förgången förfluten
having already happened; in the past

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
dåtid förflutna
period of time that has already happened

past paper n
extenta
examination paper from past years

past participle n
perfektparticip
past participle

past tense n
förfluten tid preteritum imperfekt
form of language

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
pasta
dough

paste /peɪst/ v
klistra in
to insert a piece of text

pasteurisation n
pastörisering
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæstʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pastörisera
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
tidsfördriv förströelse
that which amuses

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
pastor

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ adj
pastoral
of or pertaining to shepherds

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
bakverk bakelse
food group

pastry bag n
sprits
bag used to pipe cakes with icing

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ n
betesmark bete
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ adj
blek
pale, lacking colour

pat /pæt/ n
klapp
light tap or slap

pat /pæt/ v
klappa
to tap gently

patch /pætʃ/ n
lapp
piece of cloth used to repair a garment

patchwork quilt n
lapptäcke
decorative quilt
sammelsurium
disorganized structure

patellar reflex n
knäreflex
a reflex extension of the lower leg

paten n
paten
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ n
patent
declaration issued by a government to an inventor

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ v
patentera
successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent

paternal aunt n
tant faster
the sister of one's father

paternal grandfather n
farfar
one's father's father

paternal grandmother n
farmor
one's father's mother

paternal uncle n
farbror far ingift onkel svåger
brother of one's father

paternity leave n
faderskapsledighet
leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby

paternoster /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
paternoster
slow, continuously moving lift

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ~pʰæθ] [pʰäːθ~pʰɐːθ] [pʰæθ~pʰɛəθ~pʰeəθ] [pʰɑːθ] n
väg färdriktning kurs
a course taken
stig
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians
sökväg
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure

path dependence n
spårbundenhet stigberoende
a situation

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
patetisk
arousing scorn or contempt

pathogen /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ n
patogen
an organism or substance that causes disease

pathogenesis n
patogenitet
pathogenesis

pathogenic adj
patogen
able to cause disease

pathological adj
patologisk
pertaining to pathology

pathologist n
patolog
expert in pathology

pathology /pəˈθɒlədʒi/ n
patologi
branch of medicine
abnormality

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
stig
footpath, path or track

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
tålamod
quality of being patient

patience is a virtue proverb
tålamod är en dygd
it is better to be patient than impatient

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
tålmodig ha tålamod
not losing one's temper while waiting

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
patient
someone who receives treatment from a doctor

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ n
terrass uteplats
a paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation
innergård
an inner courtyard typical of traditional Spanish houses

patriarch /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ n
patriark
male leader

patriarchal adj
patriarkalisk patriarkal
relating to patriarchy

patriarchate n
patriarkat
office or ecclesial jurisdiction
office space
term of office

patriarchy /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹki/ n
patriarkat patriarki
social system
dominance of men in social or cultural systems
power structure

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
patricier
member of Roman aristocracy

patriot /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ət/ n
patriot
person who loves, supports and defends their country

patriotic /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/ adj
patriotisk
inspired by patriotism

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ n
patriotism
love of one's own country

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
patrull
going of the rounds
guards who go the rounds for observation
perambulation of a particular line or district

patrol car n
polisbil
police car

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ n
stamkund
regular customer

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
skyddshelgon
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronymic n
fadersnamn patronymikon
patronymic (noun)

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ n
mönster
motif or decoration
intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship
mönster mall
that from which a copy is made

patty /ˈpæti/ n
biff
a portion of ground meat or vegetarian equivalent

paucal /ˈpɑkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ adj
fåtal paucalis

paucal /ˈpɑkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
fåtal paucalis
in grammar: a language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten)

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ n
fåtalighet knapphet
fewness in number; a small number

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːntʃ/ n
våm
first stomach of ruminant; rumen
buk
large, protruding belly

pauper /ˈpɑpɚ/ /ˈpɔpɚ/ /ˈpɔːpə/ n
fattighjon fattiglapp
one who is extremely poor

pauperism n
fattigdom
poverty

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
paus vila
temporary stop or rest

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
pausa
halt playback temporarily
to interrupt something
vila
to take a temporary rest or break

pave /peɪv/ v
asfaltera
(North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
trottoar
footpath
stenläggning
surface of road

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
tass
soft foot of an animal

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
bonde
chess piece
bricka bonde
someone who is being manipulated
pantbank
(rare) type of shop
pant
instance of pawning something
item sold to a pawn shop

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
pantsätta
give as security for loan

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ n
pantlånare
person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
pantbank
business premises of a pawnbroker

pawpaw n
pawpaw
fruit

pax /pæks/ n
pax
passenger; passengers

pay /peɪ/ v
betala löna
to be profitable
betala erlägga
to give money in exchange for goods or services

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
hämnas
to exact revenge
betala bak betala tillbaka betala tillbaks
to repay

pay packet n
lönekuvert
sealed envelope containing wages

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ n
avlöningsdag lönedag
day on which an employee's salary is paid

payday loan n
sms-lån snabblån
loan

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ n
betalare
one who pays

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ n
nyttolast
That part of a cargo that produces revenue
That part of a rocket, missile}} or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance
The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
betalning
the act of paying
a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
betalvägg
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers

pe /peɪ/ n
pe
Semitic letter

pea /piː/ n
ärta ärt
edible seed
ärt ärta
plant

peace /piːs/ n
frid harmoni fred
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations
fred frid
state of being free from war
sinnesfrid sinneslugn sinnesro fred
state of mind
frid lugn ro fred
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence

peace and quiet n
lugn och ro
tranquility

peace of mind n
sinnesfrid
absence of mental stress

peace pipe n
fredspipa
pipe

peace process n
fredsprocess
negotiations

peace treaty n
fredsfördrag fred fredsavtal fredsslut fredsverk
an agreement to end fighting or conflict

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ adj
fredsälskande
in favour of peace

peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ n
fredsbevarande
peacekeeping as a noun modifier
preserving peace

peacemaker n
fredsstiftare
someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes

peacetime n
fredstid
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
persika
fruit
colour
persika persikoträd
tree

peach blossom n
persikablomma
flower
fläckig hallonspinnare
moth

peachy /ˈpiːtʃi/ adj
persikoaktig persikolik persikoliknande
like a peach
finemang finfin toppen
very good

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
påfågel
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peacock butterfly n
påfågelöga
butterfly

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
påfågel
a pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo

peak /piːk/ n
topp spets
mountain top
topp
point where a function attains a maximum

peak oil n
oljekrön
Peak of oil production

peak season n
högsäsong
highest demand

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
jordnöt
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ n
jordnötssmör
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut milk n
jordnötsdryck jordnötsmjölk
milky liquid from peanuts

peanuts /ˈpinəts/ /ˈpiːˌnʌts/ n
spottstyver struntsumma
insignificant amount of money

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ n
päron pära
fruit
päronträd päron
tree

pear tree n
päronträd
a tree of the genus Pyrus

pear-shaped adj
päronformad
shaped like a pear

pearl necklace n
pärlhalsband
necklace made of pearls

pearl of wisdom n
pärla av visdom
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
bonde
member of the agriculture low class

peat /piːt/ n
torv
soil

peat bog n
torvmosse
bog composed of peat

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
småsten
stone

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ n
pekannöt
nut
pekanhickory
tree

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
förseelse lagöverträdelse
petty offense
felsteg försyndelse småsynd
small sin or flaw

peck /pɛk/ v
picka
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ n
pektin
substance

pectoral sandpiper n
tuvsnäppa
Calidris melanotos

peculiarity n
egenhet
that which is peculiar

pedagogical adj
pedagogisk
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogue n
pedagog
a teacher

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ n
pedagogik
profession of teaching

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
pedal trampa
lever operated by one's foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
trampa
to operate a pedal

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
trampbåt pedalbåt
small boat propelled by pedals

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
pedant
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ adj
pedantisk
like a pedant
being showy of one's knowledge

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
pedanteri
excessive attention to detail or rules

peddler n
försäljare handlare säljare
dealer
nasare handelsresande handlande hälare knalle krämare
itinerant seller of small goods

pederast /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
pederast
practitioner of pederasty

pederasty /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederasti
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ n
piedestal
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
fotgängare
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle

pedestrian crossing n
övergångsställe
place for pedestrians to cross a street

pediatric adj
pediatrik
of or pertaining to pediatrics

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
barnläkare pediatriker
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pediatrics n
pediatrik
branch of medicine

pedicure n
fotvård pedikyr
superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ n
antavla stamtavla stamträd
chart of ancestors

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
fronton
architectural element

pedometer n
stegräknare
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
pedofil
an adult who is sexually attracted to children

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
pedofili
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children

pee n
kiss

pee v
kissa pinka pissa

peek /piːk/ v
glutta kika slänga ett öga
To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep

peekaboo n
tittut
game for small children

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] n
skal
skin of a fruit
brödspade
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] v
skala
to remove skin
to remove the outer layer

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
potatisskalare
kitchen utensil

peep /pip/ /piːp/ n
pip
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird

peep /pip/ /piːp/ v
pipa
make a noise like a baby bird
kika
to look

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ /pʰiphoʊɫ/ n
kikhål
hole

peeping tom n
voyeur
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure

peepshow n
peepshow
sex show

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
pär
noble
gelike jämlike like
someone or something of equal level

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ v
kika spana speja plira
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer pressure n
grupptryck
encouragement by one's peers

peerless adj
makalös oförliknelig
without peer or equal

peg /pɛɡ/ n
knarv tapp
a protrusion used to hang things on

pegasus n
pegas pegasus
winged horse

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ adj
pejorativ nedsättande
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ n
pejorativ
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression

pelargonium n
pelargon pelargonia
flower of the genus Pelargonium

pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
pelikan
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
huvudstupa
in haste and chaos

pellagra /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
pellagra
disease

peloton n
cykelklunga klunga
main group of riders in a cycling race

pelt /pɛlt/ n
hud päls skinn
human skin
fäll skinn
skin of a beast with the hair on

pelt /pɛlt/ v
bombardera
to bombard
störta
to move rapidly
störtregna
to rain heavily

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
bäcken
bone

pemmican /ˈpɛmɪkən/ n
pemmikan
food mixture

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
hage
enclosure (enclosed area) for animals
penna bläckpenna
writing tool

pen name n
pseudonym
writer's pseudonym

pen pal n
brevvän
friend with whom one communicates using letters

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
straff
punishment for violating rules of procedure
legal sentence
utvisning
punishment in ice hockey

penalty area n
straffområde straffzon
area on a soccer pitch

penalty box n
bås utvisningsbås
in ice hockey, enclosed bench for serving a penalty

penalty goal n
straffmål
goal scored from a penalty

penalty kick n
straffspark straff
(soccer) a form of direct free kick

penalty mark n
straffpunkt
spot from where penalty kicks are taken

penalty shootout n
straffar straffläggning straffsparksläggning
a series of penalty kicks

penalty spot n
straffpunkt
spot from where penalty kicks are taken

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
bot penitens
voluntary self-imposed punishment

penchant /ˈpɑːnʃɑn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ n
böjelse förkärlek försmak
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ n
blyertspenna penna
graphite writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ n
pennfodral pennskrin
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil sharpener n
pennvässare
device used to sharpen pencils

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
pendel
body suspended from a fixed support

penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetrera intränga
enter into

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
genomträngning
act of penetrating

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
pingvin
flightless sea bird

penicillin /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/ n
penicillin
penicillin

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ n
halvö
piece of land projecting into water

penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpiːnɪs/ n
penis manslem balle kuk snopp

penis envy n
penisavund
unconscious desire

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ adj
botgörande
Doing penance
botfärdig ångerfull
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ n
biktbarn
one under the direction of a confessor
botgörare
one undergoing penance
botfärdig syndare
one who repents of sin

penknife n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv
small pocketknife

penman n
skribent skriftställare
journalist or other author

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
signalflagga
flag on ship to represent special condition

pennon /ˈpɛnən/ n
vimpel
a thin triangular flag or streamer

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛ.ni/ n
penny
1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound

penny farthing n
höghjuling
bicycle

penny for your thoughts /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɑts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɔː jɔː ˈθɔːts/ phraseologicalUnit
ett öre för dina tankar
inquiry into the thoughts

penny stock n
frimärksaktie
highly speculative stock

penology n
penologi
study of punishment and prevention of crime

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
pension
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services

pension fund n
pensionsfond
pool of assets

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ n
pensionär
someone who lives on a pension

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ adj
fundersam
having the appearance of thinking
fundersam tankfull
looking thoughtful or sad

pentachloride n
pentaklorid
pentachloride

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ n
pentagon femhörning
a polygon with five sides and five angles

pentagram n
pentagram
shape of five-pointed star

pentalogy n
pentalogi
series of five related works of art

pentane n
pentan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12

pentaquark /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ n
pentakvark
subatomic particle consisting of five quarks

pentathlon n
femkamp
modern pentathlon

pentode n
pentod
thermionic valve

pentose n
pentos
saccharide containing five carbon atoms

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
näst sist
next-to-last in a sequence

penumbra /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ n
halvskugga penumbra
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse
penumbra
region around a sunspot

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
pion pingstros
Paeonia genus of flowering plants

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ n
folk
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.
folk folkslag
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.
släkt anhörig
a person's ancestors, relatives or family
folk folket
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ v
befolkas
to become populous
befolka
to fill with people
to inhabit, to occupy

people's house n
folkets hus
leisure and cultural centre

people's republic n
folkrepublik
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments

pep /pɛp/ n
pepp
energy and enthusiasm

pep /pɛp/ v
peppa
To inject with energy and enthusiasm

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
chilipeppar paprika
fruit of the capsicum
pepparväxt peppar
plant
peppar
spice

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
peppra
add pepper to
add at frequent intervals
strike with small particles

pepper mill n
pepparkvarn
a small handheld grinder

pepper spray n
pepparsprej
non-lethal riot-control agent

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ n
pepparmynta
herb

peppy /ˈpɛpi/ adj
energisk sprallig upprymd yster
energetic

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ n
pepsin
digestive enzyme

pepsinogen n
pepsinogen
zymogen

peptic ulcer n
magsår
ulcer

peptide n
peptid
class of organic compounds

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
enligt
in accordance with
per
used in expressing ratios of units
for each

per diem n
dagtraktamente dagpenning traktamente
daily stipend

per se /pəːˈseɪ/ /pɚːˈseɪ/ adv
i sig per se
by itself

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
begripa förnimma uppfatta
to understand

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɜɹ.sɛnt/ n
procent
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ n
andel procenthalt procentsats
part of a whole

percentage point n
procentenhet
unit of the difference of two percentages

percentile n
percentil
any of the ninety-nine points
any one of the hundred groups so divided

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adj
förnimbar märkbar möjlig att uppfatta
able to be perceived

perception /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
förnimmelse uppfattning
conscious understanding of something

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ adj
insiktsfull klarsynt
having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ n
abborre
fish of the genus Perca
sittpinne
rod used by bird

perchloric acid n
perklorsyra
HClO₄

percolation n
perkolation perkolering
seepage or filtration of a liquid

percolator /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ n
kaffepumpa
coffee brewing device

percussion cap n
tändhatt
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
perkutan
taking place through the skin

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
fördömelse evig
eternal damnation
helvete
hell

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ n
pilgrimsfalk
Falco peregrinus

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ adj
flerårig
(of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ n
perenn
perennial plant

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ pn
perestrojka
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ adj
fullt utvecklad
biology: sexually mature and fully differentiated
perfekt fantastisk fin underbar utmärkt väldigt
excellent and delightful in all respects
perfekt fullkomlig fulländad
fitting its definition precisely
perfekt
grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action
perfekt fulländad fullkomlig
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose
fullkomlig fulländad perfekt
thoroughly skilled or talented
perfekt felfri
without fault or mistake

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ v
fullända fullkomna finslipa förbättra förfina göra
make perfect

perfect fifth n
ren kvint
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones

perfect number n
perfekt tal
a number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself

perfectionism n
perfektionism
a dislike for anything less than perfection

perfectionist n
perfektionist
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective aspect n
perfektiv aspekt
grammatical term

perfectly /ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/ adv
perfekt
with perfection

perfidy /ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/ /ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/ n
förräderi förrädiskt förfarande
in warfare
förräderi svek trolöshet
the act of violating faith or allegiance.

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ v
utföra
to do something
uppträda
to do something in front of an audience

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
prestanda
amount of useful work accomplished
uppträdande
live show or concert
utförande verkställande
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment

performance anxiety n
prestationsångest
anxiety about the impressiveness of one's sexual performance

performativity n
performativitet

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
parfym
substance providing a pleasant smell
pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfymera
to apply perfume to

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
kanske möjligen
indicating a lack of certainty

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ n
peri
sprite in Persian mythology

peri-urban /ˌpɛɹ.ə.ˈɝ.bən/ adj
stadsnära
immediately adjoining an urban area

pericardium n
hjärtsäck perikardium
serous membrane that surrounds the heart

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
fruktvägg perikarp
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary

perigee /ˈpɛɹədʒi/ /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/ n
perigeum

perihelion n
perihelium
point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ n
fara risk
fara
a situation of serious danger

perilous /ˈpeɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
farlig
dangerous, full of peril

perineum /ˌpɛɹ̩.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ̩.ɪˈniː.əm/ n
mellangård perineum bäckenbotten
anatomical term

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ interjection
punkt och därmed basta
and nothing else

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ n
period
a length of time
period tidsperiod
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
punkt
punctation mark “.”

periodic /ˌpɜːɹaɪˈɒdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periodisk
having repeated cycles
(astronomy) pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit
periodical
periodisk regelbunden
occurring at regular intervals
period-
relative to a period or periods

periodic table /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
periodiska systemet
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodical n
periodisk skrift
publication that appears at fixed intervals

periodontitis n
parodontit tandlossning
disease of periodontium

periosteum n
benhinna
membrane surrounding a bone

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
peripeti
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ adj
perifer yttre
on the periphery or boundary

peripheral nervous system n
perifera nervsystemet
part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ n
perifras
use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one

periscope n
periskop
viewing device

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ n
peristaltik
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peritoneum /ˌpɛɹɪtəˈniːəm/ n
bukhinna
serous membrane in mammals

peritonitis n
bukhinneinflammation peritonit
inflammation of the peritoneum

perjure v
mened
knowingly make a false statement of witness

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
menedare
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ n
mened
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perk /pɜː(r)k/ n
förmån
perquisite

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
käck morsk ärtig
lively or enthusiastic
fast pigg
standing upright; firm

permaculture n
permakultur
agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems

permalink /ˈpɜː(ɹ).mə.lɪŋk/ n
permalänk
static address

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ n
beständighet
the state of being permanent

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
ständig
without end

permanent magnet n
permanentmagnet
material which retains its magnetism all the time

permanently adv
beständig bestående för alltid för evigt oavbruten oföränderlig
in a permanent manner

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
genomtränga
to enter and spread through; to pervade
to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
promille
per thousand

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
tillåtelse
act of permitting
tillåtelse tillstånd medgivande
authorisation
rättigheter
in computing

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
tillstånd
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
tillåta
allow (something) to happen

permutation n
permutation
ordering of a set of distinct elements
one-to-one mapping

peroration /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ n
sammanfattning
conclusion of a discourse

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
vinkelrät
at or forming a right angle to

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
normal vinkelrät
line or plane

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
gärningsman
one who perpetrates

perpetual bond n
evig obligation
bond with no maturity date

perpetual motion machine n
evighetsmaskin
hypothetical device

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
förvirra
To cause to feel baffled

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
sportler
benefit beyond salary

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ n
förföljelse
a program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people
the act of persecuting

perseverance /ˌpɜː(ɹ)səˈvɪəɹəns/ n
ihärdighet
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
persimon kaki sharonfrukt
fruit
kakiträd persimonträd
tree

persist /pɚˈsɪst/ v
framhärda
continue to exist

person /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ n
person
individual
grammar: linguistic category
specifically a human being
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind

persona /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ n
persona
the appearance one presents to the world

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
persona non grata varg i veum
a person who is not welcome

personal /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ adj
personlig
of or pertaining to a particular person

personal computer n
persondator
small computer for use by one person at a time

personal digital assistant n
handdator
hand-held electronic organizer

personal lubricant n
glid glidmedel
lubricant used during human sexual activity

personal pronoun n
personligt pronomen
part of speech

personality /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ n
personlighet
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people

personification n
personifikation
literary device
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea

personify v
personiferitiaa personifiera personlive
to be an example of

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
klarsynt
Able to physically see clearly
showing keen insight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ n
klarsynthet
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
svett svettning
process of perspiring

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
övertyga
convince

persuasive adj
övertygande
convincing

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
tillhöra gälla höra till
to belong
angå beträffa
to relate, to refer

pertinent /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ adj
relevant tillämplig
pertaining

peruke /pəˈɹuːk/ n
peruk
wig

perv /pɝv/ n
pervo
pervert

pervade /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
genomsyra
to be in every part of

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
genomträngande genomgående
manifested throughout

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɝt/ /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ /ˈpəːvəːt/ v
förvanska förvränga
to misinterpret designedly
to turn from truth

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
irriterande
annoying, troublesome, irritating

pessimism n
pessimism svartsyn
general belief that bad things will happen

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ n
pessimist
someone who habitually expects the worst outcome

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ adj
pessimistisk
marked by pessimism and little hopefulness
always expecting the worst

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ v
ofreda plåga
to annoy persistently

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ n
bekämpningsmedel pesticid
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests

pestilence /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ n
pest farsot
any highly contagious epidemic disease

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
mortelstöt
instrument used with a mortar to grind things

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
pesto
an Italian sauce especially for pasta

pet /pɛt/ n
keldjur sällskapsdjur husdjur
an animal kept as a companion
gullegris kelgris
person or animal especially cherished

pet /pɛt/ v
klappa
fondle (an animal)
smeka
fondle (another person) amorously

pet name n
smeknamn
name of endearment

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
kronblad blomblad
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ n
petard sprängmina
explosive device
knallsignal petard svärmare
firecracker

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ v
petardera spränga
to attack

peter out v
sina
to diminish

petitioner n
kärande
someone who presents a petition to a court

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
förstena
to harden organic matter
to produce rigidity akin to stone
to immobilize with fright

petroglyph n
hällristning
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
underkjol
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ n
brännvinsadvokat lagvrängare
An unscrupulous lawyer
hårklyvare krångelmakare
Someone who quibbles

petty /ˈpɛti/ [ˈpʰɛɾi] adj
liten obetydlig småaktig
little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault

petty cash n
fickpengar
small amount of cash kept by a business

petty officer n
underofficer
non-commissioned officer

petty theft n
ringa stöld snatteri
theft of property of low value

pew /pjuː/ n
kyrkbänk
long bench in a church

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ n
hårdtenn tenn
alloy of tin, copper and antimony

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ n
meskalinkaktus peyote
cactus

phagocyte n
fagocyt
cell of the immune system

phagocytize v
fagocytera
destroy by phagosytosis

phalanx /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ n
falang
ancient Greek military unit
finger or toe bone

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fallisk
having to do with the penis

phallicism n
falloskult
phallus-worship

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
fallos
the penis or its representation

phanerogam n
fröväxt
plant that produces seeds

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
fantom
something having no physical reality

phantom pain n
fantomsmärta
sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated

pharaoh /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
farao
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharisaism /ˈfaɹɪˌseɪɪz(ə)m/ /ˈfɛɹəˌseɪˌɪzəm/ n
fariseism
doctrines and practices of the Pharisees
rigid observance of external forms of religion

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
apotekare
professional who dispenses prescription drugs

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
farmakolog
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
farmakovigilans
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
apotek
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed
farmaci
science of medicinal substances

pharyngeal /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/ adj
faryngal svalg-
of or pertaining to the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ n
svalg
part of alimentary canal

phase /feɪz/ n
fas
distinguishable part of a sequence
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle

phase modulation n
fasmodulering
form of modulation

phase out v
ersätta utfasa
to remove

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ adj
fatisk
more polite than meaningful

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
fasan
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food

phenol /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnəl/ n
fenol
any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring
caustic compound derived from benzene

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləɡi/ n
fenomenologi
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ /fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ n
fenomen företeelse
observable fact or occurrence
fenomen
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event
philosophy: experienced object structured by the mind

phenotype /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ n
fenotyp
appearance of organism

phenylalanine n
fenylalanin
amino acid; C₉H11NO₂

pheromone n
feromon
chemical

phew /fjuː/ interjection
fy puh
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise

philander /fɪˈlændə/ /fɪˈlændəɹ/ n
större kaninpunggrävling
Macrotis lagotis

philanthropic adj
filantropisk människoälskande
of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy

philanthropist n
filantrop
very generous person

philanthropy /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/ /fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ n
filantropi
benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind

philatelic adj
filatelistisk
relating to stamp collecting

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ n
filatelist
a person who studies or collects stamps

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
filateli frimärkssamlande frimärkssamling
stamp collecting
filateli
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

philistine /ˈfɪləstaɪn/ adj
filiströs kälkborgerlig brackig filisteisk
lacking in appreciation for art or culture

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ n
filumenist
collector

philogyny n
filogyni
love or respect for women

philology /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ n
filologi
historical linguistics

philopena n
filipin
A game
A nut or almond with double kernel
The occasion

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
filosof
person devoted to studying philosophy

philosopher's stone n
de vises sten
philosopher's stone

philosophize v
filosofera
ponder or reason out philosophically

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
filosofi
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
general principle
view regarding fundamental principles

phish n
nätfiska
a phishing attack

phisher n
nätfiskare
a person who engages in phishing

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
nätfiske
malicious act

phlegm /flɛm/ n
slem
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
flegmatisk
abounding in phlegm
flegmatisk sävlig
not easily excited to action

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ n
flegmatiker
person

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ n
flogiston
hypothetical fiery principle

phlox n
flox
plant of genus Phlox

pho /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ n
pho
Vietnamese soup

phobia /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
fobi skräck
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
fenix
mythological bird

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ n
fon
speech segment

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
ringa telefonera
to call (someone) on the telephone

phone sex n
telefonsex
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
fonem
indivisible unit of sound

phonetic /fəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
fonetisk
relating to sounds of spoken language
linguistics: relating to phones

phonetic alphabet n
analogt alfabet bokstaveringsalfabet fonetiskt alfabet radioalfabet stavningsalfabet telefonalfabet
list of standard words
fonetiskt alfabet
writing system

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonetik
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phonic adj
ljud-
phonic

phonics /ˈfɑnɪks/ /ˈfɒnɪks/ n
ljudning
method of teaching

phonology /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ /fəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
fonologi
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages

phonon /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ n
fonon
quantum of acoustic energy

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
falsk oäkta
fraudulent; fake

phony /ˈfoʊni/ n
bedragare bluff
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own

phosphatase n
fosfatas
an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ n
fosfat
any salt or ester of phosphoric acid

phospholipase n
fosfolipas
enzyme that hydrolyses phospholipids

phospholipid n
fosfolipid
lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group

phosphoric acid n
fosforsyra
the colourless liquid; H₃PO₄

phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ n
fosfor
element

phosphorylate v
fosforylera
to cause phosphorylation
to undergo phosphorylation

phosphorylation n
fosforylering
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor

photo editor n
fotoredigerare
editor of photographs

photo- prefix
foto-
light

photocopier n
kopiator kopieringsapparat kopieringsmaskin
machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates

photocopy n
fotokopia
copy made using a photocopier

photocopy v
fotokopiera
to make a copy using a photocopier

photodiode n
fotodiod
semiconductor

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
fotogenisk fotogenique
looking good when photographed

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ n
foto fotografi kort
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ v
fotografera
to take a photograph

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
fotograf
one who takes photographs

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
fotografisk
of or pertaining to photographs
of or pertaining to photography

photography /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
fotografi
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces
fotografering fotografi
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs

photojournalism n
bildjournalistik fotojournalistik
journalism via photographs or images

photometry n
fotometri

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
foton
quantum of light

photonics n
fotonik
science and technology of generating and controlling photons

photoshop n
photoshoppa
to digitally edit a picture

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ n
fotosyntes
biological process

phrasal verb n
partikelverb
idiomatic phrase

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
fras uttryck
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence
short written or spoken expression
fras
music: small section of music in a larger piece

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
frasera
music: to divide into melodic phrases
music: to perform a passage with the correct phrasing
benämna beteckna formulera ge uttryck åt uttrycka
to express by means of words

phrase book n
parlör
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ n
ftalat
salt or ester

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ n
fylogeni
evolutionary history of an organism

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
fylum stam phylum provins
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
fysikalisk
having to do with physics
fysisk
having to do with the body
having to do with the material world
involving bodily force

physical culture n
frisksport motionsidrott
Popular movement

physical education n
gymnastik gympa idrott idrott & hälsa
curriculum component

physical examination n
läkarundersökning
type of examination of the patient's body

physical quantity n
storhet
physical property

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
fysiskt
in a physical manner

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
läkare doktor
medical doctor

physicist /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ n
fysiker
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
fysik
branch of science

physiotherapist n
sjukgymnast fysioterapeut
therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise

physiotherapy n
sjukgymnastik
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise

phytopathological adj
växtpatologisk
pertaining to phytopathology

phytopathologist n
växtpatolog
scientist

phytopathology n
växtpatologi
study of plant diseases

phytoplankton n
fytoplankton
plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis

pi /paɪ/ n
pi
irrational mathematical constant
letter of Greek alphabet

pia mater n
mjuka hjärnhinnan
innermost of the meninges

pianist /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
pianist
piano player

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ n
piano
a keyboard musical instrument

piano accordion n
pianodragspel
type of accordion

piastre n
piaster
Ottoman or Middle Eastern currency

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
pikaresk
picaresque novel

piccolo /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
piccolaflaska
bottle of champagne
piccolaflöjt
musical instrument

pick /pɪk/ n
hacka
pickaxe

pick /pɪk/ v
välja
to decide between options
plocka
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption
to grasp and pull with fingers

pick one's nose v
peta i näsan peta näsan
insert a finger into one's nostril

pick up the phone v
svara i telefonen
to pick up the receiver of a telephone to answer a call

pick-up line n
raggningsreplik
vocal introduction intended to garner sexual interest from a stranger

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
korp korphacka
heavy iron tool

pickelhaube /ˈpɪk(ə)lhaʊbə/ n
pickelhuva
helmet

picket fence n
staket
a wooden fence made of spaced uprights connected by horizontal rails

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
inläggning
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish
inläggning lag
brine used for preserving food
ättiksgurka inlagd inläggning saltgurka
cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar syrup

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
lägga in
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution

pickled adj
inlagd
preserved by pickling

pickled onion n
syltlök
onion that has been pickled in vinegar

picklock n
dyrk
device designed to pick locks

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
ficktjuv
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby

pickup artist n
raggningsspecialist

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
kinkig
fussy, particular

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
picknick
a meal eaten outdoors

pico- /ˈpaɪ.ko/ prefix
piko-
multiplying the unit by 10−12

pictogram n
piktogram
picture that represents a word or an idea

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
film
informal: cinema
bild fotografi
photograph
bild tavla
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc

picture book n
bilderbok
a book for young children with illustrations

picture dictionary n
bildordbok
dictionary with pictures

picturesque /pɪktʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pittoresk
resembling a picture or painting

pidgin /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
pidgin pidginspråk
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ n
paj
type of pastry
nonpastry dish resembling a pie

pie /paɪ/ v
tårta
to hit in the face with a pie

pie chart n
cirkeldiagram
graph

pie iron n
smörgåsgrill
device for making sandwiches

piece /piːs/ n
pjäs stycke
artillery
stycke
artistic creation
single item belonging to a class of similar items
pjäs
object played in a board game
bit stycke
part of a larger whole
puffra
slang: gun
nyp
slang: sexual encounter

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
barnlek
simple or easy job

piece of furniture n
möbel
item of furniture

piece of shit n
skithög skrothög skräphög
a bad thing

piece work n
ackord
type of work

piecewise adv
etappvis steg för steg stegvis
piece at a time

pieing n
tårtning
an instance of throwing a pie at someone

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
piemontit
mineral

pier /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
brygga pir
raised platform built from the shore out over water
structure used to accommodate ships
pelare
rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof
brygga
similar structure used to provide entertainment
bropelare
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge

pierce /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
pierca hål
create a hole for jewelry
bryta göra hål på punktera
puncture

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
piercing
hole for jewelry

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ n
pirog
dumpling

pietist n
pietist
supporter of pietism

pietistic /pʌɪɪˈtɪstɪk/ adj
pietistisk
related to pietism

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
fromhet
reverence and devotion to God

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
svin gris
mammal of genus Sus
dirty or slovenly person

pig in a poke n
grisen i säcken
something whose true value is concealed or unknown

pig iron n
tackjärn
type of crude iron

pig out v
vräka i sig
eat voraciously or ravenously

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
duva
bird of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae

pigeonhole n
fack
one of an array of compartments for mail

pigeonhole v
placera i ett fack
to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc

piggy bank n
spargris bössa sparbössa
small container to store small saved coins in

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
kulting
young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
pigment
any color in plant or animal cells

pigmentation n
pigmentering
coloration of tissue

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
svinstia
enclosure where pigs are kept

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
råttsvans
braided plait of hair
pippilott råttsvans tofs
either of two braids or ponytails
knorr
tail of a pig

pika /ˈpaɪkə/ n
piphare
furry mammal of the family Ochotonidae

pike /paɪk/ n
gädda
fish of the genus Esox
pik
long spear
diving or gymnastics position

pilaf n
pilaff
dish

pilcrow n
alinea
a paragraph mark

pile /paɪl/ n
hög
heap
kil
heraldry: one of the ordinaries

pile /paɪl/ v
stapla
to lay or throw into a pile

pile driver n
pålkran
machine for forcing a pile into the ground

pile up v
stapla trava uppstapla
to form a pile etc.

pilferer n
snatttare
one who pilfers

pilgrim n
pilgrim vallfärdare
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage n
pilgrimsfärd vallfärd
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage v
vallfärda
to go on a pilgrimage

pill /pɪl/ n
piller tablett
small object for swallowing
p-piller piller
the pill - functions as a contraceptive

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ n
plundring
the act of pillaging

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ v
plundra
loot or plunder by force

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
pelare kolonn stöttepelare
large post, often used as supporting architecture

pillar of the community n
samhällets stöttepelare
prominent member of community

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ n
pillerdosa
box for pills

pillion /ˈpɪlɪjən/ n
bönpall passagerarsadel
second saddle on a motorcycle

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
skampåle stupstock
framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation

pillow /ˈpɛləʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
kudde huvudkudde
soft cushion used to support the head in bed

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ n
kuddkrig
a play fight that involves hitting others with pillows

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ n
örngott dynvar kuddvar
sheet for covering a pillow

pilonidal adj
pilonidal
having body hairs which have grown in a concentrated area

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
pilot
controller of aircraft
lots
person who helps navigate the harbor or coast
pilotavsnitt
sample TV series episode
styrman
steerer

pilot light n
sparlåga tändlåga
flame used to ignite gas

pilot whale n
grindval
either of two species of whale

pilsner n
pilsner
pale, light beer

pilum n
kastspjut
Roman military javelin

pimp /pɪmp/ n
hallick sutenör
prostitution solicitor

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
koppleri
practise of procuring prostitutes

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
finne
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin

pin /pɪn/ n
knappnål
needle without an eye, used for fastening
kägla
slender object specially designed for use in bowling

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔɹ/ n
karinförkläde madickenförkläde
Sleeveless dress

pinata /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ n
piñata
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

pinball n
flipperspel
game

pincer attack n
kniptångsmanöver
attack from multiple sides

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
tång hovtång kniptång
gripping tool

pinch /pɪntʃ/ n
nyp
action of squeezing a small amount of skin
knipa
difficult situation
nypa
small amount of powder

pinch /pɪntʃ/ v
knipsa
horticulture: to cut shoots or buds
pina
nautical: to sail close-hauled
knipa
to arrest or capture
nypa
to squeeze a small amount of skin
snatta
to steal

pinch of salt n
nypa salt
taken with caution

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən/ n
nåldyna
device to receive sewing pins

pine /paɪn/ n
tall fura
tree of the genus Pinus
furu tall
wood of pine tree

pine /paɪn/ v
tråna
to long for sufferingly

pine marten n
mård trädmård skogsmård
Martes martes

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
pinjekärna pinjenöt
edible seeds of evergreen pine

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
tallkottkörteln
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ n
ananas
fruit
plant

pinecone n
tallkotte
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree

pinesap n
tallört
Monotropa hypopitys

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ adj
rosa skär ljusröd
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ n
nejlika
flower
rosa skär
pale red colour

pink jersey n
rosa ledartröja
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pinking shears n
sicksacksax
scissors with zigzag cutting edges

pinna n
ytteröra
visible part of the ear

pinniped n
säl
marine mammal

pinocytosis n
pinocytos
a form of endocytosis

pint /paɪnt/ n
pint
unit of volume for liquids

pinwheel n
vindsnurra
fake flower for children

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
pion pimeson
particle

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ n
pionjär
one who goes before
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc

pioneer species n
pionjärart
pioneer species

pioneering adj
banbrytande
involving new ideas or methods

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
from andaktsfull pietetsfull pietistisk vördsam
of or pertaining to piety

pip /pɪp/ n
kärna
seed
öga
dot, symbol on domino, die, etc.
pip
short electronically produced tone

pipe /paɪp/ n
lina
data backbone or broadband Internet access
orgelpipa
organ pipe
rör
rigid tube
flöjt pipa
wind instrument

pipe dream n
luftslott önskedröm
near impossibility

pipe wrench n
rörtång
adjustable wrench

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
pipett
small glass tube used for transferring liquid

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ n
piplärka
passerine bird from the genus Anthus

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
sjöröveri
robbery at sea
piratkopiering
unauthorized duplication

piranha /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/ n
piraya
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
pirat sjörövare
one who plunders at sea
one who breaks intellectual property laws

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ n
piruett
whirling or turning on the toes
the whirling about of a horse

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ n
pirog
small pastries

piscatory adj
fiskare fiske
of, about, or pertaining to the act of fishing

piss /pɪs/ n
piss
urine

piss /pɪs/ v
pissa

piss-up n
fyllefest
a party with plenty of alcohol

pissed /pɪst/ adj
irriterad
annoyed, angry
full packad
drunk

pissed as a newt adj
full som en alika full som en kaja
drunk to the point of incapacity; inebriated

pissed off adj
förbannad
annoyed, upset, angry

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ n
pistasch pistaschnöt
fruit
pistasch pistaschträd
tree

piste n
pist
(fencing) the field of play of a fencing match
(skiing) a downhill trail

pistil n
pistill
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
pistol
handgun

pit /ˈpɪt/ n
grop
hole in the ground
depå
service area at a motor racetrack
kärna
seed or stone inside a fruit
the stone of a drupaceous fruit

pit /ˈpɪt/ v
kärna ur urkärna
remove the stone from

pit prop n
gruvstolpe
beam

pitch /pɪtʃ/ n
beck
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
kast
act of pitching a baseball
plan
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby or field hockey is played
tonhöjd ton
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪtʃ/ v
lägga
of snow, to settle and build up, without melting
resa
to assemble or erect (a tent)
kasta slänga
to throw away; discard
kasta
to throw
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate

pitch accent n
musikalisk accent ordaccent tonaccent
phonology

pitch-black adj
beckmörk becksvart gagatsvart kolmörk kolsvart ramsvart
of the blackest black

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
kastare pitcher
the player who throws the ball to the batter

pitchfork /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ n
högaffel hötjuga
farm tool with tines

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
fälla fallgrop
potential problem, hazard, or danger
fångstgrop
trapping pit

pith /pɪθ/ n
kärna
essential or vital part
märg flädermärg
soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees

pitiless adj
skoningslös
having no pity

pitter n
urkärnare
Device

pitting n
gropfrätning
formations of pits by corrosion

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ n
hypofys
pituitary gland

pituitary gland n
hypofys
endocrine gland

pity /ˈpɪti/ n
medlidande medömkan
feeling of sympathy
synd
something regrettable

pity /ˈpɪti/ v
tycka synd om
to feel pity for someone or something

pity party n
offerkofta
instance

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ n
vridning vändning
act of turning on one foot
kärnpunkt medelpunkt vändpunkt
something having a paramount significance
svängtapp
that on which something turns

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
avgörande central huvudsaklig nyckel- väsentlig
being of crucial importance; central, key
pivå-
of, relating to, or being a pivot

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ n
pixel
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory

pizza /ˈpitsə/ /ˈpiːt.sə/ n
pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
pizzeria
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pizzicato /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ adv
pizzicato
musical instruction

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ n
plakat
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
blidka
to calm

place /pleɪs/ n
plats ståplats liggplats sovplats
gård
group of houses
plats ställe placering post säte
location, position
plats gård torg
open space, courtyard, market square
plats säte sittplats
somewhere to sit

place /pleɪs/ v
placera
passive: to achieve (a certain position)
to earn a given spot in a competition
placera ställa lägga sätta
to put in a specific location
placera skaffa anställning åt skaffa plats åt utnämna
to recruit or match an appropriate person for a job
erinra placera
to remember where and when something or someone was previously encountered

place mat n
bordstablett bordsunderlägg tablett
protective table mat

place setting n
kuvert
items arranged for a person at a dining table

placebo /pləˈsiboʊ/ /pləˈsiːbəʊ/ n
placebo
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
platshållare
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later

placename /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ n
ortsnamn
the name of a place

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
moderkaka placenta
anatomy: placenta

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
lugn stilla
calm and quiet; peaceful

plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
plagiat plagiering
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized
copying of someone's ideas

plagiarist /ˈpleɪdʒəɹɪst/ n
plagiator fuskare
one who plagiarizes

plagiarize v
plagiera
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plague /pleɪɡ/ n
pest
specific disease "the Plague"

plaice /pleɪs/ n
rödspätta spätta rödspotta
Pleuronectes platessa

plain /pleɪn/ adj
enfärgad
of just one colour
vanlig
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation

plain /pleɪn/ n
slätt
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain leaf warbler n
dvärgsångare
Phylloscopus neglectus

plainclothes adj
civilklädd
wearing civilian clothes

plaintiff n
kärande målsägande målsägare åtalad
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] n
plan
set of intended actions
2-dimensional drawing from above
technical drawing

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] v
planera
to create a plan for
to intend
projektera planera
to design

plan B n
plan B alternativplan nödplan reservplan
alternative solution

plane /pleɪn/ adj
plan
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
plan
level of existence
math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
level or flat surface
hyvel
a tool
plan
airplane
platan platanträd
deciduous tree

plane /pleɪn/ v
hyvla
to smooth with a plane
plana
to move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
planet
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun
similar body in orbit around a star

planetary nebula n
planetarisk nebulosa
nebulosity

planetary system n
planetsystem
a group of various non-stellar objects orbiting a star or star system

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
brusande dånande genljudande klagande
having a loud mournful sound

plank /plæŋk/ n
planka
long, broad and thick piece of timber
programpunkt
political issue

plankton n
plankton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planned /plænd/ adj
planerad
existing or designed according to a plan

planned economy n
planekonomi
economy in which government directly manages

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ n
planering
act of formulating of a course of action
act of making contingency plans
action of the verb to plan

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] n
växt planta
organism capable of photosynthesis
växt
organism of the kingdom Plantae
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells
a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] v
plantera
place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow

plantain /ˈplant(e)ɪn/ /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ n
groblad kämpar strandpryl
small plant
kokbanan matbanan mjölbanan pisang
fruit

plantar adj
fot- fotsule- plantar plantar-

plantar fasciitis n
hälsporre
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
plantage
large farm

planter n
balkonglåda blomkruka blomlåda golvkruka planteringslåda utomhuskruka
box or pot
bosättare kolonist nyodlare
early English settler
såmaskin
machine
plantageägare
owner of a plantation
såningsman
person operating a planter

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ adj
plantigrad
walking with the entire sole of the foot

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ n
hälgångare
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot

planting /ˈplæntɪŋ/ /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ n
plantering
freshly planted plant or clipping

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ n
plack
accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth
minnestavla plakett
piece of flat metal with writing on it to remind people of a person or event

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
plasma
component of blood
high energy state of matter

plasma cell n
plasmacell
form of lymphocyte

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
plasmid
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes

plasmin n
plasmin
proteolytic enzyme that dissolves the fibrin in blood clots

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ n
salva
healing paste

plaster cast n
gipsförband
healing aid

plaster of Paris n
gips
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate

plasterboard n
gipsplatta gipsskiva
rigid panel of several layers of fibreboard or paper bonded to a gypsum core

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ adj
formbar plastisk
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant
plast- plast
made of plastic

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ n
plast
synthetic thermoplastic polymer
any similar synthetic material

plastic bag n
plastpåse plastkasse
type of packaging

plastic surgery n
plastikkirurgi
surgery involving the transfer of tissue

plate /pleɪt/ n
anod
anode of vacuum tube
tallrik fat
flat dish
platta
flat metallic object
plansch
printing, photography: image or copy
printing, publishing: full page illustration
plåt
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper

plate /pleɪt/ v
plätera
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
platå
level expanse

platelet n
trombocyt blodplätt
particle found in the blood of mammals

plater n
plåtslagare
someone who installs sheet metal
pläterare
someone who plates metal

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
plattform
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
politics: political stance on a broad set of issues
plattform scen estrad podium
stage for speeches and performances
perrong plattform
travel: raised structure for passengers

platform game n
plattformsspel
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles

platinum /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
platina
metal

platinum blond adj
platinablond
of a silvery blond color

platinum blonde n
platinablond kvinna
woman

platitude /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ n
plattityd floskel
often-quoted saying
plattityd banalitet
triteness

platonic love n
platonisk kärlek
intimate but non-sexual affection

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ n
pluton
unit of 30-40 soldiers

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
näbbdjur
Ornithorhynchus anatinus

plausible /ˈplɔːz.ɪ.bəl/ adj
plausibel rimlig
likely, acceptable

play /pleɪ/ n
drag
action carried out when it is one's turn to play
spel
individual's performance in a sport
drama pjäs skådespel teaterpjäs teaterstycke
literary composition intended to be represented
lek spel
playful activity
pjäs skådespel teaterpjäs drama teaterstycke
theatrical performance

play /pleɪ/ v
leka spela
act in a manner such that one has fun
spela agera
act in a performance
spela lira köra
participate in (a sport or game)
spela leka
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun)
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun
spela spela upp
use a device to hear (a recording)

play along v
spela med

play hooky v
skolka
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse

play money n
leksakspengar
obviously fake currency

play on words n
ordlek
pun or similar humorous use of language

play possum v
låtsassova
to pretend to be asleep
spela död
to pretend to be dead

play the field v
köra två spår, köra dubbelspårigt
to date more than one person

play truant v
skolka
be absent from school without permission

play with fire v
leka med elden
put oneself in a precarious situation

playbill n
teateraffisch
poster

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
playboy lebeman
man who devotes himself to pleasure

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
skådespelare
dramatic actor
musikant musiker
one who plays a musical instrument
spelare
one who plays any game or sport
gambler
electronic device
software application
video games: gamer, gamester

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
lekfull
liking or prone to play

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
lekplats
large open space to play on, usually for children
space to do what one pleases
skolgård
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play
lekplats lekpark
small area for children

playing card n
spelkort
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ n
spellista
computing
record

playmate n
lekkamrat
companion to play with

playoff n
playoff-match utslagsmatch

playoff beard n
slutspelsskägg
beard grown during postseason

plaything n
leksak
something intended for playing with

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
dramatiker
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplɑːzə/ n
torg
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
försvar

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
angenäm behaglig trevlig
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
snälla
expression of annoyance or impatience
snälla tack var så god vänligen
interjection to make a polite request

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
tilltala behaga glädja ställa till freds ställa till frids tillfredsställa
to make happy or satisfy

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
var snäll och räck mig saltet
please pass the salt

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
vänligen upprepa efter mig
phrase

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
var vänlig och säg det där igen
please say that again

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
kan du vara snäll och prata långsammare?
please speak more slowly

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
vänligen sväng vänster
please turn left

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
vänligen sväng höger
please turn right

pleased /pliːzd/ adj
nöjd
happy, content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
angenämt råka trevligt träffa
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody

pleasing fungus beetle /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbitl̩/ /ˈpliːzɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbiːtəl/ n
trädsvampbagge
beetle of the family Erotylidae

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
nöje behag
a state of being pleased
vällust
sexual enjoyment

pleasure craft n
fritidsbåt
boat used for recreation

pleat /pliːt/ n
plissé veck
fold in a fabric of a garment

pleat /pliːt/ v
plissera vecka
To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ adj
plebejisk
of or pertaining to the common people

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ n
plebej
one of the common people of ancient Rome

plebiscite /ˈplɛbɨsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɨsɪt/ n
folkomröstning
A referendum, especially one that concerns changes in sovereignty

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
plektrum
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛdʒ/ n
underpant
solemn promise

pleiochasium n
flersidigt knippe
inflorescence with several buds

plenary session n
plenarsammanträde plenarsession
plenary session

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
fullmäktig

plentiful adj
riklig
existing in large number

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] adv
rikligt
more than sufficiently or very

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
riklighet
a more-than-adequate amount

pleonasm /ˈpliːənæzəm/ n
pleonasm
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
Pleroma
the region of light above the world

plethora /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
överflöd
excess, abundance

pleural cavity n
pleuraspalt
body cavity

plicate /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ adj
plisserad
folded

plicate /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ v
plissera
biology: to fold

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
tång
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ n
klusil
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
handling intrig
course of a story
komplott sammansvärjning
secret plan to achieve an end

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
konspirera
intransitive: to conceive

plough /plaʊ/ n
plog
device pulled through the ground

plough /plaʊ/ v
plöja ploga
to use a plough
plöja
to use a plough on to prepare for planting

plow up v
drilla plöja upp
to uncover through plowing

plowshare n
plogbill bill skär
cutting edge of a plow

ploy n
knep trick
strategy, tactic

pluck /plʌk/ v
plocka
to remove feathers from a bird
music: to gently play a single string

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
djärv modig
having or showing pluck

plug /plʌɡ/ n
elkontakt kontakt stickkontakt stickpropp
electric connecting device

plug-in /ˈplʌɡɪn/ n
insticksmodul insticksprogram tilläggsmodul tilläggsprogram
computer add-on

plum /plʌm/ n
plommon plommonträd
fruit of Prunus domestica
plommonträd
tree

plum blossom n
plommon blomma
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plumage /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ n
fjäderdräkt
collection of feathers covering a bird’s body

plumb /plʌm/ adj
lodrät
truly vertical

plumb bob n
lod blytyngd tyngd
metal weight

plumbago n
blyblomma
leadwort

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n
rörmokare
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
matsmältning mage urinvägarna
informal: system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system
VVS ledningsdragning rörmokeri
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building
rörmokeri
trade or occupation of a plumber

plume /ˈpluːm/ n
fjäder plym
feather

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ n
lod lodlina
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ v
falla rasa stupa störta
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ n
plundring
instance of plundering

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ v
plundra
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive)
to commit robbery or looting (intransitive)
to take by force or wrongfully

plunger /ˈplʌndʒɚ/ n
vaskrensare
device for removing blockages by suction
dykare
one who plunges

pluperfect /pluːˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ n
pluskvamperfekt
verb in this tense

pluperfect tense n
pluskvamperfekt pluskvamperfektum
tense

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ adj
plural flertal
more than one

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ n
plural pluralis
word in plural form

plurale tantum /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/ n
plurale tantum
a noun without a singular form

plurality n
enkel majoritet relativ majoritet
most votes in election, but less than 50%

plus /plʌs/ adj
plus
being positive rather than negative or zero
physics: electrically positive
plus extra överskjutande
positive, involving advantage

plus /plʌs/ n
plus positivt tal
positive quantity
plus tillgång tillskott
useful addition

plus /plʌs/ preposition
plus och
arithmetic: sum
och plus
in addition to

plus sign n
plustecken
mathematical symbol

plush /plʌʃ/ adj
gosedjur kramdjur mjukisdjur
having a soft, fluffy exterior

plush /plʌʃ/ n
plysch
textile fabric

plush toy n
gosedjur mjukisdjur mjukisleksak
soft toy with a plush covering

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
plutokrati
government by the wealthy
controlling class of the wealthy

plutoid n
plutoid
trans-Neptunian dwarf planet

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
plutonium
chemical element

plywood n
plywood kryssfaner
construction material

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
pneumatisk
of or relating to air or other gases
of or relating to pneumatics
pneumatisk trycklufts- tryckluftsdriven
powered by, or filled with compressed air

pneumococcus n
pneumokock
Streptococcus pneumoniae

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ n
lunginflammation
inflammation of the lungs

poach /ˈpoʊtʃ/ v
tjuvfiska tjuvjaga
to take game or fish illegally

poacher /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
tjuvjägare tjuvskytt
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally

poaching n
tjuvjakt
trespassing in search of game

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ adj
ficka
of a size suitable for putting into a pocket

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ n
ficka
bag stitched to an item of clothing
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ v
sänka
to cause a ball to go into a pocket of a billiard table

pocket money n
månadspeng veckopeng fickpeng
money given to a child

pocket pistol n
fickpistol fickpuffert puffert
Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket

pocket watch n
fickur
watch

pocketknife n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv
small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle

pockmark n
grop koppärr
mark or scar

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
balja skida
seed case

podgy adj
knubbig plufsig rultig
slightly fat

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
fotvårdsspecialist
specialist in foot care

podium /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/ n
podium
platform
pallplacering
sports: result amongst the best three
pall prispall
sports: steepled platform
talarstol
stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly

poem /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ n
dikt poem skaldverk
literary piece written in verse
dikt poem
piece of poetic writing
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry

poet /ˈpoʊət/ /ˈpəʊɪt/ n
poet diktare
person who writes poems

poet's daffodil n
pingstlilja
species of daffodil

poetess n
poetissa
female poet

poetics n
poetik
the theory of poetry

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ n
poesi
literature composed in verse

pogo stick n
hoppjerka hoppstylta kängurupinne
toy used for hopping

poignant /ˈpɔɪ.nənt/ /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/ adj
stark
piquant; pungent

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.ɾ(i)ə/ n
julstjärna
plant

point /pɔɪnt/ n
komma
arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.)
spets tunga
backgammon: one of the twelve triangular positions
streck
compass point
sida
distinguishing quality
punkt poäng
geometry: zero-dimensional object
full stop
typography: unit of size
punkt plats
location or place
poäng
opinion which adds to the discussion
udde landtunga
peninsula
mening
purpose or objective
växel
railroad switch
spets udd
sharp tip
prick poäng
something tiny
poäng punkt
unit of scoring in a game or competition
economics: unit of change
mark or stroke above letter

point /pɔɪnt/ v
rikta
direct
peka
to extend finger

point in time n
tidpunkt
moment

point mass n
punktmassa
theoretical point with mass assigned to it

point of inflection n
inflexionspunkt
point on a curve

point of reference n
referensram
A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ n
kassa
location at which payment for goods is made

point-blank adj
direkt rättfram
disconcertingly straightforward or blunt

pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
spetsig
sharp at one end

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
pekare
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
pointer
dog
visare
of a timepiece or measuring device
pekpinne
teacher's pointer

pointillism n
pointillism
painting technique

pointy adj
spetsig
pointed in shape

poised /pɔɪzd/ adj
beredd redo
Ready,prepared

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
gift
substance harmful to a living organism

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
förgifta
to use poison to kill or paralyse

poison ivy n
klättersumak
one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants

poisoned chalice n
björntjänst
scheme or instrument

poisoning n
förgiftning
administration of a poison

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
peta
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning

poke around v
snoka runt
To search for something

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
eldgaffel spiselkrok spiskrok
metal rod for poking
poker
card game

poker face n
pokeransikte
any similar expression preventing giving away one's motives etc.
pokeransikte pokerface pokerfejs
impassive facial expression preventing determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand or of bluffing

pokeweed n
amerikanskt kermesbär
Phytolacca americana

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ adj
polär
having a dipole
of a certain coordinate system

polar bear n
isbjörn
Ursus maritimus

polar circle n
polcirkel
either of the two parallels of the Earth

polar cod n
polartorsk
Boreogadus saida

polar coordinates n
polära koordinater

polar night n
polarnatt
period of darkness

polar willow /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ ˈwɪloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ) ˈwɪl.əʊ/ n
polarvide
Salix polaris

polarity /pəˈlærɪti/ n
polaritet
separation, alignment
chemistry: dipole-dipole intermolecular force
one of two extremes

polarized adj
polariserad
having polarization

pole /poʊl/ /pɔːl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoʊ̯ɫ] n
stav
long and slender object for construction or support
pol
magnetic point
extreme of an axis
contact on an electrical device

pole position n
pole position
top qualifying position

pole star n
polstjärna
the star

polecat /ˈpəʊlkæt/ n
iller
Mustela putorius

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polemisk
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
polemik
argument or controversy

police /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pə̆ˈliˑs] n
polis
an organisation that enforces the law

police car n
polisbil
automobile used by a police officer

police chief n
polischef
head of a police department

police dog n
polishund
trained dog for police work

police officer n
aina
polis poliskonstapel
an officer in a law enforcement agency

police state n
polisstat
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
polisstation
building of police force

policeman /pəˈliːsmən/ n
polis polisman
a member of a police force

policewoman n
poliskvinna
a female police officer

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ n
politik
principle of conduct

poliomyelitis /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
polio poliomyelit
infection by the poliovirus

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ n
finess polityr
cleanliness in performance or presentation
glans polish
cleanliness; smoothness; shininess
polermedel polityr putsmedel
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ v
polera putsa
make a surface smooth or shiny
to refine; improve imperfections from

politburo /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
politbyrå
the governing Communist council

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
artig hövlig
well-mannered

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ n
artighet hövlighet
act of being polite

politesse /pɑləˈtɛs/ /pɒlɪˈtɛs/ n
artighet
civility, courtesy

political /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adj
politisk
concerning or relating to politics

political asylum n
politisk asyl
protection by a sovereign state

political correctness n
politisk korrekthet
being politically correct

political party n
politiskt parti parti
political organization

political prisoner n
politisk fånge
person

political risk n
politisk risk
risk

political science n
statsvetenskap statskunskap
study of politics

political scientist n
statsvetare
political science expert

politically adv
politiskt
in a political manner

politically correct adj
politiskt korrekt
avoiding offense, selectively

politically incorrect adj
politiskt inkorrekt
not politically correct

politician /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ n
politiker
one engaged in politics

politicize v
politisera
to give something political characteristics
to make someone politically active

politics /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politik
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪ/ n
statsbildning
politically organized unit

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ n
polka polkett
dance
music for this dance

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
pollen
fine granular substance produced in flowers

pollinate v
pollinera
To apply pollen to

pollination n
pollination pollinering
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma

polling day n
valdag
election day

polling station n
vallokal
place where voters go to cast their ballot

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ n
gråsej bleka lyrtorsk
food fish related to cod

polluter n
förorenare
subject that pollutes

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/ n
förorening miljöförstöring
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊləʊ/ n
hästpolo
ball game

polo player n
polospelare
player of polo

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
polonium
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ n
poltergeist
a disruptive ghost

poly- /ˈpɑli/ /ˈpɒlɪ/ prefix
poly-
many

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
polyamori
practices involving relationships with multiple partners

polyester adj
polyester
of or consisting of polyester

polyester n
polyester
polymer

polyethylene n
polyeten polyetylen
polyethylene

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polygam
of, relating to, or practicing polygamy

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡəmi/ n
polygami månggifte
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ adj
polyglott flerspråkig
Versed in, or speaking, many languages
Containing, or made up of, several languages

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ n
polyglott flerspråkig bok flerspråkig person

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
polygon månghörning
plane figure bounded by straight edges

polygon of forces n
kraftpolygon
polygonal figure

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
månghörnig
having many angles

polygynous /pəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/ adj
månggifte
plurality of wives at the same time

polygyny /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/ n
månggifte
plurality of wives at the same time

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyeder
geometry: solid figure

polyline n
polygontåg
continuous line composed of line segments

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ n
polyhistor universalbegåvning universalgeni universalsnille
person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
polymer
molecule

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
polymorfism
ability to assume different forms or shapes
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming

polynomial adj
polynomiell
in algebra

polynomial n
polynom
algebraic expression

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ n
polynja vak
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyp n
polyp
coelenterate
growth

polypropylene n
polypropylen
resin

polysaccharide n
polysackarid
complex carbohydrate

polysemy /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
polysemi
ability to have multiple meanings

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
flerstavig
having more than one syllable

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
polysyntetisk
polysynthetic

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
polyteism
belief in the existence of many gods

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
polyteistisk
of or relating to polytheism

polyunsaturated adj
fleromättad
relating to long chain organic compounds

polyunsaturated fat n
fleromättat fett
a fat or oil containing a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids

polyuria n
polyuri
production of an abnormally large amount of urine

pomander /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ n
pomander
mixture of aromatic substances

pomarine skua n
bredstjärtad labb
Stercorarius pomarinus

pomegranate /ˈpɑm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ n
granatäpple
fruit
shrub/tree

pomelo /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ n
pompelmus pomelo
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis

pommel horse n
bygelhäst
gymnastic apparatus

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pompös
affectedly grand

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
damm tjärn
small lake

ponder /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
fundera grubbla
to consider carefully
fundera begrunda
to think deeply

pons /pɒnz/ n
hjärnbrygga pons
Part of brain

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ n
pontifikat
state of a pontifex

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
ponny
small horse

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
hästsvans
hairstyle

poo /pu/ /puː/ n
bajs

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
bajsa

pooch n
jycke
slang: dog

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
pudel
any of various breeds of poodle

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ interjection
poff
deflating object or a magical disappearance

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ n
fjolla
A male homosexual.
fis fjärt prutt
The product of flatulence.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ v
fisa fjärta prutta
to fart

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuɫ] n
bassäng damm pool
body of water
pöl göl
small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle
pool
supply of resources

pool table n
biljardbord
a table used for playing pool

poop deck n
hytttdäck poop
stern deck on top of the cabin(s)

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ adj
dålig eländig miserabel undermålig usel
of low quality
stackars miserabel
used to express pity
fattig
with little or no possessions or money

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ n
de fattiga
fattig
those with no possessions

poor as a church mouse adj
fattig som en kyrkråtta fattig som en lus fattig som en råtta
very poor

poorhouse n
fattighus fattigstuga
charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
poff
loud, sharp sound
läsk
soda pop
farsa pappa paps
affectionate form of father

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ v
slå lock
to undergo equalization of pressure when the Eustachian tubes open

pop quiz n
oförberett prov
test without notice

pop rivet n
popnit
a pin with an expandable head

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ n
popcorn
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
påve
head of the Roman Catholic Church

poplar /ˈpɒplə(ɹ)/ n
poppel
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ /ˌpɑpˈlɪt/ /ˌpɒpˈlɪt/ n
knäveck
fossa at the back of the knee joint

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ adj
knävecks-
area behind the knee

popliteus n
popliteus
area behind the knee

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ adj
poppig
music style

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
vallmo
plant

poppyhead n
vallmoknopp
head of a poppy

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/ /ˈpɒpsɪkl̩/ n
isglass
serving of frozen juice on a stick

popular /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
folklig populär
adapted to the means of the common people; cheap
populär
liked by many people
populär folklig
of or pertaining to the common people
aimed at the general public

popular music n
populärmusik
genre that has wide appeal amongst the general public

popular science n
populärvetenskap
interpretation of science
populärvetenskaplig
of, or having to do with popular science

popularise v
popularisera
to make popular

popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
popularitet
the quality or state of being popular

population /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/ /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
befolkning population
all people living within a political or geographical boundary
bestånd population
biology: collection of organisms
befolkning invånarantal population
number of residents in a given area
population
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn

population density n
befolkningstäthet folktäthet
average number of people per area

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
folkrik
having a large population

porbeagle n
håbrand sillhaj
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ /ˈpɔː.sə.lɪn/ n
porslin
hard white translucent ceramic
items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹtʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
veranda
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building

porcini /pɔːɹˈtʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
karljohan karljohansvamp stensopp
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ n
piggsvin jordpiggsvin trädpiggsvin
large rodent

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
por
a tiny opening in the skin
by extension any small opening

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
fläsk fläskkött
meat of a pig
valfläsk
opportunist political appropriation

pork belly n
sidfläsk
boneless cut of fatty meat

porky /pɔː(ɹ).ki/ adj
fläskig knubbig rundnätt småfet
rather fat

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ n
p-film p-rulle porrfilm
pornographic work
pornografi porr
pornography

porn star n
porrstjärna
actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
porr
pornography

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
pornokrati
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons

pornographer n
pornograf porrförläggare
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic adj
pornografisk porrig
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
pornografi
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent

porosity n
porositet
state of being porous

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ adj
porös
full of tiny pores

porphyria /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/ n
porfyri
abnormality of porphyrin metabolism

porpoise /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
tumlare
imprecisely, any small dolphin
cetacean

porridge /ˈpɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪdʒ/ n
gröt
breakfast cereal dish

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
babord
of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
hamn
dock or harbour
babord
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
port
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred
opening where a connection is made
portering portning
computing: program adapted to work on a different platform; act of adapting
portvin
fortified wine

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
porta portera
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform

port city n
hamnstad
city built around a port

port wine n
portvin
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal

portable toilet n
bajamaja
portable toilet

portage n
dragställe
route used for portage

portcullis /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ n
fällgaller
gate in the form of a grating

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
bärare
person who carries luggage
dörrvakt portvakt
person in control of a building entrance
porter
strong, dark ale weaker than a stout

portfolio /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
portfölj
investments

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
portion
allocated amount

portly /ˈpoːtliː/ /ˈpɔɹtli/ /ˈpɔːtli/ adj
korpulent
euphemism for fat

portmanteau word n
teleskopord kontamination
word which combines the meaning of two words

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
porträtt avbildning
painting of a person

portraitist n
porträttör porträttmålare
one who makes portraits

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ n
pose
position, arrangement (especially of the human body)

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
posera
assume or maintain a pose

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ n
posör
one who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
postulera förutsätta
Postulate
anta
Suggest

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
position läge plats
place, location
position
posture
status or rank
place on a playing field
stand

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ v
placera placera ut
to put into place

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ adj
absolut
derived from an object by itself; absolute
säker övertygad
fully assured in opinion, confident
positiv
legal: formally laid down
mathematics: greater than zero
physics: having more protons than electrons
characterised by features which support a hypothesis
favorable, desirable
grammar: describing the primary sense
photography: of a visual image true to the original
tvärsäker
overconfident, dogmatic
faktisk reell verklig
philosophy: actual, real, concrete

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ n
positiv
photography: a positive image
the positive degree of adjectives and adverbs

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
positivism
philosophical doctrine

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positron
positron

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ n
hop skara trupp
A group of associates

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
äga
äga besitta inneha
to have; to have ownership of

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
besatt
controlled by evil spirits

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
ägande
bollinnehav
control of the ball in a disputed sports game
innehav besittning
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own
egendom ägodel
something that is owned

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
possessiv
grammar: indicating possession

possessive pronoun n
possessivt pronomen
pronoun which expresses possession

possibility /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
möjlighet
quality of being possible

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ adj
möjlig
able but not certain to happen
capable of being done or achieved; feasible
being considered, e.g. for a position

possibles bag n
jaktväska
hunter's day-bag

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ adv
kanske eventuellt kanhända möjligen möjligtvis

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
regel stolpe
(construction) stud; two-by-four
stolpe
goalpost (sports)
stolpe påle grindstolpe
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground
pol
pole in a battery
inlägg meddelande postning
individual message in a forum
post
method of delivering mail
post kur postering vaktkur vaktpost
assigned station

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
anslå skriva spika sätta upp
to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner
posta skicka skriva
to send to an electronic forum
(Internet) to publish a message
posta skicka
to send mail

post mortem n
obduktion
investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy

post office n
postkontor
place

post office box n
postbox
box hired as collection point for mail

post-irony n
postironi

post-it note n
Post-It-lapp
a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side

post-traumatic stress disorder n
posttraumatiskt stressyndrom
condition that develops following some stressful situation

postage /ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪdʒ/ n
porto
charge
frankering
postage stamp affixed as evidence of payment

postage meter n
frankeringsmaskin
machine

postage stamp n
frimärke märke
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid

postal order n
postanvisning
money order processed by official post offices

postal vote n
poströst
a vote made on an official form which is then sent through the post

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolar
articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge

postbellum adj
efterkrigs-
of the period following a war

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
vykort brevkort
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope

postcode /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
postkod
sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address

postdate /ˈpəʊstˌdeɪt/ v
postdatera

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
affisch plakat anslag
advertisement
affisch poster
picture intended to be attached to a wall
stolpe ut stolpskott
shot that hits a goalpost

poster child n
praktexempel
prototypical example

postglacial rebound n
landhöjning
rise of depressed lithosphere

postgraduate n
doktorand forskarstuderande
a person continuing to study after completing a degree

posthumous /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ adj
postum
in reference to a work, published after the author's death
taking place after one's death

posthumously adv
postumt
after death

postil /ˈpɒstɪl/ n
postilla
collection of homilies

postilion /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
spannryttare
rider mounted on leading horse

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
postmodernism
a style of art, literature, etc

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
uppskjuta skjuta upp senarelägga
to delay or put off an event

postposition n
postposition
(grammar) words that come after the noun

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
postskriptum efterskrift
addendum to a letter

postsynaptic adj
postsynaptisk
pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ n
axiom postulat
logic: an axiom
förutsättning
requirement, prerequisite

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
postulera
to assume as a premise

postwoman n
brevbärare
woman who delivers the post or mail

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
gryta
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
kasta inte sten i glashus
kasta sten i glashus se grandet i grannens öga men inte bjälken i sitt eget
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser

potable /ˈpoʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpəʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ adj
drickbar
good for drinking

potash /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
pottaska
pot ash

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
kalium
the chemical element

potassium hydroxide n
kaliumhydroxid
potassium hydroxide

potassium nitrate n
salpeter
potassium nitrate

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ n
potatis potät jordäpple pantoffel pära plugg
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable

potato crisp n
chips
thin fried slice of potato

potato masher n
potatisstöt potatisstamp
utensil for mashing potatoes

potato pancake n
raggmunk rårakor
potato pancake

potato salad n
potatissallad
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes

potbellied adj
tjockmagad bukig rundmagad
having a potbelly

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentiell
existing in possibility

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
potential
currently unrealized ability
energy of a unit electrical charge

potholder n
grytlapp
insulated pad for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole n
jättegryta
pit in the bed of a stream

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
trolldryck
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/ /ˈpɒtˌlætʃ/ n
knytkalas
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share

potter /ˈpɒtə/ n
krukmakare
one who makes pots and ceramic wares

potter's wheel n
drejning drejskiva
machine used by a potter

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
keramik
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed
keramikverkstad keramisk verkstad
workshop where pottery is made

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
pung
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
foment grötomslag omslag
A poultice or plaster

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ n
fjäderfä
domestic fowl

pound /paʊnd/ n
pund
unit of currency
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)

pound /paʊnd/ v
slå
to beat strongly or throb
banka
to strike hard repeatedly

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
pund
currency of the UK

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
hälla
to cause to flow in a stream

pour in v
flöda in

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
skäggtorsk
fish, Trisopterus luscus

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
fattigdom
quality or state of being poor
deficiency of elements

pow interjection
bom
sound of a violent impact
bang
sound of an explosion

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
pulver puder stoft
fine particles of any dry substance

powder keg n
krutdurk
volatile situation

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
florsocker
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

power /paə/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ n
makt
capability or influence
control, particularly legal or political
potens
maths: product of equal factors
kraft
physical force or strength
effekt
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy
styrka
statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis

power cable n
kraftkabel
electrical cable

power cut n
strömavbrott
interruption in the supply of power

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə əv əˈtəːni/ n
fullmakt
authorisation
document

power plant /paʊɚ plænt/ n
motor
the engine or motor

power play n
numerärt överläge
ice hockey
sports

power station n
kraftverk
an industrial complex where electricity is produced

power steering n
servostyrning
System in a vehicle

power strip n
grenuttag
block of electrical sockets

power struggle n
maktkamp
a fight to gain dominance

power supply n
kraftaggregat nätaggregat nätdel
part of apparatus

powertrain /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/ /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/ n
drivlina
powertrain

pp. n
s.
pages

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
praktisk
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation
having skills or knowledge that are practical

practical joke n
skämt spratt
something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
praktik
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory
vana
customary action, habit, or behaviour
övning träning
repetition of an activity to improve skill

practice makes perfect proverb
övning ger färdighet
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
utöva praktisera
to perform or execute a craft or skill
utöva
to perform or observe in a habitual fashion
träna öva
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill

praetor /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
pretor praetor
Roman administrative official

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
pragmatisk
practical

pragmatics n
pragmatik
study of the use of the language in a social context

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
prärie
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland

prairie dog n
präriehund
burrowing rodent

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
berömma lova
to give praise to

praise the Lord interjection
prisa Gud
phrase used to thank God by Christians

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
lovvärd berömvärd tacknämlig
meriting praise

pram /pɹæm/ /pɹɑːm/ n
barnvagn
perambulator

prank /pɹæŋk/ n
bus busstreck hyss streck
practical joke or mischievous trick

prank call n
busringning
practical joke made using the telephone

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
praseodym
chemical element

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ n
pladder joller
babble

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɒːn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
räka
large shrimp

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
be bönfalla
to beg humbly for aid
be bedja
to petition a higher being
to talk to God

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ n
bedjare förbedjare
one who prays

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ n
bön förbön
a meeting held for the express purpose of praying
bön
practice of communicating with one's God
the specific words or methods used for praying
the act of praying
a request; a petition

prayer rug n
bönematta
small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray

prayer wheel n
bönekvarn
rotating cylinder containing prayers

praying mantis n
bönsyrsa
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family

pre- prefix
för- pre-
before

pre-Christian adj
förkristen
before the arrival of Christianity

pre-ejaculate n
försats
pre-ejaculate

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
predika
give a sermon
advise or recommend earnestly
proclaim by public discourse

preach to the choir v
predika för de redan frälsta slå in en öppen dörr
speaking to those that already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
predikant
one who preaches

precarious /pɹəˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /pɹəˈkɛɹi.əs/ adj
prekär
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous

precarity n
prekarisering
condition of existence

precaution /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ n
försiktighetsåtgärd säkerhetsåtgärd
Previous caution or care

precedence /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
företräde
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
precedensfall prejudikat
prior judgment in law

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
föreskrift regel rättesnöre
rule or principle governing personal conduct

precession n
precession

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
polisstation
police district

precious /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ adj
dyrbar
of high value or worth

precious metal n
ädelmetall
metallic element with high economic value

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
brant
very steep cliff

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
utfällning
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid
nederbörd
weather: water falling from the atmosphere

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
noggrann
(sciences) clustered close together
precis
exact

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
precis
in a precise manner

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
brådmogen
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age

precocity n
brådmogenhet
state of being precocious

precomputer adj
fördatorisk

precondition n
förutsättning betingelse
preexisting requirement

precursor /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ n
föregångare förelöpare
forerunner, predecessor

predator /ˈpɹe.də.təɹ/ n
rovdjur predator
animal or organism that hunts

predecessor /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
föregångare
model or type which precedes
one who precedes

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/ n
förutbestämmelse predestination
religious doctrine

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
obehaglig situation predikament
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicate /ˈpɹɛdɪkət/ n
predikat
(grammar) part of sentence that states something about its subject
(logic) a term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false

predicate calculus n
predikatlogik
a branch of logic

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
predikativ
used after a verb

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
predikativ
element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
förutsäga spå sia
to state, or make something known in advance

predictability n
förutsägbarhet
The characteristic of being predictable

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
förutsägbar
able to be predicted

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ n
förutsägelse prognos spådom förutsago prediktion
a statement about the future

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
förkärlek
tendency towards

predominant adj
dominerande förhärskande övervägande

preeclampsia n
graviditetstoxikos preeklampsi
complication of pregnancy

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
framstående
exceeding others in quality or rank

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ adj
förebyggande

preen /pɹiːn/ v
putsa
to groom

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ n
förord
introduction before the main text

prefatory adj
inledande inlednings-
introductory

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛk(t)ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktʃə/ n
prefektur
The district governed by a prefect

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
föredra föredraga
to favor

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
förmånsrätt
bias
förkärlek preferens
liking
företräde preferens
selection
företräde
state of being preferred
option to select or selected

preferences n
inställningar
user-specified settings of parameters in computer software

preferred stock n
preferensaktie
stock senior to common stock

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
prefix förstavelse
morpheme at the beginning of a word

preggers adj
på smällen
informal: pregnant

pregnancy n
graviditet
condition

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
gravid havande på smällen
carrying developing offspring within the body

preheat v
förvärme
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehistoric adj
förhistorisk
of relating to the epoch before written record

prehistory n
förhistoria
study of events and conditions before written records

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
fördom
adverse judgement formed beforehand
any preconceived opinion
irrational hostile attitude

prejudiced adj
fördomsfull
having prejudices

prejudicial adj
skadlig
causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
prelat
clergyman

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
preliminär
in preparation for the main matter

preliminary ruling n
förhandsavgörande
decision

premarital adj
föräktenskaplig
before one’s marriage

prematurely adv
i förtid
in a premature manner

prematurity n
förtid
thing that occurs prematurely

premeditated adj
överlagd
planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmiə(ɹ)/ adj
främst förnämst först
foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmiə(ɹ)/ n
statsminister

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
premiär
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ v
ha premiär
(intransitive) of a film or play, to play for the first time

premise /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ n
lokal
piece of real estate
premiss
proposition antecedently supposed or proved
either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced

premium /ˈpɹimiəm/ n
premie premium
a prize or award

premonition n
förebud varsel
clairvoyant or clairaudient experience
föraning
strong intuition

prenuptial agreement n
äktenskapsförord
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

prep school /ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/ n
privatskola

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
förberedelse
act

prepare /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ v
förbereda
to make ready for a specific future purpose
to make ready for eating or drinking
to make oneself ready
to produce by combining elements

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adj
beredd klar parat redo
ready, willing

preparty n
förfest
party before main event

preponderance /pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/ n
övervikt
state of being preponderant

preposition /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
preposition
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by"

prepositional case n
lokativ prepositionalis prepositionalkasus
case serving as object of a preposition

prepositional phrase n
prepositionsfras
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement

preposterous adj
bakvänd befängd grotesk
absurd, or contrary to common sense

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
förutsättning betingelse
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

prerevolutionary adj
förrevolutionär
occurring before a revolution

presbyopia n
ålderssynthet presbyopi
inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects

preschooler n
förskolebarn förskoleelev
a child who is educated at preschool

prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹiːˌskɹaɪb/ v
ordinera förskriva
to order a drug or medical device
skriva ut
to specify as a required procedure or ritual

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
receptbelagd
available with prescription

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
recept
written order for the administration of a medicine

prescription drug n
läkemedel
licensed medicine

prescriptive /pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
preskriptiv
of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard

presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ n
närvaro
fact or condition of being present

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
närvarande
in the immediate vicinity
nuvarande närvarande
pertaining to the current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
nu nutid
current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
ange anmäla föreställa inge introducera åtala
bring before court
presentera föreställa introducera
bring into the presence of
presentera överlämna
give (someone) as gift or award

present participle n
presensparticip
verb form that indicates an ongoing action

present perfect n
perfekt
tense that expresses action in the past with consequences in the present time

present tense n
presens
form of language

present-day adj
dagens
in existence now

presentation /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presentation föredrag
presenting to an audience

presentism n
presentism
(philosophical) presentism

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
bevarande
the act of preserving

preservative n
konserveringsmedel
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
naturreservat
nature preserve
marmelad konserverad frukt sylt
sweet spread

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
bevara
to protect

preset adj
förinställning
set in advance

presidency /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ n
presidentskap presidentämbete presidentpost
office or role of president
presidentperiod
time during which one is president

president /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ n
president
the head of state of a republic
styrelseordförande
the primary leader of a corporation

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ n
tillträdande president
person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office

press /pɹɛs/ n
press
printed media
device used to apply pressure
tryckpress
printing machine

press /pɹɛs/ v
trycka
to apply pressure

press brake n
kantpress
machine for cold-forming sheet metal

press conference n
presskonferens
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media

press release n
pressmeddelande
official written media statement

presser foot n
pressarfot
part of a sewing machine

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
press tryck
mental strain
tryck
physics: amount of force divided by area
a pressing; force applied to a surface
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind

pressure cooker n
tryckkokare
cooking vessel

prestige /pɹɛˈsti(d)ʒ/ n
prestige anseende
dignity, status, or esteem

prestigious /pɹɛˈstɪdʒ.əs/ adj
prestigefull prestigefylld
of high prestige

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
förmoda förutsätta
to assume to be true, suppose

presumptuous /pɹəˈzəmptʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ adj
förmäten övermodig
going beyond what is proper

presuppose v
förutsätta
to assume some truth without proof

presynaptic adj
presynaptisk
pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter

pretence /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ n
förevändning
act of pretending or pretension

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
låtsas
to allege falsely

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
pretentiös
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ n
preteritum
preterite tense; simple past

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
onaturlig övernaturlig
existing outside of the natural world

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ n
förevändning undanflykt svepskäl
false, contrived or assumed purpose

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adj
vacker snygg söt fin skön
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adv
ganska rätt så
ganska rätt
somewhat

pretty much adv
i stort sett
almost completely; very nearly; mostly

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
förhärska
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence

prevalent adj
gängse spridd utbredd vedertagen
widespread, preferred

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
förebygga förhindra
to keep from happening

preventive adj
förebyggande
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to

preview /pɹiːvjʉː/ n
förhandsvisning
advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
förhandsvisning försmak glimt
foretaste of something

preview /pɹiːvjʉː/ v
förhandsvisa
to show something in advance

previous /ˈpɹivi.əs/ /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ adj
tidig
premature
föregående förra
prior

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
förut
at an earlier time

priapism n
priapism
medical condition

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
pris
cost of an action or deed
cost required to gain possession of something

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
prissätta värdera
determine or put a price on something

price list n
prislista priskurant
list of items with prices

price tag n
prislapp
the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price

price-earnings ratio n
P/E-tal
ratio of share price to earnings per share

priceless adj
obetalbar oskattbar ovärderlig
so precious as not to be sold at any price

prick /pɹɪk/ n
kuk pitt
(slang) a penis

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
kaktusfikon
cactus fruit

pride /pɹaɪd/ n
flock
company of lions
höjdpunkt topp
highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory
stolthet
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc.
prål skrytsamhet vräkighet
show; ostentation; glory
igelnejonöga
small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis)

pride /pɹaɪd/ v
vara stolt
take or experience pride in something

pride comes before a fall proverb
högmod går före fall
Translations

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
bönpall
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ n
präst pastor prost
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ n
prästinna
woman with religious duties

priesthood n
prästerskap
clergy
role or office

prim /pɹɪm/ adj
prudentlig
prudish

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
primadonna
opera singer
primadonna diva
person who considers themself important

primal scene n
primalscene
in Freudian theory, the first time a child witnesses (and understands) its parents copulating

primality n
primalitet
condition of being a prime number

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ adj
primär
that which is placed ahead of others

primary key n
primärnyckel
key in database table

primary school n
grundskola lågstadie
first formal, obligatory school

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
primat
mammal

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
förstklassig prima
first in excellence, quality, or value
främst förnämst huvud- viktigast
first in importance, degree, or rank
först tidigast
first in time, order, or sequence
prim-
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ n
primtal
algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure
utvald
chief or best individual or part
början
earliest stage
prim
fencing: first defensive position
music: first note or tone of a musical scale
blomstringstid glansdagar glansperiod
most active, thriving, or successful stage or period
primtecken
symbol ( ′ )

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ /pɹiːm/ v
grundmåla grunda
to apply a coat of primer paint to
aptera förbereda klarställa
to prepare a mechanism

prime factorization n
primtalsfaktorisering
factorization of a positive integer

prime minister n
premiärminister statsminister
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government

prime number n
primtal
natural number

prime suspect n
huvudmisstänkt
most likely suspect

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
abc-bok ABC-bok läsebok
children's book introducing basic literacy

primeval /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/ adj
urtids-
belonging to the first ages

primeval forest n
urskog
large forest unaffected by humans

primigravida /ˌpɹaɪməˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹaɪmɪˈɡɹævɪdə/ n
förstföderska
woman who is pregnant for the first time, or who has been pregnant once

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitiv
one of the adjectival senses

primogeniture n
primogenitur förstfödslorätt
exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child
förstfödd
state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
ursprunglig
earliest

prince /pɹɪns/ n
kungschampinjon
Agaricus augustus
furste prins
male ruler or head of a principality
prins furste
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch

princely adj
furstlig
relating to a prince

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ n
prinsessa
female member of royal family
furstinna
female monarch, or wife of a ruler

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ adj
huvudsaklig
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ n
takås
architecture: construction that gives shape and strength to a roof
rektor
chief administrator of a school
chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college
klient
legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts
huvudman
legal: primary participant in a crime
huvudstol kapital kapitalbelopp
money originally invested or loaned
ägare
partner or owner

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
furstendöme
region

principle /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
princip
fundamental assumption
moral rule or aspect
rule to solve a problem
rule of nature

principled adj
principfast
having principles

print /pɹɪnt/ n
tryck
cloth that has a pattern printed on it
avtryck
visible impression on a surface

print /pɹɪnt/ v
trycka
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine
texta
to write clearly

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ n
skrivare
computing: device used to print text or images
tryckare tryckerska typograf
one who makes prints
tryckare tryckeriägare tryckerska
operator of a printing press

printing ink n
trycksvärta
ink used for printing

printing press n
tryckpress
machine for printing

printout n
utskrift
A hard copy

prior to preposition
före innan
before (formal)

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
prioritera
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance
to rank as having priority

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/ n
prioritet fokus prioritering
goal of a person or an organisation
prioritet företräde förtur
item's relative importance

prism /ˈpɹɪzəm/ n
prisma
block used to split or reflect light
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ n
fängelse
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison cell n
cell fängelsecell
room to which a prisoner is confined

prison guard n
fångvaktare
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ n
fånge
figurative: any person held against his or her will
fånge intern fängelsekund
person incarcerated in a prison

prisoner of conscience n
samvetsfånge
person

prisoner of war n
krigsfånge
soldier or combatant captured by the enemy

pristine /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
ofördärvad ursprunglig
unspoiled

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.sɪ/ n
privatliv avskildhet
state of being private

privacy policy n
integritetspolicy
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ adj
privat
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group
not accessible by the public

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ n
menig
soldier

private car n
privatbil
privately owned car

private eye n
privatdeckare
A private personal detective

private investigator n
privatdetektiv
agent hired by a private party

private life n
privatliv
aspect of one's life that are personal

private parts n
privata delar
intimate parts of the human body

private school n
privatskola
fee-charging school

private sector n
privat sektor
organizations not controlled by government

privateer /pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ n
kapare fribrytare
officer or crew of a privateer ship
kaparskepp
privately owned warship

privately /ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/ adv
privat
in a private manner

privatization n
privatisering
transfer from the government to private ownership

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatisera
to release government control to private industry

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ n
privilegium
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privy /ˈpɹɪv.i/ adj
invigd
with knowledge of; party to; let in on

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
pris trofé
anything captured using the rights of war
something captured
lön pris
anything worth striving for
pris vinst
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
competition
pris
that which may be won by chance

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
prisa
to consider something highly valuable

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ n
fördel
advantage of something
proffs
someone who is very good at something

pro-European adj
pro-europeisk proeuropeisk
supporting European peoples or integration

proactive adj
proaktiv förebyggande
acting in advance

probability /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/ /pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ n
sannolikhet
state of being probable; likelihood
mathematical probability
relative likelihood of an event happening

probability distribution n
sannolikhetsfördelning
mathematical function

probability theory n
sannolikhetslära sannolikhetsteori
study of probability

probably /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
troligtvis antagligen förmodligen sannolikt troligen nog
in all likelihood

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
praktisk arbetslivsorientering
period of conditional employment or engagement

probationary period n
provanställning provanställningsperiod
probationary period

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
sond
spacecraft

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
utforska
to explore, investigate, or question

probity /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ n
redlighet rättskaffenhet
integrity

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
problem
difficulty
schoolwork exercise

problem child n
problembarn
difficult child

problematize v
problematisera
to consider something as if it were a problem

proboscis /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ n
snabel
elongated tube

procedure /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ n
procedur
method for performing a task
set of established forms or methods of an organized body
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task
series of small tasks to accomplish an end

process /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
process
path of succession of states through which a system passes
process förlopp
series of events to produce a result

process /pɹəˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
bearbeta
to think information over, and assimilate it

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
processor
microprocessor

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ v
förkunna
to announce or declare
proklamera
to state excitedly, verbosely and candidly

proclitic n
proklitikon
clitic which joins with the following word

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/ v
förhala skjuta upp
put off; delay something
prokrastinera förhala
put off; to delay taking action

procrastination /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
prokrastinering förhalande förhalning
act of postponing, delaying or putting off

procreation n
fortplantning
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

proctologist n
proktolog
expert in proctology

proctology n
proktologi
branch of medicine
colorectal surgery

proctor n
tentamensvakt
person who supervises students as they take an examination

procure /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
skaffa anskaffa införskaffa
To acquire or obtain an item or service

procurement /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ n
inköp upphandling
act of procuring or obtaining
inköpsavdelning
purchasing department of a company

procyonid n
halvbjörn
any member of the Procyonidae family

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ n
elfösare fösare
device used to goad livestock into moving

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
sticka
to poke

prodigious /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
häpnadsväckande
amazing
enorm gigantisk ofantlig
gigantic or huge

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ n
mirakel under underverk vidunder
amazing or marvelous thing
underbarn
extremely talented person, especially a child
under underverk
wonderful example of something

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ v
producera
to make or manufacture

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ n
producent
in arts
producent tillverkare
in economics

product /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ n
produkt vara
commodity for sale
resultat produkt
consequence of efforts
produkt
multiplication result
result of chemical reaction
amount created by a process
any tangible output

product placement n
produktplacering
a form of advertising

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
produktion
the act of producing
the total amount produced
the presentation of a theatrical work

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
yrke fack
occupation

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
professionell
expert
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession
that is carried out as a livelihood

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
proffs expert
expert
proffs
person who earns their living from a specified activity

professionalism n
professionalism
status or methods of a professional

professionally adv
professionellt yrkesmässigt
in a professional manner

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
professor lärare lärarinna adjunkt föreläsare lektor
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
färdighet kunnighet begåvning kunskap skicklighet
ability or skill

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
erfaren sakkunnig
skilled

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ n
profil
shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side
outermost shape
summary or collection of information, especially about a person

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
vinst förtjänst
benefit
vinst bruttovinst förtjänst
total income or cash flow minus expenditures

profit sharing n
vinstdelning
system to divide profit

profit warning n
vinstvarning
an announcement by a company that its profits are likely to be less than expected

profitability n
lönsamhet
The quality or state of being profitable

profitable /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ adj
lönsam vinstgivande
producing profit

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
djupsinnig klartänkt skarpsinnig

profuse /pɹəˈfjuːs/ adj
överflödande
In great quantity or abundance

progeny /ˈpɹɑdʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ n
avkomma ättlingar
offspring
alster resultat
result of a creative effort

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪke͡ɪt/ v
förebåda
betoken
förutsäga
predict, foretell

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
program
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television
set of structured activities
program mjukvara
software application

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programmera mjukvaruutveckla utveckla mjukvara
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer
planera planlägga
to put together the schedule of an event

programmable logic controller n
Programmerbart styrsystem
programmable electronic device

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
musikredaktör programchef
one who decides which programs will be shown on a television station
programmerare
one who writes computer programs

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ n
programmering
act of writing a computer program

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
programmeringsspråk programspråk
code of reserved words and symbols

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
framsteg framgång
advancement to a more developed state
framryckning
movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time

progress bar n
förloppsindikator
computing: a bar that indicates the progression of a task

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
progressiv banbrytande
favouring or promoting progress; advanced
progressiv
promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
förbjuda
to proscribe officially

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
förbud
law that prohibits something
act of prohibiting

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ n
projekt
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ v
projicera
to cast (image/shadow)
to extend outward
sträcka ut
to extend beyond a surface
projektera
to make plans for; forecast

project management n
projektledning
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

project manager n
projektledare
one who manages projects

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ n
projektil
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projector n
projektor
optical device

prokaryote n
prokaryot
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prolactin n
prolaktin
hormone

prolapse n
framfall prolaps
a moving out of place

prolapse v
falla fram
to move out of place

proletarian adj
proletärisk proletär
relating to proletariat

proletarian n
proletär
member of the proletariat

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ n
proletäriat
working class or lower class

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
förökning
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

prolific /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
produktiv
Similarly producing results or works in abundance

proline n
prolin
nonessential amino acid; C₅H₉NO₂

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
långrandig
tediously lengthy
omständlig
tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ n
prolog
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
förlänga
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue
to extend in space or length
skjuta upp
to lengthen; to put off to a distant time; to postpone

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ adj
långvarig utdragen
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted

prom /pɹɑm/ /pɹɒm/ n
bal
a formal ball

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
promenad
place to walk

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
prometium
chemical element

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
framstående
eminent, distinguished above others

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs/ adj
promiskuös
indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
löfte
vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
lova
to commit to something

promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ adj
lovande löftesrik
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
udde
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
befordra
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank

promoter n
promotor främjare förbättrare stödjare stöttepelare
One who promotes

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ n
befordran
advancement in position

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
sufflera
to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
förkunna kungöra
to make known public
promulgera utfärda
to put into effect as a regulation

promulgation n
promulgation promulgering
act of promulgating

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ n
pronaos
the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ adj
benägen
predisposed

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ n
klo led spets udd
thin, pointed, projecting part

pronghorn n
gaffelantilop gaffelbock
North American mammal

pronominal adverb n
pronominaladverb
type of adverb

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
pronomen
type of noun

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
deklarera förklara uttala
uttala
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate

pronunciation /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
uttal frambörd
sound of a word
uttal
way in which words are pronounced

pronunciation dictionary n
uttalsordbok
dictionary that provides pronunciations of words

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
bevis
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief

proof by contradiction n
motsägelsebevis
proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation

proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/ v
korrekturläsa
to check for errors in spelling and grammar

proofreader n
korrekturläsare
person who proofreads
person whose occupation is to proofread

proofreading n
korrekturläsning
act or process by which a document is proofread

prop /pɹɒp/ n
stöd stötta
object placed against or under another, to support it
rekvisita
item placed on a stage to create a scene

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
propaganda
concerted set of messages

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ n
propagandist
Person who disseminates propaganda

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
sprida
to cause to spread to extend
to spread from person to person
fortplanta sig
to have young or issue

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
propan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈

propanol n
propanol
either of two isomeric aliphatic alcohols

propellant n
drivmedel raketbränsle

propeller n
propeller
mechanical device used to propel

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
benägenhet böjelse förkärlek tendens
tendency

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
egen
belonging to oneself or itself, own
riktig äkta
complete, thorough
entitled to its name, true
informal: utter
lämplig passande proper
fit, suitable
passande
following the established standards of behavior or manners
egennamn
grammar: designating a particular person, place or thing
egentlig
in the very strictest sense of the word

proper fraction n
egentligt bråk äkta bråk
arithmetic: a vulgar fraction

proper noun n
egennamn
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity

proper subset n
proper delmängd äkta delmängd
a set that is a subset of but not equal to another set

property /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/ /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ n
rekvisita
an object used in a dramatic production
egenskap
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
egendom
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing
something owned
piece of real estate

property tax n
fastighetsskatt
tax based on the value of property

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ n
profetia
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profetera
to predict

prophet /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒ.fɪt/ n
profet
one who speaks by divine inspiration
one who foretells the future

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
profetissa sierska
female prophet

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
profetisk
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
profylaktisk
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease

prophylaxis n
profylax
prevention of, or protective treatment for disease

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
blidka
To conciliate, appease or make peace with someone

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
förespråkare
one who supports something

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
förslag
that which is proposed

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
fria
to ask for one's hand in marriage
föreslå
to suggest a plan or course of action

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
förslag
idea or plan offered

propound /prəˈpaʊnd/ v
lägga fram
to put forward; to offer for discussion or debate

proppant /ˈpɹɑpənt/ /ˈpɹɒpənt/ n
proppmedel
water-suspended material used in fracking

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/ adj
proprietär

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
delägare
one of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner
ägare
owner

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
proprioception
sense of the position of parts of the body

pros and cons n
fördelar och nackdelar
for and against

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ adj
prosaisk
overly plain or simple, to the point of being boring; humdrum
pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
prosa
written language not intended as poetry

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
åklagare
a person instituting criminal prosecution

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ n
proselyt
one who has converted to a religion

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
omvända
convert to one’s own faith

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
prosopagnosi
disorder of face perception

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
välstånd
condition of being prosperous

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ n
prostaglandin
lipid

prostate /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ n
prostata blåshalskörtel
prostate gland

prostatitis n
prostatit
inflammation of the prostate

prosthesis n
protes
artificial replacement for a body part

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ n
prostituerad hora
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ v
prostituera
to perform sexual activity for money

prostitution n
prostitution
having sex for profit

prostokvasha n
filmjölk surmjölk
soured milk

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protaktinium
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ n
förespråkare förkämpe
advocate
protagonist huvudperson
main character

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
skydda beskydda
to keep safe

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
skydd
process of keeping safe

protectionism /pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ n
protektionism
A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protein /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ n
protein äggviteämne
biochemistry: complex molecule
class of food

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
protest gensaga
formal objection

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
protestera
mostly US: to object to
bedyra försäkra
to affirm
protestera protest inlägga
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtestəɹ/ n
protestant
person who protests

prothrombin n
protrombin
glycoprotein

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ n
protokoll
diplomatic document
rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ v
protokollföra
to make a protocol of

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ n
protologism
a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
proton
positively charged nucleon

protoplanet n
protoplanet
astronomical object

prototype /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ n
prototyp
original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects

protracted adj
långdragen utdragen
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

protractor n
gradskiva
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude v
sticka ut
to extend from

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
knöl
Something that protrudes

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ n
protegé skyddsling
person who is guided and supported

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
stolt
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
stolt som en tupp
extremely proud

proudly /ˈpɹaʊdli/ adv
stolt
in a proud manner

provable adj
bevisbar
of a statement or hypothesis, that can be proven

prove /pɹuːv/ v
bevisa visa
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for

provenance /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ n
härkomst
of a person: background, history, place of origin, ancestry

proverb /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
ordspråk
phrase expressing a basic truth

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ adj
allmänt känd
widely known; famous

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
förse
to furnish (with)
försörja förse
to give what is needed or desired

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
förutsatt att
only if

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ n
försyn
careful guardianship exercised by a deity
manifestation of divine care or direction
prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness

province /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ /ˈpɹɒvɪns/ n
provins län landskap
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level

provincial capital n
provinshuvudstad
capital of a province

proving ground n
skjutfält
weapon\tactics-testing place

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
bestämmelse
law: clause in a legal instrument

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisorisk
temporary

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ n
förbehåll reservation
conditional provision to an agreement

provocateur n
provokatör
one who engages in provocative behavior

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
provokation
act of provoking

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
provocera
to cause to become angry

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
hjältemod tapperhet
distinguished bravery or courage
skicklighet
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity

proximal /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ adj
proximal
Closer to the point

proxy /pɹɒk.si/ n
ställföreträdare
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
fullmakt
authority to act for another, especially when written

prude /pɹuːd/ n
pryd person
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
slug
practically wise, judicious, shrewd
förtänksam
sagacious in adapting means to ends

prudish adj
pryd
exaggeratedly proper

prune /pɹuːn/ n
katrinplommon sviskon
dried plum

prune /pɹuːn/ v
skära ner
(figuratively) cut down or shorten
ansa beskära tukta
trim a tree or shrub

pruning shears n
sekatör trädgårdssax
a tool

psalm /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ n
psalm
sacred song
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament

psalter n
Psaltaren
The Book of Psalms

psaltery n
psaltare
instrument

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
pseudo- falsk- fusk- kvasi-
not genuine

pseudocode n
pseudokod
description of a computer programming algorithm

pseudoephedrine [ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn] [ˌsuːdoʊˈɛfɨdɹiːn] n
pseudoefedrin
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ n
pseudonym
fictitious name

pseudoscience n
pseudovetenskap
purported science

pseudoscientific adj
pseudovetenskaplig
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience

psittacosis /ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɨs/ n
papegojsjuka
infection

psolid n
lergök
member of the Psolidae family

psoriasis n
psoriasis
facial skin disease

psyched /saɪkt/ adj
förskräckt
frightened

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
psykedelisk
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psykiatrisk
of, or relating to, psychiatry

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
psykiater
doctor specializing in psychiatry

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
psykiatri
branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders

psycho /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ /ˈsaɪkəʊ/ adj
psykopatisk tokig vansinnig
(colloquial or pejorative) Psychotic

psycho /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ /ˈsaɪkəʊ/ n
galning
person acting in a bizarre or dangerous manner
psyk psykfall
psychotic or otherwise insane person

psychoanalysis n
psykoanalys
family of psychological theories

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
psykogen
originating from or caused by state of mind

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
telekinesi
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
psykolog
expert in the field of psychology

psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ n
psykologi
study of the human mind
the study of animal behavior
the study of the human behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometry n
psykometri
paranormal ability

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ n
psykopat
person with a personality disorder
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder
person who has no moral conscience
psykfall psyko
popular: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ adj
psykopatisk
relating to a psychopath

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
psykopatologi
study of mental illness

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
psykopati
personality disorder

psychopolitics n
psykopolitik
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
psykopomp
entity who assists souls

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
psykos
mental disorder

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
psykosomatisk
of physical effects with mental causes

psychotherapeutically adv
psykoterapeutiskt
by means of, or with regard to psychotherapy

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
psykoterapi
treatment of those with mental illness

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
psykotisk
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
ripa
a small grouse, Lagopus

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ n
flygödla
informal term for any pterosaur

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
flygödla pterosaurie
extinct flying reptile

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
pub krog
public house

pub crawl n
krogrunda pubrunda
The visiting of a number of public houses

puberty n
pubertet
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

pubic hair n
könshår pubeshår pubishår
collectively
könshår
singular

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
blygdben
the pubic bone

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
offentlig allmän
pertaining to people as a whole
statlig
provided (by the government) for the community

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
allmänhet
people in general

public domain n
allmän egendom
realm of intellectual property

public key n
publik nyckel öppen nyckel
the public one of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography

public law n
offentlig rätt
law

public library n
folkbibliotek
library provided as a public service

public life n
det offentliga livet
aspects of social life which occur in public
politics, as in the profession of being a politician

public limited company n
publikt aktiebolag
publicly traded limited liability company

public sector n
offentlig sektor
government and entities

public transport n
kollektivtrafik lokaltrafik
form of transport

publican n
pubinnehavare
landlord of a pub

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
publicering
act of publishing
publikation
an issue of printed or other matter

publicity n
publicitet
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
publikt
in an open and public manner

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
att publicera
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)
offentliggöra ge ut
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
förlag förläggare utgivare
One who publishes, especially books

publishing house n
förlag
company that produces books

puddening n
ankarröring
fibres of old rope packed between spars, or used as a fender

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
pudding
boiled or steamed cake or dessert
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent
savoury dish prepared like a sweet pudding
blodkorv blodpudding
sausage made primarily from blood

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
pöl
pöl vattenpuss
a small pool of water

puerile /ˈpjʊə.ɹaɪl/ /ˈpjʊɹɪl/ adj
barnslig pueril
childish; trifling; silly

puff /pʌf/ n
bloss
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe

puff pastry n
smördeg smördegsbröd
light, flaky pastry

puffball n
röksvamp
fungi

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
lunnefågel
Fratercula arctica

pug /pʌɡ/ n
mops
small dog

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
stridslysten
aggressive, belligerent

puke /pjuːk/ n
spya uppkastning kräk
vomit

puke /pjuːk/ v
kräkas spy kasta upp vomera
to vomit

puku /ˈpuːkuː/ n
puku
antelope

pull /pʊl/ [pʰʊːɫ] n
ryck
act of pulling
dragkraft
appeal
attraktion dragkraft
attractive force

pull /pʊl/ [pʰʊːɫ] v
dra
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force
dra draga
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one

pull an all-nighter v
dygna
work throughout the night

pull off v
greja
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult

pull oneself together v
samla sig skärpa sig
to become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ n
räckhäv
an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
unghöna
young hen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
trissa block
one of simple machines

pullover n
pullover
sweater

pulmonary adj
lung- pulmonal
related to lungs

pulmonary artery n
lungartär
artery that connects the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs

pulmonary circulation n
lilla kretsloppet lungkretsloppet
part of blood circulation

pulmonary tuberculosis n
lungsot tvinsot lungtuberkolos
tuberculosis infecting the lungs

pulp /pəlp/ /pʌlp/ n
fruktkött
center of a fruit

pulp /pəlp/ /pʌlp/ v
mosa
to make into pulp

pulpit /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ n
predikstol
raised platform in church

pulsar n
pulsar
rotating neutron star

pulsate /pʌlˈseɪt/ /ˈpʌl.seɪt/ v
pulsera
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ n
puls
regular beat caused by the heart
beat, throb
in music

pumice /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
pimpsten
pumice

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
mörbulta
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

pump /pʌmp/ n
pump
device for moving liquid or gas
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel
slang: heart
pumps
high-heeled shoe

pump /pʌmp/ v
pumpa
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ n
pumpa kurbits
fruit of this plant
pumpa
plant
smulan sötnos
term of endearment

pumpkin pie n
pumpapaj
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins

pumpkin seed n
pumpafrö
seed

pun /pʌn/ n
ordlek ordvits
joke or type of wordplay

punch /pʌntʃ/ n
slag
hit or strike with one's fist
hålslag körnare perforator puns stans
device for creating holes in thin material
hålslagare
mechanism for punching holes in paper
bål punsch
beverage

punch /pʌntʃ/ v
slå
to strike something or someone with one's fist

punch card n
hålkort
card with have holes or notches used for storing data

punch drunk adj
boxardement dimmig groggy omtöcknad vimmelkantig
dizzy from blows to the head

punch line n
poäng
final part of a joke

punched card n
hålkort
punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it

punching bag n
boxningssäck
device used to practice punching

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ adj
punktlig
prompt

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
interpunktera
add punctuation to

punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
skiljetecken
set of symbols

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ v
punktera sticka hål på
to pierce

pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
förståsigpåare
a self-professed expert

pungency /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ n
stank
foul odor

pungent /ˈpʌndʒənt/ adj
stickande
having a strong odour

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
straffa bestraffa
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct

punishable adj
straffbar
appropriate for punishment

punisher n
bestraffare
one who punishes

punishing /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/ adj
straffande

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
straff
penalty for wrongdoing
the act of punishing

punitive /pjunɪtɪv/ adj
straff-
punishing

punt /pʌnt/ n
vad
bet or wager

puny /pjuːni/ adj
ynkligt liten
of inferior size

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
puppa
insect

pupil /pjuːpəl/ n
elev
learner
pupill
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
marionett
movable model of a person or animal
marionett marionett- marionettregering marionettstat
person or country controlled by another

puppeteer n
dockspelare marionettspelare
person who uses a puppet

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ n
valp hundvalp
young dog
råttunge
young rat
kut
young seal

purblind /ˈpɜː(ɹ)blaɪnd/ adj
skumögd
partially blind

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ n
köp
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something
the acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ v
köpa
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price
to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain or acquire

purchasing power n
köpkraft
amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency

pure /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
ren pur
free of flaws or imperfections
ren
free of foreign material or pollutants
ren pur renhjärtad
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean

pure /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adv
galet sjukt äkta
extremely

pure mathematics n
ren matematik
area of mathematics

purebred adj
renrasig
that which has genuine parents of the same breed

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ n
utrensning
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ v
rensa
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities
rentvå
to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation

purification n
rening
act of purifying

purify v
rena
cleanse something of impurities

purist adj
puristisk
pertaining to purism

purist n
purist
advocate of purism

puritan adj
puritansk
having very strict moral standards

puritan n
puritan
puritanical person

puritanism n
puritanism
strict and austere religious conduct

purity /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
renhet
the state of being pure

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
snatta stjäla tjuva
To commit theft; to thieve
stjäla beslagta
To convert the property of another

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ adj
purpurfärgad violett lila
colour

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ n
gredelin purpur
colour

purple coral n
purpurfingersvamp
mushroom

purple heron n
purpurhäger
Ardea purpurea

purple loosestrife n
fackelblomster
Lythrum salicaria

purple sandpiper n
skärsnäppa
Calidris maritima

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ v
avse
to intend

purported /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
påstådd
Supposed

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
avsikt
target
intention

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
föreslå
have set as one's purpose; intend

purposeful adj
målmedveten
resolute

purposely adv
avsiktligt
on purpose; intentionally

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
purpur
in blazon, of the colour purple

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
spinna
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
portmonnä
small bag for carrying money
handväska
small bag for carrying personal items

purser n
purser
person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adj
i enlighet med
in conformance to, or in agreement with

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
förfölja
to follow urgently

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
förföljande
act of pursuing

pus /pʌs/ n
var
fluid found in regions of infection

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] n
knuff
short, directed application of force; act of pushing

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
skjuta
to apply a force to something so that it moves away
hetsa
to continually attempt to persuade into a particular action

push the envelope v
tänja på gränserna
to go beyond established limits

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ n
tryckknapp
electrical switch

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
armhävning
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ n
knarklangare langare
drug dealer

pushrod n
stötstång
rod in a piston engine

pusillanimity n
försagdhet räddhåga smomodighet
being timid

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
räddhågad försagd klenmodig
showing cowardice

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ adj
varig
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ /ˈpʌsi/ n
kisse misse pisse
informal: affectionate term for a cat
mes
informal: coward
fitta mutta snippa
slang: female genitalia

pussy-cat n
kissekatt misse
affectionate term for a cat

pussyfoot /ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/ v
fega fjompa
to act timidly
smyga tassa trippa
to move silently
omformulera omskriva skönmåla
to use euphemistic language

put /pʊt/ v
göra iordning lägga placera ställa
ställa lägga placera sätta he
to place something somewhere

put a foot wrong v
trampa i klaveret
make a mistake

put all one's eggs in one basket v
lägga alla ägg i samma korg
to rely on a single source

put an end to v
sätta p för sätta punkt för sätta stopp för
terminate

put off v
dra i långbänk dra på skjuta upp
to delay

put on weight v
öka i vikt
to become heavier

put one's finger on v
sätta fingret på
identify

put one's foot in one's mouth v
trampa i klaveret
say or do something embarrassing or wrong

put out v
släppa till
consent to sex

put out of one's misery v
avsluta någons lidande
informal: to euthanize

put someone in their place v
sätta någon på plats
to humble or rebuke

put to sleep v
söva få att somna
to cause someone to sleep

put together adj
tillsammans
in total

put together v
sätta ihop
create, assemble or build

put up with v
finna sig i stå ut med

put upon adj
utnyttjad
imposed on

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adj
förment förmodad
commonly believed or deemed to be the case

putrefaction /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ n
förruttnelse
the act of causing to rot

putt /pʌt/ [pʰat] [pʰɐt] [pʰʌt] v
putta
to lightly strike a golf ball with a putter

putting green n
green
area on a golf course

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
kitt
a form of cement

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
gåta mysterium
anything difficult to understand or make sense of
pussel
game for one person
gåta
riddle

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
förbryllad villrådig
confused or perplexed

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ n
pygmé
a member of various African peoples
a member of a mythological race of dwarfs

pygmy cormorant n
dvärgskarv
Microcarbo pygmaeus

pygmy hippopotamus n
dvärgflodhäst
Hexaprotodon liberiensis

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
elstolpe
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
pyramid
ancient construction
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base
construction

pyramid scheme n
pyramidspel
illicit money-making scheme

pyramidal /pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ adj
pyramidal pyramidformad
pyramid-shaped

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
eld
funeral pile

pyriform adj
päronformad
pear-shaped

pyrite /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ n
pyrit svavelkis
mineral iron disulfide

pyroclastic flow /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ n
pyroklastiskt flöde
pyroclastic flow

pyrogen n
pyrogen
substance that produces fever

pyromania /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
pyroman pyromani
disorder

pyrope n
pyrop
mineral

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pyroteknik
art and technology of fireworks

pyruvate /paɪˈɹuːveɪt/ n
pyruvat
any salt or ester of pyruvic acid

pyruvic acid n
pyrodruvsyra
simplest aliphatic keto acid

python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
pyton pytonorm
constricting snake

pâté /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
paté pastej
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables

pétanque n
pétanque
form of boules

qua /kwɑː/ preposition
i egenskap av
in the capacity of

quack /kwæk/ n
kvack
sound made by a duck
kvacksalvare
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine

quack /kwæk/ v
kvacka
to make a noise like a duck

quackery n
kvacksalveri
practice

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
kvacksalvare
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills

quad bike n
fyrhjuling
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ n
kvadrant
fourth of a circle
region of the Cartesian plane
section

quadratic adj
kvadratisk andragrads andragradspolynom
of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ n
fyrhörning fyrkant
polygon having four sides

quadrilingual adj
fyrspråkig
able to speak four languages
written in four languages

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪli.ən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪljən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘljɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪljən/ numeral
kvadriljon
a million trillion, 1024
biljard tusen biljoner
a thousand trillion, 1015

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ n
fyrfotadjur fyrfoting tetrapod
a four-footed or four-legged animal

quadrupedal adj
fyrbent fyrfota fyrfotad
walking on four feet

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ adj
fyrdubbel fyrfaldig kvadrupel
being four times as long, as big or as many of something

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ v
fyrdubbla
to multiply by four

quadruplet n
fyrling
infant born as one of four

quaffle n
klonken
ball used in Quidditch

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
träsk
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation
moras gungfly sumpmark
swampy ground

quail /ˈkweɪl/ n
vaktel
any of several small game birds

quaint /kweɪnt/ adj
sirlig sällsam
incongruous, inappropriate or illogical
egendomlig kuriös märkvärdig sällsam
interestingly strange
gammaldags gammalmodig ovanlig pittoresk sirlig sällsam
old-fashioned charm

quake /kweɪk/ v
skaka
tremble or shake

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adj
kvalificerad yrkeskunnig
meeting requirements

qualified majority n
kvalificerad majoritet
majority that reaches a preset threshold level

qualify /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
kvalificera
to compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage

qualitative /ˈkwɑl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ adj
kvalitativ kvalitativt
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound
kvalitativ
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ adj
kvalitet kvalité
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ n
stånd hög rang
archaic: social position
kvalitet kvalité egenskap
differentiating property or attribute
kvalitet kvalité
level of excellence

quality of life n
livskvalitet
general well-being of individuals and societies

quality-adjusted life year n
kvalitetsjusterat levnadsår
medicine: unit of measurement

qualm /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ n
betänklighet
sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.

quantify /ˈkwɑːn.tə.faɪ/ v
kvantifiera
to assign a quantity to

quantitative /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ adj
kvantitativ kvantitativt
of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample
kvantitativ
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

quantitative easing n
kvantitativa lättnader
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ n
kvantitet
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement
kvantitet mängd
indefinite amount of something
mängd antal
specific measured amount

quantization n
kvantisering

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑn.tʰəm] adj
kvant-
involving quanta

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑn.tʰəm] n
kvantum
indivisible unit of a given quantity
kvantitet
quantity

quantum entanglement n
kvantmekanisk sammanflätning
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
kvantsprång
abrupt change
electron's state of change

quantum mechanics n
kvantmekanik
branch of physics

quantum physics n
kvantfysik
quantum mechanics

quantum theory n
kvantteori
theory

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ n
karantän
sanitary measure isolating infected people
any rigorous measure of isolation
period of isolation
detention of ship
storage for suspected files

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ v
sätta i karantän
to retain in obligatory isolation or separation as a sanitary prevention

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
kvark
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter
kvark kvarg
soft creamy cheese

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
oenighet
ground of dispute; complaint
gräl dispyt
verbal dispute or heated argument
skäkta
square-headed arrow for a crossbow

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
gräla
krångla
to contend, argue strongly, squabble

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ n
stenbrott
site for mining stone

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ v
bryta
obtain stone by extraction from a quarry

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ n
quart
a unit of liquid capacity

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ /ˈkoː.tɘ/ n
fjärdedel kvart kvarts
one of four equal parts
kvartal
period of three months
stadsdel kvarter
section of a town

quarter of an hour n
kvart
fifteen minutes

quarter past n
kvart över
translations for "quarter past one"

quarter rest n
fjärdedelspaus
rest as long as a quarter note

quarter to n
kvart i två
example: quarter to two
kvart i
fifteen minutes before the next hour

quarterfinal n
kvartsfinal
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals

quarterly adj
kvadrerad
divided into four parts crosswise

quarterly adv
kvartalsvis
once every quarter year

quartermaster n
kvartersmästare
officer responsible for supplies

quartet n
kvartett
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
music composition in four parts
group of four

quartic function n
fjärdegradsfunktion
function

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ n
kvartil
any of the four groups
any of the three points

quartz /kwɔɹts/ /kwɔːts/ n
kvarts
mineral

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
kvasar
An extragalactic object

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
fyrrading kvadernar kvatrin quatrain
a stanza of four lines

quaver n
åttondelsnot
(music) an eighth note
skälva
a trembling of the voice

quay /keɪ/ /ki/ /kiː/ n
kaj
structure for loading and unloading vessels

queen /kwiːn/ n
drottning dam
chess piece
drottning
female monarch
reproductive female animal in a hive
wife of a king
dam drottning
playing card
bög fjolla
slang: male homosexual

queen /kwiːn/ v
gå i dam göra till drottning
chess: to convert a pawn into a queen
drottning göra till kröna
to make a queen

queen bee n
bidrottning
reproductive female bee

queen mother n
drottningmoder
widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch

queen of clubs n
klöver dam
playing card

queen of diamonds n
ruter dam
playing card

queen of hearts n
hjärter dam
playing card

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ n
spader dam
playing card

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ n
bög gay

quell /kwɛl/ n
kuva
transitive: to subdue, put down

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
släcka
to satisfy thirst

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
kvarn
mill

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
fråga
question or inquiry

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ v
betvivla ifrågasätta
question

query language n
frågespråk
computer language

quest /kwɛst/ n
mål resa strävan uppdrag
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
tvivel fråga
doubt or challenge
fråga spörsmål spörjning
sentence, phrase or word
fråga
subject or topic

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ v
fråga
ask questions of
ifrågasätta
raise doubts about

question mark n
frågetecken
punctuation

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
diskutabel tvivelaktig diskuterbar disputabel dubiös misstänkt
of dubious respectability or morality
tvivelaktig tveksam
problematic; open to doubt or challenge

questionnaire /ˌk(w)estʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛ͡ɹ/ n
enkät
form containing a list of questions

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
kö stack
data structure
kö
line of people
kö väntelista
waiting list

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
köa
put oneself at the end of a queue

queue up v
köa
add something to a queue

queueing theory n
köteori
the study of the behaviour of queues

quiche /kiːʃ/ n
paj quiche
a kind of pie

quick /kwɪk/ adj
kvick
alive
burning, fiery
flowing
ilsk ilsken lättretlig
easily aroused to anger
kvick rapp
lively, witty
mentally agile, perceptive
snabb rapp kvick
moving with speed
snabb hastig kvick
occurring in a short time

quick /kwɪk/ adv
fort snabbt
with speed

quick /kwɪk/ n
nagelbädd
sensitive flesh

quick as a flash adv
blixtsnabbt
extremely quickly

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
snabbis
brief sexual encounter

quicklime n
kalk
calcium oxide

quicksand n
kvicksand
type of sand

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
kvicksilver
mercury

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj
lugn
having little motion
not busy
tyst
not talking
tyst stilla
with little sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ n
lugn
absence of movement
tystnad
absence of sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
tystna
to become quiet
tysta
to cause someone to become quiet

quiet as a mouse adj
tyst som en mus
very quiet

quietism n
kvietism
form of mysticism
passive quietness

quietness n
lugn ro stillhet
absence of disturbance
tystnad
absence of sound

quill /kwɪl/ n
bläckpenna
any pen
pigg
needle-like structure that grows on the skin
vingpenna fjäderpenna gåspenna
pen made of feather

quince /kwɪns/ n
kvitten
fruit
tree

quinoa /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːnwɑː/ n
quinoa mjölmålla
Chenopodium quinoa

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ n
kvintessens
most perfect example of its type

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
kvintett
(music) a composition in five parts
(music) a group of five musicians

quintic function n
femtegradsfunktion
function

quintillion numeral
triljon
a billion billion, 1018

quintuplet n
femling
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth

quip /kwɪp/ n
kvickhet
smart, sarcastic turn or jest

quirk /kwɜːk/ n
egenhet besynnerlighet egendomlighet underlighet
idiosyncrasy

quirky adj
besynnerlig egendomlig
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
femtekolonnare landsförrädare quisling
traitor

quit /kwɪt/ adj
sluta upphöra höra upp sluta upp
to give up, stop doing something
lämna
to leave
sluta
to resign

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
ganska fullständigt helt rätt så
alldeles sannerligen verkligen
in a fully justified sense; truly
ganska tämligen rätt rätt så
to a moderate extent
fullständigt helt komplett
to the greatest extent; completely

quite a few determiner
ganska många
indefinite and somewhat large number

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ n
koger
arrow container
skakar
shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ v
darra skälva
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ adj
donquijotisk romanesk äventyrlig överspänd
possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality

quiz /kwɪz/ n
frågesport frågespel
competition in the answering of questions

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
vilket skulle bevisas vilket skulle visas

quokka /ˈkwɒkə/ n
kortsvansvallaby quokka
Setonix brachyurus

quoll /ˈkwɒl/ n
pungmård
carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹ.əm/ n
beslutsmässighet
minimum number of members required

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ n
kvot importkvot
form of protectionism
kvot
prescribed number or percentage
kvot andel
proportional part or share; share or proportion assigned to each in a division

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
offert
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted
citat
fragment of a human expression

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
anföringstecken citationstecken
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ n
citationstecken
a quotation mark
citat
a statement attributed to someone else
anbud offert
a summary of work to be done with a set price

quote /kwəʊt/ v
anbud offerera
to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price
citera
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
kvot
number resulting from division
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities
quotum or quota

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
rabbin
Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabbinsk
Relating to rabbis

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
kanin
mammal

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
pöbel
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biz/ n
rabies
viral disease

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
halvbjörn
any mammal of the family Procyonidae
any mammal of the subfamily Procyoninae
tvättbjörn
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor
any mammal of the genus Procyon

raccoon dog n
mårdhund
Nyctereutes procyonoides

race /ɹeɪs/ n
kapplöpning
contest
ras
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of common, physical characteristics
one of the categories from the many subcategorizations of the human species
a population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; informal for subspecies
a breed or strain of domesticated animal

race hatred n
rashat
hatred towards an ethnic group

raceme /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
botrytisk blomställning centripetal inflorenscens obegränsad blomställning racemös blomställning
type of inflorescence

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ n
racerbil
something used for racing

racewalking n
gång
sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible

rachitis /ɹəˈkʌɪtɪs/ n
engelska sjukan rakit
rickets

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
ras rasmässig
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
rasism
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ adj
rasistisk
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ n
rasist
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
revbensspjäll
cut of meat
klädhängare
frame for hanging objects
sträckbänk
torture device
hylla
woman's breasts

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
racket
implement
oväsen
loud noise

radar /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
radar
method of detecting distant objects

radian n
radian
unit

radiant /ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/ adj
strålande
radiating light and/or heat

radiate /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
lysa upp stråla upplysa utstråla

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
strålning
radioactive energy
process of radiating waves or particles
transfer of energy via radiation
strålning utstrålning
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface

radiation dose n
strålningsdos
amount of radiation

radiator /ˈɹeɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ/ n
kylare radiator
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air
element värmeelement
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ adj
radikal
mathematics: involving roots
favouring fundamental change

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ n
radikal

radicalization n
radikalisering
the process or result of radicalizing

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
radio radioapparat
receiver
radio
technology
transmitter

radio signal n
radiosignal
signal transmitted / received by radio

radio station n
radiostation
broadcast station emitting an audio signal

radio telescope n
radioteleskop
astronomical device

radio wave n
radiovåg
electromagnetic radiation

radio-controlled car n
radiobil
radio-controlled car

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
radioaktiv
exhibiting radioactivity

radioactive decay n
radioaktivt sönderfall sönderfall
physical process

radioactive fallout n
radioaktivt nedfall
material from a radioactive plume

radioactive waste n
radioaktivt avfall
type of waste

radioactivity n
radioaktivitet
emission of ionizing radiation
radiation emitted

radiogram n
radiogrammofon
device combining radio and gramophone

radiograph n
röntgenbild röntgenfoto
image produced by radiation

radiometer n
radiometer
device that measures radiant energy

radiotelephony n
radiotelefoni
the transmission of sound using modulated radio waves rather than wires

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ n
rädisa
edible root
rädisa rättika
plant

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ n
radium
chemical element with an atomic number of 88

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ n
radie
line segment
length of this line segment

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radon
chemical element

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ n
tombola bråte
drawing

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ v
lotta ut
to award by means of a raffle

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
flotte
flat, floating structure
inflatable floating craft

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
taksparre sparre
one of a series of sloped beams

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
lapp trasa
piece of cloth

rag doll n
trasdocka
a doll made from cloth and rags

raga n
raga
melodic mode used in Indian classical music

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ n
ilska vrede raseri ursinne
a violent anger

ragequit /ˈɹeɪdʒˌkwɪt/ v
ragequitta
slang: quit a video game in anger

raggedy adj
feschlig luggsliten sliten
of ragged clothing

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ n
ragu
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
räd
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

rail /ɹeɪl/ n
räcke
horizontal bar; railing
slå spröjs
horizontal piece of wood in a door or window
skena räl
metal bar
rall
small bird in the family Rallidae

rail /ɹeɪl/ v
tåga
to travel by railway
skälla smäda
to complain

railing [ˈɹeɪlɪŋ] n
räcke staket
fence or barrier

railroad tie n
syll
piece supporting the rails of a railroad

railroad track n
järnvägsspår
track for trains

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
järnväg järnvägsspår
track, consisting of parallel rails
järnväg
transport system using these rails

railway station n
bangård
an urban terminal for a number of trains
järnvägsstation
place where trains stop

railway track n
järnvägsräls järnvägsspår
a pair of parallel tracks for trains

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
regn
condensed water from a cloud
an instance of particles falling
any matter falling

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
regna
of rain: to fall from the sky
to fall in large quantities
låta något hagla låta något regna
to issue in large quantities

rain cats and dogs v
ösregna spöregna stå som spön i backen
to rain very heavily

rain cloud n
regnmoln
cloud from which rain is falling

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
regnbåge
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow flag n
regnbågsflagga
rainbow-striped flag used as a symbol of LGBT pride and social movements

rainbow trout n
regnbågslax
regnbågsforell
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
regnkappa regnjacka
waterproof coat

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
regndroppe
droplet of rainwater

rainfall n
nederbörd regn
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest n
regnskog
type of forest

rains /ɹeɪnz/ n
regn
rainy season

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ n
regnpinne
rainstick

rainwater n
regnvatten
water sourced from rain

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
regnig
abounding with rain

rainy season n
regnperiod regntid
portion of the year when rainfall amounts are greatest

raise /ɹeɪz/ n
löneförhöjning lönehöjning löneökning
increase in wages
höjning
poker: a raising bet

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
uppfostra
to bring up, to grow
höja
to cause to rise
poker term
dra in samla in
to collect
upphöja
to exponentiate

raise the bar v
höja ribban
to raise standards

raised bog n
mosse

raisin /ˈɹeɪzn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
russin
dried grape

raison d'être /ʁɛzɔ̃ d‿ɛːtʁ̥/ /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
existensberättigande
Reason for existence

rajah /ˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
radja raja
Hindu prince

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
kratta räfsa raka
garden tool
radda
rail transport: set of vehicles

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
finkamma rafsa raka
search thoroughly
peppra
spray with gunfire
kratta räfsa raka
use a rake on

raking n
krattande krattning
act of using a rake
krattad
space gone over with a rake

rales /ɹeɪɫs/ /ɹɑːls/ n
rassel
symptom

ram /ɹæm/ n
bagge gumse
male sheep

rambade n
rambatt
nautical

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋkʃəs/ adj
bångstyrig oregerlig
energetic and difficult to control

rambutan /ɹæmˈbuːtən/ n
rambutan
fruit

ramen /ɹɑːmən/ n
ramen
soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese style)

ramp /ɹæmp/ n
ramp
inclined surface

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
stegrande
heraldry
rearing animal
grasserande
rife and menacing
hejdlös ohejdad otyglad vild
unrestrained

ramrod n
laddstake laddstock
device used with early firearms

ramsons n
ramslök
Allium ursinum

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ adj
härsken
being rank in taste or smell

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
slumpmässig slumpvis
slumpmässig
all outcomes being unpredictable

random number generator n
slumptalsgenerator
algorithm that generates numbers selected at random

random variable n
slumpvariabel
measurable function from a sample space

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
slumpa
arrange randomly; to make random

range /ɹeɪndʒ/ n
skjutbana
area for practicing shooting
bergskedja
line of mountains, buildings etc.
värdemängd
math: set of values of a function
räckvidd
maximum reach of capability
urval
selection, array

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
stank
having a very strong and bad odor
vämjelig
highly offensive; disgusting

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
rad
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
grad rang
hierarchical level in an organization
rang
level of one's position in a class-based society
klass placering
position based on a shared property
verk
set of pipes in an organ

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
gradera klassa klassificera placera
to have a ranking

ransack v
rannsaka
to make a thorough search or examination for plunder

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
lösensumma lösen
money paid for the freeing of a hostage

ransomware n
utpressningsprogram utpressningsprogramvara utpressningstrojan
malware

rap sheet n
straffregister
Printed police record

rapacity /ɹəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ n
girighet rovgirighet
greed

rapakivi n
förvittrad granit självfrätsten
form of granite

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
våldtäkt
act of forcing sexual activity

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
våldta
force sexual intercourse

rape culture n
våldtäktskultur
rape culture

rapeseed n
raps
rapeseed plant

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
snabb hastig
Very swift or quick

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
fors
section of river

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ n
fart snabbhet snärt
speed, swiftness

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
rapir värja
slender straight sharply pointed sword

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ n
plundring rov röveri
seizure of someone's property by force

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ v
plundra
plunder

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
våldtäktsman våldtäktskvinna
someone who rapes someone else

rapper n
rappare
performer of rap music, or one who raps

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæptʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
uppryckande
gathering up of believers in end times

rara avis n
främmande fågel
rare or unique person or thing

rare /ɹɛə/ /ɹɛəɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] adj
sällsynt ovanlig
very uncommon
blodig
cooked very lightly

rarefy v
förtunna
to make rare etc.

rarely /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
sällan ovanligen
not occurring at a regular interval

rarity /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
rarhet sällsynthet
measure of the scarcity of an object
raritet sällsynthet
rare object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
lymmel slyngel rackare
cheeky person

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
förhastad
hasty

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
utslag
of skin
utbrott våg
surge in problems

rashly adv
förhastat obetänksamt
in a rash manner

rasp n
rasp
coarse file

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ n
hallon
fruit
hallonbuske hallonsnår hallon
plant

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ adj
raspig skrovlig
rough, raw

raster graphics n
rastergrafik
structure representing grid of pixels

rat /ɹæt/ n
råtta
rodent
bov fähund skurk usling
scoundrel or villain
förrädare
traitor

rat king n
råttkung
conglomeration of rats with tails joined

rat out v
ange tjalla på
to inform authorities (about someone)

ratatouille /ɹæ.tə.ˈtuː.i/ n
ratatouille
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish

ratcatcher n
råttfångare
person who catches rats

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
proportion
grad
proportional relationship between amounts
tillväxttakt
relative speed of change or progress
kurs tariff taxa
set price or fee determined in relation to a particular scale or standard
kommunalskatt
tax levied by a local authority
ackordslön
wage calculated in relation to a unit of time

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
gradera
assign a particular rank or level

rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
hellre helst
preferably
ganska rätt
somewhat, fairly

ratify /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificera stadfästa bekräfta
give formal consent to

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ n
förhållande proportion
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient
förhållande
number representing comparison

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
rationell
arithmetic: of a number
reasonable; not absurd
capable of reasoning
arithmetic: of an algebraic expression

rational number n
rationellt tal
quotient of integers

rationality n
rationalitet
quality or state of being rational

ratline n
vevling
net like ropework of the shrouds

rats /ɹæts/ interjection
tusan
damn, darn

rattan /ɹəˈtæn/ n
rotting
material
climbing palm

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ n
skallra
baby’s toy
rassel
sound

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ v
rassla skallra skramla
to create a sound by shaking
rassla skramla
to make a rattling noise
göra nervös skaka skaka om skrämma
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve

rattle off v
rabbla upp
list or recite quickly

rattlesnake n
skallerorm
venomous snake

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ /ˈɹævən/ adj
korpsvart ramsvart
of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
korp
bird

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
svulten
very hungry

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ /ˈɹævɪn/ n
ravin
a deep narrow valley

ravishing adj
förtjusande hänförande
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
rå
uncooked
of data, statistics etc: uncorrected, without analysis
untreated

raw material n
råvara råmaterial
material in its unprocessed, natural state
input to an installation which processes it

rawhide /ˈɹɔhaɪd/ /ˈɹɔːhaɪd/ n
råskinn
untanned hide

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
stråle
beam of light or radiation
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point
colloquial: tiny amount
rocka
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail

ray gun n
strålpistol
a science fiction energy weapon

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ n
rakhyvel
shaving instrument
rakkniv
shaving knife

razor blade n
rakblad
razor blade

razor strop n
strigel
leather strop for whetting a razor

razorbill n
tordmule
a large black and white auk, Alca torda

re- /ɹiː/ prefix
re- åter-
again

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
omvärdera
evaluate again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
uppnå
nå nå fram till
to arrive at by effort
nå
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reagera
to act upon each other
to return an impulse or impression

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
reaktion
action in response to an event
chemical transformation

reaction save n
reflexräddning
an instinctive blocking of the ball

reactive power n
reaktiv effekt
imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit

reactivity n
reaktivitet
relative susceptibility to chemical reaction

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
reagent
a chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance
reaktor
a device which uses atomic energy to produce heat

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ /ɹɛd/ n
läsning
a reading or an act of reading

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
uppfatta förstå höra
be able to hear (in a radio communication)
läsa
look at and interpret letters or other information
speak aloud words or other information that is written
have the ability to read text or other information
studera
make a study of

read between the lines v
läsa mellan raderna
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

read off v
läsa upp ropa upp
dictate from a list
avläsa läsa av
read from a scale

read someone's lips v
läsa någons läppar läsa på läppar
discern what somebody is saying

read up v
läsa på
learn by reading

read-only adj
skrivskyddad skrivskyddat
capable of being read but not written

readability n
läsbarhet
property of being capable of being read; legibility

readable /ˈɹiːdəbl̩/ adj
läsbar

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
läsare
person who reads a publication

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
lätt
easily
beredvilligt villigt
showing readiness

readiness n
beredskap
state or degree of being ready

reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ n
läsning
process of interpreting written language

reading room n
läsesal
space set aside for reading

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ adj
redo
inclined, apt to happen
beredd
prepared for immediate action or use

ready-made adj
färdiggjord
made in advance

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.dʒɛnt/ n
reagens
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
verklig äkta typisk
absolute, complete, utter
verklig riktig äkta
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake
äkta riktig
genuine, unfeigned, sincere
fast
law: relating to immovable tangible property
reell
mathematics: relating to numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line
verklig
that has physical existence
verklig sann
true, genuine, not merely nominal

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ n
reale
a gender in Scandinavian languages

real /ˈɹiːəl/ n
real
former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies
a unit of currency used in Brazil

real axis n
reell axel
mathematics

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
fastighet fast egendom
property that cannot easily be moved

real number n
reellt tal reella tal
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers

real numbers n
reella tal
smallest set

real school /ˈril ˌskul/ /ˈrɪəl ˌskuːl/ n
realskola realläroverk

real time /ˈɹiːəl ˈtaɪm/ n
realtid
time duration

realgar n
realgar
mineral

realism /ɹi.əlɪzm/ n
realism
concern for fact or reality

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
realistisk
relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were

reality /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
verklighet
realitet verklighet
a real entity, event etc.
verklighet realitet
an individual observer's subjective perception
entirety of all that is real
verklighet realism
state of being actual or real

reality check n
verklighetscheck verklighetskoll
wake-up call

realization /ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
förverkligande realisering
act of making real

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
inse
to become aware of
realisera förverkliga sanna verkliggöra
to make real

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ adv
verkligen sannerligen egentligen
actually
verkligen
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ interjection
jaså verkligen
verkligen
indicating affirmation, agreement
jaså? säger du det? verkligen?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
sfär
sphere or influence
rike
territory or state

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ n
realpolitik
pragmatic international government policy

realtime /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
realtids-
computer term

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ n
fastighetsmäklare mäklare
dealer in real estate

ream /ɹiːm/ n
ris
bundle of paper

ream /ɹiːm/ v
brotscha upprymma
to enlarge a hole

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
brotsch rivare upprymmare
tool for boring

reap /ɹiːp/ v
skörda
to cut with a sickle

reap what one sows v
som man sår får man skörda
receive justice

reaper n
lieman slåtterkarl skördeman
one who reaps

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
bakre
being behind, or in the hindmost part

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
baksides

rear admiral n
konteramiral
naval officer below the rank of vice admiral

rear-view mirror n
backspegel
mirror inside a vehicle giving view of the traffic behind

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
orsak anledning
förstånd förnuft
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking
skäl anledning motiv
motive for an action or determination
orsak skäl anledning
that which causes: a cause

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
diskutera
to converse; to compare opinions
resonera
to deduce by being rational
slutleda
to perform a process of deduction or of induction
argumentera
to persuade by reasoning

reave /ɹiːv/ v
röva
to plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove

rebar /ɹiːˈbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ n
armeringsstång
steel reinforcing bar for concrete

rebate /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ n
avdrag
A deduction from an amount to be paid; an abatement

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
rebell upprorsman
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ v
rebellera göra uppror resa sig
to resist or become defiant towards

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛli.ən/ n
uppror
armed resistance
uppror trots
defiance

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ n
omstart
instance of rebooting

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
reboota starta om
To execute a computer's boot process and reload the operating system

reborn adj
reinkarnerad
reincarnated
pånyttfödd
revived or regenerated, especially emotionally or spiritually

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ n
retur
the strike of the ball

rebroadcast v
återutsända
broadcast again

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
avvisande
refusal

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ v
förebrå förevita läsa lusen av någon tillrättavisa
to criticise harshly; to reprove

rebus /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
rebus
puzzle

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
vederlägga
deny the truth of something

rebuy /ɹiːˈbaɪ/ v
återköpa
to buy again

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
svårkuvad
enveten hårdnackad
hard to deal with or operate
motspänstig motsträvig
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ v
återkalla
to order the return of (faulty product)
dra sig till minnes komma ihåg minnas
to remember, recollect

recapitalize v
återkapitalisera
to change how a corporation is structured

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
rekapitulation rekapitulering sammanfattning
subsequent enumeration of the major points

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
mottagande mottagning
act of receiving
inkomst intäkt bärgning fångst skörd
amount received
recept
obsolete: recipe
kvitto kvittens mottagarbevis
written acknowledgement

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ v
kvittera
to give a receipt
kvittera signera skriva under
to mark a bill

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
motta mottaga
take possession of
få motta ta emot erhålla
take what is offered, accept from another
motta ta emot
telecommunications: to detect a signal
ta emot
to act as a host for guests

receiver /ɹəˈsivɚ/ /ɹəˈsiːvə/ n
mottagare
electronic device
person who receives
hälare
person who accepts stolen goods
lur telefonlur
telephone handset

recension /ɹɪ̈ˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
recension
census, enumeration, review, survey

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
ny nylig
having happened a short while ago

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
nyligen på senare tid
in the recent past

receptacle /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
behållare kärl
container

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
mottagande mottagning
act of receiving
mottagning
electronics: act or ability to receive signals
reception vakt
front desk
mottagande
reaction
mottagning reception
social engagement

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənəst/ n
receptionist
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting

receptivity n
mottaglighet receptivitet
the state of being receptive

recess /ˈɹiː.sɛs/ n
paus rast lov skollov
break, pause or vacation
mån spel utrymme
inset, hole, space or opening
rast
time of play

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
recession lågkonjunktur
a period of reduced economic activity

recessive adj
recessiv
in genetics

rechargeable adj
laddbar uppladdningsbar
able to be recharged

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
recept
instructions for making or preparing food dishes

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ n
mottagare organmottagare
individual receiving donor organs or tissues
mottagare
one who receives

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ n
invers
in mathematics

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ adj
obetänksam
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash
lättsinnig vårdslös
indifferent to danger or the consequences

reckon with v
räkna med
To take into account

reclusive /ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ adj
enstörig
preferring privacy

recognise /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ v
erkänna
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something
to realise or discover the nature of something
känna igen
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ n
erkännande
acceptance as valid or true
official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country
igenkännande
the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ v
erkänna
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something
to realize or discover the nature of something
to acknowledge as something
känna igen erkänna
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
betydande
notable, distinguished, honored

recoil n
rekyl
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil start n
startsnöre

recollect /ɹiːkəˈlɛkt/ /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
dra sig till minnes erinra komma ihåg minnas
to recall past events

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
rekommendera
to commend to the favorable notice of another

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
rekommendation råd
that which is recommended
act of recommending

reconciliation /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ n
försoning
reestablishment of friendly relations

reconsider v
ompröva
To consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconstruct v
rekonstruera återuppbygga
to construct again

reconstruction n
rekonstruktion återuppbyggnad
act of restoring
rekonstruktion
something reconstructed or restored
attempt to understand

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ n
post
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item
inspelning nerteckning
information put into a lasting physical medium
rekord
most extreme known value of some achievement
skiva platta
phonograph record

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ v
spela in
(intransitive) make audio or video recording
make an audio or video recording of
anteckna
make a record of

record deal n
skivkontrakt
publishing agreement

record label n
skivbolag
record company

recorder n
bandspelare fickminne inspelningsapparatur
recording device
inspelningsassistent ljudtekniker
someone who records
blockflöjt
musical instrument

recording n
inspelning upptagning
reproduction stored in a permanent medium

recount n
berättelse redogörelse uppgift
narration, description
omräkning
counting again

recount v
berätta redogöra uppge
to tell, narrate
räkna om
to count again

recourse /ɹɪˈko(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈkoəs/ /ɹɪˈkɔːs/ /ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ n
tillflykt
act of seeking assistance or advice

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
tillfriskna återhämta sig komma sig vederfås
intransitive: to get better, regain health

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ n
återhämtning
economics: renewed growth after a slump
return to normal health

recovery boiler n
sodapanna
boiler for recovering soda

recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
förströelse
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ n
rekryt
newly enlisted soldier

recruitment n
rekrytering
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

rectal adj
rektal ändtarms-
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle n
rektangel
quadrilateral

rectangular adj
rektangulär
having a shape like a rectangle

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
likrikta
to convert alternating current into direct current
korrigera
to correct or amend something

rectilinear adj
rätlinjig
in a straight line

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ n
rektor
headmaster

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
ändtarm rektum
terminal part of the large intestine

recumbent adj
liggande
lying down

recumbent n
liggcykel
special type of bicycle

recurrent adj
återkommande
recurring time after time

recurse v
rekursera

recursion n
rekursion
in mathematics

recyclable adj
återvinningsbar
able to be recycled

recycle /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ v
återvinna återanvända
to break down and reuse component materials

recycle bin n
papperskorg
(computing) in Microsoft Windows, a storage location for deleted files
papperskorg soptunna återvinningscontainer
container

recycling n
återvinning
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ adj
röd
having red as its colour
of hair: orange-brown
left-wing, socialist or communist

red /ɹɛd/ n
röd rött
colour

red bandfish n
röd bandfisk
Cepola macrophthalma

red blood cell n
erytrocyt röd blodkropp
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates

red cabbage n
rödkål
a variety of cabbage having red leaves

red card n
rött kort
sports: card

red carpet n
röda mattan
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP

red clover n
rödklöver
Trifolium pratense

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ n
röda vinbär
fruit
plant

red deer n
kronhjort
Cervus elaphus

red fox n
rödräv räv
Vulpes vulpes

red herring n
böckling
smoke-cured herring

red kite n
röd glada
Milvus milvus

red knot n
kustsnäppa
the bird Calidris canutus

red ochre n
rödmylla
clay-like material

red onion n
rödlök
a type of onion with reddish purplish skin

red panda n
kattbjörn liten panda mindre panda röd panda
Ailurus fulgens

red phalarope n
brednäbbad simsnäppa
Phalaropus fulicarius

red rail n
rödrall
bird of extinct Mauritian species

red squirrel n
ekorre
Sciurus vulgaris

red tape n
byråkrati
excessive bureaucracy

red turtle dove n
röd turkduva
bird

red wine n
rödvin rött vin
red coloured wine

red-backed shrike n
törnskata
medium-sized bird

red-breasted merganser n
småskrake
Mergus serrator

red-footed falcon n
aftonfalk
Falco vespertinus

red-handed adj
på bar gärning med fingrarna i syltburken
in the act of wrongdoing

red-legged partridge n
rödhöna
red-legged partridge

red-light district n
bordellkvarter
area of prostitution

red-necked grebe n
gråhakedopping
Podiceps grisegena

red-necked phalarope n
smalnäbbad simsnäppa
Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked stint n
rödhalsad snäppa
Calidris ruficollis

red-rumped swallow n
rostgumpsvala
Cecropis daurica

red-tailed shrike n
turkestantörnskata
Lanius phoenicuroides

red-throated diver n
smålom
loon

red-throated pipit n
rödstrupig piplärka
Anthus cervinus

red-throated tit n
finkmes
Melaniparus fringillinus

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
redigera
to reduce to form, as literary matter; to digest and put in shape

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
rodna
to become red

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
rödaktig
quite red; red to a certain extent
resembling the colour red

reddish-green adj
rödgrön
reddish, greenish color (of plants)

redeem [ɹɨˈdiːm] v
gottgöra sona
to expiate, atone for
frälsa
to save from a state of sin

redeemer n
redentor
one who redeems

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ n
frälsning
salvation from sin
lösen
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article

redirection /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
omdirigering
setting a new direction

redo /ɹiˈdu/ /ˈɹidu/ v
göra om
to do again

redoubt /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
redutt
fortification

redpoll n
gråsiska
finch

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ n
rödförskjutning
change in wavelength

redstart n
rödstjärt
ground-feeding bird

reduce /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/ v
reducera

reduced row echelon form n
reducerad trappstegsform
reduced row echelon form

redundancy /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
redundans
state of being redundant

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
överflödig
superfluous

reduplication n
fördubbling
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication

redwing n
rödvingetrast
Turdus iliacus

reed /ɹiːd/ n
säv vass
säv vass rör
grass-like plant
rör
music: part of mouthpiece
vävsked
weaving

reed bed n
vass vassbädd
place where reeds grow

reed warbler n
rörsångare
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

reef /ɹiːf/ n
rev
rocks at or near surface of the water

reef /ɹiːf/ v
reva
sailing

reef knot n
råbandsknop
type of knot

reek /ɹiːk/ n
odör stank
unpleasant smell
ånga
vapor

reek /ɹiːk/ v
stinka
to be evidently associated with something unpleasant
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell

reel /ɹiːl/ n
rulle
compilation of film
reel
dance, music

reel /ɹiːl/ v
rulla spola
to spin or revolve repeatedly
vackla
to walk shakily or unsteadily

reel off v
rabbla upp
list effortlessly and quickly

reelect v
omvälja återvälja
to elect for a subsequent time

reelection n
omval
the act of being elected after already being elected once

reeling /ɹiːlɪŋ/ n
yrsel

reenact /ɹi.ɪnækt/ v
iscensätta rekonstruera återskapa återuppföra återuppleva
To recreate an event, especially a historical battle

reenactment n
iscensättning rekonstruktion återskapande återuppförande
replication of earlier event

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
refektorium
dining-hall

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
hänvisa
to direct the attention of
to submit to an authority figure for consideration
hänvisa referera
to direct to a source for help or information

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
skiljedomare
person who settles a dispute
referens
person who writes a letter of reference
domare
sport: umpire, judge, the supervisor of a game

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
döma
to act as a referee

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
källhänvisning referens
academic writing: identification of a source
källa referens
academic writing: source
referens
information about a person
measurement one can compare to

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
folkomröstning
direct popular vote

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
raffinera förfina
to purify from what is gross, coarse, vulgar, inelegant, low, and the like; to make elegant or excellent; to polish
to affect nicety or subtlety in thought or language
raffinera
to reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities; to free from dross or alloy

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ n
förfining
act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
förfining raffinemang
fine or subtle distinction
high-class style; cultivation

refinery n
raffinaderi
building used to produce refined products

reflation n
reflation
the act of restoring deflated prices

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
återkasta
to mirror, or show the image of something

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
reflexion
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected

reflector /ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ n
reflex
small reflecting disk on a vehicle

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ n
reflex
automatic response

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
reflexiv
in grammar
in mathematics

reflexive pronoun n
reflexiv pronomen reflexivt pronomen
a part of speech

reflexivity n
reflexivitet
The condition or state of being reflexive

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ n
reform
amendment

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ v
reformera
to put into a new and improved form or condition
to return to a good state

reform school n
ungdomsvårdsanstalt ungdomsvårdsskola uppfostringsanstalt
institution for juveniles

reformer n
reformator
one who was involved in the Reformation
one who reforms, or who works for reform

reformulate v
omformulera
to formulate again

refract v
bryta
to cause to change direction

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
refraktion brytning
bending of any wave

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
motspänstig
Obstinate; strongly opposed

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
refräng
burden of song

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
uppfriska
to renew or revitalize

refrigeration n
avkylning kylning
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
kylskåp
appliance

refuel v
tanka
to refill with fuel

refuge island n
refug
raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street

refugee /ˈɹɛfjʊdʒiː/ n
flykting
person seeking political asylum
person seeking economic asylum
person seeking refuge from natural disaster
person granted formal asylum

refugee camp n
flyktingläger
camp built to receive refugees

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
återbetalning
amount of money returned

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ n
vägran
the act of refusing

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ v
vägra
(intransitive) decline a request or demand
vägra avslå
(transitive) decline (request, demand)

refutation n
motargument motbevis vederläggning
an act of refuting

refute /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
motbevisa vederlägga
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

regain v
återfå återvinna
to get back, to recover possession of

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
anser
to consider, look upon in a given way
to look at; to observe

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
angående beträffande gällande rörande
concerning

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adv
oavsett trots allt ändå
actioned in a way which shows no consideration

regardless of preposition
bortsett oavsett
without attention to

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
hälsningar
greeting at the end of a letter
greeting to pass to another person

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ n
regentskap
system of government

regent /ˈɹiːdʒənt/ n
regent riksföreståndare
one who rules in place of the monarch

regicide /ˈɹedʒəsaɪd/ n
kungamördare
one who kills a king
kungamord
the killing of a king

regime /ɹəˈʒiːm/ n
regim
form of government

regiment /ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/ n
regemente
army unit

regiolect n
regiolekt

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ n
region
an administrative subdivision
region nejd trakt bygd
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface

regional /ˈɹiːdʒənəl/ adj
regional
pertaining to a specific region

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
rekommendera
mail: to record officially and handle specially
registrera
to enter in a register

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
ånger beklagande
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
ångra beklaga
feel sorry about some past thing
beklaga
to feel sorry about anything

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ adj
regelbunden
having a constant pattern
grammar
happening at constant intervals
demonstrating consistent set of rules

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ n
stamkund
frequent customer
stamgäst
routine visitor

regular expression n
reguljärt uttryck
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
reglera
adjust

regulation n
förordning
EU: self-effecting legislative act
reglering
law or administrative rule

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ n
rehab
An act of rehabilitation

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
rehabilitera
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.
to restore into society
to recover

rehabilitation n
rehabilitering
process

rehearsal n
repetition
practicing of performance to test or improve it

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
maktutövning regering
The exercise of sovereign power
regering regeringstid
The period during which a monarch rules

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
regera härska
exercise sovereign power

reimburse v
ersätta
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ n
ersättning
compensating someone for an expense.

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
tygel töm
strap or rope

rein /ɹeɪn/ v
tygla
to direct or stop a horse using reins

rein in v
tygla
stop or slow something

reincarnation n
reinkarnation
själavandring reinkarnation
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
ren rendjur
Rangifer tarandus

reinforce v
armera förstärka
to strengthen by addition

reinforced concrete n
armerad betong
building material

reinforcement n
förstärkning
thing that reinforces

reinstate v
återinföra
To bring back into use or existence

reinsurance n
återförsäkring
insurance purchased by insurance companies

reinterpret v
omtolka
to interpret again

reintroduce v
återinföra
introduce again

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ adj
upprepad
repeated

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ v
upprepa
to say or do for a second time
to say or do repeatedly

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ v
avslå avfärda avvisa rata
refuse to accept

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
fröjda glädjas
be happy

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪndɚ/ n
replik
reply

rejuvenate v
föryngra
render young again

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ n
recidiv
the act or situation of relapsing

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
besläktad
being a relative of

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
relation
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
set of ordered tuples retrievable by a database
släkting anhörig familjemedlem
member of one's family
relation samband
way in which two things may be associated

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ n
förhållande
romantic or sexual involvement
connection or association

relationship anarchy n
relationsanarki
practice of forming relationships unbound by societal rules or categories

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativ
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
släkting frände fränka
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption

relative pronoun n
relativpronomen
pronoun that introduces a relative clause

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] adv
förhållandevis relativt proportionellt
proportionally

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/ n
relativitet
the state of being relative

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
koppla av slappna av
förslappa
to calm down

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ n
avspänning
act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
stafett
athletics discipline
relä
electrical actuator

relay strike n
sektorstrejk
sequential type of strike

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
frigöring frisläppande
event of setting free

release /ɹiːˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
frige
to free or liberate
släppa lössläppa
to let go (of)
ge ut släppa
to make available to the public

relevance n
relevans
property or state of being relevant, pertinency

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
relevant
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
pålitlig
fit to be relied on

relict /ˈɹɛlɪkt/ n
relikt
relic

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
bistånd nödhjälp
aid or assistance offered in time of need
humanitarian aid or assistance
lättnad
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort
skadestånd
law: court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, redress
avlösare avlösning
person who takes over a shift
skattelättnad
reduction in tax
lättnad lindring
removal of stress or discomfort
relief
type of artwork
difference of elevations on a surface

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
lätta
to ease from mental distress

relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ adj
lättad
alleviated

religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
religion
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religiosity n
religiositet
quality of being religious

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/ adj
religiös
concerning religion
committed to the practice of religion

religious studies n
religionsundervisning
study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
motvillig
not wanting to take some action

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
lita på
rest with confidence

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ n
kvarbliva kvarblivande kvarlevor kvarlåtenskap
kvarvara
That which is left; relic; remainder

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
kvarlämnas
to await; to be left to
fortsätta att vara förbli förbliva
to continue in a state of being
kvarstå stanna kvar återstå
to continue unchanged
förbli bli kvar kvarbliva stanna kvar
to stay behind while others withdraw

remain to be seen v
återstå att se
be as yet unknown

remainder n
rest
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor

remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj
kvarvarande återstående
which remains

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
kvarlevor
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
anmärkning
expression of something noticed

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ /ˌɹiˈmɑɹk/ /ˌɹiːˈmɑːk/ v
anmärka notera påpeka
to make a remark or remarks; to comment

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
anmärkningsvärd
worthy of being remarked

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
botemedel läkemedel
medicine, application, or treatment

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
lätta
To provide or serve as a remedy for

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ v
komma ihåg memorera minnas
to memorize
komma ihåg
to not forget to do something required
komma ihåg minnas
to recall from one's memory

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ v
påminna erinra
Cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder n
påminnelse betalningspåminnelse
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments
erinran påminnelse
something that reminds

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
skov
abatement or lessening of the manifestations of a disease

remnant n
rest
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
samvetskval ånger
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] adj
avlägsen fjärr-
at a distance

remote control n
fjärrkontroll
device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away

remote viewing n
fjärrsyn
paranormal ability to gather information from great distances

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
avlägsna ta bort
to take away

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
lön ersättning
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument
ersättning gottgörelse kompensation
a recompense for a loss; compensation
ersättning
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
njur- renal
pertaining to the kidneys

renal pelvis n
njurbäcken
funnel-like dilated proximal part of the ureter in the kidney

renationalize v
återförstatliga

renationalized adj
återförstatligad
nationalized again

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
renegat överlöpare
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.
avfälling renegat
outlaw or rebel

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ v
förnya
to make new again

renewable adj
förnybar
Able to be renewed
Sustainable

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
löpe ostlöpe
An enzyme

renovate /ˈɹenəveɪt/ /ˈɹenəʊveɪt/ v
renovera restaurera
to renew; to revamp
to restore to freshness or vigor

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
anseende namnkunnighet ryktbarhet
Fame or wide recognition

renowned adj
berömd
famous

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
hyra
payment made by a tenant
payment made for the use of equipment or a service

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
hyra ut
to grant occupation in return for rent
hyra
to occupy premises in exchange for rent
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie

rent boy n
eskortpojke
young male prostitute

rental car n
hyrbil
rented car

reopen v
återöppna
(intransitive) to open again
(transitive) to open again

reorder v
arrangera om ordna om sortera om
order again, give a new order to

reorganization n
omorganisation
act or process

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
reparation
act of repairing something

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparera laga
to restore to good working order

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
fyndighet kvick replik kvickhet raljerande rappt svar slagfärdighet
swift witty retort

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
repatriera skicka tillbaka
to restore somebody to his or her own country

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
avskaffa upphäva
to cancel

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ v
upprepa repetera
do or say again

repeatable adj
repeterbar
able to be repeated

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
upprepad
said or done again

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv
upprepade gånger
done several times

repechage /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
uppsamlingsheat
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
repellera
physics: to force away

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
ångra
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ n
ruelse ånger
feeling of regret or remorse

repentant adj
botfärdig ångerfull
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
återverkan
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
repertoar
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed

repetition /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/ n
repetition upprepning
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

rephrase v
omformulera
find a different way to say something

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
ersätta byta byta mot byta ut
to substitute

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
substitut
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute

replay n
repris
the replaying of something

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
fylla på komplettera
to refill

repletion n
överfyllnad
the condition of being replete

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ n
replika
exact copy

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
svara besvara
to give a written or spoken response

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
rapport
information describing events

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
rapportera
to relate details of

report card n
betyg
grades

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
enligt uppgift
according to reports or rumors

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ n
reporter
journalist

reporting n
journalistik rapportering
creation of reports

repository n
lager
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation

repossess v
återta
To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due

reprehensible adj
förkastlig klandervärd
blameworthy

represent /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/ v
representera
to stand in the place of

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ n
representant
company agent
representant företrädare
one who speaks for another

repression n
förtryck
act of repressing
förträngning
involuntary rejection from consciousness

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ v
tillrättavisa bestraffa
to reprove in a formal or official way

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
förebrå klandra
to criticize or rebuke someone

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/ v
dra sig till minnes återkalla
to bring something to mind
föröka
to generate offspring
återskapa
to produce again, to recreate
reproducera
to produce an image or copy of something

reproducibility n
reproducerbarhet upprepbarhet
quality of being reproducible

reproduction n
replika
a duplicate
fortplantning reproduktion
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
reptil kräldjur
a cold-blooded vertebrate

reptilelike adj
kräldjurs- reptil- reptilaktig
like a reptile

republic [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk] n
republik
a type of state
delrepublik republik
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
republikansk
favoring a republic as form of government, favoring republicanism
of or belonging to a republic

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
republikan
someone who favors a republic

republicanism n
republikanism
republicanism as a form of government

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
motstridig
(law) opposed or in conflict
motbjudande
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rykte anséende renommé
what somebody is known for

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
begäran önskan önskemål bön
act of requesting
efterfrågan
condition of being sought after
begäran anmodan anhållan
formal message requesting something

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
anmoda begära uppmana
to ask somebody to do something
bedja be anhålla om utbe utbedja
to express the need or desire for

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛkwɪəm/ n
rekviem
mass to honor and remember a dead person
musical composition composed for such a mass
piece of music composed to honor a dead person

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
vila i frid
may he/she rest in peace

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
krav
necessity
something asked

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
erforderlig nödvändig
essential; required

res ipsa loquitur phraseologicalUnit
saken talar för sig själv
maxim where improbable facts imply negligence

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
upphäva annullera ogiltigförklara återkalla
repeal, annul, or declare void

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
räddning undsättning
act of rescuing, saving

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
rädda
rädda undsätta
to save from any danger or violence

rescuer n
räddare
person who rescues

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ n
forskning
inquiry or examination
undersökning forskning
piece of research

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ v
forska
to examine with continued care

research professor n
forskningsprofessor

researcher n
forskare
one who researches

reseller n
återförsäljare
company or individual

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ n
likhet
state of resembling
that which resembles

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
likna
to be like or similar to something else

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
reservation
act of withholding
mittremsa
area that separates opposing traffic lanes
bokning reservation
arrangement by which something is secured in advance
reservation förbehåll invändning
limiting qualification
undantag
something withheld
reservat
tract of land

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
tillgång
known unexploited natural resource
reserv
military: body of troops in the rear of an army
sports: reserve player
reserver
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use
reservation
the act of reserving or keeping back; reservation
reservat
tract of land reserved for Aboriginal people
tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reservera beställa
to book in advance
reservera
to keep back; to retain
förbehålla lägga åt sidan reservera
to keep in store for future or special use

reserve currency n
reservvaluta

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adj
reserverad
set aside for a particular person or purpose

reservist n
reservare
a soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
återställa
to adjust again after an initial failure
to set back to the initial state
nollställa
to set to zero

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
bostad
building used as a home
boplats bostad boställe
place where one lives

residence permit n
uppehållstillstånd
right to legally reside in a country

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
invånare boende
person living at a location or an area

residual /ɹɪˈzɪ.dʒu.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪdʒʊəl/ adj
kvarvarande resterande överbliven
concerning a residue

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ /ˈɹiːˌsaɪn/ v
avgå sluta
quit a job or position
resignera
to give up

resign oneself v
finna sig i resignera
give up

resile /ɹəˈzaɪl/ /ɹɪˈzaɪl/ v
rekylera studsa
to spring back; rebound
dra rygga
to start back; recoil

resilience /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
elasticitet
physical property of material

resilient adj
motståndskraftig
returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions; psychologically or structurally tough

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
harts kåda
similar synthetic compound
kåda
viscous liquid of plant origin
secretion of plants

resist /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
motstå stå emot
to withstand actions or effects of

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
motstånd resistans
act of resisting
force that tends to oppose motion
resistans motstånd
shortened form of electrical resistance
motståndsrörelse resistans
underground organization struggling for liberation

resistant adj
motståndskraftig resistent
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug
motståndskraftig
that which makes resistance

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
motstånd resistor
an electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it
motståndskämpe motståndsman
one who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ adj
bestämd resolut
firm, unyielding, determined

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
upplösning
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed
beslut resolution
formal statement adopted by an assembly
löfte
statement of intent

resolve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ n
beslutsamhet
will power

resolve /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
lösa
to find a solution to
besluta resolvera
to make a firm decision
lösa om
to solve again

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
resonans

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ n
badort kurort semesterort
a relaxing environment for people on vacation
tillflykt tillhåll
something or someone turned to for safety

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ v
omsortera
to repeat a sorting process

resoundingly /ɹɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ adv
rungande
with a loud sound

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ n
resurs
something that one uses to achieve an objective

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
respekt aktning
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit
avseende hänseende
particular aspect of something

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
respektera
to abide by an agreement
to have regard for the rights of others
ha respekt för
to have respect for

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
respektiv
referencing two or more things as individuals

respectively adv
respektive
in a relative manner

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
andning respiration
breathing
cellandning
process of biological energy extraction

respirator n
respirator
device to allow breathing

respiratory system n
andningssystem respirationssystem
system of organs

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
andrum
brief interval of rest or relief

respondent n
svarande
defendant
person replying to a questionnaire

response /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
svar respons
an answer or reply

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
ansvar
the state of being responsible
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ adj
ansvarsfull ansvarskännande ansvarstagande
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
ansvarsfull pålitlig
able to be trusted
ansvarig
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
ansvarsfull förtroende
involving a degree of personal accountability

responsive /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/ adj
responsiv
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

rest /ɹɛst/ n
stöd
object designed to be used to support something else
paus
pause of a specified length in a piece of music
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation
vila
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
repose afforded by death
physics: absence of motion
paustecken
symbol indicating a pause in music
rest
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
vila
intransitive: take repose
intransitive: lie or lean or be supported
stop working, become inactive
låta vila
put into state of rest
ligga
stay, remain, be situated

rest area n
rastplats
rest area along a road

rest in peace v
vila i frid
blessing or expression of hope

rest on one's laurels v
vila på sina lagrar vila på lagrarna
rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ n
omstart återstart
act of restarting

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
starta om
In computing, to reboot
börja om starta om
To start again

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
restaurang
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtəː/ n
restauratör
owner of a restaurant

restlessness n
rastlöshet
state or condition of being restless

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
återställ
To bring back to a previous condition or state
To give back, or make restitution
To reestablish, or bring back into existence

restraining order n
besöksförbud kontaktförbud
An order issued by a court of law or other legal authority for a specified timeframe forbidding the restrained party from contacting and close proximity to the protected party and other restrictions

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
begränsa inskränka
to restrain within bounds

restricted adj
avgränsad begränsad
limited within bounds

restroom n
toalett
public room containing a toilet

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
resultat
that which results
fruit, beneficial or tangible effect

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ /ˈɹɛz.(j)ʊˌmeɪ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ v
fortsätta återuppta
start something again that has been stopped or paused

resurgence n
återkomst
An instance of something resurging

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
komma till liv kvickna till
regain consciousness
återuppliva
restore consciousness

resuscitation n
återupplivning
the act of resuscitating

retable n
retabel altaruppsats
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ n
detaljhandel
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retailer n
detaljist
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
bevara få
to keep in possession or use

retaliate v
vedergälla
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/ n
vedergällning
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice

retardant n
hämmare skyddsmedel

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
efterbliven
delayed in development
stupid, irrational
utvecklingsstörd
having mental retardation

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ v
hulka
to make an effort to vomit

reticence /ˈɹɛɾɨsins/ n
förtegenhet
the avoidance of saying too much

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
tystlåten förtegen sluten tillbakadragen
reserved

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ n
streckplatta
a gridwork or lattice of lines set into the eyepiece of optical instruments

reticulocyte n
retikulocyt
immature red blood cell, having a reticular network of RNA

reticulum n
nätmage
the second stomach of a ruminant

retina /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/ n
näthinna retina
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball

retinue /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
följe
group of servants

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ n
pensionering
act of retiring, or the state of being retired

retirement home n
ålderdomshem äldreboende åldringshem
multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
genmäle replik
sharp or witty reply
retort
flask used for distillation

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ v
genmäla replikera
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation

retract /ɹəˈtɹækt/ v
ta tillbaka
to take back or withdraw something one has said

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ adj
indragbar infällbar
capable of being retracted

retreat /ɹiːˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ v
retirera
to withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/ n
vedergällning
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ v
minnas
to remember or recall something

retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ n
retriever
a type of dog

retro /ˈɹɛ.tɹoʊ/ adj
retro
of, or relating to the past, past times, or the way things were

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
retroaktiv
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ adj
retroflex
of any of the retroflex pronunciations

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
bakåtsträvande
Directed backwards...

retronym n
retronym
A new coinage for an old concept

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
retur vagnretur återbäring återkomst
återkomst återvändo
act of returning
retur returtangent vagnretur
computing: carriage return character
returvärde
computing: return value
avkastning
finance: gain or loss from an investment
deklaration självdeklaration skatteåterbäring återbäring
finance: tax return
retur
item that is returned
retur returbiljett
return ticket

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
returnera återlämna återvända
returnera
computing: to pass back (data) to the calling procedure
tennis: to bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve
computing: to relinquish control to the calling procedure
återvända gå tillbaka
to come or go back
återlämna
to give something back to its original holder or owner
återvända
to go back in thought, narration, or argument

return ticket n
returbiljett
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again

reunification n
återförening
the unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country

reunion n
återförening
planned event
the process or act

reunite v
återförenas
to unite again

reuptake n
neuronal återupptag
reabsorption of neurotransmitter by neuron

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ n
återanvändning
act of salvaging or restoring a discarded item to yield something usable

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
återanvända
to use again

rev /ɹɛv/ v
varva
to increase the speed of a motor

revalue v
omvärdera
to value again, give a new value to

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
revanschism
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanschistisk
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanschist
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈviːl/ v
uppenbara
to uncover

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ n
revelj väckning
the sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ v
festa fira
make merry

revelation /ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n
uppenbarelse
manifestation of divine truth
avslöjande
something dramatically disclosed
the act of revealing or disclosing

reveller n
hålligångare rumlare svirare
one who attends revels

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ n
återvändare
Someone who returns from a long absence
gengångare
supernatural being

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
hämnd
retaliatory action

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
hämnd är en rätt som bäst serveras kall
revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed

revenge porn n
hämndporr
explicit media distributed as revenge

revenue /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
omsättning
turnover, total sales

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
akta och ära beundran vörda
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ n
vördnad
veneration; profound awe and respect

reverent /ˈɹɛvɹənt/ adj
vördnadsfull
showing respect or reverence; respectful

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ n
back
gear

reverse Polish notation n
omvänd polsk notation
an arithmetic notation

reversi n
Othello reversi
board game

reversible adj
vändbar
clothing that can be worn inside out

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
recension kritik
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work
recension
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact
revy
stage show made up of sketches

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
ompröva se över
to look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
recensera
to write a review

reviewer n
recensent
critic

revile v
smäda håna skymfa åkväda
to attack with abusive language

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ adj
revisionistisk
of or pertaining to revisionism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ n
revisionist
proponent of revisionism

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
återuppliva
to bring again to life
to recover from a state of neglect

revoke v
återkalla
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ n
uppror revolt
act of revolting

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
revoltera göra uppror
to rebel

revolting adj
motbjudande
repellent

revolution /ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
vridning
revolution
political upheaval
removal and replacement of a government
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline
rotation
traversal of one body through an orbit around another body
turning of an object around an axis

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
revolutionär
of or pertaining to a revolution in government
banbrytande revolutionär
something that signifies great change

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
revolutionär
A revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolutionize v
revolutionera
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve v
kretsa
to orbit a central point
rotera snurra runt
to turn on an axis

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
revolver
a handgun with revolving chambers

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
belöning
something of value given in return for an act
prize promised for a certain deed or catch

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
belöna
give a reward to

rhabdomyosarcoma n
rabdomyosarkom
tumor

rhapsody /ˈɹapsədi/ n
rapsodi
ancient Greek epic poem

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
nandu
flightless bird

rhebok /ˈriː.bɔk/ /ˈɹiː.bɑk/ /ˈɹiː.bɒk/ n
råbocksantilop
Pelea capreolus

rheme /ɹiːm/ n
rema
part of a sentence

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ n
rhenium
chemical element

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
retorik
art of using language for persuasion
meaningless language

rhetorical /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
retorisk
part of or similar to rhetoric

rhetorical device n
retorisk figur
type of phrase

rhetorical question n
retorisk fråga
question

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
reumatisk
referring to rheumatism

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ n
reumatiker
person suffering from rheumatism

rheumatoid arthritis n
kronisk ledgångsreumatism ledgångsreumatism reumatoid artrit
chronic and progressive disease

rheumatology n
reumatologi
branch of medicine

rhinestone n
strass
an artificial diamond

rhinitis n
rinit snuva
inflammation

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑːsəɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ n
noshörning
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhizoid n
rhizoid
rootlike structure

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
rhizom jordstam rotstock
horizontal underground stem of some plants

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
rho
letter of Greek alphabet

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ n
rodium
chemical element

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
alpros rododendron
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
romb
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
rabarber
any plant of the genus Rheum

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
rim
word that rhymes with another
verse, poetry
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
rimma
transitive, to rhyme with
put words together
reciprocal

rhyme or reason n
rim och reson
logic or common sense

rhythm /ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
rytm
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time

rhythm and blues n
rhythm and blues
rhythm and blues

rib /ɹɪb/ n
revben
curved bone

rib cage n
bröstkorg
part of skeleton

ribbed vault n
kryssribbvalv
structure created by intersection of vaults

ribbit /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
kvack
the sound made by a frog or toad

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
band
long, narrow strip of material

ribbon seal n
bandsäl
a species of true seal

ribonucleic acid n
ribonukleinsyra
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material

ribose n
ribos
naturally occurring pentose sugar

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
ribosom
organelle

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
ris risgryn
seeds used as food
plants

rice cooker n
riskokare
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice

rice flour n
rismjöl
flour made of rice

rice milk n
rismjölk
milky liquid from rice

rice wine n
risvin
alcoholic drink brewed from rice

ricer n
purépress
kitchen utensil

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
rik
having wealth

rick /ɹɪk/ n
stack
stack or pile, of straw, hay etc.

rickets /ˈɹɪkəts/ n
engelska sjukan rakit rakitis
disorder of infancy

rickety /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
skranglig
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep

rickshaw n
riksha rickshaw
two-wheeled carriage

ricotta /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
ricotta
Italian whey cheese

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
gåta
verbal puzzle

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
skjuts
lift

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
åka
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger
rida åka
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ n
ryttare
one who rides

ridge /ɹɪdʒ/ n
ås
chain of hills
rygg bergsrygg
chain of mountains
rygg
elevation on ocean bottom
nock
highest point on a roof
ås kam
line of intersection

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
förlöjliga håna göra narr av
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ adj
löjlig
foolish, absurd

ridiculously adv
löjligt
in a ridiculous manner

riff /ɹɪf/ n
riff
repeated instrumental melody line

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
pöbel kreti och pleti pack patrask
the rabble

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
gevär
firearm with a rifled barrel

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
rigga
to equip and fit a ship
to fit out with a harness
to manipulate something dishonestly

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adj
rätt korrekt riktig
rätt
appropriate, fit for purpose
höger-
conservative
höger
of direction, opposite of left
rät rätvinklig vinkelrät
perpendicular
rak
straight, not bent

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adv
just precis
exactly
rätt
in a correct manner
åt höger höger
on the right side
till höger åt höger
towards the right side
riktigt
very, extremely

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ interjection
visst
I have no opinion
eller hur visst
adding seriousness or decisiveness before a statement
just det
changing the subject in a discussion
eller hur? inte sant? va?
checking agreement
precis visst
yes, that is correct; I agree

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ n
rätt rättighet
legal or moral entitlement
höger höger sida
right, not left, side
högern
right-wing politicians and parties

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ v
räta upp sig
(intransitive) to return to normal upright position
korrigera rätta
to correct
räta räta upp rätta
to set upright

right angle n
rät vinkel
angle of 90 degrees

right away adv
genast med en gång på direkten på en gång ögonblickligen
very soon; immediately

right back n
högerback
a defender who plays on the right

right coset n
högersidoklass
copy of a subgroup

right now adv
just nu
at this precise moment

right of way n
förkörsrätt
right to proceed first in traffic

right triangle n
rätvinklig triangel rät triangel
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles

right wing n
högerytter
hockey
högerfalang
political

right-hand man n
högra hand
trusted assistant

right-handed n
högerhänt
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left.

right-handedness n
högerhänthet
state of being right-handed

right-wing adj
höger
resisting political change

righteous /ˈɹaɪtʃəs/ adj
rättfärdig rättskaffens
free from sin or guilt

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
rättfärdighet
quality or state of being righteous

rightful adj
rättmätig
by right, by law

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ n
rättsinnehavare
a person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

rill /ɹɪl/ n
rännil
very small brook

rim /ɹɪm/ n
kant rand
edge around something
fälg
wheel rim

rim /ɹɪm/ v
rimma
lick the anus

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
rimfrost
hoar frost

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
skal
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
ring
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger
place where some sports take place
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet
circumscribing object
geometry: a planar geometrical figure
bird band
algebra: an algebraic structure

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
låta
of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound
ringa
to make something produce sound of a bell
to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound
to telephone someone

ring a bell v
ringa en klocka
to seem vaguely familiar

ring finger n
ringfinger
finger between the middle finger and little finger

ring road n
ringled ringväg
highway

ring-billed gull n
ringnäbbad mås
Larus delawarensis

ringed seal n
vikare
Pusa hispida

ringing /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/ n
ringmärkning
technique used in the study of birds

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ n
anstiftare
person who starts and leads a disturbance, a conspiracy, or a criminal gang

ringmaster n
cirkusdirektör
the person who manages the performers in a circus ring

ringtone n
ringsignal
sound made by a telephone when ringing

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ n
toning
hair dye
avsköljning rensning sköljning
the action of rinsing

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
skölja
to remove soap from something using water
to wash something quickly using water and no soap

rinse aid n
spolglans
cleaning product said to improve finish of items in dishwashers

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ n
tumult upplopp uppror kravall
tumultuous disturbance of public peace
tumult
wanton or unrestrained behavior

rip current n
ripström
strong water flow

riparian /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ adj
strand-
of or pertaining to a riverbank

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
mogen
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
mogna
to grow ripe

ripost n
ripost
a quick and witty response to a taunt
an answer or reply rapidly uttered
fencing: a thrust given in return

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ n
ripost
(fencing)
a quick and usually witty response to a taunt
an answer or reply, rapidly uttered

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ v
ripostera
fencing: to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack
to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous

ripped /ɹɪpt/ adj
rippad
copied or stolen usu. from an identified source

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
stiga upp
gå upp
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon
stiga
to move upwards
of a quantity, etc: to increase

risible /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ adj
löjlig skrattretande
provoking laughter

rising star n
framtidslöfte gödkalv stjärnskott talang
emerging talent

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
risk
possible, usually negative, outcome
likelihood of a negative outcome
potential (conventionally negative) impact of an event

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
riskera ta en risk
riskera
to incur risk of something
riskera äventyra
to incur risk to something

risk management n
riskhantering
process of dealing with risk

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
riskabel riskfylld
dangerous, involving risks

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ adj
ekivok vågad
bordering on the indelicate

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
rit
ritual

rite of passage n
övergångsrit
ceremony to celebrate a transition

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ adj
rituell
related to a rite

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ n
ritual
rite

ritually adv
rituellt
in a ritual manner

rivalrous /ˈɹaɪv(ə)lɹəs/ /ˈɹaɪvəlɹəs/ adj
rivaliserande
having a relationship of rivalry

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
flod
any large flow of a liquid
flod älv å
large stream which drains a landmass

riverboat n
flodbåt
watercraft

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
nit
cylindrical mechanical fastener

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
nagla nita nita ihop
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets
nita
to install rivets

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
å ström
small brook

rix-dollar /ˈɹɪksˌdɒlə/ n
riksdaler
A rix-dollar

roach /ɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
mört
Rutilus rutilus

road /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
väg bilväg
a way for travel

road hog n
bildrulle
bad or inconsiderate driver

road salt n
vägsalt salt
deicing or anti-icing salt

road trip n
road trip
recreational or impromptu excursion

roadblock n
vägspärr
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadside /ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ /ˈɹəʊdsaɪd/ n
vägkant vägren
area on either side of a road

roadstead n
redd
partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour

roadway n
körbana vägbana
main or central portion of a road used by the vehicles

roadwork n
vägarbete
construction or maintenance done to roads

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ n
dån
loud resounding noise such as sound of a motorbike or a similar engine

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
ryta
of animals, to make a loud deep noise
to make loud, deep cry of emotion

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
stek
cut of meat

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
rosta steka grilla ugnssteka
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire

roast beef n
rostbiff
Beef cooked by roasting

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ v
råna röva
to commit robbery
beröva
to deprive of
råna
to steal from, using violence

robber /ˈɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/ n
rånare rövare
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ n
rån
act or practice of robbing
attempt of taking the property of another by threat

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
dräkt rock
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ n
rödhake
Erithacus rubecula
vandringstrast
Turdus migratorius

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ n
robinsonad
genre of adventure fiction

robot /ˈɹoʊbɑt/ /ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ n
robot
intelligent mechanical being
machine to perform complex tasks
person who does not seem to have any emotions

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ adj
robust
evincing strength

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ n
polkagris
confectionery made from sugar
crack
crystallized lump of crack cocaine
bergart
distinctive composition of minerals
skär klippa
hill or island without vegetation
klippblock stenblock
large stone or boulder
isbit
lump of ice
berg sten
natural mineral aggregate
diamant ädelsten
precious stone or gem
klippa
something strong, stable, and dependable
mass of projecting rock
gungning vaggande vyssjande
act of rocking
rock rock'n'roll
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ v
skaka
cause to shake or sway violently
chocka skaka
disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium
gunga vagga vyssja
move gently back and forth
kränga
sway or tilt violently back and forth
rocka
slang: to be very favourable or skilful
rocka spela rock
to play, perform, or enjoy rock music

rock crystal n
bergkristall
clear quartz

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
klippduva
Columba livia

rock face n
klippvägg
expanse of rock

rock hard adj
stenhård
hard like rock

rock hyrax n
klipphyrax
Procavia capensis

rock paper scissors n
sten, sax, påse
popular child's game

rock pigeon n
klippduva
Columba livia

rocket /ˈɹɑkɪt/ /ˈɹɒkɪt/ n
raket raketmotor
a rocket engine
raket
a vehicle
a projectile firework
non-guided missile

rocket engine n
raketmotor
reaction engine

rocking chair n
gungstol
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked

rocking horse n
gunghäst
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rocks /ɹɒks/ n
kula stålar
money
balle
testicles

rococo adj
rokoko-
in the rococo style

rococo n
rokoko
style of baroque architecture etc.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
stång
connector, part of a machine
spö metspö
fishing rod or pole
stav
part of the retina of the eye
stake
slang: penis
spö ris
stick or bundle used for punishment
måttstock
stick to measure length
spö stav stång
straight round stick, shaft, or bar

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
gnagare
mammal of the order Rodentia

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
rom
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
rådjur
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ n
råbock
male roe deer

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
röntgenium
chemical element

roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ interjection
uppfattat
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
skurk
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person

rogue state n
skurkstat
state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
irritera reta upp
to annoy

role /ɹəʊl/ n
funktion
(grammar) the function of a word in a phrase
roll
character or part
the expected behavior of an individual in a society
the function or position of something

role conflict n
rollkonflikt
conflict

roleplaying game n
rollspel
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ n
dundrande mullrande
a heavy, reverberatory sound
vals
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
böljande böljning
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side
rulle kavle
that which rolls; a roller
rullande rullning
the act of rolling
virvel
the uniform beating of a drum
bokrulle
a scroll
register förteckning lista rullor
an official or public document
rulle tygrulle
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form
bulle småfranska kuvertbröd
shortened raised biscuit or bread
rulle
that which is rolled up

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ v
virvla
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum
rulla rulla upp
to bind or involve by winding
rulla
to cause to revolve
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels
valsa kavla kavla ut
to press or level with a roller
rulla rulla ihop
to wrap round on itself

roll one's eyes v
himla med ögonen
turn one's eyes upwards

roll out the red carpet v
rulla ut röda mattan
extend the utmost hospitality

roll up one's sleeves v
kavla upp ärmarna
prepare to work
roll one's sleeves up

rollator n
rollator rullator
walking frame with wheels

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ n
roller
tool for applying paint or ink

roller bearing n
rullager
type of bearing

roller shutter n
jalusi
shutter consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together

roller skate n
rullskridsko
a boot having small wheels

rollerblade n
inlines
type of roller skate

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
bergochdalbana berg-och-dal-bana
amusement ride

rolling pin n
kavel brödkavel
food preparation utensil

rolling stock n
rullande materiel
any railway vehicle

rollup n
rullcigarett rullcigg
self-made cigarette

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
vippdocka
A toy that rights itself when pushed over

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ adj
romantisk
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ n
romantiker
person who is behaving romantically
person with romantic character

romantic orientation n
romantisk läggning
romantic orientation

romanticist n
romantiker
advocate or follower of romanticism

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
korskrank lektorium
carved screen

roof /ɹuːf/ n
tak yttertak
the cover at the top of a building
tak
the upper part of a cavity

roofer n
takläggare
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
råka
bird
torn
chesspiece

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
rum gemak
division in a building
rum utrymme plats
space

room and board n
kost och logi
place for lodging with daily meals

room divider n
rumsavdelare rumsavskiljare
screen or piece of furniture

roommate /ˈɹumˌmeɪt/ n
inneboende sambo samboende
US: with whom one shares an apartment or house
rumskamrat
a person with whom one shares a room

roomy adj
rymlig
spacious

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
tupp
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
rot nollställe
analysis: zero of a function
rot tandrot
of a tooth
hårrot rot
part of a hair under the skin
rot
part of a plant
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent
rot ordrot
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
källa rot
primary source

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
böka rota
to rummage, root out
rota
to turn up or dig with the snout - as pigs
heja
cheer

root and branch adj
genomgripande grundlig radikal
complete, total

root for v
heja på hålla på
encourage a favored person

root vegetable n
rotfrukt rotsak
edible root

rooted adj
rotad

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
rep
thick, strong string
a length of this string

rope ladder n
repstege fallrep
flexible ladder

ropemaker n
repslagare
maker of ropes

rorqual /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/ n
fenval
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
radband
Catholic prayer beads

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ n
ros
flower
shrub

rose petal /ɹoʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz pɛt(ə)l/ n
rosenblad
petal of a rose flower

rose quartz n
rosenkvarts
pinkish to reddish-colored quartz

roseate tern n
rosentärna
tern, Sterna dougallii

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzhɪp/ n
nypon
the fruit of a rose plant

rosemary n
rosmarin
shrub

rosewater n
rosenvatten
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water

rosin /ˈɹɑ.zən/ /ˈɹɒ.zən/ n
kolofonium
solid form of resin

roster /ˈɹɑstɚ/ /ˈɹɒstə/ n
lista schema
a list of names

rostrum /ˈɹɑː.stɹəm/ /ˈɹɒ.stɹəm/ n
näbb spröt
beak-shaped projection on the head of some insects
plattform podium talarstol
dais, pulpit, or similar platform
plattform podium
platform for a film or television camera
skeppsnäbb
projecting prow of a rowed warship
näbb
zoology: snout of a dolphin

rosy starling n
rosenstare
Pastor roseus

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
rosévin
wine

rosé wine n
rosévin
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ [ɹɑt] v
ruttna
to decay

rota /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ n
arbetsschema
schedule

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rotation
act of turning around a centre
isometry
varv
single cycle of turning

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ adj
rutten
decayed, gone bad
mean

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
ojämn
not smooth

rough-legged buzzard n
fjällvråk
Buteo lagopus

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
rund
circular or cylindrical
spherical
plump
allsidig rund
complete, not lacking
rund avrundad
of a number that has been rounded off
rund avrundad rundad
of corners that lack sharp angles

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
runda varv
circular or repetitious route
runda golfrunda
golf etc: way around the course
patron
individual ammunition shell
omgång rond
segment of a sport event
runda
serving
outburst
kanon
song with each subset starting at a different time
runda omgång
stage of a sports competition

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ v
avrunda
to approximate a number
runda av
to complete, fill out
runda
to shape into a curve
to turn past a boundary
vända
to turn and attack someone

round bracket n
parentes
parenthesis, bracket

round trip n
tur- och returresa
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
samla ihop
to collect or gather (something) together
avrunda
to round up a number

roundabout adj
indirekt omständlig tillkrånglad
circuitous

roundabout n
karusell
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed
fairground carousel
omväg
detour
rondell
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
byzantin kula
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle

roundpole fence n
gärdesgård gärdsgård
fence

roundworm /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/ /ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/ n
rundmask
invertebrate of the phylum Nematoda

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
router
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet
logistiker
someone who routes or directs items from one location to another

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ adj
rutinmässig
according to established procedure
regular; habitual

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ n
rutin
computing: set of instructions designed to perform a specific task
course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure
set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically

routing /ˈɹutɪŋ/ /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/ n
fräsning
cutting a channel in a material such as wood using a router

roué /ˈɹuːeɪ/ n
rumlare
A debauched or lecherous person

rover n
nomad vandrare
one who roves

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
rad
line of objects
in a table

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
oväsen
continual loud noise
bråk gräl tumult
noisy argument

row /ɹaʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
ro
transitive:to propel over water using oars

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
bråka gräla
intransitive: to argue noisily

row echelon form n
trappstegsform
row echelon form

row vector n
radvektor
matrix with one row that represents a vector

row-equivalence n
radekvivalens
relation between two matrices of the same size, such that every row of one matrix is a linear combination of the rows of the other matrix, and vice versa

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
rönn
Sorbus aucuparia
tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus

rowanberry n
rönnbär
fruits of the rowan

rowboat n
roddbåt eka
small boat that is rowed

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ adj
stökig
rough and disorderly

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ n
bråkmakare bråkstake
boisterous person

rowhouse n
radhus
house

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
årtull
support for an oar

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
kunglig
of or relating to a monarch or their family

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
bovenbramsegel röjel överbramsegel
nautical: a sail

royal blue adj
kungsblå
colour

royal family n
kungahus kungafamilje kungliga familje
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state

royal jelly n
drottninggelé
substance secreted by bees

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ n
rojalism
advocacy of a king or royal house

royalist n
rojalist
supporter of monarchy

rub /ɹʌb/ v
gnida gnugga skava stryka
gnida gnugga gno
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

rub salt in the wound v
strö salt i såren
to make an injury feel worse

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ n
gummi
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree
condom

rubber duck n
badanka
toy shaped like a duck

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ n
skitsnack
nonsense

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
bråte
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
rubidium
element with atomic number 37

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
rubel
Russian monetary unit

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ n
rubrik
heading in a book highlighted in red
category or classification

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] n
rubin
type of gem

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ n
bråk gruff gräl
noisy quarrel or fight

rudd /ɹʌd/ n
sarv
fish Scardinius erythrophthalmus

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
roder
underwater vane used to steer a vessel
control surface of an aircraft

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
attans jädra rackarns
a mild intensifier
rödaktig rödblommig rödfärgad rödlätt
reddish

ruddy duck n
amerikansk kopparand
Oxyura jamaicensis

ruddy shelduck n
rostand
duck

ruddy turnstone n
roskarl
Arenaria interpres

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
fräck oförskämd ohövlig
bad-mannered

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
rudimentär

rue /ɹuː/ n
ruelse
repentance, regret
vinruta
any of various perennial shrubs

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
pipkrage
circular frill or ruffle on a garment
brushane
the bird Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax)

ruffe n
gärs gers
fish of the genus Gymnocephalus

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
lymmel rackare skurk slyngel
scoundrel, rascal

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
vitnäbbad kokaburra
Dacelo gaudichaud

rufous-bellied tit n
rostbukig mes
Melaniparus rufiventris

rufous-naped tit n
shimlames
Periparus rufonuchalis

rufous-vented tit n
sherpames
Periparus rubidiventris

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
matta
partial floor covering

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ n
ruin
remains of destroyed construction
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed
something which leads to serious troubles

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ v
ruinera ödelägga
to cause the economical ruin of

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regel
regulation

rule /ɹuːl/ v
äga
slang: to excel
regera härska styra
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over

rule of thumb n
tumregel
general guideline rather than a strict rule

rule out v
utesluta
to reject from list of possibilities

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ n
härskarinna
a female person who rules or governs
linjal
measuring or drawing device
härskare ledare
person who rules or governs

rum /ɹʌm/ n
rom
distilled spirit

rumba n
rumba
dance

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
buller dån
low, heavy, continuous sound
bråk liv oväsen väsen
street fight or brawl

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
bråka kivas leva rumla
to fight, brawl
gny kurra morra rumla
to make a low pitched noise
rassla skaka skramla
to move while making a rumbling noise

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
våm
first stomach of ruminants

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
idisslare
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
idissla
to chew cud

rumination n
älta
negative cyclic thinking

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ v
rota
to search something which contains many items

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ n
rykte
statement or claim from no known reliable source
uncountable: information

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
rumpa
the buttocks

rumpled adj
rufsig skrynklig
creased, ruffled, dishevelled

rumpus n
rabalder bråk tumult
noise and confusion

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
bäck
creek
flöde rinnande ström
flow of liquid
runda
the route taken while running

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
kandidera
to be a candidate in an election
driva leda styra
to be in charge of
rinna springa
to flow
rinna
to have a liquid flowing from
springa löpa
to move quickly on two feet

run after v
jaga jaga efter
follow quickly

run amok v
löpa amok
run amok

run away v
springa iväg
to flee by running
springa bort
to leave home

run for it v
lägga benen på ryggen
escape

run into v
stötta på
intransitive, to encounter or meet

run out v
förfalla gå ut
to expire, to come to an end
slut
to use up

run over v
köra över
to drive over, causing injury or death

run-down adj
nedgången

run-of-the-mill adj
ordinär
ordinary

run-time adj
exekverings- kör-
Of, relating to, or happening during run time

rune /ɹuːn/ n
runa
letter or character

runestone n
runsten
stone with a runic inscription

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
pinne
ladder step

runnel /ˈɹʌnəl/ n
rännil
small stream

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
utlöpare
botany: long stolon
snedfitta
part of unevenly burning cigarette
löpare
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace

runner bean n
rosenböna

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
tvåa
the person who finishes second

running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ n
löpning
the action of the verb to run

running shoes n
gymnastikskor löparskor sportskor springskor tennisskor
sneakers
löparskor spikskor springskor
spiked trainers

running text n
löpande text löptext brödtext
body of text

running the gauntlet n
gatlopp
physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass

running time n
speltid
duration of recorded work

running track n
löparbana
track for running events

runny nose n
rinnsnuva
condition of discharge of mucus from the nose

runology n
runologi
study of runes

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
diarré ränneskita rännskita
diarrhea

runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
landningsbana rullbana startbana
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from
djurstig djurstråk
usual path taken by wild animals
catwalk
walkway extending from a stage

ruse /ɹuz/ /ɹuːz/ n
knep trick
action intended to deceive
avledningsmanöver skenmanöver
guile, trickery

rush hour n
rusningstid
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
skorpa
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ adj
rödbrun
color

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ n
vadmal
fabric

rust /ɹʌst/ n
rostbrun rostfärgad
colour
rost
result of oxidation
plant disease

rust /ɹʌst/ v
rosta
to oxidise

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ adj
grov
unfinished, roughly finished

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
rostig rostfärgad
rostig
affected by rust
ringrostig
lacking recent experience, out of practice
rostfärgad
of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown

rut /ɹʌt/ n
brunst
sexual desire or oestrus

rut /ɹʌt/ v
löpa
To be in the annual rut

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
kålrot rotabagge
edible root

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ n
rutenium
chemical element

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordium
chemical element

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
obarmhärtig hänsynslös skoningslös
without pity or compassion

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
råg
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food

rye bread n
rågbröd
type of bread

rösti /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ n
potatisplätt rösti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

sabbatical adj
sabbatlig
relating to the Sabbath

sabbatical n
sabbatsår
extended period of leave

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ adj
svart
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ n
sobel
animal
sobelpäls
fur

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ n
drivspegel
a carrier around projectile(s) in firearms, cannons and artillery which holds the projectile in precision within the barrel
träsko
a wooden shoe worn in various European countries

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ n
sabotage
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction
act with intent to injure

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ v
sabotera
deliberate destruction to prevent success

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ n
sabotör
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sabel
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre

sabre-toothed tiger n
sabeltandad tiger
prehistoric cat

saccharide /ˈsæk.ə.ɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/ n
sackarid
the unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn

sack /sæk/ n
säckfull
amount that can be put in a sack
säck
bag for commodities or items
sparken
informal: dismissal from employment
plundring
the plunder and pillaging of a city

sack race n
säcklöpning
type of children's game

sackbut n
barocktrombon
brass instrument

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ n
sakrament
sacred act or ceremony

sacred /ˈseɪkəd/ /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
helig
made holy

sacred cow n
helig ko
something which cannot be tampered with

sacred ibis n
helig ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ n
offer
something sacrificed

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
offra
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value
to offer as a gift to a deity

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
offer-
relating to sacrifice

sacrificial lamb n
offerlamm
lamb
person

sacrilege n
helgerån hädelse skändlighet
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/ adj
vanhelgande
committing sacrilege

sacristy n
sakristia
room in a church

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
okränkbar
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable

sacrum n
korsben
bone at the base of the spine

sad /sæd/ adj
olycklig
ledsen sorgsen
feeling sorrow

saddle /ˈsædəl/ n
sadel
seat on a bicycle etc
harness saddle on an animal
seat on an animal
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills

saddle point n
sadelpunkt
geometry

saddlecloth n
sadeltäcke vojlock
blanket placed under a saddle

saddler n
sadelmakare
someone who makes and repairs saddles

sadism /seɪdɪzəm/ n
sadism
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation
deliberate cruelty
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ n
sadist
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ n
sorgsenhet
state/emotion

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
sadomasochism
practices of sadism and masochism collectively
sadomasochism for sexual gratification
sadism and masochism in one person

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
safari
a trip into any undeveloped area

safari park n
safaripark
zoo-like attraction

safe /seɪf/ adj
säker riskfri
free from risk
säker trygg i säkerhet
not in danger
-säker
not in danger from a specified source of harm
säker
providing protection from danger
properly secured
baseball: in the base

safe /seɪf/ n
kassaskåp
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping

safe mode n
felsäkert läge
(computing) troubleshooting mode

safe room n
panikrum

safe-deposit box n
bankfack
box for holding valuables safe

safecracker n
dynamitard kassaskåpssprängare
translation one who practices safecracking

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
säkerhet trygghet
condition or feeling of being safe
säkring
mechanism to prevent accidental firing

safety bicycle n
säkerhetscykel
dated: style of bicycle

safety card n
säkerhetskort
sheet with safety information

safety match n
säkerhetständsticka

safety net n
skyddsnät
net

safety razor n
rakhyvel
type of razor

safeword n
stoppord
a word used to indicate that a participant wants to stop

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
safflor färgtistel
plant

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
saffransfärgad saffransgul
having an orange-yellow colour

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ n
saffran saffranskrokus
plant
saffran
spice
colour
dye

sag /sæɡ/ v
sagga sjunka
to sink
ha häng
to wear pants low

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
saga
Old Norse Icelandic prose
long epic story

sage /seɪdʒ/ n
salvia
herb used in cooking
salvia kryddsalvia
plant

said adj
i fråga
mentioned earlier

said and done adj
sagt och gjort
agreed to and accomplished or finished

saiga n
saigaantilop
antelope

sail /seɪl/ n
segel
a piece of fabric attached to a boat
seglats
a trip in a boat

sail /seɪl/ v
segla
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat
to move briskly and gracefully through the air

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
segelbåt kutter
a boat propelled by a sail

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
seglande
travelling by ship

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ n
segling
motion across water

sailing ship n
segelfartyg
type of ship

sailmaker n
segelmakare
occupation

sailor /ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/ n
sjöman matros
worker on a ship, seaman

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ n
helgon
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities
person proclaimed as saint

sake /seɪk/ n
sake
Japanese rice wine

saker /ˈseɪkə/ n
tatarfalk
falcon

salad /ˈsæləd/ n
sallad
food

salad dressing n
dressing
salad seasoning liquid

salad spinner n
salladsslunga
tool

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
salamander
amphibian

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
salami
sausage

salami tactics n
salamitaktik
piecemeal removal

salaried adj
avlönad
describing one who is paid a salary

salary /ˈsælɚi/ n
lön
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

salat n
salah
Islamic prayer

sale /seɪl/ n
auktion
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder
försäljning
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit
rea realisation
sale of goods at reduced prices

salesman n
försäljare handlare köpman
man whose job it is to sell things

salesperson n
försäljare
person who sells

salicylic acid n
salicylsyra
salicylic acid

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ adj
hoppande springande
in a leaping posture
framspringande utskjutande
prominent
framträdande iögonfallande
worthy of note

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ n
utbuktning vinkel
part of a fortification

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
saliv spott
liquid secreted into the mouth

salivary gland n
spottkörtel
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
dregla
to show eager anticipation

sally /ˈsæli/ n
utflykt
an excursion or side trip

sally /ˈsæli/ v
göra utfall
to make a sudden attack from defended position

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
lax
fish

salon /səˈlɒn/ n
sal
salong galleri
art gallery
salong
beauty salon
salong finrum gemak sal
large room

salsa /ˈsɑl.sə/ n
salsa
dance
style of music
salsa tomatsalsa
spicy tomato sauce

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ adj
salthaltig
saline
salt
salty

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ n
salt
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption
salt koksalt bordssalt
sodium chloride

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ v
salta
to add salt to
krydda
to include colorful language

salt and pepper adj
gråsprängd svartvit
mixed black and white

salt cod n
kabeljo
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt lick n
saltsten
block of salt

salt of the earth n
Jordens salt
a decent, dependable person

salt shaker n
saltkar
a small container designed to hold salt and facilitate sprinkling

salt water n
saltvatten
any water containing dissolved salt

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ n
målla
plant of the genus Atriplex

saltiness n
sälta
property of being, or tasting, salty

saltwater crocodile n
australisk saltvattenskrokodil deltakrokodil listkrokodil saltvattenskrokodil
Crocodylus porosus

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
salt
tasting of salt

salubrious /səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/ adj
frisk hälsosam
promoting health

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samarium
chemical element

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone

same /seɪm/ adj
samma
samma densamme
not different as regards self; identical
samma lik
similar, alike

same /seɪm/ pronoun
samma
something similar, something of the identical type
samma densamme
the identical thing

same old story n
samma gamla visa
the repetition of an annoying occurrence

same to you phraseologicalUnit
detsamma
I wish to you what you have just wished to me

same-sex adj
samkönad
of or relating to homosexual men or women

samovar n
samovar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan n
sampan
Chinese boat

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ n
gratisprov prov varuprov
business
försmak provsmakning smakbit smakprov
cooking
provbit stickprov
part taken for inspection
stickprov urval
statistics

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
samuraj
feudal Japanese warrior

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
skenhelig
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
sanktion
penalty, coercive measure

sand /sænd/ n
sandstrand strand
beach
sandfärgad sand
colour
sand
finely ground rock

sand /sænd/ v
sandpappra slipa
to abrade with sand or sandpaper
sanda
to cover with sand

sand dune n
sanddyn
mound of windblown sand

sand martin n
backsvala
bird

sandal /sændəl/ n
sandal
type of footwear

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
sandel
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum

sandbag n
sandsäck
a bag filled with sand

sandbank n
sandbank
ridge of sand

sandblast /ˈsænd.blɑːst/ v
sandblästra
to spray with sand

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
sandlåda
box with sand for children
wiki sandbox

sandcastle n
sandslott
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle

sanderling n
sandlöpare
Calidris alba

sandhill crane n
trumpetartrana
Grus canadensis

sanding sheet n
slipark
sheet of sanding paper

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ n
John Blund
figure who brings good sleep and dreams

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
sandpapper slipark
a sheet
sandpapper
paper coated with abrasive material

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
sandpappra
to polish or grind a surface

sandpit /sændpɪt/ n
sandlåda
children's play area

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
sandsten
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
sandstorm
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ n
sandwich dubbelmacka macka
snack consisting of two slices of bread

sandwich cake n
smörgåstårta
savory Swedish cake

sandy /ˈsændi/ adj
sandig
covered with sand
sandfärgad
sand-coloured

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
behärskning
composure, self-possession or imperturbability

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
sangria
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪneɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ adj
blodig
accompanied by bloodshed
consisting of or similar to blood
blodtörstig
eager for bloodshed

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
förtröstansfull hoppfull optimistisk sangvinisk
anticipating the best
sangvinisk
having a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours
warm; ardent
blodröd
having the colour of blood; red

sanitary adj
hygien hygienisk sanitet sanitär
hygienic
sanitet sanitär
of health

sanitary napkin n
dambinda mensskydd binda
pad of cotton or other absorbent material

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
hälsovård renhållning sanitär utrustning sanitära anläggningar
avloppsrening
the hygienic disposal or recycling of waste
hygien
the policy and practice

sanity /ˈsænəti/ n
förnuft
reasonable and rational behaviour
förnuft förstånd
the condition of being sane

sans-culottic adj
sansculottistisk sanskulottisk

saola n
vietnamantilop vuquangoxe
ruminant

sap /sæp/ n
sav
juice of plant

sapper n
sappör
one who saps; combat engineer

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ adj
safirblå
colour

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
safir
gem
corundum

sappy /ˈsæpi/ adj
fånig sentimental
excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ n
sarkasm
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstik/ /sɑːˈkæstik/ adj
sarkastisk
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
sarkom
type of malignant tumor

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ n
sarkomer
contractile unit in a striated muscle's myofibril

sarcophagus /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
sarkofag
coffin
steel structure

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
sardin
fish

sardonic /saːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑːnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
ondskefull
ironically humorous
sardonisk bitter
scornfully mocking

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
sari
cloth

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
skräddare
of or relating to tailoring or clothing

sash /sæʃ/ n
skärp
decorative length of cloth
båge fönsterbåge
opening part of a window

sash window n
skjutfönster
type of window

sass /sæs/ n
förtal giftighet gliring malis spydighet stickord
backtalk, cheek, sarcasm

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
fräck kraftfull livfull livlig modig oförskämd
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy
levande levnadsglad livfull livlig spänstig vital
lively, vigorous

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ n
satay
dish

sate /seɪt/ v
mätta tillfredsställa
To satisfy; fill up

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
satellit
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body
a body orbiting a larger one

satellite dish n
parabolantenn parabol
parabolic antenna

satellite town n
drabantstad satellitstad
self-contained town near a metropolis

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
siden
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
satir
literary technique

satirist n
satiriker
a person who writes satire

satirize v
förlöjliga satirisera satirisera över
make a satire

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
tillfredsställning
fulfillment of a need or desire
belåtenhet
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
belåten nöjd nöjt
in a state of satisfaction

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
tillfredsställa
to meet needs, to fulfill

satisfying adj
tillfredsställande
that satisfies

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ n
satrap
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
satrapi
territory governed by a satrap

satsuma /sætˈsu.mə/ /sætˈsuː.mə/ n
satsuma
seedless cultivar of tangerine

saturated fat n
mättat fett
fat containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids

saturation n
mättnad
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated
vividness of color

satyr /sæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪt.əɹ/ n
satyr
Greek mythology

sauce /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
sås
liquid condiment

saucepan /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
kastrull
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
tefat
small dish

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
fräck
impudently bold

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
surkål
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
bastande bastubadande
act of using a sauna
bastu sauna
sauna room or house

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
bada bastu basta
to use a sauna

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
flanera strosa
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace

sausage /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
korv
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing
small, uncooked

sausage casing n
fjälster
membrane into which filling of a sausage is stuffed

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
sautera
to cook food

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ adj
barbarisk ociviliserad okultiverad
barbaric, not civilized
grym brutal
brutal, vicious or merciless
vild
wild, not cultivated

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ n
vilde barbar
uncivilized or feral person

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
savann
tropical grassland with scattered trees

save /seɪv/ n
räddning
block that prevents an opponent from scoring
sparning
computing: act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium

save /seɪv/ preposition
förutom
except, with the exception of

save /seɪv/ v
spara
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
to store for future use
to economize
to accumulate money
to conserve or prevent the wasting of
frälsa
theology: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation
rädda
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone
to sports: to catch or deflect a shot at goal
skona
to spare somebody from effort, or from something undesirable

save face v
rädda ansiktet
preserve reputation

savings account n
sparkonto
account that yields a better interest than a current account

savings bank n
sparbank
financial institution

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ n
frälsare frälserinna
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
salt
Salty or non-sweet
välsmakande
Tasty, attractive to the palate

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
kyndel
herb of genus Satureja

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ n
arom smak
the specific taste or smell of something

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
njuta av avnjuta
to appreciate, enjoy or relish something
smaka
to possess a particular taste or smell, or a distinctive quality

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
klok slug smart
well-informed and perceptive

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ n
såg
tool

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ v
såga
cut with a saw

sawbuck n
sågbock
a framework for holding wood so that it can be sawed

sawdust n
spån sågspån
dust created by sawing

sawhorse /sɔ.hɔɹs/ /sɔː.hɔː(ɹ)s/ n
sågbock
a device used to temporarily raise and support pieces of material

sawmill n
sågverk
machine, building or company

sawpit /ˈsɔpɪt/ /ˈsɔːpɪt/ n
såggrop
pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn

sawtooth /ˈsɔːtuːθ/ n
sågtand
cutting bit of a saw

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ n
sågare sågverksarbetare
one who saws timber

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
saxofon
a musical instrument of the woodwind family

say /seɪ/ v
låt oss säga låt säga ponera
imperative: let's say
stå
to indicate in a written form
säga
to pronounce
to communicate verbally or in writing

say goodbye v
ta farväl
wish someone farewell upon their leaving

say grace v
be bordsbön
say a prayer of thanks

say what phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n
ordspråk ordstäv
proverb or maxim

scab /skæb/ n
skorpa sårskorpa
incrustation over a wound

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
balja slida skida
the sheath of a sword

scabies /ˈskei.biz/ n
skabb
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ n
schavott
platform for executions
byggnadsställning
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on

scaffolding n
byggnadsställning
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scalability n
skalbarhet
property of being scalable

scalable adj
skalbar
able to be changed in scale; resizeable
bestigbar
capable of being climbed

scalar adj
skalär
having magnitude

scalar n
skalär
quantity with magnitude

scalar field n
skalärfält
mathematical function

scalar product n
skalärprodukt
product of two vectors

scald /skɑld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
skålla
to burn with hot fluid

scale /skeɪl/ n
skala måttstock
ratio of distances
skala
sequence for measurement
series of notes
size or scope
fjäll
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
fjällpansar
scale mail

scale /skeɪl/ v
skala
to change size of
bestiga
to climb
fjälla
become scaly
remove the scales of

scales /skeɪlz/ n
våg balansvåg vågskål
device for weighing goods for sale

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɛlɘp/ n
pilgrimsmussla mussla
mollusc

scalp /skælp/ n
huvudsvål skalp
part of head where the hair grows
skalp
part of the skin of the head of an enemy kept as a trophy
victory
hjässa
top of the head

scalp /skælp/ v
skalpera
to remove part of the head

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
skalpell
small straight knife

scalper n
skalperare
one who sells tickets unofficially

scaly /ˈskeɪli/ adj
fjällig
covered or abounding with scales

scam /skæm/ n
lurendrejeri
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
lura scama
to defraud or embezzle

scan /skæn/ n
avsökning genomsökning
instance of scanning
bild
result or output of a scanning process

scan /skæn/ v
skanna läsa in
create a digital copy of an image using a scanner
avsöka genomsöka
examine sequentially
avsöka
look about for

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
skandal
incident that brings disgrace

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
skandalös
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
skandium
chemical element

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ n
skanner bildläsare
device which scans documents

scanty /ˈskænti/ adj
knapp

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
syndabock
a goat imbued with the sins of the people
someone punished for someone else's error(s)

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
ärr
permanent mark on the skin
permanent negative mark on the mind

scarce /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
knapp

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ v
skrämma
to frighten

scarecrow /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ.kɹoʊ/ n
fågelskrämma
an effigy made to scare the birds away

scared /skɛəd/ /skɛɹd/ adj
rädd
afraid, frightened

scaremongering v
skräckpropaganda skrämselpropaganda

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ n
halsduk
long garment worn around the neck

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ v
sluka
eat very quickly

scarificator n
skarifikator
cupping glass

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
scharlakansröd
colour

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
scharlakansrött
colour

scarlet fever n
scharlakansfeber
streptococcal infection

scary /ˈskeəɹi/ adj
läskig
causing, or able to cause, fright

scat /skæt/ n
skatt
tax, tribute
spillning
animal excrement

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
sprida
physics: to deflect
to occur at intervals
skingra sprida strö strö ut
to cause to separate
skingra skingras
to disperse
beströ
to distribute loosely

scatterbrain n
tankspridd person
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scatterbrained adj
tanklös tankspridd virrig
having the qualities of scatterbrain

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
asätare
animal feeding on decaying matter

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
scenario
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work
outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events

scene /siːn/ n
scen sceneri
decorations and fittings of a stage
scen uppträdande
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others
scen
the location of an event that attracts attention
large informal group of people with a uniting interest
place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs
subdivision of an act

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
kuliss bakgrund fond sceneri
stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene
landskap bakgrund fond sceneri utsikt vy
view, natural features, landscape

scenography n
scenografi
art or act of representation in perspective
design of theatrical sets

scent /sɛnt/ n
lukt doft doftspår stank vittring
doft
distinctive odour or smell
spår
figuratively: any traces that can be followed

scent /sɛnt/ v
vittra lukta
to detect the scent of

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ n
spira
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/ n
skadeglädje
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ n
schema
time-based plan of events

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ v
inplanera
To plan an activity at a specific date or time
schemalägga
to create a schedule

scheelite n
scheelit tungsten
mineral

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
schematisk
represented simply
sketchy, incomplete

scheme /skiːm/ n
schema

scheme /skiːm/ v
smida ränker
to contrive a plan

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
intrigmakare
he who plots secret, devious plans

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ n
schism splittring
split, division, separation, discord

schist /ʃɪst/ n
glimmerskiffer
crystalline foliated rock

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
schizoid personlighetsstörning
personality disorder

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
schizofreni
mental disorder

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ n
schlager
piece
style

schmaltzy adj
sliskig tårdrypande
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic

schnapps /ʃnɑps/ n
snaps
liquor

schnitzel n
schnitzel
a meat dish

schnozzle n
kran tryne
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
stipendiat
a student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship
forskare
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge

scholar's mate n
skolmatt
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7#

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
stipendium
study allowance

school /skuːl/ n
stim skola
a group of fish
skola lära skolbildning
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
fakultet institution skola
a department/institute at a college or university
skola
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
an art movement
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
högskola lärosäte universitet
college or university

school /skuːl/ v
lära skola
to educate, teach, or train

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ n
skolbuss
transport for schoolchildren

school counselor n
Studie- och yrkesvägledare
school-oriented counselor

school of hard knocks n
livets hårda skola
source of education by adverse experience

school uniform n
skoluniform
uniform items to be worn by students in a school

schoolbag n
skolväska
satchel

schoolboy n
skolpojke
young male student

schoolmate n
skolkamrat
person who attended school with the subject

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
skonare skonert
sailing ship

schottische n
schottis
Bohemian dance

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ n
schwa
indeterminate central vowel

science /ˈsaɪəns/ n
vetenskap
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method
particular discipline or branch of learning
vetande vetenskap
fact of knowing something
kunskap vetenskap
knowledge gained through study or practice

science park n
teknikpark
an area with a collection buildings dedicated to scientific research

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
vetenskaplig
of or having to do with science

scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ n
vetenskapsman forskare vetenskapskvinna
one whose activities make use of the scientific method

scientocracy n
scientokrati
members of an elite community of scientists

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
kroksabel
sword with curved blade

scintillating /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ adj
blixtrande bländande gnistrande
sparkling
bländande
witty

scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
ympkvist
(detached) shoot or twig
efterkomma
descendant
ättling
heir to a throne

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ n
sax
noun adjunct
skalm skänkel
one blade on a pair of scissors

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
klippa saxa
to cut using scissors

scissor binoculars n
batterikikare
stereoscopic periscopic binoculars

scissor kick n
bicykleta cykelspark
kick in football

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
sax
tool used for cutting

sclera n
ögonvita sklera
white of the eye

sclerosis /sklɪˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
skleros
abnormal hardening of body tissues

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ n
argbigga
person who scolds, particularly a woman

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ v
gräla
rebuke

scolding n
banna
succession of critical remarks

sconce /skɒns/ n
applick
light fixture on a wall

scoop /skuːp/ n
skopa
amount held by a scoop
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
digging attachment on a front-end loader
scoop
news learned and reported before anyone else

scoop /skuːp/ v
supa
skopa
to lift, move, or collect with or as though with a scoop

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
sparkcykel
foot-propelled vehicle
skoter moped
motor-scooter

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
omfattning
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain

scops owl n
dvärguv
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
bränna
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

scorched adj
bränd
dried, damaged, burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat

scorched earth n
bränd jord brända jordens taktik

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
poängsumma
number of points earned
partitur
sheet music showing all parts
tjog
twenty

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
mål måla näta
to earn points in a game

scorer n
målgörare
one who scores

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
förakt hån
contempt, disdain

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
förakta
to scoff or express contempt

scornful adj
föraktfull
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scorpion /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ n
skorpion
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
stafflös
without consequences or penalties

scour /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
skrubba skura
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
genomsöka
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ n
gissel
a whip often of leather
gissel plåga
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] n
scout
member of the scout movement
spanare
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] v
spana
to explore a wide terrain

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ n
scouting

scowl /skaʊl/ n
bister uppsyn
wrinkling of the brows or face

scrambled egg n
äggröra
dish

scrap paper n
kladdpapper
used paper, to be reused for jotting notes

scrape together v
skrapa ihop
collect small amounts

scrapyard n
skrotupplag
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold

scratch /skɹætʃ/ n
repa
disruption or mark on a surface

scratch /skɹætʃ/ v
klösa
to rub a surface with a sharp object

scratch card n
skraplott
lottery ticket

scrawny /ˈskrɔni/ /ˈskrɔːni/ adj
mager skraltig skranglig spinkig tanig
Thin, malnourished and weak

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ n
skrik
loud exclamation

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
skrika gasta
to make the sound of a scream

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
taluskon
loose stony debris on a slope

screen /skɹin/ /skɹiːn/ n
filmduk duk
movie viewing area
skärm
viewing area of electronic output device
physical divider

screen printing n
serigrafi silkscreentryck
printing method

screen time n
skärmtid
time spend using a screen

screening n
screening
The process of checking or filtering

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
manuskript scenario
script for a movie or a television show

screensaver n
skärmsläckare

screenshot n
skärmdump skärmbild
image of computer screen output

screenshot v
ta skärmbild ta skärmdump
take a screenshot

screenwriter n
manusförfattare filmförfattare
one who writes for the screen

screw /skɹuː/ n
knull
act of screwing
skruv
fastener
propeller
ship’s propeller

screw /skɹuː/ v
skruva
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw
knulla
to have sexual intercourse with

screw cap n
skruvkork
cap of a bottle or jar which screws onto the threaded lip of the container

screw thread n
gänga
helical ridge or groove

screwdriver n
screwdriver
drink
skruvmejsel skruvdragare
tool

script /skɹɪpt/ n
skript
procedure or program in computing
manuskript manus
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
handskrift
writing; written document
skrivstil
written characters, style of writing

scripting language n
skriptspråk

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
scriptorium skriptorium
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
skriftrulle
roll of paper or parchment

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
rulla
(Computing) to change one's view of data on a computer's display

scroll bar n
rullningslist
graphical widget

scrotum /ˈskɹəʊtəm/ n
pung scrotum skrotum
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scruff /skɹʌf/ n
nackskinnet
loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals

scruffy /ˈskɹʌ.fi/ adj
ovårdad sjabbig tilltufsad
untidy in appearance

scrum /skɹʌm/ n
klunga
a tightly packed and disorderly crowd of people

scrump /ˈskɹʌmp/ v
palla
to steal fruit, especially apples, from a garden or orchard

scrunch /skɹʌntʃ/ n
knaster krasande
crunching noise

scrunch /skɹʌntʃ/ v
knyckla ihop krossa skrynkla ihop
crumple

scrupulous /ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/ adj
samvetsgrann samvetsöm skrupulös
having scruples
betänksam försiktig grundlig noggrann nogräknad omsorgsfull
meticulous

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
granska lusläsa mönstra nagelfara skärskåda syna
to examine with great care

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
handgemäng slagsmål
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters

scull /skʌl/ n
åra
one of a pair of oars
single oar mounted at the stern of a boat
singelsculler
small boat

sculpin n
hornsimpa
small fish of the family Cottidae

sculpt v
skulptera
be a sculptor

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
skulptör bildhuggare
a person who sculpts

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)əɹ/ n
skulptur
art of sculpting
work of art created by sculpting

scum /skʌm/ n
jävel
person or persons considered to be reprehensible

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
spygatt
nautical: drainage hole

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ v
kullkasta stjälpa sänka torpedera
thwart, destroy

scurry v
kila
to run away with quick light steps

scurvy n
skörbjugg
deficiency of vitamin C

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ n
kolhink
a container like an open bucket
lucka
small hatch or opening in a boat

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ v
borra i sank
To deliberately sink a ship (often by order of the captain)

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ n
lie
farm tool

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
slå slå med lie
to cut with a scythe

sea /siː/ n
hav sjö
body of water

sea anchor n
drivankare
parachute to slow a drifting ship

sea anemone n
anemon havsanemon
polyp

sea bluebell n
ostronört
Mertensia maritima

sea buckthorn n
havtorn
shrub of the genus Hippophae

sea cow n
sirendjur sjöko
marine mammal of the order Sirenia

sea cucumber n
sjögurka
sea cucumber

sea hare n
sjöhare
large marine gastropod mollusc

sea horse n
sjöhäst
fish

sea ice n
havsis
frozen seawater

sea level n
havsnivå
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured

sea lion n
sjölejon
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
havsvidunder havsmonster
large, aggressive creature in the sea

sea otter n
havsutter
Enhydra lutris

sea salt n
havssalt
salt prepared by evaporating sea water

sea serpent n
havsmonster sjöorm
sea monster

sea squirt n
sjöpung
animal of the class Ascidiacea

sea turtle n
havssköldpadda
any turtle that inhabits oceans

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
sjöborre
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea

sea-ear /ˈsiː ɪə̯/ n
havsöra
a type of shellfish

sea-worthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ adj
sjövärdig
fit for service at sea

seabed n
havsbotten
floor or bottom of the sea or ocean

seabird /ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d/ n
havsfågel
any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgium
chemical element with atomic number 106

seadog n
sjöbjörn
sailor accustomed to the sea

seafloor n
havsbotten sjöbotten
seafloor

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ n
fisk och skaldjur
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life

seagoing adj
sjögående
made for or used on the high seas

seagrass n
sjögräs
grasslike marine plants

seagull /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ n
mås trut
bird of the family Laridae

seal /siːl/ n
säl
pinniped
sigill
design or insignia associated with organization or official role
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance
something which will be visibly damaged when a covering or container is opened
tight closure

seam /siːm/ n
söm
folded back and stitched piece of fabric

seam allowance /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/ n
sömsmån
part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a pattern outside the seam

seamless adj
sömlös
Having no seams

seamster n
sömmare
person who sews clothes

seamstress /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
sömmerska
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seaplane n
sjöflygplan
an aircraft

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ n
spänntand spärr
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ v
bränna sveda
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
sökning sökande
an attempt to find something

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
söka leta
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly
söka genomsöka
to look throughout (a place) for something

search engine n
sökmotor
application that searches for data

search warrant n
husrannsakningsorder
court order authorising the search of a place

seascape n
havsbild havsmålning
piece of art that depicts the sea or shoreline

seashell n
musselskal snäcka
shell

seashore /ˈsiːʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsiːʃoə/ /ˈsiːʃɔɹ/ /ˈsiːʃɔː/ n
havskust
the coastal land bordering a sea or ocean

seasick /siːsɪk/ adj
sjösjuk rörelsessjuk
ill due to the motion of a ship at sea.

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ n
sjösjuka
a feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a ship

seaside resort n
badort
coastal holiday resort

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ n
säsong
a group of episodes
säsong årstid
part of year with something special
årstid
quarter of a year

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ v
krydda
to flavour food

seasonal affective disorder n
årstidsbunden depression
Depression associated with lack of natural light in winter

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
erfaren rutinerad van
experienced

seasoning n
krydda
cooking ingredient

seat /siːt/ n
säte
location of a governing body
horizontal portion of a chair
membership in a representative body
sits sittplats
piece of furniture
sittplats plats
place in which to sit

seat belt n
säkerhetsbälte bilbälte
restraining belt

seawater n
havsvatten
salt water of a sea or ocean

seaweed n
tång sjögräs
marine plants and algae

seawolf n
havskatt
Anarhichas lupus

seaworthiness n
sjövärdighet
property of being fit to go to sea

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
talg
thick oily substance

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
utträda
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
secession utbrytning utträde
The act of seceding

secluded adj
avskild
in seclusion, isolated, remote

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
andra
second (numeral)
that which comes after the first

second /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
sekund
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
sekund ögonblick
short, indeterminate amount of time
sekund bågsekund
unit of angular measure

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
andra chans
another chance to achieve what should have been done the first time
andrahandsvara utskottsvara
manufactured item that fails to meet quality control standards
tvåa
number two in a series
place next below first in a race or contest
tvåan
second gear
sekundant sekond
attendant of a duel or boxing match standing in for a contestant
stödjande
one who agrees in addition

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ v
bifalla instämma sekundera stödja
to agree as a second person

second cousin n
syssling nästkusin tremänning
grandnephew or grandniece of a grandparent

second cousin once removed n
sysslingbarn
son or daughter of one’s second cousin

second hand n
sekundvisare
the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed

second helping n
påtår (coffee)
a second portion of the same thing (usually of food)

second language n
andraspråk
language spoken other than the mother tongue

second of arc n
bågsekund
angle of an arc

second person n
andra person
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience

second-hand smoke n
passiv rökning
smoke from cigarettes, that any person including non-smokers could breathe in

secondary market n
andrahandsmarknad
part of financial market

secondhand adj
begagnad
not new; previously owned and used by another

seconds /ˈsɛk.əndz/ /ˈsɛkəndz/ n
backning
second serving

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
hemlig
being or kept hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
hemlighet
knowledge that is hidden

secret agent n
hemlig agent
member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential

secret service n
säkerhetspolis
government organization

secretarial adj
sekreterar-
connected with a secretary's work

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
sekretariat
the office or department of a government secretary

secretary /ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/ n
minister sekreterare
head of a department of government
sekreterare
person keeping records and handling clerical work
leading or managerial position in certain organizations
sagittarius serpentarius
type of desk

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
sekreterarfågel
member of bird family

secretion n
insöndring sekretion utsöndring
act of secreting
sekret
secreted substance

secretive adj
hemlighetsfull
having an inclination to secrecy

sect /sɛkt/ n
sekt
religious movement

section sign n
paragraftecken
typographical character marking sections

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
sektor
a field of economic activity
sektor cirkelsektor
part of circle

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
långsamt skeende sekulär
long-term
sekulär
not specifically religious
temporal

securely adv
säkert tryggt
in a secure manner

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ n
säkerhet trygghet trygghetskänsla
condition of not being threatened
säkerhet
finance: property temporarily relinquished
värdepapper
finance: tradeable financial asset
säkerhetstjänst vaktbolag
organization or department responsible for providing security
skydd säkerhetsåtgärd
something that secures
säkerhet borgen garanti
something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation

security blanket n
snuttefilt
any object used to produce sense of security
blanket used to produce secure feeling

security guard n
säkerhetsvakt
person employed to provided security

security service n
säkerhetstjänst
government organisation

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
sedan
style of automobile

sedan chair n
bärstol
small litter or palanquin

sedentary /ˈsɛd(ə)ntɛɹi/ adj
stillasittande
not moving much; sitting around

sedge warbler n
sävsångare
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

sedimentary rock n
sedimentbergart sedimentär bergart
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
förleda
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray
förföra förleda
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
förförisk
attractive, alluring, tempting

seductress n
förförerska
woman who seduces

sedulous /ˈsɛdjələs/ /ˈsɛdʒələs/ adj
flitig oförtruten trägen
persevering in business or in endeavors

see /siː/ n
stift stiftstad
diocese

see /siː/ v
se
perceive with the eyes
förstå se
understand

see Naples and die proverb
se Neapel och sedan dö
since nothing compares to the beauty of Naples, you can die after you've seen it

see also phraseologicalUnit
se även
a suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic

see off v
vinka av
to accompany someone to a point of departure

see red v
se rött
to become angry

see the forest for the trees v
inte se skogen för alla träd
to be overwhelmed by detail to the point where it obscures the overall situation

see you later phraseologicalUnit
ses senare vi ses vi ses senare
goodbye

see you soon interjection
ses snart vi ses snart
goodbye

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
syns i morgon syns imorgon vi ses i morgon vi ses imorgon vi syns i morgon vi syns imorgon
see you tomorrow

seed /siːd/ n
seedning
competitor or team occupying a given seed
frö
fertilized grain
precursor
offspring, descendants, progeny
sperma säd
semen

seed /siːd/ v
seeda
assign a position to in a tournament

seeding n
seedning
Arrangement of positions in a tournament

seeing is believing proverb
det tror jag när jag ser det
you need to see something to believe it

seek /siːk/ v
söka leta
to try to find

seek and ye shall find proverb
de söker och de skall nå
one finds what one looks for

seem /siːm/ v
verka förefalla synas tyckas
to appear

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ adj
passande
appropriate

seep /siːp/ n
sippra
to ooze through pores

seer /siːɹ/ n
siare sierska
someone who foretells the future

seeress n
sierska
a female seer

seesaw n
gungbräda
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seethe /siːð/ v
sjuda
to boil vigorously (intransitive verb)

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
segmentera
to divide into segments or sections

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
övergång
an instance of segueing, a transition

sei whale n
sejval
whale of the rorqual family

seine /seɪn/ n
not vad
fishing net

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adj
seismisk
related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth

seize /siːz/ v
gripa fånga tillskansa
grab

seize the day v
fånga dagen
enjoy the present

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
sällan
infrequently, rarely

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
välja välja ut utvälja
to choose one or more elements from a set

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
vald
that have been selected or chosen

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ n
urval val
urval selektion
process or act of selecting

selenium /sɪˈliː.ni.əm/ n
selen
chemical element

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
selenologi
the study of the moon and several satellites

self /sɛlf/ n
själv
individual person as the object of his own reflective consciousness

self-actualization n
självförverkligande
psychological development

self-adhesive adj
självhäftande
adhesive

self-assessment n
självskattning
assessment of oneself

self-awareness n
självförnimmelse självkännedom
state of being self-aware

self-centered adj
självupptagen
egotistically obsessed with oneself

self-confidence n
självförtroende
state of being self-confident

self-conscious adj
självmedveten
aware of oneself as an individual being

self-consciousness n
självmedvetenhet
awareness of the self as an entity
förlägenhet
shyness

self-control n
självkontroll självbehärskning
ability to control one's desires and impulses

self-criticism n
självkritik
criticism of oneself

self-defense n
nödvärn
(law) Defense for oneself against violence
självförsvar
means of defending oneself from attack

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ adj
självironisk
critical of oneself

self-deprecation n
självironi
disparaging view of oneself

self-discipline n
självdisciplin
control of oneself

self-disciplined adj
självdisciplinerad
having self-discipline

self-distance n
självdistans
the ability to critically reflect on oneself

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/ n
självkänsla
confidence in one's own worth

self-evident adj
självklar
obviously true

self-fulfilling adj
självuppfyllande
describing a prediction that causes itself to occur as predicted

self-fulfilling prophecy n
självuppfyllande profetia
A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true

self-government n
autonomi självstyre
self-government

self-hatred n
självhat
hatred of oneself

self-image n
självbild
way a person views themself

self-immolate v
sätta eld på sig själv
to set oneself on fire

self-knowledge n
självkännedom
knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities

self-lacing adj
självsnörande

self-pity n
självömkan
feeling of pity for oneself

self-portrait n
självporträtt
portrait of the painter who painted it

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
självbevarelsedrift
self-preservation

self-promotion n
självbefordran självpromotion
the act of promoting oneself

self-propelled adj
självgående
having its own means of propulsion

self-reference n
självreferens
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
självrefererande
that or who refers to itself or oneself

self-reliance n
självförtroende självtillit
independence

self-respect n
självaktning
knowledge of one's own worth

self-rule n
självstyre
rule of a group of people by their own leaders

self-sacrifice n
självuppoffring
giving up of one's own benefit

self-satisfied adj
självbelåten
satisfied with oneself

self-service n
självbetjäning
the practice of serving oneself

self-study n
självstudie
study without the aid of a formal education institution

self-sufficiency n
självförsörjning
condition of being self-sufficient

self-sufficient adj
självförsörjande
able to provide for oneself independently of others

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
selfie egobild självis
photographic self-portrait

selfie stick n
selfiepinne
extendable arm to hold a camera

selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ adj
självisk självcentrerad
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making
självisk egoistisk
regard for oneself above others' well-being

selfless adj
osjälvisk
having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish

sell /sɛl/ v
sälja
to agree to transfer goods or provide services

sell like hot cakes v
sälja som smör sälja som smör i solsken
sell quickly

sell-by date n
bäst före-datum
final date on which a product can be sold

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
säljare försäljerska försäljare säljerska
someone who sells
säljare
something which sells

selvage n
stad stadkant
finished edge of a woven fabric parallel with warp

semantic /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
semantisk betydelsemässig
of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words

semantic field n
semantiskt fält
group of words relating to same subject

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
semantik
science of the meaning of words

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ n
semafor
computing term

semblance /ˈsɛm.bləns/ n
likhet
likeness, similarity

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
sperma sagge sädesvätska
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
termin
half of school year

semi- /sɛmi/ prefix
halv-
half (prefix)

semi-detached n
parhus
house

semi-norm n
seminorm
a function that maps a vector to a non-negative value

semi-skimmed milk n
mellanmjölk
type of milk

semi-trailer n
semitrailer släpfordon
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end

semibreve n
helnot
whole note

semicircle n
halvcirkel
half of a circle

semicircular adj
semicirkulär
in the shape of a semicircle

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
semikolon
punctuation mark ';'

semiconductor n
halvledare
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator

semifinal n
semifinal
competition

semifinalist n
semifinalist
person who competes in the semifinals

semigroup n
semigrupp
set for which a closed associative binary operation is defined

seminal adj
inflytelserik nyskapande
highly influential

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəlˌvɛsɪkl/ n
sädesblåsa
seminal vesicle

seminar n
seminarium
class held for advanced studies
meeting held for the exchange of useful information

seminary n
seminarium
theological school

seminoma n
seminom
form of testicular cancer

semiology n
semiologi
semiotics

semiotics /sɛmiˈɒtɪks/ n
semiotik
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
sandsnäppa
Calidris pusilla

semipornographic adj
halvpornografisk, halvporrig
partly pornographic

semivowel n
halvvokal
sound in speech

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ n
fastlagsbulle semla fettisdagsbulle
Swedish pastry eaten on Shrove Tuesday

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
mannagryn
hard grains of flour left after milling

semolina pudding n
mannagrynsgröt
dessert

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
senat
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
senator
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate

send /sɛnd/ v
sända skicka
make something go somewhere

send for v
skicka efter
request a delivery of
summon

send off v
utvisa visa ut
show someone a red card

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ n
drift parodi
satirical imitation

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ n
avsändare sändare
someone who sends

sending off n
utvisning
a dismissal from the field of play

sendoff n
avskedsfest
farewell party

senescent adj
åldrande
growing old

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
senil
exhibiting the deterioration in mind

senility n
senilitet
the losing of memory and reason

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə/ adj
senior
older

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
anciennitet tjänsteålder
time

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
förnimmelse känsla
physical feeling
sensation
widespread excitement

sensational adj
sensationell uppseendeväckande
exceptionally great

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
sinne
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
conscious awareness
natural ability
mening bemärkelse
meaning or reason
betydelse sinne
semantics term
sinne förnuft förstånd
sound judgement

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
märka uppfatta
to instinctively be aware

sense of humour n
sinne för humor
quality of an individual to find certain things funny

sense organ n
sinnesorgan
an organic sensor

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
förnuftig
acting with or showing good judgement

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
känslig
easily offended
accurate
responsive to stimuli

sensitivity n
känslighet
the quality of being sensitive

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
sensor
device or organ that detects certain external stimuli

sensorimotor adj
sensomotorisk
of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity

sent /sɛnt/ v
sänt
past participle of "to send"

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] n
dom
decision of a jury
judicial order for punishment, conviction
mening fras sättning
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
straff
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] v
döma avkunna
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
konsis
obsolete: full of meaning
aforistisk moraliserande
tending to use aphorisms or maxims
koncis kärnfull
using as few words as possible

sentimental /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
känslig känslosam lättrörd sentimental
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ /ˈsɛntɹɪ/ n
vaktpost
guard

sentry-box n
vaktkur skyllerkur
booth for a sentry

separable adj
avtagbar delbar separabel
able to be separated

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ adj
separat avskild skiljd
apart from; not connected to
separat skild
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ v
avskilja dela skilja
to cause to be separate
skilja avskilja dela
to disunite, disconnect
dela splittra söndra
to divide itself

separate the wheat from the chaff v
skilja agnarna från vetet
to select only that which is of value

separatism n
separatism
separatism

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
separatistisk separatist-
Advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ n
separatist
political separatist

separatistic adj
separatistisk

separator n
avbalkning separator
an object located between two or more things and hence separating them
separator
device for removing one substance from another
separatorskötare separatör
one who separates

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ adj
sepiafärgad
of a dark reddish-brown colour

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ n
sepia
pigment

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ n
blodförgiftning sepsis
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed

septet n
septett
group of seven

septic adj
septisk
of or pertaining to sepsis

septillion numeral
septiljon
a billion quintillion, 1042
kvadriljon
a trillion trillion, 1024

septuagenarian adj
sjuttioårig
in one's eighth decade

septuagenarian n
sjuttioåring
One who is between the age of 70 and 79

septum /ˈsɛptəm/ n
septum
(mycology) partition separating the cells of a fungus

sepulchral /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
gravlik
suggestive of grave

sepulchre /ˈsɛpəɫkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛpəɫkɚ/ n
grift
burial chamber

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
uppföljare
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequela /sɪˈkwiːlə/ n
följdsjukdom följdtillstånd sekvele svit
a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem

sequence /ˈsikwəns/ n
följd sekvens
in mathematics, an ordered list of objects

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
dukat sekin
Italian/Turkish coin
paljett
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
sekvoja rödvedsträd
tree

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
seraf
highest order of angels

serendipity /ˌsɛ.ɹɛn.ˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
serendipitet
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident
a combination of events which are not individually beneficial, but occurring together produce a good or wonderful outcome

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ adj
lugn fridfull
peaceful, calm

serenity n
lugn
lack of agitation
stillhet lugn frid ro sinnesro
state
Durchlaucht
title given to a prince or other dignitary

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
livegen
semifree peasant

serfdom n
livegenskap
feudal system
livegenskap träldom
state of being a serf

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.dʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ n
sergeant
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
militärmästare regementsförvaltare
sergeant major

serial /ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ/ n
följetong
literal work

serial killer n
seriemördare
person who commits multiple murders

series /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
serie svit
a number of things that follow on one after the other
serie oändlig summa summa
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence
serie följetong
television or radio program

serine n
serin
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH

serious /ˈsɪəɹi.əs/ adj
allvarlig seriös
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play
seriös
really intending what is said; being in earnest
allvarsam allvarlig
without humor or expression of happiness

seriously /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
allvarligt seriöst
in a serious or literal manner

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ n
predikan betraktelse
religious discourse
förmaning moralpredikan straffpredikan
speech of reproval

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtʰəʊnɪn/ n
serotonin
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serous adj
serös
containing, secreting, or resembling serum

serous membrane n
serosa
thin membrane that secretes serum in body cavity

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
orm
snake

serpentine /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ n
serpentin
mineral

serrated adj
sågad sågtandad
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
serval
medium-sized African wild cat

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ n
betjänt tjänare hjon tjänstefolk
betjänt tjänare
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation
tjänare
one who serves another, providing help in some manner

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
serve
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
serva
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball)
tjäna betjäna
to be a servant
tjäna fungera
to be of use
tjäna
to be subordinate to
to perform duties
uppvakta
to be suitor to
servera
to bring food to
betäcka
to copulate (of animals)
avtjäna
to spend time (of punishment)
serva tjäna
to work for

serve someone right v
vara rätt åt någon
happen to someone who deserves it
rätt åt
serves you right!

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
bricka
a tray for dishes
server
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs
servitör betjänt
one who serves
personal serveringspersonal
preferred unisex term for a waitress or waiter

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
delgivning
legal: delivery of a summons or writ
tjänst
practice of providing services as economic activity
the military
state of being subordinate or employed
gudstjänst
religious rite or ritual

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
serva underhålla
to perform maintenance
betjäna
to serve

service charge n
serviceavgift
fee charged for a service

service tree n
päronrönn äppelrönn
Sorbus domestica

serviceberry n
häggmispelsläktet
plant

serviceman n
militär
man who serves in the armed forces

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/ adj
slav-
of or pertaining to a slave
devot fjäskig servil underdånig
submissive or slavish

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
servilitet kryperi underdånighet
condition of being servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ n
portion
portion of food

servitude /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
servitut
qualified beneficial interest
träldom
the state of being a slave

sesame oil n
sesamolja
oil extracted from sesame seeds

sessile adj
sessil fastsittande
zoology

session /ˈsɛʃən/ n
session
period devoted to a particular activity

set /sɛt/ adj
fastställd
fixed in position
besluten bestämd
intent, determined
satt uppsatt
of hair: fixed in a certain style
bestämd fast spikad
prearranged
färdig klar redo
ready, prepared

set /sɛt/ n
apparat
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television
uppsättning mängd
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools
band grupp klick kotteri krets lag
group of people, usually meeting socially
set
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
in tennis
mängd
set theory: collection of objects

set /sɛt/ v
gå ned gå ner
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
ställa ställa in sätta
to adjust
sätta
to arrange type
duka
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
lägga upp passa
to direct the ball to a teammate for an attack
beskriva presentera
to introduce
placera
to locate, to backdrop
försänka sänka
to punch a nail into wood
sätta lägga ställa placera
to put something down
stelna
to solidify

set back v
kosta
cost
försena fördröja
delay

set forth v
lägga fram
to present for consideration

set off v
avgå
To leave; begin a journey or trip

set on fire v
sätta i brand
arouse passionate feelings in
antända sätta eld på sätta fyr på sätta i brand
cause to begin to burn

set the table v
duka
arrange plates, dishes, etc. in preparation for a meal

set theory n
mängdlära
mathematical theory of sets

set upon v
anfalla attackera överfalla
to attack

set-theoretic adj
mängdteoretisk
Of, relating to or using set theory

seta n
seta
bristle or hair

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ n
bakslag
adverse event, obstacle

sett /sɛt/ n
gryt grävlingsgryt
home of a badger
gatsten
paving stone

setter /ˈset.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ɚ/ n
passare
volleyball player

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
miljö
time, place, circumstance

settlement /ˈset.l.mənt/ n
förlikning
(law) resolution
koloni
newly established colony

settlement agreement n
förlikning
agreement

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ n
bosättare nybyggare
someone who settles in a new location, especially one who makes a previously uninhabited place his home

setup n
installationsprogram
computing: an installer

sevdalinka n
sevdah
genre of folk music

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ n
sjua
a card bearing seven pips
sjua sju
the figure seven

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ numeral
sju
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
sju dödssynderna
the cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
sjuhundra
cardinal number 700

seven hundred and fifty n
sjuhundrafemtio
the figure 750

seven hundred and fifty numeral
sjuhundrafemtio
number

seven virtues n
de sju dygderna
seven heavenly virtues

seven-league boots n
sjumilastövlar
boots enabling great stride

sevenfold adj
sjufaldig sjufaldigt
having seven parts (adjective)
sjufaldigad sjufaldigat
multiplied by seven (adjective)

sevenfold adv
sjufaldig sjufaldigt
by a factor of seven (adverb)

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
sjutton
cardinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
sjuttonde
ordinal number

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ adj
sjunde
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ n
sjundedel
one of seven equal parts of a whole
sjua
something in the seventh position

seventh grade n
sjunde klass
period in school that comes after sixth grade and before eighth grade

seventh heaven n
sjunde himlen
state of great joy and satisfaction

seventies n
1970-tal sjuttiotal sjuttiotalet
the decade of the 1970s

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
sjuttionde
ordinal form of the number seventy

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
sjuttiondel
one of seventy equal parts of a whole
sjuttionde
the person or thing in the seventieth position

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
sjuttio
cardinal number

seventy-first adj
sjuttioförsta
ordinal number 71st

seventy-five numeral
sjuttiofem
75

seventy-four numeral
sjuttiofyra
74

seventy-one numeral
sjuttioen sjuttioett
71

seventy-three numeral
sjuttiotre
73

seventy-two numeral
sjuttiotvå
72

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
hugga av kapa klippa av
to cut free

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
flera
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

severe /sɪˈvɪə/ adj
sträng

sevruga n
stjärnstör
Acipenser stellatus

sew /sjuː/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
sy
(transitive) use a needle

sewage n
avloppsvatten
suspension of water and waste

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
kloak
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage
sömmare sömmerska
person who sews clothing

sewing machine n
symaskin
device

sewn /soʊn/ /səʊn/ v
sydd
past participle of sew

sex /sɛks/ n
sex samlag
act of sexual intercourse
kön
gender (female or male)

sex /sɛks/ v
knulla samlag
informal: to have sex with
könsbestämma
to determine the sex of

sex appeal n
sex appeal
sexual attractiveness

sex drive n
sexdrift sexualdrift
tendency to engage in sexual activity

sex education n
sexualkunskap sex- och samlevnadsundervisning sexualundervisning sexualupplysning
sex education

sex hair n
knullrufs
sex hair

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ n
sexliv
part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity

sex object n
sexobjekt
person seen only as sexually attractive

sex offender n
sexualförbrytare
somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature

sex organ n
könsorgan
organ used in sexual reproduction

sex position n
samlagsställning
sex position

sex symbol n
sexsymbol
person with sexual ideals

sex tourism n
sexturism
travel for sex

sex toy n
sexleksak
sex aid

sexagenarian adj
sextioårig 60-årig
in one's seventh decade

sexagenarian n
sextioåring 60-åring
a person who is between the ages of 60 and 69

sexily adv
sexigt
in a sexy manner

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
sexism
gender discrimination or dislike

sexologist n
sexolog
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
sexologi
study of sex and sexuality

sextant /ˈsɛkstənt/ n
sextant
navigational instrument

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
sextett
composition for six voices or instruments

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
kyrkvaktmästare
church official

sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexuell sex
of or relating to having sex
sexuell
of or relating to sexuality
kön könlig sexuell
of or relating to the sex of an organism

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ n
sexuella trakasserier sexuellt ofredande
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
samlag
sexual interaction

sexual orientation n
sexuell läggning
sexual orientation

sexual reproduction n
könlig förökning sexuell fortplantning sexuell förökning
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms

sexuality /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexuell identitet sexualitet
sexual identity
sexualitet
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex
concern with or interest in sexual activity
sexual activity
sexual receptivity

sexually adv
sexuellt
by means of intercourse
in a sexual manner
with respect to intercourse
köns-
with respect to sex (division)

sexually mature adj
könsmogen
able to reproduce

sexually transmitted disease n
könssjukdom
disease contracted through sexual contact

sexy /ˈsɛksi/ /ˈsɛksɪ/ adj
sexig
having sexual appeal
slang: very attractive or appealing

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ adj
luggsliten sjavig
clothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments
sjaskig
mean; paltry; despicable
maläten sjabbig sjavig sliten
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged

shabrack n
schabrak
saddlecloth of a cavalry horse

shackle n
boja
restraint fit over an appendage

shad /ʃæd/ n
majfisk
fishes of the herring family

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
skugga senca
darkness where light is blocked
gardin persienn
something that blocks light, particularly in a window
färgton nyans ton
variety of color

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
skugga
to shield from light

shade horsetail n
ängsfräken
Equisetum pratense

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
skugga
dark image projected onto a surface

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
skugga
to secretly track or follow another

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
skum suspekt
not trustworthy; unfit to be seen or known

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
stång
any long, thin object
stråle
beam or ray of light
skaft
long narrow body of spear or arrow
schakt
long passage sunk into the earth
ventilation or heating conduit
vertical passage housing a lift

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
knull ligg
act of sexual intercourse
sexual partner

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
knulla ligga
to have sexual intercourse with
skaka
to shake

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
lurvig raggig rufsig
with long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur, or wool

shah /ʃɑː/ n
shah
king of Persia

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
skakning
act of shaking
milkshake
milkshake

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
shejka
intransitive: to dance
skaka hand (på)
intransitive: to shake hands
skaka
transitive: to cause to move
intransitive: to move from side to side
transitive: to disturb emotionally
to move one's head from side to side
transitive: to lose, evade

shake hands v
skaka hand
grasp another person's hands

shake one's head v
skaka på huvudet
move one's head from side to side

shakeup n
ommöblering omorganisering
reorganization

shakshuka n
shakshuka

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
skiffer lerskiffer
sedimentary rock

shall /ʃəl/ /ˈʃæl/ v
böra
indicating determination or obligation
skola
indicating the simple future tense
in questions to suggest a possible future action

shallot /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
schalottenlök
vegetable in the onion family

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
grund
ytlig
concerned mainly with superficial matters
lacking interest or substance
grund ytlig
extending not far downward
ytlig grund
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
grund
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water

sham marriage n
skenäktenskap
fake marriage

shaman /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
schaman völva
a medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism n
schamanism
range of traditional beliefs

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ n
röra
a great mess or clutter

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
synd skam
something to regret
skam
uncomfortable or painful feeling

shame on you interjection
fy skäms skäms på dig
expression of disapproval

shamefaced adj
skamsen
bashful or ashamed

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
skamlig
causing or meriting shame or disgrace

shameless adj
skamlös
having no shame

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
schamponering
instance of washing other fibres with shampoo
instance of washing the hair with shampoo
schampo
product for washing the hair or other fibres

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
schamponera
to wash hair with shampoo
to wash (the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
treklöver
trefoil leaf of any clover

shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ /ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/ v
sjanghaja
to force or trick into joining a ship

shanks' mare n
apostlahästar
walking

shanks' nag n
apostlahästar
walking

shanks' pony n
använda apostlahästarna
idiomatic references to walking

shanty /ˈʃænti/ n
ruckel
An old run-down house or shack

shantytown n
kåkstad
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
form
appearance or outline
figure
condition of personal health, especially muscular health
form tillstånd
status or condition

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
forma
to give something a shape

shape up v
komma i form rycka upp sig
to improve; correct one's bad habits
forma sig
transform into

shape-shifter /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
hamnskiftare
a person who can transform

shaper n
kipphyvel
A machine tool

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
skärva
piece of glass or pottery

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ n
aktie
financial instrument
andel del
portion of something

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ v
dela dela ut fördela
to divide and distribute
dela fördela utdela
to give
dela
to have in common
delge förmedla
to tell to another

share dilution n
utspädning
loss of stock value due to new issues

shareholder n
aktieägare
one who owns shares of stock

shareholders' agreement n
aktieägaravtal
agreement between shareholders

shareholders' meeting n
bolagsstämma årsstämma
meeing of shareholders

shari'a n
sharia
Islamic religious law

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
haj
fish

shark attack n
hajattack
attack on a human by a shark

shark fin n
hajfena
fin of a shark

shark fin soup n
hajfenssoppa
soup made from shark fins

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
skarp vass
able to cut easily
klyftig skarpsinnig
intelligent
skarp
intense and sudden (of pain)
having an intense, acrid flavour
-iss
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual
vass
pointed, able to pierce easily

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adv
prick
exactly

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ n
korsförtecken
sign for a sharp note on the staff

sharp-shinned hawk n
amerikansk sparvhök
a small hawk

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
spetsstjärtad snäppa
Calidris acuminata

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/ v
vässa
to make sharp

sharpshooter n
skarpskytt
marksman

shashlik n
saschlik
skewered dish

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
krasa krascha krossa
to smash, or break into tiny pieces
krossa
to violently break something into pieces

shave /ʃeɪv/ n
rakning
an instance of shaving

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
raka
to remove hair from
to remove hair from one's face

shaven /ˈʃeɪvən/ adj
rakad
having been shaved

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ n
rakapparat
electric razor

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ n
borrspån hyvelspån spån sågspån
A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material

shaving brush n
rakborste
brush for applying shaving cream

shaw /ʃɔː/ n
blast
the leaves and tops of vegetables, as of potatoes, turnips, etc.

shawl /ʃɔːl/ n
sjal
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders

shawm /ʃɔːm/ n
skalmeja
wind instrument

shchi n
sjtji
a type of Russian soup

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
hon
person

she- prefix
hon- hona
the prefix she- for a female animal or a woman

she-ass n
åsnesto
female ass, female donkey, jenny

she-bear n
björnhona björninna
a female bear

she-cat n
katta honkatt
female cat

she-wolf n
varginna varghona vargtik ylva
female wolf

shea /ʃi/ n
sheanöt
fruit
sheanötsträd
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ n
sheasmör
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
bunt
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
kärve sädeskärve
bundle of grain or straw
kärve
mathematical construct

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
skjuvning
a force that produces a shearing strain

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
skjuva
to deform because of shearing forces

shear stress n
skjuvspänning
component of stress

sheatfish n
gädda
fish of the genus Silurus

sheath /ʃiːð/ /ʃiːθ/ n
fodral
long case
skida balja slida
scabbard
fodral fodralklänning
tight-fitting dress

sheathe /ʃiːð/ v
sticka i slidan
to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath

shed /ʃɛd/ n
skjul
temporary structure to shelter something

shed /ʃɛd/ v
ömsa
to cast off, to let fall, be divested of
utgjuta
to pour; to make flow

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ n
får
animal

sheep ked n
fårlus
Melophagus ovinus

sheepdog n
fårhund
dog used for herding sheep

sheepshank /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ n
trumpetstek
type of knot

sheepskin n
fårskinn
skin of a sheep

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
bana
area on ice for curling game
skot
rope to adjust a sail
blad ark pappersark
sheet of paper

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ v
skota
to trim a sail

sheet bend n
skotstek
knot

sheet cake n
långpannekaka
A simple, flat, rectangular cake

sheet metal n
plåt
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet

sheet music n
noter
hand-written or printed form of musical notation

sheik /ʃeɪk/ n
schejk shejk
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe
Gulf countries: official title for members of the royal family
Islamic religious clergy

shelduck n
gravand
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
hylla
structure
capacity

shelf life n
hållbarhet
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
skal skalbolag
business: legal entity that has no operations
kommandotolk shell skal tolk
computing: general-purpose environment
skal
covering of a nut
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
any hollow structure; framework, or exterior structure
chemistry: set of atomic orbitals that have the same principal quantum number
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
husks of cacao seeds
psychological barrier to social interaction
plåt
engraved copper roller used in print works
skal äggskal
hard covering of an egg
granat
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon
casing of an artillery projectile
fjäll skal
overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering armadillo's body
balja skida
pod

shell /ʃɛl/ v
beskjuta bomba bombardera
to bombard, to fire projectiles at
ömsa
to cast the shell, or exterior covering
skala
to remove the outer covering or shell of something

shell shock n
stridsutmattning
psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
schellack
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellfish /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/ n
skaldjur
aquatic food that has a shell

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
skydd
a refuge or other protection

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
skydda
transitive, to provide cover

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
skrinlägga
to set aside, quit, or halt

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ n
shemale transsexuell person
a male-to-female transsexual or transgender person

shenanigans /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/ /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/ n
fiffel fuffens
deceitful tricks

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ n
fåraherde
a person who tends sheep
herde
someone who watches over or guides

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɝːbət/ n
sorbet
frozen fruit juice
bruspulver
powder

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
sheriff
all meanings

shh /ʃː/ interjection
shh
requesting silence

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
schibbolet
a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc

shield /ʃiːld/ n
sköld skyddsplåt
anything that protects or defends
sköld
armor
vapensköld
heraldry

shield /ʃiːld/ v
skydda
to protect, to defend

shieldmaiden n
sköldmö
virgin who had chosen to fight in battle

shift /ʃɪft/ n
byte skifte
act of shifting
skift skifttangent
button on a keyboard
pass skift arbetspass arbetsskift
change of workers
växel
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle

shift /ʃɪft/ v
växla
to change gears
flytta skifta ändra
to change position
byta skifta växla ändra
to change, swap
flytta skifta
to move from one place to another

shift key n
skifttangent
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard
omskiftare skifttangent
key on a typewriter

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ adj
lömsk skum
Having the appearance of someone dishonest, criminal or unreliable

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ n
shiitake
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom

shill /ʃɪl/ n
lockfågel
a person paid to endorse a product favourably

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ n
skimmer
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ v
skimra
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer

shin /ʃɪn/ n
skenben
front part of the leg below the knee

shin pad n
benskydd
clothing

shinbone n
skenben
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ n
sken
brightness from a source of light
glans
brightness from reflected light
finish polish
excellence in quality or appearance

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
lysa i ögonen
to be immediately apparent
glänsa lysande
to distinguish oneself
lysa skina stråla
to emit light
blänka glänsa reflektera
to reflect light
polera putsa blanka
to polish

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
bältros helveteseld
herpes zoster

shiny /ˈʃaɪni/ adj
lysande
emitting light
glittrande skinande
reflecting light

shiny cowbird n
glanskostare
shiny cowbird

ship /ʃɪp/ n
skepp fartyg
large water vessel

ship /ʃɪp/ v
frakta skeppa
to send a parcel or container

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ n
frakt
transportation of goods

shipworm n
skeppsmask
Marine mollusc that bores through wood

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
skeppsvrak
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
skeppsbrott förlisning
An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipyard n
skeppsvarv varv
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃaɪəɹ/ n
grevskap
former administrative area of Britain; a county

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
undvika smita från
avoid a duty

shirt /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
skjorta
article of clothing

shirtless adj
bara bröst
not wearing a shirt

shirty /ˈʃɜː.ti/ /ˈʃɝ.ti/ adj
sur
ill-tempered or annoyed

shit /ʃʰɪt/ adj
skit
of poor quality
despicable

shit /ʃʰɪt/ interjection
fan! jävlar! skit!
expression of worry, failure

shit /ʃʰɪt/ n
skit bajs
skit skitstövel
nasty, despicable person
skit skitsnack
nonsense, bullshit
skit
rubbish
not anything, nothing
the best of its kind

shit /ʃʰɪt/ v
skita bajsa
skita
vulgar: to be stricken with fear
bajsa ut skita ut
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus

shit a brick v
skita knäck
To react strongly in fear

shit hot adj
skitbra
brilliant or exceptional

shit oneself v
skita på sig
vulgar slang: be very scared

shitfaced adj
asfull dyngrak skitfull stupfull
very drunk

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
vändtia
card game

shithole /ˈʃɪthoʊl/ n
skitställe
dirty or unpleasant place

shits /ʃɪts/ n
diarré rännskita
vulgar slang for diarrhea

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
dass muggen skithus
coarse slang for toilet

shive /ʃaɪv/ /ʃɪv/ n
skävor
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
sandbank
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ n
chock
stöt chock elchock elstöt
electric shock
chock överraskning
something surprising
chock skräll
sudden, heavy impact

shock absorber n
stötdämpare
device to absorb shocks

shock wave n
chockfront chockvåg
A powerful compression wave

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
slarvig tafflig
of poor quality

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
sko
protective covering for the foot
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe)

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
sko
to equip with protection
to put horseshoes on a horse

shoe polish n
skokräm
product used to make shoes shine

shoe shop n
skoaffär skobutik
a shop that sells footwear and related items

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ n
träskonäbb
wading bird

shoebox n
skokartong
box in which shoes are sold

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
skohorn
tool used to assist the foot

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
klämma in knö tränga tvinga
to use a shoehorn

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
skosnöre
for fastening a shoe

shoeless adj
barfota oskodd skolös
without shoes

shoemaker n
skomakare skomakerska
a person who makes shoes

shoemaking n
skomakeri
shoemaking

shoeshiner n
skoputsare
person who shines shoes

shofar /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
shofar
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
shogun
shogun

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
sjas
go away

shoo /ʃuː/ v
sjasa sjasa bort sjasa iväg
to induce someone to leave

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
skjuta
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
to hit with a shot

shoot from the hip v
skjuta från höften
discharge a firearm
höfta skjuta från höften
react quickly

shoot one's mouth off v
prata skit snacka skit
make reckless or exaggerated statements

shoot oneself in the foot v
skjuta sig själv i foten
to act against one's own interest

shoot up v
skjuta upp
To inject (a drug) intravenously

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
skjutning
instance of shooting

shooting range n
skjutbana
a facility designed for firearms practice

shooting star n
stjärnfall fallande stjärna
meteor

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
slöjd
a class taught typically in junior high school, teaching vocational skill
butik affär kiosk
establishment that sells goods
verkstad
workshop

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
handla shoppa
to visit shops

shop assistant n
expedit butiksbiträde
shop employee

shop window n
skyltfönster
large window at the front of a shop

shopkeeper n
handlare
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplift v
snatta
transitive: to steal something
intransitive: to steal

shoplifter n
snattare
one who steals from shops

shoplifting n
snatteri
action of the verb to shoplift

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
shopping
activity of buying

shopping cart n
kundvagn
conveyance used to carry items while shopping

shopping centre n
köpcenter affärscenter
large retail outlet

shopping list n
inköpslista
list of items that need to be bought

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
strand
land adjoining a large body of water

shore fly n
vattenfluga
fly of the family Ephyridae

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
förkortning kort
constituting an abbreviation (for)
kort
having little duration
having a small distance between ends or edges
of a person, of comparatively little height

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] n
kortslutning
a short circuit

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] v
blanka
business: to sell something one does not own at the moment
kortsluta
transitive: to cause a short circuit
intransitive: to short circuit

short circuit n
kortslutning
unintentional connection

short circuit v
kortsluta
cause a short circuit

short seller n
blankare
A person or organization that participates in short selling

short selling n
blankning
The practice of selling items or stock which one does not currently possess

short story n
novell
work of fiction

short-billed dowitcher n
mindre beckasinsnäppa
Limnodromus griseus

short-eared owl n
jorduggla
owl

short-lived /ʃɔɹtˈlɪvd/ adj
kortlivad kortvarig
not existent for very long

short-sighted adj
kortsynt
lacking foresight

short-tailed parrot n
kortstjärtad papegoja
Graydidascalus brachyurus

short-toed snake eagle n
ormörn
Circaetus gallicus

shortbread n
mördegskaka
biscuit

shortcoming n
brist svaghet tillkortakommande
deficiency

shortcut /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ n
genväg
path
method
genväg alias
symlink

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ n
stenografi
rough and rapid method of writing

shorthorn sculpin n
rötsimpa
species of fish

shortness of breath n
andnöd dyspné
dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
kortbyxor shorts
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees

shortwave adj
kortvågig
of radio waves

shortwave n
kortvåg
A wave

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ adj
utsliten

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
shot
measure of alcohol
chansning försök
opportunity or attempt
skott
result of launching a projectile
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal
hagel skrot
small metal balls used as ammunition

shot glass n
shotglas
small glass

shot put n
kulstötning
athletics event

shot-putter n
kulstötare kulstöterska
athlete

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ n
framsäte
front seat next to driver
hagelgevär
gun

should /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ v
böra
expressing likelihood
skola
expressing obligation
borde bör
expressing opinion
om skulle
if; in case of

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ n
skuldra axel
joint between arm and torso
vägren
part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency

shoulder bag n
axelremsväska
bag suspended from the shoulder

shoulder blade n
skulderblad
bone

shoulder pad n
axelvadd
type of padding

shoulder-length adj
axellång
reaching the shoulders

shoulder-to-shoulder adv
skuldra vid skuldra
in close proximity
whilst closely cooperating

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
skrika
to utter a sudden and loud outcry

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ n
skyffel spade skovel
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ v
skotta skyffla
to move materials with a shovel

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
demonstration
demonstration
show
entertainment
uppvisning utställning
exhibition

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
märkas synas
to be visible
visa
to display
visa demonstrera
to indicate (a fact) to be true

show jumping n
banhoppning hästhoppning
equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles

show of hands n
handuppräckning
vote by raising a hand

show one's true colors v
bekänna färg visa sin sanna natur visa sitt rätta ansikte visa sitt rätta jag
to reveal how one really is

show trial n
skenprocess skenrättegång
trial held for appearance's sake

show up v
dyka upp
to appear
avslöja blottlägga
to expose

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ n
teaterbåt
river steamer with theatre

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
vitrin skyltfönster
a setting for displaying something favorably

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
skur regnby
brief fall of rain
dusch
device for bathing
instance of using of this device

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ v
duscha
to bathe using a shower
duscha spraya
to spray with

shower curtain n
duschdraperi
waterproof curtain

shower gel n
duschgel
gel shower soap

shower head n
duschhuvud
part of a shower where the water comes out

showerhead n
duschhuvud duschmunstycke
perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather

showing /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ n
visning
occasion

showmanship n
artisteri
strong performance

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
splitter
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

shred /ʃɹɛd/ n
spår tillstymmelse uns
fragment; piece; particle
remsa
strip

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
strimla
to cut or tear into narrow pieces or strips

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
dokumentförstörare
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
näbbmus
mouselike animal

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
fiffig finurlig listig slug
artful, tricky or cunning
klok
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters

shrewdly adv
klokt
in a shrewd manner

shrift /ʃɹɪft/ n
bikt skriftermål
act of going to or hearing a religious confession
confession to a priest
syndaförlåtelse
forgiveness given by a priest after confession

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
törnskata
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
gäll
high-pitched and piercing

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
räka
decapod crustacean

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
helgedom mecka vallfärdsplats
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
hjärnskrynklare
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling)

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
krympa
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller
transitive: to cause something to shrink

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
skrumpna
become wrinkled
krympa sjunka ihop
collapse inward

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
svepning
dress for the dead
vant
mast support

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
axelryckning
gesture

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
rycka på axlarna
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc.

shtick /ʃtɪk/ n
gag
gimmick

shtum /ʃtʊm/ adj
stum
silent; speechless; dumb

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ /ˈʃʌdɚ/ v
rysa
to shake nervously, as if from fear

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
blanda
to put in a random order

shut /ʃʌt/ v
stänga
to close

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ v
seriöst vad säger du
"I don't believe it!"
låsa stänga
close (a building) so that no one can enter
bura in låsa in
enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave
häll käft håll klaffen håll käften håll mun håll tyst tig
imperative: "Shut up!"
tiga
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise
låsa in
put (an object) in a secure enclosed place
slå igen stänga
terminate (a business)
du skojar
the symbol &the symbol &the symbol &"I don't believe it!"
kväsa tysta
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ n
slutare
part of a camera
fönsterlucka
protective panels over windows

shutterbug /ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ/ /ˈʃʌtɚbʌɡ/ n
amatörfotograf
person who makes a hobby of photography

shuttle [ˈʃʌɾel] n
skyttel
part of a loom
skyttelbuss skytteltrafik
transport service

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
fjäderboll
badminton ball

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
skygg försiktig
cautious
skygg
easily frightened
besvärad skamsen
embarrassed
blyg skygg
reserved
knapp
short, less than

shylock /ˈʃaɪlɑk/ /ˈʃaɪlɒk/ v
ockra ta ockerränta
to lend at exorbitant rates

shyster /ˈʃaɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaɪs.tɚ/ n
brännvinsadvokat
someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ adj
väsande
characterized by a hissing sound

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ n
sibilant väsljud
phonetics: a hissing sound

siblicide /ˈsɪblɪsʌɪd/ n
syskonmord
killing of a sibling

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
syskon
person who shares same parents

sibyl n
sibylla
a pagan female oracle

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic så
thus, thus written

sick /sɪk/ adj
sjuk
colloquial: in bad taste
colloquial: mentally unstable, disturbed
illamående må illa sjuk
having an urge to vomit
trött
tired (of), annoyed (by)

sick /sɪk/ n
sjuka sjuke
sick people
kräks spya
vomit

sick leave n
sjukskrivning
a type of leave from work

sick man of Europe pn
Europas sjuke man
Ottoman Empire

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ n
sjukbädd sjuksäng
a bed used by a person who is sick

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
skära
agricultural implement

sickle-cell anemia n
sickelcellanemi
disease characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ adj
sjuklig sjukliga sjukligt
frequently ill

side /saɪd/ n
sida kant
bounding straight edge of an object
sida
left or right half
flat surface of an object
one possible aspect of a concept
region in a specified position with respect to something
surface of a sheet of paper
group having a particular allegiance in a war

side by side adv
sida vid sida
literally

side cap n
båtmössa
military cap

side effect n
biverkning biverkan
medicine: an adverse effect
bieffekt
unintended consequence of any action

side street n
sidogata
side street

sideband n
sidband
band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
polisong
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin

sidefoot v
bredsida
To kick something with the instep of the foot

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ n
trottoar
paved footpath

sidewalk cafe n
uteservering trottoarservering
an outdoor portion of a restaurant

sidewall n
däcksida
side of a tire
gavel sidovägg
wall

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ n
brädfodring väggpanel
material to cover the sides of a building
sidospår stickspår
side track

siege /siːdʒ/ n
belägring
military blockade of settlement

siege tower n
belägringstorn stormtorn
tower used as siege weapon

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ n
siemens
derived unit of electrical conductance

siesta /siˈɛstə/ n
siesta
an afternoon nap

sieve /sɪv/ n
såll sil sikt
device to separate larger objects from smaller ones or from liquids
sållning
process that filters out unwanted pieces of input

sievert /ˈsiːvət/ n
sievert
SI unit of radiation dose

sift /sɪft/ v
granska
to examine (something) carefully

sigh /saɪ/ interjection
suck
expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration or the like

sigh /saɪ/ n
suck
act of sighing

sigh /saɪ/ v
sucka
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it

sight /saɪt/ n
sikte
device used in aiming a firearm
anblick syn åsyn
something seen
sevärdhet
something worth seeing

sight /saɪt/ v
få syn på sikta
get sight of
sikta
take aim at
se
visually register

sight read /ˈsaɪt ˌɹiːd/ /ˈsaɪt ˌɹɛd/ v
a vista-läsa
to perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sighthound n
vinthund
sighthound

sigillography n
sfragistik sigillografi
study of seals and sigils

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ n
sigma
letter of the Greek alphabet

sign /saɪn/ n
skylt märke
flat object bearing a message
tecken
linguistic unit in sign language
math: positive or negative polarity
tecken märke
meaningful gesture
visible indication
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols
tecken järtecken omen
omen

sign /saɪn/ v
underteckna skriva på
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature
skriva kontrakt med värva
to persuade a sports player etc. to sign a contract
signera skriva under
to write one's signature on a document

sign language n
teckenspråk
sign language

sign of the cross n
korstecken
gesture

sign of the times n
tidstecken
symbol of an era

sign up v
anmäla
to add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
signal
sign made to give notice
device to give indication
telecommunication: electric or electromagnetic action that conveys information

signal crayfish n
signalkräfta
Pacifastacus leniusculus

signal-to-noise ratio n
signal-brusförhållande
figure of merit

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
undertecknare
one who signs or signed

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ n
underskrift signatur
person’s autograph name

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
betydelse signifikans vikt
extent to which something matters
betydelse
meaning

significant /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.ɡənt/ adj
signifikant betydande betydelsefullt
having noticeable effect
signifikant
statistics: having a low probability of occurring by chance

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ interjection
tyst!
be silent

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n
tystnad
lack of any sound

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ v
tysta
to make something silent
to suppress criticism

silence is golden proverb
tiga är guld
proverb

silencer n
ljuddämpare
attachment

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
tyst
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet
stum
not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent
tystlåten
not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn

silent film n
stumfilm
film without sound

silhouette /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
silhuett siluett
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color

silica /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ n
kiseldioxid
silicon dioxide

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ n
silikat
salt or mineral

siliceous adj
kisel- kiselartad kiselhaltig
relating to silica

silicic acid n
kiselsyra
any of a range of hydrates of silica

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
kisel
non-metallic element

silicone /ˈsɪləkən/ /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
silikon
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon

silicosis n
silikos
silica dust pneumoconiosis

silk /sɪlk/ n
siden silke
fabric
silke siden
fiber

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
silkesmask
caterpillar

silliness /ˈsɪlinɪs/ n
dumhet fånighet larv
that which is perceived as silly or frivolous

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
lekfull, fnittrig
playful, giggly

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ n
silo
vertical building for storing grain

silovik n
silovik
former member of the security services and the military, any power structure (Russia)

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
bordssilver
cutlery/silverware
silver-
items made of silver or other white metal
silver
metal
coins
color/colour

silver Y n
gammafly
Autographa gamma

silver lining n
guldkant
a good aspect of a mostly bad event

silver medal n
silvermedalj
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver

silver medalist n
silvermedaljör
silver medal winner

silver screen n
filmduk bioduk bioskärm filmskärm
cinema screen

silverback n
silverrygg
mature male gorilla

silverfish n
silverfisk nattsmyg
type of bristletail

silverside n
prästfisk
fish of the families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae

silversmith n
silversmed
person who makes articles out of silver

silverweed n
gåsört
plant

silvery adj
silvrig
resembling silver

silviculture n
skogsskötsel
forestry

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ adj
ap-
of or pertaining to apes

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
liknande lik
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable

similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
likhet similaritet
closeness of appearance

similarly adv
likadant likaledes
in a similar style or manner

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
liknelse
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ n
sjudning
process of simmering

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
sjuda
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly
sjuda småkoka
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly

simmer down v
lugna ner sig
to become less angry

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ n
simoni
act of buying or selling spiritual things

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
samum
hot, dry wind

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
le tillgjort
To smile in a frivolous manner

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
enkel
simple-minded
enkel simpel
uncomplicated

simple interest n
enkel ränta
interest paid on principal

simple past n
preteritum imperfekt
the simple past tense

simpleness n
enkelhet
property of being simple

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
dumbom dummerjöns medelsvensson
simple-minded naive person lacking common sense

simplex n
simplex
a simple word

simplification /ˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
förenkling
act of simplifying

simplified adj
förenklad
made simpler

simplify /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
förenklas simplifieras
to become simpler
förenkla simplifiera
to make simpler

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
helt enkelt
in a simple manner

simply connected adj
enkelt sammanhängande
in topology, having its fundamental group a singleton

simulate /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/ v
simulera
to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior

simulation /sɪmjʊleɪʃən/ n
simulering
process of simulating
something which simulates
filmning
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
samtidighet
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ adj
samtidig
occurring at the same time

simultaneous interpretation n
simultantolkning
type of oral translation

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
samtidigt
occurring at the same time

sin /sɪn/ n
synd missdåd
misdeed
synd
violation of religious law

sin /sɪn/ v
synda
to commit a sin

since /sɪn(t)s/ adv
sedan dess sen dess
from a specified time in the past

since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction
då
because
sedan sen
from the time that

since /sɪn(t)s/ preposition
sedan sen
from (time)

since when adv
sedan när sen när
Used to indicate doubt as to the veracity of a statement
from what time

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ adj
uppriktig
earnest

sine /saɪn/ n
sinus
trigonometric function

sine qua non /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
nödvändig förutsättning oeftergivligt villkor ofrånkomligt villkor
prerequisite

sine wave n
sinusvåg
waveform

sinew /ˈsɪnju/ /ˈsɪnjuː/ n
spänst styrka
muscular power, muscle; vigor, vigorous strength

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
syndig
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
sjunga
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice

sing along n
allsång

sing-along n
allsång
an event

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
bränna sveda
to burn slightly

singer /ˈsɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
sångerska
female person who sings
sångare
person who sings

singer-songwriter n
singer-songwriter sångartist trubadur visartist
singer-songwriter

singing voice n
sångröst
quality of voice when singing

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
enkel
botany: having only one rank or row of petal
designed for the use of only one
enstaka enda
not accompanied by anything else
enhetlig odelad
not divided in parts
ogift ensamstående
not married nor dating

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
singel
45 RPM vinyl record
popular song
singel ogift ensamstående
one who is not married

single point of failure n
felkritisk systemdel
a component in a device, or a point in a network, that, if it were to fail would cause the entire device or network to fail; normally eliminated by adding redundancy

single room n
enkelrum
a hotel room with one single bed

single transferable vote n
enkel överförbar röst
voting system

single-handedly adv
egenhändigt på egen hand
alone; without assistance; by oneself

single-minded adj
målmedveten
intensely focused

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
linne undertröja
sleeveless shirt

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ adj
ensam enstaka
being only one of larger population
besynnerlig egendomlig säregen
being out of the ordinary
ensam unik
being the only one of a kind
enastående utmärkt
distinguished by superiority
entals- singular
grammar: referring to only one thing
singulär
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ n
ental singular singularis
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
singularitet
physics: point of infinite density
point where infinite value is reached

sinicization n
sinifiering
process of sinicising

sink /sɪŋk/ n
diskho handfat vask ho skål
basin
värmesänka
heat sink

sink /sɪŋk/ v
sänka
cause (ship, etc) to sink
sjunka
descend into liquid, etc

sink or swim v
bära eller brista
to fail or succeed, on a project attempted

sinkhole n
slukhål sänka
geology: hole formed in soluble rock

sinless adj
syndlös syndfri
without sin

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
syndare
person who has sinned

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ adj
krokig kurvig slingrande
having curves in alternate directions; meandering
mjuk smidig vig
moving gracefully and in a supple manner

sinusitis n
bihåleinflammation sinusit sinuit
inflammation

sinusoid /ˈsaɪnəsɔɪd/ n
sinuskurva
sine curve

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ adj
sinusformad
in the form of a sine wave

sip /sɪp/ n
slurk
A small mouthful of drink

sir /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
herr herre
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ n
siren
device for making a sound alarm
nymph of Greek mythology

sirloin n
ryggbiff
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
sirocco
wind

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
vekling
an effeminate boy or man

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
medsyster
any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt
syster sjuksyster sjuksköterska
senior nurse
syster
woman or girl having the same parents
a nun; a female member of a religious community

sister city n
vänort
city in a relationship of cordiality

sister-in-law n
svägerska
brother's wife
husband's sister
wife's sister
husband's brother's wife
wife's brother's wife

sisterhood n
systerskap
state of being sisters
quality of being sisterly
religious society of women

sit /sɪt/ v
sätta sig
move oneself into such a position
sitta
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported
to be a member of a deliberative body
välkomnas
of an agreement or arrangement, to be accepted
ligga sitta
of an object: occupy a given position permanently

sit down v
sätta sig
to assume a sitting position from a standing position

sit-in n
sittstrejk
type of protest

sitar n
sitar
musical instrument

sitcom n
sitcom situationskomedi
situation comedy

site /saɪt/ n
hemsida sajt webbplats webbsida
a website
säte
place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
plats ställe
place where anything is fixed; situation; local position

site map n
sajtkarta sajtöversikt sidöversikt sitekarta sitemap siteöversikt
webpage that lists the contents of a website

sitting /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ n
session
a legislative session
sittning
a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose
ruvning
incubation of eggs; the clutch of eggs under a brooding bird

situation /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
situation
läge plats
location
situation plats status ställning
one's status with regard to circumstances
anställning plats ställning tjänst
position of employment
läge placering plats
position vis-à-vis surroundings
situation läge ställning
state of affairs

situation comedy n
situationskomedi
episodic comedy television program

situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/ adj
situationell
of or pertaining to a particular situation

six /sɪks/ n
sexa sex
digit

six /sɪks/ numeral
sex
cardinal number

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
sexhundra
cardinal number 600

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
hugget som stucket
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

six pack /ˈsiksˌpæk/ n
sexpack
set of six beverage cans

six thousand numeral
sex tusen sextusen
6000

six-pack n
tvättbräda
sexpack
set of six beverage cans

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
sexton
cardinal number 16

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
sextonde
the ordinal form of the number sixteen

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ adj
sjätte
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ n
sjättedel
one of six equal parts of a whole
sexa
person or thing in sixth place

sixth cousin n
sjumänning
sixth cousin

sixth sense n
sjätte sinne
extrasensory perception

sixties n
sextiotal sextiotalet
decade of the 1960s

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
sextionde
the ordinal form of the number sixty

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
sextio
cardinal number

sixty-eight numeral
sextioåtta
cardinal number

sixty-four numeral
sextiofyra
cardinal number

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
sextionio
cardinal number

sixty-one numeral
sextioen sextioett
cardinal number

sizable /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ adj
ansenlig
fairly large

size /saɪz/ n
storlek
a specific set of dimensions for clothing
dimensions or magnitude of a thing

ska /skɑː/ n
ska
Jamaican dance music

skate /skeɪt/ n
skena skridsko
skridsko
ice skate or roller skate

skate /skeɪt/ v
skrinna åka skridskor
åka skridskor åka skridsko
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates
skejta
to skateboard

skateboard n
skateboard
platform on wheels

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
skridskoåkare skrinnare rollerskates skatare
person who skates

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
dra kila pysa rusa springa sticka
move or run away quickly

skein /skeɪn/ n
härva
quantity of yarn
fylking plogformation v-formation
zoology: wild fowl in flight

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ n
skelett benrangel
system that provides support to an organism
skeleton
type of tobogganing

skeleton in the cupboard n
skelett i garderoben
shameful secret

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ n
skeptiker
someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adj
skeptisk
having, or expressing doubt
related to skepticism

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
skepticism
general disposition to doubt

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ n
skär
small rocky island

sketch /skɛtʃ/ n
sketch
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.
skiss
quick freehand drawing
rough design or draft

sketch /skɛtʃ/ v
skissa
to make a basic drawing

sketchbook n
skissbok
book or pad with blank pages for sketching

sketchy /ˈskɛtʃi/ adj
dubiös tveksam tvivelaktig
Of questionable or doubtful quality
hastig skissartad
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement
skum suspekt
Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings

skew /skjuː/ v
förvränga
to bias or distort in a particular direction

skew-symmetric adj
antisymmetrisk skevsymmetrisk
whose entries on one side of the diagonal are the additive inverses of their correspondents on the other side of the diagonal and whose elements on the main diagonal are zero

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ n
spett
pin used to secure food during cooking

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
skida
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
skida åka skidor
to move on skis

ski boot n
pjäxa
specialized footwear used in skiing

ski jumping n
backhoppning
a winter sport

ski orienteering n
skidorientering
winter sport

ski pole n
skidstav
a slender stick used by skiers

ski resort n
skidanläggning
resort for skiers

ski school n
skidskola
place where skiing lessons are taught

ski slope n
skidbacke
slope for skiing

ski stick n
skidstav
a slender stick used by skiers

ski wax n
skidvalla valla
wax for skis and snowboards

skid /skɪd/ n
sladd
out of control sliding motion
mede
runner of a sled

skid /skɪd/ v
slira
to slide in an uncontrolled manner

skid mark n
bromsspår
black mark left on a road surface from tires

skidmark n
bromsspår
visible stain left on underpants

skier n
skidåkare skidåkerska
someone who practices skiing

skiing /ˈskiɪŋ/ n
skidåkning
sport or activity

skill /skɪl/ n
färdighet skicklighet
capacity to do something well

skilled /skɪld/ adj
skicklig kunnig
having or showing skill

skillet /ˈskɪlɪt/ n
stekpanna stekplåt
pan for frying

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ adj
skicklig
possessing skill, skilled

skillfully adv
skickligt
in a skillful manner

skim /skɪm/ v
skumma ögna igenom
read quickly, skipping some detail
skumma
remove cream
rikoschettera studsa
ricochet
kasta macka
throw an object so it bounces on water

skim milk n
lättmjölk skummjölk
milk with removed cream

skimmer n
saxnäbb
bird of genus Rynchops
hålslev skumslev
spoon

skimp /skɪmp/ v
snåla
to save; to be parsimonious or stingy

skimpy /ˈskɪmpi/ adj
snål torftig
small or inadequate; not generous, or of a garment, very small, light, or revealing

skin /skɪn/ n
skal
image used as the background of graphical user interface
hud skinn
outer protective of the body of a person or animal
skinn hud
skin and fur of an animal used by humans
skinhead skinnskalle
skinhead (clipping of)

skin /skɪn/ v
flå
to remove the skin of

skin and bones n
skinn och ben
emaciated; very skinny

skin cancer n
hudcancer
malignant growth on the skin

skin color n
hudfärg hudton
color of human skin

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
skinhead skinnskalle
member of skinhead subculture
skinnskalle
someone with a shaved head

skink /skɪŋk/ n
skink
lizard

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
mager
thin

skinny dipping n
nakenbad
swimming in the nude

skinny-dip v
bada näck nakenbada
swim in the nude

skinny-dipper n
nakenbadare
someone who swims in the nude

skip /skɪp/ n
container
An open-topped rubbish bin
skip skipper
curling: player who calls the shots

skip /skɪp/ v
hoppa över skippa
not to attend
to omit or disregard intermediate items or stages
hoppa skutta
to move by hopping on alternate feet

skipper /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
skeppare kapten
master of a ship

skipping rope n
hopprep
rope for play or exercise

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ n
skärmytsling
brief battle between small groups
minor dispute

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɝt/ n
kjol
clothing
part of dress
something resembling a skirt
kjoltyg kjol
slang for woman

skirting board n
golvlist
panel between floor and interior wall

skit n
sketch
comedy

skivvy /ˈskɪvi/ n
husa hushållerska piga
domestic servant

skoal interjection
skål
toast

skua /ˈskjuːə/ n
labb kustlabb
predatory seabird of the family Stercorariidae

skulduggery /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ n
skurkstreck
devious device or trick

skulk /skʌlk/ v
lurpassa
to conceal oneself; to hide

skull /skʌl/ n
skalle kranium kranie
bones of the head: cranium and mandible
dödskalle döskalle
death's-head, skull

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
skunk
animal

sky /skaɪ/ n
himmel sky
atmosphere above a point
heaven
specific view, condition

sky blue adj
himmelsblå
light blue

sky-high adj
skyhög
extremely tall

skydive /ˈskaɪˌdaɪv/ n
fallskärmshopp
an instance of skydiving

skydiver n
fallskärmshoppare
someone who skydives

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
sånglärka
small brown passerine bird

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
taklucka takfönster ljusöppning
opening in the roof

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ v
skjuta i höjden stiga våldsamt
to increase suddenly and extremely

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
skyskrapa
tall building

slab /slæb/ n
platta skiva
flat piece of material

slacker /ˈslækɚ/ n
latmask slöfock
procrastinating or lazy person

slag /slæɡ/ n
slagg
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore

slag off v
baktala snacka skit om
to talk insultingly to or about someone or something

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ n
slalom
sports

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ v
åka slalom
to race in a slalom

slam /slæm/ n
duns skräll smäll
shock and noise produced by slamming
duns skräll slag
sudden impact or blow

slam /slæm/ v
släppa slå
to put with force and loud noise
slå igen
to shut with sudden force and noise
baktala slå ner på
to speak badly of
dunka slå
to strike forcefully with some implement

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ n
förtal
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ v
baktala förtala
utter a slanderous statement about

slang /sleɪŋ/ /slæŋ/ n
slang
unconventional language

slap in the face n
örfil
slap in the face or on the cheek

slap shot n
slagskott
fastest shot in hockey

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adj
hafsig slarvig
done hastily

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
slampa
female of loose morals
hora
prostitute

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
hugg
swift cut with a blade
snedstreck streck
typography: / symbol

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
hugga kapa
to make a broad cut with an edged weapon

slash and burn n
svedjebruk
technique

slate /sleɪt/ n
skiffer
rock
griffeltavla
sheet of slate for writing on

slate /sleɪt/ v
förutse förutspå förutsäga förvänta
anticipate or strongly expect
fördöma
criticise/criticize harshly
planera schemalägga
schedule

slaty-backed gull n
skiffertrut
Larus schistisagus

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
slakt
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
slakta
to butcher animals, generally for food (also kosher and halal rituals)
to kill in a particularly brutal manner
to massacre people in large numbers

slave /sleɪv/ n
slav sexslav sexslavinna slavinna
person forced to perform sexual acts; nonconsensual sex slave
slav slavinna
person forced to work for another
engineering: device that is controlled by another device
slav träl slavinna
person owned by another

slave /sleɪv/ v
slava
to work hard

slave trade n
slavhandel
traffic in slaves

slaveowner n
slavägare
anyone that has control over another human being

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ n
slavhandlare
a person engaged in the slave trade
slavskepp
slave ship

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ n
slaveri
institution or practice of owning human beings
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated
condition of servitude endured by a slave

slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ adj
slavisk trälaktig
in the manner of a slave

slay /sleɪ/ v
dräpa slå ihjäl
to kill, murder

slayer /ˈsleɪə/ n
baneman
one who slays

sledge /slɛdʒ/ n
släde pulka kälke
sleigh or sled

sledge hockey n
kälkhockey
version of ice hockey

sledgehammer n
slägga
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
glatt slät
smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
sömn sovande tupplur
informal: act or instance of sleeping
sömn
state of reduced consciousness
sömn morgongrus godmorgon gomorron
substance found in the corner of the eyes (gound), sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
sova
to rest in state of reduced consciousness

sleep apnea n
sömnapné
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep

sleep in v
sova ut
to sleep late

sleep like a log v
sova som en stock
to sleep well, without disturbance

sleep over v
övernatta
to sleep over

sleep tight interjection
dröm sött
good night

sleep with v
ligga med
have sex with

sleeper n
sovare
someone who sleeps

sleeping bag n
sovsäck
padded or insulated bag

sleeping car n
sovvagn
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping partner n
passiv delägare
a business partner who is not involved in the day-to-day business, but puts up capital

sleepless adj
sömnlös
absence of sleep

sleeplessness n
sömnlöshet
property of being sleepless

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
sömnig pömsig trött
feeling the need for sleep

sleepyhead n
sömntuta
sleepy person

sleet /sliːt/ n
slask snöblandat regn snöglopp
mixture of rain and snow

sleeve /sliːv/ n
ärm
part of a garment that covers the arm
fodral
record cover

sleighbell n
bjällra
bell on a sleigh

sleight of hand n
knep trick
performance
fingerfärdighet
skill

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
slank
thin

slender-billed gull n
långnäbbad mås
Chroicocephalus genei

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ n
blodhund
bloodhound
deckare detektiv snok
detective

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ v
skugga spana
detective

slew /sluː/ /slɪu/ n
massa mängd
a large amount

slice /slaɪs/ n
skiva
thin, broad piece cut off

slice /slaɪs/ v
skiva
to cut into slices

slick /slɪk/ adj
schyst
extraordinarily great or special

slide /slaɪd/ n
rutschkana rutschbana
item of play equipment

slide /slaɪd/ v
halka
to lose balance
glida
to move in continuous contact with a surface
sladda slira
to pass along smoothly

slide rule n
räknesticka
analog calculator

slide tackle n
glidtackling
soccer tackle

slide-tackle v
glidtackla glidtacklas
To tackle another player by sliding on the ground feet-first.

slideshow n
presentation
presentation

sliding door n
skjutdörr
door

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] adj
obetydlig
small in amount, insignificant

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
aningen något
to a small extent or degree

slime /slaɪm/ n
slem
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance
slam
mud

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
slemmig
like slime; glutinous

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
bärsele sele
a loop of cloth or a strap around the neck to carry a load
mitella
bandage
slunga
instrument for throwing

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
slunga
to throw

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
slangbella
Y-shaped stick

slip /slɪp/ n
lapp
small piece of paper
reva stickling
twig or shoot
misstag
error
avvikelse
nautical: difference between theoretical and actual advance of a vessel

slip /slɪp/ v
fela slinta
to err
halka slinta
to lose one's traction
smita
to quickly and invisibly depart, to escape

slip of the tongue n
felsägning
mistake in speech

slip road n
avfart avfartsväg
a segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads

slipped disc n
diskbråck
protruding vertebral disc

slipper n
toffel
low shoe usually worn indoors

slipperiness n
halka
property of being slippery

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ adj
hal halkig
of a surface

slippery as an eel adj
hal som en ål
slippery

sliver /ˈslɪ.vɚ/ /ˈslɪv.əː/ n
sticka flisa speta
a long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment
livagn
bait made of pieces of small fish

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
slivovits
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ n
slånbär
fruit of Prunus spinosa

slogan /ˈsloʊ.ɡən/ /ˈsləʊ.ɡ(ə)n/ n
slogan
phrase associated with a product, used in advertising

sloop /sluːp/ n
slup
single-masted sailboat

slop /slɒp/ n
slem
A liquid or semi-solid; goo, paste, mud
skula
scraps which are fed to pigs

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
brant sluttning
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward

sloppy adj
slapp
imprecise or loose
slarvig
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful

slot machine n
enarmad bandit
gambling machine

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
lathet lättja
laziness
sengångare
mammal

slouch hat n
slokhatt
broad-brimmed felt hat

slough /slaʊ/ /slʌf/ v
kasta
card games: to discard
skolka
to commit truancy
ömsa
to shed (skin)

sloven /ˈslʌvən/ n
hafser slarver slusk smutsgris
man or boy habitually negligent of neatness and order

slovenly /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
hafsig slarvig
careless or negligent; sloppy
lortig smutsig
dirty, unwashed; disorderly
sjabbig
having an untidy appearance; unkempt

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
långsam seg
not quick in motion

slow match n
lunta
slow burning fuse

slow street n
lågfartsväg
street in which traffic has been structurally slowed down

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
sakta långsamt
at a slow pace

slowness n
långsamhet
quality of being slow

slug /slʌɡ/ n
snigel
gastropod

slum /slʌm/ n
slum
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ n
slummer
a very light state of sleep

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ v
slumra
to be in a very light state of sleep

slumber party n
pyjamasparty övernattning
a sleepover

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
bindebåge
symbol indicating a legato passage

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
sluddra
to articulate poorly

slurp /slɝp/ v
slurpa sörpla
eat or drink noisily

slush /slʌʃ/ n
modd slask
half-melted snow

slut /slʌt/ n
hynda tik
a female dog
slampa
sexually promiscuous woman

sly /slaɪ/ adj
listig slug
slug
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily

sly as a fox adj
slug som en räv
very sly

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
skälmskt
in a sly manner

slöjd n
slöjd

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ adj
liten
not large
liten ung
young

small beer n
lättöl
beer with low alcohol content

small circle n
småcirkel
circle formed by a plane that cuts a sphere not through its centre

small game n
småvilt
small hunted animals

small intestine n
tunntarm
upper part of the intestine

small of the back n
korsrygg ländrygg
lumbar region of the back

small talk n
kallprat småprat
idle conversation

small-scale adj
småskalig
having a modest scope or extent

smaller /ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ adj
mindre
comparative of small

smallish adj
ganska liten
somewhat small

smallpox /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
smittkoppor
disease

smaragdine /sməˈɹæɡdiːn/ adj
smaragdgrön
having the colour of emeralds
smaragd-
of or pertaining to emeralds

smarmy /ˈsmɑː.mi/ /ˈsmɑːɹ.mi/ adj
inställsam
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
intelligent klyftig
smart klok
exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
göra ont smärta
to hurt or sting

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
smartmobil smarttelefon smartphone pekmobil smart mobil smart telefon
electronic handheld device

smartwatch n
smartklocka
wristwatch

smash /smæʃ/ n
krock
colloquial: traffic accident
smash
in tennis

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ /smɪɚ/ v
smutskasta
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations

smear campaign n
nedsvärtningskampanj smutskampanj smutskastningskampanj
negative propaganda

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ n
flensost kukost smegma
sebaceous secretion

smell /smɛl/ n
lukt
sensation
luktsinne
sense of smell

smell /smɛl/ v
lukta lukta på
sense with nose
lukta stinka dofta
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of"

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
ana ugglor i mossen
to sense something suspicious

smell-brain n
lukthjärnan
part of brain involved with smelling

smelling salt n
luktsalt
ammonium carbonate when used to restore consciousness

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ adj
illaluktande
having a bad smell

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
nors
fish of the family Osmeridae

smelting n
smältning
process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore

smetana /ˈsmɛ.tə.nə/ n
smetana
type of soured cream

smew /ˈsmjuː/ n
salskrake
Mergus albellus

smidgen n
gnutta smula
very small amount

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ n
leende smil
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ v
le
to have a smile on one's face

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ n
smiley
representation of a smiling face

smith /smɪθ/ n
smed
craftsperson who works metal

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ n
småbitar
Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items

smithsonite n
galmeja smithsonit zinkspat
mineral

smock /smɑk/ /smɒk/ n
blus
a blouse

smock mill n
holländare
windmill with rotating cap

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ n
smog
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
cigg
colloquial: cigarette
rök
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material
colloquial: instance of smoking

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ v
ryka röka
to give off smoke
röka
to inhale and exhale smoke from a burning cigarette
to inhale and exhale tobacco smoke regularly or habitually
to preserve or prepare by treating with smoke

smoke detector n
brandvarnare
device

smoke-free adj
rökfri
reserved for non-smokers

smokebox n
rökskåp sotskåp
chamber before chimney

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
rökt
of food, preserved by treatment with smoke

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
rökare
person who smokes tobacco habitually

smokery n
rökeri
smoking facility

smokescreen n
rökridå
anything used (metaphorically) to conceal or distract
smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
rökning
smoking of tobacco

smoking room n
rökrum
room designated for smokers

smoky /ˈsmoʊki/ adj
rökig
filled with smoke
having a smoke flavor

smoldering v
glöda
burning slowly without flame

smooch /smuːtʃ/ n
puss
(informal) a kiss

smooch /smuːtʃ/ v
hångla
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
slät hal jämn len
lacking friction, not rough
smidig
without difficulty

smoothie n
smoothie
drink

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd/ n
smörgåsbord
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
tyna
Figuratively: to perish, grow feeble, or decline
to burn very slowly for want of air
kvävas
to be suffocated
kväva utsläcka
to extinguish or deaden
dämpa
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity
kväva
to suffocate

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
självbelåten självgod
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
smuggla
to import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties

smuggling n
smuggling
an act of something being smuggled

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
smurf
fictional character

smut /smʌt/ n
snusk
sexually vulgar or pornographic material

snack /snæk/ n
mellanmål fika
a light meal
mellanmål
an item of food eaten between meals

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
hake aber krux stötesten
problem or difficulty

snail /sneɪl/ n
snigel
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell

snail mail n
snigelpost
postal mail

snail's pace n
snigelfart
a very slow pace

snake /ˈsneɪk/ n
orm
legless reptile
treacherous person

snake /ˈsneɪk/ v
orma sig slingra slingra sig vindla
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
ormtjusare
snake charmer

snake eagle n
ormörn
bird of prey

snake pit n
ormgrop
institution
pit with snakes

snakebite n
ormbett
the bite of a snake

snakeskin n
ormskinn
skin of a snake

snap /snæp/ n
knäpp knäppning
act of hitting a middle or ring finger against the palm
tryckknapp
fastening device
knäpp
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound

snap /snæp/ v
snäppa
to fit or fasten together with a snapping sound
snäsa
to say abruptly or sharply
to speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly
knäppa
to take a photograph; to photograph
to snap one's fingers

snap election n
nyval
an election called earlier than expected

snap fastener n
tryckknapp
fastening mechanism

snap one's fingers v
knäppa fingrarna
create a sound with one's fingers

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
lejongap
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum

snappish /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ adj
argsint snäsig
exhibiting irritation
bitsk
likely to snap or bite

snappy /ˈsnæpi/ adj
kvick
rapid and without delay

snapshot n
ögonblicksbild
A glimpse of something
A photograph

snare n
militärtrumma virveltrumma
music: type of drum
snara
trap

snare drum n
virveltrumma
tubular drum

snatch /snætʃ/ n
snutt
piece of sound
fitta kussimurra murra mutta
vagina

snath /snæθ/ n
orv
shaft of a scythe

sneak /sniːk/ n
bluffmakare
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
smyga
to creep

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ n
gymnastikskor gympadojor gympaskor
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers

sneaking suspicion n
aning föraning
premonition, or hunch; belief based on very little evidence

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪə̯ɹ/ v
grina
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ n
nysning
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ v
nysa
expel air as a reflex

snide /snaɪd/ adj
spydig insinuant nedsättande
nasty, sarcastic

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
sniffa
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose

sniffles n
snuva
symptoms of a cold

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə/ v
fnissa
to emit a snigger

snipe /snaɪp/ n
beckasin
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
krypskytt
krypskytt prickskytt
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position

snitch /snɪtʃ/ n
golare skvallerbytta tjallare
informer, usually one who betrays his group
snattare
thief

snitch /snɪtʃ/ v
gola tjalla
contact or cooperate with the police
gola tjalla skvallra
inform on
sno knycka snatta
steal

snitches get stitches phraseologicalUnit
golare har inga polare
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

snob /snɒb/ n
snobb
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes

snobbish adj
snobbig
having the property of being a snob

snog v
hångla
slang: kiss passionately

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkəɹ/ n
snooker
cue sport

snoop /snuːp/ n
snok
a private detective
snokande
the act of snooping

snoop /snuːp/ v
spionera
to secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others

snooze /snuːz/ /snʉːz/ n
tupplur
A period of sleep; a nap

snooze /snuːz/ /snʉːz/ v
ta en tupplur

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ n
snarkning
act and noise of snoring

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
snarka
breathe during sleep with harsh noises

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ n
snarkning
action or sound

snorkel n
snorkel
hollow tube used for breathing underwater

snorkel v
snorkla
use a snorkel

snort /snɔɹt/ v
sniffa dra snorta
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose

snot /snɒt/ n
snorunge
contemptible child
snor
mucus

snotty adj
snorig
dirtied with snot
kaxig
ill-tempered, impertinent

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
tryne nos
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ n
myrornas krig snö
TV noise
snöfall
collective precipitation
snö
precipitation
cocaine

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ v
snöa
have snow fall from the sky

snow angel n
snöängel
design

snow blindness n
snöblindhet
condition of the eyes caused by exposure to UV rays

snow bunting n
snösparv
bird

snow chain n
snökedja
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow globe n
snöglob
decorative object

snow goose n
snögås
Chen caerulescens

snow leopard n
snöleopard
a large feline mammal, Uncia uncia

snow plow n
plog snöplog
device
snöplog
vehicle

snow plow v
ploga
intransitive: perform a snowplow in skiing
transitive: clear (roads, etc) using a snow plow

snow-blind adj
snöblind
blinded by abundance of reflected light

snow-covered adj
snöig
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt översnöad
covered with snow

snow-white adj
snövit
as white as snow

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
snöboll
ball of snow

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ v
ha snöbollskrig
play at throwing snowballs

snowball fight n
snöbollskrig
play fight

snowball's chance in hell n
när helvetet fryser till is
Little or no likelihood of occurrence or success

snowberry n
smällbär snöbär
Symphoricarpos
fruit

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ n
mörkögd junco
dark-eyed junco

snowblower n
snöslunga
a device for clearing a path or road of snow

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ n
snowboard
board

snowboarding n
snowboard
the sport of sliding downhill on a snowboard

snowcat n
pistmaskin snövessla vessla
vehicle

snowclad adj
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt
covered in snow

snowclone /ˈsnoʊ.kloʊn/ /ˈsnəʊ.kləʊn/ n
snöklon
a type of cliché

snowdrift n
snödriva snövall
bank of snow

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
snödroppe
plant

snowdrop windflower n
tovsippa
Anemone sylvestris

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ n
snöfall
instance of falling of snow
amount of snow that falls on one occasion

snowfield n
snöfält

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ n
snöflinga
crystal

snowless adj
snölös
without snow

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
snögubbe
figure made of snow

snowmobile n
skoter snöskoter
vehicle

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
snösko
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
snöstorm
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow

snowy owl n
fjälluggla
large white owl

snub v
avfärda
to slight, ignore, behave coldly toward
to turn down, dismiss

snuff /snʌf/ n
snus
fine-ground tobacco

snuggle /ˈsnʌɡəl/ v
gosa
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

snus n
snus
type of tobacco snuff

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
så
very
in a particular manner
to a particular extent
slang: very much

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
så
in order that
därför så
with the result that

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
så
interjection used to introduce a new topic
och
short for so what

so be it phraseologicalUnit
då så
indication of acceptance

so far adv
hittills än så länge
until now; previously; yet

so long interjection
ajöss
informal: goodbye

so that conjunction
så att så
in order to

so there interjection
så det så
defiant expression

so to speak adv
så att säga
in a manner of speaking

so what interjection
och än sen
reply of indifference

so-so adj
sådär
neither good nor bad

so-so adv
sådär
neither well nor poorly

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
tvål såpa
substance

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
tvåla in
apply soap in washing

soap bubble n
såpbubbla
sphere of soap water

soap opera n
såpa såpopera
television serial

soapery n
tvålfabrik
factory making soap

soapstone n
täljsten
soft rock

soapwort n
såpnejlika
herb

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
skjuta i höjden stiga
to rise rapidly or high

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
snyftning snyft
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath

sob story n
snyftare snyfthistoria
sad story

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
nykter
not drunk

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ v
nyktra nyktra till
make or become sober
overcome intoxication

sober up v
nyktra till
to become sober

sobriety n
nykterhet
quality or state of being sober
quality or state of not being intoxicated

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
fotboll
game

soccer ball n
fotboll
ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer

soccer mom n
fotbollsmamma
woman with school-age children

soccer player n
fotbollsspelare
one who plays soccer

sociable lapwing n
stäppvipa
Vanellus gregarius

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊʃəl/ adj
social
relating to society
extroverted or outgoing

social anxiety disorder n
social fobi
the most common anxiety disorder

social class n
socialklass samhällsklass
class of people

social democracy n
socialdemokrati
moderate left-wing political philosophy
social democratic society

social democrat n
socialdemokrat
supporter of social democracy

social justice warrior n
batikhäxa
online activist who zealously promotes social justice causes

social psychology n
socialpsykologi
study

social science n
samhällsvetenskap
branch of science

social worker n
handläggare socialarbetare socialassistent
person whose profession is social work

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
socialism
group of socialist political philosophies
intermediate phase of social development
political philosophy of social and economic equality

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsoʊˌʃəlɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
socialistisk
of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsoʊˌʃəlɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
socialist
one who practices or advocates socialism

socialize v
umgås
to interact with others

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
samhälle
group of people sharing culture
people of one’s country or community as a whole
förening samhälle
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest

socio-political adj
socialpolitisk
of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors

sociogram n
sociogram
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation

sociolect /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
sociolekt
variant of language used by a social group

sociolinguist n
sociolingvist
person that studies sociolinguistics

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolingvistik
the study of social and cultural effects on language

sociological adj
sociologisk
of or pertaining to sociology

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
sociologi
study of society, human social interactions, etc.

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/ n
sociopat
person with antisocial personality disorder

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ n
socka strumpa
covering for the foot

sock puppet n
strumpdocka
simple puppet made from a sock

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
uttag
mechanical opening

socle /ˈsoʊkəl/ n
sockel
a plinth or pedestal

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
brus läsk sodavatten
carbonated water
läskedryck lemonad läsk dricka
sweet, carbonated drink

soda ash n
kristallsoda
sodium carbonate

soda water n
kolsyrat vatten mineralvatten
water with carbon dioxide

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
genomblöt genomdränkt genomvåt
soaked

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ v
bli genomblöt
to become soaked
genomblöta genomdränka
to drench, soak or saturate

sodium /ˈsoʊdi.əm/ /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n
natrium
reactive metal

sodium benzoate n
natriumbensoat
the sodium salt of benzoic acid

sodium bicarbonate n
natriumvätekarbonat
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid
bakpulver bikarbonat
used as a raising agent

sodium chloride n
natriumklorid
chemical term for table salt; NaCl

sodium hydroxide n
natriumhydroxid
caustic alkali

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
sodomi
sex held to be unnatural

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
soffa
upholstered seat

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ n
bäddsoffa
sofa that unfolds into a bed

soft /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
mjuk
giving way under pressure
of a cloth
gentle
of water
lacking strength or resolve

soft drink n
läskedryck lemonad läsk brus dricka
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft porn n
mjukporr
soft-core pornography

soft serve n
mjukglass
frozen dessert

soft sign n
mjuktecken
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft-boiled adj
löskokt
of an egg

softcore pornography n
mjukporr
form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit

soften /ˈsɑfən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔfən/ v
mjukna
(transitive) To make something soft or softer

softly softly adj
försiktig mjuk varsam
discreet, careful

softly softly adv
försiktigt varsamt
in a very tactful, careful manner

softness n
mjukhet
the quality of being soft

software [ˈsɒftˌwɛə] [ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ] n
mjukvara programvara
encoded computer instructions

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
blöt
soaked with liquid

soil /sɔɪl/ n
jord mark
country or territory
jord
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants
mixture of sand and organic material
unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth

soil /sɔɪl/ v
smutsa ner skita ner
to make dirty

soil oneself v
skita på sig
to defecate on oneself accidentally

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ n
vistelse
A short stay somewhere

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ n
tröst
consolation
source of comfort

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ v
trösta

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
sol
of or pertaining to the sun

solar cell n
solcell
semiconductor device

solar collector n
solfångare
device to collect solar radiation in the form of thermal energy

solar constant n
solarkonstant
amount of incoming solar radiation per unit area

solar cycle n
solfläckscykel
period in Sun's activity

solar day n
soldygn
time for a planet to rotate once relative to the sun

solar eclipse n
solförmörkelse
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun

solar energy n
solenergi
energy from the sun

solar oil n
solarolja

solar panel n
solpanel
array of connected solar cells

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
solsystem
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star

solar wind n
solvind
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space

solarium /səˈlɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
solarium
establishment where one can rent sunbeds

sold out adj
slutsåld utsåld
completely sold

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ v
löda
to join with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ n
lödning
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them

soldering iron n
lödkolv
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
frälsningssoldat soldat
soldat
member of an army

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ adj
enda
only
ensamstående
unmarried; widowed

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
sula skosula
bottom of a shoe or boot
fotsula sula
bottom of the foot
sula sjötunga
fish

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ v
sula
put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

solecism /ˈsɑl.ə.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈsɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ n
solecism
error in the use of language

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ n
högtidlighet
quality of being solemn

solenoid n
spole
solenoid

solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ v
uppvakta
to woo; to court

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ adj
mättande
extremely filling
fast i fast form
in the solid state
gedigen solid
lacking errors or inconsistencies
massiv
lacking holes or hollows
large, massive
fast solid
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
hopskrivning sammanskrivning
typography: written as one word

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ n
fast form fast ämne
chemistry: fundamental state of matter
kropp
geometry: three-dimensional object

solid phase n
fast form
one of the three fundamental structural phases of matter

solidarity n
solidaritet
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy
psychological or material support

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
stelna
intransitive: to become solid; to freeze

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ n
monolog
act of a character speaking to himself
speech or written discourse in this form

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ n
självupptagenhet
self-absorption
solipsism
theory

solitariness /ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ɹɪnəs/ n
ensamhet
state or quality of being solitary

solitary sandpiper n
amerikansk skogssnäppa
Tringa solitaria

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
ensamhet
state of being alone

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
solo
of a musical solo
ensam solo
without a companion or instructor

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ n
solo
job or performance done by one person
piece of music for one

soloist n
solist
a person who performs a solo

solstice /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ n
solstånd sommarsolstånd vintersolstånd
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun

solstitial adj
solstånds-
occurring on a solstice
solstitial- solstånds-
pertaining to a solstice

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
löslig
able to be dissolved
lösbar
able to be solved or explained

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
lösning
liquid mixture
answer to a problem (mathematics)
an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

solvable adj
löslig
capable of being dissolved
lösbar
capable of being solved

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ v
lösa
to find an answer or solution

solvency n
betalningsförmåga solvens
ability to pay debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
solvent
able to pay all debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
lösningsmedel
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute

solyanka n
soljanka
a thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ adj
dyster
melancholy; dismal

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ determiner
några en del
certain proportion of
någon något
certain, unspecified or unknown
lite en del
unspecified amount of
några en del lite
unspecified quantity or number of

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ pronoun
en del somliga vissa
certain number
lite en del
indefinite amount, part
några en del
indefinite quantity or number

somebody /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
någon
some unspecified person

someday adv
någon gång
sometime; at some time in the future

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
på något sätt på ett eller annat sätt
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
någon
some person

someone else pronoun
någon annan
some other person

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
kullerbytta
the act of going head over heels

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ v
göra en kullerbyta
to perform somersault

something /ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun
något
somebody who is superlative in some way
något någonting
talent that is hard to pin down
något någonting någon
unspecified object

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
i danska staten någonting är ruttet något är ruttet något är ruttet i konungariket Danmark
Hamlet quotation, used in other contexts to mean "something is not right"

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
någon gång
at an unstated or indefinite time in the future

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
ibland emellanåt då och då stundom av och till till och från
on certain occasions, but not always

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
något
limited extent

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ adv
någonstans
in some place
to some place

somewhere else adv
någon annanstans annorstädes
in or at some other place
någon annanstans
to some other place

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
sommelier vinkypare
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
sömngångare somnambul
a sleepwalker

son /sʌn/ n
son
a male person in relation to his parents
male descendant
a son through major influence
a son through close relationship
an adopted son
familiar address

son of a bitch interjection
jäklar
to express anger, contempt etc.

son of a bitch n
horunge arsel jävel
objectionable person
fanskap jävel skit
objectionable thing

son-in-law n
svärson måg
son-in-law

sonata /səˈnɑːtə/ n
sonat
a musical composition for one or a few instruments

sonata form n
sonatform
a form of classical music

sonatina n
sonatin
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler

song /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
spottstyver
inexpensive deal
sång visa låt
music with words
sång
sound of another animal
the act or art of singing

song sparrow n
sångsparv
Melospiza melodia

song thrush n
taltrast
song thrush

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ n
sångfågel
bird

songbook n
sångbok
book

songwriter n
låtskrivare kompositör
someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs

sonic boom n
ljudbang
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air

sonless adj
sonlös

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ n
sonett
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

soon /suːn/ adv
snart strax
within a short time

sooner or later adv
förr eller senare så småningom
set phrase; eventually

soot /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
sot
fine black or dull brown particles

soothe /suːð/ v
lindra
to ease or relieve pain

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
lugnande
Freeing from fear or anxiety
lindrande lättande
Giving relief
lugnande rogivande
Tending to soothe

soothsayer n
spåkvinna siare sierska spåman
one who predicts the future

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ n
sofist
ancient teacher of rhetoric, etc.

sophisticated adj
erfaren världsvan
having obtained worldly experience

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ adj
andra tvåa
second in a series

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ n
andra års elev
second-year student

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
sopran
person or instrument
pitch

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
trollkarl
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
trolldom
magical power

sordine n
sordin
mute for music

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
öm
causing pain

sore loser n
dålig förlorare
one who is easily angered by losing

sore throat n
halsont ont i halsen
symptom

soreness n
ömhet
being sore

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ n
durra
cereal

sororal nephew n
nevö systerson
son of one's sister

sororate n
sororat
custom
marriage

sorority n
systerskap
group of women or girls associated for a common purpose

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ n
ängssyra
plant

sorrow /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɔɹoʊ/ n
sorg
unhappiness

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ adj
sorglig ledsam
poor, regrettable
ledsen
regretful for an action or grieved

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ interjection
förlåt
expression of regret or sorrow
förlåt ursäkta
request to repeat

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ n
förlåt ursäkt
act of saying sorry

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
förlåt, jag är sen
sorry I'm late

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
förlåt, vi accepterar inte kreditkort
sorry, we don't accept credit cards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
sortering
act of sorting
sorteringsalgoritm
computing algorithm
typ
person
sort slag
type

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
ordna
arrange in order
fixa
fix a problem
sortera
separate according to certain criteria

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ adv
typ
in a way etc.

sort out v
nita
slang: to attack physically
arrangera ordna organisera
to arrange
reda ut
to clarify
fixa lösa
to fix problem
organisera sortera
to organise or separate into groups
fixa fixa ihop skaffa ta hand om
to provide (somebody) with a necessity
sortera ut dela upp skilja
to separate from the remainder of a group

sorted adj
ordnad sorterad

sou'wester n
sydväst
waterproof hat

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
sufflé
baked dish

soul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
soul
soul music
själ
the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death
person, especially as one among many
life, energy, vigour

soul music n
soul
music genre

soulmate n
själsfrände
Someone with whom one has a special connection

sound /saʊnd/ adj
frisk sund
sund frisk kry
healthy

sound /saʊnd/ n
ljud
sensation perceived by the ear
vibration capable of causing this
sund
long narrow inlet

sound /saʊnd/ v
låta ljuda
to produce a sound

sound card n
ljudkort
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds

sound film n
ljudfilm
a film with sound, as opposed to a silent film

sound post n
ljudpinne
wooden rod inside a musical instrument

sound wave n
ljudvåg
longitudinal wave of pressure transmitted through any plastic material

sounding board n
bollplank
A person, or group, whose reactions to a new idea or propsal serve to assess its acceptability
klangbotten resonansbotten
A thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument and serves to reinforce its sound

soundless /saʊndləs/ adj
ljudlös
without sound

soundlessly adv
ljudlöst
soundlessly

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ adv
djupt grundligt
in a thorough manner

soundproof adj
ljudisolerad
describing something that does not allow sound through

soundproof v
ljudisolera
make resistant to sound

soundproofing n
ljudisolering
Something that prevents sound from traveling through it

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
soppa
dish
unfortunate situation

soup kitchen n
soppkök
place set up to provide basic food as a charity or in time of disaster

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
sur
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste
(of soil) excessively acidic and thus infertile
peevish or bad-tempered
tasting or smelling rancid

sour cherry n
surkörsbär
Prunus cerasus

sour cream n
gräddfil
cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium

sour grapes n
surt sa räven
expression of disdain for something one cannot have

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ n
källa
informant
(electronics) terminal
källa ursprung
person, place or thing
källa fontän
spring etc.

source code n
källkod kod
human-readable instructions in a programming language

source language n
källspråk
language from which a translation is done

source text n
källtext
original text to be translated

sourdough /ˈsaʊədəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚdoʊ/ n
surdeg
dough

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
syd
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
söder syd
compass point

south pole n
sydpol
negative magnetic pole
the southernmost point on a celestial body

south wind /ˌsaʊθ ˈwɪnd/ n
sunnanvind
wind blowing from the south

south-south-west adj
syd-sydväst sydsydväst
halfway between south and south-west

south-south-west adv
syd-sydväst sydsydväst
in a south-south-west direction

southbound adj
södergående
travelling south

southbound adv
södergående söderut
toward the south

southeast adj
sydöstra

southeast n
sydost sydöst
compass point

southerly /ˈsɐðɘliː/ /ˈsɐðəliː/ /ˈsʌðəliː/ /ˈsʌðɚli/ adj
sydlig
located towards the south

southern /ˈsʌðəɹn/ adj
södra
of the south

southern black tit n
sotmes
Melaniparus niger

southern lights n
sydsken
the aurora of the southern hemisphere

southernmost adj
sydligaste
farthest south

southernwood n
åbrodd
Artemisia abrotanum

southward /ˈsaʊθwəd/ /ˈsʌðəd/ adv
söderut
towards the south

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ n
sydväst
compass point

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
souvenir
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
suverän
exceptional in quality
suverän självständig
exercising power of rule

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
monark regent
monarch

sovereign state n
suverän stat
completely independent state

sovereignty /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/ n
suveränitet oavhängighet självständighet
of a nation: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ adj
sovjetisk

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
sovjet
council
form of government

sow /saʊ/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ n
gjut gjutså ingjut ingjutningskanal
channel that conducts molten metal to molds
subba
contemptible woman
sugga so
female pig
galt göt tacka
mass of metal solidified in a mold

sow /saʊ/ v
så
disperse seeds

sow one's wild oats v
så vildhavre
to spread a male's genes

soy milk n
sojamjölk
beverage made from soybeans

soy sauce n
sojasås
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans

soybean n
sojaböna soja
plant
sojaböna
seed

spa /spæ/ /ˈspɑː/ n
spa
spa

space /speɪs/ n
rymd världsrymd
area beyond atmosphere of planets
mellanrum mellanslag
gap between written characters, lines etc.
rum rymd
mathematics: generalized construct or set
geometry: set of points
utrymme rum
personal freedom
rymd rum utrymme
physical extent in two or three dimensions

space age n
rymdålder
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik

space bar n
mellanslag mellanslagstangent
key

space debris n
rymdskrot
objects in orbit without useful purpose

space elevator n
rymdhiss
cable connecting ground with space

space exploration n
rymd rymdforskning utforskning
investigation of space

space flight n
rymdfärd
flight into, from, or through space
voyage in space

space heater n
kamin
heating appliance

space hopper n
hoppboll
large rubber ball upon which one bounces

space probe n
rymdsond
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit

space research n
rymdforskning
research

space shuttle n
rymdfärja
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly btw Earth and outer space

space station n
rymdstation
crewed artificial satellite

space suit n
rymddräkt
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space

spaceman n
rymdfarare astronaut
astronaut

spaceship n
rymdfarkost rymdskepp
vehicle that flies through space

spacetime n
rumtid
four dimensional continuum

spacewalk n
rymdpromenad
activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
rymlig spatiös
having much space; roomy

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ n
spackel spackelfärg
plastic paste for filling cracks and holes
powder that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste

spade /speɪd/ n
spade
a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
spader
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
spader
suit of playing cards

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [spəˈɡɛɾi] n
spaghetti spagetti
pasta

spaghetti western n
spaghettivästern
western film produced in Europe by an Italian company

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
skräppost spam
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
spamma
intransitive

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ n
spann
length between supports
mathematics: the space of all linear combinations of something
pair of horses or other animals
spread between supports

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ v
spänna upp
mathematics: to generate an entire space by means of linear combinations
spänna över sträcka sig över
to extend through a time period
to extend through the distance between or across

spangled kookaburra n
pärlkokaburra
Dacelo tyro

spank /spæŋk/ v
daska smiska
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object.

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
smisk
form of physical punishment

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
nyckel skruvnyckel
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts

spanner barb n
korsbarb
fish

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ v
sparra
to fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
aga din son medan han är liten, annars agar han dig när han blir stor den man älskar, agar man
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility

spare tyre n
reservhjul
extra tyre
bilring
fat around midsection

sparingly adv
sparsamt
in a sparing manner

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
gnista
particle of glowing matter
burst of electrical discharge

spark plug n
tändstift
part of an internal combustion engine

sparkler n
tomtebloss
hand-held firework

sparkling /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
glimrande glittrande
of an object

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ n
sparv gråsparv
fältsparv
bird of the family Emberizidae
sparv sparvfink gråsparv
bird of the family Passeridae

spasm /ˈspæ.z(ə)m/ n
kramp
contraction of a muscle

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ adj
spastisk
of or relating to spastic paralysis
of, relating to, or affected by spasm

spastic /ˈspastɪk/ /ˈspæstɪk/ n
spastiker
person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy

spasticity n
spasticitet
state, quality or property

spat /spæt/ n
damask
covering worn over a shoe
gräl
quarrel

spat /spæt/ v
gräla
to quarrel

spate /speɪt/ n
flod flöde skur ström störtflod svall
a sudden rush or increase

spathe /speɪð/ n
hölster hölsterblad
large bract that envelopes a spadix

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
rumslig spatial
pertaining to space

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ n
slickepott
kitchen utensil for scraping bowls
stekspade
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting
spatel
thin hand tool for handling chemicals or other materials

spay /speɪ/ v
kastrera
remove the ovaries

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
tala
to be able to communicate in a language
to deliver a speech
kommunicera
to communicate or converse by some means other than orally
prata tala snacka
to communicate with one's voice using words
konversera samtala snacka tala samman
to have a conversation

speak in tongues v
tala i tungor
speak in a language unknown to the speaker

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
när man talar om trollen tala om trollen
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive

speak out v
säga sin mening tala ut
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known

speakeasy n
lönnkrog
illegal saloon operated during the Prohibition period

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
högtalare
loudspeaker
föreläsare talare
one who makes a speech to an audience
talare
one who speaks
talman föredragande ordförande president
politics: the chair or presiding officer

speaking of adv
apropå på tal om på tala om
relatedly

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
spjut
long stick with a sharp tip

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
spjutspets
the pointed head, or end, of a spear

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ adj
speciell särskild
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality
speciell
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored
(offensive slang): retarded; handicapped

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ n
specialavsnitt
(TV, radio) Unsual or exceptional episode of a series
specialerbjudande
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered

special effect n
specialeffekt
effect that cannot be reasonably achieved by normal means

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
specialist
expert
physician

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
specialisering
biology: adaptation

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
specialitet specialité
that in which one specializes

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
art
group of plants or animals having similar appearance
rank in a taxonomic classification

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
specifik
explicit or definite

specifically adv
specifikt
for a specific purpose or reason

specification n
specifikation
explicit set of requirements

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
exemplar
example
specimen
sample

speckled /ˈspɛkəld/ adj
späcklig
irregularly marked
spräcklig
marked with dots

speckled trout n
bäckröding
freshwater game fish

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
spektakel
something exciting or extraordinary
an embarrassing situation

spectacled bear n
glasögonbjörn
Tremarctos ornatus

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
glasögon
a pair of lenses set in a frame

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ adj
spektakulär
amazing or worthy of special attention

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
åskådare
observer

spectator sport n
åskådarsport
sporting activity with high number of spectators

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
spöke vålnad
ghostly apparition
spöke
mental image

spectroscope n
spektroskop
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectroscopy n
spektroskopi
scientific study of spectra

spectrum /ˈspektɹəm/ /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)ɹəm/ n
spektrum
range of colors
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation
linear algebra: set of scalar values
range

speculate v
spekulera
to make a risky trade
to meditate

speculation /ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
spekulation
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
process of thinking or meditation

speculator n
spekulant
one who speculates; as in investing

speculum /ˈspɛkjələm/ /ˈspɛkjʊləm/ n
vingspegel
patch of colour found on the wings of ducks and some other birds

speech /ˈspiːtʃ/ n
tal
vocal communication
an oration, session of speaking

speech act n
talakt talhandling
act carried out by speech

speech bubble n
pratbubbla
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
tala är silver, tiga är guld
proverb

speechless /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/ adj
mållös
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speed /spiːd/ n
fart hastighet
rate of motion
rapidity
tjack
slang: amphetamine

speed /spiːd/ v
köra för fort
to exceed speed limit
köra fort
to go fast

speed bump n
farthinder fartgupp
transverse ridge in the road

speed camera n
fartkamera
camera to detect speeding vehicles

speed dating n
speeddejtning
organized event in which prospective romantic partners meet each other through a series of short one-to-one meetings

speed limit n
hastighetsbegränsning
maximum speed permitted

speed of light n
ljusets hastighet
the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a perfect vacuum

speed of sound n
ljudhastighet
speed at which sound is propagated

speed skating n
skridsko skridskosport
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speeding /ˈspiːdɪŋ/ n
fortkörning
driving faster than the legal speed limit

speedometer /spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ n
hastighetsmätare
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle

spell /spɛl/ n
besvärjelse trollformel
magical effect of such incantation
trollformel besvärjelse
magical incantation

spell /spɛl/ v
betyda
to indicate that some future event will occur
stava
to write or say the letters that form a word
to compose a word

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
stavning
a specific spelling of a word
manner of spelling of words; correct spelling

spelling pronunciation n
skriftspråksuttal
spelling pronunciation

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
dinkel spelt
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta

spend /spɛnd/ n
fickpengar
expenditures

spend /spɛnd/ v
tillbringa spendera förbruka göra slut på
tillbringa spendera lägga ägna
to consume, to use up (time)
spendera
to pay out

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
slösare spenderbyxa
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

sperm /spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/ n
sperma sädesvätska
semen (fluid)

sperm bank n
spermabank
place where sperm is stored

sperm whale n
kaskelot pottval spermacetival
sperm whale

spermatocyte n
spermatocyt
male gametocyte

spermatogenesis n
spermatogenes
process of sperm production in the testes

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ n
spermatozo spermie sädescell
reproductive cell of the male

sphere /sfɪə/ /sfɪɹ/ n
sfär kula
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object
sfär område fack fält gebit klass
region in which something or someone is active
sfär klot glob
spherical physical object

sphere of influence n
intressesfär
area influenced by something

spherical /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
sfärisk klotformad
shaped like a sphere

spherical harmonics n
klotytefunktion
mathematics

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktə/ n
ringmuskel sfinkter
band of muscle

sphinx /sfɪŋks/ n
sfinx
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal
sfinx gåta
person who keeps his/her thoughts and intentions secret

spice /spaɪs/ n
krydda
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
krydda
to add spice or spices to

spicy adj
kryddig kryddstark
containing spice
stark pikant skarp
tangy or pungent

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯də(ɹ)] n
spindel
arthropod
computer program

spiderlike adj
spindellik
resembling or characteristic of a spider

spiderweb n
spindelnät spindelväv
net-like construct of a spider

spiel /spiːl/ n
svada
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade

spike /spaɪk/ n
ax
botany: kind of inflorescence
ear of grain

spikes n
dobbsko
A pair of shoes equipped with spikes on the sole

spill /spɪl/ n
spill
something that has been dropped

spill /spɪl/ v
spilla
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out

spillikins n
plockepinn
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
spinn
flight condition
physics: quantum angular momentum
skruv
rotation of a ball in motion

spin /spɪn/ v
spinna
to make yarn
snurra snurra runt
to turn around quickly

spin dryer n
centrifug
machine to remove water taking advantage of centrifugal force

spinach /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
spenat
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal cord n
ryggmärg
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
slända spindel
rod in spinning and winding thread
spindel
rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool
benved
tree of the genus Euonymus

spine /spaɪn/ n
ryggrad
backbone
metaphor for courage or assertiveness
rygg bokrygg
bound edge of a book
tagg
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ n
spinell
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium

spineless adj
ryggradslös
having no spine
uncourageous

spinning jenny n
jenny jennymaskin
early spinning machine

spinning top n
snurra
a toy

spinning wheel n
spinnrock
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
gammal ungmö ogift kvinna fröken
unmarried woman

spiny lobster n
langust
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
spiral
geometry

spire /spaɪə/ /spaɪɹ/ n
spira tornspira
tapering architectural structure

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
sprit alkohol
alcohol
anda
enthusiasm
manner or style
ande själ
soul
ande vålnad
supernatural being

spirit level n
vattenpass
spirit level

spirited adj
eldig kraftfull kvick käck livfull livlig
lively, vigorous, animated or courageous

spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ n
sprit
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ adj
andlig
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spirometry n
spirometri
medical measurement

spit /spɪt/ n
spett
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
spott
saliva

spit /spɪt/ v
spotta
to evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spite /spaɪt/ n
illvilja
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure

spiteful adj
illvillig ondskefull
filled with spite

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
spottkopp spottlåda
receptacle for spit

spitz n
spets
Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed

splake n
splejk
brook trout and lake trout hybrid

splash /splæʃ/ v
skvätta plaska stänka
to hit or agitate liquid

spleen /spliːn/ n
mjälte
organ

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
glänsande

splenomegaly n
splenomegali
enlargement of the spleen

splice /splaɪs/ n
fog förbindning kontakt
electrical and mechanical connection between wires
splits
junction or joining of ropes

splice /splaɪs/ v
förbinda förena sammanfoga
to unite as if splicing
foga sammanfoga
to unite by lapping two ends together
splitsa
to unite ropes by interweaving the strands

splint n
skena
immobilizing device

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ n
sticka flisa
fragment of material
avknoppning utbrytargrupp utbrytning
group

split /splɪt/ n
hål
bowling: pattern with missing intermediate pins
spricka
crack, longitudinal fissure
fragment
split-off piece

split /splɪt/ v
klyva dela splittra söndra
divide along a more or less straight line
lämna
leave
flytta isär skiljas
separate
dela
share out

split hairs v
hårklyveri
to consider fine details

split-level n
souterränghus
building

splits n
spagat
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
byte
plunder taken from an enemy or victim

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
fördärva
become sour or rancid, to decay
ruin

spoiled /spɔɪld/ adj
bortskämd
of a child

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
spoiler
automobiles: device to reduce lift and increase downforce
document, review or comment that discloses

spoils of war n
krigsbyte
profits extracted as the result of winning a war

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ adj
glädjedödare
someone who puts an end to harmless fun

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
bortskämd
of a child
förstörd skämd
of food: rendered unusable or inedible

spoke /spəʊk/ n
eker
part of a wheel

spokesman n
talesman taleskvinna talesperson
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesperson n
talesperson
person who acts as the voice of a group of people

spokeswoman n
taleskvinna
woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ n
spondé
word of two syllables

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
tvättsvamp svamp
piece of porous material used for washing
snylta
slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others

sponge cake n
sockerkaka
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
sponsor
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event
fadder gudfar gudmor
person or organisation with responsibility (especially with a religious or financial aspect)

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
sponsra
to be a sponsor for

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ n
spontanitet
the quality of being spontaneous

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ adj
reflexmässig
controlled and directed internally
spontan
done by one's own free choice, or without planning
self generated; happening without any apparent external cause
proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint
arising from a momentary impulse

spontaneous combustion n
självantändning
combustion without a source of heat

spook /spuːk/ n
spöke
ghost or phantom
osalig ande spöke
spirit returning to haunt a place

spook /spuːk/ v
skrämma
to scare or frighten

spooky /spuːki/ adj
spöklik
eerie; suggestive of ghosts

spool /spuːl/ n
spole
spindle

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
sked
scooped utensil for eating (or serving)

spoon lure n
skeddrag
oblong, concave lure

spoon-feed /ˈspunˌfid/ /ˈspuːnfiːd/ v
dalta klema skedmata
deliver information in as basic a manner as possible
mata skedmata
help somebody to eat using a spoon

spoonbill n
skedstork
bird

spoonful n
sked
amount a spoon will hold

spoor /spʊə/ /spʊɹ/ n
spår
trail left by an animal

sporadic /spəˈɹædɪk/ /spəˈɹæɾɪk/ adj
sporadisk
rare and scattered in occurrence
exhibiting random behaviour

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
spor
reproductive particle

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
sport idrott
any athletic activity that uses physical skills

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
sporta visa upp
display, have as feature

sport utility vehicle n
SUV stadsjeep
vehicle

sports bra n
sport-bh sportbehå
bra worn when playing various sports

sports car n
sportbil
automobile designed for high speed

sports hall n
idrottshall
building or room for indoor sports

sportsman n
idrottare idrottsman
male athlete

sportsmanlike adj
sportsmannamässig
good sportsmanship

sportsperson /spɔɹtspɝsən/ /spɔːspɜːsən/ /spɔːtspɜːsən/ n
idrottare

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
fläck prick
a round or irregular patch of a different color
spotlight
bright lamp; spotlight
plats ställe
location or area
fläck
stain

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
fläcka ner
stain; leave a spot

spotlight n
spotlight strålkastare
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage
fokus strålkastarljus
the center of attention; the highlight or most important part
slagljus strålkastarljus
the circle of light shed by a spotlight

spotted dragonet n
fläckig sjökock
Callionymus maculatus

spotted hyena n
fläckig hyena
Crocuta crocuta

spotted nutcracker n
nötkråka
Nucifraga caryocatactes

spotted redshank n
svartsnäppa
Tringa erythropus

spotted sandpiper n
fläckdrillsnäppa
Actitis macularius

spotted wolffish n
fläckig havskatt
Anarhichas minor

spouse /spaʊs/ n
äkta maka äkta make
person in a marriage or marital relationship

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
stråle
a stream of liquid
pip hällpip
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged

sprat /spɹæt/ n
skarpsill
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus

spread /spɹɛd/ n
spridning vidgning
act of spreading
pålägg
food designed to be spread
spridning
numerical difference
bredbar pålägg
piece of material used as a cover
bokuppslag mittuppslag tidningsuppslag uppslag
two facing pages

spread /spɹɛd/ v
sprida
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand
sprida utsprida
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
sprida skingra
to disperse, scatter
sprida sträcka
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc)
breda bre sprida
to smear, distribute in a thin layer
sprida vidga
to stretch out, expand

spread like wildfire v
präriebrand sprida
spread like wildfire

spreadsheet n
kalkylark tabelldokument
computer simulation
kalkylark
sheet of paper

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
fjäder
device made of flexible material
vår
season between winter and summer in temperate climates
källa
water springing from the ground

spring cleaning n
vårstädning
systematic cleaning at the end of winter
storstädning
systematic cleaning of anything

spring onion n
piplök salladslök
Allium fistulosum

spring roll n
vårrulle
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake

springboard n
språngbräda
figuratively: anything that launches or provides impulse
platform on springs used in gymnastics
svikt trampolin
flexible diving board

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adj
elastisk
capable of returning to its original form

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
strila
to cause to fall in fine drops

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
sprinkler
irrigation device

sprinkles n
strössel
small candy or sugar pieces as decoration

sprint n
sprinterlopp
short race at top speed

sprint v
sprinta
To run etc at top speed for a short period

sprite /spɹaɪt/ n
sprite
a two-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene

spritsail n
sprisegel
type of sail

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
drev kedjehjul tandhjul tandkrans
toothed wheel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
brodd skott
new growth on a plant

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
gro
to grow, to germinate

spruce /spɹuːs/ adj
elegant flott stilig
smart and elegant

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
gran-
attributive: made of the wood of the spruce
gran
tree from the genus Picea
gran granträ
wood of a spruce

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
sporre
implement for prodding a horse

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
sporra
to urge or encourage to action
to prod

spurious /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
falsk oäkta förfalskad
false
oäkta
illegitimate

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ v
avvisa förkasta försmå
to reject disdainfully

spurt v
spruta
to gush
to cause to gush
spurta
to make strong effort

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ n
sputnik
a Soviet robotic space satellite

spy /spaɪ/ n
spion
person who secretly watches

spy /spaɪ/ v
spionera
to act as a spy

spyglass n
kikare
portable telescope

spyware n
spionprogram
program

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ n
duvunge
baby pigeon
råkunge
baby rook
soffkudde
thick cushion

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
bjäbb kiv käbbel
minor fight or argument

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
käbbla
participate in a minor fight or argument

squabbling n
käbbel

squacco heron n
rallhäger
Ardeola ralloides

squad /ˈskwɑːd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
trupp
people organized
unit of tactical military personnel or police officers
lag trupp
sports team

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
skvadron
army: body of cavalry
eskader
navy: detachment of vessels
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ n
kastby stormby
sudden storm, as found in a squall line

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ v
skrika skråla
to cry or wail loudly

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ n
smuts snusk
squalidness

squamous /ˈskweɪ.moʊs/ /ˈskweɪ.məs/ adj
fjällig
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ v
slösa
to waste

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ adj
vinkelrät mot
forming a right angle
kvadratisk fyrkantig
shaped like a square
fyrkantig
socially conventional
kvadrat- kvadrat
used in the names of units

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ n
ruta fyrkant
cell in a grid
torg
open space in a town
kvadrat
second power
brädgård fyrkant
the # symbol on a telephone
vinkelhake
tool
kvadrat fyrkant
type of polygon

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ v
kvadrera
math: to multiply by itself

square bracket n
hakparentes
symbol [ or ]

square centimeter n
kvadratcentimeter
unit of area

square foot n
kvadratfot
unit of area equal to that of a square of one foot each side

square kilometre n
kvadratkilometer
standard unit of area

square matrix n
kvadratisk matris
matrix having the same number of rows as columns

square metre n
kvadratmeter
standard unit of area

square piano n
taffel

square root n
kvadratrot
number

square sail n
råsegel
sail set athwartships in a yard

square wave n
fyrkantsvåg fyrkantvåg
function or waveform that alternates regularly and instantaneously between two levels

squared adj
kvadrat
raised to the second power

squarely /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈskwɛɹ.li/ adv
kvadratiskt
In the shape of a square; at right angles

squark /skwɑːk/ n
skvark
hypothetical particle

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
squash
the sport
courgette squash zucchini
plant and its fruit of the genus Cucurbita

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ adj
låg
relatively short or low and thick or broad

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
ockuperad
building occupied without permission
huk
position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet
knäböj
weightlifting: exercise

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
sitta på huk
to bend at the knees
ockupera
to occupy without permission

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
husockupant ockupant
one occupying a place without permission

squeak /skwiːk/ v
pipa
emit sound
gola
inform

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ n
skri skrik
a high-pitched sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
gola
to rat on someone
skrika
to scream a high-pitched squeal

squeal like a stuck pig v
skrika som en stucken gris
to utter loud squeals

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ adj
äckelmagad
easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseous or nervous

squeegee /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ n
fönsterskrapa skrapa
tool used for cleaning glass

squeegee /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ v
skrapa
to use a squeegee

squeeze /skwiːz/ n
kläm knipa
difficult position
klapp kram
hug or other affectionate grasp

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
krama ur
klämma krama trycka
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once
klämma tränga
to fit into a tight place
dra slita
to put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices
lirka slita
to remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty

squelch /ˈskwɛltʃ/ n
klafs
A squelching sound

squelch /ˈskwɛltʃ/ v
hejda hindra stoppa
to halt, stop, eliminate
klafsa
to make a sucking, splashing noise
to walk or step through a substance such as a mud

squid /skwɪd/ n
bläckfisk
sea animal

squiggly /ˈskwɪɡli/ adj
snirklig
Not straight; wavy

squill /skwɪl/ n
blåstjärna scilla
plant of the genus Scilla

squinch /skwɪntʃ/ n
trompe
structure between walls to transition to circular

squint /skwɪnt/ v
snegla
to look or glance sideways
kisa
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight
skela
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
vapendragare väpnare
armor-bearer who attended a knight

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ n
ekorre
rodent

squirrel monkey n
dödskalleapa ekorrapa
Saimiri

squirting cucumber n
sprutgurka
Ecballium elaterium

squishy /ˈskwɪʃi/ adj
geggig
(of an object or substance) yielding easily to pressure; very soft; especially, soft and wet, as mud

sriracha /səˈɹɑt͡ʃə/ n
sriracha srirachasås
a Thai-style hot sauce

st interjection
hyss sch
expressing a sudden desire for silence

stab /stæb/ n
stick hugg
act of stabbing

stab /stæb/ v
sticka
To pierce or wound with pointed object

stab in the back n
hugg i ryggen
Act of betrayal

stab in the back v
hugga i ryggen
To betray somebody

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ n
stabilitet
condition of being stable

stabilization n
stabilisering
process of stabilizing

stabilizer n
stödhjul
training wheels on child's bicycle

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ adj
stabil
relatively unchanging

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ n
stall
building for animals with hoofs
building for horses

stable boy n
stalledräng
boy or young man who attends in a stable

stablemaster n
stallgreve tallmästare
person in charge of stable

stack /stæk/ n
stack
computing: data structure

stack /stæk/ v
stapla trava stacka
To place objects or material in the form of a stack

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ n
stadion
venue where sporting events are held

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
ståthållare
governor-general in Sweden or Denmark

staff /stɑːf/ /ˈstæf/ n
personal
employees of a business
stav
long, straight, thick rod or stick

stag /stæɡ/ n
hjort hjorthane
adult male deer

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
scen platform
in theatre

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
genomföra
(protest, strike, ...) to carry out
iscensätta
to demonstrate in a deceptive manner
iscensätta framföra uppföra
to produce on a stage

stage fright n
scenskräck
state of nervousness about performing

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ n
diligens
horse-drawn coach to transport passengers and mail

stagehand n
scenarbetare
person working behind the scenes in a theatre

stagflation n
stagflation
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
vackla
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking
ragla
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion

stagger breathe v
körandas
a music breathing technique

stagger breathing n
körandning
a music breathing technique

stagnant /ˈstæɡnənt/ adj
stagnerande statisk stillastående
lacking freshness, motion, flow, progress, or change; stale; motionless; still

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
stagnera
to cease activity

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ n
stagnation
inactivity

staid /steɪd/ adj
lugn stadgad stadig
not capricious or impulsive

stain /steɪn/ n
fläck
discoloured spot or area

stained glass n
glasmålning
coloured glass

stainless adj
rostfri
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration

stainless steel n
rostfritt stål
corrosion-free alloy

stair /stɛə/ /stɛəɹ/ n
trappa
series of steps
trappsteg
single step

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
trappa
stairway

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
trappa
contiguous set of steps

stairwell n
trappuppgång trapphus
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase

stake /steɪk/ n
påle stör
pointed long and slender piece of wood etc.
påle
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned

stakeholder n
berörda parter intressent
person or organisation with a legitimate interest

stalactite /stəˈlæktaɪt/ /ˈstæləktaɪt/ n
stalaktit
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/ /ˈstæləɡmaɪt/ n
stalagmit
mineral deposit

stale /steɪl/ adj
avslagen däven
having lost its freshness
passé
no longer new or interesting

stalemate n
patt
chess term

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
stjälk
stem or main axis of a plant

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
bås spilta
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed
parkettplats
seat in a theatre
stånd
small open-fronted shop

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
köra fast
To come to a standstill
uppehålla
To employ delaying tactics

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ n
hingst avelshingst
male horse kept primarily as a stud
hingst
uncastrated male horse

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
ståndare
A flower part that produces pollen

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
stamning
involuntary repetition of sounds in speech

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
stamma
to stutter

stamp /stæmp/ n
stamp
act of stamping
klistermärke
any small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other
stämpel
device for stamping designs
prägel stämpel
indentation or imprint made by stamping

stamp /stæmp/ v
frankera
to apply postage stamps to
stämpla
to give an official marking to
prägla stämpla
to mark by pressing quickly and heavily
stampa
to move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily
klampa stampa trampa
to step quickly and heavily

stamp collector n
frimärkssamlare
person who collects stamps

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
panikartad flykt
any sudden flight or dispersion

stamping ground n
favorittillhåll
place one likes to go

stance /stæns/ /stɑːns/ n
kroppsställning
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands
ståndpunkt
opinion or point of view

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
stolpe stötta
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
stående
act of standing
bestånd dunge
contiguous group of trees that may be considered a distinguishable unit
particular grove or other group of trees
ställning
defensive position or effort
kur ställ stånd
designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait
ställ stativ
device to hold something upright or aloft
uppträdande
period of performance in a given location or venue
vittnesbås
platform on which a witness testifies in court
ställning stånd
rank; post; station; standing
position ställning
resolute, unwavering position
bås monter stånd
small building or booth
stillestånd uppehåll
standstill, motionless state
tillstånd
state of perplexity or embarrassment

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
gälla
to be valid
ställa
to place in an upright or standing position
stå
to remain motionless
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
to be placed in an upright or vertical orientation
ställa sig upp
to rise to one’s feet
kandidera ställa upp
to seek election
stå ut med tolerera
to tolerate
motstå
to undergo; withstand; hold up

stand by v
stå fast vid
to remain loyal or faithful

stand for v
förespråka stå för stödja
to advocate or support
stå för
to mean, symbolize or represent

stand up to v
stå emot
object or interfere
hålla för stå emot stå pall för tåla
withstand

stand-alone adj
fristående
operating without additions or assistance

stand-in n
stand-in
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ n
standar fana
a flag or ensign
standard nivå
level of quality

standard deviation n
standardavvikelse
statistical measure

standard language n
riksspråk standardspråk
standard variety

standard of living n
levnadsstandard
relative measure of quality of life

standard time n
normaltid
synchronized clock time in each graphical locations

standard-bearer n
fanbärare
person who carries flag or banner

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
standardisera
to establish a standard

standardization n
standardisering
process of complying with a standard
process of establishing a standard

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
stående
upright
water

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ n
ställning
position in society
plats
the position of a team in a league or of a player in a list

standing joke n
stående skämt
laughing matter amongst a group of people

standing ovation n
stående ovation
enthusiastic applause

standing wave n
stående våg
a wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium

standpoint n
ståndpunkt
point of view

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
strof
a unit of a poem

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piz/ n
stigbygel
bone in the middle ear

staphylococcus n
stafylokock
bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ n
stapelvara
basic or essential supply
klammer krampa
U-shaped metal fastener
klammer
wire fastener in general
häftklammer
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
häfta
secure with a staple

staple gun n
häftpistol
device for driving staples

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪpləɹ/ n
häftapparat
device which binds together paper

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
stjärna asterisk
asterisk
stjärna
luminous celestial body
celebrity
(astronomy) a luminous celestial body
actor
concave polygon
quality rating symbol
talented or famous person

star anise n
stjärnanis
a plant, Illicium verum

star chart n
stjärnkarta
star chart

star cluster n
stjärnhop
group of stars

star fruit n
stjärnfrukt carambola
fruit

star-studded adj
stjärnspäckad
with celebrities

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
styrbord
right hand side of a vessel

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ n
stärkelse
carbohydrates
substance

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ v
stärka
apply laundry starch

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
stjärnstatus
fame or celebrity

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛəɹ/ v
stirra glo
To look fixedly

starfish n
sjöstjärna
various echinoderms

stargazer /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ n
stjärnskådare
one who stargazes

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
nakenfis
completely nude

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
stare
bird
isbrytare
pilings

starlit adj
stjärnbelyst

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
start
beginning of an activity
beginning point of a race
ryck
sudden involuntary movement

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
börja starta
börja
to begin
of an activity, to begin
starta sätta igång
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine
rycka till
to jerk suddenly in surprise
starta
to set in motion

start over v
börja om
begin again

starter /ˈstɑɹtɚ/ /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
förrätt entré entrérätt
first course of a meal
startspelare
player that a team fields at the beginning of a game

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
spritta
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
svält
condition

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
svulten svälta utsvulten
to be very hungry
svälta
to deprive of nourishment
to destroy by deprivation
to die because of lack of food

starved adj
utsvulten
extremely hungry

state /steɪt/ n
land nation
tillstånd
a condition
stat delstat
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
stat rike
any sovereign polity

state /steɪt/ v
förklara
påstå
declare to be a fact
ange
make known

state capital n
delstatshuvudstad
capital city of a state

state capitalism n
statskapitalism
form of capitalism

state of emergency n
undantagstillstånd
status quo

state of the art n
sista skriket
highest level of development

state religion n
statsreligion
religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state

state secret n
statshemlighet
restricted information of national importance

state visit n
statsbesök
formal visit

state-owned adj
statlig statsägd
owned by the government

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
uttalande konstaterande påstående
programsats sats
computing: instruction in a computer program

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n
statsman
man who is a leader in national or international affairs

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ adj
statisk
Unchanging
Having no motion

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
station
place where a vehicle may stop

station wagon n
herrgårdsvagn
body style for cars

stationary point n
stationär punkt
A point on a curve where the gradient is zero

stationer's n
pappershandel
stationery shop

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
kontorsmaterial
writing materials

stationmaster n
stationsinspektor stins
the person in charge of a railroad station

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
statistiker
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics
mathematician specialized in statistics

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistik
mathematical science
collection of measurements

statue /ˈstæ.tʃuː/ n
staty stod
three-dimensional work of art

statuette n
statyett
a small statue

status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ n
status
person’s position or standing
status nuläge
situation or state of affairs

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ n
statussymbol
visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status

statute of limitations n
preskriptionsförordning
law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstætʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
stadgeenlig
relating to a statute

statutory rape n
samlag med minderårig
intercourse with a minor

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ adj
pålitlig ståndaktig
dependable, persistent
lojal trogen
loyal, trustworthy, reliable

stave /steɪv/ n
notrad notsystem
parallel lines to write music on

stave church n
stavkyrka
wooden church of a medieval type

stave off v
avvärja mota bort
prevent something from happening

stave-rhyme /steɪv.ɹaɪm/ n
allitteration stavrim
word which rhymes

stay /steɪ/ n
vistelse
residence, sojourn
stag
nautical: strong rope supporting a mast

stay /steɪ/ v
förbli förbliva hålla sig
to continue to have a particular quality
senarelägga skjuta upp
to postpone
stanna vistas
to remain in a particular place

staycation n
hemester
vacation spent close to home

stead /stɛd/ n
stad
A farmhouse and associated buildings

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ adj
orubblig ståndaktig
firmly loyal or constant; unswerving

steadfastly adv
bestämt ståndaktigt
in a steadfast manner

steadiness /ˈstɛdinəs/ n
stadighet
the degree of stability
stadighet styrsel
the state of being steady

steak /steɪk/ n
stek
slice of beef

steal /stiːl/ n
stöld
the act of stealing

steal /stiːl/ v
stjäla sno knycka
to illegally take possession of
smyga
to move silently

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adj
förstulen hemlig
characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy

steam /stiːm/ n
ånga
pressurized water vapor
water vapor
internal energy

steam /stiːm/ v
ångkoka
cooking: to cook with steam
imma igen
to be covered with condensed water vapor
ånga
to produce or vent steam
to travel by means of steam power

steam bath n
ångbad
act of bathing
room for bathing

steam engine n
ångmaskin
piston engine driven by steam
any steam-driven heat engine

steam iron n
ångstrykjärn
smoothing iron

steam locomotive n
ånglok
locomotive powered by steam

steam train n
ångtåg
type of train

steam turbine n
ångturbin
system through which steam is passed

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ n
ångbåt ångfartyg
vessel powered by steam

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
ångfartyg ångare
steamboat or steamship

steamer duck n
ångbåtsand
bird of the genus Tachyeres

steaming /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/ n
ångning
method of cooking by immersion in steam

steamroller n
ångvält
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
ångfartyg
vessel propelled by steam

stearic acid n
stearinsyra
fatty acid

stearin n
stearin
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steatosis n
steatos
over-retention of lipids

steed /stiːd/ n
hingst springare
stallion

steel /stiːl/ n
stål
metal produced from iron

steel oneself v
stålsätta sig
concentrate in preparation for a rigorous task

steel wool n
stålull
fine threads of steel

steelworks n
stålverk
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped

steelyard n
besman betsman
steelyard balance

steep /stiːp/ adj
brant
near-vertical

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
kyrktorn
a tall tower, often on a church

steeplechase n
hinderlöpning
athletics event

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ n
stut
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ v
styra
intransitive: to guide the course
transitive: to guide the course of
to direct the conversation
leda
to direct a group of animals
leda styra
to maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action

steering column n
rattstång
column in a vehicle

steering group n
styrgupp
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel n
ratt
wheel-shaped control

stegosaur /ˈsteɡəsɔːɹ/ n
stegosaurie stegosaurus
dinosaur

stele /stiːl/ n
stele
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument

stellar wind n
stjärnvind
equivalent of solar wind

stem /stɛm/ n
fot skaft stam stapel
stjälk
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
slender supporting member for an individual part of a plant
ordstam stam
linguistics: main part of a word
notskaft
music: vertical stroke of a symbol representing a note in written music
förstäv stäv
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel

stem /stɛm/ v
härröra härstamma stamma
to be caused
stamma
to descend
härleda stam ta ut
to take out the stem from something
ploga
skiing: to point the skis inward
dämma hejda hindra stoppa stämma
to stop, hinder

stem cell n
stamcell
primal undifferentiated cell

stench /stɛntʃ/ n
stank
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
schablon
utensil

stenosis /stɛˈnəʊsɪs/ n
stenos
abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ

stenotic adj
stenotisk
of or pertaining to a stenosis

step /stɛp/ n
fotspår fotsteg
footstep
gång gångstil
manner of walking
steg
pace
space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder
framsteg steg
proceeding; measure; action; act

step dance n
steppdans
dance

step dance v
steppa
to perform step dance

step function n
stegfunktion
mathematical function

step ladder n
köksstege
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step on it v
gasen i botten
to drive fast

step over n
överstegsfint
a dribbling move in football

step up v
steppa upp
to increase speed or rate

step- prefix
styv-
prefix used to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative

stepbrother n
plastbror styvbror
son of one's stepfather or stepmother

stepchild n
styvbarn plastbarn
the child of one's spouse from his or her previous partner

stepdaughter n
styvdotter
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepfamily n
styvfamilj
a family having stepchildren or stepparents
the family of one's stepparent

stepfather n
styvfar styvfader plastpappa
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
styvmor fostermor plastmamma
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother

stepparent n
styvförälder
stepfather or stepmother

steppe /stɛp/ n
stäpp
the grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia
vast cold, dry grass-plains

steppe eagle n
stäppörn
Aquila nipalensis

stepsibling n
styvsyskon
stepbrother or stepsister

stepsister n
styvsyster plastsyster
daughter from the previous marriage of a stepparent

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
styvson
son of one's spouse and not of oneself

steradian n
steradian
derived unit of solid angle

stereo adj
stereo
of sound

stereo n
stereo stereoanläggning
device
stereo
system

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
stereotyp
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image

stereotypical adj
stereotyp
pertaining to a stereotype

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
steril
germless
ofruktbar steril
unable to reproduce

sterilizable adj
steriliserbar
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
sterilisering
process of treating something to kill microorganisms

sterlet n
sterlett
species of sturgeon

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
hård
grim and forbidding in appearance
sträng barsk hård rigorös strikt
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
akter bakstam poop
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel

sternpost n
akterstäv
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ n
steroid
class of organic compounds

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
stetoskop
medical instrument

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
stuvare
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ n
stevia
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ n
gryta stuvning
dish

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ v
stuva
to cook (food)
koka bort
to suffer under hot conditions

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
förvaltare
any administrator of the property or affairs of another
steward
ship's officer in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions
ombudsman
union member representing fellow workers

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ n
flygvärdinna
female flight attendant

stewardship n
förvaltare förvaltarskap förvaltning
office of a steward

stick /stɪk/ n
käpp
cane or walking stick
stav
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)
hockeyklubba klubba
hockey stick
stav käpp stör
long piece of wood
pinne gren kvist
twig or small branch

stick /stɪk/ v
fastna
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive)
to jam
fästa
to glue; to adhere (transitive)
placera ställ sätt
to place, set down quickly

stick figure n
streckgubbe
simple line drawing

stick insect n
vandrande pinne
insects of the order Phasmida

sticker /ˈstɪkə(r)/ n
klistermärke etikett
adhesive label or decal

stickman n
streckgubbe
simple drawing of a man

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj
klibbig kladdig kletig
able or likely to stick
klibbigt
of weather

stiff /stɪf/ adj
strikt styv
stel styv
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible
stel
of muscles, or parts of the body

stiff /stɪf/ v
sjappa
to fail to pay money one owes

stiffen v
stel stelna styv styvna
to become stiff

stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/ v
kvävas
to die of suffocation
förhindra stävja
to interrupt or cut off
undertrycka dämpa stävja tillbakahålla
to repress, keep in or hold back
kväva stävja
to smother or suffocate

stifling adj
kvävande
that stifles

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
stigma
mark of infamy
märke
part of the pistil

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
brännmärka stigmatisera
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious

stile /staɪl/ n
stätta
steps over or passage through a fence or wall

stiletto /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ n
stilett
stabbing weapon

still /stɪl/ adj
stilla
not moving

still /stɪl/ adv
trots ändå
nevertheless
ännu än ändå
to an even greater degree
fortfarande ännu
up to a time, as in the preceding time

still /stɪl/ n
bleke stillestånd stillhet tystnad vindstilla
a period of calm or silence
stillbild
photography: a non-moving photograph
destillationsapparat destillator destilleringsapparat hembränningsapparat lönnbränningsapparat
a device for distilling liquids

still /stɪl/ v
lugna lugna ner stilla
to calm down

still life n
stilleben
work of art

still waters run deep proverb
i de lugnaste vattnen går de största fiskarna
a person's calm appearance may be misleading

stillborn adj
dödfödd
dead at birth
ignored, without influence, unsuccessful, abortive

stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/ n
stillhet

stilt /stɪlt/ n
stylta
walking pole

stilt sandpiper n
styltsnäppa
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
uppstyltad
stiff and artificially formal

stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ v
stimulera ge näring åt pigga upp väcka
to arouse an organism to functional activity
egga reta sporra
to encourage into action

sting /stɪŋ/ v
sticka stinga
of an insect: to bite

stinger /ˈstɪŋə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋɚ/ n
gadd
pointed portion of an insect

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
spjutrockor
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes

stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ /ˈstɪŋi/ adj
snål girig
unwilling to spend or give

stink /stɪŋk/ n
stank
strong bad smell

stink /stɪŋk/ v
stinka
have a strong bad smell
give an impression of dishonesty or untruth
vara urusel
informal: be greatly inferior

stinkhorn n
liksvamp stinksvamp
fungus

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
stinkande
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ adj
stipelbärande stipelförsedd
botany: having stipules

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəlɪt/ v
stipulera
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ n
stipel
basal appendage

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
röra

stir up v
ställa till, sätta i gång
to cause (trouble etc)

stir-fry n
wok
dish

stir-fry v
sautera woka
fry something quickly in hot oil

stirrup /ˈstɝəp/ /ˈstɪɹəp/ n
stigbygel
footrest used by riders

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
håll mjälthugg
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage
stickning
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in knitting
söm
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in sewing
tråd
colloquial: any least part of a fabric or dress
stygn
single pass of the needle in sewing
maska
single turn of the thread in knitting

stiver /ˈstaɪvə/ n
styver
small Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ adj
stokastisk
random

stochastic matrix n
stokastisk matris
matrix

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
stereotyp
ordinary, very basic

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
buljong spad
broth
aktie
finance: capital raised by a company
lövkoja
genus of flowers
kolv
part of gun
lager
store of goods for sale
lager förråd
supply of anything ready for use

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ v
lagra
have on hand for sale

stock certificate n
aktiebrev
a paper certifying an ownership of shares

stock dove n
skogsduva
stock dove, Columba oenas

stock exchange n
börs fondbörs
building and the associated organization

stock market n
aktiemarknad
market for the trading of company stock

stock market crash n
börskrasch
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices

stock pigeon n
skogsduva
pigeon

stock up v
bunkra hamstra
acquire or increase stock

stockade /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ /ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ n
palissad pålverk
an enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts

stockbroker n
börsmäklare aktiemäklare
person who buys and sells shares

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
torrfisk
cured fish

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
strumpa
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock)

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
förråd lager upplag
supply for future use

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
hamstra lagra
accumulate a stockpile

stocks n
stock
device for public humiliation and punishment

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ adj
stoisk

stoichiometric adj
stökiometrisk
of, or relating to stoichiometry

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
stökiometri
the study of the relationships of reactants and products in chemical reactions

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
stola
ecclesiastical garment

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
stulen
that has been stolen

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ n
klyvöppning
botany: tiny pore in the epidermis of a leaf

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n
mage buk
belly
mage magsäck
digestive organ

stomach cancer n
magsäckscancer ventrikelcancer
cancer of the stomach

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
magknip magont magsmärta
pain in the abdomen

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
sten sten-
constructed of stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ n
kärna
centre of some fruits
ädelsten sten
gem stone
pjäs
piece of hard material used in board games
sten
substance
small piece of stone
medical: hard, stone-like deposit

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
stena
To pelt with stones
bli stenad
to intoxicate, especially with narcotics

stone bramble n
stenbär
Rubus saxatilis

stone dead adj
stendöd
unquestionably dead

stone deaf adj
stendöv
utterly deaf

stone fruit n
stenfrukt
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

stone loach n
grönlling
Barbatula barbatula

stone pine n
pinje
a species of pine native to southern Europe, Pinus pinea

stone wall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ n
stenmur
wall made from stone

stonechat n
stenskvätta
bird

stonecrop n
fetknopp
Sedum

stoned adj
stenad
high on drugs

stony /ˈstoʊni/ /ˈstəʊni/ adj
stenig
containing stones

stool /stuːl/ n
avföring
pall
a seat

stoop /stuːp/ v
böja
to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
stopp
device to block a moving object
interruption of travel
hållplats
place to get on and off mass transport
punkt
punctuation symbol
stoppboll
tennis: very short shot

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
stanna stoppa
to cause to cease moving
stoppa avbryta
to cause to come to an end
stanna
to cease moving
to stay a while
sluta upphöra
to not continue

stop codon n
stoppkodon
codon that instructs protein synthesis to stop

stop sign n
stoppskylt
traffic sign

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
stanna bilen
stop the car

stop the presses v
stoppa pressarna
imperative

stopover n
reseuppehåll
interruption in a journey

stopper /ˈstɑ.pɚ/ /ˈstɒp.ə/ /ˈstɔp.ə/ n
målis målvakt
football (soccer): goalkeeper

stopwatch n
stoppur tidtagarur
timepiece

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
lagring förvaring magasinering
act or state
förråd lager lagerutrymme magasin magasinsutrymme
place
magasinshyra
price

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
lager
place where items may be kept
supply held in storage

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
spara lagra
computing: write (something) into memory or registers
lagra förvara
keep (something) while not in use
hålla sig
remain in good condition while stored

storey /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ n
våning
floor, level

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
stork
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae
storken
mythical bringer of babies

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
storm oväder
disturbed state of the atmosphere
storm
meteorology: wind scale for very strong wind
stormning
military: violent assault on a stronghold

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
storma
to assault
to move quickly and noisily

storm petrel n
stormsvala
any of several small seabirds, of the family Hydrobatidae

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
stormig
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
berättelse historia
account of events

storyteller n
berättare
person who relates stories to an audience

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
spis kamin
device for heating food
kamin
heater

stovepipe n
silo stuprör
channel for compartmentalized information
kaminrör plåtskorsten skorstenspipa
sheet-metal chimney

stowaway n
fripassagerare
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus n
skelning strabism
defect of vision

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ v
grensla gränsla
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
hetero heterosexuell strejt
heterosexual
rak
not crooked or bent
direct, truthful, frank
having all cylinders in a single row

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
rakt fram
in a forward direction

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
stege
five cards in sequence
raka raksträcka
something that is not crooked or bent

straight angle n
rak vinkel
angle equal to 180°

straight flush n
färgstege
poker hand

straight razor n
rakkniv
razor with a folding blade

straightforward adj
uppriktig ärlig
not deviating; honest; frank
enkel entydig
presenting few difficulties, easy

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ n
press
act of straining, or the state of being strained

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ v
sila
to separate

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
ansträngd spänd
tense

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ n
durkslag sil filter sikt
utensil

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
sund nor
narrow channel of water

straitjacket n
tvångströja
a jacket-like garment

straitjacket v
sätta tvångströja på
to put someone into a straitjacket
förkväva
to restrict the freedom of

strand /stɹænd/ n
strand
beach
sträng
short string
strå
strand of hair

strange /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
besynnerlig konstig märklig underlig egendomlig sällsam
not normal
obekant främmande okänd
not yet part of one’s experience

strange quark n
särkvark
strange quark

stranger /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
främling nykomling
newcomer
främling utlänning
outsider or foreigner
främling
person whom one does not know

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
strypa
to kill someone by strangulation
undertrycka
to stifle or suppress

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
kvarka
disease of horses

strangulation n
strypning
act of strangling

strap /stɹæp/ n
rem slejf
rem
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like
band remsa
a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass
strigel
a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop
axelband
a shoulder strap
bälte rem
specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging

strappado n
strappado
form of torture

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/ n
krigslist
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ adj
strategisk
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
strategiskt
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
strateg
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹætədʒi/ n
strategi
plan of action
science and art of military command
techniques in politics or business

stratify v
skikta sig
to become separated out into distinct layers

stratosphere n
stratosfär
region of the uppermost atmosphere

stratum /ˈstɹeɪtəm/ /ˈstɹɑːtəm/ n
klass samhällsskikt
class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status
skikt vegetationsskikt växtskikt
layer of vegetation
skikt stratum varv
one of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
halm strå
dried stalks considered collectively
a dried stalk of a cereal plant

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ adj
jordgubbsfärgad
colour
jordgubbs-
flavour

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
jordgubbsfärg
colour
jordgubbe
fruit
jordgubbsplanta jordgubbsstånd
plant

strawberry tree n
smultronträd
the European plant Arbutus unedo

streak /stɹiːk/ n
rad
continuous series of events
ränder
irregular line

streak /stɹiːk/ v
springa naken
to run naked in public

stream /stɹiːm/ n
ström å bäck flod
small river

streamer n
serpentin vimpel
long narrow flag

streamline v
rationalisera
to simplify a process

street /stɹiːt/ /ʃtɹiːt/ [skɹitˤ] n
gata
paved part of road in a village or a town

street artist n
gatukonstnär
someone who produces art in public spaces

street food n
gatukäk gatumat streetfood
food obtainable from a streetside vendor

street musician n
gatumusikant

street performer n
gatukonstnär
artist who performs in a public place

street sweeper n
gatsopare gatsoperska
person employed to sweep streets, etc.

street value n
gatupris
price of an illicit drug sold on the black market

streetlight n
gatubelysning
lamps set along a street

streetlighting n
gatubelysning
illumination of streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
styrka
positive attribute
intensity of a force or power
quality of being strong

strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ v
stärka förstärka
to make strong or stronger

streptococcus n
streptokock
bacterium

stress /stɹɛs/ n
spänning
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
betoning
when speaking

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
betonad
having a stress or accent

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ n
sträcka
segment of a journey or route

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ v
tänja stretcha
extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles
tänja sträcka töja
lengthen by pulling
töja tänja
lengthen when pulled
spänna
pull tight

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ n
bår
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person

stretcher-bearer n
bårbärare
person who carries people on a stretcher

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
strö
to distribute objects or pieces of something

strewn /ˈstɹun/ /ˈstɹuːn/ v
spridd strödd uströdd utspridd
past participle of to strew

striated muscle n
tvärstrimmig muskulatur
muscle tissue that appears striped under the microscope

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
sträng
governed or governing by exact rules
severe in discipline

strictly increasing function n
strängt växande funktion
mathematics

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
fejd kiv konflikt stridighet tvist
violent conflict

strike /stɹaɪk/ n
strike
in bowling
in baseball
slag
physical blow
strejk
work stoppage

strike /stɹaɪk/ v
slå
intransitive: to deliver a quick blow or thrust
to hit
to impress, seem, appear
to make a sudden impression upon, as if by a blow; to affect with some strong emotion
to manufacture by stamping
slå till
to act suddenly
anslå slå
to cause to sound by one or more beats
stryka
to delete
anslå
to sound by percussion
strejka
to stop working to achieve better working conditions
slå träffa
transitive: to give, as a blow; to give force to

strike while the iron is hot v
smida medan järnet är varmt
act on an opportunity promptly

strikebreaker n
guling svartfot
worker hired to replace a striking worker

striker n
anfallare
player on a team of soccer

strikethrough /ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/ n
genomstrykning
line

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
snöre sträng
long, thin structure made from twisted threads
följd rad serie
series of items or events
sträng
string of a musical instrument
computing: sequence of characters
cohesive substance in the form of a string
this structure as a substance
stränginstrument
stringed instruments section

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
stränga
put strings on

string quartet n
stråkkvartett
composition for four string players
group of four string players

string theory n
strängteori
candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles

string trimmer n
grästrimmer
garden implement

stringed instrument n
stränginstrument
type of musical instrument

stringent adj
stringent sträng
making strict requirements

strip /stɹɪp/ n
strimla remsa
long, thin piece of land or material
serie stripp
short for comic strip, see also translations for comic strip
stripp
short for striptease; see also translations for striptease

strip /stɹɪp/ v
strippa
to do a striptease
ta av
to remove or take away
klä av
to take off clothing

strip club n
strippklubb
establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing

strip poker n
klädpoker
variant of poker

stripe /st(ʃ)ɹaɪp/ /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/ n
rand linje
long straight region of a colour

stripe-breasted tit n
ruwenzorimes
Melaniparus fasciiventer

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
randig
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color

stripper /stɹɪpə(ɹ)/ n
strippa strippteasedansös
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner

striptease n
striptease
arousing act

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
sträva
to try to achieve

stroboscope n
stroboskop
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
hugg slag
- act of striking with a weapon
slag
- golf: single act of striking the ball
- tennis: single act of striking the ball
blow
- cricket: shot
- thrust of piston
tag årtag
- rowing: movement of an oar or paddle through water
streck
- stroke of a Chinese character
strykning
act of stroking
streck drag
line drawn with a writing implement
slaganfall stroke slag
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
simtag tag
particular style of swimming, single movement in that style
hugg drag slag
single movement with a tool
drag
streak made with a brush
slag klockslag
time when a clock strikes

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
slå
cricket: to hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion
stryka
to move one's hand or an object over the surface of

stroke order n
streckordning
Chinese character stroke order

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
strövtåg
wandering on foot

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
flanera strosa spankulera
wander on foot

stroller n
barnvagn
seat on wheels used to transport babies

stromatolite n
stromatolit
rock-like structure built by microorganisms

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ adj
stark kraftfull
capable of producing great physical force
stark hållfast stadig
capable of withstanding great physical force
stark energisk
determined, unyielding
stark oregelbunden
grammar: irregular
stark
having a high alcoholic content
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
military: not easily subdued or taken
convincing
stark frän skarp
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
stark mustig
highly stimulating to the senses

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ adv
krafigt kraftfullt starkt
in a strong manner

strong as an ox adj
stark som en björn stark som en oxe
very strong and powerful

strong nuclear force n
stark växelverkan
one of the four fundamental interactions in particle physics

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
högborg bålverk fäste
place of domination, or refuge or survival

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
starkt
in a strong or powerful manner

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
strontium
chemical element

strop n
strigel
strap

strop v
strigla
To sharpen with a strop

strophic /ˈstɹɒfɪk/ /ˈstɹəʊfɪk/ adj
strofisk
using or containing strophes

structural adj
struktur strukturell
of, relating to, or having structure

structural unemployment n
strukturell arbetslöshet
(economics) a type of unemployment

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ n
struktur
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts
(computing) several pieces of data treated as a unit
overall form or organization of something

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ v
strukturera
(transitive) to give structure to; to arrange

structured adj
strukturerat
having structure; organized

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ n
strudel
layered pastry

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ n
kamp
strife, effort

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ v
kämpa
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
hora slinka
A prostitute

strut /stɹʌt/ v
kråma sig strutta
to stand or walk stiffly
bukta ut svälla
to swell; protuberate
spankulera stoltsera svassa
to walk proudly or haughtily

strychnine n
stryknin
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid

stub /stʌb/ n
stump
something cut short, blunted, or stunted

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
stubb
short stalks left in a field after harvest
stubb skäggstubb
short, coarse hair

stubborn /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
envis hårdnackad
refusing to move or change one's opinion

stubborn as a mule adj
envis som en gammal get envis som en oxe envis som en åsna envis som synden
extremely stubborn

stuck up adj
fisförnäm
snobbish, conceited

stud /stʌd/ n
stuteri
animal breeding place
avelssto sto
female animal kept for breeding
hingst avelshingst
male animal kept for breeding
hingst
sexually attractive male
dobb knopp nit
small object protruding from something

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/ n
student studentska
person enrolled at a university
student studentska elev
person who studies a subject

studentship n
studentskap
role of a student

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ n
etta
studio flat/apartment

studs n
dobbsko dubbsko
shoes with studs on the bottom to aid grip
dubbdäck
winter tires

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
studie studierum studio
studie
branch of learning or object that is being studied

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
plugga studera
studera
to acquire knowledge
to look at minutely
studera lära läsa
to revise/review materials
studera plugga
to take a course

studying /ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/ n
studerande
the action of the verb to study

stuff /stʌf/ n
material stoff stoppning
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

stuff /stʌf/ v
stoppa fylla
to fill by crowding into
stoppa upp
to preserve a dead animal

stuffed animal n
gosedjur kramdjur mjukisdjur
soft toy in the form of an animal

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
snubbla
to trip or fall

stumbling block n
stötesten
hindrance

stump /stʌmp/ n
stump stubbe
remains of something that has been cut off

stump /stʌmp/ v
stövla
to walk heavily or clumsily

stun /stʌn/ v
bedöva
to incapacitate
förstumma
to shock or surprise

stunt /stʌnt/ n
stunt
dangerous feat

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ n
stuntman
one who performs stunts

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
stupa
Buddhist monument

stupefied adj
omtöcknad
Experiencing stupefaction

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ adj
dum omtöcknad
lacking in intelligence

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ n
dumhuvud dumskalle knäppgök knäppskalle tokskalle träskalle
A stupid person; a person with lack of intellegence

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
dumhet
act that is stupid
dumhet enfald
property of being stupid

stupor /ˈstjuːpə(ɹ)/ n
stupor dvala
a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ adj
rejäl robust stabil
of firm build
stabil motståndskraftig robust solid
solid in structure or person

sturgeon /ˈstɜːdʒən/ /ˈstɝdʒən/ n
stör
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌɾɚ/ n
stamning
speech disorder

stutterer n
stammare
one who stutters

stuttering n
stamning

sty /staɪ/ n
stia svinstia
enclosure for swine
messy or dirty place

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
vagel
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid

style /staɪl/ n
stil
manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art
stift
stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower

stylesheet /staɪlʃit/ /staɪlʃiːt/ n
stilmall
Internet: a document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents

stylistics n
stilistik
study of literary style

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
pelarhelgon
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar

styrofoam n
cellplast frigolit skumplast
polymer

stød /stɜːd/ /stʌd/ n
stød
a phenomenon of most Danish accents

sub- prefix
under-
under, beneath

subarachnoid space n
subaraknoidalrum
space between the arachnoid mater

subatomic adj
subatomär
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

subconscious adj
undermedveten
below the level of consciousness

subconsciousness n
undermedvetenhet
state of being subconscious

subcontinent n
subkontinent
large landmass

subcontractor n
underleverantör
contractor hired by contractor

subcover n
delövertäckning
cover which is a subset of another cover

subculture n
subkultur
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
subkutan
pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ v
kuva
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ /səbˈdud/ adj
dämpad
Not glaring in color; soft in tone

subgroup n
delgrupp
(group theory): group within a larger group
undergrupp
group within a larger group

subject /səbˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ n
undersåte
citizen in a monarchy
subjekt
in grammar
ämne föremål
main topic
ämne
particular area of study

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ v
utsätta
to cause to undergo

subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/ v
underkuva
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude

subjunctive mood n
konjunktiv
subjunctive mood

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ v
sublimera
psychoanalysis
to change from solid to gas

sublimation n
sublimering
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

subliminal message n
subliminal perception
message under normal perception

submachine gun n
kulsprutepistol kpist
short range machine gun

submanifold n
delmångfald
manifold which is a subset of another

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
undervattens-
undersea

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
undervattensbåt ubåt
undersea boat

submenu n
undermeny
secondary menu available through another menu

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ /ˈsʌbˌmɪʃən/ n
underkastelse undergivenhet
the act of yielding
inlämning
the thing which has been submitted

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
lydig underdånig undergiven ödmjuk
meekly obedient or passive

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
framlägga
inlämna
enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.
underkasta
win a fight

suborder n
underordning
taxonomic category

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
underordnad
placed in a lower class, rank, or position
grammar: dependent
submissive to or controlled by authority

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ v
underordna
to make subservient

subordinate clause n
bisats
a clause that cannot stand alone

subpage n
undersida
a web page that is subordinate to another

subroutine n
subrutin
a section of code

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
teckna sig för
to agree to buy shares in a company
skriva under
to believe or agree with an idea
abonnera
to pay for the provision of a service
prenumerera abonnera
to sign up to receive a publication

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbəɹ/ n
abonnent prenumerant
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service

subscription n
abonnemang prenumeration
access to a resource for a period of time

subsection n
underavdelning
Defined part of a section

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
följande

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
sedan
subsequently

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
delmängd
set whose elements are within another given set

subside v
avta dö bort lugna sig lägga sig
to fall into a state of calm; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ adj
subsidiär
auxiliary or supplemental

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ n
dotterbolag
company owned by a parent company or a holding company

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subventionera
assist by granting a subsidy

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɨdi/ n
subvention
financial support

subsistence /səbˈsɪstəns/ n
underhåll
means of support

subsoil n
alv
layer of earth below topsoil

subsonic adj
subsonisk underljuds-
(of a speed) less than the speed of sound

subspace n
underrum
subset

subspecies /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
underart
rank in the classification of organisms

subst. n
subst.
abbreviation of substantive or its equivalent

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ n
substans
essential part
drugs
resurs
material possessions
substans ämne
matter

substance abuse n
substansmissbruk
overindulgence in a drug

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
väsentlig

substantially adv
i allt väsentligt väsentligen
in a strong substantial manner; considerably
to a great extent; in essence; essentially

substantivise v
substantivera
convert into or use as a noun

substation n
understation
electrical substation

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ n
avbytare
player who is available to replace another
substitut
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ v
ersätta substituera
to use in place of something else

substitutes' bench n
avbytarbänk
the bench on which substitutes sit

substitution reaction n
substitutionsreaktion
reaction

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
substrat
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts

subsume v
sammanfatta
to place under another as belonging to it

subtext n
undertext
implicit meaning of a text

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
undertitel
heading below a title
undertext textremsa
textual versions of the dialog in films

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
texta
to create subtitles

subtitler n
undertextare
person

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ adj
subtil
hard to grasp
cleverly contrived
cunning, skillful
insidious

subtlety /ˈsʌtəlti/ n
finess
an instance of being subtle
subtilitet
quality or act of being subtle

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
subtrahera dra ifrån
to remove or reduce

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
subtraktion
process
calculation

suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(ɹ)b/ n
förort förstad
area on the periphery of a city or large town

suburban adj
förorts-
relating to outskirts of a city

subversion n
subversion
act of subverting or the condition of being subverted
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within

subversive /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/ adj
subversiv omstörtande
intending to subvert

subversive /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/ n
samhällsomstörtare
a radical supporter of political or social revolution

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ /ˈsʌbvɜːt/ /ˈsʌbvɝt/ v
omstörta störta
to overthrow

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ n
tunnelbana T-bana
underground railway

subwoofer n
sub subwoofer
a woofer dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies

succade /səˈkeɪd/ n
suckat
candied citrus peel

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
lyckas
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
framgång succé
achievement of one's aim or goal

successful /səkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
framgångsrik lyckad
resulting in success

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
tronföljd
passing of royal power

successively adv
successivt
in a serial manner

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ adj
koncis
brief and to the point

succinctly adv
koncist
in a succinct manner

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
dö
to die

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
så
used as an intensifier
sådan
used to make a comparison with something implied by context

such is life phraseologicalUnit
sånt är livet
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
suga vara botten vara skit vara värdelös
colloquial: term of general disparagement
suga
to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)

suck up v
suga upp
to absorb fluid
fjäska lisma smöra ställa in
to adulate or flatter excessively

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
sugare
someone or something that sucks

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ v
lura narra
to fool

suckle /sʌ.kəl/ v
amma dia dägga
to give suck to
dia
to nurse; to suck

suckling n
dibarn
infant that is still breastfeeding

suckling pig n
spädgris

sucrose /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ n
sackaros sukros
a disaccharide

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ n
sugning
the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ adj
plötslig
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudden infant death syndrome n
plötslig spädbarnsdöd
medical syndrome

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
plötsligt plötsligen med ens
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudoku /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈduːkoʊ/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ n
sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
lödder
lather, foam

sue /suː/ v
stämma
to file a legal action

suede /sweɪd/ n
mocka
type of leather

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
låta tillåta
allow
lida
feel pain
undergo hardship
become worse
endure, undergo

suffer from v
lida
have a disease or condition

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ adj
lidande
experiencing pain

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ n
lidande
condition

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ v
räcka förslå
be enough, sufficient, adequate

sufficiency n
tillräcklighet
quality or condition of being sufficient

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
tillräcklig
adequate to wants
of competent power or ability

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
tillräckligt
in a sufficient manner
to a sufficient extent

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
suffix
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ v
kvävas
(intransitive) to die due to insufficient oxygen supply to the body
(intransitive) to suffer from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body
kväva
(transitive) to cause someone to suffer severely reduced oxygen supply to his body
(transitive) to kill someone by depriving him of a sufficient oxygen intake

suffocation n
kvävning
asphyxia

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/ n
rösträtt
the right to vote

suffragette n
suffragett rösträttskvinna
female supporter of women's right to vote

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
socker
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
sockra
to add sugar to, to sweeten
to make something seem less unpleasant

sugar beet n
sockerbeta
type of beet

sugar cane n
sockerrör
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar

sugar cube n
sockerbit
sugar shaped in cubes

sugar water n
sockervatten
water sweetened with sugar

sugar-free adj
sockerfri
not containing sugar

sugar-loaf n
sockertopp
conical block of sugar

sugar-sweet adj
sockersöt
sweet like sugar

suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst/ /səˈdʒɛst/ v
föreslå
to ask for without demanding
to recommend
antyda
to imply but stop short of saying directly
to make one suppose

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ n
förslag
something suggested

suicidal /ˌs(j)uːɪˈsaɪdl̩/ /ˌsuɪˈsaɪdl̩/ adj
självmordsbenägen suicidal
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide

suicide /ˈs(j)uɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ n
självmord
instance of killing oneself
självmördare
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself

suicide note n
självmordsbrev
message left by a suicide

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ n
färg svit
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
kostym dräkt
set of clothes

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ v
passa
to be appropriate or apt for

suit oneself v
gör vad du vill skyll dig själv
do whatever you want

suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
lämplig
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitcase /ˈsjuːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ n
resväska koffert
large piece of luggage

suite /swiːt/ n
svit
connected series or succession of objects
group of connected rooms
musical form pre-dating the sonata

suitor n
friare
wooer

sukiyaki n
sukiyaki
a Japanese dish

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ n
sulfat

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
sulfit
salt of sulfurous acid

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
svavel
element

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ v
svavla
treat with sulfur

sulfur dioxide n
svaveldioxid
the compound SO₂

sulfur trioxide n
svaveltrioxid
the compound SO₃

sulfuric /sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/ adj
sulfur-
relating to sulfur

sulfuric acid n
svavelsyra
H2SO4

sulfurous acid n
svavelsyrlighet
the weak acid, H₂SO₃

sulk /sʌlk/ v
tjura
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
trumpen surmulen
having a brooding ill temper

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
sultan
ruler

sultan tit n
sultanmes
Melanochlora sultanea

sultanate n
sultanat
state ruled by a sultan

sum /sʌm/ n
matematikexempel matematikuppgift räkneuppgift
arithmetic problem
kontenta kärna
central idea or point
summa
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation
summa belopp
quantity of money
som
basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan
basic unit of money in Uzbekistan

sum /sʌm/ v
summera addera
to add together

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ n
sumaksläktet
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.

summarily adv
summariskt
in a summary manner

summarize /ˈsʌməɹaɪz/ v
sammanfatta
to prepare a summary

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
summarisk
concise
cutting the procedures of a normal trial
performed speedily

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ n
sammanfattning
condensed presentation

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
sommar
hottest season

summer camp n
barnkoloni kollo sommarläger
institution devoted to housing and entertaining children

summer solstice n
sommarsolstånd
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun

summertime n
sommartid
the period or season of summer

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
sommar- somrig
of weather, typical of summer
relating to the summer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
toppmöte ledningsmöte ministermöte möte
gathering of leaders
topp bergstopp
peak, top of mountain

summit /ˈsʊmit/ /ˈsʌmɪt/ v
nå toppen
to reach the summit

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
inbjuda
to ask someone to come
sammankalla
to call people together

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ n
kallelse
call to do something, especially to come
notice summoning someone to appear in court

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
sumobrottning
form of wrestling
sumobrottare
sumo wrestler

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
praktfull luxuös storslagen överdådig
magnificent, luxurious, splendid

sun /sʌn/ n
sol
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system
something like the sun in brightness or splendor
sol solljus
light and warmth received from the sun
solnedgång soluppgång
sunrise or sunset

sun /sʌn/ pn
sol
the star around which the Earth revolves

sun /sʌn/ v
sola
to expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun

sun shower n
solregn vitterväder
rain shower

sunbathe v
solbada sola
to expose one's body to the sun

sunbather n
solbadare
person who basks in the sun to get a tan

sunbeam n
solstråle
narrow, intense ray of sunlight

sundeck /ˈsʌnˌdɛk/ n
soldäck
area used for sunbathing

sundew n
sileshår
group of insectivorous plants

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/ n
solur
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
klumpfisk solfisk
fish of the family Molidae

sunflower /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəɹ/ n
solros
flower

sunflower seed n
solrosfrö
seed of a sunflower

sunglasses n
solglasögon solbrillor
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ n
solljus
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun

sunlit /ˈsʌnˌlɪt/ adj
solbelyst
illuminated by sunlight

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
solig
weather, day
place
cheerful

sunny side up adv
stekt ägg
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
soluppgång
time of day
sky changing color

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
soltak
opening in a vehicle roof

sunscreen n
solkräm solskyddskräm solskyddsmedel
cream that protects the skin from the sun

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
solnedgång
time of day
changes in color of sky at sunset

sunshade n
solskydd
something to keep the sun off

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
solsken
direct rays of the sun
location on which the sun's rays fall

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ n
solfläck
region on the sun's surface

sunstroke n
solsting
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays

suntan n
solbränna
darkened coloration of the skin

suntan v
sola solbada
to attempt to obtain a suntan

super /ˈs(j)upɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ adj
super
better than usual

super-Jovian adj
superjovisk

superannuate v
gå i pension pensionera sig
to retire due to age

supercell n
supercell
severe thunderstorm

supercomputer n
superdator
computer that has great processing power

superconductor n
supraledare
a substance

supercontinent n
superkontinent
one of modern landmasses
very large continent in the Earth's past

superessive case n
superessiv
case used to indicate location on an object

superficial /ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/ adj
ytlig
shallow, lacking substance

superficially adv
ytligt
in a superficial manner

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ n
överflöd
something superfluous

superfluous /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/ adj
överflödig
excess of what is sufficient

supergrid n
supernät
wide-area electrical transmission network

superhero n
superhjälte
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superhuman adj
övermänsklig
beyond what is possible for a human being

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
föreståndare kommissarie
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something
vicevärd
manager of a building

superionic adj
superjonisk

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ adj
förstklassig utmärkt
extraordinary
överlägsen
higher in rank or quality

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ n
överordnad
person of higher rank

superiority /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
överlägsenhet
the state of being superior

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
superlativ
form of adjective expressing "most"

supermarket /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
stormarknad snabbköp
store

supermodel n
supermodell
famous fashion model

supernal /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ adj
himmelsk
pertaining to heaven or to the sky

supernatural /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
övernaturlig
above nature

supernova n
supernova
exploding star

superordinate adj
överordnad
greater in degree, rank or position

superorganism n
superorganism
social colony

superpower n
superkraft
fictional extraordinary ability
stormakt supermakt världsmakt världsvälde
sovereign state

supersede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
tränga undan
displace in favour of another
avlysa avskaffa
set aside
ersätta
take the place of

supersessionism n
ersättningsteologi

superstar n
superstjärna
very famous person

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
vidskepelse skrock
a belief that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
vidskeplig skrockfull superstitiös
susceptible to superstitions

supervillain n
superskurk
a fictional criminal or evil-doer with superpowers

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ n
supinum
verbal noun

supine tense n
supinum
grammatical tense

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
middag
evening meal
kvällsmat
food before going to bed
dinner at night

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ v
middag äta
to eat dinner

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
avlösa ersätta tränga undan
to take the place of, to replace

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt/ n
bilaga
additional section of a newspaper

supplementary adj
extra
additional

suppletive adj
suppletiv
grammar

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
supplera
to act as a substitute
avhjälpa gottgöra supplera
to compensate for, make up for a deficiency of
förse
to furnish or equip with
leverera förse tillgodose
to provide, make available for use

supply and demand n
utbud och efterfrågan
economic model of pricing

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ n
understöd
support
answers and resolution of problems
stöd
financial or other help
something which supports

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ v
stödja stötta
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid
stötta stödja bära upp
to keep from falling

supporter /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
anhängare
Person who supports, an adherent
sköldhållare
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj
stöttande
providing support

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ v
anta förmoda
conclude; believe
anta förutsätta
theorize; hypothesize

supposed /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊzd/ adj
förment förmodad påstådd
presumed to be true, but without proof

supposedly adv
förment
as a matter of supposition

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ n
supposition
assumption

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
stolpiller
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
undertrycka
to hold in place, to keep low

supreme court n
högsta domstol
court of law representing the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction

supremum n
supremum
element of a set greater than or equal to all members of a given subset

sura n
sura
chapter of the Qur'an

surcharge n
tilläggsavgift extraavgift påslag
addition of extra charge
överpris
excessive price

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ adj
säker
certain, reliable
certain in one's knowledge or belief

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ interjection
jodå självklart
of course

surely /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
säkerligen

surety /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
borgensman
law: one who undertakes such promise
borgen
law: promise to pay on behalf of another

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
surfa
to browse the Internet
to ride a wave

surf scoter n
vitnackad svärta
duck

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ n
yta
up-side of a flat object

surface of revolution n
rotationsyta

surface tension n
ytspänning
the effect on the surface of a liquid
a measure of this effect

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
surfaktant
lipoprotein that facilitates gas transport in the lungs

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
surfbräda surfbräde
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves

surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/ n
kirurg
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
kirurgfisk
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/ n
kirurgi
medical specialty
operation kirurgi
procedure involving major incisions
operationssal
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
kirurgisk
of or relating to surgery
precise or very accurate

surgical gown n
sjukhuskläder
protective plastic gown worn by a surgeon when performing surgery

surgical stocking n
stödstrumpa
a kind of stocking

surjection /sɜː(ɹ).dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
surjektion
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surjective adj
surjektiv
of, relating, or being a surjection

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
förmoda gissa
to imagine or suspect

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
överstiga
to get over; to overcome

surname /ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/ n
efternamn familjenamn
name that indicates family

surpass /sɚˈpæs/ v
överträffa överskrida
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
mässkjorta
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
överskott
excess, overplus
funds in public treasury greater than ordinary needs

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
förvåning överraskning
feeling that something unexpected has happened
överraskning
something not expected
attributively: that is unexpected

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
överraska förvåna
cause (someone) to feel surprise
överraska
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
överraskad
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
överraskande
that is or are a surprise

surprisingly adv
överraskande
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual

surreal adj
surreella tal
drömsk overklig
having the intense reality of a dream

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
surrealism
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ v
ge sig
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another
ge upp
transitive: to give up into the power, control, or possession of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɜpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
dold
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
i smyg
in a surreptitious manner

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
omge
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions
omringa
to enclose to prevent escape

surrounding /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ adj
kringliggande
which surrounds something

surströmming n
surströmming
traditional Swedish delicacy made from fermented Baltic herring

surveil /sɚˈveɪl/ v
övervaka
To keep someone or something under surveillance

surveillance /səɹˈveɪ.ləns/ n
övervakning bevakning bevarande
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

surveillance camera n
övervakningskamera
CCTV camera

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ n
besiktning granskning inspektion
an examination

surveying n
lantmäteri
science of accurately determining the position of points

surveyor n
lantmätare
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface

survive /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
överleva
person: continue to live
live longer than
object, concept: continue to exist

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ n
efterlevande
one who knew a specific decedent
överlevare överlevande
one who survives

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
känslig mottaglig
likely to be affected by

sushi /ˈsuːʃi/ /ˈsʊʃi/ n
sushi
Japanese dish

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
misstänkt
person suspected of something

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
misstänka
believe to be guilty

suspended /səˈspɛndɪd/ adj
hängande upphängd
hung from above
avbruten pausad
interrupted or delayed

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
hängslen
an item used hold up trousers

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
spänning
act of keeping a person listening in doubt and expectation
suspendering
temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation
upphängning
vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile

suspension bridge n
hängbro
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspicion /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/ n
misstanke
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong
condition of being suspected
slight indication

suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
misstänklig
arousing suspicion
misstrogen misstänksam
distrustful

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ v
vidhålla
to maintain something

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
hållbarhet långsiktighet uthållighet
ability to sustain something
bärkraft hållbarhet
ecological sense

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
hållbar
able to be sustained
able to be sustained: environmental term

sustainable development n
hållbar utveckling
development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity

sutra /ˈsuːtɹə/ n
sutra
a rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy

suzerain /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/ n
länsherre
feudal landowner

svarabhakti /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ n
svarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

svelte /ˈsvɛlt/ adj
slank smäcker smärt
attractively thin, slender

swab /swɒb/ n
svabb
A mop, especially on a ship

swab /swɒb/ v
moppa svabba våttorka
To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab

swag /swæɡ/ v
klass stil
(slang) style; a fashionable appearance or manner

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ n
svalg
a chasm or abyss
svala ladusvala
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ v
svälja
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach
to believe or accept
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus
to put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation
sluka svälja
to take in, to consume

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ n
kärr myr mosse sumpmark träsk
type of wetland

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ v
översvämma
overwhelm

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
svan
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus

swan song n
svanesång
a final performance

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
svärm
large number of insects

swastika /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
hakkors svastika
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
svära
to curse, to use offensive language
svära svärja
to take an oath

swear like a trooper v
svära som en borstbindare

swear word n
svordom svärord
impolite or offensive taboo word

sweat /swɛt/ n
svett
fluid that exits the body through pores

sweat /swɛt/ v
svettas
to emit sweat

sweat gland n
svettkörtel
exocrine gland

sweat like a pig v
svettas som en gris
sweat profusely

sweater /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
tröja
similar garment worn for warmth

sweating n
svettning
bodily process

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
svettig
covered in sweat

swede /swiːd/ n
kålrot rotabagge
plant
yellow root of Brassica napus

sweep /swiːp/ v
sopa svepa
to clean using a broom or brush

sweeper /ˈswipɚ/ n
libero
in soccer

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adj
söt sötad
containing a sweetening ingredient
frisk ren söt
free from excessive unwanted substances
hjälpsam omtänksam rar vänlig
having a helpful disposition
härlig ljuvlig behaglig doftande mild väldoftande
having a pleasant smell
ljuv melodisk vacker välljudande
having a pleasant sound
söt
having a pleasant taste
having a taste of sugar
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar
söt ljuv behaglig gullig intagande näpen
having a pleasing disposition
färsk frisk
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale
söt frisk färsk osaltad
not having a salty taste

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adv
härligt ljuvligt sött underbart vackert
in a sweet manner

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ n
godis sötsak karamell godsak snask
sugary confection

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
dröm sött sov gott sov sött
sweet dreams

sweet potato n
sötpotatis batat
tuber
vine

sweet woodruff n
myskmadra
Asperula odorata

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ v
söta
to make sweet to the taste

sweetener n
sötningsmedel
food additive

sweetie /ˈswiːti/ n
sötnos
sweetheart
sweetie
type of fruit

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
sött
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
sötsak
sweet delicacy

sweetness /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
sötma söthet
condition of being sweet or sugary

sweets n
godis
confectionery, candy

swell /swɛl/ n
dyning svall
series of waves

swell /swɛl/ v
svälla
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged

swerve /swɜː(ɹ)v/ /swɝv/ v
väja
to turn aside or deviate to avoid impact

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ n
sved
area cleared and burnt for cultivation

swift /swɪft/ n
tornseglare seglare
bird

swift moth n
rotfjäril
any moth of the family Hepialidae

swig /swɪɡ/ n
slurk stor klunk
a drink

swim /swɪm/ n
simtur
act or instance of swimming

swim /swɪm/ v
simma
move through water

swim cap n
badmössa
cap worn by swimmers

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
simmare simmerska
one who swims

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
simning
human activity of moving oneself through water

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
simhall
indoor facility for swimming
simbassäng
pool for swimming

swimming trunks n
badbyxa
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing

swimsuit n
badkläder badplagg
garment worn for swimming
baddräkt
tight-fitting one-piece garment

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
bedrägeri svindel
an instance of swindling

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
bedra svindla
to defraud someone
svindla
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
svindlare
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds

swine /swaɪn/ n
svin
contemptible person

swine flu n
svininfluensa
influenza caused by orthomyxoviruses

swineherd /ˈswɑɪnˌhɜːd/ n
svinaherde
person who herds and tends swine, keeper of swine/pigs

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
swing
gunga
hanging seat

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
svinga
to move an object backward and forward
gunga
to ride on a swing
svinga gunga
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point

swing shift n
eftermiddagsskift kvällsskift

swing state n
vågmästarstat
A state which may vote Democratic or Republican

swipe /swaɪp/ v
svajpa
to interact with a touch screen
sno stjäla
to snatch

switch /swɪtʃ/ n
strömbrytare brytare
device to turn electric current on and off
växel
movable section of railroad track
command line notation
system allowing the interconnection of telephone lines
switch
networking device
spö
thin rod used as a whip

switch /swɪtʃ/ v
växla knäppa koppla släcka slå stänga
to change (something) to the specified state using a switch
byta
to change places or tasks
byta ändra
to exchange
piska slå
to hit with a switch (rod)

switch off v
stänga av
turn switch to off position

switch on v
sätta på
to turn a switch to the "on" position

switchblade n
springkniv stilett
a folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed

switchboard n
elcentral gruppcentral
electronic device
telefonväxel växel
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

switchhook n
klyka
telephone button to terminate the call

swoon /swuːn/ n
svimning svimningsanfall
a faint

swoon /swuːn/ v
dåna
to be overwhelmed by emotion
svimma
to faint

swoosh v
susa svischa vina
to move with rushing or swirling sound

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /sɔɹd/ /sɔːd/ n
svärd
weapon

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
damoklessvärd
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune

sword swallower n
svärdslukare
person who swallows swords

swordfish n
svärdfisk
Xiphias gladius

swordplay n
svärdkamp
fighting with a sword

sycamore maple n
tysklönn
Acer pseudoplatanus

sycophant /ˈsɪkəfænt/ n
smickrare lismare sykofant
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ adj
lismande smickrande
obsequious, flattering, toadying

syllable /ˈsɪləbəl/ n
stavelse
unit of speech

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ n
studieplan
summary of topics

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
syllogism slutledning
inference from premises

sylph /sɪlf/ n
sylfid
A slender girl
sylf
The elemental being of air

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
symbiotisk
biology: living together

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
symbol tecken
character or glyph
symbol märke
object meant to represent another

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
symbolik
representation of a concept

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symbolisera
To be symbolic of; to represent

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
symmetrisk
exhibiting symmetry

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
symmetri
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis

sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
sympatisk
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathetic nervous system n
sympatiska nervsystemet
sympathetic nervous system

sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ n
medkänsla
empati
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy

symphonic /sɪɱˈfɑnɪk/ adj
symfonisk
characteristic of a symphony

symphonist n
symfoniker
composer of symphonies

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ n
symfoni
piece of orchestral music

symphony orchestra n
symfoniorkester
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
symptom symtom
figuratively: indicator of something
something that indicates a disease or disorder

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
synestesi
neurological or psychological phenomenon
literary or artistic device

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ n
synagoga
Jewish place of worship

synapse /ˈsɪnæps/ n
synaps
junction between neurons

synchronised skating n
teamåkning
figure skating in a team

synchronised swimming n
konstsim synkroniserad simning
swimming event

synchronization n
synkronisering
the state or property of being synchronized

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
synkronisera
cause two events to have coordinated timing

synchronized skating n
teamåkning
figure skating in a team

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
synkron
at the same time

syncopate v
synkopera
music: to stress a weak beat

syncopation n
synkop
rhythm quality

syncope /ˈsɪŋkəpi/ n
synkope
absence of a sound
synkop
missed beat or off-beat stress

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪsm/ n
synkretism
fusion of different systems or beliefs
fusion of different inflexional forms

syndicalism n
syndikalism
the belief that capitalism should be replaced with labor unions

syndrome /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
syndrom
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synergy /ˈsɪnədʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/ n
synergi synergieffekt
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
synod
ecclesiastic council or meeting

synonym /ˈsɪnənɪm/ n
synonym namnsynonym vetenskaplig synonym
in botanical nomenclature
in zoological nomenclature
synonym liktyding
word with same meaning as another

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
synonym
having a similar meaning
of, or being a synonym

synonymously adv
synonymt
in a synonymous way

synonymy n
synonymi
quality of being synonymous

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
sammandrag sammanfattning synopsis
brief summary

synoptic adj
synoptisk
meteorology: obtained simultaneously over a wide area

syntactic salt n
syntaktiskt salt

syntactic sugar n
syntaktiskt socker

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ n
syntagm
syntactic string of words

syntagmatic adj
syntagmatisk
of a syntagma

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
syntax grammatik
formal rules of a computer language
set of rules that govern how words are combined
study of the structure of phrases and sentences

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ n
syntes

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
syntetisera
To be produced a by chemical synthesis
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis
To combine things to produce a new, more complex product
To be combined producing a new, more complex product

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
synthesizer
music: an electronic keyboard instrument

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
syfilis
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ n
spruta
hypodermic syringe

syrup /ˈsɪ.ɹəp/ n
sirap
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

syrupy adj
sliskig

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
system
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
systematisk
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
methodical, regular and orderly

systemic circulation n
stora kretsloppet systemkretsloppet
part of blood circulation

systems theory n
systemteori
collection of methods
field of science
study

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ n
systole
contraction of the heart

systolic adj
systolisk
of or relating to systole

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ n
konjunktion syzygie
astronomical conjunction

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
seans
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits

tRNA n
tRNA
transfer RNA

tab /tæb/ v
flik
navigational widget in a GUI
small flap or strip of material attached to something
tabb
a space character that extends to the next column
räkning
credit in a shop or bar
nota
restaurant bill

tabernacle n
tabernakel
portable tent used before the construction of the temple
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist

table /ˈteɪbəl/ n
tabell
grid of data in rows and columns
collection of arithmetic calculations
bord
item of furniture

table /ˈteɪbəl/ v
bordlägga
to postpone a motion

table lamp n
bordslampa
lamp designed for tables

table of contents n
innehållsförteckning
organized list summarizing book or document

table salt n
bordssalt koksalt bordsalt
salt to season food

table tennis n
bordtennis pingis pingpong
game similar to tennis

tableau /tæˈbloʊ/ /ˈtæ.bləʊ/ n
tablå
a picture
a vivid scene arranged as in a painting

tablecloth n
bordsduk bordduk
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ n
matsked
a unit of measure

tablet /ˈtæblət/ n
stentavla
slab of clay

tablet computer n
surfplatta pekplatta datorplatta padda
a type of computer

taboo /təˈbuː/ n
tabu
inhibition or ban

taboo /təˈbuː/ v
tabuera
mark as taboo

tabular adj
tabellarisk tabellerad
organized as a table or list

tabulation n
tabulering
the act or process of tabulating

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
varvtalsmätare
device for measuring rpm

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ n
takykardi
rapid resting heart rate

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ n
takyon tachyon
hypothetical particle

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj
outtalad tyst underförstådd
Done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
tystlåten fåordig ordkarg ordknapp
untalkative, silent

taciturnity n
tystlåtenhet fåordighet ordkarghet
The state of being taciturn

tack /tak/ /tæk/ n
kurs
course of action
nubb
small nail

tack /tak/ /tæk/ v
göra slag vända genom vinden
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind
nubba
to nail with tacks

tackle /ˈtækəl/ n
tackling
sports: attempt to take control over the ball

tackle /ˈtækəl/ v
tackla
sports: to attempt to take away a ball

taco /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ n
taco tacos
Mexican snack food

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
taktik
action to achieve some end

tactical adj
taktisk
of or relating to tactics

tactics n
taktik
the employment of forces

tad /tæd/ n
gnutta
a little bit

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
grodyngel yngel
toad or frog larva

taffeta /ˈtæ.fɨ.tə/ n
taft
woven fabric

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
tagg
(Computing) Element of markup language
type of graffiti
tafatt datt kull
game
etikett
small label

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ v
etikettera märka
to label
tagga
to mark with one’s tag (graffiti)

tag cloud n
ordmoln

tag question n
påhängsfråga
question inviting agreement

tagetes n
tagetes
plant

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
sesampasta tahini
sesame paste

taiga /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
taiga tajga
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

tail /teɪl/ n
svans stjärt
appendage of an animal
svans
comet tail
typography: lower loop of letters
stjärt svans
rear of an aircraft
klave
reverse side of a coin
förföljare
surreptitious follower

tailback n
bilkö
a traffic jam

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ n
frack
formal evening jacket

tailfeather n
stjärtfjäder
feather of bird's tail

tailfin n
stjärtfena
fin at the tail of fish
fin like projection at the rear of a car
fin on the tail of an aircraft

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ n
slussport
either of the downstream gates in a canal lock
bakdörr
hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle

taillight n
bakljus baklykta baklyse
rear mounted lights on a vehicle

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
skräddare skrädderska
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
anpassa skrädarsy
restrict something to particular need

tailor-made adj
måttbeställd skräddarsydd
made by a tailor
skräddarsydd specialanpassad
made to specific requirements

tails n
klave
side of coin

tailwind n
medvind
a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

taint /teɪnt/ n
förorena
contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
mellangård
slang: the perineum

taint /teɪnt/ v
besudla förorena
To contaminate or corrupt something with an external agent, either physically or morally

tajine /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
tagine
stew originally from Morocco

take /teɪk/ n
tagande
act of taking
tagning
film: attempt to record a scene
synpunkt
interpretation or view
intäkter
profit
byte fångst
something that is taken

take /teɪk/ v
ta välja
to choose
ta tåla
to endure
ta erövra
to gain a position by force
ta få på tag
to get into one's possession
ta fram föra sig till
to grab and move to oneself
ta fatta gripa hålla tag
to grab with the hands
ta
to ingest medicine
to have sex with
to carry
to assume or interpret to be
hålla ta
to support or carry without failing or breaking

take French leave v
bondpermis bondpermission
take French leave

take a chance v
ta en chans
to risk

take a flyer v
chansa ta en rövare
to make a risky choice

take a hike v
dunsta försvinn pys sjappa stick

take a stand v
ta ställning välja sida
assert a position

take advantage v
dra nytta
profit from a situation

take advantage of v
utnyttja
exploit
dra nytta av
make use of

take back v
återkalla
cause to remember some past event or time
ta tillbaka ångra
retract an earlier statement
ta tillbaka återta
to regain possession of something
reklamera returnera återlämna
to return something to a vendor for a refund

take care interjection
sköt om dig sköt om er
good-bye

take care v
akta sig
be cautious, careful

take care of v
ta itu med
deal with
ta hand om
look after

take flight v
ta till flykten
to flee

take for granted v
ta för givet
assume something to be true without verification or proof
ta för given
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of

take heart v
hålla ut
to be courageous

take into consideration v
ta hänsyn till
take into account

take it easy v
ta det lugnt
relax

take it from me v
tro mig
believe me

take liberties v
ta sig friheter

take no notice of v
inte lägga märke till
to ignore

take off v
ta fart
to become successful
lyfta
to begin flight
ta av
to remove

take offense v
ta illa upp
feel and possibly show resentment

take part v
delta
participate or join
dela
share or partake

take place v
äga rum
to happen

take revenge v
hämna hämnas på ta hämnd för
to avenge; to get back at

take the bait v
nappa på kroken
to nibble at bait on a hook

take the bull by the horns v
ta tjuren vid hornen
to deal directly with a matter; to confront a difficulty

take the liberty v
ta sig friheten
act on one's own authority

take the offensive v
gå på offensiven
attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive

take turns v
turas om
do the same thing one after another

take-home pay n
nettolön
net earnings of a wage earner

taken /ˈteɪkən/ adj
förtjust intagen
infatuated, fond of or attracted to

takeout n
hämtmat
Food purchased from a takeaway

talcum powder n
talkpuder
perfumed talc

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
berättelse historia saga
type of story

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
talang
marked ability or skill
talented person
talent
unit of weight and money

talented adj
begåvad
endowed with talents

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ n
konversation prat snack
conversation
föreläsning
lecture
prat
major topic of social discussion
överenskommelse
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ v
prata tala snacka babbla orera
to communicate by speech

talk about phraseologicalUnit
snacka om
idiomatic

talk out of turn v
säga i onödan, säga oförsiktigt
speak when not allowed to

talk page n
diskussionssida
place on wikis where discussion of a page takes place

talk shop v
prata jobb
discuss one's work

talk show n
pratshow
TV or radio programme in which a host converses with guests

talk through one's hat v
prata i nattmössan
to speak lacking knowledge

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
frispråkig öppenhjärtig
speaking openly and honestly, neglecting privacy and consequences
pratsam pratglad
tending to talk or speak freely or often

talkie /ˈtɔːki/ n
ljudfilm talfilm
movie with sound

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ adj
hög
of a building
lång hög
of a person
lång
of a story

tallow /tæləʊ/ n
talg
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ n
räkna
any account or score kept by notches or marks

tally /ˈtæli/ /ˈtɑli/ v
stämma överens
to correspond or agree

talon /ˈtælən/ n
klo
hooked claw

talus /ˈteɪləs/ n
taluskon
A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice

tame /teɪm/ adj
tam
not wild

tame /teɪm/ v
tämja
to make something tame

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
manipulera mixtra
alter by making unauthorized changes

tampon /ˈtæmpɑn/ /ˈtæmpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpɔn] n
tampong
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material

tan /tæn/ adj
solbränd
dark skin

tan /tæn/ n
solbränna
darkening of skin

tan /tæn/ v
sola
to become tan due to exposure to sun
garva
to turn animal hide into leather

tangent /ˈtæn.dʒənt/ n
tangent tangens
in geometry
tangens
in trigonometry

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ adj
orangeröd
colour

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ n
tangerin
fruit
tangerinträd
tree

tanginess n
syrlighet
quality of being tangy

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ n
bråk gräl konflikt
argument, conflict, dispute, or fight
härva trassel virrvarr röra
complicated or confused state or condition
härva trassel bråte oreda röra virrvarr
tangled twisted mass

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
insnärjd
to be forced into some kind of situation
tilltrasslad trassla
to become mixed together or intertwined
snärja
to catch and hold
bråka gräla tampas
to enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight
trassla trasslig
to mix together or intertwine

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
syrlig
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ n
stridsvagn pansarvagn
armoured fighting vehicle
tank dyktub
closed container for fluids
muskelknutte
muscular and physically imposing person
tank
role playing character
fuel reservoir

tank engine n
tanklok
type of steam locomotive

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
sejdel
drinking vessel

tanned adj
solbränd
having a suntan

tanning bed n
solarium
tanning device

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
tantal
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73.

tantamount /ˈtæn.təˌmaʊnt/ adj
liktydig
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantrum /ˈtæntɹəm/ n
raseriutbrott vredesutbrott utbrott
often childish display of bad temper

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ n
avledning
connection of a system to the main distribution
gängtapp tapp
device to cut internal threads
kran
device to dispense liquid
avlyssning
interception with authority
tapp
spigot

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ v
tappa
to draw off liquid from a vessel
to furnish with taps
avlyssna
to intercept communication
avlyssna bugga
to place a listening device
peta trycka
to touch something, often repeatedly

tap water n
kranvatten dricksvatten
water from a tap

tape /teɪ̯p/ n
band tape
video or audiocassette tape

tape /teɪ̯p/ v
tejpa
to bind with adhesive tape

tape measure n
måttband
graduated ribbon for length measurement

tape recorder n
bandspelare kassettbandspelare
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ n
vaxljus
slender wax candle

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
förtunna
avklinga
to diminish gradually
avsmalna
to make thinner or narrower at one end

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
gobeläng
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
bandmask binnikemask
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
tapioka
starchy food from cassava

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ n
tapir
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ n
tjära
byproduct of tobacco smoke
substance
coal tar
beckbyxa
sailor

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ v
tjära
to coat with tar

tar with the same brush v
dra alla över en kam
characterize using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly

tarantula /təˈɹænt͡ʃələ/ n
fågelspindel
Theraphosidae

tardigrade /ˈtɑɹdɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
långsam trög
sluggish, moving slowly

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ adj
försenad sen
later in relation to the proper time

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ n
tara
the empty weight of a container

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ v
tarera
to take into account the weight of a container
to set a zero value on an instrument

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ n
måltavla mål
butt or mark to shoot at
mål
goal or objective

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ v
sikta rikta
to aim something (especially a weapon) at a target

target audience n
målgrupp
group of people

target group n
målgrupp
group of people

target language n
målspråk
language into which a translation is done

target text n
måltext
finished product of a translation

tarmac n
asfalt
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ n
fjällsjö tjärn
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ v
besudla fläcka skada skamfila
to soil, sully, damage or compromise

tarpaulin /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
presenning
heavy, waterproof sheet of material
canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover
sjöman
sailor

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ n
dragon
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ v
dröja
to delay or be tardy

tarsier n
spökdjur vristdjur
insectivorous primate

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
kärv sur
with sharp taste, sour

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
hora
prostitute
slampa
woman with loose sexual morals

tartaric acid n
vinsyra

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
uppgift
piece of work done as part of one’s duties

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
tofs
ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads

taste /teɪst/ n
smakbit smakprov
(figuratively) a small amount of experience
smak tycke
implicit set of preferences
smak
one of the sensations produced by the tongue

taste /teɪst/ v
smaka
to have a taste
to experience
smaka provsmaka
to sample the flavor of something

tastebud n
smaklök
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ adj
smakfull
exhibiting good taste

tattler n
skvallerbytta
one who tattles

tattletale n
sladdertacka skvallertant
one who gossips
skvallerbytta
one who tattles

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ n
tatuering
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle
method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface
tapto
signal
military display or pageant

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ v
tatuera
to apply a tattoo

tattoo artist n
tatuerare
tattoo artist

tattoo machine n
tatueringsapparat
tattoo machine

tattooed adj
tatuerad
having one or more tattoos

tau /taʊ/ n
tau
Greek letter

tau neutrino n
tauneutrino
elementary particle

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
gliring glåpord
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
häckla pika smäda
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding

tauon n
tauon
particle

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ adj
spänd sträckt
under tension

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tautologi
expression that features tautology
in logic
uncountable: redundant use of words

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævɚn/ n
krog gästgiveri
bar

tawny /ˈtɔːni/ adj
gulbrun gyllenbrun
of a light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
kattuggla
Strix aluco

tax /tæks/ n
skatt
money paid to government

tax /tæks/ v
beskatta
to impose and collect a tax

tax authority n
skattemyndighet skatteverk
government organization responsible for tax collection

tax avoidance n
skatteplanering
legal exploitation of tax rules

tax collector n
skatteindrivare skattmas
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes

tax dodger n
skattesmitare
one who avoids or evades taxes

tax evader n
skattesmitare
one who avoids paying tax

tax evasion n
skattefusk
illegal avoidance of tax

tax haven n
skatteparadis
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses

tax reduction n
skattesänkning
reduction of tax rate

tax return n
deklaration inkomstdeklaration
report determining amount of taxation

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
beskattning
act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
taxi
vehicle

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
taxa
move an aircraft

taxi driver n
taxichaufför droskchaufför taxichaffis taxiförare
person who drives a taxicab

taxicab geometry n
manhattangeometri
type of geometry

taxidermist n
taxidermist zoologisk konservator
one who practices taxidermy

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
uppstoppning
art of stuffing dead animals

taximeter n
taxameter
device in a taxicab that calculates the fare

taxiway n
taxibana
road or path on an airport for taxiing

taxman /ˈtaksman/ /ˈtæksmæn/ n
mas taxmannen
derogatory term for tax collector

taxon /ˈtæksɑːn/ /ˈtæksɒn/ n
taxon
taxonomic group

taxonomy /tækˈsɑːnəmi/ /tækˈsɒnəmi/ n
taxonomi systematik
classification in a hierarchical system
taxonomi
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms

taxpayer n
skattebetalare
person who pays tax

tbsp n
msk
abbreviation for tablespoon

tea /ti/ /tiː/ n
kopp te te
cup of this drink
te
drink made from leaves of tea plant
dried leaves of tea plant
cup of drink made from other plants
te brygd infusion
drink made from other plants
fika
light afternoon meal

tea ceremony n
teceremoni
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea

tea cosy n
tehuv tehuva tehätta
cloth covering a teapot

tea leaf n
teblad
leaf of the tea plant

tea party n
te tebjudning teceremoni
semi-formal social gathering

tea strainer n
tesil
strainer for loose tea leaves

teabag n
tepåse
sachet of tea

teacake n
tekaka
flat, round bun

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
lära lära ut
to pass on knowledge
undervisa
to pass on one's knowledge as one's profession

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
lärarinna fröken
a female person who teaches
lärare lärarinna
person who teaches

teacher's pet n
fjäskare
student perceived to be favored by the teacher

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ n
tekopp
cup for drinking tea

teahouse n
tehus
a cafe that sells tea

teak /tiːk/ n
teak
tree

teakettle n
vattenkokare
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal n
teal
colour
kricka
duck

tealight n
värmeljus
small, typically circular candle encased in thin metal cup

team /tiːm/ n
lag team stall
group of people

team player n
lagspelare
person who functions effectively as a part of a group

team sport n
lagidrott lagsport
sport competed between two teams each with two or more players

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
lagkamrat
one who is on the same team

teamwork n
grupparbete teamarbete
cooperative effort of a team

teapot n
tekanna
vessel for tea

tear n
reva
hole or break caused by tearing
tår
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear v
riva
rend

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
tårgas
chemical compound

teardrop /ˈtɪədɽɒp/ n
tår
single tear

tearful /ˈtɪə.fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹ.fʊl/ adj
gråtmild tårfylld
accompanied by tears

tearjerker n
snyftare
emotionally charged dramatic work

tease /tiːz/ v
kamma karda
to comb
to separate the fibers
reta
to poke fun at
to provoke or disturb
to entice

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ n
tesked
small spoon
teskedsmått tesked
unit of measure

teat /tiːt/ n
tuta
feeding bottle top
bröstvårta
projection of mammary gland

technetium /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
teknetium
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adj
teknisk
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts

technical drawing n
ritande ritning uppritning
act
ritteknik
art
byggritning konstruktionsritning ritning
depiction

technical term n
fackterm
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise

technically adv
egentligen
based on precise facts
tekniskt
having certain skills
regarding the scientific state of art

technician /tekˈnɪʃən/ n
tekniker
occupation

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
teknik
practical aspects of a given art

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
style of music

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ n
teknokrati
a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ n
teknokrat
advocate of technocracy

technological adj
teknologisk
of, relating to, or involving technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ n
teknologi
a particular technological concept
body of tools
teknologi teknik
the study of or a collection of techniques

tectonic adj
tektonisk
(geology) relating to large-scale movements

tectonics n
platt-tektonik tektonik
study of crustal plates

teddy bear n
nalle teddybjörn nallebjörn
a stuffed toy bear

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
enformig långtråkig tjatig
boring, monotonous

tee /tiː/ n
tee
golf: ground for hitting first shots

teem /tiːm/ v
sprudla
overflowing with
tömma ösa
to empty
ösa
to pour (rain)

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
tonåring
person aged between thirteen and nineteen

teens /tiːnz/ n
tonåren
second decade of a century
time of life between 13 and 19 years old

teeter-totter n
gungbräda
seesaw

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
absolutist helnykterist nykterist
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teetotaller /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
absolutist helnykterist nykterist
person who completely abstains from alcohol

tele- prefix
fjärr-
over a distance

telega n
telega
a simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
telegram
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ n
telegraf
apparatus, or a process, for communicating

teleheating n
fjärrvärme
supply of heat from a central source to a group of buildings

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
telekinesi
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts

telemarketer n
telefonförsäljare
someone who sells products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls

telemarketing n
telefonförsäljning
selling products or services by making calls to potential customers

telemetry n
telemetri
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

telepath n
tankeläsare
person with telepathic ability

telepathy /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ n
telepati
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ n
telefon
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ v
ringa telefonera
to call someone

telephone booth n
telefonkiosk
a small enclosure housing a public telephone

telephone call n
telefonsamtal
conversation
connection

telephone conference n
telefonkonferens
conference held by telephone

telephone directory n
telefonkatalog
a listing of telephone subscribers

telephone exchange n
telefoncentral telefonväxel
equipment
rooms

telephone number n
telefonnummer
digits assigned to a telephone

telephone pole n
telefonstolpe
utility pole that supports telephone lines

telephonic adj
telefonisk
of or relating to telephony

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ n
telefoni
act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teleportera
travel without physically crossing distance

teleportation n
teleportering
process of moving matter from one point to another

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptəɹ/ n
teleprompter
device that displays scrolling text

telescope /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ n
teleskop
optical instrument that magnifies

television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ n
television TV TV-apparat
device for receiving television signals
television televisjon
medium
television
program broadcasting

television channel n
TV-kanal
a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television

television show n
TV-program
live or recorded TV broadcast or program

televoting n
telefonröstning
a form of advertising

telex /tɛlɛks/ n
telex
telex

tell /tɛl/ v
avgöra säga
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish
säga till säga åt tala om
to instruct
berätta säga tala om
to pass information

tell off v
läxa upp
to rebuke

tell on v
skvallra tjalla
to tell someone that someone else has done something wrong

tell the truth phraseologicalUnit
ärligt talat
asserting frank honest of associated statement

telling off n
utskällning
a reprimand

telltale adj
avslöjande

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ n
tellur
chemical element

telomere /ˈtɛləmɪəɹ/ n
telomer
either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome

temerity /təˈmɛɹəti/ /tɪˈmɛɹəti/ n
dumdristighet
reckless boldness

temp /tɛmp/ n
vikarie
temporary employee

temp /tɛmp/ v
vicka vikariera
to work as a temporary employee

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
dämpa mildra
to moderate or control
härda
to strengthen or toughen by heat treatment

temperature /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/ n
temperatur
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics
feber
elevated body temperature

temperature coefficient n
temperaturkoefficient
physical coefficient

tempest in a teapot n
storm i ett vattenglas
big fuss made in a small context

template /ˈtɛmplɪt/ n
mall mönster schablon
physical object

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
tempel
place of worship
tinning
region of skull

temple name n
tempelnamn
posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ n
tempo
music: number of beats per minute

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ adj
temporär tillfällig
(euphemistic for) lasting a short time only
temporär
of limited time
jordisk världslig
of or relating to the material world
tidsmässig temporal tidsbunden
of or relating to time

temporal lobe n
tinninglob
division of cerebrum

temporarily /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
för tillfället temporärt tillfälligt

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
temporär tillfällig
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
frestelse
condition of being tempted
something attractive, tempting or seductive

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ n
tia tio
the number following nine

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ numeral
tio
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11

ten a penny adj
gå tretton på dussinet
so common as to be practically worthless

ten thousand numeral
tio tusen
10,000

ten to n
tio i två
example: ten to two

tenable /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
hållbar
of a theory, argument etc: capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adj
fasthållande fast fasthängande klibbig seg
clinging to an object or surface; adhesive
säker
having a good memory; retentive
seg
holding together; cohesive
fast hårdnackad ihärdig orubblig seglivad ståndaktig
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
Arrendera
hyresgäst
occupant
hyresgäst arrendator
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc.

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ v
arrendera hyra
to hold as, or be, a tenant

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
sutare
species of freshwater game fish

tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/ n
tendens benägenhet trend
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious adj
tendensiös tendentiös
biased opinion
tendentiös
slanted

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
öm ljuv
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
öm mör
sensitive or painful
mör
soft and easily chewed

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
offert
law: an offer to buy or sell something
betalningsmedel
means of payment

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
erbjuda
formal: to offer, give

tender loving care n
ompyssling omsorg
considerate and compassionate care

tenderizer n
köttklubba
a form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking

tenderloin n
filé
tenderest part of a loin of meat

tenderly /ˈtɛn.də.li/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ adv
ömt
in a tender manner

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
ömhet
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
concern for the feelings or welfare of others
pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

tendinous adj
sen-
pertaining to a tendon or sinew

tendon /ˈtɛndən/ n
sena
tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
klänge ranka
thin, spirally coiling stem

tenet /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
grundsats dogm
an opinion, belief or principle

tenfold adj
tiofaldig
ten times as much

tenfold adv
tiofalt
by ten times as much

tenner /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
tia
note worth ten basic units of currency

tennis /ˈtɛ.nɪs/ n
tennis
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets

tennis ball n
tennisboll
ball for tennis

tennis court n
tennisbana
surface on which tennis is played

tennis elbow n
tennisarmbåge
inflammation

tennis player n
tennisspelare
a person who plays tennis

tennis racket n
tennisracket
tennis bat

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
tenor
musical performer
musical range

tens n
tiotal
second decade of a century

tense /tɛns/ adj
spänd
showing stress or strain
pulled taut

tense /tɛns/ n
tempus
verb forms distinguishing time

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
spänning
psychological state
voltage
state of an elastic object

tensor n
tensor
(mathematics, physics) function of several variables
(mathematics, physics) image of a tuple under a tensor product map
(mathematics, physics) matrix of matrices

tensorial adj
tensor- tensoriell

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
tält
portable lodge

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ v
tälta
to go camping

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ n
tentakel
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
försöks- preliminär
of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental
preliminär
uncertain

tentatively /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ adv
preliminärt
Of, or having to do with being tentative

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ adj
tionde
ordinal form of ten

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ n
tiondel
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole
tionde
something in the tenth position

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
ljummen ljum
lukewarm
ljummen
uninterested

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
tequila
liquor

terbium /ˈtɜːɹbiəm/ n
terbium
chemical element

tercet n
terzin
three-line stanza in a poem

terebinth n
terebint
a Mediterranean tree

teriyaki /ˌteɹiˈjɐːki/ /ˌtɛɹiˈjɑki/ /ˌtɛɹɪˈjɑːkɪ/ n
teriyaki
a cooking technique

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
förhållningsregel klausul villkor
limitation, restriction or regulation
term
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
termin
part of a year
mandatperiod
period in office or prison
frist period tidsfrist
period of time, time limit
fot
relations among people
term begrepp beteckning
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ adj
dödlig
resulting in death

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
terminal
airport building

terminology /ˌtɚməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜːməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
terminologi
doctrine of terms
terms used in any business, art, etc

terminus n
slutstation ändstation
end point of a transport system

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termit
insect

ternary adj
trefaldig
Made up of three things

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
terrass
platform that extends outwards from a building
raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
terrassera
to form something into a terrace

terraforming n
terraformning
planetary engineering

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
jordisk
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants

terrible /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/ adv
avskyvärd fruktansvärd hemsk
hemsk fruktansvärd
dreadful; causing alarm or fear

territorial waters n
territorialvatten
belt of coastal waters

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
revir
area which an animal defends
territorium
large tract of land

terror /ˈtɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹə/ /ˈtɛɹɚ/ n
skräck
terror
extreme fear

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
terrorism
use of terror as a means of coercion

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
terrorist
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
terrorisera
fill with terror

terry cloth n
frotté
cotton fabric

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
koncis kortfattad lapidarisk
brief, concise, to the point

tersely adv
koncist kortfattat kärnfullt
In a brief, concise, or to the point manner

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ adj
tertiär
of third rank or order

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
terzin
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ n
tesla
Unit of measurement of magnetic flux density

tesseract n
tesserakt
four-dimensional analogue of a cube

test /test/ /tɛst/ n
prov tenta tentamen dugga
academics: examination
prov prövning försök
challenge, trial
test prov provning
product examination

test /test/ /tɛst/ v
testa utmana

test tube n
provrör
glass tube

test tube baby n
provrörsbarn
baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation

test-driven development n
testdriven utveckling
a software development process

testament /ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/ n
testamente
document containing a person's will
testament
part of the Bible

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
testikel
male sex gland

testimonial n
intyg
written recommendation

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
vittnesmål
statement in court
bevis
witness, evidence proof of some fact

testosterone /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/ n
testosteron
steroid hormone

tetanus /ˈtɛtənəs/ /ˈtɛt̚nɨs/ n
stelkramp
disease

tether n
fånglina
nautical: line that connects safety harness to jackstay
ankarkätting ankartross förankringslina tjuder
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

tether v
sammankoppla
to connect a PC and a smartphone
ankra förankra tjudra
to restrict something with a tether

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
tetraeder
polyhedron

tetrahydrocannabinol /tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/ /tɛtʃɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)kəˈnæbɪnɒl/ n
tetrahydrocannabinol
THC

tetrameter n
tetrameter
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry)

tetrapod n
landryggradsdjur
member of superclass Tetrapoda

tetrarchy n
tetrarki
government by four people

tetrode n
tetrod
a thermionic valve similar to a triode with the addition of a screen grid to protect the control grid

tex n
tex
unit of linear mass density for thread or fiber

text /tɛkst/ n
sms
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones
text
a written passage
a book, tome or other set of writings

text /tɛkst/ v
messa smsa
to send a text message to

text editor n
texteditor editor textredigerare
something used to edit text in computers

text file n
textfil
plain, human-readable file containing only text

text message n
textmeddelande mess sms
a brief electronic message

text message v
sms:a
to transmit a text message

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
lärobok
formal manual of instruction

textual criticism n
textkritik
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

thalamus n
talamus
anatomy: structure within forebrain

thaler /ˈtɑːləɹ/ n
daler
historical monetary unit

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
tallium
chemical element

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ preposition
än
Introduces a comparison

thanatocoenose n
tanatocenos thanatocoenos
dead life forms found together

thank /θæŋk/ [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
tacka
express gratitude or appreciation to someone

thank God interjection
gudskelov tack gode Gud
exclamation of gratitude or relief

thank one's lucky stars v
tacka sin lyckliga stjärna
to be grateful

thank you /ˈθæŋk juː/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ interjection
tack tack så mycket
an expression of gratitude

thank you very much interjection
tack så mycket
greater gratitude than "thank you"

thankless adj
otacksam
unappreciated

thanks /θæŋks/ interjection
tack tackar
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /θæŋks/ n
tack
expression of gratitude
grateful feelings

thanks a lot interjection
tack så mycket tusen tack
emphatic thanks

thanks a million interjection
tusen tack
thanks a great many times

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
tack för din hjälp
thanks for your help

thanks to preposition
tack vare på grund av
because of

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
så
to a given extent or degree
to a great extent or degree, very

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
att
connecting a noun clause

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
den där det där den dessa det
what is being indicated

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
den den där denna det det där detta
that thing
som vilken
which

that is adv
det vill säga
in other words

that one pronoun
det de de där den den där det där
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
med det sagt
even so

that was it phraseologicalUnit
det var det

that's that phraseologicalUnit
så är det med det
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter

thatch /θætʃ/ n
halm
Straw for covering roofs or stacks

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
halmtäckare
person who installs thatch

thaw /θɔː/ n
tö töväder
a warmth of weather
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter

thaw /θɔː/ v
smälta tina
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve
smälta töa
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid

the /ði/ /ðə/ /ˈðiː/ adv
ju + comp., desto + comp.
the + comparative, the + comparative

the /ði/ /ðə/ /ˈðiː/ article
-en den
article
used as an alternative to a possessive pronoun before body parts
den
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention
with a superlative
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”
-en
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
äpplet faller inte långt från trädet
a child is similar to its parents

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
notan tack
the bill, please

the die is cast phraseologicalUnit
tärningen är kastad
the future is determined

the early bird gets the worm proverb
den som sätter igång först når mest framgång först till kvarn får först mala morgonstund har guld i mund
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success

the end justifies the means proverb
ändamålet helgar medlen
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
fan i helvete
vulgar: intensifier used after interrogative pronouns

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
gräset är alltid grönare på andra sidan
the others' circumstances seem more desirable

the icing on the cake n
grädde på moset pricken över i:et
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

the more the merrier proverb
ju fler desto bättre ju fler desto roligare
it is more fun with more people

the other day adv
häromdagen
lately

the other way round adv
omvänt tvärtom
same but with mentioned things reversed

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
pennan är mäktigare än svärdet
more power can achieved writing than fighting

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
polletten faller ner polletten trillar ner
understanding is reached, one comprehends

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
puddingen bevisas i ätandet
the only real test of something is as what it is intended to be used for

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
vägen till helvetet är kantad av goda föresatser vägen till helvetet är stensatt med goda föresatser
well-intended acts can lead to disasters

the shit n
skitbra grej
something considered to be excellent

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
skomakarens hustru och smedens märr är alltid sämst skodda
one often neglects those closest to oneself

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
anden vill, men kroppen är svag anden är villig men köttet är svagt
achieving something is made impossible by frailty

the straw that broke the camel's back n
droppen som fick bägaren att rinna över
small additional burden which causes failure

the way to a man's heart is through his stomach proverb
vägen till hjärtat går genom magen
cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections

the whole while n
hela tiden jämt ständigt
always

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiːə.tə/ /ˈθjutɚ/ n
teater
place or building
drama or performance as a profession or artform

theater of war n
krigsskådeplats
the area in which armed conflict takes place

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
teatral
of or relating to the theatre

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
dig
Objective case of 'thou'

theft /θɛft/ n
stöld
act of stealing property

their /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ determiner
hens
belonging to someone of unspecified gender (singular)
deras sin sitt sina
belonging to them (plural)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ pronoun
deras
that which belongs to them

theism /ˈtiɪzəm/ /ˈθiɪzəm/ n
teism
belief in existence of at least one deity
belief in the existence of a personal, present and active creator God

theist /ˈθiːɪst/ n
teist
believer

theistic /θiˈɪstɪk/ adj
teistisk
of or relating to theism

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
dem
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb

theme /θiːm/ n
tema
music: main melody of a piece of music
recurring idea

theme song n
ledmotiv signaturmelodi titelmelodi
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
sig själva

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
dåvarande
being so at that time

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
då
at that time
samtidigt å andra sidan
at the same time; on the other hand
då alltså i så fall
in that case
sedan sen
next in order
sedan sen därpå så
soon afterward

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ n
dess då
that time

thence /ðɛns/ adv
därifrån dädan dän sedan
from there

thenceforth /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːɹθ/ /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːθ/ adv
alltifrån den tiden från och med då sedan dess
from that time on

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsɪ/ n
teokrati
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
teodicéproblemet
justification of a deity

theodolite n
teodolit
instrument

theologian /θi.əˈloʊdʒən/ n
teolog
one who studies theology

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
teologi
study of God, or a god, or gods

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
teofani
a visible manifestation of a deity

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
teorb
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ n
teorem
proved mathematical statement

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
teoretisk
of or relating to theory

theoretically adv
teoretiskt
in theory

theoretician n
teoretiker
expert in the theory of a science or art

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ n
teoretiker
someone who constructs theories

theorize v
teoretisera
formulate theories

theory /ˈθiːəɹi/ /ˈθɪəɹi/ n
teori
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena
a field of study in mathematics
an unproven conjecture
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
teosofisk
of, or relating to theosophy

theosophy [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
teosofi
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapist n
terapeut
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
terapi
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ adv
det
in existence
där dit
in or at that place
där
in that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc.
dit där
to or into that place; thither

there are phraseologicalUnit
det finns

there be v
det finnas
to exist

there is an exception to every rule proverb
ingen regel utan undantag
every rule has an exception

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
inget nytt under solen
there is nothing new

there's no accounting for taste proverb
smaken är som baken
people's tastes differ

there's no place like home proverb
borta bra men hemma bäst
one feels most comfortable at home

there, there interjection
såja, såja
used to calm somebody

thereabout adv
däromkring
near that place, time, or date

thereafter /ˌðeəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
därefter
after that

thereagainst adv
därmot
within this content or context

thereamong adv
däribland
among that or those

thereat /ðɛːɹˈæt/ adv
däråt
within this content or context

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/ adv
därför
for that or this reason; for that
consequently; by consequence

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
därav
within this content or context

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
här ligger en hund begraven

thereinafter adv
därnedan
within this content or context

theremin /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
theremin aetherophone teremin thereminvox
electronic musical instrument

thereon adv
därpå därom
within this content or context

thereto /ˌðɛəˈtuː/ /ˌðɛɚˈtuː/ adv
därtill
translation

theretofore adv
dittills
translation

thereunder adv
därunder
translation

thereunto adv
därtill
translation

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
därmed
translation

therewithal adv
därmed
in adition; besides

thermal conductivity n
värmeledningsförmåga
measure of the ability to conduct heat

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termit
mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide

thermodynamic equilibrium n
termodynamisk jämvikt
state of equal temperature

thermodynamics n
termodynamik värmelära
science of heat-energy conversion

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
termometer
apparatus used to measure temperature

thermonuclear adj
termonukleär

thermonuclear weapon n
termonukleärt vapen
weapon

thermoregulation n
temperaturreglering
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism

thermos n
termos
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
termosfär
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
tesaurus synonymordbok begreppsklassordbok begreppsordbok
book of synonyms

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
de här dessa
de här dessa dom här
plural of this

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ n
dissertation
written essay submitted for a university degree

thesis defense n
disputation disputationsakt
final step in earinng a doctorate

theta /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ n
theta
Greek letter

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
de dom man
one, people, some people
de dom
third-person plural pronoun
hen
third-person singular, of unknown or irrelevant gender

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
tät packad tätt
densely crowded or packed
tjock grov
heavy in build
tjock tät
impenetrable to sight
trög
informal: stupid
tjock
relatively great in extent from one surface to another
having a viscous consistency
measuring a certain number of units in this dimension

thick and thin n
vått och torrt
both good and bad times

thick as a brick adj
dum som en gås

thick-billed murre n
spetsbergsgrissla
Uria lomvia

thicket n
snår
copse

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ n
tjuv
one who carries out theft

thieve /θiːv/ v
stjäla
commit theft

thigh /θaɪ/ n
lår
upper leg

thigh-high adj
lårhög
at thigh level

thighbone n
lårben
femur

thimble /ˈθɪmbəl/ n
fingerborg
a protective cap for the finger
a thimbleful of something

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
mager slank smal tunn
tunn
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite

thin /ˈθɪn/ v
späda
to dilute

thin as a rake adj
tunn som en sticka
incredibly thin

thin-film transistor n
tunnfilmstransistor
form of transistor

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
din
possessive determiner

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
din
possessive pronoun

thing /θɪŋ/ n
grej
latest fad or fashion
sak ting
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept

thingamabob n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng tingest
placeholder word

thingamajig n
grunka mojäng tingest
something that one does not know the name of

thingamajigger n
grunka
something that one does not know the name of

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
grej manick pryl
a thing

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
anse tycka mena
be of the opinion that
tänka
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
tycka
consider, judge, regard something as
tro tänka
guess, reckon
tänka över tänka
to ponder, to go over in one's head

think about /θɪŋk ə.ˈbaʊt/ v
tänka på
ponder

think of v
tänka på

think tank n
tankesmedja
group producing research and recommendations

think up v
hitta på
create in one's mind; invent

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
tänkare
one who spends time thinking
intellectual

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ n
tankehatt tänkarhatt
metaphorical piece of headgear supposedly worn while one is thinking about how to solve a problem

thinly /ˈθɪnli/ adv
glest tunt
not thickly

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
tredje
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
ters
interval
tredjedel
one of three equal parts of a whole
tredje trea
person or thing in the third position

third country n
tredje land

third cousin n
brylling fyrmänning
third cousin

third gear n
trea treans växel
third gear of an engine

third person n
third person
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement

third time's a charm proverb
tredje gången gillt

thirdly adv
för det tredje
in the third place; third in a row

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
törst
dryness
figuratively

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
törsta
to be thirsty
to desire

thirsty /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ adj
törstig törstande
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ(t).tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝ(t)ˈtin/ numeral
tretton
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
trettonde
ordinal form of thirteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ n
trettondel
one of thirteen equal parts of a whole
trettonde
something in the thirteenth position

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
trettionde
the ordinal form of the number thirty

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ numeral
trettio
cardinal number

thirty-eight numeral
trettioåtta
38

thirty-five numeral
trettiofem
35

thirty-four numeral
trettiofyra
34

thirty-nine numeral
trettionio
39

thirty-one numeral
trettioett
31

thirty-seven numeral
trettiosju
37

thirty-six numeral
trettiosex
36

thirty-three numeral
trettiotre
33

thirty-two numeral
trettiotvå
32

this /ðɪs/ determiner
denna den
known (thing) about to be mentioned
known (thing) just mentioned
known (thing) that the speaker does not think is known to the audience
den här denna
the (thing) here

this /ðɪs/ pronoun
den här det här denna detta
The thing, item, etc. being indicated

this evening adv
i kväll
during the evening of today

this is the life phraseologicalUnit
det här är livet
an expression of bliss

this morning /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
denna morgon i morse
during the morning of today

this one pronoun
de här den här det här
a specified object

this time n
denna gång
now, today, on this occasion
den här tid vid
on or near the same date (in the past or in the future)

this too shall pass proverb
allting har en ände även detta ska gå över
nothing lasts forever

this year adv
i år
during the current year

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
tistel
plant

thither /ˈðɪðəɹ/ adv
dit
to that place

thitherto adv
dittilldags dittills
(archaic) thereto, to that point

thitherward /ˈðɪðəwəd/ adv
ditåt

thong /θɒŋ/ n
flip-flop flippflopp flippflopp-sandal
footwear

thoracic vertebra n
bröstkota thorakalkota
any vertebrae in the chest region

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ n
bröstkorg thorax
region of the mammalian body

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ n
torium
chemical element

thorn /θɔɹn/ /θɔːn/ n
törne tagg
sharp protective spine of a plant

thornbush n
taggbuske törnbuske
thorny shrub or bush

thorough /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
grundlig
detailed

thoroughbred adj
renrasig
bred from pure stock

thoroughbred n
fullblod
thoroughbred horse (breed)

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
de de där dom dom där
plural of that

those who can't use their head must use their back proverb
det man inte har i huvudet får man ha i benen

thou /ðaʊ/ pronoun
du
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ /θaʊ/ v
dua
to address (a person) using the pronoun thou

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
dock
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
fastän fast även om
although

thought /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
tanke
form created in the mind
fundering tanke
process

thought experiment n
tankeexperiment
attempt to solve a problem using human imagination

thought police n
tankepolis
a group that aims to control what other people think

thought-out adj
uttänkt
planned

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
omtänksam
demonstrating kindness or consideration
eftertänksam
demonstrating thought or careful consideration

thoughtlessly /ˈθɔt.lɪs.li/ adv
tanklöst
done without thinking

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ numeral
tusen
cardinal number 1000

thrall /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
träl
one who is enslaved
träldom
the state of being under the control of another person

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːldəm/ n
träldom
a state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
ge stryk klå spöa spöa upp
to beat mercilessly
klå spöa
to defeat utterly

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
tråd tema
tråd
long, thin and flexible form of material
(Internet): a series of messages
(computing): a unit of execution

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
trä träda
put thread through
passera träda
to pass
gänga trä träda
to screw on

threat /θɹɛt/ n
hot
indication of imminent danger
person regarded as a danger
expression of intent to injure or punish another

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
hota
to make a threat against someone; to use threats
to menace, or be dangerous

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ n
trea tre
digit/figure 3

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ numeral
tre
cardinal number 3

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
trehundra
cardinal number 300

three of a kind n
triss tretal
hand with three cards of the same rank

three-dimensional adj
tredimensionell
existing in three dimensions

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
trehövdad
having three heads

three-legged adj
trebent
having three legs

three-wheeler n
trehjuling
cycle or motorcycle with three wheels

threes n
treor
pair of threes
plural of 'three'

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
trio
a group of three people
trekant
a sexual activity involving three people

threonine n
treonin
an essential amino acid

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
tröska
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθrɛʃə(r)/ n
tröskverk
farm machine

thresher shark n
rävhaj
any of three species of sharks

threshing floor n
loggolv
floor of a threshing house

threshing sledge n
tröskvagn
rectangular table of wood used to separate grain from straw

threshold /ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ n
tröskel
bottom-most part of a doorway
fribelopp
income at which income tax becomes due
tröskelvärde tröskel
point at which an action is triggered

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tre gånger trefalt
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
sparsamhet
characteristic of using a minimum of something
sparbank
savings bank
trift
various plants of the genus Armeria

thrift shop n
second hand-affär second hand-butik
shop which sells used goods

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
sparsam
given to, or evincing, thrift

thrill-seeker n
spänningssökare
person who enjoys thrilling situations

thriller /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
rysare
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction

thrips n
trips
insect of the order Thysanoptera

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
frodas
to increase in bulk or stature

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
strupe hals
front part of the neck
hals strupe
gullet or windpipe
hals flaskhals
narrow opening in a vessel

throb /θɹɒb/ v
bulta dunka
to pound or beat rapidly or violently

thrombocytopenia n
trombocytopeni
abnormally low platelet count

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
trombos
formation of thrombi, causing obstruction of circulation

thrombus n
blodpropp
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
tron
ornate seat
third highest order of angel
lavatory or toilet
tronen
position

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
mängd trängsel
group of people

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
tränga sig in
to crowd into a place, especially to fill it

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ n
gaspedal
the lever or pedal that controls this valve
strypventil
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ v
begränsa gasa minska gasen strypa gasen undertrycka öka gasen
strypa
to strangle someone

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
genom igenom
by means of
from one side of an opening to the other
entering, then later exiting
surrounded by (while moving)

through ball n
genomskärare
a kind of a pass in soccer

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] preposition
genom
in every part of; all through

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ n
kast
flight of a thrown object
överkast
piece of fabric used to cover a bed, sofa or other soft furnishing

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ v
dreja
make (a pot) by shaping clay as it turns on a wheel
kasta
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air
kasta tippa välta
to eject or cause to fall off

throw away v
kasta bort
discard or dispose of

throw down the gauntlet v
kasta handsken
issue a challenge

throw in the towel v
kasta in handduken kasta yxan i sjön
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
kasta ut barnet med badvattnet
(idiomatic) to discard something valuable

throw-in n
inkast
throw of the ball back into play

throw-out n
utkast
(soccer) an overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper

throwing /ˈθɹoʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/ n
drejning
making ceramic ware

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
trast
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae

thrush nightingale n
näktergal
Luscinia luscinia

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
mål syfte
(figurative) primary effort
anfall framstöt
a lunge forward
stöt
an attack with a sword

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
duns
the sound of a dull impact

thug /θʌɡ/ n
bandit bov gangster skurk
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
tulium
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
tumme
digit

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ n
tumnagel
fingernail on the thumb

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
häftstift
nail-like tack

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ n
dån mullrande
deep, rumbling noise
åska dunder (åsk) smäll
sound caused by lightning
dån muller åskdån åskmuller
sound resembling thunder

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
dundra dåna
to make a noise like thunder

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
åskfågel
mythological bird

thunderbolt n
åskknall tordön vigg
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ /ˈθʌn.ə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
åskväder åska
storm with thunder and lightning

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
sålunda således alltså följaktligen
as a result
sålunda på detta vis så såhär
in this way or manner

thus far adv
dittills hittills
so far

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
toft
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
hindra
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
din ditt dina
possessive determiner

thyme /taɪm/ n
timjan
plant of the genus Thymus

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
bräss tymus thymus
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyroid gland n
sköldkörtel tyreoidea
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland

thyroiditis n
sköldkörtelinflammation tyreoidit
inflammation of the thyroid gland

thyroxine n
tyroxin
the hormone

tiara /tiˈɑːɹə/ n
diadem
ornamental coronet
krona
papal crown

tic-tac-toe n
tre-i-rad tripp trapp trull
game

tick /tɪk/ n
fästing
arachnid
tick
quiet but sharp, repeated sound

tick bite n
fästingbett

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
biljett
pass for transportation
admission to entertainment
bot
traffic citation

ticket machine n
biljettautomat
ticket vending machine

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
kittla killa
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adj
kittlig
sensitive or susceptible to tickling

tidal locking n
bunden rotation

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
flodvåg
figurative: sudden, powerful surge
large and sudden rise and fall in the tide
flodvåg tidvattenvåg tidvattensvåg tsunami
tsunami

tiddlywinks n
loppspel
game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup

tide /taɪd/ /taːd/ n
ström
tidvatten
periodic change of sea level

tidiness n
ordning
the quality of being tidy

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ n
budskap nyheter tidender
news, new information

tie /taɪ/ n
bindebåge
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths
remi oavgjort resultat
tie score

tie /taɪ/ v
binda
to attach or fasten with string

tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/ n
knytbatik
a shirt

tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/ v
knytbatik
to dye with strings

tier /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/ n
lager skikt
layer or rank

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ n
tiger
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger cub n
tigerunge
young tiger

tight /taɪt/ adj
snäv
firmly held together

tight ship n
strikt regemente
highly disciplined organization

tightrope n
lina
tightly stretched rope

tights /taɪts/ n
trikåer
dancer's garment
strumpbyxor tajts
women's garment

tightwad n
snåljåp
someone who is overly cautious with money

tigress n
tigerhona tigrinna
female tiger

tilde /ˈtɪldə/ n
tilde
diacritical mark

tile /taɪl/ n
taktegel
mostly rectangular shaped sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces

till /tɪl/ conjunction
till tills
until

till /tɪl/ preposition
tills
Until

till /tɪl/ v
plöja
to work or cultivate

till death do us part adv
tills döden skiljer oss åt
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
jordfräs
machine
rorkult
part of the rudder

tilt /tɪlt/ v
luta
to slope or incline (something); to slant

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
timmer
warning shout used by loggers

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] n
trä
trees considered as a source of wood
virke timmer
wood that has been cut ready for construction

timbre /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/ n
klangfärg klang timbre
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ n
gång tid
tid
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
measurement of a quantity of time
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
gång
instance or occurrence
ratio of comparison
dags tid
particular moment or hour
tid tidpunkt
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ v
tajma tidsinställa
to choose the time for
ta tid på
to measure time

time after time adv
gång efter annan gång på gång om och om igen
again and again

time and again adv
gång på gång
often; repeatedly

time bomb n
tidsinställd bomb
bomb with a timeout mechanism
a situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time

time capsule n
tidskapsel
sealed container

time dilation n
tidsdilatation
slowing of the passage of time at relativistic speeds

time flies phraseologicalUnit
tiden flyger timmen flyger
time seems to pass quickly

time flies when you're having fun proverb
tiden går fort när man har roligt
equal proverbs

time heals all wounds proverb
tiden läker alla sår
negative feelings eventually fade away

time immemorial n
urminnes tider
time that extends beyond memory or record

time is money proverb
tid är pengar
time is money

time of arrival n
ankomsttid
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to arrive

time of departure n
avgångstid
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to depart

time scale n
tidrymd tidsperiyod tidsrymd
series of events used as a rough measure of duration

time signature n
taktbeteckning tempobeteckning
numerical sign

time travel n
tidsresa
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
den som lever får se tiden får utvisa
results of an action cannot be known beforehand

time zone n
tidszon
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used

time-consuming adj
tidskrävande tidsödande
requiring significant amounts of time

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
time-out timeout vilopaus
break from a heated or stressful situation
time-out timeout
in sports
tidsgräns
intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit

time-traveller n
tidsresenär
one who engages in time travel

timeless adj
tidlös
not decreasing over time in quality and appeal

timelessness /ˈtaɪmləsnəs/ n
tidlöshet
property of being timeless

timeliness n
läglighet lämplighet
the state of being timely

timepoint n
tidpunkt

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
gånger
multiplied by

timeserver /ˈtʌɪmˌsəːvə/ n
tidsserver tidssignal
device
kappvändare myglare opportunist väderhane ögontjänare
opportunist

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ n
tidtabell tidsschema
a structured schedule of events

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ v
planera in
arrange a specific time for an event

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ adj
blyg timid
lacking in courage or confidence

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n
tidsstämpel
instance of recording the time
tajming
the regulation of the pace
tidpunkt
time when something happens

timing belt n
kamrem
a part of an internal combustion engine

tin /tɪn/ n
konservburk konserv
airtight container
tenn
element

tin soldier n
tennsoldat
toy soldier

tinamou n
tinamo
bird of the family Tinamidae

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k).tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋk.tʃɚ/ n
tinktur
alcoholic extract used as medicine
heraldry: colour or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms

tinder /ˈtɪndə/ /ˈtɪndəɹ/ n
fnöske
dry sticks etc.

tinderbox n
krutdurk
potentially dangerous situation
elddon fnöskdosa
small container containing flint, steel, and tinder

tine /taɪn/ n
tagg
on antler
tand
prong

tinfoil n
stanniol
tinfoil

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /tɪŋkɚ/ n
förtennare kittelflickare kopparslagare
itinerant tinsmith
löskefolk rackare resande tattare
member of the travelling community
rackare
mischievous person

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /tɪŋkɚ/ v
joxa knåpa mecka meka mixtra
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it

tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ n
pling
light metallic sound

tinnitus /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
tinnitus öronsusning
perception of nonexistent noise

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
pytteliten jätteliten
very small

tip /tɪp/ n
spets
extreme end of something
soptipp tipp
area or place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap
dricks drickspengar
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation
råd
piece of advice
tips
piece of private information

tip /tɪp/ v
tippa
cause something to be in a tilted position
dricks
give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided
tips
inform of a potential clue

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ n
toppen av ett isberg toppen av isberget
small indication of a larger possibility

tip one's hand v
försäga
(idiomatic) to inadvertently reveal any secret

tip one's hat v
ta av sig hatten
briefly remove one's hat

tip over v
tippa
cause something to be in a tilted position

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
supa
To drink too much alcohol
pimpla dricka
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
dragen salongsberusad
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ n
tåspets
tips of one's toes

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ v
gå på tå
to walk quietly

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
tiramisu
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ v
tröttna
to become sleepy
trötta
to make sleepy

tire out v
trötta ut
make someone tired

tired /taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/ adj
trött
in need of rest or sleep

tiredness n
trötthet
state of being tired

tissue /ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/ n
vävnad
aggregation of cells
woven fabric
näsduk pappersnäsduk
sheet of absorbent paper

tit /tɪt/ n
tutte patte bröst
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast
bröstvårta
a mammary gland, teat

tit fuck n
bröstknull spanskt
stimulation of a penis by breasts

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
titan
chemical element

titanium dioxide n
titandioxid
brilliant white pigment

tithe /taɪð/ n
tionde
tax paid to the Church

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ adj
tizianröd
of a bright auburn colour

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ n
tizianrött
bright auburn colour

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
titin
protein

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ n
titel
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
certificate of ownership

title page n
titelsida
page in a book

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ n
mes tita
Any bird of the family Paridae

titter /ˈtɪtɚ/ v
fnissa fnittra
to laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued manner

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] adv
till

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] particle
att
infinitive-marker
particle used to create phrasal verbs

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] preposition
till
in the direction of, and arriving at
used to indicate ratios
end of range
i
time: preceding
med mot till
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship
för åt
used to indicate purpose
till åt
used to indicate the indirect object
upphöjt till
used to indicated exponentiation

to a T
på pricken
precisely; exactly

to all intents and purposes
i allt väsentligt praktiskt taget så gott som
for every functional purpose

to and fro adv
av och an fram och tillbaka fram och åter hit och dit
back and forth

to arms
i gevär!
to arms

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
fortsättning följer
continues in next episode

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
för att vara ärlig ska jag vara ärlig
frankly

to boot adv
dessutom därtill till på köpet
in addition, besides, also

to death
ihjäl
to a great degree

to each his own proverb
smaken är som baken – delad
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences

to err is human proverb
det är mänskligt att fela att fela är mänskligt
Everybody makes mistakes

to go adj
kvar
remaining
ta med
served in a takeout container

to one's heart's content adv
av hjärtans lust

to one's knowledge
så vitt jag vet
to one's knowledge

to say the least adv
milt sagt
suggesting understatement

to scale
skalenlig
such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original

to some extent
till viss del
in part

to the power of preposition
potens upphöjt till
indicating an exponent

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
till den det vederbör
phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient

to-do list n
att-göra-lista
list of errands

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
padda
amphibian similar to a frog

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ n
skål
salutation
rostat bröd
toasted bread

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ v
skåla
to engage in a salutation
rosta
to lightly cook by browning over fire

toast rack n
toast rack
rack designed to hold toasted bread

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
brödrost
device for toasting bread

tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ n
tobak
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant
any plant of the genus Nicotiana

tobacco pipe n
pipa
smoking tool

tobacconist n
tobakist tobakshandlare
person who sells tobacco

tobacconist's n
tobaksaffär
shop that sells tobacco products

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
toccata
musical piece

today /təˈdeɪ/ adv
idag nuförtiden
nowadays
idag i dag
on the current day

today /təˈdeɪ/ n
idag i dag
today (noun)

today's adj
dag

toddler n
småbarn
young human child

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
tå
each of the five digits on the end of the foot
any equivalent part in an animal
part of a shoe or sock covering the toe

toe-poke n
tåpaj tåfjutt
A hard kick to a football with the toe end of the boot

toe-poke v
tåpaja
To kick the ball hard and far with the toe end of the boot

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
tånagel
the plate covering the end of a toe

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
karamell kola
countable: individual piece of toffee
gräddkola kola
uncountable: type of confectionery

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
tofu
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk

together /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
tillsammans ihop
at the same time, in the same place
tillsammans
into one place

together with /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ) wɪð/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ wɪθ/ preposition
tillsammans med
being with

togetherness n
samhörighet
state or quality

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ n
toalett toalettstol
fixture used for urination and defecation
toalett
personal grooming
toalett dass sc
room used for urination and defecation

toilet brush n
toalettborste
brush to clean toilet bowl

toilet paper n
toalettpapper toapapper
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination

toilet roll n
toalettrulle toarulle
roll of toilet paper

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ n
toaletträning
The act of training a young child to use the toilet

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
minne minnesgåva
keepsake or souvenir
pollett jetong nödmynt
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money
bevis kännetecken tecken
something serving as an expression of something else

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
dräglig tolerabel
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable
dräglig acceptabel okej
Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so

tolerance /ˈtɒləɹəns/ n
tolerans fördragsamhet
ability to tolerate
tolerans
permitted deviation from standard

tolerate /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tolerera
to allow without interference

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
toluen metylbensen
liquid hydrocarbon

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
hängpuka tom
drum type
katt
male cat
hane
male of other animals
lebbe
slang: lesbian

tomato /toʊˈmɑː.toʊ/ /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.toʊ/ [tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ] n
tomat
fruit
tomato plant

tomato juice n
tomatjuice
juice made from tomatoes

tomato purée n
tomatpuré
concentrated sauce made from tomatoes

tombak n
tombak
type of goblet drum

tomboy /ˈtɑmbɔɪ/ /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/ n
pojkflicka
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone n
gravsten
stone on grave

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
lunta tom
large or scholarly book
band tom
one in a series of volumes

tomography n
tomografi
imaging by sections or sectioning

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
i morgon imorgon
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ n
morgondag i morgon imorgon
the day after the present day

tomorrow night adv
i morgon kväll
during the night of the day after

ton /tɔ̃/ /tʌn/ n
ton tonvis
large amount
ton
unit of weight

tonality n
tonalitet
system of seven tones and tonic key

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
klang
character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice
helton
interval of a major second
nyans ton
shade or quality of a colour
ton
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note
manner in which speech or writing is expressed

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ v
tona
change the colour of
give a tone to

tone of voice n
tonfall
way someone speaks

tone-deaf adj
tondöv
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

toneme n
tonem
phoneme

tong /tɒŋ/ n
eldtång tång
tool

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
tång griptång
an instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʌŋ/ n
tunga plös
flap in a shoe
tunga
organ

tongue kiss n
tungkyss
kiss with contact between tongues

tongue-twister n
tungvrickare
phrase which is difficult to say

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ n
grundton
first note of a scale

tonic water n
tonic soda sodavatten
carbonated beverage

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
i kväll
during today's evening
i natt
during today's nighttime

tonne /tɒn/ /tʌn/ n
ton
1000 kilograms

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ n
halsmandel tonsill
palatine tonsil

tonsillectomy n
tonsillektomi
surgical removal of tonsils

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
halsfluss
inflammation of the tonsils

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
tonsur
bald patch resulting from being tonsured

too /tu/ /tuː/ adv
också även med ock
likewise
för alltför allt för
more than enough; as too much
visst
used to contradict a negative assertion

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
ju fler kockar, desto sämre soppa
with too many people a task won't be done very well

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
för mycket
excessively

tool /tuːl/ n
verktyg redskap
equipment used in a profession
mechanical device intended to make a task easier
kuk
penis

toolbar n
verktygslist
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ n
verktygslåda
storage case for tools
set of routines

toolkit n
verktygslåda
assembly of tools
toolkit verktygslåda
set of basic components for developing software

tooltip n
inforuta
an element of a graphical user interface

toot /tuːt/ n
prutt fis fjärt
a fart
tut
the noise of a horn or whistle

tooth /tuːθ/ /tʊθ/ n
tand
biological tooth
kugge hjultand kugg tand
gear tooth
tand sågtand
saw tooth

tooth and nail adv
med näbbar och klor
viciously

tooth fairy /tuːθ ˈfɛəɹɪ/ n
tandfe
a figure of modern myth

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
tandvärk
ache in a tooth

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
tandborste
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothless adj
tandlös
Being weak
Having no teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ n
tandkräm
paste for cleaning the teeth

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ n
tandpetare tandsticka
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ n
snurra
child’s spinning toy
topp överdel
garment worn to cover the torso
lock kapsyl propp
lid, cap, cover
märs
top of a ship's mast
topp
uppermost part
överdel
uppermost part of a visual field

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ v
överträffa
excel

top hat n
cylinderhatt
cylindrical hat

top quark n
toppkvark
top quark

top secret adj
kvalhemlig
information classified at the highest level

top-up adj
tilläggs-
additional

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ n
topas
gem

topgallant n
bramstång
topmost mast
bramsegel
topmost sail

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
ämne samtalsämne tema
subject; theme

topmost adj
övre
at or nearest to the top

topological adj
topologisk
of or relating to topology

topological space n
topologiskt rum
a set that has a topology
a set with its topology

topologist n
topolog
mathematician who specializes in topology

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
garnering ingrediens ovanpå pålägg strössel
food on top

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
stjälpa tippa välta störta
to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something
tippa
to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so

tops /tɑps/ /tɒps/ adv
max
maximum

toque /toʊk/ /tuːk/ /təʊk/ n
mössa
rimless hat
kockmössa
tall white hat worn by chefs

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
fackla bloss
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
sätta eld på tända eld på
set fire to

toreador n
toreador tjurfäktare
a bullfighter

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
plåga kval pina
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
pina plåga
to cause severe suffering

tormentil n
blodrot
Potentilla erecta

tormentor n
plågoande
someone who torments

tornado /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
tromb tornado
violent windstorm

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
torped
underwater weapon
fish

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedera
to send a torpedo
to sink a ship with one of more torpedoes
to undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack

torpedo bomber n
torpedflygplan
aircraft

torpedo tube n
torpedtub
tube through which torpedoes are launched

torque /tɔː(ɹ)k/ /tɔːk/ n
vridmoment kraftmoment
a rotational or twisting force

torque wrench n
momentnyckel vridmomentnyckel
wrench for applying a specific torque

torr n
torr
unit of pressure

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
ström fors skur
violent flow, as of water etc.

torrential /tɔˈɹɛnt.ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ adj
forsande strömmande störtande
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
torso överkropp
body excluding the head and limbs

tort law n
skadeståndsrätt
area of law

torte /ˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ n
kaka
a rich, dense cake

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtɪjə/ n
tortilla tortillabröd
a flat round bread

tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
sköldpadda
land-dwelling reptile

tortuosity n
tortuositet
(physics) property of curve being tortuous

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
tortyr
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
tortera
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims

torturer n
torterare
one who tortures

torus /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
torus
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
kast
throw, a lob, of a ball
slantsingling
toss of a coin before a match

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
kasta slänga
to discard
singla
to flip a coin
slunga
to stir or mix (a salad)
hiva hysta kasta langa slänga
to throw with an initial upward direction

toss and turn v
vrida och vända
unable to lie still

toss off v
stjälpa svepa
to drink up rapidly

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ adj
total hel
entire
complete

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ n
summa
amount
sum

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ v
totalkvadda
to demolish

total eclipse n
totalförmörkelse
eclipse in which the eclipsed body is completely obscured to the viewer

total football /ˈtoʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈtəʊtəl ˈfʊtbɔːl/ n
totalfotboll
football tactic

total war n
total krigföring
warfare where all of a country's resources are employed

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛəɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ adj
totalitär
related to the system of government

totalitarianism n
totalitarism
system where state wields absolute control

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
tukan
Ramphastid

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
beröring beröra
act of touching
kontakt
close communication
detalj känsla för detaljer
distinguishing feature
känsel
sense of perception by physical contact
aning liten bit smula
small amount
känsla
style or technique

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
röra beröra
affect emotionally
röra beröra ta på
make physical contact with

touch hole n
fänghål
small hole for ignition

touch screen n
pekskärm
input/output device

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
rörd
moved

touchstone n
prövosten
standard of comparison or evaluation
probersten prövosten
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys

touchwood n
fnöske tändved
dry material used for fire lighting

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
acknowledgement
fencing hit

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
turné
journey through given list of places

tourism /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
turism
the act of travelling or sightseeing

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
turist
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist trap n
turistfälla
establishment encouraging tourists to spend money

tourmaline /ˈtʊəɹməliːn/ n
turmalin askblåsare
both senses

tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
tornerspel
(historical) series of battles
turnering
series of games

tourniquet /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ n
tryckbandage
tryckbandage tryckförband
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ n
biljettförsäljare (illegal) kundvärvare
someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
pracka
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
drev
bundle of fibers

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
bärgningsbil bärgare
motor vehicle for towing

toward /tɘ.ˈwoːd/ /tə.ˈwɔːd/ /tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/ preposition
för till
for the purpose of
angående om rörande
in relation to
mot till
in the direction of
vid
located near

towel /taʊl/ n
handduk
cloth used for wiping

towel rail n
handdukshållare
a rail, sometimes heated, in a bathroom on which towels are hung to dry

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
torn
structure
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide

towhead n
lintott

town /taʊn/ n
stad tätort
settlement

town hall n
rådhus
a building that houses the local government offices of a town

town square n
stortorg torg
an open area in a town

town twinning n
vänort
pairing of towns or cities

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ n
stad kommundel småstad stadsdel
territory of a town

townsman n
stadsbo borgare
male resident of a town

townswoman n
stadsbo borgarfru stadsfru
woman resident of a town

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
giftig toxisk
having a harmful chemical nature

toxicologist n
toxikolog
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology

toxicology n
toxikologi
scientific study of poisons and poisoning

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
toxin
a toxic or poisonous substance

toy /tɔɪ/ n
leksak
something to play with

toy /tɔɪ/ v
leka
to play with
to ponder or consider

toy poodle n
toypudel
a small poodle

toy soldier n
leksakssoldat
toy soldier

trace /tɹeɪs/ n
mönsterkort
(electronics) electric current-carrying conductive pathway

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
spårbarhet
ability to trace a process

trachea /tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪki.ə/ n
luftstrupe
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

track and field n
friidrott
group of athletic sports

track down v
spåra förfölja
to search, hunt

tracksuit n
träningsoverall träningsdräkt
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
traktat
a brief treatise
trakt
an area

tractable /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ adj
foglig medgörlig
capable of being easily led

tractate n
traktat
treatise

traction engine n
lokomobil
steam engine

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
traktor
farm vehicle

tractor beam n
traktorstråle
science fiction device

tractor driver n
traktorförare
one who drives a tractor

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
handel
buying and selling
hantverk yrke
skilled practice of an occupation
fackman yrkesman
those who perform a particular kind of skilled work

trade deficit n
handelsunderskott
negative balance of trade

trade secret n
affärshemlighet fabrikshemlighet företagshemlighet
formula, practice, process, design

trade surplus n
handelsöverskott
positive balance of trade

trade union n
fackförening
organization

trade war n
handelskrig
practice of nations creating mutual tariffs

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
varumärke
identification of a company's product

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ n
handlare köpman
one who earns a living by trading

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
tradition praxis
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
traditionell
of or pertaining to tradition

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ adv
traditionellt
traditional manner

traducer n
belackare
one who maligns another

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
handel
commercial transportation or exchange of goods
illegal handel trafficking
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs
trafik samfärdsel
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air
exchange or flux of information, messages or data

traffic cone n
trafikkon kon vägkon
cone-shaped marker

traffic jam n
bilkö trafikstockning
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow

traffic light n
trafikljus trafiksignal
signalling device

traffic sign n
vägmärke
traffic sign

traffic warden n
parkeringsvakt
person who monitors parking

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
tragedi
drama or similar work
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury
genre of such works, and the art of producing them

tragedy of the commons n
allmänningarnas tragedi allmänningens dilemma
tragedy of the commons

tragic /ˈtɹædʒɪk/ adj
tragisk
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragicomic adj
sorglustig tragikomisk
related to tragicomedy

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
stig led
route for travel over land
spår
track followed by a hunter

trailblazer n
banbrytare
innovative leader

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
husvagn
furnished vehicle towed behind another, used as a dwelling when stationary
prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not
släpvagn släp släpfordon trailer
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan
släpvagn släp trailer
vehicle towed behind another, used for carrying equipment

train /tɹeɪn/ n
tåg
group of animals, vehicles, or people
tåg godståg persontåg
line of connected cars or carriages
pulståg
series of electric pulses
kedja
series of events or ideas which are interconnected
släp
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground

train /tɹeɪn/ v
träna öva
to practice an ability
tåga
to proceed in sequence
träna
to teach a task
to improve one's fitness

train of thought n
tankegång
flow of thinking

trainee /tɹeɪ.ni/ n
praktikant
someone being formally trained in a workplace

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
tränare
person who trains another; coach

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
träning
the activity of imparting and acquiring skills

training wheel n
stödhjul
one of a pair of training wheels

training wheels n
stödhjul
pair of small wheels attached to a child's bicycle

trainwreck in slow motion n
tågkrasch i slow motion

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
drag egenhet egenskap
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ n
förrädare
a betrayer
landsförrädare quisling
one who violates allegiance and betrays one's country

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ adj
förrädisk
characteristic of a traitor

tram /tɹam/ /tɹæm/ n
spårvagn
passenger vehicle

tram stop n
spårvagnshållplats
stop for trams

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
trampolin studsmatta
gymnastic and recreational device

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
trance
genre of electronic dance music
trans
state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention
such a state induced by hypnosis

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
transa
(colloquial) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
lugn
free from emotional disturbance

tranquillity /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ n
stillhet ro
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
the state of being tranquil

trans fat n
transfett
unsaturated fat with bonds in the trans configuration

trans person n
transperson
person

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ n
transaktion överföring
finance: transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account

transatlantic adj
transatlantisk Atlanten
spanning or crossing the Atlantic

transceiver n
sändtagare
combined radio transmitter and receiver

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ n
förträfflighet överlägsenhet
superior excellence; supereminence
transcendens
the state of being beyond the range of normal perception

transcendental /ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/ adj
transcendental
not algebraic; containing elements that are not algebraic

transcendental number n
transcendent tal
irrational nonalgebraic number

transcendentalism n
transcendentalism
a movement of writers and philosophers in New England in the 19th century

transclude v
transkludera
institute a programming step of substituting a template

transcontinental adj
transkontinental
crossing a continent

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transkribera
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols
music: to adapt a composition

transcript /ˈtɹanskɹɪpt/ /ˈtɹænskɹɪpt/ n
avskrift
something which has been transcribed

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
transkription
in genetics
in linguistics

transduce v
omvandla
to convert energy

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ v
överföra
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another

transfer window n
transferfönster övergångsfönster
period during which transfers can be made

transfiguration n
förvandling
a major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis

transfix v
lamslå paralysera
to render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
transformation

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ n
transformator
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
könsöverskridande
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
transperson
a transgender person

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
överträdelse
violation of a law, command or duty

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
transhumans
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures

transient adj
flyktig förgänglig övergående
passing or disappearing with time; transitory
flyktig kortvarig
remaining for only a brief time

transient ischemic attack n
transitorisk ischemisk attack
temporary cessation or reduction of blood supply to part of the brain

transistor n
transistor
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals
small portable radio

transit /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
transport
The conveyance of people or goods from one place to another
passage
The passage of a celestial body
enslinje
imaginary line

transition /tɹænˈzɪʃən/ n
övergång
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another

transitional provision n
övergångsbestämmelse
A statutory provision that regulates a process that starts before an amendment or enactment of the statute comes into force, and ends after the amendment or enactment of the statute has come into force

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitiv
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects
set theory, of a relation on a set

transitive verb n
transitivt verb
a verb that is accompanied by a direct object

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
transitivitet
the degree in which a verb can govern objects

transitory /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
flyktig förgänglig kortvarig
lasting only a short time

translatable adj
översättbar översättlig
capable of being translated into another language

translate /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹænzleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnzlæet/ v
översätta
to change text from one language to another
översätts
to have a translation into another language

translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnsˈleɪʃən/ n
översättning
act of translating between languages
translation översättning
genetics: process for producing proteins
translation förflyttning
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation
översättning tolkning
result of translating between languages

translation dictionary n
översättningsordbok
dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages

translation studies n
översättningsvetenskap
study of theory and practice of translating and interpreting

translationary adj
översättning
translation of language

translationese n
översättningssvenska
Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation

translator /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ n
översättare
someone who translates

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
transkribera translitterera
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
translitteration transkribering translitterering
product of transliterating

transmembrane adj
transmembran
Traversing a cellular membrane

transmigration n
transmigration
departure
själavandring
movement of a soul

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ n
transmission överföring
act of transmitting
something transmitted
växellåda
assembly of gears

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ v
sända
to send out a signal

transpacific adj
Stilla havet

transparency /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ n
genomskinlighet transparens
quality of being transparent; transparence

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ adj
tydlig uppenbar
obvious
transparent genomskinlig
see-through, clear

transpersonal adj
transpersonell
transcends the personal

transphobia n
transfobi
fear or hatred of transsexuality or transgenderism

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ n
transport befordran frakt förflyttning
act of transporting
deporterad straffånge
historical: deported convict
transportfartyg transportflygplan transportfordon
military: vehicle used to transport troops
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight
anfall extas hänförelse utbrott
state of being transported by emotion

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ v
transportera frakta befordra forsla
carry or bear from one place to another
deportera
historical: deport to a penal colony
hänförd hänryckt ryckas
move someone to strong emotion

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
transport

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ n
transponat transponerad matris
matrix

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ /ˈtɹænzpəʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ n
transponera
music: write or perform (a piece) in another key

transrealism n
transrealism
literary mode

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transsexuell
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
transsexuell
person whose gender identity did not match his/her birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
transvestit
cross-dresser

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] n
vattenlås
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases
fallucka
covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor
fälla
device designed to catch or kill animals
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense

trapdoor n
fallucka lucka
door set into floor or ceiling
fallucka
similar door on a stage

trapper /ˈtɹæpɚ/ n
pälsjägare trapper
one who traps animals

trappings n
tillbehör utstyrsel yttre tecken
clothing which gives the appearance

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
papperskorg
computer terminology
container
skräp
something of poor quality
things to be discarded

trash /tɹæʃ/ v
kasta bort slänga
to discard

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
resa
act of traveling
slaglängd
length of a mechanical stroke
bana gång rörelse slag
motion of a piece of machinery
reseskildringar
plural: account of one's travels
resor
plural: series of journeys

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
resa färdas
be on a journey
fara färdas
pass from here to there; transmit
beresa resa runt
travel throughout

travel agency n
resebyrå
company

traveler's diarrhea n
turistdiarré

traveller /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
resenär upptäcksresande
one who travels

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertin

trawler n
trålare
fishing boat

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
bricka
object on which things are carried
flat carrier for items being transported

treacle /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ n
melass
molasses or golden syrup

tread water v
trampa vatten
to remain afloat in water without use of any buoyancy aid

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
gångspel trampkvarn
mill worked by persons
löpband
piece of indoor sporting equipment

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
landsförräderi förräderi
crime of betraying one’s country
förräderi
providing aid and comfort to the enemy

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ n
skatt rikedom
collection of valuable things

treasure chest n
skattkista
chest filled with treasure
the chest that held the royal treasury

treasure hunt n
skattjakt
search for a treasure (game or real)

treasure map n
skattkarta
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasure trail n
raggarsträng
vertical line of hair

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
finansmästare
kassör skattmästare
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒəɹi/ n
skattkammare
place where treasure is stored safely

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ n
avhandling traktat
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
behandling kur
medical care for an illness or injury
behandling
process or manner of treating
preserving or giving particular properties

treaty /ˈtɹiːdi/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
fördrag traktat
a binding agreement under international law

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
diskant
tredubbla
to multiply by three

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
blida
trebuchet

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ n
träd
large woody plant
(computing theory) recursive data structure
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles
(graphical user interface) tree list
pole with storage hooks
skoblock
shoe tree

tree pipit n
trädpiplärka
bird

tree trunk n
stam trädstam
the main structural member of a tree

treebank /ˈtɹiː.bæŋk/ n
trädbank
database of trees

treeless adj
trädlös
having no trees

treetop n
trädkrona trädtopp
crown or uppermost branches of a tree

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
enorm oerhörd
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
jordskalv skalv
earthquake
skakning
shake, quiver, or vibration

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
skaka
to shake or quiver; to tremble

trench /tɹɛntʃ/ n
dike fåra ränna
long, narrow ditch or hole
skyttegrav
military excavation

trench periscope n
periskop
monocular or binocular periscope

trenchant /ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ adj
skarp
sharp

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ n
trepan
tool to bore

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ v
trepanera
medicine: use a trepan

trephine /tɹɪˈfaɪn/ n
trepan
surgical instrument to remove a circular section from the skull

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
oro bävan
fearful state

treshchotka n
tresjtjotka
an old Russian percussion instrument

tress /tɹɛs/ n
hårlock
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ n
bock
a folding or fixed set of legs used to support a table-top or planks

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ n
triad trio
grouping of three
treklang
musical chord
triad
underground society

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ adj
provisorisk tillfällig
attempted on a provisional or experimental basis
prov- test-
pertaining to a trial or test
tretal trialis
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ n
rättegång
appearance at judicial court
test
chance to test something out
prövning
difficult experience

trial balloon n
försöksballong
idea or suggestion

trialogue n
trilog
discourse or colloquy by three people
trilog trilogmöte
meeting (European Union)

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
triangel trekant
percussion instrument
triangel trekant trehörning
polygon

triangular /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ adj
triangulär trekantig
shaped like a triangle

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ n
triangulering
surveying technique

triathlete n
triathlet
An athlete who competes in the triathlon

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
stam
group of people

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribologi
science and technology of lubrication

tribrach /ˈtɹaɪbɹæk/ /ˈtɹʌɪbɹak/ n
trefot
surveying: circular platform on three legs used to connect a theodolite to a tripod

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
bedrövelse vedermöda
adversity

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
tribunal
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
biflod
stream which flows into a larger one

tricameralism n
trekammarsystem
tricameralism

triceps n
triceps
any muscle having three heads

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ n
triceratops

trichotillomania n
trikotillomani
disorder

trick /tɹɪk/ n
trollkonst trick trolleritrick
magic trick
torsk
slang: customer to a prostitute
fint knep trick
something designed to fool
stick
winning sequence in cards

trick /tɹɪk/ v
lura
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick or treat interjection
bus eller godis
extortion

trick question n
kuggfråga kuggis
misleading question

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
droppande
a very thin flow; the act of trickling

trickster n
joker
impish or playful person
lurifax
one who plays tricks on others

tricky /tɹɪki/ adj
listig lurig
adept at using deception
knepig meckig
hard to deal with

tricolour n
trikolor
A flag with three stripes of different colours

tricot /ˈtɹikoʊ/ n
trikå
soft knit fabric

tricuspid valve n
trikuspidalklaff
heart valve with three cusps

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ n
trehjuling
cycle with three wheels

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
treudd
three-pronged spear

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
trifle
dessert
hårsmån struntsumma
insignificant amount
bagatell småsak struntsak
thing of little importance or worth

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
leka med
To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth
förslösa slösa bort
To squander or waste

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
obetydlig
trivial

trigeminal neuralgia n
ansiktsneuralgi trigeminusneuralgi
neuropathic disorder

trigger warning n
triggervarning
notice warning of traumatic triggers in media

trigger-happy adj
skjutglad
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly

triglyceride /tɹʌɪˈɡlɪsəɹʌɪd/ n
triglycerid
lipid, ester of glycerol and three fatty acids

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonometrisk
of or relating to trigonometry

trigonometric function n
trigonometrisk funktion
a function of an angle

trigonometry n
trigonometri
branch of mathematics

trilingual adj
trespråkig
able to read or speak three languages

trilingualism n
trespråkighet
the speaking of three languages

trill /tɹɪl/ n
drill
rapid alternation of notes
tremulant vibrant
vibrating consonant

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
triljon
a million million million, 1018
biljon
a million million, 1012

trillionaire n
biljonär
somebody whose wealth is greater than 1012

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
trilobit
member of the class Trilobita

trilogy n
trilogi
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ n
trimning
a moderate haircut

trimaran n
trimaran
type of boat

trinket n
krimskrams krusiduller
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
trio
passage in the middle of minuet

triode n
triod
thermionic valve

trip /tɹɪp/ n
resa tripp tur
journey
drogrus narkotikarus tripp
period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations
felsteg
stumble or misstep

trip /tɹɪp/ v
snava snubbla
fall over or stumble over an object
göra en resa
to make a trip

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
tredelad
in three parts

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfθɔŋ/ n
triftong
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triplane n
triplan
airplane that has three pairs of wings

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
trippel-
made up of three related elements

triple jump n
tresteg
athletics field event

triple point n
trippelpunkt
the temperature and pressure at which a substance is in equilibrium

triplet n
triol
(music): group of three notes played in place of two
trio
group of three
trilling
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ n
triptyk
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ n
triquetra
shape formed of three vesica piscis

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
banal sliten trivial utnött utsliten
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed

tritium n
tritium
radioactive isotope of hydrogen

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ n
triumf
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ v
triumfera
to prevail over rivals

triumphal arch n
triumfbåge
monumental arch that commemorates a victory

trivet /ˈtɹɪ.vɪt/ n
grytunderlägg karottunderlägg
stand to support hot dishes and protect the table
trefot
stand with three short legs

trivial /ˈtɹɪ.vi.əl/ adj
trivial uppenbar
(mathematics) self-evident
trivial ordinär vanlig
common, ordinary
trivial enkel
of little significance or value

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
idka byteshandel
exchange goods or services without involving money

trochee /ˈtɹəʊki/ n
troké
a metrical foot

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
troll
supernatural being
person who provokes others

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
trolla
internet: to attempt to lure others into combative argument
dörja slanta
to fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat

trolley n
kundvagn kärra vagn
cart or shopping cart
lådbil
soapbox car
spårvagn
streetcar

trolley bus n
trådbuss
bus powered via overhead electric cables

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
slinka
strumpet
slampa
woman of a vulgar and discourteous disposition

trombone /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
trombon basun
a musical instrument in the brass family

troop /tɹuːp/ n
trupp
military forces

troponym n
troponym
more specific verb (grammar)

troposphere n
troposfär
lower levels of the atmosphere

trot /tɹɑt/ n
trav
gait of an animal between walk and canter

trot /tɹɑt/ v
trava
(of a horse) move at a gait between a walk and a canter

trotter n
travare travhäst
a horse trained for harness racing

troubadour n
trubadur
an itinerant performer of songs

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
möda besvär
problem
difficulty

trouble light n
arbetslampa sladdlampa

troublemaker n
bråkmakare bråkstake bråkmakerska
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
takränna
a gutter under the eaves of a building
tråg
a long, narrow container open at the top
a linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front
vågdal
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges
tråg vattenho ho matho
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals
ränna
short, narrow drainage canal

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
klå upp
to beat severely
ge storstryk krossa mosa utklassa
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily

troupe /tɹuːp/ n
trupp
any group of people
company of actors, etc.

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
öring forell
fish

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
planteringsspade trädgårdsspade
scoop-like gardening tool

truancy n
skolk
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truce /ˈtɹuːs/ n
vapenvila
a period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ /t͡ʃɹʌk/ n
flaggstångsknopp knopp
top of a flagpole
lastbil dragbil kärra lastvagn
vehicle designed for carrying cargo

truck driver n
lastbilschaufför långtradarchaufför tradarchaffis
person employed to drive a truck

trudge /tɹʌdʒ/ v
stövla
to walk wearily with heavy, slow steps

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ adj
sann
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
concurring with a given set of facts
äkta
Genuine
sann äkta
Legitimate
sann trogen
Loyal, faithful

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ v
räta
straighten

truffle /ˈtɹʌ.fəl/ n
tryffel tryffelsvamp
tuber

truffle hog n
tryffelgris tryffelsvin
pig used for finding truffles

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] n
trumfkort
playing card of that suit
trumf
suit that outranks all others

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
trumpet
brass instrument

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
trumpeta
make an elephant call
sound loudly
spela trumpet
play the instrument

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
trumpetare
person who plays the trumpet

truncation n
avkortning
act of truncating

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ n
snabel
extended nasal organ of an elephant
koffert
large suitcase or chest
bagageutrymme bagagelucka baklucka skuff
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
stam
tree trunk

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] n
trust
a group of businessmen or traders
the confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another
förtroende tillit
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality
förtröstan tilltro
dependence upon something in the future; hope

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] v
förtrösta känna förtröstan känna tilltro
to be confident
anförtro (sig åt)
to commit; to intrust
ha/hysa tillit till lita på
to give credence to
lita ha/hysa tillit
to have trust
förtrösta (på) ha/hysa tillit (till) känna tilltro (till)
to hope confidently
ha tillit till lita på
to place confidence in
räkna med
to show confidence in a person by intrusting (him) with something

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
trovärde trovärdighet
the state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
pålitlig trovärdig
reliable

truth /tɹuːθ/ n
sanning sanningshalt
conformity to fact or reality
tro trohet troskap
state or quality of being true to someone or something
sanning verklighet
that which is real
sanning
true facts
something acknowledged to be true

truth or dare n
sanning eller konsekvens
game where players perform a dare or answer a question

truth table n
sanningsvärdetabell
table showing all possible truth values for an expression

truth value n
sanningsvärde
values in logic

truthiness /ˈtɹuːθinəs/ n
sanningenhet
quality of that believed without reason

truthseeker n
sanningssökare

truthteller n
sanningssägare

try /tɹaɪ/ n
provning provsmakning
an act of tasting or sampling
försök
an attempt

try /tɹaɪ/ v
prova pröva försöka
to attempt
prova testa
to make an experiment
pröva
to put on trial
prova pröva testa
to put to test
prova
to taste, sample, etc

try out v
pröva testa utpröva
to test something

try square n
vinkelhake
tool used to measure if a piece of wood is at a right angle

trying /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
ansträngande krävande påfrestande
Difficult to endure; arduous

trypsin n
trypsin
digestive enzyme

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan/ n
tryptofan
essential amino acid

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /zɐː/ n
tsar
an emperor

tsarevich n
tsarevitj
a son of a tsar, a prince in Russia or Bulgaria
the crown prince of Russia or Bulgaria
the firstborn son of a tsar

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ n
tsarinna tsaritsa
empress or wife of a tsar

tsp n
tsk
abbreviation for teaspoon

tsunami /suˈnæmi/ /suˈnɑmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ n
tsunami flodvåg
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tteokbokki n
topokki tteokbokgi tteokbokki
stir-fried tteoks seasoned with red pepper paste

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ n
bryggödla tuatara
reptile

tub /tʌb/ n
kar
broad, flat-bottomed vessel

tubaist n
tubaist
one who plays the tuba

tube top n
tubtopp
A one-piece strapless tube-shaped top worn by women.

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ n
knöl rotknöl pålrot rotfrukt stamknöl
fleshy underground stem

tuberculosis n
tuberkulos
infectious disease

tubular /ˈtubjəlɚ/ adj
rörformig
shaped like a tube

tubulin n
tubulin
proteins used as the material for microtubules

tuff /tʌf/ n
tuff
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

tuft /tʌft/ n
tuva tova
bunch

tufted duck n
vigg
species of duck

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
tofslunne
Fratercula cirrhata

tufted titmouse n
östgråmes
Baeolophus bicolor

tug /tʌɡ/ v
dra
to pull repeatedly
dra släpa
to pull with great effort
bogsera
to tow by tugboat

tug of war n
dragkamp
game

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
bogserbåt
small, powerful boat

tughra n
tugra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
undervisningsarvode undervisningsavgift
sum of money paid for instruction
handledning undervisning
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor

tulip /ˈt(j)uːlɪp/ n
tulpan
plant

tulip tree n
tulpanträd
North American tree

tulle /tuːl/ n
tyll
kind of silk lace

tumble dryer n
torktumlare
electrical device

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
dricksglas glas
drinking glass without stem

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
marklöpare stäpplöpare
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ n
tumör
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ n
tumult
riot or uprising

tumultuous /t(j)uˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ adj
tumultartad
characterized by loud, confused noise

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ n
tonfisk
fish

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
tundra
flat treeless arctic region

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ n
melodi
melody
låt melodi
song, short musical composition

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ v
justera
to adjust a mechanical, electric or electronic device so that it functions optimally
stämma
to modify a musical instrument

tune up v
trimma
adjust engine

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
volfram
chemical element

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
stämgaffel
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
tunnel
an underground or underwater passage

tunnel vision n
tunnelseene
restricted field of vision

tuple /tuːp(ə)l/ /tʊp(ə)l/ n
tipel tupel
in set theory

turban /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bən/ n
turban
man's head-dress
woman's hat

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
piggvar
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae

turbulence n
turbulens
disturbance in gas, fluid

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
bajskorv
piece of solid feces

tureen /təˈɹiːn/ n
terrin
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew

turf /tɜːf/ /tɝf/ n
täppa
(slang) the territory claimed by a person, gang, etc. as their own
torv
a piece of peat used as fuel
torva
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn

turgid /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/ /ˈtɝdʒɪd/ adj
svulstig uppsvullen
distended beyond natural state

turkey /ˈtəːki/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ki/ /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
kalkon
bird

turkey vulture n
kalkongam
a common North American vulture, Cathartes aura

turmeric /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ n
gurkmeja
spice
plant

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
tur turas om
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others
tur
one's chance to make a move in a game
varv
single loop of a coil

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
bli
become
svänga gira
change one's direction of travel
vrida snurra
change the direction or orientation of (something)
surna
go bad
förvandlas
metamorphose
vrida sig snurra vända sig
move around an axis through itself
vända
position (something) by folding it back on itself
gå emot
rebel
svarva
shape (something) on a lathe

turn a blind eye v
se genom fingrarna se mellan fingrarna
to ignore or deliberately overlook

turn around v
vända
to change to the opposite direction from a previous position
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees

turn down v
sänka dämpa
reduce amount
förkasta säga nej till
refuse, decline, deny

turn in v
ange
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities

turn in one's grave v
vända sig i sin grav
be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased

turn inside-out v
vända ut och in
to relocate or place the inside surface to the outside

turn of events n
händelseutveckling
deviation from the expected

turn of the century n
sekelskifte
beginning or end of a certain century

turn of the year n
årsskifte
end of one year and beginning of the next

turn off v
svänga av stanna
leave a road
stänga av
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
stänga av släcka
switch off appliance or light

turn on v
starta
(intransitive) to power up
sätta på stänga på
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
tända
to attract
vända sig mot
to rebel
sätta på vrida
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve

turn out v
dyka upp
to attend; show up
visa sig
to become apparent or known
släcka stänga av
to extinguish a light or other device
svänga av
to leave a road
göra producera
to produce; make
slänga ut visa ut
to refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict
ge resultat
to result; end up

turn over v
vända överlämna

turn the other cheek v
vända andra kinden till
accept injury without revenge

turn to v
vända sig till
to consult for advice

turn up v
höja vrida upp volymen
increase volume etc.
dyka upp
to appear unexpectedly

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
kappvändare överlöpare vända kappan efter vinden
a traitor

turner /ˈtɜːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɜːɹnəɹ/ n
stekspade
kitchen utensil

turning /ˈtɜɹ.nɪŋ/ [ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ] n
svarvning trycksvarvning
The shaping of wood or metal on a lathe

turning point n
extremvärde
(calculus) maximum or minimum
vändpunkt
decisive point

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/ n
majrova rova
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip moth n
sädesbroddfly
Agrotis segetum

turnip sawfly n
kålbladstekel
Athalia rosae"

turnkey adj
nyckelfärdig nyckelklar
ready to use without further assembly

turnover n
omsättning
sales transacted

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
vändkors
rotating mechanical device

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
skivspelare skivtallrik
circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console
skivspelare
record player
vändskiva
rotating platform for turning locomotives
rotating platform for turning cars and trucks

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/ n
terpentin
volatile essential oil

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
turkos turkosfärgad
having a pale greenish-blue colour

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ n
turkos turkosfärg
colour
turkos
gemstone

turret /ˈtʌɹət/ n
torn turell utkikstorn vakttorn
a little tower
belägringstorn
a movable building
kanontorn
a revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ n
sköldpadda
land or marine reptile with a shell
havssköldpadda
sea turtle

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
turturduva
bird in the genus Streptopelia

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
bete
pointed tooth

tussle /ˈtʌsəl/ n
dust
fight or struggle

tut tut /ˈtʌt ˈtʌt/ [ǀ ǀ] interjection
aja baja
exclamation of disapproval

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ n
lärare guvernant informator privatlärare
one who teaches another

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ v
handleda undervisa
to instruct or teach, especially to an individual or small group

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuwˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ n
guide handledning självstudie
self-paced learning exercise

tutoyer v
dua

tutu n
tutu
ballet skirt

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ n
smoking
formal jacket
formal suit

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ n
babbel pladder svammel dravel snack trams
Empty or silly idle talk or writing

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ v
babbla pladdra svamla
To talk or write nonsense

twaite shad n
staksill
Alosa fallax

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ n
idiot kötthuvud rövhål
idiot
fitta mutta
vulgar slang, vagina

tweak /twiːk/ n
finjustering justering
a slight adjustment or modification

tweet /twiːt/ v
twittra tvittra
internet: to post an update to Twitter

tweezers n
pincett
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ adj
tolfte
ordinal form of twelve

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ n
tolftedel
one of twelve equal parts of a whole

twelve /twɛlv/ numeral
tolv
cardinal number 12

twelve-tone technique n
tolvtonsmusik
system of musical composition

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ adj
tjugonde
ordinal form of twenty

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ n
tjugondel tjugondedel
portion of whole

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ n
tjuga tjugolapp
a banknote with a denomination of 20

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ numeral
tjugo
cardinal number

twenty to n
tjugo i två
example: twenty minutes to two

twenty-eight numeral
tjugoåtta
number

twenty-eighth adj
tjugoåttonde
ordinal form of twenty-eight

twenty-eighth n
tjugoåttondel
one of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole

twenty-fifth adj
tjugofemte
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
tjugofem
twenty-five

twenty-five to n
fem över halv två
example: twenty-five minutes to two

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
tjugofyra
cardinal number

twenty-nine numeral
tjugonio
cardinal number

twenty-one n
tjugoett
blackjack card game

twenty-one numeral
tjugoett tjugoen
cardinal number

twenty-second adj
tjugoandra
the ordinal form of the number twenty-two

twenty-seven numeral
tjugosju
twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
tjugosjunde
ordinal for of twenty-seven

twenty-six numeral
tjugosex
cardinal number

twenty-third adj
tjugotredje
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three

twenty-three numeral
tjugotre
twenty-three

twenty-two numeral
tjugotvå
twenty-two

twice /twaɪs/ adv
två gånger
two times

twiddle one's thumbs v
rulla tummarna
to circle one's thumbs around one another
to wait or dawdle

twig /twɪɡ/ n
kvist
a small thin branch

twig /twɪɡ/ v
fatta greppa
to realise something

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ n
skumrask
faint light; dubious medium
skymning gryning
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun

twin /twɪn/ n
tvilling
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects

twin prime n
primtalstvilling tvillingprimtal
either of a pair of prime numbers that differ by two

twine /twaɪn/ n
bindgarn bindtråd säcksnöre
strong thread

twink /twɪŋk/ n
bofink
The chaffinch

twink /twɪŋk/ v
blänka glimma tindra
twinkle, sparkle

twist /twɪst/ n
varpgarn
type of thread

twist /twɪst/ v
vrida
to turn the ends in opposite directions

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
förvriden vriden
contorted
skruvad vriden
mentally disturbed or unsound
skruvad snodd tvinnad virad vriden
wound spirally

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ n
brems
(farriery)
ryckning
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again

twitter /ˈtwɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪ.tɚ/ n
kvitter
sound made by birds

twitter /ˈtwɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪ.tɚ/ v
kvittra
to utter chirps

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ n
tvåa två
digit or figure
tvådollarssedel
two-dollar bill

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ numeral
två
one plus one

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
två öl, tack
two beers, please

two by two adv
två och två
in pairs

two days after tomorrow adv
i överövermorgon

two days after tomorrow n
överövermorgon

two heads are better than one proverb
fyra ögon ser mer än två
joint thinking pays

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
tvåhundra
cardinal number 200

two left feet n
två vänsterfötter
exhibiting clumsiness

two thousand numeral
två tusen
cardinal number

two-barred warbler n
sibirisk lundsångare
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus

two-dimensional adj
tvådimensionell
existing in two dimensions
platt tvådimensionell
not creating the illusion of depth

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
bakslug falsk lömsk opålitlig
bilateral tvåsidig
having two faces or plane surfaces

two-time adj
tvåfaldig
twice over

two-time v
bedraga vara otrogen
to be unfaithful to one's partner

two-way adj
dubbelriktad tvåvägs
moving in both directions

two-wheel tractor n
jordfräs
tractor with one axle

two-wheeler n
tvåhjuling
bicycle or motorcycle

twos /tuz/ /tuːz/ n
tvåor
pair of twos
plural of 'two'

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
magnat
wealthy, powerful business person

type /taɪp/ n
typ
grouping based on shared characteristics
computing theory: tag indicating data type
block with a raised letter or character on its surface
individual that represents the ideal for its class

type /taɪp/ v
maskinskriva
to use a typewriter

typeface n
typsnitt
font family

typesetter n
handsättare sättare typograf
a typesetter

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
skrivmaskin
machine used to print text by pressing keys
maskinskrivare skrivmaskinist
one who uses a typewriter

typhoid fever n
tyroidfeber
illness

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
tyfon
hurricane in the Pacific

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ n
tyfus
disease

typical /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/ adj
typisk
capturing the overall sense of a thing

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
maskinskrivare skrivmaskinist maskinskriverska
person who types

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
stavfel tryckfel
error

typographer n
granbarkborre
kind of bark beetle
typograf
person skilled in typography

typography /taɪˈpɑːɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
typografi
art and technique

tyrannical /tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
tyrannisk
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant

tyrannize v
tyrannisera
to oppress someone

tyrannosaurus /tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ n
tyrannosaurie tyrannosaurus
dinosaur

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
tyranni
government in which a single ruler has absolute power

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
tyrann
absolute ruler
harsh and cruel ruler
tyrann best
oppressive and harsh person

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
däck
wheel covering

tyrosine n
tyrosin
nonessential amino acid

tzatziki /tsæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ n
tsatsiki tzatziki
appetizer made from yoghurt

tölt n
tölt
type of gait

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adj
allestädes närvarande allmänt utbredd
being everywhere
överallt
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ n
allestädesnärvaro ubikvitet
omnipresence

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
juver
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals

ufology /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒi/ n
ufologi
the study of UFOs

ugh [ɯx] interjection
usch
to express disgust

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
ugli
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit

uglification n
förfulning
the process of being made ugly or uglified

uglify /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ v
förfula
to make ugly

ugliness n
fulhet
condition of being ugly

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
ful
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing

ugly as sin adj
ful som stryk
extremely ugly

ugly duckling n
ful ankunge
one who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature

uh /ʌː/ interjection
eh öh
space filler or pause during conversation

uh-huh [ʌˈɦʌ] particle
mhm
expressing agreement or affirmation

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
ulan
soldier with lance

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ n
ukulele
small four-stringed guitar

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
böld
open sore

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
armbågsben
bone of the forearm

ulterior motive n
baktanke
alternative or hidden reason for doing something

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
slutgiltig slutlig ultimat
final; last in a series
slutliga
greatest or maximum

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
ultimatum
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another

ultranationalism n
ultranationalism
extreme nationalism

ultraright adj
extremhöger
extremely right-wing

ultrasound n
ultraljud
sound

ultrastructure n
ultrastruktur
detailed structure observable only by electron microscopy

ultraviolet adj
ultraviolett
radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre

ultraviolet light n
UV-ljus ultraviolett ljus
light in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
umami
one of the five basic tastes, savoriness

umbilical cord n
navelsträng
cord between foetus and placenta

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ n
kärnskugga umbra
the fully shaded inner area of a shadow

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ n
paraply parasoll
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun
paraply
something that covers a wide range of concepts, ideas, etc.

umbrella organisation n
paraplyorganisation
organisation that coordinates the activities of a number of member organisations

umbrella term n
överbegrepp
term covering a broad category of things

umlaut /ˈʊm.laʊt/ n
omljud
diacritical mark

ummah /ˈʊmə/ n
umma
the worldwide Muslim community

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
domare
an official who oversees a game or match

umpteen /ˈʌmp.tiːn/ determiner
femtioelva
Relatively large but unspecified in number

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
femtioelfte hundrafemtioelfte hundrasjuttielfte sjuttielfte
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series

umptieth adj
femtielfte
a generic ordinal number

un- prefix
o-
denoting a lack of
o- van-
denoting absence
o- anti-
violative of; contrary to
av-
reversal or cancellation

unGoogleable /ʌnˈɡuːɡl̩əbl̩/ adj
ogooglebar
incapable of being found on the Web

unabashed /ˌʌnəˈbæʃt/ adj
ogenerad
not disconcerted or embarrassed
that are not concealed

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
oförmögen
not able

unabridged adj
oavkortad oförkortad
not abridged

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adj
oacceptabel
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccustomed adj
ovan

unadulterated adj
oblandad
pure

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
orädd
not afraid, fearless

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
enhällighet
condition

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
samstämmig enig
based on unanimity
enhällig enig
sharing the same view

unanimously adv
enhälligt
in a unanimous manner

unary /ˈjuːnəɹi/ adj
unär
mathematics, programming: of a funciton, to take one argument

unashamed /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ adj
hutlös oförskämd
feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse

unassuming /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ adj
anspråkslös
modest with no pretensions or ostentation

unavailable adj
oanträffbar otillgänglig
not available

unavailing adj
fruktlös fåfäng resultatlös
fruitless, futile, useless

unaware adj
aningslös
not noticing, thoughtless, inattentive

unbalanced adj
obalanserad
irrational or mentally deranged

unbearable adj
outhärdligt outhärdlig
so unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable

unbearably adv
olidligt
in an unbearable manner

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
någon ovetande
Without the knowledge of

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
osannolik
implausible
otrolig
incredible

unbibium /ˌʌnˈbɪbi.əm/ n
unbibium
element

unbinilium n
unbinilium
chemical element

unbitrium n
unbitrium
element

unbiunium n
unbiunium

unblemished adj
fläckfri
lacking blemishes

unborn adj
ofödd
not born
still in mother's womb

unbraid v
fläta upp
to disentangle the strands of a braid

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
knäppa upp
(transitive)

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ n
underlig
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtən/ adj
osäker tvivelaktig
not known for certain; questionable

unchanged adj
oförändrad
not changed

unciform /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ /ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/ adj
krokformad
of the shape of a hook

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ [ˈɐŋ.kəɫ] n
morbror farbror onkel far ingift mor
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ adj
oren smutsig
dirty, soiled or foul
oren snuskig
not moral or chaste

unclearly adv
oklart
in an unclear manner

uncolored adj
ofärgad
not treated with a dye

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ adj
ovanlig sällsynt
rare; not readily found; unusual
exceptionell remarkabel
remarkable; exceptional

uncommonness n
ovanlighet sällsynthet
state of being uncommon

uncompromising adj
kompromisslös
principled

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
ovillkorlig
without conditions

unconfirmed adj
obekräftad
not finally established, settled or confirmed

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adj
omåttlig överdriven
excessive

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
medvetslös
not awake
omedveten
without directed thought or awareness

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ adv
omedvetet
In an unconscious manner

unconstitutional adj
grundlagsvidrig okonstitutionell
contrary to the constitution

uncontrolled adj
okontrollerad
not controlled

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
oräknebar räknebar
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted
ouppräknelig
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers
oräknelig
too many to be counted

uncountable set n
överuppräknelig mängd
infinite set that is not countable

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
underlig
unfamiliar, strange, foreign
ofin ohyfsad ohövlig
unrefined, crude

undecagon n
elvahörning undekagon
11-sided polygon

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
under
beneath the surface of
subject of
under nedan för nedanför
in a lower level than

under the influence adv
påverkad
intoxicated

under the knife
under kniven
undergoing a surgical procedure

under the microscope adv
under luppen
under close scrutiny

under the radar
under radarn
in an undetected or secretive manner

under way
på väg
in operation or in process

underage /ˈʌndəɹɪdʒ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪdʒ/ adj
minderårig
below legal age

underdog n
loser mindrevärdig underdog
competitor thought unlikely to win

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ n
underskattning undervärdering
an estimate that is too low

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ v
underskatta undervärdera
to perceive as having lower value

undergo v
genomgå
to experience
undergå
to suffer or endure

undergraduate n
student
student at a university who has not yet received a degree

underground adj
underjordisk
below the ground

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ n
understreck
an _ character
understrykning
line underneath text

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
stryka under understryka
to draw an underline
understryka betona
to emphasise or stress something

underlip /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌlɪp/ /ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/ n
underläpp

undermine /ʌndəˈmaɪn/ v
undergräva underminera
underminera undergräva
hinder, sabotage

undernourished adj
undernärd
insufficiently nourished

undernourishment n
undernäring
insufficient nourishment

underpants n
underbyxa kalsonger trosor
underwear

underpass n
undergång
passage

underperform v
underprestera
underachieve, to not reach standards or expectations

underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
stödja stötta
To give support to
To support from below with props or masonry

underrate v
underskatta
to underestimate

underrated adj
undervärderad
not given enough recognition

underripe adj
omogen
not yet ripe

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ n
understreck
an underline
bakgrundsmusik
background music

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ v
betona understryka
to emphasize
stryka under
to underline

underside /ˈʌndɚsaɪd/ n
undersida
side that is underneath

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v
förstå begripa
to grasp the meaning of
förstå
to impute meaning to
to believe one grasps the meaning of

understandability n
begriplighet
The property of being understandable

understandable adj
förståelig
capable of being understood
capable of being accepted or excused

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ n
förståelse
ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature
överenskommelse
informal contract, mutual agreement

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
förstått
comprehended

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
uppfattat
indication of comprehension

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ n
begravningsentreprenör
funeral director

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
företag
That which is undertaken

undertone n
underton
implied meaning

undervalue v
undervärdera
to underestimate

underway adv
på gång på väg
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
underkläder
clothes worn next to the skin
underpants and bras

underwhelming adj
underväldigande
failing to interest

underwire n
bygelbehå
bra type
bygel
wire placed in bra

underworld n
undre värld
part of society engaged in crime or vice
dödsrike
world of the dead

undeserved adj
oförtjänt
not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair

undesirable adj
oönskad
objectionable or not likely to please

undisclosed adj
hemlig hemlighållen inte avslöjad inte röjd konfidentiell
not disclosed

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
ångra
to reverse

undocumented n
papperslös
not having official documentation to enter, reside in, or work in a country

undoing /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ n
fördärv
that which defeats

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
tvivelsutan otvivelaktligen
without doubt

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ n
klädlöshet nakenhet
state of having little of no clothes on

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ v
klä av
(intransitive) remove one's clothing
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing

undrinkable adj
odrickbar
not drinkable

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ v
bölja
intransitive: move in wavelike motions

undulated tinamou n
amazontinamo
Crypturellus undulatus

undulation n
vågformighet
a wavelike curve; a smooth and regular rise and fall
appearance or outline
vågsvall böljegång vågrörelse
wavelike motion

unduly adv
oberättigat onödigt orättmätigt oskäligt otillbörligt
undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted

unearth v
gräva
to dig up

unearthly /ʌnˈəːθ.li/ /ʌnˈɝθ.li/ adj
himmelsk överjordisk
ideal beyond the mundane
ojordisk
not of the earth; non-terrestrial
övernaturlig
preternatural or supernatural
mystisk
strange or mysterious

unease n
obehag olust
a feeling of disquiet or concern

unemployed adj
arbetslös
having no job

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
arbetslöshet
joblessness

unequivocal /ʌnɨˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
entydig omisskännlig
without ambiguity

unethical adj
oetisk
not morally approvable

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
ojämn
not even
varying in quality

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
oväntad
not expected, anticipated or foreseen

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
oväntat oförmodat
in an unexpected manner

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ adj
orättvis
not fair

unfairness n
orättvisa
state of being unfair
an unjust act

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.əɹ/ adj
obekant
not familiar

unfathomable adj
ofattbar obegriplig
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible

unfazed adj
oberörd
undaunted

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
avslöja
To reveal
vika upp
To undo a folding

unforeseen adj
oförutsedd oväntad
not expected
oförutsedd
not foreseen

unforgettable adj
oförglömlig
which is very difficult to forget

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ adj
olycklig
not favored by fortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ adv
tyvärr olyckligtvis dessvärre
happening through bad luck

unfounded adj
grundlös ogrundad obefogad
not based on solid reasons or facts

unfriend /ʌnˈfɹɛnd/ v
ta bort som vän
to remove from one's friends list

unfriendliness n
ovänlighet
the quality of being unfriendly

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
veckla ut
to unroll or release

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ adj
klumpig otymplig ovig
clumsy
otymplig
difficult to move

ungrammatical adj
ogrammatisk
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
otacksam
not grateful

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
hovförsedd
having hooves

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
hovdjur ungulat
hooved mammal

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ n
tåspetsgångare
animal that walks on hooves

unhappiness n
olycka
feeling of not being happy

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
olycklig
not happy; sad

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ adj
ohälsosam
conducive to poor health

unheard-of adj
oerhörd hittils okänd
previously unknown; unprecedented

unheralded adj
oannonserad oväntad
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced

unhorse v
kasta av
disrupt or unseat

unhug v
sluta krama
release from a hug

unicameral /junɨˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
enkammar-
having a single legislative chamber

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
enhörning
mythical beast

unicycle /ˈjunɪsaɪkl̩/ n
enhjuling
one-wheeled pedaled cycle

unidentified adj
oidentifierad
not identified

unidentified flying object n
Oidentifierat flygande föremål Oidentifierat flygande objekt UFO
anything in the air not readily explainable

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
konsistent beständig konsekvent motsägelsefri
consistent
uniform enhetlig likformig oföränderlig
unvarying

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
uniform
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group
Urban
the letter "U" in ICAO spelling alphabet

uniform continuity n
likformig kontinuitet
property of a function

uniformly continuous adj
likformigt kontinuerlig
property of a function

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
förena slå samman unifiera
cause to become one

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] adj
ensidig
done by one side only

unilateralism n
unilaterism
tendency of nations to act on their own

unimportant adj
oviktig
not important or noteworthy

uninhabited adj
obebodd
not inhabited

uninstall v
avinstallera
completely remove hardware or software

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɨdʒɨbəl/ adj
obegriplig
not intelligible

uninterested adj
ointresserad
indifferent

uninterrupted adj
oavbrutet
without interruption

union /ˈjuːnjən/ n
union
in set theory
förening
marriage
union förening
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members
union förbund förening
the act of uniting or the state of being united

uniqueness n
egenart unicitet unikhet
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unironically adv
oironiskt
In an unironic manner

unisex [ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks] adj
könsneutral unisex
designed to be suitable for any sex or gender
könsneutral
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender

unison /ˈjunɨsən/ n
samråd
music: the simultaneous playing of an identical note more than once

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ adj
enhets-
for each unit

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
enhet
standard measure of a quantity
organized group comprising people and/or equipment
item which may be sold singly
member of a military organization
military: selected reserve unit
military: standard or basic quantity
military: subdivision in a task force

unit circle n
enhetscirkel
circle of radius 1
circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in trigonometry

unit vector n
enhetsvektor
vector with length 1

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v
förenas
(reciprocal) to come together as one
förena
(transitive) to bring together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ adj
förenad
joined into a single entity

unity /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnɪtɪ/ n
enhet
state of being one or undivided

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ adj
universell universal-

universal suffrage n
allmän rösträtt
the right to vote in a political election for all citizens

universality n
universalitet
the property of being universal

universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
universum
an entity similar to our universe
an imaginary collection of worlds
universum världsallt
the Universe

university /junɨˈvɝsəti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ n
universitet högskola
institution of higher education

university of applied sciences n
yrkeshögskola
school

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ adj
entydig
having only one possible meaning

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ adj
orättvis
not fair, just or right

unjustifiable adj
oförsvarlig
that cannot be justified

unjustly adv
orättvist
in an unjust manner

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
okänd obekant
not known

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ n
okänd
person of no identity

unlawful adj
olaglig
prohibited

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
blyfri
without lead

unleavened adj
ojäst osyrad
without yeast

unless /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction
såvida inte såvida ej
except on a specified condition

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adj
olik
dissimilar

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
till skillnad från
in contrast with; as opposed to

unlimber v
avbrösta brösta av
deploy an artillery piece for firing

unlimited adj
obegränsad
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unlist v
avföra stryka
remove from a list

unlock v
låsa upp
to undo or open a lock

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
obemannad
not operated by a person or a crew

unmarked adj
omarkerad
sport: not marked

unmarried adj
ogift
having no husband or wife

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ v
avmaskera
to expose the true character of someone
to remove a mask from someone
ta av sin mask
to remove one's mask

unmistakable adj
omisskännlig
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

unmotivated adj
omotiverad
lacking motivation

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
onaturlig
not natural

unnecessarily adv
i onödan onödigtvis
needlessly, not necessarily
onödigt
redundant

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
onödig
not necessary

unneeded adj
onödig
not needed, not

unobtainable adj
otillgänglig
not able to be acquired or reached

unobtrusive adj
omärkbar
unobtrusive

unofficial adj
inofficiell
not official

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
oortodox
unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
oavlönad
done without agreed payment
obetald upplupen
not paid for

unpainted adj
omålad
not painted

unpalatable adj
oaptitlig
unpleasant to the taste

unpasteurized adj
opastöriserad
not pasteurised

unpayable adj
obetalbar
that cannot be paid

unpleasant /ʌnˈplezənt/ adj
otrevlig
not pleasant

unplugged /ʌnˈplʌɡd/ adj
frånkopplad
not plugged in

unpopular adj
impopulär
lacking popularity

unprecedented /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
exempellös makalös oöverträffad utan motstycke
never before seen or done, without precedent

unpredictable adj
oförutsägbar
unable to be predicted

unprofessional adj
amatörmässig oprofessionell
unbecoming of a professional

unpublished adj
opublicerad
not published

unquestionably adv
obestridligen otvivelaktigt utan tvivel
without doubt

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
rämna
to become undone; to collapse
reda ut fransa
to separate the threads (of)

unreachable adj
onåbar oåtkomlig
unable to be reached

unreached adj
onådd
not reached

unrealistic adj
orealistisk
not realistic

unrealistically adv
orealistiskt
in an unrealistic manner

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ adj
orimlig
not reasonable

unreasonably adv
orealistiskt orimligt
to an unreasonable degree

unrecognizable adj
oigenkännlig
that cannot be recognized

unrefined adj
oraffinerad
crude, unprocessed
okultiverad
of a person: lacking refinement

unreliable adj
opålitlig
not reliable

unrequited love n
obesvarad kärlek
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
oro
state of trouble

unripe adj
omogen
not ripe
premature

unsalted adj
osaltad
not salted

unsaturated adj
omättad
capable of dissolving more solute
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms
not chromatically pure

unsaturated fat n
omättat fett
unsaturated fat

unsavory /ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ adj
tvivelaktig
disreputable

unscathed adj
helskinnad oskadd
not injured/harmed

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ adj
skrupelfri
without scruples
contemptuous of what is right or honourable

unseemly adj
opassande
inconsistent with standards, etc.

unselfish adj
osjälvisk altruistisk oegennyttig
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic

unselfishness n
oegennytta osjälviskhet
the state of being unselfish

unshaven adj
orakad
not having shaved

unshod adj
bar barfota naken oskodd skolös
not shod

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ adj
anskrämlig ful gräslig
displeasing to the eye

unsinkable adj
osänkbar
of a ship: that cannot be sunk

unsorted adj
osorterad

unsportsmanlike adj
osportslig
violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ adj
instabil
not stable

unsteady /ʌnˈstɛdi/ adj
ostadig
lacking regularity
not held in position

unsterilizable adj
osteriliserbar
unable to become sterilized

unstinted /ʌnˈstɪn.tɪd/ adj
förbehållslös ohämmad oinskränkt oreserverad
not constrained, not restrained, or not confined

unstoppable adj
ostoppbar
unable to be stopped

unstressed adj
obetonad
not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
avprenumerera säga upp
to cancel a subscription

unsubsidized adj
osubventionerad

unsure adj
osäker
uncertain
oförsiktig osäker
unstable or precarious

unsuspecting adj
aningslös intet ont anande omisstänksam

unsustainable adj
ohållbar
Not sustainable

unsweetened adj
osötad
Not sweetened

untenable adj
ohållbar oförsvarlig
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
otänkbar
incapable of being believed; incredible
inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ conjunction
förrän till
tills
up to the time that

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition
tills
up to the time of

untitled adj
namnlös
having no title

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
oöversättlig
not able to be translated

untranslated adj
oöversatt
not translated; in the original language

untrue adj
osann
false

untrustworthy adj
opålitlig
not deserving of trust; unreliable

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ n
osanning
lie or falsehood

ununbium n
ununbium
chemical element

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ununennium
chemical element

ununhexium n
ununhexium
element with atomic number 116

ununoctium n
ununoktium
chemical element

ununpentium n
ununpentium
chemical element

ununquadium n
ununquadium
chemical element

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ununseptium
element with atomic number 117

ununtrium n
ununtrium
chemical element

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ adj
ovanlig
not usual

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
avslöja
to reveal oneself
avslöja avtäcka
to uncover

unwarranted adj
orättmätig oskälig otillbörlig
being without warrant, authority or guaranty

unwelcome adj
ovälkommen

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ adj
krasslig
not well

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
otymplig
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate

unwillingly adv
ogärna
in an unwilling manner

unwillingness n
ovilja
property of being unwilling

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
varva ner
To relax

unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
oavsiktligt omedvetet ovetandes
in an unwitting manner

unwomanly adj
okvinnlig
unfeminine

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
ovärdig
not worthy

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adj
uppe
available
awake
med uppåt
facing upwards
med uppdaterad
informed about
upp
standing

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adv
upp uppåt
away from earth’s surface
isär itu
completely, thoroughly
upp
higher in pitch
higher, louder

up /ap/ /ʌp/ preposition
längs
further along
uppåt
toward the top

up /ap/ /ʌp/ v
höja
increase

up and down adv
fram och tillbaka
alternately forwards and backwards along a path
upp och ner
upward and downward, alternately

up antiquark n
antiuppkvark
antiparticle of an up quark

up quark n
uppkvark
up quark

up the ante v
öka insatsen
raise the stakes

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
fram till
against, next to, near, towards
mest upp till
as much as, no more than
beredd på med på
capable of
vad har du för dig?
doing; involved in
upp till
the option or decision of

up with the lark adj
uppe med tuppen
awake and out of bed early

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ adj
aktuell uppdaterad
current; recent
à jour uppdaterad
informed of the latest news

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ adj
livad upptempo
Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat
munter pigg positiv upprymd uppspelt uppåt
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

upcoming adj
kommande
of the relatively near future

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
uppdatering aktualisering
action of making something up to date

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
uppdatera
to advise a person so that they are up to date
uppdatera aktualisera
to make something up to date

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
kullkasta
to destroy, invalidate
resa upp ställa på högkant ställa på ända
to end up; to set on end
välta omkull vända vända på vända upp och ned på
to tip or turn over

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ n
uppgradering
an improved component or replacement item

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
befordra uppdatera uppvärdera
to improve
uppgradera
to replace a program with a later version of itself
to replace an existing object with something better

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
omstörtning, omvälvning, kaos
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust
omvälvning
sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion

uphold /ˌʌpˈhold/ v
upprätthålla
to support by approval or encouragement

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ n
tapetserare dekoratör
a craftsman who upholsters furniture

upland sandpiper n
piparsnäppa
Bartramia longicauda

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
uppladdning
file transfer

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
ladda upp
to transfer data

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
övre
at a higher level, rank or position
situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly
gymnasial
secondary; as of school

upper arm n
överarm
section of an arm

upper case n
stora bokstäver versaler
upper case / uppercase (as a collective noun) or upper case letters (in the plural)

upper class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ n
överklass
those people at the top of a social hierarchy
aristocracy

upper hand n
överhanden
(idiomatic) advantage

upper house n
överhus
part of a parliament

upper side n
ovansida översida
uppermost side

upper-crust adj
överklass-
posh, upper-class

uppercase adj
versal
written in upper case

uppercut n
uppercut
in boxing

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ adj
arrogant snorkig dryg fisförnäm högfärdig högmodig
presumptuous, above oneself

uprising n
uppror resning
a popular revolt

ups and downs n
upp- och nedgångar
idiomatic

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
upprörd
angry, distressed, unhappy
orolig
of a stomach

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ n
skräll
sports: unexpected victory of a competitor

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ adv
upp och ned
in great disorder
upp och ner upp och ned uppochned uppochner
inverted

upstart adj
uppkomling
self-important and presumptuous

upstart n
uppkomling
newly rich or prominent

upstream adv
uppströms
against the flow

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ adv
uppåt uppför
to a higher place

ur- /ɝ/ /ʊə/ prefix
ur-
forming words with the sense of 'primitive'

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uran
uranium (element)

uranium hexafluoride n
uranhexafluorid
binary compound of uranium and fluorine, UF₆

urban /ˈɜːbən/ /ˈɝbən/ adj
urban stad
of the city; characteristic of city life

urban legend n
vandringssägen klintbergare
apocryphal story

urban planning n
stadsplanering
conscious design of towns and cities

urban renewal n
stadsförnyelse
redevelopment of urban areas

urbane /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
urban artig belevad världsvan
courteous, polite, refined, suave, and sophisticated

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ n
urinämne urea
organic compound

uremia n
uremi
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ/ n
urinledare uretär
narrow duct that carries urine from the kidneys

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
urinrör
anatomical tube

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
uppmana
a strong desire; an itch to do something

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
uppmana

urgent /ˈɚdʒənt/ /ˈɜːdʒənt/ adj
brådskande
requiring immediate attention

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
urinoar pissoar
fixture for standing urination

urinary bladder n
urinblåsa
urinary bladder

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urinera kissa göra nummer ett pissa slå en drill

urination n
urinering

urine /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
urin

urology n
urologi
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system

us /əs/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
oss
objective case of "we"

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ n
användbarhet användarvänlighet
easiness of use in computing

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ adj
användbar bruklig
capable of being used

usance n
usans
customary or habitual usage

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ n
bruk användning nyttjande
act of using
användande
function
mening syfte
usefulness

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ v
använda bruka nyttja
employ, apply
förbruka
to exhaust the supply of, to consume

use case n
användningsfall
system scenario

use the toilet v
gå på toa gå på toaletten
to use facilities to urinate or defecate

use-by date n
bäst före-datum
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed

used /juːzd/ adj
begagnad
that has or have previously been owned by someone else

used bookstore n
antikvariat
store selling secondhand books

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ adj
van
accustomed to

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ v
bruka
formerly and habitually or repeatedly

useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ adj
användbar nyttig tjänlig
having a practical or beneficial use

useful idiot n
nyttig idiot
political sense

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ n
brukare missbrukare
one who uses drugs
användare brukare
one who uses something, a consumer
användare
person who uses a computer

user interface n
användargränssnitt
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with

user-friendliness n
användarvänlighet
quality of being user-friendly

user-friendly adj
användarvänlig
designed to be easy to use

username n
användarnamn
a person's identification on an individual computer system

ushanka n
usjanka
a traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usual /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
vanlig
most commonly occurring

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ adv
vanligtvis vanligen
most of the time

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
nyttjanderätt
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usurer /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ n
ockrare
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates

usurp /juˈsɜɹp/ v
bemäktiga sig inkräkta på tillskansa sig usurpera
seize power

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ n
usurpator
one who usurps

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ n
ocker
exorbitant rate of interest in excess of any legal rates
practice of lending money at illegal or unfair rates

utilisation n
användande utnyttjande
manner of using

utilitarianism n
utilitarism
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ adj
kraftverk leverantör tjänsteleverantör vattenverk verk värmeverk
business: service provider
applikation tillämpning verktyg
computing: software program with specific task
användbarhet lönsamhet
economics: ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants
användbar
something that is useful
användbarhet
state or condition of being useful

utmost /ˈʌt.moʊ̯st/ /ˈʌt.məʊ̯st/ adj
yttersta
Situated at the most distant limit
The most extreme, ultimate

utopia /juˈtoʊpi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊpɪə/ n
utopi
world in perfect harmony

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ adj
fullständig ren
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ v
ge till
make a noise
yttra
say
utstöta
use the voice

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ n
yttrande
an act of uttering

uvula /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ n
gomspene
appendage that hangs from the palate

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
uvular uvulär
of a sound, articulated with the uvula
uvulär
of or relating to the uvula

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ n
ledig plats
available room

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
ledig
not occupied
frånvarande innehållslös tom uttryckslös
showing no intelligence or interest

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
semester ledighet
holiday, period of leisure time
ferie lov
official holiday period

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
semestra
to spend or take a vacation

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vaccinera
treat with a vaccine

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
vaccination vaccinering
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccine /vækˈsiːn/ n
vaccin
substance meant to stimulate production of antibodies

vacillation n
tveksamhet
Indecision in speech or action

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
andefattig tom
lacking meaningful content

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
vakuum
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
dammsuga
intransitive: to use a vacuum cleaner
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vacuum cleaner n
dammsugare
machine for cleaning

vacuum tube n
elektronrör radiorör rör
electrical device

vacuum-clean v
dammsuga
to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ n
vagabond
a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ v
luffa ströva vagabondera
to roam as a vagabond

vagina /vəˈdʒaɪnə/ n
slida vagina
anatomical sense

vaginal /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ /ˈvædʒɪnəl/ adj
vaginal
of the vagina

vaginally adv
vaginalt
via the vagina

vaginismus /vadʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
vaginism slidkramp
muscular contraction

vaginosis n
vaginos
infection of the vagina

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ n
lösdriveri
being a vagrant

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ adj
obestämd vag
vag oklar
not clearly expressed

vagueness n
obestämdhet otydlighet vaghet
condition of being unclear

vain /veɪn/ adj
fåfäng
overly proud of one's appearance

vair /vɛə/ n
gråverk
heraldic fur

vale of tears n
jämmerdal tåredal
a symbolic valley of tears

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
avsked avslutning
act
avskedstal
speech
avskedsfras sluthälsning
word or phrase to end a message
adjö avskedsfras
word or phrase upon leaving

valedictorian /vælədɪkˈtɔɹɪən/ n
avskedstalare avslutningstalare
farewell speech giver
toppstudent
no 1 student

valence /ˈveɪləns/ /ˈvæləns/ n
valens

valence electron n
valenselektron
electron in the outermost shell of an atom

valenki n
filtstövel
winter felt boots

valid adj
giltig
acceptable, proper or correct

validate v
validera bekräfta giltigförklara
check the validity of
bekräfta förklara giltig göra gällande
render valid

valine n
valin
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ n
valkyria
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin

valley /ˈvæli/ n
dal
elongated depression between hills or mountains

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ adj
värdefull
having a great value

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ n
värde
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
ideal accepted by some individual or group
degree of importance given to something
valör
relative darkness or lightness of a color
värde notvärde
relative duration of a musical note

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ v
värdera
to hold dear
to regard highly
to estimate the value of
to fix or determine the value of

value added tax n
mervärdesskatt moms mervärdesomsättningsskatt
tax levied on added value of an exchange

valve /ˈvælv/ n
ventil klaff
device that controls flow of gas or fluid

vamp /væmp/ n
förförerska manslukerska tjuserska vamp
seductive woman

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
vampyr
mythological creature
bat

vampiress n
vampyrinna vampyrkvinna
female vampire

vampiric adj
vampyrisk
vampiric

van /væn/ n
skåpbil paketbil
a covered vehicle

van der Waals force n
van der Waalskraft
weak attraction

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
vanadin
chemical element

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
vandal
person who destroys or damages property

vandalise v
vandalisera
to needlessly destroy

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
vandalism
needless damage or destruction of property

vane /veɪn/ n
skena
curved surface radially mounted along an axis

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ n
tät
forefront of any group or movement
förtrupp
leading units of an army

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
vanilj-
of vanilla

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
vanilj
flavor
natural extract
artificial extract
vaniljstång vanilj
fruit
vanilj vaniljorkidé
orchid

vanillin n
vanillin
primary constituent of vanilla

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
försvinna
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed

vanity /ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ n
fåfänga
excessive pride

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
besegra övervinna
to defeat, to overcome

vape /veɪp/ v
vejpa
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vaper n
vajpare
user of electronic cigarettes

vapid /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
andefattig tråkig
lifeless, dull, or banal
fadd
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ n
ånga
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid

vapor pressure n
ångtryck
pressure that a vapor exerts

vaporize v
förångas
turn into vapour

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
variabel föränderlig flexibel reglerbar rörlig ställbar
able to vary
avvikande
biology: tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type
ombytlig ostadig växlande
likely to vary
varierande omväxlande
marked by diversity or difference
variabel
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
variabel
computing: a named mutable piece of storage
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable
something that is variable
variabel parameter
something whose value may be dictated or discovered

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
variant
something slightly different

variation /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ n
variant
(board games) a line of play that differs from the original
variation
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme
the act or state of varying
avvikelse
difference between true and magnetic (compass) north
variant variation
related but distinct thing

varied tit n
samurajmes
Sittiparus varius

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
färgsprakande
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɹi.əs/ adj
olika
an eclectic range of

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ n
lack fernissa
transparent paint

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
lacka
to apply varnish
to cover up with varnish

vary /ˈvɛəɹi/ v
variera
to change something with time or a similar parameter
not to remain constant
to display difference

vas deferens n
sädesledare
vas deferens

vascular plant n
kärlväxt
plant possessing vascular tissue

vase /veɪs/ /vɐːz/ /vɑːz/ n
vas
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
vasektomi
male sterilization

vasoconstriction n
vasokonstriktion
constriction of a blood vessel

vasoconstrictor n
vasokonstriktor
substance that causes vasoconstriction

vasodilation n
vasodilatation
dilation of the blood vessels

vasopressin n
antidiuretiskt hormon vasopressin
an antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
vasall
grantee of a fief

vassal state n
vasallstat
state that is subordinate to another

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
enorm
very large or wide (literally or figuratively)

vat /væt/ n
kärl
a large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning

vaudeville /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ n
vaudeville vådevill
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ n
valv
arched masonry structure
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
secure area for valuables
hopp
gymnastics: movement

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ v
hoppa voltigera
to jump

veal /viːl/ n
kalvkött kalv
flesh of a calf

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
vektor
directed quantity
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion
carrier of a disease-causing agent

vector product n
kryssprodukt vektorprodukt
vector with size given by the product of two vectors

vector space n
vektorrum
mathematics

vectorial adj
vektoriell
of or pertaining to a vector

vectorize v
vektorisera
to convert an image into a vector graphics format

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
vegan
supporter of veganism

veganism n
veganism
Eating neither meat nor other animal products

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ n
grönsak
a plant raised for some edible part of it
edible part of such a plant
a person whose brain has been damaged
växt planta
any plant

vegetable garden n
köksträdgård
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ n
tatariskt växtlamm
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches

vegetable oil n
vegetabilisk olja
oil produced from plants

vegetable soup n
grönsakssoppa
soup made from mixed vegetables

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
vegetarisk
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians
of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
vegetarian
person who does not eat any animal flesh

vegetarianism /vɛdʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛdʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
vegetarianism
practice of following a vegetarian diet

veggie /ˈvɛdʒi/ n
grönsak
vegetable
vegetarian
vegetarian

vehement /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ adj
häftig
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense

vehicle /vɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ n
fordon
conveyance
medium

vehicle identification number n
VIN-kod
VIN

veil /veɪl/ n
slöja

vein /veɪn/ n
ven
blood vessel transporting blood towards the heart
åder ådra
stripe or streak in stone or other material
bladnerv nerv
thickened portion of a leaf

veiny /ˈveɪni/ adj
ådrig
having prominent veins

velarization n
velarisering
act or process of velarizing

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ n
veläng
writing paper of very high quality

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
fart hastighet
rapidity of motion
hastighet
vector quantity
the rate of occurrence

velvet /ˈvɛlvət/ /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
sammet
fabric

velvet scoter n
svärta
Melanitta fusca

vena cava n
hålven
large vein that returns blood into right atrium

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
korrumperad korrupt
corrupt, mercenary
fal
for sale, available for a price
besticklig mutbar
willing to take bribes

vendace n
siklöja
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vɛnˈdɛtə/ n
blodshämnd vendetta
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged

vending machine n
godisautomat läskautomat varuautomat
machine that dispenses merchandise

vendor n
försäljare försäljerska säljare säljerska återförsäljare återförsäljerska
a person or a company that vends or sells

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] n
fasad
covering or disguising appearance
faner
thin covering of fine wood

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] v
fanera
to apply veneer

venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ adj
ärevördig
ancient, antiquated or archaic
worthy of reverence
respektabel vördad
commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
helga vörda
To treat with great respect and deference

veneration n
vörda
the act of venerating

venereal disease n
könssjukdom sexuellt överförbar sjukdom venerisk sjukdom
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

venerid n
sandmussla
clam of the family Veneridae

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/ n
hämnd
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

venison n
hjortkött
the meat of a deer

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
gift
poison carried by animal

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
giftig
pertaining to or containing venom
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
venös
of or pertaining to veins

ventilation n
ventilation luftväxling
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh

ventricle /ˈvɛntɹɪkəl/ n
ventrikel
one of the cavities of the brain
hjärtkammare kammare ventrikel
one of two lower chambers of the heart

ventricular fibrillation n
kammarflimmer ventrikelflimmer
Condition where cardiac muscle is contracted irregularly and rapidly

ventriloquism n
buktaleri
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
buktalare
a person who practices ventriloquism

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
plats
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen

veracity n
sanning
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness
something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
veranda
roofed open gallery

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
verb
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ adj
verbal
of, or relating to words
concerned with the words
consisting of words only
derived from, or having the nature of a verb
spoken and not written; oral

verbal diarrhea n
ordbajseri
logorrhea

verbal noun n
substantifierat verb
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning

verbalize v
förvandla till verb
to adapt as a verb
verbalisera uttrycka i ord
to express

verbatim /vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adj
ordagrann
of a document: word for word

verbatim /vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
ordagrann ord för ord ordagrant verbatim
word for word

verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ /vɝːˈbəʊs/ adj
mångordig
abounding in words

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
mångordighet svammel
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
grön
green

verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
dom domslut utslag
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
mening utlåtande
opinion or judgement

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ n
ärg
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verdure /ˈvɜːdjə/ /ˈvɜːdʒɚ/ n
friskhet
condition of health and vigour
grönska
greenness, vegetation

verify v
attestera verifiera vidimera
law: to affirm something formally, under oath
kontrollera verifiera
to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
verifiera bekräfta
to substantiate or prove the truth of something

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
verlan
type of backslang used in French

vermicelli n
vermicelli
long, slender pasta

vermiform appendix n
appendix blindtarm
blind tube projecting from the caecum

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
ohyra skadedjur
Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ n
vermouth
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
folkspråk
(Christianity) indigenous language of a people
vardagsspråk
everyday speech

vernal /ˈvɜːnəl/ adj
vårlig
pertaining to spring

vernal equinox n
vårdagjämning
the moment
vårdagjämningspunkt vårdagjämning
the point

vernier caliper n
skjutmått
measuring instrument

versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ /ˈvɝsətl̩/ adj
behändig belevad kvick pigg
capable of doing many things competently
föränderlig ombytlig
changeable or inconstant
mångsidig
having varied uses or many functions

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
vers strof
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed
vers
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme

versed adj
bevandrad förtrogen
knowledgeable or skilled

version /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
version variant
a specific form or variation of something
version
a translation from one language to another
version perspektiv
an account or description from a particular point of view
version utgåva
computing

verst /vəːst/ /vɚst/ n
verst
unit of length

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition
jämfört mot
compared with
mot
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
grön
of green colour

vertebra /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/ n
kota ryggkota
any of the small bones which make up the backbone

vertebral column n
ryggrad kotpelare
vertebral column

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
ryggradsdjur
having a backbone

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
ryggradsdjur
an animal having a backbone

vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/ adj
lodrät vertikal lodrätt vertikalt
being perpendicular to horizontal

vertically /ˈvɜːtɪkli/ adv
lodrätt vertikalt
in a vertical direction or position

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
yrsel
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

verve n
stuns
excitement of imagination

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
allra
emphasizes superlativeness
mycket väldigt jätte-
to a high degree
allra sann
true, truly

vesica /ˈviːsɪkə/ /ˈvɛsɪkə/ n
blåsa
bladder

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
behållare kärl
container
fartyg
craft

vest n
väst
garment worn over a shirt
linne
garment worn under a shirt

vestibule /ˈvɛst.ɪˌbjuːl/ /ˈvɛstəbjul/ n
vestibul farstu
a passage, hall or room

vestige /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ n
rest spår
faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost
spår
mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign

vestry n
sakristia
room in a church

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] adj
veteran-
related to former members of armed forces
erfaren veteran-
with long experience

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] n
veteran
person with long experience
old soldier

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
veterinär djurläkare
doctor who treats animals

veterinary medicine n
djursjukvård veterinärmedicin
branch of medicine that deals with animals

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
veto
political right

vex /vɛks/ v
förarga irritera
to annoy

vexation n
förtret förargelse
state of being vexed or irritated

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/ n
vexillologist
one who studies flags

vexillology /ˌvɛksəˈlɑːlədʒi/ /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ n
vexillologi
study of flags

via /ˈvaɪə/ preposition
via per
by (means of); using (a medium)
via genom över
by way of

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
genomförbar
possible

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
viadukt
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
viaticum
Eucharist

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/ n
vibrafon
percussion instrument

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
vibration
act of vibrating

vicarage n
pastorat
duties or office of vicar
prästgård
residence of vicar

vice /vaɪs/ n
last ovana dålig vana
bad habit

vice admiral n
viceamiral
rank between rear admiral and admiral

vice president n
vicepresident
deputy to a president

vice versa /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
vice versa tvärtom
the other way round

vice- prefix
biträdande vice
deputy

vice-chancellor n
universitetsrektor
official

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
vicekonung
governor of a country

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
grannskap trakt
neighbourhood, or the nearby region
närhet
proximity, or the state of being near

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
elak illvillig omoralisk ond
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity

vicious circle n
ond cirkel
situation in which the solution to a problem creates another problem

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
offer
a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice
(narratology) a character who is conquered or manipulated by a villain
an aggrieved or disadvantaged party in a crime
an unfortunate person who suffers from a disaster or other adverse circumstance
anyone who is harmed by another
a person who suffers any other injury, loss, or damage as a result of a voluntary undertaking

victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ n
segrare vinnare
winner in a fight or contest

victory /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
seger vinst
an instance of having won a competition or battle

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ n
ärevarv
extra lap

victual /ˈvɪktʃuəl/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ n
viktualier
Food, provisions

video /ˈvɪdɪˌoʊ/ n
video videoband videokassett
VHS
videofilm
motion picture stored on VHS
video
television show, movie

video game /ˈvɪ.di.oʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪ.di.əʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ n
TV-spel videospel
game controlled by software

video game console n
spelkonsol
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

video projector n
filmprojektor videoprojektor
device

videoblog n
videoblogg
weblog using video as its primary presentation format

videocassette n
videokassett
cassette containing recorded videotape

videocassette recorder n
videobandspelare video
recording device

videotape v
spela in på video videobanda
to make a recording on videotape

vielle /viˈɛl/ n
fiddla
medieval stringed instrument

view /vjuː/ n
mening ståndpunkt synpunkt
point of view
sikt
range of vision
vy utsikt
something to look at

viewfinder n
sökare
device on a camera

vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/ n
vaka
keeping awake

vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪdʒɪlɪns/ n
vaksamhet vigilans
Alert watchfulness
uppmärksamhet vigilans
Close and continuous attention

vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adj
försiktig uppmärksam
watchful

vigorous /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adj
kraftfull
physically strong and active

vigour /ˈvɪɡə/ /ˈvɪɡɚ/ n
kraft vigör
active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
by
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town

village idiot n
byfåne
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour

villager n
bybo
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villain /vɪlən/ n
skurk bov
bad person in a stage or screen play
scoundrel

villus n
villus
small projection from a membrane

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
vinägrett
sauce

vinal n
vinal vinylal
type of fiber

vindicate v
rentvå
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism
rättfärdiga
to provide justification

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
hämndlysten
having a tendency to seek revenge

vindictiveness n
hämndlystnad
a malevolent desire for revenge

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
ättika vinäger
condiment

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ n
vingård
grape plantation

vint n
skruv
card game

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ n
tappning
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking
årgång
year or place something is produced
skörd
yield of grapes during one season

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ n
vinyl
record
univalent radical

vinyl record n
vinylskiva
form of gramophone record

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ /ˈviː.ələ/ n
viola altfiol
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
viol
botany: any of several flowering plants

violation /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/ n
kränkning
act or instance of violating

violence /ˈvaɪələns/ /ˈvaɪəˌlɛns/ n
våld
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
extreme force
injustice, wrong
våldsverkan
widespread fighting

violent /ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/ adj
våldsam
involving extreme force or motion
involving physical conflict
likely to use physical force

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
violett
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ n
violett
colour
viol
plant

violet carpenter bee n
svartsnickarbi
Xylocopa violacea

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ /ˌvɑeˈlɘn/ n
violin fiol
string instrument

violinist n
violinist
person who plays violin

violist /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/ n
altviolinist violast
person who plays the viola

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ n
huggorm
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ adj
jungfrulig
of a person, in a state of virginity
jungfru jungfrulig
of olive oil

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ n
jungfru oskuld
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virginity n
oskuld jungfrudom mödom svendom
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virial theorem n
virialteoremet
theorem

virile /ˈvɪɹəl/ adj
manlig viril
being manly

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
virilitet
the state of being virile

virology n
virologi
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ /ˈvɝtʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːtʃuəl/ adj
virtuell
simulated in a computer
in effect; not fact

virtual machine n
virtuell maskin

virtualization n
virtualisering
act of virtualizing

virtually /ˈvɚ.tʃwə.li/ adv
i princip så gott som
almost
bokstavligt talat
literally

virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ /ˈvɝtʃu/ n
dygd
a good model quality
an exemplary quality
excellence in morals
chastity and faithfulness

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
dygdig dygdesam
full of virtue, having excellent moral character

virus /ˈvaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪs/ n
virus datavirus datorvirus
computer virus
virus
infectious organism

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
visavi
in relation to

visa /ˈviː.zə/ n
visum
permit

visaless adj
visumlös
without a visa
visumfri
without requiring a visa

viscacha rat n
viscacharåtta
Octomys mimax

viscose n
viskos
fabric

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ n
viskositet
physics: quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
vicomte
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
trögflytande viskös
having a thick, sticky consistency

vise /vaɪs/ n
skruvstäd
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
synlig synbar
able to be seen

vision /ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
vision
ideal or goal
syn
religious or mystical experience
sense or ability of sight
person or thing of beauty
hägring syn vision
something imaginary one thinks one sees

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
visionär
having vision or foresight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
visionär
someone who has positive ideas for the future

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
besök visit
single act of visiting

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
besöka hälsa på
to go and meet (someone)

visitation n
visit
act of visiting
official visit

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
besökare gäst
guest
gäst
players away from home
besökare
sightseer

visor /ˈvaɪzɚ/ n
mösskärm skärm
fore piece of a cap
visir
part of a helmet

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ n
utsikt
distant view or prospect

visual arts n
bildkonst
art forms that are primarily visual in nature

visualise v
åskådliggöra
form a mental picture

visualization n
visualisering
the act of visualizing, or something visualized

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ /ˈvaɪt̬əl/ adj
livsviktig vital
necessary to the continuation of life

vital capacity n
vitalkapacitet
maximum volume of air that can be discharged from the lungs

vitalism n
vitalism
doctrine that life involves a "vital force"

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ n
vitamin
organic compound essential to human health

vitamin A n
a-vitamin
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision

vitamin D n
D-vitamin
any of a number of fat-soluble vitamins

vitreous /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs/ adj
vitrös
glassy

vitreous humour n
glaskropp
clear gel

vitriol /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/ n
vitriol
various metal sulphates

vituperation /vɪˌtupɚˈe(ɪ)ʃən/ n
smädelse skymfning
criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
livlig livfull
lively and animated

viviparous blenny n
tånglake ålkussa
fish in the family Zoarcidae

vivisection /ˈvɪvɪsɛkʃən/ n
vivisektion
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation

vixen /ˈvɪksən/ n
honräv räv rävtik
female fox

viz. /vɪz/ adv
d.v.s.
abbreviation for namely

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ n
visir vesir
high-ranking official

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ n
vokabulär ordlista
list of words
vokabulär ordförråd
stock of words used in a particular field
words of a language collectively
set of words a person knows

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
vokal
of or pertaining to the voice or speech
phonetics
of or pertaining to a vowel
uttered or modulated by the voice

vocal cord n
stämband stämläpp stämläppe
folds of mucous membrane

vocation n
kall
calling
occupation for which a person is suited

vocational school n
yrkesskola yrkesgymnasium
school

vocative /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
vokativ
grammar: used in address

vocative case n
vokativ
case of address

vociferous adj
högljudd högröstad
making a noisy outcry

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
vodka
clear distilled alcoholic liquor

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
fluga mode
popularity or a current craze
mode
the prevailing fashion or style

voice /vɔɪs/ n
röst vilja
command, precept
diates röst
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs
röst
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
one who speaks; speaker
ton
sound made through vibration of the vocal cords
röst stämma
sound uttered by the mouth
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
stämma röst
tone or sound emitted by anything

voice /vɔɪs/ v
ge uttryck för uttrycka
to give utterance or expression to
stämma
to regulate the tone of
tala
to utter with a sonant or vocal tone
rösta välja
to vote

voice actor n
röstskådespelare
an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films

voice mail n
röstbrevlåda
system

voice message n
röstmeddelande
message left on a voice mail system

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
lektorsdubbning
voice-overed release

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
tonande
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords

voiceless adj
tonlös
(phonetics, of a consonant) spoken without vibration of the vocal cords
lacking a voice, without vocal sound

void /vɔɪd/ adj
tom tomrum
containing nothing

void /vɔɪd/ n
tomrum
An empty space; a vacuum

void /vɔɪd/ v
upphäva annullera
to make invalid or worthless

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ adj
volatil
(of a price etc) variable or erratic
flyktig
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions

volatility n
volatilitet
financial markets: quantification of the degree of uncertainty about the future price

volcanism n
vulkanism
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ n
vulkan
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcanologist /vəl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
vulkanolog
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
vulkanologi
study of volcanoes

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
sork
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vilja
mental power or ability of choosing
conscious choice or decision

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
volleyboll
game
ball used to play the game

volt /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
volt
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪdʒ/ n
spänning
difference in electrostatic potential

voltmeter n
voltmeter
instrument for measuring electric potential

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
elokvent munvig pratglad pratsam talför vältalig
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ n
volym band
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
volym ljudstyrka ljudvolym
strength of sound
volym
unit of three dimensional measure that consists of a length, a width and a height
synonym for quantity

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ adj
frivillig
done, given, or acting of one's own free will

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ n
frivillig volontär
one who voluntarily offers himself/herself for service
voluntary soldier

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/ adj
frodig yppig
curvaceous, sexy, full-figured

volute /vəˈluːt/ n
snäcka
scroll shaped carving at the tuning head of stringed musical instruments
volut
spiral on Ionic capital

vomer bone n
plogben
small thin bone that forms part of the septum between the nostrils

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
spya
regurgitated former contents of a stomach

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
kräkas spy kasta upp
to regurgitate the contents of a stomach

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
voodoo
Afro-Caribbean religion

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
glupsk omättlig
devouring great quantities of food
omättlig
having a great appetite for anything

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
omröstning röstning
formalised choice
röst
instance of voting

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
rösta
assert a formalised choice

vote of no confidence n
misstroendeförklaring
parliamentary motion

vote with one's feet v
rösta med fötterna
to express one's preferences through one's actions

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
väljare valman väljarinna
one who votes

voting system n
valsystem
system to determine the result of an election

voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə(ɹ)/ n
rabattkupong kupong
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services
kvitto verifikat
A receipt

vowel /vaʊ.l̩/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
vokal
letter
vokal självljud vokalljud
sound

vowel harmony n
vokalharmoni
phonological process

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ n
resa
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ n
voyeur tittare
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeuristic adj
voyeuristisk
of, relating to, or derived from voyeurism

vulcanization n
vulkanisering
process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
vulgär
distasteful, uncouth, obscene
vulgär gemen pöbel- pöbelaktig
having to do with common people

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ /vʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
vulgär
having the characteristics of a vulgarian

vulnerability n
sårbarhet
state of being vulnerable
computing: type of weakness

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌnəɹəbl̩/ adj
sårbar utsatt
exposed to attack

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌltʃɚ/ n
gam
bird

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
vulva blygd
collectively the external female sexual organs

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
vuvuzela
horn

völva n
völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

wack /wæk/ n
galning
eccentric

wad n
sats
ejaculate
bunt
substantial pile (normally of money)

wade /we͡ɪd/ v
vada
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wading pool n
plaskdamm
shallow pool

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ n
våffla
flat pastry

waffle iron n
våffeljärn
a cooking appliance used to make waffles

wag /wæɡ/ v
skolka
to not go to school
vifta
to swing from side to side

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
lön
money paid to a worker

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
föra
to conduct or carry out

wage slave n
löneslav
one who works for wages

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ n
kärra vagn
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
ärla
various small passerine birds

wainwright /ˈweɪnɹaɪt/ n
vagnsmakare
maker of wagons

waist /weɪst/ n
midja liv
part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
väst
a sleeveless, collarless garment

wait /weɪt/ v
vänta bida
delay until some event

wait on v
vänta på
wait for an event

wait up v
stanna uppe vänta uppe
stay awake

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ n
kypare servitör servitris
a server in a restaurant or similar
väntande
someone who waits

waiting list n
kö kölista väntelista
ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service

waiting room n
väntrum väntsal
room

waitress n
servitris
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ v
avstå från avsäga sig
to relinquish; to give up claim to

wake /ˈweɪk/ n
vaka
period after death
kölvatten
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water

wake /ˈweɪk/ v
väcka
to make somebody stop sleeping
vakna
to stop sleeping

wake up v
vakna
to (become) awake
väcka
to awaken (someone else)

wakefulness n
vakenhet
state of being wakeful

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
gång
maintained place on which to walk
manner of walking
promenad vandring
trip made by walking
distance walked

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
slippa lös
colloquial: to avoid a criminal court case
få fötter
colloquial: to be stolen
gå sluta
colloquial: to leave, resign
gå gå till fots
to move on the feet
leda
to push vehicle alongside oneself
gå ut med hunden gå ut och gå
to take for a walk
gå vandra promenera
to travel a distance by walking

walk out on v
överge
to abandon

walk-on n
statist
actor with a small part

walkability n
promenadvänlighet
being walkable

walkable adj
promenadvänlig
able to be walked
gångavstånd
close enough

walker n
fotgängare gående gångare vandrare
person who walks
gångsko
shoe designed for comfortable walking
rollator
walking frame

walking frame n
rullator gångstol
framework device

walking stick n
spatserkäpp käpp
cane

walkman n
freestyle
any personal cassette player

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
vägg
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure
vall mur
defensive rampart
mur vägg
structure built for defense surrounding an area
vägg mur
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building

wall barley n
vildkorn

wall bars n
ribbstol
exercise equipment

wall clock n
väggklocka
clock mounted on a wall

wall socket n
vägguttag
electricity power point

wallet /ˈwɑlɪt/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ n
plånbok
case for keeping money

walleye n
glasögongös gäddabborre
Sander vitreus

wallflower /ˈwɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/ n
gyllenlack kårel
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum
blyg viol vägglus
socially awkward person

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
vältra sig
to roll oneself about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire

wallpaper n
skrivbordsbakgrund skrivbordsbild
computing: image used to cover a desktop
tapet
decorative paper for walls

wallpaper v
tapetsera
to cover with wallpaper

walls have ears proverb
små grytor har också öron väggarna har öron
be careful about what you say

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
valnöt
nut
valnötsträd
tree
valnöt valnötsträ
wood

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
valross
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
vals
a ballroom dance
piece of music

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ v
vanka
to move without purpose or destination

wanderer n
vandrare
one who wanders

wandering Jew n
skvallerreva
Tradescantia fluminensis
purpurblad
Tradescantia pallida
zebrablad zebrina
Tradescantia zebrina

wane /weɪn/ v
avta
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc.

wank /wæŋk/ n
runk
act of masturbation

wank /wæŋk/ v
runka
intransitive: to masturbate
runka av
transitive: to masturbate

wannabe n
wannabe
someone who wishes something but lacks the qualifications

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ n
brist
lack (of)

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ v
vilja
desire

wanted [ˈwɑntʰɪd] [ˈwɒntʰɪd] adj
efterlyst eftersökt
desired
efterlyst
subject to immediate detainment

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
ohämmad
capricious, reckless of morals or justice
lättfärdig lössläppt
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free

wapiti n
vapiti wapiti wapitihjort
the American elk

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
krig
conflict involving organized use of arms
rhetorical: campaign against something
card game

war child n
krigsbarn
child who has grown up in wartime

war crime n
krigsbrott krigsförbrytelse
offense for violations of the law of war

war criminal n
krigsförbrytare
person guilty of a war crime

war cry n
stridsrop
war cry

war film n
krigsfilm
film set in wartime

war game n
militärövning
krigsspel
game

war machine /ˈwɔː məˌʃiːn/ /ˈwɔːɹ məˌʃiːn/ n
krigsmaskineri
resources
krigsmaskin
weapon

war memorial n
krigsmonument krigsminnesmärke
commemorial monument

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
församling
Mormonism: subdivision of church

ward off v
avvärja
to avert or prevent
to parry, or turn aside

wardrobe / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ n
garderob
skåp garderob
movable furniture for storing clothes

wardrobe malfunction n
fel på garderoben
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ n
vara
product

warehouse n
lagerlokal lager lagerlokaler magasin
A place for storing large amounts of products

warehouse v
lager
store

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
krigföring

warhead n
stridsspets
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
häxmästare trollkarl
male magic-user

warlord n
krigsherre
high military officer in a warlike nation

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
varm
having a temperature slightly higher than usual
being something that causes warmth
caring, of relation to another person

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
värma
to make or keep warm

warm the cockles of someone's heart v
värma om hjärtat
to provide happiness to someone

warm up v
värma upp
to stretch etc before exercise

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
krigshetsare krigsivrare
one who advocates war

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ n
värme
moderate heat; sensation of being warm

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
varna
to make someone aware of impending danger
varna förvarna
to notify someone of something

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
varning
something spoken or written that is intended to warn
instance of warning someone

warning triangle n
varningstriangel
a triangle used to warn other road users

warpath n
krigsstig
course of action that leads to hostility

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
garanti
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised

warrior /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹɪə/ /ˈwɔɹiɚ/ n
krigare stridsman
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare
krigare
person aggressively, courageously, or energetically involved in an activity

warship /wɔɹˌʃɪp/ /wɔːˌʃɪp/ n
örlogsfartyg
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
vårta
type of growth occurring on the skin

warthog n
vårtsvin
a species of wild pig

wartime n
krigstid ofredstid
period of a war

wary /ˈwɛəɹ.i/ /ˈwɛəɹi/ adj
försiktig varsam
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
lavering
painting

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
tvätta tvaga två
to clean with water

wash up v
spola upp
be carried on to land by water
ansiktet tvätta händerna
wash one's hands and/or face (US)

washbasin n
handfat tvättställ
basin used for washing, sink

washboard n
tvättbräda
board to do laundry
percussion instrument

washer n
bricka packning skiva
flat disk
tvätterska
person who washes for a living
tvättmaskin
something that washes

washing /ˈwɑʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋ/ n
tvätt
action of the verb "to wash"
textiles that have been or are to be washed

washing machine n
tvättmaskin
machine that washes clothes

washing powder n
tvättmedel
powder for washing clothes

washing-up n
disk
washing of dishes etc.

washing-up liquid n
diskmedel
liquid soap used to wash dishes

washproof adj
tvättäkta
able to be washed without damage or loss

wasp /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
geting
insect

waste /weɪst/ adj
öde
barren
överflödig
excess
superfluous; needless

waste /weɪst/ n
slöseri spill
action of wasting, ineffective use
avföring
excrement or urine
förfall
gradual loss or decay
avfall skräp
useless by-products, garbage
ödemark
waste land, desolate region

waste /weɪst/ v
förspilla spilla
slang: to kill
förfalla
to decay
föröda ödelägga
to destroy
förspilla förslösa
to squander
försvaga föröda
to weaken

waste of time n
slöseri med tid
meaningless or fruitless activity

waste sorting n
källsortering sopsortering
separation of waste

waste time v
förspilla tid spilla tid ödsla tid
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ adj
slösaktig
inclined to waste

wasteland n
ödemark
barren and uninteresting place
öken ökenmark
region with no remaining resources; desert

wastepaper basket n
papperskorg rundarkiv
small open container for discarded paper

wastewater n
avloppsvatten spillvatten
water containing waste products

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ n
vakt vaktpass
particular time period
vakt
period of time on duty
group of sailors and officers
vakt vaktpatrull
person or group of people who guard
klocka ur
portable or wearable timepiece

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ v
ta sig i akt vara försiktig
to be wary
se på
to look at for a period of time
observera iaktta betrakta
to observe

watch out v
se upp
to use caution

watch pocket n
klockficka västficka
pocket for carrying pocket watch

watchdog n
kontrollorgan tillsyningsman tillsynsman tillsynsorgan vakthund väktare
person

watchlist /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/ n
bevakningslista
list for special attention

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
urmakare
person who repairs (and originally made) watches

watchtower n
vakttorn
observation tower

watchword n
lösen lösenord
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard
lösen slagord motto slogan stridsrop valspråk
word used as expressive of a principle

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] n
vatten vätur
clear liquid H₂O
vatten
one of the basic elements
body of water, or specific part of it
urine
serving of water
medical: fluids in the body, especially when causing swelling

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] v
kasta vatten
colloquial: to urinate
späda ut
dilute
vattna ge vatten
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)
vattna
to provide (animals) with water

water balloon n
vattenballong
small rubber or latex balloon, filled with water and used as an informal weapon

water bear n
björndjur trögkrypa
A member of the phylum Tardigrada

water bottle n
vattenflaska
A bottle used for carrying water

water chestnut n
vattenkastanj
Eleocharis dulcis

water clock n
vattenur
device for measuring time

water cycle n
vattnets kretslopp
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation

water dog n
vattenhund
water dog

water down v
späda ut
to dilute
urvattna
to make weaker
to simplify

water fight n
vattenkrig
activity where the participants get each other wet

water level n
vattenstånd
level of a body of water
grundvattennivå
level of water table below ground
djupgående
waterline of a ship

water lily n
näckros
Any members of Nymphaeaceae

water of crystallization n
kristallvatten
water present in crystals

water parsnip n
märke
Sium gen. et spp.

water pipe n
vattenpipa
narcotics smoking device
tobacco smoking device
vattenledning vattenledningsrör
water conduit

water pollution n
vattenförorening
water pollution

water polo n
vattenpolo
a water sport

water polo player n
vattenpolospelare
player of water polo

water pox n
vattkoppor
A common childhood disease caused by virus

water rail n
vattenrall
Rallus aquaticus

water shrew n
vattennäbbmus
Eurasian water shrew

water ski n
vattenskida
ski used for water skiing

water ski v
åka vattenskidor
ride on water skis

water skiing n
vattenskidåkning
water sport

water slide n
vattenrutschbana
a recreational slide with water flowing down it

water strider n
skräddare vattenlöpare vattenmätare
any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae

water tap n
vattenkran
a spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply

water tower n
vattentorn
tank of water

water vapor n
vattenånga
water in a gaseous state

water-soluble adj
vattenlöslig
dissolving easily in water

waterbird n
sjöfågel
waterfowl

waterboarding n
skendränkning
torture technique

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
akvarell
painting

watercolourist n
akvarellist akvarellmålare
artist who paints watercolours

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
källfräne vattenkrasse källkrasse
Nasturtium officinale

watered-down adj
urvattnad

waterfall /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
vattenfall
flow of water over the edge of a cliff
vattenfall fors
waterfall-like outpouring

waterfowl n
sjöfågel
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water

waterhole n
vattenhål
depression in which water collects

watering can n
vattenkanna
utensil for watering plants

waterlogged adj
vattendränkt vattenfylld vattensjuk

watermark n
vattenstämpel vattenmärke
translucent design impressed on paper

watermelon /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
vattenmelon
fruit
plant

watermill n
vattenkvarn vattenmölla
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
vattentät
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
vattendelare
boundary between adjacent catchment basins
vattendelare skiljeväg vägskäl
critical point marking a change in course or development

waterskin n
vattenlägel vattenskinn
container

watersport n
pisslekar
sexual practice

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ adj
vattentät
tightly made

watery adj
blöt sur vattnig våt
wet, soggy or soaked with water

waterzooi /ˈvɑ.tɚˌzɔɪ/ /ˈvɑː.tə.zɔɪ/ n
gryta
Flemish stew

wave /weɪv/ n
bölja våg
moving disturbance, undulation
moving disturbance in a field
sudden unusually large amount of something
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions

wave /weɪv/ v
vanka vanka av och an
to move back and forth repeatedly
vinka
to wave one’s hand

wave-particle duality n
våg-partikeldualitet
concept applying to matter and radiation

waveform n
vågform
mathematics
physics

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
vågfunktion
notion in quantum mechanics

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
våglängd
the length of a single cycle of a wave

wavenumber n
vågtal
measure of the number of waves

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
skälva
to shake or tremble

wax /wæks/ n
vax
oily, water-resistant substance
preparation containing wax, used as a polish

wax /wæks/ v
växa
literary: grow

wax paper n
smörgåspapper smörpapper
semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating

waxwing n
sidensvans
songbird of genus Bombycilla

way /weɪ/ n
sätt vis
method or manner
väg
road, direction, path

way in n
ingång
entrance

way out n
utväg
solution

way too adv
alltför
all too, much too, to a degree that is very excessive

waybill n
fraktsedel
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo

wayfarer n
vägfarande
traveller

wayward /ˈweɪwɚd/ adj
egensinnig
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray
opålitlig
obstinate, contrary and unpredictable

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
vi
the speakers, or the speaker(s) and other person(s) not being addressed (exclusive we: he or she or they and I)

weak /wiːk/ adj
svag
dilute, lacking in taste or potency
grammar: regular in inflection
physics: one of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay
svag vek
lacking in force or ability

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
försvagas mattas
to become weaker
försvaga
to make weaker

weaker vessel n
det svagare kärlet det svagare könet
a woman; women collectively

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
ynkling
person of weak character
vekling ynkling
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
svaghet
condition of being weak
svaghet fäbless
special fondness

weal /wiːl/ n
väl välstånd
community welfare

wealth /wɛlθ/ n
makt mäktighet välgång
power, of the kind associated with a great deal of money
rikedom förmögenhet välstånd
riches; valuable material possessions
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money

wealthy /ˈwɛlθ.i/ adj
rik
rich

wean /wiːn/ v
avvänja
to cease giving milk

weapon /ˈwɛ.pən/ n
vapen
instrument of attack or defense in combat

weapon of mass destruction n
massförstörelsevapen
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction

weaponless adj
vapenlös
lacking a weapon

weaponsmith n
vapensmed
a person skilled at making edged weapons

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ n
klädsel
clothing
slitage nötning
damage

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ v
vända undan vinden
to bring to other tack
slita
to diminish due to use
trötta ut
to exhaust physically
bära ha på sig
to have on (clothes)

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
trött
tired, fatigued
expressive of fatigue

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
tröttna
to become weary
trötta trötta ut
to make weary

weasel /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
vessla
least weasel, Mustela nivalis
any mammal of the genus Mustela

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
lovart
nautical: windward side of a ship
väder
state of the atmosphere
väder väder och vind vädrets makter
unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ v
genomlida uthärda utstå övervara
to endure an event
pröva
to expose to weather

weather balloon n
väderballong
meteorological balloon

weather forecast n
väderprognos
prediction of future weather

weather forecaster n
meteorolog
person who forecasts the weather

weather map n
väderkarta
map showing the analysis of meteorological quantities

weather report n
väderrapport
translations

weather vane n
vindflöjel
a device showing the direction of the wind

weathering n
vittring
breaking down of rocks

weatherman n
meteorolog
weather forecaster

weatherstrip n
fönsterremsa
material used to prevent cold air from entering

weave /wiːv/ n
väv
a type or way of weaving

weave /wiːv/ v
väva
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another
spinna
to spin a cocoon or a web

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
vävare vävarfågel
bird in the family Ploceidae
vävare väverska
one who weaves

web /wɛb/ n
simhud
a fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds
webb
the World Wide Web (also spelled Web)

web address n
webbadress
URL

web application n
webbapplikation
computer application

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
webbläsare
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web

web colors n
HTML-färger
complete palette of colors that are displayed on the web and on the computer

web conference n
webbkonferens
meeting, presentation or communication conducted via the World Wide Web

web design n
webbdesign
creation of web pages

web page n
webbsida
a single page in a website

web server n
webbserver
computer
software

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
webbkamera
video camera viewed over a network

weber /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webfoot n
simfot
foot

webinar n
webbinar
interactive seminar conducted via the World Wide Web

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
webbplats webbsajt hemsida sajt
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
bröllop vigsel
marriage ceremony

wedding cake n
bröllopstårta
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony

wedding dress n
brudklänning
the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony

wedding ring n
vigselring
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛdʒ/ n
kil
flank of cavalry
simple machine
plog
group of birds flying in V formation
kilklackssko
one of a pair of wedge-heeled shoes
bit
piece of food etc.
wedge
type of golf club

wedge /wɛdʒ/ v
kila fast kila in
to force into a narrow gap
kila
to support or secure using a wedge

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ n
kalsongryck
prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply

wee /wiː/ adj
liten
small, little

wee /wiː/ n
kiss pink piss urin

wee /wiː/ v
kissa pinka pissa

wee small hours n
småtimmar
very early morning

wee-wee n
kiss snippa snopp pillesnopp

wee-wee v
kissa

weed /wiːd/ n
gräs hasch
slang: marijuana
ogräs
unwanted plant

weed out v
gallra bort rensa bort
to remove unwanted elements

week /wik/ /wiːk/ n
vecka
period of seven days

weekday n
vardag
weekday

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ n
helg veckoslut
break in the working week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
vecka veckolig
happening once a week or every week
vecka
of or relating to a week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
varje vecka
every week
en gång i veckan en gång per vecka
once every week

weekly /wiːk.li/ n
veckotidning
publication that is published once a week

weep /wiːp/ v
gråta grina
to cry, shed tears

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
vivel
beetle in the family Curculionidae
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea

weigh /weɪ/ v
väga
to determine the weight of an object
to have a certain weight
to weigh out
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
vägning
weighing

weighing machine n
våg
a mechanical device for determing the weight of an object or person

weight /weɪt/ n
tyngd vikt
force due to gravity
object to make something heavier
weight for training muscles
vikt
standardized measuring weight
statistics: multiplier
typography: boldness of a font

weight /weɪt/ v
göra tyngre
add weight
vikta
in mathematics
tynga
oppress
vinkla
to bias, to slant

weight loss n
viktförlust viktminskning
reduction of body mass

weightlessness n
tyngdlöshet
having zero weight

weightlifter n
tyngdlyftare
person who competes for maximum weight lifted

weightlifting n
tyngdlyftning
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights
form of exercise

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
regleringsdamm
adjustable dam

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
välkommen
whose arrival is a cause of joy

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
välkommen välkomna
greeting given upon someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
välkomst
act of greeting someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
välkomna
affirm or greet the arrival of someone
to accept willingly

welcoming adj
välkomnande
hospitable

weld /wɛld/ n
färgreseda
herb

weld /wɛld/ v
svetsa
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
svetsmaskin
item of equipment
svetsare
one who welds

welding n
svetsning
action or process of welding

welfare state n
välfärdsstat
country in which such a system operates
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens

welfare trap n
arbetslöshetsfälla
situation

well /wɛl/ adj
frisk bra
in good health

well /wɛl/ adv
bra väl
accurately; competently
väl genom
completely; fully
väl bra
to a significant degree

well /wɛl/ interjection
har man sett nämen
exclamation of surprise
nämen tja
to acknowledge a statement or situation
eh tja öh
used in conversation to fill space
nå nåja tja
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations

well /wɛl/ n
brunn
hole sunk into the ground
källa
spring

well /wɛl/ v
välla
to issue forth

well done adj
välstekt well done
well cooked

well done interjection
bra bra gjort bra jobbat
exclamation of praise

well-behaved adj
väluppfostrad
having good manners and acting properly

well-being n
välbefinnande välmående
state of health, happiness and/or prosperity

well-brought-up adj
väluppfostrad
having good manners

well-deserved adj
välförtjänt
richly deserved

well-dressed adj
välklädd
that dresses well

well-endowed adj
välhängd välutrustad
having a large penis

well-founded adj
välgrundad
based on reasoning, evidence and good judgement

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
välbekant
familiar, widely known

well-meaning adj
välmenande välment
with good intentions

well-ordering n
välordning
a type of total order

well-paid adj
välbetald
adequately paid

well-read adj
beläst
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively

well-timed adj
i rättan tid läglig vältajmad
Happening at an opportune or advantageous time

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ adj
förmögen välbärgad välbeställd välsituerad
rich

welshite n
welshit
mineral

welt /wɛlt/ n
rand
strip of leather on a shoe

welter-weight n
welterviktare
boxer

wench /wɛntʃ/ n
jänta piga
(archaic) girl or young woman
slampa slyna
(archaic) promiscuous woman

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ n
varulv
wolflike human

wergeld n
mansbot
reparative payment

west /wɛst/ adj
västerländsk
occidental
västerut
towards the west
västlig
western

west /wɛst/ n
väst väster
compass point

west-southwest n
västsydväst
compass point

westerly adj
västlig
to/from the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
västlig
pertaining to the west

western barn owl n
tornuggla
Tyto alba furcata

western capercaillie n
tjäder
Tetrao urogallus

western cattle egret n
kohäger
Bubulcus ibis

western marsh harrier n
brun kärrhök
Circus aeruginosus

western olivaceous warbler n
macchiasångare
Iduna opaca

western sandpiper n
tundrasnäppa
Calidris mauri

westerner n
västerlänning
inhabitant of Europe and the Americas

westernmost adj
vestligaste
farthest west

wet /wɛt/ adj
våt vätande
made of liquid or moisture
våt blöt
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid

wet /wɛt/ v
vätas
become wet
blöta fukta väta
cover or impregnate with liquid

wet blanket n
dystergök glädjedödare
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet job n
våtjobb

wet nurse n
amma
woman hired to suckle another woman's child

wet oneself v
kissa på sig
lose control of one's bladder

wet t-shirt contest n
wet T-shirttävling
contest in which women wear wet t-shirts

wet the bed /wɛt ðə ˈbɛːd/ v
kissa i sängen
to urinate in one's bed during sleep

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
hammel kastrerad bagge
castrated buck goat
hammel
castrated ram

wetland n
våtmark
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ n
våtdräkt
close fitting, insulating garment

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
slå
to hit, slap or strike

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
val valfisk
large sea mammal

whale shark n
valhaj
Rhincodon typus

whalebone n
valbard
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
valfångst
practice of hunting whales

wharf /hwɔɹf/ /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ n
kaj
man-made landing place

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] adv
vad
in some manner
vad så sådan
such

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] determiner
vilken sådan
how much! (in an exclamation)
vilken vad för
which

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] interjection
va!
expression of surprise

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] pronoun
som
nonstandard relative pronoun
vad
what? (interrogative pronoun)
relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing that

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
vilken härlig dag
what a lovely day

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
vad synd
used to express regret

what about adv
och...då
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered
vad sägs om att
used to make a suggestion

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
va göru? vad gör du? vad göru? vad håller du på med?
what are you doing

what can I say phraseologicalUnit
vad kan jag säga?
indicating that there is nothing to be said which would improve matters

what day is it today phraseologicalUnit
vad är det för någon dag idag? vilken dag är det idag?
what day is it today? (current day of the week or of the month)

what do you mean phraseologicalUnit
vad menar du?
what do you mean?

what does XX mean phraseologicalUnit
vad betyder XX?
what does XX mean?

what for adv
varför av vilken anledning
For what reason; why

what goes around comes around proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga som man sår får man skörda svinhugg går igen
actions have consequences
som man bäddar får man ligga
the status returns to its original value

what if adv
tänk om
used to introduce speculation about future
used to introduce speculation about past
used to introduce suggestion

what is that phraseologicalUnit
vad är det
what is that?

what is the Wi-Fi password phraseologicalUnit
vad är Wi-Fi-lösenordet? vad är lösenordet till Wi-Fi?
what is the Wi-Fi password?

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
vad heter du? vad är Ert namn? vad är ditt namn?
what is your name?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
vilka språk talar du?
what languages do you speak?

what the fuck interjection
vad fan vad i helvete vad ända in i helvete
expressing astonishment
vad fan
expressing nonchalance

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
vad fan vad i helvete
An intensive form of what

what the heck phraseologicalUnit
vad i hela fridens namn
softer form of "what the hell"

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
vad i helvete? vad tusan?
an intensive form of what
vad fan
why not?

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
hur mycket är hon? hur mycket är klockan? vad är hon? vad är klockan?
what is the time of day?

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
vad har du på hjärtat? vad tänker du på?
what is bothering you?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
läget?
How are you?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
vad är ditt jobb?
what's your job?

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
vad har du för telefonnummer?
what's your phone number?

whataboutism n
whataboutism
propaganda technique

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
vad som helst
anything
no matter which; for any

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
jaja skitsamma
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says

whatnot /ˈwɒt.nɒt/ /ˈwʌt.nɒt/ n
etagär
etagere, shelf

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adj
alls
in any way

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
vete
grain

wheat flour n
vetemjöl
flour from wheat

wheat midge n
röd vetemygga
Sitodiplosis mosellana

wheat starch n
vetestärkelse
starch obtained from wheat

wheat weevil n
kornvivel
species of weevils

wheater n
steinskvätta
bird

wheel /wiːl/ n
hjul
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation
ratt
steering device in a vessel

wheel /wiːl/ v
rulla
To roll along as on wheels

wheel clamp n
klampning
a device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven

wheel of Fortune pn
lyckans hjul lyckohjul
Tarot card

wheelbarrow n
skottkärra rullebör
small cart

wheelchair /ˈwilˌt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
rullstol
chair

wheelhouse /ˈwiːlˌhaʊs/ n
kommandobrygga styrhytt
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated
hjulhus
enclosed structure around the paddlewheel of a steamboat

wheelwright n
hjulmakaren
person who builds and repairs wheels

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ n
vanlig valthornssnäcka
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
när
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
när då
at such time as
as soon as
när
at what time
at a time in the past

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
när
what time; which time

when Hell freezes over adv
när helvetet fryser till is
never

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
ta seden dit man kommer
behave as those around do

when pigs fly adv
när grisar flyger
never, expressed by an idiom

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
när det kommer till kritan
when the pressure is on

when the cat's away proverb
när katten är borta, dansar råttorna på bordet
People take advantage of the absence of authority

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
när katten är borta, dansar råttorna på bordet
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
varifrån vadan var i från
from where; from which place or source

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
vadan var av var i från varav varifrån
därav
conjunction

whenever /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction
närhelst när som helst närsom
at any time that
jämt när närhelst varje gång
every time that

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
var där
at or in what place
in what situation
varifrån
from what place
vart
to what place

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
var där
at or in which place
var
legal: in the situation in which
vart dit
to which place or situation
vartän
wherever
medan
while on the contrary, although, whereas

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ pronoun
där var
the place in which

where are we phraseologicalUnit
var är vi?
where are we

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
var går vi?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
var är du? var äru
where are you?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
var kommer du ifrån? varifrån kommer du? varifrån är du?
in which country or region were you born or raised

where are your parents phraseologicalUnit
var är dina föräldrar?
where are your parents?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
var kan jag hitte ett hotell
where can I find a hotel

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
var bor du?
where do you live?

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
vart kör denna buss?
where does this bus go

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
vart går detta tåg?
where does this train go

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
var finns toaletten? var är toaletten?
where is the toilet?

where there is a will there is a way /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
att vilja är att kunna viljan kan försätta berg
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found

whereabouts /ˈʍɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌʍɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
vistelseort
location

whereafter adv
varefter
translation

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ conjunction
medan samtidigt som
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
varpå
translation

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
varmed
by which

wherefrom adv
varifrån
from which

whereinto adv
vartill
translation

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
varav
of what; of which; of whom

whereon adv
varpå
translation

whereover conjunction
varutöver
Over what

whereto adv
vart
to what place; whither

whereunder adv
engligt vilket
translation

whereupon /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɔn/ /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ conjunction
varefter varpå
after which

wherewith /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /wɛːˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
varmed
with which

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ n
varmed
the ability and means to accomplish some task

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ v
skärpa fila slipa
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
huruvida om
if, whether or not
vare sig
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not
huruvida om ifall
introducing indirect questions

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ n
slipsten brynsten bryne hen
stone used to hone tools

whey /ʍeɪ/ n
vassla vassle
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
vilken vilket vilka
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied
vilken vilka vilket som
(relative) the one(s) that

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
vilken vilket vilka
(interrogative) what one or ones
vilken som vilka vilket
(relative) who, whom, what

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
vilken vilket
any one or number of a group; no matter which

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
vilken vilket
any one or a number of a group; no matter which one

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
fastän medan
although
medan
during the same time that

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ n
stund tag
uncertain duration of time, a period of time

while away v
fördriva
spend time idly

while one is at it conjunction
när man ändå håller på när man ändå är igång

whilst /waɪlst/ /wʌɪlst/ conjunction
medan

whim /wɪm/ /ʍɪm/ n
nyck infall
fanciful impulse

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ n
småspov
a large wading bird, Numenius phaeopus

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
besynnerlig underlig egendomlig konstig märklig
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing

whimsically adv
besynnerlig
in a whimsical manner

whinge /(h)wɪn(d)ʒ/ n
gnälla klaga
to complain or protest

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
inpiskare
party policy enforcer
piska
rod or rope

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
piska
by extension, to hit with any flexible object
to hit with a whip
vispa
to mix food in a rapid aerating fashion

whiplash n
pisksnärt
lash of a whip
whiplashskada
whiplash injury

whipped cream n
vispgrädde
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating

whipping boy n
strykgosse strykpojke
someone punished for the errors of others

whipping cream n
vispgrädde
cream suitable for whipping

whippoorwill /ˈ(h)wɪp.ɚ.ˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ə.ˌwɪl/ n
skriknattskärra
bird

whipstaff /ˈʍɪpstɑːf/ n
kullerstock
bar to steer a vessel

whirl /wɜːl/ /wɝl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ʍɝl/ /ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
virvla snurra
To rotate, revolve, spin rapidly

whirlpool /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
strömvirvel
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/ n
virvelvind
a violent windstorm of limited extent characterised by an inward spiral motion of the air

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
borste
bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush
visp
kitchen utensil
svep viftning
quick, light sweeping motion

whisker /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ n
hårsmån
(colloquial) very small distance between two things
morrhår
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat

whiskered tern n
skäggtärna
Chlidonias hybrida

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
whisky visky
alcoholic drink

whiskey dick n
vinballe
slang term for narcotic-induced penile flaccidity

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ n
viskning
act of speaking in a quiet voice

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
viska
to talk in a quiet voice

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ n
visselpipa vissla pipa
device used to make a whistling sound
vissling
sound made by whistling
sound similar to the sound made by whistling
act of whistling

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
vissla
to produce a whistling sound
to move in such a way as to make a whistling sound

whistle-blower n
visselblåsare
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities

whistling duck n
visseland
bird of the genus Dendrocygna

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
vit
bright and colourless
board games: deemed to belong to the white set
politics: anti-revolutionary
vit ljushyad ljushyllt
of or relating to Caucasians

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
vit
Caucasian person
vita
albumen
vitt vit
color/colour

white blood cell n
leukocyt vit blodkropp
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response

white bream n
björkna
European fish

white cabbage n
vitkål
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

white chocolate n
vit choklad
food

white clover n
vitklöver
Trifolium repens

white coffee n
kaffe med mjölk
coffee with milk added

white currant /waɪtˈkʌɹənt/ n
vita vinbär
berry
shrub

white dwarf n
vit dvärg
white dwarf star

white gold n
vitguld
A precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white goosefoot n
svinmålla
Chenopodium album

white hole n
vitt hål
singularity

white lie n
vit lögn
deliberate untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result

white magic n
vit magi
magic derived from benign forces

white man's burden n
den vite mannens börda
supposed responsibility of whites

white noise n
vitt brus
random signal with flat power spectral density

white paper n
vitbok
EU document
marketing document

white rhinoceros n
trubbnoshörning
Ceratotherium simum

white stork n
vit stork
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia

white tie n
frack
men's most formal eveningwear

white truffle n
albatryffel vit tryffel
species of truffle

white wagtail n
sädesärla
bird in the wagtail family

white water n
turbulens
turbulent conditions
forsar skum
turbulent or frothy water

white willow n
vitpil
Salix alba

white wine n
vitvin vitt vin
light coloured wine

white-backed black tit n
vitryggig mes
Melaniparus leuconotus

white-bellied tit n
vitbukig mes
Melaniparus albiventris

white-billed diver n
vitnäbbad islom
Gavia adamsii

white-browed tit n
vitbrynad mes
Poecile superciliosus

white-eyed gull n
vitögd mås
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

white-fronted goose n
bläsgås
Anser albifrons

white-fronted tit n
vitpannad mes
Sittiparus semilarvatus

white-haired adj
vithårig
having white hair

white-headed duck n
kopparand
Oxyura leucocephala

white-naped tit n
vitnackad mes
Machlolophus nuchalis

white-rumped sandpiper n
vitgumpsnäppa
Calidris fuscicollis

white-tailed deer n
vitsvanshjort
type of deer

white-tailed eagle n
havsörn
Haliaeetus albicilla

white-tailed lapwing n
sumpvipa
Vanellus leucurus

white-throated dipper n
strömstare
Cinclus cinclus

white-winged black tit n
vitvingad mes
Melaniparus leucomelas

white-winged tern n
vitvingad tärna
Chlidonias leucopterus

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ n
vitoxel
any of various Eurasian deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
skrivtavla vit tavla whiteboard
large vertical writing area

whitefly n
mjöllus
Any of various Aleyrodidae

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪtn̩/ v
vitna
to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch
bleka vit
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch

whitewall n
(vit) däcksida
tyre with white sidewalls

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
vitmena
cover errors
paint

whitewater rafting n
forsränning
traveling by raft

whither /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
vart varthän
to which place

whiting n
vitling
fish, Merlangius merlangus

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
vitaktig
somewhat white

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ v
karva tälja
cut or shape wood with a knife

who /huː/ pronoun
som
who (relative pronoun)
vem vilka
who? (interrogative pronoun)

who are you phraseologicalUnit
vem är du?
who are you?

who are you and what have you done with someone phraseologicalUnit
vem är du och vad har du gjort med någon
Expression to drastic change of a person

who knows phraseologicalUnit
vem vet?
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
vem kunde ha anat
who would have guessed it?

who's asking phraseologicalUnit
vem frågar
To identify an asking stranger

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
oj då
expression of surprise
sakta i backarna
slow down
ptrr
stop, said to a horse

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
deckare kriminalroman kriminalfilm
a crime novel or drama

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adj
hel
entire

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adv
helt
colloquial: in entirety

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
helhet
something complete

whole milk n
standardmjölk
milk from which nothing has been removed

whole shebang n
allt rubbet
the entire thing

wholegrain n
fullkorn fullkorns-
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran

wholemeal bread n
fullkornsbröd
bread

wholesale n
grosshandel grossistverksamhet partihandel
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants

wholesaler n
grossist
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers

whom /huːm/ pronoun
som vilka vilken vilket
relative pronoun
vem vilka
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative)
what person; object of a verb (accusative)

whoopee cushion n
pruttkudde
inflatable bag used as practical joke

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
sångsvan
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus

whoopie cushion n
pruttkudde

whooping cough n
kikhosta
a contagious disease

whooping crane n
prärietrana trumpetartrana
Grus americana

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ n
hora slampa

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ v
hora
to prostitute oneself

whoremonger /ˈhɔɹˌmɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ n
sexköpare torsk
frequent customer of whores
hallick kopplare sutenör
pimp

whoreson /ˈhɔɹ.sən/ /ˈhɔːsən/ n
horunge
illegitimate child

whorl /wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
sländtrissa
spindle whorl.

whose /huːz/ determiner
vars
of which (relative)
of whom (relative)
vems
of whom (interrogative)

why /ʍaɪ/ adv
varför
for what reason

why /ʍaɪ/ n
därför varför
the reason

why not adv
varför inte
introduce a proposal
state one has no objection
why is that not true

wick /wɪk/ n
veke
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
elak syndig
evil or mischevous
fet grym
slang: awesome

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
fett grymt
slang: very

wickerwork n
flätverk korgarbete
things made of wicker

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
vid bred
having a large physical extent from side to side

wide open adj
vidöppen
open completely

wide-angle adj
vidvinkel
having angle of view greater than 70°

wide-angle lens n
vidvinkellins
short focal length lens

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv
allmänt
commonly, generally
vitt
separated by a large distance

widen /ˈwaɪdən/ v
utvidga utöka vidga
to broaden or extend
vidga
to make wider
to become wider

widespread adj
utbredd omfattande
affecting a large area

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ n
gräsänka
woman whose husband is often away
änka
woman whose spouse has died
single line of type carried over to the next page

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
änkeman änkling
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

widowhood n
änkestånd
The period of being a widow

width /ˈwɪtθ/ n
bredd
measurement of something from side to side

wield /wiːld/ v
hantera svinga
to handle with skill and ease

wiener n
frankfurterkorv
snopp pillesnopp
childish word for the penis

wife /waɪf/ n
fru hustru maka
married woman

wife carrying n
kärringbärning kärringkånk
Scandinavian sport

wig /wɪɡ/ n
peruk
head of artificial hair

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
vicka
to move with irregular motions

wigmaker n
perukmakare perukmakerska
person who makes wigs

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ n
wigwam
a Native American dwelling

wiki /ˈwɪki/ n
wiki
collaborative website

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikifiera
to adapt (text) to a wiki

wilco /ˈwɪl.koʊ/ /ˈwɪl.kəʊ/ interjection
ska ske
indication of agreement and compliance

wild /waɪld/ adj
vild
not domesticated or tamed
raucous, unruly, and savage

wild ass /waɪld ˈæs/ n
vildåsna
mammal

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
vildsvin
Sus scrofa

wild goose n
vildgås
species of wildlife goose

wild rice n
vildris
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
tyskoxel
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
smultron
Fragaria vesca

wildcard n
jokertecken
special character

wildcat /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ n
vildkatt
Felis silvestris

wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/ n
vildmark ödemark obygd
uncultivated tract of land

wildfire /ˈwaɪəldˌfaɪɝ/ n
löpeld
rapidly spreading fire

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
fauna flora natur vilt
animals and plants in their natural environment

will /wɪl/ n
vilja önskan
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition
testamente
legal document

will /wɪl/ v
komma att komma till att skola tänka vilja
indicating future action
testamentera
To bequeath
vilja
to wish strongly

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ n
bländverk
delusionary goal
irrbloss
strange light

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
vill du gifta dig med mig?
marriage proposal

willie wagtail n
ärlesolfjäderstjärt
bird

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
villig
ready to do something that is not a matter of course

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
gärna
of one’s own free will

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
pil vide
tree

willow grouse n
dalripa
Lagopus lagopus

willow tit n
talltita
bird

willow warbler n
lövsångare
Phylloscopus trochilus

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ n
viljestyrka
strength of will

willy n
snopp
The penis

wilt /wɪlt/ v
vissna
to droop

wily /waɪ.liː/ adj
slug illistig lömsk
sly, cunning

wimp n
fjant mes
someone who lacks confidence

win /wɪn/ n
femetta fullträff triumf
feat, achievement
vinning vinst
gain, profit
seger vinst
individual victory

win /wɪn/ v
vinna segra
intransitive: achieve by winning
transitive: achieve victory in
vinna
obtain (someone) by wooing

win out v
segra
be victorious

winch /wɪntʃ/ n
vinsch
machine

winch /wɪntʃ/ v
vinscha
use a winch

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
blåsa
blow air through (a wind instrument)
fis
flatus
vind blåst
movement of air

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
skruva upp vrida upp
to tighten a clockwork mechanism
slingra
to travel in a way that is not straight
rulla upp vinda
to turn coils of something around

wind chime n
vindspel
decorative tubular bells

wind chimes n
vindspel
chime made from suspended wooden, metal, etc. tubes, bells and rods that tinkle when moved by the wind

wind farm n
vindkraftspark
collection of wind turbines

wind instrument n
blåsinstrument
type of musical instrument

wind power n
vindkraft
power harnessed from the wind

wind tunnel n
vindtunnel
test facility

wind turbine n
vindkraftverk vindturbin
device

windbreak n
vindskydd
a sheet, stack of material, or screen used to protect people from wind

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ n
fallfrukt
fruit fallen off a tree naturally

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
väderkvarn mölla vindmölla
machine

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
fönster glugg
area on a computer screen
period of time
fönster glugg ruta vindöga
opening for light and air

window box n
blomlåda
flower box

window cleaner n
fönsterputsare
person

window frame n
fönsterkarm
framework around a window

window manager n
fönsterhanterare
software

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
fönsterruta ruta
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ n
fönsterbleck fönsterbräda
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe n
luftstrupe
trachea

windproof adj
vindtät
providing protection from the wind

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ n
hösträng
row of cut grain or hay

windshield n
vindruta
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather

windshield wiper n
vindrutetorkare
device to clear a windshield

windsurfing n
brädsegling vindsurfning
a marine sport

windy /ˈwɪndi/ adj
blåsig
accompanied by wind
unsheltered and open to the wind
ihålig tom
empty and lacking substance

wine /waɪn/ n
vin
alcoholic beverage made from grapes
alcoholic beverage made from other fruit or vegetables
vinröd
wine colour

wine /waɪn/ v
dricka vin vina
drink wine

wine bottle n
vinpava vinflaska
bottle for holding wine

wine cellar n
vinkällare
underground place for storing wine

wine glass n
vinglas
glass vessel for drinking wine from

wine list n
vinlista
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar

winemaking n
vinproduktion
the act of making wine

wineskin n
lägel
bag for holding wine

wing /wɪŋ/ n
flygel vinge
extension to a main body
flygel flank kant
fraction of a political movement
stänkskärm
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area
vinge flygel
part of an aircraft
part of an animal

wing chair n
öronlappsfåtölj
chair

wing nut n
vingmutter
nut with wing-like projections

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ /wɪŋd/ adj
bevingad
having wings

winger n
ytter
offensive player

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
vinnare segrare
one who has won or often wins
segermål
point, goal (etc.) which wins a contest

winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ adj
segrande vinnande
attractive
that constitutes a win
that leads to success

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
sålla
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
vinter
fourth season, marked by short days and lowest temperatures

winter solstice n
vintersolstånd
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun

winter sport n
vintersport
sport played on ice or snow

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ n
vinterstorm
A winter storm

winter swimmer n
vinterbadare
one who participates in winter swimming

winter vomiting disease n
vinterkräksjuka
the gastroenteritic illness caused by noroviruses

winter white Russian hamster n
rysk vintervit dvärghamster
Phodopus sungorus

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
vintrig
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy

wipe /waɪp/ v
radera
erase a computer disk
torka torka av
remove surface substance

wipe out v
vurpa välta
to crash or fall
utplåna utrota
to destroy or obliterate
radera sudda sudda bort sudda ut
to erase

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ n
ledning
metal conductor that carries electricity
målsnöre
sports: finish line of a racetrack
tråd metalltråd
thin thread of metal

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ v
fästa ståltråd
to fasten with wire

wire cutters n
avbitartång sidavbitare
hand tool

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
trådlös
not having any wires

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
visdom
visdom vishet
element of personal character
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way
ability to know and apply spiritual truths
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good
piece of wise advice

wisdom tooth n
visdomstand
rearmost molar in humans

wise /waɪz/ adj
vis klok
showing good judgement

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
visent europeisk bison
The European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
önskan
desire

wish /wɪʃ/ v
tillönska
to bestow a thought
önska
to hope for an outcome

wish list n
önskelista
list of desired things

wishbone n
gaffelben önskeben
bird's bone

wishful thinking n
önsketänkande
illusion that what one would like is true

wishing well n
önskebrunn
well where wishes were thought to be granted

wishlist /ˈwɪʃlɪst/ n
önskelista
a list of desired things

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
vacklande
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support

wisteria n
blåregn
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
vemodig längtansfull
full of longing
melankolisk vemodig
sad and thoughtful

witch /wɪtʃ/ n
häxa trollkvinna trollpacka
person who uses magic

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ n
häxdoktor
person believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magic

witch's milk n
häxmjölk
milk secreted from the breasts of newborn babies

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ n
häxjakt
persecution of persons believed to be using magic

witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkɹæft/ n
häxeri häxkonst trolldom
the practice of witches

with /wɘð/ /wɪi/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
med mot
against
med medelst
by means of
med genom
expressing manner
med
in the company of
in addition to
as nourishment
in support of

with a grain of salt adv
med en nypa salt
with common sense and skepticism

with all due respect
med all aktning för med all respekt
phrase used before disagreeing with someone

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
med andan i halsgropen
eagerly
med återhållen andedräkt
holding one's breath

with child
med barn
pregnant (euphemistic)

with one voice
i en röst i en ton
in unison

with one's hand in the cookie jar
tagen med fingrarna i syltburken tagen med skägget i brevlådan
observed or apprehended while committing a theft

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
med glädje gärna med nöje
willingly, without argument

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ n
utträde
act of withdrawing
uttag
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them
abstinens
type of metabolic shock

withdrawal symptom n
abstinens abstinensbesvär
symptom associated with the discontinuance of a drug

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
manke
part of the back of a draft animal

withholding tax n
källskatt preliminärskatt
A withholding, a tax withheld from employees' salary and paid to the government

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
inom
before the specified duration ends
inom inuti
spatial enclosure

without /wɪθˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈʌʊt/ preposition
utan
not having

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ n
vittnesmål
attestation of a fact or event
vittne
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ v
vittna om
(transitive) to furnish proof of
bevittna
(transitive) to see or gain knowledge of through experience
(transitive) to take as evidence

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
kvickhet
witty remark

wizard /wɪ.zɚd/ /ˈwɪ.zəd/ n
assistent guide
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
trollkarl
person skilled with magic

woad n
vejde
Isatis tinctoria

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ n
vingla
unsteady motion

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
sorg ve
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woebegone /ˈwoʊbɪɡɑn/ /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ adj
bedrövad
in a deplorable state

wog /wɒɡ/ n
babbe blatte
an offensive term for a dark-skinned person

woggle n
sölja
Boy Scout’s neckerchief clasp or slide

wok /wɒk/ n
wokpanna
large round pan

wok /wɒk/ v
woka
to use a wok

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ n
varg ulv
animal

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
vargunge
young wolf

wolf down v
glufsa i sig
consume quickly

wolf in sheep's clothing n
ulv i fårakläder
a disguised danger

wolf spider n
jaktspindel vargspindel
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolfberry n
bocktörne
Lycium
gojibär
fruit of Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense

wolffish /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ n
havskattfisk
fish

wolframite n
volframit
wolframite

wolpertinger n
wolpertinger
fictional creature

wolverine /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ n
järv
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/ n
kvinna
adult female person

womanhood n
kvinnlighet
state of being a woman
qualities considered typical for a woman

womanizer /ˈwʊmənaɪzəɹ/ n
kvinnotjusare
habitual seducer of women

womankind n
kvinnosläkt
woman, taken collectively

womanly adj
kvinnlig
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
livmoder
uterus

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
under mirakel
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
förundras
to be affected with surprise
undra fråga sig
to ponder about something

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
underbar
excellent, extremely impressive

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
ljuvligt underbart
in a wonderful manner

wonderment n
förundran
state of wonder

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ adj
van
accustomed or apt

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ n
vana
habitual way of doing things

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ v
vänja
To be accustomed
To make (someone) used to; to accustom

woo /wuː/ v
uppvakta kurtisera svärma
to endeavor to gain someone's affection

wood /wʊd/ n
ved
firewood
trä ved
substance
träslag
wood from a particular species
skog
woodland

wood anemone n
vitsippa
Anemone nemorosa

wood apple n
elefantäpple
Limonia acidissima

wood cudweed n
skogsnoppa
Gnaphalium sylvaticum

wood lemming n
skogslämmel
wood lemming

wood mouse n
mindre skogsmus
European rodent

wood pigeon n
ringduva
Columba palumbus

wood pulp n
pappersmassa
pulp from trees used to make paper

wood sandpiper n
grönbena
Tringa stagnatilis

wood sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ n
harsyra

wood warbler n
grönsångare
Phylloscopus sibilatrix

wood wool n
träull

woodcarver n
träsnidare
a person who is skilled at woodcarving

woodchat shrike n
rödhuvad törnskata
Lanius senator

woodchip n
träflisa
chip of wood

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/ n
skogsmurmeldjur
rodent of the family Sciuridae

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
morkulla
wading bird in the genus Scolopax

woodcut n
träsnitt
method of printmaking

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
trä-
made of wood

wooden spoon n
jumbopris
prize for coming last in a competition
träsked
spoon made from wood

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
gråsugga
any species of suborder Oniscidea

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
hackspett
bird in Picinae

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ n
myskmadra
herb

woodshed n
vedbod
enclosed structure for storing firewood

woodwind instrument n
träblåsinstrument
musical instrument

woodwork n
målram
goalpost or crossbar
slöjd träslöjd
working with wood

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
skogsbeklädd
covered in woods
vedartad
non-herbaceous

woof /wʊf/ n
väft
set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom
voff vov
sound of a dog

wool /wʊl/ n
ylle ull
cloth or yarn
ull ylle
hair of sheep, etc.

woolly bear n
björnspinnarlarv
hairy caterpillar

woolly mammoth n
ullhårig mammut
Mammuthus primigenius

woolly rhinoceros n
ullhårig noshörning

wop /wɒp/ n
spagge spaghettigubbe
person of Italian descent

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
ord
unit of language
promise
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit
the word of God

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
formulera
say or write using particular words

word of mouth n
mun till mun
verbal means of passing of information

word order n
ordföljd
order of syntactic constituents

word processor n
ordbehandlare
software

wording n
formulering
choice of words

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] n
arbete
effort expended on a particular task
measure of energy expended in moving an object
result of a particular manner of production
thermodynamics: energy in transit between one form or repository and another
arbete jobb
labour, employment, occupation, job
place where one is employed
verk arbete
literary, artistic, or intellectual production

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] v
fungera
behave in a certain way when handled.
åstadkomma
cause to happen
driva
cause to work
arbeta
effect by gradual degrees (transitive)
fungera funka gå
function correctly
bearbeta
influence
bearbeta arbeta
shape, form, or improve a material
arbeta jobba
to do a specific task

work function n
utträdesarbete
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

work life n
arbetsliv
part of life spent at work

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
beräkna räkna ut
to calculate
gå ihop gå ut stämma
to conclude with the correct solution
träna
to habitually exercise rigorously
få rätsida på räkna ut
to make sense of
fungera
to succeed

work permit n
arbetstillstånd
authorization to work in a foreign country

work wonders v
göra underverk

workaholic adj
arbetsnarkoman
in the nature or manner of a workaholic

workaholic n
arbetsnarkoman
person

workbench n
arbetsbänk hyvelbänk slöjdbänk snickarbänk bänk
sturdy table

workbook n
arbetsbok övningsbok övningshäfte
book used by a student

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
arbetare
person who performs labor

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
proletärer i alla länder, förena eder! proletärer i alla länder, förena er
workers of the world, unite

workhorse n
arbetshäst
a horse used primarily for work

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ adj
fungerande
functioning

working class n
arbetarklass
social class doing physical work

working life n
arbetsliv
period spent in employment

working time n
arbetstid
law: time spent at occupational labor

workout /ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/ n
träning
activity that requires much physical or mental effort, or produces strain
träningspass
an exercise session; a period of physical exercise

workplace n
arbetsplats
place where someone works

workroom n
arbetsrum
A room where work is done

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
workshop
intensive course of education
verkstad
small manufacturing room

workshy adj
arbetsskygg
disinclined to work

workspace n
arbetsområde
area allocated for someone to work in
computing: A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated

worktop n
bänk
kitchen work surface

workweek n
arbetsvecka
range of days of the week

world /wɜːld/ /wɝːld/ /wɵːld/ n
värld
human collective existence
the Earth
inhabited planet
individual or group perspective or social setting
the universe

world champion n
världsmästare
winner of world cup or world championship

world cup n
VM världsmästerskap
event; competition

world record n
världsrekord
the world's best score or time

world war n
världskrig
a war involving the major nations of the world

world's oldest profession n
världens äldsta yrke
euphemism for prostitution

world-class /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/ adj
världsklass
of a standard that ranks among the best in the world

world-famous adj
världsberömd
renowned in many parts of the world

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
världslig
concerned with the human, earthly or physical rather than spiritual
concerned with the secular rather than sacred

worldly-wise adj
erfaren världsklok världsvan
experienced in the ways of the world

worldview n
världsåskådning
personal view of the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
mask
animal
kräk stackare
contemptible being
drake orm
dragon or mythological serpent
mask nätmask
self-replicating program

worm-eaten adj
maskäten
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormhole n
maskhål
a shortcut between distant parts of space

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ n
malört äkta malört
Artemisia absinthium

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ adj
sliten
damaged and shabby from too much use

worn out adj
utsliten uttjänad
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use
utmattad
exhausted from exertion

worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
bekymrad oroad
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
bekymmer oro ängslan
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
oroa sig
be troubled
oroa
disturb the peace of mind of
ansätta hetsa trakassera
harass, irritate
sätta tänderna i
seize or shake by the throat

worrying /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
oroande
inducing worry

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
sämre värre
comparative form of bad

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adv
sämre värre
comparative of badly

worsen v
förvärras
intransitive: get worse
förvärra
transitive: make worse

worsening n
försämring
worse situation

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ n
dyrkan
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object
the ardent love of a person
tillbedjan
the religious ceremonies that express this devotion

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ v
dyrka tillbe
to honor and adore, especially as a deity

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
värst
most inferior

worst comes to worst adv
i värsta fall
if a bad situation develops

worsted /ˈwəː.stɪd/ /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
kamgarn redgarn
yarn made from wool

wort /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
vört
liquid extract

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
värde
value

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
värdelös
not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential

would /wəd/ /wʊd/ v
skulle
indicating a possible (but not definite) future action or state
indicating an action in the past that was planned or intended
indicating an action or state that is conditional on another
bruka
indicating an action in the past that happened repeatedly or commonly

wouldn't hurt a fly v
inte göra en fluga förnär inte göra en fluga illa
is of very gentle nature (idiom)

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ n
sår skada
injury
sår
something that offends a person’s feelings

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ v
såra
hurt (someone's feelings)
såra skada
hurt or injure

woundwort n
syska
any of several plants formerly used for wounds

wow /waʊ̯/ interjection
oj
excitement

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ n
vålnad
A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death

wrangle /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ n
gräl käbbel munhuggande
angry dispute

wrangle /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ v
gräla käbbla munhuggas
to bicker

wrap /ɹæp/ n
crêpe wrap
food
sjal skynke
garment

wrap /ɹæp/ v
slå in emballera klä in linda in paketera
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc

wrap around one's little finger v
linda kring sitt finger linda runt sitt finger
to successfully control or influence

wrap up v
avrunda avsluta
To finish off a task completely
packa in slå in
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection
avrunda avsluta sammanfatta
To summarize or recapitulate
bylta
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather

wrapper /ˈɹapɚ/ n
linne
a negligée or loose dressing gown
omslag
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection

wrapping /ˈɹæpɪŋ/ n
emballage
The material in which something is wrapped

wrapping paper n
omslagspapper presentpapper
paper used for wrapping parcels or presents

wrasse /ɹæs/ n
läppfisk
Fish

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ n
vrede
great anger

wreak /ɹiːk/ v
vålla
to cause or inflict causing injury

wreak havoc /ɹiːk ˈhæv.ək/ v
härja
To cause damage, disruption, or destruction

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
bindel hjälmbindel
heraldry: support of a crest
krans
ornamental circular band

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ n
krasch krock sammanstötning
collision
vrak
remains
ruined object or person

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ v
fördärva krascha
to cause severe damage
skrota
to dismantle wrecked objects
grusa
to ruin

wren /ɹɛn/ n
gärdsmyg
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ n
skiftnyckel
hand tool
försträckning ledvrickning sträckning stukning
injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb
hårt slag smärta
violent emotional change caused by separation
bändning ryck vridning
violent twisting movement

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
brotta brottas
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw

wrestling n
brottning
sport

wretch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
stackare
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person
usling
unpleasant, annoying person

wriggle v
slingra vicka vifta
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
tvinga
to obtain by force
vrida ur
to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out

wrinkle n
skrynkla
furrow in a smooth surface
rynka
line or crease in the skin

wrinkle v
rynka
to develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age
skrynkla
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles
skrynkla sig
to pucker or become uneven or irregular

wrinkly adj
skrynklig
having wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
handled
wrist

wristwatch n
armbandsur
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
skrivelse
a written order

write /ɹaɪt/ v
skriva författa
to be an author
skriva
to form letters, etc.
to be the author of
record (data)
to send a letter to

write down v
anteckna skriva ned skriva ner
to set something down in writing

write off v
avskriva skriva av
to record a notional expense
to record an expenditure as an expense
to reduce an asset's book value to zero

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ n
författare skribent skriftställare
person who writes; an author

writer's block n
skrivkramp
the temporary inability to write

writer's cramp n
skrivkramp
cramp in the writing hand

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
skrift skrivkonst
written letters or symbols

writing as separate words n
särskrivning
writing an expression with spaces

writing board /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
tavla
A smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously.

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adj
fel
immoral
improper
not working
fel inkorrekt felaktig
incorrect

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adv
fel
wrongly, incorrectly

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ n
fel
opposite of right
something immoral

wrongly /ˈɹɒŋli/ /ˈɹɔŋli/ adv
orättvist
In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly
felaktigt
incorrectly; by error

wroth /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ adj
vred
full of anger

wrought iron n
smidesjärn
form of iron that is not cast

wry /ɹaɪ/ adj
förvriden skev
contorted
spydig ironisk syrlig torr
dryly humorous

wry /ɹaɪ/ v
avleda
to divert
förvrida
to twist

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ n
göktyta
either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
wushu
martial art

wuss /wʊs/ n
mes
weak, ineffectual person

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
lindorm
mythical dragon-like creature

x-axis n
x-axel
axis drawn from left to right

xebec /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
chebeck schebeck
transport ship

xenohormone n
xenohormon
any of a group of natural and artificial compounds showing hormone-like properties

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
xenon
chemical element

xenophobe /ˈzinəfoʊb/ /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ n
främlingshatare xenofob
hater of foreigners

xenophobia /zinəˈfoʊbiə/ /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
främlingsfientlighet xenofobi
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

xenotransplantation n
xenotransplantation
transplantation between species

xerography n
xerografi
photocopying process

xerophyte /ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/ n
xerofyt
botany: a plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce

xerox /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotokopiera kopiera ranka stencilera
to make photocopies

xor /ɛks ˈɔː(ɹ)/ n
exklusivt eller
exclusive OR

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
xylen dimetylbensen
di-methyl-benzene

xylitol n
xylitol
an alcohol

xylooligosaccharide n
zylo-oligosackarid

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ n
xylofon
musical instrument

y'all /jɑl/ pronoun
ni
plural of you

y-axis n
y-axel
axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ n
jakt yacht
slick and light ship

yada yada yada phraseologicalUnit
bla bla bla
and so on

yadda n
bla
not need to be specified

yak /jæk/ n
jak
ox-like mammal

yam /jæm/ n
jams jamsrot
any Dioscorea vine

yandere /ˈjɑːndɛɹeɪ/ n
avundsjuk
character who fits the archetype of being genuinely kind, loving, or gentle, but suddenly switching to being aggressive or deranged

yangmei n
bärpors kinesisk arbutus
tree

yank /jæŋk/ n
ryck
A sudden, vigorous pull

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
gård trädgård tomt
land around a house
rå
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang
yard
three feet

yardstick n
måttstock
standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
kippa
skullcap worn by religious Jewish males

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
garn
fiber strand for knitting or weaving

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ n
röllika rölleka
any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea

yashmak n
nikab niqab
a veil worn by Muslim women

yaw /jɔː/ n
gir
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
gäspning gäsp
the action of yawning

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
gäspa
open the mouth and take a deep breath

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hurra jippi tjoho

yeah /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ja
yes

yeah, right /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ interjection
säkert sällan visst
sarcasm to express disbelief

year /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
år
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun
a period between set dates that mark a year
time it takes for any planetary body to make one revolution around another body
a Julian year
a level or grade at school or college
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity

yearbook n
skolkatalog
publication compiled by the graduating class
årsbok årsskrift kalender
reference book, published annually

yearling n
ettåring
one-year-old animal

yearly adj
årlig
happening once every year

yearly adv
årligen
once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
längta efter längta till längta tillbaka till
to have a strong desire; to long

yeast /iːst/ /jiːst/ n
jäst
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
fungus
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise
skum
frothy foam on sea waves

yeast extract n
jästextrakt
yeast product

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ adj
gul
having yellow as its colour
feg
lacking courage

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ n
gul
colour

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ v
gulna
to become yellow or more yellow
gulfärga gulmåla
to cause to become yellow or more yellow

yellow anemone n
gulsippa
a species of herbaceous perennial plant

yellow beet n
gulbeta
yellow variety of beet

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
gult kort
card in sports

yellow jersey n
gul ledartröja
shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France

yellow tit n
gulmes
Machlolophus holsti

yellow-bellied tit n
mandarinmes
Pardaliparus venustulus

yellow-billed loon n
vitnäbbad islom
Gavia adamsii

yellow-browed tit n
grönmes
Sylviparus modestus

yellow-browed warbler n
tajgasångare
Phylloscopus inornatus

yellow-cheeked tit n
östlig gyllenmes
Machlolophus spilonotus

yellow-legged gull n
medelhavstrut
Larus michahellis

yellow-vented bulbul n
vitbrynad bulbyl
Pycnonotus goiavier

yellowhammer n
gulsparv
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella

yellowish /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adj
gulaktig
somewhat yellow

yen /jɛn/ n
yen
unit of Japanese currency

yep /jɛp/ n
jepp jäpp
informal "yes"

yes /jɛs/ interjection
ja

yes /jɛs/ n
ja jo
answer that shows agreement or acceptance
ja
vote of support

yes /jɛs/ particle
ja
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance
jo ja
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement

yes /jɛs/ v
acceptera godkänna
to affirm

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
både ja och nej
indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man n
ja-sägare
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ adv
i går igår
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ n
i går gårdag igår
day before today
gårdag
the recent past

yesteryear /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ n
i fjol i fjor
last year

yet /jɛt/ adv
fortfarande ytterligare ännu
fortfarande än
continuously up to this point in time
ännu till ytterligare
in addition
ännu än
thus far

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
men
nevertheless; however

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ n
snöman jeti yeti
unidentified animal

yew /juː/ n
idegran
Taxus baccata
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus
idegran idegransträ
wood of the yew

yield /jiːld/ n
utbyte
quantity of something produced

yield /jiːld/ v
ge vika
to give as required
ge
to produce as return
to produce as a result

yippee /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/ interjection
jippi
expression of enjoyment

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
jojo
toy

yob /jɒb/ n
bråkstake buse
antisocial person

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ n
joddel joddling
song

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
joddla
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto

yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/ n
yoga
Hindu discipline

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ n
yogi
yoga practitioner

yogurt /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ /ˈjɒɡət/ /ˈjəʉɡət/ n
yoghurt
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yoke /jəʊk/ n
ok
wooden bar
a burden; something which represses or restrains a person
yoke of a shirt

yolk /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
äggula gula
yellow of egg

you /ju/ /jʉː/ determiner
ni du Ni Du
the individual or group spoken/written to
din ditt era
used before epithets for emphasis

you /ju/ /jʉː/ pronoun
er ni
object pronoun: the group being addressed
dig ni
object pronoun: the person being addressed
man en
one
ni
subject pronoun: the group being addressed
du ni
subject pronoun: the person being addressed

you /ju/ /jʉː/ v
nia
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun

you are what you eat proverb
du är vad du äter
proverb

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
man ska inte döma boken efter omslaget man skall inte döma hunden efter håren
it is not possible to judge things by external appearances alone

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
man kan inte lära gamla hundar sitta
too old to change

you don't say interjection
det menar du inte säger du det
(idiomatic) really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so?

you know interjection
du vet
expression signifying a pause or hesitation

you know what phraseologicalUnit
vet du vad
used to get attention

you make the bed you lie in proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga
a person's circumstances are normally the result of his or her own actions

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
tjänster och gentjänster
if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor

you're never too old to learn proverb
man lär så länge man lever
proverb

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
ingen orsak varsågod det var så lite
reply to thanks

you-know-what pronoun
du-vet-vad ni-vet-vad
known and unmentioned thing

you-know-who pronoun
du-vet-vem du-vet-vilka ni-vet-vem ni-vet-vilka
known and unmentioned person

young /jʌŋ/ adj
ung
in the early part of life or growth
as if young
belonging in the early part of life
having little experience

young /jʌŋ/ n
unge
offspring (plural)
unge ung
people who are young

younger /ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/ adj
yngre
in an earlier period of life

younger sister n
lillasyster
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

your /jɔː/ /jɔːɹ/ determiner
er eder edert edra eran erat
belonging to you (plural; more owners)
din
belonging to you (singular; one owner)

your mom interjection
din mamma
a general-purpose insult

your mother interjection
din mamma
insult

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
din önskan är min lag
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command

yours /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jɔːɹz/ pronoun
er era ert
possessive pronoun, plural
din dina ditt
possessive pronoun, singular

yours sincerely adj
med vänlig hälsning
a polite formula to end letters

yours truly pronoun
undertecknad
(idiomatic) me or I

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
ungdom
quality or state of being young
part of life following childhood
young persons, collectively
young person
ung man yngling
young man

youth hostel n
vandrarhem
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
ungdomlig ung
young or seeming young

yowl v
yla tjuta
utter a yowl

ytterbium /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
ytterbium
chemical element

yttrium /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
yttrium
chemical element

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
usch fy blä
uttered to indicate disgust

yum /jʌm/ adj
mums smaskens
indication of delight

yum /jʌm/ interjection
mums

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
mumsig smarrig smaskens
delicious

yup /jʌp/ interjection
japp jupp
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
yuppie
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ n
jurta jurt
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof

z-axis n
z-axel
axis on a graph that is usually drawn vertically

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
zabaione
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine

zander n
gös
Sander lucioperca

zap /zæp/ v
zappa
change channels repeatedly

zapper /ˈzæp.ə(ɹ)/ n
fjärrkontroll
remote control

zeal /ziːl/ n
iver nit nitälskan
fervor or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
fanatiker
zealous person

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
ivrig nitisk entusiastisk hänförd hängiven
full of zeal; ardent

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
sebra zebra
African animal

zebra crossing n
övergångsställe
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes

zebra finch n
zebrafink
bird

zebra shark n
sebrahaj
Stegostoma fasciatum

zebra turkeyfish n
zebradrakfisk
venomous fish

zee /ˈziː/ n
zäta
name of the letter Z, z

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/ n
tidsanda
the spirit of the age

zeitnot /ˈzaɪt.nət/ n
tidsnöd
time trouble, time pressure (chess)

zemstvo /ˈzɛmstvəʊ/ n
landsting zemstvo
A Russian districtual or provincial conciliary or elective local-governmental administrative division

zeolite n
zeolit
mineral

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
ingen noll
informal: virtually none
noll
linguistics: present at an abstract level but not realized in the data

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
nollelement noll
identity element of a monoid
noll ingenting noll och ingenting
nothing, or none
nolla noll-
numeric symbol of zero
nolla noll
point of origin on a scale
digit zero
person of little importance
nollställe
value of a function’s independent variables when the value of the function is zero
noll
zero value of a magnitude

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
noll nolla
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
nolla nollställa
to set to zero

zero coupon bond n
nollkupongare nollkupongobligation
bond that has no coupon

zero matrix n
nollmatris
matrix consisting of zeroes

zero tolerance n
nolltolerans
strict policy of enforcing all the laws or rules

zero vector n
nollvektor
vector whose value in every dimension is zero

zero-sum game n
nollsummespel
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others

zeroth /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊθ/ adj
nollte
ordinal number corresponding to zero

zest /zɛst/ n
zest
outer skin of citrus

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ n
zeugma
using a word to apply to more than one noun

zilch /zɪltʃ/ n
ingenting noll nolla
(informal) nothing

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
zink
element

zinc oxide n
zinkoxid
amorphous solid

zip /zɪp/ n
postnummer
any postal code

zip fastener n
blixtlås dragkedja
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zircon n
zirkon
mineral

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ n
zirkonium
chemical element

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
cittra
musical instrument

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ n
zodiaken
belt-like region in the sky

zodiacal light n
zodiakalljus
soft glow of white light extending upward from the horizon along the ecliptic, particularly in the tropics

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ n
zombie
the undead

zombie out v
zona ut
become listless, vacant and unresponsive

zombify v
zombifiera
To turn into a zombie

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ n
zon
area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc

zoo /zuː/ n
djurpark zoo
park where live animals are exhibited

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
zoologisk
of, or relating to animals

zoologist /zoʊˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
zoolog
one who studies zoology

zoology /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
zoologi
science that studies the animal kingdom

zoom in /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/ v
zooma in
to focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image
to manipulate a display so as to make it larger

zoom out v
zooma ut
focus a zoom lens
manipulate a display so as to make it smaller

zoonosis /zoʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ n
zoonos
An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zooplankton /ˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/ n
djurplankton
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans

zope n
faren
fish

zugzwang /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
dragtvång
lack of choice in what to do

Ähtäri pn
Etseri
town

Åbo pn
Åbo
Swedish name of Turku

Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ pn
Ålesund
Norwegian municipality in Møre og Romsdal

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
as
the principal Norse gods

Öland pn
Öland
island

élan /eɪˈlɑːn/ n
geist schvung stil och fart
spirit, zeal

éminence grise n
grå eminens
a secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ [ˈʔyːbɐmɛnʃ] n
övermänniska
figure in Nazi ideology