& conjunction
&
abbreviation of “and”

's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
s
possessive marker

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ suffix
barhet
Forms a noun from a verb

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
abel
fit to be done
relevant or suitable to, in accordance with
bar abel
able to be done
värd
due to be
expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense

al /æl/ suffix
al
aldehyde

an suffix
isk sk
of or pertaining to

ance /-əns/ suffix
ans
a state

ane /eɪn/ suffix
an
alkanes

archy suffix
arki
form of government or rule

ary /.ɹi/ /ə.ɹi/ /ɛɹ.i/ suffix
är
having the specified arity

ase suffix
as
forms the names of enzymes

ate /eɪt/ /ət/ suffix
at
chemical derivative
era
to act in the specified manner

ation /ˈeɪʃn̩/ suffix
ation ring tion
-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
cid ord
killing of
ördare cid
killer of

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
krati
rule

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
krat
advocate
participant

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cyt
cell names and classifications

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

elect suffix
ald
not yet inaugurated

ene /-iːn/ suffix
en
alkene

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
are ist spelare
person whose occupation is...
re
(used to form agent nouns) person or thing that does...
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 /əs/ /ɛs/ /ɪs/ suffix
inna ska essa
female suffix

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

etic /ˈɛt.ɪk/ suffix
etisk
pertaining to

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

free /fɹiː/ suffix
fri
free from; without

gon suffix
gon hörning
plane figure

gram suffix
gram
something written

hedron suffix
eder
solid figure

hood /hʊd/ suffix
dom
condition or state
skap
group

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

ic /ɪk/ 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
id
binary compound of a nonmetal
oid
any of a group of several elements

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

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
fiering fikation ifiering ifikation

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

in-law suffix
vär-
related through marriage

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ing
act of doing something
ande ende
to form present participles

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
aktig
appended to words
isk
appended to roots denoting names of nations or regions

ism /ɪ.zəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] 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/ suffix
it
a follower or adherent of a specified person
a native or resident of a specified place
used to form names of minerals and rocks

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

ity /əti/ [əɾi] [ɪti] [ɾi] suffix
het
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
iv
adjectival suffix: of the nature of; tending to

ization /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ suffix
isering
act, process, or result of doing something

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

land /lænd/ /lənd/ /lɪnd/ [lænd] suffix
land
territory, country or region (suffix)

leptic suffix
leptisk
of or relating to a condition of seizing

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
lös
lacking

like suffix
artad aktig 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/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] suffix
aktig lig artad isk
forming adjectives from nouns, in the sense "similar to, like, characteristic of"
lig
forming adjectives from nouns, in the sense "occurring at such intervals"
t
used to form adverbs from adjectives

mania suffix
mani
indicating a compulsion or obsession

ment suffix
mang ment

meter suffix
meter
used to form a measuring device

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ [nɘs] 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

ol suffix
ol
-OH group

one suffix
on
ketone

pedia suffix
pedi

phile /faɪ̯l/ suffix
fil
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend"

phobe /-foʊb/ 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 /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
fobi
used to form nouns meaning fear
used to form nouns meaning hate

plasty /-ˈplæsti/ suffix
plastik

proof suffix
säker
denoting an impervious quality

s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ 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

stan suffix
stan
used in actual place names

teen suffix
ton
to form numbers 13 - 19

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

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

to-be suffix
livande vardande
future, later, expectant

um /əm/ suffix
um
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

vore suffix
ätare
an animal identified by their kind of diet

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

wise /waɪz/ /wɑɪz/ suffix
mässig
in the matter of, with regard to
vis
one (thing) at a time
t
in the direction or orientation of

worthy suffix
värd
of sufficient worth for

y suffix
aktig ig
having the quality of
ig
inclined to
is
forming diminutive nouns
het dom else skap
forming abstract 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

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

101 /ˈwʌnˌoʊ̯ˈwʌn/ adj
abc
basic, beginner

10th adj
10:e
abbreviation of tenth

11th adj
11:e
abbreviation of eleventh

12th adj
12:e
abbreviation of twelfth

13th adj
13:e
abbreviation of thirteenth

14th adj
14:e
abbreviation of fourteenth

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

15th adj
15:e
abbreviation of fifteenth

16th /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
16:e
abbreviation of sixteenth

17th adj
17:e
abbreviation of seventeenth

18th adj
18:e
abbreviation of eighteenth

1960s n
1960-tal
decade from 1960 to 1969

19th adj
19:e
abbreviation of nineteenth

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

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

2-1 road n
bymiljöväg
type of road

20th /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ adj
20:e
abbreviation of twentieth

22nd adj
22:a
abbreviation of twenty-second

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

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

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

3D adj
3D
abbreviation

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

3D printing n
3D-printteknik 3D-utskrift
manufacture of 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

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛ.vən/ pn
11 september
attack

90s n
90-talet
the decade of the 1990s

9th adj
9:e
abbreviation of ninth

@ /itʃæt/ /æt/ /ət/ preposition
à
at a rate of

A /eɪ̯/ /æɪ/ n
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 /eɪ biː siː/ n
abc
rudiments
abc-bok
primer for learning the alphabet

AC n
AC växelström
alternating current

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
e.Kr.
anno Domini

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ n
adhd damp
the abbreviation ADHD

AI n
AI
artificial intelligence

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
aids AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AK-47 /ˌeɪ.keɪ.fɔː.tiˈsɛv.ən/ n
AK-47 kalasjnikov
Kalashnikov assault rifle

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

ATM n
bankomat
(banking) automated teller machine

ATV n
ATV
Automated Transfer Vehicle
fyrhjuling
all-terrain vehicle

AWOL /ˈeɪ̯.wɑl/ /ˈeɪ̯.wɔl/ /ˈʔɐ.wɔl/ n
bondpermission frånvaro utan giltig orsak
military: absence without proper authority

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

Aalborg /ˈɑlˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/ /ˈɔlˌbɔɹɡ/ pn
Ålborg
city in northern Denmark

Aarau /ˈɑːɹaʊ/ pn
Aarau
Swiss town

Aaron /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ pn
Aron
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

Aaron's beard /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪəd/ /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ /ˈɛəɹ.ənz bɪəd/ /ˈɛɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ n
Arons skägg
name for certain plants

Abba /æˈbɑ/ /ˈæb.ə/ n
Abba fader
honorific title given to God in the New Testament

Abbasid /əbˈɑ.səd/ /əˈbæs.əd/ /ˈæb.ə.səd/ adj
abbasidisk
relating to the Abbasids

Abbasid /əbˈɑ.səd/ /əˈbæs.əd/ /ˈæb.ə.səd/ n
abbasid
member of the dynasty that ruled from Baghdad from about to 750 to 1250

Abdera pn
Abdera
town

Abderian /æbˈdɛɹ.i.ən/ /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
abderitisk
of or belonging to Abdera

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

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Abdullah
Muslim given name

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
male given name
son of Adam and Eve

Abenaki /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/ /ˌɑbəˈnɑki/ pn
abenakiska
language

Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
the largest city of Ivory Coast

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

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abchazisk
of or pertaining to Abkhazia

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
abchazier abchazer
person from Abkhazia

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

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

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

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ n
urinvånare
original inhabitant of any land

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

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.həm/ /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 Absalon
male given name

Absurdistan pn
Absurdistan
country where absurdity is the norm

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

Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Abuja
The capital city of Nigeria

Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abessinien
historical name of the Ethiopian Empire - Ethiopia and Eritrea

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

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Accra
capital of Ghana

Acehnese pn
atjehnesiska
language

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ n
akajer
an inhabitant of Achaea

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
Athenian Acropolis

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

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] 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
adamsäpple
lump in the throat
fjärilsgardenia
Tabernaemontana divaricata

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

Aden pn
Aden
seaport of Yemen

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

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

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

Advent wreath n
adventskrans
usually evergreen wreath adorned with four candles

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
republic of south-west Russia

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

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

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

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Aisopos
ancient Greek author

Afar pn
afar
language

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afghansk
pertaining to Afghanistan

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

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
afghanska
Pashto language

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Afghanistan
country

Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ pn
Afrika
continent

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 jacana n
afrikansk jaçana
Actophilornis africanus

African wildcat n
afrikansk vildkatt falbkatt
Felis silvestris lybica

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] adj
afroamerikansk
American and black

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] n
afroamerikan
A black American

Africanization n
afrikanisering
the act or process of Africanizing

Africanize v
afrikanisera
to make African

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikaans
language

Afrikaner /ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ/ n
afrikand
member of ethnic group

Afro- /ˈæfɹoʊ-/ prefix
afro-
African

Afrophobia n
afrofobi
the fear, hate or dislike of Africans

Agamemnon /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnɒn/ /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnən/ pn
Agamemnon
Greek hero

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agda Agata
female given name

Age of Enlightenment pn
upplysningstid
period of history

Aghori n
aghori
an order of Hindu ascetics

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnes
female given name

Agnus Dei /ˌæɡnəs ˈdeɪ.i/ /ˌɑːnjus ˈdeɪ.i/ n
Agnus Dei gudslamm
model or picture of a lamb with a cross

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
Ahab
biblical king of Israel

Ahasuerus /əˈhæz.wə.ɹəs/ pn
Ahasveros
biblical king of Persia

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ pn
ainu
language

Aion pn
Aion
Greek god associate with time, the universe and the zodiac

Akaa pn
Ackas
municipality

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

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

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

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

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

Alajärvi pn
Alajärvi
town

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ pn
Allan
male given name

Alander n
ålänning
person

Alaric pn
Alarik
king of Visigoths
Alrik
male given name

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
US state

Alaska pollock n
alaskasej Alaska pollock stillahavsbleka stillahavslyra
Gadus chalcogrammus

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ adj
alaskisk
of or pertaining to Alaska, its people or its culture

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ n
alaskier
someone from Alaska

Alavus pn
Alavo
municipality

Alawite n
alawit

Alban pn
Alban
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.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 /ˌæləˈmænɪk/ /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
alemanniska
High German language or dialect group

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

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

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

Aleutian Islands /ˌæliːˈuːʃən ˈɑɪlændz/ pn
Aleuterna
archipelago

Alexander /ˌa.lɪɡˈzɑːn.də/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alexander
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alexander den store
King of Macedonia

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] pn
Alexandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.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 /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Alfons
male given name

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ pn
Alfred
Male given name

Alfvén pn
Alfvén
surname

Algarve pn
Algarve
Southernmost region of Portugal

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ pn
Algeriet
country

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

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

Algherese pn
algheres
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Alger
the capital of Algeria

Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋk(w)i.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋk(w)i.ən/ adj
algonkinsk
relating to a group of North American languages

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
female given name

All Blacks pn
All Blacks
New Zealand rugby team

All Saints' Day pn
allhelgonadagen
feast day

All Souls' Day pn
alla själars dag
Christian feast day

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ pn
Allah
God, in Islam

Allahu akbar /əˌlɑːhuː ˈakbɑː/ /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/ interjection
Allah akbar Allahu akbar
Muslim takbir (proclamation)

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/ /ˈæl.pɪn/ adj
alpin
relating to the Alps

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

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Elsass Alsace
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Alsace-Lorraine pn
Alsace-Lothringen
historical state of Germany

Altai Republic pn
Altajrepubliken
federal subject of Russia

Altair /ˈæltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑltaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Altair
star

Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Alvin
male given name meaning "elf friend"

Alvina pn
Alvina
female given name

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
Alzheimers sjukdom
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amanda /əˈmændə/ [əˈmɛəndə] pn
Amanda
female given name

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ n
amason
Mythological female warrior

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Amazonfloden
river

Amazonas pn
Amazonas
state of Brazil

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

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ adj
amerikansk amerikan
of or pertaining to the Americas
of or pertaining to the U.S., its people or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ n
amerikan amerikanare
inhabitant of the Americas
amerikan amerikanare jänkare
person born in, or a citizen of, the U.S.

American Dream n
amerikanska drömmen
determination
philosophy

American English pn
amerikansk engelska amerikanska
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 black duck n
svartand
Anas rubripes

American cliff swallow n
stensvala
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

American cocker spaniel n
Amerikansk cockerspaniel
breed of sporting dog

American football n
amerikansk fotboll
American football

American foulbrood n
amerikansk yngelröta
bee disease caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae

American ginseng n
amerikansk ginseng
Panax quinquefolius

American golden plover n
amerikansk tundrapipare
Pluvialis dominica

American robin n
vandringstrast
Turdus migratorius

American tree sparrow n
tundrasparv
Spizelloides arborea

American wigeon n
amerikansk bläsand
Anas americana

American woodcock n
amerikansk morkulla
Scolopax minor

Americanisation n
amerikanisering
assimilation

Americanism n
amerikanism
linguistic feature
preference

Americanize v
amerikanisera
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ pn
Amerika
North and South America

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amhariska
language

Amish /ˈeɪ.mɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mɪʃ/ /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ n
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

Anabaptist n
vederdöpare
member of radical wing of Christians during Reformation

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ pn
Anatolien
peninsula of Western Asia

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 /ˌændəluːˈsiːə/ /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːzi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːʃə/ /ˌændəˈluːʒə/ pn
Andalusien
autonomous community of Spain

Andalusian n
andalusier
someone from Andalusia

Andaman Sea pn
Andamansjön
part of the Indian Sea east of the Andaman Islands and west of Thailand

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ /ˈæn.di.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 /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Andorra
country

Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ /ˈveɪ.ə/ /ˈvɛl.jə/ pn
Andorra la Vella
capital of Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorransk
pertaining to Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
andorran andorranska
person from Andorra

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] pn
Anders Andreas
male given name
Andreas Anders
the Apostle

Android pn
Android
mobile operating system

Andøya pn
Andøya
largest island of the Vesterålen archipelago

Angela /ˈænd͡ʒələ/ pn
Angela
female given name

Angelica pn
Angelica
female given name

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
angler
a member of the ancient Germanic tribe

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

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan /ˌæŋɡləʊ ɪˌdʒɪpʃən suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Anglo-egyptiska Sudan
Sudan, during the time when it was ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom

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

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ adj
anglosaxisk
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language
related to nations which speak primarily English

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

Anglophile n
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
Anglosfären den engelsktalande världen
Anglophone realm

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

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Anguilla
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anguillan /æŋˈɡwɪlən/ adj
anguillansk
of, from, or pertaining to Anguilla

Anhui /ɑːnˈhweɪ/ 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/ [ˈeənə] pn
Hanna
biblical prophetess

Annamite /ˌæn.əˈmaɪt/ n
annamit
inhabitant of Annam

Annas pn
Hannas
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE.

Anno Domini adv
efter Kristus
in the year of our Lord

Annunciation /əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪ̯ʃn̩/ pn
Jungfru Marie bebådelsedag
Christianity

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

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
antarktisk
pertaining to Antarctica

Antarctic Circle pn
södra polcirkeln
geographical line

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

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [æˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Antarktis
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antares
star

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

Anthropocene /ænˈθɹɑp.əˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsiːn/ pn
antropocen
the current geological period

Antichrist pn
antikrist
one under the direct control of the Devil

Antifa /ænˈtiːfə/ /ˈæntifɑː/ pn
AFA Antifascistisk aktion
anti-fascist movement

Antigone /ænˈtɪ.ɡə.ni/ pn
Antigone
the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta

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

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ adj
antiguansk
of, from, or pertaining to Antigua, or the Antiguan people

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ n
antiguan antiguanska
person

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antillerna
islands

Antiquity pn
antiken
period of history

Antonia /ænˈtəʊni.ə/ /ænˈtəʊnjə/ 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 /æfɹoʊˈdaɪti/ /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Afrodite
Greek goddess

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

Apostle n
apostel
any of the group of twelve disciples

Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.tʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
Appalacherna
a mountain range in eastern North America

April /ˈeɪ.pɹaɪl/ /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 /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Vattumannen
astrological sign
constellation

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Akvitanien
former region of France

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 arabhäst
horse
arab arabiska
Semitic person

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Arabrepubliken Egypten
Official name of Egypt

Arab Spring pn
arabiska våren
movement

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

Arabian /əˈɹeɪ.bi.ən/ adj
arabisk
related to Arabia

Arabian /əˈɹeɪ.bi.ən/ n
arab
horse
person

Arabian Peninsula pn
Arabiska halvön
peninsula in the Middle East

Arabian Sea pn
Arabiska havet
part of the Indian Ocean

Arabian horse n
arabisk häst arabiskt fullblod
breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula

Arabian oryx n
arabisk oryx
Oryx leucoryx

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
arabisk arabiska
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
arabiska arabisk
language

Arabic numeral n
arabisk siffra
any of the ten symbols from 0 through 9

Arabisation n
arabisering
process of arabising

Arabize v
arabisera
to make Arab

Arabocentric adj
arabocentrisk
focused on Arabs

Arabophone adj
arabisktalande

Arafura Sea pn
Arafurasjön
sea between Arnhem Land and West Papua

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

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ n
aragonier
a person

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
aragonska
the language of Aragon

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aralsjön
Aral Sea

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arameisk arameiska
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ pn
arameiska
the language

Aranese pn
aranesiska
dialect

Ararat /ˈæɹəˌɹæt/ pn
Ararat
mountain

Arawak adj
arawak arawakindian
pertaining to the Arawak

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

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ n
Arkadien
a district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

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

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ 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 cod n
istorsk
Arctogadus glacialis

Arctic skua n
kustlabb
Stercorarius parasiticus

Arctic warbler n
nordsångare
Phylloscopus borealis

Ardennes pn
Ardennerna
département

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
Greek god of war

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
argentinsk
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ n
argentinare
person from Argentina

Argentine Republic pn
Republiken Argentina
official name of Argentina

Argo Navis pn
Skeppet Argo
constellation

Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ 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 /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Väduren
astrological sign
constellation

Aristophanes /æɹɪsˈtɒfəniːz/ /ɛɹɪsˈtɑfəniz/ pn
Aristofanes
Aristophanes

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

Aristotle /ˈæɹɪˌstɑtəl/ /ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ /ˈɛɹɪˌstɑtəl/ [ˈæɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] [ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩] [ˈɛɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] 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 /-ˈɡɛ.dən/ /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 /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenisk armeniska
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet

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

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.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

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Artemis
Greek goddess

Arthur /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Artur
male given name

Aruba /əˈɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
territory in the Caribbean

Aruban adj
arubansk
of or pertaining to Aruba

Aruban n
aruban arubanska
person from Aruba

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
small borough in Estonia

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
arbëroriska arvanitiska
form of Albanian

Arvid pn
Arvid
male given name

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

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ 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 himmelsfärdsdag helgetorsdag Kristi himmelfärds dag
the fortieth day of Easter

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

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

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

Asher /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.ʃɚ/ pn
Aser
eighth son of Jacob

Ashgabat pn
Asjchabad
the capital of Turkmenistan

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
ashkenazisk
of, or relating to Jews from Central Europe

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

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ 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 /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiatisk
of, relating to or from Asia

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /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 brown flycatcher n
glasögonflugsnappare
Muscicapa dauurica

Asian desert warbler n
ökensångare
Sylvia nana

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

Asikkala pn
Asikkala
municipality

Asmara /æsˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Asmara
capital of Eritrea

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

Assamese pn
assamesiska
language

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assyrien
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

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

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

Assyriological adj
assyriologisk
of or pertaining to Assyriology

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astana
the capital city of Kazakhstan

Asterix pn
Asterix
A fictional character from French comic books

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astrachan
city and region in Russia

Asturia pn
Asturien
Translations

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

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

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /əˈstʊɹ.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 Ocean /ətˈlæntɪk ˈəʊʃən/ pn
Atlanten pölen
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east

Atlantic bonito n
atlantisk bonito ryggstrimmig pelamid
Sarda sarda

Atlantic herring n
sill
Clupea harengus

Atlantic horse mackerel n
taggmakrill
Trachurus trachurus

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 /ˈætləs ˈmaʊntɪnz/ pn
Atlasbergen
Atlas Mountains

Attic /ˈætɪk/ adj
attisk atensk
related to Athens

Attic /ˈætɪk/ pn
attiska
Ancient Greek dialect

Attica pn
Attika
periphery

Auckland /ˈɑːk.lənd/ /ˈɔːk.lənd/ 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
female given name
Roman goddess of dawn

Auschwitz /ˈaʊʃ.vɪts/ /ˈaʊʃ.wɪts/ pn
Auschwitz
city in Poland
concentration camp

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Australien
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
australisk australiensisk
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ 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

Austrasia /ɒˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Austrasien
region

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.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 /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ adj
österrikisk
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ n
österrikare
Austrian person

Austro-Hungarian adj
österrikisk-ungersk
of or pertaining to the monarchy composed of Austria and Hungary

Austroasiatic adj
austroasiatisk

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Auvergne
region of France

Av pn
av
eleventh month of civil year in the Jewish calendar

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 pn
Avogadros konstant Avogadros tal
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12

Awadhi pn
awadhi
Awadhi language

Axel /ˈæk.səl/ 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 /ˈeːɹʃəɹ/ /ˈɛəʃə/ /ˈɛəʃɪə/ /ˈɛɚʃɪɚ/ n
ayrshireko
cow

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

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbajdzjan
country

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ adj
azerbajdzjansk azerisk
pertaining to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ n
azerbajdzjan azerier azer azerbajdzjanska azeriska
Azerbaijani person

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

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

Azorean n
azorier
someone from the Azores

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

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ adj
aztekisk
of or pertaining to the Mexica people

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ n
aztek
a Mexica

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

B-pillar n
B-stolpe
automotive: vertical support

B-sharp n
hiss
a tone one semitone higher than a B, denoted B♯

BBC /biː biː siː/ 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”.

Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Bab el-Mandeb
strait

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Baba-Jaga
hag in Slavic mythology who flies in a mortar

Babism n
bábísm
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babylon Babel
capital of Babylonia

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

Babylonian adj
babylonisk
pertaining to the city or empire of Babylon

Bach /bɑːk/ /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

Baden /ˈbɑːdən/ pn
Baden
former state

Baffin Bay pn
Baffinbukten
sea between Greenland and Nunavut

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Bagdad
city

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

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

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

Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrain
country in the Middle East

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

Bahraini n
bahrainare bahrainier bahrainska
a person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Bajkalsjön
a large lake in Russia

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/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Baku
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Bakuninism n
bakuninism
adherence to Bakunin

Bakuninist adj
bakuninistisk
related to Bakunin

Bakuninist n
bakuninist
adherent of Bakunin

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/ adj
balinesisk
of or relating to Bali, or its inhabitants, language or culture

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/ /ˈbɒl.kənz/ /ˈbɔl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balkan Balkanhalvön
geographical region in the southeast of Europe

Balochi pn
baluchiska
language

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

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

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

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

Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ pn
bambara
language

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

Banach space n
Banachrum
complete normed vector space

Bangka Belitung Islands pn
Bangka-Belitung
province of Indonesia

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
country

Bangladeshi adj
bangladeshisk
of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh

Bangladeshi n
bangladeshare bangladeshier
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent

Banglaphone adj
bengaliskspråkig
Bengali-speaking

Banglaphone n
bengalisktalare
one who speaks Bengali

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ adj
baptistisk
of the Baptist religious denomination

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ n
baptist
adherent of a Protestant denomination (or various subdenominations) of Christianity

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ adj
barbadisk
of or relating to Barbados

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ n
barbadier barbadiska
person from Barbados

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /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

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ n
Barbie barbie barbiedocka
doll

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

Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ 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 /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/ n
basenji
Basenji

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

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ n
basjkir
a Bashkir person

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ pn
basjkiriska
language

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

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

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

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
baskiska baskisk
language

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

Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basse-Terre
capital city of Guadeloupe

Bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
Bastiljen
former fortress and prison in Paris, France

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Batseba
biblical character

Batman /ˈbæt.mæn/ pn
Batman Läderlappen
fictional 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
region
kingdom

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

Bačka /ˈbɑːt͡ʃ.kə/ pn
Bačka
historical region divided between Serbia and Hungary

Bear Island pn
Björnön
island of the Svalbard archipelago

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ [ˈbiːɾɫ̩z] pn
Beatlarna Beatles
rock music quartet

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

Beauceron /ˈboʊsəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈboʊsəˌɹɑn/ /ˈbəʊsəˌɹɒn/ n
beauceron
Beauceron

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

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Bechuanaland
former name for Botswana

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ /ˈbilzɪbʌb/ pn
Belsebub
a Semitic deity, another name for the Devil

Beethoven /ˈbeɪtˌhəʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtəʊvən/ pn
Beethoven
German surname

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

Beetle n
bubbla bagge folka folkvagn
Volkswagen car

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Beijing Peking
capital of China

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
capital and largest city of Lebanon

Bejaia /bɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ə/ pn
Bejaia
city in Algeria

Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Vitryssland Belarus
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
vitrysk belarusisk
pertaining to Belarus

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

Belarusophone adj
vitryskspråkig
Belarusian-speaking

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

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

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.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 /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ pn
Belgien
country in Europe

Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Belgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrad
capital of Serbia

Belial /ˈbiːl.jəl/ /ˈbiːli.əl/ pn
Belial Beliar
a wicked demon in Christian and Jewish apocrypha

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ pn
Belize
country

Belizean adj
belizisk
Pertaining to Belize

Belizean n
belizier beliziska
person from Belize

Ben Wa ball /ˈbɛn ˈwɑː ˌbɔːl/ n
geishakula samlagskula
pair of balls used for vaginal stimulation

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Bengt
equivalent 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 /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Bengalen
region in South Asia

Bengal fox n
bengalisk räv bengalräv indisk räv
Vulpes bengalensis

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
bengalisk
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ n
bengal bengali
person from Bengal
bengali bengaliska
language

Bengalisation n
bengalisering
process of Bengalising

Bengalism /bɛŋˈɡɔːlɪzəm/ n
bengalism
word or idiom of the Bengali language used in another language

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Benghazi
Benghazi, Libya

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
country

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ adj
beninsk
of, from, or pertaining to Benin

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ n
beninier beninska
person

Benjamin /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɛnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ pn
Benjamin
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ n
berber
Member of northwest African ethnic group

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
Berings hav
sea

Bering Strait pn
Berings sund
strait between Russia and Alaska

Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] pn
Berlin
capital city of Germany
berlinsk
attributive form - relating to Berlin

Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
Berlinmuren
wall that parted Berlin

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

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermuda
island group

Bermuda Triangle pn
Bermudatriangeln
area in the Atlantic Ocean

Bermuda grass n
bermudagräs hundtandsgräs
a perennial grass, Cynodon dactylon, native to Africa and Asia, used in warm areas of the world for pasture, lawn and making hay

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ adj
bermudisk
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda

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

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

Betelgeuse /ˈbidlˌdʒus/ /ˈbidlˌdʒuz/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːs/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːz/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒus/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒuz/ pn
Betelgeuse
supergiant

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Betlehem
City

Bewick's swan n
mindre sångsvan
Bewick's swan

Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /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

Bicol /ˈbikol/ /ˈbikɔl/ /ˈbiːkɔːl/ pn
Bikol
language

Bicol Region pn
Bikolregionen
Bicol Region

Bierwurst n
ölkorv
beerwurst

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

Big Bang pn
Big Bang Stora smällen
cosmic event

Big Ben pn
Big Ben
the hour bell in London

Big Brother pn
storebror
unwarranted and invasive government surveillance

Big Dipper pn
Karlavagnen
bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
Big Mac
burger

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ pn
Bigfoot Storfot
unidentified yeti-like animal }}

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Bisjkek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bithynien
ancient region

Bitola pn
Bitola
city in Macedonia

Bjarmaland pn
Bjarmaland
historical territory

Bjurholm pn
Bjurholm

Black Death pn
digerdöden böldpest 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 Maria /blæk məˈɹaɪə/ n
Svarta Maja
a police van for transporting prisoners

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

Blackbeard pn
Svartskägg
pirate's name

Blackfoot /ˈblæk.fʊt/ n
svartfot
a member
svartfötterna
a North American confederacy

Blagoveshchensk /ˌblɑɡəˈvɛʃt͡ʃɛnsk/ pn
Blagovesjtjensk
city in Siberia

Blaise pn
Blasius
male given name

Blanche pn
Blanka
female given name

Blekinge pn
Blekinge
a province of southeastern Sweden

Blu-Tack n
häftmassa kladdmassa klet kludd
putty-like adhesive

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 pipit n
mongolpiplärka
Anthus godlewskii

Blyth's reed warbler n
busksångare
Acrocephalus dumetorum

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ /bɔb/ pn
Bob
diminutive of Robert

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 /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
böhmisk
of, or relating to Bohemia or its language

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ n
böhmare
native or resident of Bohemia

Bohemian waxwing n
sidensvans
Bombycilla garrulus

Bokmål pn
bokmål
language

Bolivia /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.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/ /bəˈləʊnjə/ pn
Bologna
city

Bolognese sauce n
köttfärssås
sauce

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

Bolshevism /ˈboʊl-/ /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ n
bolsjevism
Communist political ideology

Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/ pn
Bombay
former name of Mumbai

Bonaire pn
Bonaire
island

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

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

Boolean algebra n
Boolesk algebra
algebraic structure

Borduria pn
Bordurien

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

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

Boryspil pn
Boryspil
city

Borås /buːˈroʊs/ /buːˈrɔːs/ /bʊˈrɔːs/ pn
Borås
city in Sweden

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 /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Bosnien och Hercegovina
country on the Balkan peninsula

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

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

Boston butt n
fläskkarré karré

Boston ivy n
rådhusvin
Parthenocissus tricuspidata

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

Botswanan adj
botswansk
pertaining to Botswana

Botswanan n
botswanier
person from Botswana

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

Bowen /ˈboʊ.ən/ /ˈbəʊ.ən/ pn
Bowen
coastal Australian town

Bowman's capsule n
Bowmans kapsel
cup-like sac

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
annandag jul annandag
the day after Christmas: 26 December

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Björnvaktaren
a constellation

Brabant /bɹəˈbænt/ /ˈbɹæbənt/ /ˈbɹɑːbənt/ pn
Brabant
former province of central Belgium

Brabantian adj
brabantisk
pertaining to Brabant

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Brasília
the capital of Brazil

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
the capital of Slovakia

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Brasilien
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
brasiliansk
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ n
brasilian brasilianare brasilianska brasse
person from Brazil

Brazilian Portuguese pn
brasiliansk portugisiska
Portuguese spoken and written in Brazil

Breisgau pn
Breisgau

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ /ˈbɹɛmən/ 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 /ˈbɹɛksɪt/ /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
brexit
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU

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

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Birgitta Birgit
female given name

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] adj
brittisk
of Britain
colloquial: of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
britt brittiska
citizens or inhabitants of Britain

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
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 /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ n
britt
citizen of Great Britain

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretagne
region of North West France

Bronze Age pn
bronsålder
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

Brownshirt n
brunskjorta
a uniformed member of the Nazi party

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brygge
city in Belgium
town in Gironde, France

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

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
a country in Southeast Asia

Bruneian adj
bruneisk
pertaining to Brunei

Bruneian n
bruneier bruneiska
person from Brunei

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

Bucha /ˈbuːt͡ʃə/ pn
Butja
city in Ukraine

Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bukarest
capital city of Romania

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

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ pn
Buddha
spiritual and philosophical teacher

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

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

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ n
buddhist
practitioner of Buddhism

Buddhistic adj
buddistisk
of, relating to Buddhism

Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buginese pn
buginesiska
language

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Buchara
city in Uzbekistan

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

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

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
bulgar bulgariska
native of Bulgaria
bulgariska bulgarisk
language

Bulgarian Hound n
bulgarisk stövare
Bulgarian Hound

Bunsen burner n
bunsenbrännare
small laboratory gas burner

Burgas pn
Burgas
city in Bulgaria

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ adj
burgundisk
pertaining to Burgundy, its people or its language

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ n
burgundare burgunder
an inhabitant of Burgundy
burgunder burgundare
а member of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ pn
burgundiska
the old Burgundian language

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ n
bourgogne bourgognevin
wine

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Bourgogne Burgund
region
Burgund
medieval duchy in France and the Netherlands

Burkina Faso /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

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

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
burmesisk burmesiska
of or relating to Burma

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
burmesiska burmesisk
language

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
a country in Eastern Africa

Burundian adj
burundisk
pertaining to Burundi

Burundian n
burundier burundiska
person from Burundi

Burushaski pn
boroshaski

Buryatia pn
Burjatien
Buryatia, Russia

Bushism pn
bushism
political philosophy

Buzançais pn
Buzançais
commune and town

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

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

Byzantine fault tolerance n
bysantinska generalsproblem
dependability of a fault-tolerant computer system

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Byzantion
ancient Greek city

Bézier curve /ˈbɛz.i.eɪ/ n
Bézier-kurva
kind of parametric curve

Bình Dương /ˈbɪnzʊəŋ/ pn
Binh Duong
province of Vietnam

C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C
Programming language

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 player

CD-ROM /siː.diːˈɹɒm/ n
CD-ROM
CD-ROM

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

CEO n
CEO VD vd
chief executive officer

CIS pn
OSS
Commonwealth of Independent States

COPD n
KOL
disease

CPSU pn
SUKP
communist party

CV n
cv
curriculum vitae

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

Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ pn
Caesar
ancient Roman family name

Caesar salad n
caesarsallad
Caesar salad

Caesarean section n
kejsarsnitt
incision in the womb

Caesarism n
cesarism
autocracy
democratic dictatorship

Caiaphas /ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ pn
Kajafas
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Kain
son of Adam and Eve

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

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ /kəˈlæbɹiːə/ pn
Kalabrien
region of Italy

Caleb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ pn
Kaleb
biblical character

California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.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/ /kə.ˈliː.ə.pi/ pn
Kalliope
the Muse of eloquence and epic

Calvinism n
kalvinism
Christian religious tradition

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ n
kalvinist
follower

Calydon /ˈkælɪˌdɒn/ pn
Kalydon
city

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

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

Cambodian n
kambodjan
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ adj
kambrisk
of or pertaining to the Cambrian geologic period

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
kambrium
the Cambrian geologic period

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 kamerunier
person from Cameroon

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ pn
Camilla
female given name

Campania pn
Kampanien
region of Italy

Canaan /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Kanaan
historic region

Canaan Dog n
Kanaan-hund
Canaan Dog

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] pn
Kanada
country in North America

Canada goose n
kanadagås
Branta canadensis

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] adj
kanadensisk
of or pertaining to Canada
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] n
kanadensare kanadensiska
person from Canada

Canadian football n
kanadensisk fotboll
sport

Canarian n
kanarier

Canary Islands /kəˈnɛəɹi ˌaɪləndz/ 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

Cancerian adj
kräfta
Attributive of Cancer

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

Cantabria /kænˈtæbɹiə/ pn
Kantabrien
autonomous community

Canton /ˈkænˌtɒn/ /ˌkænˈtɒn/ pn
Kanton Guangdong
former name of Guangdong

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
kantonesisk
relating to Canton
relating to the Cantonese language
relating to the Cantonese people

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
kantones
person from Canton
kantonesiska
language

Cantopop n
kantopop
Cantonese pop music

Canuck /kə.ˈnʊk/ /kə.ˈnʌk/ n
kanadick
a Canadian

Canute /kəˈn(j)uːt/ pn
Knut
Male given name

Cape Town /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Kapstaden
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ pn
Kap Verde
country in Western Africa

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

Cape gooseberry n
kapkrusbär
fruit
plant

Cape lion n
Kaplejon
Panthera leo melanochaita

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

Cape wagtail n
kapärla
Motacilla capensis

Capernaum pn
Kafarnaum
The biblical town

Capetonian /keɪpˈtəʊniən/ n
kaptonare
person from or inhabitant of Cape Town

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

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Kappadokien
ancient region

Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Stenbocken
astrological sign

Capuchin n
kapucin kapucinermunk kapucinmunk
a member of the Roman Catholic order

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
emperor

Carboniferous pn
karbon stenkolsperioden
the geologic period

Care Bear n
Krambjörn
Care Bear

Care Bears pn
Krambjörnarna
fictional group of multi-colored bear characters

Carian /ˈkɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkɛɚ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
karisk
of, or relating to Caria

Carian /ˈkɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkɛɚ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˈkɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
kariska
language

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ adj
karibisk
pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ pn
Karibien
countries
Karibiska havet

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

Carolean adj
karolinsk
relating to the kings of Sweden

Carolean n
karolin
soldier of Sweden

Carolina chickadee n
karolinatita
Poecile carolinensis

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

Carolingian /ˌkæɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkɛɹ.əˈlɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ adj
karolingisk
of or pertaining to the Frankish dynasty

Carp's tit n
carpmes
Melaniparus carpi

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ 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
coordinate plane with Cartesian coordinates

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

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
largest city of Morocco

Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæzəˈnəʊvə/ n
casanova donjuan kvinnotjusare 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 ˈsiː/ 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/ /kəˈsɑːn.dɹə/ pn
Kassandra
prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy

Cassia crossbill n
cassiakorsnäbb
Loxia sinesciuris

Cassiopeia /ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ pn
Cassiopeja
constellation
Kassiopeia
mythical wife of Cepheus

Castile /kasˈtiːɫ/ /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

Castile-La Mancha pn
Kastilien‐La Mancha
autonomous community

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
kastilianska
standard variety of European Spanish

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

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

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /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
member of one or more medieval Christian sects

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

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ n
katolik
member of a Catholic church

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

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ adj
kaukasisk
of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin
of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ n
kaukas kaukasier kaukasiska
member of the Caucasian racial classification

Caucasian grouse n
kaukasisk orre
Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi

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 /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ /sɪˈsɪli.ə/ pn
Cecilia
female given name

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiəs/ /ˈsɛlʃəs/ adj
Celsius grader
related to a metric scale of temperature

Celt /kɛlt/ /sɛlt/ n
kelt
ancient
modern

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ pn
keltoiberiska
language

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ adj
keltisk
of the Celts; of the style of the Celts

Celtic Sea pn
Keltiska havet
sea

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ adj
kenozoisk
of a geological era from 65 million years ago to present

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Kenozoikum
geological epoch

Central African Republic /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Centralafrikanska republiken
country in Central Africa

Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Centralamerika Mellanamerika
part of North America

Central Asia pn
Centralasien
smaller area of Central Asia
larger area of Central Asia

Central Asian adj
centralasiatisk
of Central Asia

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

Central European adj
centraleuropeisk mellaneuropeisk
of or from Central Europe

Central European n
centraleuropé mellaneuropé
Central European person

Central Luzon pn
Centrala Luzon
region of the Philippines

Central Ostrobothnia pn
Mellersta Österbotten

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

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Ceres
asteroid
Roman goddess

Cesky terrier n
ceskyterrier
breed of terrier

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

Ceuta pn
Ceuta
Spanish exclave

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /siˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylon

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Tchad
country
lake

Chadian adj
tchadisk
pertaining to Chad

Chadian n
tchadier
person from Chad

Chagatai /ˈt͡ʃɑːɡətaɪ/ pn
Djagatai Tjagatai
second son of Genghis Khan
tjagataiska
extinct Turkic language

Chakavian pn
čakavisk dialekt

Chaldea /kælˈdi.ə/ pn
Kaldéen
region in the southern portion of Babylonia

Challenger Deep pn
Challengerdjupet
deepest point in the world

Champagne-Ardenne pn
Champagne-Ardenne
region

Champions League pn
Champions League
UEFA Champions League: the highest-level European club football tournament

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

Channel Islands /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Kanalöarna Normandiska öarna
group of islands in the English Channel

Channel Tunnel pn
Kanaltunneln
man-made tunnel

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/ /ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn/ pn
Karl den store
king of the Franks

Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ 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 /ˈtʃɑɹli/ pn
Carro Lotta
diminutive of Charlotte or Charlene or its translations in other languages
Kalle Kolle
diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

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

Charon /-ɹən/ /ˈkɛəɹɑn/ /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ /ˈkɛːrən/ /ˈʃɛəɹɑn/ pn
Charon
a moon of Pluto

Chartism pn
chartism
a movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century

Cheboksary /ˌt͡ʃɛbɒkˈsæɹiː/ pn
Tjeboksary
city

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

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

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
tjetjenska
language

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Tjetjenien
republic of Russia

Cheddar cheese n
cheddar cheddarost
cheese

Cheka /ˈtʃɛkə/ pn
tjeka
Soviet security organization

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Tjeljabinsk
city

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

Chernihiv /-ˈnihɪv/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnihiv/ /t͡ʃəˈniːhiːv/ /t͡ʃɛɹ-/ /ˈt͡ʃəɹnəˌhiv/ pn
Tjernihiv
city

Chernobyl /tʃɜːˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɜːˈnəʊbəl/ /t͡ʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ pn
Tjernobyl
city in Ukraine

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

Cherusci n
cherusker
Germanic tribe

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

Cheshire cheese n
chester-ost chesterost
type of cheese

Chevrolet /ˌʃəvɹoʊˈleɪ/ pn
Cheva Chevrolet
car of this brand

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ n
cheyenne
member of the Cheyenne people

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ pn
cheyenne
language

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

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃəˈkɔː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊ/ [ʃɪˈkä(ː).ɡo] pn
Chicago
large US city

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
chihuahua
breed of dog

Childermas pn
menlösa barns dag värnlösa barns dag
day commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Chile
country in South America

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
chilensk
pertaining to Chile
pertaining to a Chilean person or Chileans

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ n
chilenska chilenare
person from Chile

Chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ pn
Chimaira chimaira chimära kimera
Greek myth: monster killed by Bellerophon

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] pn
Kina
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
civilization of the Chinese people
Kina Folkrepubliken Kina
country in East Asia

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

Chinatown /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/ n
Chinatown
a Chinese district outside China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] adj
kinesisk kinesiska
of, from, or relating to China, its people, its culture, and its language

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] n
kinakäk kinamat
Chinese food
kines kinesiska
person from China or of Chinese descent

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
kineser
the people of China
kinesiska kinesisk
writing system of Chinese
kinesiska kinesiskt språk kinesisk
the standard language of China

Chinese Taipei pn
Kinesiska Taipei
a name under which Taiwan participates in international organisations

Chinese character n
hanzi kinesiska tecken
CJKV character

Chinese checkers n
kinaschack
board game

Chinese dragon n
kinesisk drake
legendary creature common in several East Asian cultures

Chinese finger trap n
bondfångare fingerfälla kinesisk fingerfälla
gag toy

Chinese numeral n
kinesisk siffra
numerals originated in China

Chinese trumpet vine n
kinesisk trumpetranka
Campsis grandiflora

Chinese water torture n
kinesisk vattentortyr
torture method

Chinese whispers n
viskleken
game

Chink /t͡ʃɪŋk/ n
guling
offensive: Chinese person

Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Chișinău Kishinev Kisjinjov
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

Christ almighty interjection
herre min skapare
Christ almighty

Christ's thorn n
kristi törne kristitörne
tree

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 /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ adj
kristen kristlig
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ n
kristen
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ pn
Kristian Christian
male given name

Christian Democrat n
kristdemokrat
supporter

Christian Democratic adj
kristdemokratisk
of or pertaining to Christian Democracy or Christian Democrats

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ pn
kristendom
monotheistic religion

Christianize v
kristna
to (cause to) convert to Christianity

Christianly adv
kristet
in a Christian fashion

Christina /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Kristina
female given name

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
jul
festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 in most places

Christmas Day n
juldagen juldag
the 25th of December

Christmas Eve pn
julafton dopparedagen
day before Christmas Day
julaftons kväll julaftonskväll julafton
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 cracker n
smällkaramell
table decoration containing a toy

Christmas ham n
julskinka
ham served sliced at Christmas

Christmas light n
julbelysning julgransljus
Christmas lights (plural)

Christmas market n
julmarknad

Christmas pudding n
julpudding plumpudding
rich dessert traditionally eaten at Christmas

Christmas season n
juletid jultid
Christmas season, yuletide, Christmastide

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

Christmassy adj
julig
resembling or having feelings of Christmas

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
Kristoffer
a male given name

Chronicles pn
Andra Krönikeboken Första Krönikeboken
book of the Bible

Chronos pn
Kronos
personification of time

Chud n
tjud
a member of any of several Finnic peoples

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ n
tjuktjer
person

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ pn
tjuktjiska
language

Chukchi Sea pn
Tjuktjerhavet
part of the Arctic Ocean

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug pn
Tjuktjien
a federal subject of Russia (an autonomous okrug) located partly on the Chukotka 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

Châteauroux /ˌʃætəʊˈɹuː/ /ˌʃɑːtəʊˈɹuː/ pn
Châteauroux
city

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ /sɪˈlɪʃə/ pn
Cilicien Kilikien
ancient region

Cimbrian /ˈsɪmbɹiən/ pn
zimbriska
language

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

Circassia pn
Tjerkessien

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

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ n
tjerkess
native or inhabitant of Circassia

Citroën /ˈsɪtɹoʊn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ /ˈsɪtɹəʊn/ pn
Citroën
car brand

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ 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

Clement /ˈklɛmənt/ pn
Klemens
male given name

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

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Klotho
One of the Fates

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola cola
particular carbonated soft drink

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ /kəˈkeɪn/ pn
schlaraffenland
mythical land

Coele-Syria /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Koilesyrien
region of Syria

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

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

Colchis pn
Kolchis Kolkis
ancient region and kingdom

Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
kalla kriget
period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, 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/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colorado /kɑləˈɹædoʊ/ /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹeɪdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
US state

Colosseum pn
Colosseum Kolosseum
ancient stadium in Rome

Colossians pn
Kolosserbrevet
book of the Bible

Colossus of Rhodes pn
kolossen på Rhodos
the statue of Helios

Commagene /kɑːməˈd͡ʒiːni/ pn
Kommagene
ancient mountainous region

Common Slavic pn
samslaviska
the last phase of Proto-Slavic

Commonwealth of Australia /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ pn
Australiska statsförbundet Samväldet Australien
formal and full name of Australia

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

Commonwealth of Nations pn
Samväldet Brittiska samväldet
association of independent states

Commonwealth of the Bahamas /ˈkɑmənwɛlθ əv ðə bəˈhɑməz/ /ˈkɒmənwɛlθ əv ðə bəˈhɑːməz/ pn
Samväldet Bahamas
official name of Bahamas

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

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ adj
komorisk comorisk
pertaining to the Comoros

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ n
komorier
person

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ pn
komoriska
language

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

Conakry /ˈkɑːnəkɹiː/ /ˌkɒnəˈkɹiː/ pn
Conacry Konakry
capital of Guinea

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/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ pn
Demokratiska Republiken Kongo Kongo-Kinshasa
country with Kinshasa as capital
Kongo
river
Kongo-Brazzaville Republiken Kongo
country with Brazzaville as capital

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
kongolesisk
people or language of Democratic Republic of Congo
people or language of Republic of Congo

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ n
kongoles
person from either of the Congos

Congress Poland pn
Kongresspolen
Polish state established 1815 and ruled by the Russian tsar

Conrad /ˈkɑnɹæd/ /ˈkɒnɹæd/ pn
Konrad
given name

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

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Konstantinopel
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 }}. Previously known as Byzantium

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
konstantinopolitansk
relating to Constantinople

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ n
konstantinopolitan
native or inhabitant of Constantinople

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

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

Copenhagener n
köpenhamnare
someone from Copenhagen

Copernican adj
kopernikansk
pertaining to his theories

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

Coral Sea pn
Korallhavet
part of the Pacific Ocean

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Korfu
island
city

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Korinth
city in Greece

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ adj
korintisk
of or relating to Corinth

Corinthians pn
Korinthier
book in the Bible

Cork pn
Cork
city

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
korniska
A Celtic language

Coronatide /kəˈɹoʊnəˌtaɪd/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌtaɪd/ pn
coronatider
period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Corse-du-Sud pn
Corse-du-Sud Sydkorsika
French department in Corsica

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

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ adj
korsikansk korsikanska
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ n
korsikan korsikanska
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
korsikanska
language

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

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

Costa Rican adj
costaricansk
pertaining to Costa Rica

Council of Europe pn
Europeiska rådet Europarådet
an international organisation

Count Dracula pn
Greve Drakula
fictional vampire

Courland /ˈkʊə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Kurland
region in western Latvia

Courlander n
kurländare
someone from Courland

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ pn
Kraków
city

Cramer's rule n
Cramers regel
the explicit formula

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

Cretaceous /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
krita
geologic period within the Mesozoic

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
kretensisk
relating to Crete

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ n
kretensare kreter
inhabitant

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Kreta
island

Cretzschmar's bunting n
rostsparv
Emberiza caesia

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

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Krim Krimhalvön
peninsula

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

Crimean Gothic pn
krimgotiska
Gothic dialect spoken in Crimea

Crimean Tatar n
krimtatariska
Crimean Tatar (a Turkic language)

Crimean peninsula pn
Krimhalvön
peninsula

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /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

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ n
krösus
figuratively: a rich person

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Krösus
king of Lydia

Cronus pn
Kronos
youngest of the twelve Titans

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

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ adj
kubistisk
of, or pertaining to cubism

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ n
kubist
artist

Cupid /ˈkjuːpɪd/ pn
Amor Astrild Cupido
god of love, son of Venus

Cushitic adj
kushitisk
pertaining to Cushites

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ 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
island or country

Cyrenaica /saɪɹəˈneɪ.ɪkə/ pn
Cyrenaika
province on the North African coast

Cyrene /saɪˈɹiːni/ pn
Kyrene Cyrene
an Ancient Greek colony in North Africa

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
kyrillisk
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ pn
kyrilliska kyrillisk
a script or alphabet

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

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ n
tjeck tjeckiska
person

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ pn
tjeckiska tjeckisk
language

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.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.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

DILF /dɪlf/ n
DILF
man

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ adj
gör-det-själv-
of or pertaining to do it yourself

DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ n
DNA
initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (for full forms, see deoxyribonucleic acid)
DNA anlag arvsanlag kynne
fundamental nature or values of a person, etc.
DNA arvsmassa
(informal, loosely) part of a living thing that carries genetic information

DRM n
DRM

DVD /ˌdi vi ˈdi/ /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/ 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

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Dagestan
federal subject of Russia

Dalecarlia pn
Dalarna
province of Sweden

Dalecarlian adj
dalsk
pertaining to Dalecarlia or Dalecarlians

Dalecarlian n
dalkarl dalmas mas
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/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ 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 against Vikings

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Danelagen
part of Great Britain

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

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

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
dansk danska
of Denmark

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ pn
danska dansk
language

Danish longball n
långboll
game

Danish pastry n
wienerbröd
yeast roll

Dannebrog /ˈdænəbɹɒɡ/ pn
Dannebrog
Danish national flag

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

Danzig pn
Danzig
the former name of Gdańsk

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Dardanellerna
strait

Dari /ˈdɑːɹi/ pn
dari
Eastern Persian

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

Dartford warbler n
provencesångare
Sylvia undata

Darwin's fox n
darwinräv
South American mammal

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
darwinism
principles of natural selection

Darwinist /ˈdɑːwɪnɪst/ n
darwinist
a believer in Darwinism

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
liemannen döden
the personification of death

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

Decembrist n
decemberman dekabrist
participant in or sympathizer with the Decembrist revolt

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Delila
biblical mistress of Samson

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ adj
delfisk
of or relating to Delphi

Deluge pn
syndafloden
the Biblical flood

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

Democrat n
demokrat
supporter of the Democratic Party of the US

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Demokratiska Folkrepubliken Korea
country in East Asia (official name)

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
Demokratiska socialistiska republiken Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Demokritos
Greek philosopher

Denise /dəˈniːz/ pn
Denise
female given name

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 /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ n
dervisch
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ 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

Dijon mustard n
dijonsenap
kind of mustard

Diophantine equation n
diofantisk ekvation
polynomial equation of integer variables

Disciple n
lärjunge
one of the twelve disciples of Jesus

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Djibouti
Republic of Djibouti
the capital city of Djibouti

Djiboutian n
djiboutier
person

Dnipro /dniːˈprəʊ/ /niˈproʊ/ /nɪˈproʊ/ /ˈdnɪ.prə/ /ˈni.proʊ/ /ˈnɪ.proʊ/ pn
Dnepr
river

Dodecanese /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈniːz/ pn
Dodekanisos
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands

Dogrib pn
dogrib
language

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
capital of Qatar

Dom Pérignon /ˌdɔm pɛɹɪnˈjɒn/ pn
Dom Pérignon dompa
champagne

Dome of the Rock pn
Klippdomen
shrine in Jerusalem

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
island and country (Commonwealth of Dominica) in the Caribbean

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ adj
dominikansk
from the Dominican Republic
dominikisk
from Dominica

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ n
dominikan dominikaner
member of religious order
dominikan dominikanska
person from Dominican Republic
dominiker dominiska
person from Dominica

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 /dɒn ˈkwɪksəʊt/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊteɪ/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Quijote
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel

Donald /ˈdɑn.əld/ /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 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

Doppler effect n
dopplereffekt
change in frequency or wavelength

Dorcas /ˈdɔɹkəs/ /ˈdɔːkəs/ pn
Dorkas
biblical woman

Doric pn
dorisk
Greek dialect

Dorotea pn
Dorotea

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

Dortmund pn
Dortmund
a city in western Germany

Dover /ˈdoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈdəʊ.və/ pn
Dover
port in Kent, England

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
Downs syndrom
genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal excess

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

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ /ˈdʌblɪn/ 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

Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Durrës
Adriatic port city in Albania

Dushanbe pn
Dusjanbe
capital of Tajikistan

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

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

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
nederländska holländska
the Dutch language

Dutch elm disease n
almsjuka
disease of elm trees

Dutch oven n
stekgryta gjutjärnsgryta
cooking pot

Dutchman /ˈdʌt͡ʃmən/ n
nederländare holländare
a Dutch man

Dutchman's breeches n
sjömanshjärta
Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchwoman /dʌt͡ʃˌwʊmən/ n
nederländska holländska
a Dutch woman

E /iː/ /ɛ/ n
A
abbreviation of episode
E
grade below D

E /iː/ /ɛ/ symbol
Ö

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

E minor n
e-moll
the minor 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

EEC pn
EEG
European Economic Community

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
EFTA
European Free Trade Association

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/ /ɝθ/ pn
jorden Tellus
third planet of the Solar System

Earth Overshoot Day pn
den ekologiska skuldens dag
calculated illustrative calendar date

Earth mass n
jordmassa
Unit of mass

Earthling /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ n
jordbo
inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet

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

East Africa pn
Östafrika
eastern part of the continent of Africa

East African adj
östafrikansk
relating to East Africa

East African n
östafrikan
East African person

East Anglia pn
Östangeln
area of eastern England

East Asia pn
Östasien
eastern subregion of Asia

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

East Asian n
ostasiat östasiat
a person from East Asia

East Berlin pn
Östberlin
the Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990

East China Sea pn
Östkinesiska havet
a sea

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 Prussia pn
Östpreussen
historical province of Germany

East Siberian Sea pn
Östsibiriska havet
part of the Arctic Ocean

East Timor pn
Östtimor
Country in Southeast Asia

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ adj
östtimoriansk
of, from, or pertaining to East Timor or the East Timorese people

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

East Turkestan /isːt ˈtɜɹkɪˌstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜɹkɪˈstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜː(ɹ)kɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Östturkestan
a historical region in Asia

Easter /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ n
påsk
Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

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

Easter Day pn
påskdag
Easter Day

Easter Island pn
Påskön
Island in the Pacific

Easter Monday pn
annandag påsk
Monday after Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday pn
påsksöndag
Easter Sunday

Easter Week pn
påskvecka
week following on Easter (beginning with 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

Eastertide n
påsktid
Eastertime

Eastphalia pn
Ostfalen

Ebola fever n
ebola ebolafeber
illness caused by the Ebola virus

Ecclesiastes pn
Predikaren
book of the Bible

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
kyrkolatin
Latin language

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

Eddaic adj
eddisk
of or pertaining to the Edda

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
Eden
biblical garden

Edenic /iːˈdɛnɪk/ /ɪˈdɛnɪk/ n
edenlik
of or suggesting Eden

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgar
male given name

Edinburg pn
Edinburgh
Transliterations

Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Edinburgh
capital of Scotland

Edith /ˈidɪθ/ pn
Edit
female given name

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Alberta, Canada

Edmund /ˈɛdmənd/ 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.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Egypten
country in North Africa

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

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

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
egyptiska fornegyptiska
language

Egyptian cobra n
egyptisk kobra
Naja haje

Egyptian goose n
nilgås
Alopochen aegyptiacus

Egyptian vulture n
smutsgam
Neophron percnopterus

Egyptological adj
egyptologisk

Egyptology /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːd͡ʒɪpˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 id 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

Elamite n
elamitiska
an inhabitant of ancient Elam

Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elbe
European river

Eleanor /ˈɛlənɚ/ pn
Eleonora
female given name

Eleatic /ˌɛliˈætɪk/ adj
eleatisk
of the philosophical school in Elea

Eleatic /ˌɛliˈætɪk/ n
eleat
philosopher of the Eleatic school

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ /ˈɛləˌzɔɹ/ pn
Eleasar
biblical characters

Elector n
kurfurste kurfurstinna
German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

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 /ˌɛliˈiːzə(ɹ)/ /ˌɛliˈɛzə(ɹ)/ pn
Elieser
biblical character

Elijah /ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ /ɪˈlaɪʒə/ pn
Elia
biblical prophet
Elias
male given name

Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabet
mother of John the Baptist

Elisha /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Elisa
biblical prophet

Elisheba pn
Eliseba
biblical wife of Aaron

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabet Elisabeth
female given name

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθ(ə)n/ adj
elisabetansk
pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland; or to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, monarch of the United Kingdom

Ella /ˈɛl.ə/ pn
Ella
female given name

Ellen /ˈɛl.ən/ /ˈɛl.ɪn/ pn
Ellen
female given name

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
Elmer
male given name

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ /ˌɛlsɪˈnɔː/ pn
Helsingör
Danish city

Elvira pn
Elvira
female given name

Elysian Fields pn
Elyseiska fälten
paradise

Elysium /ɪˈli.zi.əm/ /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Elysion
In mythology: paradise

Emil pn
Emil
male given name

Emilian pn
emilianska
a language spoken in the historical region of Emilia, closely related to Romagnol

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 /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ /ɪˈmænwəl/ pn
Emanuel
male given name

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ pn
England
Kingdom in southeastern Britain, now part of the UK

Englander n
engelsman
person from England

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

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

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

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

English cocker spaniel n
cockerspaniel engelsk cockerspaniel
breed of gun dog

English wheel n
engelskt hjul

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.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
17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement

Enontekiö pn
Enontekis
municipality

Eocene /ˈiːəsiːn/ pn
eocen
Eocene epoch

Eos /ˈiɑs/ /ˈiːɒs/ pn
Eos
Greek goddess of the dawn

Ephesians pn
Efesierna Efesier
book of the Bible

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Efesos
ancient city

Epicureanism n
epikurism
system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus

Epimetheus pn
Epimetheus
son of Iapetus and Clymene

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
Trettondedag jul Trettondedagen trettondag
annual Christian feast celebrating this event

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epirus
region; historical kingdom

Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ 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

Era of Great Power pn
Stormaktstiden
time period

Erdős number n
Erdőstal
mathematics

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erik
male given name

Erica pn
Erika
female given name

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ 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 /ˈisɑ/ /ˈiːsɔː/ pn
Esau
son of Isaac and Rebekah

Esdras pn
Esra
any of four books

Eskilstuna pn
Eskilstuna
city in Sweden

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

Eskimo brothers n
buksvägerska buksvåger
men who have had sexual intercourse with the same woman

Esperantist n
esperantist
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑːntəʊ/ 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/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Estland
country

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

Estonian n
est estniska
person
estniska estnisk
language

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

Eton mess /ˌiː.tən ˈmɛs/ n
hovdessert marängsviss
dessert

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 etrusker
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 /juˈd͡ʒin/ /ˈjuː.d͡ʒin/ pn
Eugen
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ /juːˈd͡ʒɛniə/ pn
Eugenia
female given name

Euler's formula pn
Eulers formel
Euler's formula

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

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufrat
river in the Middle East

Eurabia /jəˈɹeɪbiə/ /jʊəˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Eurabien

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurasien
the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia

Eurasian adj
eurasisk
pertaining to Eurasia

Eurasian n
eurasier
person native 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 blackcap n
svarthätta
Sylvia atricapilla

Eurasian bullfinch n
domherre
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

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 magpie n
skata
Pica pica

Eurasian nuthatch n
nötväcka
Sitta europaea

Eurasian pygmy owl n
sparvuggla
Glaucidium passerinum

Eurasian scops owl n
dvärguv
Otus scops

Eurasian siskin n
grönsiska
Spinus spinus

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
sparvhök
Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill n
skedstork
Platalea leucorodia

Eurasian teal n
kricka
Anas crecca

Eurasian three-toed woodpecker n
tretåig hackspett
Picoides tridactylus

Eurasian treecreeper n
trädkrypare
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ n
bläsand
dabbling duck

Eurasian woodcock n
morkulla
Scolopax rusticola

Eurasian wren n
gärdsmyg
Troglodytes troglodytes

Euripides /jəˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides
a Greek tragedian

Eurocentric adj
eurocentrisk
focused on Europe

Eurodance n
eurodance eurodisco
A type of European synthesizer-driven dance music

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
a moon of Jupiter

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Europa
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ adj
europeisk
relating to Europe or the European Union

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.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 /jʊˈroʊpiən ˈpɑrləmənt/ /jʊˈrəʊpiən ˈpɑːrləmənt/ pn
Europaparlamentet
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Portuguese pn
europeisk portugisiska
Portuguese spoken and written in Portugal

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /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 goldfinch n
steglits
Carduelis carduelis

European greenfinch n
grönfink
Chloris chloris

European hake n
kummel lysing
Merluccius merluccius

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 lobster n
europeisk hummer
species of lobster

European otter n
utter
Lutra lutra

European penduline tit n
pungmes
Remiz pendulinus

European perch n
abborre
Perca fluviatilis

European pied flycatcher n
svartvit flugsnappare
Ficedula hypoleuca

European plaice n
rödspätta rödspotta spätta
Pleuronectes platessa

European polecat n
iller
Mustela putorius

European river lamprey n
flodnejonöga nejonöga
European species of lamprey

European roller n
blåkråka
Coracias garrulus

European seabass n
havsabborre
Dicentrarchus labrax

European serin n
gulhämpling
Serinus serinus

European shag n
toppskarv
Gulosus aristotelis

European smelt n
nors
Osmerus eperlanus

European stonechat n
svarthakad buskskvätta
Saxicola rubicola

European turtle dove n
turturduva
Streptopelia turtur

European water vole n
vattensork
European water vole

Europeanisation n
europeisering
assimilation

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
euroskepticism EU-skepticism
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

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

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

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɪsi/ pn
Eurydike
mythology

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ n
örontrumpet
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
given name
the first woman

Evelyn /ˈiːvlɪn/ /ˈɛvəlɪn/ pn
Evelina
female given name

Everett /ˈɛvəɹɪt/ pn
Evert
male given name

Evijärvi pn
Evijärvi
municipality

Ewe /ˈeɪ.veɪ/ /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 Andra Moseboken
departure of Hebrew slaves

Extremadura /ˌɛkstɹəməˈdʊəɹə/ pn
Extremadura
autonomous province of Spain

Extremaduran pn
extremaduriska
the language of Extremadura

Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkil/ pn
Hesekiel
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ 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 fejan
social-networking website

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ v
facebooka
use the social-networking site Facebook

Fahrenheit /ˈfæɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɑːɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɛəɹənhaɪt/ adj
Fahrenheit
temperature scale

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ 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 /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Färöarna
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ adj
färöisk
pertaining to the Faro Islands, people or language

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ n
färöiska färing
person from the Faroe Islands

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ pn
färöiska
language

Faroffistan n
Långtbortistan

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəʊɪʃ/ 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 /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /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
official name of Germany

Federated States of Micronesia /ˈfɛdəˌɹeɪtɪd ˈsteɪts əv ˌmaɪkɹəˈniːʒə/ pn
Mikronesiens federerade stater Mikronesiska federationen
official name of Micronesia

Federative Republic of Brazil pn
Förbundsrepubliken Brasilien
official name of Brazil

Fehmarn Belt pn
Fehmarn Bält
strait in the Baltic Sea

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Felicia
female given name

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Felix
male given name

Fennicize v
förfinska
to make Finnish

Fennoman n
fennoman
member or supporter

Fennoscandia pn
Fennoskandia
geographic area
Fennoskandiska skölden
Fennoscandian Shield

Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/ /ˈfɝdən-/ pn
Ferdinand
male given name

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ n
pariserhjul
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel

Fertile Crescent /ˈfɜːtaɪl ˈkɹɛsənt/ /ˈfɝːtəl ˈkɹɛsənt/ pn
bördiga halvmånen
crescent-shaped arc of fertile land

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

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fez Fes
city in Morocco

Fier pn
Fier
city and municipality in southwestern Albania

Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /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 /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ 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
filippinier filippinare
inhabitant of the Philippines

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ pn
filippinska
the national language of the Philippines

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finland
Nordic country

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

Finn /ˈfɪn/ n
finländare finländska finlandssvensk finlandssvenska
national of Finland
finne finska
ethnic Finn

Finncattle pn
finsk boskap
type of cattle

Finnic adj
östersjöfinsk
pertaining to the Finnic (Baltic-Finnic) group of languages

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

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finska finsk
language

Finnish Spitz n
finsk spets
breed of dog

Finnish forest reindeer n
skogsren
Rangifer tarandus fennicus

Finno- prefix
fenno- finno-

First Lady n
första dam
the wife of the President of a country

First Reich pn
Första riket
Holy Roman Empire

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

Flag Day pn
flaggans dag
day commemorating the national flag

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

Fleming /ˈflɛmɪŋ/ 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

Flood pn
syndafloden
the flood referenced in the Book of Genesis

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 /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Florida
American 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/ /fɔɹˈmoʊ.zə/ /fɔːˈməʊ.sə/ pn
Formosa
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

Four Seasons pn
quattro stagioni
pizza

Fourier transform n
Fouriertransform
mathematics: a type of integral transform

Fourth Reich pn
Fjärde riket
Hypothetical resurrection of the Third Reich

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
Frankrike
country

Franche-Comté pn
Franche-Comté
region

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

Franco- /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯/ prefix
franko- fransk fransk-
relating to France or French

Francoism pn
frankism
the dictatorship of Francisco Franco in Spain

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Franken
region of Germany

Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
frankisk
of or relating to Franconia or its inhabitants

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ adj
frankofil
loving France, the French people or French culture

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ n
frankofil
one who loves France

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
franskspråkig fransktalande frankofon
French-speaking

Frank /fɹæŋk/ n
frank
one of the Franks

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Frank
male given name

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Frankfurt
Frankfurt-am-Main

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ adj
frankisk
of or pertaining to the Franks
in or of the language of the Franks

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

Freedom Day pn
Frihetsdagen
annual commemorative

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 franska
of or relating to the French language

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ n
fransman fransos
people of France, collectively

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ pn
franska fransk
principal language of France and other related countries

French Guiana pn
Franska Guyana
overseas department

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /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 Revolution pn
franska revolutionen
revolution in France from 1789-1799

French Riviera pn
Franska rivieran
French Riviera

French horn n
valthorn
musical instrument

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ n
tungkyss
a kiss involving the tongue

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
tungkyssa
to give a French kiss

French leave n
bondpermis bondpermission
sudden or unannounced departure

French onion soup n
fransk löksoppa
soup

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

Frenchman n
fransman fransos
person of French birth or nationality

Frenchwoman n
fransyska
Frenchwoman (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 /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ 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
toy

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ adj
frisisk frisiska
of or relating to the people of Frisia
of or relating to the people of the Dutch province of Friesland
frisisk frisiskspråkig
of or in the or a Frisian language
frisisk frisländsk
of or relating to the region of Frisia
of or pertaining to the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ n
fris frisiska
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is native to Frisia
frisiska fris frisländare
person from the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ pn
frisiska
the Frisian language group

Frisian Islands pn
Frisiska öarna
archipelago

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

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

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ adj
eldsländsk
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ n
eldsländare
someone from Tierra del Fuego

Fujian /ˌfuːd͡ʒiˈæn/ /ˌfuːˈd͡ʒæn/ pn
Fujian
province of China

Fukushima pn
Fukushima
Fukushima, Japan

Funen /ˈfjuːnən/ pn
Fyn
third largest island of Denmark

Fury pn
furie
female personification of vengeance

Fårö pn
Fårö
the island

Führer /ˈfjʊə.ɹə/ /ˈfjʊɚ.ɚ/ 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-spot /ˈdʒiː.spɒt/ n
g-punkt
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina

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 /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ n
BNP
gross domestic product

GDR pn
DDR TDR
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 /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ 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

Gaelic football /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˌɡæ-/ [-ˈfʊʔ-] n
Gaelisk fotboll
Irish form of football

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ adj
gagauzisk
of, from, or pertaining to Gagauzia, Gagauz people, or the language

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ n
gagauz
person

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 /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Galicien
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
Galizien
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ adj
galicisk galiciska
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia

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

Galilean adj
galileisk
of or pertaining to the region of Galilee

Galilean n
galilé
person from Galilee

Galilee pn
Galileen
region of northern Israel

Gallo pn
gallo
Romance language spoken in northwest France

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambisk
of Gambia

Gambian n
gambier gambiska
person from Gambia

Gamilaraay /ɡəˈmɪlərɔɪ/ 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 /ˈɡændʒiːz/ /ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ pn
Ganges
the 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

Gascony pn
Gascogne
former region of France

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

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
galler
person

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallien
region

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
gallisk galler-
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ pn
galliska
Celtic language of Gaul

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

Gaussian elimination n
Gausselimination
Gaussian elimination

Gaza /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Gaza
city

Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
Gazaremsan
Gaza Strip

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ adj
gazansk
of or from Gaza

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ n
gazan
person from Gaza

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Danzig Gdańsk
city of Poland

Geat /ɡiːt/ n
göt
tribe member

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Gehenna
hell, in Abrahamic religions
gehenna
where the wicked go

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

Gelendzhik pn
Gelendzjik
city

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ pn
Tvillingarna
astrological sign
constellation

Gemütlichkeit n
gemyt mys
coziness

General Secretary /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ n
generalsekreterare
chief administrator of political parties or organizations

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Första Moseboken Genesis
the book of the Bible

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Genève
city
canton

Geneva Convention pn
Genèvekonventionen
international treaty

Geneva wheel n
malteserkors
mechanism that translates a continuous rotation

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.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
genuesare
inhabitants of Genoa
genuesiska
Ligurian dialect spoken in Genoa

Geoffrey /ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/ pn
Gottfrid
a male given name

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

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

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Georgien
country
Georgia Georgien
state of the USA

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
georgisk georgiska
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ n
georgier georgiska
person from the country of Georgia
georgiska georgisk
language of the country of Georgia

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Gerhard
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ adj
tysk tyska
of or relating to the country of Germany
of or relating to the German people
tysk tyskspråkig
of or relating to the German language

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ 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

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
tyska tysk
the German language

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

German Empire pn
Kejsardömet Tyskland Tyska riket
Germany between 1871 and 1918

German shepherd n
schäfer
breed of dog

German studies n
germanistik
academic discipline

Germania pn
Germanien
historical region

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
germansk
relating to the Germanic peoples
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic
having German characteristics

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanska
early language
group of Indo-European languages

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

Germanist n
germanist
person who studies Germanic languages and cultures

Germanization n
förtyskning germanisering
Making more German

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

Germanness n
tyskhet
being German

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

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

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertrud
female given name

Gestalt therapy n
gestaltterapi
branch of psychotherapy

Gestapo /ɡəˈʃtɑpoʊ/ /ɡɛˈstɑpoʊ/ pn
Gestapo
the secret police of Nazi Germany

Gethsemane /ɡɛθˈsɛməni/ pn
Getsemane
garden in ancient Jerusalem

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

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
ghanansk
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.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 /ˈɡɪbəlaɪn/ /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbələn/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
ghibellin
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

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

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

Giles /d͡ʒaɪlz/ pn
Egidius Gillis
male given name

Girona /d͡ʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Girona
city in Catalonia

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/ /ˈɡles.kə/ /ˈɡlez.ɡə/ /ˈɡlæs-/ /ˈɡlæz-/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡɐʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɑːs-/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ /ˈɡlɛz.ɡɐʉ/ pn
Glasgow
largest city of Scotland

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
gnosticism
Gnosticism

Go Fish pn
finns i sjön
a card game for children

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Gobelin n
gobeläng
a mainly French and Flemish type of tapestry

Gobi pn
Gobiöknen
desert

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

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

God Almighty interjection
herre min skapare
Exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

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 helps those who help themselves proverb
hjälp dig själv så hjälper dig gud
good fortune comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things

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

God the Father pn
Gud Fader Fadern
person of the Trinity

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

God the Son pn
Sonen
the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ

God willing interjection
om Gud vill det
God willing

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 /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ pn
Gottfrid
male given name

Godspeed /ˌɡɑdˈspid/ /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
lycka till
used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
city

Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
gyllene skinnet
in mythology

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

Golden Horde pn
Gyllene horden
the Mongol khanate

Golden Horn pn
Gyllene hornet
waterway and inlet

Golden Retriever n
golden retriever
breed of dog

Goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ pn
Guldlock
fairy tale character

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

Golgi apparatus n
golgiapparat
organelle

Golgotha /ɡɒlˈɡɒθə/ /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 King Henry n
lungrot
species of goosefoot

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

Goofy pn
Långben
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google

Gorbachev pn
Gorbatjov
Russian surname

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

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
got
member of the East Germanic people

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/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ adj
gotisk
of or relating to the Goths
of or relating to the architectural style
of the type formerly used for printing German

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ pn
gotiska Moesogöthiska
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

Graces /ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/ pn
grace

Grand Canyon pn
Grand Canyon
large national park and gorge

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Storfurstendömet Litauen
former European state

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Storhertigdömet Luxemburg
official name of Luxembourg

Grand Master n
stormästare grão-mestre
title

Grandmaster n
stormästare
highest title for chess player

Great Assassin pn
mördaren på tronen

Great Barrier Reef pn
Stora barriärrevet
Great Barrier Reef

Great Britain pn
Storbritannien
island
Storbritannien England Förenade kungariket
United Kingdom

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
worldwide economic decline

Great Salt Lake pn
Stora Saltsjön
saltwater lake

Great Schism pn
västliga schismen
schism from 1378 to 1417
östliga schismen
schism in 1054

Great Wall of China pn
kinesiska muren
Chinese fortification

Great War pn
stora kriget världskriget
epithet for World War I

Greater London pn
Storlondon
administrative area

Greater Poland pn
Storpolen
region of Poland

Greater Poland Voivodeship pn
Storpolens vojvodskap
Greater Poland Voivodeship

Grecism /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/ n
grecism
word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language

Greco-Roman /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /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 or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
grek grekiska grekinna
person from Greece or of Greek descent

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ pn
grekiska grekisk
language of the Greek people

Greek Orthodox adj
grekisk-ortodox
of or relating to the Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Grekisk-ortodoxa kyrkan
group of Eastern Orthodox churches

Greek fire n
grekisk eld
flammable substance

Greek salad n
grekisk sallad
salad

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /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

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

Greenlandic pn
grönländska
language

Gregorian /ɡɹɪɡɔːɹi.ən/ 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 /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Grenada
Caribbean country

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ adj
grenadisk
pertaining to Grenada

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ n
grenadier grenadiska
A person from Grenada

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

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ pn
liemannen dödsängel
personification of Death

Grodno pn
Hrodna
city

Groningen pn
Groningen
city
province

Gruyère /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ɡruˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ /ˈɡruːɛː/ n
gruyere gruyère
type of cheese

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑː.dəl.kəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadeloupe
overseas department and region of France

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ adj
guames
of, from, or pertaining to Guam

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ n
guames
person from Guam

Guanche n
guanche
aboriginal inhabitant of Tenerife or the Canary Islands

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈd͡ʒoʊ/ 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 /-bɑɹˈeɪ-/ /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɡiːˈɑːn-/ /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.nə.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ pn
Guenever
wife of King Arthur

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ adj
gujaratisk
of, from, or pertaining to Gujarat, or the Gujarati people

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ pn
gujarati
language

Gulf Stream pn
Golfströmmen
warm ocean current

Gulf of Aden pn
Adenviken
a gulf

Gulf of Alaska pn
Alaskagolfen
arm of the Pacific Ocean

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
Bottniska viken
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of California pn
Californiaviken
body of water

Gulf of Finland pn
Finska viken
arm of the Baltic Sea

Gulf of Guinea pn
Guineabukten
part of the Atlantic Ocean

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

Gulf of Thailand pn
Siambukten Thailandbukten Thailandviken
body of water

Gullah /ˈɡʌl.ə/ pn
gullah
the language

Gummy Bears pn
gummibjörn
candy

Gunter pn
Gunnar
male given name

Guria pn
Gurien
region of Georgia

Gustav pn
Gustav Gustaf
given name

Gustavian adj
gustaviansk

Gustavian n
gustavian

Gutnish pn
gutniska
language

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /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

Győr /djɜːr/ /d͡ʒɜːr/ pn
Györ Győr
city in Hungary

Gällivare pn
Gällivare
municipality

Gödel number n
Gödeltal
number uniquely assigned to each symbol

HIV /ˌeɪt͡ʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
hiv
human immunodeficiency virus

HIV negative adj
hivnegativ
not having HIV

HIV positive adj
hivpositiv
infected by the HIV virus

HSwMS n
HMS
His/Her Swedish Majesty's Ship

HTTP cookie n
cookie kaka webbkaka
packet of information

HVAC /ˈeɪt͡ʃˌvæk/ n
VVS
heating, ventilation}} and air conditioning

HVAC engineer n
VVS-ingenjör
engineer specialised in HVAC

Haapsalu pn
Hapsal
town

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

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ adj
hadeisk
pertaining to the geological eon

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ pn
hadeikum
Hadean eon

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

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Haga
book of The Bible

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

Hainan /haɪˈnæn/ /haɪˈnɑːn/ pn
Hainan
province of China

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

Halacha /həlɑːˈhɑː/ /həˈlʌhə/ n
halacha
a Jewish law

Halen pn
Halen
Halen, Belgium

Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ pn
halloween
October 31st

Halmstad pn
Halmstad
city in Halland, Sweden

Hamas /həˈmæs/ /həˈmɑs/ pn
Hamas
Palestinian militant group

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburg
city and state of Germany
hamburgsk
attributive form - relating to Hamburg

Hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːɡə/ /ˈhæmbɝɡɚ/ n
hamburgerbo
A person from Hamburg

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

Hanoi /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Hanoi
capital of Vietnam

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

Hanse /hæns/ /hænzə/ n
hansa
merchant guild

Hanseatic adj
hanseatisk
of or pertaining to the German Hanse

Hanseatic League pn
Hansan Hanseförbundet
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 /ˈhæn.ə.kə/ /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ /ˈxɑː.nə.kə/ pn
chanukka
the Jewish festival

Harold /ˈhæɹəld/ pn
Harald
male given name

Harry /ˈheɹi/ /ˈhæɹi/ /ˈhɛɹi/ pn
Harry
male given name

Hartley oscillator n
Hartley-oscillator

Hartola pn
Gustav Adolfs
municipality

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

Hasidism pn
chasidism chassidism hasidism hassidism
Jewish movement

Hassānīya pn
hassaniyya
Language

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ n
hausa
people

Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ pn
hausa
language

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

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Havanna
capital city of Cuba

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Hawaii
state of the United States
largest of the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiiöarna Hawaii
chain of islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
hawaiiska hawaiisk
Hawaiian language

Hawaiian pizza n
hawaiipizza
pizza topped with tomato sauce, cheese, pineapple, and back bacon or ham

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

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

Heathenry pn
forn sed fornsed hedendom nyhedendom
modern reconstructed Germanic religion
forn sed hedendom
old Germanic religion

Hebei /ˈhɜːbeɪ/ pn
Hebei
province of China

Hebraic /hiːˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /hɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ adj
hebreisk hebraisk

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

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

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
hebreiska
language
hebré
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

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

Heinola pn
Heinola
town

Hel pn
Hel
goddess of the realm of the dead
Hel Helhem
realm of the dead

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Helena
female given name

Helga /ˈhɛlɡə/ pn
Helga
female given name

Heligoland /ˈhɛlɪɡoʊlænd/ /ˈhɛlɪɡə(ʊ)ˌlənd/ pn
Helgoland
island

Hellene n
hellen
a Greek

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

Hellenic Republic pn
Republiken Grekland
official name of Greece

Helsingborg /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɡ/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹ(jə)/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɹi/ /ˈhɛlsɪŋbɜːɡ/ /ˌhɛlsɪŋˈbɔːɹi/ pn
Helsingborg
city in Scania, Sweden

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

Helsinkian adj
från&nbsp;Helsingfors helsingforsisk i&nbsp;Helsingfors
of, from, or pertaining to, Helsinki

Helsinkian n
helsingforsare
person

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

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Henrik
given name

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs, -eɪstəs/ 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

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ /ˈhɪɹə/ /ˈhɪːɹə/ pn
Hera
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus

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

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

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ pn
Herkules
constellation
The Roman name of Heracles

Herero /hɛˈrɛəroʊ/ n
herero
person

Herero /hɛˈrɛəroʊ/ pn
herero
language

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Herman
given name

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermes
Greek god Hermes

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

Herzegovina /ˌhɜɹtsəɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˌhɜːtsəˈɡɒvɪnə/ pn
Hercegovina
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Herzegovinian adj
hercegovinsk
of, from, or pertaining to Herzegovina and its inhabitants

Hesiod /ˈhiː.si.əd/ /ˈhɛs.i.əd/ pn
Hesiodos
Greek poet

Hessian fly n
hessisk fluga korngallmygga
Mayetiola destructor

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Hestia
Greek goddess

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ 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 High German

Hiiumaa pn
Dagö
island of Estonia

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

Hilbert space n
Hilbertrum
a space in mathematics

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
female given name

Himalayan black-lored tit n
himalayagyllenmes
Machlolophus xanthogenys

Himalayan salt n
himalayasalt
form of rock salt

Himalayas /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Himalaya
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
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

His Royal Highness pronoun
Hans kungliga höghet
royal title

Hispanic America pn
Spanskamerika
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish

Hispanicism /hɪˈspænɪsɪzm̩/ n
förspanskning hispanisering
a Spanish language item as it appears in another language

Hispanicize v
förspanska
Hispanize, hispanize

Hispaniolan crossbill n
hispaniolakorsnäbb
Loxia megaplaga

Hispanophone adj
spansktalande
Spanish-speaking

Hitler /ˈhɪtlɚ/ pn
Hitler
Adolf Hitler

Hitler Youth pn
Hitlerjugend

Hitler mustache /hɪt.lə(ɹ).mʌs.tæʃ/ n
Hitlermustasch tandborstmustasch
mustache style

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ adj
hettitisk
of or relating to the Hittite people, language or kingdom

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ n
hettit
person

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ pn
hettitiska
language

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

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

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

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

Hollola pn
Hollola
municipality

Holmberg pn
Holmberg

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

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ adj
holocen
relating to the epoch from about 11,000 years ago to the present

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ pn
holocen
The Holocene epoch

Holodomor /ˌhɒlədəˈmɔː(ɹ)/ pn
holodomor
1932–33 famine in Ukraine

Holstein pn
Holstein
region

Holy Communion pn
eukaristi
Christian sacrament

Holy Grail pn
den heliga gral
artifact in Christian mythology

Holy Roman Empire pn
Tysk-Romerska Riket
state

Holy Saturday n
påskafton
the Saturday immediately after Good Friday

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Heliga stolen
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

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

Holy Wednesday n
dymmelonsdag
day

Holy Week pn
stilla veckan dymmelveckan passionsveckan
week preceding Easter

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

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

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ adj
homerisk
resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer

Honduran n
honduran
Person from Honduras

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

Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] pn
Hongkong
coastal administrative region in south-east China

Hongkongese adj
hongkongsk
relating to Hong Kong

Horace /ˈhɒrɪs/ /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Horatius
poet

Horatian adj
horatiansk
of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace or to his works or style

Hormuz /hɔːˈmuːz/ pn
Hormuzsundet
strait that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman

Horn of Africa pn
Afrikas horn
peninsula in East Africa

Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /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

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
Hubert Hubertus
male given name

Huddinge pn
Huddinge
city in Sweden

Hudson Bay pn
Hudsonbukten
Canadian sea

Hudsonian godwit n
hudsonspov
Limosa haemastica

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugo
male given name

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] adj
hugenottisk
of, like or relating to Huguenotism

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] n
hugenott
member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century

Huldah pn
Hulda
biblical prophetess

Hulk /hʌlk/ pn
Hulken
fictional character

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 ungersk
the language
ungerska ungrare
person from Hungary

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

Hungary water n
ungerskt vatten
rosemary, camomile or later lavender in alcohol

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ adj
hurritisk
of or pertaining to the Hurrians, their language or culture

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ n
hurrit
person

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ pn
hurritiska
the language of Hurrians

Hussite n
hussit
follower

Hussitism pn
hussitism
religious reform movement of the Bohemian Reformation

Hyades /ˈhaɪ.ədiːz/ pn
Hyaderna
an open cluster

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

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

Hypocrites pn
Hycklarna
63rd sura of the Qur'an

Hyrynsalmi pn
Hyrynsalmi
municipality

Hämeenkyrö pn
Tavastkyro
municipality

Hämeenlinna pn
Tavastehus
city

Höðr [ˈhœːðʏr̥] [ˈhɔðr] pn
Höder Höd
blind Norse god

Hœnir /ˈheɪˌnɪɹ/ /ˈhoʊˌnɪɹ/ pn
Höner
Norse god

I /aɪ/ [aɪ̯] [aː] [ɑe̯] 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 [m˦˩˦] [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] [ə˦˩˦] phraseologicalUnit
jag vet inte
I don’t know

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

I don't think so /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ 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 don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
jag ska inte ha nåt jag ska inte köpa nåt
I don't want to buy anything

I don't want to talk about it phraseologicalUnit
jag vill inte prata om det här
I don't want to talk about 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 headache phraseologicalUnit
jag har huvudvärk
I have a headache

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
assertion that speaker has answer or idea
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 ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
jag gillar dig jag tycker om dig
platonic expression of inclination or liking
jag älskar dig
affirmation of affection or deep caring
affirmation of romantic feeling

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
jag saknar dig
I miss you

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 n
ett skepp kommer lastat
guessing game

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, alltså finns 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 was born in ... (year)
jag är född i ...
I was born in ... (place name)

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 a 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 dying phraseologicalUnit
jag håller på att dö
I'm dying

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 good phraseologicalUnit
det går bra ändå jag är nöjd
no, thank you

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
indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way

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 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 jag är tjugo år gammal
I am twenty years old

I'm worried phraseologicalUnit
jag är bekymrad
Indicates that the speaker is worried

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 /ˌaɪˈkeɪˌoʊ/ pn
ICAO Internationella civila luftfartsorganisationen
International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO spelling alphabet n
ICAO:s bokstaveringsalfabet
ICAO radiotelephony spelling alphabet

ICU n
IVA iva
intensive care unit

IDaaS n
IDaaS
Identity as a Service

IKEA /aɪˈkiːə/ /i-/ /ɪˈkeɪ.ə/ /ɪˈki.a/ /ˈaɪˌki.ə/ pn
Ikea 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

IOU n
enkelt skuldebrev
informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument

IP address n
IP-adress
number assigned to each computer's network interface

IQ /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ n
IQ
abbreviation of intelligence quotient

IS pn
IS
Islamic State, abbreviation

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/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberiska halvön Pyreneiska halvön
region south of the Pyrenees

Iberian adj
iberisk
Native to Iberia

Iberian Peninsula pn
iberiska halvön
peninsula

Iberian chiffchaff n
iberisk gransångare
Phylloscopus ibericus

Iberian lynx n
iberiskt lodjur panterlo
Lynx pardinus

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /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
islänning isländska
person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
isländsk isländska isländskt
of or relating to Iceland

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
isländska
language

Icelandic Sheepdog n
isländsk fårhund
Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic horse n
islandshäst
breed of horse

Ichabod /ˈɪkəbɒd/ pn
I-Kavod
given name

Ida /ˈaɪdə/ pn
Ida
female given name

Idist n
idist
speaker or proponent of Ido

Igbo /ˈiboʊ/ /ˈiɡ.boʊ/ /ˈiːbəʊ/ pn
igbo
language spoken by Igbo people

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignatius
male given name

Ikaalinen pn
Ikalis
town

Ikavian pn
ikaviskt
dialect or a group of dialects

Iliad /ˈɪli.əd/ /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

Imatra pn
Imatra
municipality

Immanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ pn
Immanuel
this figure, regarded as Christ

Ina pn
Ina
female given name

Inari pn
Enare
municipality and village
Enare träsk
lake
Inari
asteroid
enaresamiska
language

Inari Sami pn
enaresamiska
language

India /ˈɪn.di.ə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə̯/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪ.jaː/ pn
Indien
the country

India ink n
tusch
ink

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ adj
indiansk
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas
indisk
of or pertaining to India

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ n
indian indianska
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas
indier indiska
a person from India

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 cress n
indiankrasse
Tropaeolum majus

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
brittsommar indiansommar
stretch of warm days in autumn

Indian sunburn n
tusen nålar
prank

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

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ n
indoeuropé
member of Proto-Indo-European ethnolinguistic group

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indokina
part of Southeast Asia

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesien
country

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ adj
indonesisk indonesiska
referring to Indonesia

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ n
indones
person
indonesiska indonesisk
language

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indus
the river

Indus Valley Civilization /ˈɪn.dəs ˈvæl.i ˌsɪ.vɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ pn
Indiens historia: Indus-Sarasvati
ancient civilization

Industrial Revolution pn
industriell revolution 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 fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] pn
internationella fonetiska alfabetet
standardized symbols for speech

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internationalen
proletarian song

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] 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 forum n
forum
system for messages

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 /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Joniska havet
European sea

Iphigenia /ˌɪfɪd͡ʒɪˈnaɪə/ /ˌɪfɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪə/ pn
Ifigenia
Greek mythological figure

Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
country in Western Asia

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
iransk
pertaining to the Iranian languages or the Iranian peoples

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ n
iranier
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Irak
country

Iraqi adj
irakisk
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
irakier
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] 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
irisk iriska
pertaining to the language
irländsk
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
irländare irländska

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
iriska irländsk
the language

Irish Sea pn
Irländska sjön
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland

Irish coffee n
Irish coffee
coffee with a dash of whiskey, topped with whipped cream

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
irländsk setter
a breed of gun dog

Irish wolfhound n
irländsk varghund
sighthound

Irishman /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ n
irländare
man from Ireland

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkutsk
city in Siberia

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
järnålder
archaeology

Iron Curtain pn
järnridå
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
river that flows through Burma

Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isak
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabella
female given name

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Esaias Jesaja
male given name
Jesaja
book of the Bible
prophet

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 /ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ /ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ pn
Ismael
eldest son of Abraham

Isis /ˈaɪsɪs/ /ˈiaɪsəs/ pn
Isis
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ pn
islam
Abrahamic religion

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Islamabad
the capital of Pakistan

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islamisk islamsk
related to Islam

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan pn
Islamiska emiratet Afghanistan
full, official name of Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
Islamiska republiken Afghanistan
official name of Afghanistan

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

Islamism /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ n
islamism
Islamic fundamentalism

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ adj
islamistisk
motivated by Islam in politics

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ n
islamist
person with Islamic fundamentalist beliefs

Islamization n
islamisering
the conversion of a society to Islam

Islamologist n
islamolog

Islamology n
islamologi

Islamophobe n
islamofob
person who fears or hates Islam and Muslims

Islamophobia n
islamofobi
fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims

Islamophobic adj
islamofob
Islamophobic

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Man Isle of Man
island

Isojoki pn
Storå
municipality

Isokyrö pn
Storkyro
municipality

Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ 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 /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ adj
israelitisk
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ n
israel
native or inhabitant of Israel
israelit
descendant of Jacob

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Istanbul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of the 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
italienska italienare
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

Italian oak n
ungersk ek
Quercus frainetto, an oak native to southeastern Europe

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italienisering
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture

Italianness n
italienskhet
quality of being Italian

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
italisk

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ pn
italiska språk
Italic language

Italophone adj
italienskspråkig italiensktalande
Italian-speaking

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italien
country in southern Europe

Ivalo pn
Ivalo
village in Northern Finland

Ivan /ɪˈvɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.vən/ /ˈivɑːn/ pn
Ivan
male given name

Ivanovich /ɪˈvænəvɪt͡ʃ/ /ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Ivanovitj
patronymic

Ivor pn
Ingvar Ivar
male given name

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ adj
ivoriansk
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ n
ivorian ivorianska
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Iwo Jima pn
Ioto
Japanese islands

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

Jack /d͡ʒæk/ pn
Jack
pet name of John
Jakob Jacob Jack
anglicized form of Jacques

Jack Frost /-ˈfɹɔst/ /ˌdʒæk ˈfɹɑst/ /ˌdʒæk ˈfɹɒst/ pn
Kung Bore Kung Frost Kung Vinter
personification of winter

Jack-in-the-pulpit n
fläckig munkhätta
Arum maculatum
kobrakalla
Arisaema gen. et spp.

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jakob
male given name (the standard form)
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
a port in western Israel

Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
Jainism jainism
religion and philosophy

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Jakarta
capital of Indonesia

Jakobstad pn
Jakobstad
town and municipality

Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
a city in eastern Afghanistan

Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
country in the Caribbean

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaicansk
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
jamaican jamaicanska
person of Jamaican descent

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Jakob
book of the Bible
male given name (the standard form)
one of two Apostles

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Jammu och Kashmir
former princely state
portion of the territory which is governed by India

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Johanna
feminine form of John

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ pn
januari
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Janus
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japan
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japansk japanska
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ n
japan japanska
person of Japan

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
japanska japansk
Japanese language

Japanese beetle n
japanbagge
species of beetle

Japanese encephalitis n
Japansk encefalit
viral disease

Japanese jack mackerel n
japansk taggmakrill
Trachurus japonicus

Japanese knotweed n
parkslide
Fallopia japonica

Japanese studies n
japanologi
academic discipline

Japanese tit n
östlig talgoxe
Parus minor

Japanese wagtail n
japansk ärla
Motacilla grandis

Japanologist n
japanolog
one who studies Japanology

Japanophile /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/ n
japanofil nippofil
A person who loves Japan

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
japanofili nippofili
strong interest in Japan

Jasmine pn
Jasmine
female given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
Iason Jason
leader of Argonauts
Jason
given name

Java /ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
programming language
island of Indonesia

Java Sea pn
Javasjön
a sea

Java sparrow n
risfågel
Java sparrow

JavaScript /ˈdʒɑː.və.skɹɪpt/ pn
Javascript
scripting programming language

Javan tiger n
Javatiger
Panthera tigris sondaica

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
javanes
person

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanesiska
language

Jeddah pn
Jidda
city in Saudi Arabia

Jehovah /d͡ʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jehova Jehovah
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witness n
Jehovas vittne Jehovas
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses pn
Jehovas Jehovas vittnen
denomination

Jeju pn
Jeju
city in South Korea
island in South Korea
lect
province in South Korea

Jenny /ˈd͡ʒɛni/ pn
Jennie Jenny
female given name

Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Jeremia
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
Jeremias Jeremia
male given name

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Jeriko
city

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ pn
Jerusalem
city

Jerusalem artichoke n
jordärtskocka
plant and tuber

Jerusalem cross n
jerusalemkors
(heraldry)

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛs.i/ pn
Isai Isaj Jesse Jishaj
biblical father of David

Jessica /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ pn
Jessica Jessika
a female given name

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Jesus
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus Kristus
Jesus of Nazareth

Jew /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ n
jude judinna
member or descendant of the Jewish people
person of the Jewish faith

Jew's harp n
mungiga munharpa
musical instrument

Jewess n
judinna
female Jew

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
judisk
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Judiska autonoma länet
Jewish autonomous oblast in Russia

Jewish Bolshevism n
judebolsjevism
Soviet Communism from right-wing point of view

Jewish Question pn
judefrågan

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ 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 /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Joakim
male given name

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Johanna
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Job
book of the Bible
Biblical and Qur'anic character

Job's news n
jobspost
bad news

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 /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Joel
book of the Bible
male given name

Joensuu pn
Joensuu
city

John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ pn
Johan Jan
male given name
Johannes 1 Joh. 2 Joh. 3 Joh. Johannesbrevet
one of the epistles of John
Johannes Jan
biblical persons
Johannes Joh. Johannesevangeliet
fourth gospel
N.N.
name used to address a man whose name is not known

John Doe pn
NN
male name used in legal documents

John Dory n
sanktpersfisk Sankt Pers fisk
edible marine fish

John the Baptist pn
Johannes döparen
biblical prophet

Johnny-come-lately /ˌdʒɑːni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ /ˌdʒɒni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ n
uppkomling
newcomer

Johnson /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/ pn
Jansson Johansson
surname meaning "son of John"

Joker pn
Jokern
fictional villain

Jokkmokk pn
Jokkmokk
town in Sweden

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonas
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
prophet
Jonas bok Jonas
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
Jonas Jona
given name

Jonathan /ˈd͡ʒɑnəθən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ pn
Jonatan
biblical character
male given name

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ pn
Jordan
river
Jordanien
country

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordansk
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
jordanier jordanska
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
Josef
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary
male given name

Josephine /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefina Josefine Josefin
feminine form of Joseph

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Josua
book of the Bible
male given name

Jovian /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vi.ən/ adj
jovialisk
pertaining to the god Jove or Jupiter
pertaining to the planet Jupiter

Juba pn
Juba
capital of South Sudan

Judah /ˈd͡ʒuː.də/ pn
Juda
one of the Israelite tribes
Yehuda
fourth son of Jacob

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ pn
judendom
world religion

Judaization n
judaisering
Judaization

Judaize /ˈd͡ʒuːdeɪˌaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdiˌaɪz/ v
judaisera
to impose Jewish observances or rites upon; to convert to Judaism

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible
one of the Apostles

Judas kiss n
judaskyss
act of treachery under the guise of kindness

Jude /ˈd͡ʒuːd/ pn
Judas (brev)
book of the Bible

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judea
Judea

Judges pn
Domarboken
book of the Bible

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ pn
Judit
female given name
book of the Bible
wife of Esau

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ pn
Julia
female given name

Julian calendar n
gamla stilen julianska kalendern
calendar

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julia
character in Romeo and Juliet

Julius /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːləs/ pn
Julius
male given name

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
juli
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

July Monarchy pn
Julikonungadömet Julimonarkin
period of liberal constitutional monarchy in France

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
juni
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

Juno /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Juno
Roman goddess

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] pn
Jupiter
planet
god

Jura /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹə/ /ˈd͡ʒʊɹə/ pn
Jura

Justice of the Peace n
fredsdomare
judicial officer

Justine pn
Justina
female given name

Jute /d͡ʒuːt/ /juːt/ n
jute
member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jylland
peninsula

Jutlander /ˈd͡ʒʌtlændəɹ/ n
jute jylländare
native or inhabitant of Jutland

Juuka pn
Juga
municipality

Juupajoki pn
Juupajoki
municipality

Jyväskylä pn
Jyväskylä
city

Jämtland pn
Jämtland
province and county of Sweden

Jörmungandr /-mʊn-/ /-ˌɡænd-/ /ˈjɔɹmunˌɡɑndɹ̩/ pn
Midgårdsormen
World Serpent

K /keɪ/ [kʰeɪ] n
K
playing card

KGB pn
KGB
Committee for State Security of the Soviet Union

Kaaba /ˈkɑːbə/ pn
Kaba
cubical stone temple in Mecca

Kabardian /kəˈbɑː(ɹ)diən/ pn
kabardinska
language spoken in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia

Kabardino-Balkariya pn
Kabardinien-Balkarien Kabardino-Balkarien
Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia

Kabballah pn
kabbala
body of teachings

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kabul
capital and largest city of Afghanistan

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ pn
kabyliska
language

Kachin pn
Kachin
a state of Myanmar

Kadyrovite adj
kadyrovit
Kadyrovite

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
Kafkaartad kafkaartad
marked by menacing complexity
kafkaartad

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ n
kejsare
German Emperor

Kajaani pn
Kajana
town

Kalashnikov /kəˈlæʃ.nɪˌkɒf/ /kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑf/ pn
AK-47 kalasjnikov
model of Russian assault rifle

Kalevala pn
Kalevala
the Finnish national epic
town

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ pn
Kaliningrad Königsberg
Kaliningrad

Kalmykia pn
Kalmuckien Kalmykien
Kalmykia, Russia

Kama Sutra pn
Kama Sutra
Sanskrit treatise

Kamchatka pn
Kamtjatka
peninsula in the Russian Far East

Kampuchea /kæmpəˈt͡ʃiːə/ pn
Kampuchea
former name for Cambodia

Kangasala pn
Kangasala
municipality

Kannada /ˈkænədə/ /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
kannada
language

Karabakh /kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Karabach
geographic region

Karachay-Balkar pn
karatjajbalkariska
Turkic language

Karachay-Cherkessia pn
Karatjajen-Tjerkessien Karatjajevo-Tjerkessien
Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia

Karakalpak /ˌkæɹəˈkælpæk/ pn
karakalpakiska
Karakalpak language

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Karelen Carelen Kirjalaland
region in Russia and Finland
Karelen Karelska republiken
autonomous republic of Russia

Karelian adj
karelsk karelska
of, from, or pertaining to Karelia

Karelian n
karelare karelska karel
Karelian person

Karelian pn
karelska karelsk
language

Karelian pasty n
karelsk pirog
traditional pasty

Karelianness n
karelskhet
quality

Karijoki pn
Bötom
municipality

Karin /kəˈɹɪn/ /ˈkærɪn/ pn
Karin
female given name from a Swedish form of Catherine

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
city and municipality

Karlskrona pn
Karlskrona
city in Blekinge

Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
kashmirisk
related to Kashmir

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
kashmiri
language

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ n
kasjub
person of the Kashubian ethnic group

Kaskinen pn
Kaskö
municipality

Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Katmandu
capital city of Nepal

Kattegat pn
Kattegatt
body of water

Katya pn
Katja
female given name

Kauhajoki pn
Kauhajoki
town

Kauhava pn
Kauhava
town

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
city

Kavala pn
Kavala
city

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
kazakisk kazakiska
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ n
kazak
a person from Kazakhstan or of that descent
kazakiska kazakisk
language

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Kazakstan
country in Central Asia

Kazakhstani adj
kazakstansk
of or pertaining to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstani n
kazakstanier kazakstanska
person from Kazakhstan

Kazan pn
Kazan
city in Russia

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Kemerovo pn
Kemerovo
city in Siberia

Kemi pn
Kemi
town
Kemi älv
river

Keminmaa pn
Keminmaa
municipality

Kent /kɛnt/ pn
Kent
the English maritime county

Kentish plover n
svartbent strandpipare
Charadrius alexandrinus

Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] 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

Khabarovsk Krai pn
Chabarovsk kraj
krai

Khakassia pn
Chakassien
a republic of central south Russia

Khanty pn
chantiska
language

Kharijite n
kharijit
members of a reactionary Islamic sect in the 7th and 8th centuries

Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Charkiv
city

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartoum
capital of Sudan

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
khazar
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
khmer kambodjanska
language

Khmer Rouge /kəˈmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
röda khmererna
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khmu /kəˈmuː/ pn
kammu
language

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Chrusjtjov
surname

Khujand pn
Chodzjent Chudzjand Khudzjand
city in Tajikistan

Kievan Rus pn
Kievriket Kievrus
medieval principality

Kihniö pn
Kihniö
municipality

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 Bahrain pn
Konungariket Bahrain
official name of Bahrain

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Konungariket Belgien
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Konungariket Kambodja
official name of Cambodia

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 Heaven pn
himmelrike
Christian concept

Kingdom of Italy pn
Kungariket Italien

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Konungariket Marocko
official name of Morocco

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 Thailand pn
Konungariket Thailand
official name of Thailand

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 /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ pn
Kingston
capital of Jamaica

Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Kitee pn
Kides
town

Kittilä pn
Kittilä
municipality

Klaukkala pn
Klövskog
village in Southern Finland

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ n
klingon
member of an alien warrior race in the Star Trek universe

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingonska
the language

Knights Templar pn
Tempelherreorden
the order of medieval knights

Knossos pn
Knossos
an archaeological site

Kodiak bear /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ n
kodiakbjörn
large brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
koine
common Greek language

Kola Peninsula pn
Kolahalvön
peninsula in Russia

Kolari pn
Kolari
municipality

Komi /ˈkoʊmi/ pn
Komi
republic
komi
language

Komodo dragon /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ n
komodovaran
large monitor lizard

Komotini pn
Komotini
city

Kontiolahti pn
Kontiolax
municipality

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] pn
Korea
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korea Strait pn
Koreasundet
a strait between Korea and Japan

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
koreansk koreanska
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
korean koreanska
person

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
koreanska koreansk
language

Korean Peninsula pn
Koreahalvön
peninsula

Korean War pn
koreakrig
war lasting from 1950 to 1953

Korsholm pn
Korsholm
municipality

Korsnäs pn
Korsnäs
municipality

Koryak pn
korjakiska
language

Kosovan adj
kosovansk kosovarisk
related to Kosovo

Kosovan n
kosovan kosovanska
person from Kosovo

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kotka pn
Kotka
city

Kouvola pn
Kouvola
city

Kraken /-kɪn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.kən/ /ˈkɹæ.kən/ /ˈkɹɑː.kən/ pn
Kraken
Sea monster

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
city

Kremlin /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Kreml
the Moscow Kremlin
the Russian or Soviet government

Kremlinology n
kremlologi
study of Soviet / Russian politics

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

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
capital of Malaysia

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kuban
the Kuban river

Kuhmo pn
Kuhmo
town

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
Kuiperbältet
region of space in the Solar System

Kuopio pn
Kuopio
city

Kuortane pn
Kuortane
municipality

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
kurd kurdiska
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
kurdisk kurdiska
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
kurdiska
language family of Kurdistan

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistan
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds

Kurikka pn
Kurikka
town

Kuril Islands pn
Kurilerna
archipelago between Japan and Kamchatka

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
country in the Middle East

Kuwaiti adj
kuwaitisk
of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people

Kuwaiti n
kuwaitier
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent

Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship pn
Kujavien‐Pommerns vojvodskap
Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Kvarken pn
Kvarken
narrow region

Kven n
kvänska
language

Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Kiev
capital city of Ukraine
Kiev oblast
province (oblast)

Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirgizisk
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirgiziska kirgisiska
language

Kyrgyz Republic pn
Kirgiziska Republiken
official name of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzophone adj
kirgiziskspråkig
Kyrgyz-speaking

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirgizistan
country in Central Asia

Kyrgyzstani adj
kirgizistansk
of or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstani n
kirgizistanier
person from Kyrgyzstan

Kärkölä pn
Kärkölä
municipality

Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

LARP /ˈlɑɹp/ /ˈlɑːp/ n
lajv
live-action role-play

LARPer /ˈlɑɹ.pɚ/ /ˈlɑːpə(ɹ)/ n
lajvare
player of LARP

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
HBT HBTQ
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
asg asgarva lol
expression of laughter

LSD n
LSD
lysergic acid diethylamide

La Mancha pn
La Mancha
medieval Iberian kingdom

La Pérouse Strait pn
La Pérousesundet
strait

La Rioja pn
La Rioja
autonomous community and province

Laban /ˈleɪbən/ pn
Laban
brother of Rebekah

Labour Party pn
arbetarparti
A political party supporting organized labor

Labrador retriever n
labrador retriever
breed of dog

Labrador tea /ˈlæb.ɹə.dɔː(ɹ) ti/ n
pors
Rhododendron subsect. Ledum

Ladoga pn
Ladoga
a lake in Russia

Lady Luck pn
fru fortuna
female personification of luck

Lagrange point n
Lagrangepunkt
point in an orbital configuration

Lahti pn
Lahtis
city of Finland

Lake Constance pn
Bodensjön
lake on the Rhein located at the intersection of Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Lake Erie pn
Eriesjön
the lake

Lake Geneva pn
Genèvesjön
Lake Geneva in Europe

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

Lake Victoria pn
Victoriasjön
African 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/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ adj
laotisk
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ n
laotier laotiska
person
laotiska
language

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laokoon
Trojan or Argonaut

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ adj
laotisk
of, from, or pertaining to Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ 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

Lapland longspur n
lappsparv
Calcarius lapponicus

Lapp adj
lappländsk
from Lapland

Lapp n
lapp same
person

Lapp pn
lapska samiska
language

Lappajärvi pn
Lappajärvi
municipality

Lappeenranta pn
Villmanstrand
city of Finland

Lapponian Herder n
lapsk vallhund
breed of dog

Laptev Sea pn
Laptevhavet
part of the Arctic Ocean

Lapua pn
Lappo
town

Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Laputa
flying island

Large Magellanic Cloud pn
Stora magellanska molnet
largest satellite of Milky Way

Larry /ˈleɹi/ /ˈlæɹi/ /ˈlɛɹi/ pn
Lars Lasse
diminutive of Laurence

Last Judgment pn
domedag
judgment day

Last Supper pn
den sista måltiden
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Late Antiquity pn
senantik
the period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages

Late Latin pn
senlatin
form of the Latin language

Late Middle Ages pn
senmedeltid
Translations

Lateran pn
Lateranen
church and palace in Rome

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
latinamerikansk latinsk
of/from Latin America
latinsk
of the script
of Latium
latinsk latin
of the language
latinsk romersk
of ancient Rome
of descendants from ancient Romans

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] n
romare
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] pn
latin latinsk
language of the ancient Romans
latinska
a script or alphabet

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

Latinization /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
latinisering
act or process of Latinizing

Latinize /ˈlæt.ə.naɪz/ /ˈlæt.ən.aɪz/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.naɪz/ /ˈlæt.ɪn.aɪz/ v
latinisera
to translate to Latin language

Latino /læˈtinoʊ/ /ləˈtinoʊ/ n
latinamerikan latino
person from Latin America

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Lettland
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ adj
lettisk lettiska
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ n
lett lettiska
person from Latvia
lettiska
Baltic language of Latvia

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
female given name

Laurel and Hardy /ˈlɒɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑɹ.di/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ pn
Helan och Halvan

Laurence /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ pn
Lars
male given name

Law of Jante pn
jante jantelagen
Law of Jante

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

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanesisk
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language

Lebanese Republic pn
Republiken Libanon
official name of Lebanon

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Libanon
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Leeuwarden /-ə/ /ˈleɪwɑɹdən/ /ˈleɪwɑːdən/ pn
Leeuwarden
capital and largest city of Friesland

Leeward Antilles pn
Öarna under vinden
Caribbean islands

Lego /ˈlɛɡoʊ/ n
lego
toy brick

Leipzig /ˈlaɪp.sɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.sɪɡ/ /ˈlaɪp.tsɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.zɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig
city in Saxony, Germany

Lemi pn
Klemis Lemi
municipality

Lempäälä pn
Lembois Lempälä Lempäälä
municipality

Lenin pn
Lenin
a Russian revolutionary and politician

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Leningrad
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ n
leninism
political philosophy

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ adj
leninistisk
of or relating to Leninism
leninistisk leninsk
of or relating to Lenin

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /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 /lənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛʃɪ/ n
Leonardeschi
group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci

Lesothan adj
lesothisk
of, from, or pertaining to Lesotho

Lesothan n
lesothier
person

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
country in Southern Africa

Lesser Poland pn
Lillpolen
a historical region of Poland

Lesser Poland Voivodeship pn
Lillpolens vojvodskap
Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Leto pn
Leto
mother of Apollo

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levanten
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levantine /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/ adj
levantinsk
of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean

Levi /ˈliː.vaɪ/ pn
Levi
third son of Jacob

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ n
levit
member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Tredje Moseboken
the book of the Bible and Torah

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ n
kleistsk flaska leidenflaska leidnerflaska
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity

Lhasa apso n
lhasa apso
dog

Liberal adj
liberal
of or relating to Liberal party

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.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

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libysk
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya, the Libyan people or the Libyan language

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
liechtensteinare
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent

Lieksa pn
Lieksa
municipality

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

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
the capital city of Peru

Limburgish pn
limburgiska
the Germanic language

Limousin /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ pn
Limousin
region

Lindelof pn
Lindelöf

Linköping pn
Linköping
Swedish city

Linnaean /lɪˈneɪ.ən/ /lɪˈniː.ən/ adj
linneansk
of or relating to the binomial nomenclature

Linnaeus pn
Linné
Carl Linnaeus

Linus /ˈlaɪnəs/ pn
Linus
male given name

Linux /ˈlɪnəks/ /ˈlɪnʊks/ pn
Linux
operating system

Lionheart pn
Lejonhjärta
nickname of Richard I of England

Liperi pn
Libelits
municipality

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lissabon
capital city of Portugal

Lithuania /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Litauen
country

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ adj
litauisk litauiska
of or relating to Lithuania

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ n
litauer litauiska
person from Lithuania
litauiska litauisk
language

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

Little Russia pn
Lillryssland
a historical area

Little Russian adj
lillrysk
of or pertaining to Little Russia

Liturgy of the Hours n
tidegärd
liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours

Liverpool /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)ˌpuːl/ pn
Liverpool
Liverpool, England

Liverpudlian adj
liverpoolsk
of or relating to Liverpool in England

Liverpudlian n
liverpoolare
a native or resident of Liverpool in England
someone connected with Liverpool FC

Livia pn
Livia
female given name

Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Livland
historical region

Livonian adj
livländsk
pertaining to Livonia or Livonians

Livonian n
liver livländare
person

Livonian pn
liviska
language

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Ljubljana
capital city of Slovenia

Llanfihangel-ar-Arth pn
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth

Lockean adj
lockeansk
of or pertaining to John Locke

Lockean n
lockean

Lockeanism n
lockeanism

Lodz Voivodeship pn
Łódź vojvodskap
Lodz Voivodeship

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ adj
lojbansk
of or relating to Lojban

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ pn
lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Loki /ˈloʊki/ /ˈləʊki/ pn
Loke
god of mischief and trickery

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ n
langobard longobard
member of a Germanic people
lombard lombardiska
native of Lombardy

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ pn
lombardiska
language of Lombardy

Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardiet
region in northern Italy

London /ˈlʌ.nən/ /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

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
settlement

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Herre Herren
God
Jesus

Lord's Prayer pn
Herrens bön fadervår
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorentz factor n
Lorentzfaktor
Lorentz factor

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorraine
former region in Grand Est, France

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Angeles
largest city in California

Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ pn
Ludvig
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ /ləˈwiːz/ pn
Lovisa Louise
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ləˌwiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiana
US state

Louvain pn
Leuven
Belgian city

Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ 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 dialect group

Lower Saxony pn
Niedersachsen
state of Germany

Lower Sorbian pn
lågsorbiska
a Slavic language spoken in part of Brandenburg

Lucerne pn
Luzern
city

Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Lukianos
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia
female given name

Luddite /ˈlʌ.daɪt/ /ˈlʌ.ɾaɪt/ [ˈlʌ.ɾʌit] n
bakåtsträvare
one opposing technological change
luddit maskinstormare
19th-century textile worker who destroyed machinery

Luhansk People's Republic pn
Folkrepubliken Lugansk
secessionist state in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine

Lukashenko pn
Lukasjenko
surname

Luke /luːk/ pn
Luk. Lukasevangeliet Lukas
gospel of Luke
Lukas
given name
evangelist

Lule Sami pn
lulesamiska
language

Luleå pn
Luleå
municipality

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
portugisiskspråkig
of a place, Portuguese-speaking

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ adj
luthersk lutheran
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ 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

Luumäki pn
Luumäki
municipality

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburg
country
capital city
canton in Luxembourg
province in Belgium

Luxembourger n
luxemburgare luxemburgska
person from Luxembourg

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ adj
luxemburgsk
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ pn
luxemburgiska
language of Luxembourg

Luzon Strait pn
Luzonsundet
strait between Taiwan and Luzon

Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Lviv
city in western Ukraine

Lycksele pn
Lycksele

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lydia
biblical woman
female given name

Lydian /ˈlɪ.di.ən/ /ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/ pn
lydiska
language

Lyme disease n
borrelia
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia

Lyon pn
Lyon
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

MILF /mɪlf/ n
MILF milf
woman

MIT license pn
MIT-licens

MP3 player n
MP3-spelare
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format

Maasai /ˈmɑːsaɪ/ pn
maa massaj
language

Maccabee /ˈmæ.kəˌbi/ n
mackabé
Maccabee

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.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
makedonier makedonska
person from Macedonia
makedonska
language of antiquity
makedonska makedonsk
Slavic language of Macedonia

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmæk.jəˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
machiavellisk
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagaskar
country in Southern Africa

Madagascar jacana n
madagaskarjaçana
Actophilornis albinucha

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ /məˈdɹɑːs/ pn
Madras
city

Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Madurese pn
maduresiska
language

Magadha pn
Magadha

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Magdalena
female given name

Magdeburg /ˈmaɡdəbɜːɡ/ /ˈmæɡdəbɝɡ/ pn
Magdeburg
capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Magellanic Cloud n
Magellanskt moln
galaxy

Maggie /ˈmæɡi/ pn
Greta Meta Märta
female given name

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] 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

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ pn
Maine
US State

Majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.sti/ pronoun
Majestät
term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
island

Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑke/ pn
Makemake
celestial body
creator deity

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malaki
minor prophet
book of the Bible
male given name

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
malagassiska
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language

Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
Republic of Malawi

Malawian adj
malawisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people

Malax pn
Malax
municipality

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malajiska
of the Malay people
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language
of or pertaining to Malaysia

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
malajiska
the Malay language

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
malayalam malajiska
language

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ adj
malaysisk
Pertaining to Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ 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

Mallorcan adj
mallorkinsk
of, from, or relating to, Mallorca

Mallorcan n
mallorkinska
spoken variety of Mallorca

Malmquist pn
Malmqvist

Malmö /ˈmalməʊ/ /ˈmɑlmoʊ/ /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlməʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmö
city in Sweden

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
republic
island

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ n
maltes maltesare
inhabitant of Malta
maltesiska
language of Malta

Maltese cross n
johanniterkors johannitkors maltakors malteserkors
cross

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Malé
capital of the Maldives

Man pn
människa
genus Homo

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Manama
the capital city of Bahrain

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ adj
manchuisk
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ n
manchu manchurier
member of the people

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ pn
manchuiska
language

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manchuriet
historical region in Northeast Asia

Mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /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

Manichaeism /mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
manikeism
religion

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manila
capital of the Philippines

Manila hemp n
Manillahampa manilla manillahampa abaca
the fibre of the abaca

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
state in northeastern India

Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Manson /ˈmænsən/ pn
Magnuson Magnusson
equivalent surname

Manx /mæŋks/ pn
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 /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] adj
maorisk maori
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] n
maori
language of the Māori
indigenous people of New Zealand
member of the Maori people of New Zealand

Marburg disease n
marburgfeber

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
mars
third month of the Gregorian calendar

March fly n
trädgårdshårmygga

Marcomanni n
markomanner
tribe

Marcomannic adj
markomannisk
of or pertaining to the Marcomanni

Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Margareta
female given name

Marian /ˈme(ə)ɹiən/ /ˈmɛəɹiən/ /ˈmɛɹiən/ adj
mariansk
relating to Virgin Mary

Mariana Trench pn
Marianergraven
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Mariehamn pn
Mariehamn
city of Finland

Marina /məˈɹiːnə/ pn
Marina
female given name

Mario /ˈmaɹiəʊ/ /ˈmæɹioʊ/ /ˈmæɹiəʉ/ /ˈmɐːɹiəʉ/ /ˈmɑɹioʊ/ /ˈmɑːɹiəʊ/ /ˈmɛɹioʊ/ pn
Mario
the given name

Mariupol /-pɑl/ /-pəl/ /meɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.pɒl/ /mɑː.ɹiˈuː.poʊl/ /mɛɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /ˈmeɹ.iu-/ /ˈmæɹ.iu-/ /ˈmɛɹ.iu-/ pn
Mariupol
city

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Markus
male given name
the Evangelist
book of the Bible

Markov chain n
Markovkedja
probability theory

Marlene pn
Marlene
female given name

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Mars
planet
god of war
brand of chocolate bar

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Marseljäsen
the French national anthem

Marseille soap n
Marseille tvål
kind of hard soap

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪlz/ pn
Marseille Marseilles
city in southern France

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Marshallöarna
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshallese pn
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 /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Martinique
Island and, overseas department and region of France

Marxism n
marxism
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxism-leninism
communist ideological stream

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
marxistisk
following Marxism

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ n
marxist
one who follows Marxism

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ pn
Maria
Mary, mother of Jesus
Maria Maja
female given name

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Magdalena Maria från Magdala
female disciple of Jesus

Maryland /ˈmæɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛɹələn/ /ˈmɛɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
US state

Masovia /məˈzoʊ.vi.ə/ pn
Masovien
Region of Poland

Masovian Voivodeship pn
Masoviens vojvodskap
Masovian Voivodeship

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
mässa
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service

Massachusett pn
massachusett
language

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ 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 /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Mauritz
male given name

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauretanien
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritian adj
mauritisk
of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture

Mauritian n
mauritier
person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent

Mauritian Creole pn
mauritisk kreol
creole language of Mauritius

Mauritius /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauritius
country
island

Maximilian pn
Maximilian
male given name

May /meɪ/ pn
Maj May
given name
maj
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar

May Day n
första maj valborg vappen
workers' holiday

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Mazanderani pn
mazanderani
Mazanderani language

McDonald's pn
Donken Gyllene måsen McDonald's
fast-food restaurant

McJob n
grottekvarn skitjob slavgöra
low-paying, minimally skilled job

Meadow Mari pn
östmariska
a standardized dialect of the Mari language used mainly in the European part of the Russian Federation

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ n
mecka
important place to visit by people with a particular interest

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Mekka
city in Saudi Arabia

Mecklenburg pn
Mecklenburg
region of Germany

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
the Latin language as spoken and written during the Middle Ages, before it was developed by the Italian humanists into Renaissance Latin

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] adj
mediterran medelhavs
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Medelhavet
sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean flour moth n
kvarnmott
type of moth that feeds on grain

Mediterranean gull n
svarthuvad mås
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːzə/ pn
Medusa
one of the Gorgons

Medvedev pn
Medvedev
transliteration of }}

Meiji period pn
Meijiperiod
45-year reign of emperor Meiji

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesien
part of Oceania

Melanesian adj
melanesisk
referring to Melanesia

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmælbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
city in Australia

Melchior /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Melker
male given name

Melilla pn
Melilla
Spanish exclave

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Melissa
female given name

Member of Parliament n
parlamentsledamot riksdagsledamot
representative

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Memfis
city of ancient Egypt
Memphis
city in Tennessee, USA

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
mensjevik
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement

Merc /mɜːk/ /mɝk/ n
Merca

Mercedes /məˈseɪdiz/ /mɚˈseɪdiz/ n
Merca
short form of Mercedes Benz

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Merkurius
Roman god
planet

Merlot /mɛɹˈloʊ/ /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

Mesoamerica pn
Mesoamerika
a pre-Columbian cultural region encompassing southern Mexico and Central America

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 /mjuːz/ pn
Maas Meuse
river

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ adj
mexikansk
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ n
mexikan mexikanska
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent

Mexican chickadee n
mexikansk tita
Poecile sclateri

Mexican hairless /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən ˈhɛə.ləs/ n
mexikansk nakenhund xoloitzcuintle
dog

Mexican marigold n
stor sammetsblomster stor tagetes
Tagetes erecta

Mexican tarragon n
glanstagetes meksikansk dragon
Tagetes lucida

Mexican wave n
vågen
A phenomenon at sports events

Mexico /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Mexiko
country

Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ 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/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Mika
male given name
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
book of the Bible

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] pn
Mikael
archangel
Mikael Michael
male given name

Michaela /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ pn
Mikaela
feminine form of Michael

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ n
zorrofint
deke

Mickey D's pn
Donken

Mickey Mouse pn
Musse Pigg Micky Mus
Disney character

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Mikronesien
country
geographical region

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 Western Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt and all of Turkey

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 Ottoman pn
medelosmanska
the Turkish language in the middle period of the Ottoman Empire, of many lexical and syntactic borrowings

Middle Persian pn
medelpersiska
ancestor of New Persian spoken from around 300 BC till about 800 AD, evolving from Old Persian

Middle Welsh pn
medelwalesiska
language

Middle-earth pn
Midgård
fictional place on Earth where most of the stories of J. R. R. Tolkien are set

Midgard /ˈmɪd.ɡɑɹd/ /ˈmɪd.ɡɑːd/ pn
Midgård
the abode of humans, between heaven and hell

Miehikkälä pn
Miehikkälä
municipality

Migration Period pn
folkvandringstiden
mass migration of Germanic people in Europe during the early Middle Ages

Mikkeli pn
[[Unsupported titles/S:t Michel|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

Minecraft /maɪn.kɹæft/ /maɪn.kɹɐːft/ /maɪn.kɹɑːft/ [ˈmaɪ̯ŋ.kɹæft] pn
Minecraft
the game Minecraft

Miniature Pinscher n
dvärgpinscher
Miniature Pinscher

Minkowski space n
Minkowskirum
four-dimensional vector space in which special relativity is formulated

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Menorca
An island of Spain

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Miocene /ˈmaɪəsiːn/ pn
miocen
Miocene epoch

Miriam /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
Mirjam
sister of Moses and Aaron
Mirjam Miriam
female given name

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
fröken
title

Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Mississippi
state
Mississippifloden
river

Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Missouri
US state
Missourifloden
river

Mjollnir /ˈmjɒlnɪə/ /ˈmjɔlnɪɹ/ pn
Mjölner
Thor's hammer

Mocha pn
Mocka
city in Yemen

Modern Greek pn
nygrekiska
Modern Greek

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Modern penningteor
Economic model

Moebius syndrome n
Möbius syndrom
disorder

Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Mogadishu
capital city of Somalia

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ adj
muhammedansk
Muslim, Islamic

Mohammedan /-n̩/ /moʊˈhæm.ə.dən/ /məˈhæm.ɪ.dən/ n
muhammedan
Muslim

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ n
tuppkam
hairstyle

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ pn
mohawk
Iroquoian language

Moksha pn
moksja
language

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Moldavien Moldau
country

Moldovan adj
moldavisk
relating to Moldova

Moldovan n
moldaver
inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova

Moldovan pn
moldaviska
dialect of Romanian

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɔk.teɪl/ n
molotovcocktail
simple incendiary bomb

Moltoni's warbler n
moltonisångare
Sylvia subalpina

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 /mɒˈnɑː.kəʊ/ /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/ /ˈmʌn.di/ adv
måndag på på måndagen
on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ n
måndag
day of the week

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɑŋˌɡoʊl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ /ˈmɔŋˌɡoʊl/ n
mongolid
someone with Down's syndrome

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
mongol
person of Mongoloid physical type
mongol mongoliska
native or inhabitant of Mongolia
mongoliska
language of Mongolia

Mongolian spot n
mongolfläck
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monica /ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.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 /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
montenegrinsk montenegrinska
relating to Montenegro
relating to Montenegrins

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
montenegriner montenegrin
person from Montenegro

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Montenegro
country in Europe

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ /mɒn(t)səˈɹɒt/ pn
Montserrat
island

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ adj
monegaskisk
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ n
monegask
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
månen måne
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ 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 /ˈmɔɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
morisk
of or pertaining to Moors

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Mähren
historical region

Moravian adj
märisk
pertaining to Moravia

Moravian n
mär märiska
person from Moravia
märiska
group of dialects spoken in Moravia

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

Moroccan adj
marockansk
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
marockan
person from Morocco

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marocko
country

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Morfeus
Greek god and personification of dreams

Morris column n
annonspelare reklampelare affischpelare
pillar for advertisements

Mosaic adj
mosaisk
Of or relating to Moses

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moskva
capital city of Russia

Moscow mule n
Moscow mule
cocktail

Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Mose
the biblical patriarch
Moses
male given name

Mossad pn
Mossad
the national intelligence agency of Israel

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 of God pn
Guds moder
Mary, mother of Jesus, as the mother of God or God-bearer

Mother's Day n
mors dag
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Athos pn
Athos
Mount Athos

Mount Everest pn
Mount Everest
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Moçambique
country in Southern Africa

Mozambique Channel pn
Moçambiquekanalen

Mozarabic /moʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ /moʊˈzɛɹəbɪk/ /məʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ pn
mozarabiska
language

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
Hr
abbreviation of mister

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsəz/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ n
fru
title before a woman's name

Mrs. Claus pn
tomtemor
Wife of Santa Claus

Ms /məz/ /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
fru
title

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ /mweɪ 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
one of the Moors of Al-Andalus

Muggle /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
mugglare
person who has no magical abilities

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ pn
Muhammed
the prophet who introduced Islam

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Mumbai Bombay
state capital of Maharashtra

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
München
capital of Bavaria

Muonio pn
Muonio
municipality

Murcia pn
Murcia
autonomous community
city

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

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Muskat
capital city

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
moskovitisk
Relating to Moscow

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
moskovit
resident of Muscovy
moskovit Moskvabo
resident of Moscow

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moskvariket
Grand Duchy of Moscow

Muscovy duck n
myskand myskanka
duck

Muse /mjuːz/ n
Musa
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ adj
muslimsk
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ n
muslim
believer of Islam

Mussulman /ˈmʌsəlmən/ n
muselman
archaic: a Muslim

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Burma
Southeast Asian country

Mycenae pn
Mykene
ancient Greek city

Mycenaean /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
mykensk
relating to Mycenae

Ménière's disease /mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ n
Ménières sjukdom
a disorder of the inner ear

Möbius strip /ˈmoʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈməʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈmɜː.bi.əs stɹɪp/ n
Möbiusband
one-sided surface
narrow strip given a half twist

N /ɛn/ n
N

NAFTA /ˈnæftə/ 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 /ˈnɑ.di.ə/ 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 /nɑːˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /nəˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /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 /naɪˈəʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ /ˈneɪəmi/ pn
Noomi
Biblical character

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Neapel
city in Italy
province in Italy

Naples yellow n
neapelgult
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate

Napoleon /nəˈpəʊ.li.ən/ pn
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleonic /nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adj
napoleonisk napoleonsk
of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte

Nares Strait pn
Nares sund
strait between Ellesmere Island and Greenland

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 Sleepy Head Day pn
sjusovardag

National Socialism n
nationalsocialism
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

National Socialist adj
nationalsocialistisk

National Socialist n
nationalsocialist
Adherent of National Socialism

Nativity pn
Kristi födelse
birth of Jesus

Naumann's thrush n
rödtrast
Turdus naumanni

Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ pn
navajo navaho
language

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Navarra
autonomous community of Spain

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
capital of Burma

Nazarene n
nasaré
A person from Nazareth

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nasaret
a city in northern Israel

Nazarite n
nasir
Jew bound by a vow

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nazistisk
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
nazist
member of the Nazi party

Nazi Germany pn
Nazityskland Hitlertyskland
Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party

Nazi salute n
Hitlerhälsning
greeting in Nazi Germany

Nazification n
nazifiering
act or process of Nazifying

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
nazism
the ideology of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party

Nazist /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪst/ adj
nazistisk
of or relating to Nazism

Nazist /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪst/ n
nazist
person who advocates Nazism

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ n
neandertalare
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen
a primitive person

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
neapolitansk
pertaining to Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
neapolitan neapolitanska
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
neapolitanska
language of Naples, Italy

Near East pn
Främre Orienten
region in Asia

Near Eastern adj
främreasiatisk
of or pertaining to the Near East

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemja
book of the Bible
male given name

Nellim pn
Nellim
village

Nemean /nɪˈmiːən/ /ˈnimi.ən/ 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.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
bondestenålder neolitikum neolitisk tid yngre stenålder
the New Stone Age

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalesisk
pertaining to Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ n
nepales
person

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
nepali
language

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ 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
Christological doctrine

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
nederländsk holländsk
pertaining to the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ pn
Nederländerna Holland
country in northwestern Europe

Netherlands Antilles pn
Nederländska Antillerna
former autonomous territory

Neva pn
Neva Nyen
river

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
New Brunswick
province in eastern Canada

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nya Kaledonien
overseas territory of France

New Delhi /n(j)uː 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 /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] 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 Norwegian pn
nynorska
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages

New Objectivity pn
nya sakligheten
artistic movement

New Orleans /n(j)uː ˈɔɹliːnz/ /nuː ˈɔɹlənz/ /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.lɛ.ənz/ pn
New Orleans
city

New Romantic n
nyromantiker

New Spain pn
Nya Spanien
historical colony

New Testament pn
Nya Testamentet
second half of the Christian Bible

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ 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 Day n
nyårsdag
holiday occurring on the first day of the year

New Year's Eve pn
nyårsafton
holiday on the last day of the year

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 ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] 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 /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
Nya Zeeland
country in Oceania
nyzeeländsk
attributive form - relating to New Zealand

New Zealand falcon n
nyazeelandfalk
Falco novaeseelandiae

New Zealand scaup n
nyazeelanddykand
Aythya novaeseelandiae

New Zealand spinach n
nyzeeländsk spenat
Plant

New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ n
nyzeeländare nyzeeländska
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

New Zealandic adj
nyzeeländsk
of New Zealand

Newman /ˈnjuːmən/ /ˈnumən/ pn
Nyman
surname meaning "new man"

Newspeak pn
nyspråk
fictional language

Niagara Falls pn
Niagarafallen
waterfalls

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.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nils Nikolaus 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 /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Niger
country
river

Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerian /naɪˌd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˌd͡ʒɪɹiən/ adj
nigeriansk
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ adj
nigerisk
pertaining to Niger

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ n
nigerer nigerier
person

Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Nike
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilen
river

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
female given name

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ pn
Nintendo
Japanese videogame developer

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
island of Niue

Nivkh /ni(ː)fk/ /nɪvk/ /nɪvx/ pn
nivchiska
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
nivôse snömånad
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ 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 /ˈnəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Noel
male given name

Nokia /ˈnoʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɑ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.kjə/ /ˈnɔ.ki.ə/ pn
Nokia
a town in Finland

Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
region of France

Nordic /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ /ˈnɔː.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 /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Normandie Normandiet
region of France

Norn n
norna
any of the three goddesses of fate or destiny

Norn pn
norn
language

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] adj
fornnordisk norrön
of North Germanic languages

Norse /noɹs/ /nɔːs/ /nɔːɹs/ [no̞ɹs] pn
fornnordiska
The ancient language spoken by Vikings

North Africa pn
Nordafrika
the northern part of Africa

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Nordamerika
continent

North American adj
nordamerikansk
relating to North America

North American n
nordamerikan
North American person

North Atlantic adj
nordatlantisk
pertaining to the North Atlantic Ocean or locations adjacent to it

North Brabant pn
Noord-Brabant Nordbrabant
province

North Channel pn
Nordkanalen
strait between N. Ireland and SW. Scotland

North East pn
Nordöstra England
region of England

North Frisian pn
nordfrisiska
Frisian language

North Island pn
Nordön
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

North Karelia pn
Norra Karelen
region and county of Finland

North Korea /noɹθ ˌkəˈɹi.ə/ /nɔːθ ˌkəˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Nordkorea
a country in East Asia whose territory consists of the northern part of 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 Macedonian n
nordmakedonier
a native or inhabitant of North Macedonia

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

North Star pn
polstjärna
star near the northern celestial pole

Northern Cyprus pn
Nordcypern Norra Cypern
de facto state comprising the northeastern part of the island of Cyprus

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 /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Nordirland
a country in the United Kingdom, situated in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland

Northern Irishman n
nordirländare
man from 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

Northwest Territories pn
Nordvästterritorierna
Territory in northern Canada

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norge
Scandinavian country

Norway lemming n
fjällämmel
Norway lemming

Norway maple n
lönn skogslönn
Acer platanoides

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ adj
norsk norska
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ n
norska norsk
language of Norway
norska norsk norrman
native of Norway

Norwegian Sea pn
Norska havet
part of the Atlantic

Norwegianness n
norskhet
quality

Nouvelle-Aquitaine pn
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Nya Akvitanien
region of France

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 /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ pn
november
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novgorod /ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ 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

Nubia pn
Nubien
ancient kingdom

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

Numidia /n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ pn
Numidien
region in northern Africa

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Nur-Sultan
former name of Astana

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ pn
Nürnberg
city in Germany

Nurmes pn
Nurmes
municipality

Nuuk pn
Godthåb Nuuk
capital of Greenland

Nynorsk /ˈninɔɹsk/ /ˈniːnɔːsk/ /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
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

O'odham /ɔʔɔˈtam/ pn
o'odham
language

OCR n
maskinläsning optisk teckenigenkänning
optical character recognition

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ adj
bra okej
in good health or in a good emotional state
okej
all right, permitted
satisfactory

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ adv
okej
satisfactorily, sufficiently well

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ interjection
bra okej
request in turn-taking
ok okej okey visst
acknowledgement or acceptance
okej
introduction of a sentence in order to draw attention

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ n
ok okej
endorsement; approval

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
OK
computing: to activate the OK button
godkänna
to 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
principle

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitanska occitansk
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Occitanien
Occitania, a region of Europe

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanien
geographical region

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ [ɑkˈtʰoʊbɚ] pn
oktober
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

Odense pn
Odense
city in southern Denmark

Oder pn
Oder
river

Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Odessa
Ukrainian city

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Oden
god in Norse mythology

Odinic /əʊˈdɪnɪk/ adj
odinistisk
of or pertaining to Odin

Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Orissa
state in eastern India

Odysseus /oʊˈdɪsi.əs/ /oʊˈdɪsjuːs/ /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odysseus Ulysses
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Odysséen
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipal /ˈidəpəl/ /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpəl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
oidipal
of or relating to the Oedipus complex

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Oidipus
son of Laius and Jocasta

Oedipus complex /ˈidəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
oidipuskomplex
Freudian theory

Oghuz /oʊˈɡuːz/ n
oghuzer
Oghuz people

Ohm's law pn
Ohms lag
Ohm's observation

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
ojibwe
Ojibwe (language)
ojibwa
member of Ojibwe people

Okinawan pn
okinawianska
Okinawan language

Olaf /ˈoʊl.æf/ /ˈoʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.æf/ /ˈəʊl.ɑːf/ /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 Galician-Portuguese pn
fornportugisiska
Portuguese language from 12th to 15th centuries

Old Georgian pn
forngeorgiska
Language

Old High German pn
fornhögtyska
Old High German

Old Icelandic pn
fornisländska
the Old Norse language of Iceland

Old Irish pn
forniriska
language

Old Maid /əʊld meɪd/ n
Svarte Petter
card
card game

Old Norse pn
fornnordiska norröna
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Norwegian pn
fornnorska
the Old Norse language of Norway

Old Persian pn
fornpersiska
ancestor language of Middle Persian, and via it of New Persian language

Old Prussian pn
fornpreussiska
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

Old World flycatcher n
flugsnappare
passerine bird in Muscicapidae

Olga /ˈoʊlɡə/ /ˈɒlɡə/ pn
Olga
female given name

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ pn
Oliver
male given name

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əˈlɪ.vi.ə/ pn
Olivia
female given name

Olivier salad n
legymsallad
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenien
Oltenia

Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
olympiad
period between celebrations of the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ adj
olympisk
of or relating to Mount Olympus
of or relating to the Greek gods and goddesses believed to live on Mount Olympus
of or relating to the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ n
olympier
sportsperson competing in the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ /əˈlɪm.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/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
country in the Middle East

Omani n
omanier
person from Oman or of Omani descent

Omnipotent pn
allmakt allsmäktig
God

Onega pn
Onegasjön
a lake in Russia

Ontario /ɑnˈtɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.əʊ/ pn
Ontario
Province in eastern Canada
Ontariosjön
Lake between Ontario province and New York State

Oort Cloud /ˈɔːrt klaʊd/ pn
Oorts kometmoln
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
Porto
second-largest city of Portugal

Ops pn
Ops
goddess

Orange Free State pn
Oranjefristaten
former province of South Africa

Ordovician pn
ordovicium
Ordovician period

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹəɡɪn/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡɑn/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregon
northwestern state of the United States of America

Oregon grape n
mahonia
Berberis aquifolium, syn. Mahonia aquifolium

Oreo /ˈɔɹioʊ/ n
Oreo
Nabisco cookie brand

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɝsʊnd/ pn
Sundet Öresund
strait

Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
Öresundsbron
bridge

Oriental studies n
mellanösternstudier orientalistik
an academic field of study that embraces Near Eastern and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, peoples, history and archaeology

Orimattila pn
Orimattila
town

Orinoco /ˌoɹ.ɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌoʊ.ɹɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
river

Orivesi pn
Orivesi
municipality

Oriya pn
oriya
language

Orkney Islands pn
Orkneyöarna
group of islands

Oromo /ɔːˈroʊmoʊ/ /ˈɒrəmoʊ/ pn
oromo
language

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ /ˈɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Orfeus
the musician who searched for Eurydice

Orthodox Church n
Ortodoxa kyrka
the Eastern body of Christendom

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
orwellsk
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels

Osaka /oʊˈsɑ.kə/ /əʊˈsæ.kə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oskar Oscar
male given name

Osh pn
Osj
Kyrgyz city

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
Oslo (a county and municipality, the capital city of Norway)

Osmussaar pn
Odensholm
Island in northwest Estonia

Ossetia /ɑˈsi.ʃə/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ə/ /ɒˈsi(ː)ʃə/ /ɒˈsɛtɪə/ /əˈsɛt.i.ə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossetien
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ adj
ossetisk
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ n
osset
member of the people

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
ossetiska
language

Ossian pn
Ossian
male given name

Ostrobothnia pn
Österbotten
current region in Finland, historical Swedish and Finnish provinces

Ostrobothnian adj
österbottnisk
of or pertaining to Ostrobothnia

Ostrobothnian n
österbottning
native or inhabitant of Ostrobothnia

Ostrogoth /ˈɒstrəɡɒθ/ n
östgot
member of a tribe of Eastern Goths

Ostrogothic adj
östgotisk
of or pertaining to the Ostrogoths

Oswald pn
Osvald
male given name

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] 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 /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
osman
Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Osmanska riket
Turkish empire

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
capital of Burkina Faso

Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ n
anden i glaset ouija-bräda
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Oulu pn
Ule träsk
lake in Finland
Uleåborg
city in Finland

Our Father pn
Fader vår Fadervår Herrens bön fader vår fadervår vår Fader
Lord's Prayer
Fader vår fader vår vår Fader vår fader
God

Our Lady pn
Vår Fru
Mary, mother of Jesus

Outokumpu pn
Outokumpu
municipality

Ovid /ˈɑvɪd/ /ˈɒvɪd/ pn
Ovidius
Roman poet

Owston's tit n
owstonmes
Sittiparus owstoni

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford
city

PBUH interjection
SAAW
peace be upon him

PEBCAK /ˈpɛbkæk/ n
skit bakom spakarna
problem experienced with a user's computer that is due to user error

PIE /piː.aɪ.iː/ adj
PIE
Proto-Indo-European

PIN n
PIN-kod pinkod
personal identification number

PLC n
AB
public limited company

PLO pn
PLO
Palestine Liberation Organization

PS n
PS
addendum to a letter

PTO phraseologicalUnit
V.G.V.
please turn over

PTSD n
PTSD
initialism: post-traumatic stress disorder

PaaS /pæːs/ n
PaaS
Platform as a Service

Pacific Ocean pn
Stilla havet Pacifiken
the world's largest body of water

Padasjoki pn
Padasjoki
municipality

Pajala pn
Pajala

Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
country in South Asia

Pakistani adj
pakistansk
of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people

Pakistani n
pakistanier
a person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent

Palace of Westminster pn
Westminsterpalatset
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords

Palaic /pəˈleɪ.ɪk/ pn
palaiska
Indo-European language

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
Republic of Palau

Palauan adj
palauisk
from or relating to 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 /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Palestina
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British Mandate
historical: former British entity
historical: Roman province

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ adj
palestinsk
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ n
palestinier palestinska
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Pallas's bunting n
dvärgsävsparv
Emberiza pallasi

Pallas's grasshopper warbler n
starrsångare
Locustella certhiola

Pallas's gull n
svarthuvad trut
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Pallas's leaf warbler n
kungsfågelsångare
Phylloscopus proregulus

Palm Sunday n
palmsöndag
Sunday before Easter

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ adj
palmyrensk
of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena

Paltamo pn
Paldamo Paltamo
municipality

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pamplona
city in Navarre of northern Spain

Pan-Scandinavianism n
skandinavism
ideology

Pan-Slavism n
panslavism
movement

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
country

Panama Canal pn
Panamakanalen
Canal

Panama City pn
Panama City
capital of Panama

Panama hat n
Panamahatt
a type of brimmed hat from South America

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

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Pankratius
saint

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
Character in Greek mythology

Pandora's box n
Pandoras ask pandorasask
a source of unforeseen trouble

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Pangea
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Pangkal Pinang pn
Pangkal Pinang
city in Indonesia

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ /pænˈɡlɔsi.ən/ adj
panglossiansk
naively or unreasonably optimistic

Pannonia pn
Pannonien
province of the Roman Empire

Panslavic adj
panslavisk

Paphlagonia pn
Paflagonien
historical region

Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /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

Paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ pn
Paraklet
the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
country in South America

Paraguayan n
paraguayan
person from Paraguay

Paralympian /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ /ˌpɛ-/ n
paralympier
one who competes in the Paralympic Games

Paralympic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪmpɪk/ /ˌpɛ-/ adj
paralympisk
pertaining to the Paralympic Games

Paralympic Games pn
Paralympics Paralympiska spelen
international sports competition participated in by sportspeople with physical disabilities

Paralympics pn
Paralympics
synonym of Paralympic Games

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Paramaribo
capital of Suriname

Pargas pn
Pargas
city of Finland

Parikkala pn
Parikkala
municipality

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Paris
capital of France
cities in the U.S.
Trojan prince

Paris syndrome n
Parissyndrom
psychological disorder

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ adj
parisisk
of Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ n
parisare parisiska pariserska
someone from Paris

Parkano pn
Parkano
town

Parkinson's disease n
Parkinsons sjukdom
Parkinson's disease

Parmenides pn
Parmenides
philosopher

Parthian Empire pn
Partiska riket
ancient empire of Western Asia

Pascal's triangle n
Pascals triangel
Pascal's triangle

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ /ˈpɑːs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
Agnus Dei gudslamm
heraldry: a lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag
påskalamm
the lamb eaten at Passover

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ /ˈpʌʃtəʊ/ n
pashto
official language of Afghanistan

Pashtun adj
pashtunsk
of or relating to the Pashtuns

Passover pn
påsk
the one-day or multi-day biblical or Jewish festival

Patagonia /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊn.jə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Patagonien
geographical region

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ /ˈpætɹəs/ pn
Patra
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚] pn
Patrik
given name

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paulus Pål
the Apostle
Pål Paul
male given name

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paula
female given name

Pauli matrix n
Paulimatris
complex matrix

Paulson pn
Pålsson
surname meaning "son of Paul"

Peach Melba n
Peach Melba
French dessert

Pechenga pn
Petsamo
town in Russia

Pechora pipit n
tundrapiplärka
Anthus gustavi

Peipus /ˈpaɪpəs/ pn
Peipus
lake in Estonia/Russia

Pekin duck n
pekinganka
breed of domestic duck

Peking duck n
pekinganka Beijing-anka
dish consisting of duck and pancake

Pelkosenniemi pn
Pelkosenniemi
municipality

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponnesos
region of Greece

Penrose stairs n
Penroses trappa
endless staircase

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentagon
headquarters of the United States Department of Defense

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

Penza pn
Penza
a city in Russia

People of the Book n
bokens folk
Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
Demokratiska folkrepubliken Algeriet
official name of Algeria

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

Perm pn
Perm
city in Russia

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persefone
Greek goddess

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Persien
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persiska persisk

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
perser persiska
person from Persia
persiska farsi
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 /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ adj
peruansk peruan
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ n
peruan peruanska
person from Peru

Pestalozzian adj
pestalozzisk

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] pn
Pet. Petrus Petrusbrevet
one of the epistles of Peter
Peter Petter Per
male given name
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 /piˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkɪzəm/ n
petrarkism
Petrarch's literary style

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ n
petriskål
dish used to culture bacteria

Petrograd pn
Petrograd
Saint Petersburg

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 /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ pn
Filemon
male given name
book of the Bible

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Filip
male given name
Filippos Filip
biblical persons

Philippa /ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ pn
Filippa
female given name

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ /ˈfɪləˌpaɪ/ pn
Filippi Filippoi
ancient town

Philippians pn
Filipper
book of the Bible

Philippine Sea pn
Filippinska sjön
sea

Philippine cuckoo-dove n
filippingökduva
Macropygia tenuirostris

Philippine eagle n
apörn
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Filippinerna
Republic of the Philippines

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ n
filisté
non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia

Phillips screwdriver n
kryssmejsel stjärnmejsel stjärnskruvmejsel
screwdriver

Phinehas pn
Pinehas
biblical character

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Phnom Penh
capital city of Cambodia

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Phobos
mythology

Phoenicia /fəˈniːʃɪə/ /fəˈnɪʃə/ /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicien
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ adj
fenicisk
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ pn
feniciska puniska
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Fenix
constellation
mythical firebird
Phoenix
capital city of Arizona, United States

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.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 /pɪˈkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ /ˈpɪkərd/ pn
pikardiska
language

Picardy pn
Picardie
region of France

Pict /pɪkt/ n
pikt
member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland

Pictish /ˈpɪk.tɪʃ/ adj
piktisk
pertaining to the Picts

Pictish /ˈpɪk.tɪʃ/ pn
piktiska
language

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piemonte
region of Italy

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piemontesisk piedmontesisk
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

Pigouvian adj
pigouviansk

Pijin /ˈpɪd͡ʒ(ɪ)n/ pn
pijin
language spoken on the Solomon Islands, which is a form of Melanesian Pidgin

Pikachu /ˈpiːkət͡ʃuː/ pn
Pikachu
Pokémon

Pilates /pɪˈlɑːtiːz/ n
pilates
physical fitness system

Pindaric adj
pindarisk
pertaining to Pindar

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ pn
Pinocchio
protagonist

Pippi Longstocking n
Pippi Långstrump
a girl with flamboyant red hair in pigtails and freckles

Piraeus pn
Pireus
city

Pirkkala pn
Birkala
municipality

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ pn
Fiskarna
astrological sign
constellation

Piscis Austrinus pn
Södra fisken
constellation

Pisidia pn
Pisidien
region

Pitcairn Islands pn
Pitcairnöarna
British territory

Pite Sami pn
arjeplogsamiska pitesamiska
language

Pitjantjatjara /pɪt͡ʃənt͡ʃəˈt͡ʃaːrə/ 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 /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Plejaderna
astronomy

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Plethon
Georgios Gemistos Plethon

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ pn
Plinius
Roman praenomen

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Mångnationella staten Bolivia
official name of Bolivia

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarchos
Greek historian

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] 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 /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital and largest city of Montenegro

Podolia pn
Podolien

Poets pn
Poeterna
26th sura of the Qur'an

Poisson distribution n
Poissonfördelning
probability distribution

Poitou /pwɑˈtu/ /ˈpwɑːtuː/ /ˈpwʌtuː/ pn
Poitou
historical region in France

Pokémon /ˈpoʊ.keɪˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.ki.mɔn/ /ˈpoʊ.kiˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.kə.mɑn/ /ˈpəʊ.kə.mɒn/ [-ke-] [-kə-] [ˈpo(ː)kɪmɒ(ː)n] n
Pokémon
fictional creature

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polen
European country

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polstjärnan
α Ursae Minoris

Pole /poʊl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
polack polska
person from Poland

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

Polonophone adj
polsktalande
Polish-speaking

Polotsk /ˈpɒlətsk/ pn
Polotsk
city in Belarus

Polvijärvi pn
Polvijärvi
municipality

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polynesien
part of Oceania

Pomerania /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Pommern
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ n
dvärgspets
breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz dogs
pomrare
native or inhabitant of Pomerania

Pomerelia pn
Pommerellen
historical region in Pomerania

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ /pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pn
Pompeji
a historical city

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
pontisk

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Pontos
god of the sea
Pontos Pontus
a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea

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

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Port-au-Prince
capital of Haiti

Portugal /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /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

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
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 /ˈmæn-/ /ˈpoɹ-/ /ˈpoɹ.tʃəˌɡiz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˈpɔː.tʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ n
blåsmanet portugisisk örlogsman
Physalia physalis

Porvoo pn
Borgå
city

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poseidon
the god of the sea

Posio pn
Posio
municipality

Potemkin village n
potemkinkuliss
any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances

Potter pn
Potter
surname

Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Prag
capital of the Czech Republic

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
prairial ängsmånad
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prakrit /ˈpɹɑː.kɹɪt/ pn
prakrit
any of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages

Prangli pn
Wrangö
island

Precambrian pn
prekambrium
eon before the Phanerozoic

Premier League pn
Premier League
division

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
presbyteriansk
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
presbyterianism
form of Protestantism

Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Pretoria
administrative capital of South Africa

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priamos
king of Troy

Prince Albert n
Prince Albert
piercing through the glans penis

Prince Charming n
drömprins
the fictional character
drömprins prins charmig
romantically ideal man

Prince of Wales pn
prins av Wales
royal title

Principality of Andorra pn
Furstendömet Andorra
official name of Andorra

Pristina pn
Pristina
capital and largest city of Kosovo

Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Procopius Prokopios
male given name

Promethean /pɹoʊ-/ /pɹəˈmi.θi.ən/ /pɹəˈmiː.θɪ.ən/ adj
prometeisk
of or pertaining to Prometheus

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometheus
Greek mythological figure

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 /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɑ.ɾɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ 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 /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
protoindoeuropeisk urindoeuropeisk
pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /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 /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Provence
region in France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ pn
provensalska provençalska
dialect of the Occitan language

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/ n
preussare
native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
preussiska prusiska
language

Prussian blue adj
berlinerblå
colour (tinted with green)

Prussian blue n
berlinerblått
pigment

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Psaltaren

Pskov pn
Pskov
a city in Russia

Pskovian adj
pskovsk
of or pertaining to Pskov

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolemaios
name of Greek origin

Puebla pn
Puebla
city

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ adj
puertoricansk
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ n
puertorican
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Puerto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Punjab /pan.ˈdʒaːb/ /pə̃.ˈdʒaːb/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
Punjab
geographical region in South Asia

Punjabi /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ n
Punjabi

Punkalaidun pn
Pungalaitio Punkalaidun
municipality

Puolanka pn
Puolango Puolanka
municipality

Purgatory pn
skärselden
intermediate state after physical death

Puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ n
puritan
member of a particular Protestant religious sect

Puss in Boots pn
mästerkatten i stövlar
fairy tale

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
Putin
surname

Putinism pn
putinism
the political policies of Vladimir Putin

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Putler
derogatory name of Vladimir Putin

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
federal territory and administrative capital of Malaysia

Pyhtää pn
Pyttis
municipality

Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ 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
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

Pälkäne pn
Pälkäne
municipality

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
city in Estonia

Père David's tit n
davidmes
Poecile davidi

Q /kju/ /kjuː/ /kjʉː/ n
D
playing card

Q'anjob'al pn
kanjobal
Q'anjob'al language

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
VSB VSV

QL n
QL

QR code n
QR-kod
2-D barcode

QWERTY /-ɾi/ /ˈkwəːti/ /ˈkwɚti/ /ˈkwɛə(ɹ)ti/ /ˈkwɜː(ɹ)ti/ adj
qwerty
denoting a standard layout of keys on a keyboard for typing

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Qatar
a country in the Middle East

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
qatarisk
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ n
qatarier
person from Qatar or of Qatari descent

Quadi n
kvader
member of an ancient Germanic people

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ n
kväkare
believer of the Quaker faith

Quaternary pn
kvartär
geological period

Quebec /keɪˈbɛk/ /kwəˈbɛk/ /kwɪˈbɛk/ /kəˈbɛk/ /kɛˈbɛk/ pn
Québec
province
city

Quebec City pn
Québec
capital of the province of Quebec

Quechua /ˈkɛt͡ʃwə/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwə/ pn
quechua
language

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ /ˈkwɛ̃ʔɪn/ pn
Qvintinus Qvintin
male given name

Question Time pn
frågestund
Q&A session in parliament

Quezon City /kɛˈzɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Quezon City
city in Metro Manila, Philippines

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
quidditch
fictitious ball game

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ n
koran Koranen
a copy of the Qur'an

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Koranen
the Islamic holy book

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ pn
québecfranska
Québécois French

R&D n
FoU
Research and Development

REM sleep n
REM-sömn drömsömn
stage of sleep during which most brain activity and dreams occur, characterised by rapid eye movement

RFID n
RFID
radio-frequency identification (initialism)

RNA n
RNA
abbreviation of ribonucleic acid

RSS feed n
RSS-flöde

RSVP n
OSA o.s.a.
initialism meaning reply please

Raahe pn
Brahestad
town

Rabat /ɹɑːˈbæt/ /ɹɑːˈbɑːt/ /ɹəˈbæt/ /ɹəˈbɑːt/ pn
Rabat
capital city of Morocco

Rabbinic Judaism n
rabbinsk judendom
Rabbinic Judaism

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rakel
younger daughter of Laban

Radde's warbler n
videsångare
Phylloscopus schwarzi

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɒk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ pn
Ragnarök
the final battle in Norse mythology

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Ralf Rolf
male given name

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ pn
ramadan
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar

Ramism n
ramism
theories based on the teachings of Peter Ramus

Ramist n
ramist

Ranua pn
Ranua
municipality

Rapa Nui /ˈɹɑpə ˈnui/ /ˈɹɑːpɑː ˈnuːɪ/ pn
rapa nui
language

Raphael /ˈɹæf.eɪ.əl/ /ˈɹæf.eɪˌɛl/ /ˈɹæf.i.əl/ /ˈɹæf.ɛəl/ /ˈɹæf.ɪ.əl/ /ˌɹæf.aɪˈɛl/ /ˌɹɑː.faɪˈɛl/ pn
Rafael
Archangel
given name

Rauma pn
Raumo
Finnish city

Rautjärvi pn
Rautjärvi
municipality

Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ pn
Raymond
male given name

Rebecca /ɹɪˈbɛkə/ pn
Rebecka
female given name

Rebekah pn
Rebecka
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac

Red Army pn
röda armén
name of the Soviet army

Red Crescent pn
Röda Halvmånen
branch of the Red Cross

Red Cross pn
Röda Korset
Red Cross

Red List pn
rödlista
list of endangered species

Red Sea pn
Röda havet
sea between Africa and Arabia

Red Square pn
Röda torget
Moscow square

Regina /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒi.nə/ pn
Regina
female given name

Reich /ɹaɪk/ /ɹaɪx/ n
Rike Riket
a German empire or nation

Reichstag pn
Reichstag
the lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ pn
Renässansen
14th-century revival
the period

Republic of Albania pn
Republiken Albanien
Official name of Albania

Republic of Armenia pn
Republiken Armenien
official name of Armenia

Republic of Austria pn
Republiken Österrike
official name of Austria

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
Republiken Azerbajdzjan
official name of Azerbaijan

Republic of Belarus pn
Republiken Vitryssland
official name of Belarus

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Republiken Bulgarien
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of China pn
Republiken Kina Taiwan
state in East Asia

Republic of Croatia pn
Republiken Kroatien
official name of Croatia

Republic of Cyprus pn
Republiken Cypern
official name of Cyprus

Republic of Estonia pn
Republiken Estland
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
Republiken Finland
long form of Finland

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
Republiken Guinea-Bissau
official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
Republiken Ungern
former official name of Hungary

Republic of Iceland pn
Republiken Island
conventional descriptive name of Iceland

Republic of India pn
Republiken Indien
official name of India

Republic of Indonesia pn
Republiken Indonesien
official name of Indonesia

Republic of Iraq pn
Republiken Irak
official name of Iraq

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Republiken Irland
country

Republic of Karelia pn
Karelska republiken
federal subject of Russia

Republic of Korea pn
Republiken Korea
country

Republic of Latvia pn
Republiken Lettland
Official name of Latvia

Republic of Lithuania pn
Republiken Litauen
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of Malta pn
Republiken Malta
official name of Malta

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 Singapore pn
Republiken Singapore
official name of Singapore

Republic of Slovenia pn
Republiken Slovenien
official name of Slovenia

Republic of South Africa pn
Republiken Sydafrika
official name of South Africa

Republic of South Sudan pn
Republiken Sydsudan
official name of South Sudan

Republic of The Gambia pn
Republiken Gambia
official name of Gambia

Republic of Turkey pn
Republiken Turkiet
former official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of the Congo pn
Republiken Kongo Kongo-Brazzaville
country

Republic of the Philippines pn
Republiken Filippinerna
country in Southeast Asia

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 /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ pn
Ruben
first son of Jacob
male given name

Reunionese n
reunionier
person of or from Réunion

Revelation pn
Uppenbarelseboken
book of Bible

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavik
capital of Iceland

Reynard /ˈɹɛnɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹɛnə(ɹ)d/ 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/ pn
Rhenlandet
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Rheinland-Pfalz
state

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ pn
Rhodos
island

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodesia
historical name of Zimbabwe
the area now occupied by Zimbabwe and Zambia

Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ pn
Richard Rickard Rikard
male given name

Richard's pipit n
större piplärka
Anthus richardi

Richter scale pn
richterskala
logarithmic scale

Riemann surface n
Riemannyta
manifold

Riga /ˈɹiːɡə/ pn
Riga
capital of Latvia

Riksdag /ˈɹiːksdaɡ/ /ˈɹiːksdɑːɡ/ /ˈɹɪksdaɡ/ /ˈɹɪksdɑːɡ/ pn
Sveriges riksdag riksdagen
Swedish parliament

Rinkeby pn
Rinkeby

Rinkeby Swedish n
förortssvenska importsvenska miljonsvenska rinkebysvenska
variety of Swedish across all Sweden
rinkebysvenska
variety of Swedish found in Rinkeby, Stockholm, Sweden

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ de ʒəˈneəɹəʊ/ /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Rio de Janeiro
municipality
state

Ristijärvi pn
Ristijärvi
municipality

Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Riyadh
capital of Saudi Arabia

Robert /ˈɹɑb.ɚt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Robert
given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robin Hood
legendary outlaw

Roblox pn
Roblox
the game Roblox

Rocky Mountains pn
Klippiga bergen
mountain range

Rodinia pn
Rodinia
ancient world supercontinent

Roger /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ pn
Roger
male given name

Rohingya /ɹoʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.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

Romagna pn
Romagna
a historical region in northern Italy that formed part of modern Emilia-Romagna

Romaine lettuce n
romansallat
Lactuca sativa longifolia

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ adj
romersk
of or from Rome
of or from the Roman Empire

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ n
romare
a native or resident of Rome
a native or inhabitant of the Roman Empire

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 chair n
romersk stol

Roman numeral n
romersk siffra
numeral represented by letters

Roman numerals n
romerska siffror
system of numerals

Roman road n
romersk väg
road built by the Romans

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 /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ adj
romsk zigensk
of or belonging to the Roma people

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
romani
language

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Rumänien
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumänsk rumänska
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ n
rumänska rumän
native of Romania
rumänska rumänsk
official language of Romania

Romanian deadlift n
raka marklyft
form of deadlift

Romanization /ˌɹəʊmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
romanisering
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet

Romanoff pn
Romanov
imperial dynasty

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romarbrevet
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹoʊˈmænʃ/ /ɹoʊˈmɑnʃ/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
rätoromanska
the Romance language

Romantic adj
romantisk
Of or pertaining to Romanticism

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Rom
city, capital of Italy
empire

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

Romeo /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ pn
Romeo
character in Romeo and Juliet

Ronald /ˈɹɑnəld/ /ˈɹɒnəld/ pn
Ronald
male given name

Ronia pn
Ronja
female given name from Russian
female given name from Swedish

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹʃək tɛst/ /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃɑːk tɛst/ n
rorschachtest
method of psychological evaluation that uses subject's interpretations of inkblots

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamunda
female given name

Rosberg pn
Rosberg

Rose pn
Rosa
female given name

Rosemary /ˈɹoʊzməɹi/ /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzˌmɛːɹi/ pn
Ros-Marie Rose-Marie
female given name

Rosetta Stone pn
Rosettastenen
large inscribed stone

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ (h)əˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
rosh hashana
Jewish holiday

Ross's gull n
rosenmås
Rhodostethia rosea

Rottweiler /ˈɹɒtvaɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɒtwaɪlə(ɹ)/ n
rottweiler
breed of dog

Round Table pn
det runda bordet
King Arthur's table

Rovaniemi /ˈɹəʊvənɪəmɪ/ pn
Rovaniemi
city and municipality in Lapland

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

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Rubicon
small river in northeastern Italy

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

Ruhr Area pn
Ruhrområdet
area in Germany

Rumelia pn
Rumelien
territories of the Ottoman Empire in Europe

Ruokolahti pn
Ruokolax
municipality

Ruovesi pn
Ruovesi
municipality

Rus /ɹuːs/ /ɹʌs/ pn
ruser
people

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Ryssland
country in Eastern Europe and North Asia

Russia leather n
juft
a form of leather

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 Empire pn
Kejsardömet Ryssland Ryska riket
state

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 Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Ryska sovjetiska federativa socialistrepubliken
official name for modern day Russia before the collapse of the Soviet Union

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 /ˈɹuːsɪˌfaɪ̯/ /ˈɹʌsɪˌfaɪ̯/ v
förryska russifiera
to make or become more Russian

Russo- /ˈɹuːsoʊ/ /ˈɹʌsoʊ/ prefix
rysk-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russophile /ɹʊsɛʊ̯ˈfɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹuːsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʊsɛʊ̯fɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)faɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌʃəfaɪ̯l/ n
russofil
person who loves the culture of Russia

Russophobe /ˈɹuːsəfoʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)fəʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsəfoʊ̯b/ n
russofob rysshatare
one who hates or fears Russians

Russophobia n
russofobi ryssfobi rysskräck
the fear or hatred of Russia or Russians

Russophobic adj
russofobisk
Russophobic

Russophone adj
rysktalande
Russian-speaking

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Rut Ruth
female given name
book of the Bible

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ pn
Rwanda
country

Rwandan n
rwandier
a person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent

Rääkkylä pn
Bräkylä Rääkkylä
municipality

Réunion /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Réunion
Overseas department of France

Rövarspråket pn
rövarspråket
type of wordplay developed in Sweden

Rügen pn
Rygen
Germany’s largest island

Rüppell's warbler n
svarthakad sångare
Sylvia ruppeli

S /s/ /z/ /ɛs/ /ʒ/ n
S
abbreviation of season

S-train n
S-tåg stadsbana
commuter rail/metro system within a metropolitan area

SI unit n
SI-enhet
SI unit

SIM card n
sim-kort
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data

SMS /ˌɛs ɛm ˈɛs/ n
sms
a text message sent on a cell phone

SQL /ɛs kjuː ɛl/ /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

Sabaean /səˈbiː.ən/ adj
sabeisk
of or pertaining to Sabaean culture

Sabaean /səˈbiː.ən/ n
sabé
an individual of the ancient Sabaean people

Sabaean /səˈbiː.ən/ pn
sabeiska
an extinct Semitic language

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
häxsabbat
witches' Sabbath
sabbat
Saturday (Judaism, some denominations of Christianity)
sabbat söndag
Sunday (most denominations of Christianity)

Sabbath-day n
sabbatsdag
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath

Sabina pn
Sabina
female given name

Sachertorte / ˈzɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
sachertårta
type of chocolate torte

Sadducee n
sadducé
member of an ancient Jewish sect

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ n
skytt
Someone with a Sagittarius star sign

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ pn
Skytten
astrological sign
constellation

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Sahara
desert

Saigon /ˈsaɪɡɒn/ pn
Saigon
former name of Ho Chi Minh City

Saigonese n
Saigones
person from Saigon

Saimaa ringed seal n
saimenvikare
subspecies of the ringed seal, living only in Lake Saimaa

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 /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Sankt Göran
Patron saint of England and several other places

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Saint Helena Sankta Helena
island in the Atlantic Ocean

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ən 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 /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
Sankta Maria
Mary, mother of Jesus

Saint Michael pn
Sankt Mikael
equivalent of Saint Michael

Saint Nicholas pn
Sankt Nikolaus
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and mariners

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 /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
alla hjärtans dag
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
Saint Vincent och Grenadinerna
country in the Caribbean

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ /ˌsæx-/ pn
Sachalin
island in Russia

Salafi adj
salafistisk
of or pertaining to Salafism

Salafism n
salafism
a Sunni Islamic movement

Salla pn
Salla
municipality

Salo Republic pn
Salòrepubliken

Salvadoran adj
salvadoransk
of or pertaining to El Salvador

Salvadoran n
salvadoran
a person from El Salvador

Salvation Army pn
Frälsningsarmén
Protestant Christian church and international charitable organization

Sam Browne belt n
ententekoppel
belt supported by a strap

Samara pn
Samara
city in Russia

Samegrelo pn
Megrelien
province in the country of Georgia

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ adj
samisk lapsk
relating to the Sami people or languages

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ n
same samiska lapp lapska
member of indigenous people of Lapland

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ 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 /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈmoʊə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoansk
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
samoan
person
samoanska
Samoan language

Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Samogitien
Samogitia

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ adj
samogitisk
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ pn
samogitiska
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
city in Commagene

Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
skatare
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Simson
Israelite judge
given name

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
biblical person
male given name
one of two books of the Bible

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹænˈsɪskoʊ/ /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

San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
capital of El Salvador

Sanaa 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.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
julgubben jultomten tomten
fictional figure

Santa hat n
tomteluva
red and white hat associated with Santa Claus

Sappho /ˈsæfəʊ/ 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 /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ 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

Sardinian warbler n
sammetshätta
Sylvia melanocephala

Sarkozy /sɑɹˈkoʊzi/ /sɑːˈkəʊzi/ pn
Sarkozy
surname

Saskatchewan /səˈskæt͡ʃ.ə.wən/ /səˈskæt͡ʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Province in western Canada

Sassari /ˈsæsəɹi/ /ˈsɑsəɹi/ pn
Sassari
city and province

Sastamala pn
Sastamala
municipality

Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Satan
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
djävulsdyrkan
devil worship
satanism
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey

Satanist n
satanist
one who identifies with Satanism
one who worships Satan

Saterland Frisian pn
saterfrisiska
language

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ /ˈsæɾədæɪ/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] n
lördag
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Saturnus
god
planet

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ adj
saudisk
pertaining to Saudi Arabia

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ n
saudier saudiarab saudiarabiska saudiska
person from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Saudiarabien
country in the Middle East

Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Saul
first king of Israel
Hebrew name of Paul

Savi's warbler n
vassångare
Locustella luscinioides

Savitaipale pn
Savitaipale
municipality

Savonia pn
Savolax
region of Finland

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savojen
a historical region of western Europe

Savoy cabbage n
savojkål
cultivar of cabbage

Savukoski pn
Savukoski
municipality

Sawndip pn
sawndip
Zhuang characters

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ adj
saxisk sachsisk
of Saxons, Saxony or Saxon language

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
saxare sachsare
member of Saxon tribe
native or inhabitant of Saxony

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ pn
fornlågtyska fornsaxiska
language of the Saxons

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sachsen
state

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Skandinavien Norden
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
skandinavisk
of or relating to Scandinavia
of or relating 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
historical region currently part 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 /skɛlt/ /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelde
river

Schengen Area pn
Schengenområdet
group of European countries

Schillerian adj
schillersk

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

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Skorpionen
astrological sign

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/ pn
skotska lågskotska
Lowland Scots language

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
skotte
a man from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] adj
skotsk
of a person
of or pertaining to Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
skottar
the people of Scotland

Scottish Deerhound n
skotsk hjorthund
Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Gaelic pn
skotsk gäliska
The Gaelic language of Scotland

Scottish crossbill n
skotsk korsnäbb
Loxia scotica

Scrabble /ˈskɹæ.bəl/ pn
Scrabble
board game with interlocking words

Sculptor pn
Bildhuggaren
constellation

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Skylla
personification of the rock

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
Azovska sjön
sea

Sea of Cortez pn
Cortez hav
body of water

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

Seattle /siˈætl̩/ [-ɾɫ] pn
Seattle
city in Washington state, USA

Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Sebastian
given name

Second Reich pn
Andra riket
German Empire

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
any of several senior government positions

Sedna pn
Sedna
planetoid

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Segway /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
segway
a motorised personal vehicle

Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Seine Seinen
river of northern France

Seinäjoki pn
Östermyra Seinäjoki
a city in Finland

Selkup pn
selkupiska
language

Selma /ˈsɛlmə/ pn
Selma
female given name

Semigallia pn
Semgallen
A region in southern Latvia

Semitism n
semitism
Jewishness

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
Republic of Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
senegalesisk
pertaining to Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
senegales
person from 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 /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbəɹ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
september
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ pn
Septuaginta
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

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
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 /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ pn
serbokroatiska serbo-kroatiska
South Slavic language

Sermon on the Mount pn
bergspredikan
public discourse given by Jesus

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Set
the third son of Adam and Eve
Set Seth
a male given name

Seventh-day Adventist n
sjundedagsadventist
member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Sevettijärvi pn
Sevettijärvi
village in Finland

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
city in Andalusia, Spain

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ pn
Seychellerna
country in East Africa

Seychellois adj
seychellisk
from, or pertaining to, the Seychelles

Seychellois n
seychellier
Someone from the Seychelles of Seychellois descent

Shadow Cabinet n
skuggkabinett
a senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government

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

Shi'ism /ˈʃiːɪz(ə)m/ n
shia
religion of Shi'i Muslims

Shiba Inu /ˌʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/ n
shiba
dog

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ adj
shiitisk
of or pertaining to the Shi'a

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
shintoism shinto
religion

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ n
Shiraz Syrah
variety of black grape

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ pn
Shiraz
a city in southern Iran

Shor pn
sjoriska
the language spoken by this people

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 /saɪˈæm/ 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
person
sibirier sibirisk katt
cat

Siberian Husky n
sibirisk husky
Siberian Husky dog

Siberian accentor n
sibirisk järnsparv
Prunella montanella

Siberian grouse n
amurjärpe
Falcipennis falcipennis

Siberian jay n
lavskrika
Perisoreus infaustus

Siberian rubythroat n
rubinnäktergal
Calliope calliope

Siberian stonechat n
vitgumpad buskskvätta
Saxicola maurus

Siberian thrush n
sibirisk trast
Geokichla sibirica

Siberian tiger n
Sibirisk tiger
Siberian tiger

Sibyl pn
Sibylla
female given name

Sichuan /ˈsɛt͡ʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.wɑn/ pn
Sichuan
a province in China

Sichuan Yi pn
yi
language

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 pn
siciliansk öppning sicilianskt sicilianskt försvar
chess opening

Sicily /ˈsɪsɪli/ pn
Sicilien
island in the Mediterranean Sea

Sidon pn
Sayda
city state of Phoenicia

Sieg Heil phraseologicalUnit
hell seger
Nazi greeting

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean n
sierraleonier
someone from Sierra Leone

Sif /siːf/ /sɪf/ pn
Siv
wife of Thor

Sigrid /ˈsiɡɹɪd/ pn
Sigrid
female given name

Sigurd pn
Sigurd
the hero of the Volsungasaga

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ adj
sikh- sikhisk
relating to Sikhism

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ n
sikh
an adherent of Sikhism

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /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

Silesian Voivodeship pn
Schlesiens vojvodskap
Silesian Voivodeship

Silk Road pn
sidenvägen
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Sylvia
female given name

Simo pn
Simo
municipality

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simon
male given name
biblical characters

Simplified Chinese pn
förenklad kinesiska
Chinese written using simplified characters

Sinaitic /saɪ.niːˈɪ.tɪk/ /saɪˈneɪ.tɪk/ adj
sinaitisk
of or relating to Mount Sinai

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə-/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌpɔː/ [-ɔː˦˧] [ˈsɪŋ˧.a˧.pɔ˦] pn
Singapore
An island and city-state in Southeast Asia

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/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ adj
singalesisk
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ n
singales
Sinhalese person
singales singalesiska
singalesiska
the language

Sinn Féin /ʃɪn ˈfeɪn/ pn
Sinn Féin
Irish political party

Sioux /suː/ pn
siouxer
tribes
siouxspråk
language group

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius Hundstjärnan

Sistine adj
sixtinsk
of or pertaining to Pope Sixtus

Sisyphean labour /ˌsɪsəˈfiːən ˈleɪbɚ/ /ˌsɪsɪˈfiːən ˈleɪbə/ n
sisyfosarbete
arduous and fruitless labour

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sisyfos
figure

Sjögren's syndrome n
Sjögrens syndrom
autoimmune disorder

Skagerrak /ˈskæɡ.əˌɹæk/ /ˈskɑɡ.əˌɹɑk/ pn
Skagerrak
the Skagerrak

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 /ˈskɹeɪlɪŋ/ n
skräling
Skraeling

Slav /slæv/ /slɑːv/ n
slav
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language

Slavic /ˈslævɪk/ /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
slavisk
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavic studies n
slavistik
academic discipline

Slavonia pn
Slavonien
region of Croatia

Slavophile n
slavofil
person who is interested in the development and prosperity of the Slavic race

Sleeping Beauty pn
Törnrosa
fairy tale
main character in this story

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] adj
slovakisk slovakiska
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] n
slovak slovakiska
native of Slovakia
slovakiska slovakisk
language of Slovakia

Slovak Republic pn
Republiken Slovakien
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Slovakien
Slovakia

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
slovensk
adjective

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
sloven slovenska
a person

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
slovenska
the language

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Slovenien
country in Europe

Sloviansk 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 (h)waɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
Snövit
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen)
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot)

Sochi /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Sotji
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Socialistiska federativa republiken Jugoslavien
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
Socialistiska republiken Vietnam
official name of Vietnam

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sociniansk
pertaining to the Socinians

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Sokrates
Greek philosopher

Socratic adj
sokratisk
characteristic of the philosopher Socrates

Socratic method pn
maieutik majeutik majevtik

Sodankylä pn
Sodankylä
municipality

Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
the capital city of Bulgaria

Sogdian pn
sogdiska
the Sogdian language

Sogdiana pn
Sogdiana
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization

Soini pn
Soini
municipality

Sol /soʊl/ /sɒl/ pn
Sol Indiges Sol Invictus
Roman sun god
Sol Sunna
Norse sun god

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 Islander n
salomonier
Somebody from the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Salomonöarna
a country in Melanesia

Solresol pn
Solresol
constructed language whose phonemes are based upon the solfège

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
somaliska
a language
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ 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 /soʊˈfi.ə/ /səˈfaɪə/ /səˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
female given name

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Sofokles
Greek dramatic poet

Sorani pn
sorani
Kurdish language

Sorb n
sorb sorbiska
member of a Slavic people

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorbiska
language

Sotkamo pn
Sotkamo
municipality

Sound pn
Öresund
strait that separates Zealand from Scania

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Sydafrika
country

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
sydafrikan sydafrikanska
person

South African English pn
sydafrikansk engelska
English dialect of South Africa

South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ 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 American gray fox n
argentinsk gråräv pampasräv
Lycalopex griseus

South Asia pn
Sydasien
South Asia

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ 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 Island pn
Sydön
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

South Korea pn
Sydkorea
a country in East Asia, comprising the southern half of the Korean Peninsula

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
sydpolen
the southernmost point on Earth

South Sea pn
Söderhavet söderhav
southern 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 Vietnam pn
Sydvietnam
former Asian country

South Yemen pn
Sydjemen
country

Southeast Asia pn
Sydostasien
a subregion of Asia

Southeast Asian adj
sydostasiatisk
of Southeast Asia

Southern Bug pn
Södra Bug

Southern Europe pn
Sydeuropa
Southern Europe

Southern European adj
sydeuropeisk
Southern European

Southern European n
sydeuropé
Southern European person

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 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 ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Sovjetunionen
USSR

Soviet republic n
rådsrepublik sovjetrepublik
republic

Sovietization n
sovjetisering
act or process of Sovietizing

Sovietize v
sovjetisera
to adapt to the sociopolitical standards of the Soviet Union

Space Shuttle n
rymdfärja
a space transportation system

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ 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
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain
of or pertaining to the Spanish language

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ pn
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

Spanish mackerel n
spansk makrill

Spanish sparrow n
spansk sparv
Passer hispaniolensis

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Sparta
ancient city-state in southern Greece

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartacus
Thracian name

Special Region of Yogyakarta pn
Yogyakarta region
autonomous region of Indonesia

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Sfinx
Greek mythological creature
Sfinxen
large monument in Egypt

Spiritism pn
spiritism
philosophical doctrine

Spotify pn
Spotify
audio streaming service

Sprachgefühl n
språkkänsla
the instinctive or intuitive grasp of a language

Sranan Tongo pn
sranan surinamesiska
language

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenapura
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ 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 srilankes
a person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent

St n
S\:t S\:ta
abbreviation of Saint

St George's Channel pn
Sankt Georgskanalen
channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean

St John's wort /seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ /sən(t) ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
johannesört
any plant of the genus Hypericum

St. Anthony's fire n
Antonii eld

St. Elmo's fire n
Sankt Elmseld elmseld
electrical discharge

St. George's Day pn
Sankt Georgsdagen
saint's day of Saint George

St. Pölten pn
Sankt Pölten
capital of Lower Austria

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Annandag jul
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen

St. Vitus' dance n
danssjuka

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

Stalin /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ pn
Stalin
Stalin

Stalingrad /ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ pn
Stalingrad
former name of Volgograd

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] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz] pn
Stjärnornas krig
epic space opera franchise

Star of Bethlehem pn
Betlehemstjärnan Julstjärnan
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
davidsstjärna Davidsstjärna
symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
stjärnbaneret
a nickname for the national flag of the U.S.

State of Israel pn
Staten Israel
country (official name)

State of Libya pn
Staten Libyen
country (official name)

Statue of Liberty pn
Frihetsgudinnan
large statue in New York harbor

Steen pn
Steen

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ n
Stellers sjölejon
Eumetopias jubatus

Sten pn
Sten

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Stephanie
female given name

Stephen /ˈstiːfən/ /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stefan Staffan
male given name
Stefanos
biblical martyr

Stilton /ˈstɪltən/ n
stilton
blue-veined cheese made in England

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stockholm
capital city 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 Stenåldern
prehistoric period

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
stradivarius
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Bonifacio pn
Bonifaciosundet
strait between Corsica and Sardinia

Strait of Dover pn
Doverkanalen
strait in the English Channel

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Gibraltar sund
Strait of Gibraltar

Strait of Hormuz pn
Hormuzsundet
strait

Strait of Kerch pn
Kertjsundet
strait

Strait of Magellan pn
Magellans sund
Strait of Magellan

Strait of Malacca pn
Malackasundet
strait between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra

Strait of Messina pn
Messinasundet
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy

Strait of Otranto pn
Otrantosundet
strait between Italy and Albania

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/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ 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

Suebi /ˈsweɪbi/ n
sveber svever
group of Germanic tribes

Suez Canal pn
Suezkanalen
canal

Sufism n
sufism
Islamic mysticism

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Sockertoppen
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro

Sugriva pn
Sugriva

Sumer /ˈsuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈsuː.mɚ/ pn
Sumer
civilization

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
sumerisk sumeriska
pertaining to Sumer

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
sumeriska
language

Sun /sʌn/ pn
solen
star

Sunda Strait /ˈsʊndə ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Sundasundet
strait between Java and Sumatra

Sundanese /sʌndəˈniːz/ pn
sundanesiska
language

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ 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

Sunni Islam pn
sunni
largest branch of Islam

Suomussalmi pn
Suomussalmi
municipality

Super G n
Super G
Super Giant Slalom skiing

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
Stålmannen
a fictional character with superhuman powers

Suprematism /s(j)uːˈpɹɛmətɪzəm/ n
suprematism
genre of abstract art

Suriname /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam
country

Surzhyk pn
surzjyk
language

Susan /ˈsjuː-/ /ˈsuː.zən/ /ˈsuː.zɪn/ pn
Susanna
female given name

Susanna pn
Susanna
biblical character

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ 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

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Schwaben
historical region of Germany

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ adj
schwabisk
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect of German

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ pn
schwabiska
Swabian dialect of German

Swadesh list n
Swadesh-lista swadeshlista
lists of vocabulary intended to be available in all languages, so-called "universals"

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
swahili
language

Swainson's thrush n
beigekindad skogstrast
Catharus ustulatus

Swazi pn
siSwati
Bantu language

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
Kingdom of Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
svear
member of the ancient North Germanic tribe
svensk svenska svenne
person from Sweden or of Swedish descent

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Sverige
Scandinavian country

Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianism
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ adj
svensk svenska
of or pertaining to Sweden
svensk svenskspråkig
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ pn
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

Swedishness n
svenskhet
quality

Swedophile n
Sverigevän
person

Swedophone adj
svenskspråkig svensktalande
Swedish-speaking

Swedophone n
svensktalande
speaker of Swedish

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

Swissness n
schweiziskhet
quality or state of being Swiss

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Schweiz
sovereign country

Sydney /ˈsɪd.ni/ pn
Sydney
state capital of New South Wales, Australia

Sykes's warbler n
saxaulsångare
Iduna rama

Syldavia pn
Syldavien

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Syrien
country in Western Asia

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ n
assyrier
Syriac speaker
syrian
Syriac Orthodox Church member

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ pn
syriska
language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
syrisk
of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
syrier
a person from Syria or of Syrian descent

Syrian Arab Republic pn
Syriska arabiska republiken
official name of Syria

Sysmä pn
Sysmä
municipality

Szczecin pn
Stettin
city in Poland

São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ pn
São Tomé och Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Södertälje /ˌsɜːrdərˈtɛljə/ /ˌsʌdərˈtɛljə/ pn
Södertälje
town in Sweden

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 beef steak

T-junction n
T-korsning t-korsning
junction in the shape of a T

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/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ n
T
abbreviation for transvestite
teve tv
abbreviation for television

TWOC n
egenmäktigt förfarande
the crime of taking without the consent of the owner

Tabasco /təˈbæskəʊ/ n
tabasco
spicy pepper sauce

Tabasco /təˈbæskəʊ/ pn
Tabasco
state of Mexico

Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
tagalog
language

Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Taganrog
city in Russia

Tahitian n
tahitier
native or inhabitant

Tainan pn
Tainan
a city in Taiwan

Taipalsaari pn
Taipalsaari
municipality

Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Taipei
Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Taiwan
East Asian country
East Asian island

Taiwan Strait pn
Formosasundet Taiwansundet
the channel of water between mainland China and Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
taiwanes
person from Taiwan

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ n
tadzjik tadzjikistanier
person

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ pn
tadzjikiska tadzjikisk
language

Tajikistan pn
Tadzjikistan
Republic of Tajikistan

Tajikistani adj
tadzjikistanier
person from Tajikistan
tadzjikistansk
of or pertaining to Tajikistan

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ n
taliban
member of the Taliban movement or its militia
talibanerna
militia

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ pn
Talibanerna
Islamist movement in Afghanistan

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn Reval
capital of Estonia

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ pn
Talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ n
tamil
language

Tamil Tigers pn
tamilska befrielsetigrarna tamilska tigrarna
guerrilla organization

Tampere pn
Tammerfors
city in Finland

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑk/ /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
tanakh
body of Jewish scripture

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Tanganyika
territory, former country
Tanganyikasjön
lake

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 Tartu
second-largest city in Estonia

Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Tarzan
fictional character

Tashkent /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Tasjkent
capital of Uzbekistan

Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
Tasmanhavet
part of the Pacific Ocean

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmanien
Australian state
island comprising majority of state

Tasmanian /tæzˈmeɪniən/ adj
tasmansk
of or relating to Tasmania

Tasmanian /tæzˈmeɪniən/ n
tasmanier
inhabitant

Tasmanian devil n
tasmansk djävul pungdjävul
Sarcophilus harrisii

Tasmanian wolf n
pungvarg tasmansk tiger tasmansk varg
extinct carnivorous marsupial

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ pn
tatariska
language

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

Tausug /taʊˈsuɡ/ pn
tausug
A Visayan language

Tavastia pn
Tavastland
historical province

Tavastia Proper pn
Egentliga Tavastland

Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Tbilisi
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovsky /t͡ʃaɪˈkɑfski/ pn
Tjajkovskij
surname

Tegel pn
Tegel
airport
district

Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
capital of Iran

Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.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 /ˌtɛnəˈɹiːf/ pn
Teneriffa
one of the Canary Islands

Tengmalm's owl n
pärluggla
species

Tepelenë pn
Tepelena Tepelenë
city in southern Albania

Terek sandpiper n
tereksnäppa
Xenus cinereus

Terence /ˈtɛɹəns/ pn
Terens
male given name

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Teresia Therese
female given name

Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsichore
Greek mythology: one of the nine muses

Tertiary pn
tertiär
first part of the Cenozoic era

Tervola pn
Tervola
municipality

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tɑn/ /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tɒn/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ n
teuton
member of a Germanic tribe
German

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
teut­on­isk
having qualities regarded as typical of German people
relating to the ancient Germanic people

Teutonic Knights pn
Tyska orden
order

Teutonism n
germanism teutonism tyskeri
German character or way of life

Teuva pn
Östermark
municipality

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ pn
Texas
a state of the United States of America

Thai /taɪ/ adj
thailändsk thai
of or pertaining to Thailand

Thai /taɪ/ n
thailändare thailändska
person from Thailand or of Thai origin
thailändska thai
language

Thailand /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Thailand
country in Southeast Asia

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Themsen
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos
Thanatos, the god of death

Thanksgiving /ˈθæŋksɡɪvɪŋ/ /θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/ pn
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day

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 or film

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Haag
Dutch city

Thecla /θiːklə/ /θɛklə/ pn
Tekla
female given name

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Theoderik
male given name

Theodora pn
Teodora
female given name

Theodore pn
Teodor
male given name

Theophilus /θiːˈɒfɪləs/ pn
Theofilus
biblical character

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
thermidor värmemånad
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
Theron
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Theseus
hero

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Thessaloniker
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Thessaloniki
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Thessalien
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Thetis
the mother of Achilles

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Thimphu
the capital of Bhutan

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 /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ pn
Thomas Tomas
given name
Tomas Thomas
biblical Apostle

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

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Thrakien
historical and geographic area in southeast Europe

Throwendham /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndəm/ pn
Trondhem Tröndelag
a region of Norway

Throwendish /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndɪʃ/ adj
tröndsk
of or pertaining to Throwends

Throwends /ˈθrəʊ(ə)ndz/ [ˈθɹʷəʊ̯(ə)ndz] n
tronder trönder
people of Trøndelag

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Tummelisa
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Thüringen
state

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ adj
thüringisk thüringsk
of or pertaining to Thuringia or its people

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ /θəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
thyringar thüringar
a member of an ancient Germanic tribe inhabiting central Germany
thüringenbo
a native or inhabitant of Thuringia

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
torsdag
day of the week

Tiananmen Square pn
Himmelska fridens torg
large plaza in Beijing

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tibern
river

Tiberian adj
tiberiansk
relating to Tiberias

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Tibet
region in Inner Asia
shorthand for the Tibet Autonomous Region

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetansk
of or pertaining to Tibetans
of or pertaining to the Tibetan language
tibetansk tibetanska
of or pertaining to Tibet

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
tibetan
a person
tibetanska
a language

Tibetan Mastiff n
tibetansk mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan fox n
tibetansk räv tibetansk sandräv
Vulpes ferrilata

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Eldslandet
archipelago between Chile and Argentina

Tigger /ˈtɪɡə/ /ˈtɪɡɚ/ n
Tiger

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
tigrinska
language

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
river in Southwest Asia

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Tjotahejti
distant place

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
city in Romania

Timor pn
Timor
island

Timor Sea pn
Timorsjön
sea between Timor and Australia

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Tim Timoteus
male given name
Timoteus
companion of Paul
books in the New Testament

Tinkerbell n
Tingeling
fictional fairy

Tippex n
Tipp-Ex tippex
brand of correction fluid

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
capital and largest city of Albania

Tirzah pn
Tirsa
biblical place
biblical woman

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
titan
mythological giant

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titan
moon of Saturn

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
Titanic
ocean liner that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Tizian
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titicaca pn
Titicacasjön
lake in the South American Andes

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Titus
Roman Emperor
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

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tokharisk
related to Tocharians

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
tokhariska
language

Togo /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ pn
Togo
Togolese Republic

Tohmajärvi pn
Tohmajärvi
municipality

Tok Pisin /tɒk ˈpɪsɪn/ n
tok pisin
language

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Tokelau
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Toki Pona pn
toki pona
constructed language

Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokyo
capital of Japan

Tolstoyan adj
tolstojansk
of or relating to Tolstoy

Tolstoyan n
tolstojan
follower of Tolstoy

Tom Collins n
Tom Collins
cocktail containing gin, lemon juice, sugar and a splash of soda

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 /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ adj
tongansk
of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, Tongans or their language

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ n
tongan
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent
tonganska
Austronesian language

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Torah
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Torbay sole n
rödtunga
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Tornio pn
Torneå
town

Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Torquil pn
Torkel
Male given name from Old Norse

Torres Strait pn
Torres sund
a strait between Australia and New Guinea

Tourette syndrome n
Tourettes syndrom
disorder characterized by tics

Tower pn
Towern
Tower of London

Tower of Babel pn
Babels torn
tower erected at Babel

Tower of London pn
Towern
a fortress in London

Transdanubia pn
Transdanubien
region of Hungary

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistrien
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transsylvanien
Transylvania

Trasyanka pn
trasianka
language

Trentino-Alto Adige pn
Trentino-Sydtyrolen
region

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ adj
triassisk
relating to the Triassic period

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ pn
trias Trias
the geologic period

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad och Tobago
country

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ adj
trinidadisk
of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad or to the people or language of that country

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ n
trinidadier trinidadiska
a person from Trinidad

Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
treenighet
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead

Trinity Sunday pn
trefaldighet trinitatis
Sunday after Whitsunday

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripoli
capital of Libya

Tripolitania /ˌtɹɪpəlɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Tripolitanien
historic region

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 /ˈtɹɒndhaɪm/ /ˈtɹɒndheɪm/ pn
Trondheim Trondhem
city in Norway

Tropic of Cancer pn
Kräftans vändkrets
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator

Tropic of Capricorn pn
Stenbockens vändkrets
parallel of latitude 23°30' S

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

Tsushima /suːʃiːmə/ /tsuːʃiːmə/ pn
Tsushima

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(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 /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
tunisisk
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ n
tunisier
person from Tunisia

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ 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

Turkey oak n
turkisk ek
Quercus cerris

Turkic adj
turkisk
of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
turkisk turkiskt
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
turkiska turkisk
official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish bath n
turk turkiskt bad
steam bath
turkiskt bad turk
establishment

Turkish delight n
marmeladkonfekt
confection

Turkish towel n
frottéhandduk
a type of towel

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
turkmen turkmenistanier
person from Turkmenistan or of Turkmen descent
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

Tutankhamun /ˌtu.tæŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtutn̩ˈkɑmən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutankhamun
Egyptian pharaoh

Tuvalu /tuːˈvaːluː/ /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ /ˈtuː.və.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

Twi /t͡ʃwiː/ pn
twi
language

Twin Towers pn
Tvillingtornen
the two main buildings of the World Trade Center

TypeScript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ pn
Typescript
scripting programming language

Tyr pn
Tyr
Norse god

Tyrannosaurus rex /taɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs ˈɹɛks/ /təˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs ˈɹɛks/ n
T-rex tyrannosaurus rex
dinosaur

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tyros
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia

Tyrol /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Tyrolen
state in the west of Austria
region of central Europe

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Tyrrenska havet
Part of the Mediterranean Sea

Tórshavn pn
Torshamn
Capital of the Faroe Islands

U-turn n
U-sväng
semi-circular turn

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
ufo
an unidentified flying object

UN pn
FN
Initialism of 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 Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanska Jungfruöarna
islands

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
USA
United States of America

USB data blocker n
USB-datablockerare USB-kondom
USB data transmission blocker through which the USB connection runs

USB port n
USB-port
port for USB connection

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
USSR
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

UXO n
OXA

Udmurt n
udmurt
person

Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Uganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ugandisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ n
ugandier
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ugarit pn
Ugarit
ancient port city

Ugaritic /ˌjuː.ɡəˈrɪ.tɪk/ /ˌuː.ɡəˈrɪ.tɪk/ pn
ugaritiska
language

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Ukraina
country in Eastern Europe

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ukrainsk ukrainska
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ n
ukrainska ukrainare
citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
ukrainska ukrainsk
East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine

Ukrainian SSR pn
Ukrainska SSR
abbreviation of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

Ukrainophone n
ukrainskspråkig
Ukrainian-speaking

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ulaanbaatar Ulan Bator
the capital of Mongolia

Ullr pn
Ull
Norse god

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulrik
male given name

Ulrica pn
Ulla Ulrika
female given name

Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Ayers Rock Uluru
giant rock in Australia

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uljanovsk
city

Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Umbrien
region of Italy

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ adj
umbrisk
relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language

Ume Sami pn
umesamiska
language

Umeå /ˈuːmeɪoʊ/ /ˈuːməɔː/ pn
Umeå
city in Sweden

Uncle Sam /ˌəŋ-/ /ˌʌŋkl̩ ˈsæm/ /ˌʌŋkəl ˈsæm/ pn
Onkel Sam
personification of the United States federal government or citizens

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
series of computer encoding standards

Uniform Resource Locator n
webbadress
URL

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Socialistiska rådsrepublikernas union
a country in Eurasia

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Förenade arabemiraten Förenade Arabemiraten
country in Western Asia

United Arab Republic pn
Förenade arabrepubliken
former country

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Förenade kungariket
sovereign state 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 /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Förenade konungariket Storbritannien och Nordirland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Mexican States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ pn
Mexikos förenta stater
United Mexican States

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ 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/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
Förenta staterna
the United States

United States Virgin Islands pn
Amerikanska Jungfruöarna
a US overseas territory in the Caribbean

United States of America /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Amerikas förenta stater Förenta staterna Amerika Staterna
a 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 /ˈjʊəɹəl/ /ˈʊəɹɑːl/ pn
Ural
river

Ural Mountains pn
Uralbergen
mountains

Ural owl n
slaguggla
Strix uralensis

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
uralisk
pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples or their languages

Uranus /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Uranos Uranus
god of the sky and heavens
Uranus Uranos
planet

Urban pn
Urban
male given name

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
urdu
the Indo-Iranian language

Urim and Thummim n
urim och tummim
sacred devices used for casting lots

Urjala pn
Urdiala Urjala
municipality

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Stora björn Stora björnen
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Lilla Björn Lilla björnen
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayansk uruguaysk
of Uruguay

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ /ˈjuːˌtɔː/ pn
Utah
a state of the United States of America

Utraquist n
utrakvist
follower of Utraquism

Utsjoki pn
Utsjoki
municipality in Northern Finland

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uusimaa pn
Nyland

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ adj
uigurisk
of, from, or pertaining to the Uyghur people or the Uyghur language

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ n
uigur
member of ethnic group

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ pn
uiguriska
language

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
initialism for value-added tax

VIP /vɪp/ n
VIP
abbreviation: very important person

Vaasa pn
Vasa
a city in Finland

Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Vaduz
capital of Liechtenstein

Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valencia
capital of the Valencian Community
city in Venezuela

Valencian Community pn
Valencia
autonomous community in Spain

Valentine /ˈvæləntaɪn/ n
Valentin
male given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Valhall
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valkeakoski pn
Valkeakoski
town

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aostadalen
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
Valletta
capital of Malta

Valtimo pn
Valtimo
municipality

Van /væn/ pn
Vansjön
lake

Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
Vancouver
city

Vandal n
vandal
member of an ancient east Germanic tribe

Vanir pn
van
Scandinavian deities

Vantaa pn
Vanda
city in Finland

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ 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

Varkaus pn
Varkaus
town

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

Vatican City State pn
Vatikanstaten
official name of Vatican City

Vega /ˈveɪɡə/ pn
Vega
the brightest star in the constellation Lyra

Vela pn
Seglet
constellation

Velcro /ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/ pn
kardborreband
fastener

Velvet Revolution n
sammetsrevolutionen
any non-violent political revolution

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ /ˌvɑ̃deɪˈmjɛəɹ/ 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 /ˈvɛnətoʊ/ pn
Veneto Venetien
region in northern Italy

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /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

Venice turpentine n
venetiansk terpentin venetianskt terpentin
distillated resin of European larch

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/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] pn
Venus
goddess
planet

Venus comb n
nålkörvel
Scandix pecten-veneris

Venus flytrap n
Venus flugfälla venusflugfälla
Dionaea muscipula

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ adj
venusiansk
of Venus
of Venusians

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ n
venusian
inhabitant of Venus

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ /vəˈnuʃən/ /vəˈnuʒən/ pn
venusianska
language

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Vera
female given name

Veracruz pn
Veracruz
city in Mexico

Veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ pn
Veronika Veronica
female given name

Vesilahti pn
Vesilax Vesilahti
municipality

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuvius
volcano in Italy

Viborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Viborg
Danish city

Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Viktor
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ pn
Victoria
state in Australia
capital city of the Seychelles
Viktoria
Queen Victoria
Viktoria Victoria
female given name
Viktoriasjön
Lake Victoria

Victoria Falls pn
Victoriafallen
waterfall in Africa

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
viktoriansk
of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria or that period
of or displaying the (supposed) ideals or standards of morality of that period
of or relating to the culture or social conditions of that period
of the style of architecture or furnishings of that period
victoriansk viktoriansk
of, or native or relating to, the state of Victoria in Australia

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ n
viktorian
person born in or living in the Victorian period, or exhibiting characteristics of that period
person from the state of Victoria in Australia

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.əˈniːz/ adj
wiensk
of or relating to Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ n
wienare wienska
inhabitant or resident of Vienna

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Vientiane
capital of Laos

Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnæm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnɑm/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ pn
Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia

Vietnam War pn
Vietnamkriget
war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamesisk vietnamesiska
of or pertaining to Vietnam

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
vietnamesiska vietnames
Vietnamese person

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
vietnamesiska vietnamesisk
language

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
viking
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Viking Age pn
vikingatid
period from 8th to 11th century in Europe

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ pn
Vilnius
capital of Lithuania

Vimpeli pn
Vindala
municipality

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ pn
Vincent
male given name

Viola /vaɪˈəʊlə/ /viˈəʊlə/ /ˈvaɪələ/ pn
Viola
female given name

Violet pn
Viola
female given name

Virgil /ˈvɜːdʒɪl/ /ˈvɝdʒɪl/ pn
Vergilius
Roman writer

Virgilian adj
vergiliansk
of or pertaining to Virgil

Virgin Islands pn
Jungfruöarna
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Jungfru Maria
Mary, mother of Jesus

Virginia stock n
strandlövkoja
flower

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ n
jungfru
Someone with a Virgo star sign

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Jungfrun
astrological sign
constellation

Virolahti pn
Vederlax
municipality

Virrat pn
Virdois
municipality

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnu
the god

Visigoth /ˈvɪzɪɡɒθ/ n
visigot västgot
member of an East Germanic tribe

Visigothic adj
västgotisk
of or pertaining to the Visigoths

Vitruvian scroll n
löpande hund
pattern

Vivian /ˈvɪvi.ən/ pn
Vivianne
female given name

Vladikavkaz pn
Vladikavkaz
city

Vlax Romani pn
valakisk romani
Vlax Romani

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
volapyk volapük
language

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ /ˈvɑːlɡə/ /ˈvɒlɡə/ pn
Volga
longest river in Europe, flowing to the Caspian Sea

Volkswagen /ˈvoʊksˌwæɡn̩/ n
folkvagn
a car manufacturer or a car manufactured by Volkswagen

Vorarlberg /ˈfɔːɹˌɑː(ɹ)lbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Vorarlberg
the westernmost federal state of Austria

Vormsi pn
Ormsö
fourth largest island in Estonia

Vote n
vot
person of Votic descent

Votic pn
votiska
language

Vulcan salute /ˌvʌlkən səˈl(j)uːt/ /ˌvʌlkən səˈlut/ n
Vulcanhälsning
gesture of greeting among Star Trek fans

Vulgar Latin pn
vulgärlatin
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ /ˈvʌlɡɪt/ pn
Vulgata
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Räven
autumn constellation

Vuoksi River pn
Vuoksen
river in Finland

Vyborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Viborg
city in Russia

Váh pn
Waag
river in Slovakia

Vänern pn
Vänern
Swedish lake

Västerbotten pn
Västerbotten
province and county of Sweden

Västerås /ˌvɛstərˈoʊs/ /ˌvɛstərˈɔːs/ pn
Västerås
a city in Sweden

Vé pn
Ve
Norse mythological figure

W /ˈdʌb(əl)juː/ /ˈdʌb/ /ˈdʌbjə/ /ˈdʌbə(l)ju/ n
O V
V
(sports) wins

W-boson n
W-boson
fundamental particle

WC /ˌdʌbəlju ˈsiː/ n
wc
abbreviation for water closet

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
WHO
World Health Organization

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/ [weɪɫz] 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 /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ 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
feast of witchcraft in German folklore

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Valter
male given name

Wanda /ˈwɑndə/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwɔndə/ pn
Vanda
female given name

Wanderwort /ˈvɑndɚˌvɔɹt/ /ˈvɑndɚˌvɚtɚ/ /ˈvɒndəˌvɔːt/ /ˈvɒndəˌvətə/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɚtɚ/ /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːt/ /ˈwɒndəˌwətə/ [-ɾɚ] n
vandringsord
loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices

War on Terrorism pn
Kriget mot Terrorismen
common term for conflict against Islamic terrorism
ongoing campaign by the US and its allies

Waray-Waray pn
waray-waray
central Philippine Visayan language

Warner pn
Verner
male given name of Germanic origin

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Warszawa
capital city of Poland
metonym for Polish government

Warsaw Uprising pn
Warszawaupproret
millitary operation

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington
US state
name

Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ 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/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ n
onsdag
day of the week

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Weimarrepubliken
Germany between 1919 and 1933

Wellington /ˈwel.əŋ.tən/ /ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] n
Wellington
capital of New Zealand

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 /ˈwɛlʃmən/ n
walesare kymrer
male native or inhabitant of Wales

Welshwoman n
kymriska walesiska
female native or inhabitant of Wales

Wendy house n
lekstuga
toy house for children to play in

West pn
Occidenten Väst Västvärlden
Western world

West Africa pn
Västafrika
An area of west Africa, spanning 16 African countries

West African adj
västafrikansk
relating to West Africa

West Asia pn
Västasien
the westernmost region of Asia

West Asian adj
västasiatisk
of, from, or pertaining to West Asia

West Bank pn
Västbanken
territory

West Berlin pn
Västberlin
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990

West Coast pn
västkusten
the western seaboard of the contiguous United States

West Flemish pn
västflamländska
group of Flemish dialects

West Frisian pn
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 Indian n
västindier
of or from the West Indies

West Indies pn
Västindien
islands of the Caribbean sea

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Västvirginia
US state

Western Bonelli's warbler n
bergsångare
Phylloscopus bonelli

Western Europe pn
Västeuropa
Western Europe

Western Sahara pn
Västsahara
a territory in northern Africa

Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
Västra Samoa
the former name of Samoa

Western Wall pn
Klagomuren Västra muren
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple

Westernism n
zapadnitjestvo
19th century ideology

Westernizer n
zapadnik
Supporter of 19th century ideology

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

White's thrush n
guldtrast
White's thrush

Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ n
pingst pingstdagen
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
Wi-Fi
computing: wireless data communication standard

Wicca /ˈwɪkə/ 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/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.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 /ˈwɪkt͡ʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.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

Wild West pn
vilda västern
western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement
vilda västern vildavästern-
place or situation in which disorderly behaviour prevails

Wilhelmina /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Vilhelmina
female form of William

Will /wɪl/ pn
Ville
diminutive of William

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ pn
Vilhelm
male given name

Williams /ˈwɪli.əmz/ /ˈwɪljəmz/ pn
Vilhelmson Vilhelmsson
surname meaning "son of William"

Wilson's phalarope n
wilsonsimsnäppa
Phalaropus tricolor

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /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 /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
Worcestershiresås
English condiment

Word of God pn
Guds Ord
sacred teaching, writing or book viewed as the work of God

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 /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] pn
andra världskriget
war from 1939 to 1945

World War III pn
tredje världskriget
hypothetical world war (World War III)

World Wide Web /ˈwɜːld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ /ˈwɝld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ pn
webb
all of the web pages on the Internet that hyperlink to each other and to other kinds of media

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Wrocław Breslau
a city in southwestern Poland

Wunderkammer /ˈvʊndəˌkamə/ /ˈvʊndɚˌkɑmɚ/ n
kuriosakabinett
a cabinet of scientific curiosities in the late Renaissance

Wymysorys pn
vilamoviska wymysöriska
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

X /ɛks/ [ks] [z] [ɡz] adj
barnförbjuden
suitable for those over 16 or 18

X /ɛks/ [ks] [z] [ɡz] numeral
X
unknown quantity or unknown value

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 /zænˈθɪpi/ n
xantippa
ill-tempered woman

Xavier /hɑviˈɛɹ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈhɑvi.ɛɹ/ /ˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈzæv.ɪə/ pn
Xavier
male given name

Xenophon pn
Xenofon
historian and philosopher

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkɔ.sə/ /ˈkɔː.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ n
xhosa
Xhosa language
Xhosa people

Xinjiang /ˈʃin-/ /ˈʃɪnˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Sinkiang Xinjiang
Uyghur autonomous region of China

Y chromosome n
Y-kromosom
mammalian sex chromosome

YOLO /ˈjoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.ləʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
man lever bara en gång
you only live once

Yahoo! pn
Yahoo!
a popular web portal

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Jahve
personal name of God

Yakut /jəˈkuːt/ /jəˈkʊt/ pn
jakutiska
language

Yakutsk pn
Jakutsk
city in Russia

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Jalta
city in Crimea

Yamagata pn
Yamagata
Yamagata, Japan

Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Changjiang Yangtze
3rd longest river in the world

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

Yaren pn
Yaren
largest town of Nauru

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslavl
city

Yazidi n
yazidier
member of a Kurdish-speaking people of northern Iraq, whose religion is Yazidism

Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Jekaterinburg
city in Russia

Yellow Sea pn
Gula havet
Asian sea

Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ 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

Ylöjärvi pn
Ylöjärvi
municipality

Yom Kippur /ˌjoʊm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjoʊm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjoʊm-/ /ˌjɑm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɑm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm ˈkɪpə/ /ˌjɔm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɔm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjəʊm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjəʊm ˈkɪpə/ pn
jom kippur
Day of Atonement

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
yorkbo
English habitational surname

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
yoruba
a sub-Saharan language

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjuːtʃuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
Youtube
a video-sharing website

YouTuber /ˈjuːˌtjuːbə(ɹ)/ /ˈjuːˌtuːbə(ɹ)/ n
youtubare youtuber
YouTube video creator

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 Honour pronoun
Ers Nåd
title used to address a judge or magistrate

Your Majesty pn
Ers Majestät Eders Majestät
term of address

Ytterby /ˈɪtɚbi/ pn
Ytterby
village

Yucatec pn
yukatekiska
language

Yucatec Maya pn
yukatekiska
Yucatec Maya language

Yucatán pn
Yucatánhalvön
a peninsula in North America

Yue /juːˈeɪ/ /ˈjuːeɪ/ pn
kantonesiska yue
language

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/ /ɪˈvɒn/ 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/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Zaire
former name of DR of Congo

Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ pn
Zambia
country in Southern Africa

Zambian adj
zambisk
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language

Zaporizhia /ˌzæpəˈɹiːʒə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒi.ə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒə/ pn
Zaporizjzja
city
Zaporizjzja län Zaporizjzja oblast Zaporizjzjas län
oblast

Zazaki pn
zazaiska
language

Zealand pn
Själland
Danish island

Zealandic pn
själländska
Danish variety

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Sakarias
father of John the Baptist
Sakarja
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
Sakarja Sakarias
book of the Bible
king of Israel

Zeeland pn
Zeeland
province

Zeelandic pn
zeeländska
language

Zemfira [zɛɱˈfiɹə] [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
transliteration of }}

Zen Buddhism n
zenbuddhism zenbuddism
the Zen denomination of Buddhism

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sefanja
book of the Bible

Zephyr pn
Zefyros
Greek god

Zeppelin /ˈzɛ.pə.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

Zhuang /d͡ʒwɑŋ/ n
zhuang
people

Zhuang /d͡ʒwɑŋ/ pn
zhuang
language

Zika virus n
zikavirus
virus

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe
Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean adj
zimbabwisk
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people

Zimbabwean n
zimbabwier zimbabwiska
a person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ /ˈzaɪˌɒn/ pn
Sion
hill ("mount") in Israel

Zionism n
sionism
Jewish nationalist movement

Zionist adj
sionistisk
of or relating to Zionism, a Zionist, or Zionists

Zionist n
sionist
advocate of Zionism

Zipporah /zɪˈpɔːɹə/ /ˈzɪpəɹə/ pn
Sippora
biblical character

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
zoroastrism
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ pn
zulu
language

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zürich
city

Zweihänder /ˈtsvaɪ.hæn.dɚ/ /ˈtsvaɪhɛndə/ /ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/ n
slagsvärd
sword

a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
en ett
indefinite article

a /eɪ/ /æ/ /ɑː/ /ˈeɪ/ /ˈæɪ/ 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 harmed by something becomes more cautious about it

a cappella /ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /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 /ə ˌfɹɛnd ən ˈnid ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdid/ /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/ proverb
i nöden prövas vännen
if a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true 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 /ə ˌlɪt(ə)l bɜɹd ˈtoʊld mi/ /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/ [-ˌlɪɾ(ə)l-] phraseologicalUnit
en liten fågel kvittrade i mitt öra
I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ adv
mycket en hel del
very much
ofta
often

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ pronoun
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 stämma i bäcken
a timely effort can prevent larger problems

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ phraseologicalUnit
en kvinna utan en man är som en fisk utan en cykel
a woman is capable of living a complete and independent life

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 Proteles cristatus

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
back
said of sails pressed backward
bakåt
backwards
där bak
in the rear

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ n
abakus kulram
device for performing arithmetical calculations

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ /ˈæb.əˌloʊ.ni/ n
havsöra abalone öronsnäcka
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ n
frigjordhet hämningslöshet nonchalans otvungenhet
a giving up to natural impulses

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
avstå från frångå ge upp
to give up control of, surrender
förvisa
to cast out, expel, reject
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
relinquishment of a right, claim or privilege
övergivande
act of abandoning
voluntary leaving of a person

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.zi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
abasi
incapacity to walk

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
avta minska avklinga mojna
to lessen (something) in force or intensity
dra av
(obsolete) to omit or remove (a part from a whole)
förringa minska
(obsolete) to deprive (someone or something of another thing)
försvagas
(obsolete) to be abased or humbled
minska avta lägga sig
to reduce (something) in amount or size
nedbringa slå ned
(obsolete) to bring down (someone) mentally or physically
upphäva
(obsolete) to curtail or end (something)
to make (a writ or other legal document) void
upphävas
of a writ or other legal document: to become null and void
utesluta
to give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception

abatis /ˈæbətiː/ /ˈæbətiːz/ /ˈæbətəs/ n
förhuggning hinder
means of defense

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
slakthus slakteri
public slaughterhouse

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
abbedissa abedissa
female superior of a nunnery

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
abbottkloster abbotskloster
monastery headed by an abbot
klosterkyrka abbotskloster
church of a monastery

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
abbot
superior or head of an abbey or monastery

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ 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
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase
mathematics: reduction to lower terms
förkortning förkortande
act or result of shortening or reducing

abderian /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
abderitisk
foolish, ridiculous

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
abdikera
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
avvisa
to reject, cast off, discard

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 /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
buk buken
belly

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
abdominal buk mag
of or pertaining to the abdomen

abdominal cavity n
bukhåla
hollow portion of the torso, containing abdominal organs

abdominal muscle /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩ ˈmʌs.l̩/ n
magmuskel
abdominal muscle

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ adj
bukig rund rundmagad tjockmagad trind
pot-bellied

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
kidnappare
kidnapper

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ /əˈbil.jən/ /əˈbiːlɪən/ adj
abelsk kommutativ
math: of a group

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ /əˈbil.jən ɡɹup/ n
abelsk grupp kommutativ grupp
group in which the group operation is commutative

aberrant /əˈbeɹ.ənt/ /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ /ˈæb.ə.ɹənt/ adj
avvikande
deviating from the norm

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ /ˈæˌbɛ.sɪv/ n
abessiv
the abessive case

abessive case n
abessiv
case used to express the lack of something

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
anstifta
to assist or encourage in crime
bistå understödja uppvigla
to support, uphold, or aid

abetalipoproteinemia /eɪˌbeɪ.təˌlɪp.oʊˌpɹoʊ.tiˈni.mi.ə/ n
abetalipoproteinemi
rare disorder

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
anstiftare
accomplice

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
träda
suspension; temporary suppression

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
avsky
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrence /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ n
avsky
extreme aversion
styggelse
loathsome person or thing

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/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
förmåga
quality or state of being able
förmåga färdighet
a skill or competence

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ n
abiogenes
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter

abiotrophy /eɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.beˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌæ.biˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ n
abiotrofi
premature degeneration

abjure /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ/ v
avsvära
to renounce upon oath

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
ablativ
applied to one of the cases of the noun in other language

ablative case n
ablativ
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ n
avljud
substitution of one root vowel for another

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] adj
kapabel ha möjlighet att i stånd att
permitted to
kompetent skicklig
skillful

able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ adj
arbetsför
having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
funkofobi
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ablute /əˈblut/ /əˈbluːt/ v
att tvaga sig
to wash oneself

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
tvagning handtvagning
the act of washing or cleansing

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ /ˈeɪ.bə.li/ adv
skickligt
with great ability

abnegate /ˈæb.ni.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
avsäga sig
to deny oneself something

abnormal /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
abnorm
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms
onormal abnorm
not conforming to rule or system

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
ombord
on board

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
ombord (på)
on board of

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ [ʔəˈboʊːd̥̚] n
boning hemvist vistelse
slightly dated: residence

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
avskaffa förkasta överge
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
abolition
abolition of slavery and the slave trade
avskaffande upphävande
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

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
avskyvärd
hateful; detestable; loathsome

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.nət/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌneɪt/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ɪ.ˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.ɪˌneɪt/ v
avsky
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
avsky
feeling of extreme disgust
styggelse
abominable act
styggelse avskyvärdhet
something abominable

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
abort missfall
miscarriage

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
abortera
to cause a premature termination
avbryta stoppa
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion
förkrympa rudimentär
biology: to become checked in normal development
missfall
to miscarry

aborted /əˈbɔrtɪd/ adj
aborterad
brought forth prematurely

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
abort
induced abortion
miscarriage
act of inducing abortion
something ugly
the act of aborting a project, etc

abortion pill n
abortpiller
drug used to terminate pregnancy in early stage

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
finnas i riklig mängd finnas i överflöd
to be plentiful

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
runt
here and there
in circuit
on all sides
ungefär nästan
nearly, approximately

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
om
concerned with, engaged in
om angående
concerning
om omkring runt
on every side of
omkring runt om
over or upon different parts of
på
in the immediate neighborhood of
på väg att
on the point or verge of
ungefär cirka vid

about time adv
dags
close to the right time
på tiden
far past the desired time

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
ovanför över
over, on top of
över ovan
in or to a higher place

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 simsalabim
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/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ adj
slipande
producing abrasion; rough

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ n
abrasivmedel
substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing

abridged /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒd/ adj
förkortad
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
utomlands
utomlands utrikes
in foreign countries

abs /æbz/ n
abs absolutbelopp absolutvärde
absolute function
magmuskler
abdominal muscles

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ n
abscess
cavity filled with pus

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
abskissa
first of two coordinates

abscond /əbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
avvika lämna
to withdraw from
gömma sig
to hide
rymma
to flee, often secretly

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
frånvaro avsaknad brist
lack; deficiency; non-existence
frånvaro bortovaro bortavaro
state of being away

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
frånvarande
being away from a place
inattentive
not existing

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
tankspridd
absent in mind

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
absint
liquor
malört
herb Artemisia absinthium

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ adj
absolut
free from limitations or conditions
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
free from imperfection; complete in itself
pure; unmixed

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈvæl.ju/ n
absolutbelopp
numerical value of a real number
belopp modulus
modulus of a complex number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
absoluta nollpunkten
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolut
in an absolute manner

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
absolut definitivt
yes; certainly

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
absolutism envälde despotism
political science: absolute or arbitrary government; despotism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ n
absolutist
one who favors autocratic government

absolutive case n
absolutiv
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action

absolve /æbˈsɑlv/ /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈsɑlv/ /əbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
absolution avlösa
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin
frikalla frita fritaga lösa
to set free
frikänna
to pronounce free or give absolution

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorbera bestrida påtaga
finance: to assume or pay for
absorbera dra åt fånga upp suga i suga till suga upp
to suck up or drink in
absorbera uppsluka
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
absorbera uppta
(physics, chemistry) to take up by chemical or physical action
to endure
fängsla engagera helt uppsluka uppta
to occupy fully
förbruka konsumera
to consume completely
tillgodogöra absorbera
to assimilate mentally

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
uppsugning absorption
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything

absorption factor /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈfæk.tɚ/ n
absorptionsfaktor

absorptive /æbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ /æbˈzɔɹp.tɪv/ /əbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ /əbˈzɔɹp.tɪv/ adj
absorberande
having capacity to imbibe

absquatulate /æb.ˈskwɑt͡ʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ /æbz.ˈkwɑt͡ʃ.ə.leɪt/ /æbz.ˈkwɑt͡ʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ v
dra dunsta fly smita
to leave quickly or in a hurry; to take oneself off; to decamp; to depart

abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ /əbˈsteɪn/ v
avhålla avstå
refrain from
lägga ned sin röst
refrain from voting

abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ n
asket
one who abstains

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ /əb-/ adj
avhållsam måttfull återhållsam
refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink
måttfull återhållsam
marked by, or spent in, abstinence
sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
absolutism
specifically, abstinence from alcohol
avhållsamhet
the act or practice of abstaining
avhållsamhet kyskhet
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
abstrakt
separate
art: free from representational qualities
abstrakt teoretisk
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
djupsinnig svårfattlig
difficult to understand

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
abstrakt
an abstract work of art
that which is abstract
sammandrag sammanfattning abstrakt utdrag referat
an abridgement or summary

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstrahera
to perform the process of abstraction
abstrahera skilja av skilja ut ta bort
to separate; to disengage
knycka nalla sno stjäla
to steal
sammandrag sammanfatta
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize

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 factory pattern n
abstrakt fabrik
a software creation design pattern that decouples object creation

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 /æb-/ /əbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
dunkel svårfattlig abstrus
difficult to comprehend or understand

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ adj
absurd befängd
contrary to reason or propriety

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /æbˈzɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈzɝdˌɪz.m̩/ n
absurdism
philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational

absurdist /æbˈsɝd.əst/ /əbˈsɜːd.əst/ /əbˈsɝd.əst/ adj
absurdistisk
relating to absurdism

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /æbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ n
absurditet
quality of being absurd

abundance /əˈbn̩.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩ts/ n
överflöd
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbn̩.dn̩t/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
riklig ymnig
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundant number /əˈbn̩.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ /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 /əˈbn̩.dn̩t.li/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
rikligt
in an abundant manner

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ n
missbruk
improper usage
misshandel
physical maltreatment

abuse /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːz/ v
missbruka utnyttja
to use improperly
misshandla
to hurt
våldta
to rape

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
gränsa till
to border on

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ n
avgrund
hell, bottomless pit
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth
avgrund bråddjup djup
bottomless or unfathomed depth
hjärtplats
heraldry: center of an escutcheon

acacia /əˈkeɪ.sjə/ /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
akacia acaciaträd acacia akaciaträd
shrub or tree

acacia tit n
somaliames
Melaniparus thruppi

academia /ˌæ.kə.ˈdeɪ.mɪ.ə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdi.mi.ə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdi.mjə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdiː.mɪ.ə/ /ˌæ.kə.ˈdɛ.mjə/ 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 vocational

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ n
akademiker
senior member of an academy, college, or university

academic quarter /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔrtər/ /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔːtə(r/ n
akademisk kvart

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ n
läsår
time period

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ n
akademiker akademiledamot akademimedlem
member of an academy

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
akademi
learned society
specialized school
college or university
place of training, school

acarology /æ.kəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /æ.kəˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
akarologi
the study of ticks and mites

acathistus n
akathistos akathistoshymn
Greek liturgical hymn in honour of Mary

accede /ækˈsiːd/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
ansluta till
to join a group
instämma i
to agree to a proposal or view
tillträda
to enter upon an office or dignity

accelerate /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
accelerera
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
to become faster
accelerera gasa ge mer gas
to cause to move faster
påskynda
to hasten

accelerated motion n
accelererad rörelse
motion with a continually increasing velocity

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
acceleration
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
accelerator
device for causing acceleration
one who, or that which, accelerates
substance which speeds up chemical reactions
gaspedal
accelerator pedal

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
accelerometer
instrument for measuring acceleration

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ n
accent
orthography: mark to indicate accent
accent betoning
higher-pitched or stronger articulation
accent brytning
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
detalj
emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
betona accentuera
to emphasize

accentuate /ækˈsɛn.t͡ʃuˌeɪt/ /əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
accentuera
to mark with a written accent
accentuera betona
to bring out distinctly
to pronounce with an accent

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ n
accentuering betoning

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
acceptera godta
to agree to
acceptera motta
to receive with consent
acceptera uthärda
to endure patiently

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ɪk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ˈæksɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
acceptabel godtagbar tacknämlig
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted

acceptably /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bli/ adv
acceptabelt
in an acceptable manner

accepted /ækˈsɛp.tɪd/ /əkˈsɛp.tɪd/ /ɪkˈsɛp.tɪd/ adj
accepterad accepterat
generally approved, believed, or recognized

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
anfall utbrott
onset, attack or fit of disease
outburst of an emotion
ingång passage väg
way or means of approaching
tillgänglighet
admission to sexual intercourse
tillgång tillträde
right or ability of approaching or entering
umgängesrätt
right to visit one's child
åtkomst tillgång
act of approaching or entering

access /əkˈsɛs/ /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
göra åtkomlig ta fram
to gain or obtain access to
ha åtkomst
computing: to have access to (data)

access specifier n
åtkomstmodifierare

accessibility /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
tillgänglighet åtkomlighet
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
lättbegriplig
easily understood
mottaglig
open to the influence of
tillgänglig
easy of access or approach
of a person, approachable

accession /ækˈseʃ.ən/ /ækˈsɛʃ.ən/ /əˈseʃ.ən/ /əˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
nyanskaffning nyförvärv
increase by something added
tillträde anslutning
a coming to
tilträdelse
act of coming to or reaching a throne, an office, or dignity

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
accessoar
clothing accessory
medbrottsling medhjälpare
contributor to an offense
tillbehör
tillbehör accessoar
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment

accessory fruit n
skenfrukt
A fruit with tissue not derived from ovary

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɛnt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɪnt/ /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ n
olycka
unexpected event with negative consequences
trafikolycka olycka
transport: unintended event that causes damage

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
tillfällig
happening by chance

accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
oavsiktligen
unexpectedly, unintentionally

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
acklimatisering
the act of acclimatizing

acclimatize /əˈklaɪ.məˌtaɪz/ v
acklimatisera
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate or a new set of circumstances

acclivity /əˈklɪv.ə.ti/ n
sluttning stigning
slope or inclination considered as "ascending"

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ [əˈkʰɑməˌdeɪt] [əˈkʰɒməˌdeɪt] v
förse tillgodose
to provide with something desired
hysa inhysa
to provide housing for

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
anpassning
state of being fitted and adapted
inkvartering tillfälligt boende
lodging

accommodation ladder n
fallrep
a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌmp.ni.mənt/ n
ackompanjemang komp
music: that which gives support or adds to the background
tillbehör ackompanjemang
that which accompanies

accompanist /əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪst/ n
ackompanjatör
performer who takes the accompanying part

accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ /əˈkʌmp.ni/ v
ackompanjera
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument
obsolete: to keep company
ackompanjera beledsaga
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition
beledsaga göra sällskap sälla sig tillhopa
göra sällskap med slå följe med
to attend as a companion

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ n
medbrottsling kumpan medskyldig
associate in the commission of a crime
medhjälpare
cooperator

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
fullborda
to finish successfully
uträtta åstadkomma
to bring to an issue of full success; to effect; to perform

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
bedrift
achievement
that which completes
fullbordan utförande
the act of accomplishing

accordance /əˈkɔɹ.dəns/ n
överensstämmelse enlighet
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
an authorization to use a service
konto räkning
a registry of pecuniary transactions
redogörelse redovisning
a statement of facts or occurrences
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.
redovisning räkenskap
a statement and explanation or vindication

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ v
beräkna
to estimate, to deem

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
ansvarighet ansvarsskyldighet
state of being accountable

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
ansvarig
obliged to answer for one’s deeds

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] 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

accouter /əˈku tɚ/ v
utrusta
to furnish with dress or equipments

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
ackreditera
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] n
ackreditering
giving of credentials

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
ackumulation ackumulering
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
ackumulator
one who or that which accumulates

accuracy /ˈakjəɹəsi/ /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
noggrannhet
state of being accurate

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ /ˈæk.ə.ɹət/ adj
som stämmer
exact or careful conformity to truth

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anklagelse
declaration of fault or blame against another
that of which one is accused
anklagelse beskyllning anklagan
act of accusing or charging with a crime

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
ackusativ
related to accusative case

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
ackusativ
accusative case

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
beskylla anklaga
attribute blame to someone

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ n
anklagare
one who accuses

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ adj
van
familiar

ace /eɪs/ n
ess äss
card with a single spot
single point or spot on a card or die
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

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ n
acerola
fruit

acerose /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊs/ /ˈæs.əˌɹoʊz/ 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 /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ 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/ /əˈsiːtɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
acetyl
univalent radical

acetylcholine /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ n
acetylkolin
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylcholine chloride n
acetylkolinklorid
drug

acetylcholinesterase n
acetylkolinesteras
enzyme

acetylene /əˈsɛtəlˌin/ n
acetylen
acetylene

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetylsalicylsyra
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin

ache /ˈeɪk/ n
värk
dull pain

ache /ˈeɪk/ 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 /əˈt͡ʃiːv/ v
uppnå
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion
uppnå åstadkomma
to carry out successfully; to accomplish

achievement /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mɪnt/ n
prestation
a reward in video games
act of achieving or performing

achondroplasia /-ʒ(i)ə/ /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ /ə-/ n
akondroplasi
the genetic disorder

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
attjo
the sound of a sneeze

acid /ˈæsɪd/ adj
sur syra
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
sour-tempered
syra- syra
of or pertaining to an acid

acid /ˈæsɪd/ n
syra
in chemistry
a sour substance
syra acid
LSD

acid anhydride n
syraanhydrid
organic compounds with oxygen atom bonded to two acyl groups

acid rain n
surt regn
unusually acidic rain

acid test /ˌæsɪd ˈtɛst/ n
eldprov stålbad
rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something

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

acidification /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
försurning syrning
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid

acidify /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ v
försura syra
to make something acidic

acidimeter /ˌæsəˈdɪmətə(ɹ)/ n
surhetsmätare
instrument

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ n
surhet
quality or state of being acid
quality of sourness to the taste

acidity regulator n
surhetsreglerande medel
food additive used to control pH

acidosis /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ n
acidos
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
bekänna erkänna
to admit the knowledge of
kännas vid
to admit the claims or authority of

acknowledged adj
erkänd
recognized

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
erkännande
act of acknowledging

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
kulm
full bloom
kulmen höjdpunkt
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/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ n
ekollon
fruit of the oak tree

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
akustisk
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ n
akustik
quality of a space for doing music

acoustic guitar n
akustisk gitarr
hollow-body guitar

acoustically adv
akustiskt
in an acoustic manner

acoustician n
akustiker
One versed in acoustics

acoustics /əˈkuː.stɪks/ n
akustik
the science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
bekanta sig sätta sig in
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 /ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ n
eftergivenhet medgivande underkastelse
silent or passive assent

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɚ/ v
drabbas av få
medical: become affected by an illness
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 /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
förvärv införskaffning uppköp
act or process of acquiring

acquisitiveness n
födgeni
propensity to acquire property

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
frikänna
to declare or find innocent or not guilty

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
frikännande frikännande dom
legal decision of not guilty

acrimonious /-ɹə-/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
bitter
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ n
akrobat
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 /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/ n
akromegali
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acromion /əˈkroʊ.mi.ən/ 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
tvärs över
perpendicularly
över
from the far side
from one side to another
on the opposite side

across the board
över hela linjen
pertaining to all categories or things

across the pond /əˈkɹɑs ðə ˈpɑnd/ /əˌkɹɒs ðə ˈpɒnd/ /əˌkɹɔs ðə ˈpɑnd/
over there
(informal) on or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean

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
akt handling
drama: division of theatrical performance
formal record of something done
display of behaviour
state of existence
handling akt
process of doing
handling dåd akt
deed

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
agera handla
to do something
bete uppföra
to behave in a certain way
spela
to convey an appearance of being

act of war n
krigshandling
act of war

act out /ˌækt ˈaʊ̯t/ v
utagera utåtagerande
to express one's feelings through disruptive actions

actin n
aktin
a globular structural protein

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
ställföreträdande stf tf tillförordnad
temporarily assuming the duties or authority

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ n
skådespeleri
occupation of an actor

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
slang: intercourse
action aktion
fast-paced activity
handling aktion
something done so as to accomplish a purpose
rörelse
way of motion or functioning

action figure n
actionfigur
children's toy

action movie n
actionfilm
a type of motion picture

action plan n
handlingsplan
planned series of actions

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

actively /ˈæktɪvli/ adv
aktivt
in an active manner

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm̩/ /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

activities of daily living n
allmän daglig livsföring
a set of common daily activities specified in healthcare, such as bathing, feeding or relieving oneself

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] 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 /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
aktör skådespelare
one who acts; a doer
one who takes part in a situation
skådespelare aktör aktris skådespelerska
person who performs in a theatrical play or film

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ n
skådespelerska aktris
female actor

actual /ˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl/ /ˈæktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæt͡ʃəl/ adj
aktuell befintlig rådande
in action at the time being
faktisk verklig reell
existing in act or reality, not just potentially

actualize /ˈæktju.əlaɪz/ /ˈæktʃu.əlaɪz/ /ˈæktʃəlaɪz/ v
förverkliga
become real
make real

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adv
verkligen egentligen faktiskt i själva verket
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ n
aktuarie
maker of insurance calculations

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
skärpa
sharpness or acuteness

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /əˈkjuːmən/ /ˈækjəmən/ /ˈækjəˌmɛn/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
skarpsinne skarpsinnighet
quickness of perception

acupressure n
akupressur
alternative medicine technique in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
akupunktur
insertion of needles for remedial purposes

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ adj
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
spetsig
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees

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/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ 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

ad-lib v
improvisera
to improvise

adage /ˈæ.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
ordspråk talesätt
old saying

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ adj
orubblig benhård obeveklig
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ n
adamant
rock or mineral

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
anpassad
adapted (adjective)

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
anpassa
to make suitable
to make by altering

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
anpassningsbar
capable of adapting or of being adapted

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
anpassning

adapted /əˈdæptɪd/ adj
anpassad
having been subject to alteration

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
adapter
device to allow compatibility (in general)

add /æd/ v
addera lägga till tilläga
to make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on
summera addera lägga ihop
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up
tillägga
to append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on

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 /əˈden.dəm/ /əˈdɛn.dəm/ n
tillägg
something to be added

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
huggorm
viper

adder stone n
hönsgud
stone with a naturally formed hole

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ n
beroende
narkoman missbrukare
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 /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] n
addition
arithmetic: process of adding
tillskott tillsats
thing added

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/ [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv] n
tillsats
substance added to another substance to produce certain properties

additive identity n
additativ identitet
mathematics

addorsed adj
frånvänd
set back to back

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ n
adress
description of the location of a property; direction for correspondence
computing: location in computer memory
string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network
property
tal
act of addressing oneself to a person or group

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ v
adressera
to direct in writing
förbereda
(obsolete in English) to prepare
förbereda sig
reflexively: to prepare oneself

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

adductor /əˈdʌktɚ/ n
adduktor
muscle

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 /ædəˈnoʊmə/ n
adenom
benign tumour

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəsən/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ n
adenosin
nucleoside

adenosine monophosphate n
adenosinmonofosfat
nucleotide

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosintrifosfat
adenosine triphosphate

adenylate cyclase n
adenylatcyklas adenylcyklas adenylylcyklas
enzyme

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
skicklig
well skilled

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ adj
adekvat tillämplig
equal to some requirement

adessive n
adessiv
the adessive case, or a word in that case

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ /əˈðɑːn/ n
böneutrop
(Islam) The call to prayer

adhere /ædˈhɪə/ /ædˈhɪɹ/ v
fästa
To stick fast or cleave
hålla hålla fast
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree
To hold, be attached, or be devoted

adherence /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ /ədˈhɪɹ.əns/ n
följsamhet

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ n
anhängare
a person who has membership in some group

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adj
vidhäftande
sticky

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ n
klister
substance that provides or promotes adhesion

adhesive tape n
tejp tape
adhesive tape generally

adiabatic /ˌeɪ.daɪ.əˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌeɪ.dɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌæd.ɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ adj
adiabatisk
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adieu /aˈdjø/ /əˈdju/ /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdjɜː/ /əˈdu/ n
adjö farväl
a farewell

adipic acid n
adipinsyra
crystalline dicarboxylic acid

adipocyte n
fettcell adipocyt
type of cell

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ 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 /əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
angränsande intilliggande
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
adjektivisk
functioning as an adjective

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ n
adjektiv egenskapsord tilläggsord
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjective phrase n
adjektivfras
Phrase that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
angränsande
being in contact at some point

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈd͡ʒɝn/ v
ajournera flytta fram skjuta upp
to postpone

adjournment n
ajournering
the state of being adjourned

adjudicate /əˈd͡ʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
döma
to settle a legal case or other dispute

adjudicator /æ.d͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
domare
one who adjudicates

adjunct professor n
adjungerad professor
college professor

adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ v
anpassa
to modify

adjustable adj
inställbar justerbar reglerbar
capable of being adjusted

adjustable pliers n
polygrip
a type of pliers

adjustable spanner n
skiftnyckel
adjustable hand tool

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ n
justering
result of adjusting, small change

adjuvant /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.vənt/ n
adjuvant
pesticides: additive that enhances the efficacy of pesticides

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ v
administrera
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
administration förvaltning
the act of administering
förvaltning administration
the executive part of government

administrative /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ [ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv] [ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv] adj
administrativ
of or relating to administering or administration

administrative law n
förvaltningsrätt
laws that pertain to the administrative agencies of government

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

admirable /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl/ /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
beundransvärd imponerande
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ /ˈæd.mɚ.əl/ 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.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
beundran
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
beundra
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹə/ 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
släppa in
to allow to enter; to grant entrance
tillstå erkänna medge bekänna bekräfta
to concede as true
tillåta
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege
to be capable of, to permit

admittance /ədˈmɪt.n̩s/ n
admittans
physics: reciprocal of impedance

admixture /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ n
blandning
mixture

admonition /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/ 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
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally

adopter /əˈdɑp.tɚ/ /əˈdɒp.tə/ 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
adoptivfar adopivpappa
man who has adopted a child

adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ /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

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes v
lysa med lånta fjädrar
adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

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

adulation /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ n
kryperi rövslickeri
Flattery; fulsome praise

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
vuxen
fully grown
vuxen-
intended for adults

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
vuxen
fully grown human

adult actress n
porraktris porrskådespelerska
female porn star

adulterate /əˈdʌltərət/ /əˈdʌltəɹeɪt/ /əˈdʌltəɹət/ /əˈdʌltəˌɹeɪt/ [-ˈdɒl-] [-ˈdəl-] v
korrumpera
to corrupt, debase

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
avancera
to move forwards, to approach
to raise to a higher point; to enhance; to raise in rate
förskottera
to furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes due

advance payment n
förskottslikvid förskottsbetalning
part of a contractually due sum

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
fördel
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success
the score where one player wins a point after deuce

advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
fördelaktig förmånlig
being of advantage

advent /ˈæd.vənt/ /ˈæd.vɛnt/ v
ankomst
coming, arrival

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
äventyr
encountering of risks
remarkable occurrence
that which happens without design
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard
äventyrlighet
äventyrsspel
adventure game

adventure game n
äventyrsspel
video game genre

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ n
äventyrare
one who enjoys adventures

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.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

adverbial phrase n
adverbfras
type of phrase

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
motståndare
opponent

adverse possession n
hävd
legal principle

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
motgång
adverse event
motgång elände
state of being adverse

advertise /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/ /ˈædvɚtaɪz/ v
annonsera
(transitive) to provide public information about (a product, services etc.)
göra reklam
(intransitive) to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
tillkännage
(transitive) to give public notice of; to announce publicly

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ n
annons reklam annonsering
commercial solicitation

advertiser /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɚ/ n
annonsör
one who advertises

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ n
reklam
communication
industry or profession

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
avisera informera meddela underrätta upplysa
to give information or notice to; to inform
råda uppmana anmana varna
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn

advised /ədˈvaɪzd/ adj
underrättad
informed, appraised or made aware
överlagd
considered or thought out; resulting from deliberation

advisor /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ n
konsult rådgivare sakkunnig

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
förespråka
encourage support for
plädera förespråka
argue 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 /iˈoʊ.li.ən/ /iˈoʊl.jən/ adj
aeolisk
of, or relating to the wind
eolisk

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ n
antenn
device for receiving or transmitting

aerobatics n
konstflygning
stunts, performed in an airplane

aerobic /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ /ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ 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
study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials

aerodrome n
flygplats
airfield

aerodynamic adj
aerodynamisk
aerodynamic

aerodynamics n
aerodynamik
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases

aeronautics /ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.ɾɪks] [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.ɾɪks] n
aeronautik
mechanics and science of aircraft

aerosol /ˈɛə.ɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɑl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ n
aerosol
fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium

aerugo /aɪˈɹuːɡoʊ/ /iːˈɹuːɡoʊ/ /ɪˈɹuːɡoʊ/ n
ärg
metallic rust

aesthete /ˈiːs.θiːt/ /ˈɛs.θiːt/ n
estet
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
estetisk
concerned with beauty

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ n
estetik
that which appeals to the senses

aesthetician /ɛsθɪˈtɪʃən/ n
estetiker
oneone who studies aesthetics; student of art or beauty
kosmetolog

aestheticise v
estetisera
to make aesthetic

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
estetik
study or philosophy of beauty

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
etiologi
study of causes or origins

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
älskvärd förbindlig vänlig
friendly, courteous, sociable

affair /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɚ/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
affär
adulterous relationship

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
beröra röra
to move to emotion
påverka drabba skada
to infect or harm
påverka influera
to influence or alter
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 /ˈæ.fə.rənt/ /ˈæ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
afferent inåtledande
Carrying towards

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ /əˈfɪl.i.ət/ n
dotterbolag filial
something that is affiliated

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ /əˈfɪl.i.ət/ 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
geometric transformation that preserves lines and parallelism

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
samhörighet
family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity

affirmative action n
kvotering positiv särbehandling
set of policies

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ 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/ /əˈfluːənt/ /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/ [əˈfo̞ɹd] v
bereda ge skänka
to provide; furnish
ha råd
to incur, stand, or bear

affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ adj
överkomlig
able to be afforded

afforest /əˈfɒɹɪst/ /əˈfɔɹɪst/ v
beskoga
make into a forest

afforestation n
förskogning
creating a forest

affreightment n
befraktningsavtal
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæf.ɹə.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹə.kət/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kət/ 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 /əˈfleɪm/ adj
brinnande i brand i lågor
in flames, on fire

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
till fots
means of locomotion, walking

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.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 /ˈæf.ɹoʊ/ n
afro
hairstyle

aft /æft/ adv
akterut akteröver
at, near, or towards the stern

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
efter senare
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
efter
in pursuit of, seeking
next in importance or rank
subsequently; following in time; later than
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
in spite of
as a result of
efter bakom
behind

after all
när allt kommer omkring trots allt
anyway, in any case
trots allt ändå
in the end, however

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/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ n
livet efter detta efterliv livet efter döden
a conscious existence after death

aftermath /ˈæf.tə.ˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.ˌmɑːθ/ n
efterdyning efterspel
that which happens after, that which follows

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
eftermiddag
part of the day between noon and evening

afterpain n
eftervärk
pain of uterine contractions experienced after childbirth

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

afterword n
efterord
epilogue

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
igen
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten
igen ånyo åter återigen på nytt å nyo
another time

again and again adv
om och om igen
repeatedly

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
mot
in a contrary direction to
as protection from
in physical contact with
in competition with
in front of; before a background
mot emot
in opposition to

against all odds
mot alla odds
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability

agalmatophilia n
agalmatofili
paraphilia

agape /əˈɡɑː.peɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ɑˌpeɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ə.pi/ /ˈæɡ.əˌpeɪ/ n
agape
(Christianity) love of God for mankind; benevolent love for others

agarwood n
örnträ
type of heartwood

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ n
agat
mineral

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
era tidsålder ålder
great period in the history of the Earth
generation
generation
livstid livslängd
whole duration of a being
ålder
geochronologic unit
ålder era tid tidevarv
particular period of time in history
ålder ålderdom
one of the stages of life
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
ålderdom
advanced period of life; latter part of life
åratal
a long time

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
åldras
intransitive: become old
åldras föråldras
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 /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪz.əm̩/ /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
åldersdiskriminering ålderism
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
agens förmåga handlingskraft
capacity of acting or of exerting power
capacity of individuals to act independently
agentur
office of an agent, or relation between a principal and his agent
agentur byrå
establishment engaged in doing business for another
byrå verk
government office

agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ n
agenda dagordning
temporally organized plan
agenda dagordning föredragningslista
list of matters to be taken up

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ n
agent
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
someone who works for an intelligence agency
agent syssloman
one who acts in place of another

agent provocateur /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
lockfågel
a person who disrupts a group's activities from within

agglomeration n
hopgyttring
act of collecting in a mass

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ adj
agglutinerande
having words derived by combining parts

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
aggregera sammanfoga slå samman
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum

aggregation /æɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
aggregat aggregering
aggregate
aggregering
act of aggregating, or state of being aggregated
collection into a mass or sum
collection of particulars
summarizing multiple routes into one route

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
aggression
act of initiating hostilities or invasion

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
aggressiv
tending or disposed to aggress

aggressor n
angripare aggressor
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
bestört häpen förskräckt
terrified

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ adj
vig smidig
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
smidighet vighet
quality of being agile

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ n
åldrande
the process of becoming older or more mature

agitate /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.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

agitational adj
agitatorisk

agitator n
agitator
one who agitates

agitprop /-ˈpɹɑp/ /ˈædʒɪtpɹɒp/ /ˈæd͡ʒətˌpɹɑp/ n
agitprop
political propaganda disseminated through art, etc.

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ n
agnat
relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family

agnatic /æɡˈnætɪk/ adj
agnatisk
of the male bloodline

agnosia /æɡ.ˈnoʊ.ʒə/ n
agnosi
inability to recognize objects

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ adj
agnostisk
of or relating to agnosticism

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ 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 /əˈɡɑɡ/ /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
dödskamp
last struggle of life
kval
violent contest or striving
vånda
extreme pain

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.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

agraphia n
agrafi
loss of writing ability
skriva skrivkunnig
inability to write

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
vara överens
to yield assent, to accede
överensstämma
to resemble, coincide, correspond

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
angenäm trevlig agreabel
pleasant to the senses or mind

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
avtal
legally binding contract
enighet överensstämmelse
state whereby several parties share a view
kongruens
grammatical agreement
överenskommelse avtal samtycke
understanding to follow a course of conduct

agribusiness /-nɪs/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
jordbruksnäring lantbruksnäring
big business connected to agriculture

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
agrikulturell jordbruk lantbruk
of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculturalism n
agrarianism
ideology that promotes agriculture

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
jordbruk
the art or science of cultivating the ground

agriculturist n
lantbrukare
one who practices agriculture, a farmer, a gardener

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
småborre
plant of the genus Agrimonia

agrochemistry n
lantbrukskemi
branch of chemistry

agrology /əˈɡɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /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
ack
word used for drama
ah
an expression

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] [əˈhɑ] 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 /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection
ohoj åhoj
used to hail a ship, etc

aid /eɪd/ v
bistå
to support

aid and abet /ˌeɪd‿n̩ əˈbɛt/ v
medverka
to assist (someone) in an illegal act as an accessory or accomplice

aid worker n
biståndsarbetare hjälparbetare

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
dubb
tip on a ribbon or cord

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ n
skevroder
Hinged part on trailing edge of airplane wing

ailurophile /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfaɪl/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ n
ailurofil
cat-lover

ailurophobe /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfəʊb/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfoʊb/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfoʊb/ n
ailurofob

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.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

ain't /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɛnt/ /ɪnt/ v
e'nte
am not, are not, is not etc.

aioli /(ˌ)aɪˈoʊli/ /(ˌ)eɪˈoʊ-/ /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ n
aioli
A type of sauce made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] n
aria
music: a song, an aria
luft atmosfär
historical: one of the basic elements
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] v
lufta
to bring into contact with the air
vädra
to ventilate

air base n
flygbas
military airport

air bed n
luftmadrass
a bed that inflated with air

air cleaner n
luftrenare
device that filters air

air conditioning n
luftkonditionering
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ n
flygvapen
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air freshener n
luftfräschare
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours

air fryer n
varmluftsfritös
appliance

air guitar n
luftgitarr
imaginary guitar that a person pretends to play

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ n
luftpistol
gun that propels a projective by compressed air

air pistol n
luftpistol
pistol that propels a pellet

air pollution n
luftförorening
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates

air raid n
luftangrepp
attack

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 superiority n
luftöverlägsenhet
dominance in the air power

air support n
luftunderstöd flygunderstöd
use of aircraft to assist ground forces

air supremacy n
luftherravälde
most favorable state of control of the air

air terminal n
flygterminal
terminal at an airport

air ticket n
flygbiljett
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane

air traffic n
flygtrafik
movement of aircraft

air traffic control n
flygledning flygtrafikledning
system designed to give assistance to aircraft

air traffic controller n
flygledare
operator of air traffic control system

air-conditioned adj
luftkonditionerad
equipped with air-conditioning

air-raid shelter n
skyddsrum
reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids

air-to-air missile n
jaktrobot
missile

air-to-surface missile n
attackrobot
missile

airbag n
krockkudde airbag
protective system in automobiles

airbridge n
luftbro
link established by air transport

airburst n
luftbrisad
explosion

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ n
luftfarkost luftfartyg
machine capable of atmospheric flight

aircraft carrier n
hangarfartyg
warship for launching aircraft

aircrew n
flygbesättning
team that operates an aircraft

airfare n
flygavgift
cost or expense of an airplane ticket or trip

airfield n
flygfält flygplats
place where airplanes can take off and land

airhead /ˈɛɹˌ(h)ɛd/ /ˈɛːhɛd/ n
brohuvud
area of hostile territory seized for use as an airbase

airhorn n
tryckluftshorn
device

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
sealed, airtight chamber
vindfång luftsluss
vestibule or foyer

airmass n
luft massa
a body of air with uniform characteristics

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ 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
part of sky used by aircraft

airstrip /ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/ 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

airworthiness n
luftvärdighet
the state of being airworthy

aitch /ˈeɪt͡ʃ/ n
hå
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
på glänt
slightly turned or opened

ajvar /ˈaɪ.vɑɹ/ n
ajvar
a kind of relish

ajwain /ˈæd͡ʒwaɪn/ /ˈʌd͡ʒwaɪn/ n
ajovan
thyme-flavored seed

akimbo /əˈkɪm.boʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adv
höfterfäst
with arms akimbo

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ /æl ˈdɛn.ti/ adj
al dente
firm

al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
Islamic Spain

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /æl ˈkeɪdə/ /ɑl ˈkaɪdə/ /ˌæl kaɪˈiːdə/ /ˌæl kɑːˈiːdə/ pn
al-Qaida
The global network of militant Islamic extremists.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ n
alabaster
variety of gypsum

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/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
ack
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ n
dödisgrop dödishåla
type of depression

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
albatross
seabird
three under par

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
om än
although; despite (it) being

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albino- albino
congenitally lacking melanin

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
albino
one congenitally lacking melanin

album /ˈælbəm/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] n
album
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs
group of audio recordings on any media
phonograph record (LP)

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /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.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
alkohol sprit
intoxicating beverage
organic chemistry sense

alcohol abuse n
alkoholmissbruk
abuse caused by excessive drinking of alcohol

alcohol poisoning n
alkoholförgiftning
condition of having very high alcohol level in blood

alcohol-free adj
alkoholfri
containing no alcohol

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ adj
alkohol- alkoholhaltig
of or pertaining to alcohol
alkoholhaltig
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ n
alkoholist
one who abuses alcohol
alkoholist alkis drinkare fyllerist fyllo suput
a person addicted to alcohol

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ n
alkoholförgiftning
acute alcohol poisoning
alkoholism
chronic disease

alcopop /ˈælkoʊ.pɑp/ /ˈælkəʊ.pɒp/ n
alkoläsk
type of alcoholic drink

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
alkov
small recessed area

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɪ.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 /ælˈdɑstəˌɹoʊn/ /ælˈdɒstəɹəʊn/ n
aldosteron
aldosterone

ale /eɪl/ n
ale
beer produced by warm fermentation

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ adj
aleatorisk slumpmässig tillfällig
depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance

alerion /-lɛɹ-/ /-ɑn/ /əˈlɪɹ.i.ən/ n
alerion
a heraldic eagle

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
alert vaken
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
larm
an alarm

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
gumsill
Alosa pseudoharengus

alexia /əˈlɛk.si.ə/ n
alexi
type of word blindness

alexic adj
alektisk
related to, or afflicted with alexia

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
blålusern
Medicago sativa

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
alg
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algal bloom n
algblomning vattenblomning
dense spread of algae

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
algebra
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ adj
algebraisk
relating to algebra
containing numbers, letters, and arithmetic operators
which is a root of some polynomial
of a particular notation for chess moves that assigns each square a letter and a number defined from a player-independent perspective

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
formal structure of a carrier set, operations and identities

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.d͡ʒɪd/ adj
kall kylig
cold, chilly

algophobia n
algofobi
fear of pain

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] n
algoritm
well-defined procedure

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algoritmisk
relating to an algorithm

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ adv
alias
adverb

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
alias
abbreviation that replaces a string of commands (computing)
pseudonym alias tillnamn öknamn
another name; an assumed name

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ v
aliasa
to assign an additional name to an entity

aliasing n
vikningseffekt
distortion caused by a low sampling rate

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
alibi
criminal legal defense
excuse

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
främmande
not belonging to the same country

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
främling
person, etc. from outside
utlänning
foreigner
utomjording rymdvarelse utomjordling
life form of non-Earth origin

alight /əˈlaɪt/ v
slå ner sig
of something aloft: to descend and settle
stiga av
to get off an animal which one has been riding; to descend or exit from a vehicle

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
inpassning
arrangement of items in a line
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned

aligot /æ.li.ɡoʊ/ /ɑ.li.ɡoʊ/ n
aligot
a potato and cheese dish from Auvergne

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
liknande lika likadan
having resemblance; similar

alimentary /ˌælɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
alimentär
relating to food or nutrition

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.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.kəˌlaɪ/ 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
of or relating to an alkali
alkalisk basisk
having a pH greater than 7

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
acyclic saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkene n
alken
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

alkyl /ˈælkaɪl/ /ˈælkɪl/ n
alkyl
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1

alkylation n
alkylering
reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule

alkyne n
alkyn
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
fullständigt helt
wholly

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
all alla allt
every individual of the given class
hel
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] n
allt
everything possible

all along adv
hela tiden
for the entire time

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
idel öra spetsa öronen vara idel öra
listening intensely

all hell breaks loose phraseologicalUnit
helvetet brakar loss
the situation becomes chaotic

all kidding aside adv
skämt åsido
idiom, speech act

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
plötsligt hux flux
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
spreta spretig
Inconsistent; lacking a clear pattern; with a large amount of variation.
överallt hej vilt
In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
duglig okej skaplig
good
okej oskadd
in good health

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
okej skapligt väl
fairly well

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
läget
a greeting, roughly equivalent to how are you
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

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 ändå
anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless

all the time adv
hela tiden ideligen jämt
frequently
hela tiden jämt ständigt
always

all the while adv
alltmedan
at the same time as

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
type of tire

allantois n
allantois urinsäck
sac in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles

allative /ˈælətɪv/ n
allativ
allative case

allative case n
allativ
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something

allegation /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
anklagelse
an assertion or accusation

allege /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ v
påstå
to assert without proof

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
påstådd
asserted

allegedly adv
försäkrat påstått åberopat
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.d͡ʒəns/ n
lojalitet trohet
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
allegorisk
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegory /ˈæl.əˌɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ɹi/ n
allegori
symbolic representation
communication using such representation
allegori sinnebild
the representation of abstract principles

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

allene n
allen
any of a class of hydrocarbons

allergen /ˈælə(ɹ)ˌd͡ʒɛn/ n
allergen
substance

allergic /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ adj
allergisk
having an allergy
pertaining to allergy
excessively sensitive

allergology n
allergologi
the study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] n
allergi
disorder of the immune system
antipathy
altered susceptibility
hypersensitivity
allergi överkänslighet

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
mildra lindra avhjälpa
make less severe

alleviation /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ n
lättnad
alleviation

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
gränd
narrow street

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
allians
state of being allied
treaty between nations

allicin /ˈælɪsən/ 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/ [əˌlɪɾəˈɹeɪʃən] n
allitteration uddrim
the repetition of consonants

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
avsätta
to set aside for a purpose

allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
anslag tilldelning fördelning
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

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ n
allomorf
phonological representation of a morpheme

allomorphic /ˌæləˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
allomorf
pertaining to allomorphism

allopathy n
allopati
historical: alternative medicine

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ 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

allowed /əˈlaʊd/ adj
tillåten
permitted, authorized

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
legering
metal combined of more elements

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
legera
mix or combine

allspice n
kryddpeppar
spice
kryddpepparträd
tree

allude /əˈluːd/ v
alludera anspela
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)(ʊ)ɚ/ 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 /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ n
allierad bundsförvant
person, group, concept, etc., which is associated with another as a helper
bundsförvant allierad
person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ v
alliera
to unite or form a connection between (people or things)

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
almanacka
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ n
almandin
mineral

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
allsmäktig omnipotent
unlimited in might

almond /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ adj
mandelfärgad
resembling the colour of an almond nut

almond /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ n
mandel
nut
mandelträd
tree

almond milk n
mandelmjölk
milky liquid from almonds

almond oil n
mandelolja
oil from almonds

almond paste n
mandelmassa
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities

almond potato n
mandelpotatis
almond potato

almond-eyed adj
mandelögd
having narrow eyes

almost /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] adv
nästan närapå
very close to

almost everywhere adv
nästan överallt
everywhere except at a set of measure zero

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
allmosa
something given to the poor as charity

almshouse n
fattigstuga

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ n
aloe
plant of the genus Aloe

aloha shirt n
hawaiiskjorta
Hawaiian shirt

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
allena
unique
ensam
by oneself

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
allena
by oneself
endast bara enbart
only
själv ensam
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

along the lines of preposition
i stil med
similar to but not exactly equal

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ adv
längs längsmed
along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
reserverad
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
högljutt ljudligt
loudly

alp n
alp
very high mountain

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
alpacka
camelid animal of the Andes
wool

alpenglow /ˈal.pən.ɡləʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ n
alpglöd
a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] 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

alpha testing n
alfatestning

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
in an alphabetical manner
alfabetiskt i bokstavsordning
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet

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 accentor n
alpjärnsparv
Prunella collaris

alpine bullhead n
bergsimpa
Cottus poecilopus

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ n
alpkaja
Pyrrhocorax graculus

alpine skiing n
alpin skidåkning alpint utförsåkning
sport

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
redan allaredan
prior to some time

alrighty interjection
jahapp jaja
informal indication of agreement or consent

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
också likaså
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

also known as adv
alias även känd som
used to introduce an alternative name

alt-right n
alt-högern alt-right
group of right-wing ideologies

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /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/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
ändra förändra modifiera
to change the form or structure of

alter ego /ˈɔl.tɚ iɡoʊ/ /ˈɔːl.təɹ iːɡəʊ/ n
alter ego
alternate personality or persona

altercation /ɑltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
gräl ordväxling
(countable) angry or heated dispute

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alternativ
other; alternative
omväxlande alternerande växlande
being or succeeding by turns
varannan
mathematics: designating the members in a series

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ n
ersättare vikarie
substitute

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
alternera växla
to perform by turns
följa växla
to happen, succeed, or act by turns
växla
to vary by turns

alternating current n
växelström
electric current that reverses direction periodically

alternating function n
antisymmentrisk funktion
mathematics

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
alternativ
relating to a choice
other

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ 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

alternative medicine n
alternativmedicin
any of various medical methods and practices used in place of conventional medicine

alternatively /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ adv
alternativt
in an alternative way

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/ /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
fastän trots att ehuru
in spite of the fact that
men
but

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ n
höjdmätare altimeter
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ n
höjd
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body
höjd altitud
absolute height
distance measured upwards

altitude sickness n
höjdsjuka
oxygen deficiency at high altitudes

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
alt
musical part
person or instrument

alto clef n
altklav
Musical notation

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
sammanlagt
on the whole; everything considered

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ n
altruism
policy that benefits others' interests

altruist /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/ /ˈɔːltɹu.ɪst/ n
altruist
person imbued with altruism

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruistisk
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈæl.əm/ n
alun
chemistry: double sulfate

aluminise v
aluminera
to coat

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /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

aluminium oxide n
aluminiumoxid
alumina, Al₂O₃

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
alumn alumner
a graduate
student studenter
a student

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ adj
alveolar
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ n
alveolar
alveolar consonant

alveolar ridge n
tandvall
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolus /alˈviː.əl.əs/ /ælˈvi.əl.əs/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/ n
alveol lungblåsa
small air sac in the lungs

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wiz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɑɫ.weɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] [ˈɔ.wez] [ˈɔˑɪ̯z] adv
alltid
at all times
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

amadou /ˈæ.mə.duː/ n
fnöske
spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi

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/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ n
amatör
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
someone unqualified
icke-professionell

amateur radio n
amatörradio
hobby

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.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/ [əˈmeɪ̯zɪŋ] adj
häpnadsväckande
causing wonder and amazement

amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ n
amason amazonpapegoja
tall, strong, athletic woman

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ 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.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
ambra
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ /ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/ /ˈɒm.bi.ɒns/ n
atmosfär känsla stämning
particular mood or atmosphere of an environment

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
ambidexter bådhändig bådhänt fintlig händig sinnrik
having equal ability in both hands

ambient /ˈæm.bi.ənt/ adj
omgivande
encompassing on all sides

ambient /ˈæm.bi.ənt/ n
omgivande
Something that surrounds

ambigram n
ambigram
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations

ambiguity /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ n
tvetydighet
something liable to more than one interpretation

ambiguous /æmˈbɪ.ɡju.əs/ adj
dunkel svävande vag
tvetydig dubbeltydig osäker
open to multiple interpretations

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ n
ambition
personal quality
ambition äregirighet
desire

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
ambitiös
hard to achieve
showy
ambitiös högtflygande
possessing, or controlled by, ambition

ambivalence /æmˈbɪvələns/ 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 /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
förbättring
act of making better
improvement

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ adv
amen
so be it
truly, verily

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ interjection
amen
expression of strong agreement

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
korrigera redigera ändra
to make a formal alteration

amendment /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
tillägg
that which is added

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ /əˈmɛnəti/ n
behaglighet bekvämlighet
bekvämlighet
something that makes life easier or more pleasant

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ /ˌeɪmɛnəˈɹiːə/ 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/ /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
snäll vänlig god ljuv näpen rar
possessing sweetness of disposition
vänlig mild varsam
friendly as an amiable temper or mood

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/ /əˈmɪtst/ 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

ammonium nitrate n
ammoniumnitrat
ammonium salt of nitric acid

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
ammunition
articles used in charging firearms

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /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
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa

amoebiasis n
amöbadysenteri
disease caused by parasitic protozoan

amok /əˈmɒk/ /əˈmʌk/ adv
amok
in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
bland
mingling or intermixing

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
bland ibland
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing

amoral /eɪˈmɑɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɒɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɔɹ.əl/ adj
amoralisk
of acts
of people

amorousness n
förälskelse
the state or quality of being amorous

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ adj
amorf
being without definite character or nature
amorf formlös
lacking a definite form or clear shape
amorf icke-kristallin
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid
amorf ostrukturerad
lacking organization or unity

amortization /əˌmɔɹtəˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
avskrivning
process of distributing asset cost

amortize /əˈmɔɹtaɪz/ /əˈmɔːtaɪz/ /ˈæmɚtaɪz/ v
amortera
decrease (debt) in installments

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
antal kvantitet mängd
mängd
quantity or volume
total or sum of items

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
belöpa sig uppgå
to total or evaluate

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ /ˌæmˈpɪər/ n
ampere
unit of electrical current

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ /ˈæmp.ə(ɹ)ˌzænd/ n
ampersand et-tecken och-tecken

amphetamine /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ /æmˈfɛt.əm.ɪn/ n
amfetamin
amphetamine

amphi- prefix
amfi-
both

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
amfibie groddjur
vertebrate

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
amfibisk
capable of functioning on land or in water

amphictyony n
amfiktyoni
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ n
amfiteater
an open, outdoor theatre

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
amfora
large clay vessel used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing wine and oil

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
fullödig tillräcklig
fyllig
not contracted or brief; not concise

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ n
förstärkare
anything that amplifies
appliance or circuit

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
amplitud
physics: maximum absolute value
maths: maximum absolute value
amplitud magnitud
magnitude

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 /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ 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 /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
underhållning avkoppling förströelse
entertainment

amusement arcade n
spelhall
establishment with coin-operated devices

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 /am.ɪl ˈnʌɪ.tɹʌɪt/ /ˌæm.əl ˈnaɪˌtɹaɪt/ n
amylnitrit
vasodilator drug

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 /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
en ett
indefinite article

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑktɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒktəɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
ett äpple om dagen håller doktorn borta
apples are healthy and stave off illnesses

an arm and a leg n
kosta skjortan skjortan
exorbitant amount

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
anabol
relating to anabolism

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ n
anabol anabola
anabolic steroid

anabolic steroid n
anabol steroid
class of steroid

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ 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 bead n
analkula
any of the individual small balls on an anal beads sex toy

anal beads n
analkulor
sex toy

anal fin n
analfena
fin on the underside of a fish

anal fissure n
analfissur analspricka
condition

anal sex n
analsex
sex involving the anus

anal sphincter n
analsfinkter
sphincter surrounding the anus

analemma /ˌæn.əˈlɛm.ə/ n
analemma
curve of the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.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
analog
structural derivative
motsvarighet
something that bears an analogy

analogical adj
analogisk
analogical

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

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
analys
decomposition into components in order to study
in mathematics
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process
logic: proof by deduction from known truths
result of such process

analyst /ˈænəlɪst/ 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
subbranch of geometry

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
analysera
to subject to analysis

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
anamnes
medical history of a patient

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ n
anapest
metrical foot

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ /ənˈæfəɹə/ n
anafor
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression

anaphoric adj
anaforisk
relating to an anaphora

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ 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- prefix
anarko-
denoting anarchy or anarchism

anarcho-capitalism n
anarkokapitalism
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market

anarcho-capitalist adj
anarkokapitalistisk
of, supporting, relating to, or advocating anarcho-capitalism

anarcho-capitalist n
anarkokapitalist
person who advocates anarcho-capitalism

anarcho-communism n
anarkokommunism
form of anarchism advocating the abolition of the state and capitalism

anarcho-communist adj
anarkokommunistisk
pertaining or relating to anarcho-communism

anarcho-communist n
anarkokommunist
proponent of anarcho-communism

anarcho-syndicalism n
anarkosyndikalism
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism

anarchy /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.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 /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ n
anatomi
art of studying the different parts of any organized body

anatripsology n
anatripsologi
the study of friction or rubbing as a remedy

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
ankare programledare programvärd nyhetsankare
(TV) anchorman or anchorwoman
dykdalb
(figuratively) which gives stability or security

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ankra ankra upp
to hold an object to a fixed point

anchor baby n
ankarbarn
anchor baby

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
ankarplats
place for anchoring

anchorite n
eremit anakoret
one who lives in seclusion

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ n
sardell ansjovis
small saltwater fish

ancient /ˈeɪn.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
antiken
the symbol &the symbol &the symbol &period of history
forna historia länge sedan
not worth discussing any more

ancient monument n
fornlämning fornminne
ancient building, structure or site

ancientness n
uråldrighet
State or quality of being ancient

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ adj
sekundär underordnad
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

anconeus n
anconeus
muscle of the elbow and forearm

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ 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.
indicates that a list continues in a similar manner

and the like phraseologicalUnit
o.d. o.dyl. o.l. o.likn. och dylikt och liknande
and the like

and then some phraseologicalUnit
och hör sen
confirming the preceding utterance

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
och/eller
inclusive "or"

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.ɡi/ n
andragogik
methods used to teach adults

androecium n
befruktningsdel
set of stamens

androgen n
androgen
androgen

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ adj
android
possessing human qualities

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
android
robot with human form

andropause n
andropaus
male equivalent of the menopause

androsexual adj
androsexuell
sexually attracted to men

androsexuality n
androsexualitet
sexual orientation

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ adj
anekdotisk
relating to or of the nature of an anecdote

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.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ n
anestesi bedövning smärtlindring
loss of bodily sensation

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /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.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ n
ängel
messenger from a deity
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels
selfless person

angel maker n
änglamakerska änglamakare
illicit abortionist

angel of death n
dödsängel
personification of death in fiction and in art
type of serial killer

angel shark n
havsängel
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks

angel's trumpet n
änglatrumpet
Brugmansia or Datura

angelolatry n
angelolatri
worship of angels

angelology n
angelologi
study of angels

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
ilska
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

angina /ænˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒɪ.nə/ n
kärlkramp
chest pain

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
kärlkramp
intermittent chest pain

angiosperm /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əˌspɝm/ n
angiosperm gömfröig växt
member of plant group

angiotensin /ænd͡ʒɪəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ n
angiotensin
polypeptides that narrow blood vessels

angiotensinogen n
angiotensinogen
globulin

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
hörn knut
corner where two walls intersect
synvinkel vinkel
viewpoint
vinkel
measure of such a figure
vinkel plan vinkel rymdvinkel
geometrical figure

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
vinkla
place (something) at an angle
fiska
to attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing
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 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

angle of incidence n
infallsvinkel
angle that a straight line makes with the normal of a surface

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
marulkartad fisk
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.səˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anglifiering anglisering
process of anglicising

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
anglicism
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language

angora /æŋˈɡɔːɹə/ n
Angorakanin
subspecies of the European rabbit

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
arg ilsken
displaying anger

angst /æŋ(k)st/ n
Angst ångest
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ n
ångström
a very small unit of length, 10−10 m

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
dödsångest panikångest vånda ångest
extreme pain

anguished adj
ängslig
experiencing extreme discomfort

angular /-lɑɹ/ /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/ /ænhɪˈdɑnɪk/ adj
anhedonisk
showing anhedonia

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
anilingus
oral stimulation of the anus

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
djurisk djur
of animals

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ n
best djur
person who behaves wildly
djur best
organism
organism other than human

animal dentistry n
djurtandvård
the field of dentistry applied to the care of animals

animal kingdom n
djurriket djurrike
Regnum Animalia

animal magnetism n
mesmerism
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings

animal product n
djurprodukt
food or food ingredient made from animals

animal testing n
djurförsök
use of non-human animals in scientific experimentation

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ adj
besjälad
in grammar
levande
that which lives

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ v
animera
to impart motion or its appearance

animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ adj
animerad livlig
endowed with life

animated cartoon n
tecknad film tecknat
any of several types of film/movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
animation
causing images to appear to move
animering
the act of animating

animator /ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
animatör filmtecknare
one who creates an animation
livgivare skapare
one who animates something

animatronics n
animatronik
form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mə/ n
anime animé
an animated work originated in Japan

animism /ˈænɪmɪzəm/ n
animism
belief in spirits

animist n
animist
believer in animism

animistic adj
animistisk
of or pertaining to animism

anion /ˈænˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ən/ n
anjon
negatively charged ion

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /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/ /ɑːŋk/ 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 boot n
stövlett
ankle-high boot

ankle monitor n
elektronisk fotboja
device individuals under house arrest are often required to wear

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
språngben
bone of the ankle

anklet n
vristlänk
a bracelet at the ankle

ankylosis n
ankylos
the growing together of bones

anlaut /ˈan.laʊt/ n
anljud begynnelseljud framljud uddljud
first sound of a word (word-initial position) or syllable (syllable-initial position)

anneal /əˈniːl/ v
glödga härda
to subject to great heat and then cooling
härda
to strengthen or harden

annealing n
glödgning härdning
act of heating solid metal or glass

annelid n
ringmask
annelid

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
annex bilaga tillägg
addition, an extension
annex tillbyggnad flygel
addition or extension to a building
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
förinta förgöra 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
bröllopsdag
wedding anniversary
årsdag
day an exact number of years since an event

annotate /ˈanəteɪt/ v
annotera
to add annotation

annotation /ˈænəteɪʃən/ n
anteckning
critical or explanatory commentary or analysis
kommentar
comment added to a text

announce /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
tillkännage
declare by judicial sentence
tillkännage annonsera annonsera ut
give public notice

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
kungörelse
that which conveys what is announced

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
annonsör
TV or radio announcer

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
irritera reta störa
to disturb or irritate

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
irritation
the psychological state of being annoyed or irritated
irritationsmoment
that which annoys amd cause a status of annoyance

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
sur irriterad sårad
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ v
irriterande förarglig dryg
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ adj
årlig
happening once a year

annual general meeting n
bolagsstämma förbundsstämma föreningsstämma årsmöte årsstämma
meeting held each 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 ogiltigförklara
formally revoke the validity of

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ /ˈænjʊlə/ adj
ringformig
having the form of a ring

annulus /-li/ /ˈænjəlaɪ/ /ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ /ˈænjʊləs/ n
cirkelring
region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii

annunciation n
bebådelse
act of annunciating

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ n
anoa
small Indonesian water buffalo

anocracy n
anokrati
political system which is neither fully democratic nor fully autocratic

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
anod
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs
the electrode through which current flows into a cell

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
blek nedtonad urvattnad
noncontentious, blandly agreeable
lugnande
soothing or relaxing
smärtstillande dövande narkotisk
capable of soothing or eliminating pain

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
smörja
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance

anointment n
smörjelse
act

anomaly /əˈnɑ.mə.li/ /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ /əˈnɔm.ə.lɪ/ n
anomali avvikelse
deviation from norm
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
anonymitet
the quality or state of being anonymous

anonymization n
anonymisering
act of making anonymous

anonymize v
anonymisera
make or render anonymous

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
anonym
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged
anonym anonymiserad
of unknown name; whose name is withheld
anonym okänd
wanting a name, not named and determined

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
anonymt
in an anonymous manner

anorak /ˈænəɹæk/ 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

anosmia /æˈnɑːzmiːə/ /æˈnɒzmiə/ n
anosmi
inability to smell

another /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ determiner
annan en
not the same; different
en till ytterligare ännu
one more, in addition to a former number

another nail in someone's coffin phraseologicalUnit
ytterligare en spik i kistan
one in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall

another story n
en annan femma
a different situation entirely

anoxia /ænˈɑk.si.ə/ /ænˈɒk.sɪ.ə/ /æˈnɑk-/ /æˈnɒk-/ n
anoxi
condition in which a body tissue or an environment is severely or totally deprived of oxygen

ansible /ˈæn.sɪ.bəl/ /ˈɑːn.sɪ.bəl/ n
ansibel
hypothetical device

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] n
svar
response
reply to email
solution

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
svara
to make a reply or response to

answering machine n
telefonsvarare
device that automatically records voice mail

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [eənt] [ɛənt] n
myra pissmyra
insect

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
antagonist
chemical
main character or force opposing the protagonist
muscle
antagonist motståndare
opponent

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdiʒɪˌæk/ /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ adj
anafrodisisk
capable of reducing the sex drive

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdiʒɪˌæk/ /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ n
anafrodisiakum
substance capable of reducing the sex drive

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
myrslok
mammal

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
förkrigs-
of a period of time prior to a war

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ n
föregångare
any thing that precedes another thing

antechamber /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bɚ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ n
förrum
small room

antechinus n
pungspetsekorrar
marsupial

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.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 /anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ænˈtɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
främre
anatomy: nearer the forward end

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ adj
anthelmintisk
destructive to parasitic intestinal worms

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ n
antihelmintikum maskmedel
drug that causes the expulsion or death of intestinal worms

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ n
hymn lovsång
hymn of praise or loyalty
nationalsång
national anthem

anther /ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ n
ståndarknapp knapp
pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
myrstack
home of ants and termites

anthology /ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ n
antologi samlingsutgåva
collection of literary works

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ n
antracit
type of coal

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
mjältbrand
disease

anthropoid /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ adj
antropoid människoliknande
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ adj
antropologisk
relating to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌæn.θɹəˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
antropolog
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
antropologi
the study of humanity

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ n
antropometri
science of measuring the human body

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpʰəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
antropomorfisk
having the form of a person

anthropomorphically /ˌæn.θɹɒ.pəˈmɔːɹ.fɪk.liː/ adv
antropomorfiskt
in an anthropomorphic manner

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ n
antropomorfism
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthroponym n
antroponym personnamn
name of a person

anthropophobia n
antropofobi
fear of human beings

anthroposophic /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɑfɪk/ /ˌænθɹəpəˈsɒfɪk/ adj
antroposofisk
of, or pertaining to anthroposophy

anthroposophist /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfɪst/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfɪst/ n
antroposof
proponent of anthroposophy

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofi
philosophy

anti- /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈæn.tɪ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ/ /ˈænˌtiː/ 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-Christian adj
antikristlig
opposed to Christians or Christianity

anti-European adj
anti-europeisk
disliking Europe or Europeans
opposing European integration and the European Union

anti-German adj
antitysk
against Germans or Germany

anti-Jewish adj
judefientlig
opposed to Jews

anti-Russian adj
antirysk
against or opposing Russians or Russia

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ n
antisemit
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɛtɪk/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisemitisk
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
antisemitism judehat
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-aircraft adj
luftvärns-
intended to attack aircraft

anti-aircraft n
luftvärn
anti-aircraft artillery

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-intellectualism n
antiintellektualism
hostility towards intellectuals

anti-militarism n
antimilitarism
a doctrine that opposes war

anti-natalism n
antinatalism
opposition to the increase in human population

anti-roll bar n
krängningshämmare
roll reducing bar

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

anti-vax adj
vaccinkritisk
opposing vaccination

anti-vaxxer n
antivaxare
person who opposes vaccination

anti-villain n
antiskurk
antagonist who have noble goals

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ n
antibiotikum
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria

antibody n
antikropp
protein that binds to a specific antigen

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ adj
grotesk
grotesque

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
upptåg
ludicrous act or behaviour

anticaliph n
antikalif
Another caliph

anticaliphate n
antikalifat
Another caliph government

antichrist n
antikrist
someone that works against the teachings of Christ

anticlerical adj
antiklerikal
opposed to political influence of clerics

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
antiform antiklinal
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ 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

antidandruff adj
mjällschampo
countering or preventing dandruff

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.tɪ.doʊt/ n
motgift antidot
remedy to counteract a poison

antifascist adj
antifascistisk
opposed to fascism

antifascist n
antifascist
person opposed to fascism

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

antihero /ˈæn.tiˌhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ/ n
antihjälte
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner

antimatter /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] n
antimateria
matter composed of antiparticles

antimilitarist adj
antimilitaristisk
opposed to militarism

antimilitarist n
antimilitarist
one who opposes militarism

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
antimon
chemical element

antinatalism n
antinatalism
opposition to the increase in human population

antinomy /ænˈtɪn.ə.mi/ n
antinomi
(epistemology, logic) apparent contradiction between valid conclusions

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ n
antioxidant
substance that slows oxidation

antiparallel adj
antiparallell
parallel of opposite direction

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
antipartikel
a subatomic particle

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
antipati motvilja
contrariety or opposition in feeling

antipattern n
antimönster
a design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice

antiperistalsis n
antiperistaltik
peristalsis in the opposite direction

antiperistaltic adj
antiperistaltisk
of or relating to antiperistalsis

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ /ˈæntɪˌfɑn/ n
antifon antifoni
devotional chant; a piece of music sung responsively

antiphony n
antifon
singing by a choir split in two parts or a piece sung in this manner

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

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
febernedsättande
that reduces fever

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ n
antikvarie
collector, student or expert

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

antiracism n
antirasism
opposition to racism

antiracist adj
antirasistisk
opposed to racism

antiracist n
antirasist
one who opposes racism

antisepsis n
antiseptik
countering microbial infection

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ adj
antiseptisk
capable of preventing microbial infection
of or relating to antisepsis

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ n
antiseptikum
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

antislip adj
halk- halkfri
preventing slipping

antisocial /ˌæntaɪˈsoʊʃəl/ /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
asocial antisocial
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antisoviet adj
antisovjetisk sovjetfientlig
opposing the Soviet Union

antispasmodic n
antispasmolytikum
a drug that suppresses spasms

antisymmetric adj
antisymmetrisk
(order theory; of a binary relation on a set)

antitank adj
pansarvärns-
designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles

antiterrorism n
kontraterrorism
activity aiming at opposing terrorism

antithesis /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
antites
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ adj
antitetisk
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antithrombin /ˌæntaɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ /ˌæntɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ n
antitrombin
small molecule

antitoxin n
antitoxin
antibody to a specific toxin

antivirus n
antivirusprogram antivirus
computing software

antivivisection adj
antivivisektionistisk
opposed to vivisection

antivivisectionist n
antivivisektionist
an individual opposed to the practice of vivisection

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.ɫɚ/ n
horn hjorthorn krona älghorn
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk

antlike adj
myrlik
resembling an ant or ants

antlion n
myrlejon
nocturnal insects

antonomasia /ænˌtɒnəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/ n
antonomasi
substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ n
antonym
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymous /ænt.əˈnɪm.ʌs/ /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 brunöga dajmkryss fisring prutten
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
iver
uneasy or distressing desire
ängslan farhåga oro
concern
ångest
pathological condition

anxiety disorder n
ångeststörningar
disorder characterised by excessive anxiety

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ adj
orolig
having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown
oroväckande
of things: accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
nå nåt
at all

any more /ˌæ.niˈmoːɹ/ /ˌæ.niˈmɔːɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmoə/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔː/ adv
längre
in negative or interrogative constructions

any way one slices it /ˌɛni‿weɪ wʌn ˈslaɪsəz‿ət/ /ˌɛni‿weɪ wʌn ˈslaɪsɪz‿ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
i vilket fall som helst
from any perspective; in every case

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/ /ˈɛn.i.bʌ.di/ pronoun
någon

anybody's /ˈɛnibədiz/ pronoun
någons
belonging to anybody (possessive form of anybody)

anyhow /ˈæn.i.haʊ/ /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
hur som helst
in any way, in any manner

anyone /ˈæniˌwʌn/ /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
vem som helst någon vem som
anybody

anyone else pronoun
någon annan
any other person

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ n
något vad som helst vilken som helst vilket som helst
someone or something

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ pronoun
någonting vad som helst
any thing of any kind

anything else pronoun
något annat
any other thing

anytime adv
när som helst
at any time

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
hursomhelst
in any way
i alla fall aja hur som helst
used to indicate change of subject
i alla fall hur som helst ändå
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
ändå i alla fall
regardless

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /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/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoristisk
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ n
aorist
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ n
aorta kroppspulsåder
great artery

aortic arch n
aortabåge
curving portion of the aorta

apanage /ˈæpənɪd͡ʒ/ n
apanage
grant as a birthright

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
isär
in two or more parts; asunder

apart from preposition
utöver
except for

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
policy of racial separation in South Africa

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
lägenhet
domicile occupying part of a building
våning
archaic: suite of rooms within a domicile

apartment building n
flerfamiljshus flerbostadshus hyreshus höghus
residential building with multiple flats

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
apatisk
void of feeling

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
apati
lack of emotion or motivation

apatite /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ n
apatit
calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition

ape /eɪp/ n
apa människoapa
primate of the clade Hominoidea

ape /eɪp/ v
apa efter härma
to imitate

aperture /ˈap.ə.tjʊə/ /ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈæp.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtjʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ n
apertur öppning
opening, hole
bländare apertur
hole restricting the diameter of the lightpath through one plane

apery n
apkonst
practice of aping or an apish action

apess n
apinja
female ape

apex /ˈeɪ.pɛks/ n
topp spets
highest or greatest part

apex predator n
toppkonsument
an animal atop the food chain

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ n
afasi
pathological speech disorder

aphasic /əˈfeɪzək/ adj
afatisk
affected by, or pertaining to, aphasia

aphasic /əˈfeɪzək/ n
afatiker
one who is afflicted by symptoms of aphasia

aphelion /æpˈhi.li.ə/ /æpˈhi.li.ən/ /æpˈhil.jə/ /æpˈhil.jən/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ə/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ /əˈfi.li.ə/ /əˈfi.li.ən/ /əˈfil.jə/ /əˈfil.jən/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ə/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ən/ n
aphelium
point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ n
aferes
medicine: removal, filtering and returning of blood

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
bladlus
insect

aphonia n
afoni
loss of voice

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] n
aforism
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphorist n
aforistiker
person who writes or recites aphorisms

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ n
afrodisiakum
food or drug

aphthous ulcer n
afte aftös stomatit

aplenty /əˈplɛnti/ adj
i överflöd
in an overlarge quantity

apnea n
apné
cessation of breathing

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
apokalyps
end of the world
revealing or revelation
domedag apokalyps
cataclysmic event

apocopate v
apokopera
shorten using apocope

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
apokope
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word

apocrypha /əˈpɒk.ɹə.fə/ n
apokryf
writing of a doubtful authorship

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
apokryfisk
of doubtful authenticity
of or pertaining to Apocrypha
tvivelaktig apokryfisk
of dubious veracity; urban legend

apogee /ˈæp.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
apogeum
a point in an orbit around the Earth

apolipoprotein n
apolipoprotein
protein that can bind with a lipid

apolitical adj
apolitisk opolitisk
Having no interest or involvement in politics
opolitisk
Having no political relevance or function

apologist /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
apologet
one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
be om ursäkt ursäkta
to make an apology or excuse

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
ursäkt
an expression of regret

aponeurosis /ˌap.ə.njʊˈɹəʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæp.ə.nʊˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ n
aponeuros

apophysis /əˈpɑfɪsɪs/ /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
apofys
branch
outgrowth
part of a cone

apoplectic /ˌæp.əˈplɛk.tɪk/ adj
apoplektisk
of or relating to apoplexy
marked by extreme anger

apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/ n
apoplexi
loss of consciousness

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ n
apoptos
death of cells

aposematism /-pə-/ /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ [-ɾɪ-] n
aposematism
adaptation that warns off potential predators

apostasy /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ n
avfall apostasi
renunciation of one's religion or faith
renunciation of set of beliefs

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ n
apostat avfälling
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 /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
apostrof
the character ’
sudden piece of dialogue

apotemnophilia n
apotemnofili
compulsion to become an amputee

apothecium n
apothecium
the ascigerous fructification of lichens

apothegm /ˈæ.pə.θɛm/ n
aforism tänkespråk
A short witty instructive saying

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
apoteos förgudning förhärligande
förhärligande
glorification, exaltation

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] n
app mobilapp mobilapplikation
small computer application

appall /əˈpɔːl/ v
förfära förskräcka skrämma
to depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear

appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ adj
förfärlig förskräcklig skrämmande förfärande förskräckande
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
apparatjik apparattjik partifunktionär
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ n
apparat
complex machine or instrument
bureaucratic organization
apparat mekanism system
apparatur
assortment of tools or instruments

apparent /əˈpæɹ.ənt/ /əˈpɛɚ.ənt/ adj
synbar uppenbar

apparently /əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/ adv
tydligen
seemingly
uppenbarligen
(archaic) plainly

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
andesyn spökbild
unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance
apparition framtoning uppträdande
act of becoming visible

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ n
appell
call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ v
överklaga
(intransitive) to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] v
framträda dyka upp komma i dagen komma i ljuset
to come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible
framträda uppenbara sig
to come before the public
se ut
to seem; to have a certain semblance; to look

appearance /əˈpɪɹ.əns/ n
ankomst
The act of appearing or coming into sight
framträdande
A thing seen
framträdande uppträdande
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings
utseende
Personal presence, form or look
utseende sken tillstymmelse
Semblance, or apparent likeness

appearances are deceptive proverb
skenet bedrar
Appearance is not enough to judge anything or anyone

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
blidka lugna mildra släcka stilla
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appeasement /əˈpiːz.mənt/ n
eftergiftspolitik
policy of giving in to demands

appellant /əˈpɛln̩t/ n
klagande
litigant or party that is making an appeal

appendectomy n
blindtarmsoperation
surgical procedure

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
appendicit blindtarmsinflammation
inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ n
appendix bilaga tillägg
text added to the end of a book or an article

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ n
aptit matlust
desire of or relish for food

appetite comes with eating phraseologicalUnit
aptiten kommer medan man äter
starting something increases your desire to continue it

appetizer n
aptitretare
small, light first course

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/ [ˈæp.ɫ̩] n
äppelträd
wood
äpple
fruit

apple blossom n
äppelblom
the flower of an apple tree

apple core n
skrott skrutt äppelskrott äppelskrutt
the central portion of an apple

apple juice n
äppeljuice äppelmust äppeljos
the juice of apples, often used as a drink

apple mint n
äppelmynta
aromatic herb

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
erisäpple stridsäpple 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 /ˌæp.əlˈpaɪ/ /ˌæp.əlˈpɑɪ/ [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpaɪ] [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpɑɪ] n
äppelpaj
pie with apple filling

apple rose n
plommonros
Rosa villosa

apple sauce n
äppelmos äpplemos
a food

apple seed n
äppelkärna äpplekärna
the seed of the fruit of the Malus domestica (apple) tree

apple strudel n
äppelstrudel apfelstrudel
Austrian pastry

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
äppelträd apel
tree that bears apples

apple wine n
äppelcider äppelvin cider
cider

apple-cheeked adj
äppelkindad
having red cheeks

apple-corer n
äppelurkärnare äppelkärnare äpplekärnare äppleurkärnare
a tool

apples and oranges n
äpplen och päron
non-comparable items

applesauce n
snömos
nonsense

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
anordning apparat
a device in its own right
an implement, instrument or apparatus

applicability n
tillämplighet
relevancy

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
användbar passande tillämplig
suitable for application; relevant

application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
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
applikation programvara
a computer program

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 arts n
konsthantverk
design and decoration to make everyday items aesthetically pleasing

applied mathematics n
tillämpad matematik
area of mathematics

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
anbringa applicera
to lay or place
ansöka söka
to submit oneself as a candidate
gälla
to be relevant to a specified individual
tillämpa
to make use of
to put to use for a purpose

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
utnämna utse

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ [əˈpʰɔɪ̯nʔmɪnʔ] [əˈpʰɔɪ̯̃ʔmɪnʔ] n
möte
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement
utnämnande
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ n
apposition
grammatical construction
relationship in such construction

appositional adj
appositionell
relating to apposition; side-by-side

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
värdera
determine value or worth

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
förstå vara medveten om
to be aware of
stiga
to increase in value
sätta värde på värdesätta
to view as valuable
uppskatta sätta värde på värdesätta
to be grateful for something

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
uppskattning
a just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence

appreciative adj
uppskattande
showing appreciation or gratitude

apprehend /æpɹiˈhɛnd/ v
förstå greppa
to take hold of (something) with the understanding
gripa
to seize or take (a person) by legal process
to seize or take (something); to take hold of

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ n
farhåga fruktan oro
distrust or fear at the prospect of future evil

apprehensive /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ adj
orolig ängslig
anticipating something with anxiety or fear

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
lärling
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
inflygning
way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
närma stunda
to come or go near, in place or time; to advance nearer; to draw nigh

approach shot n
inspel
shot aimed to land on the green

approachable adj
lättillgänglig
easy to talk to

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ adj
lämplig passande tillbörlig
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper
passande
suitable to social situation

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ v
anpassa
to make suitable
appropriera
law: to annex
tillägna sig
to take to oneself in exclusion of others

appropriateness n
lämplighet
the quality or condition of being appropriate

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
anslag
public funds set aside for a specific purpose

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
godkännande
permission
godkännande instämmande

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
godkänna
to regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of
to sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial

approved /əˈpɹuːvd/ adj
godkänd
having received approval

approximant /əˈpɹɑksəmənt/ /əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ n
approximant
consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ adj
approximativ ungefärlig
near correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate;

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
ungefär cirka uppskattningsvis
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] n
approximation närmevärde skattning
imprecise solution

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ adj
aprikosfärgad aprikos
colour

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ n
aprikos aprikosträd
fruit
aprikosträd aprikos
tree

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
fotsack
on a horse carriage
förkläde
clothing

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adj
apropå på tal om
of an appropriate or pertinent nature

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
apropå
by the way

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
apropå
regarding or concerning

apropos of nothing phraseologicalUnit
apropå ingenting
without reference to anything
helt apropå
without any apparent reason or purpose

après-ski adj
afterski
occurring after skiing

après-ski n
afterski
events that occur after skiing

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/ /əˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
aperitif aptitretare
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ /ˌækwə ˈɹiː.ʒə/ n
kungsvatten
mixture of acids

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
akvamarin
Of a bluish-green color

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
akvamarin
type of beryl
aquamarine colour

aquapark n
vattenland vattenpark äventyrsbad
an amusement park with waterplay areas

aquaplane /ˈækwəpleɪn/ /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ /ˌækwəˈpleɪn/ v
få vattenplaning vattenplana
of a car, etc.: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle’s tyres sliding on a film of water on the road

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
akvaponik
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics

aquarist n
akvarist
a person who maintains an aquarium

aquarium /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ n
akvarium
tank for keeping fish
public place where live fish are exhibited

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
akvatisk
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aquatic warbler n
vattensångare
Acrocephalus paludicola

aquavit /ˌækwəˈviːt/ /ˌɑkwəˈviːt/ n
akvavit
Scandinavian liquor

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
akvedukt
an artificial channel conveying water
a structure carrying water

aquifer /ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
akvifär
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ adj
örn- örnlik
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles

aquiline nose n
kroknäsa örnnäsa höknäsa
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 /əˈɹæk/ /ˈɛɹ.ɪk/ n
arrak
a Middle Eastern aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ 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.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /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/ [ˌɑɹ.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌɑː.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] 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 /ˈaːbə/ /ˈɑɹbɚ/ /ˈɑːbə/ n
berså
a shady place for sitting

arboreal /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ adj
trädlevande
living in or among trees

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
arboretum
place of many varieties of tree

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
båge kurva
geometry: part of a curve

arc lamp n
båglampa
an electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
arkad
row of arches
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
arkadhall spelhall
establishment running coin-operated games

arcade game n
arkadspel
A coin-operated video game or amusement device

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
esoterisk fördold hemlig mystisk sekret svårtillgänglig
understood by only a few; obscure

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
båge
inverted U shape
arrangement of trapezoidal stones
fotvalv hålfot
curved part of the bottom of a foot
valv valvbåge båge
architectural element

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
välva sig
form into arch

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
ärke-
chief, highest, most extreme

archaeastronomy /ˌɑː(ɹ)ki.əsˈtɹɒnəmi/ n
arkeoastronomi
The archeological study of astronomy

archaeological adj
arkeologisk
relating to the science or research of archaeology

archaeologist /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
arkeolog
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
arkeologi
scientific study of past remains

archaeon n
arké
microorganism

archaeophyte /ɑɹˈki.əˌfaɪt/ /ɑːˈkiː.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑɹ.ki.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑː.ki.əˌfaɪt/ n
arkeofyt
plant introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a human introduction) and became naturalized before 1500 C.E.

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arkaisk arkaiserande ålderdomlig
belonging to the archaic period
arkaisk ålderdomlig
old-fashioned or antiquated

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ n
arkaism
archaic word, language

archaize /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪˌaɪz/ v
arkaisera
To give an archaic quality or character to

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ n
ärkeängel överängel
angel who leads other angels

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ n
ärkebiskop
senior bishop

archbishopric /ɑɹt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ /ɑːt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ n
ärkebiskopsdöme
jurisdiction of an archbishop

archconservative adj
ärkekonservativ
extremely conservative

archdemon n
ärkedemon
chief demon

archdiocese /-siːz/ /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
ärkebiskopsdöme ärkestift
area administered by an archbishop

archduchy n
ärkehertigdöme
territory of an archduke

archduke n
ärkehertig
rank

archegonium n
arkegon
multicellular reproductive structure in certain plants

archenemy n
ärkefiende
a principal enemy

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
archaeopteryx
ancient bird

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
bågskytt
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow

archery /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ n
bågskjutning
the practice

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ n
arketyp
original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned
Jungian psychology: universal pattern of thought

archiater /ˈɑɹkiˌeɪtɚ/ /ˈɑːkiˌeɪtə/ n
arkiater livläkare

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
arkimandrit
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church

archipelago /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkəˈpɛləɡəʊ/ n
arkipelag ögrupp skärgård
group of islands

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ n
arkitekt
designer of buildings

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
arkitektonisk
pertaining to architecture

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
arkitektur byggnadskonst
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ n
arkitrav
the lowest part of an entablature

archival science n
arkivvetenskap
the study of archiving

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
arkiv
place for storing earlier material

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
arkivera
to archive

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ n
arkivarie
one who creates, maintains or controls archives

archlute n
ärkeluta
stringed musical instrument

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 redpoll n
snösiska
Acanthis hornemanni

arctic tern n
silvertärna
Sterna paradisaea

ard /ɑɹd/ /ɑːd/ n
årder
simple plough

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdɚ/ n
iver glöd
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion
passion
spirit

arduous /ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ /ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒuː.əs/ adj
besvärlig brant
hard to climb
jobbig besvärlig ansträngande arbetsam avancerad krånglig
needing or using up much energy

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ n
ar
unit of area

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ [ɑ̟ɹ ju̟ː oʊˈkʰeɪ] [ɑ̟ː ju̟ː əʊˈkʰeɪ] phraseologicalUnit
mår du bra? är det bra?
familiar

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 doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
ska du göra något imorgon? vad görs imorgon? vad händer imorgon?
polite
skaru göra nåt imorrn?
familiar

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
mår du bättre
polite
mår du bättre?
familiar

are you married phraseologicalUnit
är du gift?
polite

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
är du religiös? är du troende?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
har du en partner? har du flickvän? har du pojkvän? är du i ett förhållande
polite
är du singel? äru singel
familiar

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
tar du några mediciner?

are your ears burning phraseologicalUnit
när man talar om trollen
asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion

area /ˈɛɚ.i.ə/ /ˈɛːɹɪə/ 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
a realm in which important events unfold
the building housing such an area

areocentric adj
areocentrisk
having the planet Mars at the center

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ /ˌɛ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ n
vårtgård
circle around the nipple

areometer n
areometer
device used to measure specific gravity

arf interjection
voff
representing dog's bark

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
silver
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
silver
silver or metal tincture

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtaɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ n
guldlaxfisk
fish of the genus Argentina
silverfisk
Argentina sphyraena

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 /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡjuːəbli/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡjəbli/ adv
enligt mångas förmenande
as can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
argumentera hävda
to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
gräla
to have an argument, a quarrel

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /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
dispyt gräl argumentation diskussion
verbal dispute; a quarrel

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
diskussionslysten grälsjuk
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

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ adj
aristokratisk
of or pertaining to an aristocracy
partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ adj
aritmetisk
computed solely using addition
aritmetisk aritmetik
arithmetical

arithmetic /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
aritmetik
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic progression n
aritmetisk talföljd
sequence

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ n
aritet ställighet
number of arguments

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
ark
Noah's ship
consecrated container
large box

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
arm
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
part of a chromosome
limb of an invertebrate animal
armstöd arm
part of object
vapen
weapon
heraldic bearings

arm /ɐːm/ /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

arm-wrestler n
armbrytare
someone who arm-wrestles

armada /ɑɹˈmɑdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ n
armada flotta krigsflotta stridsflotta
a fleet of warships
armé
a large army or fleet
large flock of anything

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
bälta bältdjur
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates

armament /ˈɑː(ɹ)məmənt/ n
upprustning rustning
the process of building up military capacity

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
fåtölj karmstol
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armchair linguistics n
fåtöljlingvistik
linguistics not based on empirical methods

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
beväpnad
equipped, especially with a weapon
armad
having arms

armed forces n
försvarsmakt krigsmakt väpnade styrkor
the military forces of a nation

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ n
ärmhål
hole in a piece of clothing

armiger /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
väpnare
squire carrying the armour of a knight

armillary sphere n
armillarsfär armilla
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
vapenstillestånd
formal agreement to end combat

armless adj
armlös
without arms

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
rustning
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ v
bepansra
to equip with armour

armored personnel carrier n
splitterskyddat trupptransportfordon
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat

armorial n
armorial vapenbok vapenrulla
book on heraldry or arms

armorist n
heraldiker
a person skilled in the bearings of coats of arms

armoured train n
pansartåg
railway train protected with armour

armoured truck n
värdetransport
truck used to transfer valuables

armoury n
rustkammare
place where arms are kept, an arsenal

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
armhåla
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder

armrest n
armstöd
part of a seat

arms /ɑɹmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
vapen
heraldic design

arms dealer n
vapenhandlare

arms race n
kapprustning
a competition for military supremacy

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
armé
armé här
military force concerned mainly with ground operations
government agency in charge of a state's army
large group of people working towards the same purpose
any multitude
large group of social animals working towards the same purpose

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
arom
a pleasant smell

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌæ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌɛ(ə)ɹ.əʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
aromantisk

aromatherapist n
aromaterapeut
practitioner of aromatherapy

aromatherapy n
aromaterapi aromterapi
type of therapy

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
aromatisk
fragrant or spicy
in organic chemistry

aromatically adv
aromatiskt
in an aromatic manner

aromaticity n
aromaticitet
organic chemistry: property of having at least one conjugated ring

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ adv
runt

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ preposition
kring
forming a circle or closed curve containing
kring runt
following a path
omkring runt
near

around the clock
dygnet runt
all the time

aroused /əˈɹaʊzd/ adj
pilsk
sexually aroused

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
bringa inför rätta ställa inför rätta
charge someone in a court of law

arraignment /əˈɹeɪnmənt/ n
anklagelse
charging of a defendant

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
arrangera
music: to adapt an existing composition for presentation
arrangera ordna organisera
to set up, organise
ordna arrangera
to put in order

arranged marriage n
arrangerat äktenskap
marriage planned by someone else

arranger n
arrangör
one who arranges

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ n
fält vektor
any of various data structures
samling
large collection

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ /əˈɹɪɹ/ n
bakläxa beting
work to be done
efterskott obetald skuld utestående återstående
unpaid debt

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
arrestera gripa
to take into legal custody
bromsa stoppa
to stop or slow a process etc.
fånga
to catch the attention of

arrest warrant n
arresteringsorder häktningsorder häktningsbeslut
document authorizing an arrest

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ /əˈɹɪðmi.ə/ n
arytmi

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
ankomst
act of arriving

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
ankomma anlända
to reach
ankomma anlända komma fram
to get to a certain place

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /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 /ˈæɹəɡeɪt/ v
tillskansa sig tillvälla sig
to appropriate or lay claim to something without right

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.ə/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ n
pil
projectile
symbol

arrow key n
piltangent
key with directional arrow

arrowhead n
pilspets
the pointed part of an arrow

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ /ˈɛɹoʊˌɹut/ n
arrowrot
Maranta arundinacea

arsehole /ˈɑː(ɹ)s.hoʊl/ n
arselhål 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

arshin n
arsjin
a Russian unit of length

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
mordbrand antändning
crime of setting a fire

arson dog n
brandhund
dog trained to locate traces of accelerant

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ n
mordbrännare mordbrännerska
one who has committed the act of arson

art /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-t̚] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑɹt] [ɑːt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] n
konst
conscious production or arrangement
human effort
skillful creative activity
skill
field or category of art
nonscientific branch of learning
study
aesthetic value
konstverk
artwork

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 form n
konstform
form of art

art gallery n
konstgalleri
space where works of art are placed on display

art historian n
konsthistoriker
an expert in art history

art history n
konsthistoria
study of the history of the visual arts

art school n
konstskola
art school

art therapy n
bildterapi konstterapi
treatment that uses practicing visual arts

art-historical adj
konsthistorisk

artel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɛl/ /ɑːɹˈtɛl/ n
artel artell
Russian or Soviet craftsmen's collective

arterial adj
arteriell
relating to an artery

arteriosclerotic adj
arteriosklerotisk åderförkalkad
pertaining to arteriosclerosis

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
artär pulsåder
blood vessel from the heart

artesunate n
artesunat

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/ n
artrit ledinflammation
inflammation of a joint

arthropod /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/ n
leddjur
animal of Arthropoda

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
kronärtskocka
vegetable

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] 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.leɪt/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
artikulera
to speak clearly
music: to attack a note
to clarify

articulated bus n
ledbuss dragspelsbuss ledvagn
articulated bus

articulation /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
artikulation
clarity of speech
led ledfogning
joint or collection of joints

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [-ɾə-] [-ɾɪ-] n
artefakt
archaeological object
object made or shaped by human hand
artificial feature
something viewed as a product of human conception

artifice /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ n
konstgrepp
A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
artificiell konstgjord
man-made
konstlad
unnatural
konstlad artificiell
false, misleading

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

artificial selection n
artificiellt urval
intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals

artificially adv
artificiellt konstgjort
in an artificial manner

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
artilleri
army unit
weapon

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
hantverkare
skilled manual worker

artisanal /ɑːˈtɪzən(ə)l/ [ˈäɹtəzæn(ə)l] adj
hantverkar- hantverks- hantverksmässig
of or pertaining to artisans
hantverksskicklig icke-industriell
involving skilled work that is not very mechanised

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
konstnär artist
person who creates art

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adj
konstnärlig artistisk
having creative skill

artistic licence n
konstnärlig frihet
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

arts and crafts n
pyssel
handicrafts

artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ n
konstverk
painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ n
rucola senapskål
herb

aryl n
arylgrupp
univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
eftersom
considering that, because
lika ... som
to such an extent or degree
medan under tiden
at the same time that
när då
at the same instant that
som
Introducing a basis of comparison
in the same way that
som såsom
In the role of

as a matter of fact
faktum är att
actually

as a rule adv
i regel som regel
in general; most often

as far as preposition
såvitt
in the scope of

as far as one knows adv
såvitt jag vet vad jag vet veterligen
to the best of my knowledge

as for preposition
vad gäller
regarding; about

as fuck adv
som fan
to a great extent

as good as adv
så gott som
almost completely

as hell adv
som fan så in i helvete
very

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
som om
as though
in mimicry of

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ interjection
jo tjena
interjection

as if there were no tomorrow adv
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 in adv
alltså det vill säga som i
in the sense of

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 quickly as possible
snarast

as soon as conjunction
så snart
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
snarast så fort som möjligt så snart som möjligt
as soon as is possible

as the crow flies adv
fågelvägen
in a straight line

as the saying goes phraseologicalUnit
som det heter
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

as to preposition
efter
according to
enligt i enlighet med
with reference or regard to

as usual adv
som vanligt
as is usually the case

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
också likaså
in addition, also

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
samt
and in addition

as yet adv
hittills
up to the present

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 /əz‿ju ˈsoʊ soʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹip/ /əz‿ju ˈsəʊ səʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹiːp/ proverb
som man bäddar får man ligga som man sår får man skörda
consequences of one’s actions to oneself are in proportion to one‘s good or bad intentions towards others

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
dyvelsträck
resinous gum from wild fennel

asarabacca n
hasselört
Asarum europaeum

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ n
asbest
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate

asbestosis /ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ n
asbestos
lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
stiga
to go up
stiga gå upp
to fly, to soar

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
fastställa förvissa ta reda på
find out; discover or establish

ascesis /æ-/ /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 /əsˈkɔː(ɹ)beɪt/ n
askorbat
salt or ester of ascorbic acid

ascorbic acid n
askorbinsyra
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
tillskriva tillmäta
to attribute a cause or characteristic to

ascription n
tilldelning
act of ascribing a quality to someone or something

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asexuell
having no interest in sex

asexuality n
asexualitet
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

ash /æʃ/ n
aska
solid remains of a fire
ask
wood

ash blond adj
askblond
greyish blond

ash tree n
ask
Fraxinus tree

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
skamsen
feeling shame or guilt

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ n
kvadersten
a large square stone

ashtray /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ n
askfat askkopp
receptacle for ashes

ashy /ˈæʃi/ adj
askfärgad askgrå askig
having the color of ashes

ashy tit n
akaciames
Melaniparus cinerascens

aside /əˈsaɪd/ n
avsidesreplik sidoreplik
an incidental remark made quietly

asinine /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
åsnelik
of or relating to a donkey
åsnelik enfaldig
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
be om
make a request
fråga ställa spörja
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/ /əˈskɑːns/ adv
misstroget
of look: with disapproval

asp /æsp/ n
asp
fish Aspius aspius
aspishuggorm
Vipera aspis

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
sparris
asparagus plant, Asparagus officinalis
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspɚteɪm/ n
aspartam
the artificial sweetener

aspartic acid n
asparaginsyra
a nonessential amino acid

aspect ratio n
bildformat
the ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
asp
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ n
asfalt
asphalt concrete
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ v
asfaltera
to pave with asphalt

asphyxia n
asfyxi
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide

asphyxiation /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ 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
röv
vulgar slang:sex
röv arsle prutt
buttocks

ass-kisser n
rövslickare
someone who kisses ass

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 /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ v
lönnmörda
to murder by sudden or obscure attack

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
attentat lönnmord
murder for political reasons or personal gain

assassinee /əˈsæsəni/ /əˈsæsɪniː/ /əˌsæsəˈni/ /əˌsæsɪˈniː/ n
mordoffer
(nonstandard, often humorous) one who is assassinated

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
angrepp attack överfall
violent onset or attack with physical means

assault rifle n
automatkarbin stormgevär
a rifle

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ n
assegaj
slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
assemblera
computing: to translate from assembly language to machine code
montera sätta ihop
to put together
samlas sammankallas
to gather as a group

assembler /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ n
assemblator assembler
program that converts assembly language to machine code

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
församling
congregation of people
sammanställning
set of pieces

assembly language n
assembler assemblerspråk
programming language

assembly line n
löpande band
system of workers and machinery in a series

assent /əˈsɛnt/ n
samtycke
agreement, act of agreeing

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
samtycka
to agree, give approval

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
bedyra
to affirm

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ [əˈsɝʃn̩] n
bekräftelse
affirmation; statement asserted

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
belasta
to give or charge with
förelägga
to impose or subject to
värdera
to determine the value of

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 /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
tillgång
something or someone of any value

asset-backed adj
med bakomliggande tillgångar
having assets as collateral

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ v
rövknulla
to engage in anal intercourse

asshat /ˈæshæt/ n
rövhatt
asshat

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
rövhål arsel arsle
mean or rude person
rövhål arsle brunöga dajmkryss tvåan
anus

assiduous /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ 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
assist
to make a pass in a sport
hjälpa bistå assistera stödja
help

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
hjälp
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ adj
assisterande hjälpande stödjande
having a subordinate or auxiliary position

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n
assistent medhjälpare
person who assists

assistant referee n
linjedomare AD ass-domare assisterande domare linjeman
official at a football match

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ n
följeslagare kompanjon
partner

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
associera förknippa
to connect in the mind or imagination
umgås
to spend time socially

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /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.si.ə.tɪv/ /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

asspussy n
rövfitta
the anus, as the receiving orifice in anal sex

assuage /əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈswɑʒ/ v
lindra
mitigate, relieve
lugna
pacify

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
anta
to suppose to be true

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ n
himmelsfärd
festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
försäkra
to give someone confidence in the trustworthiness of something

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 /ˈæstɚ/ n
aster
plant

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ n
asterisk
star-shaped symbol *; something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol

asterism /ˈæs.təˌɹɪz.əm/ n
asterism
typographical symbol

asteroid /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ n
asteroid
astronomy: a naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and is not a comet, that orbits a star

asthenic adj
astenisk

asthenic n
asteniker

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ 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

astounding adj
häpnadsväckande
that astounds or astound

astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ n
astrakan
fleece
cloth

astraphobia n
astrafobi brontofobi
fear of thunder and lightning

astray /əˈstɹeɪ/ adv
på villovägar vilse
in a wrong direction

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ adv
grensle gränsle
with one’s legs on either side

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ preposition
grensle över gränsle över
with one’s legs on either side of

astrocyte n
astrocyt
neuroglial cell in the shape of a star

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
astrolabium
astronomical and navigational instrument

astrologer /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ n
astrolog
one who studies astrology

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
astrologisk
pertaining to astrology

astrological sign n
stjärntecken
sign that is used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
astrologi
star divination

astrometry /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ n
astrometri
branch of astronomy

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /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/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/ n
astronom
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ adj
astronomisk
of or relating to astronomy
very large

astronomical unit n
astronomisk enhet
measure of distance

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ n
astronomi
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophysicist n
astrofysiker
one who studies astrophysics

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
astrofysik
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
slug knipslug listig skarpsinnig
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
sönder
into separate parts

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
asyl
place of safety
mentalsjukhus
mental asylum

asylum seeker n
asylsökande
person who has applied for asylum

asymmetric /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.rɪk/ adj
asymmetrisk osymmetrisk
not symmetric

asymmetric warfare n
asymmetrisk krigföring
conflict between belligerents of different strengths

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
asymmetrisk osymmetrisk
not symmetrical

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
asymmetri
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptomatic adj
asymtomatisk symtomfri
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease

asymptote /ˈeɪ̯sɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmptoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtɒt/ n
asymptot
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɔtɪk/ /ˌæsɪm(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
i
occupied in (activity)
mot på
in the direction of
på vid
in or very near a particular place
vid
indicating time

at a glance
på ytan vid första anblick
on cursory examination

at a time
i taget
simultaneously

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɑɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰɔːɫ] [əˈɾɑɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] [əˈɾɔːɫ] adv
alls överhuvudtaget
to the slightest degree, in any way

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 ease
manöver
military: in a relaxed position

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
till hands
within easy reach; nearby

at home
hemma
in the home of one's parents
hemma hemmavid
in one's place of residence
hemmastadd som hemma
at ease; comfortable

at large
i allmänhet i sin helhet i stort
in general
på fri fot
on the loose

at last
slutligen till slut
in the end; finally; ultimately
äntligen slutligen
after a long time; eventually

at least
hur som helst i varje fall
anyway
åtminstone minst i varje fall i alla 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
nattetid på natten
during the night

at odds /ət‿ˈɑdz/ /ət‿ˈɒdz/
i strid
in disagreement

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
direkt omedelbart genast på direkten med en gång
immediately
på samma gång samtidigt
at the same time

at one's own risk /ət wʌnz ˈəʊn ɹɪsk/
på eget ansvar på eget bevåg
taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity

at pains
bemöda sig om att
making careful effort

at present
för närvarande
currently

at random
på måfå på högt
randomly

at sea
till sjöss
at the ocean or sea

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 that time
dåvarande
back then

at the best of times /æt‿ðə ˈbɛst‿əv ˈtaɪmz/
i bästa fall
even under the most favourable conditions

at the end of the day
i slutändan till syvende och sist
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
bekostnad
paid for by an individual or group
bekostnad till priset av
in a way as to harm somebody or something

at the moment
för tillfället
right now

at the same time
på samma gång samtidigt
simultaneously
på samma gång samtidigt å andra sidan
on the other hand

at the top of one's lungs
för full hals

at work
i arbete
in the process of doing work

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ n
ataxi
lack of coordination

atelier /-ˌljɛ/ /æ.təˈljeɪ/ /əˈtɛl.i.eɪ/ /əˈtɛl.jeɪ/ /əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ /ˈæ.təˌljeɪ/ /ˌæ.tlˈjeɪ/ [ˌæ.ɾl-] n
ateljé

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
ateism
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs)
lack of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist)

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
ateist gudsförnekare
a person who believes with certainty that no deities exist
a person who doubts the existence of deities

atheistic adj
ateistisk
relating to atheists

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ n
åderförfettning åderförkalkning ateroskleros
clogging or hardening of blood vessels caused by plaques

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
atlet
person who actively participates in physical sports
friidrottare
participant in one of several sporting activities

athlete's foot n
fotsvamp
fungal infection

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
atletisk
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
having to do with athletes

athletically adv
atletiskt
in an athletic manner

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
friidrott
(chiefly US) physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ n
atlas kartbok
bound collection of maps
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck
(architecture) a figure of a man used as a column; telamon

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
atmosfär
a unit of measurement for pressure
gases surrounding the Earth
mood or feeling
air in a particular place

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ adj
atmosfärisk
relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure n
lufttryck atmosfärtryck
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ n
atoll
island

atom /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
atom- atomär
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes
atomisk atomär
infinitesimally small
atomär
of, or relating to atoms
atomär atomisk
unable to be split

atomic bomb n
atombomb
nuclear weapon

atomic clock n
atomur
reference clock

atomic mass n
atommassa
mass of an atom

atomic nucleus n
atomkärna
nucleus of an atom

atomic number n
atomnummer
number of protons

atomic physics n
atomfysik
the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei

atomic weight n
atomvikt
former terms for relative atomic mass

atomistic adj
atomistisk
not holistic

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonal
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ [əˈtʰoʊ̯n] v
förlåta försona
to clear someone else of wrongdoing
sona gottgöra
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime

atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/ n
försoning
reconciliation of God and mankind
försoning gottgörelse
amends to restore a damaged relationship

atop /əˈtɒp/ 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
avskyvärd förhatlig ohygglig
very bad
förskräcklig
offensive, heinous

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ n
grymhet ohygglighet skändlighet
extremely cruel act

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ n
atrofi
reduced functionality

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ v
atrofiera
(intransitive) wither or waste away

atropine /ˈa.tɹə.piːn/ /ˈa.tɹəp.ɪn/ /ˈæ.tɹəˌpin/ n
atropin
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade

attaboy /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ interjection
heja
Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy or a man

attach /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
fästa bifoga sätta fast vidfoga
to fasten, to join to

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
bilaga bifogad fil
file sent along with a message
exekution
legal: taking a person's property to satisfy a debt

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
attaché
diplomatic officer

attaché case n
attachéväska
box-style briefcase

attack /əˈtæk/ n
anfall attack
attempt to cause damage, injury, or death
offense of a battle

attack /əˈtæk/ v
anfalla
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point
attackera anfalla
to apply violent force
attackera angripa
to aggressively challenge with words

attack dog n
kamphund
dog trained to protect or attack targets

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) movement of the team in possession of the ball
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/ [əˈtʰɛnd] v
delta närvara
to be present at

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
givakt giv akt
military command
hör upp lystring
call for people to pay special heed

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
givakt uppmärksamhet
state of alertness in the standing position
uppmärksamhet
mental focus

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
adhd damp
developmental disorder

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
uppmärksam
paying attention

attentiveness n
lyhördhet
the state of being attentive

attenuate /əˈten.jʉˌæɪt/ /əˈtɛn.juˌeɪt/ v
förminska försvaga minska
To reduce
försvaga
To weaken

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
attestera
to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine

attestation /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/ [ˈæɾɪk] n
vind
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attire /əˈtaɪɚ/ n
hjortdjurshorn
heraldry: single horn

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] n
attityd inställning
disposition or state of mind
hållning
position of the body or way of carrying oneself

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
advokat
lawyer

attorney general n
justitieminister kronjurist
major government officer

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
attrahera
pull without touching
locka
arouse interest

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 /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ n
attribut
characteristic or quality
grammar: word qualifying a noun
computing: the applicable option selection

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
attributiv
of, or being an attributive

attrition /əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
avfall bortfall
reduction in membership or personnel
bortfall
loss of participants during an experiment
förlust
loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language
förslitning nötning
wearing by friction
nötning
wearing of teeth
utmattning
gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource

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 ˌkoʊnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
tvärtom
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
au pair
single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

aubade /-ˈbæd/ /oʊˈbɑd/ /əʊˈbɑːd/ n
aubade
poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
kastanjebrun
reddish-brown

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
auktion
public sales event

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /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 dristighet
fearless daring
fräckhet
insolent boldness

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ adj
hörbar
able to be heard

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ n
audiens
formal meeting with a dignitary
läsare
readership of a written publication
publik
group of people seeing a performance

audiobook n
ljudbok talbok
audiobook

audiogram n
audiogram
graphical representation of hearing ability

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
audiologi
study of hearing and hearing defects

audiovisual /-ʒʊ.əl/ /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisuell audiovisuel
audiovisual

audit /ˈɑ.dɪt/ /ˈɔ.dɪt/ /ˈɔː.dɪt/ n
granskning
examination in general

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ n
audition inträdesprov uttagning
performance by an aspiring performer

auditor /ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ n
revisor
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ n
auditorium aula hörsal
large room for public meetings or performances
salong
space where the audience is located

auger /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
navare
carpenter's tool

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
öka
to increase, make larger or supplement

augmentation n
hederstillägg
in heraldry: a particular mark of honour

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 /ɑˈɡʌst/ /ɔˈɡʌst/ /ɔːˈɡʌst/ /ə-/ adj
majestätisk
awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable
upphöjd
of noble birth

auk /ɔːk/ n
alka
seabird of the family Alcidae

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] 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
svärfaster svärmoster
aunt of one's husband
aunt of one's wife
wife of one's aunt
wife of one's uncle

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ n
aura
an invisible force surrounding a living creature
perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers
the distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something

aural /aʊɹəl/ /ˈɑ(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹəl/ /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
öron-
of or pertaining to the ear

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ /ˈɔːɹɒks/ n
uroxe
Bos primigenius

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /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 /ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
gynnsam lovande lyckobringande lyckobådande
indicating future success

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
stränghet
severity of manners or life
svångremspolitik åtstramning åtstramningspolitik
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ n
autarki självförsörjning
(policy of) national economic self-sufficiency

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ /əʊˈtɜː/ n
auteur
creative artist

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
autentisk äkta
of undisputed origin

authentication n
autentisering
proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

authenticity /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/ /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi] [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi] 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

authoress /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ n
författarinna
female author

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
auktoritär
demanding obedience to authority; dictatorial
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority

authoritarianism n
auktoritarism
authoritarian form of government

authoritative /ɔ-/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
auktoritativ
accurate or definitive
myndig
having a commanding style

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
auktoritet
power to enforce rules or give orders
reliable source of information on a subject
myndighet
government agency that runs a revenue-generating activity
myndighet auktoritet
police or law enforcement collectively

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɒθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
auktorisera bemyndiga befullmäktiga
to grant power or permission

autism /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ n
autism
neurological disorder

autism spectrum n
autismspektrumstörning
range of conditions

autism spectrum disorder n
autismspektrumstörning autismspektrumtillstånd
one of various autistic disorders

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
autist
person with autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
autistisk
having or pertaining to autism

autistically adv
autistiskt
in an autistic way

auto body n
kaross karosseri
outer shell of a car

auto mechanic /ˈɔtoʊ məˈkænɪk/ n
bilmekaniker
person

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ adj
självbiografisk
of or relating to person's life

autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
självbiografi
biography of oneself

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autokefal
(of a church) independent

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autokton infödd ursprunglig
native to the place where found

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ n
autoklav
sterilized heating vessel

autocorrect n
autokorrigering

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
autokrati envälde
form of government

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ n
autokrat envåldshärskare självhärskare
ruler with absolute power

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
autodidakt
a self-taught person

autofiction n
autofiktion

autofictional adj
autofiktiv

autofocus n
autofokus
automatic focus

autoglossonym /ˌɑː.toʊˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˌɔː.toʊˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/ n
autoglossonym
The name of a language in that language

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ n
autograf
signature

autogynephilia /ˌɔːtoʊˌɡaɪnəˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌɔːtəʊˌɡaɪnəˈfɪli.ə/ n
autogynefili
paraphilia

autoimmune adj
autoimmun
of or pertaining to autoimmunity

autoist n
bilist
automobile driver

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːtəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌɔː.təˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autologisk
of a phrase, describing itself

autolysis /əˈtɑ.ləˌsɪs/ n
autolys
the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
automagisk
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automagically adv
automagiskt
automatically

automatable /ˈɔːtə.meɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
automatiserbar
able to be automated

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
automatisera
to replace or enhance human labor with machines

automated machine learning n
automatiserad maskininlärning
field of study

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ n
bankomat uttagsautomat
banking

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
automatisk
capable of operating without external control
describing a firearm which fires continuously
acting without conscious thought

automatic rifle n
automatgevär
self-loading rifle

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/ /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] adv
automatiskt per automatik
In an automatic manner

automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ n
automatisering automation
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /ɔːˈtɒməˌtɒn/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
automat
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions
person who acts like a machine or robot

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ n
bil
passenger vehicle

automorphism n
automorfi automorfism
isomorphism of a mathematical object or system of objects onto itself

automotive adj
bil
of, or relating to motor vehicles
självgående
having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling

autonomic nervous system n
autonoma nervsystemet
autonomic nervous system

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
autonom självstyrande
self-governing
självständig
acting on one's own

autonomous vehicle n
självkörande bil
vehicle

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ 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 /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ n
obduktion
a dissection performed on a cadaver

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ v
obducera
perform an autopsy

autosexuality n
autosexualitet
sexual attraction to oneself

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ n
autosom
any chromosome other than sex chromosomes

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
autotomi
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] n
höst
season

autumn foliage n
höstfärger
coloration of leaves during autumn; autumn foliage

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 /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ 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 /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /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 /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ v
falla rasa ner
to come down upon

avant-gardism n
avantgardism
the novel, experimental approach of the avant-garde

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ /ˈævɹəs/ n
girighet
excessive or inordinate desire of gain
girighet snålhet

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
girig
actuated by avarice

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
avatar
digital representation of a person or being

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
hämnas
to take vengeance for

avenger n
hämnare
one who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood
one who takes vengeance

avens /ˈævɪnz/ n
fjällsippa fjällsippssläktet
plant of Dryas
nejlikrot nejlikrotssläktet
plant of Geum

aventurine /əˈvɛn.tjʊə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃəˌɹin/ n
aventurin
variety of translucent quartz
aventuringlas
kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ n
aveny allé
broad street

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
genomsnittlig
constituting or relating to the average
typisk
typical

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
genomsnitt medeltal
arithmetic mean

avercorn n
avrad
reserved rent in corn

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ 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 /ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/ /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
voljär
confinement for keeping birds

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
luftfart flyg flygväsen
art or science of flying

aviculture n
avikultur
bird breeding

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] adj
avokadofärgad
Avocado-coloured

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] n
avokado
fruit
avokadoträd avokado
tree

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ævəˈkeɪʃən/ n
fritidssysselsättning hobby
hobby

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
undvika undfly
to keep away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
sky som pesten
to evade or shun

avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/ 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 /əˈweɪt/ v
invänta
transitive: to wait for

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
vaken
conscious
alert, aware

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
vakna
to gain consciousness
väcka
to cause someone to stop sleeping
to excite something latent

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
vakna vakna upp
intransitive: to stop sleeping
väcka
transitive: to cause to become awake

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
uppvaknande väckelse
the act of awaking
väckelse
a revival of religion

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 /əˈwɛə.nəs/ /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ n
medvetande medvetenhet aktsamhet iakttagelseförmåga insikt
the state of consciousness

away /əˈweɪ/ adj
borta
not here; gone

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
bort iväg
from a place; hence

away game n
bortamatch
athletic contest played in the opposing team's territory

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
fruktan bävan
feeling of fear and reverence
förvåning häpnad bestörtning förundran
feeling of amazement

awesome /ˈɑ.səm/ /ˈɔ.səm/ /ˈɔː.səm/ adj
enastående fantastisk grym jättebra
excellent, exciting
fruktansvärd hiskelig imponerande
causing awe or terror

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
hemsk
hemsk fasansfull fruktansvärd
causing fear; appalling; terrible
hemsk ohygglig
very bad

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adv
väldigt
colloquial: very, extremely

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
pinsam genant stel
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
stel tafatt
lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
syl pryl
pointed instrument

awm n
åm

awn /ɔːn/ n
borst
the bristle or beard of certain plants

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
markis
a rooflike cover

awning window n
markisfönster
window

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adj
sned
turned or twisted toward one side

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adv
galet på tok
perversely, improperly
på sniskan sned
obliquely, crookedly; askew

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 /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ 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 /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
axiomatisk
relating to axioms
axiomatisk självklar
self-evident

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
axel
geometry: imaginary line

axis of evil n
ondskans axelmakter
states supposedly sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction

axis of symmetry n
symmetriaxel
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axle /ˈæksəl/ n
axel
the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel

axle load n
axeltryck
total weight transferred by one axle

axon n
axon nervfiber
a nerve fibre

axonometric adj
axonometrisk
describing a projection in which the horizontal and vertical axes are to the same scale, but the third axis is reduced to allow for perspective

ayatollah n
ayatolla
a religious leader

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ n
fingerdjur
nocturnal quadruped

azarole n
azarolhagtorn
Crataegus azarolus

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
azimut
arc of the horizon

azuki bean n
adukiböna adzukiböna azukiböna
bean
adzukiböna
plant

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ adj
blå
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ n
blått
blue colour on a coat of arms
himmelsblått azur azurblått
colour of the sky

azure tit n
azurmes
Cyanistes cyanus

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] interjection
bä
cry of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] n
bräkande
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
bräka
to make the cry of sheep

babbitt metal /ˈbæbɪt ˌmɛtəl/ [-ɾəl] n
vitmetall
soft white alloy of variable composition

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
babbel
inarticulate speech
babbel pladder
idle talk

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
babbla pladdra
to talk much
porla
to make a continuous murmuring noise

babbling n
joller
sounds produced by infant during the babbling period

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
babian
primate

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
barn ögonsten
pet project
barnrumpa barnunge
immature or infantile person
minsting
lastborn of a family
spädbarn bebis baby bäbis
very young human being
unge
young animal
älskling
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ v
dalta klema pjoska
to coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant

baby boom n
babyboom
any increase in the birth rate
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964)

baby boomer n
babyboomare köttberg
person born after Second World War

baby bottle n
nappflaska
bottle with a teat

baby bouncer n
babysitter
device in which baby is secured

baby food n
barnmat bäbismat
food designed for babies

baby walker n
gåstol
baby walker

baby's breath n
brudslöja
Gypsophila

babyish /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ adj
barnslig
like a baby

babysit /ˈbeɪ.bi.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/ adj
backanalisk
engaged in drunken revels; drunken and riotous or noisy

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ n
backanal
drunken revelry; an orgy

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
etta
(Canada) single room apartment
kandidat
person who has achieved bachelor's degree
bachelor's degree
ungkarl
unmarried man

bachelor pad n
ungkarlslya
dwelling of 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/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] adv
tillbaka
to or in a previous condition or place
in a manner that impedes

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] n
back
a position behind most players on the team
baksida
the reverse side
bakände
the part of something that goes last
bakände slut
that which is farthest away from the front
rygg
the rear of body
the backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] 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
detsamma
same to you

back door n
bakdörr
subsidiary entrance to building
baksätesdörr
automotive: rear door

back down v
ge med vika
to take less aggressive position

back fire n
bakslag
explosion of a combustion engine
moteld
controlled fire

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 pocket n
bakficka
pocket found on the back of trousers

back scrubber n
badborste ryggborste
utensil for scrubbing the back while bathing

back seat n
baksäte
seat

back street n
bakgata gränd
small and narrow street

back substitution n
återsubstitution
back substitution

back to front adj
bak och fram bakvänt
reversed

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
unwanted advocate

back-translation n
återöversättning
activity
text

backbencher n
parlamentsledamot
member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
ryggrad
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord
courage, fortitude, or strength
ryggrad grundstomme
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure

backcountry /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ n
obygd
remote region

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ [ˈbæk.d͡ʒɹɑp] n
bakgrund dekor fondridå kuliss sceneri
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈbækfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
slå slint
fail

backfisch /ˈbækfɪʃ/ n
backfisch
teenage girl

backflip /ˈbæk.flɪp/ n
bakåtvolt
an act of rotating your body
u-sväng
total reversal in policy or opinion

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
backgammon
board game

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ n
bakgrund
computing: activity not visible to the user
less important feature
social heritage
relevant information
bakgrund fond
part of picture
bakgrundsbild skrivbordsbakgrund
computing: computer background

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

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ n
grävlastare traktorgrävare
a multi-purpose tractor

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

backpacker n
backpacker ryggsäcksturist
a traveler

backpropagation n
bakåtpropagering bakåtspridning
in computing

backrest /ˈbækˌɹɛst/ n
ryggstöd
back piece of a chair

backronym /ˈbæk.ɹəˌnɪm/ n
backronym
word that is originally not an acronym but is turned into one by devising a full form for it

backsaw n
ryggsåg
type of handsaw

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
bak
buttocks
baksida
back side of something

backslapper n
ryggdunkare
person who is overly showy with their affections

backslapping n
ryggdunk
action of the verb to backslap

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ n
backslagstangent backsteg backstegstangent
typewriter key

backstab /ˈbækˌstæb/ v
dolkstöt hugga i ryggen svinhugg
to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly

backstory /ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/ 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
bakom
undeveloped
bakvänd bakåtriktad efter efterbliven omvänd
bakåtsträvande
reluctant to advance

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adv
baklänges

backward compatibility n
bakåtkompatibilitet
compatibility with older systems

backward compatible /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] adj
bakåtkompatibel
compatible with older systems

backwardness n
underutveckling
state of being backward

backwater n
avkrok
a remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backwoods /ˈbak.wʊdz/ n
obygd
a remote place

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ n
bakgård
yard to the rear of a house

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
bacon
thin slice of pork
cut of meat

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹiəɫ] adj
bakteriell
of or caused by bacteria

bacteriological adj
bakteriologisk
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
bakteriologi
scientific study of bacteria

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 /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ adj
dålig
of breath: malodorous
dålig illa
unfavorable; negative
ful olämplig opassande
not appropriate, of manners etc.
ond
evil, wicked
opassande
not suitable or fitting
sönder trasig
faulty; not functional

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ interjection
fy
to misbehaving child or pet

bad apple n
ruttet ägg rötägg
person who is not wholesome

bad bank n
skräpbank bad bank dålig bank
bank specializing in bad credits

bad breath n
dålig andedräkt
unpleasant breath

bad guy n
bov ful typ skurk
a villain

bad luck n
otur
misfortune

bad trip n
snedtripp snedtändning snetripp
psychedelic crisis

bad weather n
dåligt väder fult väder hårt väder ruskigt väder svårt väder
undesirable weather

bad-tempered adj
vresig bitsk
having a bad temper

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ adj
grym
having an extreme appearance, etc., considered admirable

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ n
hårding tuffing
person considered impressive

baddie /ˈbædi/ n
bov skurk
a person of bad character in a work of fiction

badge /bæd͡ʒ/ n
ID-kort identifikation leg legitimation
card to grant access
emblem märke knapp
distinctive mark
kännetecken
something characteristic
namnskylt
nameplate

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ n
grävling
mammal

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪ.ˈnɑːdʒ/ /ˌbæd.ɪˈnɑːʒ/ /ˌbɑd.ɪˈnɑʒ/ n
munhuggande raljeri
playful raillery; banter

badinage /ˌbæd.ɪ.ˈnɑːdʒ/ /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

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ n
badminton
a racquet sport

badminton player n
badmintonspelare
a person who plays badminton

badminton racket n
badmintonracket
racket used to hit a shuttlecock

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 /ˈbæfl̩d/ adj
snopen förvirrad
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

bag and baggage adv
pick och pack
with all one's possessions

bag for life n
flergångskasse
reusable shopping bag

bag of bones n
benrangel
a skinny person

bag of nerves n
nervknippe
nervous person

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
bagatell småsak struntsak petitess
trifle

bagatellize /ˈbæɡətɛlˌaɪz/ v
bagatellisera
regard as a bagatelle

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbeɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] 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 /ˈbaɪd͡ʒi/ n
asiatisk floddelfin
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
borgen
release from imprisonment on payment of such money
security
borgenär
person providing such payment.

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 /ˈbeɪlˌaʊt/ n
räddningsaktion
a rescue, especially a financial rescue

bain-marie /ˌbænməˈriː/ n
vattenbad
pan containing hot water

bairn /bern/ /bɛrn/ /ˈbaːn/ /ˈbɛən/ /ˈbɛəɹn/ /ˈbɛəʁn/ /ˈbɛɚn/ /ˈbɛːn/ n
barn
child or baby

bait /beɪt/ n
agn bete
substance used in catching fish
lockbete agn
anything which allures

bait /beɪt/ v
agna
to affix or attach a bait

bake /beɪk/ v
baka
to cook in an oven
baka grädda
bakas
to become baked

bake-off adj
bake-off
Prepared in advance to be finished off by baking

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ n
glace au four
dessert of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked

baked beans n
vita bönor i tomatsås
food

baked good n
bakverk bakelse
baked item with flour as main ingredient

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/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ n
bageri
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold

bakfiets /ˈbækfiːts/ /ˈbækfiːtsən/ /ˈbækˌfits/ /ˈbækˌfitsən/ /ˈbɑk-/ n
lådcykel
bicycle or tricycle with a large box, originally used to transport goods but now more commonly for carrying young children

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 /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ n
baklava
sweet pastry

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ n
rånarluva balaklava
headgear

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
balalajka
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
avvägning
awareness of both viewpoints
balansräkning saldo
accounting: list of credits and debits

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
balansera
to bring to equipoise
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond
to hold precariously
balansera jämna ut sig stå och väga vara i jämvikt
be in equilibrium

balance board n
balansbräda
exercising equipment
video games’ measuring device

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 of terror n
terrorbalans
The tenuous peace that existed during the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

balance sheet n
balansräkning
summary of assets, liabilities and equity

balance wheel n
oro
timepiece mechanism

balanitis /ˌbæl.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/ n
balanit
inflammation of glans penis

balayage n
balayage
cosmetics

balconette n
fransk balkong
narrow structure extending from a building

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ n
balkong
structure extending from a building
balkong läktare
structure overlooking a stage

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] adj
blanksliten skallig
(of tyre) whose surface is worn away
skallig flintskallig
having no hair

bald cypress n
sumpcypress
Taxodium distichum

bald eagle n
vithövdad havsörn
species of eagle native to North America

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/ n
baldakin
canopy suspended over an altar or throne

baldness n
skallighet
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baldy /ˈbɔːl.di/ n
flintis
slang for someone who is bald

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
bal
rounded bundle of goods
bundle of compressed wool or hay

baleen /bəˈliːn/ /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
bard
plates in mouth of baleen whale

baleen whale n
bardval
whale of the Mysticeti suborder

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
olycksbådande
ominous

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ n
balle kula
testicle
boll klot kula
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
klot
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
klot boll kula
solid or hollow sphere
kula
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
nystan
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
skitsnack
mildly vulgar slang: nonsense
stake
in plural — slang — courage
trampdyna
anatomy: ball of a foot
bal
formal dance

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ v
knulla
vulgar slang: have sexual intercourse with

ball bearing n
kullager
bearing assembly with spherical balls

ball boy n
bollpojke bollkalle
A male person responsible for retrieving balls

ball gag n
disciplinboll
gag with rubber or silicone sphere

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ n
bollspel
game played with a ball

ball lightning n
klotblixt kulblixt
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air

ball pit n
bollhav
type of play area

ball sack n
testikelpung
scrotum

ball-and-socket joint n
kulled
type of joint

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ n
ballad
narrative poem
slow romantic song

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
ballast barlast
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel
material laid to form a bed for a road

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
balettdansör
male ballet dancer
ballerina balettdansös
female ballet dancer
prima ballerina
the star female ballet dancer

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ n
balett
form of dance
theatrical presentation
company of persons

ballet dancer n
balettdansare balettdansös ballerina balettdansör
a person who dances in ballets

ballet flat n
ballerinaskor
type of shoe

ballet master n
balettmästare

ballet music n
balettmusik
music composed to accompany a ballet

balletomane /bæˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ /bəˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ n
balettoman
a ballet enthusiast

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
ballistisk
relating to ballistics

ballistic missile n
ballistisk robot
missile

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
ballistik
science of the study of falling objects

balloon /bəˈlun/ /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 /ˈbælət/ n
röstsedel valsedel
paper used for vote-casting

ballot box n
valurna
a sealed box into which a voter puts a voting slip

ballot paper n
röstsedel valsedel
voting form

ballpoint pen n
kulspetspenna kulpenna
pen

ballroom /ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ /ˈbɔːlɹʊm/ n
balsal danssalong
large room used for dancing

balls /bɔːlz/ n
stake
slang for masculinity, inclusive of strength, courage, and force of will

balneology n
balneologi
study of baths and bathing

balneotherapy n
balneoterapi
treatment of disease by bathing

balrog /ˈbal.ɹɒɡ/ /ˈbæl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɑl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɔl.ɹɑɡ/ /ˈbɔːl.ɹɒɡ/ n
balrog
fiery demonic creature

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
balsam
soothing ointment
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants

balsamic vinegar n
balsamvinäger
a dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine

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.zl̩/ v
bedra dupera förleda lura
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] n
förbud
prohibition

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
förbjuda banna
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banal
common

banalisation n
banalisering
the action of making something banal

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ n
banan
fruit
plant

banana peel n
bananskal
outermost layer of the banana

banana republic n
bananrepublik
country

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ n
banana split
A dessert containing a banana cut in half

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
binda
to fasten with a band
ringmärka
ornithology: to fasten an identifying band around the leg of
förena gadda ihop
(intransitive) to group together for a common purpose

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
plåster
adhesive bandage
temporary or makeshift solution

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ n
bandage förband plåster
medical binding made with strip of gauze or similar

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ v
förbinda bandagera lägga om plåstra
to apply a bandage to something

banderillero /ˌbændəɹiːˈjeəɹəʊ/ n
banderillero
one who sticks the banderillas in the bull's neck

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
punggrävling
marsupial of the genus Peramelidae

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
bandit
an outlaw
bandit bov rånare rövare
one who robs others
bedragare
one who cheats others

bandsaw n
bandsåg
a saw whose blade is a continuous band

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ 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.ə(ɹ)/ n
rishög
worn-out car

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ n
lugg
hair that hangs down over the forehead

banister /ˈbænɪstɚ/ n
trappräcke
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ n
banjo
a musical instrument

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] n
bank
institution
storage for important goods
gambling: banker's funds
controller of a card game
bank bankkontor
branch office
bank
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
embankment, an earth slope
edge of river or lake

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] 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 robber n
bankrånare
one who robs or steals from a bank

bank robbery n
bankrån
stealing from a bank

bank run n
bankrusning uttagsanstormning
mass withdrawal of bank deposits

bank statement n
kontoutdrag
statement of transactions and balances

bank vole n
skogssork
species of vole

bankbook /ˈbæŋkˌbʊk/ n
bankbok
booklet used to record bank transactions

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
bankir
one who conducts the business of banking
dealer

banknote n
sedel
paper or polymer currency

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ adj
bankrutt
having been legally declared insolvent

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ n
konkurs
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ n
banderoll
large sign
banderoll fana
large piece of cloth with a slogan or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession
baner fana
flag
fana baner banderoll
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
standar
principal standard of a knight

banner blindness n
bannerblindhet
desensitization to attention-attracting means

banns /bænz/ n
lysning
announcement of a forthcoming marriage

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ n
bankett
large celebratory meal

bantamweight n
bantamvikt
weight in sports
bantamviktare
competitor

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
munhuggande smågnabb småprat
good humoured conversation

baozi /ˈbɑʊ.(d)zə/ /ˈbɑʊ.tsə/ /ˈbɑʊ.zi/ 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 /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ n
dopfunt
a basin used for baptism

baptismal name n
dopnamn
name given at christening

baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ n
döpare döperska
person who baptizes

baptistry n
baptisterium dopkapell dopkyrka
space where a baptismal font is located

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ v
blanda ut
of rum, brandy, or any other spirits: to dilute with water
döpa
to perform the Christian sacrament of baptism

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] n
advokatsamfund
law: collective term for lawyers
bank grund sandbank
nautical: sand formation
bar barskåp
closet containing alcoholic beverages in a private house or a hotel room
bar disk
counter of such premises
bar krog pub
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
förbud
official order prohibiting some activity
ribba
sports: in high jump and pole vault
stång
metallurgy: solid object of round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular section
long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder
stång ribba bom
solid object with uniform cross-section
bar
unit of pressure

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] v
avlysa spärra utesluta
to obstruct the passage of
förbjuda stänga av utesluta
to prohibit
regla spärra
to lock or bolt with a bar

bar association n
advokatsamfund
an organization of lawyers

bar chart n
stapeldiagram stolpdiagram
graph in the form of boxes of different heights

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-headed goose n
stripgås
Anser indicus

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/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ adj
barbarisk
uncivilised

barbarisation n
barbarisering

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
barbarism
error in language use

barbarize /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹaɪz/ v
barbarisera förvilda
to cause to become savage

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
barbecue grillfest grillmat
meal
grill
cooking instrument
a fireplace for cooking food

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
grilla
to cook food on a barbecue

barbecue sauce /- sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
barbecuesås grillsås
type of sauce

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] n
taggtråd
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
barb
fish

barbell n
skivstång
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barbell pad n
skivstångskudde
bar envelope

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
klippa barbera
to cut the hair

barber chair n
frisörstol
chair used for hair-cutting

barber pole n
barberarskylt

barber surgeon n
fältskär
medical practitioner

barbershop n
frisersalong
barber’s shop

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ n
barbiturat
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ /ˌbɑːkəˈɹəʊl/ n
barcaroll
Venetian folk song

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
streckkod
set of machine-readable parallel bars

barcode reader n
streckkodsläsare
electronic device

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ n
bard
professional poet and singer

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
bardo
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ adj
bar
naked, uncovered

bare infinitive n
ren infinitiv
uninflected Germanic verb form without 'to'

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ /ˈbɛɚbæk/ adv
barbacka
without a saddle

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /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
precis
by a small margin

barf bag n
spypåse

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
fynd
item bought at a low price
fynd kap klipp
agreement or contract concerning sale of property

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
köpslå förhandla
to make a bargain

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ n
pråm
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

barge board n
vindskida vindskiva
A board fastened to the projecting gables of a building

barista /baˈɹi.sta/ /baˈɾi.sta/ /bəˈɹiː.stə/ /bəˈɹɪ.stə/ /bɚˈi.stə/ /bɚˈɪ.stə/ n
barista
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers

baritone /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ /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

bark bread n
barkbröd
bread extended with phloem

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 /bɑrn/ [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
barn
unit
lada ladugård lagård
building

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /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 /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] n
barometer
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure
anything used as a gauge or indicator

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ n
baron
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
baronessa
female ruler of a barony

baronial /bəˈɹəʊnɪəɫ/ adj
friherrlig
belonging or relating to a baron

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 /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
bark barkskepp
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged

barquentine n
barkentin skonertskepp
sailing vessel

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ n
barack
simple, low structure
kasern
a building for soldiers

barracks emperor /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈbæɹəks ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈbɛ-/ n
soldatkejsare
emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of the army

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɪdʒ/ 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

barred warbler n
höksångare
Sylvia nisoria

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] n
fat tunna oljefat
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop
pipa
metallic tube of a gun
päron
part of a clarinet

barrel nut n
sargsprint
internally-threaded screw with slotted head

barrel organ n
positiv vevorgel
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/ adj
ofruktbar karg
infertile

barren /ˈbæɹən/ n
ödemark
area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place

barrette /bəˈɹɛt/ n
hårspänne
clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
barrikad
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
an obstacle, barrier or bulwark

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ v
barrikadera barrikera
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.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ n
bom barriär spärr
structure that bars passage
gräns
boundary or limit

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 /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] n
byteshandel
exchange of goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] v
idka byteshandel
exchange goods or services without involving money

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ n
baryon
heavy subatomic particle

basal metabolic rate n
basalmetabolism basalomsättning
amount of energy expended while at rest

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ n
basalt
hard rock

bascule bridge n
klaffbro
type of movable bridge

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ adj
oädel
describing metals
usel
of inferior quality

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ n
bas
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor
geometry: lowest side or face
bas grund
something from which other things extend
bas kasern
permanent structure for housing military
början bas
starting point of thought
sköldfot stam
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or field

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
basera grunda
have as its foundation or starting point

base note n
baston
The heavily volatile and thus most-lasting parts of a perfume, often of ligneous, resinous or animalic nature

base on v
basera på
to derive (a work) from

base rent n
kallhyra
Rent paid before inclusion of other factors

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
baseboll
ball game
ball used in baseball-game

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɑl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
basebollkeps
cap

baseband n
basband
frequency range

based /beɪst/ adj
baserad
founded on
not caring what others think about oneself

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
baslinje
tennis: chalk line at the farthest ends of the court

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
källare källarvåning
floor below ground level
urberg
mass of rock

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 /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
basilika
herb
plant

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
basilika
Christian church building having a nave

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
basilisk
snake-like dragon type
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus)

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ n
avrinningsområde
area of land that drains into a common outlet
handfat tvättfat
wide bowl for washing

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ n
bas
linearly independent, spanning set of vectors
basis grund
starting point for an argument

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
korg
container
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket
kundvagn korg
notional place to store items before ordering them online

basket case n
nervvrak
one made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress
ruin vrak
in a bad condition

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
basket korgboll basketboll
the sport
basketboll
the ball used in 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

basmati /bæzˈmæti/ /bæzˈmɑːti/ /bɑːzˈmɑːti/ n
basmatiris
rice

basophil /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ n
basofil
cell

bass /beɪs/ adj
bas
low in pitch

bass /beɪs/ n
bas
low spectrum of sound
singer
bas basgitarr
musical instrument
bas basklav
clef sign

bass /bæs/ n
abborre

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

bassline /ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/ n
basgång

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
fagott
musical instrument in the woodwind family

bassoonist n
fagottist
person who plays the bassoon

bast /bæst/ /bɑːst/ n
bast
fibre made from the phloem of certain plants

basta /ˈbɑstɑ/ interjection
basta
that's enough, stop

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
bastard oäkting horunge
person born to unmarried parents
jävel sate skit
humorously: man, fellow
skitstövel
contemptible etc. person

baste /beɪst/ v
tråckla
sew with long or loose stitches

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ n
bastion
projecting part of a rampart
befästning
well-fortified position

bastnaesite n
bastnäsit
mineral

bat /bæt/ n
fladdermus läderlapp
small flying mammal
slagträ basebollträ
club used for striking the ball in sports

bat an eyelid v
höja på ögonbrynen
to react in any slight way

bat-eared fox n
öronhund öronräv
Otocyon megalotis

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
bak sats
quantity of baked goods made at one time
batch sats
quantity of anything produced in one operation
sats
group or collection of things of the same kind

batch file n
batchfil
file containing instructions for OS

bateleur /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ n
gycklarörn
Terathopius ecaudatus

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bæθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
bad
act of bathing
badkar kar
tub
badrum
building or area where bathing occurs

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bæθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [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 with water
to cover or surround
to immerse oneself in water

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
badare simmare

bathhouse n
badhus
a building with baths for communal use

bathing hut n
badhytt
hut for changing clothes on a beach
small house on the beach, a shelter from the sun or wind

bathing machine n
badvagn
portable changing room

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ n
badrock badkappa
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
badrum
a room with a bathtub

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
badkar
large container in which a person may bathe

bathtub curve n
badkarskurva
curve

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/ n
batyskaf
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

batik /bəˈtiːk/ n
batik
A method of dyeing fabric

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ n
batong
club of the police
stafettpinne
sports: object transferred by relay runners
stav
military staff of office
taktpinne dirigentpinne
music: conductor's stick

baton sinister n
bastardsträng

batsman /ˈbætsmən/ n
slagman

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
bataljon
army unit
any large body of troops

batten /ˈbæt(ə)n/ /ˈbætən/ [-ɾən] n
lattor
long, narrow strip used for various purposes aboard a ship

batter /ˈbætəɹ/ /ˈbætɚ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] n
smet
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
slagman
player attempting to hit the ball

batter /ˈbætəɹ/ /ˈbætɚ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] v
misshandla
to hit or strike violently and repeatedly
panera
to coat with batter

battered adj
misshandlad
beaten repeatedly or consistently
skamfilad sliten
beaten up through a lot of use

battering ram n
murbräcka
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls

battery /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ n
batteri
device storing electricity
coordinated group of artillery
misshandel vållande av kroppsskada
legal: act of unlawful violence

battery hen n
burhöna
hen kept in small cage

battery life n
batteritid
time that battery lasts

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] n
slag
slag strid kamp
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] v
strida

battle axe n
drake rivjärn
belligerent woman
stridsyxa bila
ancient military weapon

battle cry n
stridsrop
motto or personal statement
stridsrop härskri
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle

battle of the sexes n
könskamp
any competition between males and females

battlecruiser n
slagkryssare
type of warship

battledore n
klappbräda klappträ
Bat or beetle for washing clothes

battlefield n
slagfält krigsfält
field of a land battle

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] n
krenelering
indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

battleship n
slagskepp
warship
sänka skepp
guessing game

battue /bæ-/ /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 /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ adj
oanständig
obscene

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
gorma vråla
to shout or utter in a loud and intense manner

bay /beɪ/ n
lager
herb
bukt vik golf
body of water

bay bolete n
brunsopp
Imleria badia

bay leaf n
lagerblad
herb

bay willow n
jolster
Salix pentandra

bay window n
burspråk
type of window

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
bajonett
weapon

bayou /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː/ /ˈbaɪ.oʊ/ n
bayou
slow-moving creek or swamp

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /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
bli -s
auxiliary: used to form the passive voice
hålla på att vara
auxiliary: used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
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
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
have a certain age
used to link a subject to a count or measurement
vara finnas existera finnas till vara till
intransitive, non-copulative: exist
vara finnas ligga sitta stå
occupy a place
vara ha
auxiliary: (archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
vara ske
occur, take place
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 ashamed v
skämmas
feel ashamed

be bored v
ha tråkigt ledas tråka
suffer from boredom

be born v
födas
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 late v
vara sen
arrive late

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 there v
ställa upp

be up to v
ha för sig
to do or be involved in doing

be used to v
vara van vid
be accustomed to

be wrong v
ha fel
have an incorrect belief, be mistaken

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
strand sandstrand
sandy shore

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
stranda
to run something aground on a beach

beach ball n
badboll
a large light inflatable ball used in beach games

beach towel n
badlakan
towel used at the beach

beach volleyball n
beachvolleyboll
sport

beach volleyball player n
beachvolleybollspelare
one who plays beach volleyball

beached /biːt͡ʃt/ adj
strandad
stranded and helpless, especially on a beach

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
landmärke sjömärke
high hill or similar
sjömärke
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners
vårdkase böte
signal fire

bead /biːd/ n
pärla
small, round, pierced object

bead tree n
zedrak
Melia azedarach

beagle /ˈbiːɡəl/ [ˈb̥iːɡəɫ] n
beagle
small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares or as a family pet

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
bägare
flat-bottomed laboratory vessel
mugg
drinking vessel without a handle
mug

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
to emit light
to smile broadly
scifi: to transmit over high-tech wireless mechanism

bean /biːn/ n
böna
seed

bean goose n
sädgås
Anser fabalis

bean sprout n
böngrodd
a sprout of the mung bean

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
saccosäck
piece of furniture

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
mössa
cap that fits the head closely

beanstalk n
bönstjälk
the stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast growing and tall

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] adj
björn
finance: characterized by falling prices

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] n
baissespekulant
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices
bitvarg brumbjörn surkart
rough, unmannerly, uncouth person
björn
large mammal of family Ursidae
large hairy man

bear /bɛə(ɹ)/ v
bära
to carry
bära frambringa
to produce or yield
bära inneha
to be equipped with
tåla uthärda
to tolerate, to put up with
vittna
to declare as testimony

bear cub n
björnunge
young bear

bear down v
krysta
to exert downward pressure on one's abdomen

bear hug n
bamsekram björnkram
any especially large hug, usually friendly

bear meat n
björnkött
meat from a bear

bear witness v
vittna vittnesbörd
deliver testimony
prove, demonstrate

bearberry /ˈbɛəb(ə)ɹi/ n
mjölon
the genus Arctostaphylos
the species Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
skägg
facial hair

bearded /ˈbiɚdəd/ /ˈbɪədəd/ /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
skäggig skäggprydd
having a beard

bearded seal /ˈbiɚdəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədɪd siːl/ /ˈbɪɹdəd siːl/ n
storsäl
Erignathus barbatus

bearded tit n
skäggmes
Panurus biarmicus

beardedness n
skäggighet
quality of being bearded

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
bäring pejling
nautical sense
hållning
posture
lager
mechanical device

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/ /bɛt/ adj
slutkörd
exhausted

beat /biːt/ n
rytm
rhythm
slag
pulsation
stroke, blow
taktslag
pulse on the beat level

beat /biːt/ v
slå
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike
to strike or pound repeatedly
nautical - to sail to windward
slå besegra klå
to win against
vispa
to mix food

beat around the bush v
gå som katten kring gröten
to treat a topic but omit its main points
gå som katten kring het gröt
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant

beat up v
klå upp misshandla slå ner
to give a beating to

beatbox /ˈbiːt.bɑks/ /ˈbiːʔ.bɑks/ v
beatboxa
to use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
saligförklaring
the act of beatifying

beautician /bjuːˈtɪ(t)ʃən/ n
kosmetolog

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] adj
vacker fin
of weather: pleasant, clear
vacker skön fin
possessing charm and attractive

beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ adv
vackert
In a beautiful manner

beauty /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] n
skönhet
someone beautiful: female
someone beautiful: male
skönhet fägring
quality of pleasing appearance

beauty bush n
paradisbuske

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 /ˈbjuti ˌslip/ /ˈbjuːti ˌsliːp/ n
skönhetssömn
extra sleep; an instance of this

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
bäver
semiaquatic rodent
mus
vulva or public hair near a vulva

bebother /bəˈbɑðɚ/ /bəˈbɒðə/ v
besvära
to bring trouble upon

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ adv
därför
word used in place of an answer to "why"
på grund av
on account

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ 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

beck /ˈbɛk/ n
å
stream

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
vinka till
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer

become /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
bli
to begin to be
klä passa

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ adj
klädsam
decent, respectable
pleasingly suitable

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
becquerel
unit of radioactive activity

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] n
bädd säng
piece of furniture
prepared spot to spend the night in
the bottom of a lake or other body of water
flak
platform of a vehicle that supports the load
rabatt bädd
garden plot

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] 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

bed of nails n
spikmatta
a piece of wood with nails pointing out of it, on which a performer lies as a circus trick

bedbug n
vägglus
small nocturnal insect

bedchamber n
sängkammare
archaic term for a bedroom

bedclothes n
sängkläder

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] n
sängkläder

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
berggrund
underground solid rock

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ n
sovrum
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping

bedroom eyes n
sängkammarblick

bedsheet /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ 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

bedstead n
sängram
bed framework

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
läggdags sängdags nanedags sovdags
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 or her bed (during sleep)

bedwetting n
sängvätning
involuntary urination while asleep

bee /ˈbiː/ n
bi
insect
be
name of the letter B, b

bee balm n
röd temynta
Monarda didyma

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 /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ n
bokollon
nut of the beech tree

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
nötkött
meat

beefcake /ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ n
biff
a very muscular person

beefsteak /ˈbiːfˌsteɪk/ n
biffstek biff
steak

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
bikupa
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey
figurative: any place in which people are very busy
bikupa bisamhälle bikoloni kupa
home of bees

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
biodlare
someone who keeps bees

beekeeping n
biodling
raising bees

beep /biːp/ n
pip tut
electronically produced tone
tut
the sound of a the horn of a car

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ /bɪː/ 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 bottle n
ölflaska
a bottle designed to contain beer

beer can n
ölburk
can containing beer

beer tent n
öltält
tent for selling and consuming beer

beerwurst n
ölkorv
Bierwurst

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ n
bivax
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
rova rödbeta
Beta vulgaris

beet sugar n
betsocker
sugar made from sugar beet

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
skalbagge
insect

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] n
rödbeta
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

beey /ˈbiːi/ adj
biig
reminiscent or containing bees

befall /bɪˈfɑl/ /bɪˈfɔl/ /bɪˈfɔːl/ v
vederfaras
happen to

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
framför före
in advance
förr förut tidigare
at an earlier time

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
hellre
rather or sooner than
innan förrän
in advance of the time when

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
framför
in store for, in the future of
framför före inför
in front of in space
före framför
in front of according to an ordering system
före innan förut
earlier than

before someone's time
före sin tid
at a stage that seems premature

before you can say knife phraseologicalUnit
innan man vet ordet av

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/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
avla
procreate

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
tiggare
person suffering poverty
tiggare bettlare tiggerska bettlerska
person who begs

beggars can't be choosers proverb
skåda inte given häst i munnen
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts

begging /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ n
tiggeri
the act of one who begs

begging letter n
tiggarbrev
letter asking for money

begin /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
börja begynna påbörja inleda
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
nybörjare novis
someone who just recently started

beginner's luck n
nybörjartur
good luck enjoyed during a first attempt

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
början
that which is begun
början begynnelse start
act of doing that which begins anything
början orsak upphov upprinnelse upptakt ursprung
that which begins or originates something
början start inledning
initial portion of some extended thing

begone /bəˈɡɒn/ v
försvinn
(expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away)

begonia /bəˈɡoʊni.ə/ /bəˈɡəʊniː.ə/ n
begonia
plants of the genus Begonia

begum /ˈbeɪɡəm/ /ˈbɛɡəm/ n
begum
a high ranking woman

behave /bəˈheɪv/ /bɪˈheɪv/ v
bete uppföra
to act in a specific manner

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ n
beteende
way matter or systems behave
beteende uppförande
way an animal or human behaves or acts

behaviorism n
behaviorism
approach to psychology focusing on behavior

behavioural science n
beteendevetenskap
analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour

behead /bɪˈhɛd/ v
halshugga dekapitera
to remove the head

beheading n
halshuggning
an instance of beheading

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː).məθ/ /ˈbiː.əˌməθ/ n
Behemot
mighty beast in the Book of Job

behest /biˈhest/ /biˈhɛst/ /bɪˈhest/ /bɪˈhɛst/ n
befallning order
command, bidding

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ adv
bakom
at the back part; in the rear
baktill
toward the back part or rear; backward

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ n
bak akter baksida ända
rear, back-end
bak ända
buttocks
botten

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
bak bakom
bakom
at the back of
in support of
bakom bak
to the back of
efter bakom
after, time- or motion-wise

behind bars
bakom lås och bom
in jail or prison

behind closed doors
bakom lyckta dörrar
in private

behind every successful man there stands a woman /bə-/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛə ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ /bɪˈhaɪnd ˌɛvɹi səkˈsɛsfl̩ ˈmæn ðɛɚ ˈstændz ə ˈwʊmən/ proverb
bakom varje framgångsrik man står en kvinna
men's success often depends on the support and work of their wives or female partners

behind its time
efter sin tid
showing characteristics of the past

behind someone's back
bakom någons rygg bakom ryggen på någon
secretly

behind the scenes /bəˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/ /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
bekomma passa
to befit, to suit
krävas nödvändig vara
to be necessary

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
beige
colour

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
existens tillvaro
the state or fact of existence
varelse väsen
a living creature

bejel n
bondfransoser franska sjukan radesyge soltflod spedalskhed spetälska
Endemic syphilis

belated /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
försenad senkommen
later in relation to the proper time

belaud v
lovsjunga

belay /bɪˈleɪ/ /ˈbiːleɪ/ v
säkra
to handle a climbing rope

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 /biˈlaɪ/ /bəˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlaɪ/ v
motsäga
to contradict or show to be false

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ n
tro
something believed
the quality or state of believing
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
religious faith
religious or moral convictions

believability n
kredibilitet
state or quality of being believable

believable /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
trovärdig
capable of being believed; credible

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /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
to believe that something is right or desirable
to have confidence in
tro anta förmoda
to consider likely

believe it or not adv
tro det eller ej
This may be surprising, but it's true

believer /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ n
troende
person who believes

belittle /bɪˈlɪt.əl/ v
förminska förringa
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is

bell /bɛl/ n
klocka pingla
percussive instrument
klockstycke
the flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument
pling ringklocka
informal: telephone call

bell housing n
sprängkåpa
cover

bell jar n
glasklocka glaskupa
glass to cover items

bell pepper n
paprika
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell ringer n
ringare klockringare
bell ringer

bell tower n
klocktorn
tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry

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(ə)/ 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/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
krig
of or pertaining to war
krigförande
engaged in warfare
krigslysten
eager to go to war
stridslysten
hostile, eager to fight

bellmaker n
klockmakare
bellmaker

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.əs/ /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 /ˈbɛli/ n
mage buk
abdomen

belly dance n
magdans orientalisk dans
form of dance

belly dancer n
magdansare magdansös
person who performs belly dances

belly flop n
magplask
style of diving

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ n
magont
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen

bellyacher n
gnällspik
whiner

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
höra hit tillhöra
be accepted in a group
höra till tillhöra
set theory: be an element of
höra höra hemma
have its proper place
tillhöra höra
be the property of
be part of a group

belonging /bɪˈlɑŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
tillhörighet
action of the verb belong
tillhörighet ägodel
something physical that is owned

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
älskad
loved

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ n
älskade
someone who is loved

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
inunder
on a lower storey
minus
of a temperature: below zero
nedanför nedom
farther down
under däck
nautical: on a lower deck
under nedan
in a lower place

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
nedanför
south of
nedströms
downstream of
under
lower in value than
unsuitable to the rank or dignity of
under nedan
lower in spatial position than

below the belt /bəˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/ /bɪˈləʊ ðiː bɛlt/
under bältet
unfair; not according to the rules
(boxing) of a punch that lands below the opponent's waist

belt /bɛlt/ n
bälte
geographical region
bälte livrem skärp gördel
band worn around the waist
bälte säkerhetsbälte
band used for safety purposes
rem band drivrem
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power

belt and braces n
bälte och hängslen
redundant system

belt and suspenders n
bälte och hängslen
redundant system

beluga /bəˈluɡə/ /bəˈluːɡə/ n
hus
Huso huso
vitval
Delphinapterus leucas

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
begråta beklaga
to complain about

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ n
bänk
long seat
bänk avbytarbänk
sports: where players sit when not playing
bänkpress bänk
weightlifting: horizontal padded surface with a weight rack

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ v
bänka
remove a player from play

bench grinder n
bänkslipmaskin
workbench-mounte grinder

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ n
bänkpress
exercise

bench-warmer n
bänknötare
substitute player

benchmark /ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/ n
fixpunkt
surveyor's mark
måttstock riktmärke
standard

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
balk snedbjälke
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
knop
knot
kurva böj krök
curve

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
binda
to tie a line
böja krokna
to become curved
böja kröka
to cause to shape into a curve
glida
to change the pitch
kuva
to force to submit

bend sinister n
ginbalk
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left

bendable adj
böjbar
able to be bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

bendlet n
kavel kavle list smal balk
narrow bend

bendwise adv
balkvis
heraldry: diagonally

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
under
below or underneath

benefactive case n
benefaktiv
case used to indicate beneficiary

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
välgörare
on who gives gifts or help

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
fördelaktig gynnsam
helpful or good to something or someone

beneficiary /bɛn.əˈfɪʃ.iˌɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ n
förmånstagare
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ n
bidrag understöd
payment, subsidy
fördel
advantage, help or aid

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ v
dra fördel av gagnas gynnas
to receive a benefit
gagna gynna
to be or provide a benefit to

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ n
välvilja
disposition to do good

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ adj
välvillig
having a disposition to do good

benevolently adv
välvilligt
in a benevolent manner

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 /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɪpiːn/ n
bensodiazepin flödder
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

benzoic acid n
bensoesyra
white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH

bepowder v
pudra
sprinkle or cover with powder

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/ /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
testamentera efterlämna lämna i arv
to give or leave by will

bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ n
legat postum gåva testamentsgåva
a person's inheritance

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
beröva frånta
To take away someone or something important or close

bereavement n
sorg
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death

bereft /bəˈɹɛft/ adj
berövad
deprived of

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ 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 /ˈbɛɹ.i/ n
bär
small succulent fruit
botany: soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ adj
bärsärkagång
furiously, injuriously, or maniacally violent or out of control

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ n
bärsärk
Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy

berserker /-ˈsɜːkə/ /bəˈzɜːkə/ /bɚˈzɚkɚ/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚkɚ/ /ˈbɜːsɜːkə/ n
bärsärk
Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
koj sovplats
bunk

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ adj
beryllfärgad
of a dull bluish green colour

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ n
beryll
gem
beryllfärg
colour

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ n
beryllium
chemical element

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
bönfalla
to beg

beset /bɪˈsɛt/ v
anfäkta ansätta
to attack, especially from all sides

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bəˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsʌɪd/ 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

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ/ v
befläcka
tarnish; debase

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ adj
glasögonprydd
wearing spectacles (glasses)

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
skräddarsydd
individually or custom-made

best /ˈbɛst/ n
bästa
effort
bäste
person

best /ˈbɛst/ v
besegra
to beat

best before date n
bästföredatum
date until which a food product is at its best quality

best friend n
bästis bästa vän bäste vän
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 /ˈbistiˌælɪti/ /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/ /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ n
bestialitet råhet
bestial nature
tidelag
sexual activity with animals

bestiary /ˈbiːstiˌɛri/ /ˈbɛstiˌɛri/ n
bestiarium
A medieval treatise of animals

bestseller n
storsäljare bästsäljare
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/ /ˈbɛtə/ adj
beta
beta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ 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

beta radiation n
betastrålning
radiation of beta particles

beta testing n
betatestning
form of software testing

betake /bɪˈteɪk/ v
bege sig ta sin tillflykt
to go or move

betel leaf n
betelblad
leaf of the betel

betel nut n
betelnöt
An egg-shaped seed of the betel palm

betel pepper n
betelpeppar
Piper betle

betimes /bəˈtaɪmz/ /bɪˈtaɪmz/ adv
tidigt
in good season or time

betony /ˈbɛtəni/ n
läkebetonika humlesuga
Stachys officinalis

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
bedra bedraga vilseleda
to lead astray, as a maiden
förråda svika
to deliver into the hands of an enemy
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret
to prove faithless or treacherous

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ /bəˈtɹəʊð/ v
förlova sig
to promise to take as a future spouse
förlova trolova
to promise to give in marriage

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ n
fästman fästmö förlovad trolovad
fiancé or fiancée

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ v
trolovad
past of betroth

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
bättre
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
bättre
comparative of the adverb well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
förbättra
to improve

better dead than red proverb
bättre död än röd hellre död än röd
anti-Communist slogan

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
man kan aldrig vara nog försiktig ta det säkra före det osäkra
it is preferable to be cautious

better than nothing adj
bättre än inget
almost worthless

betting /ˈbɛtɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] n
vadslagning
act of placing a bet

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] 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 Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
mellan Skylla och Karybdis
idiomatic

between a rock and a hard place
i valet och kvalet mellan två eldar välja mellan pest och kolera
having the choice between two unpleasant options

between the hammer and the anvil
mellan hammaren och städet
with the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
mellan
between

bevel /ˈbɛv.əl/ n
avfasning avrundning
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
dryck
drink

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
flock
large group of birds

beware /biˈwɛɚ/ /bəˈwɛɚ/ /bɪˈwɛɚ/ v
akta sig (för)
use caution, pay attention (to)

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
varning för hunden
beware of the dog

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
förbrylla
to confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone

bewildered /bəˈwɪldəd/ /bəˈwɪldɚd/ adj
förbryllad
confused

bewitch /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ v
förhäxa
to cast a spell upon
fascinate, charm

bewitched /bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ adj
förhäxad förtrollad
Under a spell; entranced

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ preposition
bortom
greater than

bezant /ˈbɛzənt/ n
besant bysantin
heraldic representation of a gold coin

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ n
besoar bezoar
mass of undigested matter

bi /baɪ/ adj
bi
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ /bɪ-/ prefix
bi-
two-

biangbiang noodles /ˈbi.æŋ ˈbi.æŋ/ /ˈbi.ɑŋ ˈbi.ɑŋ/ n
biangbiangnudlar
type of noodle

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
partiskhet
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
partisk jävig snedvriden
exhibiting bias; prejudiced

biathlete n
skidskytt
athlete in biathlon

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ n
skidskytte
racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; a particular instance of such a race

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

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ n
bibliografi
list of books or documents
study of the history of books
källförteckning bibliografi
section of a written work

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/ /ˈbɪkɚ/ v
gnabbas kivas käbbla munhuggas
quarrel in a tiresome manner

bickering n
käbbel
petty quarreling

bickering v
käbbla
present participle of bicker

bicolour adj
tvåfärgad
having two colours

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ n
cykel tvåhjuling
vehicle

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ v
cykla
to ride a bicycle

bicycle helmet n
cykelhjälm
helmet worn while riding a bicycle

bicycle kick n
cykelspark bicykleta bicicleta
soccer: 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/ [ˈbɪɾɚ] n
bud spekulant
someone who bids

biddy /ˈbɪdi/ n
skvallerkärring
a woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody

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 /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ n
bidé
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
bidirektionell dubbelriktad tvåvägs-
moving in two directions (usually opposite)
operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite)

biennale n
biennal
a biennial celebration or exhibition

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ n
biennal
event

bier /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ n
bår
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person
katafalk
platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed

bifurcate /baɪˈfɚkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɚkət/ /baɪˈfɛːkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɛːkɪt/ /ˈbaɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪt/ v
dela sig klyva sig
divide into two

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
bifurkation delning klyvning

big /bɪɡ/ adj
stor
of a great size
vuxen
adult

big baby /bɪɡ ˈbeɪbi/ n
barnrumpa
Adult or youth prone to immature behavior associated with babies.

big business n
storföretag
large corporations

big cat n
storkatt
any large feline animal

big cheese n
höjdare pamp
very important figure

big day n
stora dagen
any day on which something significant happens

big deal interjection
än sen?
so what

big game n
storvilt
large animals hunted for sport

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

bigender /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
bigender
having two genders simultaneously

bigoted /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ adj
bigott trångsynt
being a bigot

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
bigotteri
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance

bigram n
bigram
linguistics: a pair used in analysis

bigwig /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ n
höjdare
A person of importance

bijection /baɪˈd͡ʒɛk.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 /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ 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 line n
bikinilinje
part of a woman's pubic region not covered by a swimsuit

bikini top n
bikinitopp
top part of a bikini

bilabial /baɪ.ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
bilabial
articulated with both lips

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
blåbär
type of blueberry from the cowberry family

bilby /ˈbɪlbiː/ n
större kaninpunggrävling
Australian desert marsupial

bildungsroman /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/ /ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/ n
bildningsroman
a type of novel

bile /baɪl/ n
galla
secretion produced by the liver
ilska gallfeber
bitterness of temper; ill humour

bile acid n
gallsyra
bile acid

bile duct n
gallgång
structure carrying bile

bile salt n
gallsalt
bile salt

bilge /bɪld͡ʒ/ n
kölrum hålskepp
lowest inner part of a ship's hull
kölvatten
bilge water

bilge pump n
länspump
pump in a ship

bilgewater /ˈbɪld͡ʒwɔtɚ/ n
kölvatten
nautical: water which collects in the bilges of a ship

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
tvåspråkig
speaking two languages
written in two languages

bilingualism n
tvåspråkighet bilingualism
condition of being bilingual

biliverdin n
biliverdin
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] n
faskinkniv
cutting instrument
hillebard
weapon of infantry
hillebardiär
somebody armed with a bill
pynt
extremity of the arm of an anchor
näbb
bird's beak
affisch plakat anslag program
advertisement
förteckning intyg lista
official statement
lagförslag proposition motion
draft of a law
nota räkning faktura
invoice
sedel växel
bill of exchange

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] v
hacka
to work with a bill
näbbas kyssas
to stroke bill against bill
affischera
to advertise by a bill
debitera
to charge or enter in a bill

bill and coo v
vänslas

bill of exchange n
växel
document demanding payment from another party

bill of materials n
stycklista materialförteckning materiallista
a list of materials and components

billboard n
ankardyna
large advertisement along side of highway

billiard ball n
biljardboll

billiard table n
biljardbord
table used for playing billiards etc.

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
biljard
any cue sport

billion /ˈbɪljən/ numeral
biljon
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
miljard
a thousand million (1,000,000,000); a milliard

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ n
miljardär
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹)

billionth /ˈbɪl.i.ənθ/ n
miljarddel
billionth

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
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/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
binär
being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off
using binary number system
logic states
dubbel
equal importance
tudelad binär
having two parts

binary star n
dubbelstjärna
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass

binary tree n
binärträd
data structure

binbag /ˈbɪmbaɡ/ /ˈbɪnbaɡ/ n
soppåse
bin bag

bind /baɪnd/ v
binda
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
transitive put together in a cover, as of books
förbinda
transitive connect
koppla
transitive couple

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
bindning inbindning
something that is used to bind things together
mapp pärm
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc.
självbindare
agriculture: machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle

binder clip n
pappersklämma
device for binding sheets of paper

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
bindande
imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
bindning
spine of a book

binding agent n
bindemedel
binder

binding energy n
bindningsenergi
energy needed to separate the constituent parts of an atom

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
vindeväxter
Convolvulaceae

binge eating disorder n
hetsätningsstörning
medical disorder

binge watching n
sträcktittning
the viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show

binge-watch v
maratontitta
watch multiple episodes of a television programme

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
bingo
when finding something
just det precis
An exclamation

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bingo
game of chance

bingo wings n
gäddhäng
bingo wings

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /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 /-t(j)ʊɹ-/ /-tju-/ /-ɹɑŋ/ /ˈbɪn.t(j)ʊəˌɹɒŋ/ /ˈbɪn.tuˌɹɔŋ/ 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
the chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
biodiversitet biologisk mångfald
diversity of flora and fauna

biodiversity hotspot /ˌbaɪoʊdəˌvɚsəti ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˌvɜːsɪti ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ [-ɾi] n
biologisk hetfläck
place with a significant level of biodiversity

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 /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /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 /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
biolog
student of biology; one versed in the science of biology

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ n
biologi fortplantningsbeteende
study of living matter

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
bioluminiscens bioluminescens
emission of light by a living organism

biomass /ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/ /ˈbaɪə(ʊ)mæs/ n
biomassa
organic matter from living things which were recently alive used as a fuel or source of energy
total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.

biome /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/ n
biom
biological community

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ adj
biomedicinsk
pertaining to biomedicine

biophilia /ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
biofili
love of nature and all living things

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

biosibling n
biologiskt syskon
sibling sharing at least one biological parent

biosphere n
biosfär
part of Earth capable of supporting life

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ n
biotin vitamin B7
sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex

biotope n
biotop
geographical area

bioweapon /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌwɛ.pən/ /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌwɛ.pən/ n
biovapen
weapon designed for use in biological warfare

bipartisan /-zən/ /baɪˈpɑɹ.tə.sən/ /ˌbaɪˈpɑː(ɹ).tɪ.zæn/ adj
blocköverskridande
relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

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

biphobia /ˈbaɪˌfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈbaɪˌfəʊbiːə/ n
bifobi
fear, dislike, or hate of bisexuals

biphobic /baɪˈfoʊbɪk/ adj
bifob bifobisk
relating to or characteristic of biphobia

biplane n
biplan
airplane that has two pairs of wings

bipolar /baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/ /baɪˈpəʊ.lə/ 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/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ n
björk
tree
wood

birch bolete n
björksopp
Leccinum scabrum

birch bracket n
björkticka
Piptoporus betulinus

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɜɹɖ] n
brud
woman
fågel
animal

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

birdbrain /ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ /ˈbɜː(ɹ)d.bɹeɪn/ n
hönshjärna
someone who is not intelligent

birdcage n
fågelbur
cage to keep birds in

birdcatcher n
fågelfängare
a person who catches or snares birds, wildfowl

birdfeed n
fågelfoder fågelmat
food intended för birds

birdhouse /bɝdhaʊs/ n
fågelholk
small house for birds

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ /ˈbɝdlaɪm/ n
fågellim
sticky substance to catch birds

birds and bees n
blommor och bin
euphemistic: sexual activity

birds of a feather n
kålsupare 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

birdseed n
fågelfrö
seed set out as food for birds

birdsong n
fågelsång fåglalåt sång
musical sound made by a bird

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ə(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

birotate /baɪˈɹəʊteɪt/ adj
tvåhjulig
two-wheeled

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ n
början födelse
beginning or start; a point of origin
födelse
process of childbearing; beginning of life
instance of childbirth

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ v
föda
to give birth (to)

birth certificate n
födelseattest
official document certifying the details of a person's birth

birth control n
födelsekontroll
voluntary control of the number of children conceived

birth weight n
födelsevikt
weight of a baby at birth

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
födelsedag bemärkelsedag
anniversary
födelsedag födelsedatum
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

birthrate n
födelsetal nativitet
rate of live births to population

biscuit /bɪs.ˈkwit/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
kex
small, flat baked good
tekaka
small bread similar to scone

bisect /baɪˈsɛkt/ v
halvera dela i tu
to cut or divide into two parts

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ n
bisektris
A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
bisexuell
sexually attracted to both men and women.
tvåkönad
botany: having both male and female organs

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexuell bi
bisexual person

bisexuality n
bisexualitet
psychology
botany

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
biskop
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations
löpare
chess piece

bishopric /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ n
biskopat
function of being bishop
biskopsdöme biskopdöme
diocese

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
vismut
chemical element

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ n
bisonoxe
American bison, Bison bison
europeisk bison visent
European bison, Bison bonasus

bisphenol A /bɪsˌfi.noʊl ˈeɪ/ /ˌbɪs.fiː.nɒl ˈeɪ/ n
bisfenol A

bissextile month n
skottmånad
a month with an extra day in a leap year

bistre /ˈbɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪstɚ/ n
bister
brown pigment

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹəʊ/ n
bistro
small restaurant

bit /bɪt/ n
ax nyckelax
part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers
bett
metal in horse's mouth
bit
small amount of something
rotary cutting tool
bit lite
portion
bit
computing: smallest unit of storage
math: binary digit

bit by bit adv
pö om pö lite i taget bit för bit efterhand
a small amount at a time

bit lifter n
bettlyftare
horse tack

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
hynda slyna subba
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female
hynda tik
female canine

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
gnälla klaga tjafsa
complain (about something) spitefully

bitch slap n
örfil

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ n
bitcoin
cryptocurrency

bite /baɪt/ n
bett
wound left behind after having been bitten
bett stick
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting
bitande
act of biting
munsbit tugga
mouthful

bite /baɪt/ v
bita
attack with the teeth
cut into by clamping the teeth
hold something by clamping one’s teeth
sting
nappa bita
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
accept or endure a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

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
(automotive) point where the clutch engages when the pedal is released

bitmap n
bitmapp bitmappsbild
a series of bits

bitrate n
överföringshastighet överföringskapacitet
frequency of bits at passing point

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] adj
bitter
hateful or hostile
bitter besk
having an acrid taste
cynical and resentful

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ n
bittergurka
fruit of Momordica charantia
plant Momordica charantia

bitter orange n
pomerans
fruit
tree

bitter vetch n
linsvicker
Vicia ervilia

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
rördrom
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
bitterhet
quality of being bitter in taste
quality of feeling bitter

bitters n
bitter
beverage

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] adj
bitterljuv bittersöt
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] n
besksöta
bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /baɪˈtumən/ /bɪˈtjumən/ /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ /ˈbɪt͡ʃ.ʊ.mɪn/ n
bitumen
Mineral pitch

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ n
bivack
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
två gånger i veckan
occurring twice a week
varannan vecka
occurring every two weeks

bizarre /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
bisarr
strangely unconventional

blabber /ˈblæb.ɚ/ n
skvallerbytta
A person who blabs

blabbermouth /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)ˌmaʊθ/ n
skvallerbytta
gossip

black /blæk/ adj
svart
absorbing all light
relating to people with dark skin
of coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced
bad; evil
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white"
svart mörk
without light

black /blæk/ n
den svarta
billiards, snooker, pool: black ball
svart
colour/color
dark-skinned person
pen, pencil, etc. with black pigment
svärta svart
dye, pigment

black Christmas n
grön jul
Christmas without snow

black alder n
klibbal
Alnus glutinosa tree

black and blue adj
gul och blå
covered in bruises

black art n
svartkonst
witchcraft, sorcery, black magic, etc.

black bile n
svart galla

black box n
svart låda
recorders in an aircraft
theoretical construct or device

black bryony n
djävulsdruva
plant

black caraway n
svartkummin
Nigella sativa
spice

black cardamom n
svart kardemumma
plant and spice

black chanterelle n
svart trumpetsvamp
mushroom

black crowned crane n
svart krontrana
Balearica pavonina

black eye n
blåtira blått öga
bruised eye

black friar n
svartbroder
a member of the religious order of the Dominicans

black garden ant n
svartmyra
Lasius niger

black goby n
svart smörbult
fish

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
svart börs svart marknad
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls
svartabörshaj
people who engage in such trade or that sector of the economy

black pepper n
svartpeppar
spice

black radish n
svart rättika
Raphanus sativus var. niger

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
person who is not wholesome
nonconformist

black slug n
svart skogssnigel
Arion ater

black stork n
svart stork
Ciconia nigra

black supremacy /ˈblæk suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
svart överhöghet
ideology

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ n
svart svan
Cygnus atratus

black tea n
svart te
tea leaves which have been "fermented"

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-billed capercaillie n
svartnäbbad tjäder
Tetrao parvirostris

black-billed magpie n
amerikansk skata
Pica hudsonia

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-faced bunting n
gråhuvad sparv
Emberiza spodocephala

black-haired adj
svarthårig
having black hair

black-headed bunting n
svarthuvad sparv
Emberiza melanocephala

black-headed gull n
skrattmås
Chroicocephalus ridibundus

black-legged kittiwake n
tretåig mås
Rissa tridactyla

black-necked crane n
svarthalsad trana
Grus nigricollis

black-necked grebe n
svarthalsad dopping
black-necked grebe

black-tailed godwit n
rödspov
Limosa limosa

black-throated accentor n
svartstrupig järnsparv
Prunella atrogularis

black-throated diver n
storlom
Gavia arctica

black-throated thrush n
svarthalsad trast
Turdus atrogularis

black-winged kite n
svartvingad glada
Elanus caeruleus

black-winged pratincole n
svartvingad vadarsvala
Glareola nordmanni

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ 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 /ˈblækboɹd/ /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

blackcoat n
svartrock
a member of the clergy

blackcock /ˈblæk.kɔk/ n
orrtupp
male of Tetrao tetrix

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
svarta vinbär
berry
svartvinbärsbuske
shrub

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
svartna
become black
svärta
make black
make dirty
svärta ner
defame, sully

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 /ˈblæknəs/ n
svärta
state or quality of being black

blackout /ˈblæk.aʊt/ /ˈblæk.ʌʊt/ n
avsvimning
a temporary loss of consciousness
blackout
mörkläggning
the mandatory blinding of all light
strömavbrott
a large-scale power failure

blackout curtain n
mörkläggningsgardin
A curtain which blocks light

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/ /ˈblædɚ/ n
blåsa urinblåsa
flexible sac in zoology

bladder cherry n
japansk lykta judekörs
Physalis alkekengi

bladderpod n
läkelobelia
Lobelia inflata, Indian tobacco, pukeweed

bladderwrack n
blåstång
Fucus vesiculosus

blade /bleɪd/ n
blad
a weapon such as a dagger
the flat part of a leaf or petal
blad klinga
typically sharp-edged working end of a knife or other cutting tool

blade of grass n
grässtrå
a single instance of a plant described by the mass noun grass

blah /bla/ /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

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ adj
klandervärd
deserving blame or censure

blanch /blænt͡ʃ/ /blɑːnt͡ʃ/ v
blanchera
to cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water
bleka
to make white
blekna
to grow or become white

blancmange /bləˈmɑndʒ/ /bləˈmɑnʒ/ /bləˈmɒndʒ/ /bləˈmɒnʒ/ n
blancmangé
dessert
historical white meat dish

bland /blænd/ adj
blid mild vän
mild; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave
fadd intetsägande lam mild smaklös svag
lacking in taste or flavor
mild
having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating

blank /blæŋk/ adj
tom blank
free from writing, printing or marks

blank /blæŋk/ n
lös patron
simulation cartridge
mellanslag
space character
ruta
space to be filled in on a form or template
tomrum
void space on a paper
ämne
workpiece

blank /blæŋk/ v
blanka
to make void

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
filt täcke
fabric
lager
layer of anything

blare /blɛ(ə)ɹ/ /blɛə/ n
bröl
loud sound

blare /blɛ(ə)ɹ/ /blɛə/ v
bröla
to make a loud sound, especially like a trumpet

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
häda smäda
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemer n
hädare
One who commits blasphemy

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.əs/ /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
hädisk blasfemisk
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
hädelse blasfemi
irreverence toward something sacred

blast furnace n
masugn
furnace where iron ore is smelted

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
avlövad bar bladlös kal naken
heraldry, of a tree whose branches bear no leaves
fördömd jädrans nedrans sabla
cursed

blastpipe /ˈblæst-/ /ˈblæstˌpaɪp/ /ˈblɑːstpaɪp/ n
ångbläster
pipe forming part of the exhaust system of a steam locomotive that discharges exhaust steam from the cylinders up into the smokebox beneath the chimney in order to increase the draught through the firebox

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
uppenbar
obvious, on show

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
pladdra
to talk rapidly without making much sense

blatherer n
pladdrare
one who blathers

blazar /ˈbleɪ.zɑɹ/ n
blasar blazar
astronomy: a very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole
blazar

blaze /bleɪz/ n
(ljusan) låga (stark) eld
fast-burning fire
bläs
white or lighter-coloured marking

blaze /bleɪz/ v
brinna
to be on fire
skina stråla
to shine like a flame

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
blasonering vapenbeskrivning
description of a coat of arms

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonera
to describe of a coat of arms

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] n
blekmedel
chemical

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
bleka
to treat with bleach

bleacher /ˈbli.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈbliː.t͡ʃə/ n
blekare
one who bleaches
läktare
seating for spectators

bleak /bliːk/ adj
blek färglös
without color
dyster
cheerless

bleak /bliːk/ n
löja benlöja
small European river fish

bleat /ˈbliːt/ n
bräkande
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
bräka
to make the cry of a sheep or goat

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
blöda
lose blood
steadily lose
spread and stain
lufta
remove air bubbles

bleed out v
förblöda
die due to excess bloodloss

bleeder /ˈblidɚ/ /ˈbliːdə/ n
bråkmakare bråkstake
troublesome fellow; blighter

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
blödning
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

bleh interjection
blä
an expression of disgust

blend /blɛnd/ n
blandning
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
blanda
to mix

blender /ˈblɛn.də/ /ˈblɛn.dɚ/ n
mixer
machine

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
blefarit
inflammation of the eyelid

blepharoplasty n
ögonlocksplastik blepharoplastik
plastic surgery on the eyelid

bless /blɛs/ v
välsigna
confer blessing on

bless you interjection
prosit väl bekomme
said to somebody who has sneezed

blessed thistle n
kardbenedikt
Centaurea benedicta

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
hjord
group of unicorns
välsignelse
divine or supernatural aid or reward
pronouncement invoking divine aid

blighter n
rackare
person

blimp /blɪmp/ n
blimp
airship

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
blind synskadad
unable to see

blind /blaɪnd/ n
mörk
forced bet in poker
persienn gardin jalousi markis rullgardin
covering for a window

blind /blaɪnd/ v
förblinda blända
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind date n
blindträff
romantic meeting between two people who have never met before

blind hole n
blindhål

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/railway track/tramway track that cannot be seen

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ n
skygglapp
horse's eye shield

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ n
ögonbindel
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ 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 /ˈblaɪndnəs/ n
blindhet
condition of being blind

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
ta på sängen överrumpla
catch off guard

bling bling /blɪŋ blɪŋ/ n
bling bling-bling blingbling
shiny jewelry that displays wealth

blink /blɪŋk/ v
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
kisa

blink of an eye n
ögonblick
moment (a very short period of time)

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə/ /ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ n
skygglapp
eye shield
ögonlock
eyelid

blinkers n
skygglapp
horse's eye shields

blinks /blɪŋks/ n
källört
Montia fontana

blip /blɪp/ n
blipp
small dot registered on electronic equipment
blipp pip
short sound of a single pitch

bliss /blɪs/ n
lycksalighet lycka
perfect happiness

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
blåsa
bubble on the skin
bubble on a painted surface

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
block
computing: logical data storage unit
programming: region of code that acts as single unit
set of paper sheets
part of a ship's rigging
block kloss
substantial often approximately cuboid piece
blockering hinder stopp
something that prevents passing
knopp skalle
slang: human head
kubbe huggkubbe
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading
kvarter
group of buildings demarcated by streets
distance from one street to another

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
blocka blockera
to disable communication
blockera
to impede opponent
to fill, making it impossible to pass
to prevent passing
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
isolation of something

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ v
blockera spärra
to create a blockade against

blockbuster /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/ n
kassasuccé knallsucce
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales
kvartersbomb
high-explosive bomb

blockchain n
blockkedja
shared record

blockfield n
blockterräng
rock surface

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 /ˈblɒɡ.əʊ.ˌsfɪɚ/ n
bloggosfär
the totality of blogs

blogpost n
blogginlägg
entry posted to a blog

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
blond
of a pale golden colour
blond ljus ljushyad
having blond hair

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
blondin
fair-haired person

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ n
blod
vital liquid flowing in human and animal bodies
blod blodsband
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings
blodprov blod
blood test or blood sample

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
bloda ner
to cause to be covered with blood

blood and soil n
blod och jord
nationalist mantra

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
clot formed from platelets and other elements

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 film n
blodutstryk
blood spread on a slide

blood flow n
blodflöde
continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system

blood is thicker than water proverb
blod är tjockare än vatten
relationships are stronger within the family

blood loss n
blodförlust
loss of blood

blood orange n
blodapelsin
type of orange

blood plasma n
blodplasma
clear fluid portion of blood

blood poisoning n
blodförgiftning
presence of micro-organisms in bloodstream

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ 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 sample n
blodprov
a sample of blood

blood sausage n
blodkorv blodpudding
type of sausage

blood sugar n
blodsocker
glucose in the blood
blodsockerhalt
amount of glucose in a person's 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/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ n
blodbad
indiscriminate killing or slaughter

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ n
blodhund
dog

bloodiness n
blodighet

bloodletting n
blodsutgjutelse
large amount of blood likely to be spilled through violence
åderlåtning
ancient medical practice

bloodline n
blodslinje
link between a person and their ancestors

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
blodtörst
the desire for bloodshed

bloodnut n
rödtott
person with red hair, informal

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
blodsutgjutelse blodspillan
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter
shedding or spilling of blood

bloodsoaked adj
bloddränkt
soaked in blood

bloodstain n
blodfläck
a spot that has absorbed blood

bloodstained adj
blodfläckad
stained, spotted or otherwise discolored with blood

bloodstone n
heliotrop
green chalcedony sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite

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

bloodsucking adj
blodsugande
that draws off blood

bloodthirst n
blodtörst
eagerness for bloodshed

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
blodtörstig
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ adj
blodig
characterised by great bloodshed
covered in blood
förbannad djävla sabla satans
intensifier

bloody dock n
skogsskräppa
Rumex sanguineus

bloody hell interjection
jävla skit
expression of dismay

bloody mary n
bloody mary
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice

bloom /bluːm/ v
blomma
cause to bloom; make flourish

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ adj
blomstrande
opening in blossoms

blooper /ˈblu.pɚ/ /ˈbluː.pə/ 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 blomstra
have or open into blossoms
blomstra
begin to thrive or flourish

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
fläck bläckplump plump
blemish, spot or stain

blot out v
skymma
to obscure

blotting paper n
läskpapper
absorbent paper used to dry ink

blouse /blaʊs/ /blaʊz/ /bluːz/ 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
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
spränga
to cause to explode
suga av
to fellate

blow one's nose v
snyta
to expel mucus from nose

blow out v
blåsa ut
extinguish

blow over v
bedarra mojna
to pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down
blåsa omkull
to be knocked down by wind
to blow on something causing it to topple

blow someone's mind v
få någon att tappa hakan få någon och tappa hakan
to astonish

blow up v
blåsa upp
to inflate
explodera
to explode (intransitive)
förstora
to enlarge
spränga
to explode (transitive)

blow-by-blow adj
detaljerad
detailing completely

blow-up doll n
uppblåsbar Barbara

blowfish n
blåsfisk
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe

blowfly n
spyfluga
flies of the family Calliphoridae

blowgun n
blåsrör
weapon

blowhole /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ n
blåshål
spiracle through which cetaceans breathe

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
avsugning
the act of fellatio

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtoɹt͡ʃ/ /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 /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.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
blåvinge
butterfly of the subfamily Polyommatinae

blue blood n
blått blod
noble or aristocratic ancestry

blue card n
blåkort blått kort
European work permit

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ n
blåmögelost grönmögelost mögelost ädelost
kind of cheese with bluish mold

blue crane n
paradistrana
Grus paradisea

blue fox n
blåräv
variant of the arctic fox

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 rock thrush n
blåtrast
Monticola solitarius

blue screen of death n
blå skärm av döden blåskärm
screen indicating a system error

blue shark n
blåhaj
long blue shark

blue straggler n
blå eftersläntrar
unusually hot and blue star

blue swallow n
blåsvala

blue tit n
blåmes
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
blåval
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue-blooded adj
blåblodig
aristocratic or patrician

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

bluebell n
blåklocka
harebell
klockhyacint
flowering plants of the genus Hyacinthoides

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ n
amerikanskt blåbär
plant
amerikanskt blåbär blåbär
fruit

blueberrying /ˈbluˌbɛɹi.ɪŋ/ /ˈbluːbəɹi.ɪŋ/ /ˈbluːbɹi.ɪŋ/ n
blåbärsplockande
act of picking blueberries

bluefish n
blåfisk
Pomatomus saltatrix

blueness n
blåhet blånad
quality or characteristic of being blue

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
blåkopia
print produced by this process

blues /bluːz/ n
blues
musical composition
musical form

bluestocking n
blåstrumpa
scholarly, literary, or cultured woman

bluetail /ˈbluˌteɪl/ /ˈbluːteɪl/ n
Ischnura-släktet
Ischnura
blåstjärt näktergal
Tarsiger

blueth n
blånad
state or quality of being blue

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
tabbe blunder tavla
mistake

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
drumla
To move blindly or clumsily

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ 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

blunt /blʌnt/ n
joint jolle joppe
cigar filled with marijuana

blunt /blʌnt/ v
trubba
to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker

blunt instrument n
tillhygge
object lacking sharp surfaces used to cause injury

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ adj
oklar oskarp suddig utflytande
Out of focus

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
oklar oskarp suddig utflytande
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

boa constrictor n
kungsboa
snake

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
galt
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ 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/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ v
borda äntra
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
gå ombord
to step or climb onto
inackordera
to provide someone with meals and lodging
to receive meals and lodging in exchange for money

board game n
brädspel
game played on a board

board meeting n
styrelsemöte
meeting of the board of a company etc.

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
boardingcard boardingkort boarding-pass embarkeringskort ombordstigningskort
document to board

boarding school /bɔɹdɪŋ ˈskul/ /bɔːdɪŋ ˈskuːl/ n
internat internatskola
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 /ˈbəʊstf(ə)l/ /ˈbəʊstfʊl/ adj
skrytsam
tending to boast or brag

boastfully adv
skrytsamt
in a boastful manner

boastfulness n
skrytsamhet
characteristic of being boastful

boasting /ˈboʊstɪŋ/ n
skryt skrävel
the making of boasts

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
båt
water craft

boat lift n
båtlyft skeppslyft lyftverk
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.sən/ /ˈbəʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊt.sweɪn/ n
båtsman överskeppare
officer 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 /ˈbɒbəl/ n
hårsnodd
elasticated band for securing hair

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ 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 /ˈbɑdɪs/ /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/ [ˈbɑɾi] n
kaross kropp
largest or most important part of anything (e.g. car bodywork)
kropp
physical structure of a human or animal
any physical object or material thing
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
organisation, company or other authoritative group

body and soul adv
kropp och själ

body butter n
kroppssmör
moisturizer

body camera /ˈbɑdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɑdi ˈkæmɹə/ /ˈbɑɾi-/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈbɒdi ˈkæmɹə/ 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 kroppsodör
unpleasant smell on a person's body

body of water n
vattenmassa
significant accumulation of water

body painting n
kroppsmålning
application of paint to the body
body painted this way

body part n
kroppsdel
anatomy: part of organism

body politic n
samhällskropp
collective body as politically organized

body positivity n
kroppspositivism
acceptance of all body types

body snatcher n
likplundrare likrånare likrövare liksnattare liktjuv
One who secretly removes without right or authority a dead body from a grave

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] n
bodybuilder kroppsbyggare
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
bodybuilding
sport of muscle development

bodyfat n
kroppsfett
adipose tissue

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
livvakt
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodystocking n
kroppsstrumpa
one-piece undergarment covering most of the body

bodywork n
kaross
exterior body of a motor vehicle

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
myr mosse
expanse of marshland

bog bilberry /bɒɡ ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
odon
shrub or berry

bog body n
mosslik mosskropp
human body naturally mummified in a peat bog

bog iron ore n
myrmalm
deposit

bogatyr /ˌboʊɡəˈtɪɚ/ n
bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogie /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ n
boggi
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi

bogland n
myrmark

bogue /boʊɡ/ n
oxögonfisk
Boops boops

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
bohemisk
unconventional

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ n
bohem
person whose lifestyle is unconventional

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrium
chemical element

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ n
böld varböld
accumulation of pus

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
koka
begin to turn into a gas
koka sjuda
cook in boiling water
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas
stekas
colloquial: of a person, to be uncomfortably hot

boil over v
koka över
boil so as to overflow

boil up v
koka upp
to cook or prepare by boiling

boiled egg n
hårdkokt ägg
hard-boiled egg
kokt ägg
boiled egg (generic)
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
room

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
kokande
that boil(s)
kokande kokhet
of a thing: extremely hot
kokhet
of the weather: very hot

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ n
kokning
process of changing the state of a substance

boiling hot adj
kokhet skållhet
extremely hot

boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ n
kokpunkt
temperature at which a liquid boils

boink /bɔɪŋk/ v
bonka bäver
to have sexual intercourse

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/ adj
stormig
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy

bok choy /ˌbɒkˈt͡ʃɔɪ/ n
kinakål
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊ.kə/ /ˈboʊˌkeɪ/ /ˈbəʊ.kə/ /ˈbəʊˌkeɪ/ n
bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] adj
djärv modig
courageous, daring
fet fetstil fetstilt
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface

bolete /boʊˈlit/ n
sopp
type of mushroom

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ /ˈboʊ.lɪd/ n
bolid
extremely bright meteor

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
pollare
post to secure mooring lines
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
balle
testicles

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
bolster
large cushion or pillow

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
stödja
to brace, reinforce, secure, or support

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] n
blixt vigg
lightning spark
bult
metal fastener
packe rulle bunt
large roll of material
regel
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
regel kolv låskolv
sliding pin or bar in a lock
skäkta pil
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow
slutstycke
sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] v
fly schappa
to escape
fästa förbinda skruva
to connect pieces using a bolt
regla låsa
to secure a door
skena rusa
to accelerate suddenly

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/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ n
bomb
device filled with explosives

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
bombardera bomba
attack with bombs

bombardment n
bombning
act of bombing, esp towns or cities

bombe /bɒm(b)/ n
glassbomb
dessert made from ice cream

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ n
bombare bombman
person who bombs

bomber jacket n
bomberjacka
short leather jacket

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ n
bombattentat bombning sprängattentat
action of placing and detonating bombs
bombning
action of dropping bombs from the air

bombproof adj
bombsäker
sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb

bombshell n
bombnedslag sexbomb
someone who is very attractive

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
smaklig måltid låt det smaka smaklig spis
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
lebeman vivör festprisse goddagsplit livsnjutare
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
trevlig resa kom väl hem lycklig resa
wish of good journey

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˈboʊnəˌfiːdeɪ/ /ˈbɑnə.faɪd/ /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
äkta

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
band
emotional link, connection or union
bindning
chemistry: link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule
obligation
finance: documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
slaveri
the state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ n
ben
material
component of a skeleton
benvit
colour

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ v
bena ur
to remove bones

bone black n
bensvart
preparation containing carbonized bone

bone china n
benporslin
type of porcelain

bone folder n
falsben
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease

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 structure n
benstomme
exact anatomy of an individual at the level of his bones

bone-dry adj
peppartorr snustorr torr som fnöske
totally dry

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
stånd
erect penis

bonfire /ˈbɑnˌfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ /ˈbɔn-/ n
brasa bål lägereld
large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal

bonkers /ˈbɑŋkɚz/ /ˈbɒŋkəz/ adj
knäpp
mad, crazy

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
motorhuv
cover over the engine of a motor car

bonnie adj
ljuv
Gay; merry; frolicsome; cheerful; blithe

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ n
bonobo dvärgschimpans
pygmy chimpanzee

bonsai /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ /ˈbɑnzaɪ/ /ˈbɒnsaɪ/ v
bonsai bonsaiträd
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
bonus
something extra that is good
bonus lönebonus
extra amount of money given as a premium

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/ n
burop
derisive shout

boo /buː/ v
bua
to shout boos derisively (intransitive)
bua ut
to shout boos at (transitive)

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
tutte patt tutt
breast (colloquial)

boob tube n
dumburk
slightly derogatory term for television

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
sula
bird

booby trap n
försåtminering
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
kråka buse snorbuse snorkråka
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ n
bok
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material
record of betting
bok volym
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter
bokföring
usually in plural: records of the accounts of a business
häfte
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ v
boka
to reserve
bokföra skriva in
to write down, register, record

book burning n
bokbål
book burning

book fair n
bokmässa
public event at which books are sold

book report n
bokreferat
reflection

book value n
bokfört värde
the value of an asset
listpris
the price for which an item should be bought or sold

bookbinder n
bokbindare
person whose profession is binding books

bookbindery n
bokbinderi bokbindarverkstad
building where books are assembled and bound

bookbinding n
bokbinderi bokbindning
art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] 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 /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ n
bokhållare
person responsible for keeping records

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
broschyr liten bok
small book

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ n
bokmärke
strip used to mark a place in a book
record of the address of a file or page

bookmobile n
bokbuss
bookmobile

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
bom
spar extending the foot of a sail
horizontal member of a crane
piece of windsurfing equipment
läns länsa
floating barrier
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
välsignelse förmån
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/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] n
stövel känga
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg
vagnslåda
archaic: place for baggage at either end of a stagecoach
båtnad fördel gagn hjälp vinning vinst
remedy
vinning
profit

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] v
kräkas spy
to vomit
sparka
to forcibly eject
to kick
båta gagna hjälpa tjäna
to profit
boota
to start a system

booted eagle n
dvärgörn
Hieraaetus pennatus

booted warbler n
stäppsångare
Iduna caligata

bootlegger n
langare
illegal trader

bootlicker n
rövslickare smilfink
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.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
gurkört
Borago officinalis

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
kurr
the rumbling sounds in the intestines

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] n
gräns
the line or frontier area separating various territories

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] 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

border control n
gränskontroll
regulation of movement of people, animals or goods across a border

border guard n
gränsvakt
a person assigned to watch, protect or control the frontier between two sovereign states

border on v
gränsa till
be almost like some other thing

borderer n
gränsbo
person who resides near a border

bordering adj
angränsande
having a common boundary or border

borderless adj
gränslös
lacking edges, limits, or boundaries

borderpost n
gränsövergång

bordure /ˈboɹ.djʊɹ/ /ˈboɹ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈbɔː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːdjʊə/ /ˈbɔːd͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːɹdjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔːɹd͡ʒɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹ.d͡ʒɚ] n
bräm bård
contrasting border round a shield

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
torrboll tråkmåns
One who inspires boredom

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
borra
to make a hole
tråka ut
to inspire boredom

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ adj
nordlig
relating to the north

boreal chickadee n
kanadames
Poecile hudsonicus

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ adj
uttråkad
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
uttråkning tristess
state of being bored

borehole n
borrhål
hole bored into the ground

boreo-montane adj
boreomontana
boreal and montane

borer /ˈboːɹɐ/ /ˈbɔːɹə/ /ˈbɔːɹɚ/ n
borrare
person who bores/drills
borrmaskin
tool

boric acid n
borsyra
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ adj
långtråkig
causing boredom or tiredness

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
född
given birth to

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 /ˈbɝ.oʊ/ /ˈbʌ.ɹə/ /ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ n
borg
administrative district
municipal borough

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
låna
receive temporarily
in a subtraction
copy a word from another language

borrower /ˈbɑɹoʊɚ/ /ˈbɔɹəʊə/ n
låntagare
one who borrows

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
borsjtj
beetroot soup

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
barm byst
chest, breast

bosom friend n
hjärtevän såt
very close friend

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/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] n
botaniker botanist
a person engaged in botany

botanize /ˈbɒtənaɪz/ v
botanisera
do the work of a botanist

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ n
botanik växtlära
scientific study of plants
flora lärobok i botanik
botanical treatise or study
växtbiologi
properties and life phenomena of plants

botfly n
styngfluga
insect

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ [bɜʊ̯θ] conjunction
både såväl ... som
both...and...

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
båda bägge ömse
each of two; one and the other

both … and conjunction
både … och såväl … som

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ n
besvär
trouble, inconvenience

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ v
idas bry sig om
to do something which is of negligible inconvenience
störa
to annoy, to disturb, to be troublesome to

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ n
flaska butelj
contents of such a container
flaska pava
container

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
buteljera
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption
ge någon flaskan
feed (an infant) baby formula

bottle brush n
flaskborste
brush to clean bottles

bottle cap n
kapsyl
closure used to seal bottles

bottle opener n
flasköppnare kapsylöppnare
device to open bottles removing the cap

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

bottling n
buteljering
a batch of bottled liquids

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
botten
lowest part
bed of a body of water
passiv
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex
stjärt bak rumpa ända
euphemistic: buttocks or anus
underdel
garment worn on lower body

bottom quark n
bottenkvark
bottom quark

bottom the house v
storstäda
clean a house extremely thoroughly

bottomless /ˈbaɾəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.ləs/ adj
bottenlös
having no bottom
bottenlös byxlös
naked from the waist down

bottomless pit n
avgrund
hell
bottenlöst hål
A pit with no visible (infinite) bottom

bottoms up interjection
botten upp
Cheers!

botulism /ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ n
botulism
medical condition

bougainvillea /ˌboʊ.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
trillingblomssläktet
flower

bough /baʊ/ n
gren trädgren
firm (and often larger) branch of a tree

bouillabaisse /-ˌbɛs/ /ˈbujəˌbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəˌbeɪs/ /ˌbujəˈbeɪs/ /ˌbuːjəˈbeɪs/ n
bouillabaisse
type of fish stew or soup from Provence

bouillon cube n
buljongtärning
cube

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
stenbumling stenblock
large mass of stone

boules n
boule
game played with metal balls

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
bulevard
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 /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ n
dörrvakt 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/ /buˈkeɪ/ n
bukett
bunch of flowers

bouquet garni n
bouquet garni
bouquet garni

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ adj
borgerlig
of or relating to the middle class
conventional, conservative and materialistic
of or relating to capitalist exploitation

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
borgerskap bourgeoisie
class

bourrée n
bourré
a baroque dance of French origin

boustrophedon /ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/ n
bustrofedon oxplöjarskrift plogskrift
writing that is alternately right-to-left and left-to-right

boutique /boʊˈtik/ /buːˈtiːk/ n
butik
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like

bouzouki /buːˈzuːki/ /bəˈzuːki/ 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/ n
bugning bockning
gesture made by bending forward at the waist
bog för stäv
front of a boat or ship

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
båge krökning rundning
bend in a rod or planar surface
båge pilbåge
weapon used for shooting arrows
rosett
type of knot with two loops
stråke båge
rod used for playing stringed instruments

bow /baʊ/ v
bocka buga
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
bågna böja böjas krokna kröka
to become bent
böja kröka
to bend a thing

bow and arrow /ˈbəʊ ən(d) ˈæɹəʊ/ n
pil och båge
weapon

bow saw n
bågsåg
for tree trunks, Swede saw
ramsåg
woodworking saw

bow-legged adj
hjulbent
having bowed legs

bow-wow interjection
voff voff voff vov vov vov
sound of a dog barking

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /baʊəɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊəɹ/ n
budoar
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle

bower anchor n
bogankare
bow-attached anchor ready to be lowered

bowhead n
grönlandsval
Balaena mysticetus

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] 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 /ˈboʊ lɪn/ /ˈbəʊ lɪn/ n
pålstek
knot

bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ [ˈbɒʊɫɪŋ] n
bowling
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley

bowling alley n
bowlinghall
a building which contains bowling lanes

bowling ball n
bowlingklot
ball for bowling

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
bogspröt
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ n
bågsträng
string of an archer's bow

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
fluga
necktie shaped like a bow

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
avbalkning box bås fack loge
compartment to sit inside
dator
computer, or the case in which it is housed
jakthydda kur vaktkur
small rectangular shelter
kuskbock
driver’s seat on a coach
låda
as much as fills a box
compartment of an item of furniture
compartment or receptacle for receiving items
låda box bössa fodral hylsa
(engineering) cylindrical casing
låda dosa ask kista box bössa
cuboid space; container
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
boxa
to strike with the fists
boxas
to fight against (a person) in a boxing match

box calf n
boxkalv
calfskin

box jellyfish n
kubmanet
box jellyfish

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɑksˌɔfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
biljettkassa
ticket office

box plot n
lådagram
graphical summary of data

box someone's ears v
hurring örfil
slap on the side of the head

box tree n
buxbom
tree of the genus Buxus

box wine n
lådvin
wine that is sealed in a plastic bladder

boxcar n
sluten godsvagn
enclosed goods wagon

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
boxare
participant in a boxing match

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
boxhandske
padded mitten worn in boxing

boxing week n
mellandagarna

boxwood n
buxbom
Buxus sempervirens
the hard, close-grained wood of this tree

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 pojkgrupp
pop group whose members are all young men

boy scout n
bror Duktig präktig
man adhering to the values of honor and honesty
pojkscout scout
male member of the Scout Movement

boy's name n
pojknamn
name given to a male

boyar /bəʊˈjɑː/ /ˈbɔɪɑː/ /ˈbəʊjɑː/ 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 /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ n
killkompis
male friend
pojkvän kille käraste
male partner in a romantic relationship

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
pojkaktig
like a boy

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
boysenbär
berry

boyshorts n
boxertrosor
underwear

bozo /ˈbəʊ.zəʊ/ n
dåre pappskalle
(slang) a stupid or foolish person

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ n
behå bysthållare bh brösthållare
brassiere

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
stålsätta
to prepare for something bad

braced /bɹeɪst/ adj
sammanflätad
in heraldry

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ n
armband
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament
strap of a wristwatch

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
tandställning
device for straightening teeth

brachiation n
armgång
movement by swinging arms between holds

brachioradialis n
brachioradialis runkmuskel
muscle that flexes the forearm

brachiosaur n
brachiosaurie brachiosaurus
dinosaur of the genus Brachiosaurus

brachylogy /bræˈkɪl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
brakylogi
concise speech

bracing /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/ adj
stärkande uppfriskande uppiggande
stimulating

bracken /ˈbɹækən/ n
örnbräken
any of several coarse ferns

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
intervall
one of several ranges of numbers
konsoll
item attached to a wall to hold up a shelf
parentes
generically any of "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">"

bracket fungus n
ticka
fungus of the family Polyporaceae

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
bräckt
slightly salty

brackish water n
brackvatten
water whose salinity falls between that of fresh water and that of seawater

bradycardia /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ n
bradykardi
condition of having a slow heartbeat

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
skryta
to boast

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
skrytmåns
one who constantly brags or boasts

bragger n
skrytmåns
person who brags

bragging /ˈbɹæɡ.ɪŋ/ n
skryt skrävel
the act of one who brags

bragging rights n
skryträttigheter
the prerogative to praise oneself

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
fläta
weave of three or more strands
hairstyle

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
fläta
to intertwine

braille /ˈbɹaɪ/ /ˈbɹeɪl/ n
punktskrift Brailleskrift
system of writing using raised dots

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
förstånd
brains: intellect
hjärna
organ
person providing intelligence

brain cell n
hjärncell
cell in brain

brain damage n
hjärnskada
injury to the brain

brain death n
hjärndöd
irreversible cessation of brain activity

brain drain n
kompetensflykt forskarflykt hjärnflykt kunskapsflykt talangflykt
emigration of educated people

brain fart n
hjärnsläpp
something ill-considered

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-dead /ˈbɹeɪnˌdɛd/ adj
hjärndöd
in medicine: having irreversible cessation of brain activity
colloquially: having no useful thoughts

brain-teaser n
metallpussel
a complex riddle or puzzle

brain-washing n
hjärntvätt
form of indoctrination

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
tankefoster
creation

brainstorm /ˈbɹeɪnstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
aha-upplevelse
sudden thought
hjärnsläpp
mental error

brainstorming n
brainstorming hjärnstorm idékläckning spåna
method of problem solving

brainteaser n
hjärngymnastik
brainteaser

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
hjärntvätta
to affect one's mind

brainwork n
tankearbete
work done with brain

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
bräsera
To cook in a small amount of liquid

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
broms
device used to slow or stop a vehicle
handtag
nautical: handle of pump
ormbunke
Pteris
bråka
tool for crushing and beating flax or hemp

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
bromsa
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking
bråka
to bruise and crush

brake fluid n
bromsvätska
hydraulic fluid

brake light n
bromslykta
light on the rear of a vehicle

brake lining n
bromsbeslag
consumable surfaces in brake systems

brake pad n
bromsback bromsbelägg bromskloss
friction element in a disc brake

brake pedal n
bromspedal
the pedal in a vehicle which operates the brakes

brake shoe n
bromssko
element of a drum brake

brambling n
bergfink
bird

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
kli
outside layer of a grain

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ n
filial branschkontor
location of an organization with several locations
gren
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk
gren område
area in business or of knowledge, research

branch off v
förgrena
to diverge into two or more separate paths

branch out v
förgrena sig
expand in the manner of branches

brand /bɹænd/ n
märke
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
märke varumärke
name, symbol, logo

brand /bɹænd/ v
brännmärka
mark with proof of ownership
stigmatize

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ adj
splitterny
utterly new

branding iron n
brännjärn
bent piece of metal

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
svinga hytta hötta
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
kosing
slang: money
mässing
alloy of copper and zinc

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/ n
snorunge
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

bratwurst n
bratwurst
A small pork sausage

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
modig
strong in the face of fear

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ n
tapperhet
being brave

bravo /bɹɑˈvoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvəʊ/ /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
bravo
interjection

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
slagsmål bråk
disorderly argument or fight

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
slåss
to engage in a brawl

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
muskelkraft muskelstyrka
physical strength, muscularity
sylta
terrine

brawny /ˈbɹɔːni/ adj
atletisk biffig muskulös
characterized by brawn

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
skria
to make the cry of a donkey

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
a gap or opening made by breaking or battering

breach of contract n
avtalsbrott
failure to perform

breach of trust n
trolöshet mot huvudman

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 /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
bröd och skådespel
food and entertainment provided by the state

bread knife n
brödkniv
knife designed to cut bread

bread pudding n
brödpudding
dessert made from stale bread, suet, egg, sugar or golden syrup, spices, and dried fruit

bread roll n
fralla bulle småfranska kuvertbröd
miniature round loaf of bread

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɪt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪt/ n
brödkorg brödfat brödlåda
basket for storing or carrying bread

breadboard n
kopplingsdäck kopplingsplatta
reusable solderless device
skärbräda skärbräde
cutting board
pull-out cutting board

breadbox /ˈbɹɛd.bɑks/ /ˈbɹɛd.bɒks/ n
brödlåda
a container for storing bread

breadfruit /ˈbɹɛdfɹuːt/ n
brödfrukt
fruit
brödfruktträd
tree

breadstick n
grissini
slender loaf of crisp bread

breadth /bɹɛdθ/ /bɹɛtθ/ /bɹɛθ/ n
bredd
scope, range

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
familjeförsörjare
primary income-earner in a household

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] n
break
tennis: game won by receiving party
brott
instance of breaking something into pieces
paus avbrott rast
rest or pause, usually from work

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
avbryta bryta
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily
bryta
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
intransitive, of a bone: to crack
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
bryta ned
bryta ha isär sönder ta isär
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces
gå sönder
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
ha sönder ta sönder
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
spränga
billiards: to make the first shot

break a leg interjection
kör hårt!
expression of best wishes to a performer

break down v
gå sönder
to cease to function; (others than above)

break even v
gå jämnt ut
to neither gain nor lose money

break in v
bryta sig in
to enter by force or illicitly
rida in tämja
to tame (a horse or other animal)

break off v
bryta
(intransitive) to end abruptly
bryta av
(transitive) to remove a piece by breaking or snapping
gå av
(intransitive) to become detached by breaking or snapping

break out v
bryta sig ut rymma
to escape, especially forcefully or defiantly
utbryta
to begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition

break room n
fikarum
room for breaks

break someone's heart v
krossa någons hjärta
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
bryta isen
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness

break up v
göra slut
to end a relationship
splittras
intransitive: to disintegrate

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbl/ adj
bräcklig
able to be broken

breakaway adj
utbrytar-
having broken away from a larger unit

breakaway n
friläge
in ice hockey
utbrytargrupp utbrytning
in cycling

breakdancer n
breakdansare
A person who does breakdancing

breakdancing n
breakdance breakdans
Style of dance

breakdown /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ n
nedbrytning
listing or categorization in great detail
sammanbrott
lapse of mental stability

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ n
brottsjö
wave

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
frukost frulle
first meal of the day

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
frukost äta
to eat the morning meal

breakfast cereal n
flinga frukostflinga
food made from processed grains

breaking news n
senaste nytt, senaste nyheterna
news that just happened or is happening

breakneck adj
halsbrytande
dangerously fast; hell-for-leather

breakout n
flykt
An escape from any restrictive or confining situation
An escape from prison
An outbreak
utbrytning
A breakdown of statistics

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ n
genombrott
major progress
military advance

breakup /ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ n
uppbrott
the act of breaking up, disintegration, or division

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
vågbrytare
construction in or around a harbour

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ n
braxen
fish of the genus Abramis
Abramis brama

breast /bɹɛst/ n
bröst
milk-producing organ
animal's thorax
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals
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 /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ v
amma
feed a baby milk via the breasts

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
amning
activity

breastplate n
bröstharnesk
armor
förbygel
horse tack

breaststroke n
bröstsim
swimming stroke

breaststroke v
simma bröstsim
to swim using this stroke

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
andedräkt utandning
air expelled from the lungs
andetag
single act of breathing in and out
andhämtning
rest or pause
andning
act or process of breathing

breath of fresh air n
frisk fläkt
something relieving, refreshing, or new

breath test n
nykterhetskontroll
test

breathe /bɹið/ /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

breathe a sigh of relief v
dra en lättnadens suck
be relieved

breathe in v
andas in
to inhale

breathe out v
andas ut
to exhale

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
andning
act of respiration

breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/ adj
andfådd tappa andan
having difficulty breathing; gasping
andlös tappa andan
that makes one hold one's breath

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
hisnande
very surprising or shocking

breech /bɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
bakstycke
part of a cannon or other firearm

breeches /ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪ.t͡ʃɪz/ n
knäbyxor
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breechloader n
bakladdare

breed /bɹiːd/ n
ras sort
race or lineage
all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies

breed /bɹiːd/ v
avla
to arrange mating of animals
avla föda upp
to keep animals and have them reproduce
avla föröka
of animals, to mate
föröka (sig)
to sexually produce offspring
odla
to propagate or grow plants
uppfostra uppföda
to take care of in infancy and through childhood

breeder /ˈbɹiːdɚ/ n
brider bridreaktor
type of nuclear reactor
hetero
heterosexual
uppfödare
(professional) plant or animal breeder

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/ /bɹɛv/ n
brevisnot
double whole note

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ n
korthet
the quality of being brief in duration

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] n
brygd
something brewed

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] v
brygga
to make beer

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
bryggare
someone who brews

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
bryggeri
building where beer is produced

brewski n
bira bärs
informal: beer

brewsky n
bira bärs
slang: a beer

briar /bɹaɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪɚ/ n
trädljung
white heath

bribable adj
mutbar
susceptible to bribery

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
muta dusör
inducement to a breaking of the rules

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

bric-a-brac /ˈbɹɪkəbɹæk/ /ˈbɹɪkəˌbɹæk/ n
tingeltangel
small ornaments and other miscellaneous items of little value

brick /bɹɪk/ n
tegel tegelsten
a building material
tegelsten tegel
hardened block used for building

brick red adj
tegelröd
colour

brick red n
tegelrött
colour

brick up v
mura för mura igen
to block by masonry

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
bro
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
(computing) device which connects computer buses
(graph theory) edge
brygga bro
(nautical) platform above the upper deck
brygga tandbrygga bro
(dentistry) replacement for teeth
näsrot bro
(anatomy) bony ridge of the nose
stall
(music, lutherie) piece on string instruments
bridge
card game

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
överbrygga
to span as if with a bridge

bridge pattern n
brygga

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ n
brofäste
area around the end of a bridge
brohuvud
area of ground on the enemy's side of an obstacle
fortification

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
betsel
headgear for horse

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
betsla
to put a bridle on
to check, restrain

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 /bɹɪɡ/ n
arrest
naval military jail or guardhouse
brigg
two-masted vessel

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ n
brigad
military unit

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
stråtrövare
bandit

brigantine /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtaɪn/ /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌtin/ n
brigantin
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
färggrann klar
of a colour: not muted or pale
glad
in good spirits
intelligent klyftig
having a clear, quick intellect
ljus
emitting much light; visually dazzling

bright and early /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜɹli/ /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜːli/ adv
i arla morgonstund i ottan vara uppe med tuppen
(very) early in the morning

bright spark n
ljushuvud
a clever person

brighten /ˈbɹaɪtən/ [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
ljusna
become brighter in color

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ n
ljusstyrka
the quality of being bright

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
briljant begåvad genialisk högt
highly intelligent
lysande briljant storslagen strålande
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
lysande glänsande gnistrande strålande
shining brightly
mästerlig virtuosmässig
of surpassing excellence

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
briljant
cut gemstone

brim /bɹɪm/ n
brädd
topmost rim or lip of a container
brätte bräm
projecting rim, especially of a hat

brimful /ˈbɹɪmfʊl/ adj
bräddfull bräddfylld
filled to overflowing

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmstən/ /ˈbɹɪmstəʊn/ n
citronfjäril
butterfly species
svavel
the sulfur of Hell

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
havsvatten
the sea or ocean
saltlag saltlake
salt water

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
bringa ta med medföra tillföra
to transport toward somebody/somewhere

bring to a boil v
koka upp
heat something until it reaches boiling point

bring to bear v
applicera ta till tillämpa
employ to achieve an effect

bring up v
uppfostra
raise or rear children

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
kant
edge

brinkmanship /ˈbɹɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/ /ˈbɹɪŋk.mənˌʃɪp/ n
högt spel
pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink rather than to concede a point

brioche /briːˈɒʃ/ /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
brioche
type of bun

brisance /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/ n
brisans
shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion

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 /ˈbɹɪskɪt/ n
bringa
chest of an animal
cut of meat

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ n
borst
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.
borst svinborst
stiff or coarse hair

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ v
lystra resa resa ragg skjuta rygg stå på ända
to be on one's guard

bristly /ˈbɹɪsli/ adj
borstig
covered with bristles

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ n
krokant
confection of caramelized sugar and nuts

broach /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
brotsch
series of chisel points

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ adj
bred
having a specified width
strongly regional

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
brutta tjej
colloquial term for a woman or girl

broad bean n
bondböna
Vicia faba

broad-billed sandpiper n
myrsnäppa
Calidris falcinellus

broad-minded adj
vidsynt
having an open mind, tolerant of diversity

broad-shouldered adj
bredaxlad
having broad shoulders

broad-winged hawk n
bredvingad vråk
Buteo platypterus

broadaxe n
bila
axe

broadband /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/ n
bredband
high-capacity internet connection

broadbrimmed adj
bredbrättad
having a broad rim

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
program sändning
programme transmitted
utsändning
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
bredså
to sow seeds over a wide area
sända ut utsända
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means

broadcasting n
sändning
business or profession of radio and television

broadcloth n
kläde
fine smooth-faced woolen cloth

broaden /ˈbɹoː.dən/ /ˈbɹɑ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔː.dən/ v
bredda vidga
to make broad
breddas
to become broad

broadside n
bredsida
the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship
one side of a warship
skillingtryck
printed lyrics

broadsword /ˈbɹɔd.sɔɹd/ /ˈbɹɔːd.sɔːd/ n
huggvärja
longsword with a broad cutting blade

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
brokad
fabric

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
broccoli
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

brochette /bɹəʊˈʃɛt/ n
grillspett
small skewer or spit

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ /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 /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ adj
brusten
of skin: split or ruptured
bruten
completely defeated and dispirited
having the bone in pieces, fractured
poorly spoken
disconnected
fragmented
mulen
meteorology: five eighths to seven eighths obscured by clouds
pank
having no money
streckad
of a line: dashed
trasig
of software: badly designed or implemented
trasig sönder
not working properly

broken heart n
brustet hjärta
feeling of grief or loss

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
börsmäklare
stockbroker
mäklare
mediator between a buyer and seller

brokerage n
courtage kurtage
the commission paid to a broker
mäklare mäklarfirma
company whose business is to act as a broker

brolga n
brolgatrana
an Australian crane

brome /bɹəʊm/ n
losta
grass of Bromus

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
bromid
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ n
brom
nonmetallic chemical element

bronchiolitis n
bronkiolit
inflammation of the bronchioles

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ n
bronkit luftrörskatarr
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

bronze-winged jacana n
bronsjaçana
Metopidius indicus

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
brosch
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ n
barnaskara
kull
the young of certain animals

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
ruva
to keep an egg warm
to protect
ruva älta
to dwell upon moodily and at length

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ n
bäck
a small stream

brook trout n
bäckröding
Salvelinus fontinalis

brookweed n
bunge
Samolus valerandi

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ n
borste
sweeper in curling
ginst
Fabaceae shrub
kvast sopborste sop
domestic utensil

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ v
borsta sopa
to sweep

broom wagon n
kvastbuss
vehicle

broomrape n
snyltrot
plant of the genus Orobanche

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ n
kvastskaft
the handle of a broom

bros before hoes proverb
bröder går före brudar
a man should prioritize his best 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 /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
bordell glädjehus 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-german n
helbror sambror
brother by birth

brother-in-arms n
bundsförvant vapenbroder medsoldat stridskamrat
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 sister's husband
one's brother's husband
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband
svåger svärbror
one's husband's brother

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
broderskap
state of being brothers or a brother
brödraskap
an association of any purpose, a fraternity

brotherhood-in-arms n
vapenbrödraskap
quality

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ adj
broderlig
of or characteristic of brothers

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
hunsa 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 falcon n
brunfalk

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 trout n
öring
species of freshwater trout

brown-eyed adj
brunögd
having brown eyes

brown-haired adj
brunhårig
having brown hair

brownie /ˈbɹaʊni/ n
tomte
helpful elf

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
brunaktig
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown

brownishness n
brunaktighet
quality of being brownish

brownness n
brunhet brynska
characteristic

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
beta
move about while eating parts of plants
bläddra ögna ögna igenom
scan, casually look through

brr /bɝ/ [ʙ̩ː] interjection
brr
expression to show shivering

brubru /ˈbɹubɹu/ /ˈbɹuːbɹuː/ n
brubru
Nilaus afer

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
blåmärke
medical: mark on the skin
fläck
mark on fruit or vegetable

brumal /ˈbɹuːməl/ adj
vintrig
winter-like

brunch /bɹʌnt͡ʃ/ /bɹʌnʃ/ n
brunch frunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
brunett mörkhårig
having brown or black hair

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
brunett
a person, especially female, with brown or black hair

brunost n
mesost
cheese

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ n
borste pensel
implement

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ v
borsta
to clean (with a brush)
to untangle/arrange
to remove
snudda
to touch

brush one's teeth v
borsta tänderna
to clean one's teeth with a toothbrush

brushcutter n
röjsåg

brushmaker n
borstbindare
a person who makes brushes

brushtail possum n
pungräv
Trichosurus vulpecula

brushwood n
ris sly
fallen branches and twigs
small trees and shrubs

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brysk burdus
rudely abrupt

brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ /ˈbɹuː.təl/ /ˈbɹʉː.təl/ [ˈbɹu.ɾəl] [ˈbɹʉː.ɾəl] adj
brutal
savagely violent

brutalise /ˈbruːt(ə)lʌɪz/ v
brutalisera
to make brutal
to inflict violence

brutality /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/ /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ n
brutalitet
a state of being brutal

brutally adv
brutalt
in a brutal manner

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ n
odjur
animal destitute of human reason
odjur omänniska sälle
brutal person

brute force /bɹut ˈfɔɹs/ n
råstyrka
computing: method of solving a problem

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ adj
bestialisk brutal djurisk rå
Bestial; lacking human sensibility

bruxism /ˈbɹʊk-/ /ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ n
bruxism tandgnissling
habit or practice of grinding the teeth

bryony /ˈbɹaɪəni/ n
hundrova
herb of Bryonia

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.əˌfʌɪt/ 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

bubblegum /ˈbʌbl̩ɡʌm/ /ˈbʌbəlɡʌm/ n
bubbelgum
chewing gum

bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ /ˈbʌbəli/ adj
sprudlande
cheerful, lively

bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ /ˈbʌbəli/ n
bubbel
term for champagne which is derived from its bubbles

bubonic plague n
böldpest
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis

buccaneer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪɚ/ n
buckanjär
a group of seamen
buckanjär pirat sjörövare
pirate

buck /bʌk/ n
bock
male deer, goat, etc.
dollar
informal: dollar

buck /bʌk/ v
bakut
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ n
hink
amount held in this container
hink ämbar spann
container
korg
basketball: basket
skopa
part of piece of machinery

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ v
ösregna ösa
rain heavily

bucket hat n
fiskehatt
a casual hat often worn at the beach

bucket list n
bucketlist
a list of things to accomplish before one's death

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ n
spänne bältesspänne
metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike

buckle down v
lägga manken till
to apply oneself to study, or a task or work

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
plant of the genus Rhamnus
getapel vägtorn
Rhamnus cathartica

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ /ˈbʌkʍiːt/ 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
bonde lantbo
a rustic, peasant
herdedikt
a pastoral poem

bud /bʌd/ n
knopp
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded

bud /bʌd/ v
delning
to reproduce by splitting off buds
knoppa
to form buds

buddy /ˈbʌd.i/ pronoun
grabben vännen
informal address to a stranger
kompis polare
friend or casual acquaintance

budgerigar /ˈbɐd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɐː/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑɹ/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑː/ n
undulat
species of parakeet

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ adj
budget
appropriate to a restricted budget
of, or relating to a budget

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ n
budget
itemized summary of intended expenditure
the amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
budgetera
allow for in a budget
construct or draw up a budget
plan for the use of in a budget

budo n
budo
Japanese martial arts

buff /bʌf/ n
entusiast fantast
a person who is very interested in a particular subject
kyllerfärg
a brownish yellow colour

buff /bʌf/ v
polera
to polish and make shiny

buff-bellied pipit n
hedpiplärka
Anthus rubescens

buff-breasted sandpiper n
prärielöpare
Calidris subruficollis

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
bisonoxe buffel
North American bison
buffel
Bubalina

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] n
buffert buffertlösning
solution to stabilize pH
buffert buffertminne
portion of memory in computing

buffer solution n
buffertlösning
buffer solution

buffer state n
randstat
nation

buffered adj
buffrad
chemistry: dissolved in a buffer solution

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /bʌˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊ.feɪ/ /ˈbʌ.feɪ/ n
buffé
counter or sideboard
food

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
buffelhuvud
a duck in the goldeneye genus

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
fjant pajas
unintentionally ridiculous person
pajas
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

bug /bʌɡ/ n
bacill
contagious illness, bacteria, virus
bugg
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)
halvvinge
an insect of the order Hemiptera
kryp
a colloquial name for insect

bug /bʌɡ/ v
bugga
to install an electronic listening device in
störa
to annoy

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ interjection
fan också helvete skit
slang: expressing annoyance

bughouse chess n
chock
variant of chess

bugle /ˈbjuːɡəl/ n
horn
music: simple brass instrument
suga
plant of the genus Ajuga

bugler n
hornblåsare
someone who plays the bugle

bugloss n
strävbladig växt
any of several plants in the borage family

build /bɪld/ n
bygge
any version of a software during its development
kroppsbyggnad byggnad
physique

build /bɪld/ v
anlägga bygga förfärdiga uppföra uppresa upprätta
(intransitive) to form by combining materials or parts
bygga upp hopa stegra öka
(intransitive) to develop in magnitude or extent
(transitive) to increase or strengthen by adding gradually to
bygga anlägga uppföra förfärdiga uppresa upprätta
(transitive) 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

build castles in the air v
bygga luftslott
to have any desire, idea, or plan unlikely to be realized

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] n
byggare
a person who builds or constructs things

builder pattern n
byggare

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ 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
byggarbetsplats bygge anlägg nybygge
place where a building is located, under construction, or will be erected
röra
messy, disorganized area

built-in /ˈbɪltɪn/ adj
inbyggd
constructed as a non-detachable part

bukkake /buˈkæ.ki/ /buˈkɑː.ke/ /buˈkɑː.ki/ n
bukkake
act of multiple people ejaculating on someone

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ n
lök
bulb-shaped root

bulge /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ n
utbuktning knöl bula
something sticking out

bulgur /ˈbʊl.ɡɚ/ /ˈbʌl.ɡɚ/ n
bulgur
Middle Eastern food

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ /bjuˈlɪmi.ə/ /buˈlimi.ə/ /buˈlɪmi.ə/ n
bulimi
eating disorder

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ adj
bulimisk
of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa
suffering from bulimia nervosa

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ n
bulimiker
person suffering from bulimia

bulk /bʌlk/ adj
massiv omfångsrik voluminös
large in size, mass, or volume

bulk /bʌlk/ n
massa
volume
merpart lejonpart
major part of something

bulk carrier n
bulkfartyg bulklastfartyg
ocean-going cargo vessel (merchant ship)

bulk density n
skrymdensitet

bulkhead /ˈbʌlk.hɛd/ n
skott
partition on ship
partition on air- or spacecraft

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
skrymmande
unwieldy
large in size, mass, or volume

bulky waste n
grovsopor grovavfall
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
haussespekulant
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices
snut
slang: policeman
tjur
uncastrated adult male bovine
large, strong man
tjur hane
adult male animal
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 ring n
tjurfäktningsarena
area in which a bullfight takes place

bull run n
tjurrusning
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bulldog /ˈbʊl.dɑɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɔɡ/ n
bulldogg
breed of dog

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
kula
projectile

bullet hole n
kulhål
hole

bullet point n
listpunkt
symbol that marks each item in a bullet list

bullet train n
shinkansen
Japanese high-speed train

bulleted list n
punktlista
list

bulletin board n
anslagstavla
a board

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
skottsäker
capable of withstanding a bullet

bulletproof vest /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf vɛst/ n
skottsäker väst skyddsväst
garment

bullfight n
tjurfäktning

bullfighter n
tjurfäktare
a toreador or matador

bullfighting n
tjurfäktning

bullfinch n
domherre
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ n
oxgroda
bullfrog

bullhead /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ n
dvärgmal
Ameiurus nebulosus

bullheaded adj
tjurskallig
unreasonably stubborn

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
tacka
bulk quantity of precious metal

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
oxe stut
a castrated bull; an ox

bullroarer n
brummare brumsnurra
musical instrument

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
mitt i prick
response when someone makes an accurate statement

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
mittpunkt mitt
centre of a target
polkagris
peppermint flavoured sweet

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
skit
expression of disbelief

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
bluffstopp
card game
skitsnack strunt
vulgar slang for deceptive or exaggerated nonsense

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
prata strunt snacka skit
have casual conversation with no real point

bullwhip n
oxpiska
whip

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
mobbare
a person who is intentionally 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.wɚk/ n
bålverk
defensive wall or rampart

bum /bʌm/ n
anus rövhål
anus specifically
skinkor
informal: butt(ocks) specifically
stjärt rumpa häck
informal: buttocks or anus
uteliggare luffare lodare lodis
hobo

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)

bumfuck nowhere pn
Tjotahejti obygden
the middle of nowhere

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] n
bula
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
stötfångare kofångare
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumper car n
radiobil
vehicle

bumper sticker n
bakrutedekal stötfångardekal
sticker
slogan
canned insight

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
bondläpp fårskalle klumpeduns
yokel

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ adj
guppig skumpig
jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
ojämn
covered with bumps

bun /bʌn/ n
bulle
a small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ n
klase
a cluster of grapes

bunchberry n
hönsbär
plant
fruit

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
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
knippe
biology: cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
bundla
computing: to sell hardware and software as single product
bunta
to tie or wrap together
bylta
to dress someone warmly

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ n
kork
stopper

bungee /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ n
snodd stropp
elastic strap for securing luggage

bungee jump n
bungyhopp bungyjump
instance of bungee jumping

bungee jump v
bungyhoppa bungyjumpa hoppa bungyjump
to participate in bungee jumping

bungee jumping n
bungyjump
jumping from a great height with a cord

bungle /ˈbʌŋɡ(ə)l/ v
fumla klåpa
to incompetently perform (a task); to ruin (something) through incompetent action

bungler n
klåpare klant
one who makes mistakes

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
liktorn
bump on the big toe

bunk /bʌŋk/ adj
strunt
nonsense

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

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ n
bunker
hardened shelter designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks
container for storing coal or fuel oil for a ship’s engine
large bin or container for storing coal
hazard on a golf course consisting of a sand-filled hollow

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ v
bunkra
to load (a vessel) with coal or fuel oil for the engine

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
flaggspel girlang
strips of material hung as decoration

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /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
absolutely nothing

bupleurum n
harörter
plant of the genus Bupleurum

bur-reed n
igenknopps
a marsh plant

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
lake slemhelge
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ n
börda belastning
heavy load
cause of worry
plikt
responsibility, onus

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ v
belasta
encumber

burden of proof n
bevisbörda
duty of a party in a legal proceeding
obligation of the person making a claim to provide evidence for their position

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
excessive red tape
government by bureaus
body of officers

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
byråkrat
an official in a bureaucracy

bureaucratese n
kanslisvenska
pejorative term for language typically used by bureaucrats

bureaucratic adj
byråkratisk
of or pertaining to bureaucracy

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
byråkratisera
to make bureaucratic

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 /ˈbɜːd͡ʒənɪŋ/ /ˈbɜːrd͡ʒənɪŋ/ adj
spirande
that buds, grows or expands

burger /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡɚ/ n
burgare
informal: hamburger

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
inbrottstjuv

burglar alarm n
tjuvlarm
warning device

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ 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

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
begravd begraven
Placed in a grave at a burial

burka n
burka
female garment that covers the whole body

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ n
vril masurknöl
tree growth

burlap /ˈbɜːlæp/ /ˈbɝlæp/ n
hessian säckväv
strong cloth

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
bastant
well-built

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
brännskada brännsår brännmärke
physical injury
förbränning
act of burning something
bäck ström å
stream

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
brinna
to feel hot due to embarrassment
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 betray
to approach near to a concealed object which is sought
to consume, injure, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat
bränna skålla
to injure with heat or chemicals

burn down v
brinna ner brinna upp
completely burn so that nothing remains
bränna ner elda upp
cause a structure to burn to nothing

burn one's bridges v
bränna sina skepp bränna alla broar bränna sina broar riva alla broar
burn one's bridges

burn out v
brinna ut falna
to extinguish due to lack of fuel

burn phone n
becknarlur brännartelefon burner buslur
mobile phone used for only a short time and then thrown away so that the owner cannot be traced

burn the candle at both ends v
bränna sitt ljus i båda ändar
work hard night and day

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
device that burns fuel
device that generates localized heat for experiments
someone or something that burns

burnet rose n
pimpinellros
Rosa pimpinellifolia

burnet saxifrage n
bockrot
Pimpinella saxifraga

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ adj
brännande brännhet
so hot as to seem to burn (something)

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ n
bränning
act by which something burns or is burned

burnish /ˈbɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈbɝnɪʃ/ v
blankskura göra blank polera
to make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing

burnout /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ n
utbrändhet
experience of long-term exhaustion

burnt /bɜːnt/ /bɝnt/ adj
bränd
carbonized
solbränd
sun-burned

buro n
byrå
chest of drawers for clothes
office

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ n
rap rapning
a softer belch

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
rapa
to emit a burp

burqini n
burkini
head-to-toe swimsuit

burr /bɝ/ n
grad
material left on an edge after cutting
kardborre
seed pod with sharp features
skorrning tungrots-r
pronunciation of "r"

burr /bɝ/ v
skorra
to pronounce "r"

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ n
håla gryt jordkula
a tunnel or hole

bursa /ˈbɜːsə/ /ˈbɝsə/ n
bursa slemsäck
sac where muscle slides across bone

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

burst into flame v
fatta eld
to catch fire suddenly and unexpectedly

burst into flower v
slå ut
to bloom suddenly

burst into tears v
brista ut i gråt brista ut i tårar
suddenly start crying

burst out laughing v
brista ut i skratt
suddenly start laughing intensely

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.i/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
begrava
to inter a corpse in a grave or tomb
begrava gräva ned gräva ner
to place in the ground
begrava gömma
to hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
glömma begrava
to put an end to; to abandon

bury one's head in the sand v
sticka huvudet i sanden
to deliberately ignore the reality of a situation

bury the hatchet v
begrava stridsyxan gräva ner stridsyxan
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
buss
vehicle
electrical conductor

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ v
buss bussa åka
travel by bus
bussa
transport students to school
transport via a motor bus

bus driver n
busschaufför bussförare busschaffis
person employed to drive buses

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

bus trap n
spårviddshinder
bus trap

busboy n
diskplockare nisse
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 /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ n
bussning
mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction

bushmaster n
buskmästare
pit viper

bushy /ˈbʊʃi/ adj
yvig
growing thickly

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪd.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ n
affär företag verksamhet
commercial, industrial or professional activity
affärer affär
commercial enterprise or establishment
affärsklass
business class
angelägenhet sak affär
something involving one personally
bransch
occupation, work or trade of a person
sak ärende
matters that come before a body for deliberation or action
verksamhet
management of commercial enterprises

business administration n
företagsekonomi
course of study

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
konjunkturcykel
economic fluctuation

business idea n
affärsidé
idea behind a business

business model n
affärsmodell
way in which a business ensures it generates income

business plan n
affärsplan
summary

business suit n
kostym
formal outfit

business trip n
affärsresa tjänsteresa
business trip

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ 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 /ˈbʌskə/ /ˈbʌskɚ/ n
gatuunderhållare
street performer

bussy /ˈbʊsi/ n
pojkfitta rövfitta
male anus

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

bust one's ass v
jobba häcken av sig
to work very hard

bust one's butt v
jobba häcken av sig
to work exceptionally hard

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
engaged
upptagen flitig jäktig
doing a great deal

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/ [bɐt] conjunction
förutom utom
except
men fast
although
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 /bʊt͡ʃ/ adj
macho manhaftig manlig
of a man

butch /bʊt͡ʃ/ n
butchflata truckflata
masculine lesbian

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
slaktare
brutal or indiscriminate killer
slaktare charkuterist styckare
person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
slakta
kill brutally
slakta stycka
slaughter animals and prepare meat for market

butcher's broom n
stickmyrten
Any plant of the genus Ruscus

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ n
betjänt butler
chief male servant

butt /bʌt/ n
fimp stump
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar
kolv
larger or thicker end of anything; blunt end
stjärt rumpa bak ända röv
buttocks

butt /bʌt/ v
stånga stöta
(transitive) to strike bluntly

butt crack n
analfåra crena ani rövspringa stjärtskåra
split between buttocks

butt in v
lägga sig i
to 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 /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] n
smör
soft foodstuff made from milk
other foodstuffs like butter

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] v
bre breda
to spread butter on

butter dish n
smörask
specialised dish in which butter is served

butter up v
smickra smöra
to flatter

butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth phraseologicalUnit
len i munnen
benign appearance, suggesting the contrary

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 knife n
butterflykniv
folding pocket knife

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

buttery /ˈbʌtəɹi/ adj
smörig
made with or tasting of butter

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] n
skinka
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] n
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
knopp knapp
botany: a bud
pin
a badge worn on clothes

button mushroom n
champinjon
Agaricus bisporus

buttonhole n
knapphål
hole for a button
knapphålsblomma
flower worn in the buttonhole for decoration

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
strävpelare stötta
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it
stötta
anything that serves to support something

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)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ n
köpare inköpare klient uppköpare
person who makes purchases

buyout n
uppköp
acquisition of a controlling interest

buzz /bʌz/ n
rus
rush of feeling of energy or excitement
signal
informal: telephone call
surr
continuous humming noise

buzz /bʌz/ v
lågsniffa
aviation: to fly at high speed and at a low altitude
surra ina
to make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
ormvråk
bird of the genus Buteo

buzzcut n
snagg
military style haircut

buzzword /ˈbʌzwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
buzzword
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon

by /baɪ/ adv
längs längs med
along a path

by /baɪ/ preposition
av
indicates creator of a work
indicates the agent of a passive verb
efter
indicates steady progression
indicating means of classification or organisation
genom att
indicates a means
innan
not later than
med
indicating amount of change, difference or discrepancy
vid
with the authority of
vid intill
near, or next to

by a hair's breadth
hårsmån
by a narrow margin

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 ear
gehör
to learn or perform using only hearing

by far
marginal särklass
to a large extent

by hand
för hand manuellt

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 means of preposition
medelst genom
By using

by now
vid det här laget

by oneself
ensam för sig själv
without company
på egen hand själv
without help

by right /baɪ ˈɹaɪt/
rätteligen rättmätigen rättmätigt tillbörligen
according to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to

by the Grace of God
av Guds nåde
By divine right

by the skin of one's teeth
förskräckelse på håret
barely, closely

by the way
förresten för övrigt
incidentally

by-election n
fyllnadsval
election to fill a vacant political office

by-product n
bieffekt
side effect
biprodukt
secondary product

bye /baɪ/ interjection
hej då adjö farväl ha det bra hej
short for goodbye

byform n
sidoform
tangential or subordinate form

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
förgången svunnen
in the far past

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
stadga
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization

byname n
efternamn släktnamn tillnamn
surname
tillnamn binamn
nickname

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ n
bypass
alternative passage for a bodily fluid
förbifart förbifartsled kringled omfartsväg
road

byproduct n
biprodukt
secondary or additional product

bystander /ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ n
åskådare
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

byte /baɪt/ n
byte
8-bit unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
ordspråk ordstäv
a proverb

béarnaise sauce n
bea bearnaise bearnaisesås
sauce

béchamel sauce n
béchamelsås
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ n
avsky fasa vildsvin
an anathema

c/o preposition
c/o
(abbreviation) identifies intermediary in delivering mail

ca. preposition
ca
abbreviation of circa

cab /kæb/ n
förarhytt
compartment

cabal /kəˈbæl/ /kəˈbɑːl/ n
kabal
secret organization

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
kabaré
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ n
grönsak
person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage
kål vitkål
plant
vitkål kål
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable

cabbage fly n
liten kålfluga
Delia radicum

cabbage roll n
kåldolmar
A dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings

cabdriver n
kusk
one who drives a carriage
taxichaufför
one who drives a taxi

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
hydda
small dwelling, especially one made of logs
hytt kabin kajuta
private room on a ship
kabin
section of passenger plane having same class of service
kajuta
interior of a boat

cabin boy n
skeppsgosse
a boy serving on a ship

cabin crew n
kabinpersonal
members of staff aboard aircraft

cabinet /ˈkæb.nət/ /ˈkæb.nɪt/ /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ n
kabinett råd styrelse
group of advisors
ministär kabinett regering råd
group of ministers
skåp kabinett
storage closet

cabinetmaker n
möbelsnickare
skilled woodworker

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ n
kabel
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic
kabel elkabel
assembly of wires for electricity
kabel wire
large wire, rope
kabellängd
nautical unit of length
meddelande telegram
telegram
tross kabel
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ 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

cable tie n
buntband
a type of fastener

cableway n
linbana
system of cables

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ n
sladdbarn
youngest child

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
cab cabriolet

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] n
kakao kakaoböna
cocoa bean
kakao kakaoträd
cacao tree

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ n
cache cacheminne
computing: fast temporary storage for data
gömma
store
gömma skattgömma
geocaching: hidden container

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ 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

cackle /ˈkækəl/ n
kackel
cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg
laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose

cackle /ˈkækəl/ v
kackla
to laugh with a sound similar to a hen's cry
to make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does

cackling goose n
dvärgkanadagås
Branta hutchinsii

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
kakofonisk
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
kakofoni
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ n
kaktus
member of the Cactaceae

cadastre /kəˈdæstəɹ/ n
fastighetsregister jordebok kataster katasterkarta lantmäterikarta mantalslängd
register
katastermätning
cartography: a public survey of land

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ n
lik kadaver
a dead body

cadaver dog n
likhund
detection dog

caddie /ˈkædi/ /ˈkɑdi/ [-ɾi] n
caddie
person hired to assist a golfer by carrying their golf clubs and providing advice

cadelle beetle n
spannmålsgnagare
Tenebroides mauritanicus

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
kadens
(music) chord progression concluding a section or piece
rytm
balanced, rhythmic flow
röstsänkning
modulation of the voice
takt
measure or beat of movement

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
kadmium
chemical element

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹeɪ/ /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɚ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɹə/ /ˈkɑː.də/ /ˈkɑː.dɹə/ n
kader
chiefly in communism: core of managing group
military: skeleton upon which regiment is formed; its officers

caecilian /sɪˈsɪlɪən/ n
maskgroddjur
amphibian

caecum /ˈsiː.kəm/ n
blindtarm
blind pouch connected to the large intestine

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ n
caesareopapism
combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters

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 /ˌkafəˈtɪəɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ n
cafeteria fik kafé lunchrestaurang lunchservering servering
restaurant
kantin lunchrum matsal fik matbespisning
dining area

caffeinated adj
koffeinhaltig innehållande koffein
containing caffeine

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ n
koffein
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
kafé café
coffee shop

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ n
bur
enclosure

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
caipirinha
traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
gravröse röse stenröse
monument

caisson /ˈkeɪ.sɑn/ /ˈkeɪ.sən/ n
ammunitionskista
large box of ammunition
kassun
enclosure from which water can be expelled

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] n
kaka
block of dense material
small mass of baked dough
tårta kaka
type of sweet dessert

cake plate n
tårtfat
dish designed to serve cake

cake server n
tårtspade
a tool for serving cake

cake slice n
tårtspade
a knife with a wide, triangular, unsharpened blade, designed to cut and serve slices of cake

calabash /ˈkaləbaʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
kalebass
fruit of the Lagenaria siceraria
Lagenaria siceraria

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
olycka tragedi katastrof
event resulting in great loss

calandra lark n
kalanderlärka
Melanocorypha calandra

calcaneal /kælˈkeɪniəl/ adj
häl-
of or pertaining to the calcaneus

calcification /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
förkalkning
the process of change into a stony or calcareous substance

calcify /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ v
förkalka
transitive
förkalkas
intransitive

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ n
kalcit kalkspat
calcium carbonate mineral

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
kalcium
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium chloride n
kalciumklorid
calcium salt of hydrochloric acid

calculable /kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] adj
beräkningsbar beräknelig kalkylerbar
able to be calculated

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
beräkna räkna ut kalkylera
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.
räkna ut beräkna
(intransitive) plan
räkna beräkna räkna ut
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions

calculated /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd/ adj
beräknad
Carefully thought out or planned

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
beräkning räknande
act or process of calculating
beräkning uträkning
reckoning, estimate
uträkning
result of calculating

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] 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

calefactory n
calefactorium
warming room

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.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
kalander mangel
machine

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
kalendarisk
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calends
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calendula n
ringblomma
plant of Calendula

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /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

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ n
kaliber
diameter of the bore of a firearm
figuratively: capacity or compass of mind

calibrate /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
kalibrera
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calibration /ˈkæl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.əˈbɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
kalibrering
act of calibrating

calico /ˈkælɪkəʊ/ n
kalikå
kind of cloth

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californium
chemical element

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ n
bromsok
part of a disc brake

calipers /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/ n
krumcirkel krumpassare skjutmått
measuring device

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ n
kalif
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
kalifat
Islamic government

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] n
anrop
computing: act of jumping to a subprogram
besök
social visit
call syn
poker: act of matching a bet
fågelsång
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
kallelse
beckoning or summoning
ord
right to speak
rop
cry or shout
telefonsamtal
telephone conversation

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
anropa
to jump to another part of a program
besöka hälsa på
to pay a social visit
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
ringa telefonera
to contact by telephone
ropa hojta
to cry or shout
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 of nature n
naturbehov
need to defecate or urinate (euphemistic)

call sign n
anropssignal
broadcasting

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
ring brandkåren

call the police phraseologicalUnit
ring polisen
call the police

call to prayer n
böneutrop
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies

call-up n
inkallning
an order to report for military service

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfɚ/ n
kalligraf
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
kalligrafi
art of writing beautifully

calling /ˈkɑlɪŋ/ /ˈkɔlɪŋ/ /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ [kʰolɪŋ] [kʰɑlɪŋ] [kʰɔlɪŋ] n
kall
occupation
strong urge to become religious

calling card n
signatur
characteristic

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 /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ adj
lugn rofylld
free from anger and anxiety
lugn stilla
free of noise and disturbance
stilla
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface
vindstilla
without wind or storm

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ n
lugn ro
condition of being unworried and free from anger
stillhet lugn ro
the state with absence of noise and disturbance
vindstilla bleke stiltje
period without wind

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ 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/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ n
lugn ro stillhet
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence

caloric deficit n
kaloriunderskott
shortage in maintenance calories

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

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
fotangel
weaponry

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 /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
kamratskap
close friendship in a group of friends

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ n
hjullutning
alignment of wheels
krökning
slope of a curved road
rundning
curvature of an airfoil

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
kamelspindel 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.i.oʊ/ /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/ n
kamé
relief work

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ n
filmkamera videokamera kamera
movie camera
kamera
still camera

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ n
kamomill
Matricaria recutita
similar plant
romersk kamomill
Chamaemelum nobile

camomile tea n
kamomillte
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
kamouflage
biology
pattern
kamouflage maskering
military
kamouflagekläder
clothes

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
kamouflera maskera
hide, disguise

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] adj
fjollig
ostentatiously effeminate
fjompig
tasteless
kitschig teatral
theatrical

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] n
läger
group
outdoor place
organized event
läger förläggning
base

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] v
campa
to stay in an advantageous location in a video game
campa tälta övernatta
to live in a tent
slå läger
to set up a camp

camp stove n
stormkök
portable stove used while camping

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ n
kampanj fälttåg
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ v
kampanja
to take part in a campaign

campanile /-aɪl/ /kæmpəˈniːleɪ/ /kæmpəˈniːli/ /ˈkæmpənɪl/ /ˌkæmpəˈnili/ n
kampanil
bell tower, especially in Italy

campanology n
kampanologi
study of bells

campfire /ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ] n
lägereld
fire at a campground

campground n
campingplats
area for tents

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
kamfer
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ n
camping
recreational activity

campsite n
campingplats camping
a place where a tent may be or is pitched

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ /ˈkæmpʊs/ n
campus
grounds or property of a school, etc.

camshaft n
kamaxel
a shaft fitted with cams

camwheel n
mönsterhjul
mechanical part

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] n
burk
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
kanna vattenkanna
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants
konservburk konserv
a tin-plate canister

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
kunna
to be able
may

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
knipa igen stänga igen
to shut up
konservera lägga in
to preserve
sparka kicka
to fire or dismiss an employee

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ [kən ˌaɪ kʰɐm ˈɪn] [kən ˌaɪ kʰʌm ˈɪn] phraseologicalUnit
Kan jag komma in?
phrase

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
kan jag hjälpa dig?
offering of assistance

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
konservöppnare burköppnare
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
begins a polite request

can't be bothered v
idas inte orka inte palla inte
lacks the enthusiasm

can't help v
inte kunna låta bli inte kunna rå för inte rå för
not be able to avoid something

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
kanal
artificial waterway
a tubular channel within the body

canalise /kəˈnæl.aɪz/ /ˈkæn.ə.laɪz/ v
kanalisera
to channel the flow of
to convert into a canal

canapé n
kanapé snittar
a bite-sized slice open-faced sandwich

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
canardvinge
winglike structure
tidningsanka anka
false or misleading report or story

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
kanariefågel
bird from the Canary Islands

cancan n
cancan
dance

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
annullera upphäva avbryta
invalidate, annul
förkorta
remove a common factor
stryka
cross out
stämpla
mark to prevent reuse
upphäva släcka ut ta ut
offset, equalize

cancel culture n
kränkthetskultur
cultural phenomenon

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ n
återbud avbeställning avbokning förkortning strykning upphävande
act of cancelling

cancelled adj
inställd
No longer planned or scheduled

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
cancer kräfta
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation

cancer stick n
giftpinne
humorous: cigarette

candela /kænˈdiːlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ /ˈkændɪlə/ n
candela
unit of luminous intensity

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
kandelaber
candle holder

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
uppriktig
straightforward, open and sincere

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
kandidat
person running in an election

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
torsk
fungal infection

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /ˈkændəl/ n
ljus levande ljus
a light source

candle snuffer n
ljussax ljussläckare
device made to extinguish a candle

candlelight /ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/ n
ljussken
the light of a candle

candlestick /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /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
chokladkaka
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

canned laughter n
burkskratt
pre-recorded laughter that is edited into the soundtrack of a TV programme

cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ 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/ /kəˈnəʊlɪ/ /k̬ɐˈnɔːlɪ̆/ 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

cannon shot n
kanonskott

cannonade /ˈkæn.ənˌeɪd/ n
kanonad
firing of artillery

cannonball /ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ n
kanonkula kula
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ n
kanyl
medicine: tube inserted in the body

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
försiktig
careful, prudent, cautious

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
kanot
small long and narrow boat

canoeist n
kanotist kanotpaddlare
person who travels by canoe

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
kanon
piece of music
kanik korherre
A clergy member serving a cathedral

canonical /kəˈnɑn.ɪ.kəl/ /kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
kanonisk
present in a canon, religious or otherwise

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
kanonisera helgonförklara
to declare as a saint

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
baldakin sänghimmel takhimmel tronhimmel
high cover
huv
transparent cockpit cover
krontak
highest foliage and branches of a forest
markis
overhanging or projecting roof structure

canopy bed n
himmelssäng
a bed equipped with a canopy

cant /kænt/ n
floskler klyschor tomma fraser
hypocritical talk
talande vapen
heraldry: blazon that makes a pun, canting arms

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
nätmelon
melon

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
gnällig grinig grälsjuk knarrig kverulantisk kvirrig
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ n
kantat
cantata

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] n
fältflaska
water bottle
kantin markententeri
temporary or mobile cafe
kantin matsal cafeteria
small cafeteria or snack bar

canthus /ˈkænθəs/ n
ögonvrå
corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet

canting arms n
talande vapen
heraldic bearing in the form of a visual pun

cantle /ˈkantəl/ /ˈkæntəl/ n
bakbom
back part of saddle

canto /ˈkæntoʊ/ /ˈkæntəʊ/ n
sång
one of the chief divisions of a long poem

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
kanton
state of Switzerland
heraldry; one of the ordinaries
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina
subdivision of Luxembourg
subdivision of an arrondissement
subdivision of flag

cantor /ˈkæntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
kantor
singer

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ n
segelduk
piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
kanjon
a valley cut in rock by a river

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] n
hatt
top part of a mushroom
keps mössa
head covering
landskamp
soccer: international appearance
stor bokstav
informal: uppercase letter

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] v
täcka
to lie over or on top of something

cap gun n
knallpulverpistol
toy gun

capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ 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
capability; the ability to perform some task
the ability to hold, receive, or absorb
the maximum that can be produced

cape /keɪp/ n
kap
headland
cape slängkappa
garment

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

caperberry n
kapris
fruit

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
tjäder
Tetrao urogallus
bird of the genus Tetrao

capillary /kəˈpɪl.ə.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/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] adj
huvudsaklig
of prime importance

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] n
kapital
money and wealth
kapitäl
uppermost part of a column

capital city n
huvudstad
city designated as seat of government

capital flight n
kapitalflykt
rapid flow of money or assets out of a country

capital gain n
kapitalvinst
an increase in the value of a capital asset

capital gains tax n
kapitalvinstskatt
tax on profit made from selling capital

capital letter n
stor bokstav versal

capital loss n
kapitalförlust
decrease in the value of a capital asset

capital punishment n
dödsstraff
punishment by death

capital-intensive adj
kapitalkrävande
needing large capital expenditure

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 /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ adj
kapitalistisk
supporting or endorsing capitalism

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ n
kapitalist
supporter of capitalism
owner of capital

capitalist roader /ˈkæpətl̩əst ˌɹoʊdɚ/ /ˈkæpɪt(ə)lɪst ˌɹəʊdə/ [-ɾl̩əst-] n
kapitalistfarare

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
slå mynt av
to seize, as an opportunity; to obtain a benefit

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
kapitulera ge upp resignera
surrender; end all resistance; to give up; to go along with or comply

capitulation n
kapitulation
surrender to an enemy

capo /ˈkæpoʊ/ /ˈkæpəʊ/ /ˈkɑpəʊ/ /ˈkɑːpəʊ/ n
maffialedare
Mafia leader

capoeira /kæpəʊˈeəɹə/ /kæpəˈweəɹə/ /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ /kɑpˈwɛɹə/ n
capoeira
the martial art developed in Brazil

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
kapun
cockerel grown for food

caponier /ˌkæp.əˈnɪə/ /ˌkæp.əˈnɪɚ/ n
kaponjär
fortification structure

caponize v
kapunera
to castrate a cockerel

cappuccino /-pə-/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃini/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːni/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
cappuccino
Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added
cup of this beverage

caprice /kəˈpɹiːs/ n
infall nyck påhitt ryck
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action

capricious /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/ adj
nyckfull oberäknelig oförutsägbar
impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪsən/ /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 /ˈkæp.stən/ n
ankarspel ankarbult gångspel vindspel
cylindrical machine
kapstan kapstanaxel
part of a tape recorder

capstone n
krona på verket
a crowning achievement

capsule hotel n
kapselhotell
hotel with capsules

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] n
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
kommendör
a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral

captainess n
kaptenska
female captain

captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ /ˈkæptəˌvət/ /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ /ˈkæptɪvət/ v
fängsla
to attract and hold (someone’s) attention and interest

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
fånge
a person who has been captured

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
fångenskap
period of being captive
state of being captive

captor /ˈkæptɚ/ n
tillfångatagare
one who has captured something or someone
one who is holding a captive

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkæp.ʃə/ /ˈkæp.ʃɚ/ v
ta
remove or take control of opponent’s piece
tillfångata
take control of

capuchin monkey n
kapucinapa
New World monkey of the genus Cebus

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
kapybara vattensvin kapybar
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰäɾ] n
bil automobil
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver
hisskorg
moving, load-carrying component of an elevator

car bomb n
bilbomb
explosive device installed in an automobile
automobile made into a bomb

car boot sale n
bakluckeloppis
outdoor market at which people sell things from the boot of their car

car chase n
biljakt
chase between people in two or more cars or other vehicles

car door n
bildörr
door designed for use on a car

car phone n
biltelefon

car rental n
biluthyrning
hiring of cars for short periods

car seat n
bilsäte
seat in a motor car

car wash n
biltvätt
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically
biltvätt biltvättning
event at which people wash cars

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ /ˌkæ.ɹəˈbiː.nə/ n
karbinhake
metal link with a gate

caracal /ˈkeɚ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkæl/ /ˈkæɹ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkɛɚ.əˌkæl/ n
ökenlo
Caracal caracal

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
karaff kanna
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ n
karamell tjinuski
confection

caramelize /ˈkar(ə)məlʌɪz/ v
karamellisera
brown sugar

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
karat
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ n
karavanseraj
roadside inn usually having a central courtyard where caravans can rest

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ n
karavell
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ n
kummin
plant
seed/fruit

carbide n
karbid
any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element

carbine /ˈkɑɹ.baɪn/ /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑː.baɪn/ /ˈkɑː.bin/ n
karbin
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
kolhydrat
organic compounds such as sugar, starch or cellulose

carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ n
genomslagskopia
informal: carbon copy
karbonpapper
informal: a sheet of carbon paper
kol
chemical element
fossil fuel made of impure carbon
kolatom
atom of this element
koldioxid kol
ecology: carbon dioxide

carbon dating n
C14-datering kol-14-datering radiokoldatering
radiocarbon dating

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
koldioxid
CO₂

carbon microphone n
kolkornsmikrofon
microphone containing carbon granules

carbon monoxide n
kolmonoxid koloxid
chemical of the formula CO

carbon neutral adj
koldioxidneutral
having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account

carbon offset n
klimatkompensation
reduction in carbon dioxide emission

carbon paper n
karbonpapper
paper used to make carbon copies

carbon sequestration n
kolförening

carbon tax n
koldioxidskatt
tax levied on the use of fossil fuels

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)

carbonated water n
bubbelvatten kolsyrat vatten
water containing carbon dioxide

carbonic acid n
kolsyra
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃

carbonic anhydrase n
karbanhydras
enzyme

carboxyl /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksaɪl/ /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl/ 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 /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ n
böld karbunkel
abscess

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ n
förgasare karburator
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
as kadaver
body of a dead animal

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
cancerogen karcinogen cancerframkallande carcinogen
causing or tending to cause cancer

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] n
karcinom
invasive malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] n
kort
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc.
karda
hand-held tool for preparing materials for spinning

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] v
karda
to use carding device

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/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ n
kardemumma
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
papp kartong
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ n
kartong pappkartong
container

cardia n
cardia magmun
section of the esophagus that connects to the stomach

cardiac arrest n
hjärtstillestånd
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood

cardiac muscle n
hjärtmuskulatur
involuntary muscle

cardiac output n
hjärtminutvolym
volume of blood pumped from a ventricle of the heart per unit time

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
kofta cardigan
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ adj
avgörande främsta huvud- huvudsaklig kardinal- väsentlig
of fundamental importance

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ n
kardinal
official of the Catholic Church
any bird in family Cardinalidae
bird of the genus Cardinalis

cardinal flower n
praktlobelia
Lobelia 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)

cardio /ˈkɑɹ.di.oʊ/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/ n
cardio
exercise

cardiological adj
kardiologisk
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
kardiolog
physician

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ 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 /ˌkɑː(ɹ)di.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
kardiovaskulär
relating to the circulatory system

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ n
kardon
perennial plant

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ n
falskspelare
professional cheater at card games

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] n
bekymmer
worry
omsorg omtanke vård
close attention, concern or responsibility
underhåll
maintenance, upkeep
vård
state of being cared for
vård omsorg
treatment of those in need

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] v
bry
to be concerned about
to be mindful of
ta hand om
to look after

care of preposition
adress
for distribution by (the named intermediary)

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
kränga
to tilt on one side
to sway violently from side to side or lurch
to tilt or lean while in motion
kölhala
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
karriär
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan
one's calling in life; a person's occupation

career criminal n
yrkesförbrytare
a person who makes a living illegally by committing crimes

careerist n
karriärist
person who pursues his or her own career as his or her main aim

carefree /kɛɹˈfɹi/ /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ adj
bekymmerslös sorgfri
worry free, light hearted, etc.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
försiktig
cautious
noggrann
meticulous

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ adv
försiktig
in a careful manner

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
vårdslös oaktsam försumlig slarvig
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessness /ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/ n
lättsinne 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
vårdnadshavare
one who takes care of a person

caretaker government n
expeditionsministär expeditionsregering
temporary government

carfree adj
bilfri

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
frakt last
freight carried by a ship

cargo ship n
lastfartyg
ship that carries cargo

caribou /ˈkæɹəbu/ n
ren
North American reindeer

caricatural adj
karikatyrisk

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ adj
karikatyr
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect
grotesque misrepresentation

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ v
karikera
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 /kɑɹˈnil.jən/ n
karneol
reddish brown chalcedony

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] n
karneval
festive occasion marked by parades

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ n
köttätare
meat-eating animal
rovdjur
mammal of the order Carnivora

carnivorous /kaːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ adj
köttätande
predatory or flesh-eating

carnyx /ˈkɑɹnəˌsiz/ /ˈkɑɹnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪsiːz/ n
carnyx
bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts as a type of battle trumpet

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ n
johannesbröd
tree
fruit

carotene n
karoten
class of plant pigments

carotid /kəˈɹɑt.ɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
halspulsåder
major artery in the head and neck

carousal /kəˈɹaʊzəl/ n
fyllefest supkalas

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 /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ v
gnata
To complain about a fault

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/ /ˌkɑɹ.pi ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ /ˌkɑː.piː ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ proverb
fånga dagen
seize the day

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
snickare timmerman
one who practices carpentry

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 beater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ n
mattpiska
tool used in housecleaning

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

carpetlayer n
mattläggare
a person who lays―cuts, shapes and fits―carpets

carpool n
bilpool
arrangement

carpool v
samåka
travel together

carrack n
karack
ship

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
hållning
manner of standing or walking
kärra vagn
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power
vagn släde
part of typewriter

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 pigeon n
brevduva
carrier pigeon

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ n
bärvåg
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ n
as kadaver
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion crow n
svartkråka
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
morot
Daucus carota ssp. sativus
motivational tool

carrot and stick n
piska och morot morot och piska
simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior

carrot cake n
morotskaka
sweet cake

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
bära
to transport by lifting
föra
to stock or supply

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

carrying basket n
kont
basket fitted with straps

carrying pole n
bärstång
a yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load

carsick adj
åksjuk
feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
åksjuka rörelsesjuka
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
gokart
small motor vehicle resembling a car; a go cart
kärra
small, open, wheeled vehicle

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
carte blanche
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ n
kartell
group of businesses or nations that collude to fix prices

carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ n
kusk körkarl
person who transports a load on an animal-drawn cart

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ n
brosk
elastic tissue

cartilaginous fish n
broskfisk
cartilaginous fish

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
kartografisk
of or pertaining to the making of maps

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/ /ˈkɑːtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ [ˈkʰɑɹʔn̩] n
kartong
box-like container
limpa
a carton of cigarette packs

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
tecknad serie tecknat
animated cartoon

cartoonist n
tecknare serietecknare
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
kardus kartesch
paper cartridge
kartusch
in architecture
kartusch kartouche
hieroglyphs

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
patron bläckpatron
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer
patron kassett
firearms package

cartridge box n
patronkök patrontaska
case for cartridges

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ n
hjulning
gymnastic maneuver
vagnshjul
wheel of a cart

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ v
hjula
perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel

cartwright n
vagnsmakare
maker of carts

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
snida tälja rista
to shape to sculptural effect

carving knife n
förskärare
a large knife designed for cutting cooked turkey and similar dishes
slöjdkniv
a knife used to pare, cut and smooth wood

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ n
karyatid
a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
kaskad
sequence of events

case /keɪs/ n
fall case
academia: instance or event as a topic of study
fall kasus
actual event, situation, or fact
fall mål
law: lawsuit
box låda
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus
hus kåpa apparathölje huv hölje skal
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
hölje
sheath, covering
låda lår
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
monter vitrinskåp
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic
resväska
suitcase

case ending n
kasusändelse
a suffix-like element which indicates a word’s grammatical case, number, and gender

case insensitive adj
skiftlägesokänslig versalokänslig
treating upper- and lowercase letters as being the same

case law n
prejudikatlag rättspraxis
law developed through court decisions

case officer n
handläggare
person assigned to manage a client's affairs
kontaktperson
person who manages a network of agents

case sensitive adj
skiftlägeskänslig versalkänslig
distinguishing upper- and lower-case letters

case study n
fallstudie
research performed in detail on a single case

caseate v
ysta
to degenerate into a cheese like state

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 desk n
kassa
place with a cash register

cash flow n
finansieringsanalys kassaflödesanalys
statement
kassaflöde
stream of funds

cash register n
kassaapparat
machine

cashbox n
kassaskrin
a box for holding cash

cashew /kəˈʃuː/ /ˈkæʃjuː/ /ˈkæʃuː/ n
acajouträd
tree

cashew nut n
cashewnöt acajounöt
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ n
kassör
person in charge of the cash of a business or bank
kassör kassörska kassapersonal
one who works at a till or receives payments

cashless adj
kontantfri kontantlös
operating without the need for cash

cashmere /kæʃˈmiɹ/ /kæʃˈmɪə/ /kæʒˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ n
kashmir kaschmir
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ n
kasino
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ /ˈkɑː.skɪt/ n
skrin
little box e.g. for jewelry

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
cassata
Sicilian cake with liqueur, ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
kassava maniok

casserole /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
gryta
food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish
kastrull gryta lergryta
glass or earthenware dish

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /kəˈsɛt/ n
kassett
small flat case containing magnetic tape

cassette player n
kassettbandspelare
a device capable of playing prerecorded cassette tapes

cassette tape n
kassettband
magnetic tape in a cassette

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
kasuar
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
casting rollbesättning rollfördelning rollsättning
casting procedure
form gjutform
mould used to make cast objects
gips
medicine: supportive and immobilising device
rollbesättning rollinnehavare
group of actors performing together

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
besätta rollbesätta
to assign a role in a play or performance
gjuta stöpa
to make by pouring into a mould
kasta
to throw forcefully
loda
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water

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 on v
lägga upp
knitting

cast one's vote v
lägga sin röst
to vote

cast pearls before swine v
kasta pärlor för svin kasta pärlor för svinen

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
kastanjett
a single handheld percussion instrument

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
kast
hereditary social class

caster /ˈkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæstɚ/ /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ n
ströare
shaker with perforated top

castigate /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
tukta
to punish or reprimand someone severely

casting couch n
knullsoffa
sofa

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
slott borg fästning befästning
fortified building

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /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 /ˈkæsəlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːsəlɪŋ/ n
rockad
move in chess

castor bean tick n
fästing vanlig fästing
Iduna rama

castor oil /ˈkæ.stɚ ˌɔɪl/ /ˈkɑː.stə ˌɔɪl/ n
ricinolja

castor oil plant n
ricin
Ricinus communis

castor sac n
bävergäll
beaver’s castoreum organ

castoreum n
bävergäll
castor sac exudate

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ v
kastrera gälla snöpa
remove the testicles of

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
kastrering
act of removing the testicles

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
kastrat
male who has been castrated
kastrat kastratsångare
male soprano or alto voice; the singer

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ adj
ledig
informal, relaxed

casual sex n
flyktigt sex
sexual activity that is undertaken without commitment

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ n
offer olycksoffer
person

casuistry /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/ n
kasuistik
process

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] n
katt
domestic species
kattdjur katt
member of the family Felidae

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] v
kräkas spy
vomit

cat burglar /kæt ˈbɜːɡlə/ /ˈkæt ˌbɝɡlɚ/ n
fasadklättrare
burglar

cat café n
kattcafé kattkafé
café with domestic cats

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 tree n
kattträd kösträd
structure for a cat to play on

cat's claw n
gul middagsblomma
Carpobrotus edulis

cat's ear n
rosettfibbla

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
nine-corded whip

catabolism /kəˈtæbəlɪzm/ n
katabolism
destructive metabolism

catachresis /ˌkæt.əˈkɹiː.sɪs/ n
katakres
misuse of a word

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ n
kataklysm
sudden, violent event

cataclysmic adj
kataklysmisk
of or pertaining to a cataclysm

catacomb /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ n
katakomb
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ n
katafalk
platform to display or convey a coffin

catalepsy n
katalepsi
catalepsy

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ 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.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ 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
chamber in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized into carbon dioxide

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
katalysera
to bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] n
katafrakt
soldier covered with a cataphract

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 /kætəˈtoʊniə/ n
katatoni
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ /kæ.təˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
katatonisk
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ n
burop
shout or whistle expressing dislike

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ v
bua
make such an exclamation

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ n
fångst
that which is captured or caught
the act of catching a ball
hake
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
hake hasp
a clasp which stops something from opening
kap
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
fånga
to capture or snare
fånga fatta
to intercept an object in the air etc.
gripa
to seize an opportunity
hinna
to reach in time to leave
uppfatta begripa förstå fatta
to perceive and understand

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 fatta eld ta fyr
become engulfed in flames

catch one's breath v
flämta
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise
hämta andan pusta ut
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity

catch out v
komma på
to discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate

catch red-handed v
ta med fingrarna i kakburken ta med fingrarna i syltburken ta på bar gärning
capture someone in the act of committing a crime

catch up v
hinna ifatt hinna ikapp komma ikapp
to reach something that had been ahead

catcher /ˈkæt͡ʃə/ /ˈkæt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ-/ n
catcher fångare
baseball player who receives pitches
fångare
that which catches

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ adj
trallvänlig
instantly appealing and memorable

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
katekes
book summarizing the principles of Christianity

catechist n
kateket

catechistic adj
kateketisk

catecholamine /katəˈkɒləmiːn/ /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 /kæt.əˈɡɒ.ɹɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
kategoriskt
In a categorical manner

categorize v
kategorisera
to assign a category

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ n
kategori
group
collection in math

category theory n
kategoriteori
branch of mathematics

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /kəˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
kedjekurva
curve of a flexible chain

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ n
fjärilslarv mallarv
larva of a butterfly

caterpillar track n
larvfötter
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt

catfish n
mal
type of fish
catfish
person operating fake profile
sockpuppet
fake profile

catfish v
catfishing
operate fake profile

catgut /ˈkætˌɡʌt/ n
catgut
cord

catharsis /kəˈθɑɹˌsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ n
katarsis katharsis
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
katedral domkyrka
principal church of a bishop's diocese

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ n
kateter
small tube inserted into a body cavity

cathetus /kəˈθɪ.təs/ /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

cathode ray n
katodstråle
ray consisting of a stream of electrons

cathode ray tube n
bildrör katodstrålerör
vacuum tube that displays images

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
katjon

catkin n
hänge
botany: a type of inflorescence

catlike adj
kattaktig kattlik
resembling a cat

catnap n
tupplur
a brief, light sleep

catnip /ˈkætnɪp/ n
kattmynta
specific species which causes intoxication among cats
nepetasläktet
plant of the genus Nepeta

catslaughter n
kattmord
killing of cats

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
kaveldun
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha

cattle /ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ/ /ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ/ 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/ [ˈkʰæɾi] adj
spydig
spiteful

caudillo /kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ/ /kɔˈdiː(j)oʊ/ n
caudillo
military dictator in South America

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/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ n
gryta kittel
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
blomkål
edible head of a cauliflower plant
vegetable

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /kɔːk/ v
kalfatra
to seal joints with caulk

causal /ˈkɑ.zəl/ /ˈkɔ.zəl/ /ˈkɔː.zəl/ [kʰɒː.z̥əl] [ˈkʰoː.z̥əl] adj
kausal orsaklig
of, relating to or being a cause of something

causalism n
causalism
social system

causality /kɑˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔːˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ [kɑˈzæl.ɪ.ɾɪ] [kʰoːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] [kʰɒːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] n
kausalitet orsakssammanhang
agency of cause
cause and consequence relationship

causative /ˈkoːzətɪv/ /ˈkɑzətɪv/ /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ [ˈkoː.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɑ.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔ.zə.ɾɪv] n
kausativ
linguistics

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] n
orsak grund
source or reason of an event or action

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
orsaka förorsaka
to set off an event or action

cause célèbre /-ˈlɛbɹeɪ/ /-ˈlɛbɹə/ /koʊz seɪ.lɛbɹ(ə)/ /kɔz səˈlɛb/ /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 /ˈkɔːzləs/ adj
grundlös omotiverad
groundless

causerie n
kåseri
article

cauterization /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
kauterisering
act of searing some morbid part

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɑɾəɹaɪz] [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
kauterisera
burn tissue

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
försiktighet
careful attention, prudence

cautionary tale n
sedelärande historia
story

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
försiktig aktsam varlig varsam
careful

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/ n
kavalkad
parade

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
kavalleri
military service that fights with riding horses

cavalryman n
kavallerist ryttare
a soldier in the cavalry

cave /keɪv/ n
grotta håla
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground

cave bear n
grottbjörn
Ursus spelaeus

cave lion n
grottlejon
Panthera leo spelaea

cave painting /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ n
grottmålning
activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times
paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; an individual painting of this type

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
brasklapp varning
warning
förbehåll
qualification or exemption

caveman n
grottmänniska
early humans or related species

cavern /ˈkav.n̩/ /ˈkav.ən/ /ˈkæv.ɚn/ /ˈkæv.ɹən/ n
bergrum grottkammare grottrum jordkula
underground chamber
grotta
large cave

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ n
kaviar rysk kaviar
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

cavity /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ [ˈkʰæv.ɨɾ.i] n
karies tandröta hål
hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
leka
move/play boisterously

caw /kɔː/ n
krax
cry of a crow

caw /kɔː/ v
kraxa
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

cayenne pepper n
cayennepeppar
spice
cayennepeppar kajennpeppar
hot chilli pepper

cease /siːs/ v
upphöra
intransitive
transitive

cease and desist v
upphöra
stop and not resume an action

cease-fire n
vapenvila
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
ceder
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus
ceder cederträ
aromatic wood

cedar waxwing n
indiansidensvans tujasidensvans
Bombycilla cedrorum

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
cedilj
mark placed under the letter c

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
tak
smallest integer
upper limit of an object or action
tak innertak
upper limit of room

ceiling fan n
takfläkt
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədɒn/ /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
celadon
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green colour
pale green glaze

celeb /səˈlɛb/ n
kändis
a celebrity

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
fira
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
bejublad hyllad
famous or widely praised

celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
fest
social gathering for entertainment and fun
firande
formal performance of a solemn rite

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
känd person kändis
kändis celebritet
famous person

celeriac /səˈlɛəɹiæk/ /səˈlɪəɹiæk/ n
rotselleri selleri
form of celery

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ n
selleri
herb
the stalks of this herb

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
celesta
musical instrument

celestial body n
himlakropp
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial equator n
himmelsekvator
great circle

celestial mechanics n
celest mekanik
dynamics of celestial bodies

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
room in a monastery for sleeping one person
room in a prison for containing inmates
biological cavity
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 wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ n
cellvägg
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
källare
underground space

cellist /ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ n
cellist
person who plays the cello

cellmate n
cellkamrat
person with whom one shares a prison cell

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ 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 /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ adj
cellulär cell
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells

cellulase n
cellulas
an enzyme

cellulose /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ n
cellulosa
the polysaccharide cellulose

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ n
cement
a powdered substance
the paste-like substance
any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ 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.ə.tɑːf/ n
kenotaf skengrav
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ n
cenote
deep natural well or sinkhole

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ n
censor
Ancient Roman magistrate
official responsible for removal of objectionable material or sensitive content

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ v
censurera
to review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, objectionable content

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ 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 /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəri/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛri/ adj
hundraårig
of or related to a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
hundraårsdag
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
central
of, at or related to center

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
center
in basketball
centrum center mittpunkt
place where a function or activity occurs
centrum mittpunkt mitt
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
fokus
topic of particular importance
mitt mittpunkt
point on a line midway between the ends
mittpunkt centrum mitt
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
centrera
cause to occupy the center
koncentrera
concentrate on

center of gravity /ˌsɛn.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/ n
tyngdpunkt
point, near or within a body, at which the object's mass can be assumed to be concentrated
any pivotal or central idea or group

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ n
mittuppslag
single sheet of paper that forms the middle two pages of a magazine

centigrade n
celsiusgrad
centigrade temperature scale

centigram /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/ n
centigram
a metric measurement of 1/100 of a gram

centilitre n
centiliter
1/100 of a litre

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
centimeter
one-hundredth of a metre

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.pid/ n
enkelfoting
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda

centisecond n
centisekund
unit of time equal to 0.01 seconds

centner n
centner
unit of weight of 100 base units

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
central
being in the centre
being very important

central bank n
centralbank riksbank
the principal monetary authority of a polity

central business district n
centrum city
central area of a city

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

centralism n
centralism
system that centralizes

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
centralisering
the act or process of centralizing

centralize v
centralisera
to move power to a single, central authority

centre circle n
mittcirkel

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(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ n
sekel århundrade
100 years

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ n
bläckfisk
mollusc

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
keramik
material

ceramide /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmaɪd/ /ˈsɪɹ.əˌmaɪd/ n
ceramid
lipid

cereal /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ n
korn
grains of such a grass
sädesslag
type of grass

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ n
lillhjärna cerebellum
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral /səˈɹi.bɹəl/ /səˈɹiː.bɹl̩/ /səˈɹiː.bɹəl/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹl̩/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəl/ adj
cerebral
of, or relating to the brain

cerebral cortex n
hjärnbark storhjärnsbark
layer of the brain

cerebral hemisphere n
hjärnhalva
region of the brain

cerebral hemorrhage n
blodslag hjärnblödning
bleeding of the brain

cerebral palsy n
cerebral pares
group of non-contagious conditions

cerebrospinal fluid n
cerebrospinalvätska
clear bodily fluid

cerebrovascular adj
cerebrovaskulär
relating to the blood vessels that run to or from the brain

cerebrum /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ n
storhjärna
principal part of the brain

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ adj
ceremoniell
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ n
ceremoni
ritual with religious significance
ceremoni högtidlighet
official gathering to celebrate

ceriman n
Adams revben monstera
Monstera deliciosa, a woody vine of Mexico grown for its fruit or as an ornamental

cerise /səˈɹiːs/ /səˈɹiːz/ adj
cerise
colour

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
cerium
chemical element

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ adj
säker säkert säkra
sure, positive, not doubting

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ determiner
viss vissa visst
having been determined but not specified

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
säkerligen utan tvekan
without doubt, surely

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
säkerhet visshet
state of being certain

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ n
certifikat
document containing a certified statement

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
himmelsblå
sky blue

cervical cancer n
livmoderhalscancer cervixcancer
cancer of the cervix

cervical smear n
gynekologiskt cellprov gynprov papa-prov
gynaecology: screening test

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
avloppsbrunn kloakbrunn
place for sewage
dypöl kloak träsk
filthy place

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
val
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
jfr jfr. jmf.
compare

ch. n
kap.
abbreviation for chapter

cha-cha n
cha-cha cha-cha-cha
ballroom dance

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ n
skavsår skav
injury or wear caused by friction

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ n
agn
inedible parts of grain plant

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
bofink
bird

chafing n
skavning
the rubbing together of objects

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 rule n
kedjeregel
mean value theorem

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.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
motorsåg
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
stol
furniture

chairlift n
stollift sittlift
moving series of open seats

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
ordförande
person presiding over a meeting
head of a corporate or governmental board

chairmanship n
ordförandeskap
office or term of a chairman

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

chakra /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈtʃʌ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑː.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃʌ.kɹə/ n
chakra
spiritual energy nexuses

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ n
chalazion konjunktivalt granulom meibomsk cysta
a cyst in the eyelid

chalcedony /kælˈsɛd.ə.ni/ /ˈkæl.səˌdoʊ.ni/ n
kalcedon
form of fine-grained quartz

chalcogen n
kalkogen
any element of group 16 of the periodic table

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.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

challah /ˈhɑːlə/ /ˈhʌlə/ n
bergis barkis
traditional braided bread

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ n
jäv
judge's interest in the result of the case for which they should not be allowed to sit
utmaning
difficult task
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ v
ifrågasätta
to dispute something
utmana
to dare someone
to invite someone to take part in a competition

chalybeate adj
järnhaltig
flavored with mineral salts

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ n
sovrum 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 /ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ n
kammarjungfru
a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ n
kameleont
reptile
person with inconstant behavior

chameleonic adj
kameleontisk
readily changing color or other attributes

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
avfasning fas bruten kant
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.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
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 /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ n
förkämpe
defender of a cause
mästare mästarinna vinnare vinnarinna
someone who has been winner in a contest

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
kämpa för
to advocate

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
mästerskap
competition to determine a champion
position of champion, or winner

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] adj
förlupen händelsevis oförutsedd opåräknad slumpartad tillfällig
happening by chance

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] n
chans möjlighet
an opportunity or possibility
chans sannolikhet
probability of something happening
slump
random occurrence

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] v
chansa riskera
to try or risk
råka
to discover by chance

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ n
kor
space around the altar in a church

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ n
förbundskansler kansler
head of government in some German-speaking countries
kansler
senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government
head of a university

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ n
ljuskrona kristallkrona takkrona
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
förändring
the process of becoming different
ombyte
a replacement
växel
balance returned after a purchase
växel växelpengar
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
byta
to replace
to transfer to another vehicle
byta om
to replace one's own clothing
förändra ändra
to make something into something else
to become something different

change of scenery n
luftombyte miljöombyte

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 /ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ n
bortbyting
infant of a magical creature secretly exchanged for a human infant

changing room n
omklädningsrum
room in gym, sports center, etc.
provrum provhytt
room in shop

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
skötbord
Small raised platform.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ n
kanal
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies
natural or man-made deeper course through shallow body of water
navigable part of a river
physical confine of a river or slough
sund
narrow body of water between two land masses

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
kanalisera
direct the flow

chanterelle /ʃɒntəˈɹɛl/ /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
kantarell
Cantharellus cibarius

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
kaos
state of disorder
mathematics
in classical cosmogony

chaos theory n
kaosteori
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
kaotisk kaosartad
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chap /t͡ʃæp/ n
käft
the jaw

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.pəl/ n
kapell
place of worship

chapelmaster n
kapellmästare
director of music in a chapel

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ n
förkläde chaperon
older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour

chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ n
kaplan
member of a religious body

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
avdelning
a division of an organization
kapitel
section in a book
ecclesiastical body

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] n
röding
fish

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] v
förkolna
to burn something to charcoal

charabanc /ˈʃæ.ɹə.bæŋ(k)/ n
charabang
a horse-drawn, and then later, motorized omnibus with open sides, and often, no roof

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ n
figur
notable or eccentric person
karaktär
distinguishing feature
moral strength
karaktär rollfigur
being in a story
tecken
(computing) basic element in a text string
symbol or letter

character assassination n
karaktärsmord
malicious discourse designed to damage someone's reputation

character set n
teckenuppsättning
set of characters in a character encoding

character trait n
karaktärsdrag
attribute of someone's personality

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 känneteckna prägla
to determine the characteristics of

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ n
charad
riddle
charad levande charad
acted form of the earlier riddles

charades n
charad levande charad
game

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ adj
antracit antracitgrå
colour

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ n
kolteckning
charcoal drawing
teckningskol kolkrita ritkol
stick used for drawing
träkol
substance

charcuterie /ʃɑɹˈkutəɹi/ /ʃɑːɹˈk(j)uːtəɹi/ /ʃɑːɹˌk(j)uːtəˈɹiː/ [ʃɑɹˈkuɾəɹi] n
charkiturivara
cured meat, ready to be eaten
charkuteri
part of a shop specialising in cured meat

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ n
mangold
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
anklagelse beskyllning åtal
accusation
avgift kostnad pris
amount of money levied for a service
laddning
electric charge
measured amount of powder and/or shot
last
load or burden
sköldemärke
heraldry: image displayed on an escutcheon

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
anklaga
to formally accuse of a crime
ladda
to add energy to
to load equipment with material required for its use
of a battery or device: to gain energy
ladda ladda upp
to cause to take on an electric charge

charger /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ n
laddare
a device that charges or recharges

charging station n
laddstation
an establishment which sells electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
chargé-d'affaires
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
häststridsvagn stridsvagn
vehicle used in warfare

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
karisma utstrålning
personal charm or magnetism

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ adj
karismatisk magnetiserande
of, related to, or having charisma

charitable adj
välgörande välgörenhets-
pertaining to charity

charitable organization n
välgörenhetsorganisation
organization

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ n
människokärlek
Christian love
välgörenhet
providing of goods or money
goods or money given
välgörenhetsorganisation
organization

charley horse n
lårkaka
a muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg

charlock n
åkersenap
Sinapis arvensis

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ n
amulett talisman
something with magic power
berlock
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain
charm
quality of inspiring delight or admiration

charm offensive n
charmoffensiv
campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery

charm quark n
charmkvark
charm quark

charmer /ˈt͡ʃɑɹmɚ/ n
charmör tjusare
a charming person

charmeuse n
charmeuse
crepe in satin weave

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
charmig
pleasant, charismatic

charred adj
förkolnad
burnt

chart /tʃɑːt/ /t͡ʃɑɹt/ v
kartlägga
draw a chart or map

charwoman n
städerska
cleaning lady

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ n
jakt
action of the verb "to chase"

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
förfölja jaga
to pursue, to follow at speed

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɚ/ n
jagare

chasm /ˈkæzəm/ n
klyfta schism
difference of opinion
svalg
gap

chassis /ˈt͡ʃæsi/ /ˈt͡ʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæsi/ /ˈʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
chassi
base frame of motor vehicle
frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ adj
kysk
abstaining from sexual intercourse

chaste tree n
kyskhetsträd
shrub

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ /t͡ʃæˈstaɪz/ /ˈt͡ʃæstaɪz/ v
tukta näpsa skälla ut
tukta skälla ut
to punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] n
kyskhet renhet
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
kyskhetsbälte
belt-like garment

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ n
mässhake
liturgical vestment

chat /t͡ʃæt/ n
chatt tjatt
exchange of text or voice messages in real time
konversation småprat snack
informal conversation
samtal
conversation to stop an argument or settle situations

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
chatta tjatta
exchange messages in real time
prata
talk more than a few words
snacka konversera tjatta småprata
be engaged in informal conversation

chat room n
chatt
website

chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑt/ n
chattrobot dialogrobot
program that holds conversations

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɔ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ n
chateaubriand
steak cut from a beef tenderloin

chattel /ˈt͡ʃæt.l̩/ n
lösöre
tangible, movable property

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ n
babbel pladder tjatter
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk
tjatter
sound of talking

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ v
kallprata
talk idly
skallra skramla tjattra
make a chattering noise

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ˈʃoʊfɚ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
chaufför
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

chayote /t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/ /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/ n
pärongurka
fruit

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
billig
of poor quality
slang: underhand or unfair in game
of little worth
billig nedsatt
low and/or reduced in price

cheaply /ˈt͡ʃiːpli/ adv
billigt
in a cheap manner

cheapskate n
snåljåp
someone who doesn't give freely

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ n
bluffstopp
card game
fusk
unfair advantage in a computer game
skojare fuskare
someone who is dishonest or cheats

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ v
bedra vänsterprassla bedraga vara otrogen vänsla vänstra
being unfaithful to sexual partner
fuska bedra lura fiffla svindla
violate rules to gain advantage
lura undgå
manage to avoid something

cheat on v
bedra vara otrogen mot
be unfaithful to

cheat sheet n
fusklapp
sheet of paper used to assist on a test

cheater /ˈt͡ʃiːtɚ/ n
fuskare
One who cheats

cheating /ˈt͡ʃiːtɪŋ/ n
fusk
act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, or imposition

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] n
bock
mark used as an indicator
kontroll koll
inspection or examination
nota
bill, particularly at a restaurant
schack
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
ruta
pattern

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
bocka markera
to mark with a checkmark
kolla kontrollera
to inspect, examine
kontrollera
to verify or compare with a source of information
kontrollera hejda
to control, limit, or halt
passa
poker: to remain in the hand without betting

check out v
kolla in
to examine, inspect, look at closely

check-in n
incheckning
act of checking in

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks/ n
kryssruta
graphical user interface: feature that can be marked

checkered adj
brokig
changeable; inconsistent; having variations or uncertainty; marked by many problems or failures
rutig schackrutig
divided into squares

checklist /ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ 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 /t͡ʃiːk/ n
kind
part of face
pumpknä
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened
skinka
colloquial: buttock

cheek by jowl adj
hopträngd inskränkt
in close physical proximity

cheek pouch n
kindpåse
pouch in the cheek

cheekbone n
kindben kindknota okben
bone

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ 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
heja hurra
to shout a cheer or cheers

cheer on v
heja på
to cheer and support

cheer up v
muntra upp
to make someone happy

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfʊl/ adj
munter levnadsglad uppsluppen
happy

cheerleader n
hejaklacksledare
person (usually female) who encourages applause

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
hej mors morsning tja
informal: goodbye
skål
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
omelett ost
said while being photographed

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
ost
dairy product
countable: any particular variety of cheese

cheese curl n
ostbåge ostkrok
snacks

cheese mite n
ostor
category of mite

cheese puff n
ostbåge ostkrok
puffed corn snack

cheese sauce n
ostsås
sauce made by melting cheese

cheese slicer n
osthyvel
instrument for slicing cheese

cheeseburger n
cheeseburgare ostburgare
hamburger with cheese

cheesecake /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ n
osttårta amerikansk ostkaka cheesecake
dessert food

cheesecloth n
ostduk
loosely woven cotton gauze

cheesy /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ adj
tillgjord
smile or grin

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ n
gepard jaktleopard
Acinonyx jubatus

chef /ʃɛf/ n
köksmästare kock
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant

chef's knife n
kockkniv
kitchen utensil

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
kemisk
relating to chemistry

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
kemikalie
an artificial chemical compound
any specific element or chemical compound

chemical agent n
kemisk agens
noxious substance

chemical bond n
kemisk bindning
any of binding forces

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
branch of natural science
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance
kemi personkemi
mutual attraction between two people
kemi- kemi
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry

chemokine n
kemokin
cytokine produced during inflammation

chemoreceptor n
kemoreceptor
sense organ

chemotherapy /ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
kemoterapi cellgiftsbehandling
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer

chemsex n
kemsex
sexual intercourse under influence

chemtrail /ˈkɛmtɹeɪl/ n
chemtrail
contrail consisting of chemicals or biological agents

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ n
check
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity

chequebook n
checkhäfte
folder containing cheques

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
schackrutad
heraldry; chequered

chereme /ˈkɪəɹiːm/ n
kirem
basic unit of a sign language

cherimoya /t͡ʃɛɹɪˈmɔɪ.ə/ 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 bigarrå
fruit
körsbär körsbärsfärgad
color
körsbär körsbärsträ
wood
körsbär körsbärsträd
tree

cherry blossom n
körsbärsblom
heraldic charge
körsbärsblom körsbärsblomma
blossom of the cherry tree

cherry pie n
körsbärspaj
pie

cherry plum n
körsbärsplommon
Prunus cerasifera
the fruit

cherry red adj
körsbärsröd
Of a red color

cherry tomato n
körsbärstomat
a type of small 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 /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ n
kerub
(biblical) winged creature attending on God

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
körvel
spice
plant

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ n
schack
two-player board game

chess clock n
schackklocka
clock system used in chess games

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/ /t͡ʃɪst/ n
bröst bröstkorg
thorax
byrå kommod
chest of drawers
kassa
treasury
kista koffert
strong box

chest freezer n
frysbox

chest of drawers n
byrå
furniture for the storage of clothes

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ n
fux
reddish-brown horse
kastanj
nut of the chestnut tree
wood of a chestnut tree
kastanj kastanjebrunt
reddish-brown colour

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

chestnut-eared bunting n
rödkindad sparv
Emberiza fucata

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
sparre
heraldry: wide inverted V

chevrotain /ˈʃɛvɹə(ʊ)teɪn/ /ˈʃɛvɹəˌteɪn/ n
mushjort
any of several small hornless ruminants of the family Tragulidae

chew /tʃuʊ̯/ /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃu/ v
tugga förtära
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing

chewing gum n
tuggummi
flavoured preparation for chewing

chewing tobacco n
tuggtobak
tobacco placed between cheek and gum

chewy /ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ adj
seg
having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

chez /ʃeɪ/ preposition
hos
at/in the home of

chi /t͡ʃiː/ n
qi
the fundamental life-force or energy

chi-square distribution n
chitvåfördelning
probability distribution

chi-square test n
chitvåtest
statistical hypothesis

chia seed n
chiafrö
seed

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
brud tjej
young woman
fågelunge
young bird

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ n
mes tita
songbird

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
fegis mes
coward
höna kyckling
bird
kyckling höna
meat

chicken breast n
kycklingbröst
chicken body meat

chicken burger n
kycklingburgare
patty
sandwich

chicken feed n
kycklingfoder
food for poultry

chicken pox n
vattkoppor
disease

chicken run n
hönsgård
enclosed area for poultry

chicken salad n
kycklingsallad
salad with chicken

chicken soup n
kycklingsoppa
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 /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ n
kikärt
seed
plant

chickweed n
våtarv
herb

chickweed wintergreen n
skogsstjärna
plant

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ n
cikoria
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide / t͡ʃaɪd/ v
hundfila
loudly admonish

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ n
chef
head of an organization
chef ginstam sköldhuvud
heraldic term
hövding
ledare hövding
leader of group, etc.

chief executive n
VD vd verkställande direktör
chief executive officer

chief executive officer n
verkställande direktör
highest-ranking corporate officer

chief information officer n
CIO informationschef
person in charge of the technical affairs of a business

chief of staff n
stabschef
head of political department
senior officer

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
huvudsakligen i synnerhet företrädesvis
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chieftain /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tən/ /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tɪn/ 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/ /ˈʃɪfɑn/ n
chiffong
sheer silk or rayon fabric

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] n
barn
a minor
child; daughter, son, someone's child
(computing) object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another object

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
barnmisshandel övergrepp mot barn
mistreatment of a child

child benefit n
barnbidrag
payment for each child

child labour n
barnarbete
work performed by children

child language n
barnspråk

child marriage n
barnäktenskap
child marriage

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

child-in-law n
svärbarn
spouse of one's child

childbirth n
förlossning födsel
act of giving birth

childcare n
barnomsorg
supervising young children

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ n
barndom
time when one is a child
state of being a child

childhood friend n
barndomsvän
friend known since childhood

childhood memory n
barndomsminne
a memory formed during childhood

childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
barnslig pueril
behaving immaturely

childishness n
barnslighet
childishness

childless adj
barnlös
not having any children

childlessness n
barnlöshet
state of being childless

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 /-ˈkɑɹneɪ/ /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
chili con carne chilipeppar med kött
dish

chili pepper n
chilipeppar
fruit

chili powder n
chilipulver
pulverized dry chilis

chiliagon /ˈkɪliəɡən/ n
tusensiding
1000-sided polygon

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ n
kiliasm
belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity

chiliastic /ˌkɪ.liˈa.stɪk/ /ˌkɪ.liˈæ.stɪk/ [ˌkʰɪ.ɫiˈæ.stɪk] adj
kiliastisk
millenarian

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ n
kyla
moderate, but uncomfortable coldness
kyla kalluft
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ v
chilla
to relax, lie back
kallna
to become cold
kyla
to lower the temperature of something; to cool

chill out v
chilla slappna av ta det lugnt
relax or take time out

chillax /t͡ʃɪˈlæks/ v
chilla softa ta det piano
calm down
relax

chilling /ˈt͡ʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
kylning
causing cold
läskigt
causing mild fear

chills /t͡ʃɪlz/ n
frossa
medical symptom

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ adj
kylig
cold enough to cause discomfort
distant and cool; unfriendly

chime /tʃaɪm/ v
klämta ringa
to make the sound of a chime

chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
chimär chimaira
foolish thought, product of the imagination
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ n
skorsten
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive

chimney stack n
fabriksskorsten skorsten
structure containing flue(s)

chimney sweep n
sotare skorstensfejare sotarmurre
occupation

chimney swift n
skorstensseglare
Chaetura pelagica

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ n
schimpans
any hominid of the genus Pan

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ n
haka
bottom of a face

chin up phraseologicalUnit
upp med hakan
cheer up

china /ˈtʃeɪnɪ/ /ˈtʃiːnɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ n
porslin
porcelain tableware

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ n
chinchilla
rodent
fur

chinchilla rat n
chinchillaråtta
caviomorph rodent

chine /t͡ʃaɪn/ n
krön
top of a ridge

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ n
bricka marker pjäs
token used in gambling
chipp
shot during which the ball travels more predominantly upwards than in a regular shot
chips
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable
chips krets
integrated circuit
flisa
small piece broken off
ruka
dried piece of dung
skåra
damaged area of a surface

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ v
chippa
to play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards
flagna
to become chipped
flisa
to chop or cut into small pieces
nagga
to break small pieces from

chip log n
handlogg
simple device for measuring the speed of a vessel

chipmunk /ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ n
jordekorre
squirrel-like rodent

chipolata /ˌt͡ʃɪpəˈlɑːtə/ n
chipolata
type of sausage

chipped /t͡ʃɪpt/ adj
chippad
having had the engine management system upgraded
kantstött
having chips missing

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
kiralitet
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chiropractic n
kiropraktik
system of health care

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
kiropraktor
chiropractor

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ n
kvitter
birds

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
kvittra
birds

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ n
stämjärn mejsel
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ v
hugga mejsla
to work something with a chisel
mejsla
to use a chisel

chiseler n
ciselör
person who carves using a chisel

chit-chat v
småprata
to engage in small talk

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ /ˈkaɪtɑn/ /ˈkaɪtɒn/ n
kiton
Greek tunic
ledsnäcka
mollusc

chivalrous /ˈt͡ʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ adj
ridderlig ädel
involving chivalry
of a man: honourable

chivalrously adv
ridderligt

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ n
gräslök
chives: herb
plant

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
klamydia
sexually transmitted disease

chloride /ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪd/ n
klorid
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorinate /ˈklɒ.ɹɪ.neɪt/ 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)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
kloroform
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chloroma n
klorom
myeloid sarcoma

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
klorofyll bladgrönt
green pigment

chlorous acid n
klorsyrlighet
unstable acid

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
choklad
made of or containing chocolate
chokladbrun choklad
colour

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
choklad
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans
chokladbrunt
colour
pralin chokladbit
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate

chocolate bar n
chokladkaka
of chocolate

chocolate cake n
chokladkaka chokladtårta
cake containing chocolate

chocolate truffle n
chokladtryffel
type of confection

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ adj
prima utsökt utvald
especially good or preferred

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ n
bäst elit
definite: best or most preferable part
sortiment urval
anything that can be chosen
val
option or decision
selection or preference

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
kor kör
part of a church for choir assembly
kör
singing group
a rank or order of angels

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
choke
control on a carburetor
järngrepp
type of hold in wrestling etc.
minskas
constriction at a shotgun barrel

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
kväva
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

choke a darkie v
lägga en negerarm
slang for defecate

chokeberry n
aronia
deciduous shrub in genus Aronia

chokecherry n
virginiahägg
tree

chokehold /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌhoʊld/ n
strypgrepp
grappling hold around the neck

choker /ˈtʃəʊkə/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɚ/ n
choker collier
jewelry or accessory
kvävare
one who chokes another

cholecystectomy n
kolecystektomi
surgical procedure

choler n
ilska
anger

cholera /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
kolera
infectious disease

choleric /kɘˈliəɹɘk/ /kəˈlɛɹɪk/ /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ /ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/ /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/ adj
kolerisk
easily becoming angry

cholesterol /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ /kəˈlɛstɹɒl/ n
kolesterol
an essential component of mammalian cell membranes

cholic acid n
cholsyra
steroidal bile acid

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
kolin
organic chemistry: a compound

chondrocyte n
kondrocyt
cell

choo-choo n
tuff-tuff
sound made by a steam locomotive (childish)

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
välja
to pick
to elect

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ n
hugg
blow with an axe or similar utensil
kotlett
cut of meat
slag
martial arts: type of blow
svallvåg
ocean waves

chop-chop interjection
skynda skynda dig skynda på
hurry up

chopping board n
skärbräda
sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

chopstick n
ätpinne kinapinne pinne
single eating utensil

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ n
koral
hymn tune
kör
chorus

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 /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/ /t͡ʃɔː/ n
(tråkig) rutinuppgift (tråkigt) rutinarbete
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

choreograph /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹæf/ /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈkɔɹjəɡɹæf/ v
koreografera
to design and record a choreography

choreographer n
koreograf
person who choreographs

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ n
koreografi
art

chorister /ˈkwæɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɪɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹɪstɚ/ n
körsångare
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃəˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹiθoʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.tsəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹɪtsəʊ/ n
chorizo
type of sausage

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
kör
group of singers performing together
refräng omkväde
part of a song repeated between verses

chosen /ˈt͡ʃoʊ.zən/ /ˈt͡ʃəʊ.zən/ adj
vald
elected
picked

chosen one n
den utvalde
character destined to save the world

chough /t͡ʃʌf/ 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 /ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ n
dop
Christian sacrament
any instance of someone's or something's being christened

chromatic /kɹoʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
kromatisk
relating to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a passage of music is written
characterized or caused by, or relating to, colour or hue

chromaticism n
kromaticism
state of being chromatic

chromaticity n
kromaticitet
specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ n
kromatid

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
kromatin
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromium /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/ n
krom
chemical element

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊn/ n
kromosom
structure in the cell nucleus

chroneme n
kronem
basic, theoretical unit of sound that can distinguish words by duration only of a vowel or consonant

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
kronisk
medical: prolonged or slow to heal
that continues over an extended period of time

chronic bronchitis n
kvickdrag
disease

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n
kvickdrag
group of pulmonary diseases

chronic wasting disease n
avmagringssjuka förtviningssjuka
type of disease

chronically adv
kroniskt
in a chronic manner

chronicity /kɹɑˈnɪsɪti/ /kɹɒˈnɪsɪti/ n
kronicitet kroniskhet
the condition of being chronic

chronicle /ˈkrɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
krönika
a written account

chronicler n
krönikör krönikeskrivare annalist kronist krönikeförfattare
person who writes a chronicle

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
kronologisk
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
kronologi
determining the order of events (an auxiliary science of history)
kronologi ordning tidsordning
arrangement into chronological order

chronozone /ˈkɹɒnəzəʊn/ n
kronozon
group of strata formed during the same chron

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
puppa
the pupa of a butterfly or moth

chrysanthemum /krɪˈsænθəməm/ n
krysantemum
flower

chrysoprase n
chrysopras krysopras
variety of quartz

chrysotile /ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl/ n
krysotil
mineral

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ adj
ktonisk
dwelling within or under the earth

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ adj
knubbig mullig
of a person, somewhat fat

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
viskningstolkning
interpretation of a speech in a whisper

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ n
chuck
mechanical device

chuck steak n
högrev
meat

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
kackla
to make the sound of chicken
skrocka
to laugh quietly or inwardly

chufa n
jordmandel
Cyperus esculentus

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ adj
asnöjd nöjd
very pleased or satisfied

chunder /ˈtʃandə/ /ˈtʃɐndə/ /ˈtʃʌndə(ɹ)/ n
kräk spya
vomit

chunder /ˈtʃandə/ /ˈtʃɐndə/ /ˈtʃʌndə(ɹ)/ v
kräkas spy
to vomit

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 /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ.jɑːd/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.jɑɹd/ n
kyrkogård
patch of land adjoining a church

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ n
kärna
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ v
kärna
agitate rapidly

churn out v
spotta ur sig
to produce a large quantity of something rapidly and easily

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɜɹ.oʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃʊɹ.oʊ/ n
churro churros
fried pastry

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ n
ränna kana slas
trough or tube
fallskärm
parachute

chutzpah /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ n
fräckhet
nearly arrogant courage

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/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] n
cikada
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cicely n
spansk körvel
Myrrhis odorata

cichlid /ˈsɪklɪd/ n
ciklid
a tropical fish

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] n
cider glas cider
drink/glass of cider
cider äppelcider äppelvin
alcoholic beverage
must
non-alcoholic still beverage

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
cigarr
tobacco product

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarett
tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked

cigarette case n
cigarettetui
small flat case

cigarette holder n
cigarettmunstycke
a device used to hold a cigarette

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
cigarill
thin cigar

cilantro /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/ /sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
koriander
leaves of the coriander plant

ciliary body n
ciliarkropp strålkropp
ciliary muscle + ciliary processes

cilium /ˈsɪl.i.əm/ n
cilie
hairlike organelle projecting from eukaryotic cell

cinch /sɪntʃ/ n
barnlek
something that is very easy to do

cinder /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
aska slagg
partially or mostly burnt material
masugnsslagg
slag from a metal furnace

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
bio biograf
a film/movie theatre
film
films collectively
film filmbransch
the film and movie industry
filmkonst film
the art of making films and movies

cinephile /ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/ /ˈsɪnɪfɑɪl/ n
cineast filmkännare filmälskare
enthusiast of films and cinema

cinereous bunting n
gulgrå sparv
Emberiza cineracea

cinereous tit n
grå talgoxe
Parus cinereus

cinnabar /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑɹ/ /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑː(ɹ)/ n
cinnober
mineral

cinnamic acid n
kanelsyra
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ n
kanel
spice
any of related trees in the genus Cinnamomum
kanel äkta kanel
Cinnamomum verum

cinnamon roll n
kanelbulle örfil kanelsnäcka
rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon

cinnamon-breasted tit n
gräddbukig mes
Melaniparus pallidiventris

cinquedea /ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdeɪə/ /ˌt͡ʃɪŋkwɪˈdi.ə/ n
cinquedea oxtunga
Italian Renaissance sword

cinquefoil /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ n
femblading
heraldry: stylized flower or leaf with five lobes

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
chiffer
cryptographic system
method for concealing the meaning of text
concealed message
nolla
someone or something of no importance
siffra
numeric character

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
cirka
approximately, about, around

circadian rhythm n
dygnsrytm
internal body clock

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
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
cirkel ring
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures
krets cirkel
specific group of persons
påsar under ögonen
bagginess of skin under eyes

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
kretsa cirkla
travel in circles
ringa in inringa
place or mark a circle around
ringa in omge
surround

circle of friends n
vänkrets umgängeskrets
group of close friends

circle runner n
mittsexa

circuit /ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ /ˈsɜː.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɝ.kɪt/ n
krets
enclosed path of electric current

circuit breaker n
dvärgbrytare effektbrytare
high-current electrical switch

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɚˈkjuːɪtəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
omständlig
not direct or to the point

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ adj
cirkel cirkulär ring
of or relating to a circle
cirkelformad cirkulär ringformad rund
in the shape of, or moving in 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

circular sector n
sektor cirkelsektor
portion of a circle

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ n
cirkulationssystem
parts of an animal body which circulate the blood around the body

circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ v
omskära
to remove the clitoris or labia
to remove the foreskin from the penis

circumcision n
omskärelse manlig omskärelse
removal of foreskin from penis

circumference /səˈkam.fɹəns/ /səˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /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 prefixing and suffixing element

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ 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

circumnavigation n
kringsegling
circumnavigating

circumpolar adj
cirkumpolär
continually visible above the horizon
located or found throughout a polar region

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
begränsa kringgärda kringskära
to limit narrowly; restrict
omskriva
to draw a line around; encircle

circumspection n
försiktighet förtänksamhet varsamhet
attention to all the facts and circumstances

circumstance /-aːns/ /-æns/ /-ɑːns/ /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ n
omständighet
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event

circumvent /səːkəmˈvɛnt/ v
kringgå
to avoid or get around something

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
cirkus
company that travels

circus ring n
manege
arena in a circus where acts are performed

cirl bunting /səːl ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
häcksparv
cirl bunting

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ n
cirros skrumplever
chronic disease of the liver

cis /sɪs/ adj
cis
cisgender

cis person n
cisperson
person

cis- /sɪs/ prefix
cis-
on this side of

cisalpine /sɪsˈæl.paɪn/ adj
cisalpin cisalpinsk
On the south side of the Alps

cisco /ˈsɪskəʊ/ n
sik
fish

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
cistern
reservoir for holding water

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ /ˈsɪtədɛl/ n
citadell
a strong fortress that sits high above a city
a stronghold or fortified place

citation needed /-dəd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ phraseologicalUnit
källa behövs
used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
civilist
civilian
innevånare
legal resident of a city
resident of any particular place
medborgare statsborgare
legal member of a state

citizen journalism n
medborgarjournalistik
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizen of the world n
världsmedborgare
person who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state

citizen science n
medborgarforskning
citizen science

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ n
medborgarskap
state of being a citizen

citrate /ˈsɪtɹeɪt/ 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

citrine wagtail n
citronärla
Motacilla citreola

citron /ˈsɪtəɹn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
suckatcitron cedrat sötcitron
fruit

citrus /ˈsɪtɹəs/ n
citrusträd
shrub or tree

citrus fruit n
citrusfrukt
fruit of genus Citrus

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] 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/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ n
rådhus stadshus
building

city state n
stadsstat
sovereign city

city wall n
stadsmur ringmur
a wall around a city

cityscape n
stadsbild
view of a city

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
sibet sibetolja
perfume

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
borgerlig
Having to do with a city or the people who live there
medborgerlig
Of or relating to the citizen

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 union n
registrerat partnerskap
legal union similar to marriage

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 civilist
non-military person

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civilisera
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
civilisation
human society
civilisation kultur
organized culture
civilisering
act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized

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
of a person: wearing clothing or some other covering on the body

clad /klæd/ v
klä
to clothe, to dress

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
fjärrsynt klärvoajant synsk
able to foresee the future
klärvoajant
of, or relating to clairvoyance
klärvoajant synsk
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses

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/ /ˈklæmɚ/ v
klänga
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly

clamp /klæmp/ n
klämma tving
woodworking tool
stuka
storage for agricultural produce

clamp down on v
sätta stopp
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

claque /ˈklæk/ n
klack hejarklack
people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
förtydligande
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
klargöra förtydliga tydliggöra
to make clear

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ n
klarinett
woodwind musical instrument

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ n
klarinettist
musician

clarion /ˈklæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈklæ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈklɛ-/ n
jägarhorn
medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal

clarity /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
klarhet
the state or measure of being clear

clary sage n
muskatellsalvia
Salvia sclarea

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
skräll smäll
loud sound

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ n
avgångsklass årskurs
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year
klass
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
object-oriented programming: set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.
admirable behavior; elegance
division of society into classes
taxonomy: classification below Phylum and above Order
set theory: collection of sets definable by a shared property
kurs
series of classes covering a single subject

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ v
klassificera
to assign to a class

class clown n
klassens clown
student who frequently makes jokes

class consciousness n
klassmedvetande
class consciousness

class struggle n
klasskamp
struggle between classes

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ 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

classifier /ˈklæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
klassificerare
someone who classifies
klassmärke

classify /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
klassificera
identify or divide into classes

classless /ˈklæsləs/ adj
klasslös
not divided into societal or economic groups

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ n
klasskamrat klasskompis
student who is in the same class at school

classroom /ˈklasruːm/ /ˈklæsruːm/ /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
klassrum
room in a school

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ n
klapper
A rattling noise

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ v
klappra
To make a rattling noise

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ n
klausul
legal: separate part of a contract
sats
grammar: verb along with a subject and modifiers

claustrophobia n
klaustrofobi cellskräck
fear of closed, tight places

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
klavikord
early keyboard instrument

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ n
nyckelben
collar bone

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
klo
curved horny nail
pincer of a crustacean

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
klösa riva
scratch or tear at

claw hammer n
klohammare
hammer with two prongs

clawed frog n
klogroda
any frog in the genus Xenopus

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] n
grus
tennis court surface
lera
mineral substance

clay pigeon n
lerduva
target in sport shooting

clay pit n
lertäkt
clay quarry

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] adj
ren
not dirty
pure, especially morally or religiously
smooth, exact, and performed well
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
rengöra göra ren
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
städa
(transitive) to tidy up
(intransitive) to make things clean
städa tvätta

clean and jerk n
stöt
in weightlifting

clean up v
röja upp

clean-shaven adj
slätrakad
having had hair shaved off

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ n
rengöringsmedel
substance used for cleaning
städerska städare
person who cleans

cleaning /ˈkliːnɪŋ/ n
rengöring
action in which something is cleaned

cleaning lady n
städerska

cleanly /ˈklɛnli/ adj
renlig
being habitually clean

cleanshaven adj
renrakad
free of mustache and beard

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ adj
renande rengörande
that cleanses

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ n
rengöring rening rensning
the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
-lös fri
possessing little or no perceptible stimuli
klar
without clouds
meteorology: less than one-eighth obscured by clouds
free of obstacles
without a thickening ingredient
klar genomskinlig
transparent in colour
klar ren
bright, not obscured
klar tydlig
free of ambiguity or doubt
ren
free of guilt or suspicion

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ v
fria frikänna
to remove from suspicion
gå igenom
to go through as payment
klargöra
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify
klarna
to become clear or freed from obstructions
rensa
sports: to defend by moving the ball away from the defending goal

clear as a bell adj
klockren
totally clear

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 the air v
rensa luften
to assuage a hostile situation

clear the table v
duka av
remove plates, etc. from a table after a meal

clear up v
klara upp klara ut uppklara
clarify, correct a misconception

clearance /ˈklɪəɹən(t)s/ /ˈklɪɹən(t)s/ n
frihöjd
height or width of a passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage
rensning
soccer: the act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending
utförsäljning
sale of merchandise at a reduced price

clearcutting n
kalhuggning kalavverkning
forestry practice

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɚ.ɪŋ/ n
glänta
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees

cleartext n
klartext
unencrypted text

cleat /kliːt/ n
dobb dubb
protrusion on the bottom of a shoe
knap
device to secure a rope

cleats /kliːts/ n
dobbsko
pair of shoes equipped with cleats

cleavage /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] n
dekolletage klyfta urringning
separation between breasts
klyvning
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
klyva
transitive to split or sever
transitive chemistry
klyva sig klyvas splittras
intransitive to split

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
hackkniv köttyxa
a squarish knife used for hacking

clef /klɛf/ n
klav
musical symbol

cleft /klɛft/ n
klyfta rämna spricka
opening made or as if made by splitting

cleft chin n
hakgrop
cleft chin

cleft palate n
gomspalt
congenital opening in mouth

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ n
klematis clematis skogsreva
any plant of the genus Clematis

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ /ˈklɛ.mənt.si/ n
mildhet
leniency, mercy

clement /ˈklɛmənt/ adj
mild
mild

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ /ˈklɛməntiːn/ n
clementin
citrus fruit

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ v
knyta
to squeeze

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒi/ n
prästerskap
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

cleric /ˈklɛɹɪk/ n
klerk
clergy member

clerical collar n
prästkrage
collar worn by clergy

clericalism n
klerikalism
secular power invested in members of the clergy

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ n
tjänsteman
one working with records etc.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
smart
smart klok
mentally quick or sharp

clew /kljuː/ /kluʊ̯/ /kluː/ n
nystan
ball of thread

cliché /kliˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
kliché klyscha
overused phrase or expression

clichéd adj
klyschig
repeated often

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] n
klick
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse
klick klickning
sharp sound

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] 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

clicko n
klickfel
error in clicking the mouse

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ n
klient
computing: the role of a computer application or system
kund
a customer or receiver of services

client state n
klientstat
state that is subordinate

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] n
kundkrets klientel
body of clients who frequent an establishment

clientelism [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] n
klientelism svågerpolitik vänskapskorruption
a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] n
klippa
a (near) vertical rock face

climacterium n
klimakterium

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ n
klimat
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ n
klimatförändring
changes in the Earth's climate

climate denier n
klimatförnekare

climate justice n
klimaträttvisa

climate refugee n
klimatflykting
person who is forced to relocate

climate sceptic n
klimatskeptiker
person

climatological adj
klimatologisk
of or pertaining to climatology

climatologist n
klimatolog
scholar of climatology

climatology /klaɪ.mɪˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /klaɪ.mɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
klimatologi
science

climb /klaɪm/ v
bestiga kliva
to mount, to move upwards on
klättra
to move by using the hands and feet
to ascend, to go up
to practice the sport of climbing
klättra klänga
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something

climber /ˈklaɪmə/ /ˈklaɪmɚ/ n
klätterväxt klängväxt
plant such as a vine that climbs upwards as it grows by attaching itself to some support
klättrare
someone or something that climbs

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
klättring
the sport of climbing

climbing wall n
klättervägg
artificial wall

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
plastfolie
plastic film that clings

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ adj
klängig
having a tendency to cling

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
klinik
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
klinisk
of or pertaining to a clinic
dealing with how to practically manage patients
cool and emotionless

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 /ˌklɪŋkəˈbɪlt/ /ˌklɪŋkɚˈbɪlt/ adj
klinkbyggd
having the hull constructed with overlapping hull planks or plates

clipboard n
skrivplatta
physical object
urklipp
in computing: buffer for temporary storage

clipper n
klipperskepp
fast sailing ship

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
klick
small, exclusive group

clit /klɪt/ [kʰl̥ɪt] n
klitta
slang: clitoris

clit /klɪt/ [kʰl̥ɪt] v
klittra rulla russin rulla ärta
slang: stimulate the clitoris

clitic /ˈklɪtɪk/ n
klitikon
morpheme attached to another word

clitoral /klɪˈtɔɹəl/ /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
klitorisk
of, or relating to the clitoris

clitoral glans n
klitorisollon
clitoral glans

clitoral hood n
klitorishuva klitoriskappa
fold of skin

clitoris /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
klitoris kittlare klitta
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
kloaköppning
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
mantel slängkappa
cape
mantel täckmantel
blanket-like covering, often metaphorical

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
dölja skyla
to cover as with a cloak

cloakroom /ˈkləʊkɹuːm/ /ˈkləʊkɹʊm/ n
bagageförvaring bagageförvaringsutrymme
room for luggage
garderob
room for coats

clobber /ˈklɑb.ɚ/ /ˈklɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
banka klubba
to hit or bash severely

cloche /kloʊʃ/ /klɒʃ/ n
klockhatt
women's hat

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] n
ur klocka
instrument to measure or keep track of time

clock face n
urtavla
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clock in v
stämpla in
to begin working time

clock radio n
klockradio
alarm clock that includes a radio

clock tower n
klocktorn
tower having a large clock

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/ /klɔɡ/ n
träsko
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ v
täppa stoppa upp
to block or slow passage through

clogger n
träskomakare
maker of clogs

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
kloster
place devoted to religious seclusion
korsgång
covered walk with an open colonnade

cloister vault n
klostervalv
structure created by intersection of vaults

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
klon
living organism (originally a plant)
group of identical cells derived from a single cell
klon kopia
copy of something already existing

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
klona
create a clone

cloning /ˈkloʊnɪŋ/ n
kloning
production of a cloned embryo

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ adj
nära
at a little distance

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ n
slut
end or conclusion

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
avsluta stänga
put an end to
sluta
bring one's eyelids together
stänga
move (a door)
obstruct (an opening)

close combat n
närstrid
violent physical confrontation between two or more opponents at short range

close down /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ v
blockera
to surround
lägga ned slå igen stänga
to stop trading

close in on v
knappa in på
to catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit

close one's eyes v
blunda
to close one's eyes
to ignore
to sleep

close shave n
nära ögat
near accident or mishap

close up shop v
lägga ner slå igen ta ner skylten

close, but no cigar /ˈkloʊs bʌt noʊ sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈkləʊs bʌt nəʊ sɪˈɡɑː/ phraseologicalUnit
nära skjuter ingen hare
used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite

close-cropped adj
kortklippt snaggad
cut very short

close-fitting adj
åtsittande
tight

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
sluten
not public
sluten stängd
not open

closed caption n
undertexter
text displayed on a screen with suitable equipment

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
nära

closemouthed adj
tystlåten
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
skåp garderob
furniture

closeted adj
i garderoben
not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity

closeup /ˈkləʊs.ʌp/ n
närbild
A film made with the camera close to

closing credits n
eftertext sluttext
credits shown at the end of a film, TV program, etc.

closing form n
avslutsfras
standard formula to end a letter

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
avrundning avslutning
event signifying an ending
hölje
mathematical set

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ n
plagg tygstycke
piece of cloth for a particular purpose
tyg
fabric
uniform
form of attire

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
klä
adorn with clothing

clothed /ˈkloʊðd/ /ˈkləʊðd/ adj
påklädd
wearing clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
kläder
apparel

clothes iron n
strykjärn
appliance for pressing clothes

clothes moth n
klädesmal
moth

clothes peg n
klädnypa tvättklämma
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

clotheshorse n
klädsnobb
person
torkställning
laundry frame

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
tvättlina
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
kläder
clothes

clothing bin n
klädbox klädinsamlingslåda klädlåda
Container to dispose of clothes

clothoid n
klotoid
curve with linear curvature

cloud /klaʊd/ n
moln sky
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air
mass of dust, steam or smoke
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 chamber n
dimkammare

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 or overcast

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdbəɹi/ /ˈklaʊdbɹi/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ n
hjortron
species
hjortron multebär myrbär snåtterblomma solbär
fruit

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
skyfall hällregn spöregn störtregn störtskur ösregn
sudden heavy rainstorm

clouded leopard n
trädleopard
medium sized arboreal cat

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
molnig mulen
covered with or characterised by clouds

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ n
inflytande slagkraft
influence, effectiveness
smocka
informal: blow with the hand

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/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /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

clown nose n
clownnäsa lösnäsa
fake nose

clownfish n
clownfisk
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas

clownish /ˈklaʊnɪʃ/ adj
pajasaktig
resembling a clown

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
sliskig sötsliskig
excessively sweet

club /klʌb/ n
klubb
association of members
klubba
heavy stick for use as weapon or plaything
klöver
playing card symbol, ♣
nattklubb
establishment that provides staged entertainment

club together v
sala
contribute money jointly with others

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

cluck /klʌk/ v
kackla
to produce cluck sound

clue /kljuː/ /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
klampa
walk with heavy footfalls
klumpa klumpa ihop
form a cluster

clumsily adv
klumpigt
done without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ n
klantighet klumpighet
the condition or quality of being clumsy

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
klumpig drumlig klantig
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
klumpig otymplig svårhanterlig
awkward or inefficient in use or construction
osmidig
not elegant or well-planned

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ n
drummel klant
clumsy person

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
klase
bunch of grapes
kluster
group of computers that work together
group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other
bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other
group of pronounceable consonants that occur together
set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast

cluster bomb n
klusterbomb
explosive munition

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
koppling
device to interrupt power transmission
koppling kopplingspedal
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission

clutch one's pearls v
förfasa
react with consternation

clutch pedal n
kopplingspedal
pedal modulating the clutch

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] n
röra
a confused disordered jumble of things

cluttered adj
plottrig rörig
scattered with a disorderly mixture of objects

cnidarian /naɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /nʌɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ n
nässeldjur
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ /ˈkəʉ-/ /ˈkəʊ-/ prefix
ko- med-
together, mutually, jointly

co-conspirator n
medkonspiratör medsammansvuren
person involved with others in a conspiracy

co-owner n
delägare medägare samägare
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] adv
träna coacha
sports: train

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] n
buss långfärdsbuss
long-distance bus
diligens skjuts
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power
tränare coach
trainer
vagn
rail passenger car

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/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] v
glöd
smouldering material
kol kolbit
countable: carbon rock
kol stenkol
uncountable: carbon rock

coal mine n
kolgruva
a mine from which coal is mined

coal tit n
svartmes
coal tit

coalesce /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs/ /ˌkəʉ.əˈles/ /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
sammansmälta
to join into a single mass

coalescer n
koalesator
device used to perform coalescence

coalfish n
sej
Pollachius virens

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ n
koalition
group of organizations

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /koɹs/ /kɔːs/ [kʰo̞ɹs] adj
grov
of inferior quality
containing large particles
not refined
with a rough texture

coarse-grained adj
grovkornig
Consisting of coarse particles

coarsely /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sli/ adv
grovt
in a coarse manner

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

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
kustnära kustsk
relating to the coast

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ n
kustfarare
merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters
kälke släde
something that coasts or is used to coast
ölunderlägg grytunderlägg karottunderlägg underlägg
small object on which a cup, etc., is placed to protect a table surface

coastline n
kustlinje
the shape of a coast

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
fjäderdräkt hårbeklädnad päls
fur or feathers
hölje lager täcke täcklager
covering of material, such as paint
rock
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
belägga täcka
to cover with a coat of some material
täcka
to cover as a coat

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

coauthor n
medförfattare
author who collaborates with another to write something

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 /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ n
skomakare skoflickare skomakerska
person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes
aina snut
(slang) police officer

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
skomakare, bliv vid din läst
do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
kullersten
a rounded stone

cobelligerent n
bundsförvant
unofficial ally

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
kobra glasögonorm
venomous snake

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
kokabuske
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ n
kokain
the narcotic

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
svanskota
(anatomy) final fused vertebrae

cochineal /ˌkɑt͡ʃɪˈni(ə)l/ /ˌkɒtʃɪˈniː(ə)l/ n
koschenill
dye
koschenillsköldlus
insect

cochlea /ˈkoʊ.kli.ə/ /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ n
hörselsnäcka koklea öronsnäcka

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
hane
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism
tupp
any male bird

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
spänna
to lift the cock of a firearm

cock and ball torture n
kuk- och bolltortyr
application of pain or constriction to the penis or testicles

cock cage n
kukbur
chastity cage that covers the penis and testicles

cock cheese n
flensost
smegma

cock ring n
kukring penisring
sex aid

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
kuckeliku
imitating the cry of the rooster

cock-and-bull story n
rövarhistoria
far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
kokard
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ n
nymfparakit nymfkakadua
a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest

cockatoo n
kakadua
a bird

cockatrice /ˈkɒkətraɪs/ /ˈkɒkətrɪs/ n
kockatris
legendary creature

cockblock n
snoppstoppare
one who cockblocks

cockblock v
snoppstoppa
to make or attempt to make another's intended goal of sexual intercourse impossible.

cockblocker n
snoppstoppare
one who cockblocks

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ 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

cocklebur n
gullfrö
any of the coarse composite weeds of the genus Xanthium, with a prickly fruit

cocklestove n
kakelugn
tiled masonry heater

cockpit n
cockpit förarkabin
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft
sittbrunn
nautical: well, where the helm is

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
kackerlacka bobba
type of insect

cocksucker n
kuksugare
a fellator

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ n
cocktail
alcoholic beverage

cocktail dress n
cocktailklänning
woman's evening dress suitable for cocktail parties

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
choklad
cup/mug of this drink
choklad kakao
hot drink
kakaobrunt
colour
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
kakao kakaopulver
powder from cocoa solids

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] n
kokos
edible flesh of coconut fruit
kokosnöt
fruit of coco palm
shelled seed

coconut heart /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt hɑɹt/ n
kokos
coconut heart

coconut jelly n
kokosgelé
The soft meat of an immature coconut

coconut milk n
kokosmjölk
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut

coconut oil n
kokosfett kokosolja
type of cooking oil extracted from coconuts

coconut palm n
kokospalm
Cocos nucifera

coconut sap n
kokossaft
coconut sap

coconut vinegar n
kokosvinäger
coconut vinegar

coconut water n
kokosvatten
clear liquid found inside immature coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
puppa
protective case

coctile /ˈkɒktaɪl/ /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 torskleverolja
nutritional supplement

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ n
koda slutljud
linguistics

coddle /ˈkɑ.dəl/ /ˈkɒd.əl/ /ˈkɔd.əl/ 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
textual designation
lag regel
system of principles, rules or regulations

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
koda programmera
write software programs

code monkey n
kodapa
a computer programmer

code name n
kodnamn
name used to clandestinely identify something

code of conduct n
uppförandekod
set of rules dictating acceptable behaviour and decisions in a specified environment

code of honour n
hederskodex
set of moral rules

codeine /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ n
kodein
addictive alkaloid narcotic

coder n
kodare
programmer

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 /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [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
havstofsstjärt kvastfening blå kvastfening tofsstjärtfisk
either of two species of deep-water fish
kvastfening lobfenig
any lobe-finned fish in the order Coelacanthiformes

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 /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /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/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
kaffe
beverage
beans
colour
kaffebuske kaffeträd kaffe
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 extract n
kaffeextrakt
concentrated liquid

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 kaffekokare
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffeeman n
kaffekokare

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
kassett
architecture: ornamental sunken panel

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
likkista kista
box in which a dead person is buried

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ /ˌkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ n
medgrundare
one who founds something with someone else

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ /kɔɡ/ n
kugge
unimportant individual
kugge tand
tooth on a gear
kogg
type of ship

cogeneration n
kraftvärmeverk
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source

cogent /ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
bindande övertygande
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence
slagkraftig övertygande
forcefully persuasive
övertygande
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ n
konjak
type of brandy

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ adj
kognat
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ n
kognat släktord
word derived from the same roots as a given word

cognitive behavioral therapy n
kognitiv beteendeterapi
psychotherapeutic approach

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

cognitive science n
kognitionsvetenskap
multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior

cognizant /ˈkɒnɪzənt/ /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
medveten
aware

cognize v
känna till
to know or be aware of

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑn.jəˈʃɛn.ti/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
kännare expert förståsigpåare
someone possessing specialized knowledge in a particular field

cohabitant n
sambo
person who cohabits with another

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ adj
sammanhängande

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] n
sammanhållning
the state of cohering, or of sticking together

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʉˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʊˈhiː.sɪv/ [kəʉˈhɪi.sɪv] adj
sammanhängande
having cohesion

cohort study n
kohortstudie
cohort study

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ n
rulle spiral
something wound
spole
coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
rulla ihop
wind into loops
rulla ihop rulla ihop sig
to wind cylindrically or spirally
sno snurra
wind into regular rings

coil winder n
lindare
person who winds wire into coils
lindningsmaskin
machine that winds wire into coils

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ n
jetong pollett
a token used in a special establishment like a casino
mynt
(currency) a piece of currency
mynt pentagram
one of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ v
mynta
to make up or invent, and establish
prägla
to create coins

coin cell n
knappbatteri
a small battery having the form of a squat cylinder

coin die n
myntstamp
stamp used in hammered coining to strike impressions onto coins

coin slot n
inkast myntinkast
coin slot

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
sammanfalla
to occur at the same time
överensstämma
to correspond

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ n
sammanträffande
state of events appearing to be connected when they are not

coinsurance n
medförsäkring
joint assumption of risk between multiple insurers
självrisk
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured

coir /ˈkɔɪə/ /ˈkɔɪɚ/ n
kokosfiber
fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut

coitus /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/ /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
coitus samlag
sexual interaction

coitus interruptus n
avbrutet samlag coitus interruptus finska rycket
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis

coke /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
koks
coal product
koks kola snö
short for cocaine

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
cola kola
drink

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ n
durkslag
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
kall
of the weather
of a person
kall frusen
having a low temperature
kall kylig
unfriendly

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] 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 front n
kallfront
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air

cold fusion n
kall fusion
nuclear fusion near room temperature

cold snap n
köldknäpp

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ n
munsår
small bump on the lips

cold turkey adv
abrupt helt tvärt på en gång
abruptly

cold turkey n
abstinenssymtom
symptoms of withdrawal

cold war /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
kallt krig
a period of hostile relations

cold wave n
köldvåg

cold weapon /koʊld ˈwɛpən/ /kəʊld ˈwɛp(ə)n/ n
blankvapen
weapon that does not use explosives or fire

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
kallblodig
lacking emotion or compunction

cold-bloodedness n
kallblodighet
state of being cold-blooded

cold-hearted adj
kallhamrad
callous or heartless

colegislate v
medlagstifta
bringing forward a statute together

colegislator n
medlagstiftare
legislative body together with another

coleoid n
tvågälad bläckfisk
member of Coleoidea

coleus /ˈkəʊ.li.əs/ n
palettblad
plant with bright-colored or variegated leaves

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ n
kolik
abdominal pain

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
samarbeta kollaborera
to cooperate treasonably
samarbeta samverka
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ [kʰəˌlæbəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən] n
samarbete
act of collaborating

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
kollaboratör quisling femtekolonnare medlöpare samarbetsman
person who cooperates traitorously with an enemy
medarbetare samarbetspartner
person who works with others towards a common goal

collage /koʊˈlɑʒ/ /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ /kəˈlɑːʒ/ /ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/ n
kollage
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface

collagen /ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ n
kollagen
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ n
kollaps
act of collapsing

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ v
kollapsa
to fall down suddenly; to cave in
to pass out and fall to the floor or ground
krascha
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
krage
fabric garment part fitting around throat

collar tab /ˈkɒlə tæb/ n
kragspegel
insignia worn on the collar

collared dove n
turkduva
collared dove

collared flycatcher n
halsbandsflugsnappare
Ficedula albicollis

collared pratincole n
rödvingad vadarsvala
Glareola pratincola

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
kollationera
examine diverse documents, etc.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
indirekt oavsiktlig
aside from the main subject, target

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
säkerhet pant
security or guarantee

collateral damage n
sidoskada
collateral damage

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ n
kollega arbetskamrat medarbetare
fellow member of a profession

collect /ˈkɑlɛkt/ /ˈkɑlɪkt/ /ˈkɒlɛkt/ /ˈkɒlɪkt/ n
kollektbön samlingsbön
prayer said before reading of the epistle lesson

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
inkassera
to collect payments
samla
to accumulate items for a hobby
to gather together
samla in
to get from someone

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
insamling
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes
samla
activity of collecting
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

collectivism n
kollektivism
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it

collectivization n
kollektivisering
the act of collectivizing

collectivize v
kollektivisera

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
samlare
person or thing that collects

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
fakultet
specialized division of a university
högskola
institution of higher education teaching undergraduates
academic institution
högskola fakultet
institution of higher education

college town n
universitetsstad
town or city dominated by its university population

collegiality n
kollegialitet
power and authority that is shared among peers

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ 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

collinear /koʊˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ /kəˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
kolinjär
on the same straight line

colliquation n
förvätskning kollikvation
in medicine: the wasting-away of parts of the body; consumption
förvätskning smältning
the act of becoming liquid; melting

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
kollision krock kollidering
instance of colliding

collision course n
kollisionskurs
path leading to a collision

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ adj
vardaglig
of oral communication language

colloquialism /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ n
slang talspråk
colloquial expression

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiːəm/ n
kollokvium
academic meeting

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
konversation samtal
conversation, dialogue

collude /kəˈluːd/ 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 /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
kolon
punctuation mark

colon /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
grovtarm tjocktarm
the last part of the digestive system

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
överste
commissioned office in the armed services

colonel general n
generalöverste
a general officer's rank in some nations' militaries

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ adj
kolonial
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 colony
of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony

colonial power n
kolonialmakt
country with colonies

colonialism /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ n
kolonialism
policy of authority over people or territories

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ n
kolonisatör nybyggare
founder of a colony

colonization n
kolonisation kolonisering
process of establishing a colony

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
kolonisera
to begin a new colony

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ n
kolonnad pelargång
a series of columns at regular intervals

colonoscope n
koloskop
flexible fibreoptic endoscope used to examine the colon

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ n
koloskopi
examination of the colon using a colonoscope

colony /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ n
koloni
region or governmental unit
group of organisms

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ adj
färg
conveying color

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ n
färg
spectral composition of visible light
particular set of the visible spectrum
any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms
hue as opposed to achromatic colors

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ v
färga
affect without completely changing
färga färglägga färgsätta
give something color
färglägga
mathematics: assign distinct colors to the vertices or regions of
färglägga måla
draw using crayons
rodna
become red through increased blood flow

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
färgad påverkad
influenced pervasively but subtly
färgglad färgstark färggrann
colorful

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
färgglad färgrik
possessing prominent and varied colors

coloring book n
målarbok
a type of book

colorism n
kolorism
a style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

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

coloscopic adj
koloskopisk

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ adj
kolossal
extremely large

colossal squid n
kolossbläckfisk
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

colossus /kəˈlɑs.əs/ /kəˈlɒs.əs/ n
koloss
a statue of gigantic size
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostomy n
kolostomi
incision
opening

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

colourant n
färgämne
a pigment, dye etc added to something to change its colour or hue

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
färglös
having no colour

coltsfoot n
hästhov tussilago
Tussilago farfara

columbarium n
duvslag
a building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves
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
kolonn
column of troops
something having similar form or structure to the things mentioned above
kolonn kolumn
vertical line of entries in a table
kolonn pelare
upright supporting structure
kolumn spalt
a vertical body of text
newspaper column

column vector n
kolonnvektor
matrix with one column that represents a vector

columnar /kəˈlʌmnɚ/ adj
pelarformig
Having the shape of a column

columnist /ˈkɑ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.nɪst/ n
kolumnist kåsör krönikör
regular writer of a column

colza n
raps
cabbage variety

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/ /kəʊm/ v
finkamma kamma igenom
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb
kamma
to groom the hair with a toothed implement
to separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers

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

comb-crested jacana n
kamjaçana
Irediparra gallinacea

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
kamp slag strid batalj slagsmål
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
bekämpa
to fight; to struggle for victory

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
kombattant
person engaged in combat, often armed

combative /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/ /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
stridslysten
given to fighting

combination /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
kombination
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock
one or more elements selected without regard of the order
kombination kombinering
act of combining
kombination kombo
combat sports

combination lock n
kombinationslås
lock opened by sequence of numbers or symbols

combinatorialist n
kombinatoriker
mathematician who specializes in combinatorics

combinatorics /ˌkɑm.bɪn.əˈtɔɹ.ɪks/ n
kombinatorik
a branch of mathematics

combinatory logic n
kombinatorisk logik
model of computation

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
skördetröska tröska
combine

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
förenad
resulting from adding together

combo /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ 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 /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ adj
brännbar
capable of burning

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ n
förbränning
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
the act or process of burning
similar process where two chemicals are combined

combustion chamber n
brännkammare
space in a heat engine

combustor n
brännkammare
chamber acting as the furnace in a jet or turbine engine

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
komma
to move nearer

come across v
ge ett intryck av
give an appearance or impression
stöta på träffa på
find, usually by accident

come again interjection
ursäkta?
could you repeat that
välkommen åter
polite farewell, inviting return visit

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 down v
falla ned
descend, fall
gå ned
be demolished

come in handy v
komma väl till pass
to prove to be useful or helpful

come into being v
bli till uppstå
start to exist

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 /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
kom an kom igen
expression of disbelief
kom igen
expression of defiance
expression of exasperation/impatience
kom igen kom nu skynda skynda på
hurry up

come on to v
stöta
make a romantic or sexual advance to

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 a head v
komma till ett avgörande komma till sin spets
to rapidly reach a turning point or climax

come to light v
komma i dagen
become known

come to one's senses v
ta sitt förnuft till fånga
to become reasonable, comprehending, or responsible

come to pass v
hända inträffa ske
to happen, to occur

come to power v
komma till makten
to be installed in high office

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

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ n
comeback återkomst
return to fame etc.

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/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] n
bekvämlighet tröst
komfort bekvämlighet
contentment, ease
tröst
cause of relief or satisfaction
consolation

comfort zone n
bekvämlighetszon
circumstances in which a person feels relaxed

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] [ˈkʰʌɱf.tə̥.bɫ̩] adj
bekväm
in a state of comfort
bekväm behaglig komfortabel skön
providing physical comfort and ease

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ n
vallört
perennial herb

comic book n
seriemagasin serietidning seriealbum
book or magazine

comic strip n
serie stripp
series of illustrations

comics /ˈkɑmɪks/ /ˈkɒmɪks/ 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.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
kommittéförfarande kommittésystem kommittébestämmelser
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ n
komma
punctuation mark ','

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
kommando
computing: directive to a computer program
kommando order
order

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
befalla
to order

command line n
kommandorad
line of text
text prompt

command pattern n
kommando

command post n
ledningscentral ledningsplats sambandscentral stabsplats
headquarters of unit or commanding officer

command-line interpreter n
kommandotolk
computer program

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

commanding officer n
befälhavare
officer in command of a military unit

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ n
bud budord
a command or edict

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ n
kommandosoldat
commando trooper
kommandostyrka
small fighting force

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
högtidlighålla
to honor the memory of someone or something

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
börja begynna
begin, start

commensurable adj
kommensurabel
divisible by same number

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] n
kommentar
spoken remark
programming: remark not affecting behavior

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
kommentera
to remark
programming: to insert comments

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
handel
large scale trade

commercial bank n
affärsbank
type of bank

commercial banking n
affärsbankverksamhet
activities of a commercial bank

commercial law n
handelsrätt

commie block n
kommunistblocket
a large apartment complex, especially in former Eastern Bloc countries in Eastern Europe, characterized by concrete and rectangular cuboids

commingle v
blanda sammanblanda
mix, blend
blandas sammanblandas
become mixed or blended

commiseration n
medlidande
act of commiserating

commissar /ˈkɑ.məˌsɑr/ /ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/ n
kommissarie
(Soviet Union) the head of a commissariat

commissary /ˈkɑ.məˌsɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɑ.mɪˌsɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɒm.ɪ.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔm.ə.sə.ɹi/ n
kommissarie
One to whom is committed some charge, duty, or office, by a superior power

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 /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ n
kommissarie kommissionsledamot kommissionär
member of a commission

commissioning n
kommissionering
process

commit adultery v
begå äktenskapsbrott begå hor vara otrogen
commit adultery

commit suicide v
begå självmord ta livet av sig ta sitt liv
to kill oneself

commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ n
engagemang
being bound emotionally/intellectually
trait of sincerity and focused purpose
åtagande
promise or agreement to do something in the future

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
kommitté utskott nämnd
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commode /kəˈməʊd/ n
kommod
low chest of drawers

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
vara gods handelsvara
anything movable traded

commodore /ˈkɒm.ə.dɔː/ /ˈkɔ.mə.doɹ/ n
kommendör
a naval officer

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ adj
gemensam allmän
mutual
utral gemensam
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders
vanlig
usual
found in large numbers or in a large quantity
ordinary

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ n
allmänning
tract of land

common barley n
korn
Hordeum vulgare

common bile duct n
gallgång
bile duct downstream

common buzzard n
ormvråk
Buteo buteo

common chickweed n
våtarv
herb

common cockchafer n
ollonborre
Melolontha melolontha

common cold n
förkylning
mild infection

common columbine n
akleja akvileja
common columbine / Common Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris

common crane n
trana
Grus grus

common denominator n
gemensam nämnare
common denominator in mathematics

common dogwood n
skogskornell
Cornus sanguinea

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 hill myna n
beostare
Gracula religiosa

common hornbeam n
avenbok vitbok
Carpinus betulus

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 linnet n
hämpling
a common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa

common murre n
sillgrissla
Uria aalge

common name n
trivialnamn
a name by which an organism is known to the general public

common noun n
appellativ
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class

common pochard n
brunand
Aythya ferina

common purslane n
portlak
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
vaktel
bird in the pheasant family

common raven n
korp
Corvus corax

common redpoll n
gråsiska
Acanthis flammea

common redshank n
rödbena
Tringa totanus

common redstart n
rödstjärt
Phoenicurus phoenicurus

common rock thrush n
stentrast
Monticola saxatilis

common rosefinch n
rosenfink
Carpodacus erythrinus

common rue n
vinruta
Ruta graveolens

common sandpiper n
drillsnäppa
Actitis hypoleucos

common scoter n
sjöorre
Melanitta nigra

common sense n
sunt förnuft bondförstånd
ordinary understanding

common shelduck n
gravand
bird

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 swift n
tornseglare
Apus apus

common tern n
fisktärna
Sterna hirundo

common thread n
röd tråd
recurring characteristic or theme

common whitefish n
sik
Coregonus lavaretus

common whitethroat n
törnsångare
Sylvia communis

common woodrush n
ängsfryle
Luzula multiflora

common yarrow n
rölleka
Achillea millefolium

commoner /ˈkɑ.mə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/ n
ofrälse
someone not of noble rank

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
vanligen
as a rule; usually

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ n
klyscha plattityd floskel
platitude or cliché

commonplaceness n
trivialitet

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
samvälde
form of government

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ /kəˈmjʉː.nəl/ /ˈkɒm.jə.nəl/ /ˈkɔm.jə.nəl/ adj
allmän gemensam
shared by a community; public
samhällelig
pertaining to a community

commune /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
act or fact of communicating anything
a message
instance of data transfer
connection between tissues
passageway or opening

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
kommunion nattvard
a joining together of minds or spirits

communion wafer n
oblat
sacramental bread

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
kommuniké
official announcement

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] n
kommunism
ideology/philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ adj
kommunistisk kommunistiskt
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ n
kommunist kommunistisk
person who follows a communist philosophy

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] n
gemenskap
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common
gemenskap samfund samhälle sammanslutning
samfund bostadskollektiv kollektiv
residential or religious collective
samhälle organismsamhälle
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms
samhälle samfund
group sharing a common understanding

community service n
samhällstjänst
alternative penalty

commutativity n
kommutativitet
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative.

commutator n
kommutator
binary function in a ring
electrical switch

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ n
pendling
route

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
kommutera
math: to be commutative
pendla
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc.

commuter /kəˈmjuːtɚ/ n
pendel
transport system or vehicle in such systems
pendlare
a person who regularly travels to and from work and home

commuter bus n
pendelbuss
commuter bus

commuter rail n
pendel pendeltågssystem
railway

commuting n
arbetsresa pendeltrafik pendling
travel between home and workplace

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
kompakt
topological sense
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ n
puderdosa
small, slim folding case, often holding a mirror

compact fluorescent lamp n
lågenergilampa
type of fluorescent lamp

compact space n
kompakt rum
mathematics

compactness n
kompakthet
state of being compact

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ n
komprimator
A Material-reducing Machine

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
följeslagare
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

companion animal n
sällskapsdjur
pet

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
bolag verksamhet
in legal context, a corporation
företag firma
in non-legal context, any business, without respect to incorporation
sällskap
companionship

company town n
bruksort

comparable /kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/ /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
jämförbar
able to be compared

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
komparativ jämförande
using comparison as a method of study

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/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] 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
jämförelse liknelse
act of comparing or the state of being compared
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things
komparation
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees
likhet jämförelse
state of being similar or alike

compartment /kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ n
fack
part into which an area is subdivided
kupé avdelning
chamber
postament
heraldry: mound beneath the shield

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ 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

compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [kəmˌpæɾ.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
kompatibilitet
state of being compatible

compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ [km̩ˈpæt.ə.bl̩] adj
kompatibel
capable of easy interaction

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ n
landsman landsmaninna
somebody from one's own country

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
tvinga
force, constrain or coerce

compendium n
kompendium
short, complete summary

compensation /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔm.penˈsæɪ.ʃən/ n
ersättning kompensation
recompense or reward for service

compensation neurosis n
kompensationsneuros
Rejection of gainful activity after an injury because of vice

compensatory lengthening /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ/ /kɒmˈpɛnsətəɹi-/ /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ n
ersättningsförlängning
lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost

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 konkurrens
contest for a prize or award

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
konkurrenskraftig
economics: capable of competing successfully
tävlingsinriktad
inclined to compete

competitive advantage n
konkurrensfördel
attribute

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ n
konkurrent medtävlare
person against whom one is competing
konkurrent tävlare medtävlare
participant in a competition

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
kompilera
produce executable
sammanställa
assemble from a collection

compilation /kɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/ /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
kompilation sammanställning
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources
that which is compiled
kompilering
translation of source code into object code by a compiler

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
kompilera
produce executable
be successfully processed by a compiler
kompilera sammanställa
assemble from a collection

compile-time adj
kompileringstiden

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
kompilator
computer program
kompilator sammanställare
a person who compiles

complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ n
självbelåtenhet
feeling of self-satisfaction

complacent /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
självgod egenkär självbelåten
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
klaga
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment

complainant /kəmˈpleɪnənt/ n
klagande
plaintiff

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ n
klagan klagomål
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining
klagomål

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ /kəmˈpleɪzənt/ adj
artig
polite
foglig
compliant
tillmötesgående
willing to do what pleases others

complementizer n
subjunktion
form of subordinate conjunction

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
fullständig
generic intensifier derived from "complete"
of metric space: such that every Cauchy sequence converges in it
fullständig komplett
with everything included
färdig klar
finished; ended; concluded; completed

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
fullborda
to make whole or entire
färdigställa slutföra färdig
to finish

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 /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
komplex
in mathematics
intricate
komplex komplicerad invecklad
not simple or straightforward

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
komplex
collection of buildings
psychologically based dislike or fear
in chemistry

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
komplexitet
the state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement
komplikation krånglighet
that which is complex; intricacy; complication

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
compliance regelefterlevnadsavdelning
business: the department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with
följsamhet tillmötesgående
state of being compliant

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
förenlig
compatible with or following guidelines
medgörlig
willing to comply

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkət/ v
komplicera
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
komplicerad
difficult or convoluted

complication n
komplikation förveckling
act of complicating
svit komplikation
(medicine)

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ adj
medskyldig delaktig
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
komplimentera ge en komplimang
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
komplimenterande komplimentär
in the nature of a compliment
kostnadsfri

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
beståndsdel komponent
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity

compos mentis /ˈkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ adj
tillräknelig
of sound mind

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ 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

compost heap n
komposthög
pile of organic waste

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ n
självbehärskning
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
kompott
fruit dessert

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
sammansatt
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
förening blandning sammansatt ämne
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements
sammansättning
anything made by combining several things

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
läger gård inhägnad
enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
avtal förlika förlikning kompromissa överenskommelse
to come to terms of agreement
bilägga förlika göra upp
law: to settle by agreeing less than the claim
blanda sätta
to put together

compound butter n
aromsmör kryddsmör
mixture

compound eye n
fasettöga
a visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans

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 /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɔmpɹɪˈhenʃn̩/ 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

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
packa komprimera
to press together into a smaller space

compressed air n
tryckluft
air increased in pressure

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
device that produces pressure

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
bestå av utgöras av
compose

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ n
kompromiss
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ v
dagtinga förhandla komma överens kompromissa
to adjust and settle by mutual concessions
komma överens
to bind by mutual agreement
kompromettera
to breach a security system

compromising adj
komprometterande
incriminating

compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
tvångsmässig
uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious

compulsive behaviour n
tvångshandling
an action that is performed compulsively without necessarily leading to an actual reward or pleasure

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ adj
obligatorisk
mandatory

computational linguistics n
datalingvistik
interdisciplinary field dealing with the statistical and/or rule-based modeling of natural language from a computational perspective

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
beräkna räkna ut
to reckon or calculate

computer /kəmˈpjutəɹ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾəɹ] n
beräknare mänsklig beräknare mänsklig räknare räknare
person
dator datamaskin
programmable electronic device

computer engineering n
datorteknik
branch of engineering

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ n
dataspel datorspel
electronic game

computer model n
datormodell
computer program

computer program n
datorprogram
software

computer science n
datavetenskap datalogi
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
datalog datavetare
one who studies or practises computer science

computer security n
datasäkerhet
branch of computer science

computer simulation n
datorsimulering
computer model

computer virus n
datavirus datorvirus
computer virus

computer vision /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌvɪʒn/ n
datorseende
science and technology

computerization /kəmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
datorisering
the act of computerizing

computerize v
datorisera
equip with a computer or a computer system

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ n
kamrat
fellow socialist or communist
title used in leftist circles
mate, companion, or associate
companion in battle, fellow soldier

comradely adj
kamratlig
having the characteristics of a comrade or of comradeship
of or relating to comradeship; between or among comrades

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 game n
bondfångeri lurendrejeri
malicious breach of trust

con- prefix
kon-
to add a notion similar to those conveyed by with, together, or joint

conative /ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv/ /ˈkəʊn.ə.tɪv/ adj
konativ
of a striving action

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ adj
konkav
curved inward

concavity /kəŋkævɪti/ n
konkavitet
a concave structure or surface
the state of being concave

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
gömma dölja
to hide something

concede /kənˈsid/ /kənˈsiːd/ [kənˈsɪid] v
avstå avträda
to yield or make concession
bevilja
to grant, as a right or privilege
erkänna ge upp
to yield or suffer; to surrender
medge erkänna tillstå
to admit to be true
släppa in
(sports) to have a point scored against

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
fåfänga
overly high self-esteem

conceited adj
egenkär självgod
having an excessively favorable opinion of oneself

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 /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
koncentration
proportion of substance in a mixture
act or process of concentrating
chemistry: amount of solute present in a solution
act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid

concentration camp n
koncentrationsläger utrotningsläger
camp where large numbers of persons are detained

concentric adj
koncentrisk
having a common center

concentricity n
koncentricitet
condition of being concentric

concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
begrepp koncept
something understood and retained in the mind

concept album n
konceptalbum
album

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
konception
initiation of an embryonic animal life

conceptual /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ adj
begreppsmässig begreppslig konceptuell
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
angelägenhet
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness
oro
the expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person

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 konserthall
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
eftergift
any admission of the validity of a point; instance of this
koncession
grant of land for a specified purpose
medgivande
admission of defeat

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
koncis kortfattad
brief and precise

concisely adv
koncist
in a concise manner

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
komma fram till
to come to a final decision

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
slutsats
decision, judgment
of a syllogism

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ [kʰənˈkʰɑkʃɪn] [kʰəŋˈkʰɑkʃɪn] n
brygd hopkok
mixture so prepared
brygd tillblandning
preparing of substance from many ingredients
påhitt
something made up

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
betong
made of concrete
konkret
not abstract
konkret påtaglig
particular, perceivable, real

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
betong
building material

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
bli konkret ta form
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)

concrete jungle n
betongdjungel
unattractive urban area due to lack of greenery

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

concretely adv
konkret
in a concrete manner

concretion n
konkretion
action of making something concrete or the result of such an action
solid, hard mass thus formed

concretize v
konkretisera
to make substantial, real, or tangible

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ n
konkubin
a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ n
begär
Ardent desire

concupiscent /kɑːnˈkjuːpɪ.sənt/ /kɒnˈkjuːpɪ.sənt/ /kənˈkjuːpə.sənt/ adj
lysten lystnadsfull
amorous, lustful

concur /kəŋˈkɜː/ /kəŋˈkɝ/ v
instämma hålla med
To unite or agree

concurrence n
instämmande
agreement

concurrently adv
samtidigt
in a concurrent manner; at the same time

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
hjärnskakning
injury

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ /kənˈdɪm/ v
döma
to pronounce guilty
fördöma
to confer eternal divine punishment upon

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
fördömd
having been sharply scolded
having received a curse to be doomed to suffer eternally
utdömd
officially marked uninhabitable

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ n
dödsdömd
person sentenced to death

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
kondensation
the act or process

condense /kənˈdɛns/ 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/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
nedlåtande von oben
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
förutsättning villkor
requirement or requisite
kondition tillstånd
health status of a patient
tillstånd kondition
state of an object
villkor
clause in a contract or agreement
villkor förutsättning
logical clause or phrase

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ v
betinga
to shape the behaviour of someone to do something
vänja sig
to undergo the process of acclimation

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
villkorlig
in logic
villkorlig betingad
limited by a condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ n
konditionalis
grammar: mode/mood

conditional probability n
betingad sannolikhet
probability

conditioned reflex n
betingad reflex
response acquired by operant conditioning

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ /ˈkɒndələns/ n
kondoleans
sympathy when someone has died

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ n
kondom
flexible sleeve worn on the penis

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ n
bostadsrätt bostadsrättslägenhet
unit or apartment in such a complex

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
ha överseende med tolerera överse med
to forgive

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
kondor
California condor

condottiere /-doʊ-/ /-i/ /-tiˈɛɹ-/ /ˌkɔn.dɔtˈjɛɹ.eɪ/ /ˌkɔn.dəˈtjɛɹ.eɪ/ n
kondottiär
medieval Italian mercenary leader

conducive /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ /kənˈdusɪv/ adj
befrämjande gynnande
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
hållning uppförande uppträdande vandel
manner of guiding or carrying oneself
ledning förrättning förvaltning skötsel
act or method of controlling or directing
utförande
plot of a literary work

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
anföra förvalta handha leda sköta
direct or manage
dirigera anföra leda
music: to direct
föra leda
to serve as a medium for conveying
föra leda ledsaga
lead or guide
leda
act as a conductor (of heat, electricity, etc.)

conductivity n
konduktivitet ledningsförmåga
ability to conduct

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/ /ˈkɑndɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndɪt/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɪt/ 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 /ˈkɒndaɪl/ /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
ledhuvud
prominence on a bone

condyloma n
kondylom könsvårta
wart or similar growth in the genital area

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ n
kon kägla
solid of revolution
surface of revolution
kon strut
anything shaped like a cone
kotte
fruit of conifers

cone cell n
tapp
any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina

conehead n
Conocephalinae-släktet
Conocephalinae
trevfoting
Protura

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
sötsak konfekt
food item

confectioner n
konditor sockerbagare
manufacturer of or dealer in confections

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ n
sockerbageri
business of manufacturing confectionery

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
konfederation
union or alliance of states

confer /kənˈfɜː/ /kənˈfʌɹ/ [kʰə̥ɱˈfɚ] v
konferera rådlägga
to discuss, consult
tilldela
to bestow

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] n
konferens
a meeting of people

conference interpreting n
konferenstolkning

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
bikta
to disclose everything to a Catholic priest
erkänna tillstå
to admit to the truth

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
bekännelse erkännande medgivande
open admittance
bikt bekännelse
disclosure of one's sins to a priest

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ n
biktstol bikt
small room where confession is performed

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ n
biktfader
priest who hears confession

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
konfetti
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ n
förtroende
information held in secret
självsäkerhet
self-assurance
tillit tilltro
expression or feeling of certainty
quality of trusting

confidence interval n
konfidensintervall
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fə.dn̩t] [ˈkʰɒɱ.fə.dn̩t] adj
trygg
being very sure of or positive about something

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ adj
konfidentiell
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle

configuration /kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹæɪ̯.ʃən/ n
elektronkonfiguration
arrangement of electrons
konfiguration inställning konfigurering
relative disposition

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ v
konfigurera
to set up or arrange something

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
begränsa inskränka
to restrict; to keep within bounds

confined /kənˈfaɪnd/ adj
begränsad
not free to move

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
bekräfta
to strengthen
bekräfta befästa konfirmera
to confer the confirmation
bekräfta konfirmera försäkra
to assure

confirmand n
konfirmand
candidate for confirmation or affirmation of baptism

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] n
bekräftelse konfirmation
verification
indicator
konfirmation
Christian ceremony or sacrament

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 /kɒnˈfleɪt/ /kənˈfleɪt/ v
förväxla
to fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent
sammanfläta
to mix together different elements
sammanfoga
to fuse into a single entity

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

conflict of interest n
intressekonflikt
conflicting interest in position of trust

conflicting adj
motstridig
fighting; contending

confluence /kənˈflu.əns/ /ˈkɑnˌflu.əns/ /ˈkɒn.flu.əns/ n
sammanflöde
point where two rivers or streams meet

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ n
överensstämmelse samstämmighet överstämmelse
act of conforming

conformant adj
överensstämmelse

conformism n
konformism
willingness to conform

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
fördöma
to damn

confounded /kənˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
förvirrad
confused

confront /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/ /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
konfrontera
to engage in confrontation
to deal with

confrontation /ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.fɹənˈtæɪ.ʃən/ n
konfrontation
the act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
blanda
to mix thoroughly
förvirra
förvirra förväxla
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody
förväxla blanda ihop
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
förvirrad virrig
disoriented
unable to think clearly or understand
oordnad rörig
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
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 /kənˈd͡ʒiːl/ v
koagulera ysta sig
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly
stelna
to change from a liquid to solid state

congee /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
rissoppa risvälling
a type of rice porridge

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
besläktad kongenial
have the same nature
lämplig ägnad
suitable to one’s needs
sympatisk
friendly

congenital adj
medfödd kongenital
present since birth

congenital heart defect n
hjärtfel
disease of the heart

congestion /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
anhopning sammanhopning
accumulation, buildup
stockning trängsel
excess of traffic

congrats /kənˈɡɹæts/ interjection
grattis
congratulations

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ 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
gratulation lyckönskan lyckönskning
act of congratulating

congratulations /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /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 /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
kongress
legislative body
conference

congruence /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əns/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.əns/ n
kongruens

congruent /kənˈɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.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

conicity n
konicitet
the quality of being conic

conifer /ˈkɒnɪfə(ɹ)/ n
barrträd
plant

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /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 /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
förmoda
to guess

conjoin /kənˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
förena förbinda
to join together

conjoined adj
sammanvuxen siamesisk
joined together

conjoined twin n
siamesisk tvilling

conjoint adj
förbunden förenad gemensam
joined together

conjugal /kənˈd͡ʒuːɡəl/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
äktenskaplig
of, or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ n
konjugat

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ v
konjugera böja
to inflect (a verb) for each person

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
konjugation böjning
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs
konjugation böjning konjugering
act of conjugating a verb

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ 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 /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k).tɪv.ə/ /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/ n
bindhinna
mucous membrane

conjunctivitis /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
konjunktivit bindhinneinflammation
inflammation

conjurer /ˈkʌnd͡ʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
trollkonstnär
one who conjures

conman n
bondfångare lurendrejare
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
förbindelse anknytning
kinship relationship

connective /kəˈnɛktɪv/ n
konnektiv
function that operates on truth values

connective tissue n
bindväv
type of tissue

connector n
anslutning anslutningsväg
road connecting other roads
kontaktdon koppling skarv skarvdon
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 /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ n
konnässör kännare
specialist whose opinion is valued

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
konnotation bibetydelse innebörd
suggested or implied meaning

connote /kɒˈnəʊt/ /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
innebära
to imply, to suggest

conodont n
konodont
extinct fish-like chordate

conqueror /ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒŋˌkə.ɹə/ /ˈkɔnˌkɚ.ɚ/ n
erövrare
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
erövring
act or instance of achieving victory through combat; subjugation of an enemy

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
blodsfrändskap blodsförvantskap
a blood relationship

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ n
samvete
moral sense

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
samvetsgrann plikttrogen
thorough, careful, or vigilant
samvetsöm
influenced by conscience

conscientious objector n
vapenvägrare
someone refusing to fight in an armed conflict because of religious or moral principles

conscientiousness n
samvetsgrannhet
state or characteristic of being conscientious

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒntʃəs/ adj
medveten

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
medvetande
awareness

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
värnpliktig
draftee

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
värnplikt utskrivning
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
tempusharmoni
sequence of tenses

consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
konsekutiv
following, in succession, without interruption

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ n
konsensus
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
samtycke
voluntary agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
ge sitt samtycke samtycka
to express willingness

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
konsekvens följd
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

consequently /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
följaktligen
as a result or consequence

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
konservativ
supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism
konservativ bakåtsträvande gammaldags
tending to resist change
republikansk
US: relating to the Republican party

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ n
konservativ
UK: member of the Conservative party
political conservative
one who favors the status quo

conservatoire n
konservatorium
school or educational institution that teaches music

conservatory /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ /kənˈsɝ.vəˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
konservatorium
school of music or drama
växthus orangeri vinterträdgård
a greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
bevara
to protect

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ /kənˈsɪɾə/ [kənˈsɪɾɚ] v
beakta bevaka
to have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect
betrakta se
assign some quality to
betänka begrunda betrakta tänka på
think about seriously
föreställa sig tänka sig
take up as an example
observera
look at attentively
överväga fundera på fundera över
think of doing

consider it done /kənˈsɪdə ɪt dʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
ska bli
consider it done

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbl̩/ adj
ansenlig beaktansvärd
large in amount
avsevärd betydande ansenlig betydlig beaktansvärd
worth considering

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbli/ adv
avsevärt betydligt
significantly

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
förekommande omtänksam tillmötesgående
thoughtful

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
hänsyn
tendency to consider others

consignment /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ n
försändelse varuparti varusändning
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
bestå av vara
to be composed (of)

consist of v
bestå av
be made up by

consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
konsistens
degree of viscosity of something

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
följdriktig konsekvent
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

consistently /kənˈsɪstəntli/ adv
konsekvent
in a consistent manner

consolation goal n
tröstmål
sports: type of goal

consolation prize n
tröstpris
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win

console /ˈkɑn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
konsol
architecture: ornamental member jutting out of a wall
konsol spelkonsol
video games: device dedicated to playing video games
kontrollpanel manöverpanel
cabinet with controls, instruments, and displays

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ v
trösta hugsvala
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

consonance n
konsonans samklang
music harmony; agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
konsonant medljud
letter
konsonant medljud konsonantljud
sound

consonant cluster n
konsonantkluster
consonant cluster

consonant gradation n
stadieväxling
type of apophony found in Finnic and Sami languages

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
gemål
spouse of a monarch
husband, wife, companion or partner

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /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

conspicuous by one's absence phraseologicalUnit
lysa med sin frånvaro

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
konspiration komplott
act of working in secret to obtain some goal

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ n
konspirationsteoretiker
one who believes in a conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory /- θiːɘɹiː/ /- θiːəɹi/ /- θiːəɹiː/ /- θɪɹi/ /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/ /ˈkɒnstəbəl/ /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

constantly /ˈkɑnstənʔli/ /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
jämt
in a constant manner

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] n
konstellation
configuration or grouping of related things
stjärnbild konstellation
any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union
arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it
överdåd stjärnbild
wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
bestörtning häpnad
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ adj
förstoppad
unable to defecate

constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
förstoppning
state of bowels

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ n
valkrets
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ adj
konstituerande
authorized to make a constitution

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ n
beståndsdel
part, or component of a whole
konstituent
functional element of a phrase or clause

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
utgöra
to make up; to compose; to form

constitution /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ n
grundlag konstitution
legal document describing such a formal system
act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup
general health of a person
konstitution grundlag
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions

constitutional /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
konstitutionell författningsenlig grundlagsenlig
in compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution
relating to a legal or political constitution

constitutional amendment n
författningsändring grundlagsändring
a change to a governing document

constitutional court n
författningsdomstol
court dealing with constitutional law or issues

constitutional law n
statsrätt
area of law

constitutional monarchy n
konstitutionell monarki
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

constrain /kənˈstɹeɪn/ v
begränsa
to force; to compel; to oblige

constriction n
förträngning
A narrow part of something; a stricture
the act of narrowing

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
konstruera
build or form by assembling parts

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
byggnadsverksamhet
process of constructing

construction site n
byggarbetsplats bygge anlägg
place where something is being constructed

construction worker n
byggnadsarbetare byggarbetare
employee working at a construction site

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
konstruktiv
carefully considered and meant to be helpful

constructive criticism n
konstruktiv kritik
criticism

constructivism n
konstruktivism
philosophy in mathematics

constructor /kənˈstɹʌktə/ /kənˈstɹʌktɚ/ n
konstruktor
in object oriented programming: code that creates objects

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ n
tolkning uppfattning
interpretation
översättning
translation

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ 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

consul-general n
generalkonsul
consular officer who heads a consulate general

consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ n
konsulat
the residency of a consul
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy

consultant /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ n
konsult
person or party that is consulted

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ n
konsultation samhälle
act of consulting

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
förtära inmundiga
eat

consumed adj
uppfylld uppslukad
full of

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ n
konsument förbrukare
person purchasing goods

consumer good n
konsumtionsvara

consumer price index n
konsumentprisindex
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consumerism n
konsumism
economic theory

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
fulländad
complete, perfect, absolute

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
förtäring
konsumtion
the amount consumed
konsumtion åtgång
the act of consuming something

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
kontakt
an act of touching physically
an establishment of communication
someone with whom one is in communication

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
kontakta höra av sig
establish communication with

contact details n
kontaktuppgift
information on how to contact a person

contact lens n
kontaktlins
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contact tracing n
smittspårning
the process of identification of persons who may have come into contact with an infected person

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
include as a part
hold inside

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
behållare
user interface component
behållare kärl
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported
container
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
abstract data type

container deposit n
pant
deposit on a beverage or other container

container ship n
containerfartyg
cargo vessel

containerization n
containerisering
the process of containerizing

containment /kənˈteɪnmənt/ n
begränsning hejdande inneslutning
state of being contained
hejdande indämning indämningspolitik tillbakahållning tillbakahållningspolitik uppdämning
policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
kontaminera förorena
To introduce impurities or foreign matter

contemn /kənˈtɛm/ v
förakta
to treat or regard with contempt

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
betänka överväga
think about something in a concentrated manner

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ n
begrundande
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study
betraktande
The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing
meditation andakt
Holy meditation

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
nutida samtida
modern
samtida
from the same time period

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/ adj
nöjd tillfreds tillfredsställd
satisfied

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ n
innehåll
that which is contained

content /kənˈtɛnt/ 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 /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ n
kontext
text in which a word appears
kontext sammanhang
circumstances or settings

contextual adj
kontextuell
depending on context

contextualize v
kontextualisera
place in a context

contiguity /ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ti/ /ˌkɑn.tɪˈɡju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ [ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ɾi] [ˌkɑn.ɾəˈɡju.ə.ɾi] n
kontiguitet
state in which objects are physically touching

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
närliggande
adjacent, neighboring

continence /ˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
avhållsamhet måttlighet återhållsamhet
moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
kontinent världsdel
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental /ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl̩/ 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 /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/ n
eventualitet oförutsedd händelse sammanträffande tillfällighet
possibility; something which may or may not happen
oförutsägbarhet
quality of being contingent; unpredictability

contingency cost n
beredskapskostnad
Precautionary expense

contingency plan n
nödplan alternativplan beredskapsplan plan B reservplan
alternative plan

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adj
avhängig beroende villkorlig
dependent on something unknown, that may or may not occur
eventuell möjlig oviss
possible, liable, incidental, casual

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ n
andel
that which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number

continuation /kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ [kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃn̩] n
fortsättning
act or state of continuing

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
fortsätta
transitive: proceed
intransitive: resume

continued fraction n
kedjebråk
number theory

continuity /ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)uː.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ə.ti/ 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

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
kontinuerligt
without pause

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
kontinuum
continuous extent
set of real numbers

contort /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ v
förvrida
To twist in a violent manner

contortionist /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ n
ormmänniska
acrobat

contour line n
höjdkurva
line on a map

contra /ˈkɒntɹə/ preposition
kontra
against, contrary or opposed to

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
kontraband
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbeɪs/ n
kontrabas
part or section one octave lower than bass

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ adj
p-
that acts to prevent conception

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ n
preventivmedel
means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
kontrakt ackord beting entreprenad
job governed by a specific agreement
kontrakt avtal överenskommelse fördrag
agreement that is legally binding

contract /kənˈtɹækt/ v
avtala
make an agreement or contract
dra ihop dras samman krympa minskas
(intransitive) draw together; shorten; narrow; lessen
smittas
(transitive) gain or acquire (an illness)

contract law n
avtalsrätt
The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements

contraction /kɒn-/ /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ n
kontraktion minskning
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
sammandragning
strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth
shortened form of a word, often with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe or a diacritical mark
sammandragning kontraktion
shortening of a muscle during its use

contradict /kɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ 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
motsägelse självmotsägelse
statement that contradicts itself
självmotsägelse motsägelse
proposition that is false for all values of its variables
the logical incompatibility of opposing elements

contradiction in terms n
självmotsägelse
expression in which components contradict one another

contradictorily adv
motsägelsefullt
in a contradictory manner

contradictoriness n
motsägelsefullhet
state or quality of being contradictory

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
motsatt motstridig
that contradicts something

contradistinction /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/ n
motsats
distinction by contrast

contrail n
k-strimma kondensationsstrimma
artificial cloud from jet aircraft

contralto /kɒnˈtɹæltəʊ/ /kɒnˈtɹɑːltəʊ/ n
kontraalt
the lowest female voice

contranym /ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/ n
autoantonym kontronym
a word that has two opposing meanings

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ n
manick
complicated and precarious machine

contrapuntal adj
kontrapunktisk
of or relating to counterpoint

contrarily adv
på motsatt sätt tvärtom
in a contrary manner

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
kontrast
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable
control on a television, etc
degree of this difference
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)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
bidra bidraga
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
bidrag
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole
an amount of money given toward something
the act of contributing

contributor /-ju-/ /-juː-/ /-jʊ-/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ 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/ /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ adj
ångerfull
sincerely penitent

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ n
förkrosselse själasorg ånger
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
tänka ut
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ adj
krystad långsökt
unnatural, forced

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
grepp kontroll självbehärskning
restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control
kontroll
a control group or control experiment
kontroll kontrollanordning kontrollinstrument manöverorgan reglage
the method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button
kontroll makt auktoritet
influence or authority over something
kontrollinstans säkerhetsmekanism
a security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
kontrollera reglera
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control engineering n
reglerteknik
subfield of engineering

control group n
kontrollgrupp
group of test subjects left untreated

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 styrekonom
kontrollant
person who controls something
reglage
computer hardware: mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
kontroversiell omstridd
arousing controversy

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /ˈkɒntɹəˌvɜːsi/ n
kontrovers
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tjəˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /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/ /kənˈtuz/ 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

convection oven n
varmluftsugn
type of oven

convene /kənˈviːn/ /ˈkɒn.viːn/ 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.vənt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ n
kloster nunnekloster
religious community of especially nuns
konvent

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ n
konventikel
secret, unauthorized, or illegal religious meeting

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ /ˌkɒnˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
avtal konvention fördrag
treaty
konferens möte konvent
meeting or a gathering
konvention avtal fördrag
agreement, contract or pact
konvention sedvana
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ adj
vedertagen konventionell
following an accepted principle

conventional wisdom n
invand tankegång notorisk kunskap
a belief that is widely accepted

converge /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ v
konvergera
to have a limit
to approach each other

convergence /kɒnˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
konvergens
the act of converging
the process of approaching some limiting value

convergent adj
konvergent
that converges or focuses

conversant /kənˈvɜːsənt/ /kənˈvɝsənt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sænt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sənt/ adj
förtrogen
familiar

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] n
konversation samtal
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

conversation pit n
sittgrop

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
konversera
to engage in conversation

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/ adv
omvänt
with a reversed relationship

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] n
konvertit
person who has converted religion

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] v
konvertera omvända
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief
omvända
induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, or belief

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ adj
konverterbar
able to be converted

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ n
cab cabriolet
car whose roof can be removed or folded

convertible mark n
konvertibel mark
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ adj
konvex
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere

convexity n
konvexitet
convex line of surface
state of being convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
förmedla
to communicate
transportera
to carry
överlåta
to transfer legal rights

conveyor belt n
transportband band
continuous band moved to transport objects

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ n
fällande dom
judgement of guilt
övertygelse
firmly held belief

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
konvokation
act of calling or assembling by summons
konvokation kyrkomöte
assembly of the clergy
konvokation möte riksdag riksmöte
assembly or meeting

convoluted /-vəʊ-/ /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/ /ˈkɒnvəl(j)uːtɪd/ /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ [-ɾəd] adj
komplicerad
complex

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
konvoj
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort
merchant ships sailing in company under the protection of naval vessels

convulse /kənˈvʌls/ 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 /kuːk/ /kʊk/ n
kock
person who prepares food

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ v
koka lagas
to become ready for eating
koka stekas
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot
laga mat tillaga
to prepare food for eating

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

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 /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ n
kök
the style or genre of food preparation; cookery; cuisine
matlagning
the process of preparing food by using heat

cooking oil n
matolja
purified fat

cooking show n
matlagningsprogram matprogram

cooking spray n
matlagningsspray
cooking oil spray

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ adj
bra fin ok schysst
colloquial: all right, acceptable
kylig lugn
not showing emotion, calm
schysst cool fet häftig poppis
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
stilig
colloquial: in fashion
sval
having a slightly low temperature
sval kylig
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical

cool /kul/ /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
kyla
to make something cooler
lugna
to become less agitated
to make less agitated
svalna
to become cooler (temperature)

coolbox n
kylbox

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ n
kylbox
insulated bin or box to keep food cold while picnicking or camping

cooler bag n
kylväska
insulated bag

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
kuli
unskilled Asian worker

cooling tower n
kyltorn
tower-shaped building in which warm water is cooled by evaporation

coolly /ˈkuːl.li/ /ˈkuːli/ [ˈkuʷɫ.li] [ˈkʉː.li] adv
kyligt
In a cool, unpanicked or collected manner.

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
tunnbindare
craftsman

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ /kuˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
samarbeta samverka
to work together
samspela
function in harmony, side by side

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
samarbete samverkan kooperation
act of cooperating or being cooperative

cooperative adj
kooperativ
relating to a cooperative
samarbetsvillig
ready to work with another

cooperative n
kooperativ
type of company

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ 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/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
koordinera samordna
to synchronize

coordinate clause n
huvudsats
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

coordinate system n
koordinatsystem
method of representing points in a space

coordinate term n
kohyponym
a term which shares a hypernym with another

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
koordination
the ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully
samordning
an equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses
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/ /kɔp/ n
snut
police officer

cop on /kɒp ɒn/ v
skärpa sig skärpa till sig växa upp
to behave, grow up

cope /kəʊp/ n
korkåpa
ceremonial cloak

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

coping saw n
lövsåg
a saw for cutting wood into curved shapes

coping strategy n
hanteringsstrategi
thought process or behavior

copious /ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ adj
kopiös

copolymer n
sampolymer
polymer derived from more than one species of monomer

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ n
koppar
chemical element Cu
colour of copper

copper beech n
blodbok
type of beech

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

coprolalia /ˌkɑpɹəˈleɪliə/ n
koprolali
uncontrolled use of obscenity

coprolite n
koprolit
fossilized excrement

coprophagy n
koprofagi
the eating of feces

coprophilia n
koprofili
marked interest in excrement; the use of feces for sexual excitement

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ 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-paste v
kopiera och klistra in
to copy and paste

copycat n
efterapare härmapa
one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work

copying /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/ /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/ n
kopiering
practice of making copies

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

coracoid process n
korpnäbbsutskott
Part of the scapula that projects towards the sternum

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
korall
substance
colony

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

cordage /ˈkɔːdɪdʒ/ n
tågverk tågvirke
set of ropes and cords

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ adj
hjärtlig
hearty

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ n
saft blandsaft
concentrated drink

cordially /ˈkɔɹd͡ʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
hjärtlig
in a friendly manner

cordierite n
cordierit
a cyclosilicate

cordless /ˈkɔɹd.lɪs/ n
sladdlös
without a cord

cordon /kɔː(ɹ)dən/ n
kordong band ordensband prydnadsband snodd snöre
ribbon
kordong kedja
line of people or things placed around an area

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/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ n
manchester
heavy fabric with vertical ribs

corduroy road n
kavelbro
road paved with logs

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /koɹ/ /kɔː/ [kʰo̞ɹ] n
kärna
heart of a thing
hollow cylindrical piece of cardboard
kärnhus
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds

core competency n
kärnkompetens
special expertise

core drill n
kärnborr
sample-taking device

corf /kɔɹf/ /kɔːf/ n
sump
container used to store live fish underwater

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ n
koriander
Coriandrum sativum plant
dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum plant

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ n
kork
phellem of the cork oak
bottle stopper

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪd͡ʒ/ /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
jordknöl stamknöl
underground stem of a plant

cormorant /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
storskarv skarv
seabird of the family Phalacrocoracidae

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
liktorn
type of callus

corn bunting n
kornsparv
bird

corn dog n
corn dog
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried

corn flakes n
cornflakes flinga majsflinga
breakfast cereal

corn oil n
majsolja
light oil ground from corn

corn on the cob n
majskolv
cooked ears of corn

corn poppy n
kornvallmo
Papaver rhoeas

corn salad n
klynne
a plant

corn smut n
majssot
fungus

cornbread n
majsbröd
bread made from cornmeal

corncob /ˈkɔɹn.kɑb/ /ˈkɔɹn.kɒb/ /ˈkɔːn.kɒb/ 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

cornel n
kornell
fruit
tree

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
hörn
space in the angle between converging lines or walls
hörn korsning
intersection of two streets
hörna
secret or secluded place

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 time n
skamvrå
punishment

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
strut
piece of paper twisted to make a container

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /kɔːˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
sinka zinka
wind instrument

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ n
majsfält
a field of corn

cornflake n
cornflakes flinga majsflinga
cornflake

cornflour /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ n
majsstärkelse
very fine starch powder derived from maize

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ adj
kornblå
cornflower coloured

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
blåklint kornblomster
Centaurea cyanus
kornblå
colour

cornflower blue adj
blåklintsblå kornblå

cornice n
kornisch taklist
horizontal architectural element

cornmeal n
majsmjöl
dried corn milled to a coarse meal

cornrow n
rastaflätor
braided hair close to the scalp

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
ymnighetshorn
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
korollarium följdsats
proposition which follows easily

corona /kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ /kəˈɹəʊ.nə/ n
korona
luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star

coronal mass ejection n
koronamassutkastning
coronal mass ejection

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ n
hjärtattack kransartär

coronary artery n
kransartär kranskärl
artery

coronation /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n
kröning
act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign’s consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coroner /ˈkɑɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɹaʊnə(ɹ)/ n
coroner rättsläkare
who presides over an inquest
rättsläkare
who performs autopsies

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
company owned by shareholders
korporation
body corporate with legal personality

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] n
kår
group of people

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] n
lik kadaver as
dead body

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
korpus språkbank
linguistics: collection of writings

corpus cavernosum n
svällkropp
body of erectile tissue

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
with good manners
korrekt rätt felfri riktig
free from error

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
rätta korrigera
To make something become right that was previously wrong

correct me if I'm wrong phraseologicalUnit
medmindre jeg tager fejl rätta mig om jag har fel sig hvis jeg tager fejl
used before stating something the speaker believes is true

correction fluid n
korrigeringsfärg korrigeringsvätska tipp-ex
fluid for masking textual errors

correctly /kəˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
korrekt riktigt rätt
in a correct manner

correctness n
korrekthet
freedom from error

correlation /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
korrelation
measure of relationship
a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
korrespondera brevväxla
to exchange messages
motsvara stämma
to be equivalent or similar

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ n
brevväxling korrespondens
reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially by letters

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ n
korrespondent
journalist

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
korresponderande motsvarande
that have a similar relationship

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
korridor
tract of land
korridor flygkorridor
airspace
korridor gång
narrow hall or passage

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.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

corrosive /kəˈɹəʊsɪv/ adj
frätande
destroying texture or substance of a body

corrugate /ˈkɒrʊɡeɪt/ 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

corruptible adj
förgänglig
perishable, subject to decay

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
korruption
seeking bribes
the act of impairing integrity

corsac fox n
korsakräv stäppräv
Vulpes corsac

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
korsett
woman's garment

cortege /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/ /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/ n
kortege tåg
a ceremonial procession

cortisol /ˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsɔl/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.sɒl/ n
kortisol

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
korund
mineral

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ 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/ /ˈkəʉ.sɑɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
cosinus
trigonometric function

cosiness n
hemtrevlighet mys trivsamhet
state or quality of being cosy

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ n
kosmetik
any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin

cosmetic surgery n
plastik plastikkirurgi skönhetsoperation
surgery to improve appearance

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 rymd
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe

cosmic dust n
rymdstoft
dust which exists in outer space

cosmic ray n
kosmiska partikel
energetic particle

cosmodrome n
kosmodrom rymdbas rymdhamn
a site for launching spacecraft

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ n
kosmogoni
the study of the origin of the universe

cosmography n
kosmografi världsbeskrivning
the creation of maps of the universe

cosmological adj
kosmologisk
of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmologist n
kosmolog
person who studies cosmology

cosmology n
kosmologi
study of the physical universe

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ n
kosmonaut
an astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ n
cosmopolitan
cocktail

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
kosmos
the universe

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
cosplay
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /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 of goods sold n
kostnad för sålda varor
expense of acquiring certain inventory that is sold

cost price n
kostpris
cost price

cost the earth v
kosta skjortan
be a huge expense

cost-effective adj
lönande kostnadseffektiv lönsam
return of benefit justifying an investment

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
dyr kostsam
expensive

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ n
dräkt
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion
dräkt kostym folkdräkt
dress of a particular country, period or people
dräkt maskeraddräkt
disguise

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

cosy up to v
krypa intill smyga sig intill
To come physically close to

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ n
cotangent
trigonometric function

cotillion /koʊtɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɒ̃/ /kəʊtɪlˈjɒ̃/ n
kotiljong
bold dance

cottage /ˈkɑtəd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈkɑɾəd͡ʒ] [ˈkɑɾɪd͡ʒ] 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.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] n
bomull
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
fabric

cotton ball n
bomullstuss
ball of cotton wool

cotton pygmy goose n
bomullsdvärgand
Nettapus coromandelianus

cotton swab n
bomullspinne tops
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ n
råbomull
raw fibers of cotton
vadd bomull bomullsvadd
absorbent cotton

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ n
soffa
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
kvickrot
species of grass

couch potato n
soffliggare soffpotatis
person

couchant /ˈkaʊtʃənt/ adj
liggande
represented as crouching with the head raised

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] n
puma bergslejon
Puma concolor

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
hosta
bout of repeated coughing; medical condition that causes one to cough
hostning hosta
sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis, and out through the mouth

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
hosta
to make a noise like a cough
to push air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound) and out through the mouth

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 /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/ 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
räkna
to enumerate or determine number
räknas
to be of significance; to matter

count down v
räkna ned

count on v
räkna med
to rely on, trust, or expect

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰãʊ̯̃n(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
räknebar
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article
räknebar räknelig
capable of being counted, having a quantity
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 /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] n
disk
table or board on which business is transacted
köksbänk
kitchen surface for food preparation
markör
object used in counting

counter-attack n
motanfall motangrepp kontring motattack
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
gå till motanfall/motangrepp/motattack kontra
to attack in response to an attack by opponents

counter-ermine n
kontrahermelin

counter-offensive n
motoffensiv
attack made in response to a previous offensive

counteract /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/ v
motverka
to act in opposition to

counterargument n
motargument
an argument that is opposed to another argument

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ n
motvikt
force or influence balancing an opposite one
weight balancing an opposite one

counterclaim n
genkäromål
suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff

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
unauthentic
falsk förfalskad
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
förfalskning
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
förfalska
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

counterfeiter /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌfɪtə(ɹ)/ n
förfalskare
a person who counterfeits

counterforce n
motkraft motvikt
force that opposes another force

counterjumper n
bodknodd knodd
a salesman in a shop; a shopman or clerk

countermeasure /ˈkaʊntəmɛʒə/ n
motåtgärd
action

countermove n
motdrag
move in opposition or response

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/ adj
kontraproduktiv
more of a hindrance than a help

counterquestion n
motfråga
question that serves as a reply

counterrevolution n
kontrarevolution motrevolution
revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution

counterrevolutionary adj
kontrarevolutionär
in opposition to a revolution

counterrevolutionary n
kontrarevolutionär
person who opposes a revolution

counterscarp n
kontereskarp
outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

countertop n
köksbänk bänk
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food

countertrade n
motköp
International exchange of goods and services for others

countervair n
kontragråverk motsatt gråverk
heraldic fur

counterweight n
motvikt
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something

countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ 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 /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] adj
land- lands-
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] n
country
country music
land
nation state
region of land
landsbygd landsort landet
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city

country bumpkin n
lantis bondlurk bondläpp
unsophisticated person from a rural area

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

country of provenance n
ursprungsland
the country from which goods were shipped

country rock n
country rock
country rock music

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
landsman landsmaninna
somebody from one's own country
landsmaninna landsman
somebody from a certain country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
landsbygd
area outside of towns and cities, or such part of a larger area
landsbygd glesbygd land
a rural landscape

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
grevskap
land ruled by a count or countess
län
administrative region of various countries

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ n
statskupp kudeta
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ n
nådastöt nådaskott
final blow

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
ett par
a small number of
par
two partners
two of the same kind considered together
pol
one of the pair of plates in a voltaic battery

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
koppla
to join together

couple-close /ˈkʌp.əlˌkloʊs/ /ˈkʌp.əlˌkləʊs/ n
två smala sparrar
heraldry: diminutive of the chevron, always borne in pairs

coupon /ˈkjuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkjuːˌpɔn/ /ˈkuːpən/ /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ /ˈkuːˌpɔ̃/ [ˈkj̥uˌpan] [ˈkʰuˌpan] n
kupong
interest payment made or due on a bond
section of a ticket giving the holder some entitlement

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
mod tapperhet
quality of a confident character

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ n
squash zucchini
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
kurir
person who delivers messages

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ 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/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
domstol rätt
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered
persons officially assembled under authority of law
domstol rätt tribunal
tribunal established for the administration of justice
gård
enclosed space; a courtyard
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
spelplan
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games

court card n
klätt kort målare
king, queen, or jack/knave playing card

court case n
rättsfall
legal case

court jester n
narr hovnarr
person who amused a medieval court

court martial n
krigsrätt militärdomstol militärtribunal
court; council of war

court of cassation n
kassationsdomstol
the highest court of appeal

court of first instance n
underrätt
court of law

court of law n
domstol

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/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ n
hovdam
woman of court
kurtisan
high-status prostitute
mistress

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ adj
hövlighets-
given or done as a polite gesture

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
hövlighet
polite behavior
polite gesture or remark
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence

courthouse n
tingshus justitiepalats rättsbyggnad
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 /ˈkɔɹt.ʃɪp/ /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ n
frieri
act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
gårdsplan borggård innergård
unroofed walled area

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ɹ̩n] n
kusin
child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister
släkting
any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person’s extended family

cousin-in-law n
svärkusin
cousin of one's husband
cousin of one's wife
husband of one's cousin
wife of one's cousin

covalent /koʊˈveɪ.lənt/ /kəʉˈvæɪ.lənt/ /kəʊˈveɪ.lənt/ 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.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
förbindelse
promise incidental to a deed or contract
överenskommelse avtal förbund pakt
binding agreement

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /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
gömma gömställe
hiding
inträde
cover charge
lock skydd
lid
omslag pärm framsida
front and back of a book or a magazine
täckmantel
espionage: persona maintained by an operative
överkast
top sheet
övertäckning
topology: family of sets

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
betäcka
copulate (of animals)
göra en cover (på/av)
(music) make a cover version
tillryggalägga
to traverse a certain distance
täcka
protect by shooting
discuss, mention, deal with
täcka upp betäcka
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 up v
mörklägga skyla täcka över
to conceal or disguise

cover version n
cover
rerecording of a song

cover-up n
mörkläggning
attempt to conceal or disguise a wrongdoing or a mistake

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
täckning
(sports) defense
the area covered by a mobile phone (cellphone) or other radio network

coverall /ˈkʌv.ə.ɹɔːl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɑl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɔl/ n
overall
loose-fitting garment

coverslip n
täckglas

covert /koʊˈvɜɹt/ /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkəʊvəːt/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ adj
dold förtäckt hemlig
secret

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
begära
to wish for with eagerness
sukta
to have or indulge inordinate desire

coveted /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/ adj
eftertraktad åtrådd
highly sought-after

covetousness /ˈkʌvətəsnəs/ n
begärelse
desire for the possession of something

cow /kaʊ/ /ɘ kaʊ/ n
ko
female of various species of mammal
ko kossa
female domesticated ox or other bovine
kossa ko
derogatory: despicable woman
nötkreatur ko
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age

cow elephant n
elefanthona
female elephant

cow parsley n
hundkäx hundloka
a weedy biennial umbellifer

cow's milk /kaʊ̯z.mɪlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯zˌmɛlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɛɫkʰ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɪɫkʰ] n
komjölk
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
fegis mes
a person who lacks courage

cowardice /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
feghet
the lack of courage

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
feg
showing cowardice

cowbane /ˈkaʊbeɪn/ 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

cowboy hat n
cowboyhatt
high crown, broad-brimmed hat, worn by cowboys

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
krypa ihop kura
to crouch in fear

cowherd n
koherde
a person who herds cattle

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ /ˈkælɪk/ n
koslick
unruly lock of hair

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ n
kollega arbetskamrat medarbetare
somebody with whom one works

cowpat n
komocka
droppings of cow dung

cowpie n
komocka
cow excrement

cowpox n
kokoppor
a skin disease

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

coxcomb n
tuppkam
pate of a rooster

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ɾi/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ɾi/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ n
prärievarg
canine

crab /kɹæb/ n
krabba
crustacean

crab spider n
krabbspindel
spiders that hunt in flowers

crabapple /ˈkɹæbˌæpəl/ n
surkart
unpleasant person
vildapel
tree

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
flatlus
slang: pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ n
spricka
thin space opened in a previously solid material
springa
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents)
springa spricka
narrow opening

crack /kɹæk/ v
bryta ihop knäckas
to become debilitated by psychological pressure
knäcka
to overcome a security system or a component
to solve a difficult problem
knäckas
to yield under interrogation
spricka
to break apart under pressure
to form cracks
spräcka
to make a crack or cracks in

crack cocaine n
crack
mixture of baking soda and cocaine smoked in a pipe

crack down /kɹæk ˈdaʊn/ v
tillslag
take harsh action against

crack up /ˈkɹæk ˈʌp/ v
garva
to laugh

crackdown n
nedslag
increased enforcement

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
viting
derogatory: white person

crackhead /ˈkɹæk.hɛd/ n
crackpundare
person addicted to crack

cracking /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ adj
fantastisk grym
enjoyable
grym väldig
great

crackle /ˈkɹækəl/ v
knastra spraka
make a prolonged cracking sound

crackpot /ˈkɹæk.pɒt/ n
galenpanna
crazy person

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
vagga
oscillating bed for a baby
figuratively: place of origin
figuratively: infancy, or very early life

cradle cap n
mjölkskorv
form of seborrheic dermatitis

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
farkost
vehicle designed for navigation
hantverk slöjd
skilled practice of practical occupation

craftiness n
slughet
skill in deception, slyness

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/ /ˈkɹæmpən/ n
stegjärn brodd
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkræn.bɛr.i/ n
tranbär
berry
shrub

cranberry juice n
tranbärsjuice
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
kran trana
machinery
trana
bird

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
harkrank pappa långben
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranesbill n
näva
plant of the genus Geranium

cranial nerve n
kranialnerv
nerve

crank /kɹæŋk/ n
fåne original
slang: strange person
krök
any bend, turn, or winding, as of a passage
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

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

cranny /ˈkɹæni/ n
springa
small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
skit jäklar jävlar
expression of worry, disgust

crap /kɹæp/ n
skit
feces
skräp
nonsense
something of poor quality

crap /kɹæp/ v
bajsa skita
to defecate

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ adj
skitdålig kass urusel värdelös
of poor quality

crapula /ˈkɹapjʊlə/ n
bakfylla
sickness

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
krasch
computer malfunction
loud sound
vehicle accident
ras
sudden large decline of business

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
krascha
computing: to terminate unexpectedly
krocka
to collide, fall or come down violently
kvarta
to make informal temporary living arrangments
våldgästa
slang: to turn up without having been invited

crash barrier n
vägräcke
barrier on the side of a road

crash course n
intensivkurs snabbkurs
quick, intense course

crash helmet n
motorcykelhjälm skyddshjälm
helmet for motorcyclists

crash land v
kraschlanda
To land an aircraft or spacecraft in an emergency

crash test n
krocktest
test of crashworthiness

crass /kɹæs/ adj
krass
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive
materialistic

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
back packlår spjällåda
box or basket

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
krater
pit left by an explosion
krater nedslagskrater
astronomy: hemispherical pit
krater vulkankrater
geology: opening of a volcano

crave /kɹeɪv/ v
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 /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ n
crawl
swimming stroke

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
crawla
to swim using crawl stroke
krypa kräla
to move along the ground

crawl space n
krypgrund
opening underneath the bottom of a building or storey

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
kräfta
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɔn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ [ˈkɹeən] [ˈkɹæɔn] [ˈkɹɛɔn] n
krita
colored chalk or wax

craze /kɹeɪz/ n
dille mani fluga
temporary passion

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ adj
galen tokig vansinnig tok sinnessjuk
insane, demented
stollig

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ adv
sjukt
very, extremely

creak /kɹiːk/ n
knak knarr
the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking

creak /kɹiːk/ v
knarra knaka
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound

creaking /ˈkɹiːkɪŋ/ n
knarr
a noise that creaks

creaky /ˈkɹiːki/ adj
knarrande
tending to creak

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
gräddfärgad gräddvit krämfärgad gulvit
colour

cream /kɹiːm/ n
grädda grädde
the best part
grädde
oily part of milk
gräddfärg krämfärg
colour
kräm hudkräm
product to apply to the skin

cream /kɹiːm/ v
gräddfärga gulvitfärga krämfärga
to turn yellowish white
mosa
to obliterate, to win over someone else quite decisively

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)/ /ˈkɹiː.mɚ/ n
gräddersättning
nondairy cream substitute
gräddkanna gräddsnipa
jug for cream

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
skapande
act of creation
skapelse
(Biblical) all which exists
something created such as an invention or artwork

creation myth n
skapelseberättelse skapelsemyt
creation myth

creationary adj
kreationär
of or relating to creation

creationism /kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ 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 /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
kreativitet skaparförmåga
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/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ n
varelse
living being

credence /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ 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 /ˈkɹɛdəbəl/ adj
trolig
believable or plausible
trovärdig tillförlitlig
authentic or convincing

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
fordringsägare borgenär kreditor
a person to whom a debt is owed

credulous /ˈkɹɛdjələs/ /ˈkɹɛd͡ʒələs/ adj
godtrogen lättrogen lättlurad
excessively ready to believe things

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
lära tro troslära
that which is believed
trosbekännelse
reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ /kɹɪk/ n
bukt
small inlet or bay
bäck
stream of water

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] n
miffo äckel äckelpotta
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] 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/ /kɹɪˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
bränna
burn to ashes
kremera
incinerate a body

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
kremering likbränning eldbegängelse kremation
burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
krematorium
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenel /ˈkɹɛnəl/ n
krenå tinne
space between merlons

crenellation /ˌkɹɛnəlˈeɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnɪˈleɪʃən/ 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

crepe /kɹeɪp/ /kɹɛp/ n
crêpes tunnpannkaka
very thin pancake

crescendo /kɹəˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹəˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ n
crescendo
music: instruction to play gradually more loudly

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ n
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
bergskam kam
summit of a hill or mountain ridge
hjälmprydnad krest
heraldic bearing
kam
animal’s or bird’s tuft
kam vågkam
ridge or top of a wave

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

cretonne n
kretong
strong cotton, linen or rayon fabric

crevasse /kɹəˈvæs/ n
isspricka
a crack or fissure in a glacier or snow field

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
spricka klyfta skreva
narrow crack

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] n
besättning
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment

crew cut n
snagg
a haircut

crib /kɹɪb/ n
barnsäng spjälsäng
a baby’s bed with high sides
binge
a bin or box for storing grain
fusklapp
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination
krubba
a feeding trough for animals
lathund
a collection of quotes or references for use in speaking

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ n
syrsa
insect
fair play rent spel
fair and sportsmanlike act
kricket cricket
game

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ v
spela cricket spela kricket
play the game of cricket

cricketer /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtɚ/ n
cricketspelare kricketspelare
person who plays cricket

cricothyrotomy n
koniotomi
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
brott
specific act committed in violation of the law
brottslighet brott
practice or habit of committing crimes
brottslighet kriminalitet
collective criminal acts

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 /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ n
brottsling förbrytare
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law

criminal code n
brottsbalk
document which compiles a particular jurisdiction's criminal law

criminal law n
straffrätt
area of law

criminal procedure n
kriminalprocess
legal process

criminal record n
belastningsregister brottsregister
a record of past crimes

criminality n
brottslighet kriminalitet
state of being criminal

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
kriminalisering
making a previously legal activity illegal

criminalize v
kriminalisera
to make something be a crime
to treat as a criminal

criminogenic adj
kriminogen
tending to produce 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 /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
karmosinröd
having a deep red colour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
karmosin karmosinröd
deep, slightly bluish red

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ n
invalid krympling funkis funktionshindrad handikappad
person who has severe impairment in physical abilities

crippled adj
lytt
having a physical impediment

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
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
kris livskris
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life

crispbread n
knäckebröd hårdbröd hårt bröd knäcke spisbröd
Nordic-style flat dry bread

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ adj
krispig
having a crisp texture

crisscross /ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɒs/ [ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɒs] [ˈkɹɪs.ˌkɹɔs] adv
kors och tvärs härs och tvärs
crossing one another

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.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 /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪ.kəl] adj
kritisk
inclined to find fault
medicine: involving unstable vital signs

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
inflektionspunkt kritisk punkt
in mathematics
kritisk punkt
in thermodynamics

critical race theory n
kritisk rasteori

critical theory n
kritisk teori
examination and critique of society and literature

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
kritik
act of criticising

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
kritisera
to find fault
to evaluate

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ n
kreatur
a creature

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ n
kväk
the sound of a frog or toad

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
kväka
of a frog, to make its sound

croc /kɹɒk/ n
foppatoffel
plastic slip-on shoe

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ n
virkning
needlework

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
virka
to make needlework using a hooked needle

crochet hook n
virknål
hook for crocheting

crockery /ˈkrɒkɹi/ /ˈkɹɑk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɹɒkəɹi/ n
servis
dishes, plates, and other tableware, usually made of some ceramic material used for serving food on and eating it from

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] n
krokodil
reptile

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
krokodiltår
tear shed falsely
krokodiltårar
display of tears that is forced or false

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
krokus
plant of genus Crocus

croft /kɹɑft/ /kɹɒft/ /kɹɔft/ n
torp
enclosed piece of land

crofter n
torpare
one who has the tenure of a croft

croissant /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kxwəˈsɑ̃(t)/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
croissant giffel
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
gumma
old woman
hagga
ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag

crony /ˈkɹoʊni/ /ˈkɹəʊni/ n
kumpan funtfadder stallbroder vän
close friend

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ n
kronism nepotism svågerpolitik vänskapskorruption
favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ n
herdestav
specialized staff used by shepherds
skurk
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things

crooked /ˈkɹʊkɪd/ adj
krokig krökt krum
having one or more bends or angles
ohederlig skurkaktig
figurative: dishonest, illegal
sned skev
set at an angle

crooner /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/ n
smörsångare
one who croons

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
gröda
plant grown for any economic purpose
kräva
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
skörd
natural production for a specific year

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

cropped adj
beskuren
cut very short

croquembouche /ˌkɹɑkəmˈbuʃ/ /ˌkɹɒkɒmˈbuːʃ/ n
krokan
French dessert made from a pile of profiteroles coated with caramel

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊki/ n
krockering
shot
krocket
game

croquet /kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊkeɪ/ /ˈkɹəʊki/ v
krockera
to drive one's opponent's ball by own ball

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
krokett
food

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ n
biskopsstav kräkla
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ adj
arg ond sur
angry, annoyed

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ n
inlägg krossboll
football kick
kors korstecken
gesture made by Christians
kors kryss
geometrical figure
in heraldry
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
kors lidande plåga
figuratively: difficult situation
korset kors
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
korsning blandning hybrid korsningsprodukt mellanting
biology: animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
göra korstecknet
make the sign of the cross over oneself
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
korsa förhindra gäcka gå i vägen för
contradict or frustrate the plans of
korslägga lägga i kors
to place across; to cause to intersect
kryssa
mark with an X

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 fingrarna i kors korsa fingrarna sätta fingrarna i kors
put the middle finger across the index finger
hålla tummarna
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck

cross out v
stryka över stryka stryka genom
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 that bridge when one comes to it v
den dagen, den sorgen
deal with something only when it arises

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-contaminate v
korsförorena
To transfer a contaminant from one source to another

cross-country skiing n
längdskidåkning längdskidor
winter sport

cross-cousin n
fastersbarn korskusin morbrorsbarn
relationship between two cousins or two groups of cousins whose parents are brother and sister, respectively

cross-examination n
korsförhör
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom they have 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-pollination n
allogami korspollination
fertilization

cross-reference n
korsreferens
a reference to another location in the same source

cross-reference v
korsreferens korsreferera
provide with cross-reference

cross-stitch n
korsstygn
double stitch
embroidery or needlework

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

crossguard n
parerstag parerstång
Bar of metal, at right-angles, between the blade and the hilt of a sword.

crosshair n
korshår
reticle

crosshatching n
korsskuggning
a method of showing shading by means of multiple small intersecting lines

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/ n
korsning
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross
övergångsställe
place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed

crosspiece n
tvärstång tvärträ
Beam

crossroads n
vägkorsning korsning gatukorsning
intersection
vägskäl
decisive turning point

crosswalk n
övergångsställe
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
sidvind
crosswind

crosswise adv
korsvis
transversely

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
korsord kryss
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ n
förgrening klyka
area where something forks
skrev gren
area of a person’s body

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ n
fjärdedelsnot
musical note

crotonic acid n
krotonsyra
an unsaturated organic acid

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
huka
to bend down

croup /kɹuːp/ n
krupp
an infectious illness of the larynx

croupier /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ 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
folkmassa massa
the “lower orders” of people
hög massa mängd
group of things

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
fullsatt fullspikad
containing too many of something

crowdedness n
trängsel
the state or quality of being crowded

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
hjässa
topmost part of the head
krona
royal headdress
representation of such a headdress
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
upper part of a tree
imperial or regal power
krona tandkrona
anatomy: part of tooth

crown /kɹaʊn/ 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 flower n
kronbuske
large shrub

crown imperial n
kejsarkrona
a plant of the lily family

crown jewel n
kronjuvel
part of company
prized possession

crown jewels n
kronjuveler
jewelry
kronjuvelerna
male genitalia

crown molding n
krönlist
molding between ceiling and wall

crown of thorns /ˌkɹaʊn əv ˈθɔːnz/ n
törnekrona
starfish
crown made of a thorny plant that Christ was forced to wear

crown prince n
kronprins
next emperor
next king

crown princess n
kronprinsessa
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy

crown witness n
kronvittne

crowned crane n
krontrana
crane of the genus Balearica

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
avgörande
extremely important

crucian carp n
ruda
Carassius carassius

cruciate ligament n
korsband
ligament

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
degel
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment
smältdegel degel
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ n
krucifix
sculptural representation

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ n
korsfästelse korsfästning
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
korsfästning korsfästelse
death of Jesus Christ on the Cross

cruciform adj
korsformig
having the shape of a cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
korsfästa
to execute a person by nailing to a cross

cruciverbalism n
kruciverbism
construction of crosswords

cruciverbalist /ˌkɹuːsɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəlɪst/ n
kruciverbist
constructor of crosswords

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ adj
enkel
characterized by simplicity
grov oborstad plump
lacking tact or taste
oförblommerad ohöljd
lacking concealing elements
rå grov rå-
being in a natural state
rå obearbetad
statistics: in an unanalyzed form

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ n
råämne
any substance in its natural state

crude oil n
råolja
unrefined oil

cruel /kɹuː(ə)l/ adj
grym
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
grymhet
indifference to suffering
grymhet elakhet
cruel act

cruet /ˈkɹu.ɪt/ n
apotek bordsapotek
small bottle or container used to hold a condiment

cruet set n
apotek

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
kryssning sjöresa
sea voyage

cruise missile n
kryssningsrobot
winged missile

cruise ship n
kryssningsfartyg
passenger ship

cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ n
kryssare
class of warships
naval vessel detached from the fleet

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
inkråm
soft internal portion of bread
smula
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
(figurative) small amount

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
panera
to cover with crumbs

crumpet /ˈkɹʌmpɪt/ n
tekaka
savoury cake

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
skrynkla
to rumple

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ n
crunch
form of abdominal exercise based on a sit-up
knaprande knastrande
a noisy crackling sound

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
knastra krossas
to be crushed with a noisy crackling sound
krossa
to crush something with a noisy crackling sound

crunchy /ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ adj
knaprig krispig
likely to crunch

crupper /ˈkɹʊpəɹ/ /ˈkɹʊpɚ/ /ˈkɹʌpə/ /ˈkɹʌpɚ/ n
svansrem
strap stopping saddle from slipping

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
outer layer of bread
skorpa jordskorpa
outermost layer of a planet
skorpa skare
any solid, hard surface layer

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
kräftdjur
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ n
krycka
device to assist in motion as a cane

crux /kɹʌks/ n
krux
puzzle or difficulty
kärna
central or essential point

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
gråt
shedding of tears
rop
words shouted or screamed
skrik skri
shout or scream

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
gråta
intransitive: to produce tears
skrika ropa
transitive: to shout, to scream (words)
skrika skälla
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell

cry one's eyes out v
störtgråta
to weep for an elongated time

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 gnällspik grinolle grinpelle
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
underground vault

cryptid /ˈkɹɪp.tɪd/ n
kryptid

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
krypto- lönn-

crypto-Judaism n
kryptojudaism kryptojudendom
crypto-Judaism

crypto-fascist n
kryptofascist
a person who holds fascist views secretely

cryptocurrency n
kryptovaluta
type of digital currency

cryptogam n
kryptogam sporväxt
plant

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
kryptografi
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptologist n
kryptolog
One who studies cryptology

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /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

crystalline /ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌliːn/ adj
kristallin kristallinisk
relating to crystals

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 /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈzɑːdəs/ 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

cubed adj
i kubik
raised to the third power

cubewano /ˌkjuːbiːˈwʌnoʊ/ 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 kilometre n
kubikkilometer
cubic kilometre

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
Any of various units of length approximating the forearm and hand

cucamelon n
djungelgurka
Melothria scabra

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ n
hanrej
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ n
gök
the bird
kucku
the sound

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ v
gala
to make the call of a cuckoo

cuckoo clock n
gökur gökklocka
clock

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ 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

cuddle buddy n
gosevän kramkompis
platonic friend who cuddles

cuddly /ˈkʌdli/ /ˈkʌdl̩i/ /ˈkʌdəli/ adj
kramgo gosig
Suitable for cuddling

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ n
påk klubba
short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon

cue /ˈkjuː/ [cj̊uː] [kj̊ʉː] n
kö biljardkö
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cuff /kʌf/ v
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

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ /ˈkjʊəɹæs/ n
kyrass
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

cuirassier n
kyrassiär

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

culantro /kuːˈlæn.tɹoʊ/ /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
mexikansk koriander sallatsmartorn
Eryngium foetidum

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
kulinarisk
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

culinary art n
matlagning
art 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 /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/ /ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/ v
kulminera
to climax

culprit [ˈkʰʌɫpɹ̥ɪt] n
förövare gärningsman brottsling
person or thing at fault of problem or crime

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] adj
kultförklarad
enjoyed by a small, loyal group

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] n
kult
devotion to a saint
kult sekt
a sect

cult film n
kultfilm
film with a group of dedicated fans

cult of personality n
personkult
situation of being falsely idolized

cultivable adj
odlingsbar
capable of being cultivated

cultivar /ˈkʌltɪvɑɹ/ n
sort kultivar kultursort namnsort
cultivated variety

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
odla
odla bruka
grow plants, notably crops

cultivator n
kultivator jordfräs uppluckrare
device used to loosen or stir the soil
odlare
person who cultivates

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ adj
kulturell
pertaining to culture

cultural Marxism n
kulturmarxism
conspiracy theory that cultural elements that were perceived to be propagating undesirable Marxist ideas by the Frankfurt School

cultural imperialism n
kulturimperialism
cultural imperialism

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
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity

culture shock n
kulturchock
state of anxious confusion

culvert /ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t/ n
kulvert trumma vägtrumma
channel for draining water

cum /kʌm/ n
sagge säd
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
komma
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbəsəm/ /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
otymplig
burdensome or hindering, as if a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous

cumbucket /ˈkəmbʌkɪt/ /ˈkʌmbʌkɪt/ /ˈkʰʌmbʌkɪt/ n
spermahink
a low, vile person

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ n
spiskummin
its seed used as spice
spiskummin kummin
plant Cuminum cyminum

cummerbund /ˈkʌmbɚˌbʌnd/ /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
maggördel livgördel
broad sash

cumshot /ˈkʌm.ʃɒt/ n
spermasprut

cumulus /ˈkjuː.mjə.ləs/ n
cumulusmoln
white, puffy cloud

cunctation /kʌŋkˈteɪʃən/ n
uppskov
delay, hesitation, procrastination

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
kilformad kilformig
having the form of a wedge
kilskrift
written in the cuneiform writing system

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ n
kilben
wedge-shaped bone
kilskrift
ancient writing system

cuneiform bone n
kilben kilformat ben
wedge-shaped bone of the foot

cunnilingus /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ n
cunnilingus
oral stimulation of the vulva

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/ [kʰʌ̃nt] n
fitta
genitalia
unpleasant or objectionable person

cunt juice n
fittsaft

cuntface n
fittnylle
Term of abuse

cup /kʌp/ n
kaffekopp kkp kopp
unit of measure
kopp
drinking vessel
kupa
part of bra
pokal
trophy
pokal cup turnering
contest

cup /kʌp/ v
hålla
hold something in cupped hands
kupa
form into the shape of a cup

cup of tea /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/ /ˌkʌp ə ˈtiː/ n
kopp te
tea in a cup

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ n
ganymed munskänk skänksven
one who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ 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

cupronickel n
kopparnickel
alloy of copper

cur /kɜː/ /kɝ/ n
byracka
contemptible dog

curable adj
botbar
capable of being cured

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊɹeɪt/ v
kurera
to act as a curator for

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsoʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsəʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsaʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsoʊ/ n
Curaçao
liqueur

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
ostmassa
part of milk that coagulates

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
skära
to form or cause to form curds
stelna
to coagulate

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
kur
method, device or medication that restores good health

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
bota kurera
to restore to health

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ n
aftonringning
evening bell
utegångsförbud
regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ n
kuriositet kuriosum
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest
nyfikenhet
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore

curiosity killed the cat proverb
nyfiken i en strut
undue curiosity is dangerous

curious /-i.jɪs/ /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
besynnerlig märklig märkvärdig
leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual
nyfiken
tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curium
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
curl
curling: movement
lock hårlock
curving lock of 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

curl bar n
curlstång
weight-bar with a twisting

curl up v
krypa ihop kura
to tuck one’s legs up against the abdomen and wrap arms around the raised knees

curler /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lə(ɹ)/ n
curlingspelare curlare
sportsman

curlew sandpiper n
spovsnäppa
Calidris ferruginea

curling /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜː(ɹ)lɪŋ/ n
curling
winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice

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
either of the two characters: “{” and “}”

curly kale n
grönkål

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
korint
small dried grape
vinbär
fruit of the genus Ribes
vinbärsbuske vinbär
bush

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /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 /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ adj
aktuell gällande gångbar innevarande
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
nuvarande
existing or occurring at the moment

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ n
ström
time rate of flow of electric charge
ström strömning
part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction
strömning riktning tendens
tendency or a course of events

current account n
bytesbalans
part of balance of payments
checkkonto kurantkonto
checking account

current asset n
omsättningstillgång
finance: an organization's fixed assets

current events n
aktualitet aktuell händelse
news items

currently /kɝəntli/ /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
för närvarande för tillfället nu
at this moment

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ n
läroplan
set of courses and coursework

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
CV
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc.

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ n
curry
sauce or relish
dish

curry paste n
currypasta
moist curry base

curry powder n
curry
mixture of spices

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ n
förbannelse
supernatural detriment
prayer that harm may befall someone
svordom förbannelse
vulgar epithet

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ v
förbanna fördöma
to place a curse upon
svära
to use offensive language
to utter a vulgar curse

cursed /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] adj
förbannad
having some sort of divine harm

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
kursiv handskriven
having successive letters joined together

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ n
skrivstil
joined-up handwriting

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜː sə] [ˈkʰɜ˞ sə˞] 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/ /ˈkɜːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ /ˈkɵːs.ɹi/ adj
flyktig ytlig hastig
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /kɜːt/ /kɝt/ adj
brysk tvär
brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude

curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ /ˈkɝ.tən/ [ˈkʰɝʔn̩] n
gardin förhänge skynke
piece of cloth covering a window
ridå gardin
piece of cloth in a theater

curtain call n
inrop

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 /-ʃəs/ /kɚˈveɪ.ʃɪs/ adj
kurvig
having shapely or sensual curves

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ [ˈkʰɜːv] [ˈkʰɝv] n
kurva
gentle bend
geometry: one-dimensional figure
curved line
kurva figur
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ [ˈkʰɜːv] [ˈkʰɝv] 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 /ˈkɚ.vi/ /ˈkɜː.vi/ adj
kurvig
having curves

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
kudde
absorbent or protective item
kudde dyna
soft material in cloth bag
vall
in cue sports

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

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ n
vaniljkräm vaniljsås
sauce

custodian /kəˈstoʊdiən/ n
förmyndare
a person entrusted with the custody or care

custodianship n
förmyndarskap
The office, or the duty of a custodian

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
förvar
state of being imprisoned or detained
vårdnad
legal right to take care of something or somebody

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

customary /ˈkʌs.tə.m(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ adj
bruklig
agreeing with, or established by, custom
hävd
holding or held by custom

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

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
anpassa skräddarsy
alter according to preferences

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ n
tull
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods

customs officer n
tulltjänsteman tullare
officer

customs union n
tullunion tullförening
a type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff

customs value n
tullvärde
value of an item for the purposes of customs

cut /kʌt/ adj
klippt skuren
having been cut

cut /kʌt/ n
giv
act of dividing a deck of playing cards
gravyr kopparstick träsnitt
engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving
skärning snitt
manner or style a garment is fashioned in
skärsår
opening resulting from cutting
snitt
act of cutting
result of cutting

cut /kʌt/ v
kapa klippa bort utesluta
to separate from prior association
klippa
computing: to remove and place in memory
to cease recording
klippa ut skära skära ut
to form or shape by cutting
klippa skära tillskära
to cut out fabric to specific lengths and shapes to make clothes
kupera
to divide a pack of playing cards
skära
to perform an incision
to reduce
skära klippa kapa
to divide with a sharp instrument
tränga
to enter a queue in a wrong place

cut in v
smita före
to join a queue in the middle

cut off v
avbryta
to end abruptly
to interrupt someone talking
avstänga bortkoppla bryta frånkoppla koppla bort koppla ifrån
to turn off an electrical device
preja
to swerve in front of another car while driving
skära av avbryta avskära bortkoppla bryta urkoppla
to isolate or remove from contact
skära av avskära kapa
to remove via cutting

cut one's coat according to one's cloth v
rätta mun efter matsäcken
to live within one's means

cut the mustard /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəd/ /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəɹd/ v
duga räcka till
to achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough

cut to the chase v
komma till saken
to get to the point

cut-out /ˈkʌt.aʊt/ /ˈkʌɾ-/ n
utskärning
space or hole produced by cutting

cut-rate adj
lågpris
offered at a lower than usual rate

cutaway /ˈkʌtəweɪ/ n
genomskärning
diagram or model

cutback n
nedskärning
reduction

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

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ n
huggare
a short sword with a curved blade

cutler n
knivsmed
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery

cutlery /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
bestick
eating and serving utensils

cutlet n
kotlett
slice of meat

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
kutter
single-masted sailing ship type
skeppsbåt
ship's boat
skärare
person that cuts

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ adj
mördande
very competitive, dog-eat-dog

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ n
mördare
murderer

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
avsnitt
section removed from a larger whole
klippning
editing of film or other recordings
skärning
action of the verb to cut
stickling
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant
urklipp pressklipp
newspaper clipping
urval
abridged selection of written work

cutting room n
klipprum
room for film editing

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] 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

cwtch /kʊtʃ/ n
kram
cuddle

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
cyan cyanfärgad turkos turkosfärgad
of the colour cyan

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
cyan cyanfärg turkos 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- sajber-
relating to computers

cyberattack n
cyberattack
attack over a computer network

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
cybernetik kybernetik reglerteknik
science of communication and control
datateknik datavetenskap kybernetik
technology related to computers
reglerteknik
the art/study of controling

cyberpunk n
cyberpunk
sci-fi subgenre

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
cybersäkerhet
security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare

cybersex n
cybersex
virtual sexual encounter

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ /ˈsaɪ.bəˌspeɪs/ n
cyberrymd sajberspejs
world of information

cyclamen n
cyklamen
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] n
cykel
complete rotation
process that repeats itself
series of works of art
program
program on a washing machine etc.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] v
cykla
to ride a cycle

cycle rickshaw n
cykelriksha riksha
cycle rickshaw

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ adj
cyklisk
being generated by only one element
characterized by, or moving in cycles

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- /saɪ.kloʊ/ /saɪ.klə/ /sʌɪ.klə(ʊ)/ 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 /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ n
cyklop
giant of mythology

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
cyklotron
particle accelerator

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] n
cylinder
geometry: surface
any cylindrical object
geometry: solid
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/ [ˈsɪmbɫ̩] 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 /ˈsaɪ.məˌfeɪn/ /ˈsʌɪ.mə(ʊ)ˌfeɪn/ n
kattöga
gemstone mineral

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ adj
cyniker
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ 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

cynological adj
kynologisk

cynologist n
kynolog
one concerned with dogs

cynology n
kynologi
study of dogs

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 /ˈsɪs.tɪ.iːn/ 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

cytopathology n
cytopatologi
branch of pathology

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
cytoplasma
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus

cytoskeleton n
cellskelett

cytosol n
cytosol
the solution of a cell's 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(ʔ)/ /dəʊ(ʔ)/ interjection
d'oh
expression of frustration

d-pad n
styrkors
input pad

d10 n
T10

d100 n
d100

d12 n
T12

d20 /ˈdaɪˌtwɛnti/ /ˈdiːˌtwɛnti/ n
T20

d4 n
T4

d6 n
T6

d8 n
T8

dab /dæb/ n
dutta
soft tap
klick
small amount, blob
baddare
one skilful or proficient, an expert, an adept

dace /deɪs/ n
stäm
Leuciscus leuciscus

dacha /ˈdæt͡ʃə/ n
datja
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdæk.sənd/ /ˈdæksˌhʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.h(a)ʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.ənd/ /ˈdɑk.sənd/ /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ 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 v
pappaskämt torrt skämt
unfunny joke

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaism
cultural movement

dadbod n
pappakropp
overweight male body type

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
pappa
father

daemon /ˈdeɪmən/ /ˈdiːmən/ n
demon
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
påsklilja
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
dum
stupid
fånig löjlig tramsig
foolish, silly
galen sinnessjuk
crazy, insane

dagger /ˈdæɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/ n
dolk
a stabbing weapon
kors
a text character

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
dahlia
any plant of the genus Dahlia

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
trädgårdsrättika
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
daglig
that occurs every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
dagligen varje dag
every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
dagstidning
newspaper

daily life n
vardagsliv
activities in normal life

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ adj
nätt
delicately small and pretty

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ n
delikatess godbit läckerbit läckerhet
a delicacy

daiquiri /ˈdaɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.kɪ.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kɪ.ɹi/ n
daiquiri
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ n
jourbutik minilivs närbutik
corner-store, superette, mini-mart
mejeri
place, where milk is processed
mejeriprodukter mjölkprodukter
products produced from milk
mjölkbutik mjölkaffär mjölkbod
shop selling dairy products

dairy product n
mejeriprodukt
foodstuff made from milk

dairymaid n
mjölkpiga
woman who works in a dairy

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
podium
raised platform

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
prästkrage
commonly used term for related flowers
tusensköna
Bellis perennis

dale /deɪl/ n
dal
valley

dalgona /dælˈɡoʊnə/ /dælˈɡəʊnə/ n
dalgona
sugar candy

dalgona coffee n
dalgona-kaffe
coffee beverage

dam /dæm/ n
damm
structure placed across a flowing body of water

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ n
skada förlust
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ v
skada
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
skadestånd
money awarded to a claimant

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
damast
fabric

dammit /ˈdæmət/ /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
fy fan fy sjutton fy tusan jäklar
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adj
förbannad fördömd djävla sabla
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adv
djävligt förbannat
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] interjection
fan
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] n
dugg jota
a small, negligible quantity, being of little value

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] v
förbanna
to put a curse upon
förbanna fördöma
theology: to condemn to hell

damnable /ˈdæmnəbl̩/ 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
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 fukt
moderate humidity
fuktighet fuktighetsgrad
degree to which something is damp

damsel /ˈdæm.zəl/ [ˈdɛəm.zɫ̩] [ˈdɛːm.zɫ̩] n
ungmö flicka
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.

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ n
jungfruslända
insect

damson /ˈdæmzən/ n
krikon
fruit
krikon krikonträd
tree

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deəns] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns] [ɖɑːns] n
dans
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deəns] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns] [ɖɑːns] v
dansa
move rhythmically to music

dance floor n
dansgolv
an area for dancing

dance step n
danssteg

dance to someone's tune v
dansa efter någons pipa
to do what someone expects

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
dansare dansör
person who dances
dansös danserska
a female person who dances

dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/ n
dans dansande
activity of dancing

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ n
maskros
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dandruff /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
mjäll
skin flakes

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ n
fara
exposure to likely harm
instance or cause of likely harm

danger zone n
farozon
hazardous place

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ adj
farlig farligt
full of danger

dangerously adv
farligt
in a dangerous manner

dangling modifier n
syftningsfel
word or clause

danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ n
wienerbröd
pastry

dank /deɪŋk/ /dæŋk/ adj
fuktig
dark, damp and humid

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ n
dödsdans
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing

daphne n
tibast
shrub in the genus Daphne

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 /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
riskera
to brave or face up to
utmana
to defy or challenge
våga töras tordas
to have courage

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] n
våghals
person who engages in risky behavior

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ 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 mörk
a complete or partial absence of light

dark blue n
mörkblå dunkelblå
a deep, dim blue colour: navy or similar

dark chocolate n
mörk choklad
type of chocolate

dark elf n
mörkalv svartalv
a Dǫkkálfar
a member of a race of elves that is evil

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-eyed junco n
mörkögd junco
Junco hyemalis

dark-skinned adj
mörkhyad
having dark skin

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
förmörka
to make dark by reducing light
mörkna
to become dark(er) in colour
to become darker (less bright)

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 raring
person who is dear to one

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstadtium
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ interjection
attans nedrans rackarns sablar

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stoppa
stitch with thread

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ n
dårrepe
type of ryegrass found in wheatfields

darner /ˈdɑːnə(ɹ)/ n
stopperska
One who darns

darning n
stoppning
repair

darning needle n
stoppnål
needle for darning

dartboard /ˈdɑɹtbɔːɹd/ /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/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ 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 /ˈdee̝tə/ /ˈdeɪ.tə/ /ˈdæt.ə/ /ˈdæɪtə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæɪɾə] [ˈdæɾ.ə] n
data
information

data set n
datamängd
set of data to analyze
dataset
file of related records

data structure n
datastruktur
organization of data

data type n
datatyp
classification or category of data

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
databas
collection of information
databas databasprogram
software program

date /deɪt/ n
dadel
fruit of the date palm
datum datering
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc.
dejt träff
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
tidpunkt
point in time
träff
pre-arranged social meeting
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion

date /deɪt/ v
datera
to note the time of writing or executing
to note or fix the time of, as of an event
datera åldersbestämma
to determine the age of something
gå ut med träffa
to take (someone) on a series of dates
åldras
to become old

date of birth n
födelsedatum
date and year when something was born

date of death n
dödsdag dödsdatum
date and year when something died

date palm n
dadelpalm
Phoenix dactylifera

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
föråldrad gammalmodig
no longer fashionable
gammalmodig
anachronistic

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 /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] 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

daughterling n
tös
a daughter

daughterly adj
dotterlig
of or characteristic of daughters

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
avskräcka
to discourage

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
överväldigande
intimidatingly impressive

dawdle /ˈdɑd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔd(ə)l/ /ˈdɔːdl̩/ v
slå dank
to spend time idly and unfruitfully

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
gryning
morning twilight period
beginning
time
soluppgång gryning
rising of the sun

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
dagas gry
to begin to brighten with daylight
gå upp för randas
to start to appear, to be realized

dawn of time n
tidernas begynnelse tidernas morgon

dawn on v
gå upp för
to occur to somebody

day /deɪ̯/ /dæɪ̯/ n
dag dygn
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.
period between sunrise and sunset
dygn dag
rotational period of a planet

day after day adv
dag efter dag
For an indefinite number of days

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 care center n
daghem
A nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work

day fine n
dagsbot
unit of fine payment

day in, day out adv
dag in och dag ut
day in, day out

day of reckoning n
räkenskapens dag
the final and eternal judgment by God

day off n
vilodag semesterdag
a day of vacation etc.

day trade n
dagshandel
buying and selling within a single market day

day trader n
daytrader
person who practices the short-term investment strategy

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
gryning dagbräckning dagning
dawn

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] n
dagdröm
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
dagdrömma
to have such a series of thoughts

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ n
dagsljus
light from the Sun
exposure to public scrutiny

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 /dəˈfæktoʊ/ /dɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdiˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdiːˈfæktəʊ/ adj
de facto
in fact or in practice

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹeɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ /diː ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /dɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ adj
de jure
by right

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
av- de-
reversal, undoing or removing

de-escalate /diːˈɛskəleɪt/ v
trappa ned trappa ner
to decrease in intensity or magnitude

de-ice /diːˈaɪs/ v
avisa
remove ice

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
diakon
a designated minister of charity in the early Church

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/ n
diakonissa
female deacon
female servant

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adj
död
no longer alive
figuratively, not alive

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adv
döds-
very, absolutely, extremely, suddenly

dead as a dodo adj
stendöd död som en sill
unquestionably dead

dead end n
återvändsgränd
street or path that goes nowhere

dead freight n
dödfrakt
Sum of money paid by one who charters a vessel but does not fill it

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

deadlift n
marklyft
weight training exercise

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
deadline tidsfrist
date on or before which something must be completed

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
baklås dödläge
computing: inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation
standstill

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
dödlig
lethal
very accurate

deadly nightshade n
belladonna
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna

deadly sin n
dödssynd
any of the seven deadly sins

deadnettle /ˈdɛdnɛtəl/ n
plister
plant of the genus Lamium

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
uttryckslös
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look)
having such a face or look (as a person)

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adv
uttryckslöst
in a deadpan manner

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
döv
unable to hear
döva
unable to hear, used as a substantive: 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

deafblind adj
dövblind
unable to see and hear

deafblindness /ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs/ n
dövblindhet
condition of being deaf and blind

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
öronbedövande
loud enough to cause hearing loss

deafening silence n
knäpptyst öronbedövande tystnad
noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
dövhet
condition of being deaf

deal /diːl/ n
affär transaktion
instance of buying or selling
giv
distribution of cards
pakt kontrakt uppgörelse
agreement, arrangement

deal /diːl/ v
dela
to administer in portions
to give out as one’s portion or share
ge
to distribute (cards)
handla
to be concerned with
langa sälja
to sell (illicit drugs)
sälja
to trade

deal with v
beakta
consider, as of an example
behandla
behave in a certain way towards
behandla handla om
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression
behandla hantera
be in charge of, act on or dispose of
hantera klara av
come to terms with successfully
ta hand om ta itu med ta tag i
take action with respect to (someone or something)

dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ n
återförsäljare
a place that sells items, especially cars

dean /diːn/ [diːn] [dĩːn] n
dekanus dekan
senior official in college or university

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
kär
loved; lovable
precious to or greatly valued by someone
kära
formal way of addressing

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
brist knapphet
scarcity
hungersnöd
period when food is rare

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 growl n
death growl growl
harsh, guttural vocal style associated with death metal music

death knell /dɛθ nɛl/ n
dödsklocka själaringning
tolling of a bell announcing death
dödsstöt
sign foretelling the death or destruction of something

death march n
dödsmarsch
forced movement of people in such circumstances that many die during the journey

death mask n
dödsmask
plaster or similar cast

death metal n
death metal dödsmetall
death metal

death penalty n
dödsstraff
state punishment of death

death rattle n
dödsrossling
Gurgling sound sometimes made by a dying person

death row n
dödscell
section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death

death sentence n
dödsdom
sentence

death squad n
dödspatrull
armed group

death threat n
mordhot dödshot
death threat

death throe n
dödsryckning
struggle that is followed by death

death toll n
antal döda dödssiffra dödstal
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 /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ n
dödsbädd
the bed on which someone dies

deathblow /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ n
dödsstöt
something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc

deathday n
dödsdag
anniversary of a death

debacle /deɪˈbɑ.kəl/ /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dəˈbɑ.kəl/ /dɛˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
debacle
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

debaptism /diːˈbæptɪzəm/ n
kyrkoutträde avdöpning
a ceremony supposed to cancel a person's earlier baptism

debark /di.bɑɹk/ /diːˈbɑːk/ v
barka
to remove bark

debate /di-/ /də-/ /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 /di-/ /də-/ /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
depravera fördärva korrumpera
(transitive) to morally corrupt someone; to seduce
devalvera
(transitive) to debase something

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
betalkort kontokort
card taking money directly from the bank account

debitter v
avbittra
remove bitterness

debone /diːˈbəʊn/ v
bena
remove the bones from something

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdeɪbɹi/ /ˈdɛbɹi/ n
skräp
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed
sopor skräp
litter and discarded refuse

debt /dɛt/ n
skuld
state or condition of owing something to another
skuld gäld
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another

debt collection n
inkasso indrivning
the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses

debt-free adj
skuldfri
free of debt

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
gäldenär
a person or firm that owes money

debug /diːˈbʌɡ/ /ˈdiː.bʌɡ/ v
felsöka
to search for malfunctioning elements

debugger /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ /diːˈbʊɡə/ /diːˈbʌɡə/ n
avlusare
computer program

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
debut
a performer's first-time performance to the public

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
debutera
to make one's initial formal appearance

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
decennium årtionde dekad
period of ten years
dekad
series of ten things

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
dekadans förfall
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadeslong adj
decennielång
lasting for decades

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
koffeinfritt
a decaffeinated drink

decal /dɪˈkæl/ /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ n
dekal dekalkomani överföringsbild
design or picture to be transferred

decalcomania [diːˌkæɫkəˈmeɪnɪə] n
dekalkomani överföringsbild
the process of transferring designs onto surfaces using decals

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ n
dekaliter
ten liters

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
dekameter
the length of 10 metres

decane n
dekan
decane

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
dekantera
to pour off gently so as not to disturb the sediment; to decant wine

decantation /ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ n
dekantering
act of decanting

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
dekanter
vessel for decanting

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ n
halshuggning dekapitering
beheading

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
tiokampare
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ /dɪˈkæθlɒn/ n
tiokamp
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
förfall förruttnelse sönderfall
process or result of being gradually decomposed

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
förfalla försämras mattas tackla av
to deteriorate
ruttna

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
bortgång
departure, especially departure from this life; death

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
avliden
no longer alive

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ n
avliden bår död döing lik
dead person

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
bedrägeri
act or behavior intended to deceive
act or fact of deceiving
bedräglighet
state of being deceptive

deceitful /-fl̩/ /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
bedräglig svekfull vilseledande
deliberately misleading or cheating
falsk vilseledande
deceptive

deceitfully /dɪˈsiːtf(ə)li/ adv
vilseledande
in a deceitful manner

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
bedra lura
trick or mislead

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
anständighet
quality of being decent

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
anständig
sufficiently clothed
hyfsad
fair; good enough; okay
sedesam anständig
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness

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 /dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
bedräglig missvisande
misleading, attempting to deceive

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ adv
vilseledande
in a deceptive manner

deci- /ˈdɛsɪ/ prefix
deci-
one tenth (1/10)

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
decibel
a common measure of sound intensity

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
avgöra
give judgement
besluta bestämma
to resolve or settle

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
lövfällande
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ /ˈdɛsˌaɪl/ [ˈdiːsaɪɫ] [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] n
decil
value

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ n
deciliter
unit of volume

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ adj
decimal
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ 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 /ˈdɛsəmeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/ v
decimera
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men
to reduce to one-tenth
to severely reduce

decimation /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
decimering
selection of every tenth person for death or other punishment

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 equal to 10−1 seconds

decision /dɪˈsɪʃən/ /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
beslut avgörande
choice or judgement
beslutsamhet
firmness of conviction

decision making n
beslutsfattande
process of reaching a decision

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ adj
decisionistisk
of or pertaining to decisionism

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ n
decisionist
proponent of decisionism

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
veranda
any raised flat surface walked on

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

deckhouse n
däckshus
cabin on the deck of a boat

decklid n
bagagelucka baklucka

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
deklamera
to recite in theatrical way

declamatory /dɪˈklæmətɹi/ adj
deklamatorisk
like a declamation

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
deklaration
list of items for various legal purposes
förklaring deklaration
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

declaration of will n
viljedeklaration
manifestation of intent aimed at creating a legal effect

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /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

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ n
agnetisk deklination missvisning
at a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north
deklination
at a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
medlut nedförsbacke utförsbacke
sloping downward
nedgång
nedgång tillbakagång
reduction or diminution of activity, prevalence or quantity

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
avstå avvisa
refuse
deklinera
inflect
försämra
become weaker or worse
sjunka
move downwards
sänka
bend downward

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ n
avkok
an extraction or essence

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
avkoda
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
nedbrytare

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
nedbrytning
biological process

decompression sickness n
dykarsjuka kassunsjuka tryckfallssjuka
condition from rapid decompression

decor /deɪˈkoɹ/ /dɪˈkoɹ/ /ˈdeɪkoɹ/ /ˈdeɪkɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdæekoː/ /ˈdɛkoɹ/ n
dekor
stage setting
dekor inredning inredningsstil
decoration

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
that which adorns
dekoration dekorering
act of adorning

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] adj
dekorativ
that serves to decorate

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
lockbete
person or object meant to lure something to danger
lockfågel vette
animal used by hunters to lure game

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ n
minskning
amount by which a quantity decreases or is decreased

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
minska
become smaller
minska förringa
make smaller

decreasing function n
avtagande funktion
mathemetical function

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
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 /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
dekryptera
to convert back to plain text

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈdɛdɪˌkɪt/ v
hänge viga
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
inviga
to open (a building, for example) to public use
inviga öppna
to show to the public for the first time
reservera viga
to set apart for a special use
tillägna
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
tillägna viga
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
dedikerad
intended for a special purpose
dedikerad hängiven
devoted, loyal, conscientious

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
hängivenhet
the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated
invigning
a ceremony marking an official completion or opening
tillägnan hälsning
note prefixed to a work of art

deduce /-ˈdjus/ /də-/ /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈdus/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
deducera härleda
to reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning

deduct /dɪˈdʊkt/ /dɪˈdʌkt/ v
dra av
to take one thing from another

deductible [dɪˈdʊktəbəɫ] [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] adj
avdragbar avdragsgill
eligible to be deducted

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
avdrag
sum that can be removed from tax calculations
deduktion härledning slutledning
ability or skill to deduce
slutsats
conclusion

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 from
voluminous
in extent in a direction away from the observer
of a color, dark and highly saturated
in a number of rows or layers
djup djupsinnig
profound
djup låg mörk
of a sound or voice, low in pitch

deep fryer n
fritös
vessel for deep frying

deep learning n
djupinlärning
form of machine learning

deep sea n
djuphav
deeper part of sea

deep sleep n
djupsömn
medicine: state of sleep

deep water n
djup farled vatten
waters suitable for deep-draft ships
djup vatten
difficult or embarrassing situation

deep-freeze v
frysa frysa in
to freeze at very low temperatures

deep-frozen adj
djupfryst

deep-fry v
fritera
to cook by immersing the food in hot fat

deep-frying n
fritering
method of cooking

deep-sea prawn n
nordhavsräka
Pandalus borealis

deep-throat /diːp.θɹəʊt/ v
deepthroata munknulla

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
djupt
to a deep extent

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/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ n
betalningsinställelse
finance: condition of failing to meet an obligation
skönsvärde standard standardalternativ standardinställning standardinställningar
electronics, computing: original settings
skönsvärde standard standardval
selection made in the absence of an alternative
standard standardval
value used when none has been given

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
nederlag
the act of being defeated, of losing
nederlag förlust

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

defecation /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
avföring defekation stolgång
act or process of voiding excrement

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
defekt
having one or more defects
defektiv ofullständig
having only some forms

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
avhoppare
one who defects

defenceman n
back
defender in ice hockey and lacrosse

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
försvara värja
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/ /ˌdiː-/ 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

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ adj
försvarslös
lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack

defensive midfielder n
defensiv mittfältare
midfield player

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ /dɪˈfɝ/ v
skjuta upp
(transitive) to delay
hänskjuta
to submit to the opinion or desire of another

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
aktning respekt vördnad
great respect
hänsyn
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] adj
aktningsfull
showing deference

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ adj
trotsig
defying
utmanande
boldly resisting opposition

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
hjärtstartare
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 /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ v
orena
to make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean
defilera
to march in a single file or line

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definiera
state meaning of

definite /ˈdɛfənət/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/ /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.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ adv
definitivt
without question and beyond doubt

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] n
definierande
action or process of defining
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
upplösning
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail

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
removal of soil and other loose material from a surface by wind

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
avböja avlänka
to make deviate
avvika
to deviate

deflocculation /dəˌflɑkjuˈleɪʃən/ /dɪˌflɒkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
deflockulering
Removal of flocs by chemical means

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
deflorera
to take the virginity of a woman or girl

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/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
avskogning skogsskövling
process of destroying a forest

deform /dəˈfɔɹm/ /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformera
to alter the shape of (something) by applying a force or stress
to become changed in shape or misshapen
to change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular

deformed /dɪˈfɔːmd/ adj
vanskapt
unusual of shape

defraud /dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/ v
avlura bedraga
to obtain money or property by fraud

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
tina
to thaw

deft /dɛft/ adj
flink händig kvick skicklig
skillful

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
avdöd
deceased

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
trotsa
to refuse to obey

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ v
degenerera urarta
to lose good or desirable qualities

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
nedbrytbar brytbar
that which can be degraded

degrade /diˈɡɹeɪd/ /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degenerera
degradera nedvärdera
to lower in value or social position

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
examen
academic award
grad
amount, proportion, extent
geometry: unit of measurement of angle
unit of measurement of temperature
graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in
algebra: the maximal exponent of a polynomial

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

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
avhumanisering
the act or process of dehumanizing

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
avhumanisera
to take away humanity

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
torka ut
to lose or remove water

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ [dəˈhaɪd͡ʒɹeɪdəd] 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/ /ˈdeɪktɪk/ adj
deiktisk
pertaining to deixis

deification n
förgudning
Act of deifying

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
förguda avguda
to make a god of

deionize v
avjonisera
remove ions

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
deism
belief

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ 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)

delabialization n
delabialisering
the act, process or result of delabializing

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ n
försening fördröjning uppskov
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
fördröja skjuta upp senarelägga
to put off until a later time

delayed-onset muscle soreness n
träningsvärk
pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] adj
läcker
pleasing to the taste; delicious

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
delegat
deputy, envoy, representative

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegera
to commit a task to someone

delegatee n
delegat
Someone or something to which something is delegated

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
delegation
a group of delegates
delegering
act of delegating
överlåtande
(law) the substitution of the person who performs

delegator n
delegerare
Someone who delegates

delete /diˈliːt/ /dəˈliːt/ /dɪˈliːt/ v
ta bort
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɪəɹi.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 /dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ 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 /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
läcker delikat smaklig härlig välsmakande
pleasing to taste

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ 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

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ n
delirium
mental state of confusion

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
föda
to give birth
förlösa
to assist in giving birth
leverera
to bring or transport something to its destination
to hand over or surrender

deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/ n
leverabel
end product

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
förlossning
Extrication from danger, imprisonment, etc.
leverans
Act of delivering, the state of being delivered, or something delivered

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
förlossning
act of giving birth
leverans
act of conveying something
item which has been conveyed

delivery room n
förlossningsrum
room in a hospital

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] n
delta
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet
landform at the mouth of a river
mathematical symbol Δ

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
störtflod
great flood

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ v
översvämma
to flood with water

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ n
vanföreställning
state of being deluded or misled

delusion of grandeur n
storhetsvansinne
False belief that one is important or powerful

delve /dɛlv/ v
gräva
to dig in the ground

demagnetization n
avmagnetisering
process of removing the magnetic field from an object

demagnetize v
avmagnetisera
to make something nonmagnetic

demagogic adj
demagogisk
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue

demagogism n
demagogism
The practice and principles of a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ n
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
folkledare
(historical) a leader of the people

demagogy n
demagogi
demagogism

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
efterfrågan
desire to purchase goods and services
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
begära kräva
to request forcefully

demantoid n
demantoid

demarcate /ˈdɛmɑːkeɪt/ v
avgränsa
mark the limits or boundaries of something

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
avgränsning
thus fixed limit

dematerialization /diːməˌtɪəɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
dematerialisation dematerialisering
act or process of dematerializing

dematerialize /ˌdi.məˈtɪɹ.i.ə.laɪz/ /ˌdiː.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə.laɪz/ v
avmaterialisera dematerialisera
(transitive) to cause to disappear by becoming immaterial

demeanor /dɪˈminɚ/ /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 /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ n
brist nackdel
quality of being inadequate

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ /dɪˈmiːn/ n
domän
lord's chief manor place

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ n
halvgud
a half-god or hero

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
damejeanne
bottle

demilitarisation n
demilitarisering
removal of a military force

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
demilitarisera
remove troops from an area

demine v
minröja
remove explosive mines from

deminer n
minröjare
one who removes explosive mines

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
trettioandradelsnot trettiotvåondelsnot
music

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
demobilisering hemförlovning utryckning
disorganization or disarming of troops

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
demobilisera
to disband troops

democide /ˈdɛməsaɪd/ n
democid

democracy /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ n
demokrati
government under the rule of its people
demokrati folkstyre
rule by the people

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
demokrat
supporter of democracy

democratic /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] 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

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
demograf
person who studies demography

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ 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.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.n̩] n
demolering rivning
the action of demolishing or destroying

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
baddare överdängare
person with great energy or skill, enthusiast
demon
evil spirit
demon djävul
false god, Satanic divinity

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
demonisk djävulsk
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonization n
demonisering
the act of demonizing or something demonized

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
demonisera
describe or represent as evil
svärta ned
turn into a demon

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /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
demonstration manifestation
public display of group opinion

demonstrative pronoun n
demonstrativt pronomen
pronoun which replaces a noun

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
demonstrant
a person involved in a demonstration

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ n
invånarnamn demonym
name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
demoralisera
to destroy morale; to dishearten

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degradera
To lower the rank or status of

demotic /dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ /dɪˈmɒt.ɪk/ adj
demotisk
of the cursive ancient Egyptian script
of or for the common people

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
avmystifiera
to explain

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
gryt håla jordkula
home of certain animals

denaturation /diːˌnætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ 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

denazify v
avnazifiera denazifiera
to free from Nazi influence

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ n
dendrit
projection of a nerve cell

dendritic cell n
dendritisk cell
immune cell

dendrochronology n
dendrokronologi
science of counting tree rings

dendrogram /ˈdɛndɹəɡɹæm/ n
träddiagram
tree-like diagram used to show the ancestors and descendants of species

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrologi
the study of trees

dendrophilia /ˌdɛndɹəˈfɪlɪə/ n
dendrofili
sexual attraction to trees

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvɚ/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
denguefeber
disease

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)/ /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
beteckning
name, designation, or title
konfession
class or society with the same name, a sect
namngivning
act of naming, designation

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
nämnare
number or expression written below the line in a fraction

denotatum n
denotatum referent
Something that is denoted; a referent

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ /dəˈnaʊns/ v
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
säga upp
to announce the termination of; especially a treaty

dense /dɛns/ adj
kompakt tät
compact; crowded together
trög
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence
tät
having relatively high density

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] n
densitet täthet massvolym
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume
täthet densitet
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume

dent /dɛnt/ n
buckla
shallow deformation in the surface

dental /ˈdɛn.tl̩/ /ˈdɛn.təl/ [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)əɫ] [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)ɫ̩] [ˈdɛn.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.ɫ̩] adj
dental
phonetics
tand-
of or concerning the teeth
tandvårds-
of or concerning dentistry

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 gaps between the teeth

dentil n
tandsnitt
a small rectangular block projecting like a tooth from beneath a cornice

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
tandläkare
specialized tooth doctor

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
odontologi tandvård
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth
tandvård
operations performed on teeth

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
bett tanduppsättning
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit
tandprotes
artificial replacement of one or more teeth

deny /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
förneka dementera
to assert that something is not true

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
deodorant
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm

deontological adj
deontologisk
of or relating to deontology

deoxyribonucleic acid n
deoxiribonukleinsyra
deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribose n
deoxiribos
derivative of ribose

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
avgå avlägsna avresa gå köra sin väg resa
to leave
avlida dö
to die
avvika skilja
to deviate
lämna avlägsna från
to go away from

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
avdelning
part, portion, subdivision

department store n
varuhus
store containing many departments

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
avgång avfart avfärd
the act of departing
avsteg avvikelse
deviation from a plan or procedure
bortgång
death

depend /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
bero på ankomma på
be contingent or conditioned

dependability n
tillförlitlighet
characteristic of being dependable

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
pålitlig ståndaktig
able to be depended on

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
beroende
irresistible need
beroende avhängighet
state of being dependent

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
beroende
addiction
computing: reliance on functionality
something dependent or subordinate to something else
koloni
a colony or similar territory subject to rule by an external power

dependency grammar n
dependensgrammatik

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
beroende avhängig
relying upon; depending upon

dependent variable n
beroende variabel
in algebra

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
framställa skildra
to render a representation of something

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
depilera
to remove hair from the body

deplatform /diˈplætfɔɹm/ v
deplattformera
to prevent someone from utilizing a platform to express their opinion

deplatforming n
deplattformering

depleted uranium n
utarmat uran
uranium that contains reduced U-235

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ adj
bedrövlig
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad
beklagansvärd
to be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion

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

depoliticize /diːpəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ v
avpolitisera
remove from political influence

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponentiell
of a verb: having a passive form with an active meaning

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
deponens
deponent verb

depopulation /diːˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/ n
avfolkning
act or condition of depopulating

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportera förvisa utvisa
to evict, especially from a country

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
utvisning deportation
act of deporting or exiling

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dəˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
avsätta
to remove (a leader) from office

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
avlagring
sediment or rock different from the surrounding material
deposition
asset that was left to the care of the other
handpenning
money given as an initial payment
insättning
money placed in an account
pant deposition depositionsavgift
security for a borrowed item

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /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

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ adj
depraverad
extremely wrong in a moral sense

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
avråda
to declare obsolescent
avråda avstyrka avsvära
express disapproval of
avsvära avsäga ta avstånd från
to pray against

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ n
avskrivning
the measurement of the decline in value of assets
värdeminskning
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 deppig
causing depression or sadness

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
depression
economics: period of major economic contraction
psychology: state of mind
depression sänka
geography: low area
lågtryck
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
beröva avhända 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

depth sounder n
djuplod
a device using echo sounding to measure the depth of a body of water

deputinization n
avputinisering
the process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ n
biträdande vice
representative

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsəneɪt/ /dɪˈɹæsɪneɪt/ v
rycka upp med rötterna
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate

derail /ˌdiːˈɹeɪ.əl/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.əl/ v
spåra ur
to come off the tracks

derailleur /ˌdiˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdiˈɹeɪl.jə/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪl.jə/ n
bakväxel framväxel
mechanism

derailment n
urspårning
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

derangement /-mɪnt/ /dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
stördhet störning
the property of being deranged
störning
act or instance of deranging

derealization n
derealisation
psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal

deregulation n
avreglering
process of removing constraints

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/ /dɪˈɹɪ.sɪv/ adj
skrattretande
expressing or characterized by derision; mocking

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
avledning
leading or drawing off of water
avledning härledning
act of tracing origin or descent
härledning derivering
math: operation of deducing

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
avledning
word that derives from another
derivat
chemical derived from another
derivata
in analysis: value
something derived

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
avleda uppnå
obtain (something) from something else
härleda
deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning

derived function n
derivata deriverad funktion
calculus: a function

derived unit n
härledd enhet
any unit derived from one of the seven base units

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatologisk
of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
dermatolog hudläkare
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
dermatologi
the study of the skin and its diseases

dermestid n
ängrar
beetle of the family Dermestidae

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ n
läderhud dermis
skin layer underlying epidermis

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
nedsättande
tending to lessen the value of

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
dervisch
Sufi ascetic

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ n
avsaltning
process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water

desalination plant n
avsaltningsverk
plant which converts seawater

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
avkomling ättling avkomma
one who is the progeny of someone

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
beskriva
to represent in words
to give rise to a geometrical structure

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
beskrivning
account in words
signalement
set of characteristics

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
beskrivande
of, or relating to description
deskriptiv
describing a language

descriptiveness /dɪˈskɹɪptɪvnəs/ n
deskriptivitet
being descriptive

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
skända vanhelga
to profane or violate sacredness

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
skändning
act of disrespect towards sacred

desegregate /diːˈsɛɡɹəɡeɪt/ v
desegregera
remove segregation

deselect /diːsəˈlɛkt/ v
avmarkera välja bort
To not select; to rule out of selection

desensitization n
avtrubbning
the act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
avtrubba
cause to become insensitive

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ n
öken
barren area

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
desertera
to leave military service
överge
to abandon

desert wheatear n
ökenstenskvätta
Oenanthe deserti

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
desertör
person who leaves a military or naval unit

desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
ökenspridning
process by which a region becomes a desert

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ n
desertering fanflykt
deserting

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
förtjäna
to merit

desexualization n
avsexualisering
act or process of desexualizing

desexualize v
avsexualisera
to make conceptually asexual

desideratum /-ˈɹeɪ-/ /-ˌzɪ-/ /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ [-ɾəm] n
önskemål
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
design formgivning
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 /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ n
designer formgivare
person who designs

designer drug n
designerdrog
modified drug

designer stubble n
tredagarsskägg
a fashionable short growth of male facial hair

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] adj
önskad
önskvärd eftersträvansvärd
suitable to be desired

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
begär åtrå
strong attraction
lust begär längtan
feeling of desire
önskan längtan
something wished for

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
åtrå begära
want emotionally or sexually
önska begära eftertrakta längta
wish for earnestly

desist /dɪˈsɪst/ /dɪˈzɪst/ 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
on-screen background
skrivbordsdator
a desktop computer

desman /ˈdɛsmən/ n
myskmus
insectivore of the mole family

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ adj
öde
deserted

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ n
förtvivlan desperation hopplöshet
loss of hope

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ v
förtvivla misströsta
to be hopeless
misströsta förtvivla
to despair of

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ n
desperado
bold outlaw

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
nöden har ingen lag
in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected may become the best choice

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
desperation
a state of despair, or utter hopelessness

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ adj
avskyvärd
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
förakta
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
trots

despondency n
hopplöshet modlöshet
loss of hope or confidence

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
modfälld nedslagen missmodig
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ n
despot
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ n
despotism despoti
government by a singular authority

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
efterrätt dessert
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

dessiatina /dɛsjəˈtiːnə/ n
desjatin
a Russian measure of land

destabilization n
destabilisering
destabilizing

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
destabilisera
to make something unstable

destalinization n
avstalinisering
process of discrediting and the reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
destination mål resmål
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent

destined /ˈdɛstɪnd/ adj
ämnad
confined to a predetermined fate

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ n
armod
extreme state of poverty

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
förstöra
to damage beyond use or repair
krossa mosa spöa
(informal) to utterly defeat
nödslakta avliva
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal)

destroyer /dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ n
förstörare
that who/which destroys
jagare
type of warship

destroying angel n
vit flugsvamp
deadly mushroom

destruct /dɪˈstrʌkt/ v
förstöra
to cause the destruction of

destructible /dɪˈstɹʌktɪbəl/ adj
förgänglig förgörbar utplånlig
liable to destruction

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
förstörelse ödeläggelse
act of destroying
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
destruktiv
causing destruction; damaging
causing breakdown

detached /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/ adj
fristående
of a house: not joined to another house on either side

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ n
detachement kommendering utkommendering
military: temporary unit
detalj
uncountable: a profusion of details
detalj enskildhet
part small enough to escape casual notice
information upplysning
plural: personal information
oväsentlig sak oväsentlighet
part considered trivial enough to ignore

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ 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/ /ˈdiːteɪld/ 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

detection /dɪˈtek.ʃən/ /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/ n
fynd
act of detecting or sensing something

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
detektiv
person employed to find information
kriminalpolis detektiv
police officer who looks for evidence

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ n
detektor
device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
häktning
custody of a prisoner awaiting trial
innehav
holding in one's control with no intention to possess
kvarsittning
punishment given to a student for a minor infraction

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 /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
försämra
make worse
försämras
grow worse

deterioration /dəˌti.ɹi.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dəˌtiɹiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪˈeɪʃən/ n
försämring
process of making or growing worse

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ n
determinant
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
beslutsamhet
quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
avgöra bestämma
to ascertain definitely

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
bestämd
decided or resolute

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ n
determinant
class of words

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
avskräckning
action taken by states or alliances
art of producing fear of attacking

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ n
avskräckningsmedel avskräckningsvapen
something that deters

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
avsky
to dislike intensely

dethrone v
avsätta detronisera
remove governing authority from power
detronisera störta från tronen
forcibly remove a monarch

detonate /ˈdɛtəneɪt/ /ˈdɛʔ.ə.neɪt/ v
detonera
to explode
to cause to explode

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ n
detonation
an explosion

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
detonator
device used to detonate an explosive device

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
omväg
diversion or deviation

detoxify v
avgifta
remove harmful substances

detractor n
belackare
a person that belittles the worth of another person or cause

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
förfång skada
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
skadlig
causing damage or harm

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
djävel djävul fan
Devil, used in exclamations of confusion or anger

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
tvåa
number two
playing card

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmækɪnə/ n
deus ex machina räddande ängel
contrived plot resolution

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ /dʒuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ n
deuterium
isotope of hydrogen

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
ödelägga
to ruin many or all things over a large area

devastated adj
förkrossad
upset and shocked
förstörd ödelagd
ruined, ravaged

devastating adj
förödande
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
ödeläggelse
act of devastating or state of being devastated

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
framkalla utveckla
to bring out photographic images
utveckla
to create
to progress
(chess) to place one's pieces actively
utvecklas
to progress through stages

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adj
mogen
mature
utvecklad
(of a country) not primitive; not third world

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
utbyggnad
real estate development
utveckling
process of developing
something which has developed
application of new ideas to practical problems (compare research)

deviance /ˈdiːvɪəns/ n
avvikelse
variation from expected behavior or form

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
avvikande
of or pertaining to a deviation

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
avvika
to fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
avvikelse
act of deviating
statistical deviation

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ n
apparat redskap husgeråd
piece of equipment
devis
heraldry: personal motto or emblem
knep plan
project, stratagem, artifice

device driver n
drivrutin
software that communicates between operating system and hardware

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ n
djävul fan
wicked or naughty person
bad part of the conscience
djävul jävel
evil creature

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
Djävulen Gamle Erik Hin håle Satan
the devil: the chief devil

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/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ adj
djävulsk diabolisk
resembling or characteristic of a devil
djävulsk djävlig jävlig
extreme, excessive

devilment /ˈdɛv(ə)lm(ə)nt/ /ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/ n
djävulskap
devilish action or conduct; an instance of this

devilry /ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/ /ˈdɛv.ɪl.ɹi/ n
djävulskap
mischief

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
tänka ut hitta på uppfinna
use the intellect to plan or design

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
ägna hänge
to commit for a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
hängiven
zealous; characterized by devotion

devotional /dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/ /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ adj
andaktsfull andäktig andakt
of or pertaining to devotion or worship

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
sluka
to eat greedily

dew /djuʊ̯/ /djuː/ /du/ /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ n
dagg
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc

dew point n
daggpunkt
temperature

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.b(ə.)ɹi/ n
blåhallon
Rubus caesius

dewclaw n
biklöv lättklöv
a vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground

dewdrop n
daggdroppe
a droplet of water formed as dew

dewlap /ˈdju.læp/ /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
dröglapp
pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal

dexter /ˈdɛkstə/ n
dexter heraldisk höger höger
"right", e.g. in heraldry

dexter chief n
övre dexter hörn
corner

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
fingerfärdighet skicklighet händighet
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- /daɪ/ prefix
di-
two, twice, double

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ n
diabetes sockersjuka
A group of metabolic diseases

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
diabetes mellitus
medical disorder

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
diabetisk
of diabetes
suitable for one having diabetes mellitus
diabetisk sockersjuk
having diabetes

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
diakron diakronisk
changing with time

diacritical mark n
diakritiskt tecken diakrit
symbol

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dəm/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
diadem
ornamental headband
krona
crown

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ /daɪˈɪəɹɪsɪs/ n
trema
diacritic placed over a vowel letter

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnostisera diagnosticera
determine the root cause of

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
diagnos
identification of the nature and cause of an illness

diagnostician n
diagnostiker
a medical doctor specialized in diagnoses

diagnostics n
diagnostik
the process of determining the state of or capability of a component

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
diagonal
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices
of, or relating the legs of quadruped
having a slanted or oblique direction

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ n
diagonal
something forming or resembling a diagonal line
geometry: diagonal line or plane

diagonal matrix n
diagonalmatris
type of matrix

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ n
diagram
graph or chart
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] n
nummerskiva
disk with finger holes on a telephone

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] 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.əˌlɛkt/ n
dialekt mål
particular variety of a language

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialektal
relating to a dialect

dialectician /ˌdaɪəlɛkˈtɪʃn/ /ˌdaɪəlɛkˈtɪʃən/ /ˌdʌɪəlɛkˈtɪʃn/ n
dialektiker

dialectologist n
dialektforskare dialektolog
Translations

dialectology n
dialektforskning
study of dialects

dialog box n
dialogruta
window that prompts the user to enter information

dialogical /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəɫ/ /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɒ.d͡ʒɪ.kəɫ/ adj
dialogisk
related to dialogue

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ n
dialog
verbal part of a literary or dramatic work
literary form resembling a conversation
dialog konversation samtal
conversation or other discourse between individuals
dialogruta
computing: dialogue box

diamagnetism n
diamagnetism
weak form of magnetism

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ [-mɪɾɚ] 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
diamant
uncountable: mineral
something that resembles a diamond
diamant brilliant
gemstone
diamond innerplan
baseball: infield of a baseball field
ruter ruterkort
card games: card of the diamonds suit

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ v
diamantbelägga
to adorn with diamonds

diamond jubilee n
diamantjubileum
60th or 75th anniversary of a coronation

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)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ n
blöja
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaperhood /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pə.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pɚ.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
bländare
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light
mellangärde diafragma
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen
membran
mechanics: flexible membrane
pessar
contraceptive device

diapositive n
diapositiv
photography: slide

diarchy n
diarki
form of government

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
diarré
medical condition

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ n
dagbok
daily log of experiences

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ n
diaspora
dispersion of any group of people

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
diastolisk
pertaining to a diastole

diatom /ˈdaɪ.ə.təm/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɔm/ n
kiselalg
grouping of minute algae

diatonic adj
diatonisk
diatonic

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
utfall angrepp stridsskrift
bitter denunciation
utläggning
prolonged discourse

dibs /dɪbz/ n
pax tjing
the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else

dicarboxylic acid n
dikarboxylsyra
difunctional by having 2 carboxyl groups

dice /daɪs/ v
tärna
to cut into small cubes

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 /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] n
dikotomi tudelning
separation or division into two

dichromatic adj
dikromatisk
colourblindness

dick /dɪk/ n
kuk pitt balle
penis
deckare detektiv
detective

dick-measuring contest n
kukmätartävling snoppmätartävling
competition to demonstrate worthiness

dickcheese n
flensost
smegma

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ n
dumbom kukhuvud tjockskalle
(slang) stupid person
ollon
(slang) glans penis

dickless adj
kuklös
without a penis

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ n
dickpic 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
to order, command, control

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

dictatorial [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] adj
diktatorisk
of or pertaining to a dictator
in the manner of a dictator

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
diktatur
a government led by a dictator

dictatorship of the proletariat n
proletariatets diktatur
a socio-political power

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃnəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
ordbok lexikon ordlista
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

dictionary form n
grundform uppslagsord

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ /dɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didaktisk
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate

diddums /ˈdɪdəmz/ interjection
så ja
term of commiseration to a child

didgeridoo /ˌdɪd͡ʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
didgeridoo didjeridu
Australian musical instrument

die /daɪ/ n
gängsnitt
device used to cut an external screw thread
tärning
polyhedron used in games of chance

die /daɪ/ v
dö
to become spiritually dead
to be mortified or shocked
to break down
to fail to evoke laughter
dö avlida gå bort
to stop living

die off v
dö ut
to become extinct

die out v
dö ut
to become extinct

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ n
dielektrikum
physics: nonconducting material

diencephalon /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ n
mellanhjärna diencefalon
region of the human brain

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ n
diesel
fuel

diesel engine n
dieselmotor
type of engine

diesel locomotive n
diesellok
type of locomotive

diesel-powered adj
dieseldriven
powered by the diesel engine

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
diet bantning
controlled regimen of food
föda kost
food a person or animal consumes
dag
council of leaders

diet /ˈdaɪət/ v
banta
to modify one's food and beverage intake
to regulate the food of someone

dietary /ˈdaɪətɹi/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/ adj
diet- dietisk
of, or relating to diet

dietary fibre n
kostfiber
substances undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract

dietary supplement n
kosttillskott
substance taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients

dietetics /daɪəˈtɛtɪks/ 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
ha en avvikande uppfattning tycka annorlunda vara av en annan mening
to have diverging opinions, disagree
olik skilja åt
not to have the same characteristics

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ 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 /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ v
skilja skilja åt
to distinguish or differentiate

difference engine n
differensmaskin
computer

difference of two squares n
konjugatregel
The mathematical identity

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ adj
annorlunda
unlike most others
annorlunda olik
not the same

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.əˈɹen.ʃi.æɪt/ /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.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 /dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ /dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
derivering differentiering
in calculus
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

differently able adj
funktionshindrad
euphemism for 'disabled'

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
svår
hard, not easy

difficulties /ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/ n
svårigheter
series of frustrations

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
möda
obstacle
svårighet besvär
state of being difficult

difficulty level n
svårighetsgrad
difficulty of completing a task or objective

diffuse /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ adj
diffus
not focused or concentrated

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
diffundera
(intransitive) to be spread over or through
(transitive) to spread over or through

diffusionism n
diffusionism

dig /dɪɡ/ n
utgrävning
archeological investigation

dig /dɪɡ/ v
gräva
to move hard-packed earth out of the way
digga
slang: to appreciate, or like
vara med
slang: to understand or show interest in

dig in v
hugga in
begin eating

dig one's own grave v
gräva sin egen grav
to act in a way expected to backfire

digest /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ /dəˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
smälta
to separate food in the alimentary canal

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ n
matsmältning matspjälkning
process in gastrointestinal tract

digit /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ n
finger tå
finger or toe
siffra
numeral

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
digital diskret numerisk
of or relating to computers
representing discrete values

digital camera n
digitalkamera
electronic camera

digital clock n
digitalklocka
clock that displays the time using

digital divide n
digital klyfta
gap

digital rights management n
digital rights management

digital television n
digital-TV
broadcasting

digital transformation n
digitalisering

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈtælɪs/ n
fingerborgsblomma
genus

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ adj
digitigrad tågående
walking on the toes

digitigrade /-ɾə/ /ˈdɪdʒɪtɪˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈdɪd͡ʒətəɡɹeɪd/ n
tågångare
animal that walks on its toes

digitization n
digitalisering
conversion of data to digital

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitalisera
represent something as a sequence of binary digits

digits n
nummer
slang: telephone number

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
diglossi

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
dignitär
important or influential person

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
värdighet
quality or state

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
avvikelse utsvävning
a departure from the main subject in speech or writing

dilapidate /dəˈlæp.ə.deɪt/ /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
förfalla
to fall into ruin or disuse
föröda ödelägga
to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair
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 /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
dildo löspenis
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ /dɪˈlɛmə/ n
dilemma
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives
difficult circumstance
in logic

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ adj
amatörmässig
pertaining to or like a dilettante

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ 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

dilithium /daɪˈlɪθiəm/ n
dilitium
fictional mineral

dill /dɪl/ n
dill
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
prokrastinera
to waste time

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ 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/ /dɪˈluʃən/ n
utspädning
process of making something dilute

diluvial /daɪˈluːvi.əl/ adj
diluvial
Relating to a flood

dime a dozen adj
gå tretton på dussinet
so common as to be practically worthless

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ n
aspekt dimension
single aspect of a thing
dimension
in computing
in geometry
in physics
in science fiction
measure of spatial extent
construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ v
dimensionera
to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions

dimensional /-ʃnəl/ /daɪ-/ /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ adj
dimensionell
having a stated number of dimensions

dimensionality /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ [daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ɾɪ] [dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ɾɪ] n
dimensionalitet
number of dimensions of something
state or characteristic

dimidiation /daɪˌmɪdɪˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌmɪdɪˈeɪʃən/ n
dimidiation halvering
heraldry: marshalling of two coats of arms from the dexter half of one coat and the sinister half of the other

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
minska
To become smaller
To make smaller

diminishing adj
avtagande minskande
becoming smaller, becoming less important or prominent

diminution /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ n
förminskning
lessening, decrease or reduction

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutiv
grammar
diminutiv pytteliten
very small
förminskande
serving to diminish

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
diminutiv
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimmer /ˈdɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪmɚ/ n
dimmer
Rheostat

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
buckla bula inbuktning
small depression or indentation in generic surface
smilgrop skrattgrop
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth

dimwit /ˈdɪmwɪt/ n
dumbom dumskalle pundhuvud
person who is deficient in intelligence

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ n
dinar
official currency of several countries

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

ding dong /dɪŋ(ɡ)ˈdɒŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
ding dång
onomatopoeia for the sound of a doorbell

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/ [ˈdɪnɚ] n
middag
main meal of the day

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] v
äta middag

dinner table n
middagsbord
table on which dinner is served

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ n
dinosaurie skräcködla
prehistoric reptile

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
stifts-
pertaining to a diocese

diocese /-siz/ /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/ /ˈdaɪɔksaɪd/ n
dioxid
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dioxin /daɪˈɑksən/ /daɪˈɒksɪn/ n
dioxin
any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds

dip /dɪp/ n
dipp
exercise
dipp dippsås dippa
sauce for dipping
dopp
short swim to refresh

dip /dɪp/ v
doppa
to lower into a liquid

dip pen n
stålpenna

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
difteri
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ n
diftong
complex vowel sound

diphthongisation n
diftongering
shift from monophthong to diphthong

diphthongize v
diftongera
to become a diphthong
to change to a diphthong

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 /ˈdɪp.lə.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 intercourse

diplomatics n
diplomatik
science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents

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

dipped headlight n
halvljus
main light on a motor vehicle

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
strömstare
bird

dipsomania /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
dipsomani
addiction to alcohol

dipstick /ˈdɪpstɪk/ n
oljesticka
a stick or rod

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

dire wolf /ˈdaɪ.ɚ wʊlf/ /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/ n
jättevarg skräckvarg
extinct canine

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ adj
direkt omedelbar
straight, constant, without interruption

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ v
leda styra
to manage, control, steer
regissera
to be in charge of the direction of a film
rikta
to aim at

direct case n
rektus
noun case covering the nominative and possibly other cases

direct current n
likström
electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time

direct debit n
autogiro
single order to allow an entity to charge one's account

direct democracy n
direktdemokrati

direct flight n
direktflyg
a flight without changing aircraft

direct free kick n
direkt frispark
soccer

direct object n
ackusativobjekt direkt objekt
the noun a verb is directly acting upon

direct speech n
direkt anföring
the writing of speech

directed graph n
riktad graf
type of graphs

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
ledning
work of the director (manager)
regi
work of the director in cinema or theater
riktning håll
indication of the point toward which an object is moving

directly /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ /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
structured listing of files
list of names, addresses etc.
mapp katalog
simulated folder

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
luftskepp
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirigiste /dɪɹəˈʒist/ /dɪɹɪˈʒist/ adj
dirigistisk
controlled or guided by a central authority, as in an economy

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
jord
soil or earth
smuts
unclean matter
smuts lort
stain or spot (on clothes etc)

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] adj
ful ojuste osnygg
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
smutsig grumlig
of color: discolored by impurities
smutsig orättmätig
illegal, improper
smutsig skitig oren
covered with or containing dirt
snuskig
morally unclean, obscene or indecent

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] adv
fult ojuste osnyggt smutsigt
in a dirty manner

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] v
fläcka smutsa ner
to stain or tarnish with dishonor
smutsa ner
to debase by distorting the real nature of
smutsa ner fläcka orena skita ner
to make dirty
smutsig
to become soiled

dirty bomb n
smutsig bomb
nuclear bomb that speads radiation over a wide area due to inefficiency or design
smutsig bomb radioaktiv bomb
device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material

dirty joke n
fräckis
joke with an obscene punchline

dirty laundry n
smutsig byk
unflattering facts or questionable activities
smutstvätt
laundry that is unclean or soiled
tvättkorg
a clothes hamper or other container used to place unclean or soiled laundry

dirty old man n
ful gubbe gubbsjuk snuskgubbe äckelgubbe
a lecherous man

dirty word /ˈdɚɾijˌwɝd/ /ˈdɜːtiˌwɜːd/ n
fult ord
a topic that a person does not like
svordom fult ord rumsrent ord runt ord vulgärt ord
word that is considered vulgar

dirty wound n
infekterat sår smutsigt sår
wound that is infected or is susceptible to infection

disable /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ /dɪzˈeɪbəl/ 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
avaktiverad avstängd deaktiverad
made incapable of use or action
funktionshindrad handikappad invalid
having a disability

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
disackarid
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
nackdel
weakness

disadvantaged /ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒd/ /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒd/ adj
eftersatt missgynnad
lacking an advantage relative to another

disadvantageous /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
ofördelaktig ogynnsam
not advantageous

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
inte hålla med
to fail to agree

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
meningsskiljaktighet
an argument or debate
meningsskiljaktighet oenighet
a condition of not agreeing or concurring

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
döma bort
to reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

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/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
svika göra besviken besvika
to displease by underperforming etc.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
besviken
defeated of hope or expectation

disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
besvikelse
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
ogillande
disapproval

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
misstycka ogilla underkänna
(with of in English) to condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate

disarm /dɪsˈɑɹm/ /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 /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
demontera montera ner
to take to pieces

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
katastrof
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc.
katastrof olycka
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.

disaster area n
katastrofområde
area that has been declared to suffer of consequences of a disaster

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
katastrofal ödesdiger
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
desavouera
to strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
upplösa
to break up or cause to cease to exist

disburse /dɪsˈbɝs/ [dɪsˈpɝs] v
betala ut
to pay out

disc brake n
skivbroms
type of brake

disc jockey /ˌdɪsk ˈdʒɒki/ n
diskjockey DJ
disc jockey

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
avfärda kasta slänga
to throw away, reject

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
se skillnad på
to perceive differences
skilja
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate
urskilja
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes
to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind; to descry

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
avfyra avlossa
to operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling)
entlediga peta
to expel or let go
klarera
to accomplish or complete, as an obligation
skriva ut
medicine: to release (an inpatient) from hospital

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ adj
disciplinär
for the purpose of imposing punishment

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ n
disciplin
controlled behaviour, self-control
specific branch or knowledge or learning

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ v
disciplinera drilla
to train someone by instruction and practice

disciplined /ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ adj
disciplinerad
possessing mental discipline

disclaim /dɪsˈkleɪm/ v
frånsäga
renounce all claim to

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
avslöjande
the act of revealing something

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
disko diskomusik
type of music
diskotek disko
discotheque

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɔːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ n
spegelboll discokula diskokula
mirrored sphere

disco dancing n
discodans
a style of dancing

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
förvirra
befuddle

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
obehag
mental or bodily distress

disconcertingly /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋli/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋli/ adv
förbryllande förvirrande oroväckande
in a disconcerting way

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ n
frånkoppling
break in an existing connection

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ 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 /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnuːɪ.ti/ /ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuːɪ.ti/ n
diskontinuitet
lack of continuity
point in the range of a function

discontinuous adj
diskontinuerlig
in mathematics

discord /dɪsˈkɔɹd/ /dɪsˈkɔːd/ /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
dissonans
musical dissonance
split oenighet missämja
lack of agreement

discotheque /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/ /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
diskotek
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
rabatt rea
reduction in price

discount store n
lågprisvaruhus lågprisbutik
store with lower prices

discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
avskräcka
to dishearten

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /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 /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
diskursiv
pertaining to discourse

discourtesy /dɪsˈkɜːtəzi/ n
ohövlighet
lack of courtesy

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
upptäcka
find something for the first time
upptäcka avslöja
expose something previously covered

discovered check n
avdragsschack
situation in chess

discoverer n
upptäckare
one who discovers

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
upptäckt fynd
the discovering of new things
something discovered

discredit /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ 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
diskretion
the quality of being discreet or circumspect
omdöme
the ability to make wise choices or decisions

discretization n
diskretisering
act of discretizing

discretize v
diskretisera
convert continuous space into discrete space

discriminant n
diskriminant
in algebra

discriminate /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌnæɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.nət/ v
diskriminera
to make decisions based on prejudice
skilja
to distinguish

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
athletics sport of throwing the discus

discus throw n
diskuskast
athletic event where a discus is thrown

discus thrower n
diskuskastare
athlete

discuss /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
diskutera
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
diskussion
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ n
förakt
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ v
förakta
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ adj
föraktfull
showing contempt or scorn

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
sjukdom
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

diseased /dɪˈzizd/ /dɪˈziːzd/ adj
sjuk
affected with of suffering from disease

disembarkation /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
avstigning

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
ta inälvorna ur
to take or let out the bowels

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /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/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ n
blamage
that which brings dishonor
vanära skam onåd
condition of being out of favor

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
missbelåten missnöjd
unhappy, dissatisfied

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ n
förklädnad
attire to hide/assume an identity

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
äckel avsky
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
äckla
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusted /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ adj
äcklad
filled with disgust

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʊstɪŋ/ adj
äcklig motbjudande vidrig vämjelig
repulsive, distasteful

dish /dɪʃ/ n
fat tallrik
vessel for holding/serving food
maträtt rätt
specific type of food
parabol parabolantenn
type of antenna

dish rack n
diskställ
a perforated rack on which washed dishes may be placed in order to dry

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑrməni/ /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ n
disharmoni gnissel missljud oenighet
the absence of harmony

dishcloth n
diskhandduk disktrasa
for washing
diskhandduk kökshandduk
for drying

disher n
mosskopa
a type of scoop

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
disk
dishwashing

dishevelled /dɪsˈʃɛvəld/ /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
oborstad
untidy in appearance
okammad
uncombed

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
oärlig
not honest

dishonestly adv
oärligt
in a dishonest manner

dishonesty /dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ n
oärlighet
an act which is fraudulent or dishonest
characteristic or condition of being dishonest

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ n
vanheder
shame or disgrace

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ v
vanhedra
to bring disgrace upon someone or something

dishpan n
diskbalja diskho
basin

dishpan hands n
skurhänder
rough hands

dishrag n
disktrasa
piece of cloth
trashank
unclean person

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɚ/ n
diskare
person
diskmaskin
machine

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

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
desinfektionsmedel
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
desinfektion
treatment

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
desinformation
intentionally false information

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
lömsk
not noble; unbecoming true honor

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/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ 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] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɫ̩] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
avkläda avkraga klä av ta av
divest
demontera avveckla isärtaga nedmontera ta isär
take apart
demontera nedmontera
remove fittings or furnishings

dismantling n
nedmontering

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
lemlästa
remove limbs
stycka
cut into pieces

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
avfärda
to dispel
avfärda avvisa
to reject, refuse to accept
entlediga skingra
to order to leave
entlediga sparka avskeda upplösa
to discharge
få rött kort
to give someone a red card

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] [dɪzˈmɪsəɫ] n
uppsägning
deprivation of office

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
olydnad
refusal to obey

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
olydig ohörsam
not obedient

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ n
oordning
absence of order
oroligheter
disturbance of civic order or of public order

disorganized /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ adj
oorganiserad
lacking 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
kallsinnig lidelsefri
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
omintetgöra
to destroy quickly and efficiently

dispensary /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ n
dispensär
institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
dispens
relaxation of a law in a particular case

dispense /dɪˈspɛns/ v
avvara frikalla frita lösa undvara vara utan
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

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ /dɪˈspɝʒən/ n
spridning
degree of scatter of data

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ /dɪzˈpleɪsmənt/ n
deplacement
the quantity of anything, as water, displaced by a floating body, as by a ship

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ n
bildskärm display monitor
electronic screen
uppvisning
spectacle

display window n
skyltfönster
large window at the front of a shop

displeased /dɪsˈpliːzd/ adj
missnöjd
not pleased or happy

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
avyttring utrangering
disposing of
förfogande
power to use something

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
kasta
to get rid of something

disproof n
motbevis
act of refuting something

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuv/ /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ /dɪsˈpɹʉːv/ v
motbevisa vederlägga
to refute

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ n
dispyt
argument, failure to agree

disputed /dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/ adj
omstridd
argued

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diskvalificering diskvalifikation
act of disqualifying

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
diskvalificera diska
make ineligible

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /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
undress someone or something
klä av sig
undress oneself

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
not satisfied (with the quality of something)

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
dissekera
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart

dissection /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
dissektion
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart

dissemble [dɪˈsɛmbəɫ] v
dölja
to disguise or conceal something
förställa
to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings
ignorera låtsas
to deliberately ignore something
låtsas
to feign

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
spridas utspridas
intransitive: to become scattered
utsprida sprida
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed

dissemination /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ 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/ /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ n
upplösning
dissolving, or going into solution
termination of an organized body or legislative assembly

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
lösa upp lösa
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion
skingra
transitive: to disperse a group

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
avråda avskräcka
convince not to try or do

dissuasion /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ n
avrådan
act or dissuading

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
linstav rockhuvud rockträ tottaträ
device to which fibres are attached for temporary storage
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 function n
avståndsfunktion

distance learning n
distansundervisning
education obtained remotely

distancing /ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/ n
distansering
becoming or making distant

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
avlägsen fjärran
far off

distaste /dɪsˈteɪst/ n
avsmak
feeling of dislike

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
frånstötande osmaklig smaklös
offensive
illasmakande äcklig
having a bad or foul taste
smaklös
unpleasant

distemper /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/ n
limfärg
paint
valpsjuka
disease

distend /dɪˈstɛnd/ v
svälla
to extend or expand
utöka
to cause to swell

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
destillera
to heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid; to subject to distillation
to make (something, especially spirits) by distillation
destilleras
to turn into a vapour and then condense back into a liquid; to undergo or be produced by distillation

distillate /ˈdɪstɪlət/ n
destillat
liquid that has been condensed from vapour

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
destillation destillering
separation of a substance

distilled water n
destillerat vatten
water that has been purified by distillation

distiller n
bränneri destilleri
a company that distills
destillationsapparat destillator
an apparatus that distills, a condenser, a still
destillatör
a person who distills, one who owns or works in a distillery

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
bränneri destilleri
a company that distills alcohol
destilleri
a place where distillation takes place

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ adj
distinkt
noticeably different
tydlig
very clear

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
distinktion skillnad
that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination
åtskillnad
the act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination

distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
urskilja
to see someone or something as different from others
utmärka
to give an honor
to make oneself noticeably different

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
urskiljbar
able, or easily able to be distinguished

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ v
förvränga
to give false account of
to bring something out of shape

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
distortion förvränging
noise
förvrängning
act of distorting
misrepresentation of the truth
result of distorting

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
bekymmer ledsamhet obehag
(cause of) discomfort
nödläge nödsituation
serious danger

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
patinera
to treat to make look old

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ adj
förstörd skadad
damaged
orolig
anxious or uneasy

distribute /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈdɪstɹɪbjuːt/ v
distribuera
to supply to retail outlets
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

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
distribution
process by which goods get to final consumers
distribution fördelning
act of distribution or being distributed
the result of distributing; arrangement
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence
fördelning distribution
statistics: set of relative likelihoods
apportionment by law of funds, property
tilldelning utdelning
anything distributed

distribution board n
elcentral fördelningscentral
board containing circuit breakers

distributive /dɪsˈtɹɪbjʊtɪv/ adj
distributiv
relating to distribution

distributor n
distributör
one who distributes, a thing that distributes
fördelardosa
device that distributes current to the spark plugs

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 /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ 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
störning avbrott
interruption of that which is normal or regular

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ adj
störd
showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
obehaglig
causing distress or worry

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
tvåstavig
comprising two syllables

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ n
dike
trench

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ v
dika
to dig ditches
lämna skrota överge
to abandon
skolka skubba
to play hookey

dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ n
kretadiptam
dittany of Crete

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪɾoʊ] n
dito d\:o
the aforesaid
kopia
informal: duplicate

ditty /ˈdɪti/ n
trudelutt
a short verse or tune

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəl/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ adj
dags-
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day
dygn

div /ˈdɪv/ n
div
an operator

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
diva
female celebrity
person who considers herself much more important than others

dive /daɪv/ n
dyk
a jump into water
a swim under water
filmning
deliberate fall after a challenge

dive /daɪv/ v
dyka
to swim under water
to jump into water
to descend
undertake enthusiastically
filma
sports: imitate a foul

dive bar n
sunkhak
disreputable bar

dive bomber n
störtbombare
type of military aircraft

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
dykare
someone who dives

diverge /daɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /daɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ /dɑɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ v
divergera
to have no limit

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
divergens
mathematical operator
the degree of divergence

divergent /daɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /daɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ /dɑɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
divergent
of a series, not converging

diverse /daɪ.ˈvɝs/ /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɪ.ˈvɝs/ /ˈdaɪ.ˌvɝs/ adj
diverse
different
diverse mångsidig
various

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /daɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diversifiering
act of diversifying

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
avledning
act of diverting
removal of water via a canal
avledningsmanöver
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action
förströelse tidsfördriv
hobby; an activity that distracts the mind
omledning
A detour, such as during road construction

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
mångfald
quality of being diverse; difference

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ /dɪˈvɝt/ v
avleda
distract

diverticulitis n
divertikulit
infection of the diverticulum

diverticulum /ˌdɑɪ.vɜː.ˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/ n
divertikel
small growth off an organ

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ n
avyttring
sale of some kind of asset

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
dela sig
of a cell
dela dividera
divide up; share by dividing
dela klyva
split into two or more parts
dividera dela
calculate quotient

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
dividend utdelning återbäring
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders

dividing line n
skiljelinje
boundary between areas
imaginary line marking difference

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
andlig helig övernaturlig
eternal, holy or otherwise godlike
gudomlig andlig helig himmelsk
of or pertaining to a god
gudomlig himmelsk underbar
beautiful, heavenly
gudomlig härlig underbar
of superhuman or surpassing excellence

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ n
andlig
theologian, cleric

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
förutsäga profetera
foretell (something)

divine service n
gudstjänst
a service of public Christian worship

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ n
dykning
practice of swimming underwater

diving beetle n
dykare
beetle of Dytiscidae

diving bell n
dykarklocka
airtight chamber used by divers

diving bell spider n
vattenspindel
spider

diving header n
slängnick
ball

diving platform n
hopptorn
structure used for competitive diving

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
biology: taxonomic classification of plants

division of labour n
arbetsfördelning
separation of work

division sign n
divisionstecken
Symbol

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ n
divisor
arithmetic: a number or expression

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
skiljande skilsmässa
separation of connected things
skilsmässa äktenskapsskillnad
legal dissolution of a marriage

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 /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ 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
svindlande yrselframkallande
producing giddiness
vimmelkantig yr dimmig groggy omtöcknad snurrig
experiencing a sensation of whirling and being unbalanced

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ v
att göra snurrig att göra virrig att göra yr
to make (someone or something) dizzy

djembe /ˈd͡ʒɛmbeɪ/ n
djembe
a large drum played with the hands

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ n
do
tonic of the C major scale

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
besöka
visit
duga funka
work, suffice
gå på
take drugs
göra
perform, execute
have a purpose
referring to an earlier verb (}})
göra laga
cook
sitta inne
be in jail

do as I say and not as I do v
gör som jag säger, inte som jag gör

do more harm than good v
göra mer skada än nytta stjälpa mer än hjälpa
to make a situation worse, usually while trying to make it better

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
stör ej stör inte
do not disturb

do one's bit v
dra sitt strå till stacken
to make an individual contribution toward an overall effort

do the dishes v
diska
to wash up dishes

do the laundry v
tvätta
to wash the laundry

do the trick v
göra susen
to work

do time v
skaka galler
colloquial: to spend time in prison

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 /ˈdɒbɹə/ /ˈdəʊbɹə/ 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 /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ adj
foglig
yielding to control
lydig foglig
accepting instructions

docility n
foglighet
the quality of being docile

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
skräppa
any plant in genus Rumex
docka brygga kaj pir
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured
docka hamnbassäng
body of water between two piers or wharves
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

dockworker n
hamnarbetare
worker at a dock

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ n
doktor
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
fiffla med manipulera
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive

doctor's office n
läkarmottagning
clinic of a doctor

doctoral thesis n
doktorsavhandling
dissertation

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
doktorsgrad doktorstitel
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ n
doktrin lära
belief
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 /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.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 /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.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 /ˈdɑdɚ/ /ˈdɒdə/ n
nässelsnärja
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta

dodecagon n
dodekagon
geometry

dodecagram n
dodekagram
Twelve-pointed star

dodecahedron /doʊˌdɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdoʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɪk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ n
dodekaeder
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
ducka
gå hit och dit
to go hither and thither
undvika
to avoid by moving out of the way
to avoid; to sidestep

dodge a bullet /dɔd͡ʒ ə ˈbʊl.ɪt/ v
komma billigt undan
have a narrow escape

dodgeball n
spökboll
a sport

dodgy /ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ adj
tvivelaktig
dishonest

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ n
dront
Raphus cucullatus
fossil
old-fashioned person or institution

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
harhona
female hare
hind
female deer

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
finns det någon här som talar engelska?
does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
hund
male canine
morally reprehensible person
hund hynda
animal

dog Latin pn
kökslatin
bad, erroneous Latin

dog biscuit n
hundbröd hundkäx
a bard biscuit-based snack for dogs

dog cart /ˈdɒɡkɑːt/ n
hundspann
cart drawn by a dog

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
rötmånad
the days between early July and early September

dog food n
hundmat
food eaten by dogs

dog meat n
hundkött
dog eaten as meat

dog paddle n
hundsim
swimming stroke

dog rose n
stenros
the species Rosa canina

dog shit n
hundskit
fecal matter produced by a dog

dog-ear /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪə/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
hundöra
folded corner of the page of a book or other publication

dog-eared /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪəd/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹd/ adj
hundörad
of a page in a book or other publication: having its corner folded down, either due to having been read many times, or intentionally as a sort of bookmark

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ 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 /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ adj
hundaktig
suggestive of or in the manner of a dog

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
vovve voffsing
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
hundställningen
position for such intercourse

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
dogm
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
doctrine

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] 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/ /ˌdoʊltʃi ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnti/ /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/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] n
docka
a toy in the form of a human

doll's house n
dockskåp dockhus
miniature house for dolls

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ n
dollar
designation for specific currency

dollar sign n
dollartecken
punctuation symbol $

dollarization /dɑlɝɪˈzeɪ̯ʃɪn/ n
dollarisering
the process of a country adopting the US dollar as its primary currency

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ n
klick
considerable lump

dolma n
dolme
any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɑl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
dös stendös
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] n
delfin
aquatic mammal
dykdalb
nautical: anchored spar or buoy for mooring
dykdalb diktal
maritime structure

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
delfinarium

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ n
definitionsmängd
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined
domän
DNS domain name
(taxonomy) highest-level grouping of organisms
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise
collection of information
collection of computers
folded section of a protein

dome /dəʊm/ n
kupol
architectural element

domestic cat n
tamkatt
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

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
domesticera
(transitive) to adapt to live with humans

domesticated adj
domesticerad tam
selectively bred to live with or around humans

domestication n
domesticering
The act of domesticating the action of taming

dominance /ˈdɑmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ /ˈdɔmɪnəns/ n
dominans
state of being dominant

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominant
ruling, governing
dominerande
predominant, common

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ n
dominant
tone of a musical scale

dominate /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪt/ /ˈdɔm.əˌnæɪt/ v
dominera
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
to exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone
to enjoy a commanding position in some field

domineering adj
dominant
overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

domino effect n
dominoeffekt
chain of events

domovoy n
domovoj
type of house sprite

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
ikläda sig ta på sig
put on clothes

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ [doʊ̯n] [dõʊ̯̃(ʔ)t̚] [dõʔ] [dəʊ̯nt̚] interjection
låt bli! nej! stopp!
interjection

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ [doʊ̯n] [dõʊ̯̃(ʔ)t̚] [dõʔ] [dəʊ̯nt̚] 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
one should not depend upon a favorable outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
skåda inte 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 /doʊˈneɪt/ /dəʊˈneɪt/ /dəˈneɪt/ /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/ [dɐn] [dʊn] adj
färdig klar
In a state of having completed or finished an activity
färdig ute
without hope or prospect of completion or success
slut
being exhausted or fully spent

doner kebab /ˈdɒn.ə(ɹ) kəˌbæb/ /ˌdoʊ.nɚ kɪˈbɑb/ n
kebab kebab med bröd kebabrulle
Turkish dish of grilled meat served with pita

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/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ 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

doodle /ˈdud(ə)l/ /ˈduːdl̩/ v
klottra
to draw or scribble aimlessly

doodlebug n
A-traktor EPA-traktor
doodlebug tractor
myrlejon
antlion larva

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 olyckskorp
one who predicts doom

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
domedag
day when God is expected to judge the world

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doɹ/ /doʊ/ /dɔː/ n
dörr port
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle
lucka
any flap that opens like a door

door frame /ˈdɔɹ ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔː ˌfɹeɪm/ n
dörrkarm
frame into which a door is fitted

door handle n
dörrhandtag handtag
mechanism used to open or close a door

door opener n
dörröppnare
literal sense

door pump n
dörrpump
device

door to door adv
från dörr till dörr
from one household or business to the next

doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ n
dörrklocka
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

doorframe /ˈdɔɹˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈdɔːˌfɹeɪm/ n
dörrkarm
frame into which a door is fitted

doorjamb n
dörrkarm dörrpost
upright post on either side of the door

doorkeeper n
portvakt dörrvakt
person in charge of an entryway

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
dörrklapp dörrknackare klapp portklapp
knocker mounted on a door

doormat /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ n
dörrmatta
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes

doorsill n
tröskel dörrtröskel
material at the threshold of a doorway

doorstep /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ n
tröskel
threshold of a doorway

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
dörröppning
passage of a door

dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ n
dopamin
neurotransmitter

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] n
dumbom dumhuvud fårskalle idiot
slang: stupid person

doping n
doping dopning
use of drugs to improve athletic performance
dopning
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor

doppelganger /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
dubbelgångare
remarkably similar double
ghostly double of a living person

dor /ˈdɔː(ɹ)/ n
tordyvel

dorayaki n
dorayaki
Japanese confection

dork /dɔɹk/ /dɔːk/ n
tönt
a quirky, silly, and/or stupid socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
sovsal
room for sleeping
studenthem
building or part thereof

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
sjusovare hasselmus sovmöss
rodent

dorsal /ˈdɔɹ.səl/ /ˈdɔː.sl̩/ /ˈdɔː.səl/ adj
dorsal
produced using the dorsum of the tongue
dorsal rygg-
relating to the side in which the backbone is located

dorsal fin n
ryggfena
fin on a marine animal's back

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
dos
measured portion of medicine
quantity of an agent administered at any one time

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ v
dosera
to administer a dose

dosh /dɒʃ/ n
stålar
slang: money

dossier /-si.ɚ/ /ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɑs.jeɪ/ /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
dossier dossié
collection of papers and/or other sources

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ n
prick fläck
small spot or mark
punkt
decimal point
dot in URL's or email addresses
morse code symbol
punctuation mark

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
punktmatris
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˌdɑt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɔs ðə ˈtiz/ /ˌdɒt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɒs ðə ˈtiːz/ /ˌdɔt ðɘ ˈɒez ɘn ˌkɹɔs ðɘ ˈtɘiz/ v
sätta pricken över i
Take care of every detail

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
dubbel
twice the quantity
designed for two users
false, deceitful, or hypocritical
folded in two; composed of two layers
dubbel tvetydig
having two aspects; ambiguous
dubbel tvåfaldig
made up of two matching or complementary elements
dubbelvikt
stooping; bent over

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] n
dubbel
a drink with double amount of alcohol
twice the number or size etc
dubbelgångare
a person resembling or standing for another
dubblett
redundant item for which an identical item already exists

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] v
dubbelvika
to fold over so as to make two folds
dubbla
bridge: to make a call that will double certain scoring points
dubbla dubblera fördubbla
(transitive) to multiply by two
dubbla fördubbla
(intransitive) to increase by 100%
dubblera
music: to be capable of performing upon an additional instrument
duplicera
to copy
ersätta
to act as substitute
runda
nautical: to sail around something

double agent n
dubbelagent

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 chin n
dubbelhaka
a layer of fat under the chin

double cousin n
dubbelkusin
cousin who is related on both sides of a family

double door n
dubbeldörr
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently

double down v
dubbla
gambling

double exposure n
dubbelexponering
process

double fault n
dubbelfel
missing of both the first serve and second serve

double flat n
dubbel sänkning
music: an accidental that indicates that a note should be played a whole step lower

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 negative n
dubbel negation dubbelnegation
phrase in which there are two negative words

double penetration n
dubbelknull dubbelmacka dubbel penetration
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people

double quote n
citationstecken dubbelfnutt
double quotation mark

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 trap n
dubbeltrap
shooting discipline

double-click n
dubbelklick
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice

double-click v
dubbelklicka
to push a mouse-button twice

double-dealing /ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ/ n
dubbelspel falskhet
deceit or treachery

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 adj
tveeggad
a blade that is sharp on both edges

double-edged sword n
tveeggat svärd
idiomatic

double-park v
dubbelparkera
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street

double-u /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ n
dubbel-v
name of the letter W, w

doublespeak n
skenspråk
language deliberately constructed to disguise or distort its actual meaning

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
dubblett

doublethink n
dubbeltänk
the power of holding two contradictory beliefs

doubletree n
tvåspann
device that connects two horses to a wagon

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
doblon dublon
former Spanish gold coin

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
tvivel tvekan
disbelief or uncertainty (about something)

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
tvivla betvivla
to lack confidence in

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)

dough scraper n
slickepott
kitchen utensil for scraping

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
munk flottyrring donut flottyrmunk
deep-fried piece of dough or batter

doughy /ˈdoʊi/ /ˈdəʊˌi/ adj
degig
Having the characteristics of dough

dove /dʌv/ n
duva
bird of the family Columbidae

dove's-foot n
mjuknäva
Geranium molle

dovecote /ˈdʌvkɑt/ /ˈdʌvkɒt/ n
duvslag
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ n
laxstjärt laxknut
type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove’s tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes
laxstjärtskura
(heraldry) line resembling a dovetail joint

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ adj
lunsig sjaskig slampig
lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby
omodern smaklös tarvlig torftig
plain and unfashionable in style or dress

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
lodrätt
in crosswords
ner ned
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 jacket n
dunjacka
type of jacket

down payment n
handpenning avbetalning
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 /ˌdaʊn.ɾəˈɚθ/ adj
jordnära
practical; realistic

downer /ˈdaʊnə/ /ˈdaʊnɚ/ n
nedåttjack
drug

downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˌdaʊnˈɡɹeɪd/ v
nedgradera nergradera
To place lower in position

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

downstream adj
nedströms
lower down, in relation to a river or stream

downstream adv
nedströms
Following the path of a river or stream

downtime /ˈdaʊntaɪm/ /ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ n
avbrottstid nertid
amount of time lost due to forces beyond one’s control

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

downy willow n
lappvide

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
hemgift
property or payment given at time of marriage

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
doxologi
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doxx /dɑks/ /dɒks/ v
doxa
to publish personal information (of an individual) on the Internet

doze /doʊz/ v
dåsa
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
slumra till
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ n
dussin tolft
twelve

draconian /dɹeɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
drakonisk
severe, oppressive or strict

draff /dɹæf/ /dɹɑːf/ n
drank
dregs; the wash given to swine or cows

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
djupgående
depth of water needed to float ship
drag
draw through a flue
action or act of pulling something along
drag klunk slurk svep svälj
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
korsdrag drag
current of air coming in
skiss
preliminary sketch or outline
utkast skiss
early version of a written work
utskrivning värnplikt värvning
conscription
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/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] n
bloss
puff on cigarette
dragg
device for dragging along the bottom of a body of water
drög
kind of sledge
hämsko
skid or shoe for retarding the motion of a carriage wheel
luftmotstånd
resistance of the air or some other fluid
drag
slang: women’s clothing worn by men

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] 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 /-ɾɚ/ /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/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] n
drake lindorm
mythical creature
skräcködla drake
pejorative: unpleasant woman

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
drakfrukt pitahaya pitaya
fruit

dragoness /ˈdɹæɡənɛs/ n
drakhona
a female dragon

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
trollslända
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera

dragonslayer n
drakdödare
killer of dragons

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
dragon
soldier armed with a dragoon musket; cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] n
avlopp
conduit for liquids

drain cleaner n
propplösare
substance

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

draisine n
dressin
light auxiliary rail vehicle

drake /dɹeɪk/ n
andrake ankbonde
male duck
drake
small dragon

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
drama
composition
theatrical plays
dramatic situation
brought through the media

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
dramatisk
of or relating to the drama
striking in appearance or effect

dramatically adv
dramatiskt
in a dramatic manner

dramaturgic /ˈdɹæm.ə.tɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹæm.əˈtəː.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑ.məˈtɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑː.məˈtəː.dʒɪk/ adj
dramaturgisk
of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ n
dramaturgi
art of dramaturgic composition

dramedy n
dramakomedi
genre
dramakomedi dramedi
film/TV programme of this 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/ /d͡ʒɹɔ/ [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] 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/ /d͡ʒɹɔ/ [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
attrahera dra
to attract
dra
to determine the result of a lottery
to pull out, unsheath
dra för
to close curtains etc.
dra härleda
to deduce or infer
lita på
to rely on
rita teckna
to produce a picture

draw a line under v
streck
deem to be concluded

draw lots v
lotta dra lott

draw out v
dra ut förhala
to make something last for more time than is necessary

draw the short straw v
dra det kortaste strået
to be selected to do an undesirable task
to select the shortest straw

draw up v
utarbeta
to compose a document

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
nackdel baksida
a disadvantage

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
vindbrygga
bridge which can be raised

drawee n
trassat
party directed to pay

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ n
låda byrålåda
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
tecknare
one who draws something
trassent
one who writes a bank draft, check/cheque or promissory note

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ n
teckning ritning
picture, likeness, diagram or representation

drawing board /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ n
ritbord
plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes
the planning stage of a project

drawing knife n
bandkniv
a tool for woodworking

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /d͡ʒɹɑːw/ n
sludder släpigt tal
way of speaking slowly

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /d͡ʒɹɑːw/ v
söla
to speak with a drawl

dray /dɹeɪ/ n
drög
horse-drawn cart

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] n
dröm
imaginary events seen while sleeping
hope or wish

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] v
drömma
see imaginary events while sleeping
to hope, to wish
to create an imaginary experience

dream on phraseologicalUnit
dröm vidare
a skepticism expression

dream on v
drömma vidare
to continue dreaming

dreamcatcher n
drömfångare
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] n
drömmare
someone whose beliefs are far from realistic

dreamlike adj
drömlik
like something from a dream

dreamworld n
drömvärld
an imaginary world

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
dyster
drab

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ n
dragg
iron frame
dragg trål
dredging machine

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ v
dragga
to bring something to the surface with a dredge
dragga muddra tråla
to make a channel deeper
pudra
to coat moistened food with powder

dreggy adj
sörjig
containing dregs or lees

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
avskum bottenskrap drägg
the worst and lowest
bottensats drägg
settled sediment

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪdl̩/ n
dreidel
four-sided spinning top

drenched /dɹɛnt͡ʃt/ adj
dyngsur plaskvåt
completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ n
kläder klädsel kostym dress dräkt toalett
apparel or clothing
klänning
item of clothing which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist

dress /dɹɛs/ v
appretera bearbeta bereda hugga jämn hyvla preparera
to prepare the surface of (a material)
klä klä på sig
to put on clothes
klä kläda
to put clothes on (oneself or someone, etc.)

dress clothes n
finkläder

dress code n
klädkod
formal specification of acceptable attire

dress down v
avhyvling
to scold

dress rehearsal n
generalrepetition genrep
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume

dress shirt n
skjorta
collared shirt

dress up v
klä upp
to put on special or fancy clothes
klä ut
to put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular character or figure
skönmåla
to present in a better light

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ n
dressyr hästdressyr
schooling of a horse
horse sport

dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
dressing
sauce, especially a cold one for salads
påklädnad påklädning
activity of getting dressed

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
morgonrock
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
klädkammare loge omklädningsrum

dressing table n
toalettbord sminkbord
low table equipped with mirror for dressing and makeup

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ n
sömmerska
person who makes women's clothes

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
dregla
to let saliva drip from the mouth
dribbla
to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it
droppa
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream

dried /dɹaɪd/ [d͡ʒɹaɪd] 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
mass of matter which has been driven or forced onward together in a body, or thrown together in a heap, etc.

drift /dɹɪft/ v
driva
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc

drift ice n
drivis
detached, floating slabs of ice

drift net n
drivgarn
a very long fishing net

driftwood /ˈdɹɪftwʊd/ n
drivved
floating piece of wood
wood that has been cast ashore

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] n
borr
driving part of a drill
borrmaskin
tool
drill
activity done as an exercise or practice

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
borra
to make a hole
drilla
to cause to drill, or practise
drilla nöta
to repeat in order to make remember
drilla träna
to practice
undersöka
to investigate closer

drill press n
borrmaskin bänkborrmaskin pelarborrmaskin
machine tool

drilling /ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/ n
borrning
act of drilling

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] n
alkohol dricka sprit
alcoholic beverages in general
dricka drink
served alcoholic beverage
dricka dryck
served beverage
dricka spad
"the drink"- colloquially, any body of water
drickande klunk
action of drinking
dryck
type of beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
dricka
consume liquid through the mouth
dricka supa
consume alcoholic beverages

drink under the table v
dricka någon under bordet
drink more alcohol than

drink up v
dricka upp
finish one's drink

drink-driver n
rattfyllerist
person who operates motor vehicle when drunk

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
dropp
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid
droppe
a drop of a liquid

drip /dɹɪp/ v
droppa
to fall one drop at a time

dripstone n
droppsten
stalactites and stalagmites collectively

drivable /ˈdɹaɪvəbl̩/ adj
framkomlig
capable of being driven on (road)

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
drift driv framåtanda
motivation to do or achieve
drift drivkraft
psychology: desire or interest
drivenhet
computing: mass-storage device
drivkraft drev motor
mechanism used to power a vehicle
fälttåg kampanj tåg
military: sustained advance
färd tur åktur
trip made in a motor vehicle
uppfart infart
driveway
väg
type of public roadway

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
driva
to cause to become
to compel (to do something)
to move (something) by hitting it with great force
driva på
to cause animals to flee out of
driva köra
to cause (a mechanism) to operate
driva sporra
to motivate; to provide an incentive for
driva valla
to impel or urge (especially animals) onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on
köra framföra
to operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)
köra skjutsa
to convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle
köra åka
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle

drive someone crazy v
driva någon till vansinne
annoy
cause insanity

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
dravel
senseless talk
dregel drägel
saliva, drool

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
dravla
to talk nonsense
dregla drägla
to have saliva drip from the mouth

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
driver
golf club
drivrutin
program acting as interface between an application and hardware
förare
one who drives something, e.g. cattle
förare chaufför
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
person who drives some other vehicle

driver's license n
körkort
documenting permitting a person to drive

driverless adj
förarlös
without a driver

driveway n
infart uppfart
short private road that leads to a house or garage

driving force n
drivkraft
driving force

driving school n
bilskola trafikskola körskola
institution where people learn to drive

driving test n
förarprov uppkörning
test required in order to acquire a driver's licence

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 /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /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
to secrete saliva

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
sloka
to sink or hang downward; to sag

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] n
droppe
small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension
fall
act of moving downwards under the force of gravity
stup
distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] v
droppa fälla
to fall in drops or droplets
falla
to fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity
to decrease, diminish, or lessen in condition, degree, value, etc.
lägga sig ned
to fall or sink quickly or suddenly to the ground
släppa tappa
to let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on)
tappa
to come to an end (by not being kept up)
to fail to write or pronounce (a syllable, letter, etc.)

drop by v
hälsa på titta förbi titta in
to visit informally and spontaneously

drop cap n
anfang
large initial letter

drop dead interjection
gå och dö
an angry expletive

drop dead v
dö knall och fall falla död ner
to die suddenly

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 off v
lämna släppa av

drop set n
dropset
Lowering the resistance before resting for another set

drop shadow n
slagskugga

drop-ball n
nedsläpp
method of restarting play

dropdown list n
rullgardinsmeny
user interface element

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
pipett
utensil
tappare
one who drops something

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ n
spillning
animal excrement

dropwort n
brudbröd
perennial herb

drosophila /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/ /dɹəˈsɑfələ/ n
bananflugor

dross /dɹɑs/ /dɹɒs/ /dɹɔs/ n
slagg
Residue that forms on the surface of molten metal
A waste product from working with metal
Waste or impure matter

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
torka
period of unusually low rain fall

drove /dɹəʊv/ /d͡ʒɹoʊv/ n
boskapsled fägata
road or track along which cattle are habitually driven

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
drunkna
to be suffocated in fluid
dränka
to deprive of life by immersion 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
instance of drowning

drowsiness n
sömnighet

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
dåsig
inclined to drowse

drub /dɹʌb/ v
prygla
to beat with a stick

drudgery /ˈdɹʌd͡ʒəɹi/ n
slavgöra
exhausting, menial, and tedious work

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] n
drog
substance used as a medical treatment
drog narkotika knark
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] v
droga
to administer intoxicating drugs

drug addict n
narkoman knarkare pundare
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug dealer n
knarklangare becknare kran langare
person who illegally sells drugs

drug test n
drogtest pisseprov pissprov
a check for the presence of drugs

drug trafficker n
droghandlare
A person involved in the smuggling, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
druid
one of an order of Celtic 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 kit n
trumset
collection of drums and other percussion instruments played together

drum machine n
trummaskin
device

drum roll n
pukvirvel trumvirvel
sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly

drumfire /ˈdɹʌmfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmfaɪɚ/ n
trumeld
heavy, continuous, rapid gunfire

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
trummis batterist trumslagare
one who plays the drums

drumstick n
kycklingben
leg bone of a chicken or other fowl
trumstock trumpinne
stick used to play drums

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ adj
full berusad drucken packad redlös askalas
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ n
fyllo
habitual drinker

drunk as a skunk adj
full som en alika full som en kastrull

drunk driving n
rattfylleri rattfylla

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

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ n
fylla
state of being drunk

drupe /dɹuːp/ n
stenfrukt
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] adj
torr
free from liquid or moisture
free of water in any state
torrlagd vit
maintaining temperance

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
torka
to make dry
to become dry

dry cleaning n
kemtvätt
process of cleaning without water

dry closet n
torrklosett torrtoalett

dry cough n
rethosta torrhosta
coughing without expectoration

dry ice n
torris
carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state

dry land n
torra land
Land as opposed to sea

dry mouth n
muntorrhet xerostomi
dry mouth

dry season n
torrperiod
season

dry sump n
torrsump
type of engine sump

dry up v
sina
to become dry

dry-eyed adj
torrögd
not having shed tears

dry-hump v
torrjucka
to simulate sexual intercourse

dry-shod adv
torrskodd
with one's footwear dry

dryad /ˈdɹaɪæd/ /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
dryad
female tree spirit

drydock n
torrdocka
dock that can be drained of water

dryer /ˈdɹaɪə/ /ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] n
torktumlare
household appliance for drying clothing

drywall n
gipsskiva gipsplatta
building material

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ adj
dual
in grammar
dubbel- två-
double

dual /ˈd(j)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.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
dubba
to replace soundtrack of a film with translation
remixa
to mix audio tracks to produce a new sound; to remix

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
dubbning
replacement of voice

dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.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 /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ n
hertiginna
female ruler of a duchy
female spouse or widow of a duke

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ n
hertigdöme
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)

duck walk v
ankgång
bodybuilding
dance move

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/ /ˈdʌk.təl/ 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 nitlott
lottery ticket that does not give a payout

dude /duːd/ [dʉːu̯d] n
jao jaow
colloquial: term of address for a young man
kille jeppe snubbe
colloquial: man

dudeen /duːˈdiːn/ n
lerpipa
Irish pipe of clay

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ /dʒʉː/ adv
rakt
used with compass directions: directly or exactly

due diligence /d͡ʒuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdjuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdu ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
förvärvsgranskning
process of evaluating the assets and liabilities of another potential party to a contract

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

duelling pistol n
duellpistol
type of pistol used in duels

duet /djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ n
duett duo
a musical composition for two performers

duffel coat n
duffel
hooded coat made from duffel

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ n
hertig
male ruler of a duchy
male holder of a dukedom

dulce de leche /ˌdulseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ /ˌdʌlseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
dulce de leche
sweet dairy spread

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sət/ /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
ljuv
generally pleasing, soothing, agreeable
ljuv smäktande
sweet (voice, tone), melodious

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
hackbräde cymbal
musical instrument

dull /dəl/ /dəɫ/ /dʌl/ adj
matt
not shiny
oskarp trög
not bright or intelligent
slö oskarp
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp
tråkig
boring, not exciting or interesting

dull /dəl/ /dəɫ/ /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
vulgar, derogatory term for a stupid person

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ n
pucko träskalle
stupid or foolish 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
a stupid person

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] n
soptipp
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] v
dumpa
to copy data from a system to another place or system
to release
kasta slänga
to discard, to get rid of
lämna dumpa fimpa
to end a relationship

dump truck n
dumper anläggningsbil
heavy truck for carrying loose, bulk cargo

dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ n
dumpling klimp knyte pirog
food

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
container
large trash receptacle

dumpster dive v
dumpstra
practice dumper diving

dumpster diving /ˈdʌmpstəˈdaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈdʌmpstɚˈdaɪvɪŋ/ v
containerdykning dumpstring sopdykning
act of recovering discarded items

dun /dʌn/ adj
gråbrun
of a brownish grey colour

dun /dʌn/ n
gråbrun gråbrunt
colour

dun-bar /ˈdʌnbɑː(ɹ)/ n
ockragult rovfly
species of moth

dunce /dʌns/ n
dumhuvud dummerjöns

dunce cap n
dumstrut
Conical hat

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ /dʒuːn/ 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.d͡ʒən/ 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 /ˈdju.oʊ/ /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ /ˈdʒuː.əʊ/ n
duo
twosome, especially musicians

duodenal ulcer n
duodenalsår
ulcer in the duodenum

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ n
tolvfingertarm duodenum
first part of the small intestine

duopoly /djuːˈɒpəli/ /duˈɑpəli/ /duː-/ n
duopol
economic condition in which two sellers exert (most of the) control over the market of a commodity

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ v
dupera lura
to swindle, deceive, or trick

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ n
parhus etagevåning
house

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ v
duplicera
to make a copy of

duplicitous /djuːˈplɪsətəs/ /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ adj
hycklande
given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech

dura mater /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmɑt.ɚ/ /ˌdjʊə.ɹə ˈmeɪ.tə/ n
hårda hjärnhinnan
outermost layer of the meninges

durability n
hållbarhet beständighet slitstyrka varighet
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ adj
hållbar slitstark tålig varaktig
able to resist wear; enduring

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
varaktighet tidslängd
amount of time

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ /d͡ʒʊˈɹɛs/ n
tvång
constraint by threat

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ n
durian
fruit

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ 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 grouse n
gråjärpe
Dendragapus obscurus

dusky thrush n
bruntrast
Turdus eunomus

dusky tit n
skiffermes
Melaniparus funereus

dusky warbler n
brunsångare
Phylloscopus fuscatus

dust /dʌst/ n
damm stoft
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 jacket n
skyddsomslag
detachable protective cover of a book

dust off v
damma av
to remove dust from something
to use something after a long time without it

dustbag n
dammpåse
bag for protecting clothing against dust
dammsugarpåse
bag for dust

dustiness n
dammighet
the quality of being dusty

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
sopskyffel
flat scoop for assembling dust

duteous /ˈdjuː.ti.əs/ /ˈdjuː.tʃəs/ /ˈdu.ti.əs/ /ˈdʒuː.ti.əs/ adj
plikttrogen underdånig
obsequious; submissively obedient

dutiful adj
pliktmedveten plikttrogen
accepting of one's obligations

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] n
plikt skyldighet
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do
tjänst
period of time
tull tullavgift
tax; tariff

duty-free adj
tullfri
exempt from duty, especially customs

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ n
duumvirat
Roman offices

duvet /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ n
påslakan
duvet cover
täcke tjocktäcke
quilt

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ adj
dvärg
miniature

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ n
dvärg
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
small person
astronomy: relatively small star
something much smaller than the usual of its sort

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ v
förminska krympa reducera
to make appear much smaller
to render smaller, turn into a dwarf
krympa
to become (much) smaller

dwarf birch n
dvärgbjörk
dwarf birch

dwarf galaxy n
dvärggalax
small galaxy

dwarf planet n
dvärgplanet
a type of celestial body

dwarf star n
dvärgstjärna
star that is a located in the main sequence

dwarfism /ˈdwɔɹfɪzəm/ /ˈdwɔːfɪzəm/ n
dvärgväxt kortvuxenhet
condition of being a dwarf

dwell /dwɛl/ v
bo leva
live, reside
älta
to continue to think or talk about (something or someone)

dwelling /ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/ n
boning bostad
house or place in which a person lives

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
döds- dödsbädds-
pertaining to the moments before death
döende
approaching death

dyke /daɪk/ n
gång
geology: body of once igneous rock injected into older rocks
flata

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ adj
dynamisk
able to change
not steady; in motion
powerful

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ n
dynamik
a behavior

dynamic equilibrium n
dynamisk jämvikt
any equilibrium in which opposite changes occur simultaneously

dynamically-typed adj
dynamiskt typat

dynamics n
dynamik
branch of mechanics

dynamism n
dynamik
dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity
dynamism
great energy, drive, force, or power; vigor of body, mind or personality

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ n
dynamit
class of explosives
dynamitgubbe dynamitpatron
stick of trinitrotoluene

dynamiter n
dynamitard
person who uses dynamite

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dynamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynastic /daɪˈnæstɪk/ /dɪˈnæstɪk/ adj
dynastisk
pertaining to a dynasty

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 /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ 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 /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ n
dyslexi ordblindhet
learning disability

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adj
dyslektisk
having dyslexia
of or pertaining to dyslexia

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 /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ n
dyspné andtäppa
difficult or laboured respiration

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
dysprosium
chemical element

dystopia /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪs.ˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪsˈtɐʉpiə/ n
dystopi
vision of a future
miserable society
medical condition

dystopian /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ən/ adj
dystopisk
pertaining to a dystopia

dystrophy /ˈdɪstɹəfi/ n
dystrofi
dystrophy

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
dekolletage urringning
low neckline

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
deja vu déjà vu
something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before

dénouement /deˈnuːmɑ̃/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑ̃/ n
upplösning
the conclusion or resolution of a plot

département n
departement
administrative unit in various French-speaking countries

détente /deɪˈtɑnt/ /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
avspänning avspänningspolitik détente
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries

e-bike /ˈiː.baɪk/ n
elcykel
bicycle powered by an electric motor

e-book n
e-bok
electronic book

e-mail address n
e-postadress
unique identifier

e-message n
e-meddelande
message sent by computer

e-reader n
läsplatta
device

e-scooter n
elscooter elsparkcykel

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
exempelvis t ex t. ex. t.ex. tex.
initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ adv
styck var vardera à
apiece

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
varje alla
every

each and every determiner
var och en varjom och enom
each without exception

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
varandra varann
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ /ˈɪɡə/ /ˈɪɡɚ/ adj
ivrig
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
ivrigt
in an eager manner

eagerness /ˈiɡɚnəs/ /ˈiːɡənəs/ n
iver
The state or quality of being eager

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ n
örn
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae
representation of an eagle in heraldry

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 /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] n
öra
organ of hearing
ax
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] v
ploga plöja
archaic: to plough

ear canal n
hörselgång
tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum

ear candy n
örongodis
light popular music that has an instant appeal but no lasting impact or significance

ear lobe n
öronsnibb örsnibb
a part of the ear

earbud /ˈiɹ.bʌd/ n
öronsnäcka
small earphone

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
occurring previously

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
tidigare
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ adj
tidig
arriving at a time before expected
near the start or beginning
tidig arla
at a time in advance of the usual

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ adv
tidigt
at a time before expected

early childhood education n
förskoleexamen förskollärarexamen
teaching and care of young children

early retiree n
förtidspensionär
someone who's on early retirement

early retirement pensioner n
förtidspensionär
someone who is 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

earmuff n
hörselkåpa
sound-deadening cup or cups
öronmuff öronskydd
garment to keep the ears warm

earmuffs n
hörselkåpor öronmuffar
objects that cover ears

earnest money n
insats
money paid

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ 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

earplug n
öronpropp
protective clothing for the ear canal

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
örhänge
piece of jewelry

earspoon n
örslev
very small spoon used as an earpick

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ n
jord
electrical connection
any general rock-based material
one of the four basic elements
soil
one of the five basic elements
land mark
the ground, land
lya rävgryt rävlya
fox's lair

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
begrava jordsätta
to bury
jorda
connect electrically to the earth

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 /ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/ n
tvestjärt
the insect

earworm /ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm/ /ˈɪəwɜːm/ n
öronmask
tune that keeps replaying in one's head

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 /ˈi.zə.li/ /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ adv
lätt
without difficulty

east /iːst/ adj
orientalisk österländsk
from the East
östlig ostlig
meteorology: easterly
of or pertaining to the east
östra ost- öst-
in or towards 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 /ˈiː.stə.li/ /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ adj
ostlig östlig
from/to the east

easterly /ˈiː.stə.li/ /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ n
östan östanvind östlig vind
wind blowing from the east

eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ adj
ostlig
blowing from the east
östlig östra
related to the east

eastern Orphean warbler n
mästersångare
Sylvia crassirostris

eastern imperial eagle n
kejsarörn
Aquila heliaca

eastern olivaceous warbler n
eksångare
Iduna pallida

eastern yellow wagtail n
östlig gulärla
Motacilla tschutschensis

easternmost adj
östligaste
farthest east

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
lätt enkel
requiring little skill or effort
lättfotad lätt
consenting readily to sex

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/ phraseologicalUnit
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
casual and informal

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
gnaga
colloquial: cause to worry
äta spisa
to ingest
eat a meal

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

eat out /it aʊt/ v
äta ute
dine at a restaurant; to eat out from home

eat shit interjection
dra åt helvete skit ner dig
expression of discontent or aggravation

eater /ˈiː.tə/ /ˈiː.tɚ/ n
ätare
one who eats

eating disorder n
ätstörning
psychological disorder

eating habit n
matvana
regular consumption of certain foods

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
takfot hofs ofs
underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building

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 secretly to the private conversations of others

eavestrough n
takränna
roof gutter

ebb /ɛb/ n
ebb
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 ebenholtsträ
wood
ebenholts ebenholtsträd
tree

ebullioscope n
ebullioskop
an instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
excentrisk
not at or in the centre
not perfectly circular
having a different center
excentrisk avvikande
deviating from the norm

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
excentriker
person who does not behave like others

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] 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

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
kyrklig ecklesiastik
pertaining to the church

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ n
grad nivå skikt
level or rank

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
myrpiggsvin
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echinoderm n
tagghuding
member of the Echinodermata

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ n
eko genljud
reflected sound

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
eka
to reflect off of a surface and return

echo chamber n
ekokammare
environment which unilaterally reinforces one's own views, beliefs, or opinions

echo sounder n
ekolod
sonar device

echo sounding n
ekolodning

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
ekolali
echoing of words or phrases

eclatant adj
eklatant
impressive, brilliant, striking, convincing

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ adj
eklektisk eklektiskt

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ n
förmörkelse eklips
passage of a planetary object between others

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ v
förmörka skugga skymma
To cause an eclipse
överskugga
To overshadow

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
ekliptika
Earth's orbital plane

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ prefix
eko-
concerning ecology or the environment

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ n
ekocid miljömord
destruction of an ecosystem

ecofascism n
ekofascism
ecofascism

ecofeminism n
ekofeminism
a sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ekologisk
relating to ecology

ecologist /iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
ekolog
A scientist who studies ecology

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
ekologi miljöforskning
branch of biology

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
ekonometri
branch of economics

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
ekonomisk
pertaining to an economy
cheap
pertaining to the study of money

economic growth n
ekonomisk tillväxt
growth

economic refugee n
ekonomisk flykting
person fleeing poverty

economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ adj
sparsam
careful with money

economically adv
ekonomiskt
from the perspective of economics
in an economic or profitable manner

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
ekonomi
study

economies of scale n
stordriftsfördel

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ n
ekonom
expert in economics

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ adv
ekonomisk
cheap to run

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ n
ekonomi hushållning
production and distribution and consumption
effective management of the resources of a community or system
frugal use of resources

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ n
ekosystem
system of an ecological community and its environment

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
ekoton
a region of transition

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
ekoturism
responsible travel

ecotoxicology n
ekotoxikologi
branch of science

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ n
ecstasy E
drug
extas
intense emotion
intense pleasure
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ adj
extatisk
feeling or characterized by ecstasy

ectopic pregnancy n
extrauterin graviditet utomkvedshavandeskap
type of pregnancy

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
ektoplasma
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums

ectothermic adj
kallblodig växelvarm
of or relating to ectotherm; having an unregulated body temperature

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
ekumenisk
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense
general, universal, worldwide

ecumenism n
ekumenik ekumenism
ecumenical doctrines and practices

eczema /ɪɡˈzi.mə/ /ˈɛk.səm.ə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ /ˈɛks.mə/ /ˈɛɡ.zəm.ə/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪm.ə/ /ˈɛɡz.mə/ 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

eddy current n
virvelström
an induced electric current

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
ödem
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ n
egg
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument
kant
joining line between two vertices of a polygon
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet
rand
boundary line of a surface

edge case n
gränsfall

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] adj
ätbar ätlig
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] n
matvara
anything edible

edible crab n
krabbtaska
type of crab

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

edify /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/ v
uppbygga
To instruct or improve morally or intellectually

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] n
ändring redigering
a change to the text of a document

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] 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/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] n
upplaga
whole set of copies, print run
utgåva
literary work

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] n
redaktör
newspaper editor
redaktör redaktris
person who edits
redigerare editor texteditor
program for modifying text files

editor in chief n
chefredaktör huvudredaktör redaktionschef
highest ranking editor

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
redaktionell
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ n
ledare
article giving the opinion of editors

educate /ˈed͡ʒ.ɘˌkæet/ /ˈɛd.jʊˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ v
uppfostra utbilda
to instruct or train

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪɾɪd/ adj
utbildad
having attained a level of higher education

educated guess n
kvalificerad gissning
guess based on experience or knowledge

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ 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

educational institution n
utbildningsinstitution
place where people of different ages gain an education

educator /ˈɛdjʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɚ/ n
undervisare utbildare
person distinguished for his/her educational work

eel /iːl/ n
ål
any fish of the order Anguilliformes

eeler n
ålfiskare
a fisherman

eelgrass n
bandtång
marine plant of the genus Zostera
bandtång ålgräs
Zostera marina
vallisneria
aquatic plant of the genus Vallisneria

eelpot n
ålkorg
trap for eels

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/ n
kuslig
frightened
kuslig konstig mystisk skum
weird

eerily /ˈɪəɹɪli/ adv
kusligt
In an eerie manner

eeriness n
kuslighet
the condition of being eerie

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
effekt
scientific phenomenon
sound engineering: alteration in sound
special effect in film
belongings
effekt verkan resultat
result of an action

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
effektuera sätta i verket sätta igång utverka verkställa
to make or bring about; to implement

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
effektiv
producing a decided or decisive effect
effektiv verksam verkningsfull
having the power to produce a required effect or effects
fungerande funktionell verksam
efficient, serviceable, or operative
träder i kraft
actually in effect

effectively /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adv
effektivt
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect
i själva verket
essentially

effectivity n
effektivitet

effectually /iːˈfɛkt͡ʃʊəli/ /ɪˈfɛktjʊəli/ /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ /ɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuːəli/ adv
effektivt
in such a way as to achieve a desired result

effectuate v
effektuera
to be the cause of

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
fjollig
of a man, behaving like a woman

efferent /ˈɛ.fə.rənt/ /ˈɛ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
efferent
carrying away from

effervescent tablet n
brustablett
tablet dissolved in water

efficacious /ˌef.əˈkæɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
verksam effektiv
effective

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
effektivitet
ability to produce effect

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
effektivitet
extent to which time is well used
enrummare etta övernattningsrum
one-room apartment
verkningsgrad
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose

effigy /ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ n
avbildning
dummy or other crude representation

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
dunst utdunstning
gaseous or vaporous emission
effluvium håravfall
condition causing the shedding of hair

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
ansträngning insats
the amount of work involved in achieving something

effrontery /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/ /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
approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development
edible egg of a domestic fowl; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food
thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg

egg crate n
äggkartong
egg carton

egg of Columbus n
Columbi ägg
brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact

egg on v
egga
provoke

egg timer n
äggklocka
timer with an alarm

egg tooth n
äggtand
egg tooth

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/ /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
ägglikör äggtoddy
egg-based beverage

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ n
äggplanta aubergine
edible fruit
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
äggskal
object

eglantine n
lukttörne vinros äppelros
Rosa eglanteria

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ /ˈɛɡəʊ/ n
ego
the self

egoboost n
egoboost

egocentric adj
egocentrisk självupptagen
egotistical

egocentric n
egocentriker
person who is egocentric

egoism n
egoism
tendency to think of self

egoist /ˈiːɡoʊ.ɪst/ n
egoist
self-centered or selfish person
advocate of egoism

egregious /əˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒi.əs/ /ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ adj
flagrant
conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding

egress /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
sorti
process of exiting

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ [ɛː] interjection
va
used as a tag question

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ n
ejder
duck of genus Somateria

eiderdown n
duntäcke
a quilt stuffed with this down
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/ /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
åttahundra
cardinal number 800

eight o'clock n
klockan åtta
the start of the ninth hour

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
arton aderton
cardinal number

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
artonde adertonde
the ordinal form of the number eighteen

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
artonde
the person or thing in the eighteenth position
artondedel artondel
one of eighteen equal parts of a whole

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
åttonde
ordinal form of the number eight

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ n
åttonde åtta
person or thing in the eighth position
åttondel åttondedel
one of eight equal parts of a whole

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
åttionde
The person or thing in the eightieth position
åttiondel
One of eighty equal parts of a whole

eighty /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] numeral
åttio
80

eighty-one numeral
åttioett
81

eighty-six v
avbryta
to cancel an order for food
slänga
colloquial: to throw out
stryka från menyn
to remove an item from menu

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einsteinium
element with atomic number 99

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
heller
(after a negative) as well

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
antingen eller
introduces the first of two options

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
bägge båda
each of two

either … or conjunction
antingen … eller

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
ejakulera
ejakulera sarra
to eject semen or vaginal fluid

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
ejakulation sädesuttömning utlösning
ejection of semen through the urethra

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
avhysa avvisa förvisa
to compel to leave
kasta ut slunga ut
to throw out forcefully
mata ut
to cause to come out of a machine
matas ut
to come out of a machine
skjuta ut
to project oneself from an aircraft
utvisa
to compel (a sports player) to leave the field

ejector /iːˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
ejektor utkastare
ejector

eke out v
dryga ut
to 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 utveckla
to give further detail or explanation

elapse /ɪˈlæps/ v
förgå förlöpa passera
(of time) to pass or move by

elastane n
elastan
spandex

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ adj
elastisk tänjbar töjbar
capable of stretching

elastic band n
gummiband gummisnodd
loop of rubber or similar material

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
elasticitet tänjbarhet töjbarhet
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions

elastin n
elastin
protein with elastic properties, similar to collagen

elative case n
elativ
case used to indicate movement out of something

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] n
armbåge
joint between upper arm and forearm
pipe fitting

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] v
armbåga
to push with the elbow

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ n
armbågshälsningen
touching of elbows between two people

elbow room n
spelrum svängrum
freedom or leeway
utrymme armbågsrum svängrum
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
Sambucus

elderberry /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/ n
fläderbär
fruit

eldercare n
äldreomsorg
care for the elderly

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
äldre
old

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ n
de äldre
elderly as group
åldring
elderly person

elecampane /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/ /ˌɛlɪkamˈpeɪn/ n
ålandsrot
Inula helenium

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
vald
who has been elected

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
välja
to choose in election
to choose or make decision

electability n
valbarhet
capability to be elected

electable adj
valbar väljbar
able to be elected to office

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
val
process of choosing a new leader or representatives by popular vote

election campaign n
valrörelse valkampanj

election threshold n
riksdagsspärr spärrgräns
minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to receive in order to obtain a parliamentary seat

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ adj
valbar
optional or discretionary

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ n
väljare
person eligible to vote in an election

electoral /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/ /əˈlek.tə.ɹəl/ /əˈlek.tɹəl/ /əˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəl/ 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 /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ n
kurfurstendöme
office, or area of dominion, of an Elector
väljarkår valmanskår valmannakår väljare
collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elektrisk
electrical
elektrisk el-
electronic (musical instrument)

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ n
elbil
electric car

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ n
elbas
electric bass guitar

electric blanket n
värmefilt
type of blanket

electric blue n
blixtblå
shade of blue

electric car n
elbil
a car that uses electric motors

electric cello n
elcello
modified cello

electric chair n
elektriska stolen
device used for performing execution by electrocution

electric charge n
elektrisk laddning
electric energy of a charged body

electric current n
ström
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge

electric fence n
elektriskt stängsel elstängsel
electric fence

electric field n
elektriskt fält
region around a charged particle

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
elgitarr
guitar which requires electronic amplification

electric harp n
elharpa

electric organ n
elorgel
musical instrument

electric piano /əˈlɛk.tɹɪk piˈæn.oʊ/ n
elpiano
an instrument

electric shock n
elchock elektrisk stöt elektrochock elstöt
physical reaction

electric toothbrush n
eltandborste
toothbrush that uses electric power

electric violin n
elfiol
an instrument

electrical engineering n
elektroteknik
branch of engineering

electrically adv
elektriskt
by means of electricity

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ n
elektriker
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
el elektricitet
electric power
elektricitet el
form of energy

electricity meter n
elmätare
a device that measures the consumption of electricity

electrification n
elektrifiering
adaptation for electric power
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity

electrify /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/ v
elektrifiera elektrificera
to adapt for electric power
elektrifiera elektrificera ladda
to communicate electricity to
elektrifiera elektrificera strömsätta
to cause electricity to pass through
elektrisera entusiasmera
to excite suddenly and violently

electro- prefix
el- elektro-
of electricity or electrical

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ n
elektrokardiogram
trace of an electrocardiograph

electrocardiography n
elektrokardiografi
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electroconvulsive therapy n
elchock
biomedical therapy using electrical current

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
elektrod
the terminal through which electric current passes

electrodynamics n
elektrodynamik
study of phenomena associated with moving electric charges

electroencephalography n
elektroencefalografi
measurement of electrical activity in medicine

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
elektrolys
chemical change

electrolyte /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ n
elektrolyt
substance that ionizes and conducts electricity
ion that regulates the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
elektrolytisk

electromagnet n
elektromagnet
magnet

electromagnetic adj
elektromagnetisk
pertaining to electromagnetism

electromagnetic pulse n
elektromagnetisk puls
short-duration burst of high-intensity electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetic radiation n
elektromagnetisk strålning
radiation

electromagnetic spectrum n
elektromagnetiskt spektrum
electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
elektromagnetism
a fundamental force

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ n
elektron
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron configuration n
elektronkonfiguration
arrangement of electrons

electron microscope n
elektronmikroskop
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons

electron neutrino n
elektronneutrino
elementary particle

electron shell n
elektronskal
type of nebula

electron volt n
elektronvolt
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronegativity n
elektronegativitet
degree of electron attraction

electronic /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elektron- elektronisk
pertaining to electrons
elektronisk
generated by electronic device
operating on behavior of electrons

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
elektronisk cigarett e-cigarett
electronic cigarette

electronically /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ /ˌiː.lɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ adv
elektroniskt
by electronic means

electronics n
elektronik
physics
device

electrophysics n
elektrofysik

electrophysiological adj
elektrofysiologisk
of, or relating to electrophysiology

electrophysiology n
elektrofysiologi
the branch of physiology that studies the electrical activity of organisms

electroplate v
galvanisera
to coat an object with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electrostatics n
elektrostatik
branch of physics

electrotechnician n
el-teletekniker
specialist in electrotechnology

electrotechnology n
elektroteknik
electrical technology and engineering

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 /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ n
elegi
mournful or plaintive poem or song

element /ˈɛləmənt/ n
element
set theory: object in a set
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
group of people with a common characteristic
atmospheric forces
heating element
element grundämne
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
grundämne element
chemistry: simplest chemical substance

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
elementär basal grundlig grundläggande
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something

elementary charge n
elementarladdning
electric charge on a single proton

elementary function n
elementär funktion
function

elements /ˈɛl.ə.mənts/ /ˈɛl.ɪ.mənts/ n
grunder
basic tenets of an area of knowledge

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ 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

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ n
höjd förhöjning upphöjning
that which is raised

elevator music n
hissmusik
music played as a background in elevators and businesses

elevator pitch /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɛləveɪtə ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈɛləveɪtɚ ˈpɪtʃ/ n
hisspitch
brief and simple sales pitch

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] numeral
elva
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve

eleven o'clock n
klockan elva
the start of the twelfth hour

eleven thousand numeral
elvatusen
11,000

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
elfte
ordinal form of eleven

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ n
elfte
something in the eleventh position
elftedel
one of eleven equal parts of a whole

eleventh hour n
i elfte timmen
The last minute

eleventy /ɪˈlɛvənti/ numeral
femtioelva
indefinite large number

elf /ɛlf/ n
alv
fantasy: magical, typically forest-guarding creature
alv älva alf
Norse mythology: luminous spirit dwelling in Álfheim

elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v
framkalla få fram locka fram väcka
to evoke, educe
få fram
to draw out, bring out

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
utelämna
to leave out or omit

eliminate /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.næɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
eliminera förgöra
completely destroy

elision /ɪˈlɪz.j(ə)n̩/ /ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩/ n
elision
the omission of a letter or syllable

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] n
elit
group with higher status

elitism /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ n
elitism
belief society should be run by elite

elitist adj
elitistisk elitisk
of or relating to elitism

elixir /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
elixir

elixir of life n
livselixir
elixir that brings immortality

ell /ˈɛl/ n
aln
measure of cloth
flygel
extension of a building

ellipse /iˈlɪps/ /əˈlɪps/ /ɪˈlɪps/ n
ellips
curve

ellipsoid /iˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /əˈlɪp.soɪd/ /əˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.soɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ 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 /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
elliptisk
oval
showing ellipsis

elliptical trainer n
elliptisk träningsmaskin
exercise machine

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ 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

eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ n
vältalighet elokvens
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing

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
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ conjunction
annars
for otherwise

eluate n
eluat
Liquid solution resulting from elution

elucidate /iˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ /əˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ v
förklara belysa kasta ljus över klargöra
make clear

elusive /iˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /iˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ adj
gäckande
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

elute /i.ˈluːt/ v
eluera
to separate substances using a solvent

elven /ˈɛlv(ə)n/ adj
alvisk
belonging or relating to, or characteristic of, elves

em /ˈɛm/ n
fyrkant fyrkantsvärde Åp-höjd
typographic unit

em dash n
helfyrkantsminus långt tankstreck
typographical symbol '—'

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ adj
utmärglad
thin or haggard

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
e-post mejl e-brev brev mail
message sent through email an email system
e-post mejl e-mail
system for transferring messages from one computer to another
e-postadress
email address

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
e-posta maila mejla
(transitive) to send an email or emails to

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
emanera härröra utgå
To come from a source

emancipation /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ n
frigörelse
act of setting free from the power of another

embalm /ɪmˈbɑlm/ /ɪmˈbɑm/ /ɪmˈbɑːm/ /ɪmˈbɔm/ v
balsamera
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition

embankment n
fördämning
artificial mound of earth and stone

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ v
embarkera
to board a barge

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
embargo
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port
embargo handelsembargo
a ban on trade with another country

embark /ɛmˈbɑɹk/ /ɛmˈbɑːk/ /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
begynna påbörja
to start
embarkera ombordstiga
to get on a boat

embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əs/ v
genera
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/ adj
generad
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ adj
genant pinsam
causing embarrassment

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
ambassad
organization representing a foreign state

embattled /ɛmˈbæt(ə)ld/ /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ /ɪm-/ [-ɾ(ə)ld] adj
omstridd
subject to or troubled by attacks, controversy, or pressure
tinnskura
having an edge or outline of alternating square indendations and extensions like battlements

embed /əmˈbɛd/ /ɛmˈbɛd/ /ɪmˈbɛd/ /ˈɛm.bɛd/ 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 /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
försköna förfina utsmycka
to make more beautiful and attractive
försköna utsmycka
to make sound or look better

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
glöd
glowing piece of coal or wood

embers n
askmörja falaska glöd
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
förskingra
to steal money that one has been trusted with

embezzlement /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /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 /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v
förkroppsliga
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ n
emboli
obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus

embolus /ˈɛmbələs/ n
emboli
an obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ n
kram omfamning
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
omfamna krama
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection

embrasure /ɪmˈbɹeɪʒə(ɹ)/ n
embrasyr
Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
brodera
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread

embroiderer n
brodör
person who embroiders

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 /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ adj
smaragdgrön smaragd
of a rich green colour

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ n
smaragd
gemstone
smaragdgrön smaragd
colour

emerald green adj
smaragdgrön
of emerald green colour

emerald green n
smaragdgrönt
colour

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
dyka upp
to come into view

emergence /iˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ n
emergens
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems
uppdykande
the act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
akutmottagning akut
nödfall nödsituation nödläge
situation requiring urgent assistance

emergency brake n
nödbroms
type of brake

emergency department n
akutmottagning
(healthcare) a department of a hospital

emergency exit n
nödutgång
exit for evacuation

emergency landing n
nödlandning
landing made in an emergency

emergency light n
nödbelysning
light during power outage

emergency physician n
akutläkare
emergency physician

emergency room n
akutmottagning
hospital department

emergency service n
jourtjänst räddningstjänst
public service that deals with emergencies

emergency vehicle n
blåljusfordon utryckningsfordon
vehicle

emeritus /-ˈmɚ-/ /əˈmɛɹətaɪ/ /əˈmɛɹətəs/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtaɪ/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] adj
emeritus
retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
smärgel
mineral

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
kräkframkallande kräkningsframkallande
causing nausea and vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
kräkmedel
agent

emetophilia n
emetofili
sexual fetish

emic /ˈiːmɪk/ adj
emisk
analyzing a culture from inside

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
emigrant utvandrare
body of emigrants; emigrants collectively
emigration utvandring
act of emigrating

eminent domain n
expropriation expropriering tvångsinlösen
government's right to expropriate private land

emir /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ n
emir
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ 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 /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
strålning emission
act of sending or throwing out
utsläpp
something that is emitted

emoji /iˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
emoji
digital graphic icon

emolument /-jə-/ /əˈmɑljəmənt/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈmɒljʊm(ə)nt/ n
arvode
payment for an office or employment

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
emotikon smilgubbe smajlis smilis
representation of an emotion of the writer

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
känsla emotion
person's internal state of being

emotional /iˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
emotionell känslomässig
of or relating to the emotions
emotionell känslostyrd
determined by emotion rather than reason
känslofull
readily displaying emotion
känslofylld känsloladdad känslosam
characterised by emotion
känslosam
easily affected by emotion

emotionless adj
känslolös
lacking emotion

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ adj
empatisk
showing or expressing empathy

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ n
empati
capacity to understand another person's point of view
intellectual identification with another person

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ n
kejsare
ruler of an empire

emperor penguin n
kejsarpingvin
largest penguin

emperor's new clothes n
kejsarens nya kläder
something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
betona understryka
stress

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
emfatisk
characterized by emphasis
stated with conviction

emphatically /ɛmˈfætɪkli/ adv
eftertryckligt
in an emphatic manner

emphysema /ˌɛmfə-/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈzimə/ n
lungemfysem
abnormal accumulation of air in tissues

empire /ˈɛmpaɪ.ə/ /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
imperium
enterprise under the control of one person
imperium rike
political unit, having numerous or extensive territories
imperium riket
group of states
kejsardöme imperium
political unit ruled by an emperor

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

empiricism n
empirism
philosophical theory

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /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

employed /ɛmˈplɔɪd/ /ɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
anställd
working
använd
used

employee /(ˌ)ɪm-/ /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ n
anställd arbetstagare medarbetare
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ n
arbetsgivare
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
anställning
the state of being employed
the act of employing
the work or occupation for which one is paid
användning
use, purpose
sysselsättning
an activity to which one devotes time
sysselsättningsgrad sysselsättningstal
the number or percentage of people at work

employment contract n
anställningsavtal
category of contract

empower /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
bemyndiga befullmäktiga berättiga tillåta
to give permission to
stärka
to give confidence and/or strength to

empowerment n
bemyndigande fullmakt
granting of power

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
kejsarinna
female monarch of an empire
wife or widow of an emperor

empress dowager n
drottningmoder änkedrottning
mother of an emperor

emptiness n
tomhet
the state or feeling of being empty

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ adj
tom
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ n
tomflaska tomglas
empty bottle

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ 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

empyema /ɛm.paɪˈiː.mə/ /ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/ n
empyem
collection of pus

empyreal /ɛmpɪˈɹiː.əl/ /ɛmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ /ɛmˈpɪɹɪəl/ adj
empyreisk
of the sky or heavens
pertaining to the highest heaven

empyrean /ɛmˈpɪɹi.ən/ /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
eldhimmel empyré
the highest heaven

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ n
emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
efterlikna
to copy or imitate, especially a person
emulera
in computing of a program or device: to imitate another program or device
söka efterlikna
to attempt to equal or be the same as

emulation /-ʃɪn/ /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ n
efterföljd
endeavour or desire to equal or excel
emulering
software

emulator /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/ n
emulator
software or hardware that simulates another system

en dash n
halvfyrkantsminus tankstreck
typographical symbol –

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ /ɒ̃ ˈmæs/ /ɪn ˈmæs/ adv
i massor
in a single body or group

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ n
en passant
chess move

en route /ɑ(ː)n ɹu(ː)t/ /ɑ̃ ɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/ /ɛn ɹu(ː)t/
på väg
on the way
på vägen
along the way

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
aktivera
to activate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
kraft
to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities
möjliggöra
to make something possible
möjliggöra ursäkta
to allow a way out or excuse for an action

enact /ɪˈnækt/ v
anta föreskriva stadga
to make (a bill) into law
spela uppföra
to act the part of; to play
utföra
to do; to effect

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
emalj
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects
emalj tandemalj
covering on the tooth

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 /ɛnˌkɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
hjärninflammation encefalit
inflammation of the brain

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
encefalopati
condition affecting the brain

enchant /enˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɘnˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃænt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃɑːnt/ v
charmera förtrolla
to attract and delight
förtrolla
to cast a spell upon

enchanted /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
förhäxad förtrollad
under the influence of enchantment

enchanter /ənˈtʃɑːntə/ /ənˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ n
trollkarl besvärjare
A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer

enchantment /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt.mənt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt.mənt/ n
förtrollning
something that enchants

enchantress /-ɹəs/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ n
tjuserska
femme fatale
trollkvinna
attractive woman skilled at using magic

enchondroma n
enkondrom
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encipher v
kryptera
to encrypt

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɑŋkleɪv/ /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ /ˈɛŋkleɪv/ n
enklav
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enklitisk
affixed phonetically

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
enklitikon
clitic which joins with the preceding word

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
bifoga innesluta tillfoga
insert
inhägna innesluta omringa
surround, fence in

enclosed /ənˈkloʊzd/ /ənˈkləʊzd/ adj
bifogad medskickad
contained within
innesluten omringad
surrounded

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
hage inhägnad
area partially or entirely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
koda
to convert plain text into code

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ n
kodning
character encoding (computing)

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
inringa
encircle
omfatta
surround
omfatta inkludera innehålla
include

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ n
extranummer
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ v
möta stöta på anträffa
meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
uppmuntra sporra
mentally support or motivate

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] n
uppmuntran
the act of encouraging

encouraging /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
uppmuntrande
supporting by giving encouragement

encroach /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
inkräkta
to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encrypt /ɪn.ˈkrɪpt/ v
kryptera
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encryption /ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɹɪpʃən/ n
kryptering
process

encumbered adj
belastad handikappad hindrad
weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow

encumbrance /-bɹən(t)s/ /ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/ n
börda
burden

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
encyklika
papal letter

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 /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ n
slut död
death
slut ände
extreme part

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ v
avsluta sluta
transitive: finish, terminate (something)
sluta ända
intransitive: be finished, be terminated

end in itself n
självändamål
something desired for itself

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/ /ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ /ɪnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ v
sätta i fara
to put someone or something in danger

endarken /ɪnˈdaɹkɪn/ /ɪnˈdɑːkən/ v
förmörka
to render dark or darker

endearing /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ adj
älskvärd
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
omtyckthet
state of being endeared
smeknamn
an expression of affection
ömhetsbetygelse
act or process of endearing

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ n
bemödande prestation
sträva
a sincere attempt

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endemisk
prevalent in a particular area

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ n
endemi
disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities

ender /ˈɛndə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛndɚ/ n
avslutare
something ending another thing

endgame /ɛnd.ɡeɪm/ n
slutspel
end stage of a chess game

endimanched adj
söndagsfin
dressed up in their Sunday best

endive /ɒnˈdiːv/ /ˈɒndiːv/ /ˈɛndaɪv/ /ˈɛndɪv/ n
endiv sydcikoria
leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
ändlös
having no end

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹɪn/ adj
endokrin
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrinological adj
endo­krino­log­isk
of or pertaining to endocrinology

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
endokrinolog
practitioner of endocrinology

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
endokrinologi
study of the endocrine glands

endocytosis /ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ n
endocytos
cytological process

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
endogami ingifte
the practice of marrying within one's own social group

endogenous /ɪnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɪnˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
endogen
produced, originating or growing from within

endomorphism n
endomorfi

endonym n
endonym
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
endoparasit
indwelling parasite

endoplasmic reticulum n
endoplasmatiskt retikel
network of membranes

endorheic /-də/ /ˌɛndoʊˈɹiɪk/ /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈɹiːɪk/ adj
endorheisk
having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean, and only losing water through evaporation

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
endorfin
any of a group of peptide hormones

endorse /ɛnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
signera skriva under undertekna
write on the back of a cheque
ställa sig bakom stå bakom stödja
support

endoscope n
endoskop
instrument

endoscopic adj
endoskopisk
of or relating to endoscopy

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ n
endoskopi
examination using an endoscope

endosperm n
frövita
tissue

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ adj
endotermisk endoterm
chemistry: absorbing heat
jämnvarm varmblodig
zoology: of animal with regulated temperature

endow /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
begåvas
to naturally furnish
donera
to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality

endrin n
endrin
a toxic epoxide sometimes used as a pesticide

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ n
uthållighet
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
genomlida utstå
to suffer patiently
tåla
to tolerate something

enduring /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɝ.ɪŋ/ adj
tålig
long-lasting

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
lavemang
injection of fluid into the rectum

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
fientlig
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

enemy of the people n
folkfiende
a political or class opponent of the subgroup in power within a larger group

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ adj
energisk livlig
possessing, exerting, or displaying energy

energetically adv
energiskt
in an energetic manner

energy /ˈɛn.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈɛn.ɚ.d͡ʒi/ n
energi
impetus behind activity
physics
energi ork
capacity to do work

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

energy weapon n
energivapen
energy weapon

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
försvaga
to reduce strength or energy; debilitate

enforce /-ˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /-ˈfoəs/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
förstärka
(obsolete in English) to strengthen
upprätthålla
to keep up

enfranchise /ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/ v
befria frige
to grant freedom from servitude
ge rösträtt
to grant the privilege of voting
ge stadsprivilegier ge stadsrättigheter
to grant municipal or parliamentary rights

engaged /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ 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.də/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ v
alstra skapa framkalla
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ n
motor
mechanical device
influential group

engine block n
motorblock
casting containing piston cylinders

engine driver n
lokförare

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
ingenjör
person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; (more generally) a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so
lokförare
maskinist
person employed in the engine room of a ship to operate its steam engine

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ n
ingenjörskonst ingenjörsvetenskap
application of science to the needs of humanity

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
gravera etsa karva
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraving n
gravering
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface
gravyr
an engraved image

enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
förbättra
improve something by adding features

enhanced interrogation technique n
robust förhörsmetod
torture

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
enigma
riddle, or a difficult problem
gåta
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
enigmatisk
pertaining to an enigma

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
njuta tycka om
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something
åtnjuta njuta av
to have the use or benefit of something

enjoy oneself v
roa
take pleasure

enjoyment /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ n
njutning
the condition of enjoying anything

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
förstora
make larger

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
förstoring
Act of making larger

enlighten /ənˈlaɪtən/ /ɛnˈlaɪtən/ /ɪnˈlaɪtən/ v
belysa
to supply with light
upplysa
to make clear to the intellect

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
upplysning
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened
philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge

enlist /ɪnˈlɪst/ v
inskriva värva
to enter on a list, enroll, register
rekrytera värva
to recruit others

enliven /ɛnˈlaɪvən/ v
liva upp
to make more lively

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ n
fiendskap
hostile or unfriendly disposition

enneadecagon n
nonadekagon
geometry

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
leda långtråkighet tristess
listlessness, boredom

enormous /iˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnoː.məs/ /ɪˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ adj
enorm
extremely large

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
nog tillräckligt
sufficiently

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
nog tillräckligt
sufficient

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /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

enough is enough /iˌnʌf‿ɪz iˈnʌf/ /ə-/ /ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/ phraseologicalUnit
måttet är rågat
limit of patience or tolerance has been reached

enrage /ɪnˈɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
reta upp
to fill with rage

enrapture /ɛnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ 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/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
rekruttere 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/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.blə/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/ 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

enshrine /ɛnˈʃɹʌɪn/ /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
stadfästa
to protect within an official law or treaty

ensign /ˈɛn.saɪn/ /ˈɛn.sən/ /ˈɛn.sɪn/ [ˈɛn.sn̩] n
fana
banner
fänrik
military officer

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ v
förslava
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall

enslavement n
förslavning
the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage

ensmallen /ɛnˈsmɔlən/ /ɪnˈsmɔːlən/ v
förminska
Make smaller

ensnare /ɛnˈsnɛ(ə)ɹ/ /ɛnˈsnɛə/ /ɪn-/ 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 /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /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/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
inträda
to go into (a room, etc.)
mata in
to type into a computer

enteritis n
enterit tarmkatarr
intestinal disease

enterolith /ɛnˈtɛɹəˌlɪθ/ /ˈɛntəɹəˌlɪθ/ n
enterolit tarmsten
mineral concretion in the intestinal tract

enterprise /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ /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/ [ˌɛɾ̃ɚˈtʰeɪn] v
underhålla roa
to amuse

entertainer /ɛntəˈteɪnə/ n
underhållare
person who entertains

entertainment /ˌɛn.tə(r)ˈteɪn.mənt/ n
underhållning
show for enjoyment
underhållning nöje
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ n
entalpi
a measure of the heat content

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
fascinera fängsla förhäxa förtjusa förtrolla tjusa
hold spellbound

enthronement n
troninstallering
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ /ɪnˈθjuːz/ /ɪnˈθuz/ v
entusiasmera
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ n
entusiasm
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiast /-æst/ /-əst/ /-θuː-/ /-θïɯ-/ /-θʉː-/ /en-/ /ɪnˈθʉu̯.ziˌəst/ /ɪnˈθʊu.ziˌæst/ /ɪ̞nˈθʊʉ.ziˌəst/ n
entusiast eldsjäl
person filled with or guided by enthusiasm

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
entusiastisk
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated

entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/ v
locka förmå stimulera
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

enticing adj
frestande lockande
alluring

entire /ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/ /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
hel
whole

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adv
helt och hållet totalt

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/ v
betitla
to give a title to a book etc.

entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ adj
berättigad behörig
having a right to something
betitlad
having a title - book etc

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
anspråk
something that one is entitled to
the right to have something

entognath n
urinsekt
arthropod

entomb /ɪnˈtuːm/ v
begrava
to deposit in a tomb

entomo- prefix
entomo-

entomological adj
entomologisk
of or pertaining to entomology

entomologist n
entomolog
scientist who studies insects

entomology n
entomologi
study of insects

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
följe
retinue of attendants, associates or followers

entrails /ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ /ˈɛn.tɹəlz/ n
inälvor
internal organs

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
entré ingång
place of entering
inträde
action of entering, or going in

entrance examination n
inträdesprov inträdesförhör
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to

entrapment /ɪnˈtɹæpmənt/ n
brottsprovokation
action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime

entreaty /ənˈtɹiːti/ /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ n
appell uppmaning vädjan
petition, solicitation, prayer

entrecôte /ˈɑntɹəkəʊt/ n
entrecôte
a premium cut of beef

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
befästa
establish financial position

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
entreprenör
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk
företagare

entrepreneurial /ˌɑn.tɹə.prəˈnɝ.i.əl/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɔn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ adj
entreprenöriell
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising

entresol n
mellan våning
an intermediate floor in a building

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
anförtro betro förtro ombetro
To trust to the care of

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
ankomst ingång inträde
act of entering
element
term in a matrix
entré ingång
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
farstu hall entré
room immediately inside the front door
post uppslag
record in a log or in a database
tillträde
permission to enter
uppslagsord artikel uppslag
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia

entry date n
bokföringsdag bokföringsdatum
The date when a transaction appears in an account

entry fee n
inträdesavgift
Money needed to join or enter

entryway n
tambur
opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure

entrée /ˈɑntɹeɪ/ /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 /ˈɑn.vəˌlop/ /ˈɑ̃.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌlop/ n
hölje
bag containing the lifting gas
kuvert konvolut
wrapper for mailing
omslag konvolut
something that envelops

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
avundsvärd
arousing or likely to arouse envy

enviably adv
avundsvärt

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ adj
avundsjuk misundsam
feeling or exhibiting envy
svartsjuk
malignant; mischievous; spiteful
vaksam
excessively careful

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
miljö
software or hardware on a computer
political or social setting, arena or condition
miljö ekosystem
natural world or ecosystem
miljö natur omgivning
area around something

environmental /ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹə(n)ˈmɛn.təl/ adj
miljö- miljömässig
pertaining to the environment

environmental protection n
miljövård
protecting the environment

environmentally adv
miljömässigt
affecting the environment

environmentally friendly adj
miljövänlig
causing little harm to the environment

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ v
föreställa sig
to conceive or see something within in one's mind

envision /ɪnˈvɪʒən/ v
föreställa sig
to conceive or see something within one's mind

envoy /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/ /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ 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 /ˈeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈi.ɑn/ /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
eon
geochronologic unit
eon evighet
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
evighet
eternity

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ n
eosinofil
type of white blood cell

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ n
epålett
ornamentation

epee /ˈeɪpeɪ/ /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
värja
sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing

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

ephedrine /ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹɪn/ n
efedrin
alkaloid drug

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
efemär flyktig kortlivad förgänglig
lasting for a short period of time

ephemeris /ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ n
efemerid
table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ adj
episk
of, or relating to, an epic
extraordinary
momentously heroic

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
epos
extended narrative poem
events appropriate to an epic

epicanthus /ˈɛpɪkˌanθəs/ /ˈɛpɪkˌænθəs/ n
epikanthus mongolveck
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
epicentrum
point above earthquake

epicness /ˈɛ.pɪk.nəs/ n
episkhet
quality or state of being epic

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

epidemiologist n
epidemiolog
scientist who specializes in epidemiology

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diː.miː.ɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdɛm.iˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
epidemiologi
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/ n
överhud epidermis
skin's outer layer in animals

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
bitestikel
tube

epidural /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjɔː.ɹəl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ n
epidural epiduralbedövning
anaesthetic

epigenetic adj
epigenetisk
related to epigenetics

epigenetics /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
epigenetik
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ n
epiglottis struplock
cartilaginous organ

epigone /ˈɛpəɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpəɡɑn/ /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡɑn/ /ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/ 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

epiphenomenon /-fɪ-/ /-nən/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ n
epifenomen
metal process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system

epiphyte /ˈɛpɪfɑɪt/ n
epifyt
plant that grows on another

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
biskoplig episkopal
related to a bishop

episiotomy /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ /ˌɛpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/ n
perineotomi episiotomi klipp
surgical incision

episode /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ n
episod
incident or action connected with a series of events
episod avsnitt
instalment of a drama told in parts

episodic /ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk/ adj
episodisk

epistemic /-ˈstɛ-/ /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ adj
epistemisk
of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
epistemologisk kunskapsteoretisk
of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study

epistemology /iˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.tiˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
epistemologi kunskapsteori
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistle /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ /ɪˈpɪsl̩/ n
epistel
letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly

epitaph /ˈɛp.ɪˌtæf/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/ n
epitafium epitaf
inscription on a gravestone

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
epitel
membranous tissue

epithet /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ n
epitet
term used to characterize a person or thing

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ /ɪˈpɪt.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 /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ n
epok
geochronologic unit
particular period of history

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
eponym
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
word formed from a person’s name

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ n
epopé
an epic, saga

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɒn/ n
epsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ adj
lik
mathematics: exactly identical
lik jämlik
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ n
jämlike like
person or thing of equal status to others

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ v
betyda
informal: have as its consequence
vara lika med
be equal to

equal sign n
lika-med lika-med-tecken likhetstecken
symbol

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] n
jämlikhet
fact of being equal
jämlikhet jämställdhet likabehandling
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
likhet
mathematics: fact of having the same value

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ /ˈiːkəli/ adv
jämlikt
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
jämnmod sinnesro själsro
state of being calm

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
ekvation
mathematics: assertion

equative /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/ /ˈɛkwətɪv/ n
ekvativ
grammar: case

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
ekvator
circle around the earth

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ adj
ekvatorial
of, near, or relating to the equator

equerry /ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.kwə.ɹi/ n
stallmästare
responsible for the care of horses

equestrian adj
häst rida
of horseback riding or horseback riders

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

equilateral triangle n
liksidig triangel
type of triangle

equilibrist n
ekvilibrist
tightrope walker

equilibrium /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
jämvikt
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced
jämvikt balans jämviktsläge

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ n
dagjämning
one of the two times in the year when the length of the day and night are equal, which occurs when the apparent path of the Sun intersects with the equatorial plane of the Earth

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
utrusta
to supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
ekipage
a type of horse-drawn carriage

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
utrustning
whatever is used in equipping
utrustning utrustande
the act of 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 /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ n
ekvivalens
equivalence relation
relationship between two propositions
likvärdighet ekvivalens
condition of being equivalent

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
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 /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ekvivokation
Logical fallacy
tvetydighet
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] n
era
geochronologic unit
era tidevarv
time period

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
dra upp med rötterna tillintetgöra utrota
to pull up by the roots
utrota tillintetgöra
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
radera
to clear a storage medium
to obliterate information
to remove markings or information

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
radergummi suddgummi sudd
thing used to erase something written or drawn
tavelsudd
chalkboard eraser

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ 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

erectile dysfunction n
erektil dysfunktion vinballe
erectile dysfunction

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
erektion stånd
rigid state of penis or clitoris

eremitic /ɛɹəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
eremitisk
characteristic of hermit

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ adv
alltså ergo följaktligen
adverb: consequently, therefore, thus

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
alltså följaktligen därför
conjunction: therefore

ergodic /ɜɹˈɡoʊdɪk/ /ɜɹˈɡɑdɪk/ adj
ergodisk
of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to previously experienced state

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
ergonomi
science of the design of equipment

erhu /ˈɜːhuː/ n
erhu
Chinese fiddle

erm /ɝm/ interjection
öh
expression of uncertainty

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ adj
hermelin
of white colour with black spots on a coat of arms

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
hermelin
(heraldry) a white field with black spots
hermelin lekatt
Mustela erminea, M. richardsonii, M. haidarum

ermines /ˈɜːmɪnz/ /ˈɝmɪnz/ adj
kontrahermelin
of black colour with white spots on a coat of arms

erminois adj
guldhermelin
of gold colour with black spots on a coat of arms

erode /ɪˈɹoʊd/ /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
erodera
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
erogen
sensitive to sexual arousal

erogenous zone n
erogen zon
erogenous zone

eromenos /ɛˈɹəʊmɛnɒs/ n
eromenos
the younger partner in a pederastic relationship

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

erotically adv
erotiskt
in an erotic manner

err /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ /ɝ/ v
fela göra misstag

err on the side of caution v
ta det säkra före det osäkra
to act in the least risky manner

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/ /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
felaktig
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
felaktigt
in an erroneous manner

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ n
fel
mistake
fel misstag

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ v
orsaka fel
to cause or contain an error
upptäcka fel
To show an error

error message n
felmeddelande
message displayed when a failure condition occurs

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
ersättning
something made in imitation

erstwhile /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɝst.waɪl/ adj
före detta tidigare föregående förre
former, previous

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/ adj
lärd
scholarly, learned

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ n
vitterhet beläsenhet bildning erudition lärdom
profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
få ett utbrott
to violently eject

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
eruption utbrott vulkanutbrott
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano

erysipelas /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈsɪp.ɪl.əs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ n
rosfeber
acute febrile disease

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
erytromycin

erythropoiesis n
erytropoes
production of red blood cells

erythropoietin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈpɔɪ.ɪtɪn/ n
erytropoietin erytropoetin
a hormone

escalate /ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
eskalera trappa upp
to intensify

escalation /ˈɛs.kəˌleɪ.ʃən/ n
eskalering upptrappning
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 /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
flykt
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
avbryta
to halt a program by pressing a combination of keys
fly undgå undfly
to elude
komma undan
to avoid capture
rymma fly
to get free

escape artist n
utbrytarkung
person skilled in escaping from confinement

escape velocity n
flykthastighet
minimum velocity

escapee /əˈskeɪˌpi/ /ˌɛsˌkeɪˈpi/ n
rymling
someone free through escaping imprisonment

escapism /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/ n
eskapism
inclination to escape

escapology /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒiː/ n
utbrytarkonst
the study or art of escaping from a constriction

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
eskatologi
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /s.t͡ʃ/ /sk/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃju/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɛˈskju/ /ɛˈʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪʃˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪˈʃu/ /ʃ/ v
undvika sky
avoid, shun

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ n
ledsagare
accompanying person

escritoire /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/ /ˌɛskɹɪˈtwɑːɹ/ n
sekretär
A writing desk with a hinged door

escrow /ˈɛ.skɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛ.skɹəʊ̯/ n
deposition

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ 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 /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
esoterisk
understood only by a chosen few
having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical

esoterism n
esoterism
inward forms of faith and religion

espagnolette n
spanjolett
locking device

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(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

espouse /ɪˈspaʊs/ /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
anamma
accept, support, take as one’s own

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
espresso
strong type of coffee

esprit de corps /ɛˌspɹi də ˈkɔɹ/ /ɛˌspɹiː də ˈkɔː/ n
kåranda
shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion

espy /əˈspaɪ/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈspaɪ/ v
få syn på
to see (someone or something) without foreplanning or unexpectedly

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ 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/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] adj
essentiell
of high importance
nödvändig
necessary
väsentlig oumbärlig

essential oil n
eterisk olja
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings

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

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ adv
i grund och botten
essentially

essive /ˈɛsɪv/ n
essiv
the essive case

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
etablera
To form; to set up in business
etablera grunda
To found; to institute
fastställa
To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate
grunda grundlägga motivera
To make stable or firm; to confirm

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adj
etablerad
having been in existence for some time and generally accepted

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 /ɪˈsteɪt/ n
dödsbo sterbhus
property and liabilities, especially of a deceased person
egendom äga
(extensive) area of land under single ownership
stånd
historical: major social class or order of persons

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ n
aktning vördnad
favourable regard

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ v
uppskattning
to regard as valuable
vörda
to regard with respect

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
ester
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ n
uppskattning skattning
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
uppskatta
to calculate roughly

estimation /ˌes.tɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
uppskattning
the process of making an estimate
value reached in an estimate

estival /iːˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ /ɛˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ /ˈiːstɪv(ə)l/ /ˈɛstʌɪv(ə)l/ adj
somrig
of or relating to summer

estradiol /ˌɛ.stɹəˈdaɪˌɔl/ n
östradiol

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ n
östrogen
estrogen

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ n
estuarium estuarie
place where ocean tides and river water merge

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /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. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
och så vidare osv. et c. et cetera etc etc.
and so on

etcher n
etsare
person

eternal /iˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪˈtɝ.nəl/ 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 /ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ /ˈɛθ.ə.nɒl/ n
etanol
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ 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

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ adj
eterisk
consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj
etisk
of or relating to the study of ethics

ethicist /ˈɛθɪsɪst/ n
etiker
person who studies principles governing right and wrong conduct

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
etik
standards of conduct
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
etnisk
of or relating to a group of people

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

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
etno-
race, ethnicity

ethnocentric adj
etnocentrisk
related to ethnocentrism

ethnographer n
etnograf
one who studies ethnography

ethnographic adj
etnografisk
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnolect /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ n
etnolekt
language variety

ethnological adj
etnologisk
of or relating to ethnology

ethnologist n
etnolog
one who practices ethnology

ethnology n
etnologi
branch of anthropology

ethnoreligious /ˌɛθnəʊɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
etnoreligiös
Of or pertaining to ethnicity and religion

ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiθoʊs/ /ˈiθɑs/ n
etos livssyn
character or fundamental values of a people

ethoxyquin n
etoxikin

ethyl /ˈiːθaɪl/ /ˈiːθɪl/ /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ /ˈɛθɪl/ 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 /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ n
etikett
forms to be observed in social or official life
customary behavior

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /eɪˈtuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtjud/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ n
etyd
piece of music

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
etymologisk
of or relating to etymology

etymologist n
etymolog
person who specializes in etymology

etymology /ˌet.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ [ˌeɾ.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾ.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] 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 /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
eugenik rashygien
social philosophy

euhemerism /juˈhiməˌrɪzəm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzəm/ n
euhemerism
attribution of a historical origin to myths and legends

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /juˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /juˈkæɹi.ət/ /juˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /juːˈkæɹi.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 /ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
beröm lovtal
high praise or recommendation
lovtal
an oration to honor a deceased person

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.fəˌmɪz.əm/ 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 /juˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
eufonisk
demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding

euphony /ˈjuːfəni/ n
eufoni

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
eufori
an excited state of joy

euphoric /juːˈfɒɹɪk/ adj
euforisk
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

eureka /jəˈɹiː.kə/ /jʊˈɹiː.kə/ interjection
heureka eureka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
euro
currency unit of the European Monetary Union

euro coin n
euromynt
coin in the eurozone

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
europium
chemical element

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
eutanasi dödshjälp
practice of killing a human being or animal

euthyroid /juˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
euthyroid eutyreoid
Having normal thyroid function

eutrophicate v
övergöda
to cause to become eutrophic
övergödas
to become eutrophic

eutrophication n
eutrofiering övergödning
becoming eutrophic

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evakuera utrymma
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ n
evakuering utrymning
act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
bedömning utvärdering
assessment

evaluator n
bedömare uppskattare värderare
one who evaluates

evangelist /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ n
evangelist
writer of a gospel

evangelize /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz/ v
evangelisera
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
avdunsta
to expel moisture from
avdunsta dunsta förångas
(transitive or intransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state
dunsta
to disappear

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 /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
jämn
arithmetic: divisible by two
jämn flat plan platt slät
flat and level
jämn stadig
without great variation

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
ens till och med även rentav
implying extreme example
ännu än än nu
emphasising comparative

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
afton kväll
Evening of the day

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
jämna jämna ut plana ut platta till
to make even

even a blind squirrel can find a nut once in a while proverb
en blind höna finner också stundom ett korn en blind höna hittar också ett korn även en blind höna kan finna ett korn
a usually unreliable person can be right sometimes

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/ 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

evening star pn
aftonstjärna
planet Venus seen in the evening

evenly /ˈiːvənli/ adv
jämnt
in a manner that leaves no remainder
so as to make flat

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
evenemang händelse
occurrence
evenemang tillställning arrangemang begivenhet
prearranged social activity
gren
one of several contests that combine to make up a sports competition
händelse
physics: point in spacetime
händelse event
computing: action which triggers an event handler
händelse fall utfall
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes
skede
medicine: an episode of severe health conditions

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] n
händelsehorisont
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

eventful adj
händelserik
pertaining to high levels of activity

eventuality /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ /ɪˌvɛnt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ n
eventualitet
possible event

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃʊ.li/ adv
till slut slutligen omsider till sist 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/ adj
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 /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪm.ˈsɛlf/ phraseologicalUnit
rädda sig den som kan var och en för sig
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every man is the architect of his own fortune proverb
envar sin egen lyckas smed
each person is the chief cause of their success or failure

every other adj
alla andra
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 /ˈɛviɹbədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
alla allihop allihopa
all people

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
vardaglig
commonplace, ordinary

everyday life n
vardagsliv
everyday life

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
alla allihop allesammans
every person

everyone and their mother pronoun
fan och hans moster varenda jävel varenda kotte varenda käft
everyone (hyperbolically)

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
at all places

evict v
avhysa vräka
to expel

eviction n
avhysning vräkning
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] n
bevis
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion
bevismaterial bevisning
anything admitted by a court as proof

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] v
bevisa föra i bevis
to provide evidence

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
ond elak
intending to harm

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
ondska ond
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvɪl-/ n
onda ögat
wicked look conveying dislike or envy believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look
look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

evil laugh n
ondskefullt skratt
villain's signature laugh

evilly /ˈivli/ /ˈivəli/ /ˈiːvli/ /ˈiːvəli/ adv
ondskefullt
in an evil manner

evocation n
frambesvärjande framkallande frammanande
act of calling out

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
frammana
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /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 /ˌiː.və.ˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ adj
evolutionär
of or relating to evolution

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 /(iː)uː/ [ɪ̃(ː)ʉ̃͡u] [ɯ᷈(ː)] [ʏʊ̯(ː)] interjection
usch fy blä uäk
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ n
tacka
female sheep

ex /ˈɛks/ n
ex
colloquial: former partner or spouse

ex officio /ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/ adj
ex officio på ämbetets vägnar å ämbetets vägnar
by virtue of an office or title

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ 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 /ɪkˈsæs-/ /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
förvärra skärpa
make worse

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
exakt
precisely agreeing
precisely conceived or stated

exacting /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ adj
fordrande krävande
making great 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.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
överdriva ta i
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggerated /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
överdriven
that has been described as greater than it actually is

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
överdrift
act of exaggerating

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
tentamen prov tenta skrivning
formal test
undersökning
inspection by a doctor

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
fråga ut förhöra
to interrogate
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
undersöka observera
to observe or inspect carefully or critically

example /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] n
(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
exempel övningsexempel
instance as a problem to be solved

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
livlös
lifeless; dead

exasperated /ɪɡˈzæspəɹeɪtɪd/ 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
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 /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ adj
utmärkt alla tiders förträffligt
of the highest quality

excellently adv
utmärkt
very well

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction
utom
with the exception that

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
förutom bortsett från
with the exception of

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ 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 /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ n
utdrag
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ n
självrisk
insurance condition
överskott
degree by which one thing exceeds another
state of surpassing limits

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
överdriven
exceeding the bounds of something

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛksˈt͡ʃʰeɪnd͡ʒ] [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] n
byte meningsombyte växling
byte utbyte byteshandel utväxling
act of exchanging or trading
börs
place for conducting trading

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛksˈt͡ʃʰeɪnd͡ʒ] [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] v
byta
To replace with a similar item
To trade or barter

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, especially on luxuries, tobacco, alcohol etc.

excitation /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ 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 and energy

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ adj
spännande
causing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
utbrista utropa
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
interjektion
word expressing outcry
utrop
loud calling or crying out; outcry

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ n
utropstecken
punctuation “!”

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ n
exklav
a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclay /ˈɛkskleɪ/ n
lättklinker
clay aggregate

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
exkludera utelämna
to bar from entering; keep out
utesluta
medicine: 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

exclusivity /ˌɛkskluːˈsɪvɪti/ n
exklusivitet
the quality of being exclusive

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
exkommunikation bannlysning
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
avföring
human and animal solid waste

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ /ɪkˈskɹɛsəns/ n
utväxt
something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ /ɪk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
pina
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
plågsam olidlig
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

exculpate /ˈɛkskəlpeɪt/ v
frikänna rentvå rättfärdiga
to clear of or free from guilt; exonerate

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌl.pəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ɪks-/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tə.ɹi/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tɹi/ adj
rättfärdigande
tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
exkurs utvikning
wandering from the main subject
exkursion utflykt
brief recreational trip

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
ursäkt
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
ursäkta
forgive, pardon
ursäkta urskuldra
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta mig
indignation
ursäkta mig ursäkta
request for attention
ursäkta hur sa? ursäkta mig va vad sa du?
request to repeat
ursäkta ursäkta mig
request to pass
ursäkta ursäkta mig förlåt
sorry, as apology

excussion n
process
credit process

execrable /ˈɛkskɹəbl/ /ˈɛksəkɹəbl/ /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
avskyvärd
hateful
usel vedervärdig
of the poorest quality

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
körbar exekverbar
capable of being executed

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
avrätta
to kill as punishment
köra exekvera
to start, launch or run software
verkställa utföra expediera
to start a defined process and run it to completion

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
avrättning
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ n
bödel skarprättare
the person who carries out the execution

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ /ɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ n
exeges
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ /ˈɛksɪd͡ʒit/ n
exeget
person skilled in exegesis

exemplary /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
exemplarisk förebildlig föredömlig mönstergill
of such high quality as to serve as an example

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
exemplifiera
to show or illustrate by example

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
undantagen
free from duty or obligation

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ v
befria
to grant freedom or immunity from

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
träning övning
physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness
övning uppgift
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
ansätta sätta på prov
occupy the attention and effort of
motionera
perform physical activity
träna öva praktisera
exert for the sake of training
utnyttja
take action, enforce
utöva
use; put into practice

exercise bicycle n
ergometercykel motionscykel testcykel
exercise machine

exercise book n
skrivbok
booklet for students

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ /ɪɡˈzɝt/ v
anstränga ta i
to put in vigorous action

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
ansträngning
the action of exerting

exessive case n
exessiv
noun case used to indicate a change away from a state

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
exfoliera
to remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
andas ut
to breathe out

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
förbruka
to use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly (literally, figuratively)
tömma uttömma
to draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents
utmatta
to tire out, to wear out, to cause to be without any energy

exhaust pipe n
avgasrör
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
utmattad slut slutkörd
uttömd slut
drained of resources

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
uttömmande
including every possible element

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
bevisföremål
article as evidence in court
förevisning uppvisning
instance of exhibiting
utställning
public showing
utställningsföremål
something exhibited

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
ställa ut
display publicly
visa upp
demonstrate
display or show (something) for others to see

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
utställning visning
large scale public showing of objects or products
instance of exhibiting

exhibition game n
vänskapsmatch träningsmatch
practice game

exhibitionism n
exhibitionism
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public
practice of drawing attention to oneself

exhibitionist n
exhibitionist
someone who exposes their genitalia in public
one who attempts by their behaviour to draw attention to themselves

exhilarating adj
inspirerande stimulerande
refreshingly thrilling

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ /ɪɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːt/ v
uppmana förmana förorda
to urge

exhortation /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
erinran förmaning uppmaning
Act or practice of exhorting

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ /ɪɡ.ˈzjuːm/ /ɪɡˈz(j)um/ v
exhumera gräva upp
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
exil landsflykt
the state of being banished from one's home or country
landsflykting
someone who is banished from one's home or country

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
exilera landsförvisa
to send into exile

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
existera bestå
to be

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.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 /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
utgång
way out
passage or opening through which one can go from inside a place to the outside
utgång sorti avsked
action of going out or going away, or leaving

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
gå lämna
to go out or go away from a place or situation

exit poll n
vallokalsundersökning
poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ /ˈɛɡzədəs/ n
exodus uttåg
sudden departure

exogamy n
exogami
marriage

exogenous /ekˈsɔd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ɛkˈsɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɛkˈsɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
exogen
Produced or originating outside of an organism.

exon /ˈɛksɑn/ n
exon
region of a gene

exonerate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
avlasta
to relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load)
frikänna rentvå
to free from accusation or blame
lösa
to free from an obligation, responsibility or task

exonym /ˈɛksənɪm/ /ˈɛɡzənɪm/ n
exonym
name used by foreigners

exophthalmos n
exoftalmus
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

exoplanet n
exoplanet extrasolär planet
planet outside Earth's solar system

exorbitant /ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
omåttlig orimlig
exceeding proper limits

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ n
exorcism andeutdrivning
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exosphere n
exosfär
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exothermic adj
exoterm exotermisk
releasing heat

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
exotisk
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign
non-native to the ecosystem

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
expandera utvidga vidga
(intransitive) to increase in extent, number, volume or scope
(transitive) to increase the extent, number, volume or scope of
faktorisera
(transitive, algebra) to rewrite as an equivalent sum of terms
utbreda utveckla öppna
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
utbreda växa utveckla öppna
(intransitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
utveckla
(intransitive) to speak or write at length or in detail
(transitive) to express at length or in detail

expanded metal n
sträckmetall
sheet metal slit and stretched to form a lattice

expanse /ɛkˈspæns/ /ɪkˈspæns/ n
vidd
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ n
expansion tillbyggnad utbyggnad
new addition
expansion utvidgning
act of expanding
tillägg
product to be used with a previous product

expansionism /ɛkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ n
expansionism
tendency to annex territories

expansive /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ adj
omfattande
Comprehensive in scope or extent

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ n
emigrant utlandsboende utomlandsboende utvandrare
emigrant utvandrare
person living outside own country
landsflyktning
person banished from their own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ v
bannlysa förvisa
banish
emigrera utvandra
withdraw from one’s country

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
förvänta
to consider obligatory
to look for, look forward to, anticipate
to consider reasonably due

expect the unexpected v
förutse det oförutsedda
Not be surprised by the usual events. Anything might happen

expectant /ɪkˈspɛktənt/ adj
förväntansfull
marked by expectation

expectation /ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
förväntan
act or state of expecting
förväntan förväntning
that which is expected or looked for

expected value n
väntevärde
weighted average of outcomes

expectorant n
expektorerande medel
agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs

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

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
expedition
An important enterprise, implying a change of place
a group of people making a long trip

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
relegera
to remove from membership

expend /ɛkˈspɛnd/ /ɪkˈspɛnd/ v
förbruka lägga ner
to consume resources

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
bekostnad utgift
that which is expended, laid out, or consumed
förlust
loss

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
dyr kostsam
having a high price or cost

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
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
upplevelse erfarenhet
effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
uppleva erfara
to observe or undergo

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
erfaren förfaren
having experience

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ n
experiment försök
test under controlled conditions

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
experimentera
to conduct an experiment

experimenter n
experimentator försöksledare
person who experiments

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ adj
expert
characteristic of an expert
extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ n
expert sakkunnig
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expert witness n
expertvittne
witness with topical expertise

expertise /ˌɛkspəˈtiːz/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːz/ n
expertis
great skill or knowledge

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
gottgöra sona
to atone

expiration /ˌɛk.spaɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /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 /ɛkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
löpa ut gå ut
become invalid

expired adj
utgången
that is no longer valid

expiry date n
förfallodag
date something expires

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /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

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ n
kraftuttryck
word that adds strength to a phrase

explicate /ˈek.splɪˌkæɪt/ /ˈɛk.spləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛk.splɪˌkeɪt/ 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
explodera sprängas
to explode (intransitive)
spränga
to destroy with an explosion

exploded view n
sprängskiss
a view in a drawing showing how parts in an assembly fit together

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
bragd stordåd bedrift hjältebragd hjältedåd
heroic or extraordinary deed
prestation
achievement

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
utnyttja exploatera
use for one’s advantage

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
exploatering
act of exploiting

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
upptäcktsresa
penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery
utforskning
act of exploring

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
utforska
to examine or investigate something systematically
to travel somewhere in search of discovery

explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ n
upptäcktsresande
person who by expedition seeks new information
utforskare
person who explores

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
explosion
violent release of energy

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ adj
explosionsartad explosiv
having the character of an explosion
explosiv
with the capability to, or likely to, explode

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ n
sprängämne sprängmedel
explosive substance

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ɪkˈkspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspənənt/ 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
the process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
exportvara exportartikel
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
bära bort
to carry away
exportera
computing: send (data) from one program to another
to cause to spread in another part of the world
exportera föra ut skeppa ut
to sell (goods) to a foreign country

exporter n
exportör
person who or organization that exports

expose /ɛkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
blottlägga exponera
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to
exponera
to subject photographic film to light

expose oneself v
blotta
display one's genitalia

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
redogörelse
action of declaring or describing
redogörelse utläggning
essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail
utställning
action of putting something out to public view

expository /ɛkˈspɑzəˌtɔɹi/ /ɛkˈspɒzɪtəɹi/ /ɛkˈspɒzɪtɹi/ /ɪkˈ-/ adj
förklarande
serving to explain

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
exponering
taking a photograph
the condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected

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 uttala
to convey meaning

express train n
expresståg snälltåg
a train making limited stops

expression /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
inlevelse
involvement in a text one reads aloud
uttryck
colloquialism or idiom
particular way of phrasing an idea
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value
mathematics: arrangement of symbols
uttryck min ansiktsuttryck
facial appearance

expressionism n
expressionism
movement in the arts

expressionless adj
uttryckslös
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ adj
uttrycksfull
effectively conveying feeling

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
uttryckligen
in an expressive or explicit manner

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ n
motortrafikled
NZ: high speed road, not built to freeway standards
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

expunge /ɛkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ /ɪkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ v
utplåna
to eliminate
utstryka
to erase or strike out

expurgation n
rensning

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ adj
enastående exceptionell utomordentlig
especially fine
fin
of special beauty or rare excellence
noggrann noggrant
obsolete: carefully adjusted

exsanguinate /ɛkˈsæŋ.ɡwɪ.neɪt/ v
exsangvinera
drain of blood

exsanguination n
blodförlust förblödning
excessive loss of blood due to hemorrhage

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
bevarad existerande kvarvarande nulevande
still in existence

extension /ɛkˈstɛnʃən/ /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
tillägg
computing: optional software component

extension cord n
förlängningssladd skarvsladd
an electrical cord

extensor n
extensor sträckmuskel
muscle

extenuating circumstance n
förmildrande omständigheter
fact that mitigates a crime

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
yttre
relating to the outside parts or surface

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ n
utsida exteriör
The outside part

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
extern
outside of something

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ n
extern effekt
impact on any party not involved in a given economic transaction

extinct /ɛkˈstɪŋkt/ /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
slocknad
no longer erupting
slocknad släckt
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
utdöd
having died out
no longer used; obsolete, discontinued

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
utrotning
the action of making or becoming extinct

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
släcka
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench
släcka utsläcka
to destroy or abolish something

extinguisher /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ n
släckare
anything that extinguishes something

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 /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ 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 /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
utdrag
portion of a document

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
extrahera
to draw out

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ n
börd extraktion härkomst härstamning
one's origin, lineage or ancestry

extractor hood n
spisfläkt köksfläkt spiskåpa
kitchen device

extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
fritids- utanför schemat
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
utlämna
to remove a person from one jurisdiction to another by legal process

extradition n
utlämning
process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government

extrajudicial adj
utomrättslig
carried out without legal authority

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
utomäktenskaplig
taking place outside marriage
adulterous

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
främmande ovidkommande yttre
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ adj
extraordinär utomordentlig
not ordinary

extraparliamentary adj
utomparlamentarisk
extraparliamentary

extrapolate /ekˈstɹæp.əˌlæɪt/ /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ /ɪk-/ v
extrapolera
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range
to infer by extending known information

extrapolation n
extrapolation
inference
extrapolering
calculation of an estimate

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
utomsinnlig
of or relating to extrasensory perception

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
extrasensorisk perception
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ /ˌɛk.stɹə.tɚˈɛs.tɹi.əl/ adj
utomjordisk
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ /ˌɛk.stɹə.tɚˈɛs.tɹi.əl/ n
utomjording utomjordling
being originating from outside of the Earth

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
extravagant
exceeding the bounds of something

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
avlägsen extrem
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost
extrem
drastic, or of great severity
in the greatest or highest degree; intense
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment
ytterst
archaic: ultimate, final or last

extreme /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /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 /ɛkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹi.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ n
extremism
extreme ideas or actions

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ adj
extremistisk
holding extreme views
of, or relating to extremism

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ n
extremist
person who holds extreme views

extremity /-ɾi/ /ɛk-/ /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
extremitet
hand or foot

extremophile n
extremofil
organism that lives under extreme conditions

extremum /ɪkˈstɹiːməm/ n
extrempunkt extremvärde
mathematics

extrication n
frigörande frigörelse

eye /aɪ/ n
hyska ögla
loop of metal
öga
organ
of a potato
ability to notice what others might miss
mark on an animal resembling an eye
öga centrum
of a hurricane
öga nålsöga
hole in needle

eye /aɪ/ v
betrakta
to observe carefully or appraisingly
ögna

eye candy n
ögongodis
attractive person

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 shadow n
ögonskugga
makeup around the eyes

eye socket n
ögonhåla
socket of eye

eye-catcher n
blickfång
eye-catching thing / person

eye-catching adj
iögonfallande
that attracts the attention; attention-grabbing

eye-opener n
tankeställare ögonöppnare
revelation

eye-to-eye adv
öga mot öga
facing the person under discussion

eyebags /ˈaɪbæɡz/ n
påsar under ögonen
dark circles under the eyes, caused by lack of sleep etc.

eyeball n
ögonglob
ball of the eye

eyebolt n
skruvögla
bolt with a looped head

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
ögonbryn
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket

eyebrowed thrush n
gråhalsad trast
Turdus obscurus

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

eyepiece n
okular
lens or combination of lens

eyeshade n
ögonskugga
cosmetic product
ögonskärm
shield for the eyes

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
syn synförmåga
faculty of sight

eyesore /ˈaɪsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪsɔː/ n
schabrak skamfläck
a displeasing sight

eyewitness n
ögonvittne
person who has seen and can testify about an event

eyrie /ˈaɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛə.ɹi/ /ˈɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɪə.ɹi/ n
rovfågelsnäste
bird of prey's nest
örnnäste
any high and remote but commanding place

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
fabulös fantastisk sagolik
mythical or legendary; incredible
fabulös fantastisk underbar
very good; wonderful
fantastisk sagolik
extraordinary, especially in being very large
sagolik
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
fabulöst
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ n
fasad
deceptive outward appearance
face of a building

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ n
ansikte anlete nuna fjäs
anatomy: front part of head
ansikte anseende prestige
public image
käft
slang: the mouth
min uppsyn
facial expression
yta ansikte
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ v
mot vara vetta vänd
have its front closest to
mot vända
position oneself towards
ta itu med
deal with, confront

face card n
klätt kort målare

face cream n
ansiktskräm
cream

face powder n
ansiktspuder puder
cosmetic

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.

facefuck v
munknulla
to violently insert the penis into the mouth

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
ansiktslyft
plastic surgery to the face

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ v
göra en ansiktslyftning
to perform a facelift

facemask /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/ n
ansiktsmask
covering used to protect the face used for diving

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

fachidiot n
fackidiot
narrow specialist expert, ignorant outside their field

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ adj
ansikts-
of the face

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ n
ansiktsbehandling
beauty treatment

facial expression n
ansiktsuttryck min
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

facial mask n
ansiktsmask
application to the face

facile /ˈfä.sʌɪl/ /ˈfæs.aɪl/ /ˈfæs.əl/ [ˈfæs.ɫ̩] adj
enkel
Easy, taking minimal effort

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
underlätta förenkla
to make easy or easier

facilitation n
underlätta
act of facilitating

facilitator n
möjliggörare underlättare
person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
anläggning
institution

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ n
faksimil
copy or reproduction

fact /fækt/ n
faktum
an honest observation
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation
information about a particular subject
faktum verklighet
something actual
verklighet faktum
something which has become real

fact check n
faktagranskning faktakoll faktakontroll
a verification of the factuality of specific information

fact-checking n
faktagranskning
the investigating of an issue with regards to the validity or veracity of its stated facts

fact-free adj
faktafri
not containing fact

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
fakticitet
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
quality or state of being a fact

faction /ˈfæk.ʃn̩/ /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
fraktion
group of people

factitious /fækˈtɪʃəs/ adj
konstgjord
created by man

factoid /ˈfæk.tɔɪd/ n
faktoid klintbergare vandringssägen
inaccurate statement believed to be true

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ n
faktor
influence
integral part
mathematical sense
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 /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ n
fabrik
manufacturing place

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
allt-i-allo
general servant

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ adj
faktamässig faktuell
of facts

factually adv
faktamässigt
in a factual manner

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
fakultet
division of a university
förmåga färdighet
ability, skill, or power
kollegium lärarkollegium
scholarly staff at colleges or universities

fad /fæd/ n
fluga dagslända
phenomenon

fade /feɪd/ v
avklinga
to vanish
avtyna vekna
to grow weak, lose strength
blekna
to lose freshness, brightness
dämpa
to cause to fade

faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ adj
urblekt
of colour that has lost its intensity

fadeless adj
oförvissnelig
not fading

fag /fæɡ/ n
bög fikus
homosexual man

fag hag n
faghag
woman who likes gay men

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ n
bögeri
stereotypical behaviours of a faggot

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ n
fajans flintporslin
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
fallera mankera
cease to operate
misslyckas
be unsuccessful
not achieve a stated goal
svika
be negligent

failed state n
sviktande stat
type of state

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ n
brist fel svaghet
defect

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ n
misslyckande
state or condition opposite of success

failure rate n
felprocent
frequency

fain /feɪn/ adv
gärna
gladly

faint /feɪnt/ adj
feg klen svag vek
wanting in courage
klen svag kraftlös vek
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness
svag
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible
performed in a weak or feeble manner

faint /feɪnt/ n
svimning
the act of fainting

faint /feɪnt/ v
svimma
to lose consciousness

faint-hearted adj
försagd klenmodig modlös nedslagen räddhågad
lacking courage, timid

fainthearted adj
klenmodig osäker rädd
Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ adj
blond ljuslagd
light in color or pale
fager
pretty or attractive
rimlig skälig
adequate, reasonable, decent
rättvis
just, equitable

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ n
mässa marknad
market
mässa utställning
professional event, trade fair
tivoli
a travelling amusement park

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

fairway /ˈfɛəweɪ/ /ˈfɛɹweɪ/ n
farled
(nautical) a navigable channel in a harbour

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹi/ n
fe älva
mythical being
fjolla
(derogatory slang) effeminate male homosexual

fairy godmother n
god fe
benevolent magical female
välgörare
generous benefactor

fairy ring n
häxring
ring of fungi

fairy tale n
saga
folktale
unrealistic story

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 /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ n
fullbordat faktum
an accomplished 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 /feɪ̯k/ adj
falsk fejk oäkta
not real

fake /feɪ̯k/ n
förfalskning
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently

fake /feɪ̯k/ v
fejka
make a false display of

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ n
fakir
ascetic mendicant

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ n
falafel
single falafel ball
falafel falaflar
Middle Eastern food

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ n
falk
bird of the genus Falco

falconry n
falkenering falkjakt
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
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
nedgång
a period of decline before the end

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
bli falla
become or change into
falla
come down or descend
be allotted to
be brought to earth or be overthrown
collapse; be overthrown or defeated
falla trilla
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity
kasta sig
prostrate oneself
stupa falla
die

fall asleep v
somna
to be affected by paresthesia
somna in
euphemism for "to die"
somna falla i sömn
to pass into sleep

fall at the last hurdle /ˈfɔl æt ðə ˌlæst ˈhɝd(ə)l/ /ˈfɔːl æt ðə ˌlɑːst ˈhɜːdl̩/ v
falla på målsnöret
to fail near the end of an activity, etc.

fall behind v
efterkälken sacka
to be below average in performance

fall ill v
insjukna bli 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 out v
falla ut
come out by falling
söndras
cease to be on friendly terms

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 /ˈfæl.ə.si/ n
bedräglighet
deceptive or false appearance
felslut argumentationsfel
false argument

falling out n
söndring
rift between people or groups

falling sickness n
fallandesjuka fallandesot
archaic term for “epilepsy”

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 /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] adj
falsk osann
untrue, not factual, wrong
falskt
music: out of tune
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result
konstgjord
spurious, artificial

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 dichotomy /dɪ-/ /fɑls-/ /fɒls-/ /ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /ˌfɔːls daɪˈkɒtəmi/ [-ɾə-] n
falsk dikotomi
situation in which two alternative points of view are presented as the only options, when others are available

false flag n
falsk flagg falsk flagga
a deception tactic

false flax n
oljedådra
Camelina gen. or Camelina sativa (unspecific)

false friend /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
falsk vän
type of word

false hellebore n
nysrötter
Veratrum
våradonis
Adonis vernalis

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

false teeth n
löständer tandprotes

falsifiability n
falsifierbarhet
quality of being falsifiable

falsifiable adj
falsifierbar
able to be proven false

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
falsifiera

falter /ˈfɑl.tɚ/ /ˈfɒl.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔl.tɚ/ /ˈfɔːl.tə(ɹ)/ 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
familj
of or pertaining to a human family

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
bekant
known to one

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
husande
attendant spirit

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ adj
bög
(slang) homosexual

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
börd familj
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom
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 instruments having the same basic method of tone production
familj hushåll
immediate family [as a group], e.g. parents and their children
släkt släktskap ätt

family friend n
vän till familjen

family law n
familjerätt
area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations

family man n
familjefar
adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated

family member n
familjemedlem
person belonging to a family

family planning n
familjeplanering
birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples

family reunion n
släktträff släktkalas
gathering of family members

family tree n
släktträd härstamning
family tree

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
hungersnöd svält
extreme shortage of food in a region
svält hungersnöd
a period of extreme shortage of food in a region

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ adj
utsvulten
extremely hungry

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
berömd
berömd känd
well known

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] n
fläkt
electrical device
solfjäder
hand-held device
fan beundrare
admirer

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
fläkta
to blow air on by means of a hand-held fan
sig sprida
move or spread in multiple directions from one point

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/ adj
fanatisk
fanatical

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
fanatiker
one who is zealously enthusiastic

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
fanatisk
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm

fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] n
fanatism
characteristic or practice of being a fanatic

fanbelt n
fläktrem
belt which turns a cooling fan

fanciful /ˈfænsɪfəl/ adj
fantasifull
imaginative or unreal

fandango /ˈfæn.dæŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
fandango
music and dance

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ n
fanfar
a flourish of trumpets or horns

fang /fæŋ/ n
gifttand
a tooth that can inject venom
huggtand gadd
canine tooth

fanny pack /ˈfæni pæk/ n
midjeväska magväska
small pouch worn at the waist

fanservice n
fanservice
often racy or sexual material included in fiction merely to excite the viewer

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
fantisera
to indulge in fantasy

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantastisk
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good
existing in or constructed from fantasy

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ n
fantasi
that which comes from one's imagination
fantasy
literary genre

fapstronaut n
runkmunk
person who abstains from masturbation

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
avlägsen fjärran bort
remote in space
avlägsen långt in i
remote in time
extrem ytterst
extreme

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
långt
to, from or over a great distance

far from adv
långtifrån
not at all

far left n
extremvänster
most left-wing political or religious grouping

far post n
bortre stolpen
goalpost

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ n
högerextremism
extreme right wing

far-fetched adj
långsökt
not likely

far-left adj
vänsterextrem
very leftist

far-off adj
avlägsen fjärran
remote in space

far-reaching adj
långtgående
having a broad range, scope, or influence

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ adj
högerextrem
very right-wing

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ n
farad
unit of capacitance

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
fars
ridiculous or empty show
situation full of ludicrous incidents
fars buskis
style of humor

farcical /ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ adj
farsartad
absurd

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ n
biljettpris tariff taxa
money paid for a transport ticket
passagerare resande
paying passenger

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ v
fara
to travel

fare dodger n
blindpassagerare
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ adj
avsked
parting, valedictory, final

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ n
avsked farväl
an act of departure
farväl
a wish of happiness at parting

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ 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
place where agricultural activities take place

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ v
odla bruka
to grow a particular crop

farm team n
farmarklubb farmarlag
minor league team concerned with player development

farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ n
bonde jordbrukare
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmer's tan n
bondbränna
the tan line left by clothing

farmers' market n
bondmarknad
market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public

farmhand n
dräng
farm worker

farmland /ˈfɑːmlænd/ /ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ n
jordbruksmark åkermark
land which is suitable for farming and agricultural production

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ n
hovslagare hovslagerska
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ n
kull
litter of piglets

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ v
grisa
give birth to (a litter of piglets)

farsighted adj
långsynt översynt
unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects

farsightedness n
översynthet hypermetropi hyperopi långsynthet
condition of being unable to focus on near objects

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
fis prutt fjärt
an emission of flatulent gases

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
prutta fisa fjärta
to emit flatulent gases

farthingale /ˈfɑɹðɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/ n
krinolin
hooped structure

fartlek /ˈfɑɹtlək/ /ˈfɑːtlɛk/ n
fartlek
training technique in which periods of intense effort alternative with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout

fascia /ˈfeɪʃi.ə/ /ˈfeɪʃjə/ /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃi.ə/ /ˈfæʃjə/ /ˈfæʃə/ n
fascia
tissue

fasciculation n
fascikulation
involuntary muscle twitch

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 /fæ-/ /fəˈsin/ /fəˈsiːn/ /fɛˈsiːn/ n
faskin
cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood bound together, used for strengthening purposes; (military fortification) similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armoured fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
fascism
extreme totalitarian political regime

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
fascistisk
supporting the principles of fascism
fascistisk fascistoid
of or relating to 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 fason stil skick
style, or manner, in which to do something

fashion designer n
modeskapare
someone who designs clothing professionally

fashion house n
modehus
company employed in fashion

fashion show n
modevisning
event at which fashionable clothes are modelled for an audience

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ adj
inne
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
djup
of sleep: deep or sound
fast fäst
firmly or securely fixed in place
färgäkta
of a dye: not running or fading
före
ahead of the correct time or schedule
snabb
of photographic film: more sensitive to light than average
snabb kvick
moving or capable of moving with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
djupt
of sleeping: deeply or soundly
fast
in a firm or secure manner
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

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
fästa spänna fast sätta fast
to attach or connect in a secure manner

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ /fəˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
kinkig kräsen
difficult to please
nogräknad granntyckt
excessively particular
petig petnoga
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ 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 fet
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 content n
fetthalt fettinnehåll
amount of fat

fat finger /ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
korvfinger
supposed cause of typographical errors

fat tail n
fettsvans
fat-tail of beast

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
fetto
an overweight or obese person

fat-free adj
fettfri
not containing fat

fat-soluble adj
fettlöslig
dissolving easily in fat

fatal /ˈfeɪ.təl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
dödsbringande
foreboding death
fatal dödlig
causing death
ödesbestämd fatal
proceeding from fate

fatality /feɪ-/ /feɪˈtælɪti/ /fə-/ /fəˈtælətɪ/ /fəˈtælɪtɪ/ [feɪ̯ˈtʰælɪɾi] n
dödsolycka
accident which caused death

fatback n
ryggspäck
layer of fat

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 /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ n
fader far pappa
male parent

father figure n
fadersfigur fadersgestalt
one who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as a father

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ 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

fatherless adj
faderlös
without a living father

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ adj
faderlig
characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ n
famn
measure of six feet

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ v
begripa fatta förstå
to deeply understand (someone or something)
famna om omfamna
to encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; to measure the circumference or length of something
loda
to measure the depth of (water)

fathomable /ˈfæðməbəl/ /ˈfæðəməbəl/ adj
begriplig förståelig
possible to understand

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
förslitning slitage utmattning utnötning
material failure due to cyclic loading
trötthet utmattning
weariness

fatigues /fəˈtiːɡz/ n
arbetskläder grötmundering grötrock linnekläder
military clothing

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ n
fläskberg tjockis fetknopp fetto rulta
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ [ˈfæʔn̩] v
göda
to cause to be fatter
tjockna
to become fatter

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ adj
fet
containing fat
large
fet flottig fettaktig
like fat, greasy

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ n
tjockis fetknopp fetto rulta tjocksmock
fat person

fatty acid n
fettsyra
acid

fatty liver n
fettlever leversteatos
fatty liver

fatwa /ˈfæ.twɑː/ /ˈfæt.wɑ/ /ˈfɑt.wɑ/ n
fatwa
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] n
fel brist
defect
förkastning
geology fracture in rock
skuld
mistake or error

faultfinder n
felfinnare
a person who finds fault

faultless adj
felfri
without fault

faulty /ˈfɑlti/ /ˈfɔlti/ /ˈfɔːlti/ [ˈfɒːlti] adj
felaktig defekt
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable

faun /fɔːn/ n
faunus
a mythical creature

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ n
fadäs klavertramp

favicon /ˈfævɪkɒn/ n
favicon adressikon
icon for website

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
tjänst
kind or helpful deed

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

favouritism n
favorisering
unfair favouring

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 telefax
device which scans, transmits, receives and prints faxes

fax number n
faxnummer
fax number

faze /feɪz/ v
besvära bringa ur fattning skrämma
to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off; to disconcert, perturb

fealty /ˈfiː.əlti/ /ˈfiːlti/ n
tro och loven trohetsed
the oath by which this obligation was assumed
trohet huldhet länsplikt tro
fidelity to one's lord

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ n
fruktan
extreme veneration or awe
fruktan rädsla
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
rädsla skräck
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
frukta rädas befara
feel fear about (something)
frukta vörda
venerate; to feel awe towards

fearless /ˈfɪələs/ /ˈfɪɹləs/ adj
orädd
free from fear

fearsome adj
skräckinjagande
frightening, especially in appearance

feasibility n
genomförbarhet
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] adj
genomförbar möjlig
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
fest festmåltid
large, often ceremonial meal

feast /fiːst/ v
kalasa
to partake in a feast

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 duster /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ) ˈdʌstə/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ ˈdʌstɚ/ n
dammvippa
implement used to remove surface dust

feather in one's cap n
en fjäder i hatten
recognized accomplishment

feather-light adj
fjäderlätt
extremely light

feathermoss n
väggmossa
Pleurozium schreberi

featherweight n
fjädervikt
weight division

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
huvudnummer kännemärke kännetecknar

featurephone n
knapptelefon
mobile phone that is not as powerful as a smartphone

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
fekal
of or relating to feces

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
avföring träck

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ /ˈfɛklɪs/ adj
hjälplös rådlös
lacking purpose
oduglig
without skill, ineffective

fecund /ˈfi.kənd/ /ˈfɛk.ənd/ 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/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ 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

federal government n
förbundsregering federal regering
general term for a federal government

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 in nära
to give to a machine for processing
mata nära föda utfodra
to give food to eat

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/ [fiːɫ] n
beröring
act of fondling
känsla
intuitive ability
mental impression
vague understanding
känsla yta
quality

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
känna
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
transitive: to sense by touch
känna anse tycka
transitive: to think or believe
känna känna på sig känna sig
må känna
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state

feel like v
känna för
have a desire for something, or to do something

feel sorry for v
tycka synd om
show pity for

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ n
försöksballong trevare
Something ventured to test other's feelings
känselspröt
an antenna or appendage used to feel, as on an insect

feeler gauge n
bladmått
set of thin strips for measuring

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
känslig känsligt
emotionally sensitive

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
känsla
emotion
intuition
känsla sensation
sensation
känslor
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
in plural: emotional state or well-being

feet on the ground n
ha fötterna på jorden
translations for "have one's feet on the ground"

feign /feɪn/ v
dölja
to hide, conceal, or dissemble
fingera förege uppdikta
to make a false show
låtsas
to imagine, to invent, to pretend; to give a mental existence to something

feijoa /feɪˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈhoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ /ˈfiːd͡ʒɐʉ.ɐ/ n
feijoa
shrub

feint /feɪnt/ n
fint
movement made to confuse an opponent

feint /feɪnt/ v
finta
to make a feint or mock attack

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
ettrig
tenacious
stridbar stridslysten
belligerent

feldspar n
fältspat
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals

felid n
kattdjur
member of Felidae

fell /fɛl/ adj
grym
of a strong and cruel nature

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 the penis

fellatrix /fəˈleɪtɹɪks/ n
kuksugerska
a woman who performs fellatio

felloe /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
fälg
The outer rim of a wheel

fellow citizen n
medborgare
citizen of one's country or city

fellow man n
medmänniska
kindred member of humanity

fellow traveller n
reskamrat
one who travels together with another

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ n
gemenskap
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
brottsling förbrytare
person who has committed a felony; one who has been tried and convicted of such a crime

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
feloni
a serious criminal offense

felt /fɛlt/ n
filt
cloth made of matted fibres of wool

felt /fɛlt/ v
filta

felt-tip pen n
tuschpenna
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib

felwort n
stålört
Swertia perennis

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
hon-
having an internal socket
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
kvinnlig omskärelse 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

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
kvinnomord
killing of women

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ adj
feminazist feminazi
relating to a radical or militant feminist

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ n
feminazist
intolerant radical feminist

feminazism n
feminazism
feminazism

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
feminin kvinnlig
of the female sex
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
having the qualities associated with women
belonging to females

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /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
feminisera
to make (more) feminine
feminiseras
to become (more) feminine

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
femme fatale
seductive and dangerous woman

femto- prefix
femto-
prefix

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ n
lårben

fen /fɛn/ n
kärr
type of wetland

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] n
hälare
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods
staket stängsel
barrier

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
fäkta
to engage in (the sport) fencing
inhägna
to enclose by building a fence

fence sitter n
åskådare
one maintaining neutral position

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
fäktare
a participant in the sport of fencing

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ n
fäktning
sport
inhägnad
fences used as barriers or an enclosure

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
brasskydd eldskärm
metal framework in front of a fireplace
fender
nautical term
stänkskärm skärm
panel of a car

fennec /ˈfɛnɪk/ n
fennek ökenräv
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
fänkål
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fentanyl /ˈfɛn.tə.nɑl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɔl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ [ˈfɛnʔ.nɑɫ] [ˈfɛnʔ.nɔɫ] [ˈfɛʔn̩.nɪɫ] n
fentanyl
painkiller

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
bockhornsklöver
spice
plant and vegetable

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ /ˈfɪəɹəl/ adj
förvildad
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild

feral child n
vilt barn
child raised without human contact

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/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ n
jäsningsämne jäsämne
substance causing fermentation

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ v
jäsa fermentera
to react using fermentation

fermentation /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
jäsning fermentering
anaerobic biochemical reaction

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
fermion
particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermium
chemical element

fern /fɘːn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɜːn] n
ormbunke bräken
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
vild vildsint
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
tamiller iller
the mammal Mustela putorius furo

ferrimagnetism n
ferrimagnetism
a form of antiferromagnetism

ferroconcrete /ˌfɛɹoʊˈkɑnkɹit/ n
armerad betong
building material

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 /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
färja
boat

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɜːtəl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
bördig
of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops
fertil
capable of reproducing

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ n
fruktsamhet
the condition, or the degree of being fertile

fertilization n
befruktning
act of fecundating

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
gödsel
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants
konstgödsel gödsel
a chemical compound created to have the same effect.

ferule /ˈfɛɹuːl/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ n
färla
ruler-shaped instrument

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ n
nit
passionate enthusiasm for some cause

fess /fɛs/ n
bjälke
band

fess point n
hjärtplats
center of the shield

fesswise adv
bjälkvis
in the manner of a fess

fest /fɛst/ n
bjudning fest
A gathering for a specified reason or occasion

festival /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ n
festival
event or community gathering

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
festong girlang
architecture: bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling a festoon
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots
ljusslinga
cable with light globes attached

festschrift /ˈfɛstˌʃɹɪft/ n
festskrift
collection published as a memorial or tribute to a scholar

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
feta fetaost
a variety of curd cheese

fetch /fɑt͡ʃ/ /fɛt͡ʃ/ v
hämta
to retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get
inbringa gå för
to obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
stinkande
foul-smelling

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
fetisch
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers
irrational or abnormal fixation

fetishism n
fetischism
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body
belief that natural objects have supernatural powers

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ n
fetischist
one who has a sexual fetish

fetishistic adj
fetischistisk
related to fetishism or fetishists

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
an unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal

feud /fjuːd/ n
fejd
A state of long-standing mutual hostility

feudal /ˈfjudəl/ /ˈfjuːdl̩/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] [ˈfjuː.dɫ̩] adj
feodal
of, or relating to feudalism

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] n
feodalism
social system

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
feber
higher than normal body temperature
state of excitement (of a person or people)
usually in combination: any of various diseases

fever dream n
feberdröm
an intense or confusing dream, often caused by fever

feverfew n
mattram
Tanacetum parthenium

few /fju/ /fjuː/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] determiner
få
indefinite, usually small number
fåtal få
small number

few /fju/ /fjuː/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] pronoun
få
few people, few things

fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ determiner
färre
comparative of few; a smaller number

fewness n
fåtalighet
state of being few

fey /feɪ/ adj
dödsdömd dödsmärkt döende moribund på dödsbädden
doomed to die
egendomlig
strange or otherworldly
förtrollad trollbunden
spellbound
magisk trolsk
magical or fairylike

fez /fɛz/ n
fez fes
type of hat

ff. phraseologicalUnit
ff.
and the following

fiacre /fɪˈɑːkɹə/ n
fiaker
small carriage for hire

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ n
fästman
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ n
fästmö
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ n
fiasko pannkaka
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fiat /ˈfaɪæt/ /ˈfiːæt/ /ˈfiːɑt/ /ˈfiːət/ 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

fibromyalgia n
fibromyalgi
condition characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ adj
fibrös
of or pertaining to fibre

fichu /ˈfi-/ /ˈfiː-/ /ˈfɪʃ(j)uː/ n
fischy
woman's lightweight triangular scarf

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
ombytlig nyckfull
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ n
fiktion skönlitteratur
literary type

fictional /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ adj
fiktiv
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fiktiv
invented

fictive /ˈfɪktɪv/ adj
fiktiv
fictional, fanciful or invented

ficus /ˈfaɪkəs/ n
fikus
plant of the genus Ficus

fiddler /ˈfɪdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪdələ(ɹ)/ n
fiolspelman spelman
one who plays the fiddle

fidelity /faɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
exakthet
accuracy, or exact correspondence to some given quality or fact
exakthet fidelitet
the degree to which an electronic system accurately reproduces a given sound or image
plikttrohet trohet
faithfulness to one's duties
trohet
loyalty, especially to one's spouse

fie /faɪ/ interjection
fy
used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage

fief /fiːf/ n
förläning
An estate held with feudal obligations

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
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 fyndighet malmfält område
geology: region containing a particular mineral
fält område
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
fält slagfält
place where a battle is fought
fält åker
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals
kropp
mathematics (algebra): a commutative ring satisfying the field axioms
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 day n
friluftsdag

field guide n
fälthandbok

field hockey n
landhockey
form of hockey

field horsetail n
åkerfräken
plant

field hospital n
fältsjukhus
medical unit

field kitchen n
fältkök
mobile kitchen

field line n
fältlinje
physics

field maple n
naverlönn
Acer campestre

field marshal n
fältmarskalk
highest military rank after the commander in chief

field mouse n
skogsmus
Apodemus

field of view n
synfält
angular extent of what can be seen

field trip n
studiebesök
educational trip

field vole n
åkersork
field vole

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ n
björktrast
Turdus pilaris

fieldwork /ˈfildwɝk/ /ˈfiːldwɜːk/ n
fältarbete
collection of raw data

fiend /fiːnd/ /fɛnd/ n
djävul entusiast

fierce /fɜː(ɹ)s/ /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
aktiv resolut tapper viljestark
resolute or strenuously active
hotfull skrämmande
threatening in appearance or demeanor
våldsam
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ /ˈfaɪɹi/ adj
brandröd eldfärgad
having the colour of fire
eldig
of, or relating to fire
spirited or filled with emotion

fife /ˈfaɪf/ 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
femte femma
person or thing in the fifth position
femtedel
one of five equal parts of a whole
kvint
musical interval

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
D-kusin brylling femtekusin sexmänning trassling
fifth cousin

fifth gear n
femma
the fifth gear of an engine

fifth wheel /-ˈwil/ /-ˈwiːl/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍil/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍiːl/ n
femte hjul
anything superfluous or unnecessary
vändskiva
type of trailer hitch

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 /ˌfɪfti wʌn/ 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
fajt match
martial arts match
kamp
conflict of will, strife
kamp strid slag
battle

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
bekämpa
to counteract
kämpa slåss strida
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict
slåss
(reciprocal) to contend in physical conflict with each other

fight fire with fire v
ont skall med ont fördrivas sätta hårt mot hårt
respond to an attack with a counter-attack

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ [ˈfaɪ̯ɾɚ] n
jaktflygplan
aircraft type
krigare
warrior
kämpe
pugnacious, competitive person
kämpe slagskämpe
person who fights

fighter pilot n
stridspilot
a pilot trained in using and assigned to pilot a fighter plane

fighter plane n
jaktflygplan jaktplan
military aircraft

fighting spirit /ˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ɪt/ /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/ n
kämpaglöd jävlar anamma kämparanda
ability to keep going despite the odds

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ adj
figurativ
metaphorical; not literal

figuratively adv
bildligt
in a figurative manner

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
figur
a person, representing a certain consciousness
drawing
shape
human figure; shape of human body
siffra
numeral

figure of speech n
stilfigur
rhetorical figure
talesätt
word or phrase

figure out v
lista ut klura ut
come to understand

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/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ n
galjonsfigur förgrundsgestalt
someone in a nominal position of leadership
galjonsfigur galjonsbild
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ n
glödtråd
wire in an incandescent light bulb
ståndarsträng
stalk of a stamen in a flower

filch /fɪlt͡ʃ/ v
knycka snatta sno
to steal

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
arkiv fil
collection of papers
computing, primary menu item
fil
computing, aggregation of data
fil kö
column of people
linje
chess: vertical line of squares
fil
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
arkivera
to archive
fila
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 size n
filstorlek
length of a file

file system n
filsystem

filename /ˈfaɪ.əl.neɪm/ n
filnamn
name assigned to a file

filetype n
filtyp
identifier

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/ [fɪɫ] v
fylla
add contents to, so it is full
occupy fully, take up all of
enter, making it full
fyllas
become full of contents

fill in v
vicka vikariera
to substitute for somebody or something

fill out /fɪl ˈaʊt/ v
fylla i
to complete a form

filled /fɪld/ adj
fylld
that is now full

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ n
filé
strip of deboned meat or fish

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ v
filea
to make into fillets

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] adj
mättande
of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] n
fyllning
in dentistry
anything used to fill something
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/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] n
film
photographic film
hinna film
thin layer

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
filma
to record a motion picture

film director n
filmregissör
a person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
inspelning
the action of the verb "to film"

filmmaker n
filmmakare 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
collection of subsets

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 bubble n
filterbubbla ekokammare

filter feeder n
filtrerare
any aquatic animal that obtains nourishment by filtering particles of food from the water in which it lives

filth /fɪlθ/ n
smuts lort
dirt

filthily adv
smutsigt
in a filthy manner

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
smutsig
covered with filth; very dirty
snuskig
obscene or offensive

filthy rich adj
rik som ett troll snuskigt stenrik
very rich

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ n
filtrat

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
filtrera
to filter

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
filtration
filtering

fimbriated /ˈfɪm.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ adj
kantad
having a narrow borderline

fin /fɪn/ n
fena
appendage of a fish
aircraft component
fena labb
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal
simfötter
device used by divers

fin whale n
sillval
Balaenoptera physalus

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] adj
ordfinal
linguistics: occurring at the end of a word
slutgiltig
last; ultimate

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] n
final
sports: last round in a contest

final nail in the coffin n
sista spiken i kistan
something responsible for a prospective demise

final obstruent devoicing n
slutljudsskärpning utljudsskärpning
language feature

final solution n
slutgiltig lösning
planned and attempted mass murder of the European Jews

finale /fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
final
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalist n
finalist
participant in final

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
avslutningsvis
lastly
slutligen
ultimately
äntligen

finals /ˈfaɪnəlz/ n
final
contest that narrows a field of contestants

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ n
finans
management of money and other assets

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
finansiera
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
finansiell
related to finances

financial crisis n
finanskris
episode of instability in financial systems

financial independence n
finansiellt oberoende
status of having enough wealth to live independently for a lifetime

financier /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/ /f(a)ɪˈnænsɪə/ n
finansman
person profiting from financial transactions

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ n
fink
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
fynd
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
finna hitta
point out
finna hitta upptäcka uppdaga utröna
encounter, locate, discover
finna konstatera
decide that
determine, judge

find out v
ta reda på
to discover

finders, keepers proverb
den som tar den får den
whoever finds something is allowed to keep it

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
bra
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
fin finkornig
made up of particularly small pieces
fin fintrådig
made of slender or thin filaments
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
grann prydlig stilig ståtlig vacker
good-looking, attractive

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adv
OK fint
expression of agreement

fine /faɪn/ n
bot
payment for breaking the law

fine /faɪn/ v
bötfälla
to issue a fine as punishment

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ v
förfina klara raffinera rena

fine arts n
sköna konster
purely aesthetic arts

fine print n
det finstilta
details printed in small type

fine-grained adj
finkornig
consisting of fine particles

fine-structure constant n
finstrukturkonstanten
fine-structure constant

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ n
finkam
comb with fine, closely-spaced teeth

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ v
finkamma
to search (something or somewhere) meticulously

fine-tune v
finjustera
to make small adjustments to something until it is optimal

fineness n
lödighet
ratio in a precious metal

finesse /fə-/ /fɨ-/ /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
fingra peta
to poke
peka ut utpeka
to identify or point out
pulla
to penetrate and sexually stimulate with one's finger

finger food n
plockmat
Food that can be eaten with one's hands

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

fingers crossed phraseologicalUnit
hålla tummarna
expresses that one is expectant

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ n
fingerspets
the end of the finger

finical /ˈfɪnɪkəl/ adj
pedantisk prudentlig
finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate

finicky /ˈfɪnɪki/ adj
petig
fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting
pillig
demanding, requiring above-normal care

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finish yta
protective coating
mål
end

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
avsluta slutföra fullfölja gå i mål
to complete
sluta
to come to an end

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

finishing touch n
finputsa finslipa
final addition, change, or embellishment

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ adj
begränsad ändlig förgänglig
having an end or limit
finit
grammar: limited by person or number

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/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] n
brand brasa
damaging occurrence of fire
eld beskjutning
in-flight bullets
eld brand
alchemy: one of the basic elements
oxidation reaction
eld brasa bål
instance of this chemical reaction
spis ugn
heater or stove used in place of real fire

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
avskeda sparka
to terminate the employment of
bränna
to heat pottery, etc.
ge eld avfyra
intransitive: to shoot
skjuta
transitive: to shoot

fire alarm n
brandkårsutryckning
response to a fire by the fire department
brandlarm
device which warns people of a possible fire
sound or other warning made by a fire alarm

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 door n
branddörr
a fireproof door designed to stop fires spreading through buildings

fire drill n
brandövning
practice to prepare for evacuation in the event of a fire
eldborr
rod which is rotated on a flat surface
tidsslöseri
pointless activity

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
brandbil brandfordon
fire truck

fire escape n
brandtrappa
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class
nödutgång
emergency escape route

fire exit n
brandutgång
Emergency exit in case of fire

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

fire-worship n
elddyrkan
the worship of fire or of a fire god or goddess

firearm n
eldvapen skjutvapen
personal weapon

firebird n
eldfågel
a magical and prophetic glowing or burning bird (Slavic mythology)

firebomb n
brandbomb
weapon

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
brandfackla fyrsticka
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary
torch or other burning stick

firecracker /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
smällare
a firework
an energetic, unpredictable person

firecrest n
brandkronad kungsfågel
passerine bird

firedamp n
gruvgas
an inflammable gas found in coal mines

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
brandman brandsoldat
person who puts out fires

firefighting n
brandbekämpning
action of extinguishing a fire

firefly n
lysmask
Lampyridae

firelighter n
tändbrikett
small block of flammable substance, used to light fires

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ n
brandman
male skilled in fighting fire
eldare
person who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler
lokomotiveldare
assistant on any locomotive

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
eldstad härd
open hearth

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
brandvägg
computer software

fireweed n
mjölke mjölkört rallarros
Epilobium angustifolium

firewood /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] n
ved brasved bränsle
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ n
fyrverkeripjäs fyrverkeri
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fyrverkerier
plural of firework

firing /ˈfaɪ.əɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ n
avfyrning
discharge
avsked
dismissal
bränsle
fuel

firing squad n
arkebuseringspluton exekutionspluton
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] adj
fast
solid, rigid (material state)
orubblig orygglig
fixed (in opinions)

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] n
firma
business partnership
business enterprise, however organized

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ n
firmament himlavalv fäste
vault of the heavens

firmware n
firmware fast programvara inbyggd programvara
firmware

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adj
första förste först
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adv
först
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ n
etta
person or thing in the first position

first aid n
första hjälpen
basic care

first aid kit n
förbandslåda førstehjælpskasse
collection of first aid supplies

first and foremost adv
först och främst framförallt i första hand
primarily; most importantly

first choice n
förstaval
best choice

first class adj
prioritaire

first come, first served phraseologicalUnit
först till kvarn först till kvarn får först mala
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive

first cousin once removed n
fars kusin förälders kusin mammas kusin mors kusin pappas kusin
first cousin of a parent
kusinbarn
child of a first cousin

first floor n
andra våning andravåning
floor above the ground floor

first gear n
etta ettans växel
lowest gear of a transmission

first mate n
styrman
nautical: officer next in rank to the captain

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
complaint or frustration

first-aid box n
förbandslåda førstehjælpskasse husapotek
box containing first aid and medical supplies

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] adj
förstfödd
born as the first one in a family

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] n
förstfödd
the first child in a family

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
för det första först
in the first place

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
finansiell
pertaining to finance in general
fiskal fiskalisk
related to the treasury

fiscal law n
finansrätt
The area of law pertaining to public finances

fiscal policy n
finanspolitik
government policy

fiscal year n
räkenskapsår budgetår finansår
accounting period of one year

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ n
fisk
vertebrate animal
flesh of fish as food
fiskar fisk
collective plural of fish
fiske
period of time spent fishing

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 in troubled waters v
fiska i grumligt vatten
to take advantage from a chaotic situation

fish ladder n
fisktrappa
structure to facilitate migration of 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

fishburger n
fiskburgare
burger

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
fiskare
person who fishes
fiskmård
marten

fisherman /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ 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
fiskekrok 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 fiskebåt
boat used for fishing

fishing cat n
fiskarkatt
Prionailurus viverrinus

fishing ground n
fiskevatten
area of water used for fishing

fishing net n
fisknät garn
net used for fishing

fishing rod n
fiskespö metspö
rod used for angling

fishmonger's n
fiskaffär
shop that sells fish

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
fiskaktig
of, from, or similar to fish
skum lurig lurt
suspicious; inspiring doubt

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
småfisk firre
little fish

fissile /ˈfɪsˌaɪ.əl/ /ˈfɪsˌəl/ adj
fissil
capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction
klyvbar
able to be split

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ /ˈfɪʒ.ɚ/ n
fissur
anatomic groove
rämna spricka
crack or opening

fist /fɪst/ n
knytnäve näve
clenched hand

fist-fuck n
fisting fistning
a sexual practice

fist-fuck v
fista
to insert a fist

fistball n
fistboll
Sport

fistful /ˈfɪstfʊl/ n
handfull näve nävfull
the amount that can be held in a closed fist

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
fisting fistning
sexual practice of fisting

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ n
fistel
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels

fit /fɪt/ adj
beredd förberedd redo rustad
prepared, ready
i form i trim
in good shape
läcker snygg
good-looking (female)
passande lämpad lämplig
suitable, proper

fit /fɪt/ n
passform
degree to which something fits
anfall attack utbrott
sudden outburst of emotion
anfall skov utbrott
sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom
anfall utbrott
seizure

fit /fɪt/ v
få plats
to have sufficient space available
passa
to conform to in size and shape
to be suitable for
to have right size and cut, as of clothing
prova ut skräddarsy
to tailor

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
frisk som en nötkärna
perfectly fit

fit like a glove v
passa som hand i handske
to be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size

fitted carpet n
heltäckningsmatta

fitter /ˈfɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪtɚ/ [ˈfɪɾɚ] n
montör
a person who fits or assembles something

fitting /fɪtɪŋ/ adj
lagom
appropriate

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ n
femma
banknote
femma fem
digit

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ numeral
fem
cardinal number

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
fem hundra femhundra
cardinal number 500

five o'clock n
klockan fem
the start of the sixth hour

five of a kind n
femtal
five cards of the same rank

five thousand numeral
fem tusen
5000

five-hundredth adj
femhundrade
the ordinal form of the number five hundred

five-hundredth n
den femhundrade femhundradel nummer femhundra

fivefold adj
femdubbel femfaldig

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
fix
an instance of fixing
pejl
determination of location

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
fixa åtgärda
to mend or repair
fästa
to attach; to affix; to hold in place
ordna
to prepare

fix up v
fixa till
to repair or refurbish

fixate v
fixera
to make something fixed
fokusera
to attend to the exclusion of others

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 /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/ /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ n
armatur
A lighting unit; a luminaire

fizgig /ˈfɪzɡɪɡ/ /ˈfɪzˌɡɪɡ/ n
harpun ljuster
spear with a barb on the end of it, used for catching fish, etc.

fizz /fɪz/ v
fräsa
to make a rapid bubbling sound

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ n
fräsande pysande
spluttering or hissing sound

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
fräsa pysa
to splutter or hiss
gå i stöpet ebba ut
to decay or die off to nothing

fizzy water n
bubbelvatten
carbonated water

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /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
sladdrig
flabby
slak
soft, floppy
slapp
lacking energy or vigor

flaccidity n
slakhet
the condition of being flaccid

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
amiralsflagga
nautical: flag showing the presence of an admiral
flagga
true-or-false variable
flagga fana
piece of cloth or often its representation

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
flagga signalera
to mark with a flag

flag of convenience n
bekvämlighetsflagg
flag of a chosen country of registration

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 /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ 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/ /fɹeɪl/ n
morgonstjärna
slaga
tool
stridsslaga stridsgissel
weapon

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ v
fäkta vifta
to wave or swing vigorously
tröska
to thresh

flair /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ 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 adj
flamberad
being or having been flambéed

flambé n
flambering
act of flambéing
cooking technique

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/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ n
eldkastare eldspruta
device that projects a flame

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adj
flammande
On fire with visible flames
förbannad jädra jäkla sabla
Damned, bloody

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
flamingo
bird

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ adj
brännbar
capable of burning
lättantändlig brandfarlig
easily set on fire

flaneur /flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/ /flɑˈnʊɚ/ /flɑːˈnɜː(ɹ)/ n
flanör
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flænd͡ʒ/ n
fläns
rib or rim for strengthening

flank /flæŋk/ n
sida
cut of meat
side of something
sida flank
edge 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

flap /flæp/ v
fladdra flaxa
to move loosely back and forth
flaxa
to move (something broad and loose) up and down

flap steak n
kållapp

flapjack /ˈflæpd͡ʒæk/ n
flapjack
oat bar

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ n
fladdrande låga hudrodnad signalraket skeppssidas utfall utbuktning vredesutbrott
lysraket
source of brightly burning light or intense heat

flare gun n
lyspistol signalpistol
pistol-like firearm

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
blinka
to blink
blotta
to expose one's body briefly in public
glimta
to be visible briefly
lysa
to cause to shine

flash drive n
USB-minne USB-sticka minnespinne minnessticka
storage device

flash in the pan n
dagslända
transient occurrence with no long-term effect

flash mob n
flash mob
group converging and dispersing quickly

flash point /ˈflæʃ.ˌpɔɪnt/ n
krutdurk
figuratively; a hotspot

flashback /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ n
flashback återblick tillbakablick
a dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ n
flashkort minneskort
solid-state digital memory
skrivkort
memorization aide

flasher n
blottare
a person who exposes their genitals indecently

flashing /ˈflæʃɪŋ/ n
blinkande
blinking of a light source
blottning
exposing one's naked body, or part of it

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
ficklampa
battery-powered hand-held light source

flashover n
överslag
electric discharge
övertändning
ignition

flask /ˈflæsk/ /ˈflɑːsk/ n
fickplunta fickflaska fältflaska
container to carry a small amount of alcoholic beverage; pocket flask
flaska plunta
container for a small amount of beverage
kolv
laboratory glassware

flat /flæt/ adj
avslagen
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution
uninteresting
död
unable to emit power
flat platt plan
having no variations in altitude
låg platt
lower in pitch than it should be
monoton
without variations in pitch
punkterad flat
of a tyre: deflated
sänkt
lowered by one semitone

flat /flæt/ adv
blankt jämnt
with units of time, distance, etc: not exceeding
helt helt och hållet totalt
completely
platt jämnt
so as to be flat

flat /flæt/ n
lågklackad
plural: ladies' shoes
punktering punka
flat tyre/tire

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

flat-earther n
plattjordare
person who believes the Earth is flat

flatcar n
flatvagn
railroad freight car without sides and roof

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ n
plattfisk
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes

flatfoot n
plattfot
condition

flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ n
rumskamrat
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatscreen n
plattskärm
flatpanel screen or device

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
platta
to make something flat

flatten the curve v
platta till kurvan platta ut kurvan
to reduce the rate at which an infection spreads during an epidemic

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] v
smickra
to compliment someone
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

flatterer n
smickrare
one who flatters

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ adj
smickrande
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ n
smicker
excessive praise

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ n
flatulens gaser väderspänning
state of having gas in digestive system

flatulist /ˈflæt͡ʃəlɪst/ n
professionell fjärtare
a professional farter

flaunt /flɑnt/ /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
briljera glänsa paradera stoltsera

flautist /ˈflɔːtɪst/ n
flöjtist
flute player

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
arom
in physics, the types of quarks or leptons
slag sort
a type of something
smak
a variety (of taste)
the quality produced by the sensation of taste
smakämne smaktillsats
a substance used to produce a taste

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
brist fel
defect, fault
skavank spricka
crack or breach

flawed adj
bristfällig
having a flaw

flawless /ˈflɑləs/ /ˈflɔləs/ /ˈflɔːləs/ adj
felfri fulländad fläckfri makalös oklanderlig otadlig
without flaws

flawlessly /ˈflɑː.ləs.li/ /ˈflɔː.ləs.li/ adv
felfritt klanderfritt oklanderligt
in a flawless manner

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ n
lin
plant
the fibers

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
lingul
color

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
linfrö
seed of the flax plant

flay /fleɪ/ /fliː/ v
flå flänga
to strip skin off

flayer /ˈfleɪ.ə/ /ˈfleɪ.ɚ/ 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

fledged /flɛd͡ʒd/ adj
flygg
able to fly

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
flygfärdig oerfaren
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
fågelunge
young bird
nybörjare
inexperienced person

flee /fliː/ v
fly
to run away; to escape
to escape from

fleece /fliːs/ n
fleece
textile

fleece /fliːs/ v
skörta upp pungslå skinna
to con or trick someone out of money

fleer /flɪə(ɹ)/ /flɪɚ/ v
hånle
to make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
flotta
group of vessels or vehicles

fleetfooted adj
flyfotad snabbfotad
swift on one's feet

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
fruktkött
edible part of fruit/vegetable
kött
body tissue
animal tissue as food

flesh fly n
köttfluga
carrion-eating fly

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

fleshlight n
fleshlight lösfitta lösmus
artificial vagina-shaped sex toy

fletcher /ˈflɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
pilmakare
a manufacturer of bows and arrows

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
lilja
heraldic charge

flexibility n
flexibilitet
quality of being flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flexibel
capable or being adapted or molded
easy and compliant
flexibel böjlig
easily bent without breaking

flexitime n
flextid
arrangement that allows employees to set their own working hours

flexor /ˈflɛksə(ɹ)/ n
böjmuskel flexor
muscle

flick /flɪk/ n
svep
a short, quick movement

flick /flɪk/ v
snärta
to move (something) with a short, quick motion

flick off v
ge fingret peka finger
to insult someone

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
flimmer
an unsteady flash of light
glimt ögonblick
a short moment

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
blinka glimta
to keep going on and off
flimra
to burn or shine unsteadily

flight /flaɪt/ n
flight flygning
journey made by an aircraft
flyg flygning
act of flying
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 engineer n
färdmekaniker
member of the flight crew in aircraft

flight information region n
flyginformationsområde
region in airspace

flight number n
flightnummer flygnummer
callsign

flight recorder n
svart låda
a device which records data onboard aircraft

flightless adj
flygoförmögen
unable to fly

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ v
rycka till
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
affär fling flört ragg äventyr
short sexual relationship

flint /flɪnt/ n
flinta
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ n
flintlås
type of lock

flip /flɪp/ v
flippa ut
to go berserk or crazy

flip chart n
blädderblock
large pad

flip off v
ge fingret peka finger
to make a rude or obscene gesture

flip out v
flippa ur bli galen
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
flip-flops
vippa
bistable electronic circuit

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
oseriös
lacking respect

flipped classroom n
flippat klassrum inverterat klassrum omvänt klassrum
classroom that uses flipped learning

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
simfot simfena
marine mammal's wide limb for swimming

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
flirtare flörtare
one who flirts
flört flirt
act of flirting

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flörta 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 particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
to move in a fluid manner
sväva flyta
to drift gently through the air

floating dock n
flytbrygga
a floating pier or dock
flytdocka
floating dry dock

floating island n
flottholme
an aggregation of driftwood, roots, etc.

floating market n
flytande marknad
market

floating point adj
flyttal
computing

floating-point number n
flyttal
computing: real number held as a pair of integers, representing the mantissa and the exponent

floaty adj
flytande
float on a liquid or rise in air

floaty n
flytring
item that floats on water

floccinaucinihilipilification /ˌflɒksiˌnɒsiˌnɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌflɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
bagatellisering förringning
act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant

flocculate adj
flockulerad
Having flock form or forms

flocculate n
flockulat
A mass that has suffered coagulation

flocculate v
flockulera
To collect forms like flocks

flocculation /ˌflɒkjʊˈlɛɪ̯ʃən/ n
flockulering
Condition of forming flocs

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
flock
group of birds
flock folkmassa hop
hjord flock
group of animals, especially 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 as punishment

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
aga prygel
infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping

flood /flʌd/ n
översvämning
overflow of water
large number or quantity

flood /flʌd/ v
översvämma svämma över
to overflow

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floɹ/ /floʊ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] n
golv
bottom part of a room
ord
right to speak

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floɹ/ /floʊ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] v
golva
strike down
lägga golv
cover with a floor

floor lamp n
golvlampa
a floor lamp supported by a pole

floor plan n
planritning
diagram

floorball n
innebandy
hockey-like ball game

floorboard n
golvplanka
any of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor

floorcloth n
skurtrasa
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/ /flɔp/ n
flopp
flopp fiasko
failure, especially in the entertainment industry

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ v
falla ihop floppa
floppa
to fail completely, not to be successful at all

floppy disk n
diskett
flexible disk used for storing digital data

floppy drive n
diskettstation
device for reading floppy disks

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.

floral /ˈfloɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
blomster blom
of or pertaining to flowers

floriculture n
blomsterodling
the farming of flowers

florid /ˈflɒɹɪd/ adj
blomster blomsterprydd blomsterrik grann prunkande snirklad
ornate
blomstrande rödblommig rödlätt
having a rosy colour

floriography /ˌflɒɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌflɔːɹiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
blomsterspråk
communication through the use of flowers

florist /ˈfloɹɪst/ /ˈflɑɹɪst/ /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
blomsterhandlare florist
a person who sells flowers

florist's n
blomsterhandel blombutik
a shop that sells flowers

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
sockervadd
spun sugar or cotton candy
tandtråd
a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
flottilj
small fleet

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
drivgods
flotsam

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
flundra skrubbskädda
Platichthys flesus

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
sprattla
to attempt to move or regain one's balance
to flop around

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ n
mjöl
ground cereal grains or other foodstuff

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ v
mjöla
to apply flour to something

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
frodas blomstra
to thrive or grow well

floury /ˈfaʊəɹi/ /ˈflaʊɹi/ adj
mjölig
covered in flour
resembling flour

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 /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ n
blomma blomster
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
blomma
to put forth blooms

flower box n
blomlåda
flower container

flowerbed n
blombädd
place where flowers are grown

flowering /ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/ n
blomstringstid
period

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
blomkruka blomsterkruka
container in which plants are grown

flowery /ˈflaʊəɹi/ adj
blommig blomsterklädd
decorated with flowers

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
influensa flunsa
influenza

flub /flʌb/ n
tabbe
mistake

fluent /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
flytande
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
flytande
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
fjun ludd
light fur etc

fluffiness n
fluffighet
being fluffy

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
fluffig
covered with fluff
fluffig luftig lätt
light; soft; airy

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
flytande
of or relating to fluid
in a state of flux; subject to change

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ n
vätska fluid
any state of matter which can flow

fluke /fljuːk/ /fluk/ /fluːk/ n
lyckträff oförutsedd tur
stroke of luck
fluke
lobe of whale's tail

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
kugga köra
to fail

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsənt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluorescerande
of or relating to fluorescence

fluorescent lamp n
lysrör lysrörslampa
gas-discharge lamp

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ n
fluor
chemical element

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʊɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
snöby
brief snowfall
virrvarr
sudden activity

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
förmögen välmående burgen rik välbärgade
wealthy or well off
jämn
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
färg
poker hand

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
rodna
to become suffused with reddish color
spola
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water
of toilet: to be cleansed with generous quantities of water
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid

flush mounting n
montering i apparatdosa
way of installing

flush toilet n
toalettstol vattenklosett
toilet that uses water to remove waste

flute /fluːt/ n
champagneglas
glass
flöjt
woodwind instrument
kannelyr
architecture: vertical groove in a pillar
skär
helical groove going up a drill bit

flute /fluːt/ v
flöjta
to make a flutelike sound
to utter with flutelike sound
spela flöjt
to play flute

fluting n
räffling
act

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
fladdra
to flap or wave quickly
flaxa
to flap the wings without flying

fluvial /ˈfluːvi.əl/ adj
fluvial flod älv
of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream

flux /flʌks/ n
flussmedel
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 ash /ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ n
flygaska
residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases

fly fishing n
flugfiske
form of angling

fly in the ointment /ˈflaɪ ən ði ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈflaɪ ɪn ði ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ n
malört i glädjebägaren smolk i glädjebägaren
something which ruins or spoils everything else, or makes it less pleasant

fly low v
att gå på tjejkalas
to have one's fly undone

fly off the handle v
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become very angry

fly on the wall n
fluga på väggen
quiet, non-participating or unseen observer

fly under the radar v
flyga under radarn gå under radarn
to go unnoticed

fly-half n
uthalv
rugby position

flycatcher n
flugsnappare
bird

flyer /ˈflaɪə(ɹ)/ n
cirkulär
känguru känguruhona
female kangaroo

flyfisher n
flugfiskare
flyfisher

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
flygande
that can fly

flying buttress n
strävbåge strävpelare
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports

flying fish n
flygfisk
tropical marine fish

flying fox n
flyghund

flying saucer n
flygande tefat
disc-shaped unidentified flying object

flying school n
flygskola
school that teaches how to fly an aircraft

flying squirrel n
flygekorre
squirrel

flying start n
rivstart
an especially good start

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
device for swatting flies

flyweight n
flugvikt
weight division in combat sports

flywheel n
svänghjul
rotating mass

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] n
föl
young horse

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] v
föla
give birth (equestrian)

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
skum
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains
skumgummi
foam rubber

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
skumma
form or emit foam

foam roller n
skumrulle
device for massage or exercise

fob /fɒb/ n
berlock
ornament
bilnyckel fjärrnyckel
remote control for locking and unlocking a vehicle
klockkedja
chain or ribbon

fob off v
avspisa
to put off by evasion

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
(intransitive) to concentrate one's attention on something
to cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point
fokusera koncentrera sig
(intransitive) to concentrate one's attention
fokusera ställa in fokus ställa in skärpan
(transitive, optics) to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument)

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/ /fɔɡ/ n
dimma
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision
mist or film clouding a surface
oklarhet villrådighet
state of mind characterized by lethargy and confusion
slöja suddighet
photography: blur on a developed photographic image
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/ /fɔɡ/ v
dimma höljas
to become covered with or as if with fog
förmörka göra förvirrad omtöckna
to make confusing or obscure
göra dimmig göra immig hölja i dimma
to cover with or as if with fog
imma igen imma sig
to become obscured in condensation or water
imma immig
to obscure in condensation or water
suddig
photography: to become dim or obscure
photography: to make dim or obscure

fog lamp n
dimbakljus dimljus
a bright red lamp at the rear of a motor car

fog light n
dimljus dimstrålkastare
one of a pair of lights, mounted at the front of a car

fog of war n
krigsdimma

fogbank n
dimbank
bank of fog

fogbow n
dimbåge vit regnbåge
a white arc or circle

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ n
stofil
dull old fellow

fogginess n
dimmighet
being foggy

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ adj
dimmig disig
obscured by mist or fog

foghorn n
mistlur
horn

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
florett
type of sword used in fencing
folie
thin sheet of metal

foil /fɔɪl/ v
omintetgöra kullkasta
prevent from being accomplished

foist /fɔɪst/ v
pracka på
force another to accept

folate n
folat
salt or ester of folic acid

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] n
veck
bend or crease
vikning
act of folding
fålla
enclosure for domestic animals

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] v
böja vika
give way on a point or in an argument
lägga
poker: withdraw from betting
vika
bend (thin material) over
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending

fold mountain n
veckberg
type of mountain

foldable adj
fällbar hopfällbar hopvikbar ihopfällbar ihopvikbar vikbar
that can be folded

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 chair n
hopfällbar stol
a light portable chair

folding knife n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv
kind of knife whose blade or blades can be folded inside the handle

foley /ˈfoʊli/ n
foley tramp
creation of sound effects

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
bladverk lövverk
the leaves of plants

folk /foʊk/ /foʊlk/ /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
folkvisa folksång
song originating among the working people

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /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
fatta förstå haja hänga med
to understand
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
to subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform

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
uppföljning
action

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ n
anhängare
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another
efterföljare efterträdare
thing that comes after another thing
följare
internet: social media consumer
följare följeslagare
one who follows
förföljare
pursuer

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
följande
next in sequence or time

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ n
följe anhängare
a group of followers

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
efter
subsequent to

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
dårskap dåraktighet
foolishness
fåfänga
fanciful building

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ /fəˈmɛnt/ 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
tycka om hålla av
be fond of, have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
smeka kela med
to fondle

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
fondue
dish

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
funt dopfunt
a receptacle in church for holy water
reservoar
a receptacle for oil in a lamp
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/ /fʏːd/ n
föda mat
anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of other forms
födoämne livsmedel matvara
foodstuff
mat föda
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life

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 chain n
näringskedja
feeding relationship between species

food coma n
matkoma paltkoma
state of lethargy after eating a large meal

food court n
mattorg
common area for dining

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
anledning till eftertanke tänkvärdheter tänkvärt
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

foodporn n
matporr
enticing food imagery

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
födoämne
material that may be used as food

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ n
dåre fåne
person with poor judgement or little intelligence
kräm
dessert
narr
jester
stock character

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 /ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ adj
idiotsäker
(device) fail-safe

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ /ˈfuːzˌbɔːl/ n
bordsfotboll
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] n
fot
part of human body
unit of measure
fot ben
bottom of anything
projection on equipment
fot tass hov klöv
part of animal’s body

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] v
betala
pay
kicka sparka
kick

foot brake n
fotbroms
brake operated by foot

foot fault n
fotfel
type of fault in sports

foot fetish n
fotfetisch
sexual fetish

foot-and-mouth disease n
mul- och klövsjuka galla mulsjuka
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ n
filmmaterial
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] n
fotboll
association football
ball

football club n
fotbollsförening

football hooligan n
fotbollshuligan
violent football fan

football match /ˈfʊtbɑl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl mæt͡ʃ/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl mæt͡ʃ] n
fotbollsmatch
a game of football

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

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ n
sidfot
line of information at the bottom of a page

foothold /ˈfʊthoʊld/ n
fotfäste
a solid grip with the feet

footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ n
fotfäste
a ground for the foot

footlight n
ramp
stage light

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
fotnot
comment at the bottom of a printed page
event of lesser importance

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ n
gångstig gångväg
path to be used by people walking

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
fotavtryck
ecological impact of a human activity
fotspår
the impression of the foot
profession or lifestyle

footrace n
löpartävling löptävling

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
item of clothing that is worn on the foot

fop /fɑp/ /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
efter på
in order to obtain or acquire
för
supporting
för av
because of
för åt
directed at, intended to belong to
i
over (a period of time)
mot åt
towards

for God's sake interjection
för Guds skull
exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience

for a change
för omväxlings skull
as a departure from the usual

for example
till exempel exempelvis
as an example

for free
gratis
without paying

for fuck's sake
fitta också för i helvete
expressing anger, frustration, subtle annoyance

for fun adv
för skojs skull
in order to obtain pleasure

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 sure
helt säkert
definitely

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 tills vidare
temporarily; until later

foray /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.æɪ/ n
plundringståg räd
incursion

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
förbjuda förvägra neka
to disallow

forbidden /fəˈbɪdn̩/ /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ 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/ [fo̞ɹs] n
kraft
physical quantity
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
law: legal validity
science fiction: binding, metaphysical, and ubiquitous power
strength or energy of body or mind
styrka
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
tvinga
to compel someone to do something

force field n
kraftfält
physics
science fiction

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ n
force majeure
(law) unavoidable circumstance

force-feed v
tvångsmata
force a person or animal to ingest food
force someone to take in information

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/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ n
underarm
part of the arm

forebear /ˈfɔɹˌbɛɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌbɛə/ 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 of future condition
prognos väderprognos

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
förutse förutsäga
estimate future conditions

forecastle /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/ /ˈfoʊk.səl/ n
back backdäck
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow
skans
crew's quarters

foreclosure n
utmätning exekution
proceeding by a creditor

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

foreglow n
morgonrodnad
The glow of light appearing in the sky preceding sunrise

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 /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ n
panna
part of face above eyebrows

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
främmande
located outside one's own country or place
relating to a different nation
alien, strange
not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system
främmande utländsk
originating from or characteristic of a different country

foreign affairs n
utrikesdepartement utrikesministerium
department
utrikespolitik utrikes ärende
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

foreign-born adj
utlandsfödd
born abroad

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

forelock n
lugg
hair that hangs over the forehead

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/ v
förnamn
name that precedes the surname

forenoon /ˈfo(ː)ɹnuːn/ /ˈfoənuːn/ /ˈfɔɹnun/ /ˈfɔːnuːn/ n
förmiddag
forenoon - part of the day before noon

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.sɪk/ /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
forensisk
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law

forensic medicine n
rättsmedicin
application of medical science to criminal investigation

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 /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ n
framsynthet
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
förhud
fold of skin covering the head of the penis

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ n
skog kluster samling
any dense collection
skog skogsdunge
dense collection of trees

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ v
beskoga återplantera
to cover an area with trees

forest fire n
skogsbrand
fire

forest ranger n
skogvaktare

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
förekomma
to anticipate

forestation n
förskogning
act of planting a forest

forester n
jägmästare skogsbrukare skogsmästare skogsvetare skogvaktare
person practicing forestry
skogsbonde skogsfinne skogsman
person who lives in a forest

forestry /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ n
forstvetenskap skogsvetenskap
science of planting and growing trees
skogsbruk
art and practice of planting and growing trees
art of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes
tree farming

foretaste n
försmak
taste taken in advance

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
förutsäga förutspå
to predict the future

forethoughtful /ˈfɔɹθɔtfʊl/ /ˈfɔːθɔːtfʊl/ adj
framsynt förtänksam förutseende
having forethought

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] 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/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] 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 /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ n
förord
an introductory section

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ adj
förverkad
lost or alienated

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
förverka
to suffer the loss
walk over
to give up in defeat

forfend /fɔɹˈfɛnd/ /fɔːˈfɛnd/ /fə-/ v
förbjuda avvärja beskydda
prohibit; forbid; avert

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
smedja
workshop
ässja
furnace or hearth

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
förfalska
to create a forgery of
smida
to shape a metal

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
falsifikat förfalskning
that which is forged or counterfeited

forget /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
förgäta
glömma
to cease remembering
to unintentionally not do
to leave behind
glömma förgäta
to lose remembrance of

forget it v
glöm det!
I don't want to continue with this conversation
ingen orsak
reply to an expression of gratitude

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ n
förgätmigej
plant of the genus Myosotis

forgetful adj
glömsk
liable to forget

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ n
glömska
proneness to let slip from the mind
failure to bear in mind
minnesförlust
loss of remembrance

forgettable adj
förglömlig
easily forgotten

forgivable adj
förlåtlig
able to be forgiven

forgive /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /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/ /fɚˈɡʌt.n̩/ adj
glömd
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] n
framgaffel gaffel
bicycle or motorcycle fork
förgrening gren
point where a waterway splits
förgrening gren korsväg vägskäl
intersection
gaffel
chess: simultaneous attack
gaffel grep
eating utensil
grep
pronged tool
korsväg vägskäl vägval
figurative: point in time of making a decision

fork in the road n
vägskäl
junction in which one road becomes two divergent roads

forked tongue n
gadd kluven tunga

forkful n
gaffelbit
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
gaffeltruck truck
small industrial vehicle

forklift operator n
truckförare
person who operates a forklift

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fɔːˈlɔːn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ /fɚˈlɔɹn/ adj
fåfäng
unlikely to succeed
förtvivlad
miserable
övergiven
abandoned, deserted, left behind

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] n
form
shape or visible structure
formulär blankett
document to be filled in

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] v
forma
to give shape
to constitute, to compose

form factor n
formfaktor
in quantum field theory

form of government n
statsskick
system

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
formell
being in accord with established forms
official
ceremonial
mathematics, logic: relating to mere manipulations of symbols

formaldehyde /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ n
formaldehyd
organic compound

formality n
formalia
specific requirement
formalitet
A customary ritual without new or unique meaning
Something said or done as a matter of form
The state of being formal

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
create or edit the layout of a document
change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page

formation /foːˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
forma
process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation
formation
something possessing structure or form

formatting /ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/ n
formatering
The code in a markup language which determines a document's format
The style of a document's format

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/ /ˈfɔːmərli/ adv
fordom
at some time in the past
previously; once

formic acid n
myrsyra
methanoic acid

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ adj
formidabel
difficult to defeat or overcome
fruktansvärd
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ adj
formlös
without form

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
formel
in chemistry
in mathematics

formulate /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ 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 considered illicit

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
horbock
unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ /fɔːˈseɪk/ /fə-/ v
överge försaka
to abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something)

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
minsann
indeed, truthfully, really

forsythia n
forsythia
shrub of genus Forsythia

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fort fäste
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

forte /foɹt/ /fɔːt/ /ˈfoɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfoɹti/ /ˈfoːɹt/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)t/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ /ˈfɔːti/ n
styrka paradgren stark sida
strength or talent

forthright /ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ adj
rak rättfram
frank, outspoken
straightforward; not evasive

forthwith /-ˈwɪθ/ /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ /fɔːθˈwɪð/ /ˈfɔɹθˌwɪθ/ adv
omedelbart genast med en gång
without delay

forties n
fyrtiotal fyrtiotalet
the decade of the 1840s, 1940s etc

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
fyrtionde
ordinal form of forty

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
befästning befästningskonst
the act of fortifying
fortifikation befästning
that which fortifies

fortified wine n
starkvin
wine with distilled beverage added

fortify /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ [-ɾə-] v
befästa
to increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.); to put (it or them) in a defensive position
berika
to increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients
spetsa
to add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
tapperhet
mental or emotional strength

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt.nɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ n
fjorton dagar två veckor
period of two weeks

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
fästning
fortified place

fortuitous /-.ə.-/ /-tjʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /-ɾəs/ /foɹˈtu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foɹˈt͡ʃu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foːˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɔːˈt͡ʃuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɘˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ adj
tillfällig slumpartad
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuitously adv
tillfälligtvis

fortunate /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nət/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪt/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ adj
lycklig
lucky, favored by fortune

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
lyckligtvis
in a fortunate manner
lyckligtvis som tur är
it is fortunate that

fortune /-t͡ʃən/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/ n
förmögenhet
lots of riches
tillfällighet
a chance
tur
good luck

fortune cookie n
lyckokaka
snack

fortune favors the bold proverb
lyckan står den djärve bi
luck favors the adventurous

fortune hunter n
lycksökare lyckosökare lycksökerska
person who eagerly seeks wealth

fortune-teller /-t͡ʃən ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn ˈtɛlə/ n
spåkvinna spåman
person who professes to predict the future in return for money

fortune-telling n
spådom
fortunetelling, predicting one's future

forty /fɔːtiː/ /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
fyrtio fyrti
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
fyrtioåtta
48

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ 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 /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
forum
Internet message board
form of discussion
gathering for the purpose of discussion
place for discussion
square or marketplace

forum selection clause n
klausul om val av domstolsland
contractual clause for the place of legal dispute

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
framtida
expected in the future
främre
at the front
påflugen
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
framåt
at, near or towards the front of something
hädanefter
into the future

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
anfallare
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ v
vidarebefordra
send (something received) to a third party

forward compatibility n
framåtkompabilitet
compatibility with future systems

forward compatible adj
framåtkompatibel
compatible with future systems

fossa /ˈfuː.sə/ /ˈfɑ.sə/ /ˈfɒ.sə/ /ˈfɔ.sə/ /ˈfʊ.sə/ n
fossa
Cryptoprocta ferox

fossa /ˈfɑ.sə/ /ˈfɒ.sə/ /ˈfɔ.sə/ n
fossa fördjupning
pit, groove, cavity

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ 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

fossilized adj
fossiliserad
in a state of fossilisation

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adoptera
providing parental care to unrelated children

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
uppfostra
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child

foster child n
fosterbarn
child in foster care

foster family n
fosterfamilj
family having at least one foster child

foster home n
familjehem fosterhem
adoptive parent's home

fouetté /fwɛˈteɪ/ /ˈfwɛteɪ/ n
fouetté
ballet move

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
grunda
to start an organization
grundlägga grunda
to begin building

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] n
foundation
cosmetic cream
grund bas
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
grund fundament
that upon which anything is founded
grundläggning
act of founding
stiftelse arv donation fond förmögenhet grundplåt
legacy constituting a permanent fund of charitable institution
stiftelse fond
endowed institution or charity

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ n
grundare
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ v
kantra
to sink

founder effect n
grundareffekt
lessening of genetic variation when the entire population descends from a small number of founders

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 /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ 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/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
fyra
digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /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
(derogatory) person who wears spectacles

four-leaf clover /ˈfɔɹˈliːfˈkloʊ.vɚ/ n
fyrklöver
clover with four leaves

four-stroke engine n
fyrtaktsmotor
four-stroke engine

four-wheel drive n
fyrhjulsdrift
transmission system

four-wheel-drive adj
fyrhjulsdriven
four-wheel-drive

four-wheeler n
fyrhjuling
vehicle with four wheels

fourfold adj
fyrfaldig
comprised of four individual members

fourfold v
fyrdubbla fyrfaldiga

fourgie /ˈfoʊɹd͡ʒi/ n
fyrkant
foursome

fourhorn sculpin n
hornsimpa
a species of fish

foursome n
fyrkant
sex act between four people

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.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
fjärde fyra
person or thing in the fourth position
fyra
fourth-highest gear of an engine

fourth cousin n
C-kusin femmänning fjärdekusin pyssling
fourth cousin

fourth estate n
tredje statsmakten
press

fourth official n
fjärdedomare
soccer official

fourth person n
fjärde person
person distinct from first, second, and third persons

fowler /ˈfaʊlə(ɹ)/ n
fågelfängare
a hunter of wildfowl

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
räv
cunning person
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini
räv mickel
Vulpes

fox cub n
rävunge
young fox

fox moth n
gräsulv
Macrothylacia rubi

fox terrier n
foxterrier
dog breeds

foxglove n
fingerborgsblomma
plant of the genus Digitalis

foxhole n
rävgryt
fox's burrow

foxhunt n
rävjakt
a hunt for foxes

foxtail n
kavle
foxtail grass
rävsvans
tail of a fox

foxtrot /ˈfɒkstɹɒt/ n
foxtrot
a ballroom dance

foxy /ˈfɑksi/ /ˈfɒksi/ adj
rävaktig
having the qualities of a fox
rödhårig
(of a person) red-haired
snygg
attractive, sexy

foyer /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ 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 bråk
part of a whole

fraction bar n
bråkstreck
line separating numerator from denominator

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ n
brott fraktur
act of breaking, or something broken
fraktur benbrott
(medicine) a break in a bone or cartilage

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ adj
skör ömtålig
easily broken or destroyed

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
skörhet ömtålighet
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ n
fragment
portion or segment of an object

fragmentation bomb n
splitterbomb
antipersonnel bomb

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
doft arom vällukt
pleasant smell or odour

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
skröplig

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
bildruta
piece of photographic film containing an image
karm
kroppsbyggnad
structure of a person's body
ram
chunk of data
rigid, generally rectangular mounting
stomme bjälklag
structural elements of a building or other constructed object

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
komponera
position visually within a fixed boundary
rama in rama
add a decorative border to a picture
sätta dit
cause a person to appear guilty
utforma
establish a context in words

frame lock n
frame lock-kniv
folding knife or other tool
ramlås
bicycle lock

frame number n
ramnummer
bicycle serial number

frame per second n
bildrutor per sekund
put together the structural elements

frame saw n
ramsåg
design of saw

framer n
lagstiftare
legislator
rammakare
picture framer
timmerman
timber framer

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ n
ramverk
a basic conceptual structure

framework agreement n
ramavtal
preliminary agreement

framework directive n
ramdirektiv
framework directive

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/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ n
francium
chemical element

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ adj
uppriktig rättfram
bluntly honest

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ v
frankera
to place a frank on an envelope

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ n
rökelse
frankincense, olibanum

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ adv
ärligt talat
(sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ adj
frenetisk hektisk
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ adj
broderlig
of or pertaining brothers

fraternal nephew n
brorson
brother's son

fraternal niece n
brorsdotter
brother's daughter

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 fratricide

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
bedragare
one who performs fraud
bedrägeri förfalskning
assumption of a false identity to such deceptive end
bedrägeri svindel
an act of deception

fraudster /ˈfɹɑdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔːdstə/ n
bedragare
a person who practices fraud

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
bedräglighet
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɑd͡ʒ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔːdʒ.lənt/ adj
falsk
dishonest; based on fraud or deception
falsk förfalskad
false; phony

fraught /fɹɑt/ /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
belastad
distressed
full hell
charged or accompanied with

frayed /fɹeɪd/ adj
fransig
unravelled

frazil /-zɪl/ /ˈfreɪzəl/ /ˈfræzəl/ n
kravis

freak show n
missfostercirkus
freak show

freakish /ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/ adj
bisarr
resembling a freak
underlig
strange, unusual

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
fräkne
small pigmentation spot on the skin

freckled /ˈfɹɛkəld/ adj
fräknig
having freckles

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] adj
fri gratis
not imprisoned
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement
unconstrained
without obligations
unobstructed
fri lös släppt
ledig fri
not in use

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] adv
gratis
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
befria frigöra frita
to make free, set at liberty

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 /ˈfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ n
fri marknad
competitive market where buyers and sellers can operate without restrictions

free of charge adj
gratis kostnadsfri fri
not requiring any payment - adjective

free period n
håltimme
a school period in which a student has free time, i.e., is not enrolled in a class

free port n
frihamn
port with relaxed customs

free rein n
fria tyglar
the absence of constraints

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 when one is not working

free trade /ˈfɹi ˈtreɪd/ /ˌfɹi ˈtreɪd/ n
frihandel
trade free from government interference

free up v
frigöra
to make (space or time) available

free will n
egen vilja
natural inclination
fri vilja
ability to choose one's actions

free world n
den fria världen
collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states

free-diver n
fridykare

free-diving n
fridykning
any of various aquatic disciplines

free-for-all /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/ /ˈfɹiːfɚɔːl/ n
huggsexa
chaos

free-range adj
frigående
pertaining to animals that are allowed to roam freely

freebirth n
vild graviditet
childbirth delivered without medical assistance

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
frihet
state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
frihet frihetsgrad
lack of a specific constraint

freedom fighter n
frihetskämpe
fighter

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəm əv əˈsɛmbli/ n
mötesfrihet
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble

freedom of association n
föreningsfrihet organisationsfrihet
right

freedom of conscience n
samvetsfrihet

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
avtalsfrihet
freedom of individuals to bargain among themselves

freedom of information n
offentlighetsprincip
right to obtain government information

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 /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
religionsfrihet trosfrihet
the right to hold any religious beliefs

freedom of the press /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ðə ˈpɹɛs/ n
pressfrihet tryckfrihet
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions

freedom of thought n
tankefrihet

freedom to roam n
allemansrätt
right to access public or privately owned land

freedwoman n
frigjord kvinna
woman who has been released from slavery

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ n
frilans
one who sells their services to clients with short-term contracts

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ v
frilansa
intransitive: to work as a freelance

freelancer /ˈfɹiːlænsə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːnsə(ɹ)/ n
frilans frilansare
who freelances

freeloader /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
snyltare
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately

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

freeware n
gratisprogram
free of charge software

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
köldknäpp
period of cold
stopp
halt of regular operation

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
hänga
of machines and software: to come to a sudden halt

freeze-dry v
frystorka
to cause to sublimate from frozen state

freeze-drying n
frystorkning
process of dehydration by sublimation

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
frys frysskåp
stand-alone appliance
frysfack frys
part of a refrigerator

freezer bag n
fryspåse
plastic bag for storage of food items in a freezer

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
frakt
transportation of goods
frakt fraktavgift
payment for transportation
fraktgods
goods or items in transport

freight /fɹeɪt/ v
frakta
to transport (goods)
lasta
to load (a vehicle or vessel) with freight (cargo)

french fries n
pommes frites strips
deep fried strips of potato

frenchify /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ v
förfranska

frenulum /ˈfriː.njʊl.əm/ /ˈfrɛn.jəl.əm/ n
frenulum ollonsträng penissträng
small fold of tissue

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 /fɹɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ 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
frisk
refreshing or cool
fräsch färsk
new or clean
färsk
of produce, not from storage
without salt

fresh air n
frisk luft
clean air from outside

fresh water n
sötvatten färskvatten
water with little salt

fresh yeast n
färsk jäst
fresh yeast

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
(of an instrument) having no frets

fretsaw n
lövsåg
saw

fretty adj
flätverk
covered with a lattice-like pattern

friar's cowl n
munkkåpa
species of plant

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
frikativa
consonant

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
friktion
(physics) 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

fridge magnet n
kylskåpsmagnet
decoration

fridge-freezer n
kylskåp/frys
An appliance consisting of a fridge and a freezer

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
stekt friterad
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/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] n
flickvän pojkvän
boyfriend or girlfriend
vän bekant väninna
person with whom you are acquainted
vän kamrat väninna
person whose company one enjoys
vän väninna allierad
person who provides assistance
vän väninna anhängare
person who backs something

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] v
gynna hjälpa stödja
to act as the friend of

friend request n
vänförfrågan
friend request

friend with benefits n
idkarvän
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship

friendless /ˈfrɛndləs/ /ˈfrɪndləs/ adj
vänlös
without friends

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ adj
vänlig
approachable, warm
characteristic of friendliness
pertaining to friendlies in the conflict sense

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ adv
vänligt
in a friendly manner

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
vådabekämpning vådabeskjutning
fire from allied or friendly forces

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ n
vänskap
(uncountable) condition of being friends
(countable) friendly relationship

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
fris
kind of coarse cloth
architecture: space between architrave and cornice
sculptured or richly ornamented band

frig /fɹɪɡ/ v
onanera pulla
to masturbate

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
fregatt
modern type of warship
type of sailing warship used for patrolling
type of warship combining sail and steam

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 /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
skrämma
to disturb with fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
skrämmande
scary

frigid /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ adj
frigid
sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman
kylig
chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive

frikadelle /fɹɪkəˈdɛlə/ n
frikadell
meatball of North European origin

frill /fɹɪl/ n
rynk volang
pleated material used as decoration

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
alternativ- avantgarde- marginal- rand-
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
avantgardeteater experimentell teater
non-mainstream theatre
frans
decorative border
lugg
hanging hair over the forehead
periferi rand gränstrakt utkant ytterområde
peripheral part
utkant ytterområde
the periphery of a city

friseur n
frisör
a hairdresser

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
muddra 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/ /fɹɔɡ/ n
groda
amphibian
stråle
organ in a horse’s foot

frog legs n
grodlår
hind legs of frog as food

frogman n
grodman
diver

frogspawn n
grodrom
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
leka
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

from /fɹɒm/ /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 B /fɹəm ˈeɪ tə ˈbiː/ /fɹəm ˈeɪ ɾə ˈbiː/
från A till B

from A to Z
från A till Ö A och O
completely

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 the cradle to the grave
från vaggan till graven

from the start
från början

from time to time
då och då stundom tid efter annan
occasionally

front /fɹʌnt/ n
bulvan
public face of covert organisation
framsida
facing side
main entrance side
front
military: area or line of conflict
meteorology: interface between airmasses

front bottom n
framrumpa framstjärt
female genitalia

front door n
ytterdörr
main entrance

front line n
frontlinje
military boundary between opposing positions

front man n
frontman
music: lead singer

front runner n
favorit huvudkandidat
most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.

front yard n
framsida
area with greenery to the front of the house

front-wheel drive n
framhjulsdrift
layout in which only ront wheels drive

frontal lobe n
frontallob pannlob
division of cerebrum

frontflip n
framåtvolt
act of rotating

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ n
gräns landgräns
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹɑn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹɒn.tɪsˌpiːs/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/ n
frontespis
façade
small ornamental pediment
frontespis vinjettbild vinjettplansch
publishing: illustration

frontline adj
frontlinje
military: located at a front

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
frost
cold weather that would cause frost
frost rimfrost
cover of minute ice crystals

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
frosta
to become covered with frost
glacera
to coat with icing

frost fair n
frostmarknad

frost heave n
tjälknöl tjälskott
raising

frostbite n
förfrysning köldskada
the freezing of some part of the body

frostbitten adj
frostbiten
affected by frostbite

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
fradga
foam

froth at the mouth /ˈfɹɒθ ət ðə ˈmaʊθ/ /ˈfɹɔθ ət ðə ˈmaʊθ/ v
fradga tugga fradga
rage
spew saliva as froth

frothy adj
skummande
foamy or churned

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
rynka pannan
to have a frown on one's face

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
frusen fryst
having undergone freezing

frozen yogurt n
frusen yoghurt yoghurtglass

fructify /ˈfɹʌktɪfaɪ/ v
bära frukt
to bear fruit

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
fruktos fruktsocker
monosaccharide ketose sugar

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
frugal sparsam återhållsam
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugivore /ˈfɹuːd͡ʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
fruktätare
animal that eats mostly fruit

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
bög fikus
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man
frukt
part of plant
food
frukt avkastning behållning nytta produkt resultat
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort
frukt avkomma livsfrukt
figuratively: child of a marriage

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ v
avkasta ge frukt
to produce fruit

fruit fly n
bananfluga
Drosophilidae
borrfluga fruktfluga
Tephritidae

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
bög
homosexual
fruktkaka
cake
galning knäppgök tok toka
crazy person

fruiting body n
fruktkropp
fungal structure

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
förverkligande
fulfillment of something worked for

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ adj
fruktlös
unproductive; useless
ofruktsam
unable to have children

frustrated /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈfʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
frustrerad
suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent

frustrating /fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˌfɹʌsˈtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ [ˈf(ɹ)ʌsˌtɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] [ˈf(ɹ)ʌʃˌt͡ʃɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] adj
frustrerande
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
frustration
feeling of annoyance
act of frustrating
hinder
contractual frustration

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
fiskyngel yngel
young fish

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
steka
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
suffer because of too much heat
informal: be executed by the electric chair
steka fritera
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil

frying pan n
stekpanna stekplåt
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ n
fuchsia
plant
colour

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] interjection
fan! fitta! hora! kuk! satan!
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] n
arsle fan jävel skitstövel
highly contemptible person
knull ligg
an act of sexual intercourse
sexual partner

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] v
knulla
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar

fuck around v
barnsla larva tramsa
to behave immaturely
knulla runt ligga runt
to have sex with many partners
sega slå dank söla
to procrastinate

fuck buddy n
knullkompis
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment

fuck it interjection
skit i den skit samma åt fittan med den

fuck me interjection
herrejävlar
vulgar expression of surprise at impressive and usually positive events

fuck off interjection
dra åt helvete dra åt fittan dra åt skogen gå och dö skit ner dig skit på dig
go away!

fuck off v
dra åt helvete dra åt fittan dra åt skogen gå och dö skita ner skita på sig
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself

fuck this interjection
skit i det skit samma åt fittan med det

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
göra bort sig misslyckas
to make a mistake, to go wrong
sabba
to botch or make a mess of
sabba skada
to injure or damage

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
dra åt helvete dra åt fittan dra åt kuken knulla dig själv kyss fittan
fuck you

fuckability /ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌfʌkəˈbɪlɪ̈ɾi] [ˌfʌkɪ̈ˈbɪlɪ̈ɾi] n
knullbarhet
being desirable for sexual relations

fuckable /ˈfʌkəbl̩/ adj
knullbar
sexually attractive

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adv
fuckad sjuk vrickad
reprehensible
förstörd
in disarray or dishevelment
packad
drunk
paj skadad
damaged

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ n
as jävel röv rövhål skitstövel
an undesirable person
knullare
one who fucks

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
jävla
as an intensifier
satans
offensive or worthless

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
ligg
an act of sexual intercourse

fucktard n
cp kioskmongo mongo
an extraordinarily stupid person

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ n
mjuk kola
a very sweet confection

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] n
bränsle
substance consumed to provide energy

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ n
bränslecell
electrochemical device

fuel injection n
bränsleinjektion

fuel tank n
bränsletank
a container of fuel

fugacious /fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
flyktig förgänglig
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ n
flykting
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something

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

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
uppfyllelse
being fulfilled

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] adj
full
containing the maximum possible amount
fullständig fullödig
complete
mätt full
satisfied, in relation to eating

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] v
valka
to make cloth denser

full circle /ˌfʊl ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˌfʊl ˈsɝ.kəl/ n
helcirkel
(geometry) arc of 360 degrees

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
Interjection

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
punkt
The punctuation mark “.”

full throttle n
full gas
a maximum setting on an engine or motor control

full time n
heltid
full number of hours usually worked in a day or week

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-scale adj
fullskalig
thorough

full-sibling n
helbror helsyskon helsyster sambror samsyskon samsyster
sibling sharing both parents

full-time adj
heltids-
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity

full-time adv
heltid
Spending a full amount of time

fullback n
ytterback
(soccer) a player who plays on the left or right side of defence

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
valkare
person
blodrand blodrilla blodränna blodskåra hålkäl
groove

fuller's earth /ˌfʊləz ˈɜːθ/ n
blekjord valklera
A fine clay used in fulling cloth

fulling mill n
vadmalsstamp
water mill

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

fumitory n
jordrök
any plant of genus Fumaria

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
kul rolig skojig
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
skoj
enjoyment or amusement

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ v
skoja
to tease, kid, poke fun

fun house n
glädjehus
euphemism for brothel

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] n
bjudning tillställning
official or social occasion
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
funktion subrutin
computing: routine that returns a result
funktion uppgift
what something does or is used for
förrättning kall syssla åliggande
professional or official position

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
fungera tjänstgöra
to carry on a function
fungera tjänstgöra verka
to have a function

function key n
funktionstangent
computing: key that activates a function

function space n
funktionsrum
metric space whose elements are functions

function word n
formord funktionsord
function word

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ adj
fungerande
in good working order
funktionell
useful, serving a purpose
having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ n
funktional
a function that takes a function as its argument

functional beverage n
funktionsdryck

functional food n
mervärdesmat nyttomat
health-promoting food

functional group n
funktionell grupp
characteristic grouping of elements

functionalism /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ n
funktionalism funkis
architecture

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
kapital fond
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 group n
fundamentalgrupp
group of equivalence classes of the homotopies of loops in a given topological space

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

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ n
begravning
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
begravningsbyrå
business providing funeral services
mortuary

funeral march n
begravningsmarsch
slow march often played at funerals

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/ adj
begravning
relating to a funeral

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ adj
begravnings-
relating to a funeral

fungibility n
utbytbarhet
property of a good or a commodity whereby individual units are capable of mutual substitution

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/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ adj
konstig underlig märklig sällsam
strange; unusual
rolig lustig skojig komisk
amusing; comical

funny bone /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/ n
tjuvsena änkestöt
nerve

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ 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
garment made of furry hides

fur farm n
pälsfarm
farm where fur-bearing animals are raised

fur seal n
pälssäl
marine mammal

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /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
förse tillhandahålla
to supply
möblera inreda
to provide with furniture or other equipment

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
försedd utrustad
equipped with whatever is needed
möblerad inredd
supplied with furniture

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
möbel möblemang inredning
large movable items

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ] [ˈfɝˑiɚ] n
körsnär buntmakare buntmakerska körsnärska
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
fåra plogfåra
trench cut in the soil
fåra rynka
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
hårig lurvig päls- pälsklädd
covered with fur

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
furry pälsare
member of the furry fandom

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adj
ytterligare
more, additional

further education n
vidareutbildning fortbildning
education beyond compulsory schooling

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmɔɹ/ adv
dessutom därutöver vidare
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

fury /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɚ.i/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ 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

fusebox n
proppskåp säkringsskåp
compartment containing fuses

fusel oil n
finkel finkelolja
byproduct of alcoholic fermentation

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
flygkropp flygplanskropp
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusil /ˈfjuːzɪl/ n
spetsruta
heraldic feature

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /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/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /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/ [ˈfəɾək] n
sittra upplänga
curved rib-like timbers

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ adj
framtida
having to do with or occurring in the future

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
framtid tillkommande
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
dimmig luddig
vague or imprecise
otydlig suddig
not clear; unfocused

fyke n
ryssja
type of fish-trap

fynbos n
fynbos
fynbos

féerie /ˈfeɪəɹi/ /ˈfɛəɹi/ n
feeri

g-force n
g-kraft
acceleration of a body

gabapentin /ˈɡæb.əˌpɛn.tɪn/ n
gabapentin

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
gavel
triangular area of wall

gable roof n
sadeltak kroppåstak
single-ridge roof that terminates at gable ends

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ n
mojäng grunka mackapär manick
any device or machine

gadgie /ˈɡæd͡ʒi/ n
gubbe
an old man

gadoid /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ adj
torsk- torskartad torskfisk-
of or pertaining to the Gadidae family

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ n
gadolinium
chemical element

gadwall n
snatterand
a common and widespread dabbling duck

gaff sail n
gaffelsegel
sail

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
tabbe blunder fadäs
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

gag reflex /ˈɡæɡˌɹiː.flɛks/ n
kräkreflex
a reflex contraction of the throat

gaga /ˈɡɑːɡɑː/ adj
gaggig
senile

gaggle /ˈɡæɡl̩/ n
gåsflock
group of geese
skock svärm
group or related things

gaillardia /ɡeɪˈlɑː(ɹ)dɪə/ n
gaillardia kokardblomster
plant of Gaillardia

gaily /ˈɡeɪli/ adv
glatt muntert
merrily

gain /ɡeɪn/ adj
gen
straight, direct

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
förstärkning
factor by which signal is multiplied
vinst
what one gains (profit)

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
gå upp
put on weight
nå
reach
skaffa
acquire
ta in
be more likely to catch

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
bestrida förneka motsäga
to contradict something said

gainsaying n
gensaga gensägelse invändning protest
opposition
motsägelse
contradiction

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
gång gångart gångstil
manner of walking
gångart
horse's way of moving

gala /ˈɡeɪlə/ /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ n
gala
pomp, show or festivity

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
galaktisk galax-
relating to a/the galaxy

galactose /ɡəˈlaktəʊs/ /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ n
galaktos
the monosaccharide

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
galanga
any of several plants of the ginger family

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ 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 /ɡəˈliː.nə/ n
blyglans
mineral

galimatias /-ˈmæti.əs/ /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 /ˈɡælənt/ adj
tapper
brave, valiant

galleass /ˈɡæli.æs/ n
galeas
vessel

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ n
galeon
large sailing ship

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
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
läktare balkong
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
galär galärfartyg galärskepp
ship propelled primarily by oars
kabyss
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft

galley slave n
galärslav
slave in a galley

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallium
chemical element

gallivant /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/ /ˌɡæl.əˈvænt/ 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/ /ˈɡæləs/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
galge galgbacke
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

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

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
galvanisk
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric

galvanised adj
förzinkad
coated with zinc

galvanization n
galvanisering
the process of galvanizing

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanisera
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
to coat with rust-resistant zinc

galvanoplasty n
galvanoplastik
process of galvanizing

gambler n
hasardspelare spelare
one who plays at a game of chance
risktagare hasardspelare
one who takes significant risks

gambling /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ n
hasardspel
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance

gamboge /-ˈboʊʒ/ /-ˈbəʊʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
gummigutta
resin of the gamboge tree

game /ɡeɪm/ adj
med på
willing to participate

game /ɡeɪm/ n
bransch
spel lek
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
spel match
particular instance of playing a game; match
vilt byte villebråd
wild animals hunted for food

game camera n
åtelkamera

game controller n
kontroll spelkontroll
A device designed to play video games

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

gameboard /ˈɡeɪm.bɔɹd/ /ˈɡeɪm.bɔːd/ n
spelbräde spelplan
portable surface on which a game is played

gamekeeper n
viltvårdare
person employed to maintain the game

gamer /ˈɡeɪmə/ /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
datorspelare gamer
person who plays video games

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
könscell gamet
reproductive cell

gamey /ˈɡeɪmi/ 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 /ˈɡæ.mə/ n
gamma
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 ray n
gammastråle
very high frequency electromagnetic radiation

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
gammaaminobutansyra
amino acid

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ n
register skala
complete range

gander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
gåskarl hangås
a male goose

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
arbetsgrupp arbetslag
a company of labourers
gäng
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection
gäng grupp sällskap
a company of persons

gang rape n
gruppvåldtäkt
rape by a number of people

gang war n
gängkrig
conflict or feuding between two or more gangs

gangling adj
gänglig
awkwardly tall and thin

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
kallbrand gangrän
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangsta rap n
gangsterrap
music genre

gangster /ˈɡæŋ.stə/ /ˈɡæŋ.stɚ/ n
gangster gängmedlem
street gang member

gantry crane n
portalkran

gantry scaffold n
portal

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)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ n
garage verkstad
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc.
verkstad bilverkstad
place where cars are serviced and repaired

garam masala n
garam masala
culinary ingredient

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ n
klädsel
clothing
halmkärve kärve sädeskärve
wheat sheaf

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
skräp
waste material

garbage bag n
sopsäck
plastic bag for the disposal of household waste

garbage can n
soptunna sophink
waste receptacle

garbage chute n
sopnedkast
a passage for garbage in a building

garbage collection n
skräpsamlare
programming
sophämtning
service for transporting household garbage

garbage collector n
skräpsamlare
program
sopgubbe sophämtare
worker

garbage disposal n
avfallskvarn
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste

garbage truck n
sopbil
waste collection vehicle

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ n
park trädgård
gardens with public access
trädgård
piece of land outside with flowers and plants
trädgård tomt
grounds at the front or back of a house

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ v
arbeta trädgård trädgårdsskötsel ägna
grow plants

garden balsam n
balsamin
Impatiens balsamina

garden city n
trädgårdsstad
planned city with gardens

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
smörgåskrasse kryddkrasse
the leafy plant

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

garden warbler n
trädgårdssångare
Sylvia borin

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ n
trädgårdsmästare
one who gardens

gardening n
hortikultur trädgårdsodling
the care of a garden

garganey n
årta
duck

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ adj
gigantisk enorm
huge

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
spygatt vattenutkastare
carved grotesque figure on a spout

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
gräll skrikig
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ n
kedjekoppling
accolade, mark of honour
krans girlang
wreath of flowers

garland chrysanthemum n
kranskrage
Glebionis coronaria

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 powder n
vitlökspulver
ground dehydrated garlic

garlic press n
vitlökspress
utensil

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
klädesplagg plagg persedel
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 (food)

garret window n
takfönster
skylight that lies along the slope of the roof

garrison /ˈɡæ.ɹɪ.sən/ /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ɪ.sən/ n
garnison
post

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.jʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.jə.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/ /ɡæz/ n
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
(countable, chemistry) chemical element or compound
(uncountable) flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture
gaser gas
(US) gas in digestion
bensin
fuel

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ v
gasa ihjäl gasa
to 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 giant n
gasjätte
large planet of gas

gas mantle n
gasglödljus
mantle surrounding the flame in gas lamp

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ n
gasmask
a covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poisonous gas

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

gas turbine n
gasturbin
gas turbine

gas-liquid chromatography n
gaskromatografi
form of chromatography

gasholder n
gasklocka gasometer gasbehållare

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
packning
mechanical seal

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] n
bensin
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ interjection
flämt
Interjection representing a gasp

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
bloss
A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper)
flämtning
A short, sudden intake of breath

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
flämta
to draw in the breath suddenly
kippa
to breathe laboriously or convulsively

gastight adj
gastät
impermeable to gases

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
mag- gastrisk
Of or relating to the stomach

gastric acid n
magsaft magsyra
acidic secretion of the stomach

gastric ulcer n
ventrikelsår
type of ulcer

gastrinoma n
gastrinom
a tumour

gastritis n
gastrit magkatarr
inflammation of the lining of the stomach

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ n
gastrocnemius
muscle at the back of the calf

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

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastrointestinal
of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines

gastronomic adj
gastronomisk
of or pertaining to gastronomy

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
gastronomi
study of the relationship between food and culture

gastroscope n
gastroskop
form of endoscope

gastroscopy n
gastroskopi
examination of esophagus, stomach and dodenum

gastrulation n
gastrulation
stage of embryo development

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
gate
in an air terminal
gate grind
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor
grind
computing: logical pathway
port grind
door-like structure outside
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall

gateau n
tårta
rich, iced cake

gated community n
grindsamhälle
a residential area with restricted access, such as by a locked gate or guard post

gatekeeper /ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ /ˈɡeɪt.kiː.pə/ n
grindvakt
person who guards or monitors passage through a gate

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

gathering /ˈɡæð.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ n
ark tryckark
bookbinding: group of sheets

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
prålig
very showy or ornamented

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ n
mätare
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge
mått
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
mäta
measure

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ n
gauleiter
an official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
kraghandske
glove covering the wrist
stridshandske
protective armor for the hands
gatlopp
any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal
two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
gasbinda
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ n
klubba ordförandeklubba
wooden mallet

gavial /ˈɡeɪ.vi.əl/ n
gavial
crocodilian of genus Gavialis

gavotte n
gavott
French dance

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
bög gay homo homosexuell
homosexual
bögig fjollig
behaving in a way associated with females
gay homo homosexuell
typical of homosexual appearance
glad lustig
happy, joyful and lively
grann
festive, bright, colorful

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
bög homosexuell
homosexual person, especially male

gay bar n
bögbar gaybar
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people

gay bash v
knacka bög
physically assault someone believed to be homosexual

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 /ˈɡeɪdɑː/ /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ n
bögradar gaydar
supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay

gayness /ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ n
bögeri lesbiskhet
homosexuality

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
lusthus
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
gasell
antelope

gazetteer n
ortnamnsregister
geographic dictionary or encyclopedia

gcd n
SGD
initialism for greatest common divisor

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
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 /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ n
kugghjul drev tandhjul
wheel with a toothed rim

gearbox n
växellåda
train of gears

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
geckoödla gecko
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ 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 /d͡ʒiːz/ interjection
jisses jösses
exclamation denoting surprise or frustration

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
gamling gubbe
informal: old person, especially male
grabb
informal address to a male
snubbe
male person

geisha /ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ n
geisha
a Japanese entertainer

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] n
gel
suspension of solid in liquid

gelatin /ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛləʔ.n̩/ n
gelatin
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen
edible jelly

gelato /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ /d͡ʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ n
gelato
Italian-style ice cream

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
valack
castrated male horse

gelid /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
frusen iskall
very cold; icy

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
guldklimp
precious or highly valued thing or person
juvel ädelsten
precious stone

gemstone /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
ädelsten
gem

gemütlich /ɡəˈmutlɪk/ /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ adj
gemytlig hemtrevlig
cozy

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ n
gendarm
member of the gendarmerie

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
gendarmeri
military body charged with police duties

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ n
genus
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns
division, class, kind
genus könsroll
identification as a man, a woman, or something else
kön

gender dysphoria n
könsdysfori könsidentitetsstörning
profound unhappiness related to characteristics associated with one's birth-assigned sex, experienced by some transgender people

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] n
könsidentitet
person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender

gender identity disorder n
könsidentitetsstörning
gender dysphoria condition

gender reassignment n
könskorrigering
process

gender role n
könsroll

gender studies n
genusvetenskap
academic field

gender-neutral adj
könsneutral
not having, indicating, or being restricted on the basis of, gender

gendersex /ˈd͡ʒɛndəsɛks/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚsɛks/ n
kön
division of male, female and others

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ 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 /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈælədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ n
genealogi släktforskning
study and recording of descents
härkomst genealogi
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
stamtavla genealogi
record or table of such descent

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ adj
allmän generell
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class
allmän generell vanlig
widespread, common
generell allmän
involving every part or member, not specific or particular

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ n
general härförare
military rank

general anesthesia n
narkos allmän bedövning
type of anesthesia

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 ledger n
huvudbok
central accounting record

general practitioner n
allmänläkare
physician who provides primary care; family doctor

general public n
folkdjup
members of the public who have no special role

general staff n
generalstab
officers in charge of army

general strike n
generalstrejk storstrejk
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 /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ v
generalisera
to speak in generalities, or in vague terms
to infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles

generalized adj
generaliserad
made more general, less specialized

generalized anxiety disorder n
ångestneuros
type of anxiety disorder

generally /ˈd͡ʒen.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ adv
i största allmänhet
as a rule; usually

generate /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.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 /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
generator
apparatus: electrical generator

genericized trademark n
varumärkesord
brand name that has come into general use

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
generositet
trait of being willing to donate

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
generös givmild
willing to give and share unsparingly

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.ə.sɪs/ n
uppkomst tillblivelse
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

genet /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪt/ n
genett
mammal of the genus Genetta

genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
genetisk
relating to genetics or genes
caused by genes

genetic code n
genetisk kod
rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins

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

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
genetik ärftlighetsforskning ärftlighetslära
branch of biology

genial /-ni.əl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ /ˈd͡ʒinjəl/ adj
genial
marked by genius

genie /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ n
ande
a fictional magical being
ande demon djinn geni skyddsande

genital wart n
kondylom könsvårta
sexually transmitted infection

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
könsorgan genitalier
genitals or sex organs

genitality n
genitalitet
genitality

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ adj
genitiv
of or pertaining to the case of possession

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ n
genitiv
inflection pattern
word in the genitive inflection

genitive absolute n
absolut genitiv
independent genitive phrase

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ 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

genocidal /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈsaɪdəl/ adj
folkmords-
causative of or relating to a genocide

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
folkmord genocid
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genocider n
folkmördare
one who commits genocide

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ n
genom arvsmassa
complete genetic information of an organism

genomics n
genforskning genomik
study of the complete genome of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ n
genotyp
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic

genre /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ /ˈ(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ n
genre
kind; type; sort

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ /ɡɛns/ n
gens
legally defined unit of Roman society

gentlefolk /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩fəʊk/ /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩ˌfoʊk/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃l̩-] n
fint folk herrskap
people of superior social position

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
gentleman herre
well-mannered, or charming man
herr herre
polite form of address to men
herre
man of breeding
herrtoalett
toilets intended for use by men

gentlemen's club n
herrklubb
strip club

gently /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ adv
ömt
in a gentle manner

gentoo penguin n
åsnepingvin
penguin

gentrification /d͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
gentrifiering
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

gentrify /ˈd͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
gentrifiera
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes

genuflect /ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
knäböja knäfalla
to bend the knee, as in servitude, homage, or worship

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
äkta genuin
real, authentic

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ n
släkte genus
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species
taxon at this rank

geobotany n
växtgeografi
the branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geocentrisk
having Earth at center

geochemistry n
geokemi
branch of chemistry

geodesy /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ n
geodesi
scientific discipline

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ n
geoglyf
large-scale drawing on the ground

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ n
geograf
a specialist in geography

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
geografisk
pertaining to geography

geographic information system n
GIS
an electronic system

geography /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ n
geografi
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ n
geoid
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation

geologic /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ adj
geologisk
relating to geology

geologist /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ n
geolog
person whose occupation specializes in geology

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ n
geologi
the study of the earth

geomancy n
geomanti
type of divination

geometric /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
geometrisk
of or relating to geometry
using simple shapes
increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression

geometric progression n
geometrisk följd
sequence

geometrically adv
geometriskt
in a geometric manner

geometrid moth n
mätare
moth

geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ n
geometri
branch of mathematics
type of geometry

geomorphological adj
geomorfologisk
pertaining to geomorphology

geomorphology n
geomorfologi
the study of landforms

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
geofysisk
of or pertaining to geophysics

geophysicist n
geofysiker
one who studies geophysics

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofysik
branch of earth science

geopolitical adj
geopolitisk
of, or relating to geopolitics

geopolitics n
geopolitik
the study of the effects of geography on international politics

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ n
pelargon pelargonia
common name for Pelargoniums

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ n
gerbil ökenråtta
small rodent

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ n
giraffgasell
Litocranius walleri

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
frö
idea
mikrob bakterie
mass of cells
pathogenic microorganism

germander /d͡ʒəˈmændə/ /d͡ʒɚˈmændɚ/ n
gamander
mint plant of genus Teucrium

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
germanium
chemical element

germanophilia n
tyskeri
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany

germinate /ˈd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)mɪneɪt/ v
gro
sprout or produce buds

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
gerontokrati
government by elders

gerontophile n
gerontofil
person attracted towards the elderly

gerontophilia n
gerontofili
sexual attraction

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ 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 /-ˈst-/ /ɡəˈstɔlt/ /ɡəˈʃtælt/ /ɡəˈʃtɑːlt/ /ɡəˈʃtɔlt/ n
gestalt
collection of entities that creates a unified concept

gestaltism n
gestaltpsykologi
branch of psychology

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
dräktighet graviditet
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gestic /ˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ adj
gestisk
pertaining to gestures
historisk saga
legendary

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ /d͡ʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
gestikulera
to make gestures

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ n
gest
act or remark
gest åtbörd
motion of the limbs or body

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ v
gestikulera
to express something by a gesture
to make a gesture

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
anlända komma nå
to arrive at
begripa fatta haja
colloquial: to understand
bli
to become
colloquial: to be
börja
to begin
fatta uppfatta höra
to hear completely
få
to cause to do
to find as an answer
få bli
to become ill with
få erhålla emottaga motta mottaga ta emot
to receive
få fånga
to bring to reckoning
få göra
to cause to become
få kunna
to be able to, be permitted, have opportunity
få skaffa
to obtain
få ta
to doff
to don
hämta
to fetch
ta
to respond to (a telephone call, a doorbell, etc)
to take, catch (transportation)

get a grip v
skärpa
to return to a rational handling of reality

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
få en syl i vädret
to break into or participate in a conversation

get along v
hålla sams komma överens
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble
klara sig
survive; to do well enough

get away with v
komma undan med
to escape punishment for

get back v
ge igen hämnas
to do something to hurt or harm someone
komma tillbaka återvända
to return to where one came from
återfå få tillbaka
to retrieve, to have an item returned

get by v
klara
subsist

get changed v
klä om
change one's clothing

get cold feet /ˌɡɛt ˈkoʊld fit/ /ˌɡɛt ˈkəʊld fiːt/ v
få kalla fötter
to develop cold feet (nervousness about going through with something)

get dressed v
klä på sig
to beclothe oneself, to put on clothes

get drunk v
berusa berusad full supa
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol
berusa full supa
transitive; to make drunk

get in v
gå in
to enter
invälja vald
to be elected
komma in
to secure membership

get laid v
ligga
to have sex

get lost interjection
dunsta försvinn stick
Go away!

get lost v
gå vilse irra bort sig förirra komma vilse
lose one's way

get married v
gifta
become married to someone
gifta sig
become married to each other

get off v
stiga av
to disembark from

get off one's chest v
lätta på hjärtat
to relieve oneself by talking to someone

get on someone's nerves v
gå på nerverna
annoy or irritate

get one's act together v
ta sig i kragen
become serious and organized

get one's finger out v
få tummen ur
stop delaying

get over v
komma över
to forget, and move on

get rid of v
bli av med göra sig av med
remove

get something over with v
överstökad
put behind oneself

get the hang of v
få kläm på
to learn to handle with some skill

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
to become accustomed (intransitive)

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
krya på dig krya
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 /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ 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

ghettoization n
gettoisering

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ n
spöke vålnad fantom ande gast själ
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/ /ɡʊəl/ n
ghoul
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
ghrelin
peptide hormone that increases appetite

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] adj
jättelik enorm jättestor
giant

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] n
jätte gigant
mythical human
very tall person
luminous star

giant anteater n
jättemyrslok
species

giant fennel n
jättestinkfloka
Ferula communis

giant otter n
jätteutter
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant panda n
panda jättepanda
mammal

giant rhubarb n
röd jättegunnera
plant

giant slalom n
storslalom
skiing discipline

giant squid n
jättebläckfisk
any of the very large squid of genus Architeuthis

giantess /ˈd͡ʒaɪəntɛs/ n
jättinna
female giant

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
fikonspråk
needlessly obscure or overly technical language
rotvälska gallimatias grekiska nonsens
unintelligible speech or writing

gibbet /ˈd͡ʒɪbɪt/ v
stegla
to execute (someone), or display (a body), on a gibbet

giblet /ˈd͡ʒɪblət/ /ˈɡɪblət/ n
krås
edible bird entrails

giddy /ˈɡɪdi/ adj
förnöjd lycklig själaglad
lightheartedly silly
svindlande
causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness
vimmelkantig yr
feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ /ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp/ interjection
hoppla
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
begåvning gåva
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 certificate n
presentkort
voucher entitling the bearer to free products or services

gift of the gab n
käft munläder talets gåva
ability to talk readily

gifted /ˈɡɪftɪd/ adj
begåvad
endowed with special abilities

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
gig framträdande spelning
performing engagement by a musician or musical group; job or role for a performer
påhugg
any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis
gigg
similar rowing boat or sailboat, especially one used for racing; six-oared sea rowing boat commonly found in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
small, narrow, open boat carried in a larger ship, and used for transportation between the ship and the shore, another vessel, etc.
two-wheeled carriage drawn by a single horse

gigabyte /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəbaɪt/ /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
gigabyte
one billion bytes

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantisk jättestor jättelik
very large

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
fnissa fnittra
laugh

gigolo /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.loʊ/ /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/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ n
förgyllare
one who gilds

gilet /ʒɪˈleɪ/ /ˈʒiːleɪ/ /ˈʒɪleɪ/ n
gilet

gill /ɡɪl/ n
gäl
breathing organ of fish
lamell
mushroom organ

gillyflower /ˈdʒɪl.ɪˌflaʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪl.iˌflaʊɚ/ /ˈɡɪl.iˌflaʊɚ/ n
nejlika
heraldry: stylized carnation blossom

gilo n
afrikansk vildaubergine
fruit of a species of fruiting plant

gilt /ɡɪlt/ [ɡɪɫt] adj
förgylld guldfärgad gyllene
golden coloured

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
gimlet
cocktail

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 /d͡ʒɪn/ n
gin
alcoholic beverage

gin and tonic n
gin och tonic
cocktail made from gin and tonic

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
ingefära
plant
spice
rödtott
person with reddish-brown hair

ginger beer n
ingefärsöl
drink flavoured with ginger

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn.(d͡)ʒəˌbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/ n
pepparkaka
type of cake

gingerbread house n
pepparkakshus
novelty confectionery

gingerbread man n
pepparkaksgubbe pepparkaksgumma
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn(d)ʒəli/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ adv
varsamt
in a cautious and delicate manner

gingersnap n
pepparkaka
type of biscuit seasoned with ginger

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
ginkgo kinesiskt tempelträd tempelträd
tree

ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɪŋ/ n
ginseng
any of several plants, of the genus Panax
ginsenger

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
to prepare oneself for something demanding

girder /ˈɡɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɝdɚ/ n
balk bindbjälke bärbjälke
main horizontal support in a building

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
gördel
belt

girl /ɡɛəl/ /ɡɜːɫ/ /ɡɝ.əl/ /ɡɝl/ /ɡɪəl/ /ɡɵːl/ [ɡʏw] n
flicka jänta tjej tös
young female person
piga tjänsteflicka
female servant
tjej flicka
woman

girl crazy adj
tjejtokig
preoccupied with pursuing women

girl's name n
flicknamn
given name for a girl

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
flickvän kärasta tjej
a female partner in a romantic relationship
väninna tjejkompis
a female friend

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
sadelgjord
A band or strap passed under an animal to hold a saddle in place

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ n
kontenta
main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter

give /ɡɪv/ v
ge efter
bend slightly when a force is applied
ge giva
transfer the possession of something to someone else

give a bad name v
dåligt rykte
to lose respect for something/someone

give a shit /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
bry sig ge blanka fan ge fan skita i strunta i
to (not) care

give back v
återlämna
to return

give birth v
föda
produce new life
kläcka
to become the source of

give in v
ge efter vika
to collapse or fall
ge med sig ge upp vika
to relent or yield

give me v
ge mig giv mig räck mig
expression of preference

give off /ɡɪv ɒf/ v
avge
to emit

give paw /ˌɡɪv ˈpɑ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/ interjection
vacker tass
command for a dog

give paw /ˌɡɪv ˈpɑ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/ /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/ v
vacker tass
to present one's paw for a handshake with a human

give someone a piece of one's mind v
avhyvling
to rebuke someone

give the finger v
ge fingret peka finger
make an obscene gesture

give up v
ge upp
lose hope
surrender
ge upp ge sig
admit defeat
ge upp överge
stop, quit, desist
lämna ifrån sig
relinquish
överge
abandon

give up the ghost v
ge upp andan
to die

give way v
ge efter ge med sig
to yield to persistent persuasion
ge efter vika
to collapse or break under physical stress
vika
to be followed by
väja
to give precedence to other road users

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ adj
given
already arranged
particular, specific

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ n
given givet
condition assumed to be true

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ preposition
med tanke på
considering, taking into account

given name n
förnamn tilltalsnamn
name chosen for a child by its parents

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
mackapär manick mojäng grunka tingest
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzɚd/ n
muskelmage
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glabrous skin n
listhud
skin normally devoid of hair

glacial acetic acid n
isättika

glacial erratic n
flyttblock
rock

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
glaciär jökel
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glacier buttercup n
renblomma
Ranunculus glacialis

glaciological adj
glaciologisk

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
glaciologi
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ /ˈɡlæsi/ n
glacis glaci
gentle incline in front of a fortification

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
glad belåten nöjd
pleased, happy, satisfied

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
glädja
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
glänta
open space in the woods
vak
open space in ice

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

gladiatrix n
gladiatrix
gladiator (female)

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
gladiolus
plant

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
gärna
willingly, certainly

glaive /ɡleɪv/ n
glav
(loosely or poetic) sword
light lance
weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ adj
glamorös
Having glamour; stylish

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ n
glamour
beauty or charm

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ n
blick
brief or cursory look

gland /ɡlænd/ n
körtel
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance
secretory structure on the surface of an organ

glans /ɡlænz/ n
ekollon ollon
acorn or mast of the oak
ollon
structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
ollon penisollon
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
bländande
reflecting with glare
uppenbar
blatant, obvious

glasnost n
glasnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] n
glas
substance
drinking vessel

glass ceiling n
glastak
unwritten, uncodified barrier

glass cutter n
glasskärare
tool

glass eye n
emaljöga glasöga
artificial eye

glass harmonica n
glasharmonika
a musical instrument

glassblower n
glasblåsare
person skilled in the art of glassblowing

glassworks n
glasbruk
a factory that produces glass

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ adj
glasartad
dull, expressionless
glasig spegelblank
of or like glass

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
glaukom grön starr
eye disease

glaucous gull n
vittrut
Larus hyperboreus

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
glasyr
coating on pottery
edible coating
isskorpa
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain
lasyr
layer of paint

glazier /ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/ /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/ n
glasmästare
craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc

glazing /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ n
glasning
part of a window

gleam /ɡlim/ /ɡliːm/ v
glänsa skina glimra
to shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner

gleaning /ˈɡliːnɪŋ/ n
axplock
efterskörd
act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields

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

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
glida
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly
glidflyga
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
segelflygplan glidflygplan
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

glimmer of hope n
strimma av hopp

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/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] n
glitter
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy
shiny, decoractive adornment

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] v
glittra
to sparkle with light

glittery adj
glittrig

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
global -omfattande allmän
of a variable, in computing
global världsomfattande världsomspännande
concerning all parts of the world
globulär klot- sfärisk
of or relating to a globe or sphere
globulär klotformad klotformig sfärisk
spherical

global cooling n
global avkylning
Global declining average temperatures.

global warming n
global uppvärmning
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
globalisation
globalisering
process of becoming a more interconnected world

globalism n
globalism
doctrine of globalization

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
glob
spherical object
glob jorden
planet Earth
glob jordglob
model of Earth

globe thistle n
bolltistel
any of the flowering plants in the genus Echinops, with spiny foliage and blue or white spherical flower heads

globeflower n
smörboll
Trollius europaeus

globetrotter /ˈɡləʊbˌtɹɒtə(ɹ)/ n
globetrotter
person who travels often to faraway places

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ n
riksäpple
royal symbol of power

glocalization n
glokalisering

glockenspiel /-spil/ /-spiːl/ /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/ /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/ n
klockspel
musical instrument

glogg /ɡlɒɡ/ /ɡlɜːɡ/ /ɡlʊɡ/ /ɡlʌɡ/ n
glögg
Scandinavian version of mulled wine

glomerular adj
glomerulär
Of or pertaining to a glomerulus

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ /ˈɡluːmi/ adj
dyster
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy

glorification n
glorifiering
the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
förhärliga glorifiera
to make something appear to be more glorious than it is
glorifiera prisa ära
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone
prisa
to worship or extol

glorious /ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
ärorik
exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] n
prakt
great beauty or splendour
ära
honour, admiration or distinction

glory days n
glansdag

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
glossolali tungomålstalande tungotal
speaking in tongues

glossonym /ˈɡlɑ.sə.nɪm/ /ˈɡlɒ.sə.nɪm/ n
språknamn
name of a language

glossy /ˈɡlɑsi/ /ˈɡlɒsi/ /ˈɡlɔsi/ adj
blank glansig glänsande blankpolerad
having a reflective surface

glossy ibis n
bronsibis
Plegadis falcinellus

glottal stop /ɡlɑtəl stɑp/ /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
glottal klusil 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/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ n
glukos druvsocker dextros blodsocker
simple monosaccharide sugar

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ n
lim klister
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ v
limma klistra
join with glue

glue gun n
limpistol
gun-shaped glue applicator in general

glue stick n
limstift
solid adhesive tube

gluey adj
klibbig klistrig
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 /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/ 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

glute bridge n
glute bridge
exercise

gluteal cleft n
analfåra crena ani rövskåra rövspringa stjärtskåra
cleft between buttocks

gluten /ˈɡluːtn̩/ /ˈɡluːtən/ n
gluten
cereal protein

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
frossare
one who eats voraciously
matvrak
one who gluts himself

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
frosseri
the vice of eating to excess

glycemia n
glykemi
presence of an unusual amount of glucose in the blood

glycemic adj
glykemisk
glycemic

glycine /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ 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 /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ 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 /nɑː(ɹ)ld/ adj
knotig
knotty and misshapen

gnash /næʃ/ v
gnissla
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger

gnat /næt/ n
stickmygga
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /nɔː/ v
gnaga
to bite something persistently

gnawer /ˈnɔəɹ/ /ˈnɔːə/ n
gnagare
rodent or other animal that gnaws

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
gnejs
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock

gnome /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ n
gnom tomte
legendary being

gnomon /ˈnoʊ.mən/ /ˈnoʊˌmɑn/ /ˈnəʊ.mən/ /ˈnəʊˌmɒn/ n
gnomon
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnomonics /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/ n
gnomonik
The science and art of sundials

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ n
gnu
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] n
försök
attempt
tur
turn at something
go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
bli
to become
dejta gå ut med
to date
förstöras
to be destroyed
försvinna
to disappear
gå fungera
of a machine, to work
gå passa
to fit
gå åka fara resa
to move through space (especially from one place to another)
låta ljuda säga
to make (a specified sound)

go about v
gå till väga
to tackle

go after v
följa efter jaga
to pursue in attempt to catch

go astray v
bli borttappat
of objects: to become lost or mislaid

go away interjection
försvinn iväg med dig stick

go away v
gå bort ge sig av
to depart or leave a place

go bananas v
gå bananas
become very excited
gå i taket kuka ur psykbryt tokig tuppjuck
get angry

go bankrupt v
gå i konkurs
to become bankrupt

go commando v
gå kommando köra kommando
go without underwear

go down in history v
gå till historien

go down the wrong way v
sätta i vrångstrupen
of food or drink: to go down the trachea

go easy v
ta det lugnt
to use sparingly or carefully

go for v
gå efter
to go somewhere in order to get something

go for broke v
satsa allt på ett kort
to try everything possible in a final attempt

go fuck oneself phraseologicalUnit
dra åt helvete gå knulla dig själv skit ner dig

go home v
gå hem
return to one's house

go nuts v
galen
to become mad
köra
in the imperative

go out v
gå ut
to leave, especially a building
slockna
to be turned off or extinguished

go public v
börsintroducera
launch an initial public offering
tillkännage
make something public

go south v
dala gå utför
become unfavorable

go steady v
kila stadigt
date one person

go through v
genomgå gå igenom
to examine or scrutinize
to travel from one end to the other
undergo, suffer, experience
genomgå gå igenom komma fram
reach an intended destination
gå vidare
progress to the next stage

go to v
gå i gå på
to attend classes at a school
gå på
to attend an event or a sight

go to Canossa v
gå till Canossa

go to bed v
gå och lägga sig knyta krypa till kojs lägga till sängs
to lie down to sleep

go to bed with v
hoppa i säng ligga med sova med
(euphemistic) to have sex

go to hell v
dra åt helvete fara åt helvete
interjection
gå åt helvete gå åt skogen
to be ruined, become useless

go to pot v
gå åt skogen
grow worse

go to sea v
gå till sjöss

go to shit v
gå åt helvete gå åt skogen
to become worse

go to war v
dra ut i krig
enter armed conflict

go to waste v
gå till spillo

go to work v
åka till jobbet
go to work

go up in smoke v
gå upp i lågor gå upp i rök
catch fire
gå upp i rök
be ruined

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

go-ahead n
klartecken
approval

go-cart n
gocart gokart
a racing vehicle

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
egga
to incite or provoke
sporra
to encourage or stimulate

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] n
mål
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
point(s) scored
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object
result one is attempting to achieve

goal area n
målområde
soccer: area of the pitch closest to goal

goal average n
målsnitt
ratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches

goal difference n
målskillnad
difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded

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

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/ /ˈɡɔʊl-/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ n
målstolpe stolpe
vertical side pole of a goal

goalscorer n
målskytt målgörare
person who scores a goal

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] n
bock kåtbock
lecherous man
get
animal

goat cheese n
getost
cheese produced by goat milk

goat's rue /ˈɡoʊts ɹuː/ n
getruta
Galega officinalis

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
bockskägg
beard at the center of the chin

goatfucker n
getknullare
derogatory term for a person of North African or Middle Eastern descent

goatgrass n
bockvete
Aegilops

goatherd n
getherde
person who herds, tends goats

goatmilk n
getmjölk
product

gobble /ˈɡɑbl̩/ /ˈɡɒbl̩/ v
glufsa
to eat hastily or greedily

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 or said in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner

goblet /ˈɡɒblət/ n
bägare
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblet drum n
darbuka

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
vätte
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

goblin shark n
trollhaj
Mitsukurina owstoni

goblinoid n
svartfolk
A being having the appearance or characteristics of a goblin.

gobo /ˈɡoʊˌboʊ/ /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/ n
gobo
template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light

gobshite /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ n
skitsnackare
one who engages in nonsensical chatter

gobsmacked /ˈɡɒb.smækt/ adj
förbluffad förstummad paff
Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ n
gud
idol

godchild /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ n
gudbarn
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adj
helvetes jävla satans
intensifier

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ interjection
djävlar! fan! satan!
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
guddotter
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ n
gudinna
female deity
adored or idealized woman

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
gudfader gudfar
mafia leader
gudfar fadder 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

godforsaken /ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ adj
gudsförgäten
desolate, boring and depressing

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ adj
gudlös
not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god

godlessness n
gudlöshet
state of being godless

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
gudalik
having characteristics of a god

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ adj
gudfruktig
devoted to a god or God
gudomlig
gloriously good
of or pertaining to 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
person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

godsend /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ n
gudagåva skänk från ovan
instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune

godson /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ n
gudson
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goethite /ˈɡoʊθaɪt/ /ˈɡœtaɪt/ n
goethit
an iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
skyddsglasögon
protective eyewear

going to /ɡoʊnə/ /ɡoʊɪn tə/ /ɡoʊɪnə/ /ɡoʊɪŋ tə/ /ɡənə/ /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu/ phraseologicalUnit
komma att ska
will (future tense)
ska
past progressive

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
struma
enlargement of the neck

gokkun n
gokkun
genre of pornography

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
guld-
made of gold, golden
guldfärgad gyllene
having the colour of gold

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
guld
element Au
colour
anything or anyone considered to be very valuable
guld guldmedalj
gold medal
guldmynt
coin

gold coin n
guldmynt
coin made of gold

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
guldgrävare
someone who digs or mines for gold

gold leaf n
bladguld
gold beaten into a thin sheet

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
guldrush
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered

gold standard n
guldmyntfot
monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold

gold-plated adj
guldpläterad
having a thin layer of gold

goldcrest n
kungsfågel
bird

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] 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 /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ n
guldålder storhetstid
time of progress and achievement

golden calf n
guldkalv
A golden image of a calf

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ 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 pheasant n
guldfasan
golden pheasant

golden plover n
ljungpipare
Pluvialis apricaria
sibirisk tundrapipare
Pluvialis fulva

golden ratio n
gyllene snittet
irrational number

golden rule n
gyllene regeln

golden shower n
golden shower
the act of a person urinating on another
rörkassia
the flowering plant Cassia fistula

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ n
knipa
duck

goldfinch n
steglits steglitsa
any of several passerine birds

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ n
guldfisk
fish

goldsmith n
guldsmed
person who makes things out of gold

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ n
golf
ball game

golf ball n
golfboll
small ball used in golf

golf club n
golfklubb
a club or organization
golfklubba
the implement

golf course n
golfbana
the land where one plays golf

golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ n
golfspelare golfare
someone who plays golf

gomoku n
fem i rad luffarschack
board game

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
ballar
slang, testicles
könskörtel gonad
sex gland

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
gondol
narrow boat, especially in Venice
car or basket of an airship
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
gondoljär
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ adj
borta
away, having left

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ n
gonggong
percussion instrument

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
gonorré
STD

goo /ɡuː/ n
kladd klet smet
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] adj
bra god
of people, competent or talented
pleasant; enjoyable
useful for a particular purpose
of food, edible; not stale or rotten
bra nyttig god
healthful
dryg
full; entire; at least
god bra
beneficial; worthwhile
effective
god bra gott
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
favourable
god gott
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
vad bra bra
exclamation of satisfaction

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] n
bra
good result
godhet bra
the forces of good

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
god eftermiddag god dag
greeting said in the afternoon

good day phraseologicalUnit
god dag
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good evening interjection
god kväll god afton
greeting said in the evening

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
god tro
good, honest intentions

good grief interjection
kära nån
expression of dismay and disgust

good guy n
hjälte
a hero

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
du store tid 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 /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
lycka till
used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement

good manners n
hyfs god sed gott uppförande hut
treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ 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 /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)ns/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdns/ interjection
bli kvitt lycklig resa
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome

good things come in threes proverb
alla goda ting är tre
several fortunate events usually occur together

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 nolla drönare klantskalle slashas
person of little worth or usefulness

good-looking /ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ adj
snygg
attractive

good-neighborliness n
grannsämja
state of good neighbors

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
hej då adjö farväl hej
farewell

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{!}} ˌkɹuːəl ˈwɜːld/ phraseologicalUnit
farväl, grymma värld!
exclamation prior to suicide

goodhearted /ɡʊd.hɑɹ.təd/ /ɡʊd.hɑː.təd/ adj
godhjärtad
kind, generous and altruistic

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ n
godhet
state or characteristic of being good

goodness gracious /ˈɡʊdnɪs ˌɡɹeɪʃəs/ interjection
milda makter milda tider
expression of great surprise

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
vara gods
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods train n
godståg
train used for transportation of goods

goods wagon n
godsvagn
railway wagon

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
affärsvärde goodwill
accounting: the value of a business entity not directly attributable to its tangible assets and liabilities
välvilja
favorably disposed attitude

goody two shoes n
bror Duktig
goody-goody

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ adj
geggig
soft, sticky and viscous
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

goof up v
dabba klanta tabba
to make a mistake

goofy /ˈɡuːfi/ adj
knasig
silly

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ n
googleträff
match obtained by a query in the Google search engine
googling
Internet search performed on the Google search engine
internetsökning nätsökning
Internet search performed on any search engine

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
googla
to search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine

googleable adj
googlebar
able to be found through a search engine

googol /ˈɡu.ɡɑl/ /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
googol
1 followed by 100 zeros

googolplex /ˈɡuɡɑl-/ /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡɒl-/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
googolplex
ten to the power of a googol

gook /ɡuːk/ /ɡʊk/ n
guling
derogatory: East 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

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
krusbär stickelbär
fruit

goosefoot /ˈɡuːsfʊt/ n
målla
flowering plant of the subfamily Chenopodioideae

gooseherd n
gåsherde
person who takes care of geese

gooseneck n
svanhals
anything shaped like a goose's neck

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

gopnik /ˈɡoʊpnɪk/ n
Adidasriddare gopnik
(pejorative) a member of a subculture in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and in other former Soviet republics

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

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹd͡ʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
ursnygg
very beautiful

gorget /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒət/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɛt/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɪt/ /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ /ˌɡoɹˈʒeɪ/ n
ringkrage
armour

gorilla /ɡɒˈɹɪl.ə/ /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
gorilla
ape
thug

gorodki n
poppi
an ancient Russian folk sport

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ n
ärttörne
evergreen shrub

gory /ˈɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ adj
bloddrypande
covered with blood, very bloody

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
jösses jisses
mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm

goshawk /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ n
duvhök
bird of prey principally in the genus Accipiter

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
gässling gåsunge
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

gossipy adj
skvalleraktig skvallrig
prone to gossip

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ n
skölp håljärn hålmejsel svarvjärn
chisel with a curved blade

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ v
gravera karva rista urholka
to make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping
trycka
to push or try to push the eye out of its socket

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
gulasch
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourd /ɡɔɹd/ /ɡɔːd/ /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɚd/ n
kalebass
dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit
fruit
skalle
slang: head

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ adj
gourmet- gourmé-

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ n
gourmet läckergom finsmakare matkännare gastronom gourmé
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
gikt
arthritic disease

goutte /ɡuːt/ n
droppe
heraldic charge

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
regera härska styra
to exercise sovereign authority in
styra
grammar: to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc. be used with a word

governess /ˈɡʌvnəs/ /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ n
guvernant
woman paid to educate children in their own home

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
regering
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws
state and its administration
rektion styrning
grammar: relationship between a word and its dependents

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ adj
regerings-
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ n
centrifugalregulator regulator
device which regulates or controls
guvernör
chief executive officer of first-level division of a country

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] 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

goy /ɡɔɪ/ n
goj
non-Jew

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
arrestera gripa
to restrain someone; to arrest
gripa grabba ta
to seize
gripa ta tag i
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
anstånd uppskov
allowance of time granted to a debtor
bistånd stöd
divine assistance in resisting sin
bordsbön
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal
grace
elegant movement, poise or balance
nåd
free and undeserved favour, especially of God

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ v
bevärdiga pryda
to adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
behagfull anslående elegant förtjusande prydlig tilltalende
showing grace

gracefully /ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/ adv
behag behagfullt elegant
in a graceful manner

gracilis /ˈɡras.ɪ.lɪs/ /ˈɡræs.ə.lɪs/ n
smala lårmuskeln
Inner thigh most superficial muscle

gracious /ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ adj
nådig

grackle /ˈɡɹækl̩/ n
båtstjärt
genus Quiscalus

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
betyg
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol
klass
level of pre-collegiate education

grade inflation n
betygsinflation
upward trend in grades

grade point n
betygspoäng
numerical value assigned to a grade

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ n
väghyvel
machine

gradian n
nygrad
unit of angle

gradient /ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/ n
färggradient
change in color
gradient
in vector algebra
lutning
rate of inclination or declination of a slope
slope or incline

gradient descent n
gradientsökning

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ adj
gradvis
proceeding by steps or small degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ adv
gradvis
in gradual manner

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
graffiti klotter
drawings on a surface

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ v
bomba klottra måla graffiti
create graffiti

graffiti artist n
graffitikonstnär
Person who paints graffiti

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
transplantat
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty
ymp
branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot
ymp stickling
small shoot or scion

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
transplantera
to implant to form an organic union
ympa
to insert a graft in another tree
to insert scions

graft polymer n
ymppolymer

grafting n
ympning
act, art, or process of inserting grafts

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
gran
unit of length notionally based on a grain's width
unit of mass notionally based on grain's weight
korn gryn
single particle of a substance
korn gryn sädeskorn
single seed of grain
spannmål säd
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
spannmål säd stråsäd
crops from which grain is harvested
väv
linear texture of material or surface

grains of paradise n
paradiskorn
spice

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
gram
unit of mass

graminivore n
gräsätare
grass-eating animal

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ n
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
grammatik språklära grammatikbok
book describing grammar

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnætsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
språkpolis språkfascist
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the perceived incorrect 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

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
kornbod
fertile, grain-growing region
spannmålsmagasin sädesmagasin kornbod lada
storage facility

grand duchy n
storhertigdöme
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess

grand duke n
storfurste
son or grandson of a czar
storhertig
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy

grand piano n
flygel
type of piano

grandchild n
barnbarn
child of one’s child

granddaughter n
dotterdotter sondotter
daughter of someone’s child

grandeur /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ʊɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒʊɚ/ n
storslagenhet
state of being grand or splendid; magnificence

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] n
farfar morfar
grandfather (from either side)
förfader farfar
male forefather

grandfather clause n
övergångsbestämmelse
exeption for those joined under the previous law

grandfather clock n
golvur
pendulum clock

grandiose /ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ adj
storartad grandios storslagen
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ /ˈɡɹænmə/ n
farmor mormor
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
farmor mormor
mother of someone's parent

grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ n
farfar morfar
grandfather (informal)

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
far- och morföräldrar
parent of one's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ n
dotterson sonson
son of one's child

granita /ɡɹəˈniːtə/ n
granita granité
dessert

granite /ˈɡɹæ.naɪt/ /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
granit
type of rock

granivore n
fröätare
seed-eating animal

granny knot n
käringknut
knot

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ /ɡɹɒnt/ 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

granulated sugar n
strösocker
granulated sugar

granule /ˈɡɹæn.jul/ /ˈɡɹæn.juːl/ /ˈɡɹæn.jəl/ n
korn
small particle

granulocyte /ˈɡɹænjəloʊˌsaɪt/ n
granulocyt
blood cell

granuloma n
granulom
tumor

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
druva vindruva
fruit

grape juice n
druvjuice druvsaft
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ n
grapefrukt grape
fruit

grapeshot n
druvhagel
type of shot

grapevine n
vinranka
the plant on which grapes grow

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
graf
set of vertices connected by edges
graf diagram
graph of a function

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ v
plotta rita diagram
draw a graph of

graph paper n
millimeterpapper
ruled paper

graph theory n
grafteori
study of graphs (networks of nodes and edges)

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
grafem
fundamental unit of a writing system

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
grafen
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
grafisk
drawn, pictorial

graphical user interface n
grafiskt användargränssnitt
type of user interface

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
grafik
pictorial representation and manipulation of data
the graphic arts

graphics card n
grafikkort
display adapter

graphics processing unit n
grafikprocessor
electronic circuit for creating images

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
blyerts
colour
grafit blyerts
form of carbon

graphology /ɡɹæˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɡɹæˈfɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
grafologi
study of handwriting

grapnel /ˈɡɹæpnəl/ n
dragg
small anchor

grappa /ˈɡɹæpə/ /ˈɡɹɑpə/ n
grappa
Italian grape-based spirit

grappling iron /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/ n
änterhake
metal hook used to hold two ships together

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
begrepp förståelse
understanding
grepp
grip
grepp räckhåll
that which is accessible

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
begripa fatta
to understand
fatta greppa gripa
to grip

grasp all, lose all proverb
Den som gapar efter mycket mister ofta hela stycket. gapa efter mycket
one who wants everything, may lose it all

grasp at straws v
gripa efter halmstrån

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] 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
gräsänkling gräsänkeman
a married man whose wife is away

grassfire n
gräsbrand
fire burning over grass or grassland

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
gräshoppa
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grasshopper warbler n
gräshoppssångare
Locustella naevia

grassroots adj
gräsrot
of the grass roots

grassroots democracy n
gräsrotsdemokrati
processes

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ v
gnissla
to make an unpleasant rasping sound
riva
cooking: to shred by rubbing

grated /ˈɡɹeɪtɪd/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] adj
riven
produced by grating

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 /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ n
grav grift
excavation for burial

grave accent n
grav accent
diacritic mark (ˋ)

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

gravel pit n
grustag
quarry

gravel road n
grusväg
road with gravel surface

graven image n
avgudabild beläte
a carved idol or representation of a god used as an object of worship

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 force n
dragningskraft gravitationskraft
fundamental force

gravitational radiation n
gravitationsstrålning
hypothetical wave

gravitational singularity n
gravitationell singularitet
gravitational singularity

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 tyngd
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

grawlix /ˈɡɹɔlɪks/ /ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/ n
svordomssymboler
series of images or symbols used in speech bubbles in comic strips to indicate one or more swear words

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grå
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
grå dyster trist tråkig
dreary, gloomy
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/ n
toucha tuscha
act of grazing or scratching lightly

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
beta
to eat grass from a pasture

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
fett flott ister
animal fat

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
smörja
put grease or fat on something

grease pit n
smörjgrop
trench over which a vehicle can be driven

greased lightning n
oljad blixt
Something incredibly fast

greasy /ˈɡɹi.si/ /ˈɡɹi.zi/ /ˈɡɹiː.si/ adj
flottig
Containing a lot of grease or fat

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ adj
betydelsefull enorm fantastisk
jättebra
very good
stor
very big, large scale
important title

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ 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 knot n
kolymasnäppa
the bird Calidris tenuirostris

great minds think alike proverb
två själar, en tanke två själar, samma tanke
used to emphasize two people reaching the same conclusion

great northern diver n
svartnäbbad islom
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer

great power n
stormakt
powerful state

great reed warbler n
trastsångare
Acrocephalus arundinaceus

great skua n
storlabb
Stercorarius 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 white shark n
vithaj
Carcharodon carcharias

great- prefix
gammel-
removal of one generation

great-aunt n
gammelfaster gammelmoster gammeltant
aunt of one’s parent

great-grandchild n
barnbarnsbarn
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild

great-granddaughter n
barnbarnsbarn
the daughter of someone's grandchild

great-grandfather n
gammelfarfar gammelmorfar farfarsfar farmorsfar morfarsfar mormorsfar
father of one's grandparent

great-grandmother n
farfarsmor farmorsmor gammelfarmor gammelmormor morfarsmor mormorsmor
mother of one's grandparent

great-grandson n
barnbarnsbarn
son of a grandchild

great-great-grandchild n
barnbarns barnbarn barnbarnsbarnbarn

great-great-granddaughter n
barnbarnsbarnbarn
the daughter of one's great-grandchild

great-great-grandfather n
gammelgammelfarfar gammelgammelmorfar
The father of someone's great-grandparent

great-great-grandmother n
gammelgammelfarmor gammelgammelmormor
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent

great-great-grandson n
barnbarnsbarnbarn
the son of one's great-grandchild

great-uncle n
gammelfarbror gammelmorbror gammelonkel
uncle of one's parent

greater argentine n
guldlax
Argentina silus

greater prairie chicken n
större präriehöna
Tympanuchus cupido

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
a relatively recent invention

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ n
storhet
The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc

greatsword /ɡɹeɪt.sɔɹd/ /ɡɹeɪt.sɔːd/ n
slagsvärd tvåhandssvärd
sword

greaves /ɡɹivz/ 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
having green as its colour
environmentally friendly
sickly
of fruit: unripe
grön av avund
envious
grön oerfaren
inexperienced

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
grön
member of a green party
grönt grön
colour

green bean n
grön böna haricot vert
immature pods of any kind of bean

green belt /ˈɡrin ˌbɛlt/ /ˈɡriːn bɛlt/ n
grönt bälte
area of agricultural land around an urban area that is protected from large-scale building
belt which is green in colour worn by a person who has achieved a certain (usually intermediate) level of skill in a martial art; the level of skill represented by this belt

green hydrogen n
grön vätgas grönt väte

green light n
grönt ljus
green traffic light
grönt ljus klartecken
permission

green party n
miljöparti
party

green pepper n
grön paprika
green sweet bell pepper
grönpeppar
green peppercorn

green sandpiper n
skogssnäppa
Tringa ochropus

green tea n
grönt te
drink
leaves

green thumb n
gröna fingrar
skill

green warbler n
kaukasisk lundsångare
Phylloscopus nitidus

green wave n
grön våg
way of timing traffic lights

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

green-eyed adj
grönögd
having green eyes
jealous

greenery /ˈɡɹiːnəɹi/ n
grönska
green foliage

greenfinch n
grönfink
European greenfinch, Carduelis chloris

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 drivhusgas
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
grönaktig
somewhat green in color

greenish warbler n
lundsångare
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greenness /ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/ n
grönska grönhet
state of being green (green in color)

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
gröna grönsaker grönt
leaves of certain edible green plants

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ n
grönmålning
misleading picture of environmental friendliness

greenwash /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ v
grönmåla
to disseminate such information

greenwashing n
grönmålning

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
hälsa
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
hälsning hälsningsfras
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival

greeting card n
gratulationskort
card sent as a greeting

greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ interjection
var hälsad
formal way of saying "hello"

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
sällskaplig
of a person who enjoys being in crowds

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
granat
small explosive device

grenade launcher n
granattillsats
weapon that shoots grenades

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ n
grenadjär
soldier

grevillea n
grevilleasläktet
any of many Australian shrubs and trees of the genus Grevillea

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 crowned crane n
grå krontrana
Balearica regulorum

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ n
gråhäger
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
rapphöna åkerhöna
Perdix perdix

grey seal n
gråsäl
Halichoerus grypus

grey tit n
kapmes
Melaniparus afer

grey wagtail n
forsärla
Motacilla cinerea

grey wolf n
varg
a large grey wolf (Canis lupus

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-necked bunting n
bergortolan
Emberiza buchanani

grey-tailed tattler n
sibirisk gråsnäppa
Tringa brevipes

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
grågås
Anser anser

greyness n
gråhet grånad
The state or quality of being grey

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
elnät nät
electricity delivery system
galler gitter
electronics: electrode of a vacuum tube
galler rutnät
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle
gradnät
cartography: method of marking off maps

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ n
halster rost
rack or grate for broiling

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
totalstopp
traffic congestion

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
sorg bedrövelse
sadness

grievance /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
harm kränkthet
feelings of being wronged; outrage

grievance studies n
kränkthetsstudier

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
sörja
to feel very sad about

grievous /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/ /ɡɹiː.vəs/ adj
allvarlig
causing grief, pain or sorrow
serious, grave, dire or dangerous

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 /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
gåsgam
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
galler
grating, grid
grill
barbecue
vehicle front cover

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 /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
grimas grimasch
a distortion of the face

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
grimasera
to make grimaces

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
smuts fet smuts sot
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/ /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ n
svartkonstbok trollbok trolldomsbok
book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic

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 to smaller pieces
nöta
to repeat a task in video games

grindstone /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/ n
slipsten
wheel for grinding

gringo /ɡɹɪŋɡəʊ/ n
gringo
a white person from an English-speaking country

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
bita ihop
face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation, and deal with it
gnida tänderna mot varandra
clench one's teeth together

gritter n
saltbil sandbil
vehicle

grizzled skipper n
smultronvisslare
Pyrgus malvae

grizzly bear n
grizzlybjörn grisslybjörn
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
stön
low mournful uttered sound

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
stöna jämra kvida
to make a groan

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹɔːt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ n
gryn
hulled grain

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
livsmedelshandlare specerihandlare
person selling foodstuffs and household items

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(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

grog /ɡɹɑɡ/ /ɡɹɒɡ/ n
grogg
any alcoholic beverage
alcoholic beverage made with rum and water

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

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
groma
to attempt to gain the trust of a minor

grooming /ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ n
kontakt med barn i sexuellt syfte
attempting to gain the trust of a child or vulnerable person for sexual purposes

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
spår
long, narrow channel

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
famla
to search by feeling
tafsa antasta kladda talla
to touch closely and sexually

groschen n
groschen
coin

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
allvarlig grov svår
conspicuously offensive
brutto
including all associated amounts
fet tjock
having excess flesh
grov grovt äcklig äckligt
oanständig grov obscen
lacking refinement in manner; offending morality
trist tråkig
not sensitive in perception or feeling
äcklig
causing disgust

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
brutto
total earnings or amount
gross
twelve dozen

gross domestic product n
bruttonationalprodukt BNP
economic production of a particular territory

gross income n
bruttoinkomst
income prior to expenses

gross national income n
bruttonationalinkomst
total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation

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

grotesquely adv
groteskt
in a grotesque manner

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
electrical point of zero potential
jord jordledare
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential
jord mark
soil, earth
mark backe grund
surface of the Earth

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
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
finely chopped beef

ground beetle n
jordlöpare
any carabid beetle

ground clearance n
markfrigång
distance

ground elder n
kirskål
Aegopodium podagraria

ground floor n
bottenvåning gatuplan markplan förstavåning
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground forces n
markstridskrafter markstyrka marktrupp
all military units operating on the ground

ground frost n
frost
ice on grass etc.
markfrost
condition
tjäle
frozen upper level of soil

ground ivy n
jordreva
Glechoma hederacea

ground offensive n
markoffensiv
military action

ground rent n
tomträttsavgäld
rent under a ground lease for a surface estate, paid by a ground lessor to a surface owner

ground staff n
markpersonal
staff employed by an airline

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
banbrytande
innovative

grounded /-dəd/ /ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/ adj
flygförbud
not allowed to fly
jordad
of a conductor connected to earth
rumsarrest
confined to one's room for some misdemeanor

grounding /ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
jordning
electrical engineering: interconnection of metal chassis of a device to earth

groundpecker n
markhackare
bird

groundsheet n
liggunderlag
Sheet of waterproof material upon which a person may sit or sleep

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 sex n
gruppsex ormgrop
sexual practice

group theory n
gruppteori
mathematical theory of groups

group velocity n
grupphastighet
propagation velocity of a wave envelope

groupie /ˈɡɹuːpi/ n
groupie
type of fan

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
grupptänk grupptänkande
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ n
skogshöns
any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
sump
dregs

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
lund skogsdunge dunge
small forest

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
odla
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger
växa
(intransitive) to become bigger
(intransitive) to appear or sprout

grow up v
blomstra växa fram växa upp
to flourish
växa upp
idiomatic: to stop acting as a child
växa upp bli vuxen
to mature and become an adult

growing pains n
inkörningsproblem uppstartsproblem växtvärk
difficulties
växtvärk
generalized pains

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
growla
to perform death growl vocals
morra
to utter a deep guttural sound

grown-up adj
vuxen
adult, fully grown

grown-up point n
vuxenpoäng
grown-up points

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
svulst utväxt växt
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor
tillväxt stigande tilltagande utvidgning
increase in size
tillväxt utveckling växt
act of growing
växt vegetation växtlighet
something that grows or has grown

growth hormone n
tillväxthormon
hormone

growth stock n
tillväxtaktie

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
hövd
structure to prevent erosion

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
käk
slang: food
larv
immature insect

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ n
agg groll
deep seated animosity

grudging /ˈɡɹʌ.dʒɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʌ.d͡ʒiŋ/ adj
missunnsam
unwilling or with reluctance

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
välling
thin watery porridge

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ adj
fasansfull ohygglig
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly

grumbler n
brumbjörn gnällpipa gnällspik knarr kverulant surpuppa
a person who persistently grumbles

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
butter tjurig
unhappy and/or irritable

grunge /ɡɹʌnd͡ʒ/ n
grunge
subgenre of alternative music
smuts lort
dirt, filth

grungy /ˈɡɹʌnd͡ʒi/ adj
lortig smutsig
dirty, shabby

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
grymtfisk
fish of the family Haemulidae
grymtning
cry of a pig
short, snorting sound
hantlangare
a person who does ordinary and boring work

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
grymta
of a person: to make a grunt or grunts
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts

guan /ɡwɑn/ n
guan
several birds within the family Cracidae

guanaco /ɡwəˈnɑːkəʊ/ n
guanaco
Lama guanicoe

guanosine n
guanosin
nucleoside

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ n
garanti
anything that assures a certain outcome
written declaration

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ v
garantera
to give an assurance that something will be done right

guarantor /ˈɡæɹəntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ n
garant
person or company that provides a guarantee

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
vakt väktare gard
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

guardant /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)dənt/ adj
framåtvänd med hitvänt ansikte utåtseende
heraldry: with head toward viewer

guardhouse n
vakthus
A building housing on-duty guards

guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ /ˈɡɑɹ.din/ /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ n
målsman förmyndare
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis
väktare
guard or watcher

guardian angel n
skyddsängel änglavakt
spirit

guardianship n
förmyndarskap
position

guardrail n
räcke
rail set alongside a dangerous place

guardsman n
gardist
a member of a Guards regiment

guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ n
guava
fruit
tree or shrub

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ /ˈɡʌd͡ʒən/ /ˈɡʌjən/ n
sandkrypare
Gobio gobio

guelder rose /ˈɡɛldə(ɹ) ˌɹəʊz/ n
skogsolvon
guelder rose, snowball tree

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ /ˈɡwɛn.ən/ n
markatta
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
gerilla
irregular soldier

guerrilla warfare n
gerillakrig
fighting using groups of irregular troops

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
recipient of hospitality
gäst gästartist
invited performer
gäst hotellgäst
patron, customer

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 of honour n
hedersgäst
guest of honour

guest room n
gästrum
room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests

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
someone who guides
guide guidebok
document, book

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

guided tour n
guidning rundvisning rundvandring

guideline n
riktlinje
non-specific rule or principle

guild /ɡɪld/ n
gille skrå
association of tradespeople

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
list
astuteness, cunning

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ n
giljotin fallbila
machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ v
giljotinera
to execute (someone) with a guillotine

guillotining n
giljotinering
execution by guillotine

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
skuld
the regret of having done wrong
skuld skuldkänsla
responsibility for wrongdoing

guilt-ridden adj
skuldtyngd
having a strong sense of guilt

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
skamsen
having a sense of guilt
skyldig
judged to have committed a crime
responsible for a dishonest act

guilty conscience n
dåligt samvete
a feeling of guiltiness

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 /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
gitarr
musical instrument

guitarist n
gitarrist gitarrspelare
person playing or performing on the guitar

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ n
gulag
system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s)

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ adj
röd
heraldry, of the colour red

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ n
rött
blazoning term for red

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ n
golf
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
mås trut
seabird

gull-billed tern n
sandtärna
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
matstrupe
the throat or esophagus

gullibility /ˈɡʌləbɪləti/ /ˈɡʌlɪbɪlɪti/ n
godtrbogenhet
quality of being easily deceived

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
lättlurad
easily deceived or duped, naive

gullwing adj
måsvinge-
resembling gull's wings

gullwing n
måsvingedörr
door

gulp /ɡʌlp/ n
klunk
usual amount swallowed

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
bälga klunka kolka
to swallow eagerly, or in large draughts
svälja
to react nervously

gulper eel n
pelikanålartad fisk
fish

gum /ɡʌm/ n
tandkött
flesh around teeth
gummi
sticky substance exuded by certain plants
tuggummi
single piece of chewing gum

gum arabic n
gumi arabicum
substance from acacia trees

gumboot n
gummistövel
boot made of rubber

gummy bear n
gummibjörn bumbibjörn gelébjörn gelénalle godisnalle
candy

gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/ n
framåtanda företagsamhet
boldness of enterprise
sunt förnuft
common sense, initiative

gun /ɡʌn/ n
gevär bössa
a less portable, long weapon
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
kanon skjutvapen
pistol
a portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun carriage n
lavett
metal frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation

gun dog n
fågelhund
dog used by hunter

gun down v
skjuta
kill by firearm

gun licence n
vapenlicens

gunboat n
kanonbåt
small armed vessel

gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ n
gevärseld
shots from guns

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
smörja gegga kladd
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

gunman n
pistolskytt skytt
criminal armed with a gun

gunmetal /-ɾ(ə)l/ /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/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ n
krut
explosive mixture

gunslinger n
revolverman
person expert at the quick draw

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
reling
top edge of the side of a boat

guqin /ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/ n
guqin
instrument

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ n
gurgel
gurgling sound

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ v
gurgla
to make such a sound
to flow with a bubbling sound

gurn /ɡɜː(ɹ)n/ n
grimas
distorted facial expression

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ n
knorrhane
marine fish of the family Triglidae

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
forsa välla
to flow forth suddenly

gusle /ˈɡʊslə/ n
gusle
single-stringed instrument

gust /ɡʌst/ n
by
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gustation n
smaksinne
The ability to taste flavors; the sense of taste

gut feeling n
magkänsla
an instinct or intuition

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ n
gutta guttae
Doric architectural element

gutta-percha /ɡʌtəˈpɜːtʃə/ /ɡʌɾəˈpɝtʃə/ n
guttaperka
a latex

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌt̬.ɚ/ n
ränna
groove beside a bowling lane
rännsten
ditch along the side of road
takränna
duct or channel beneath the eaves

guv n
grabben
form of address

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
kille
male, man

guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/ v
supa
to consume alcoholic beverages, especially frequently or habitually

gybe /d͡ʒaɪb/ n
gipp
sailing manoeuvre

gym /d͡ʒɪm/ n
gym
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gymnasiast n
gymnasieelev gymnasist
gymnasium student

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
gymnasium
type of school
gymnastiksal sporthall
place for indoor sports

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/ n
gymnast
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gymnastik
a sport

gymnosperm n
gymnosperm nakenfröig växt
plant whose seeds are not in an ovary

gymnospermous adj
nakenfröig
having seeds that are not protected in a capsule
of or pertaining to a gymnosperm

gynaecologist /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
gynekolog
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
gynekologi
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomastia /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmæstɪə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ n
gynekomasti
development of breasts in males

gynophobia n
gynofobi
fear or hatred of women

gyoza /ˈɡjoʊzə/ /ˈɡjɒzə/ n
gyoza
A Japanese crescent-shaped dumpling of Chinese origin

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ 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

gypsy cab n
svarttaxi
unlicensed taxi

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝˌfælkən/ n
jaktfalk
Falco rusticolus

gyro /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹoʊ/ /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjɪɹoʊ/ /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/ n
gyros
Greek sandwich

gyron n
giron
heraldic charge

gyronny adj
gironnerad
heraldic term

gyroscope n
gyroskop
apparatus

ha /hɑː/ [ha(ː)] interjection
ha
a representation of laughter

ha-ha /hɑːˈhɑː/ /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ /ˈhɑːhɑː/ /ˌhɑˈhɑ/ interjection
haha hihi

haberdashery n
sybehörsaffär
a shop selling such goods

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
vana
an action done on a regular basis
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness

habit-forming adj
beroendeframkallande vanebildande
addictive

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ adj
beboelig
where humans or other animals can live

habitual /-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃwəl/ /həˈbɪ.tʃʊ.əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃ(w)əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃʊ.əl/ adj
vanemässig
engaging in some behaviour as a habit
of or relating to a habit; performed over and over again
vanlig habituell
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/ /hækəɹ/ n
hackare
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems
one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
häckla
instrument with pins

hackle /ˈhækəl/ v
häckla
dress flax or hemp

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
banal sliten utnött
repeated too often

hacksaw n
bågfil
saw

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
kolja
marine fish

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ /ˈhæd.ɹɒn/ n
hadron
composite particle composed of quarks

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
hematologi
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haematophagous /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/ adj
blodsugande
feeding on blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ n
hemofili blödarsjuka klassisk blödarsjuka
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ 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/ n
haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
pruta köpslå
to argue for a better deal

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
hagiografi
biography of a saint

haha interjection
haha hihi håhå höhö

haiku /haɪˈku/ /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
haiku
Japanese poem of a specific form
poem of similar structure

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] interjection
hell
greeting!

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] n
hagel
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] v
hagla
to fall from the sky, of hail
hell
to greet

hail from v
bördig
to be a native of

hailstone n
hagelkorn
single ball of hail

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛː/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] n
hår
mass of such filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals
hår hårstrå
mass of such filaments on the human head
hårstrå hår
pigmented filament of keratin on the skin of humans and other mammals

hair clip n
hårklämma hårspänne
clip to hold back the hair

hair conditioner n
hårbalsam balsam
cosmetic product

hair dye n
hårfärgningsmedel hårfärg
any of various materials used to dye hair on the head

hair extension n
hårförlängning
a length of hair

hair gel n
hårgelé
hairstyling gel that hardens the 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 spray n
hårsprej hårspray
hairstyling product that stiffens the hair

hair tie n
hårsnodd
circular piece of elastic

hair-raising adj
hårresande
scary

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

haircloth n
tagel
cloth made of the mane or tail hairs of a horse

haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ n
klippning
act of cutting of hair

hairdresser n
frisör barberare frisörska
professional for haircutting or hairstyling

hairdryer n
hårtork hårfön fön
electrical appliance for drying hair

hairgrip n
hårspänne
flat hairpin with two prongs

hairiness n
hårighet

hairlessness n
hårlöshet
the condition or quality of being hairless

hairpin /ˈhɛə.pɪn/ /ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ n
hårnål
pin or fastener for the hair

hairpin bend n
serpentinväg
acute curve in a road on a steep incline

hairstyle n
frisyr
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ adj
hårig
of a body part other than the head
of a person
of an animal

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ n
hajj
pilgrimage to Mecca

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ adj
halal
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs

halal snack pack n
kebabtallrik
fast food dish

halberd /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ n
hillebard
hand weapon

halcyon days /ˈhælsiːən deɪz/ n
glada dagar 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
del
part; side; behalf
halva halv
math: fraction
halva hälft halvlek planhalva
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided

half a dozen numeral
halvdussin
six

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
halvbror halvbroder
male half-sibling

half dozen n
halvdussin
6

half full adj
halvfull
holding about half of the full capacity

half marathon n
halvmaraton
running race

half past /ˈhæf ˌpæst/ /ˈhæˌpæst/ /ˈhɑːf ˌpɑːst/ /ˈhɑːpəs(t)/ /ˈhɑːˌpɑːst/ n
halv två
"half past one" as example of usage in other languages

half sibling n
halvsyskon
a half sibling

half sister n
halvsyster halvsyrra
a female half sibling

half title n
smutstitel
book title

half-asleep adj
halvsovande
very sleepy

half-century n
halvsekel
period of fifty years

half-cousin n
halvkusin

half-finished adj
halvfärdig halvfabrikat
only partially completed

half-hour n
halv
time
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
anything shaped like a crescent

half-naked adj
halvnaken
with very few clothes on

half-plane n
halvplan
either half of an infinite plane

half-timbered /ˌhæf ˈtɪmbɚd/ /ˌhɑːf ˈtɪmbəd/ adj
korsvirke
constructed using a load-bearing timber frame with the spaces between the timbers filled with bricks, etc.

half-time n
halvtid
sports: interval between halves

half-truth n
halvsanning
A deceptive statement

half-year n
halvår
period of half a year

halfdead adj
halvdöd
halfway dead; partially alive

halfhearted adj
halvhjärtad
lacking full energy

halfheartedly adv
halvhjärtat
in a half-hearted manner

halfling n
halvlängdsman bastard dvärg halvkarl halvman halvmänning
a hobbit

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
halvvägs
midway

halfway house n
halvvägshus
temporary residence

halfway line n
mittlinje

halibut /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ /ˈhɒ.lɪ.bət/ n
hälleflundra helgeflundra
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halide /ˈheɪ.laɪd/ /ˈhæl.aɪd/ n
bergsalt halit stensal
halogen salt

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʉ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
dålig andedräkt foetor ex ore
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
sal
large meeting room

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
halleluja
exclamation to praise God
general exclamation of gratitude

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ n
kännetecken
a distinct characteristic

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
helga
to sanctify

hallucinate /həˈljuːsɪneɪt/ /həˈluːsɪneɪt/ v
hallucinera
seem to perceive what is not really present

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
hallucination
sensory perception of something that does not exist

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.d͡ʒɛn/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ n
hallucinogen
that which causes hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
hallucinogen
producing hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ n
hallucinogen
a substance that is a hallucinogen

halma /ˈhalmə/ n
halma
board game

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
aura
metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment
gloria
luminous disc around the heads of saints
halo
atmospheric phenomenon
anything resembling the phenomenon

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/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
stoppa
to cause something to stop

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
grimma
animal's headgear

halting problem n
stopproblemet
problem in theoretical computer science

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ /ˈhɑːlvɑː/ n
helva halva
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
halvera
to divide in two equal parts
to reduce to half of original

halyard /ˈhæljɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhæljə(ɹ)d/ n
fall
rope

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
skinka
thigh of a hog cured for food

ham hock n
fläsklägg

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 /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
hamburgare
sandwich

hamiform /ˈheɪmɪfɔːm/ adj
hakformig
conchology: curved at the extremity
hakformig krokformad
shaped like a hook

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ n
by
small village
village without its own church
hypoplectrus
fish

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ n
hammare
tool
bone of the middle ear
piano part
part of a clock
sports: device
hane
part of a firearm

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
hamra
to strike repeatedly

hammer and sickle n
hammaren och skäran
symbol of communism

hammer home v
hamra
To repeatedly or continually emphasise

hammer throw n
släggkastning slägga
athletic event where a heavy steel ball with a handle attached is thrown

hammer thrower n
släggkastare
athlete who competes in the hammer throw

hammered dulcimer n
hackbräde
a trapezoidal zither with metal strings

hammerhead shark n
hammarhaj
shark of the genus Sphyrna

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ n
hängmatta hammock
swinging couch or bed

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ n
korg
large basket

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ v
hindra hämma
to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
hamster
rodent species belonging to the Cricetinae

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ v
hamstra
to stash like a hamster, to hoard

hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/ n
hassena knäsena
great tendon

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] n
applåd
applause
bunt
bundle of tobacco leaves
flank sida
side; part; direction, either right or left
förmåga handlag skicklighet
power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity
hand
part of the fore limb
set of cards held by a player in a card game
management, domain, control
handstil
handwriting; style of penmanship
handtag hjälp
instance of helping
klase
bunch of bananas
namnteckning underskrift
person's autograph or signature
tvärhand
hand's breadth
visare
index or pointer on a dial, such as on an analogue/analog clock

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] v
ge lämna över räcka över
to give, pass or transmit with the hand
hjälpa ledsaga
to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

hand cream n
handkräm
cream

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɚˈneɪd/ /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
handgranat
explosive device

hand heart n
handhjärta
gesture

hand in v
lämna in
to give to a responsible person

hand job n
avrunkning
Manual stimulation of another person's penis

hand mixer n
elvisp
hand-held mixer

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/ /ˈhænd ˌsænɪtaɪzɚ/ n
handsprit desinfektionssprit handdesinfektion
liquid

hand truck n
säckkärra pirra bagagekärra magasinkärra paketkärra
box-moving handcart

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
handväska
small bag carried in the hand

handball n
handboll
team sport
ball in team sport
hands
football offence

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

handedness n
hänthet
preference for using the right or left hand

handfast adj
handfast
strong; steadfast

handful /ˈhæn(d)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
handfull
small number
handfull näve
amount held in hand

handicap /ˈhændikæp/ n
försprång
in a competition, allowance granted or hindrance imposed

handicapped adj
funktionshindrad funktionsnedsatt handikappad
Limited by an impediment of some kind

handicraft /ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ n
hantverk handarbete
trade requiring skill of hand

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ n
näsduk
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ n
handtag öra
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved
vred
part of a door

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ v
behandla
to treat, to deal with (in a specified way)
handskas med
to manage, use, or wield with the hands
hantera
to manage, control, or direct
to be concerned with; to be an expert in

handle with kid gloves v
silkesvante
to treat something very delicately

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
styre
bar for steering

handling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ n
hantering
touching, controlling, managing with the hands
häleri
criminal offence

handpainted adj
handmålad
painted by hand

handpicked adj
handplockad
picked by hand
selected with great care

handrail n
räcke ledstång
rail which can be held

hands off interjection
bort med händerna! bort med tassarna! inte röra!
don't touch!

hands up interjection
upp med händerna
surrender!

handsaw n
handsåg fogsvans
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handsel /ˈhæn.səl/ /ˈhænd.səl/ n
nyårspresent
gift given at New Year

handshake n
handskakning
an exchange of signals between two devices
handslag handtryckning handskakning
grasping of hands by two people

handsoap n
handtvål
handsoap

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ adj
stilig
of man: attractive

handsomeness /ˈhænsəmnəs/ n
stilighet
quality of being handsome

handsy /ˈhæn(d)zi/ adj
närgången tafsig
prone to touching others

handwoven adj
handvävd
woven by hand

handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
handskrift
act or process of writing with the hand
text written by hand
handstil
characteristic writing of a particular person

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
hantlangare
man who does odd tasks

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
hänga
to be or remain suspended
to execute by suspension from the neck
informal: to loiter
chess: to cause to become vulnerable to capture
to be executed using gallows

hang glider /hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɚ] n
hängflygare
rider
hängglidare
aircraft

hang gliding /hæŋ ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ] 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 /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
hängande
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ n
hänge
anything wide, high and thin that is hung
hängning
public event at which a person is hanged
way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged
hängning galgen
means of execution

hanging indentation n
hängande indrag

hangman n
bödel hänggubbe skarprättare

hangman's noose n
hängsnara
kind of knot used primarily to execute a person by hanging

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
negative effects caused by heavy drinking
baksmälla kvarleva relik
unpleasant relic left from prior events

hanky-panky /ˌhæŋkɪˈpæŋki/ n
rajtan tajtan
amorous behaviour, smooching, making out, necking, sexual intercourse or other sexual activity

hanukkiah n
chanukkia menora
nine-branched candelabrum

hapax legomenon /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɑ.məˌnɑn/ /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɒ.məˌnɒn/ 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

hapkido n
hapkido
martial art

hapless /ˈhæpləs/ /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
olycklig
very unlucky; ill-fated

haplo- /hæploʊ-/ prefix
haplo-

haplography /hæpˈlɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
haplografi
accidental omission

haploid adj
haploid
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

haploid n
haploid
haploid cell

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
ske hända äga rum inträffa förekomma
to occur

happening /ˈhæpnɪŋ/ /ˈhæpənɪŋ/ /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ [hæpnɪn] n
händelse skeende
something that happens

happily /ˈhæp.ə.li/ adv
gladeligen
willingly
glatt
in a happy manner

happily ever after adv
och så levde de lyckliga i alla sina dagar
happily until death

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
lycka glädje
lycka glädje fröjd
emotion of being happy

happy /ˈhæpi/ adj
gynnsam lyckad lycklig
fortunate, lucky
lycklig glad
contented, joyous
nöjd
content (to do something); having no objection (to something)

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 /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ 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 /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ v
gratulera på födelsedagen
wish someone a happy birthday

happy ending n
lyckligt slut
happy end

happy hunting ground n
de sälla jaktmarkerna
Native American idea of the afterlife

happy medium n
gyllene medelväg
balanced position

happy-go-lucky adj
bekymmerslös obekymrad sorgfri sorglös
carefree

haptics /ˈhæptɪks/ n
haptik
computing: study of user interfaces with sense of touch
medicine: study of the sense of touch

hara-kiri n
harakiri
ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen

haram /həˈɹɑːm/ adj
haram
forbidden by Islam

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
harang
tirade

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ n
trakasseri
deliberate pestering or annoying
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
förebud förlöpare
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /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

harbour porpoise n
vanlig tumlare
a porpoise, Phocoena phocoena

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
hård
resistant to pressure
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds
hård sträng
severe
hård svår
demanding a lot of effort to endure
obestridlig
unquestionable
stark
of drink: strong
svår besvärlig
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand

hard cheese n
hårdost
A standard type of firm, ripe cheese

hard cider n
äppelcider äpplecider
beverage

hard currency n
hårdvaluta
globally traded currency that serves as a reliable and stable store of value

hard drive n
hårddisk
device used for storing large amounts of data

hard hat n
skyddshjälm byggarbetarhjälm
construction helmet

hard of hearing adj
lomhörd hörselskadad
having difficulty hearing

hard palate n
hård gom hårda gommen
tissue

hard rock n
hårdrock
rock music genre

hard water n
hårt vatten
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals

hard-and-fast adj
benhård fastslagen järnhård orubblig
strictly maintained

hard-boiled adj
hårdkokt
of an egg
hårdkokt rå
callous

hard-on /ˈhɑɹdɑn/ n
stånd
erection of the penis

hard-wearing adj
slitstark
wear-resistant

hard-won adj
dyrköpt
having been obtained with effort

hardback adj
inbunden
having a solid binding

hardback n
inbunden bok
a book with a solid binding

hardcore /hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ adj
Hårdporr
of or pertaining to pornography that depicts penetration
hård-
faster or more intense than the regular style
inbiten stenhård
having an extreme dedication to a certain activity
intensiv mäktig
particularly intense

hardcore /hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ n
hardcore
hardcore punk or techno music

hardcore pornography n
hårdporr
hardcore pornography

hardening n
härdning
process

hardheaded adj
beräknande kall nykter
pragmatic
envis
stubborn

hardhearted adj
hårdhjärtad
lacking in compassion

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
knappast knappt näppeligen
barely, only just

hardness /ˈhɑɹdnəs/ /ˈhɑːdnəs/ n
hårdhet
quality of being hard

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ n
motgång vedermöda svårighet
difficulty or trouble

hardtack n
hårdskorpa skeppsskorpa rågskorpa
hard biscuit

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
maskinvara hårdvara
material part of a computer

hardwood /ˈhɑɹdˌwʊd/ n
ädelträ
the wood from any dicotyledonous tree

hardworking adj
arbetsam flitig idog
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ n
hare
animal

harebell n
blåklocka
plant

harelip n
harmynthet läppspalt
congenital malformation of the upper lip

harelipped adj
harmynt
having a harelip

harem /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ n
harem
group of women in a polygamous household
the private part of an Arab household

hark /hɑː(ɹ)k/ v
lyssna noggrant
to listen attentively

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
harlekin
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
strömand
Histrionicus histrionicus

harlequinade /hɑːləkwɪˈneɪd/ n
harlekinad
comedy

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ n
sköka
a female prostitute

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 /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ adj
harmonisk
pertaining to harmony

harmonic function n
harmonisk funktion
function

harmonic mean n
harmoniskt medelvärde
type of average

harmonica /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
munspel
wind instrument

harmonization n
harmonisering
act of harmonizing

harmony /ˈhɑɹ.mə.ni/ /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ n
ackord harmoni
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord
harmoni
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds
harmonilära harmoni
music: the academic study of chords
sämja harmoni
agreement or accord

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
harnesk
armour
sele seldon
restraint or support

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
binda sela sela på spänna för
to place a harness on something
bygga ut exploatera ta i anspråk tämja utbygga utnyttja
to control or put to use

harness racing n
travsport
form of horse racing

harness saddle n
sadel
part of a harness which supports the weight of poles or shafts attaching a vehicle to a horse or other animal

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
harpa
musical instrument

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ v
mala tjata älta
to repeatedly mention a subject

harp on v
mala om tjata
to continue to bring up a point of contention

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ /ˈhɑːp.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 /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ n
arkebuse
obsolete matchlock firearm

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ n
argbigga huskors morrhoppa ragata rivjärn satkärring
vicious and scolding woman

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 /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
sträv
rough

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
hjort get
male deer

hartshorn /ˈhɑːtshɔːn/ n
hjorthorn
the antler of a hart
hjorthornssalt
An aqueous solution of ammonia

hartshorn salt n
hjorthornssalt
hartshorn salt

hartwort n
strävsilja
plant of Europe

harumph /həˈɹʌm(p)f/ v
fnysa
dislike

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ n
skörd
process of gathering the ripened crop
yield of harvesting
skördefest
pagan ceremony
skördetid
season of gathering the ripened crop

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ v
skörda
to bring in a harvest; reap

harvest mouse n
dvärgmus
Micromys minutus

harvest time n
skördetid
harvest time

harvestman n
lockespindel
arachnid

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
föredetting
person declining in popularity or effectiveness

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
brädgård fyrkant nummertecken
the # symbol
pytt pyttipanna
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
hasch
clipped form of hashish

hash brown n
råraka
fried patty

hash browns n
potatisplätt raggmunk råraka
chopped and fried potatoes

hash table n
hashtabell
associative array

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ n
haschisch hasch
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
hashtag
a tag with a hash sign

hasp /hæsp/ /hɑːsp/ n
hasp
a clasp

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassium
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ n
besvär krångel
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
knäkudde
kneeler
tuva grästuva
grass

haste /heɪst/ n
brådska
speed, swiftness, dispatch

hasten /ˈheɪ.sən/ v
jäkta hasta skynda
to move in a quick fashion
jäkta skynda på
to make someone/something speed up

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 /hæt͡ʃ/ n
lucka
horizontal door
serveringslucka
opening for serving food
underhållslucka
small door provided for access for maintenance

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ v
kläcka
to emerge from an egg

hatchback n
halvkombi
a car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards

hatching n
kläckning
act of egg hatching
skraffering
method of shading

hatchling n
unge
a newly hatched animal

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
hata
to dislike intensely

hate crime n
hatbrott
crime motivated by hate

hate speech n
hatpropaganda
offensive speech

hated /ˈheɪtɪd/ adj
hatad
disliked, odious

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ adj
förhatlig
dislikable
evoking hatred
hatisk
full of hate

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪtɚ/ n
hatare
one who hates

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
hat
strong aversion

hatter /ˈhætə(ɹ)/ n
hattmakare
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats

haughtiness n
högfärd arrogans
the property of being haughty

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ adj
högmodig överlägsen högdragen högfärdig
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
gömsle mötesplats tillhåll träffpunkt
place at which one is regularly found

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
anfäkta hemsöka
to make uneasy
bo
to live habitually
förfölja
to stalk
hemsöka
to inhabit, or visit frequently

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adj
besatt
obsessed
hemsökt
frequented by a ghost
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/ /ə/ /əv/ v
få
cause to be
cause to, by command or request
ha
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses
engage in sexual intercourse with
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
(informal) to be pregnant; to be expecting a baby

have a good one phraseologicalUnit
ha det bra ha det gott
parting phrase

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
ha en bra dag ha en trevlig dag
goodbye

have a screw loose v
ha en skruv lös
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric

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

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 it out v
göra upp

have one foot in the grave v
stå med ena foten i graven med ena foten i graven

have one's moments v
ha sina stunder
experience brief periods of distinction

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 v
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 time v
hinna
to have enough time to do something

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

hawklike adj
hökaktig
reminiscent of a hawk

hawknose n
höknäsa

hawksbeard n
klofibbla
Crepis gen. et spp.

hawsehole n
klys
nautical: hole for anchor rode

hawser n
tross
cable

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
hagtorn
shrub or tree of the genus Crataegus

hay /heɪ/ n
hö
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay fever n
hösnuva
allergy to pollen

haybale n
höbal
a bale of hay

hayfork n
högaffel hötjuga
A tool used for moving hay

hayloft n
höskulle
upper storey of a barn

haymow n
höskulle
a pile of hay stored in a barn

hayrack n
höhäck
vertical drying-rack

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
höstack
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay

haze /heɪz/ n
dis töcken
very fine particles suspended in the air

haze /heɪz/ v
nolla
to perform an initiation ritual

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
hassel
tree / shrub

hazel grouse n
järpe
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ n
hasselnöt
fruit

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
nollning inkilning inspark
humiliating initiation practices

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ adj
disig dimmig
thick with haze
oklar diffus suddig
obscure, confused
oklar suddig
not clear or transparent

hazzan n
chazzan
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] 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 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 who smelt it dealt it proverb
den som nämnde det, han klämde det den som nämnde't, han klämde't
a person calling attention to or complaining about a fart

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 /ˈhiː.mæn/ n
karlakarl

head /ˈhɛd/ adj
huvud skalle
of, relating to, or intended for the head
compounds with huvud and topp främst först
foremost in rank or importance
främst först
placed at the top or the front
mot
coming from in front

head /ˈhɛd/ n
bornyr fradga skum
foam on carbonated beverages
fattning huvud
huvud
blunt end of a nail, screw etc.
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
krona
leafy top part of a tree
ledare chef direktör föreståndare
leader, chief, mastermind
rektor
headmaster, headmistress

head /ˈhɛd/ v
leda
to be in command of
nicka skalla
to strike with the head
åka
to move in a specified direction

head chef n
köksmästare
main chef

head coach n
huvudtränare
highest ranking coach

head honcho n
högsta hönset
Person in charge

head in the clouds phraseologicalUnit
ha huvudet bland molnen
huvudet i molnen
having fantastic or impractical dreams

head louse n
huvudlus
insect

head of government n
regeringschef
chief officer of the executive branch of a government

head of state n
statschef statsöverhuvud

head office n
huvudkontor
main admin centre

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adj
upp över öronen
hopelessly smitten

head over heels /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adv
hals över huvud
at top speed; frantically
handlöst upp över öronen
hopelessly, madly (as in head over heels in love)
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/ /ˈhɛdɚ/ n
bindare koppsten
brick that is laid sideways
dykning huvudhopp
headlong fall or jump
nick skalle
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head
rubrik
text used to mark off a quantity of text
skördemaskin
machine that cuts the heads off of grain
överstycke
horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening

header file n
headerfil
file that is automatically included in another source file

headgear /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/ n
huvudbonad
anything worn on the head

headhunter n
huvudjägare
practitioner of headhunting
recruiter

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ n
kurs
direction

headlamp n
framlykta
headlight
pannlampa
flashlight worn on head

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ n
udde
coastal land that juts into the sea
åkerren
unplowed boundary of a field

headlight n
framlykta strålkastare billjus
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
huvudakt
top-billed attraction
rubrik
heading or title of an article

headlong /ˈhɛd.lɑŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɒŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/ adv
huvudstupa
with the head first or down

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ n
rektor
the most senior master in a school (male)

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ n
hörlur hörlurar
listening device

headphones n
hörlurar
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound

headquarters /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ n
högkvarter
military installation
högkvarter huvudkvarter
center of organisation's activity

heads /hɛdz/ n
krona
side of coin

heads or tails n
krona eller klave singla slant
heads or tails

headsail /ˈhɛdˌseɪl/ /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
försegel
sail set forward of the foremost mast

headscarf n
huckle huvudduk
piece of material worn over the head

headset /ˈhɛdsɛt/ n
headset
pair of headphones or earphones

headshot n
huvudskott
gunshot to the head
porträttfoto
portrait

headstrong adj
egensinnig
determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want

headwaiter n
hovmästare
main supervisory waiter

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
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

heal-all n
brunört
Prunella vulgaris

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
helare helbrägdagörare
person who heals

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
läkning
process of regeneration

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] 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
hälsovård sjukvård vård
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses

health food n
hälsokost
food

health insurance n
sjukförsäkring
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthily adv
nyttigt
in a healthy manner

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
frisk sund
enjoying good health
hälsosam
evincing health
hälsosam frisk
conducive to health

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
heap
type of data structure
hop

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɚ/ v
höra
to perceive with the ear
to perceive sounds through the ear
To receive information about; to come to learn of

hear through the grapevine v
höra via djungeltrumman
learn through rumors

hear, hear interjection
hör, hör
expression of support

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
hörande
able to hear

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ n
hörsel
sense

hearing aid n
hörapparat
hearing assistance device

hearing dog n
signalhund
dog trained to assist the deaf

hearing-impaired adj
hörselskadad
hard of hearing

hearken /ˈhɑɹkən/ /ˈhɑːk(ə)n/ v
lystra
to listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered

hearsay n
hörsägen
information that was heard by one person about another
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ n
likbil bårbil likvagn
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
hjärta
emotions or kindness
hjärta hjärter
an organ
a shape or symbol
centre or core
seat of affections, understanding or will
hjärter hjärta
a suit of cards

heart attack n
hjärtinfarkt
acute myocardial infarction

heart failure n
hjärtinsufficiens hjärtsvikt
chronic inability of the heart

heart murmur n
blåsljud
sound produced when blood is pumped across a heart valve, loud enough to be heard with a stethoscope

heart of palm n
palmhjärta
a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees

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 hjärtevärmande
eliciting tenderness and sympathy

heartache /ˈhɑːteɪk/ n
hjärtesorg
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ [ˈhɑɹʔbiʔ] n
hjärtslag
one pulsation of the heart

heartbroken adj
hjärtekrossad
suffering from grief

heartburn n
halsbränna
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑɹtn̩/ /ˈhɑːtn̩/ v
uppmuntra
to give heart to, to encourage

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
hjärtlig innerlig
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hæθ/ /hɑɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ /hɜːɹθ/ n
härd
floor of fireplace
home or family life
part of furnace

heartland /-lænd/ /-ˌlænd/ /ˈhɑɹtlənd/ /ˈhɑːtlənd/ n
hjärta kärnland kärnområde
interior part of a region, especially when contrasted with coastal parts or when regarded as particularly powerful or significant

heartless /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/ /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ adj
hjärtlös
without feeling

heartrending adj
hjärtskärande hjärtslitande
that causes great grief
that elicits deep sympathy

hearts /hɑɹts/ /hɑːts/ n
hjärter
the card suit (♥)
trick-taking card game

heartwood n
kärnved
wood

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
hjärtevarm
proceeding from the heart
kraftig
exhibiting strength
matnyttig
promoting strength, nourishing; rich, abundant

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] n
brunst löptid
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
heat runda
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
hetta
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
hetta värmebölja
hot spell
styrka
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
värme
värme hetta temperatur
condition or quality of being hot
värme värmeenergi
thermal energy

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] v
tända egga upphetsa
to arouse, to excite (sexually)
värma hetta välla
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space

heat capacity n
värmekapacitet
the capability of a substance to absorb heat energy

heat lightning n
kornblixt
Heat lightning

heat shrink n
krympslang
plastic tube that shrinks when heated

heat sink n
värmesänka
material capable of absorbing heat

heat stroke n
värmeslag
severe hyperthermia

heated /ˈhiːtɪd/ adj
het hetsig upphetsad
very agitated, angry or impassioned
upphettad uppvärmd värmd
made warm or hot

heath /hiːθ/ n
hed hedmark
type of land
ljung hed
shrub of the family Ericaceae

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
hednisk
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
barbar vilde
uncultured or uncivilized person
hedning
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion

heathendom n
hedendom

heathenism n
hedendom
paganism

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
ljung
plant
ljung klockljung
various species of the genus Erica

heathland n
hedmark
heathland

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
uppvärmning
system

heating pad n
värmefilt

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 and upper-world
himmel sky
sky

heavenly body n
himlakropp
natural celestial body

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
himmel
the sky

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ adj
tung
having great weight
of weather:hot and humid
serious

heavy artillery n
tungt artilleri
(figurative) powerful means
(military) large and powerful artillery

heavy hydrogen n
tungt väte
deuterium

heavy industry n
tung industri
heavy industry

heavy lifting n
grovarbete grovjobb

heavy metal n
tungmetall
type of metal

heavy metal umlaut n
heavy metal-prickar
umlaut in the name of a heavy metal band

heavy water n
tungt vatten
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

heavyweight /ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/ n
tungvikt
weight class in boxing and other sports

hecatomb /-tɒm/ /ˈhɛkətoʊm/ /ˈhɛkətuːm/ n
hekatomb
great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice; great public sacrifice in other religions

heck /hɛk/ interjection
Hälsingland
euphemism of hell

heck /hɛk/ n
helsike
euphemism of hell

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
förolämpa häckla håna pika skymfa
insult, tease, make fun of, badger
häckla
question harshly in an attempt to reveal weaknesses

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhektɛː/ /ˈhɛk.tɑː/ /ˈhɛk.tɛə/ /ˈhɛk.tɛɹ/ n
hektar
unit of surface area

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ adj
jäktig hektisk
very busy with activity and confusion

hecto- prefix
hekto-
hundred

hectogram n
hektogram
100 grams

hectolitre n
hektoliter
100 litres

hectometre n
hektometer
the length of 100 metres

heddle n
solv
part of a loom

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ n
häck
thicket of bushes planted in a row

hedge fund n
hedgefond
unregistered investment fund

hedgehog /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ n
igelkott
animal
spansk ryttare
obstacle

hedgerow n
häck buskrad
a row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ n
hedonism
philosophy

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ /ˈhɛdənɪst/ n
hedonist
someone devoted to hedonism

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ adj
hedonistisk
devoted to pleasure

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
klack
part of shoe

heel /hiːl/ v
kränga
incline

heel bone n
hälben
heel bone

hegemonic /hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/ /hɛɡɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
hegemonisk
of or pertaining to hegemony

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ n
hegemoni herravälde
domination, influence, or authority over another

hehe /hɛhɛ~hihi/ interjection
hehe
sound of a giggle

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
kviga
young cow

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ n
höjd längd
distance from bottom to top
längd
height of a standing person or animal

heil /haɪl/ v
heila
to greet with a Sieg Heil

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
avskyvärd förfärlig ohygglig skändlig vedervärdig
totally reprehensible

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ n
arvinge
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office
arvinge arvtagare arvtagerska
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another

heir apparent n
tronarvinge
someone who will definitely inherit

heiress n
arvinge arvtagerska
a woman who stands to inherit

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
släktklenod
valued possession passed down through the generations

heist /haɪst/ n
kupp stöt
a robbery or burglary

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ n
helikopter
aircraft

helicopter parent n
curlingförälder
overly attentive parent

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
heliocentrisk
having the sun at the center

heliopause n
heliopaus
boundary

helioscope n
helioskop
apparatus for viewing the sun

helioscopic adj
helioskopisk

heliosphere n
heliosfär
region of space

heliotrope /-lɪ.əʊ-/ /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ /ˈhɛ-/ n
heliotrop
synonym of bloodstone

helium /ˈhiː.li.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

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
helvetisk infernalisk
causing pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ interjection
hallå
is anyone there?
hallå där men hallå
sarcastic: that was foolish
hallå hej god dag
when answering the telephone
hej hallå hejsan god dag tjena tja
greeting
men hallå
expression of puzzlement

hello there /həˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ /hɛˈləʊ̯ ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
hallå där
hello

helluva /ˈhɛləvə/ adv
sjujäkla sjujävla
very, intense, intensely

helm /hɛlm/ n
roder
tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; entire steering apparatus of a vessel
position of control or leadership
rorsman
member of a vessel’s crew in charge of steering the vessel

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
hjälm
protective head covering

helminth /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/ n
inälvsmask
parasitic roundworm or flatworm

helmsman n
rorgängare rorsman
person responsible for steering a ship

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
hjälp
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ n
hjälp
action given to provide assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
hjälpa
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)

help oneself v
ta för sig
take something freely

help out v
ställa upp stötta
provide assistance

help vampire /ˌhɛlp ˈvæm.paɪ.ə/ /ˌhɛlp ˈvæm.paɪ.ɚ/ n
hjälpvampyr
person who requests answers and solutions from a community while giving nothing in return

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
medhjälpare
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ /ˈhɛlp.fʊl/ 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

helpmate n
hjälpreda
person who supplies help

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

hemangioma n
hemangiom smultronmärke
tumor

hematemesis n
blodkräkning
vomiting with blood

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ n
hematit
mineral

hematocrit /hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/ 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
halvklot hemisfär
half of the Earth
any half-sphere

hemispherectomy n
hemisfärotomi
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemistich n
halvvers hemistik
approximate half-line of verse
unfinished line of verse

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 /ˈhɛm(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
blödning
release of blood; bleeding

hemorrhagic adj
hemorragisk
of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪd/ n
hemorrojd
perianal varicosity

hemostasis /hiːˈmɒstəsɪs/ /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ n
hemostas
keeping blood inside a damaged vessel

hemostat n
peang
clamp to close blood vessels

hemp /hɛmp/ n
hampa
Cannabis sativa

hemp heart n
hampafrön
hemp seed

hemp milk n
hampamjölk
milky liquid from hemp

hemp-nettle n
dån
any weed of the genus Galeopsis in the Lamiaceae family

hempseed n
hampafrö hampfrö
seed of the hemp plant

hen /hɛn/ n
brud brutta
hen-like woman
höna
female chicken

hen harrier n
blå kärrhök
bird

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
bolmört
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
därför följaktligen härav således
as a result, therefore
hädanefter
from this time, from now
härifrån hädan
from here

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
hädanefter
from now on

hendecagon n
elvahörning undekagon
geometry

henhouse n
hönshus
house for chickens to live in

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
henoteism
belief or worship

henpeck /ˈhɛnpɛk/ /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ v
hunsa
to nag persistently

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
toffel toffelhjälte tofflad
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife

hentai /ˈhɛn.taɪ/ 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

hepatitis A n
hepatit A
acute form of hepatitis

hepatitis B n
hepatit B
acute form of hepatitis

hepatitis C n
hepatit C
acute form of hepatitis

hepatocyte n
hepatocyt levercell
liver cells

hepatology n
hepatologi
study or treatment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

heptadecagon n
heptadekagon
geometry

heptane n
heptan
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptathlon /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/ 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
härold heraldiker
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/ /h/ /hɜːb/ n
gräs
slang: marijuana
ört
plant used to flavour food
plant used in medicine

herb butter n
aromsmör kryddsmör
butter with herbs

herb paris n
ormbär trollbär
Paris quadrifolia

herbal tea n
örtte
beverage made by infusion of herbs

herbicide n
herbicid ogräsmedel
substance used to kill plants

herbivore /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
växtätare
plant-eating organism

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
hjord
a number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper
any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company
hop massa
a crowd, a mass of people; now usually pejorative
herde
herdsman

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
samla
intr: to associate
valla
intr: to unite or associate in a herd
samla
to form or put into a herd
valla
to act as a herdsman

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] n
flockimmunitet
form of indirect protection against a disease

herding dog n
vallhund
herding dog

herdsman n
herde fåraherde
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ adv
hit hitåt
to this place
här
in, on, or at this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ 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 här och var
in one place and another

here lies phraseologicalUnit
här vilar
epitaph

here you are phraseologicalUnit
här har du var så god
said when handing something over

hereabout /ˌhɪəɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
häromkring
close, nearby

hereabouts adv
här i närheten här i trakten häromkring
near here

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ adv
framdeles hädanefter
in time to come

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
ärftlighet
hereditary transmission

herefore /ˈhɪəfɔː/ adv
härför
for this reason, on this account

herein /hɪəˈɹɪn/ /hɪɹˈɪn/ 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 /hɪəɹˈɒn/ adv
härefter
check trans

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
kätteri heresi
dissension from religious dogma
kätteri irrlära
a controversial opinion

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ 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 /ˈhɪɹtəfoɹ/ /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔː/ 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)

heritability n
ärftlighet
the ratio of the genetic variance of a population to its phenotypic variance

heritage /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
arv arvegods
property
arv kulturarv
tradition

heritage language n
arvspråk
one's former native language

hermaphrodism n
hermafroditism
congenital condition

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
hermetiskt
hermetically

hermetically sealed adj
hermetiskt tillsluten
airtight

hermeticism /həːˈmɛtɪsɪzm̩/ n
hermetik

hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
enstöring eremit
recluse; someone who lives alone
eremit
religious recluse; eremite

hermit crab n
eremitkräfta
crustacean

hermit thrush n
eremitskogstrast
Catharus guttatus

hermitage /ˈhɜːmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɝmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ n
eremitage
dwelling place of hermit

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ n
bråck
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] n
hjälte
protagonist
role model
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/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ n
hjältinna
female hero

heroinist n
heroinist jonkare
heroin addict

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ 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/ /əsɛlf/ /ɚsɛlf/ pronoun
sig sig själv
(as intensifier) she

hertz /hɜːs/ /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
tveksam ambivalent kluven obeslutsam tvehågsen vankelmodig
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
dröja tveka
tveka dröja
to stop or pause respecting decision or action

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
tvekan
act of hesitating

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 /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹoʊˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəʊˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
heterogen
diverse in kind

heteroglossia n
heteroglossi
coexistence of distinct language varieties

heteronationalism n
heteronationalism

heteronormative adj
heteronormativ

heteronormativity n
heteronormativitet
heteronormativity

heterophobia n
heterofobi
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
heterosexuell
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
hetero heterosexuell
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
heterosexualitet
heterosexual orientation

hetman n
hetman
a historical military commander in various Eastern European countries

hetty /ˈhɛti/ adj
hetero straight strejt
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ 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

hex /hɛks/ n
häxa
a witch

hexadecagon n
heksadekagon
geometry

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadecimal
expressed in hexadecimal

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
hexadecimala talsystemet
number system with base sixteen

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
sexhörning hexagon
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
sexbening
organism or being with six legs
sexfoting
arthropod with six feet

hexecontahedron /ˌhɛksəˌkɒntəˈhiːdɹən/ n
hexekontaeder
60-faced polyhedron

hexode n
hexod

hexose n
hexos
a sugar containing six carbon atoms

hey /heɪ/ interjection
hallå
exclamation to get attention
protest or reprimand
hallå hej hej hå tja
hallå oj
expression of surprise
hej
meaningless beat marker, filler syllable
hej hejsan tjena
informal greeting

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
storhetstid
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ interjection
hej hallå hejsan tjena tja
friendly, informal greeting

hi-tech adj
högteknologisk
of highly advanced technology

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
avbrott uppehåll
interruption, break or pause
gap uppehåll
gap in a series
hiatus
anatomy: opening in an organ
gap in geological strata
hiatus vokalmöte
syllable break between two vowels
uppehåll
vacation

hibernate /ˈhaɪbə(r)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/ /ˈhʌɪbərˌneɪt/ [ˈhäɪbɚˌneɪt] [ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] [ˈhəɪbɚˌne(ɪ)t] v
övervintra
spend winter time in a dormant or inactive state

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] n
hibernation
(biology, space) hypothetical state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in humans
viloläge
(computing) standby state which conserves power
vinterdvala vintersömn dvala hibernation
(biology) state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression during winter

hibiscus /haɪˈbɪskəs/ /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
hibiskus
flower

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ n
hickning hicka
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ v
hicka
to hiccup

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ /ˈhɪkʌps/ n
hicka
the condition of having hiccup spasms

hick /hɪk/ n
bondläpp
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
grej grunka mackapär manick mojäng
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled
sugmärke
bruise-like mark

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) put in a place where it will be harder to discover
(intransitive) put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find

hide and seek n
kurragömma
game

hide one's light under a bushel /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/ /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃl̩/ v
sätta sitt ljus under skäppan sätta sitt ljus under ena skäppo
to conceal one’s positive qualities or talents

hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
anskrämlig gräslig
extremely ugly
avskyvärd
hateful; shocking

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

hierarchize v
hierarkisera
to arrange in a hierarchy

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
hierarki
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/ adj
hieratisk prästerlig
of or pertaining to priests

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ n
hieroglyf
element of hieroglyphic writing system

hierophany /ˌhaɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
hierofani
physical manifestation of the sacred

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adv
huller om buller
in a disordered way

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] adj
hög
elevated; tall
of great or large quantity
slang: stoned
hög ljus
acoustics: of greater frequency

high altar n
högaltare
main altar in a church

high as a kite adj
hög som ett hus
extremely high

high commissioner n
överkommissarie
high-ranking official

high five /haɪ faɪv/ n
high five
gesture

high five /haɪ faɪv/ 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/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] n
gymnasie gymnasieskola high 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
the time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level
högvatten flod
the natural tide at its highest level

high treason n
högförräderi
Criminal disloyalty to one's country

high voltage adj
högspänning
high voltage

high-beam n
helljus
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance

high-class adj
lyxig
recognized for quality

high-end adj
dyrbar exklusiv
most sophisticated or expensive

high-handed adj
egenmäktig
using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others

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-ranking adj
högt uppsatt
at an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level

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

higher power n
högre makt
God or a god

highfalutin /ˈhaɪ.fəˌlu.tɪn/ /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɪn/ adj
högtravande pompös
(informal) self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical

highland /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ /ˈhaɪ.lɪnd/ n
högland
elevated land

highlands n
högland
area of high land

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
höjdpunkt
especially significant or interesting detail or event
ljuspunkt
strongly illuminated area in a drawing, painting, or photograph
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

highness /ˈhaɪnəs/ n
höghet
state of being high

hight /haɪt/ v
heta

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
motorväg landsväg väg
main public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
stråtrövare
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
höjning stegring
an abrupt increase
vandring
a long walk

hike /haɪk/ v
vandra
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

hikikomori n
hikikomori
phenomenon

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
obetalbar skrattretande
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hill /hɪl/ [hɪɫ] n
backe
sloping road
kulle höjd
elevated location

hill-fort n
fornborg
fortification atop a hill

hillside n
sluttning backe slänt
side of a hill

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
kullig kuperad
abounding in hills

hilt /hɪlt/ n
hjalt
grip of a sword

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ [ɪ̈m] pronoun
honom

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ /ɪ̈msɛlf/ 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 /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ adj
bakre bak
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ n
bak rumpa ända
slang: buttocks

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
hindra fördröja
to keep back; to delay or impede
hindra försvåra
to make difficult to accomplish

hindquarter n
bakbog bakfjärding
rear half of a side of an animal

hindsight /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ n
efterklokhet
after-the-fact realisation or understanding

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 /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ n
gångjärn
device for the pivoting of a door

hinge on v
bero på hänga på
to depend upon

hint /hɪnt/ n
antydan vink
tacit suggestion
ledtråd
clue
vink
tiny amount

hinterland /-lənd/ /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ n
avkrok
remote or undeveloped area
inland
land immediately next to a coast

hip /hɪp/ n
höft
joint
nypon
the fruit of a rose

hip bone n
höftben
bone

hip flask n
fickplunta
pocket-size container for alcoholic beverages

hip hip hooray interjection
hipp hipp hurra
an exclamation of congratulations

hip thrust n
hip thrust
exercise

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ n
hiphop
urban youth culture

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ n
hippie
1960s nonconformist

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
galoppbana hippodrom
horse racing course

hippogriff /ˈhɪpəɡɹɪf/ n
hippogriff
creature

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhɪ.pə.ˈpɒ.tə.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/ /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡɑː.nə/ n
hiragana
Japanese syllabary

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ n
anställd
a person who has been hired

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ v
anställa
to employ
hyra anlita
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment

hire purchase n
avbetalningsplan
method of purchasing an item

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /həːˈsuːt/ /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 väsa
to make a hissing sound

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ n
histamin
an amine

histidine n
histidin
essential amino acid; C₆H₉N₃O₂

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ n
histogram
graphical display

histology /hɪsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
histologi
study of microscopic structure

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
histon
water-soluble protein

histoplasmosis n
histoplasmos
lung disease

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
historiker
person who studies history
writer of history

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
historisk
pertaining to history

historical linguistics n
historisk lingvistik
the scientific study of language change

historical materialism n
historisk materialism

historically adv
historiskt
in a historic manner

historicity /ˌhɪstəˈɹɪsɪti/ n
historicitet
historical quality

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
historiografi
study of the discipline and practice of history

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ n
historia
aggregate of past events
branch of knowledge that studies the past
historia berättelse
record or narrative description of past events
historik
computing: record of previous user events
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ adj
histrionisk teatralisk
excessively dramatic or emotional

hit /hɪt/ n
anrop träff
Internet: measured visit to a web site
hit schlager
success, especially in the entertainment industry
slag
blow, punch
träff
collision of a projectile with the target
computing, Internet: positive result of a search

hit /hɪt/ v
slå
to affect negatively
slå emot
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly
slå slå till
to administer a blow
träffa
to manage to touch in the right place

hit a snag v
stöta på patrull stöta på problem
to encounter an unexpected problem or delay

hit and run n
smitning smitningsolycka
the crime of causing an accident and leaving

hit on v
stöta ragga
to approach somebody seeking love, sex, etc.

hit the gas v
trampa på gasen
to go faster

hit the ground running v
rivstarta
begin an activity immediately and with full commitment

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

hit the wall v
tappa ångan
experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ 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 /-ˈθɪðə/ /-ˈθɪðɚ/ /ˌhɪðəɹ‿n̩ ˈðɪðə/ /ˌhɪðɚ‿n̩ ˈðɪðɚ/ adv
hit och dit
in a disorderly manner
to here and there, one place after another

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/ [ˈhɪðəˌtʰuː] [ˈhɪðɚˌtʰu] [ˌhɪðəˈtʰuː] [ˌhɪðɚˈtʰu] adv
hittills hitintills dittills
up to this time

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ n
yrkesmördare torped
contract killer

hmm /hm̩/ [m̥m̩˦˨] interjection
hmm
indicating thinking or pondering

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ interjection
ohoj åhoj
nautical: attention grabber

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
hora
whore

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ n
rimfrost
any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation (“transformation directly into ice crystals without first turning into liquid water”) to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ n
hamstring
behavior of people or animals accumulating food or other items

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔːs/ [ho̞ɹs] adj
hes
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice

hoarseness n
heshet
having dry harsh voice

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
bluff
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ v
bedra lura
to deceive with a hoax

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] n
hob hobbit homp
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 /ˈhoʊ.boʊ/ /ˈhəʉ.bəʉ/ /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
luffare vagabond
tramp, vagabond; bum

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ n
hasled
tarsal jount of a digitigrade quadruped

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey ishockey
the sport

hockey puck n
hockeypuck puck
puck used in hockey

hockey stick n
hockeyklubba klubba
instrument used in ice hockey
klubba landhockeyklubba
instrument used in field hockey

hocus-pocus /-kɪs/ /ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/ /ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/ interjection
abrakadabra hokuspokus hokus pokus filiokus
phrase used as a magical incantation

hodgepodge /ˈhɑd͡ʒˌpɑd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒd͡ʒˌpɒd͡ʒ/ n
sammelsurium salig blandning
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
hacka
agricultural tool

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ n
hoj
large motorcycle
svindjur
animal of the family Suidae

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ v
roffa åt sig
to take more than one's share

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɔɡz-/ n
oxhufvud
large barrel or cask
measure of capacity for liquids

hogweed n
loka lokasläktet
umbelliferous plant, Heracleum

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 /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈɒnz ˈə͡ʊn pɛˈtɑːd/ /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈʌnz ˈo͡ʊn pɛˈɾɑː͡ɹd/ adj
fångas i sin egen fälla smaka på sin egen medicin
be hurt by one's own plot

hoity-toity /ˈhɔɪtiˈtɔɪti/ adj
pompös snobbig uppblåst
affected or pretentious, sometimes with the implication of displaying an air of excessive fanciness or ostentation

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] n
lastrum hålskepp
cargo area

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
anhålla
to detain
anse
to maintain, to consider
hålla
to grasp
hålla anordna
to organise an event or meeting
innehålla rymma
to contain
reservera
to reserve

hold court v
hålla hov
To serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.

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
to have the greatest influence (over someone or something)

hold up v
hindra
to impede, detain
klara tåla
to withstand; to stand up to; to survive
stödja stötta
to support or lift
vänta
to wait or delay

hold-up n
rån
a robbery at gunpoint

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ /ˈhəʊldɔːl/ n
sportväska
large bag

holding company n
förvaltningsbolag holdingbolag
company whose main purpose is to own shares of other companies

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] n
hål
hollow in some surface
a through opening
lack of an electron
portion of a game of golf
weakness, flaw
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities)
håla hål
undesirable place

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] v
göra hål punktera slå hål
to make holes

hole in one n
hole-in-one spik
in golf

hole punch n
hålslag hålslagare hålslagsapparat
tool

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdɪ/ n
helgdag
day declared free from work by the government
högtid helg
day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration 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
relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts
holistisk helhet
related to holism

hollandaise sauce n
hollandaisesås
emulsion of butter

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ n
rop
a yell, shout

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ v
hojta
to call out one or more words
to yell, shout

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
ihålig
having an empty space inside
tom
without substance

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
dalsänka grop ravin sänka
small valley
grop hål
sunken area
saknad tomhet
feeling of emptiness

hollow out v
urholka
make hollow

hollow-eyed adj
hålögd
having sunken, dark ringed eyes

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
järnek
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex

hollyhock /ˈhɑlihɑk/ /ˈhɒlihɒk/ n
stockros
plant

holm /hoʊlm/ /hoʊm/ /həʊlm/ /həʊm/ n
holme
small island

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
stenek
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ n
holmium
chemical element

holocaust /ˈhoʊ.lə-/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɑst/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/ n
folkmord förintelse
state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society
förintelse
extensive destruction of a group of animals or people

hologram /ˈhɒləɡɹæm/ n
hologram
three-dimensional image created by holography

holographic adj
holografisk
in the form of a hologram or holograph

holonym /ˈhoʊl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɑl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhəʊl.əˌnɪm/ n
holonym
term that denotes a whole

holster /ˈhoʊlstə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ 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 card n
andaktsbild

holy fuck interjection
herrejävlar
expression of surprise or the like

holy shit /ˌhoʊli ˈʃɪt/ /ˌhəʊli ˈʃɪt/ 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
hem hemåt
homewards
hemma
at home

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
barndomshem
childhood or parental home
hem
habitat
place of refuge or rest
place of the affections
hem hemkatalog
home directory
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 away from home n
andra hem
place in which one is comfortable

home cinema n
hemmabio
theatre-quality movie system at home

home country n
hemland
country where a person was born and raised

home delivery n
hemleverans
service of delivering goods to the customer's home

home directory n
hemkatalog
a directory that contains a user's files

home game n
hemmamatch
athletic contest played on a team's own turf

home invasion n
hemfridsbrott

home office n
hemmakontor
room in a private home equipped for long-distance work

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 remedy n
huskur
home remedy

home stretch n
upplopp
final part of a distance or effort
final stretch of a race

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ phraseologicalUnit
hem, ljuva hem
Nice, comfortable home

home team n
hemmalag
team playing in its home territory or field

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
hemkomst återkomst
the act of returning home
hemvändardag
tradition in colleges and highschools

homegrown adj
egentillverkad hemmasnickrad
Created or constructed in an informal or amateur manner; done without formal assistance, as from a business, organization, or professional
hemodlad
Grown at home

homeland n
hemland fosterland
country which one regards as home

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
hemlös
lacking a permanent residence

homeless shelter n
härbärge
building to provide shelter for homeless

homelessness n
hemlöshet
state of being homeless

homely /ˈhoʊmli/ /ˈhəʊmli/ adj
hemtrevlig
characteristic of or belonging to home

homemade adj
hemgjord hemmagjord
made at home

homemaker n
hemmafru hemmaman
person who maintains his or her residence

homeomorphic adj
homeomorf
having a homeomorphism

homeopath n
homeopat
a person who practices homeopathy

homeopathic adj
homeopatisk
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
homeopati
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeostasis /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ /ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ n
homeostas
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeostatic /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/ adj
homeostatisk
of or pertaining to homeostasis

homeowner n
husägare villaägare
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
hemuppgift läxa hemläxa
work that is done at home

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ n
mord
the killing of one person by another
mordoffer
police jargon: a victim of homicide
mördare
a person who kills another

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ n
kompis polare
a friend; somebody one often hangs out with

homiletics n
homiletik
art of preaching

homily /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ n
homilia
sermon

homing pigeon n
brevduva
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct

hominid n
människoapa
primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae

homoerotic /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈɹɑtɪk/ /ˌhəʊməʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
homoerotisk
arousing homosexual desire
pertaining to homosexuality

homoeroticism n
homoerotik
the state or quality of being homoerotic

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] n
homogenitet enhetlighet
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /həˈmɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒɛ.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.məˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogen
having the same composition throughout
homogen enhetlig
of the same kind; alike, similar

homogenize /həˈmɑːd͡ʒənaɪz/ /həˈmɒdʒənaɪz/ v
homogenisera
to make homogeneous

homogenized milk n
homogeniserad mjölk
treated milk

homograph /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ /ˈhəʊməɡɹæf/ n
homograf
word with the same spelling but different meaning

homologate /hoʊˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɑləɡeɪt/ /həˈmɒləɡeɪt/ v
homologera
confirm

homomorphic adj
homomorf
pertaining to homomorphism

homomorphism n
homomorfism homomorfi
notion in mathematics

homonationalism n
homonationalism

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ 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.

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] [ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb] n
homofob
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
homofobi
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals

homophobic adj
homofobisk homofob
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ n
homofon
words with the same pronunciation

homoromantic n
homoromantisk
homoromantic

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ adj
homosexuell
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ n
homosexuell homo
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ n
homosexualitet
sexual orientation

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
bryne brynsten
sharpening stone

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
bryna slipa skärpa
to sharpen with a hone
finputsa finslipa
to refine or master a skill

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
ärlig
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
sanningsenlig uppriktig
in an honest manner
ärligt talat
(speech act) frankly

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /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

honey badger n
honungsgrävling ratel
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
honungsbi
honey bee

honey buzzard n
bivråk
Pernis apivorus

honey extractor n
honungsslunga
tank in which honey is extracted

honey fungus n
honungsskivling
mushroom of the genus Armillaria

honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ n
vaxkaka bikaka
substance made by bees primarily from beeswax which has hexagonal cells; single sheet made up of two layers of this substance

honeydew /-dʒuː/ /ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ n
honungsdagg
sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves, etc., by insects feeding on plant sap, or by fungi

honeydew melon n
honungsmelon
melon from the Cucumis melo Inodorous group cultivar group with sweet, light green or white flesh and a smooth greenish-white or yellow rind

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ n
bröllopsresa smekmånad
trip taken by a newly wed married couple
smekmånad
period of time immediately following a marriage

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
kaprifol try
plant

honeywort n
vaxblomma
Cerinthe

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ n
tut
the sound produced by a typical car horn

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ 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/ /ˈɑnɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnɹəbl̩/ adj
hedervärd ärevördig
worthy of respect

honorary /ˈɑn.əˌrɛr.i/ adj
heder
given as an honor

honour killer n
hedersmördare
someone who commits an honour killing

honour killing n
hedersmord
murder as a cultural practice

honourably /ˈɑnəɹəbli/ /ˈɑnɹəbli/ /ˈɒnəɹəbli/ /ˈɒnɹəbli/ adv
hederligt
in an honourable manner

honourless adj
ärelös
without honour

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
ståhej
a fuss, commotion, uproar

hoochie n
slinka slyna
promiscuous woman

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] n
huva kapuschong luva
covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak
motorhuv

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
med huva med kapuschong
(garment) fitted with a hood

hooded crow n
gråkråka
Corvus cornix

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ n
huvtröja hoodie munktröja munkjacka luvtröja
sweatshirt, with an integral hood

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
nonsens trams skitprat skitsnack smörja
silly talk or writing

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ n
hov klöv
tip of a toe of ungulates

hoof fungus n
fnöskticka
Fomes fomentarius

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
hook
golf shot that curves unintentionally
krok
type of boxing punch
krok böj
loop shaped like a hook under certain letters
krok hake
rod bent into a curved shape
skruv
baseball: curveball

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
haka
to connect
haka kroka
to attach a hook

hook and eye n
hyska och hake
a matched hook and an eye, used for fastening

hook, line and sinker adv
med hull och hår
(idiomatic) completely

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
vattenpipa
pipe

hookswitch n
klyka
telephone button to terminate the call

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 /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
härfågel
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
hurra
elated expression of approval

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ n
hurra hurrarop
an expression of excitement
hurrarop
a shout to signify victory

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ v
hurra
to shout an expression of excitement

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] n
ho
cry of an owl

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] v
hoa
To make the cry of an owl

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
humle
plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
hoppa skutta
jump a short distance

hop garden n
humlegård
hop garden

hopak /ˈhoːpæk/ /ˈhəʊpæk/ n
hopak
a Ukrainian national dance

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
hoppet är det sista som överger en människa 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
förhoppningsvis hoppeligen
it is hoped that
hoppfullt
in a hopeful manner

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
hopplös
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopelessness n
hopplöshet
the lack of hope; despair

hophornbeam n
humlebok
Any species of the genus Ostrya

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ n
hoplit
A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒt͡ʃ/ n
hoppa hage
child's game

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
hord
wandering troop or gang

horehound n
kransborre
Marrubium vulgare
plant of the genus Marrubium

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ n
horisont
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ 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

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
hormonell
pertaining to hormones
hormonstinn
strongly affected by one's hormones

hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ n
hormon
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone
hormon växthormon
a plant hormone

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ n
horn
growth on the heads of certain animals
substance
instrument used to signal others
conical device used to direct waves
horn valthorn
any of several musical wind instruments
stånd
coarse slang: erection
tuta
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ n
avenbok annbok
tree of Carpinus

hornbook n
abc-bok
hornbook

horndog n
kåtbock
man fixated on sex

horned grebe n
svarthakedopping
Podiceps auritus

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 /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ 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/ [-bəɫ] adj
förskräcklig
tremendously bad
hemsk fasansfull
causing horror, terrible

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ adj
gräslig
causing horror or dread
offensive, disagreeable, abominable, execrable

horror /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ n
skräck
literary genre
skräck fasa fruktan
intense distressing fear or repugnance

horror movie n
skräckfilm rysare skräckis
motion picture which horrifies or frightens

horror story n
skräckexempel
unpleasant experience
skräckhistoria
fictional narrative of distressing events

hors d'oeuvre /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ n
förrätt
appetizer

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] n
bock häst
gymnastic equipment
häst fåle russ
members of the species Equus ferus
häst springare
knight in chess
hästdjur
related or similar species
häst horse jonk
slang: heroin

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 racing n
hästkapplöpning hästsport
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest

horse stance n
ma bu
posture in Asian martial arts

horse-drawn adj
hästanspänd hästdragen
pulled along by horse

horse-leech n
hästigel
Haemopis sanguisuga

horsefly n
broms
fly of the family Tabanidae

horsehair n
tagel
hair of a horse, from its mane or tail

horsehair worm n
tagelmask
any of the Nematomorpha

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ n
kavallerist
soldier on horseback
ryttare
man who rides a horse

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 /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
hästsko
metallic shoe of a horse
shape of a horseshoe

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.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 of the order Equisetales

horsetrader n
hästhandlare
a person who buys and sells horses

horsewoman n
ryttarinna kvinnlig ryttare
a female equestrian

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ n
rida häst
a child's term or name for a horse

horticultural adj
hortikulturell
of or pertaining to horticulture, connected with gardening

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
hortikultur
the science of caring for gardens

horticulturist n
hortonom trädgårdsmästare trädgårdsodlare trädgårdsägare
a gardener, a person interested or practising horticulture

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ /hoʊˈzɑnə/ 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
hospis hospice
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ adj
gästfri gästvänlig
cordial and generous towards guests

hospitableness n
gästfrihet
quality of being hospitable

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.ɾl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
sjukhus lasarett
large medical facility

hospital ship n
lasarettsfartyg
hospital ship

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
gästfrihet gästvänlighet
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 /ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ v
lägga in sjukhus
to send to a hospital

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
värd
person who receives or entertains a guest
person or organisation responsible for running an event
värd värdorganism
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
här
multitude of people arrayed as an army
oblat
consecrated bread

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
agera värd
perform the role of a host

host country n
värdland
country which holds an international event

host desecration n
hostieskändning
a form of sacrilege in Christian denominations

host family n
värdfamilj
a family which provides board and lodging to au pairs and students

hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
gisslan
person given as a pledge or security

hostage-taker n
gisslantagare

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
härbärge
a temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food
vandrarhem härbärge pensionat ungkarlshotell
an affordable overnight lodging place

hostess /ˈhoʊstɪs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ n
flygvärdinna
stewardess
värdinna
female host
female innkeeper

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ 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)ɑs.lɚ/ /ˈ(h)ɒs.lə/ n
underhållsarbetare
person employed to care for a locomotive
värdshusvärd
person at an inn who looks after horses

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
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
het kryddstark
spicy
het varm
having a high temperature
of the weather
het varm febrig
feverish
stulen het
slang: stolen
varm
feeling the sensation of heat

hot air n
snack tomma ord
empty, confused or exaggerated talk
varmluft
heated air

hot chocolate n
varm choklad
beverage

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɑɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɔɡ/ /ˌhɒtˈdɒɡ/ [ˈhʌʔ.dɒːɡ] n
grillkorv korv varmkorv
sausage
varmkorv korv med bröd
frankfurter in a bun

hot flush n
blodvallning värmevallning
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause

hot glue gun n
hetlimpistol smältlimpistol
tool

hot on someone's heels adj
hack i häl
close behind

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ n
chilisås stark sås
condiment made from chile peppers

hot spot /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ n
oroshärd
dangerous place of violent political unrest
surfzon uppkopplingszon
location in which Wi-Fi Internet access is available

hot spring n
het källa
natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68° F)

hot tub n
badtunna bubbelbad
large tub

hot water n
hett om öronen vatten över huvudet
dangerous situation, trouble
varmvatten
hot water

hot-air balloon n
luftballong varmluftsballong
balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air

hot-blooded adj
hetlevrad
easily angered or excited; lustful; passionate; excitable

hot-wire v
tjuvkoppla
hot-wire

hotbed n
drivbänk
low bed of earth covered with glass

hotel /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ n
hotell
establishment providing accommodation
red property in the game of Monopoly

hotel room n
hotellrum

hotline n
heta linjen
telephone line that is able to give immediate assistance

hotplate n
kokplatta värmeplatta
semi-portable stove
spisplatta platta
the element of a stove

hottie /ˈhɑ.ti/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ /ˈhɔ.ti/ [ˈhɑ.ɾi] [ˈhɔ.ɾi] n
goding läckerbit snygging
slang: sexually attractive person

hound /haʊnd/ n
hund
dog, hunting dog

hound's tongue n
hundtunga
Cynoglossum officinale

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
timme
time period of sixty minutes
the time

hour hand n
timvisare
the hand on a clock or watch which indicates the hour

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
timglas
clock

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
huri
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ n
hus
human abode
archetypal structure of a human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business
the inner workings, as of a clock
hus kammare
debating chamber for government politicians

house arrest n
husarrest
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house cricket n
hussyrsa
Acheta domestica

house lizard n
husgecko
lizard

house mouse n
husmus
mouse of the species Mus musculus

house mover n
flyttgubbe

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/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] n
korthus
structure made by stacking playing cards
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation

house party n
ghäda hemmafest
social gathering

house rule n
ordningsregel husregel
a rule adopted by a particular establishment

house sparrow n
gråsparv
Passer domesticus

house-trained adj
rumsren
trained not to excrete indoors

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
hushåll

household appliance n
hushållsapparat vitvara
machine

household income n
hushållsinkomst
the total income of all members of a household

househusband n
hemmaman
husband who remains in the homestead

housekey n
husnyckel
key to a house

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ n
taklök
Sempervivum

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
inomhusväxt krukväxt
plant suited to such treatment
krukväxt inomhusväxt
plant grown indoors

housewarming n
inflyttningsfest
party

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
husmor husfru
female head of household

housework n
hushållsarbete
domestic household chores

housing /ˈhaʊsɪŋ/ /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
hus huv kåpa skal
container

hover /ˈhɒvə/ /ˈhʌvə/ /ˈhʌvɚ/ v
sväva
to remain stationary or float in the air

hoverboard /ˈhɒvəbɔɹd/ /ˈhʌvɚbɔɹd/ n
balansskoter hoverboard svävarbräda
levitating board

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
svävare
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
blomfluga
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ 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/ /hæɔ/ conjunction
hur
the manner or way in which

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ 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 man … 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
what is the cost/price?

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
hur mycket tar du?
how much do you charge?

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
hur mycket blir det? hur mycket kostar det? hur mycket? 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 vädret? vad är det för väder?
how's the weather?

howbeit /haʊˈbiː.ɪt/ adv
hur som helst
be that as it may

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
dock emellertid däremot
nevertheless
hur som helst

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 /(hə)ˈrɪvniə/ /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ n
hryvnja
Ukrainian currency

hub /hʌb/ n
knutpunkt korsväg nav
point where many routes meet
nav
central part of a wheel

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
ståhej
a confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket

hubcap n
fälgsida hjulsida navkapsel
decorative disk for wheels

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ [ˈçju̟ːbɹ̠ʷɪs] 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/ /ju/ [çu] [çu̟ː] [çʉː] 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
krama omfamna
to embrace
kramas
to cling closely together

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] adj
jättestor
very large

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ adj
kramgo
capable of, or suitable for, being hugged

huggle n
kramis kjam kjamis
a hug (Internet or childish use)

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ [hə̃] [hʌ̃] interjection
eller hur
tag question
hur sa vad
to indicate that one didn't hear
vad
expressing doubt or confusion
vad vad nu
to express amusement or subtle surprise

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
rockring
toy in the form of a large hoop

hulk /hʌlk/ n
holk
large ship that is difficult to manoeuvre
non-functional but floating ship
klumpeduns kluns
big (and possibly clumsy) person

hull /hʌl/ n
skal balja skida
outer covering of a fruit or seed
skrov
the body or frame of a vessel

hull /hʌl/ v
skala
to remove the hull of a fruit or seed; to peel

hull speed n
skrovhastighet

hullabaloo /ˈhʌləbəˌlu/ /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 gnola
to make sound with lips closed

human /ˈ(h)ju.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ [ˈ(ç)ju̟mn̩] [ˈ(ç)ju̟mən] [ˈ(ç)ju̟ːmn̩] [ˈ(ç)ju̟ːmən] adj
mänsklig
having the nature or attributes of a human being
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens

human capital n
humankapital
stock of competencies

human nature n
människonatur
set of qualities shared by all humans

human resources n
arbetskraft
the personnel employed in an organization
personalavdelning HR
the personnel department of an organization

human right n
mänsklig rättighet
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
mänskliga rättigheter
set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed

human shield n
mänsklig sköld
civilians placed in or around targets

human smuggling n
människosmuggling
smuggling of people

human trafficking n
människohandel trafficking
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
mänsklig human
with regard for the health and well-being of another

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
humanism
ethical system
historical revival of Classical culture

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] n
humanist
person who believes in the philosophy of humanism

humanistic adj
humanistisk
of or pertaining to humanism

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] adj
humanitär
concerned with people's welfare

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] n
människovän
person with humanitarian concerns

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
humaniora
language, literature, etc.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ [hjuˈmænɪɾi] n
mänsklighet
human beings as a group
human condition
mänsklighet medmänsklighet
quality of being benevolent

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ adj
ödmjuk blygsam anspråkslös
thinking lowly of oneself

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ v
kväsa
to make humble or lowly in mind, etc.

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ n
bedragare humbug
fraudster or cheat
humbug
fraud or sham
skämt spratt
hoax, prank or jest

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
fuktig
slightly wet

humidifier n
luftfuktare
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air

humidity /hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ n
luftfuktighet
amount of water vapour in the air
dampness, especially that of the air

humidor /ˈhjumədɔɹ/ /ˈhjumɪdɔɹ/ n
humidor
container

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
förödmjuka förnedra
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect

humiliating /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ 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 /ˌhjuːˈmɒŋɡəs/ /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
gigantisk enorm jättelik kolossal mastodontisk
extremely large

humoresque n
humoresk
playful composition

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ n
humör
mood
kroppsvätska
historical: any of the four cardinal humors

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ v
foga sig gå till mötes
to pacify by indulging

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] n
kulle
mound of earth
ligg
slang: act of sexual intercourse
puckel
deformity of the human back
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] v
jucka
to rhythmically thrust the pelvis

humpback whale n
knölval
Megaptera novaeangliae

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
humus mull
group of compounds in soil

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ n
aning hum
idea, theory

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ v
huka
to slouch, stoop

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ n
hundralapp hundring
hundred-dollar (-euro, etc.) bill
härad
historical: administrative division

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ numeral
hundra
cardinal number 100

hundredfold adj
hundrafaldig
Multiplied by a hundred

hundreds of thousands n
hundratusenkronorsklassen
numbering hundreds of thousands

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ adj
hundrade
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ n
hundradel

hung adj
upphängd
suspended by hanging
välutrustad
having a large penis

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
need for food
strong desire

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
hungra
need food
desire

hunger is a good sauce proverb
hungern är den bästa kryddan
being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food

hunger stone /ˈhʌŋɡə ˌstəʊn/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ ˌstoʊn/ n
hungersten
stone in a river visible during a drought, marking the water level as a warning of famine if the water reaches that low level again

hunger strike n
hungerstrejk
a fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungover /hʌŋˈoʊvɚ/ /hʌŋˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ /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

hunk /hʌŋk/ n
kvinnokarl
muskelknutte
an attractive man

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

hunt and peck v
pekfingervals
typewrite with two fingers only

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] n
jakthund
hunting dog
jägare
person who hunts game
jägare förföljare
person who pursues someone
sökare
person who searches for something

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
jakt
chasing and killing animals for sport or to use its parts

hunting dog n
jakthund

hunting ground n
jaktmark
area for hunting
place to find what one is looking for

hunting horn n
jakthorn jägarhorn
bugle used during a hunt

hunting knife n
jaktkniv
knife

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ n
hinder häck
obstacle
häck hinder
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ /ˌhɜː.diˈɡɜː.di/ /ˌhɝː.diˈɡɝː.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 /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ n
orkan
weather phenomenon
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind

hurricanelike adj
orkanartad

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ n
brådska hast jäkt hets
rushed action

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ v
skynda
to do things quickly
skynda på
to speed up the rate

hurry up v
raska på skynda på
go faster

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
gjort ont sårat
skadad sårad
wounded, injured

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
göra ont
to be painful
skada göra illa
to cause physical pain and/or injury
såra
to cause emotional pain

hurt a fly v
inte göra en fluga förnär inte göra en fluga illa
idiomatic: be of very gentle nature

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 /ˈhʌsə(ɹ)/ n
husar
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hustle and bustle n
stim
activity

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
hallick
a pimp

hut /hʌt/ n
hydda
small wooden shed
koja
primitive dwelling

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
hyacint
plant of the genus Hyacinthus

hyacinth bean n
hjälmböna
the plant or its produce of seed

hyaline /ˈhaɪəliːn/ /ˈhaɪəlɪn/ adj
hyalin
glassy, transparent

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
hybrid
car that runs on both fuel and electricity
something of mixed origin
korsning blandras hybrid
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding

hybrid war n
hybridkrig
war

hybrid warfare n
hybridkrigföring
warfare that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare

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 /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ 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

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
hydraulik
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion

hydro n
vattenkraft
hydroelectric power

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 in water

hydrocodone /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkoʊˌdoʊn/ n
hydrokodon
narcotic opiate

hydrodynamics n
hydrodynamik
study of fluids in motion

hydroelectric adj
vattenkraft
relating to the electricity so produced
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water

hydrofluoric acid n
fluorvätesyra
hydrofluoric acid

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ v
bärplansbåt
vessel

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] 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

hydrogen fluoride n
vätefluorid
HF

hydrogen peroxide n
väteperoxid
H₂O₂

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
svavelväte
H₂S

hydrogenate /haɪˈdɹɑd͡ʒəneɪt/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒəneɪt/ v
hydrera
treat or react with hydrogen

hydrogenation n
hydrogenering

hydrography /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
hydrografi
Measurement and description of navigable waters

hydrological adj
hydrologisk
pertaining to hydrology

hydrology n
hydrologi vattenlära
science related to water

hydrolysis /haɪˈdɹɑləsəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
hydrolys
a chemical process of decomposition

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

hydropiper n
bitterpilört
a species of knotweed, Persicaria hydropiper

hydropower n
vattenkraft
hydroelectric power

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
hydrostatisk
of or relating to hydrostatics

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ n
hydroxid
univalent anion

hydroxyl n
hydroxyl hydroxylgrupp
-OH

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
hyena
mammal

hygge /ˈhjuːɡə/ /ˈhuːɡə/ /ˈhʊɡə/ n
gemyt hygge mys trevnad
cosiness, conviviality

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ n
hygien
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ 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 hype
promotion

hype /haɪp/ v
hajpa
to promote

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
hyper-
excessive
over, above, beyond

hyperactivity n
hyperaktivitet
Quality of being hyperactive

hyperaldosteronism n
hyperaldosteronism
condition in which too much aldosterone is produced

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ n
hyperbel
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ n
hyperbol
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ 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

hyperborean /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ adj
hyperboreisk
pertaining to the extreme north of the Earth

hyperborean /hʌɪ.pəˈbɔː.ɹɪən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈboɹ.i.jɪn/ n
hyperboré
(Greek mythology), one a race of people living in the extreme north

hypercapnia n
hyperkapni
condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood

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

hyperextension n
ryggresning
exercise of raising the upper torso

hypergamy /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ n
hypergami
hypergamy

hypergeometric distribution n
hypergeometrisk distribution hypergeometrisk fördelning
probability distribution

hypergiant n
hyperjätte
star that is extremely massive

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

hyperlexia n
hyperlexi
The precocious ability to read single words

hyperlexic adj
hyperlektisk

hyperlexic n
hyperlektiker

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ n
hyperlänk
area on a Web page

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ 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 /-ˈpɛ-/ /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

hypersensitive adj
överkänslig
highly or abnormally sensitive to some substances or agents

hypersensitivity n
överkänslighet
heightened immune response to an antigen

hypersexuality n
hypersexualitet
extreme libido

hypersexualization n
hypersexualisering
the act or process of hypersexualizing

hypersexualize v
hypersexualisera

hypersexualized v
hypersexualiserad
Excessively sexualized

hypersonic adj
hypersonisk
five times the speed of sound

hyperspace n
hyperrymd
notional space in science fiction

hypersurface n
hyperyta
codimension-one space

hypertension /ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
hypertoni
abnormally high blood pressure

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
hypertext
uncountable: text for the Web
hypertext hypertextdokument
countable: hypertext document

hyperthermophile n
hypertermofil

hyperthymesia /-ʒə/ /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hypertymesi
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hyperthyroidism /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ 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 /ˈhaɪfə/ 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 /ˈhaɪf(ə)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪfənət/ 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 /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ n
hypnotism
hypnotism

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
hypnotisör
person who uses hypnotism

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hypnotisera
to induce somebody into a state of hypnosis

hypobromite n
hypobromit
any salt or ester of hypobromous acid

hypocaust n
hypokaust
underground heating system for a bath

hypochondria n
hypokondri
psychological disorder

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
hypokondrisk
affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ n
hypokondriker hypokonder
person affected with hypochondria

hypochondriasis n
hypokondri
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ /hɪ-/ n
hypokorism smeknamn
term of endearment

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
hyckleri
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

hypokalemia n
hypokalemi

hypolimnion n
hypolimnion underskikt
cold layer of water

hyponatremia /ˌhaɪ.poʊˌneɪˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.pəʊ.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ n
hyponatremi
A low concentration of sodium in blood

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
hyponym
more specific word

hypotaxis n
hypotax
syntactic subordination

hypotension n
hypotoni hypotension
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] n
hypotenusa
the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

hypothalamus n
hypotalamus
a region of the brain, below the thalamus

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ n
hypotermi
low body temperature

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
antagande
assumption taken to be true
hypotes
tentative conjecture in science

hypothesize /-ə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ v
hypotetisera
to believe or assert

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
hypotetisk
based upon a hypothesis

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ /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 /hɪpˈsɑm.ə.tɹi/ /hɪpˈsɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
hypsometri
measurement of elevation relative to sea level

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ n
hyrax dass
mammal of the order Hyracoidea

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ n
isop
herb 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 /hɪˈstɛɹiə/ /hɪˈstɪɹiə/ n
hysteri
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ adj
hysterisk
arising from hysteria
prone to having hysterics

hysterics n
hysteri
hysteria

háček /ˈhæt͡ʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk/ [ˈhat͡ʃɛk] [ˈhaːt͡ʃek] [ˈhaːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhæt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɐːt͡ʃek] [ˈhɑt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑət͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːt͡ʃɛk] n
hake
háček diacritic

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
d.v.s. d v s dvs
that is

iPod n
iPod ipod
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ /ˈaɪˌæm/ n
jamb
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
jambisk
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter /aɪˈæmbɪk pɛnˈtæmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
jambisk pentameter
a poetic meter

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
alpstenbock stenbock
type of wild mountain goat

ibuprofen /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
ibuprofen
anti-inflammatory drug

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] n
glass isglass
frozen dessert
is
water in frozen form
ice hockey: area where game is played
frozen volatile chemical

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] v
glasera
to cover with icing

ice age n
istid
any of several glacial periods
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 bar n
glasspinne
a frozen dessert on a stick

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

ice fishing n
isfiske pimpelfiske
practice of fishing

ice fog n
frostdimma
a dense fog that consists of fine particles of ice

ice hockey n
ishockey
hockey

ice pack n
kylklamp
plastic sac of silicone

ice plant n
isört
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

ice pop n
isglass
flavoured ice in a tube

ice resurfacer n
ismaskin
implement used to renew ice surface

ice run n
islossning

ice sculpture n
isskulptur
sculpture carved from ice

ice skate n
skridsko
boot 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 yacht n
isjakt
a yacht fitted with skis

ice-cold /ˈaɪskəʊld/ 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

icemaker n
ismaskin
device

ichneumon wasp n
brokparasitstekel
order

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
iktyologi
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyosaur /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ n
fisködla ichthyosaurie
extinct reptile

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
istapp
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
glasyr
sweet glaze used for baked goods
icing
minor violation of ice hockey rules

icing on the cake n
grädde på moset pricken över i
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

icky /ˈɪki/ adj
sliskig
excessively sentimental
äcklig
unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
ikon
religious painting
ikon bild
image
ikon förebild
ikon symbol
small picture, computer icon

iconoclasm n
ikonoklasm bildstorm
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ n
bildstormare ikonoklast
one who destroys religious images or icons
one who opposes orthodoxy and religion

iconography n
ikonografi
set of symbolic forms

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ n
ikonostas
a wall of icons

icosagon n
ikosagon
20-sided polygon

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɒsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɔsəˈhiːdɹən/ n
ikosaeder
a polyhedron

icosihenagon n
ikosihenagon
geometry

icositetragon n
ikositetragon
24-sided polygon

icositrigon n
ikositrigon
23-sided polygon

icterine warbler n
härmsångare
Hippolais icterina

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
isig
pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice

ide /aɪd/ n
id ort
fish

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ /ˈaɪdi/ 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 /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
ideal
perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc.
subring closed under multiplication by containing ring

ideal gas n
perfekt klassisk gas
hypothetical gas

idealize v
idealisera
transitive: to regard something as ideal

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ /aɪˈdɛm.pə.tənt/ /ɪ.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 /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
enäggstvilling
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code
identisk
bearing full likeness
mathematics: exactly equivalent

identical twin n
enäggstvilling
sibling

identification /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
identification
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ /ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identifiera
to establish the identity of someone or something
identifiera sig
to associate oneself with some group

identikit /aɪˈdɛntəkɪt/ /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ n
fantombild
facial composite

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] n
identitet
the difference or character that marks off an individual or group from the rest
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal
name or persona

identity card n
identitetskort legitimation ID-kort identifikation
identity card

identity crisis n
identitetskris
crisis of personal identity

identity document n
ID id-handling identitetshandling
document

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
id-kapning identitetsstöld
deliberate assumption of another person's identity

ideogram /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
ideogram
symbol

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
ideologisk
based on an ideology
of or pertaining to an ideology

ideologize v
ideologisera

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
ideolog
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ n
ideologi
doctrine, body of ideas

ideophone /ˈɪ.di.(j)ə(ʊ).ˌfəʊn/ n
ideofon ideofoni
sound symbolic word

idiolect /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ n
idiolekt
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ n
idiom idiomatiskt uttryck
idiomatic expression

idiomaticity /ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ n
idiomacitet
the quality of being idiomatic

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
egenart egenhet egenskap
way of behaving or thinking
egenhet
idiosynkrasi
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group

idiosyncratic /-ˌsɪŋ-/ /ˌɪd.i.əʊ.sɪŋˈkræ.tɪk/ adj
idiosynkratisk egenartad säregen
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ət/ /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
idiot narr
person of low general intelligence

idiot box n
dumburk
television (pejorative)

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk] adj
idiotisk
pertaining to or resembling an idiot
idiotisk dum
having the quality of idiocy

idioticon /-kɒn/ /-ˌkɑn/ /ˌɪdiˈoʊtək(ə)n/ /ˌɪdɪˈəʊtɪk(ə)n/ [-ɾə-] n
dialektlexikon
dictionary of a specific dialect

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ adj
overksam
not engaged in any occupation or employment

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ v
gå på tomgång
to run at a slow speed, or out of gear

idleness /ˈaɪdəlnəs/ 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

idolatrous adj
avgudisk
partaking in idolatry

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
bilddyrkan idolatri idoldyrkan
worship of idols

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
idolisera
to adore excessively
to make an idol of

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
idyllisk
happy, peaceful, picturescue
of or pertaining to idylls

idée fixe /i.deɪ fiks/ /iː.deɪ ˈfiːks/ n
fix idé
idea dominating the mind

if /ɪf/ conjunction
om
whether
om ifall
supposing that
(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 /-ni-/ /ɪf ˈɛniθɪŋ/ /ɪf ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/ adv
om något

if it ain't broke, don't fix it proverb
om det inte är trasigt, fixa det inte
leave something alone

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 something done by commanding it

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ [ɪfjəˌnowʌɾaɪˈmin] phraseologicalUnit
om du förstår vad jag menar om du vet vad jag menar
used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at

if you say so interjection
säger du det så
conveying the speaker does not agree

iff /ɪf ən(d) ˈoʊn.li ɪf/ /ɪf ən(d) ˈəʊn.lɪ ɪf/ 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

ignition interlock n
alkolås
An alcohol-detection device

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ adj
simpel tarvlig
not honorable

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/ adj
neslig skamlig skymflig vanhedrande
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ɪɡˈnɑməni/ /ˈɪɡnəməni/ /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ n
vanära nesa smälek skam skymf
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ n
dumhuvud
totally ignorant person

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ 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 /əˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ 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

ileus /ˈɪliəs/ n
ileus tarmstopp tarmvred
obstruction of the intestines

ill /ɪl/ adj
illamående
having an urge to vomit
sjuk
in poor health, suffering from a disease

ill health n
ohälsa
state of bad health

ill will n
illvilja
ill-disposed attitude

ill-boding adj
illavarslande olycksbådande
which bodes evil

ill-bred adj
ouppfostrad
ill-mannered and unrefined

ill-mannered adj
obelevad
of or pertaining to having bad manners

ill-timed adj
oläglig
occurring at an unfavourable time

illative case n
illativ
case used to indicate movement into something

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] adj
olaglig illegal lagstridig
contrary to or forbidden by law

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] n
illegal invandrare
illegal immigrant

illegal combatant n
olaglig stridande
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv
olagligt
in a manner contrary to the law

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
oläsbar
not clear enough to be read

illegitimacy n
illegitimitet
being illegitimate

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
illegitim
not genuine; not authorized by good usage
illegitim illegal lagstridig olaglig
against the law
illegitim oäkta utomäktenskaplig
born to unmarried parents

illiquid /ɪˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
illikvid
lacking liquidity

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ɪˈlɪt͡ʃɹəsi/ n
analfabetism
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ adj
analfabetisk läskunnig
unable to read and write
illitterat obildad
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ n
analfabet
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
state of being misled or deceived
illusion förvillelse
belief in something that is in fact not true
illusion synvilla
anything that seems to be something that it is not
illusion trick
magician's trick

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈluːz(ə)ɹi/ adj
illusorisk skenbar
illusory

illustration /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
illustration
picture designed to decorate or eludicate
that which illustrates

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
illustratör
person who draws pictures

illustrious /-ˈləs-/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
illuster
admired, respected, or well-known

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
bild
graphical representation
mental picture
image
characteristic as perceived by others

image processing n
bildbehandling
information processing for graphical data

imagery /-ədʒɹi/ /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/ n
bildspråk
rhetorical decoration

imaginable /-nəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒɪnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəbəl/ adj
tänkbar
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
imaginär
non-real part of a complex number
imaginär inbillad
existing in the imagination

imaginary number n
imaginärt tal
number of the form bi

imaginary part n
imaginärdel
of a complex number

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
fantasi inbillning
image-making power of the mind
mental image
inbillning fantasi
construction of false images

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
föreställa
(transitive) to form a mental image of something

imago /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/ /ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/ /ɪˈmɑɡoʊ/ /ɪˈmɑːɡəʊ/ n
imago
development stage of an insect

imagological adj
imagologisk

imagology n
imagologi

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
imam
Muslim leader

imbalance n
obalans
property of not being in balance

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
anamma
take in
dricka supa
drink

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
genomsyra
to permeate or impregnate completely

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
imitera härma
to follow as a model

immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ adj
fläckfri obefläckad
having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy
obefläckade
of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
irrelevant ovidkommande
irrelevant

immature /ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ adj
omogen
childish
not fully formed

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ n
omogenhet
the state of being immature

immediacy /əˈ-/ /ɪˈmiːdi.əsi/ /ɪˈmiːd͡ʒəsi/ n
omedelbarhet
the quality of being immediate

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ adj
omedelbar
very close
omedelbar ögonblicklig
without delay

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
omedelbart genast omgående ögonblickligen med detsamma med en gång
in an immediate manner

immemorial /ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
urminnes uråldrig
that is beyond memory; ancient

immersion blender n
stavmixer
tool

immersion heater n
doppvärmare
a device for supplying domestic hot water

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
immigrant invandrare
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
invandra immigrera
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 /ˈɪmənənt/ /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
nära förestående överhängande
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

immobility n
orörlighet
the state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved

immoderateness n
omåttlighet hejdlöshet måttlöshet
quality of being immoderate

immodest /ɪˈmɑdəst/ adj
fräck oblyg oförskämd
lacking modesty

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
offra
kill as sacrifice

immoral /ɪˈmɒɹəl/ /ɪˈmɔɹəl/ adj
omoralisk
not moral

immorality /ɪmɔːˈɹælɪti/ /ɪməˈɹælɪti/ n
omoral sedeslöshet
state or quality of being immoral

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
odödlig
not susceptible to death

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
odödlighet
condition of not being susceptible to death

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
exemt immun skyddad
exempt from inclusion
immun
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens
not vulnerable
immun-
of or pertaining to the immune system

immune system n
immunsystem immunförsvar
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
immunitet
the quality of being resistant to infection
exemption from legal prosecution

immunization n
immunisering
process of immunization

immunize v
immunisera
to make someone or something immune to something

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
immunbrist immundefekt immunsvaghet
A depletion in the body's natural immune system

immunoglobulin n
immunoglobulin
glycoprotein protecting the host

immunological adj
immunologisk
of or relating to immunology

immunology n
immunologi
branch of medicine

immure /ɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ v
mura in
to put or bury within a wall

immurement n
inmurning
capital punishment by entombing for life

immutable adj
oföränderlig
unable to be changed without exception

imp /ɪmp/ n
smådjävul
small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
inverkan
a significant or strong influence

impaired adj
försämrad nedsatt
rendered less effective

impairment /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)mənt/ n
nedskrivning
accounting

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
impala
African antelope

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
opartisk
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally

impasse /æmˈpɑːs/ /ɪmˈpæs/ /ɪmˈpɑːs/ /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ /ˈɪmpɑːs/ 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 /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ.mənt/ n
riksrättsdom riksrättsförfarande riksrättsåtal
act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ adj
fläckfri oantastlig
Perfect, having no faults, flaws or errors
ofelbar
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
felfritt oklanderligt
in a perfect or flawless manner

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
hinder
hindrance; that which impedes progress

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
framdriva
To drive forward; to propel an object

impeller n
impeller

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

imperceptibly adv
omärkligt omärkbart
not noticeably

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ n
imperfekt
past tense

imperfective aspect n
imperfekt imperfektum
feature of a verb

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
brittisk imperiell
related to the British measurement system
förnäm kunglig majestätisk
of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence
kejserlig
related to an empire
majestätisk mäktig storslagen
very grand or fine

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] n
imperialism
the policy of extending power, by force

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ adj
imperialistisk
of or relating to imperialism

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ n
imperialist
advocate of imperialism

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹəl/ v
hota
to risk
sätta på spel äventyra
to put in peril

impermeable /ɪmˈpɜːrmɪəbəl/ adj
ogenomtränglig tät
impossible to permeate
ogenomtränglig tät vattentät
not allowing passage of liquids

impersonal /ɪmˈpɜː.sn̩.ɫ̩/ /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
opersonlig
grammar
lacking warmth or emotion
not representing a person

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.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nənt/ adj
impertinent oförskämd näsvis uppstudsig
insolent, ill-mannered
irrelevant ovidkommande
irrelevant

impiety n
hänsynslöshet obarmhärtighet
lack of respect for a god or something sacred
ogudaktighet
the state of being impious

impious /ɪmˈpaɪəs/ /ˈɪmpi.əs/ adj
gudlös ogudaktig
not pious

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /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/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ v
implementera
bring about

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ n
implementation
result of implementing something
implementering
process of moving an idea from concept to reality

implicature /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃɚ/ 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
betydelse vikt
significance, importance
import införsel
practice of importing
something brought in from a foreign country

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importera föra in
to bring in from a foreign country

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ [-ʔn̩s] n
ställning
personal status or standing
vikt
significance or prominence
vikt betydelse
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.dənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] adj
viktig betydelsefull
having relevant and crucial value

importation n
lån
A term consisting of formally foreign elements

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ n
importör
a person or company who imports goods into a country

importune /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/ /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn/ v
besvära
to harass with persistent requests

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʉz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
vara till besvär
to be an inconvenience

impossibility /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
omöjlighet
quality of being impossible

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
omöjlig
very difficult to deal with
never happening
omöjlig ogörlig orealiserbar
not able to be done

impossibly adv
omöjligen
in an impossible manner

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
bedragare
someone who uses an assumed identity

impostor syndrome /-dɹəm/ /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
bluffsyndromet
psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize accomplishments

impotence /ˈɪmpətəns/ n
impotens
erectile dysfunction

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ /ˈɪm.pə.tɪnt/ adj
impotent
incapable of sexual intercourse

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ adj
outförbar ogenomförbar
not practicable

impractical /ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
opraktisk
not practical

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /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
imponerad
strongly affected, especially favourably
tryckt
stamped, under pressure

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
avtryck
indentation or depression made by pressure
intryck
overall effect of something
outward appearance

impressionable adj
lättpåverkad
easily influenced

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
imponerande maffig
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress

imprimatur /ɪmprɪˈmɑtʊɹ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətɚ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətʊɹ/ /ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tʊə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tʊə/ n
godkännande sanktion
official license to publish
sanktion
any mark of official approval

imprint /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 /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ 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
oäkta bråk oegentligt 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

improved /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ adj
förbättrad
that has been made better

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
förbättring
act of improving

improvisation /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪm-/ 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 /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ adj
näsvis oförskämd uppnosig
not showing due respect

impugn /ɪmˈpjun/ v
angripa attackera
To assault, attack
bestrida ifrågasätta
A rejoinder using a false equivalence; to imply using a disingenuous argument while arguing 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

impulse purchase n
impulsköp
something bought without planning

impulsiveness n
impulsivitet
the quality of being impulsive

impulsivity n
impulsivitet
impulsivity

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ n
straffrihet
freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

impure /ɪmˈpjʊə(ɹ)/ adj
oren
not pure

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
tillskriva
to ascribe sin or righteousness
to attribute to a cause or source

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
ankommande inkommande
incoming
inne
in fashion, popular

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
in
moving to the interior
inne

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
i
pertaining to
i in in i
into, towards
i om
contained by
indicating a state
surrounded by
i på
part, member of
om
after a period of time
på
within a certain elapsed time
på i
indicating language, script, or tone
under om
during a period of time

in a jiffy
på momangen
very quickly; without delay

in a nutshell adv
i ett nötskal kort sagt
in summary

in a pinch
om det kniper
in a difficult situation

in a row
i sträck
successively

in a way
på sätt och vis på ett sätt
to a certain degree, or in a certain sense

in addition adv
dessutom därtill
also; as well

in all honesty
i ärlighetens namn
in truth

in any case
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 mitt på blanka dagen mitt på ljusan dag på öppen gata
in blatant and visible manner
mitt på ljusan dag
in ample natural illumination

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 conclusion
sammanfattningsvis
as a conclusion

in demand adj
eftersökt efterfrågad eftertraktad
sought-after

in detail adv
utförligt
with all particulars

in due course
i sinom tid
when the time is right

in due time /ɪn djuː taɪm/ /ɪn du taɪm/ /ɪn dʒuː taɪm/
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
in support of
for the benefit of
out of preference for

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
med byxorna nere
while performing sexual activity
på bar gärning med byxorna nere
in the act of committing a misdeed

in front of preposition
framför
at or near the front part of
framför inför
in the presence of someone

in heat
brunstig i löp

in heaven's name
i fridens namn i hela fridens namn
intensifier

in hindsight phraseologicalUnit
i efterhand
the phrase "in hindsight"

in jest /ɪn.dʒɛst/
på skoj på skämt
as a joke

in kind adv
i natura in natura
with goods or services

in lieu /ɪn.l(j)uː/ 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
förtjust i
very fond (of an idea, etc.)
förälskad kär
of a person or persons: enamored

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹ.i.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔː.ɹi.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 one's element
vara i sitt esse
in a suitable environment

in order that conjunction
så att
so that

in order to phraseologicalUnit
för att
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
med andra ord m.a.o.
stated or interpreted another way

in particular
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 mellan fyra ögon
privately

in retrospect
i efterhand
as can be seen now but was not seen at the outset

in so many words
ord för ord
verbatim

in spite of preposition
trots

in that case adv
i så fall

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 i ett nafs
immediately, instantaneously

in the end
till slut
eventually, finally

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 heat of the moment
i stundens hetta

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 längden i det 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
förfluten förr förr i tiden i det förgångna
at a past time

in the same boat adj
sitta i samma båt
in the same situation

in the way
i vägen
obstructing

in three days adv
om tre dagar överövermorgon

in time
i tid
at or before the time assigned
sufficiently early (for something)

in total
totalt sammanlagt
including all aspects of something

in tow
på släp
(of a vehicle, conveyance, etc.) pulled by means of an attached line, such as a cable, chain, or rope
släptåg
(usually of persons) following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled

in turn
i gengäld
in response, in return
i sin tur
having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned
i tur och ordning i turordning
one after the other; successively
på tur
in due order, as a queue

in twain
itu
in halves

in two
itu
into two parts

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- in-
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

inaccessible /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ adj
ouppnåelig onåbar
not able to be reached; unattainable
oåtkomlig otillgänglig
not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient

inaccuracy /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/ /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
felaktighet
inaccurate statement
lack of accuracy

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ n
overksamhet
lack of action or activity

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inaktiv
not active, temporarily or permanently

inactivity n
inaktivitet overksamhet
quality of being inactive

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

inappropriately adv
olämpligt
in an inappropriate manner

inattentiveness n
ouppmärksamhet
property of being inattentive

inaudible adj
ohörbar
unable to be heard

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹət/ v
inviga
to induct into office
to dedicate ceremoniously

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
installation
act of inaugurating

inauspicious /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/ adj
olycksbringande olycksbådande
boding ill

inbetweener n
mellanting
falling between

inboard /ɪn.ˈbɔːɹd/ adj
inombords
within a ship

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
inkorg
container
electronic folder

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ /ˌɪnˈbɹɛd/ adj
inavlad
having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding

inbreeding n
inavel
breeding between members of small population

inc. /ɪŋk/ adj
AB
incorporated

incalculable /ɪn.kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ɪnˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] adj
oberäknelig
impossible to calculate

incandescence /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.əns/ n
glöd glödning
emission of visible light by a hot body

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪŋ.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
bländande
shining brightly

incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ n
besvärjelse
formula
process

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
inspärra
to lock away in prison

incarnation /ˌɪŋ.kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪŋ.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inkarnation
incarnate being or form

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
rökelse virak
perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
incitament morot
something that motivates

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/ /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
början påbörjande start
the creation or beginning of something

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ adj
oavlåtlig oupphörlig oavbruten ständig
without pause or stop; not ending

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
incest blodskam
sexual relations between close relatives

incestuous adj
incestuös
pertaining to or engaging in incest

inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ n
tum
English unit of length and traditional equivalents

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ adj
outvecklad
started but not fully formed

incidence /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ n
incidens
extent, or the relative frequency of something happening

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
händelse tilldragelse
event or occurrence
incident olyckshändelse tillbud
event causing interruption or crisis

incidentally adv
i förbigående apropå
in an incidental manner

incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnjɚeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹət/ /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ v
förbränna
destroy by burning

incineration n
förbränning
the act of incinerating

incinerator n
förbränningsugn
furnace that burns refuse

incircle n
tangeringscirkel

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
framtand incisiv
narrow-edged tooth

inclement /ɪnˈklɛm.ənt/ /ˈɪn.kləm.ənt/ adj
bister omild stormig sträng
stormy
obeveklig oförsonlig
merciless

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
böjelse
mental tendency

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
inkludera inberäkna ta med
to bring into as a part or member
inkludera innefatta
to contain, as part of a whole

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
inklusive bland annat däribland
Such as, among which

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
fullständig allomfattande omfattande
including (almost) everything within its scope

inclusive or n
inklusivt eller
logic, computing (noun)

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnitoʊ/ adj
inkognito
without being known; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title; in disguise

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnitoʊ/ adv
inkognito
without revealing one's identity

incoherent adj
osammanhängande
lacking coherence, inconsistent

incoherently adv
osammanhängande
in an incoherent manner

incombustibility n
obrännbarhet
quality or state of being incombustible

incombustible /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ 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 /ɪn.kəˈmɛn(t).sə.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪn.kəˈmɛnt͡ʃ.ɹə.bəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnsjʊəɹəbəl/ /ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
inkommensurabel

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /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 ofattbar
impossible or very difficult to understand

incompressible adj
inkompressibel
not compressible

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ adj
ofattbar obegriplig
unable to be conceived, unbelievable

inconsequential /ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ɪnˌkɒn.səˈkwɛn.ʃəl/ adj
oviktig
having no consequence

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ /ˌɪŋ-/ 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 /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ n
olägenhet besvär krångel strul
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ v
besvära förorsaka besvär
to bother or discomfort

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚət/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.ət/ v
arbeta in införliva inkorporera inlemma innefatta lägga till
include as a part or ingredient
blanda legera
mix, blend
göra till en korporation
form into a legal company
uppta
admit as a member of a company

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹekt/ /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ adj
inkorrekt felaktig
erroneous

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ adj
oförbätterlig
incurably depraved

incorruptible adj
omutbar omutlig
incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
ökning
act of becoming larger
increased amount

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
växa
become larger
öka
make larger

increasing function n
växande funktion
mathematical function

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbəɫ] [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbɫ̩] adj
otrolig
too implausible to be credible
amazing

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
klentrogenhet misstrogenhet
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ adj
misstrogen skeptisk
Skeptical, disbelieving
otrolig
difficult to believe; incredible

incredulously adv
misstroget
in an incredulous manner

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ n
inkrement ökning
The amount of increase
tillväxt ökning
The action of increasing or becoming greater

incremental adj
inkrementell gradvis stegvis
occurring over a series of gradual increments, or small steps

incubation period n
inkubationstid
time between exposure and symptoms

incubator /ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ] n
inkubator företagskuvös
support program for entrepreneurial companies

incubus /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
incubus
an evil spirit

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ adj
ansvarig pliktig pliktskyldig
imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one’s office or position
sittande
being the current holder of an office or a title

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
inkunabel vaggtryck
book, sheet or image

incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ /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
obeslutsam tvehågsen vankelmodig velig villrådig
not decisive
osäker
inconclusive or uncertain

indecomposable /ˌɪndiːkəmˈpəʊzəbəl/ adj
odelbar osönderdelbar
unable to be decomposed

indecorous adj
opassande otillbörlig otillständig
improper

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
minsann
degree: in fact
sannerligen minsann
modal: truly; in fact; actually

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
minsann sannerligen
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] adj
outtröttlig
extremely persistent and untiring

indefensible adj
försvarslös
not capable of being defended
oförsvarlig
incapable of being justified

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
obestämd
without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite
(linguistics) designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing
an integral without specified limits
undecided or uncertain
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 /ˈɪndəˌɡɹiː/ n
ingrad
the number of edges directed into a vertex in a directed graph

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
outplånlig
incapable of being canceled or forgotten

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ n
ersättning kompensation skadeersättning
repayment

indentation /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
indentering
act of indenting or state of being indented
indrag
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
självständighet
självständighet oavhängighet
state or quality of being independent

independence day n
självständighetsdag
annual celebration

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ adj
oberoende självständig
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free

independent variable n
oberoende variabel
independent variable

independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
självständigt
in an independent manner

indescribable /ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ adj
obeskrivlig
impossible, or very difficult to describe

indescribably adv
obeskrivligt
in an indescribable manner

indestructible adj
oförstörbar oförgänglig outplånlig
not destructible

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ adj
obestämd
not accurately determined

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
index
data structure
economics: single number calculated from an array of prices or quantities
programming: key indicating location of data
index förteckning
alphabetical listing of items

index card n
kartotekskort
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ v
anvisa
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
tecken
a mark or another symbol used to represent something

indicative mood n
indikativ
indicative mood

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
blinker körriktningsvisare blinkljus
turn signal
indikator
pointer
chemical
economic measure
needle or dial on a meter
mätare
meter or gauge

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.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
likgiltighet
the state of being indifferent

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
likgiltig
not caring

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
utblottad behövande fattig nödlidande
poor; destitute

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ n
behövande
a person in need or in poverty

indigestion n
indigestion
condition caused by eating too quickly

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
förtrytsam harmsen
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
förtrytelse harm
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
indigo
colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
indigo
dye
indigoblå
colour

indigo bunting n
indigofink
Passerina cyanea

indirect free kick n
indirekt frispark
soccer

indirect object n
dativobjekt indirekt objekt
grammatical term

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
oumbärlig omistlig oundgänglig
not dispensable

indisputable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ adj
obestridlig odiskutabel
not disputable

indistinct /ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
diffus
not clearly defined
oklar vag
difficult to understand (of speech)

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
indium
metallic chemical element

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ adj
enskild
relating to a single person or thing
enskild individuell
individuell
intended for a single person

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ n
individ enskild
person considered alone

individual pursuit n
individuell sprint
Cycling discipline

individual sport n
ensamsport
sport practiced by two opposing individuals or one individual

individualism n
individualism
moral stance

individualistic adj
individualistisk
more interested in the individual than in society as a whole

individualization n
individualisering
act of individualizing

individually /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əli/ adv
individuellt
separately, independently

indivisible /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/ 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

indole /ˈɪndɒl/ /ˈɪndəʊl/ n
indol
organic compound

indolence /ˈɪndl̩(ə)ns/ /ˈɪndl̩əns/ /ˈɪndəl(ə)ns/ n
indolens lojhet slöhet
habitual laziness or sloth

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
okuvlig 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 /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ v
unna
to yield to a temptation

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ n
avlat
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ 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

industrialism n
industrialism
socio-economic system

industrialization n
industrialisering
process of social and economic change

industrialize /ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ v
industrialisera
to develop industry

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
flitig idog ihärdig
hard-working and persistent

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
bransch industri gren
businesses of the same type
industri
businesses that produce goods

inebriated /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ 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

ineffective adj
verkningslös
not having the desired effect; ineffectual

inefficient /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
improduktiv verkningslös
incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action
ineffektiv
not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ adj
ofrånkomlig oundviklig
impossible to avoid or escape

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] n
ojämlikhet
unfair, not equal, state
olikhet
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another

inertia /ɪnˈɜː.ʃə/ /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɝ.ʃə/ n
tröghet
in physics
unwillingness to take action

inescutcheon /ɪnɛ-/ /ɪnɪˈskʌt͡ʃ(ə)n/ /ɪnɪˈskʌt͡ʃn̩/ n
hjärtsköld

inessive n
inessiv
inessive case

inestimable /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/ /ɪˈnɛːs.tɪ.mə.bəl/ adj
ovärderlig
Venerable, great

inevitability /ɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ n
ofrånkomlighet oundviklighet
an inevitable condition or outcome
the condition of being inevitable

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
ofrånkomlig oundviklig oundgänglig
impossible to avoid or prevent

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
ofrånkomligen
in a manner that this impossible to avoid

inexact adj
oexakt oprecis
imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated

inexhaustible /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
outtömlig
impossible to exhaust

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ [ɪnˈɛɡ.zə.ɹə.bli] adv
obönhörligen oundvikligen
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly

inexpedient adj
oändamålsenlig
not tending to promote a purpose

inexperience n
oerfarenhet
lack of experience

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
oerfaren
not experienced

inexplicable /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
oförklarlig
impossible to explain

inexpugnable /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ /ˌɪnɪkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ adj
ointaglig
impregnable, unconquerable

inextricable adj
olöslig
impossible to solve
omöjlig att komma ur
impossible to escape from

inextricably adv
oupplösligt

infallibility /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ n
ofelbarhet
the ability to never make a mistake

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ 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
vanära vanfrejd vanrykte äreslöshet
the state of being infamous

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
spädbarn
very young human being
underårig
legal minor

infant formula n
bröstmjölksersättning modersmjölksersättning
food simulating human milk

infant massage n
spädbarnsmassage
massage therapy for infants

infant mortality n
spädbarnsdödlighet spädbarnsmortalitet
death of children under one year old

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ n
barnamord barnadråp
murder of an infant
murder of one's child
barnamördare barnamörderska
person who has killed a child

infantile /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/ adj
infantil
pertaining to infants
childish; immature

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
förbarnsliga
to treat like a child

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
infanteri
soldiers who fight on foot
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers

infantry fighting vehicle n
pansarskyttefordon stridsfordon
an armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry

infantryman n
infanterist fotsoldat
soldier who fights on foot

infarct /ɪnˈfɑrkt/ 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 make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion
smitta infektera
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
infektion
the process of infecting
infektion smitta
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host

infectious adj
smittande
(of feelings and behaviour) spreading quickly between persons

infectious disease n
infektionssjukdom
disease

infectiousness n
smittsamhet
state or condition of being infectious

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
sluta sig till
to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
undermålig
of lower quality
underordnad
of lower rank

inferior court n
underrätt
type of court

inferiority n
underlägsenhet
quality of being inferior

inferiority complex n
mindervärdeskomplex
a sense of inferiority

infernal /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /ɪnˈfɝnəl/ adj
helvetisk
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish
infernalisk
diabolical or fiendish

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
inferno
place or situation resembling Hell

infertility n
infertilitet
inability to conceive - people and animals

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
angrepp härjning
presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
infibulation

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ n
otrogen
non-believer

infidelity /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ n
otrohet
unfaithfulness in marriage or other moral obligation

infighting n
inbördes strid
fighting/quarreling among group members

infiltrate /ɪnˈfɪltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
infiltrera
to surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access

infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
infiltration
entering secretly

infiltrator /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtɔː/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtə/ n
infiltratör
one who infiltrates

infinite /ˈɪnfənɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
oändlig
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude
oändlig ändlös
figuratively, very large
oändlig ändlös gränslös
boundless, endless

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ n
infinitesimal
A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
infinitiv obestämmt sätt
a mood or mode of verbs

infinitive marker n
infinitivmarkör 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 ∞

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ n
sjukavdelning
clinic or dispensary within another institution
sjukstuga
place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital

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 /ɪnˈflæmətəɹi/ /ɪnˈflæmətɹi/ /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/ adj
inflammatorisk
relating to, causing}} or caused by inflammation
provocerande
tending to inflame or provoke

inflatable /ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ adj
uppblåsbar
able to be inflated

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
blåsa upp
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
inflation
increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living
uppblåsning inflation
expansion or increase in size

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
inflexionspunkt
change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave

inflorescence /ˌɪnflɔːˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌɪnfləˈɹɛsəns/ n
blomställning
flower cluster

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ n
inflytande
person or thing exerting such power or action
inflytande påverkan
power to affect, control or manipulate
påverkan
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
påverka influera
transitive: to exert an influence upon
intransitive: to exert influence

influenceable adj
påverkbar
Capable of being influenced

influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ n
influencer influerare
influential person on social media
influerare influencer
that which influences

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ adj
inflytelserik
having considerable influence

influentially adv
inflytelserikt
in an influential manner

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
to impart information or knowledge (intransitive)
informera meddela upplysa
to communicate knowledge to another/others (transitive)

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
informell
not formal or ceremonious

informatics /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ [ˌɪnfɚˈmæɾɪks] n
informatik
branch of information science

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
information
communicable knowledge

information literacy n
informationskompetens
ability

information overload n
informaatioähky
too much information

information science n
informationsvetenskap
science

information security n
datasikkerhet informationssäkerhet
protection of information and information systems

information society n
informationssamhälle
society where information is a significant activity

information system n
IT-system informationssystem
data processing system

information technology n
informationsteknik informationsteknologi
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications

information theory n
informationsteori
branch of applied mathematics

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informativ informerande orienterande upplysande
providing useful or interesting information

informed consent n
informerat samtycke

infrakingdom n
infrarike
taxonomic category below subkingdom

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infraröd
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infraröd strålning
radiation of a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm

infrasound n
infraljud
low-frequency sound waves

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ 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 /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
överträdelse
violation

infuriated adj
ursinnig
extremely angry

ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ adj
finurlig
characterized by genius; cleverly done or contrived
finurlig snillrik
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent

ingenuity /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
fyndighet sinnrikhet genialitet
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingest /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst/ 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 /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtʃuːd/ 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
bebo befolka
to live or reside in some place
uppta
to be present 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/ [ˌɪnɦəˈleɪʃn̩] n
inhalation inandning
the act of inhaling

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
andas in
to draw air into the lungs

inhaler n
inhalator
canister containing medicine

inherent /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inherent inneboende medfödd inneburen 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
to come into an inheritance
to take possession of as a right

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ 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
arvsskatt arvskatt
tax on the property of the deceased

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v
hämma förhindra avstyra
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition /ɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ n
hämning
State of being inhibited

inhibitory adj
hämmande inhibitorisk
that inhibits

inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
ogästvänlig
Not offering shelter

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
omänsklig
of or pertaining to inhumanity
omänsklig inhuman
cruel and savage, not humane

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
fientlig
hostile
skadlig
harmful

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
anfang
calligraphy: distinguished initial letter
begynnelsebokstav initial initialbokstav
first letter of a word
initial monogram
first letters of a person's name as a unit

initial public offering n
börsintroduktion
first offering to members of the public of stock in a company

initially /ɪˈnɪʃli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
inledningsvis
at the beginning

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.ət/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.eɪt/ /ɪˈnɪʃ.ɪ.ət/ v
initiera inleda påbörja sätta igång
to begin; to start
uppta
to confer membership on

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
initiativ
a beginning; a first move

inject /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
injicera
to administer an injection to
injicera spruta in
to push or pump something in

injectable adj
injicerbar
capable of being injected

injection /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
injektion
set theory: one-to-one mapping
injektion insprutning
act of injecting, or something injected

injective /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
injektiv
inverse-deterministic

injudicious /ˌɪnd͡ʒʊˈdɪʃəs/ adj
omdömeslös
showing poor judgement; not well judged

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
skada
to wound or cause physical harm
to cause damage or impair

injured party n
skadelidande
plaintiff

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ n
skada
damage or violation

injury time n
övertid stopptid
additional time played straight after each of the two halves

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.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

inkcap n
bläcksvamp
fungus of the genus Coprinus, Coprinellus or Coprinopsis

inkdot n
bläckpunkt
small spot of ink

inkjet printer n
bläckstråleskrivare
device that prints using droplets of ink

inkling /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ n
aning hum vink
slight hint, implication, or suggestion given

inkwell n
bläckhorn
container for ink

inlaut n
inljud midljud
inlaut

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ n
inläggning
material placed within another material as decoration.
tandfyllning
dentistry: filling

inn /ɪn/ n
värdshus gästgiveri krog
lodging

innards n
inkråm inälvor
internal organs
innanmäte
inner workings

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
inre
being or occurring inside

inner circle n
inre krets
closest of friends

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

innermost /ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ adj
innerst
farthest inside or towards the center or middle

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
harmlöshet
lack of ability or intention to harm or damage
oskuld
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime
oskuld oskyldighet
absence of responsibility for a crime

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ adj
oskyldig
not legally responsible for a wrongful act

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
ofarlig oskadlig oskyldig
harmless

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
förnya
to introduce something new

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
innovation
act of innovating
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.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

innovator /ˈɪnəˌveɪtəɹ/ n
innovatör
someone who innovates

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
allusion anspelning insinuation
a derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɑːkjulɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjulɪt/ 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

inopportune adj
oläglig
at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

inorganic /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɪnɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
oorganisk
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic carbon n
oorganiskt kol
carbon not found in organic compounds

inorganic chemistry n
oorganisk kemi
chemistry of elements and non-carbon containing compounds

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] n
indata
data fed into a process
synpunkt
contribution

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] v
mata in
to enter data

inquiry /ɪnˈ kwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈ kwaɪəɹi/ /ɪŋˈ k-/ /ˈ ɪŋk-/ /ˈɪnkwɪɹi/ n
förfrågan efterforskning undersökning

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
frågvis vetgirig
eager to acquire knowledge
nyfiken
too curious; overly interested; nosy

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ adj
ohälsosam hälsovådlig skadlig
unhealthful

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
vansinnig galen sinnessjuk
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanely /ɪnˈseɪnli/ adv
vansinnigt
in an insane manner

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
galenskap vansinne
state of being insane

insatiable /ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/ /ɪnˈseɪʃi.əbəl/ adj
omättlig
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
inskription
carved text

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ adj
outgrundlig
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
insekt
arthropod of class Insecta

insect hotel n
insektshotell
man-made structure to house insects

insecticide n
insektsgift insekticid
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insektsätare
insect-eating animal or plant

insecure /ɪnsəˈkjɔɹ/ /ɪnsəˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjɝ/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ adj
osäker
not secure
otrygg
not comfortable in certain situations

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
känslolös okänslig
unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive
livlös
having no sensation or consciousness

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 stoppa in sätta i
put in between or into

inshallah /ˌɪn.ʃɑˈlɑ/ /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
förhoppningsvis insha'Allah inshallah om Gud så vill om Gud vill
God willing (Islam)

inshore adj
kust- kustnära
close to shore

inshore adv
mot land
towards the shore
nära land vid kusten vid land
near the shore

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adj
insides-

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
innanför därinne
within the interior

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
insida
interior or inner part

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
inuti i
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside joke /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒoʊk/ /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒəʊk/ n
internt skämt
joke understood or meant to be understood by certain people

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
avig på avigan ut och in
with the inside turned to be on the outside

inside pocket n
innerficka
inside pocket of a garment

inside-out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adj
ut och in
with the inside turned to be on the outside

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ /ˈɪnsaɪdɚ/ n
insider
person who has special knowledge

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 lömsk
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ /ˈɪn.saɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
insiktsfull
possessing insight

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
emblem gradbeteckning insignier
a patch or other object that indicates rank or membership

insignificance n
betydelselöshet
quality of being insignificant

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj
betydelselös obetydlig
not significant; not important

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinuera
hint at (something)

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ n
insinuation
a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion

insistently adv
enträget
in an insistent manner

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹæz/ /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
såtillvida
to the extent that

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ n
inläggssula innersula
inside sole of footwear

insolence /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ n
fräckhet oförskämdhet
arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude

insolent /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ adj
oförskämd
rude

insoluble adj
olöslig
not soluble; that cannot be dissolved

insolvency [ɪnˈsɒlvn̩si] n
insolvens
the condition of being insolvent

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ n
sömnlöshet insomni
sleeping disorder

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
inspektera
examine critically, scrutinize
view and examine officially

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ n
besiktningsman inspektör kontrollant
person employed to inspect something

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
inspiration
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
supernatural divine influence

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

inspiring /ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
inspirerande
providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating

install /ɪnˈstoːl/ /ɪnˈstɑl/ /ɪnˈstɔl/ /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 /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ n
avbetalning amortering
finance: portion of debt
avsnitt del
media: part of a serial

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
fall instans
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example
instans
in computing

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
omedelbar ögonblicklig
immediate
snabb-
quickly prepared

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
ögonblick
period of time
point in time

instant camera n
direktbildskamera polaroidkamera

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
snabbkaffe pulverkaffe
beverage

instant mashed potatoes n
pulvermos
processed food

instant noodle n
snabbnudel
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 /ɪnˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
instansiering
something resulting from the act of instantiating

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adv
istället
in the place of (it)

instead of preposition
i stället för
in lieu of; in place of; rather than

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
anstifta pressa fram
to goad or urge a person forward

instigation n
anstiftan
act of instigating

instigator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
anstiftare
person who intentionally instigates something

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/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ n
institut
college
organization founded to promote a cause

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ v
inrätta
to begin or initiate something

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ n
institut
established organisation

institutional /-ʃnəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəl/ adj
institutionell
of pertaining to or characteristic of an institution

instruct /ɪnˈstɹakt/ /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instruera
teach, give instruction

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
instruktion
single operation of a processor
instruktör undervisning
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed
undervisning instruktion skolväsen
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information

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
lärare lärarinna handledarinna instruktris handledare instruktör
one who instructs; a teacher

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ n
instrument
musical device
tool
mätinstrument instrument
measuring device

instrumental case n
instrumentalis
case to express agency or means

instrumentalist n
instrumentalist
one who plays a musical instrument

insubordinate adj
uppstudsig
rebellious

insubordination n
olydnad uppstudsighet
quality of being insubordinate

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈsʌfɹəb(ə)l/ adj
odräglig
not sufferable

insufficient /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ adj
otillräcklig

insufficiently adv
otillräckligt
not sufficiently

insular /ˈɪnsjələ/ /ˈɪnsjəlɚ/ /ˈɪnsəlɚ/ adj
avskild isolerad
separate or isolated from the surroundings
tillbakadragen
having an inward-looking manner
ö
of, pertaining to, or resembling an island or islands
situated on an island

insulate /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnsʊleɪt/ /ˈɪnʃʊleɪt/ [ˈɪns(j)ʊle(ɪ)t] v
isolera
to separate or detach
to separate so as to prevent a transfer

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
isolator isolering
a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources
isolering
The act of separating a body from others
The act of insulating

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
isolator
structure
isolering isolator
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ n
insulin
polypeptide hormone

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ n
förolämpning
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ v
förolämpa
to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (someone)

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
förolämpande
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insultingly adv
förolämpande
in an insulting manner

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
försäkring
indemnity
business

insurance company n
försäkringsbolag
company that provides insurance policies

insure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
försäkra
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insurgency /ɪnˈsɜː.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪnˈsɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
uppror
rebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent

insurmountable adj
oöverstiglig
incapable of being passed over

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ n
uppror resning revolt
action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; an instance of this

insusceptible adj
oemottaglig
Not susceptible

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
intakt
untouched

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n
intag
place where fluid is taken in
quantity taken in

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.ɾɪ.d͡ʒɚ] n
heltal
a number that is not a fraction

integer factorization n
heltalsfaktorisering
factorization of a positive integer

integrable /ˈɪntɪɡɹəbəl/ adj
integrerbar
able to be integrated

integrable function n
integrabel funktion
mathematics

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ 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 /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ n
integral
limit of sums

integral calculus n
integralkalkyl
calculus of areas and volumes

integrand /ˈɪntɪɡɹænd/ n
integrand
function that is to be integrated

integrate /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹæɪt/ 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 /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
integration
process of fitting into a community
act or process of making whole or entire
integration integrering
in mathematics

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹɪti/ n
integritet
steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ adj
intellektuell
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ n
intellektuell
intelligent person, interested in intellectual matters

intellectual property n
immaterialrätt
product of someone's intellect

intellectualism n
intellektualism
doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason

intellectualization n
intellektualisering
act or process of intellectualizing

intellectualize /ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz/ v
intellektualisera
treat in an intellectual manner

intellectually adv
intellektuellt
in an intellectual manner

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
intelligens
capacity of mind
entity that has such capacities
underrättelse
information about the enemy
underrättelsetjänst
department, agency or unit

intelligence agency n
underrättelsetjänst
governmental agency devoted to information gathering

intelligence quotient n
intelligenskvot
IQ score

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
intelligent
characterized by thoughtful interaction
intelligent klok klyftig
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright

intelligent design pn
intelligent design
intelligent design / Intelligent Design

intelligentsia /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intelligentia
intellectual elite

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
begriplig
capable of being understood

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
avse ämna planera
to fix the mind upon a goal

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
tilltänkt ämnad
planned

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
intensifiera
to render more intense
intensifieras
to become 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

intensive care unit n
intensivvårdsavdelning
hospital ward for critically ill patients

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
avsikt intention
something that is intended
uppsåt
state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
avsikt syfte
course intended to follow

intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] adj
avsiktlig uppsåtlig
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily
med uppsåt
done with intent

inter alia adv
bland annat bl.a.
among other things

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ v
interagera
act upon each other

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ n
interaktion växelverkan
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another

interactive /ɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ /ɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ adj
interaktiv
responding to the user
acting with each other

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ n
interaktivitet
quality of being interactive

intercardinal direction n
interkardinalstreck
compass direction

interceptor n
luftförsvarsflygplan luftförsvarsjaktflygplan
combat aircraft designed for interception

interchangeably adv
omväxlande synonymt utbytbart
with the ability of being interchanged

intercom n
porttelefon
an electronic communication system

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
samlag
sexual intercourse

intercrop v
samodla
to grow more than one crop in the same field

interdisciplinary adj
tvärvetenskaplig
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ n
intresse
great attention and concern from someone
attention that is given to or received from someone or something
ränta
finance: price of credit

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
intressera
to attract attention or concern

interest rate n
räntesats
percentage of money charged for its use per some period

interest-bearing adj
räntebärande
on which interest is paid

interest-free adj
räntefri
not charging interest

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ adj
intressant
arousing or holding the attention

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ 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(ɹ)/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
försvåra hindra
lägga sig i involvera
get involved, causing disturbance

interference /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈfɪəɹəns/ /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɪns/ n
interferens
act of interfering with something, or something that interferes
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 /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ n
interiör det inre innandöme insida
the inside of an enclosed structure

interior design n
heminredning inredning
design of internal space

interior minister n
inrikesminister

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
skjuta in
to insert something between other things

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.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 /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/ /ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ /ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ n
inkräktare
one who interferes

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ n
förmedlare
an agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ adj
intermediär mellanliggande
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ n
intermediär
any substance formed as part of a series of chemical reactions that is not the end-product

intermediate frequency n
mellanfrekvens

intermediation n
förmedling
intervention, interposition

intermezzo /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/ n
intermezzo
piece of music or act

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n
paus
break between performances or sessions

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ n
praktikant
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field

intern /ɪnˈtɜːn/ /ɪnˈtɝn/ v
internera
to imprison (transitive)

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ 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 /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] adj
internationell
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international law n
internationell rätt
set of rules applied to the relations between nations

international organization 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 /-sɪn/ /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnisin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsən/ adj
inbördes (stridigheter)
characterized by struggle within a group
ömsesidigt utplånande

internist n
invärtesläkare
specialist in internal medicine

internment camp n
interneringsläger
euphemism

internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
praktik
job taken by a student

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
interoperabilitet
computing

interpersonal adj
mellanmänsklig
between persons

interplanetary adj
interplanetarisk interplanetär
existing or occurring between planets

interplay /ˈɪn.tə(ɹ)ˌpleɪ/ /ˌɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈpleɪ/ 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 /ɪnˌtɜː(ɹ)pəˈleɪʃən/ n
interpolation
math, science: process of estimating the value of a function

interpose /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ v
inskjuta
to interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment

interpret /ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt/ /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ /ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt/ 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 /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ n
tolk
one who interprets language
tolk interpretator programtolk
computer program

interpunct n
halvhög punkt
punctuation mark

interrail v
tågluffa
to travel with InterRail

interred adj
begravd begraven jordfäst
having been interred

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹɔˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
interrobang
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt/ v
förhöra
to question or quiz

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
förhör
act of interrogating or questioning
utfrågning
question put; an inquiry

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ n
frågeord
a word implying interrogation

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
avbryta förhindra stävja
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/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ n
korsning
junction of two or more paths, etc
skärning
in geometry
snitt
in set theory

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
intersektionalitet
sociological methodology

intersexuality n
intersexualitet
the state of having physical features of both sexes

intersperse /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/ v
blanda in
to diversify by placing or inserting other things among something
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 /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈtwaɪn/ v
sammanflätas
To become twined together

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
intervall
music: distance in pitch of notes
section of the real line
distance in space
intervall tidsintervall
period of time

intervene /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ v
ingripa intervenera
to come between, or to be between, persons or things

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
inblandning ingripande medverkan
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 /ˌɪn.tə.vjuːˈiː/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.vjuːˈiː/ n
intervjuobjekt
Someone being interviewed

intervocalic /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ /ˌɪntəɹvoʊˈkælɪk/ adj
intervokalisk
between vowels

interwar adj
mellankrigs-
relating to the time between two wars

interweave /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/ [-ɾəɹ-] v
sammanfläta
to combine (things) through weaving

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ n
tarm inälvor
alimentary canal
subdivision of the alimentary canal

intifada /ˌɪntɪˈfɑːdə/ n
intifada
intifada

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
intimitet
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else

intimacy coordinator n
intimitetskoordinator
film crew member

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
intim
of or involved in a sexual relationship
personal, private
closely acquainted; familiar

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ v
antyda
To suggest or disclose discreetly

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
skrämma
to make timid or fearful

intimidating adj
respektingivande skrämmande
threatening

intinction /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ 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
after the start of
in i till
against, with force
going inside
till
producing, becoming

intolerance /ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ n
intolerans
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy
the state of being intolerant

intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ n
intonation
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

intoxication /ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
intoxikation
poisoning

intracellular adj
intracellulär
within a cell

intractable /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ adj
ohanterlig
not tractable
omedgörlig
svårbehandlad
medicine: difficult to treat

intrahepatic /ˌɪntɹəhəˈpætɪk/ adj
intrahepatisk
within the liver

intramuscular adj
intramuskulär
inside a muscle

intransigence /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
omedgörlighet
intransigence

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ adj
omedgörlig
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
intransitiv
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
intransitivt verb
action verb not taking a direct object

intransitivity n
intransitivitet
Quality of being intransitive

intrasexual adj
innerköns- innerkönsmässig
intrasexual

intrauterine device n
livmoderinlägg spiral
contraceptive device

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenös
inside the veins

intravenously adv
intravenöst
in an intravenous manner

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
orädd oförskräckt modig
fearless

intricacy /ɪnˈtɹɪ.kə.si/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kə.si/ n
besvärlighet svårighet
The state or quality of being intricate or entangled
komplexitet
Perplexity; involution; complication; complexity

intricate /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 /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
införa
to bring into practice
presentera
to cause someone to be acquainted
to make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation

introduced species n
introducerad art
species outside its native range due to human activity

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
inledning förord
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
introduktion införande presentation
act or process of introducing
presentation
means of presenting one person to another

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
inledande nybörjare
introducing

introit /ən-/ /ɪnˈtɹəʊɪt/ /ˈɪntɹɔɪt/ /ˈɪnˌtɹɔɪt/ n
introitus
part of a psalm or other portion of the Bible read or sung at Mass immediately after the priest ascends to the altar

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

intrusive thought n
tvångstanke
unwelcome involuntary thought, image or idea

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ n
intuition
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitiv reflexmässig
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

intuitively adv
intuitivt
by intuition

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
översvämma
to cover with large amounts of water
översvämma tynga ner överhopa överväldiga
to overwhelm

inure /ɪˈnjɔː/ /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
vänja

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
invadera
to move into
invadera överfalla
to enter by force in order to conquer

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
inkräktare
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder

invagination n
invagination
the process where an anatomical part invaginates upon itself or into another structure

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ adj
ogiltig ogill
not valid

invalid /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ n
invalid
sick person
invalid handikappad
person with a handicap or disability

invalidate /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.əˌdeɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
ogiltigförklara
to make invalid

invalidity n
ogiltighet
the state of being invalid; lack of validity

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɚbl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
oföränderlig
not variable

invariant adj
invariant
that is not affected by a specified operation
oföränderlig
that does not vary

invariant n
invariant
invariant quantity, function etc.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
invasion
military action

invasive /-zɪv/ /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
inträngande påträngande
intrusive on one’s privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.
invaderande
that invades a foreign country using military force; militarily aggressive
invasiv
of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies

invasive species n
invasiv art
species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native and is a nuisance

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ n
invektiv
something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
uppfinna
design a new process or mechanism
create something fictional

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
invention
small self-contained musical composition
uppfinning
something invented
uppfinningsförmåga uppfinningsrikedom
capacity to invent

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ adj
uppfinningsrik
creative, or skilful at inventing

inventiveness n
uppfinningsrikedom
quality of being inventive

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntə/ /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
uppfinnare
one who invents

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
inventarieförteckning inventering lagersaldo
detailed list of all of the items on hand
inventarier lager
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business
inventering
process of producing or updating such a list

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
inventera
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ adj
invers
(mathematics) having the properties of an inverse

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ n
invers

inverse function n
invers funktion
function that reverses the mapping action of a given function

inverse matrix n
invers matris
linear algebra

inversely proportional adj
omvänt proportionell
proportional to the reciprocal of the independent variable

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ n
invertsocker
equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ adj
ryggradslös
lacking backbone

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ 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, and effort into something
to make investments
to ceremonially install into office
to formally give power

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
undersöka
to inquire into, study
utreda
to conduct an inquiry or examination
utreda undersöka
to examine

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
undersökning
the act of investigating

investigative /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv/ /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/ adj
undersökande grävande
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 /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ n
investering
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use

investment bank n
investmentbank
financial institution

investment banking n
investmentbanksverksamhet
activities of an investment bank

investor /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ n
investerare
person who invests money in order to make a profit

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
inbiten oförbätterlig
whose habits are firmly established
ingrodd inrotad
firmly established

invigilator /ɪnˈvɪd͡ʒɪleɪtəɹ/ n
tentamensvakt tentavakt
supervisor of students

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ adj
oövervinnerlig
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
okränkbar
not violable; not to be infringed

invisibility n
osynlighet
the state of being invisible

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
osynlig
unable to be seen

invisiblize v
osynliggöra
make invisible

invisibly adv
osynlig osynligt
in a way that can not be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
inbjudan
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited
inbjudan invitation
inbjudning inbjudan
act of inviting

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
inbjuda invitera
ask for the presence or participation of someone

invocation /ˌɪn.voʊ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
åkallan
act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
faktura räkning
bill

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
fakturera
to bill

involuntary manslaughter n
dödsvållande vållande till annans död
unlawful killing of a human being without intent to do so

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

involvement n
involvering
the act of involving or state of being involved

invulnerability n
osårbarhet
The state of being invulnerable

invulnerable adj
osårbar
incapable of being wounded

iodide /ˈɑɪ.ə.ˌdɑɪd/ n
jodid
binary compound

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
jod
element
antiseptic

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ n
jon
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge

ionization /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
jonisering
any process that leads to dissociation

ionize /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ v
jonisera
to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species

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
similar region

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
dugg dyft jota smula
small quantity

ipso facto /ˌɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ/ adv
genom sakens natur ipso facto
By that fact

irascible /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
hetlevrad lättretlig hetsig
prone to anger

iridesce v
irisera
iridesce

iridescence /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/ n
irisering regnbågsskimmer
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
iriserande lysande skimrande
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful
iriserande regnbågsskimrande
producing lustrous colors

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ n
iridium
chemical element

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] n
iris regnbågshinna
part of the eye
plant of the genus Iris

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ adj
järn-
strong, inflexible
järn- järn
made of iron

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ n
järn
chemical element Fe
type of golf club

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ v
stryka
to pass an iron over clothing

iron curtain n
järnridå
impenetrable barrier

iron fist n
järnhand
ruthless control

iron lung n
järnlunga
a pneumonic device for assisted breathing

iron ore n
järnmalm
ore containing iron

iron(II) sulfate n
järn(II)sulfat järnvitriol
FeSO₄

iron(III) sulfate n
järn(III)sulfat
Fe₂(SO₄)₃

ironic /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
ironisk
characterized by irony

ironing n
strykning
act of pressing clothes with an iron
strykt tvätt
laundry that has recently been ironed
stryktvätt
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed

ironing board n
strykbräda
a long board on which one can iron
a flat-chested woman

ironmaster n
bruksidkare brukspatron bruksägare
proprietor of an ironworks

ironmonger /ˈaɪə(ɹ)nˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ n
järnhandlare
retailer in iron goods and hardware

ironworker n
järnarbetare
person who works with iron

ironwort n
sårmynta
a herb in the genus Sideritis

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
ironi
condition contrary to expectations
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally

irradiate /ɪˈɹeɪdieɪt/ /ɪˈɹeɪdiət/ v
bestråla
to apply radiation to

irradiation n
bestrålning
an act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
irrationell
unfounded or nonsensical
mathematics: of a number

irrationality n
irrationalitet
want of reason

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
irredentism
an annexation doctrine

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ adj
obestridlig ovedersäglig
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ adj
oregelbunden
in grammar, applied to words
non-standard

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 /ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ adj
irrelevant ovidkommande
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irremediable adj
urbota
unable to be remedied

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
irreparabel olaglig
that is unable to be repaired

irreplaceability n
oersättlighet
quality of being irreplaceable

irresistible /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ adj
oemotståndlig
not able to be resisted

irresponsibility n
ansvarslöshet oansvarighet
character or state of being irresponsible

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] adj
ansvarslös oansvarig
lacking a sense of responsibility
oansvarig
not responsible; not subject to responsibility

irreverent adj
vanvördig
lacking respect or seriousness

irreversible /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ adj
irreversibel oåterkallelig
incapable of being reversed

irreversibly adv
oåterkalleligt
In an irreversible manner

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /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

irritable bowel syndrome n
irritabel tarm irritabel tarmsyndrom
functional disorder of the large intestine

irritate /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
irritera
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation

irritating adj
irriterande
causing irritation, annoyance or pain
Stimulates or exciting a response

irrumate v
munknulla
to practice irrumation; to insert the penis violently into another's mouth

is it just me phraseologicalUnit
är det bara jag?

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
är der säkert här?
is it safe here?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
nähä så pass
really

isabelline shrike n
isabellatörnskata
Lanius isabellinus

isabelline wheatear n
isabellastenskvätta
Oenanthe isabellina

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
ischemisk
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
ö
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself
ö holme kobbe skär
area of land completely surrounded by water

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 /ˈɪn(t)/ /ˈɪzənt/ v
är inte
is not

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
eller hur? inte sant?
isn't it so?

isochrony n
isokroni
state of being isochronous

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ n
isogloss
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ 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

isomerism n
isomeri
phenomenon of the existence of isomers

isometric /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɛt.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 or trapezoid

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

ispravnic n
ispravnik

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ v
ansluta utmynna
to extend into
emittera utge
to send out; to put into circulation
inströmma uppkomma upprinna utflöda
to flow out; to proceed from
utfärda
to deliver by authority
utlämnade
to deliver for use
utmynna
to turn out
utströmma
to sally forth

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ n
näs ed
strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] 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 depends phraseologicalUnit
det beror på
it depends

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
this thing has its own nature

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 it

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 not my fault phraseologicalUnit
det är inte mitt fel
I did not cause the problem

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
det regnar
it's raining

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
det snöar
it's snowing

it's the thought that counts proverb
det är tanken som räknas
when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness is more important than any other consideration

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
det är för dyrt
it's too expensive

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
kursiv
having a slant to the right

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /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 /ˈɪt͡ʃi/ adj
kliande

item /ˈaɪ.təm/ /ˈɑɪ.təm/ [ˈaɪ̯.ɾm̩] [ˈaɪ̯.ɾəm] [ˈɑɪ.ɾəm] n
föremål sak ting
distinct physical object

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
iteration
repetition in a computer program
single repetition of the code

iterative /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv] adj
iterativ
of a procedure that involves repetition
(computing) using iteration
(grammar) frequentative

iterator n
iterator
programming method

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ adj
kringresande
travelling from place to place

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ n
färdväg färdplan resplan resrutt rutt
route or proposed route of a journey
reseberättelse resebeskrivning resedagbok reseskildring
account or record of a journey
reseguide resehandbok
guidebook for travellers

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 /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ adj
Elfenbens- elfenbens-
made of ivory
elfenbensfärgad
having colour of ivory

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
elfenben
material
elfenbensfärg elfenbensvitt
colour

ivory gull n
ismås
Pagophila eburnea

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
elfenbenstorn
overly-academic perspective

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
murgröna
plant of the genus Hedera

jab /d͡ʒæb/ n
jabb
(boxing) a short straight punch
spruta stick
medical injection

jab /d͡ʒæb/ v
jabba
to deliver a quick punch
sticka
(slang) to give someone an injection

jabiru /ˈd͡ʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
jabirustork
Jabiru mycteria

jacaranda n
jakaranda
tree
wood

jack /d͡ʒæk/ n
domkraft
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
jack
surface mounted connector

jack mackerel n
taggmakrill
fish

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 /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ n
schakal sjakal
wild canine

jackalope /ˈd͡ʒækəloʊp/ n
harhjort jackalope
cross between a jackrabbit and antelope

jackass n
åsna
foolish or stupid person
male donkey

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ n
kaja alika
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ n
jacka
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse
kavaj
piece of a person's suit

jackfruit n
jackfrukt
jackfruit tree

jackhammer n
tryckluftsborr
portable percussive drill device

jacks /d͡ʒæks/ n
jacks
a children's game

jacquerie /ʒaˈkɹi/ /ˈʒak(ə)ɹi/ n
bondeuppror
a violent revolt by peasants

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
jade
gem
jadegrön
colour

jaeger /ˈjeɪɡə/ /ˈjeɪɡəɹ/ n
labb
seabird

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ n
jaguar
Panthera onca

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ n
häkte
place for short-term confinement

jailbait /ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt/ n
lammkött
person below the age of consent for sexual activity

jailer /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ n
fångvaktare kriminalvårdare
one who guards inmates

jalapeño /d͡ʒəˈlæpənoʊ/ /ˌdʒæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpeɪn.oʊ/ /ˌhæ.ləˈpin.oʊ/ /ˌhæl.əˈpeɪn.jəʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpiːnəʊ/ /ˌhæləˈpɛnjəʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.oʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpin.joʊ/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈpin.oʊ/ [-pe(ɪ)n-] [-pɛn-] [ˌhaləˈpiːnjo] n
jalapeño
variety of hot chili pepper

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
bilskrälle rishög
old, dilapidated car

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ n
jam
impromptu informal performance
knipa trubbel
difficult situation
propp stockning
blockage, congestion
sylt marmelad
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ v
jamma
music: to improvise as a group

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ n
syltburk
container for jam

jambalaya /ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ /ˌd͡ʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ n
jambalaya
rice-based dish from Louisiana

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ n
jamboree
rally of Scouts or Guides

jammed adj
överfull
overcrowded; congested

janissary /-səɹi/ /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænəˌzeɹi/ /ˈja-/ n
janitsjar janitschar
former Turkish soldier

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
vaktmästare
caretaker
doorman

japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ v
japanera
to varnish with japan

jar /dʒaː/ /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒaː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] n
burk
small, approximately cylindrical container

jarbua terapon n
jarbua
Terapon jarbua

jardinière /-dən-/ /ˌdʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɛɚ/ /ˌdʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɪɹ/ /ˌʒɑɹ.dɪnˈjɛɚ/ /ˌʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɛɚ/ /ˌʒɑɹ.dɪnˈɪɹ/ /ˌʒɑːdɪnˈjɛə/ n
jardinjär
plantstand or flowerpot

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ n
jargong
language characteristic of a particular group
incomprehensible speech
jargong fackspråk
technical terminology unique to a particular subject

jarl /jɑɹl̩/ /jɑːl/ n
jarl
medieval Scandinavian nobleman, especially in Norway and Denmark

jasmine rice n
jasminris
fragrant rice

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ n
jaspis
precious stone

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ n
gulsot ikterus
morbid condition

jaundiced /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/ adj
gulsiktig
affected with jaundice
missunnsam
prejudiced, envious

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ n
kastspjut spjut
spear used as a weapon
spjut
spear used in athletic competition

javelin throw n
spjutkastning spjut
athletic event where a javelin is thrown

javelin thrower n
spjutkastare
athlete who competes in the javelin throw

jaw /d͡ʒɑ/ /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 /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ n
nötskrika skrika
bird

jaywalker /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɑkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɔkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪwɔːkə/ n
oförsiktig fotgängare vårdslös fotgängare
one who jaywalks

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
jazz
musical art form

jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ n
avund avundsjuka
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold
svartsjuka
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)
close, zealous vigilance, envy

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans
denim trousers

jeans jacket n
jeansjacka
type of jacket

jeep /d͡ʒiːp/ n
jeep
vehicle

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ n
glåpord okvädingsord
mocking remark

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ v
häckla pika smäda
to scoff or mock

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
gelé
dessert made by boiling gelatin
marmelad sylt
jam

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
manet
aquatic animal

jenever n
genever
spirit

jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒɛ.pə.dʌɪz/ v
riskera
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
fara
danger of failure, harm, or loss

jequirity n
paternosterböna
Abrus precatorius

jeremiad /ˌd͡ʒɛɹ.əˈmaɪ.əd/ n
jeremiad klagovisa
long speech or prose work

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
fjant
dull or stupid person
idiot tölp
unlikable person
ryck knyck skakning
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
ryckning spasm
sudden, uncontrolled movement

jerk off v
runka handtralla
to masturbate

jerkily adv
ryckvis
In a jerky manner.

jerkin /ˈd͡ʒɜː.kɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.kɪn/ n
jacka tröja
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ n
jeepdunk jerrykanna
pressed-steel fuel container

jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ n
gensare jumper olle stickad tröja
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ v
skoja skämta driva gyckla
to tell a joke

jester /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɚ/ n
gycklare
one who jests

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ adj
becksvart gagatsvart kolsvart
colour

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ n
dysa munstycke
spout or nozzle
jetmotor
engine
stråle
stream of fluid
beckkol gagat jet
coal

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ v
spruta
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt

jet bridge n
embarkeringsbrygga finger ombordstigningsbrygga
elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane, usually enclosed and used for disembarking and embarking passengers and crew

jet engine n
jetmotor reamotor
engine that obtains thrust by ejecting a jet

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 jetflygplan reaplan
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine

jet set n
jet set
wealthy people who travel for pleasure

jet ski n
vattenskoter
small motorized water craft

jet stream n
jetström
air current

jet-black n
kolsvart nattsvart
the blackest black

jetty /ˈd͡ʒɛti/ n
pir vågbrytare
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ n
juvel
anything precious or valuable
juvel ädelsten
gemstone

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ n
juvelerare guldsmed
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jewellery /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/ n
smycke
personal ornamentation

jewelry box n
smyckeskrin
box

jibe /d͡ʒaɪb/ n
gliring
facetious or insulting remark

jicama /ˈhiː.kə.mə/ /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 /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ n
sticksåg
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
pussel
type of puzzle

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ n
jihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims
personal spiritual struggle

jihadism /d͡ʒɪˈhæd.ɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd.ɪz.əm/ 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 /d͡ʒɪlt/ v
dumpa
to jilt

jimsonweed n
spikklubba
Datura stramonium

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ n
jingel
short tune or verse

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ v
klinga
to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself
klinga med
to cause to make a noise of metal or glass clattering against itself

jingle bell /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ n
bjällra
small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper

jingoistic /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ adj
chauvinistisk storsvensk yverboren
overly patriotic or nationalistic

jinn /d͡ʒɪn/ n
djinn jinn
spirit

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ interjection
smurf
Used after simultaneous speech

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ n
förbannelse
a hex; an evil spell

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ v
förbanna ge otur
To bring bad luck to
förhäxa förtrolla
To cast a spell on

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ n
sagge sarre sats sperma säd sädesvätska
slang: sperm

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ v
spruta ejakulera sagga sarra satsa
slang: to ejaculate

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
to work as a jobber
to speculate
jobba arbeta

job center n
arbetsförmedling
agency

job description n
arbetsbeskrivning

job fair n
arbetsmarknadsmässa
event

job interview n
anställningsintervju arbetsintervju jobbintervju
interview attended by a job applicant

job-sharing n
arbetsdelning
employment arrangement

jobseeker n
arbetssökande jobbsökande
person seeking employment

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ n
jockey kapplöpningsryttare
one who rides racehorses competitively

jockstrap /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ n
suspensoar
an athletic supporter

jocular /ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
skämtsam humoristisk glad lustig munter
humorous, amusing, joking

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ n
jogging
energetic trot

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
jogga
to move in an energetic trot

jogger /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒ.ɡə/ n
joggare
person who jogs

jogging /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɡ.ɪŋ/ n
joggning
form of exercise

john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒn/ n
torsk
prostitute's client

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
livsglädje livslust
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
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 mötas
to come together; to meet
gå med (i)
to become a member of

joinery n
möbelfabrik möbelsnickeri snickeri snickerifabrik
factory producing wooden products
möbelsnickare snickare
the work of the joiner

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ adj
gemensam förenad
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ n
fog skarv
rigid joint
hak ställe sunkhak sylta
business
joint jolle joppe
marijuana cigarette
kåken
prison
led
part of the body where bones join

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ v
foga foga ihop
to unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together
förena
to join; connect; unite; combine

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 /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ n
skämt skoj
worthless thing or person
something said or done for amusement
skämt vits rolig historia
amusing story

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
skoja skämta
do for amusement

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ n
joker
playing card
skojare narr skämtare
person who makes jokes

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ n
ryck stöt skakning
an act of jolting

jostaberry n
jostabär krusvinbär
fruit

jostle /ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒs.əl/ v
knuffa
bump into or brush against while in motion

jotun /ˈjoʊtən/ /ˈjoʊtʊn/ /ˈjɔːtʊn/ /ˈjəʊtʊn/ n
jätte
member of a race of giants

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ n
joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ n
dagbok journal
accounting: chronological record of payments
diary or daily record
tidskrift
newspaper or magazine
axeltapp
engineering: part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
journalistik
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ n
journalist
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
reporter

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
journalistisk
related to journalism or journalists

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
resa färd
trip, a voyage
väg
process or progression likened to a journey

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
resa
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

journeyman /ˈd͡ʒɜːnimən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/ n
gesäll vandringsgesäll
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ n
dust riddarspel tornering tornerspel
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ v
tornera
engage in mock combat on horseback

jovial /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vəl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
jovialisk
cheerful and good-humoured

joviality /d͡ʒoʊviˈælɪti/ n
jovialitet
Condition of being jovial

jowl /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒəʊl/ n
käke underkäke
jaw

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ n
glädje lycka
feeling of happiness

joyful /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəl/ adj
glädjerik
feeling or causing joy

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ n
joystick styrspak
mechanical control device

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
jubileum jubelår
major anniversary of an event, particularly the 50th anniversary of a coronation or marriage

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
bedöma
to have as an opinion, consider, suppose
bedöma döma
to form an opinion on
bedöma uppskatta
to form an opinion, infer
döma
to sit in judgment on, act as judge
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on
döma kritisera
to criticize or label another person or thing

judgement day n
domedag
final trial of all humankind at the end of the world

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
bedömning omdöme
act of judging

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
rättslig judiciell juridisk
of or relating to a court of law

judiciary /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ /ˌd͡ʒuːˈdɪʃɪɛɹi/ n
dömande makt
the judicial branch of government

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
förståndig klok omdömesgill
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo
Japanese martial art

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
judoka judoutövare
practitioner of judo

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
kanna
serving vessel

juggle /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ v
jonglera
manipulate objects artistically
to handle or manage many tasks at once

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
jonglör
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
jonglering
moving of objects in an artful manner

jughandle n
bandyklubba spansk sväng ögla
ramp or slip road
kannhantag
handle of a jug

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ n
juice saft jos
beverage made of juice
kräm
slang: electricity
saft juice
liquid from a plant
soppa
slang: fuel

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ v
pressa juica safta
to remove the juice from something

juicer /ˈd͡ʒusɚ/ n
juicepress råsaftcentrifug
device

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ adj
saftig
containing juice
saftig laddad rafflig spännande
exciting, interesting

jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuː.biː/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ n
bröstbär jujuber jujubär

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ n
jukebox
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

jumbo jet n
jumbojet
large transport aircraft

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] n
hopp
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location
instance of propelling oneself into the air
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 /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
gå förbi smita före
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
hoppa
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
hoppa hoppa till
react to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body violently
hoppa hoppa över
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another

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

jump the queue v
smita före trängas
to move into a queue ahead of others

jumper cable n
startkabel
cable for jump-starting

jumping jack n
sprattelgubbe
toy

junco /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkəʊ/ n
junco
bird of the genus Junco

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ n
knutpunkt vägkors
a place where two things meet

junction box n
kopplingsdosa kopplingslåda kopplingsskåp
box for electrical connections

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ n
djungel
large, undeveloped, humid forest
colloquial: place where people behave ruthlessly

jungle cat n
djungelkatt
Felis chaus

jungle gym n
klätterställning
play structure

junior /ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːniə/ n
junior den yngre
someone younger than someone else

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] n
enbär 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 /d͡ʒʌŋk/ n
skräp
rubbish, waste
djonk
Chinese sailing vessel

junk DNA n
skräp-DNA
portion of DNA that has no identified function

junk bond n
skräpobligation
a bond which is considered below investment grade

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 /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ n
fest kalas
feast or banquet

junkman n
skrothandlare
seller of junk

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ n
junta
ruling council of a military dictatorship

juridical act n
rättshandling
volitional act intended to bring about legal effects

jurisdiction /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ n
domvärjo
the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
jurisdiktion
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law

jurisprudence /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈpɹuːdəns/ n
rättsvetenskap juridik
the theoretical study of law

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
jurist
expert of law

juristic act n
rättshandling
volitional act intended to bring about legal effects

juror /ˈd͡ʒɚɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɔɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
juryledamot jurymedlem
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒ(ʊ)ɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ [ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹ̠i] n
jury
group in a court of law
group of judges in a competition

jussive adj
jussiv
of or in the jussive mood

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
rättvis
morally fair, righteous

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
bara
only, simply, merely
just nyss precis
recently
precis
exactly, precisely, perfectly
by a narrow margin, nearly

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
bara i fall att bara utifall att
in the event

just in time adv
precis i tid

just now adv
för tillfället
in a little while
precis nu
very close to the present moment

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ n
domare justitieråd
a judge of certain courts
rätt rättvisa rättfärdighet
rättvisa
state of being just or fair
fairness, especially with regard to punishment
judgment and punishment of who wronged another
the civil power dealing with law

justice delayed is justice denied /-dɪˈleɪd-/ /-dɪˈnaɪd/ /ˌdʒʌstɪs dəˈleɪd iz ˌdʒʌstɪs dəˈnaɪd/ /ˌdʒʌstɪs dɪˈleɪd iz ˌdʒʌstɪs dɪˈnaɪd/ proverb
försenad rättvisa är förnekad rättvisa
if a wrong is not redressed within a reasonable time, it is as though the wrong were not redressed at all

justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justering
text alignment
rättfärdigande rättfärdiggörelse
reason, explanation, or excuse

justified /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
rättfärdigad
having a justification

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
frita från skuld
to absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin
rättfärdiga
provide an acceptable explanation
give a good, acceptable reason for something

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ n
jute
fiber of Corchorus olitorius

juvenile delinquency n
ungdomsbrottslighet
participation in illegal behaviour by minors

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
jämföra
to place side by side

juxtaposed adj
placerade bredvid varandra för jämförelse
placed side by side

juxtaposition /ˌd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
sida vid sida
extra emphasis given to a comparison

kabuki /kəˈbuːki/ n
kabuki
form of Japanese theatre

kachelofen n
kakelugn
type of ceramic tile stove

kaffir /ˈkæfə/ /ˈkæfɚ/ n
kaffer
black person

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ n
kaftan
long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean
similar long tunic

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

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ n
kamikaze
suicidal attack
kamikazepilot
suicidal attacker

kamikaze drone n
kamikazedrönare
drone used as loitering munition

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ n
känguru
marsupial

kangaroo court /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹu ˈkɔɹt/ /ˌkæŋɡəˌɹuː ˈkɔːt/ n
skenprocess
judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding

kanji /ˈkaːnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkænd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ n
kanji
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
K-meson kaon
K-meson

kapok tree /ˈkeɪpɒk tɹiː/ /ˈkeɪˌpɑk tɹi/ /ˈkɑːpəʊk tɹiː/ [ˈkɑːpəʊʔ-] n
indiskt dunträd
Bombax ceiba
kapok
Ceiba pentandra

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
kappa
Greek letter
mythical creature

kaput /kəˈpuːt/ /kəˈpʊt/ adj
kaputt

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
karaoke
a form of entertainment

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ v
sjunga karaoke
to perform karaoke

karaoke machine n
karaokemaskin
machine

karat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
karat
unit of fineness of gold

karate /kəˈɹɑ.ɾi/ /kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/ /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

karting n
gokart karting
a sport

kasher /ˈkæʃə/ /ˈkæʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃɚ/ v
kashra
render kosher

katabatic wind n
fallvind
wind blowing down an incline

katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ /ˌkɑtəˈkɑːnə/ n
katakana
Japanese syllabary

kay /ˈkeɪ/ 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

kayaking n
kajakpaddling kajakrodd
water sport

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ n
kazoo
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ /kɪˈbɑːb/ n
kebab
dish

ked n
fårlus lusfluga
parasite fly

kedge /kɛd͡ʒ/ n
varpankare
small anchor

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
punish by dragging under the keel of a ship

keelson n
kölsvin
keel beam

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] n
kärntorn
main tower

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
behålla hålla
to maintain possession of
bevara preservera
to maintain the condition of; to preserve
fortsätta
to continue

keep an eye on v
hålla ett öga på hålla koll på se efter
to watch and pay attention to

keep at arm's length v
hålla på armlängds avstånd

keep back v
hålla tillbaka
restrict or restrain

keep it up v
hålla i gång
To maintain or continue a positive streak.

keep mum v
hålla mun
to keep silent

keep off v
hålla borta
to stay or cause to stay at a distance (from)

keep one's cool v
ha is i magen hålla huvudet kallt hålla sig i skinnet
to remain composed, calm

keep one's fingers crossed v
hålla tummarna
hope for the best

keep one's mouth shut v
hålla käft hålla käften

keep quiet v
tiga hålla tyst
remain silent

keep someone company v
håller företag
remain with someone

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
behåll växeln
instruction to keep the change

keep track v
hålla reda på
monitor

keep up v
fortsätta
continue with
hinna med hänga med hålla jämna steg
To stay even or ahead
hänga med
To ensure that one remains well-informed about something
underhålla
maintain, preserve

keep up appearances v
hålla skenet uppe
pretend to be all right

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
målvakt
guardian of goal
spärr
part of mechanism
väktare vårdare
guard, custodian

keffiyeh /kəˈfiː(j)ə/ n
keffiyeh palestinasjal
Arabian headdress

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ n
kefir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
kagge
round container of lesser capacity than a barrel

kegel balls n
knipkula vaginalkula
balls used for kegel exercises

kelp /kɛlp/ n
kelp
large seaweed of order Laminariales

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ [ˈkʰɛɫvɨn] n
kelvin
SI temperature unit

kenaf n
kenaf
Hibiscus cannabinus

kennel /ˈkɛ.nəl/ n
hundkoja
shelter

kenning /ˈkɛnɪŋ/ n
kenning
metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry

kenophobia n
kenofobi
fear of empty spaces

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
käppi
cap with a flat circular top

keratin /ˈkɛrətɪn/ 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

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/ /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ n
huvudduk sjalett
piece of cloth

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
ståhej uppståndelse
disorderly outburst

kermes oak n
kermesek
oak

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
korn
single seed of corn or wheat
kärna
core or essence of an object or system
central part of a nut
kärna operativsystemkärna
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
fotogen
thin, colorless fuel

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
falk
any small falcon of genus Falco
tornfalk
Falco tinnunculus

ketamine /ˈki.təˌmin/ /ˈkiː.tə.miːn/ /ˈkɛt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈkɛt.əˌmin/ n
ketamin
pain-killing drug

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ n
ketchup
tomato-vinegar based sauce

ketone /ˈkiːtəʊn/ n
keton
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] n
kittel
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food

kettle hole n
dödisgrop dödishåla
depression in the ground

kettlebell n
girja kettlebell
a kind of weight

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] adj
nyckel
indispensable
important

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] 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
scale of musical notes
skär
small island

key fob n
nyckelring
item carried on a key ring

key performance indicator n
nyckeltal
metric used to measure progress towards organizational goals

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ n
keyboard tangentbord
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard
klaviatur tangentbord
component of many instruments
tangentbord klaviatur
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.

keyboard shortcut n
kortkommando
key or a combination of keys

keyboard warrior n
tangentbordshjälte

keycard n
nyckelkort
plastic card

keychain /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ n
nyckelring
chain or ring

keycode n
tangentkod
computing: code that represents a keypress

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ n
nyckelhål
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keynote /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ n
inledningsföredrag nyckelanförande öppningstal
speech that sets the main theme
tema
main theme

keypad /ˈkiːpæd/ n
knappsats
small board with keys

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 /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ n
nyckelord
word used as a key to a code
word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ /hɑːt͡ʃəˈpuɹi/ n
chatjapuri
cheese pastry from Georgia

khan /kɑːn/ n
khan kan
a ruler over various Turkic, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages

khat /kɑːt/ n
kat
shrub (Catha edulis)
drug

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ n
kediv
monarch of Egypt

kibbutz /kɪˈbuːts/ /kɪˈbʊts/ n
kibbutz
a community

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] 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/ [kʰɪk] 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

kickback /ˈkɪkbæk/ n
bakslag
backward kick
motreaktion
accident wherein an object is caught by the blade and thrown outward
muta provision
covert payment in return for a favor
rekyl
sudden backward motion; recoil

kickball n
sparkboll
a ball used in a game
kicking sport

kickboxer n
kickboxare
one who practices kickboxing

kickboxing n
kickboxning
sport

kicksled n
sparkstötting spark
type of small sled

kid /kɪd/ n
killing kid
young goat
unge
child (colloq.)

kid /kɪd/ v
skoja skämta
to joke

kid glove n
silkesvante
metaphor for careful handling

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ n
kidnappning
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ 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 /kaɪk/ v
judejävel judesvin
offensive: Jewish person

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] n
dräpande dödande
act of killing
dödsslag
death blow

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] v
döda avliva dräpa mörda
to put to death
eliminera förinta förstöra
to render void
förstöra inaktivera
to render inoperative

kill the fatted calf v
slakta gödkalven
begin a festive celebration

kill time v
döda tid fördriva tid slå ihjäl 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/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] n
mördare baneman
murderer, person who kills

killer application n
genombrottsprogram
irresistibly good technological product

killer whale n
späckhuggare

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

kilohertz n
kilohertz
one thousand hertz

kilometrage n
kilometertal
total distance traveled in kilometers

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /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

kimchi n
kimchi
Korean dish

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] n
kimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kinase /ˈkaɪneɪz/ /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
kinas
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
snäll vänlig
affectionate, nice

kind /kaɪnd/ n
natura
goods and services as payment
sort slag typ art
type, race, category

kind of adv
ganska
somewhat

kind regards n
med vänliga hälsningar
polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] n
daghem förskola dagis lekis lekskola
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6

kindhearted adj
godhjärtad
having an innately kind disposition or character

kindjal n
kinschal
dagger

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
tända
to start (a fire)
tända väcka
to arouse

kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ n
tändved tändmaterial
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire

kindred /ˈkɪndɹəd/ /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
besläktad
of the same nature

kindred spirit n
själsfrände likasinnad tvillingsjäl
someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
kinetisk
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
kinetisk energi rörelseenergi
energy from motion

kinetics /kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/ n
kinetik
chemistry
physics

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
kung konung
a playing piece in chess
a playing card with the image of a king in it
kung konung drott
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation

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 birds n
fåglarnas konung
the eagle

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 herrings n
sillkung
Regalecus glesne

king of kings n
konungarnas konung
king who has other kings as subjects

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
spader kung
playing card

king of the hill n
herre på täppan
children's game

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
kungsgam
Sarcoramphus papa

king's ransom n
furstlig summa förmögenhet
very large sum of money

king-of-arms n
vapenkung
one of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms

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 /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ n
kungsfiskare
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kingless /ˈkɪŋləs/ adj
kungalös
without a king

kingly adj
konungslig kunglig
majestic and regal

kingly adv
kungligt
in a royal manner

kingmaker /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/ /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/ n
kungamakare
someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader

kingpin /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/ n
stöttepelare
most important person

kingship n
kungadöme
state of being a king

kink /kɪŋk/ n
veck fnurra knut
tight curl, twist, or bend

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
kinky
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ n
släkt
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kinsman n
frände
male relative

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
automat
unattended stand
kiosk
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ n
kippa
skullcap

kisel /ˈkiːsəl/ n
fruktkräm
dessert

kiskadee n
bentevi kiskadi
species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] n
kyss puss
a touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] v
kyssa pussa
to touch with the lips
kyssa pussa reciprocal
to touch each other’s lips

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kyss mig
kiss me

kiss my ass interjection
kyss mig i arslet
go away

kiss of peace n
helig kyss
greeting in Christianity

kissable adj
kyssbar kysstäck
capable of being kissed
kysstäck
attractive, so as to invite kissing

kissing disease n
kyssjuka
mononucleosis

kit /kɪt/ n
persedlar utrustning
equipment of a soldier

kit fox n
katträv ökenkatträv
Vulpes macrotis

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃɪn/ n
kök
room

kitchen cabinet n
köksskåp
built-in cabinet found in a kitchen

kitchen knife n
kökskniv
typical knife for preparing food

kitchen paper n
hushållspapper
paper towels

kitchenette /ˌkɪt͡ʃəˈnɛt/ n
kokvrå pentry
small kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
drake
lightweight toy for flying
glada
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae

kith /kɪθ/ n
bekanta vänner
friends and acquaintances

kith and kin n
nära och kära släkt och vänner
both friends and family

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ adj
kitschig
of questionable aesthetic value

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ n
kitsch
art of questionable artistic value

kitsune /kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/ /kɪtˈsuː.ni/ /kɪtˈsuːn/ /ˈkɪt.sʊ.neɪ/ /ˈkɪts.neɪ/ /ˈkɪtsuːn/ n
kitsune
Japanese fox spirit

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ n
kattunge källing
a young cat

kitten heel n
taxklack
short, slender heel

kitty /ˈkɪti/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] n
kisse
informal: kitten, young cat
kisse misse
childish: pet name for a 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 kisse kissemiss misse
cat

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
kivi
bird

kiwi fruit n
kiwi kiwifrukt
fruit

kleptocracy n
kleptokrati
corrupt and dishonest government

kleptocrat /ˈklɛptəˌkɹæt/ n
kleptokrat
corrupt leader

kleptocratic /klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/ adj
kleptokratisk tjuvaktig
pertaining to a kleptocracy

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ 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

knapsack /ˈnæpsæk/ n
ryggsäck

knarr /nɔːɹ/ n
knarr
Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings

knave /neɪv/ n
dräng
archaic: any male servant
gynnare skojare
deceitful fellow
hjon
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
knekt
playing card

knead /niːd/ v
knåda
to work and press into a mass

kneading trough n
baktråg degtråg
trough in which dough is kneaded

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ n
knä
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it
part of a garment

knee pad n
knäskydd
protection for a knee

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ n
knäskål
bone

kneeing n
knäa
blow

kneel /niːl/ v
knäböja falla på knä knäfalla
to stoop down and rest on the knee

knell /nɛl/ v
kimma
to ring a bell slowly

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ n
krimskrams
a small ornament of minor value

knickerbockers /ˈnɪkəbɒkəz/ /ˈnɪkɚbɑkɚz/ n
golfbyxor knäbyxor äppelknyckarbyxor
knickerbockers

knickers /ˈnɪkəz/ n
underbyxor
woman's panties

knife /naɪf/ n
kniv
utensil or tool designed for cutting
any blade-like part designed for cutting
kniv dolk
weapon

knife /naɪf/ v
hugga kniv kniva
to use a knife to injure or kill
knivhugga
knivhugga skära
to use a knife to cut
skära
to cut through as if with a knife

knifeman n
knivman
someone who uses a knife as a weapon

knight /naɪt/ n
riddare knekt
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages
springare häst
chess piece

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 machine n
stickmaskin

knitting needle n
sticka
thin rod used to knit yarn

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
knackning
abrupt rapping sound

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
knacka banka
to rap one's knuckles against something
slå emot stöta emot
to bump or impact

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] interjection
peppar, peppar, ta i trä peppar peppar
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
peppar, peppar, ta i trä
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock out v
knocka
to render someone unconscious, as by a blow to the head

knock over v
välta
to bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it

knock-kneed adj
kobent
having knees abnormally close together

knock-knock interjection
knack knack
verbal knocking sound

knocked up adj
på smällen
pregnant

knockoff n
kopia
imitation of something

knockout drop n
knockoutdropp
drug

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
knalle
small mound

knork /noːk/ /nɔːk/ n
knaffel
eating utensil

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ n
bula svullnad
firm swollen tissue caused by injury
knipa
difficult situation
knop knut
nautical unit of speed
knop knut stek
looping
knut knop
tangled clump
(mathematics) closed curve
kustsnäppa kolymasnäppa snäppa
variety of wading bird

knot /nɑt/ /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 /ˈnɑti/ /ˈnɒti/ [-ɾi] adj
knepig
complicated or tricky

knout /naʊt/ [nʌʊt] n
knut knutpiska
kind of whip

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
kunna känna
understand (a subject)
känna känna till veta om
be acquainted or familiar with
veta
be certain or sure about (something)
veta känna
have knowledge of
veta känna till veta om
be informed about

know like the back of one's hand v
känna som sin egen ficka
be intimately knowledgable about

know of v
känna till
To be aware of (someone's or something's) existence

know thyself proverb
känn dig själv
be aware of both your strengths and limitations

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 /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
kunskap kännedom
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information
kännedom kunskap
awareness, state of having been informed

knowledge is power proverb
kunskap är makt
knowledge is power

knowledgeable /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ adj
kunnig
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject
well informed

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ /ˈnɐʉ.wɘn/ /ˈnɐʉn/ adj
känd
that whom other people know, renowned, famous

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
knoge
joint of the finger

knuckle sandwich /-wɪtʃ/ /ˈnʌkəl ˈsæn(d)wɪdʒ/ /ˈnʌkəl ˈsænˌ(d)wɪtʃ/ n
knogmacka
A punch to the face

knurl /nɜːl/ /nɝl/ n
räffla
grip pattern

koala /koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /kə.ˈwɑː.lə/ /kəʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /ˈkwɑː.lə/ n
koala
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
kålrabbi knutkål
cabbage variety

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ n
kolchos
farming collective

kompromat n
kompromat
dirt, compromising material

konjac /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ n
konjak
food product
konjakknölkalla
Amorphophallus konjac

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
kokaburra kookaburra
kingfishers

kooky /ˈkuki/ /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ adj
galen koko sjuk i huvudet
crazy

kopek n
kopek
one-hundredth of a ruble

kopi luwak /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)æk/ /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)ɑk/ n
kopi luwak
coffee made from eaten berries

koppa n
koppa
Ancient Greek letter

korfball /ˈkɔː(ɹ)fbɔːl/ n
korfball
team sport
korfboll
ball used in the sport

kosher /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/ /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 /ˈkɔŋ ˈfuː/ /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
fermented cereal-based low alcoholic beverage

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

kype n
hakelax
hook in lower jaw of adult male salmonid

lab rat n
försökskanin
A person or group used as the subject of an experiment or test, especially unwillingly or unwittingly.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
beteckning etikett
name categorising something or 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 /ˈleɪ.bi.ə/ n
blygdläppar
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labia majora n
yttre blygdläpparna
outer folds of vulva

labia minora n
inre blygdläpparna
(anatomy) the two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora

labialization n
labialisering
secondary articulatory feature

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
labil
liable to slip, err, fall or apostatize

labiodental /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl/ /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈdɛn.təl/ adj
labiodental
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labium /ˈleɪ.bi.əm/ n
blygdläpp
liplike structure

labor market n
arbetsmarknad
market consisting of workers

labor of love n
kärleksverk
task performed without expectation of reimbursement

labor-intensive adj
arbetsintensiv
requiring a great deal of work

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
laboratorium
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured
laboratorium labb
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ n
arbetare kroppsarbetare
One who uses bodily strength to earn a wage

laborious /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/ 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 camp n
arbetsläger
type of prison

labour force n
arbetskraft
people available for employment

labour law n
arbetsrätt

laburnum /ləˈbɜːnəm/ /ləˈbɝnəm/ n
gullregn
any tree of genus Laburnum

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ n
labyrint
maze
part of inner ear

labyrinthine /ˌlab.əˈɹɪn.θʌɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθaɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθin/ adj
förvillande labyrintisk
twisting, convoluted, baffling
labyrintisk
physically resembling a labyrinth

lace /leɪs/ n
spets pund
fabric

lace /leɪs/ v
snöra
fasten with laces
spetsa
add something harmful to

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
krossår
an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue

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

lack of sleep n
sömnbrist
not having slept enough

lackadaisical /læksə-/ /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
likgiltig oengagerad ointresserad
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
lakej
liveried male servant
a fawning, servile follower

lackluster /ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ 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 /ˈlak.ɹɪm.l̩/ /ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/ /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/ 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
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)

lactobacterium n
mjölksyrebakterie
bacterium of the order Lactobacillales

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ 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 /ləˈk(j)uː.nə/ n
lakun
absent part in a book
lexikal lucka
language gap

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
grabb gosse
familiar term of address for a young man
kille gosse pojke grabb
a boy or young man

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] n
stege
climbing tool

ladies and gentlemen n
mina damer och herrar
phrase used to address an audience of men and women

ladies first phraseologicalUnit
damerna först

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/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] n
dam
polite term referring to a woman
woman of breeding and authority
damtoalett
toilets intended for use by women
fru herrinna
mistress of a household
title for the wife a lord

lady's man n
kvinnokarl
man who attracts women and enjoys their company

lady's mantle n
daggkåpa
a herb

lady's thumb n
åkerpilört
Persicaria maculosa

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] n
hovdam
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends her as a personal assistant

lady-killer n
hjärtekrossare
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

ladylike adj
ladylik
of or connected with the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman

lag /læɡ/ v
sacka
To fall behind

lager /ˈlɑɡɚ/ /ˈlɑːɡə/ n
lageröl lager
type of beer

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
lagun strandsjö
shallow body of water

lair /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ n
gryt håla kula bohåla lya
of an animal

laissez faire /-(ˌ)zeɪ/ /ˈleɪseɪ ˌfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæseɪ ˌfɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌleɪ-/ /ˌlɛ(ˌ)seɪ ˈfɛəɹ/ n
laissez-faire
economics: a policy of governmental non-interference in economic affairs

lake /leɪk/ n
sjö insjö vatten tjärn
body of water

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
master of Tibetan Buddhism

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] n
lamm
young sheep
lamm lammkött
flesh of lamb as food

lambaste /læmˈbeɪst/ /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
haltande anka lame duck
an official who is marking time until leaving their office
krake stackare vekling
a person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
klagan jämmer
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness
klagosång
song expressing grief

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
jämra
express grief
jämra sörja
bewail

lamia /ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
lamia
monster in mythology

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
laminera
To assemble from thin sheets

lamination /ˌlæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
laminat
product of laminating
laminering
process

laminitis n
fång
disease of hooves

lammergeier /ˈlaməɡaɪə/ /ˈlamɚɡaɪɚ/ n
lammgam
bird

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] n
lampa
device producing light
lampa oljelampa
oil device producing light

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ n
pamflett smädeskrift nidskrift parodi satir
written satirical attack

lamppost n
lyktstolpe
pole that holds up a light

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/ /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
nejonöga
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
lampskärm
cover over a lamp

lance corporal n
vice korpral
lance corporal

lanceolated warbler n
träsksångare
Locustella lanceolata

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
lansett
surgical instrument

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] n
fosterland
someone's homeplace
land
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water
ground that is suitable for farming
country or region
mark land
real estate or landed property

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
landa
to descend to a surface, especially from the air
landa föra i land
to bring to land
landa lägga till
to arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water

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.fɔl/ /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
landgång
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands
landning
a coming to a surface, as of an airplane
trappavsats vilplan
a platform at the top of a flight of stairs

landing gear n
landningsställ landställ
undercarriage

landing page n
landningssida
arriving web page

landing ship n
landstigningsfartyg
light military ferry

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 telefon
telephone connected by such a fixed wire
fast telefoni
fixed telephone communications cable

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.lʌ.bə/ /ˈlænd.lʌ.bɚ/ 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
jordägare markägare godsägare
a person who owns land

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ n
lantras
local variety of domesticated animal or plant adapted to its environment

landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ n
landskap
portion of land or territory
picture representing a scene

landscape gardener n
landskapsarkitekt
person

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
jordskred
natural disaster

landslide victory n
jordskredsseger
overwhelming victory in an election

lane /leɪn/ n
fil körfält
division of roadway
spår
division of racetrack

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
språk datorspråk
computer language
språk mål
particular words used
vocabulary of a particular field
nonverbal communication
språk tungomål
body of words used as a form of 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 model n
språkmodell
ML model

language police n
språkpolis
language police

language proficiency n
språkkunskap språkfärdighet språkkunnighet
proficiency at a language

langued adj
med tunga
having the tongue visible

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
försmäkta tyna bort
to lose strength and become weak

languorous /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/ /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ adj
slapp slö
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical

langur /lʌŋ.ˈɡʊəɹ/ n
langur
group in the subfamily Colobinae

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
ranglig gänglig
tall, slim

lanner falcon n
slagfalk
Falco biarmicus

lansquenet /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
landsknekt
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ n
lykta
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
lantan
metallic element

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ /ˈlænˌjɑɹd/ /ˈlænˌjɑːd/ /ˈɫænjəd/ n
nyckelband
cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried

lap /læp/ n
knä
upper legs of a seated person
part that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down
varv
sports: one circuit around a race track

lap /læp/ v
varva
to overtake a straggler
överlappa
(intransitive) To lie partly on or over something; to overlap
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

laparoscope n
laparoskop
thin endoscope

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ n
laparoskopi laparoskopisk kirurgi
examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity

laparotomy n
laparatomi
surgical procedure

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
kavajslag slag
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a jacket or coat

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
stening
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapis lazuli /ləˈzu.li/ /ˈlaz.jʊ.li/ /ˈlæz.(j)ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.li/ /ˌlap.ɪs ˈlaz.jʊ.laɪ/ /ˌlæp.ɪs ˈlæz.(j)ə.li/ 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 /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
lärk lärkträd
a coniferous tree

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
ister
fat from the abdomen of a pig

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
späcka
stuff with bacon or pork

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
skafferi
cool room used as food storage

larder beetle n
fläskänger
Dermestes lardarius

large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ /lɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
stor
of greater size

large intestine n
tjocktarm grovtarm
bodily organ

large tortoiseshell n
körsbärsfuks
Nymphalis polychloris

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
an animal in such stage of growth
larv larvstadie larvstadium
a stage of growth

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ n
laryngit
inflammation of the larynx

laryngologist n
halsläkare
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ n
struphuvud larynx
organ involved in breath control, protection of the trachea, and sound production

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ n
lasagne
baked dish
lasagneplatta
flat sheet of pasta

lascivious /ləˈsɪviəs/ 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/ /ˈlæsɪˌtud/ n
matthet trötthet
lethargy

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ləsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ /ˈlæs.u/ n
lasso
a long rope with a sliding loop

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
förra senast
most recent
sist
final
least preferable

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
sist
after everything else

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
läst
tool

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
vara
to hold out
vara fortfara
to endure, continue over time

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 week adv
förra veckan
week before this one

last year adv
i fjol förra i fjor året
year before this one

lastborn /ˈlæst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈlæst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] [ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔːn] n
minsting
youngest child of a family

lastly /ˈlæstli/ /ˈlɑːstli/ adv
avslutningsvis
discourse marker

latch /læt͡ʃ/ n
hasp regel
fastening for a door
låskrets
flip-flop electronic circuit

latch /læt͡ʃ/ v
regla
to close with a latch

latchkey kid n
nyckelbarn
schoolchild

late /leɪt/ adj
avliden framliden hädangången
euphemism for "dead"
försenad sen
not arriving until after an expected time
sen
associated with the end of a period
near the end of a period of time
near the end of the day

late /leɪt/ adv
sent för sent
past a designated time

late antique adj
senantik
of or pertaining to Late Antiquity

late capitalism n
senkapitalism
form of capitalism

late capitalist adj
senkapitalistisk
characteristic of late capitalism

late fee n
förseningsavgift förseningsbot
fee charged for late material

late riser n
sjusovare sjusoverska
someone who gets up late

latecomer /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ə/ /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ɚ/ n
eftersläntrare senkomling
one who arrived late

lateen /læˈtiːn/ /ləˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ n
latinsegel
sail

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latent fördröjning
existing or present but concealed or inactive

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adj
senare
more late

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
senare
afterward in time
at some unspecified time in the future

lateral /ˈlæt.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ n
lateral
sound produced through lateral pronunciation

lateral raise n
sidohantellyft
shoulder exercise

lateral sclerosis n
lateralskleros
disease

lateral surface n
mantelyta
all of the sides of the object, excluding its base and top (when they exist)

lateral thinking n
lateralt tänkande
lateral thinking

latest /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ 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
slagbom
swing frame on a loom
svarv svarvstol
machine tool used to shape a piece of material

lathe /leɪð/ v
svarva
to shape with a lathe

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
lödder
foam of soap and water

lathery adj
löddrig
resembling or covered in lather

latifundism n
latifundism
agriculture dominated by large estates

latifundium n
latifundium
great land estate with absentee ownership

latigo /ˈlætɪɡəʊ/ n
träns
Extra-strap for cinch

latissimus dorsi n
breda ryggmuskeln
muscle

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
handlingsfrihet latitud spelrum
freedom from restrictions
latitud
extent or scope
angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic
latitud breddgrad
angular distance north or south from the equator
imaginary line parallel to the equator

latke /ˈlɑːt.ki/ /ˈlɑːt.kə/ n
latke
pancake fried in oil

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
latrin
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈteɪ/ /ˈlæ.teɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
caffè latte kaffe latte latte
caffè latte

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt.əɹ/ [ˈlæɾ.ɚ] adj
andra senare sistnämnda
relating to or being the second of two items

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
gitter

laudable /ˈlɔːdəbl/ adj
lovvärd
worthy of being lauded

laudably /ˈlɔː.dɪb.li/ adv
lovvärt
in a laudable manner

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
express by, or utter with, laughter
affect or influence by means of laughter

laugh one's head off v
skratta ihjäl sig
laugh uproariously

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ adj
skrattretande
worthy of derision

laughing dove n
palmduva
Spilopelia senegalensis

laughing gas n
lustgas
common name for nitrous oxide

laughing gull n
skrattmås
European gull
sotvingad mås
American 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
sound (as) of laughing
movement of the muscles of the laughing face

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
sjösättning
movement of a vessel from land into the water

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
exekvera starta
to start (a program or feature)
lansera
send out; start on a career; set going; give a start to; put in operation
sjösätta
cause to move or slide from the land into the water
slänga
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force
spetta stöta
strike with, or as with, a lance; to pierce

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
startplatta startramp
the surface from which a launch is made

launching n
sjösättning
act by which something is launched

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
tvättomat
place with facilities for washing that public may use

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ n
tvätt
laundering; washing
tvätt smutstvätt
that which needs to be laundered
tvättstuga tvätteri
place or room where laundering is done

laundry basket n
tvättkorg
container for holding and transporting clothing

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ adj
lagerkransad lagerkrönt
one crowned with laurel

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ v
lagerkransa lagerkröna
to honor with a wreath of laurel

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ n
lager
Laurus nobilis
lagerkrans
crown of laurel

laurel wreath n
lagerkrans
wreath worn as a symbol of victory

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ n
lava
molten rock

lava lake n
lavasjö
reservoir of molten lava

lava lamp n
lavalampa
lamp used for decoration

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
lavendel
plant
lavendelblå lavendel
colour

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/ /ɫoː/ n
lag
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena
informal: the police
lag regel
any rule that must or should be obeyed
lag rätt
body of rules established in a community by its authorities

law and order n
lag och ordning lag och rätt
enforcement of law, statutes and social conventions

law firm n
advokatbyrå
business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law

law of the jungle n
djungelns lag
The survival of the fittest

law of war n
krigsrätt
law concerning acceptable practices while engaged in war

law-abiding adj
laglydig
obeying the laws

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ adj
laglig berättigad rättmätig
conforming to or recognised by law or rules

lawless /ˈlɔːləs/ 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
trädgårdsarbetare
a person who landscapes and in particular mows lawns

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
lawrencium lawrentium
chemical element

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /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 an egg v
värpa
to produce an egg

lay bare v
blotta blottlägga
reveal

lay judge n
nämndeman
lay person who is judge

lay off v
avskeda säga upp
to dismiss workers from employment

lay waste v
ödelägga
to completely destroy

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
dagdrivare slöfock latmask lätting
lazy person

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
lager
item of clothing worn under or over another
lager skikt
single thickness of some material covering a surface
lager skikt varv
deposit
avsugare skott stickling sugymp
shoot of a plant
golvläggare takläggare
person who lays anything, such as tiles or a wager
värphöna äggläggare
hen kept to lay eggs

laying on of hands n
handpåläggning
using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another

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
indelning arrangemang disposition layout struktur
structured arrangement of items
layout
process of arranging media content for publishing
planritning
map or a drawing of a construction site

layover /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ n
uppehåll
break between stages of a journey

layperson n
lekman
one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject

laytime n
liggetid
amount of time specified in a charter party for a vessel's loading and unloading

lazaretto /ˌlæzəˈɹɛti/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtoʊ/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] n
lasarett
building or ship used to temporarily isolate sick people to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
place reserved for people with infectious diseases (especially leprosy or plague) to live on a long-term basis

laze /leɪz/ v
lata sig
be lazy, waste time

laziness n
lathet lättja
quality of being lazy

lazulite n
blåspat lazulit
mineral

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
lat slapp sömnig
causing idleness; relaxed or leisurely
lat slö
unwilling to work

lazy Susan n
snurrbricka vändskiva
lazy Susan

lazybones n
latmask slapptask
person who is lazy

leach /liːt͡ʃ/ v
dra ur laka ur vattna ur
to purge a soluble matter out of something

lead /lid/ /liːd/ n
föra leda
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
förhand
in cards and dominoes
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
ledning
act of leading or conducting
precedence; advance position
ledtråd
information obtained by a detective or police officer

lead /lɛd/ n
bly
chemical element
bullets
lod
plummet to measure depth of water
stift
refill for writing tool

lead crystal n
kristall kristallglas
type of glassware
kristallglas
type of glass

lead guitar n
sologitarr
electric guitar that plays soloistically

lead singer n
huvudsångare
main vocalist

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
anförare ledare
one having authority

leader of the opposition n
oppositionsledare
person in charge of the party in opposition

leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ n
ledarskap
capacity to lead

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
ledande
providing guidance
ranking first

leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ n
radavstånd
Vertical space added between lines

leading question n
ledande fråga
suggestive interrogation

leaf /liːf/ n
blad löv
part of a plant
sheet of a book
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
anything resembling the leaf of a plant
klaff skiva
flat section used to extend a table
lager skikt yta
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 blower n
lövblås lövblåsare
motorized garden tool

leaf through v
bläddra
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random

leaf-cutter ant n
bladskärarmyra
type of ant

leaf-miner fly n
minerarfluga
fly of the family Agromyzidae

leaf-raking n
lövkrattning
raking of leaves
skyddad verkstad
government-financed employment

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 through a crack, fissure, or other aperture
crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape

leak /liːk/ v
läcka
(of a container) to allow fluid to escape or enter
to reveal secret information

leakage /ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ n
läckage
act of leaking
amount lost
läckström
undesired flow of electric current
svinn
loss of stock

lean /liːn/ adj
mager
of meat, having little fat
mager smal
being slim, not fleshy

lean /liːn/ v
luta
to press against
to incline
luta sig mot
to rest or rely upon for support
luta sig luta
to hang outwards

lean towards v
luta mot
favor in a decision

lean-to /ˈliːn.ˌtuː/ n
vindskydd bakval gapskjul
type of shelter

leap /liːp/ n
hopp språng
significant move forward
hopplängd språnglängd
distance traversed by a leap
språng hopp
the act of leaping

leap /liːp/ v
hoppa springa
to jump

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
skottdag
extra day in a leap year

leap second n
skottsekund
a second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation relative to the absolute standards of time

leap year /ˈliːpˌjɪə/ /ˈliːpˌjɪɹ/ /ˈlɛpˌjiːɹ/ /ˈlɛpˌjɪɹ/ n
skottår
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ v
hoppa bock
to jump over some obstacle

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
få reda på
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out
lära
to acquire knowledge or ability
to attend educational activity
to be studying
to gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve
to make use of a bad experience
lära sig

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
lärd beläst bildad kultiverad
having much learning

learned helplessness n
inlärd hjälplöshet

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 flycatcher /list flaɪˈkætʃ.ɚ/ /liːst flaɪˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛtʃ.ɚ/ n
dvärgempid
Empidonax minimus

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
vessla
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ n
läder
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
konstläder
type of fabric made to imitate the appearance of leather

leathery adj
läderartat
having properties of leather

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
avsked
departure
ledighet
absence from work
lov tillåtelse
permission to be absent

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
ge sig av avresa åka
to depart (intransitive)
lämna
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with
to end one's membership in
lämna kvar
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
lämna kvarlåta
to transfer possession after death
låta vara bero

leave alone v
lämna ifred låta bli
to stop bothering

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

lebbek n
kokko
Albizia lebbeck

lebensraum n
livsrum
living space

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃ.ə.ɹəs/ /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ adj
liderlig lysten vällustig
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lechery /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.əɹ.i/ n
vällust
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity

lectern /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/ 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

lectionary n
lektionarium
book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
föreläsning
a spoken lesson

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
föredra
to teach
läxa upp mästra
to berate, to scold

lecture theatre n
hörsal auditorium
room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəɹɚ/ n
föreläsare
person who gives lectures

lede /lid/ /liːd/ n
ingress
introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper or other news article

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ n
dagbok liggare
book for keeping notes
huvudbok kassabok
collection of accounting entries
register bokföring dagbok huvudbok kassabok liggare
tvärbjälke
construction: board attached to a wall to provide support

lee /liː/ n
lä
protected cove or harbor, out of the wind
sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object
lä läsida
side of the ship away from the wind

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ n
blodsugare igel blodigel parasit utsugare
person who derives profit from others
igel blodigel
annelid
helare
paganism: a healer
akterlik
aft edge of a triangular sail
lik
vertical edge of a square sail

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ v
åderlåta
to apply a leech medicinally

leek /liːk/ n
purjolök
vegetable

leek moth n
lökmal
Acrolepia assectella

leeside n
läsida
side sheltered from the wind

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ adj
lä
on the side sheltered from the wind

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
avdrift
drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction
spelrum utrymme
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility

left /ˈlɛft/ adj
vänster
west side of the body when one is facing north
pertaining to the political left

left /ˈlɛft/ n
vänster
the left side
vänster vänstern
the ensemble of left-wing political parties

left /ˈlɛft/ 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

left-to-right adv
vänster-till-höger
text flowing left to right

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ adj
vänster-
Pertaining to the political left

leftovers n
rester
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
ben
lower limb from groin to ankle
part of garment covering the leg
portion of the lower appendage from knee to ankle
etapp
stage of journey
katet
side in a triangle
omgång runda
game played in a tournament

leg press n
benpress
exercise
machine

leg warmer n
benvärmare
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
arv
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage
legat
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
juridisk rättsligt
relating to the law or to lawyers
laglig legal
allowed or prescribed by law
rättsligt laglig
having its basis in the law

legal certainty n
rättssäkerhet

legal effect n
rättslig verkan
a particular state of the rights in consequence of a defined state of things

legal tender n
lagligt betalningsmedel
currency that cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt

legal vacuum n
juridiskt vakum

legalization n
legalisering
process of making something legal

legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalisera
make legal

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adv
juridisk
as permitted by law

legatee n
legatarie
one who receives a legacy

legend /ˈliːdʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ n
legend
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
any person of extraordinary accomplishment
teckenförklaringar legend
key to the symbols and color codes on a map

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ adj
legendarisk
of or pertaining to a legend

legerdemain /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.əɹ.dəˌmeɪn/ /ˌlɛd͡ʒ.ə.dɨˈmeɪn/ n
taskspeleri
sleight of hand

legibility n
läsbarhet
property of being legible or easily readable

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
läslig läsbar
clear enough to be read

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ adj
legio
numerous

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ n
legion
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ n
legionär
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
lagstifta
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
lagstiftning
the act of legislating
law already enacted by legislature

legislative body n
lagstiftande församling
A political institution which holds the legislative power in a state

legislator n
lagstiftare lagstifterska
who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
lagstiftande församling legislatur
governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws

legitimate /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ adj
inomäktenskaplig legitim
lawfully begotten
lagenlig laglig legal legitim
lawful

legitimize /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/ v
legitimera
to make legitimate

legless adj
benlös amputerad
without legs

legroom /ˈlɛɡɹuːm/ /ˈlɛɡɹʊm/ n
benutrymme
space for legs

legume /ləˈɡjuːm/ /lɪˈɡjuːm/ /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ n
baljväxt
fruit or seed of leguminous plants

leister /ˈlistɚ/ /ˈliːstə/ n
ljuster
spear with barbed prongs for catching fish

leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
fritid
time free
ledighet
freedom provided

leisure battery n
fritidsbatteri
deep-cycle battery for vehicle with living quarters

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtɪv/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ n
ledmotiv
melodic theme in an opera

lek /lɛk/ n
lek
an aggregation of male animals for the purposes of courtship and display
currency of Albania

lek /lɛk/ v
leka spela
to take part in the courtship and display behaviour of a lek

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ n
lemma
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition
lemma uppslagsord grundform
linguistics: canonical form of a term

lemmatisation n
lemmatisering
process of finding the lemma that corresponds to an inflected form of a word

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
lämmel
rodent

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ adj
citron
having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons
citrongul
having the colour/color of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ 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 pepper n
citronpeppar
seasoning

lemon squeezer n
citruspress
device used to extract juice from lemons

lemon verbena n
citronverbena
shrub

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
citronsoda citronläsk
carbonated beverage
lemonad
still beverage

lemongrass n
citrongräs
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon
västindiskt citrongräs
Cymbopogon citratus

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
lemur
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea

lend /lɛnd/ /lɪnd/ 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 /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
längd
distance along the longest dimension

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
förlänga
to make longer
förlängas
to become longer

lengthy adj
lång långvarig utdragen
long of time

leniency n
mildhet
quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
skonsam
tolerant; not strict

lens /lɛnz/ n
lins
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean
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

lens flare n
linsöverstrålning
brightness in an image

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

leopardsbane n
gemsrot
Doronicum

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ /ˈlɪə.tɑːd/ n
leotard dansdräkt
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
spetälsk
person who has leprosy

leper colony n
spetälskesjukhus
isolated community of lepers

lepidopterology /ˈlɛpɪˈdɑptɚˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
lepidopterologi
scientific study of butterflies and moths

leporine /ˈlɛpəɹaɪn/ /ˈlɛpəɹən/ /ˈlɛpəˌɹaɪn/ adj
haraktig
of, relating to, or resembling a hare or rabbit

lepromatoid adj
lepromatoid
afflicted with leprosylike lesions

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
lepra spetälska
infectious disease caused by M. leprae

leptin /ˈlɛptɪn/ n
leptin
a protein hormone

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
lepton
elementary particle

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ adj
flat- lesbisk
lesbisk
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality
of a woman: preferring women partners
intended for lesbians

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ n
flata lesbisk
homosexual woman

lesbianism /ˈlɛzbiəˌnɪzəm/ 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

less /lɛs/ adv
lite mindre
to a smaller extent or degree

less /lɛs/ determiner
färre
mindre
not as much

less is more /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔɹ/ /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ proverb
less is more mindre är mer
less is more

less than adj
mindre än
the character

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 jacana n
dvärgjaçana
Microparra capensis

lesser kestrel n
rödfalk
Falco naumanni

lesser prairie chicken n
mindre präriehöna
Tympanuchus pallidicinctus

lesser redpoll n
brunsiska
bird

lesser spotted eagle n
mindre skrikörn
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
mindre hackspett
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser whistling duck n
orientvisseland
Dendrocygna javanica

lesser white-fronted goose n
fjällgås
Anser erythropus

lesser whitethroat n
ärtsångare
Curruca curruca

lesser yellowlegs n
mindre gulbena
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] n
lektion
section of learning or teaching
section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service
läxa
learning task assigned to a student
läxa lektion
something learned
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lessor n
hyresvärd utarrenderare uthyrare
owner of property that is leased

lest /liːst/ /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 know v
informera låta veta
inform

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 igen kom nu
expression of encouragement, cheer
kom så går vi låt oss gå nu går vi vi drar vi går vi sticker
hortative of go
skynda skynda på
hurry up

let's say phraseologicalUnit
anta att

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
livsfarlig
of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.d͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːd͡ʒək/ adj
letargisk
sluggish, indifferent

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ n
letargi
pathological state of fatigue

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ [-ɾə(ɹ)] [-ɾɚ] n
bokstav
a symbol in an alphabet
brev
written message

letter bomb n
brevbomb
explosive device

letter carrier n
brevbärare
post office employee

letter of intent n
avsiktsförklaring
document

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
brevkniv brevöppnare papperskniv
knifelike device

letter writer n
brevskrivare
correspondent

letterhead n
brevhuvud

letters patent /-ˈpeɪ-/ /-ˈpæ-/ /ˌlɛtəz ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˌlɛtɚz ˈpætənt/ [ˌlɛɾɚz ˈpæɾənt] n
kungligt brev
type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority

lettuce /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] n
sallat
sallat sallad
an edible plant, Lactuca
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucine /ˈluː.siːn/ 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

lev /lɛv/ n
lev
currency of Bulgaria

levant /lɪˈvænt/ v
rymma sjappa smita
to abscond or run away

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
jämn plan
being unvaried
jämn plan jämnhög vågrät
same height at all places
jämnhög
at the same height as some reference
lugn
being sensible

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
nivå bana
gaming: discrete segment of a game
nivå grad
degree or amount
nivå höjd
distance relative to a given reference elevation
nivå steg
gaming: numeric value for something or someone's experience and power
nivå våning plan
floor of a building
vattenpass
tool

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
jämna nivellera rasera
to destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze
kvittera utjämna
sports: to make the score of a game equal
levla stiga
to progress to the next level
utjämna
to adjust so as to make level

level crossing n
plankorsning
at-grade crossing

level to the ground v
jämna med marken
to demolish

leveling seat n
utjämningsmandat
seats that ensure a representation proportional to votes at the national level

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ n
hävstång
rigid piece
spak hävstång
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
hävstång hävstångseffekt
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot
use of borrowed funds
hävstångseffekt inflytande
influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ n
harpalt harunge unghare
a young hare

levetiracetam /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ n
levetiracetam

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
Leviatan
Biblical sea monster

levin /ˈlɛvɪn/ n
blixt ljungeld
lightning

levirate n
levirat
institution
marriage

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
levitera
to be suspend in the air

levitation /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ n
levitation

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ n
uttaxering
act of levying

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
liderlig oanständig obscen vällustig
lascivious

lewdness /ˈluːdnəs/ n
oanständighet
promiscuity

lexeme /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/ n
lexem
linguistics: unit of vocabulary, set of different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexikalisk
of a language's vocabulary

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
lexikograf
one who writes or compiles a dictionary

lexicographic adj
lexikografisk
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
lexikografi
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries
scholarly discipline of analyzing and describing lexical relationships and developing dictionary structures

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
lexikon
dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic

li /liː/ n
li
Chinese unit of distance

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
belastning
likelihood of an event
skuld
debt

liability insurance n
ansvarsförsäkring
insurance against liability

liana /liːˈɑːnə/ n
lian
climbing woody vine

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lögnare
one who tells lies

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ n
libation dryckesoffer
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice
libation offerdryck offervin
liquid poured out

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
förtal
förtal smädeskrift ärekränkning
defamatory false written statement
förtal ärekränkning
act or crime

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ v
förtala smutskasta ärekränka
to defame someone

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
frikostig
generous, permitting liberty, willing to give unsparingly
frikostig rundhänt väl tilltagen
ample, abundant, generous in quantity

liberal arts n
de fria konsterna
academic course of instruction intended to provide general knowledge

liberalism n
liberalism
political movement
quality of being liberal
marknadsliberalism nyliberalism
economic theory

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 /ˈlɪbəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
befriare
person who frees or liberates

libero /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ n
libero
football player
volleyball player

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
libertarianism nyliberalism
political philosophy

libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ n
fritänkare
one who is freethinking in religious matters
hedonist libertin vällusting
someone loose in morals

liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] n
frihet
condition of being free

liberty cap n
toppis toppslätskivling
Psilocybe semilanceata

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

library and information science n
biblioteks‐ och informationsvetenskap
library science

library science n
biblioteksvetenskap
interdisciplinary science

libre /-bɹeɪ/ /ˈlibɹə/ /ˈliːbɹə/ [ˈlibʁ] adj
fri
(software) with very few limitations on distribution or improvement

libtard n
vänsterbliven
liberal (derogatory)

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
licens
legal terms of product usage
licens tillstånd tillståndshandling
legal document giving official permission to do something

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
licensiera tillstånd
to authorize officially
to give formal authorization to use

license plate n
registreringsskylt nummerplåt
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
lössläppt
lacking restraint, particularly in sexual conduct

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪ.tʃən/ n
lav
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenometry n
lichenometri
geochronologic dating method that uses lichen growth

lick /lɪk/ n
slick
act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
slicka
to stroke with the tongue
vulgar slang: to perform cunnilingus

licker /ˈlɪkɚ/ n
slickare
someone or something that licks

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
lakrits
confection
lakrits lakritsrot
plant

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ /ˈlɪktɚ/ n
liktor
officer in ancient Rome

lid /lɪd/ n
lock
top or cover

lie /laɪ̯/ n
lögn
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
ligga
be in horizontal position
be situated
ljuga
tell an intentional untruth

lie detector n
lögndetektor

lie down v
lägga
assume a horizontal position

lie in wait v
på lur
to be hiding to ambush

lie with v
ligga med
to have sex

lief /liːf/ adj
kär
beloved, dear, agreeable

lien /liːn/ /ˈliːn/ /ˈliːən/ n
lån

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
löjtnant
lowest commissioned officer rank
person who executes the plans and directives of another

lieutenant admiral n
amiralitetslöjtnant

lieutenant colonel n
överstelöjtnant
military rank

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
one of the player's chances to play
liv levnad
the state of being alive
livstid livstidsstraff
life sentence

life and limb /ˈlaɪf n̩ ˈlɪm/ n
liv och lem
existence together with the bodily faculties

life choice n
livsbeslut livsval

life expectancy n
förväntad livslängd
the amount of time one is expected to live

life force n
livskraft
principle that animates living organisms

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 raft n
livbåt
inflatable raft

life sentence n
livstidsstraff
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life

life stance n
livssyn livsåskådning
relation to what one views as important

life-affirming adj
livsbejakande
having a positive and uplifting effect

life-size adj
i naturlig storlek
the same size as the real thing

life-threatening adj
livshotande
potentially fatal

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
livbåt
a boat to save shipwrecked people

lifeform n
livsform
living organism

lifeguard n
badvakt
lifesaver, expert swimmer rescuer

lifehack n
husmorstips
process or technique that simplifies life

lifeless /ˈlaɪfləs/ adj
livlös
dead

lifelike adj
levande
Like a living being, resembling life

lifeline /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/ n
livlina
line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling
safety line on the deck of a boat

lifelong adj
livslång
extending for the entire duration of life

lifer /ˈlaɪfə(ɹ)/ n
livstidare livstidsfånge
prisoner sentenced to life in prison
trotjänare
person who makes a career in the military

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
livsstil
style of living

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
evighet
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
livstid
duration of the life of someone or something

lifework n
livsverk
main occupation of one's life

lift /lɪft/ n
hiss
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people
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

liftshaft n
hisschakt
shaft for a lift

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
ligament ledband
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligand /ˈlaɪ.ɡənd/ /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ n
ligand
something that binds to another chemical entity

ligature /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ 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
spiritual illumination
source of illumination
point of view

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
belysa lysa upp
to illuminate
tända
to start (a fire)

light as a feather adj
lätt som en fjäder
extremely light, having minimal weight

light blue n
ljusblå
a pale blue colour: sky blue or similar

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ n
glödlampa
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light

light novel n
lättroman
Japanese type of novel

light pollution n
ljusförorening ljusnedsmutsning
excess artificial light

light rail n
lättbana
type of passenger railway

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] n
ljuskälla
source of illumination

light switch n
ljusknapp lysknapp
switch used to turn the light on or off

light verb n
funktionsverb
thematically incomplete verb

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ n
ljusår
astronomical distance
a very long way

light-emitting diode n
lysdiod
rectifying semiconductor device

light-mindedness n
lättsinne
lack of seriousness

light-sensitive adj
ljuskänslig
affected by or sensitive to light

light-tight adj
ljustät
light-tight

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ [ˈlaɪtn̩] [ˈlaɪʔn̩] 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/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] 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
belysning
equipment, illumination
tändning
activating lights or igniting a flame

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] n
blixt ljungeld
flash of light

lightning bolt n
blixt
single visible lightning discharge

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

ligneous adj
vedartad
woody

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
brunkol lignit
coal

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ adj
lik
similar

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ 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 /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ particle
liksom
colloquial: mild intensifier
liksom typ
colloquial: used to precede paraphrased quotations

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
som
such as
som lik
similar to

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
gilla lajka
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote
gilla tycka om
to enjoy
to find attractive

like a bat out of hell
jehu

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 a scalded dog phraseologicalUnit
som en skållad råtta
with great rapidity

like clockwork
som ett urverk
with perfect regularity and precision

like father, like son proverb
sådan far, sådan son
a son takes after his father

like hell
i helvete heller
expressing the opposite of one's intentions
som fan
bad or badly
som fan så in i helvete
using all strength, speed, effort that one can summon

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 the back end of a bus
hej kom och hjälp mig som sju svåra år
very unattractive

like two peas in a pod
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

like-minded adj
likasinnad
of similar opinion

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
sannolikhet
mathematical likelihood
probability

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
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
trolig
appropriate; believable; having a good potential

liken /ˈlaɪk(ə)n/ /ˈlaɪkən/ v
jämföra likna
to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
detsamma
the same to you
likaledes
in like manner

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ adj
lila gredelin violett
colour

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ n
syren
flower
syren syrenbuske
shrub

lilliputian /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ n
lilleputt
small person or being

lilo /ˈlaɪləʊ/ n
luftmadrass
inflatable air mattress

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
lilja
flower in the genus Lilium

lily of the valley n
liljekonvalj
Convallaria majalis

lily pad n
näckrosblad
round leaf of a water lily

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
fågellim
gluey or adhesive substance
kalciumhydroxid släckt kalk
kalk
inorganic material containing calcium
lime
green citrus fruit
citrus tree

lime /laɪm/ v
kalka
to treat with lime

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
kalkljus
type of stage lighting
rampljus
attention or notice

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
förälskelse
state of mind

limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ n
limerick
humorous rhyming verse of five lines

limescale n
kalkavlagring
chalky deposit

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ n
kalksten
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments

limewater n
kalkvatten
a solution of calcium hydroxide

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
gräns begränsning
restriction; bound beyond which one may not go
gränsvärde
mathematics: abstraction of concept of limit
gränsvärde limes
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
begränsa
restrict

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
begränsad inskränkt hjälplig
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 /ˈlɪndˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
lindorm
a wingless bipedal dragon

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] n
bana led rad
distributionsled
connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
kö led
straight sequence of people, queue
lina
rope, cord, or string
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, the main division of an inch or its local equivalent
linje anslutning
telephone or network connection
linje rät linje
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
produktlinje sortiment
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself
rad
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
replik
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] v
fodra
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
kurvintegral linjeintegral
integral

line of fire n
eldlinje skottlinje
direction of fire

line of sight n
siktlinje syftlinje syftningslinje
A straight line along which an observer has a clear view

line segment n
sträcka
part of a line

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
köa
get into a line

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
härstamning
descent

lineament /ˈlɪ.ni.ə.mənt/ n
drag
distinctive feature

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
linjär
having the form of a line
linjär lineär
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 preserving vector addition and scalar multiplication

linearity /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ n
linearitet
state of being linear
linearitet linjäritet
proportionality or a mathematical property analogous to it

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

linen closet n
linneskåp
shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen

linendraper n
lärftskramhandlare lärftskrämare manufakturhandlare
retailer of fabrics

liner /ˈlaɪnə/ n
linjefartyg
large passenger carrying ship

liner lock n
liner lock-kniv

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 /-ɹi/ /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɑn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɔ̃.(d)ʒə.ɹæɪ/ /ˌlɑn.ʒəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌlɔn.(d)ʒəˈɹæɪ/ n
damunderkläder raffset
underwear or nightclothes

lingonberry n
lingon
berry
shrub

lingual /ˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
lingval tung-
related to the tongue

linguicide n
språkdöd språkmord
the death of a language

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
linguine
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ n
lingvist språkforskare språkvetare
one who studies linguistics

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
lingvistisk språkvetenskaplig
of or relating to linguistics
språklig lingvistisk
of or relating to language

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
lingvistik språkvetenskap
scientific study of language

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
liniment
topical medical preparation

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
foder
covering for the inside of something
material used for inside covering

link /lɪŋk/ n
länk anknytning
connection
länk hyperlänk
computing: short for hyperlink
länk led
element of a chain

link /lɪŋk/ v
förbinda länka sammanlänka
connect things
länka
to contain a hyperlink to another page

linked list n
länkad lista
data structure

linker /ˈlɪŋkə/ /ˈlɪŋkɚ/ n
länkare
computer program that assembles objects

linkrot /ˈlɪŋkˌɹɑt/ /ˈlɪŋkˌɹɒt/ n
länkröta
steady increase in the number of broken hyperlinks as webpages are moved or removed

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
hämpling
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa

linocut /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkət/ /ˈlʌɪnəʊkʌt/ n
linoleumsnitt
woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ n
linoleum korkmatta
inexpensive waterproof covering

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
linfrö
seed of the flax plant

linseed oil n
linolja
oil extracted from flax seeds

linstock n
luntstake
staff for lighting cannons

lint /lɪnt/ n
ludd
fuzzy fluff

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
dörrbalk dörrträ fönsterbalk överstycke
horizontal structural beam

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
lejon
big cat Panthera leo
heraldic charge
person with strength and courage

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 /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
lejonpart
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ n
lejoninna lejonhona
female lion

lip /lɪp/ n
läpp
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth
part of body resembling a lip
rim of an open container

lip balm n
läppbalsam
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth

lip gloss n
läppglans
a cosmetic product

lip service n
läpparnas bekännelse
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention

lip sync n
läppsynk playback
synchronization of music with lips

lip-sync v
läppsynka mima
to move lips in synchronization with sounds

lip-syncing n
playback
act of lip-sync

lipase n
lipas
group of enzymes

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
lipid
organic compound

lipophilic adj
lipofil
having the quality of dissolving in lipids

lipoprotein n
lipoprotein
complex of protein and lipid

lipoprotein lipase n
lipoproteinlipas
enzyme

liposuction /ˈlai.poʊ.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

liquefied natural gas n
flytande naturgas
natural gas converted to liquid

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ n
likör
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
flytande vätska
fluid; not solid and not gaseous
(of an asset) easily sold or disposed of

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
vätska
substance that is liquid

liquid crystal n
flytande kristall
phase of matter

liquid democracy n
flytande demokrati
political system

liquid phase n
flytande form
one of the three fundamental structural phases of matter

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ v
likvidera
to kill someone
to convert assets into cash
to settle the affairs

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ n
likvidation
selling a business’s assets

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ n
flytande tillstånd
state of being liquid
likviditet
property of being able to be easily converted into cash
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
shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
läspning
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

list price n
listpris
retail selling price

listed company n
börsbolag
company

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] 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/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ n
lyssnare åhörare
someone who listens

listenership /ˈlɪsnəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsnɚʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənɚʃɪp/ n
åhörare
audience that listens to an audio broadcast

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
håglös apatisk likgiltig loj
Lacking enthusiasm

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ n
litania
ritual liturgical prayer

lite /laɪt/ adj
lätt
low in calories

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ˈlɪtɹəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] n
läskunnighet läs- och skrivkunnighet skrivkunnighet
ability to read and write

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ adj
bokstavlig
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
ordagrann bokstavlig
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ adv
bokstavligen bokstavligt talat
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ [ˈɫɪɾəɹɛ(ə)ɹi] adj
litterär
relating to literature
relating to writers, or the profession of literature

literary criticism n
litteraturkritik
study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation

literary science n
litteraturvetenskap
all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
beläst
knowledgeable in literature and writing
läs- och skrivkunnig läskunnig skrivkunnig
able to read, having literacy

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] 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

literature search n
litteratursökning
search through published literature

lithe /laɪð/ /laɪθ/ adj
lugn
mild, calm
slank smärt
slim
smidig böjlig
flexible

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
litium
chemical element

lithium aluminium hydride n
litiumaluminiumhydrid
chemical compound, LiH

lithium carbonate n
litiumkarbonat
Li₂CO₃

lithograph /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ n
litografi
image produced by lithography

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ 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/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] n
liter
unit of fluid measure

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] n
bärstol bår
platform designed to carry a person or a load
fjolårslöv lövtäcke
layer of dead leaves and other organic matter
kull
animals born in one birth
sopor avfall skräp
discarded items
strö
bedding for animals
material for litter tray

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] v
skräpa ner
drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it

litter box n
kattlåda
box to provide a soiling area for cats

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] adj
lille- yngre
(of a sibling) younger
liten
small in size

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] adv
lite
not much

little bittern n
dvärgrördrom
bittern of the species Ixobrychus minutus
bittern of the genus Ixobrychus

little black dress n
den lilla svarta
woman's short black dress

little boy n
gosse småpojke
a diminutive male child

little bunting n
dvärgsparv
Emberiza pusilla

little bustard n
småtrapp
Tetrax tetrax

little egret n
silkeshäger
bird

little finger n
lillfinger
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/ [ˌlɘ.ɾɯ ˈɡɹɘ̯ĩm ˌmɛ̞̃n̆] [ˌlɪ.t͡ʔɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmãn̆] [ˌlɪ.ɾɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmɛ̃ə̯n̆] [ˌlɪ.ʔo-] n
små gröna män
humorous: space alien, Martian

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ n
minervauggla
species of owl

little person n
kortväxt
euphemistic term for a person with dwarfism

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 /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ 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 /laɪv/ adj
direkt
(broadcasting) seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens
levande
having life
skarp
capable of causing harm
strömförande
electrically charged

live /laɪv/ adv
direkt
as it happens

live /lɪv/ v
bo leva
have permanent residence
leva
be alive
survive, persevere, continue
spend (one's life), pass, maintain, continue in

live and learn v
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 on v
leva av
survive by consuming certain thing

live stream /ˈlaɪv ˈstɹiːm/ n
streaming
Internet broadcast

live under a rock v
leva under en sten
to be isolated from knowledge of current events

live up v
göra skäl för leva upp
to fulfil the expectations placed upon one

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ n
levebröd försörjning
means of supporting oneself

lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ adj
livlig
full of life

liven up v
leva upp
become more happy

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ n
lever
organ of the body
organ as food

liver cancer n
levercancer
malignant neoplasm of the liver

liver fluke n
leverflundra
parasitic trematode worm

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorium
chemical element with atomic number 116

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɔːɹt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
levermossa
bryophyte with a leafy stem

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ n
livré
distinctive uniform worn by a group

livestock /ˈlaɪvstɑk/ /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ 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 conditions n
livsvillkor
living conditions

living dead n
levande död
undead

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsl̩/ n
levande fossil
species believed extinct but later found living

living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ n
vardagsrum finrum stora rummet
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
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time
the electrical current or power delivered by a device
last börda
burden
sats
the contents of an ejaculation

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
ladda lasta
computing: to read into memory
to put a load on or in
to fill with munition

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
tät
slang: having wealth

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ n
hjullastare
tractor with a scoop

loading /ˈloʊ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʉ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.dɪŋ/ n
lastning laddning
process by which something is loaded

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
limpa
block of bread

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ 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 /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
lånord främmande ord låneord
word taken from another language

loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ n
avsky
sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike

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
person paid to influence politicians

lobe /ləʊb/ n
lob
division of the brain

lobelia /loʊˈbiːliə/ n
lobelia
plant

lobotomize v
lobotomera
To perform a lobotomy

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

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
lokalinvånare
a person who lives near a given place

local derby n
derby
a sports match between local rival teams

local maximum n
lokalt maximum
math: maximum within restricted domain

local train n
lokaltåg regionaltåg
train or train service serving all or almost all stations along its route

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
språk
language-related settings

locality /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ /ləʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ n
lokalitet
situation or position of an object
tätort
built-up area (city, town or village)

localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
språkanpassning översättning
software engineering: act or process of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region

locate /loʊˈkeɪt/ /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ləˈkeɪt/ /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
lås
something used for fastening
firing mechanism of a gun
sluss
segment of a canal
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

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ n
nedstängning
confinement of people as a security measure

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
låst
that has been locked (with a key)

locker room talk n
grabbig
locker room talk

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ /ˈlɒkɪt/ n
medaljong
chained ornament

locking n
låsning
act by which something is locked

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 vandringsgräshoppa
type of grasshopper

lodestar /ˈloʊd.stɑɹ/ /ˈləʉd.staː(ɹ)/ /ˈləʊd.stɑː(ɹ)/ n
ledstjärna
guiding tenet
star used as navigation reference

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ n
magnetit
magnetite
magnetit svartmalm
natural magnet

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ n
fritidshus sportstuga
recreational building

lodging /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪŋ/ n
logi
place to live or lodge

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
vind
an attic or similar space

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ n
logg
nautical: device for measuring the speed of a vessel
stock
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches
dagbok diarium journal
chronological record
logg loggbok

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 drive n
flottning
transport

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/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ n
logaritm
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logarithmic /ˌlɒɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
logaritmisk
relating to logarithms

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.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 /ˈlɑ-/ /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/ /ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛd/ n
rödstjärtad topptyrann
rufous-tailed flycatcher (Myiarchus validus)

loggerhead duck n
Falklandsångbåtsand
Tachyeres brachypterus

loggerhead kingbird n
karibkungstyrann
Tyrannus caudifasciatus

loggerhead shrike n
amerikansk törnskata
Lanius ludovicianus

logging n
avverkning
cutting trees
föra in logga
making entries in a log

logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/ /ˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪk/ 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
användarnamn
user's identification
logga in
logging in

logion /-ɒn/ /ˈloʊ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈlɒ-/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
logion
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
logistik
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services

logjam n
bröt
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river

logo /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/ n
logo logga logotyp
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logopedics n
logopedi
study and correction of speech defects

logopedist n
logoped
logopedist

logophoric adj
logoforisk
being a logophor

logorrhea /ˌlɒ.ɡəˈɹɪ.ə/ /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ [-ɹiː-] [-ˈɹiː-] [ˌlɒ-] n
logorré
excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder

logotype n
logotyp
symbol used by organization, logo

logout n
utloggning
act or process of logging out

loin /lɔɪn/ n
fransyska
cut of meat
länd
part of the body

loincloth n
höftskynke
garment

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ [ˈlɔɪɾɚ] v
driva omkring driva runt hänga
to stand about without any aim or purpose

loitering munition n
kamikazedrönare patrullrobot självmordsdrönare
munition that waits passively

lollipop /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ n
slickepinne klubba
confectionery on a stick

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
ensam
having no companion

lone wolf n
ensamvarg
person who avoids the company of others
wolf that is not part of a pack

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
ensamhet
condition of being lonely

lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ /ˈləʊn.li/ adj
ensam
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated
öde
of place: desolate

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
ensamvarg enstöring särling
one who lacks or avoids company

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ adj
lång
having great duration
lång långsmal
having much distance from one point to another

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ adv
länge
for a particular duration
for a long duration
långt
over a great distance

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
längta
to wait, to aspire

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
postcovid
long-term sequelae or symptoms following a COVID-19 infection

long ago adv
fordom 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 johns n
långkalsonger
full-length undergarments

long jump n
längdhopp
athletics field event

long live v
leve! länge leve!
prosper

long pepper n
långpeppar
Piper longum, or its fruit

long pig n
långgris
Human flesh as consumed by cannibals

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 ton n
engelskt ton
ton of 20 hundredweights of 112 pounds each

long underwear n
underställ
two-piece underwear

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-sleeved adj
långärmad
having long sleeves

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
långsiktig långvarig
extending over a relatively long time period
långtids-
becoming evident after a relatively long time period

long-toed stint n
långtåsnäppa
Calidris subminuta

long-winded /ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ adj
långrandig
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose

longboat n
storbåt
largest boat carried on a ship

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
långbåge
large bow

longhorn beetle n
långhorning
any Cerambycid

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
längtan
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
longitud längdgrad
angular distance
längdgrad geografisk längd
imaginary line through North Pole and South Pole

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 /ˈluːfə/ n
luffasläktet
tropical vine

loogie /ˈluːɡi/ n
loska snorloska
sputum
slem
thick liquid

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ interjection
titta
interjection to attract attention

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
blick
action of looking
facial expression
utseende
physical appearance

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
leta söka
se ut verka synas
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 på titta på
to observe or watch
se över
to consider

look before one leaps v
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 leta efter
search; seek

look forward to v
se fram emot
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look like v
likna
be similar in appearance, resemble
se ut verka
seem, appear

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
se upp
used other than as an idiom
slå upp kolla upp
to obtain information about something from a text source

look up to v
se upp
To show respect for

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
dubbelgångare
person physically resembling another person

looker /ˈlʊk.ə/ /ˈlʊk.ɚ/ n
snygging
slang: good-looking one

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ n
utkik
person on watch for approaching enemy, police, etc.
session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
vantage point with a view of the surrounding area

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
vävstol
weaving frame
hota vara överhängande
impend, threaten, hang over

loon /ˈluːn/ n
lom
bird of order Gaviiformes

loony /ˈluːni/ n
galning knäppgök tokstolle
an insane or very foolish person

loop /luːp/ n
krets sluten krets
complete circuit for an electric current
looping
aircraft maneuver
ögla
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

loophole /ˈluphoʊl/ /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
kryphål
method of escape
skottglugg
slit in a castle wall

loose /luːs/ adj
lös
not fixed tightly
lösaktig promiskuös
promiscuous

loose /luːs/ v
lossa
to let loose

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
gå upp
to make less tight
lösa upp
to remove costiveness

loosestrife n
lysing
Lysimachia

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ v
plundra
to plunder

lop /lɒp/ v
avkvista kvista
cut off

lop off v
snoppa
cut off top or end

loppers n
busksax
pruning shears with long handles

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
title

lordosis n
lordos svankrygg
excessive backwards curvature of the spine

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
lära
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject
saga
the backstory created around a fictional universe

lose /luːz/ v
förlora
(transitive) fail to win
fail to be the winner
förlora mista
have (somebody of one's kin) die
förlora mista tappa bliva av med tappa bort varda av med
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
tappa bort
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer
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
förlust
financial: the sum lost on balance
defeat
engineering: power expended without doing useful work
grief caused by losing someone or something
the death of a person or animal
the result of no longer possessing something
förluster förlust

loss function n
förlustfunktion

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
lockpris lockvara
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales

lossless /ˈlɒs.ləs/ adj
förlustfri
not losing information

lossy /ˈlɑsi/ /ˈlɒsi/ /ˈlɔsi/ adj
destruktiv
reducing the amount of information in data

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

lost generation pn
förlorade generationen

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
bunt skara
informal: a number of people taken collectively
lott
anything used in determining a question by chance
part or fate that befalls one
mängd
separate portion; number of things taken collectively
tomt
distinct portion or plot of land
öde lott
that which happens without human design or forethought

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ n
lotteri
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance
something decided by chance

lottery ticket n
lott
slip of paper drawn in a lottery

lotus-eater n
lotofager
one of the Lotophagi

loud /laʊd/ adj
hög
of a sound
ljudlig hög
noisy

loud and clear adv
klart och tydligt
in a clear and easily understandable manner

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adv
högljutt högt
in a loud manner

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
högtalare
transducer
encasing

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluiz ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ /ˌluːɪz ˈdɔː/ n
louis-d'or lusidor
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

lounge /laʊnd͡ʒ/ /lɔnd͡ʒ/ v
koppla av lata sig
to relax

loupe /luːp/ n
lupp
magnifying glass often used by jewellers and watchmakers

louse /laʊs/ n
lus
an insect of the order Psocodea
skitstövel usling
worthless person

lousy /ˈlaʊ.zi/ adj
botten urusel värdelös
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded
full av full med packad
filled with
lusig nedlusad
Infested with lice

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
buffel drummel tölp
a rude violent man
tölp
bumpkin

louvar n
luvar
Luvarus imperialis

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ adj
älskvärd
inspiring love

lovage /ˈlʌvəd͡ʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ n
libbsticka libsticka
a Mediterranean herb

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] n
kram
closing of a letter
käresta älskade älskling
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
kärlek
strong affection
noll
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] v
behöva
to need, thrive on
älska
have a strong affection for
care about; will good for
älska tycka om
be strongly inclined towards doing
älska älska med
(euphemistic): to have sex with

love affair n
affär förhållande kärleksaffär
adulterous relationship

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

love scene n
kärleksscen
segment in a film

love song n
kärlekssång kärlekslåt kärleksvisa
song about love

love story n
kärlekshistoria
a story about love

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ n
kärlekstriangel triangeldrama
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third

love-in-a-mist n
jungfrun i det gröna
Nigella damascena

lovebird n
turturduvor
affectionate couple (or a person thereof)

loveless adj
kärlekslös
without love

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ adj
härlig
very nice, wonderful
inspiring love or friendship
härlig vacker
beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
älskare älskarinna
sexual partner
älskare älskarinna älskande
one who loves another person

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
kärleksfull öm
expressing a large amount of love

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ adj
låg
in a position comparatively close to the ground
situated below the normal level
not high in amount or quantity
quiet; soft; not loud
of pitch
låg kort
small in height
nere
depressed, sad

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ n
lågvattenmärke
something that is low

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
the time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level
ebb lågvatten
the tide at its lowest level

low-budget adj
lågbudget-
Achieved with a relatively small financial outlay

low-level language n
lågnivåspråk
computer language whose source code is a somewhat user-friendly version of a computer architecture's assembly language

low-paid adj
lågavlönad lågbetald
low-paid

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ adj
nedre
more towards the bottom

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ v
hala ta ned ta ner
pull down
minska
make less elevated as to object, as ambitions or hopes
minska beskära sänka
reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
sänka
reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of, as temperature
sänka vira ned vira ner
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail

lower back n
ländrygg
the lumbar region

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 class n
underklass
class of people

lower house n
underhus
part of a legislature

lower jaw n
mandibel
mandible of humans and other vertebrates
underkäke
part of the face below the mouth

lower lip n
underläpp

lowest common denominator n
minsta gemensamma nämnare
most simple shared interest
smallest multiple of several denominators

lowlife /ˈloʊlaɪf/ /ˈləʊlaɪf/ n
skurk
untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person

lowly /ˈloʊli/ /ˈləʊli/ adj
anspråkslös blygsam ödmjuk
not lofty or sublime; humble

lox /lɑks/ /lɒks/ 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

loyalty card n
lojalitetskort
card

lozenge /ˈlɑ.zɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɒz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɔz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ n
ruta snedruta
rhombus

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ n
smörjmedel glidmedel glid
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
smörja
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
smörjning
the application of lubricants

lucid dream n
klardröm
lucid dream

lucidity n
klarhet tydlighet
property of being lucid

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ [lɐk] n
lycka tur
something that happens to someone by chance

luck out v
ha tur
to experience great luck

luckily /ˈlʌkəli/ /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
lyckligtvis som tur är
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 /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/ /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 /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ n
rodel
sport of racing on luges
racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
bagage
traveller's containers

luggage cart n
bagagekärra bagagevagn
vehicle pushed by travellers

lugubrious /luːˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ /lʊˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ adj
dyster
gloomy

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
ljum likgiltig
not very enthusiastic
ljum ljummen
temperature

lull /lʌl/ v
lulla
to cause to rest

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
vaggvisa godnattsång
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ n
ryggskott
backache of the lumbar region

lumbar puncture n
lumbalpunktion
procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
virke
wood as building material

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ n
skogshuggare
person who fells trees

lumberyard n
brädgård
facility

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ n
lumen
SI-unit for luminous flux

luminescent /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)nt/ adj
självlysande
emitting light by luminescence

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ n
klumpeduns
clumsy, stupid person

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

lump together v
bunta
to put items together

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ n
trasproletariat
in Marxism: the lowest stratum of the proletariat

lumpsucker n
sjurygg kvabbso stenbit
scorpaeniform fish

lumpy /ˈlʌmpi/ adj
klimpig
full of lumps

lunar calendar n
månkalender
a calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon

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

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
dåre galning knäppgök
insane person

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] n
lunch middag
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
luncha äta lunch
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
lunchlåda matlåda
container for transporting meals

lunchbreak n
lunchrast
break for lunch

luncheon /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ /ˈlʌnʃ.ən/ n
lunch

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
lunga
organ that extracts oxygen from the air

lung cancer n
lungcancer
cancer of the lung(s)

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ n
attack utfall
sudden movement
utfall
exercise

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ v
göra ett utfall störta (mot någon)
to make a sudden movement

lunisolar calendar n
lunisolarkalender
calendar based on the movement of the Earth and the Moon around the Sun

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
lupin
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ n
agn bete
artificial fishing bait

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ v
locka
to entice

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
lurka
to view an internet forum without posting comments

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ n
lurkare
user who observes rather than participates

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
frodig grönskande
dense, teeming with life
luxuös smaskig
luxuriant, delicious
sexig snygg
beautiful, sexy

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alkis fyllo suput
drunkard, sot, alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
lust
lust begär åtrå kättja
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature

lust murder n
lustmord
murder for sexual gratification

lustration /lʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
förnyelse utrensning
restoration of credibility to a government by the purging earlier perpetrators
lustration rening
a rite of purification, especially washing

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 /lʌks/ n
lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxurious /lʌkˈsjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌkˈʃʊɹ.i.əs/ /lʌɡˈzjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
luxuös lyxig
very fine and comfortable

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ adj
lyxig
indulgent

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
lyx
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
something pleasant but not necessary in life

luxury good n
lyxvara
product or service not considered essential to everyday life

lych-gate n
stiglucka stigport
churchyard gateway

lychee /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ n
litchi
fruit
tree

lye /laɪ/ n
lut
caustic alkaline solution

lymph /lɪmf/ n
lymfa
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

lymphogranuloma venereum /ˌlɪmfəˌɡɹænjʊˈləʊmə vəˈnɪəɹɪəm/ n
lymphogranuloma venereum
sexually transmitted disease

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ n
lymfom
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue

lynch /lɪnt͡ʃ/ v
lyncha
execute without a proper legal trial

lynching /lɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
lynchning
execution of a person without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
lodjur lo
wild cat

lyre /laɪɹ/ /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lyra
stringed musical instrument

lyrebird n
lyrfåfel
Australian songbirds of the genus Menura

lyrical /ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ adj
lyrisk
expressive of emotion
appropriate for or suggestive of singing

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
budbärar-RNA mRNA
messenger RNA

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɚ/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɹə/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bə(ɹ)/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bɹə/ adj
makaber
representing or personifying death

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ /mækəˈdeɪmjə/ n
macadamia macadamiaträd
tree

macadamia nut n
macadamianöt
edible seed of the macadamia tree

macaque /məˈkæk/ /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
makak
any monkey of the genus Macaca

macaroni /mɑk.əˈɹəʊ.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 /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /məˈkɔː/ n
ara arapapegoja
various parrots

mace /meɪs/ n
klubba
weapon
muskotblomma
a spice
pepparsprej
tear gas and pepper spray

maceration /mæsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
maceration
act or process of macerating

machete /məˈt͡ʃɛ.ti/ /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
machete
a sword-like tool

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ränker
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ n
maskin
mechanical or electrical device
a person who is very proficient

machine code n
maskinkod
machine code

machine gun n
maskingevär kulspruta
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

machine-readable adj
maskinläsbar

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
maskineri

machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ n
ingenjör konstruktör maskiningenjör mekanikus
constructor of machines and engines

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ adj
macho
manly, tough

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ n
lamahingst
male llama
macho

macho man n
karlakarl

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ n
makrill
edible fish

macramé /məˈkɹɑːmeɪ/ /məˈkɹɑːmi/ /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ n
makramé
textile

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
makroekonomisk
relating to macroeconomics
relating to the entire economy

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
makroekonomi
study of the entire economy

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/ /ˈmækɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
makron längdstreck streck
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark

macrophage n
makrofag
type of white blood cell

macrophilia n
makrofili
sexual attraction to giants

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ adj
galen vansinnig
insane (adj.)

mad cow disease n
galna ko-sjukan galna kosjukan
informal: bovine spongiform encephalopathy

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ n
bordellmamma
woman who manages a brothel
damen frun
polite term of address to a woman

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] n
krappar
plant

made in Japan adj
tillverkat i Japan
manufactured in Japan

made-up adj
färdigställd
arranged or put together
påhittad
invented, fabricated
sminkad
changed by cosmetics

madeleine /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/ /ˈmad(ə)lɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ /ˌmædəˈleɪn/ n
madeleinekaka
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell

madhouse n
dårhus
insane asylum
place resembling an insane asylum

madman n
dåre galning
an insane man

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
galenskap vansinne vanvett
insanity
sinnesgalenskap
vansinne
rash folly

madrigal /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ n
madrigal
either musical sense

maelstrom /-stɹɒm/ /-ˌstɹəm/ /-ˌztɹɔm/ /-ˌztɹəm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹəm/ /ˈmælˌstɹəm/ n
malström
chaotic or turbulent situation
large and violent whirlpool

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ n
menad
follower of Dionysus

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
maffia
a crime syndicate

magazine /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ n
tidskrift magasin
periodical

mage /meɪd͡ʒ/ n
magiker trollkarl
magician, wizard or sorcerer

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
fluglarv
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter
likmask mask
worthless person

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
magisk
having supernatural talents, properties or qualities

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ n
magi
something spectacular or wonderful
magi trolldom
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism
trolleri magi
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ v
förhäxa förtrolla

magic carpet n
flygande matta
carpet capable of magical flight

magic realism n
magisk realism

magic wand n
trollstav trollspö
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ n
trollformel magiskt ord
word with magical effect

magical /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
magisk
relating to magic

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
magiker illusionist taskspelare trollkarl trollkonstnär
performer of tricks
trollkarl trollgubbe trollkona trollkäring trollpacka
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic

magistrate /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹeɪt/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹət/ n
magistrat
judicial officer

maglev /ˈmæɡ.lɛv/ n
maglevtåg magnetbana magnettåg
sort of train

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
magma
molten matter

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
storsint
noble and generous in spirit

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ /ˈmæɡnət/ 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/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ n
magnet
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
magnetisk
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
determined by earth's magnetic fields
having the properties a magnet
magnetisk fängslande förförisk lockande tilldragande
having an extraordinary ability to attract

magnetic field n
magnetfält
a field of magnetic force

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

magnetize v
magnetisera
to make magnetic

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
magnifik storartad
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnificently /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ adv
magnifikt
in a magnificent manner

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
förstora
to make larger

magnifying glass n
förstoringsglas lupp
instrument

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
längd magnitud norm
of a vector
magnitud
energy of earthquake
size, etc.
skenbar magnitud
apparent brighness of a star
storlek magnitud
number

magnolia warbler n
magnoliaskogssångare
Dendroica magnolia

magnum opus /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ n
magnum opus
masterpiece
the greatest work of an author or artist

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
skata
bird of genus Pica

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ n
mager magier
Zoroastrian priest

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ n
maharadja
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja

mahi-mahi n
guldmakrill
large food and game fish

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
mahogny
wood

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ /məˈhaːʋəθ/ /məˈhut/ /məˈhuːt/ n
mahout
elephant trainer, keeper, and driver

mahr n
mahr
a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures

maid /meɪd/ n
jungfru mö
young female
städerska husjungfru
female servant or cleaner

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
jungfru
describing a first occurrence or event

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
jungfru
unmarried young female
jungfru oskuld
female virgin

maiden name n
flicknamn
married person's original last name

maiden voyage n
jungfruresa jungfrufärd
first trip of a vessel

maidenhair /ˈmeɪdənhɛəɹ/ /ˈmeɪdənhɛː/ n
adiantumsläkte
fern

maidservant n
husa
female servant, maid

mail /meɪl/ n
mail mejl
electronic mail
post
postal delivery system
organisation
parcels and letters
brynja
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪl/ v
posta
to send via the post

mail slot n
brevinkast
slot for mail delivery

mail truck n
postbil
mail carrier

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, 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 road n
huvudled väg med förkörsrätt
priority road

main street n
huvudgata
principal street of a town

mainframe n
stordator
large computer

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ n
fastland
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
Fastlandskina
Communist China understood via its geographical position

mainlander n
fastlandsbo fastlänning
someone who lives on the mainland

mainline /ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/ adj
stambana
(rail transport) the principal route

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

mainstream n
strömfåra
that which is common

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
bibehålla upphålla
to keep up

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/ [ˈmẽɪ̃(n)ʔ(ə)nəns] n
underhåll
keeping a machine or system in service

maintenance-free adj
underhållsfri
not requiring maintenance

maisonette /meɪ.zəˈnɛt/ n
etagevåning etagelägenhet
apartment, often on two floors

maize /meɪz/ n
majs
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

majestic /məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ adj
majestätisk
having splendor or royalty

majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
majestät
the quality of being impressive and great

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ adj
myndig
of full legal age; having attained majority

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
huvudämne
principal subject or course
major
military rank

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 /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ n
majoritet
more than half
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes

majority decision n
majoritetsbeslut
decision accepted by the majority

majority owner n
majoritetsägare
owner of more than half of a company

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] n
märke
brand

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] v
forma
to form
göra
to construct
to cause to be
göra konstruera producera
skapa göra
to create
tillverka
to produce
tjäna
to earn, to gain (money)

make a difference v
göra skillnad
carry out an action the result of which is significant
göra skillnad spela roll
be of importance

make a fool of v
göra bort sig åtlöje
to cause (someone) to seem foolish

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 amends v
gottgöra
to repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress

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 driva med förlöjliga göra narr av göra sig lustig över
tease, ridicule

make history v
gå till historien skapa historia
do something that will be widely remembered for a long time

make it v
hinna hinna fram i tid klara
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time
klara
to survive, to live through something
slå igenom
to become famous and successful

make light of v
ta lätt på
regard without due seriousness

make love v
älska
to engage in sexual intercourse

make matters worse v
till råga på allt
worsen an already difficult situation

make off v
ge sig i väg sjappa smita
to run away; to exit

make one's bed and lie in it v
den som sig i leken ger, får leken tåla som man bäddar får man ligga
to create a difficult situation and endure unpleasant consequences

make oneself at home v
känna sig som hemma
make oneself comfortable as if one were in one's own home

make oneself scarce v
hålla sig undan

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
fabricera hitta på
to represent as being true
hångla
hångla strula
to embrace and kiss passionately
lyckas
to manage, get along
ställa ut
to draw up; designate as the recipient
urskilja
to discern

make out of v
göra av
to construct from something

make sense v
begripa få ut något av förstå tyda
to decipher, understand
gå ihop vara begriplig kännas vettig låta vettig mejka sense vara vettig
to be coherent

make someone's blood boil v
få någons blod att koka
cause a person to feel angry

make sure v
se till säkerställa
to verify

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 /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ v
sminka
to apply cosmetics

make up one's mind v
bestämma
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
an invitation to a guest in the speaker's home to treat the house as if it were theirs

make-up artist n
maskör sminkör sminkös
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 /ˈmeɪkʌp/ n
make-up smink kosmetika
cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance

makhorka /məˈkɔː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈxɔː(ɹ)kə/ n
bondtobak
Nicotiana rustica

malabsorption n
malabsorption
state of abnormal absorption

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ n
malakit
mineral
malakitgrön
colour

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
klumpig fumlig tafatt
not adroit; clumsy

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
sjukdom
a disease, illness, or other health disorder

malaise /-ˈlɛz/ /mæˈleɪz/ /mɑˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
illamående olust sjukdomskänsla
bodily feeling
olust
ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ n
malaria
disease

male /meɪl/ adj
hane hankontakt
having an external plug
manlig
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it

male /meɪl/ n
hane handjur hanne
animal of masculine sex
hanplante hanväxt
plant of masculine sex
man
human of masculine sex or gender

male chauvinist n
mansgris
A male advocate of male chauvinism

male enhancement n
penisförstoring
penis enlargement

male gaze n
manliga blicken
viewpoint of a heterosexual man

male member n
manslem
euphemistic: penis

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

malic acid n
äppelsyra äpplesyra
the organic acid

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
illvilja
intention to harm

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
elak illasinnad illvillig maliciös ond uppsåtlig
deliberately harmful; spiteful
illasinnad illvillig uppsåtlig
of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
elakartad malign
(medicine) 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 /ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ [-bɯ] [ˈmaɫiəbəɫ] [ˈmæɫiəbɫ̩] [ˈmɛɫiəbɫ̩] adj
smidbar
able to be hammered into thin sheets
liable to change

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
hammare klubba
small maul
klubba
instrument for playing croquet
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/ /mɔlt/ n
malt
sprouted grain used in brewing

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ v
mälta
to convert grain into malt

malthouse n
mälteri
plant

maltodextrin n
maltodextrin
type of dextrin

maltose /ˈmɔːltəʊz/ 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

mama's boy n
morsgris
male overly attached to his mother

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
mambo
Latin American music genre

mameluke /ˈmaməluːk/ n
mamluk
a member of a Middle Eastern military regime created and run by freed slaves

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
däggdjur
animal of the class Mammalia

mammary gland n
mjölkkörtel
milk-secreting gland

mammographic adj
mammografisk
of, or pertaining to, mammography

mammography n
mammografi
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ adj
gigantisk mastodont mastodontisk
very large

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
mammut
elephant-like mammal

mamoncillo n
honungsbär
Meliococcus bijugatus

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] interjection
wow
an interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] n
man karl
adult male human
människa mänska
human
spelpjäs pjäs
piece in board games

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] v
bemanna
to supply with staff or crew
to take up position in order to operate something

man boob n
chipstutte
Large breast(s) on a man

man flu n
manfluensa
minor cold suffered by a male

man in the moon pn
gubben i månen mångubbe
human face in the full moon

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-bag n
bögslunga herrväska
small bag used by men

man-eater n
manslukerska
woman
människoätare
cannibal
animal that eats humans

man-hour n
mantimme
amount of work

man-made adj
konstgjord
created by a human

man-mark /ˈmænmɑɹk/ /ˈmænmɑːk/ v
punkta punktmarkera
to mark an opposition player closely

man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /ˌmɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ n
örlogsman
powerful armed naval vessel

man-to-man defense n
punktmarkering
basketball defense

mana /ˈma-/ /ˈmæ-/ /ˈmɑ.nə/ /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmʌ.nʌ/ n
mana

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
handla
to handle a tool with ease
klara
to achieve without fuss, or without outside help
lyckas
to succeed at an attempt
styra
to direct or be in charge
to handle or control a situation or job

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
hanterlig
capable of being managed

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ n
ledning direktion styrelse
the executives of an organisation
ledning styrelse skötsel
administration; the process or practice of managing

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] 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 /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /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

mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ n
påbud
official command

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
obligatorisk
obligatory

mandible /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ n
mandibel käke
mouthpart of an arthropod
underkäke mandibel
lower jaw

mandola n
mandola
musical instrument

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
mandolin
musical instrument

mandrake n
alruna
botany

mane /meɪn/ n
man
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse
longer hair growth around head of male lions

maned wolf n
manvarg manhund
Chrysocyon brachyurus

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
manöver
a movement, often one performed with difficulty
manöver övning
a large training exercise of military troops

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

maneuverable /məˈnuːvəɹəbəl/ /məˈnuːvɹəbəl/ adj
manövrerbar
able to be maneuvered

manga /ˈmaŋɡə/ /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ n
manga
comic done in Japanese style
comic originated in Japan

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ n
mangan
chemical element

mange /meɪnd͡ʒ/ n
skabb
skin disease

mangel n
sockerbeta
sugar beet

mangelwurzel n
mangold
root vegetable

manger /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ n
krubba
trough for animals to eat from

mangetout /mɑ̃ʒˈtuː/ /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/ [ˈmɛəŋɡoʊ] n
mango mangoträd
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
mangostan
fruit

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ n
mangrove
habitat
mangrove mangroveträd
tropical tree or shrub that grows in shallow water
rödmangroveväxt
plant of the Rhizophoraceae family

mangy /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/ adj
skabbig
afflicted with mange

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
vurm
excessive desire

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.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
manifest tydlig uppenbar
evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent
tydlig uppenbar
obvious to the understanding, easily apprehensible

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
manifest
obsolete: public declaration

manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
manifestation
the act or process of becoming manifest
medicine: symptoms or observable conditions

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
manifest
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ adj
mångfaldig
various in kind or quality

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ n
mångfald
locally Euclidean space

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ v
mångfaldiga
multiply

manioc /ˈmeɪ.niˌɑk/ /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ n
mandioka
tropical plant

maniple /ˈmænəpəl/ /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ n
manipel
part of a priest's vestments

manipulate /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ v
manipulera
influence or manage

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
manipulation
practice of manipulating
devious management

manipulative /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ /məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ [məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.ɾɪv] adj
manipulativ
describing a person who manipulates others

manipulator /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
intrigör manipulatör
person
manipulator manipulerare
device

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
manssläkt
men collectively, as opposed to all women
mänsklighet människosläkt
human race

manliness /ˈmænlɪnəs/ n
manlighet
similarity to man

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
mannekäng fotomodell
a person who models clothes
skyltdocka mannekäng
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
sätt
way of performing or effecting; method or style

manny n
barnpojke
male nanny

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
herrgård

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/ /mænˈspleɪn/ v
mansplaina

manspreading /ˈmænˌspɹɛdɪŋ/ n
manspreada
practice of men splaying their legs open wide when sitting on public transport

manta ray /ˈmæntə ɹeɪ/ n
manta
any of several very large pelagic rays

mantel /ˈmæn.təl/ n
spiselkrans
shelf above a fireplace

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
spiselkrans
shelf

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ n
mantikora
mythical creature

mantis /ˈmæntɪs/ 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 /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ adj
manuell
performed with the hands

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ n
handbok manual bruksanvisning elementarbok
handbook or booklet that instructs
manual klaviatur
musical keyboard
växelspak
manual transmission

manual labor n
kroppsarbete
physical work

manual transmission n
manuell växellåda
type of transmission

manually adv
för hand manuell manuella manuellt
by hand

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ n
produkt
anything made, formed or produced; product
produktion
action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ v
fabricera
to create false evidences
tillverka
to make things

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ n
tillverkare fabrikant
a person or company that manufactures

manul n
manul pallaskatt
Otocolobus manul

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
gödsel
excrement

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
gödsla
to apply manure

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ n
handskrift manuskript
book, composition or any other document, written by hand
manuskript
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication

manwhore n
gigolo manshora
a man who sells his body for money; a male prostitute
horbock
promiscuous man

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
många
an indefinite large number of

many a determiner
mången månget
being one of a large number, each one of many; belonging to an aggregate or category, considered singly as one of a kind

many a mickle makes a muckle /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/ /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ proverb
många bäckar små gör en stor å
lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount

many hands make light work proverb
många svaga är starka tillsammans
a large number of people cooperating 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 leaf n
lönnlöv
leaf

maple syrup n
lönnsirap
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ [mɑɹ] [mɑ˞] v
fördärva svärta ner
to spoil, to damage

mara /ˈmɑːɹə/ n
mara
(folklore) a nightmare; spectre or wraith-like creature
caviid rodent

maraca /məˈɹæ.kə/ /məˈɹɑ.kə/ n
maracas
A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
marasm avtynande

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ n
maraton maratonlopp
road race

marauder /məˈɹɔːdə(ɹ)/ n
marodör
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ n
kula spelkula
spherical ball
marmor
crystalline limestone

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ v
marmorera
to cause to have the streaked appearance of marble

marble cake n
tigerkaka
cake with two or more colours

marbled polecat n
tigeriller
Vormela peregusna

marbling n
marmorering
appearance
process

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
framåtskridande fortgång framsteg utveckling
steady forward movement or progression
marsch
formal, rhythmic way of walking
song in the genre of music written for marching
marsch tåg
political rally or parade
gränsland
border region
mark
region at a frontier governed by a marquess

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marschera tåga
walk with long, regular strides
gränsa till
to have common borders or frontiers

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ n
märr sto
female horse
mara
evil spirit

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ n
margarin
spread

margarita /ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəɹˈiː.tə/ n
margarita
cocktail with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime

margay n
margaykatt
Leopardus wiedii

margin /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹd͡ʒ(ə)n/ n
marginal
typography: edge of the paper that remains blank
finance: yield or profit

margin of error n
felmarginal
expression of the lack of precision

marginal /ˈmaː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ adj
marginell
of, relating to, or located at a margin or an edge

marginal utility n
gränsnytta marginalnytta
the additional utility to a consumer from an additional unit of an economic good

marginalization n
marginalisering
act of marginalizing

marginally /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒɪnəli/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪnəli/ adv
marginellt
in a marginal manner

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 /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ adj
marin sjö
of or pertaining to the sea

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ 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

marine mammal n
havsdäggdjur
mammal living in seawater

marionette /ˌmæɹi.əˈnɛt/ n
marionett
string puppet

marital /ˈmaɹɪtəl/ /ˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
äktenskaplig
pertaining to marriage

marital status n
civilstånd
term describing relationship

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
mejram
culinary herb
plant

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ n
betyg
academic score
märke
indication for reference or measurement
mark D-mark
units of currency notionally equivalent to a mark of silver

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ v
Punktmarkera
sports: to follow a player
lägga märke till märka
take note of
märka märka upp
indicate
rätta
correct

mark my words phraseologicalUnit
sanna mina ord
listen to me

mark of Cain n
kainsmärke
stigma of shame

marked /mɑɹkt/ /mɑːkt/ /ˈmɑɹ.kəd/ /ˈmɑɹ.kɪd/ /ˈmɑː.kɪd/ adj
påfallande påtaglig uppenbar
significant; notable

marker pen n
tuschpenna
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
marknad
gathering for 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
torg marknad

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 square n
salutorg
open area in a town housing a public market

market town n
köping köpstad
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
marknad
space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates
the world of commerce and trade
marknadsplats
open area in a town housing a public market

markka n
mark
unit of currency

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
skarpskytt
a man skilled in shooting at a target

marksmanship /ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/ n
skjutskicklighet
ability to shoot accurately at a target

markup language n
märkspråk
computer language using markups

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
märgel
a mixed earthy substance

marlin /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ n
spjutfisk
game fish with a pointed upper jaw

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
marmelad
citrus jam

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ n
murmeldjur
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ adj
vinröd
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ n
strandsatt
castaway
bordeaux vinröd
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ v
strandsätta överge
to abandon

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
markis markgreve
title of nobility

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ n
marketeri
decorative technique

marquisate /ˈmɑː.kwɪ.sət/ n
markgrevedöme
territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ n
bröllop vigsel
wedding
äktenskap
state of being married
union of two people

marriage agency n
äktenskapsbyrå
business

marriage bed n
brudsäng
the bed shared by a newly-married couple

marriage certificate n
vigselbevis
document

marriage of convenience n
konvenansäktenskap
marriage motivated by some reason other than love

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ 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/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ n
märg
substance inside bones
squash zucchini
kind of vegetable

marrowbone n
märgben märgpipa
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
förena
figuratively: to combine
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 sig ingå äktenskap
to be joined in marriage
gifta förena i äktenskap viga
to unite in wedlock

marry off v
gifta bort
successfully arrange the marriage of someone

marsh /mæʃ/ /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 mallow n
läkemalva
Althaea officinalis

marsh marigold n
kabbeleka
plant

marsh sandpiper n
dammsnäppa
Tringa stagnatilis

marsh thistle n
kärrtistel
Cirsium palustre

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

marshalling yard n
rangerbangård

marshland n
myrmark sankmark sumpmark
marshy land, bog, fen

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
marshmallow
confectionery

marsquake n
marsbävning marsskalv

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ n
pungdjur
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] n
mård
mammal

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ adj
krigisk martialisk krigslik
of, relating to, or suggestive of war

martial art n
kampsport
fighting style

martial law n
krigsrätt krigslagar krigstillstånd undantagstillstånd
rule by military authorities

martlet n
merlett martlet
depiction of a mythological bird

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] 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

marvellous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ adj
underbar
exciting wonder or surprise

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ adj
underbar
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
marsipan
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ n
maskaron
carved, ornamental face

mascarpone /ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊneɪ/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ n
mascarpone
cheese

mascle /ˈmæskəl/ n
genombruten snedruta
lozenge in heraldry

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
maskot
something thought to bring good luck
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
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
maskulin maskulint

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
genomskinlighetsmask
two-color bitmap used to create transparency in an image
mask
cover for the face
that which disguises
maskerad
festive entertainment

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
maskera
to disguise as something else

masked lapwing n
maskvipa
Vanellus miles

masked palm civet n
maskpalmmård
Paguma larvata

masked shrike n
masktörnskata
Lanius nubicus

masking tape n
maskeringstejp
tape made of a thin paper

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
masochism
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ n
masochist
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

masochistic /ˌmæ.səˈkɪs.tɪk/ adj
masochistisk
deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ v
mura
to build stonework or brickwork

mason bee n
murarbi
bee

masonic adj
frimurar-
of freemasonry

masquerade /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/ /ˈmɑːs-/ /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ /ˌmɑːs-/ n
maskerad
party or assembly of people wearing masks and costumes

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ n
massa
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body
massa vikt
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ n
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 extinction n
massdöd massutdöende
sharp decrease in the total number of species

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
massmedium
means of public communication that reaches a large audience

mass murder n
massmord
successive killing of many people

mass murderer n
massmördare
someone who commits a mass murder

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 shooting /mæsˈʃutɪŋ/ [mæsˈʃuɾɪŋ] n
masskjutning
shooting of multiple people

mass start n
masstart
format of starting in certain racing sports

mass surveillance n
massövervakning
surveillance of an entire population or a significant part of it

mass transit n
kollektivtrafik
transportation system

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
massaker
intentional mass killing

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ n
massage
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ v
massera
to perform a massage on somebody

massage chair n
massagestol
chair designed for massages

masseur /məˈsɜː/ /məˈsɝ/ /məˈsʊɹ/ n
massör
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ /məˈsʊz/ n
massös
a female masseur

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ n
massiv bergsmassiv
principal mountain mass

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
mast
support of a sail

mast cell n
mastcell
cell

mastectomy /ˌmæˈstɛktəmi/ n
mastektomi
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ n
förlaga
original of a document or of a recording
herre huvudman
someone who has control over something or someone
husbonde
someone who employs others
husbonde herre
owner of an animal or slave
magister
person holding a master's degree
magister magistersgrad master
master's degree
mästare
expert at something
tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices
skilled artist
mäster
courtesy title of a man

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
bemästra behärska
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
a thesis submitted for a master's degree

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
mästerverk
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

masterstroke n
genidrag
Action demonstrating great skill

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ n
Stjärnflockesläktet
Astrantia spp.

masticate /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/ v
knåda
to knead

mastitis /mæsˈtaɪtɪs/ n
bröstkörtelinflammation mastit
inflammation of a breast or udder

mastodon /ˈmæs.tə.dɒn/ /ˈmæstədɑn/ /ˈmæstədən/ n
mastodont
extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
masturbera klittra onanera pulla runka
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
onani masturbation
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

mat /mæt/ [mæʔ(t̚)] n
matta
foot wiping device or floor covering
athletics: protective pad
protector

matador /ˈma.tə.dɔː/ /ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/ n
matador
bullfighter

matatabi n
klätteraktinidia
Actinidia polygama

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

matchless adj
makalös
without equal

matchmaker n
äktenskapsmäklare
someone who finds suitable marriage partners

matchstick n
tändsticka
piece of wood

mate /meɪt/ v
para sig
copulate

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
materiell material materia
related to matter
materiell världslig
worldly

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ n
material
matter
cloth
text

materialism /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ /məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ n
materialism
philosophical belief
concern over material possessions

materialization n
materialisation materialisering
conversion of something into a physical form

materialize v
materialisera
to cause to take physical form or to appear
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 barnbördsavdelning barnbördshus
hospital ward

math /mæθ/ n
matte
short form of mathematics

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
matematisk
of, or relating to mathematics
possible but highly improbable

mathematical economics n
matematisk ekonomi
sub-field of economics

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ n
matematiker
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matematik
field of study
person's ability to use mathematics

maths /mæs/ /mæθs/ /mɛts/ n
matte
short form of mathematics

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ n
parning
pairing of organisms for copulation

mating call n
lockrop parningsläte parningsrop
cry for attracting others to mate with

mating season n
parningstid
time of year during which animals mate

matjes herring n
matjessill
prepared young herring

matriarch /ˈmeɪtɹiɑɹk/ /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

matriarchate /ˈmeɪtɹiɑːkət/ n
matriarkat
matriarchate

matriarchy n
matriarkat
social system
matriarki

matricide n
modermord
killing of one's mother
modermördare
person who kills their mother

matrimony /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
bröllop
marriage ceremony

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/, /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ n
matris
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
two-dimensional array

matrix decomposition n
matrisdekomposition
process

matsutake /maːtsuːˈtaːkeɪ/ /maːtsuːˈtaːkiː/ n
goliatmusseron

matte /mæt/ adj
matt opak
not reflective of light

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
angelägenhet fråga ärende
reason for concern
materia
basic structural component of the universe
non-antimatter matter
stoff materia
kind of substance

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
spela roll
to be important

matter of course n
självklarhet
natural or logical outcome

matter of time n
tidsfråga
an inevitable result

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
madrass
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ adj
mogen
fully developed
profound; careful

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ v
mogna
to become mature; to ripen
to gain experience or wisdom with age

maturity /məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
mogenhet
state of being mature, ready or ripe
mognad
when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin

maté /ˈmæteɪ/ /ˈmɑteɪ/ n
mate paraguayte
the beverage maté
shrub that produces the beverage maté

maudlin /ˈmɑːd.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 /mɔːl/ n
mörbulta
rugby
släggyxa
heavy, long-handled hammer

maunch /mɑːnt͡ʃ/ n
ärm
heraldry: a long stylised sleeve

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
mausoleum
large tomb

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
enstöring vagabond vilde
showing independence in thoughts or actions

maverick /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

maxilla /mækˈsɪl.ə/ n
maxill överkäke
bone of upper jaw

maxim /ˈmæk.səm/ /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
maxim
moral precept

maximal /ˈmæksɪməl/ adj
maximal
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximize /ˈmæksəmaɪz/ 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
må
subjunctive
må kan kanske
possibly, but not certainly

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
må Kraften vara med dig
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
kanske möjligen
as a pro-sentence
kanske möjligen måhända
indicating a lack of certainty

mayfly n
dagslända
insect of order Ephemeroptera

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɛən-] n
majonnäs
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ /ˈmɛɚ/ n
borgmästare borgmästarinna
leader of a city

maypole n
midsommarstång majstång
pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
labyrint irrgång
puzzle to get through

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔv/ interjection
mazel tov
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings

mañana adv
någon gång
some time in the future

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
jag
subject of a verb with “and”
subject of a verb without “and”
complement of the copula
mig
direct object of a verb
indirect object of a verb
reflexive indirect object of a verb
object of a preposition

me too phraseologicalUnit
jag med jag också
I agree
that applies to me as well

mead /miːd/ n
mjöd
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] 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 /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] n
måltid mål
food that is prepared and eaten
mjöl
coarse-ground edible part of various grains

mean /min/ /miːn/ adj
elak
intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise
gemen usel
low-minded; acting without consideration of others
genomsnittlig medel-
having the mean as its value

mean /min/ /miːn/ n
genomsnitt medelvärde
intermediate value

mean /min/ /miːn/ v
betyda innebära
to convey, indicate
to result in; bring about
betyda mena syfta på
to signify
mena
to have conviction in what one says
to have intentions of some kind
tänka
to intend; plan on doing

mean solar day n
medelsoldygn
average length of a solar day

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
meander
geography: one of a series of regular curves in a watercourse
slingra
one of the turns of a course

meanie n
elaking stygging
unkind person

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
betydelse
definition or connotation of a word
betydelse mening
symbolic value of something
mening betydelse
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"

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

meaningless adj
betydelselös
lacking meaning

meaninglessness n
meningslöshet
state of lacking meaning

means /minz/ /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 of transportation n
transportmedel färdmedel kommunikationsmedel
general term for the different kinds of transport facilities that are often used to transport people or cargo in many ways

means test n
behovsprövning
inquiry into the financial position of a person

means-tested adj
behovsprövad

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
under tiden samtidigt
during the time
under tiden samtidigt under mellantiden
at the same time but elsewhere

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
mässling
disease caused by M. morbillivirus

measly /ˈmizli/ /ˈmiːzli/ adj
futtig ynklig
small in amount

measurability n
målbarhet
susceptibility to measurement

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ n
avstånd
mätning
act or result of measuring
mått
size ascertained by measuring
mathematical function
standard against which something can be judged, criterion
mått åtgärd
action to achieve some purpose
takt
musical designation

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ v
mäta
to ascertain the quantity of a unit
to estimate the unit size
mäta upp
to 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. and act once precisely and properly.

measure word n
måttsord
measure word, classifier

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t] n
mätning
act of measuring
mått mätvärde
magnitude determined by measuring

measuring cup n
mätkopp måttkopp
utensil to measure the volume

measuring spoon n
mått
utensil to measure small volumes

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
fruktkött kött
solid edible part of a plant
kött
animal flesh used as food
any sort of flesh
type of meat

meat market n
köttmarknad
place for a casual sexual encounter

meatball n
köttbulle
ball of minced or ground meat

meatgrinder n
köttkvarn hackmaskin
device for cutting meat

meatloaf /ˈmit.loʊf/ /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ n
köttfärslimpa köttgrotta
mixture of ground meat

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ n
mekaniker
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical /mɪˈkænɪk(ə)l/ adj
mekanisk
physics: related to mechanics

mechanical bull n
mekanisk tjur

mechanical energy n
mekanisk energi
mechanical energy

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 /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] n
mekanism
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion
mental, chemical, or physical process

mechanization n
mekanisering
the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour

mechanized adj
mekaniserad
equipped with armoured motor vehicles
of or pertaining to operation using machinery

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
medalj
stamped metal disc

medal table n
medaljfördelning

medalist /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ n
medaljör
one who has received a medal

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
medaljong
cut of meat

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ [ˈmɛɾəɫ] v
lägga sig i
to interfere in affairs

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ 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 /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] n
median
statistics: measure of central tendency

median strip n
mittremsa
area which separates opposing lanes of traffic

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ adj
indirekt medelbar
Acting through a mediating agency

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
förhandla förlika medla
resolve differences
medla
intervene between conflicting parties

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ n
medling
negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
medlare
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
medicinsk
of the practice of medicine

medical certificate n
läkarintyg sjukintyg
statement from a physician

medical condition n
medicinskt tillstånd
a medically measurable disorder

medical history n
patientjournal
details about patient's previous medical experiences

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
medicinera
administer medication

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ n
medicin läkekonst läkarvetenskap
field of study
medicin läkemedel drog
substance which promotes healing

medicine ball n
medicinboll
sphere

medicine man n
medicinman
shamanistic healer

medicine woman n
medicinkvinna
shamanistic healer

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.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 /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
medelmåttig medioker
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocrity /mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi] n
medelmåttlighet
condition of being mediocre

meditate v
meditera
to come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
meditation
devotional contemplation

mediterranean sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ n
medelhav
mostly enclosed sea

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ adj
mellanstor mellan
of intermediate size

medium-sized adj
mellanstor
having a medium or intermediate size

mediumwave adj
mellanvåg

medulla oblongata /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/ /məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/ [məˈdʉɫə ˌɑb.ɫɑŋˈɡɑɾə] [məˈdʌlə ˌɔb.lɔŋˈɡɑːtə] n
förlängda märgen
lower portion of the brainstem

medullary ray n
märgstråle
anatomy
botany

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
undergiven
submissive, dispirited
ödmjuk
humble, modest, or self-effacing

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
surikat
small carnivorous mammal

meet /mit/ /miːt/ adj
lämplig passande tillbörlig

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
möta
sport: to play a match
to converge and finally touch or intersect
möta träffa
to come face to face with someone by arrangement
mötas träffas
to gather for a formal or social discussion; to hold a meeting
to get acquainted with
träffa råka
to come face to face with by accident; to encounter
uppfylla
to satisfy; to comply with

meet up v
träffas
meet somebody, by arrangement

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [ˈmiɾɪŋ] 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

megagon n
megagon
1,000,000-sided polygon

megagram n
megagram
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

megahertz n
megahertz
one million cycles per second

megalith /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ n
megalit
large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument

megalithic /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/ adj
megalitisk
of or pertaining to megaliths

megalithically adv
megalitisk
in a megalithic manner

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ n
storhetsvansinne megalomani
psychopathological condition

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ adj
storhetsvansinnig
of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ n
person storhetsvansinnig
one affected with or exhibiting megalomania

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
megalopolis
large conurbation

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ n
megafon
portable device used to amplify a person's voice

megapixel n
megapixel
one million pixels, used as a unit of resolution of digital cameras

megawatt n
megawatt
one million watts

megawatt-hour n
megawattimme
unit of energy

meh /me/ /mɛ/ interjection
tsk äh
slang: expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm

meibomian gland n
meibomsk körtel
gland

meiosis /maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
meios reduktionsdelning
cell division

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
meitnerium
chemical element

melancholia n
svårmod tungsinne melankoli vemod

melancholic adj
melankolisk
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ n
melankoli vemod svårmod tungsinne
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 /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ /ˈmɛ.li/ /ˈmɛˌleɪ/ n
närkamp närstrid
Hand-to-hand combat

melissa /məˈlɪsə/ n
meliss
plant of genus Melissa

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/ /ˌmɛl.əʊ.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
melodramatisk
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /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: (of a solid) to become a liquid
transitive: to change something from a solid to a liquid

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ n
smältdamm

meltdown n
härdsmälta
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ n
smältning
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
lem
organ, limb
lem manslem
penis
medlem
one who officially belongs to a group

member state n
medlemsland
state that is a member of a confederation

membership n
medlemskap
fact of being a member

membership card n
medlemskort
card held by a member

membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ n
membran hinna
enclosing or separating tissue
mechanical part

membrane potential n
membranpotential

meme /miːm/ n
mem
unit of cultural information
meme
media copied and circulated online

memo /ˈmɛmoʊ̯/ /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ n
pm
a short note

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ n
memoarer minne
book describing the personal experiences of an author

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
minnesvärd
worthy of being remembered

memorably adv
minnesvärt
in a memorable manner

memorandum /ˌmɛm.əˈɹæn.dəm/ n
promemoria memorandum
brief diplomatic communication

memorandum of understanding n
avsiktsförklaring
document that outlines the legal premises of parties

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
minnes-
serving as a remembrance

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /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
RAM or ROM
stored record
minne erinring hågkomst
ability to recall

memory lane /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi ˌleɪn/ n
minnenas allé
set of recollections available to be reviewed

memory leak n
minnesläcka
fault in memory allocation

memory stick n
Memory Stick
memory card, flash card

men's room n
herrarnas herrtoalett
lavatory intended for men

menagerie /mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/ /mɪˈnæʒəɹɪ/ n
menageri
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; the enclosure where they are kept

menarche /mɛˈnɑːki/ n
menarche
first menstruation

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
reparera
to repair

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
lögnaktig förljugen
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevium
chemical element

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
bautasten rest sten
single tall standing stone as a monument

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 /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ n
meningit hjärnhinneinflammation
inflammation of the meninges

meninx /ˈmi.nɪŋks/ /ˈmiː.nɪŋks/ /ˈmɛn.ɪŋks/ n
hjärnhinna
membrane

meniscus /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/ /mɛ.ˈnɪs.kəs/ n
menisk
either of two parts of the human knee

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ n
övergångsålder menopaus
ending of menstruation

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
menora
seven-branch candelabrum

menstrual cup /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl kʌp/ n
menskopp
receptacle to collect menstrual fluid

menstrual cycle n
menstruationscykel
recurring cycle

menstrual pad n
mensskydd binda dambinda
pad used to absorb menstrual flow

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹəˌweɪt/ /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪt/ v
menstruera ha menstruation
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
menstruation
periodic discharging of the menses

mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ [ˈmɛnɘl] [ˈmɛɾ̃ɘl] adj
psykisk själslig
relating to the mind

mental calculation n
huvudräkning
arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator

mental disorder n
psykisk störning
behavioral pattern

mental gymnastics n
hjärngymnastik
difficult and complex logical thought processes

mental health n
psykisk hälsa
emotional well-being

mental hospital n
mentalsjukhus
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mental illness n
mentalsjukdom sinnessjukdom
mental disorder (countable)

mentalese /ˌmɛn(t)l̩ˈiz/ /ˌmɛnt(ə)lˈiːz/ n
mentalesiska
hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind

mentalist n
tankeläsare
practitioner of mentalism

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
mentalt
in a mental manner

menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/ 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
nämna omnämna
make a short reference to something

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ /ˈmɛn.təɹ/ n
mentor
wise and trusted counselor or teacher

mentorship n
mentorskap
state of being a mentor

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
meny
computing: list from which the user may select an operation to be performed
meny matsedel
list of dishes offered in a restaurant
details of the food to be served at a banquet

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
mjau
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ n
jamande
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
jama
of a cat, to make its cry

mephedrone n
mefedron räka
drug

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
legosoldat
person employed to fight

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ n
handel
act or business of trading
handelsvara
commodity offered for sale
vara gods handelsvaror
goods offered for sale

merchandise /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪz/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪz/ v
handla
to engage in the trade of

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ 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
skoningslös obarmhärtig
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercilessly /ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ adv
skoningslöst
in a merciless manner

mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
bingel
Mercurialis gen. et spp.
kvicksilver
element

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
barmhärtighet
tendency toward forgiveness
barmhärtighet nåd skonsamhet
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
nåd
forgiveness or compassion
välsignelse
blessing

mere /mjøː/ /mjɜː/ /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ adj
bara blott
just, only; no more than

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
bara
only, just, and nothing more

merganser /məˈɡænsə/ /mɚˈɡænsɚ/ n
skrake
diving duck

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
fusionera förena slå ihop
(transitive) to combine into a whole
fusionera gå ihop sammansmälta
(intransitive) to combine into a whole

merger /ˈmɜː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ n
sammanslagning
the act or process of merging

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ n
meridian
great circle on the Earth’s surface, passing through the geographic poles

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ n
maräng
mixture
shell

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /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 /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ adj
förtjänstfull
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ n
stenfalk
small falcon

merlon /ˈmɜːlən/ /ˈmɝl(ə)n/ n
krenelering
any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
sjöjungfru havsfru
mythological woman with a fish’s tail

merman n
havsman
legendary creature

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
meronym
word denoting part of whole

meronymy n
meronymi
system of meronyms

merry /ˈmeɪɹi/ /ˈmeɹi/ /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/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ n
karusell
carousel

merrymaking n
festlighet lustifikation
joyful festivities

mesa /ˈmeɪ.sə/ /ˈmɛ.sə/ n
taffelberg
flat area of land

mescaline /ˈmɛs.kə.liːn/ /ˈmɛs.kəl.ɪn/ n
meskalin
the drug

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
tarmkäx
the membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
maska ögla
opening
nät
structure

mesmerism /ˈmɛzməˌɹɪzəm/ n
mesmerism
mesmerism

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
trollbinda
to exercise mesmerism on

meson /ˈ-sɒn/ /ˈmiːzɒn/ /ˈmɛ-/ n
meson
elementary particle

mesosphere n
mesosfär
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

mess /mɛs/ n
röra
confusion of things

mess /mɛs/ v
djävlas jävlas
screw around

mess up v
stöka till
to make a mess of

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 /ˌmɛsaɪˈænɪk/ adj
messiansk
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah

messianism n
messianism
the belief in a messiah

messmate n
mässkamrat
an associate with whom one shares a mess

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
rorig
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly

mestizo /mɛsˈtiː.zoʊ/ /mɛˈstiː.zoʊ/ n
mestis
a person of mixed ancestry

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] 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

metacarpus n
mellanhand
five bones of the palm

metacognition n
metakognition
thinking about thinking

metadata /ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.tə/ /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ [ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.ɾə] [ˈmɛɾ.əˌdeɪ.ɾə] n
metadata
data that describes data

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ n
metal metall
certain category of rock music
metall
atomic element or material made of such atoms

metal detector n
metalldetektor
a hand-held device
a structure, similar to a doorway

metal halide lamp n
metallhalidlampa
a high-pressure discharge lamp

metalanguage n
metaspråk
linguistical term
computing term

metalhead n
hårdrockare metalhead
one who listens to (is a fan of) heavy metal music

metallic bond n
metallbindning
chemical bond

metallize v
metallisera
to coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
halvmetall
element

metallurgical /ˌmɛtəˈlɜː(ɹ)dʒɪkəl/ adj
metallurgisk
of or relating to metallurgy

metallurgically adv
metallurgiskt
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgist n
metallurg
person skilled in metallurgy

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ n
metallurgi
science of metals

metalworker n
metallarbetare metallindustriarbetare
a person who shapes metal

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 /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/ /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ n
metamorfos
in biology
transformation

metaphor /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ 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

metaphysical naturalism n
metafysisk naturalism
the view that there is nothing but natural elements, principles, and relations

metaphysician n
metafysiker
A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
metastas
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body

metastasize /məˈtæstəsaɪz/ v
metastasera
to spread to other sites in the body

metasyntactic variable n
metavariabel
in computing

metatarsal /ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səl/ adj
mellanfots-
of the metatarsus

metatarsus /ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səs/ n
mellanfot
part of the foot between the toes and the ankle

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ /mɛ.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ [mə.ˈtʰæ.θə.səs] [mɛ.ˈtʰæ.θə.sɪs] n
metates stavelseväxling
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

metaverse /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] n
metaversum
hypothetical future Internet

mete /miːt/ v
mäta
To measure
måtta
To dispense

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] n
meteor
streak of light

meteor shower n
meteorregn meteorskur meteorsvärm
Meteors seen on Earth for short time period

meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ adj
meteorisk
pertaining to a meteor

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /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 /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
meteorologi väderlekslära
science

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] n
mätare
short form of parking meter
mätare -meter
measuring instrument
taktart takt
increment of music
versmått
rhythm of poetry

meter maid n
lapplisa
female meter attendant

meth /mɛθ/ n
metatjack
methamphetamine

methadone /ˈmɛθ.əd.əʊn/ /ˈmɛθ.əˌdoʊn/ n
metadon
synthetic opioid analgesic

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/ n
metamfetamin
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
metan
the compound CH₄

methanoic acid n
metansyra
formic acid

methanol n
metanol
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methionine /-ˌnaɪn/ /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪənɪn/ n
metionin
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
metod tillvägagångssätt
process by which a task is completed

methodical adj
metodisk
in an organized manner

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ adj
minutiös omsorgsfull
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

metonym /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/ n
metonym
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ adj
metonymisk
of, or relating to, a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object

metonymy /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ n
metonymi
figure of speech

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] 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 /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
metropol storstad
large, busy city

metropolitan /mɛ.tɹəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /mɛ.tɹəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ n
metropolit
bishop empowered to oversee other bishops

metropolitan area n
storstadsområde
area of population

metrosexual n
metrosexuell
man concerned with personal appearance

mettle /ˈmɛtəl/ n
eldighet karaktär
good temperament and character
mod kurage
a quality of endurance and courage

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 /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ n
mezzanin mellanplan
intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building

mi /miː/ n
mi
third note of a major scale

mica /ˈmaɪ.kə/ n
glimmer
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals

micellar adj
micellär

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ /məˈsɛl/ n
micell
colloidal aggregate

micro- /maɪˈkɹɒ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹə-/ prefix
mikro-
one millionth
very small

microaggression /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ n
mikroaggression
everyday interaction interpreted as aggression

microarchitecture n
mikroarkitektur
computing

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
mikrob
microorganism

microbial /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/ /maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.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

microbrewery n
mikrobryggeri
small commercial brewery

microcomputer n
mikrodator
computer designed around a microprocessor

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ n
mikrokosmos
smaller system as representative of a larger one
human nature or body as representative of the wider universe
small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model

microfiber n
mikrofiber
particularly fine fiber

microfilm n
mikrofilm
roll of film

microfilm v
mikrofilma
reproduce documents on microfilm

microfossil n
mikrofossil
microscopic fossil

microgram n
mikrogram
µg

microgravity n
mikrogravitation
very low gravity

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ] n
mikrometer
instrument

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] n
mikrometer
one millionth of a meter

micromobility n
mikromobilitet
transportation over short distance

micronova /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ n
mikronova
stellar phenomenon

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ n
mikroorganism
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropenis /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˈpinɪs/ n
mikropenis
unusually small penis

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
mikrofon
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microphotograph n
mikrofotografi
reduced photograph

microprocessor n
mikroprocessor
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ n
mikroskop
an optical instrument

microscopic /ˌmaɪ.kɹə.ˈskɑpɪk/ adj
mikroskopisk
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope
very small
relating to microscopes

microscopy /maɪˈkɹɑs.kə.pi/ /maɪˈkɹɒs.kə.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/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] adj
central
central
mellerst
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] 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
peka finger
obscene gesture

middle ground n
medelväg
compromise position between extremes

middle name n
andranamn
name between given name and surname

middle note n
medelnot medeltank
The characteristic parts of a perfume that emerge only after a waiting period

middle of nowhere n
mitt i ingenstans världens ände
remote place

middle school n
mellanstadie
school containing 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 /ˈmɪd͡ʒɪt/ n
dvärg
derogatory: any short person
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10"
dvärg mini-
attributively: that is the small version of something

midmonth /ˈmɪdmʌnθ/ adj
halvmånadsvis
occurring at the middle of the month

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
midnatt
12 o'clock at night exactly

midnight blue adj
midnattsblå
of a dark blue colour

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
The middle of summer
midsommar midsommardagen
Midsummer Day
midsommar sommarsolstånd
about 21st June

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
barnmorska
person who assists women in childbirth

midwinter /ˌmɪdˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ 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

miffed /mɪft/ adj
småsur sur
somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed

might /maɪt/ n
kraft styrka
physical strength
makt
personal power
makt förmåga
ability

might /maɪt/ v
kanske skulle kunna
indicator of conditional or possible actions

might as well /maɪt æzˈwɛl/ /maɪzˈwɛl/ v
lika gärna kunna

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ [ˈmʌɪɾi] adj
mäktig
very strong, possessing might

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ n
migrän
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
migrant
person moving from one region or country to another

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
flytta migrera överföra
to move computer code or files
migrera
to relocate periodically from one region to another

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
migration
moving a place to live to another
seasonal moving of animals, birds or fish
computing: changing a platform from an environment to another one

migrationism n
migrationism

migratory bird n
flyttfågel
migratory bird

mikado /mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ n
plockepinn
a game of skill

mike /ˈmaɪk/ n
mick
informal: microphone

mike /ˈmaɪk/ v
mick
to place one or more microphones on

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
mild
not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft
mild lätt
(illness or pain) not serious or dangerous
mild skonsam
acting gently and without causing harm
milt mild
warm and pleasant of weather

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
mjöldagg
growth of minute fungi

mile /maɪ̯l/ [maɪ̯ɫ] n
mil engelsk mil
measure of length

mileage /ˈmaɪləd͡ʒ/ /ˈmaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
bensinförbrukning räckvidd
distance travelled on certain amount of fuel
miltal
total distance travelled

miles of bad road n
hej kom och hjälp mig som sju svåra år
expression of looking terrible
som sju svåra år
expression of feeling terrible

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ n
milstolpe milsten
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals
important event

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjə/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ n
miljö
social setting

militarism n
militarism
an ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect

militarist /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪst/ [ˈmɪl.ə.ɾə.ɹɪst] n
militarist
one who believes in military force

militarization n
militarisering
process

militarize v
militarisera
to give military character to

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ adj
krigisk krigs-
relating to war
militär
relating to armies or ground forces
militär militärisk
characteristic of members of the armed forces

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ n
militär
armed forces

military exercise n
militärövning
war game

military hospital n
militärsjukhus
hospital that caters to the military

military macaw n
mindre soldatara
Ara militaris

military parade n
militärparad
A show of troops, especially for regular inspection

military police n
militärpolis
police unit of a military organization

military rank n
militär grad
grade conferred upon officers

military service n
militärtjänst lumpen militärtjänstgöring
service in an army

military tribunal n
krigsdomstol militärdomstol militärtribunal
military court

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
milis
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need

milium n
milium
keratin-filled cyst

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] n
mjölk
liquid
liquid from a vegetable source
serving

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
mjölka
to express milk from mammal
to express any liquid
to take advantage of situation

milk camel n
mjölkkamel
camel kept for producing milk

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

milk-mother n
amma
familial wet nurse

milk-white adj
mjölkvit
having a slightly bluish white color, that of milk

milker n
mjölkare
person who milks

milking machine n
mjölkmaskin
machine

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
mjölkpiga deja 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

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
milkshake
milk and ice cream beverage

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
mjölkig
resembling milk in color or consistency

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] n
fabrik bruk
manufacturing plant
kvarn mölla
building housing a grinding apparatus
grinding apparatus

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] 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 /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
napoleonbakelse
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ adj
tusenårig
occurring every thousand years

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
årtusende millennium
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
mjölnare
person

millet /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

millimetre n
millimeter
unit of measure

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] numeral
miljon million
cardinal number

million-dollar question n
tiotusenkronorsfråga

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ 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

millrind n
kvarnjärn möllejärn
iron support for a millstone

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

mime /maɪm/ n
mimare
pantomime actor
pantomim mim
pantomime

mime /maɪm/ v
mima
To act without words

mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/ v
härma
to imitate, especially in order to ridicule

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ n
mimikry
the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else

min /mɪn/ 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 malet kött
finely chopped meat

mince /mɪns/ v
finhacka
chop fine

mince words v
skräda orden
to use euphemisms

mincemeat n
köttfärs
minced meat
slarvsylta
something or someone utterly destroyed

mind /maɪnd/ n
ande själ
philosophy: non-material substance
avsikt böjelse håg lust
desire, inclination, or intention
förstånd
healthy mental state
förstånd intellekt psyke
ability for rational thought
geni snille
somebody that embodies certain mental qualities
inställning mening tanke åsikt önskan
judgment, opinion, or view
koncentration
ability to focus the thoughts
medvetande sinne
ability to be aware of things
minne
ability to remember things

mind /maɪnd/ v
akta ge akt komma ihåg se till se upp tänka
to pay attention to, take note of
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

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/ /ˈmɑɪndˌbɔɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
häpnadsväckande ofattbar
that causes the mind to boggle

mind-numbing adj
förslöande
excessively boring

mindfulness n
medveten närvaro mindfulness
paying attention on purpose in the present moment
omtänksamhet uppmärksamhet vakenhet
inclination to be mindful or aware

mindset n
tankesätt
a way of thinking

mine /maɪ̯n/ n
gruva mina
excavation from which ore is extracted
guldgruva
source of wealth or resources
mina
military: exploding device

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
min
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪ̯n/ v
bryta
to remove ore from the ground
minera
to sow mines in

mine flail n
minröjare
chain-striking mine-clearer

mine plow n
minplog
digging mine-clearer

mine roller n
mintrålare
mine-clearer by pressure

mine-clearing n
minröjning
the process of removing and neutralizing mines

minefield n
minfält
dangerous situation
minfält minerad mark
area in which mines have been hidden

minelayer n
minfartyg
ship capable of laying mines

miner /ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
gruvarbetare
person who works in a mine

miner's lettuce n
vinterportlak
plant

miner. n
miner.
abbreviation of mineralogy

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ adj
mineralisk mineral-
relating to or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ 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

mineral wool n
mineralull

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
mineralogi
the study or science of minerals

mineshaft n
gruvschakt
mineshaft

minesweeper n
minröj
video game
minröjare minsvepare
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines

minesweeping n
minröjning
detection and safe disposal of mines

mineworker n
gruvarbetare
mineworker

miniature golf n
minigolf bangolf
informal form of golf

miniature poodle n
dvärgpudel mellanpudel
a small poodle

minibar n
minibar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minidress /ˈmɪn.i.ˌdɹɛs/ n
miniklänning
woman's short dress

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ n
halvnot
half note

minimal /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ adj
minimal
the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree
minimalistisk
art: characterised by the use of simple form or structures

minimal pair n
minimalt ordpar
pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment

minimalism n
minimalism
style of art
style of music

minimalist n
minimalist
one who believes in or seeks a minimal state

minimap /ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/ n
minikarta minimap
small map in a video game

minimization n
minimering
act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent

minimize /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/ /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ v
minimera
To make small as possible
minimera dölja
(computing) To cause a window to disappear

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ 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
tjänare hejduk skyddsling underlydare
loyal servant of another more powerful being

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
minikjol kortkortkjol
skirt

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ n
minister
politician who heads a ministry

minister of justice n
justitieminister

minister without portfolio n
minister utan portfölj konsultativt statsråd
minister without permanent area of responsibility

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.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 /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.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 /ˈmɪnoʊ/ /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
elritsa kvidd
Phoxinus phoxinus

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ adj
smärre
lesser in importance

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ n
underårig
someone below the legal age of majority

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/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
minoritet
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority

minority language n
minoritetsspråk
language spoken by a minority

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
prägla mynta
to reproduce coins

minuet n
menuett
dance
music accompanying the dance

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
minus
on the negative part of a scale
ranking just below a designated rating
negativ
negative

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 /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ adj
jätteliten pytteliten
very small, tiny

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ n
gemen liten bokstav
lower-case letter

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /məˈn(j)ut/ adj
minutiös
very careful and exact, giving small details
mycket lite väldigt lite
very small

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
minut
unit of time
minute of use of telephone network
minut bågminut
unit of angular measure
protokoll
record of meeting
ögonblick minut
short but unspecified period of time

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
föra protokoll protokollföra
to write the minutes of

minute hand n
minutvisare
the hand on a watch or clock which indicates minutes

minute of angle n
bågminut
one 60th of a degree

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
protokoll minnesanteckning
the official notes kept during a meeting

minx /mɪŋks/ n
markatta
flirtatious, impudent, or pert 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 /məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/ adj
mirakulös underbar undergörande
by supernatural or uncommon causes

miraculously /məˈɹækjələsli/ /məˈɹækləsli/ adv
mirakulöst mirakulöst nog
in a miraculous manner

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
hägring
an optical phenomenon

mirative /ˈmɪɹətɪv/ n
admirativ
grammatical mood

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ n
spegel
smooth reflecting surface

mirror image n
spegelbild
reversed image

mirror-like adj
spegelblank
reflecting an image like a mirror

mirrorless /ˈmɪɹələs/ adj
spegellös
without a mirror

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ [mɝθ] n
glädje munterhet
merriment

mis- prefix
miss-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misandric adj
misandrisk
of, relating to, or exhibiting misandry

misandrist n
manshatare manshaterska
one who professes misandry; a hater of men

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
misandri manshat
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ n
misantrop
one who has a negative view of the entire human race

misanthropic /-zən-/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɑpɪk/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ adj
misantropisk
disliking or hating mankind

misanthropy n
misantropi
negative view of people or mankind

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
misskötsamhet
conduct that is inappropriate

miscalculate v
missräkna
make a gross error in judgement

miscalculation n
felräkning
an incorrect or mistaken calculation

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
missfall
natural termination of pregnancy

miscarriage of justice n
justitiemord
error which led to an unjust outcome

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛd͡ʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
rasblandning
the mixing or blending of race

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
blandad
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts
diverse

miscellany /mɪˈsɛl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪ.səl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪs.əˌleɪ.ni/ n
antologi
A collection of writings on various subjects, topics

mischief /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃɪf/ n
bråkstake buse bråkmakare odåga
one who causes mischief
bus hyss ofog
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause

miscible adj
blandbar
can be mixed - of liquids

miscommunication n
kommunikationsfel missförstånd
interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired

misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
missuppfattning
a mistaken belief

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
feltolka misstolka
to interpret erroneously

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ adj
samvetslös skurkaktig
lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ n
ligist missdådare ogärningsman
one who has behaved badly or illegally
missdådare
one not restrained by moral principles

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
illgärning missdåd illdåd missgärning
something wrong done

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
förseelse lagöverträdelse
small crime

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
snåljåp girigbuk gnidare snållänning
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
armod elände misär nöd
poverty
elände misär
great unhappiness

misfire /mɪsˈfaɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ.ɚ/ v
feltändning snedtändning
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence

misformat v
felformatera
to format incorrectly

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
olycka
bad luck
olycka otur
an undesirable event such as an accident

misgender /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ v
felköna
to refer to a person as the wrong gender

mishap /ˈmɪshæp/ n
missöde
accident, mistake, or problem

mishear /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ v
missförstå missuppfatta
to understand wrongly
missuppfatta
to hear wrongly

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ n
mischmasch
a collection of miscellany

misinterpret v
feltolka misstolka misstyda vantolka
to interpret wrongly

misinterpretation n
feltolkning misstolkning
instance of misinterpreting

misjudge v
missbedöma

misjudgment n
missbedömning

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
förleda vilseleda
vilseleda
lead in a false direction

misleading /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
vilseledande missvisande
tending to mislead

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
miso
thick paste for making soup

miso soup n
misosoppa
Japanese soup

misogynism n
kvinnohat misogyni
misogyny

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
misogyn kvinnohatare
hater of women

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
misogyni kvinnohat
hatred or contempt for women

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
förlägga
to put something somewhere and then forget its location

misprint /mɪsˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈmɪspɹɪnt/ n
feltryck
an accidental mistake in print

misrepresent /ˌmɪsˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnt/ v
förvanska
to inaccurately portray something

miss /mɪs/ n
bom miss
a failure to hit
misslyckande
a failure to obtain or accomplish
fröken
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
förbise
to fail to notice, to overlook
missa
to be late for something
to fail to attend
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
undvika
to avoid; to escape

miss out v
missa
to miss something that should not be missed

misshapen /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ [mɪʃˈʃeɪ.pən] adj
missbildad vanskapt
deformed

missile /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ /ˈmɪs.əl/ n
missil
air-based weapon
robot raket
self-propelled, guidable projectile

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
försvunnen saknad
not able to be located

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

missing link n
felande länk
figuratively: sought-after intermediary figure
hypothetical primate

missiology n
missionsvetenskap
the area of practical theology

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ [ˈmɪʃn̩] 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 /ˈmɪ.ʃən.(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ 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 /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ n
felsteg
error or mistake

mist /mɪst/ n
dimma
a layer of fine droplets or particles
dis
water or other liquid finely suspended in air

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
fel misstag miss
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
begå ett misstag missta
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
sprig of one such plant used as a Christmas decoration

mistranslation /mɪsˈtɹænz.leɪ.ʃən/ /mɪsˈtʃɹæːnz.læɪ̯.ʃən/ n
felöversättning
incorrect translation

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
härskarinna
woman of authority
älskarinna
woman in extramarital relationship

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 /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ n
missförstånd
mistake

miswire v
felkoppla
to wire incorrectly

miswired adj
felkopplat
wired incorrectly

miswriting n
felskrivning
A miswritten word

mite /maɪt/ n
kvalster
arachnid

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
lindra mildra
to reduce, lessen, or decrease

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
förmildrande omständighet lindring
reduction of something harmful

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitokondriell
of, or relating to mitochondria

mitochondrion n
mitokondrie
respiratory organelle

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
mitos
division of a cell nucleus

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
mitra
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

mitre box n
geringslåda
wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts

mitre saw n
geringssåg
power saw that is a bench circular saw that is used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
tumvante vante bälghandske
type of glove

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
blandning kombination mix
result of combining items normally kept separate
blandning mix
result of mixing two or more substances
mixning remix
music: result of mixing several tracks
slutmix
music: finished version of a recording

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
blanda
stir two or more substances together
blanda kombinera
combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate
blanda mixa
use a mixer on
mixa
music: combine several tracks
mixa sammanställa slutmixa
music: produce a finished version of a recording

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

mixed number n
blandat tal
a number consisting of a whole number and a fraction

mixed reality n
blandad verklighet mixed reality
mixed reality

mixer /ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ n
groggvirke
non-alcoholic drink
mixer matberednings
machine that mixes or beats ingredients

mixing console n
mixerbord
electronic device for audio mixing

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ n
blandning

mmm [m̩ː] interjection
mmm
expression used for contentment

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemoteknisk
of or relating to mnemonics

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ n
minnesregel memoreringsteknik
something used to help in remembering a thing

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemoteknik
study of techniques for improving memory

moa /ˈmoə/ /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

mobad n
mobed
Zoroastrian cleric

mobbing n
mobbning
group bullying

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
flyttbar mobil rörlig
capable of being moved

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
mobil
decoration

mobile game n
mobilspel
electronic game played using a cellular phone

mobile library n
bokbuss
library in a van

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

mobility scooter n
permobil
electric-powered scooter

mobilization n
mobilisering
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ n
mockasin
traditional native North American shoe

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
kaffefärgad mockafärgad
colour
mocka
coffee/chocolate flavour
mocka mockakaffe
coffee with chocolate

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ adj
låtsas- sken-
imitation, not genuine

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ v
efterapa härma imitera
to mimic
efterapa reta
to taunt

mock strawberry n
skensmultron
Potentilla indica and its fruit

mock-orange n
schersmin
Philadelphus spp.

mocker n
bespottare hånare
one who mocks

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ n
härmtrast
songbird of the family Mimidae

mod /mɑd/ /mɒd/ n
mod
video games: an end user-created package containing modifications for a video game

modal auxiliary n
modalt hjälpverb

modal particle n
modalpartikel
linguistic class

modal verb n
modalt hjälpverb

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
humör
a particular state of being, or frame of mind
läge
computing: one of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours
typvärde
statistics: the most frequently occurring value in a distribution
mode
style or fashion

mode of transport n
färdmedel transportmedel
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] adj
exemplarisk föredömlig
worthy of being a model
modell-

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] n
förebild föredöme
praiseworthy example
modell
miniature
simplified representation
structural design
style
modell mannekäng fotomodell
person

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] v
modellera
use as a model

model aircraft n
modellflyg
aircraft made to a smaller scale

modeling clay n
modellera
malleable substance

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ n
modem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
måttlig moderat
not excessive

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
dämpa moderera
to reduce the excessiveness

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
hejd måtta måttfullhet återhållsamhet
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

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 /məˈdɜːn.ɪ.ti/ /məˈdɝn.ɪ.ti/ n
modernitet
quality of being modern
quality of the modern historical period

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [ˌmɑɾɚ-] n
modernisering
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernisera
bring something up to date

modernly adv
modernt
in a modern manner

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 /-də-/ /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
gnutta uns
modest, small, or trifling amount

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ n
attribut
grammar: qualifying word, clause or phrase

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modifiera
to change part of

modular adj
modul-
of or relating to a module or modules

modulation /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ n
modulation
application of a signal to a carrier

module /ˈmɑd͡ʒul/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
modul
self-contained component of a system
type of algebraic structure, generalization of vector spaces over non-field rings
unit of education
section of a program

modulo /ˈmɑd͡ʒəloʊ/ /ˈmɒdjʊləʊ/ /ˈmɒd͡ʒələʊ/ preposition
modulo
Given a specified modulus of

mogul /ˈmoʊɡəl/ /ˈməʊɡ(ə)l/ n
mogul
a rich or powerful person

mogul skiing n
puckelpist
type of freestyle skiing

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
fuktig
characterized by the presence of moisture; slightly wet

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ n
fuktighet fukt
the state of being moist

moisturising cream n
fuktighetskräm fuktkräm
cream that moisturises the skin

moisturize /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃəɹaɪz/ v
fukta
to make more humid
fukta återfukta
to make more moist

moisturizing adj
fuktgivande mjukgörande
that moisturizes

moisturizing n
fuktgivande mjukgörande
making something moist

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑ.keɪ/ /ˌmoʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑː.keɪ/ /ˌməʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
mojibake
corrupt characters or letters

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/ n
mojito
Cuban cocktail

molality n
molalitet
concentration of a substance in solution

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
kindtand
back tooth

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
melass
thick brownish syrup refined from sugarcane

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /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/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ n
födelsemärke leverfläck nevus
dark spot on the skin

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
mullvad
burrowing insectivore
internal spy

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ n
molo
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater
mol
unit of amount

mole cricket n
mullvadssyrsa
insect of Gryllotalpidae

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molekylär
relating to molecules

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 molecule

molecular genetics n
molekylär genetik
a field of biology

molecule /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ n
molekyl
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

moleskin n
mollskinn
fabric
mullvadsskinn
fur of a mole

molest /məˈlɛst/ v
antasta
to abuse
ofreda störa
to disturb or tamper with
störa
to annoy intentionally

molestation /mɒlɪˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmoʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌməʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/ n
ofredande
The action of molesting

molester /məˈlɛstə(ɹ)/ /məˈlɛstɚ/ n
antastare
one who molests

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
blötdjur mollusk
soft-bodied invertebrate of phylum Mollusca

molluscum contagiosum n
mollusker
skin infection caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus

molly /ˈmɑli/ /ˈmɒli/ n
lyrmolly molly
fish

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
smält
melted

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
molybden
chemical element

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
moment kraftmoment vridmoment
moment of force
ögonblick momang
very brief period of time

moment arm n
momentarm
distance

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

momentary /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/ adj
dagsländelik efemär flyktig kortlivad
ephemeral or relatively short-lived
momentan ögonblicklig
lasting for only a moment

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ adj
betydelsefull viktig
of outstanding importance or great consequence

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ n
rörelsemängd
product of mass and velocity

momo /ˈməʊməʊ/ n
momos
type of dumpling

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
monark
ruler

monarchism n
monarkism
advocacy of the monarchistic political system

monarchist n
monarkist
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ n
monarki
form of government with a hereditary head of state

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
kloster
building for monks

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adj
kloster- munk-
of or relating to monasteries or monks

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtəɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtɹi/ adj
monetär penning
of or relating to money

monetary policy n
penningpolitik
process

monetization /ˌmɒnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
utmyntning
the conversion of something into money

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] n
kontanter pengar
hard cash
pengar
means of exchange and measure of value
valuta pengar
currency

money belt n
magväska midjeväska
a belt concealed under clothing

money does not smell proverb
pengar luktar inte

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

money plant n
paradisträd penningträd
Crassula ovata

moneybags n
knös
wealthy person

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ n
månglare
dealer

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ v
kränga mångla sälja
sell

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡus/ n
mangust mungo
small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
blandrashund byracka gatukorsning
someone of mixed kind

monism n
monism
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ n
bildskärm monitor skärm
computer display
monitor
class of armored warship
computing: program for viewing and editing
monitör
student leader
övervakare
someone who watches over something

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ 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 /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ n
apa
primate

monkey business /-nɪz/ /ˈməŋ-/ /ˈmʌŋki ˌbɪznɪs/ /ˈmʌŋkɪ ˌbɪznɪs/ [-nəs] [-nəz] n
bedrägeri
activity that is morally questionable or even mildly illegal
rackartyg sattyg
activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ n
apskräck brödgran
Araucaria araucana

monkey wrench n
skiftnyckel
adjustable wrench

monkeypox n
apkoppor
viral disease

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 /ˈmɑn.əˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ 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 /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
monogram
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monograph n
monografi
scholarly book or treatise

monoid /ˈmɒnɔɪd/ n
monoid
type of set

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ n
monokini
bikini worn without the upper part

monolatry n
monolatri
worship of only one deity

monolingual adj
enspråkig
only knowing or spoken in one language

monolingualism n
enspråkighet
condition of being able to speak only a single language

monolith /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ n
monolit
large, single block of stone

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ n
monolog
drama: long speech by one person

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
monomani
an excessive interest with a single subject

monomaniac /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ adj
monoman

monomaniacal adj
monoman

monomaniacally adv
monomant

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ n
monomer
small molecule, bonded covalently to form polymers

mononucleosis n
infektiös mononukleos kyssjuka körtelfeber
infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈmɑnəpˌθɔŋ/ /ˈmɒnəfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈmɒnəpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ n
monoftong
vowel that has same sound throughout its pronunciation

monophthongization n
monoftongering
the process of becoming monophthong

monophthongize v
monoftongera
to become monophthongal
to change to a monophthong

monophysite adj
monofysitisk
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite

monophysitism n
monofysitism
Christian doctrine claiming a single nature of Jesus Christ

monoplane n
monoplan
airplane that has a single pair of wings

monopolize /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ v
monopolisera
have a monopoly

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ 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

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəʊˌɹeɪl/ n
balkbana enskensbana monorail
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

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 /ˌmɑ.noʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ /ˌmɔ.nəʉ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
enstavig
consisting of one syllable
using monosyllables

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ n
monoteism
belief in one God

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒn.ə.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
enformig
tedious, repetitious or lacking in variety
monoton
monoton entonig
having an unvarying tone or pitch

monotreme /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/ n
kloakdjur
egg-laying mammal

monotypic /ˌmɒ.nə.ˈtɪ.pɪk/ adj
monotypisk
Relating to monotypy

mons veneris n
venusberg
female mons pubis

monsoon /mɑnˈsuːn/ /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
monsun
wind
monsunperiod monsun
tropical rainy season

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

monster cock n
jättepenis monsterkuk åderpåle
large dick

monster truck n
monstertruck
truck designed to perform in monster truck shows

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
monstrans
ornamental receptacle in which the consecrated host is placed for Eucharistic adoration

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ adj
enorm
enormously large
grotesk vidunderlig
freakish or grotesque
monstruös vidunderlig grotesk hisklig ohygglig
hideous or frightful

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ n
montage montering
composite work created by assembling other elements

month /mʌnθ/ [mɐn̪θ] [mʌn̪θ] n
månad
period into which a year is divided

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
månatlig
occurring every month

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
månadsvis
occurring every month

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ /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

moob /muːb/ n
chipstutte
male breast

mooch /muːt͡ʃ/ 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/ /mʉd/ n
humör
disposition
humör dåligt humör
bad mood
humör stämning sinnestillstånd
mental state

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ /ˈmyː.lɑ/ /ˈmʊ.lɑ/ n
deg klöver kosing para stålar
informal: money

moon /mun/ /muːn/ n
måne
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
måne tungel
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
månvarv måne
month

moon /mun/ /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

moon pool /ˈmunˌpul/ /ˈmuːnpuːl/ n
månbassäng
opening in the base of the hull of a vessel, which is used for lowering equipment into the sea below

moonbow n
månregnbåge
Meteorological phenomenon

mooncake /ˈmunkeɪk/ /ˈmuːnkeɪk/ n
månkaka
Chinese pastry usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

moonless adj
månlös
during which the Moon is not visible

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
månljus månsken
månsken månljus 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

moonquake n
månbävning månskalv
lunar seismic event

moonscape n
månlandskap
view of an area of the Moon

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
hembränt
illicit liquor

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
månskära
thin crescent of the moon

moonstone n
månsten
translucent gemstone

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] n
hed ljunghed
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] v
förtöja
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains
förtöja lägga till
to cast anchor or become fastened

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 /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
moppa
to rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop

mop the floor with someone v
sopa golvet med någon
trounce or defeat thoroughly

mope /moʊp/ /məʊp/ v
deppa
be depressed

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ n
moped moppe
two-wheeled vehicle

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ n
morän
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ adj
moralisk
conforming to a standard of right behavior
relating to principles of right and wrong
positively affecting the mind, confidence or will
capable of right and wrong action

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ n
moral
moral practices or teachings
sensmoral
the moral significance or practical lesson

moral panic n
moralpanik
mass movement, public outcry

moral philosophy n
moralfilosofi
ethics (synonym)

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
-moral arbetsmoral stridsmoral
the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
moral
moral sedlighet
recognition of or obedience to the rules of right conduct

morality police n
sedlighetspolis moralpolis
police enforcing moral code

morally /ˈmɑɹəli/ /ˈmɒɹəli/ /ˈmɔɹəli/ adv
moraliskt
in a moral manner
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/ /ˌmɔː.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity

moray /məˈɹeɪ/ /ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪ/ n
muräna
eels of the family Muraenidae

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
makaber
suggesting the horror of death
morbid
unhealthy or unwholesome, especially psychologically

morbidity n
morbiditet
incidence of a disease as a rate

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
mer mera
comparative of much
mer ytterligare

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ determiner
fler flera
comparative of many

more and more adv
mer och mer allt
progressively more

more often than not adv
allt som oftast
more likely to be the case than not

more or less /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
mer eller mindre
approximately
almost

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
murkla
genus Morchella
rund toppmurkla
common morel or yellow morel, Morchella esculenta

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 /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] n
bårhus
place for dead people

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
döende
approaching death
utdöende
almost obsolete

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
morion
type of helmet

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
morna
a genre of Cape Verdean music

morning /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
morgon
the part of the day after midnight and before midday
morgon förmiddag
part of the day between dawn and midday

morning dress n
jackett förmiddagsdräkt
man's formal suit

morning gift n
morgongåva
gift given by husband to wife upon first morning of marriage

morning star n
morgonstjärna spikklubba
spiked weapon on staff

morning star pn
morgonstjärna
planet Venus as seen around dawn

morning wood n
morgonstånd morgonbånge
morning erection

morning-after pill n
akut-p-piller 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 /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ n
morfem
smallest linguistic unit

morphine /ˈmoː.fiːn/ /ˈmɔɹˌfin/ /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ n
morfin
crystalline alkaloid

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfologisk
relating to morphology

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ 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

morphosyntax n
morfosyntax

morrow /ˈmɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈmɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ.oʊ/ n
morgon
morning

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
smula
small fragment

mortadella n
mortadella
sausage

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /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
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
granatkastare
lightweight indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate
mortel
vessel used to grind ingredients
murbruk
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water
mörsare
short, heavy, large-bore cannon

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
hypotek inteckning
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ v
inteckna belåna
to borrow against a property

mortgage-backed adj
inteckningsskyddad
having mortgages as collateral

mortify /ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
späka
to discipline by suppressing desires

morula /ˈmɔːɹələ/ n
morula
spherical mass of blastomeres

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ n
mosaik
artwork
genetically diverse individual
viral disease

moschatel /ˌmɒskəˈtɛl/ n
desmeknopp
flower

mosey /ˈmoʊ.zi/ v
släntra
to amble

mosh pit n
moshpit
mosh dance floor

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
moské
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.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

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ adj
mossig
covered in or overgrown with moss

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
de flesta flertalet majoriteten
högst
highly
mest
forming the superlative

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
flertal flest
majority of
flest
superlative of many: comparatively largest number of
mest
superlative of much

most favored nation n
mest-gynnad-nation
most favored nation

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
mestadels
for the most part

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/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ n
mal nattfjäril
insect similar to a butterfly

moth-eaten adj
maläten
containing moth holes
old and in poor condition

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ n
malkula
small ball

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ v
lägga i malpåse lägga på hyllan lägga på is
to store something no longer used

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] n
gumma tant
any elderly woman
mor moder
one’s female parent
something that is the greatest of its kind
mor moder mamma
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant

mother figure /-ɡjɚ/ /ˈmʌðə ˌfɪɡə/ /ˈmʌðɚ ˌfɪɡɚ/ n
modersfigur modersgestalt
one who behaves as, is regarded as equivalent to, or represents a mother

mother hen n
hönsmamma
overprotective woman

mother ship /ˈməðər ʃɪp/ n
moderfartyg moderskepp
vessel that serves a smaller vessel

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ n
modersmål
one's native tongue

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
svärmor
spouse's mother

mother-in-law's tongue n
svärmors tunga
Dracaena trifasciata

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ n
pärlemor
pearly layer

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
moderkort
primary circuit board of a computer

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
horunge jävel mammaknullare skitstövel
generic term of abuse

motherfucking /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)ˌfʌkɪŋ/ adj
jävla
an intensifier

motherhood /ˈmə-/ /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ n
moderskap
state of being a mother

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
fosterland
the country of one's birth
fosterland fädernesland hemland
the country of one's ancestors
fosterland moderland
country of origin
moderland
mother country in contrast to its colonies

motherless adj
moderlös
without a living mother

motherly /ˈmʌðəli/ /ˈmʌðɚli/ adj
moderlig
befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving

motherwort /ˈmʌðəwəːt/ n
hjärtstilla
Leonurus cardiaca

mothproof adj
malsäker maläkta

mothproof v
malsäkra

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
motiv
recurring or dominant element; a theme
decorative figure that is repeated in a design

motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ n
motion
parliamentary proposal
rörelse
state of progression from one place to another

motion blur n
rörelseoskärpa
streaking

motion sickness n
åksjuka sjösjuka rörelsesjuka
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle

motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ /ˈmoʊ.ɾəˌveɪt/ /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ v
motivera
to encourage

motivated adj
motiverad
enthusiastic; having motivation

motivation n
motivation drivkraft
willingness of action especially in behavior

motivational adj
motiverande
tending or intended to motivate

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
motiv
a cause to commit a crime

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ adj
brokig
having many colours; variegated
comprising greatly varied elements

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] adj
bil-
relating to motor cars
motor-
nautical: propelled by an internal combustion engine
motorisk
biology: relating to ability to move

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] n
motor
machine that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy

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 scooter n
scooter skoter vespa
small motorcycle or moped

motor unit n
motorisk enhet
neuron and fibres

motor vehicle n
motorfordon
any land-based means of transportation

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ n
motorbåt
boat driven by an engine

motorcade /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/ /ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ n
bilkortege
procession of cars

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] n
motorcykel
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motoring n
bilism
car driving

motorist n
bilist
one who drives a motor vehicle

motorized adj
motoriserad
equipped with a motor
supplied with motor vehicles

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n
motorväg
highway designed for high-speed motor-traffic

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
fläckig
spotted

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ n
motto devis
suggestive sentence, phrase or word
valspråk motto devis
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement

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/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] v
anträda inleda
to begin an assault, campaign etc.
aptera inrikta
to deploy cannon for use
arrangera
to prepare and arrange the scenery, furniture, etc.
bestiga
to get on top of an animal to mate
to place oneself on a horse, bicycle etc. to ride
lägra
to have sexual intercourse with someone
montera
computing: to attach a drive or device
to attach an object to a support
tillta öka
to increase in quantity or intensity
uppgå
to attain in value; to amount to

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] 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
Lepus timidus

mountain pass n
bergspass
low point

mountain range n
bergskedja
line of mountains

mountain reindeer n
ren
reindeer

mountain shrike n
filippintörnskata
Lanius validirostris

mountain spinach n
trädgårdsmålla
Atriplex hortensis

mountain wagtail n
bergärla
Motacilla clara

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ [ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] [ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] n
bergsbestigare bergsklättrare
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure

mountaineering n
bergsbestigning bergsklättring
sport

mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ [-ʔn̩-] [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-] adj
bergig fjällrik
having many mountains

mountaintop n
bergstopp
the summit of a mountain

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
beriden ridande
on horseback

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /moɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ [ˈmo̞ɹn] v
sörja
express sadness for, grieve over

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ n
mus datormus
rodent of the genus Mus
computing: input device

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ n
musmatta
mouse pad

mouser /ˈmaʊsə(ɹ)/ /ˈmaʊzə(ɹ)/ n
råttfångarkatt
cat that catches mice

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
musfälla råttfälla
device for killing mice

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
mustasch
hair on upper lip

moustached /məˈstɑːʃt/ /ˈmʌstæʃt/ adj
mustaschprydd
having moustache

moustachioed adj
mustaschprydd
possessing a moustache

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] n
mun käft
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested
mynning
an outlet, aperture or orifice
mynning flodmynning åmynning
the end of a river out of which water flows

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation n
mun-mot-mun-metoden
first-aid technique to return an unconscious person's respiration by pressing the rescuer's mouth against the mouth of the patient and blowing air into his/her lungs

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

mouthwash n
munvatten munskölj
liquid used to clean one's mouth

movable adj
flyttbar
capable of being moved

move /muːv/ n
drag
the act of moving a token on a gameboard
flytt
the event of changing one's residence

move /muːv/ v
flytta
to change the place of a piece
to transfer from one space or position to another
flytta röra
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion
föreslå
to propose; to recommend
röra
to arouse the feelings or passions of
röra sig flytta på sig röra på sig flytta sig
to change place or posture; to go

move heaven and earth v
röra upp himmel och jord
to go to extreme lengths

move house v
flytta

move in v
flytta in
start living or working in a new place

move out v
flytta ut
to vacate one's place of residence

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
rörelse
physical motion
trend in various fields or social categories
sats
music: division of a larger musical composition

mover n
flyttare
someone who or something that moves
motionär
someone who proposes a motion at a meeting

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

moving box n
flyttkartong
transport box used during relocation

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
klippa slå meja
to cut down

mow down v
meja ner
to kill or slaughter

mower /ˈmoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈməʊ.ə(ɹ)/ n
slåttermaskin
farm machine

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
moxibustion
burning of moxa against skin

mozzarella /mut.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɑt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mʌt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
mozzarella
soft Italian cheese

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ n
my
Greek letter

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
mycket
to a great extent

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
mycket mycken
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ phraseologicalUnit
mycket väsen för ingenting
a lot of fuss

much less conjunction
än mindre
let alone

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ n
smörja
slimy mud

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ v
mocka
shovel muck

muckrake n
dyngraka
A rake for scraping up dung.

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 volcano n
lervulkan
conical structure

mud wrestling n
gyttjebrottning
form of entertainment

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ n
oreda röra virrvarr
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddle-headed adj
vimsig virrig
thinking in a muddled way

muddy /ˈmʌdi/ adj
lerig
covered or splashed with, or full of, mud

mudflow n
slamström
A type of landslide characterized by large flows of mud and water

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 /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ n
müsli
breakfast dish

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ n
muezzin böneutropare
person who issues call to prayer

muff /mʌf/ n
tabbe
an error

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
muffins
cupcake-shaped baked good, American muffin

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
ljuddämpare
part of exhaust pipe

mufti /ˈmʊfti/ /ˈmʌfti/ n
mufti
Muslim scholar

mug /mʌɡ/ n
dumbom
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled
mugg
large cup
tryne
(slang) the face

mug /mʌɡ/ v
råna
to assault for the purpose of robbery

mug shot n
förbrytarfoto mugshot
photograph taken of the head and shoulders

mugger /ˈmʌɡə/ /ˈmʌɡɚ/ n
sumpkrokodil
the large crocodile Crocodylus palustris

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ n
gråbo
Artemisia vulgaris
malört
any of several artemisias

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
mujahid jihadist
a Muslim engaging in jihad

mujik /muːˈʒiːk/ /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
muzjik
Russian peasant

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
mulatt
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ n
mullbär
the fruit
the tree

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ n
komposttäckning täckmedel
shredded matter for covering the soil

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ v
täcka
to apply mulch

mule /mjuːl/ n
mula mulåsna
offspring of male donkey and female horse

muleteer /ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
mulåsnedrivare
mule driver

mulled wine n
glögg
wine with spices served hot

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
multe
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)
hockeyfrilla
hairstyle

mullion /ˈmʌliən/ n
fönsterpost spröjs
vertical bar between the casements of a window

multi- /ˈmʌl.taɪ/ /ˈmʌl.ti/ prefix
multi-
pertaining to many

multibillionaire n
mångmiljardär
person worth many billions

multicellular adj
multicellulär flercellig
having many cells

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
flerfärgad mångfärgad
having multiple colors

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
mångkulturell multikulturell
relating to several different cultures

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
multikulturalism mångkulturalism
societal idea

multiculture n
mångkultur
a culture comprising of many elements

multidimensional adj
flerdimensionell
having more than two dimensions

multidisciplinary adj
flervetenskaplig multidisciplinär mångvetenskaplig
relating to multiple areas of study

multifaceted adj
mångfacetterad mångsidig
having many aspects

multigrain adj
flerkorn
containing multiple types of grain

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ n
Flerskrovsbåt flerskrovsbåt
type of boat

multilayer adj
flerskiktad mångskiktad
any system of multiple layers

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
flerspråkig
able to communicate fluently in multiple languages
flerspråkig mångspråkig
pertaining to multiple languages

multilingualism n
flerspråkighet
ability to speak several languages

multimedia /məltiˈmiːdi.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
of, or involving more than two countries

multiplayer /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] adj
multiplayer flerspelar-
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
flera flera stycken flerfaldig
having more than one element, part, component or function

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /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 rocket launcher n
raketartilleri

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
process
multiplikation förökning
calculation

multiplication sign n
multiplikationstecken
symbol denoting multiplication

multiplication table n
multiplikationstabell
in arithmetic

multiplicative /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/ /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkətɪv/ 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 /ˈmʌltiːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ 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

mummification n
mumifiering mumifikation
the making of a dead body into a mummy to preserve it

mummify v
mumifiera
transitive: to mummify

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
frikostighet givmildhet generositet
the quality of being munificent; generosity

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɪsn̩t/ adj
frikostig givmild generös
(of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing

muntin n
spröjs
window pane separator

muntjac /ˈmʌntd͡ʒæk/ /ˈmʌntd͡ʒɑːk/ n
muntjak
deer of the genus Muntiacus

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
myon
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family

muon neutrino n
myonneutrino
elementary particle

muppet /ˈmʌpət/ /ˈmʌpɛt/ /ˈmʌpɪt/ n
mupp
incompetent or foolish person

mural crown n
murkrona
heraldry: a crown representing city walls or towers, used on coats of arms representing towns

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
mord
an act of deliberate killing

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
döda
express one’s anger at
mörda
deliberately kill
sluka
devour

murder weapon n
mordvapen
weapon used to commit a murder

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
mördare mörderska
person who commits murder

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ n
mörderska
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜːdəɹəs/ /ˈmɜːdɹəs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ /ˈmɝdɹəs/ adj
dödlig
used to commit murder; capable of causing death
mordisk
likely to commit murder
mördande
very difficult

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

murrey /ˈmʌɹi/ adj
mullbärsfärgad
having a murrey colour

murrey /ˈmʌɹi/ n
mullbär mullbärsfärg
red colour

muscarine n
muskarin
poisonous alkaloid

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ n
muskel
contractile tissue
organ composed of muscle tissue
strength, force

muscle memory n
muskelminne
subconscious memorisation of a physical movement

muscovite n
muskovit
mineral of the mica group

muscular /ˈmʌ.skjəl.ɚ/ /ˈmʌ.skjʊl.ə/ adj
muskulär muskel
of or relating to muscles
muskulös
having large, well-developed muscles
muskulös biffig
having strength

muscular dystrophy n
muskeldystrofi
muscular dystrophy

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
musa
a source of inspiration

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] n
museum
building or institution

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ n
svamp sopp
fruiting body of a fungus

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ v
explodera
to grow quickly
plocka svamp
to gather mushrooms

mushroom cloud n
svampmoln
mushroom-shaped cloud

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
musik
sound, organized in time in a melodious way
any pleasing or interesting sounds

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 /ˈmjuzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪɚz/ /ˈmjuːzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪəz/ n
musik i mina öron
spoken expression or sound which is pleasing

music video n
musikvideo
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
melodisk välljudande
pleasing to the ear
musik musikalisk
of or relating to music
musikalisk musikbegåvad
gifted or skilled in music

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

musicality /ˌmju.zɪ.ˈkæ.lɪ.ti/ n
musikalitet
condition of being musical

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
musiker musikant
person who performs or writes music

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
musikvetenskap
study of music

musk /mʌsk/ n
mysk
greasy secretion with powerful odour

musk ox n
myskoxe
Arctic mammal

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ n
musköt
firearm

musketeer /ˈmʌskətə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌskɪtə(ɹ)/ n
musketör
foot soldier
member of French royal bodyguard

muskmelon n
sockermelon
a type of melon

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
bisam bisamråtta
Ondatra zibethicus

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
mussla
any small edible bivalve shellfish

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ n
måste
something mandatory
must
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
måste
be required to

mustang /ˈmʌs.tæŋ/ n
mustang
horse

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
senap
condiment
plant
senapsgul
colour

mustard gas n
senapsgas
vesicant gas

mustard greens n
brunsenap sareptasenap
Brassica juncea

mustard seed n
senapsfrö
small, round seed of the mustard plant

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
uppbåda

musty /ˈmʌstɪ/ adj
unken
having an odour or taste of mould; (generally) having a stale or unfresh odour or taste

mutagen /ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ n
mutagen
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

mutagenic adj
mutagen
capable of causing mutation

mutagenicity n
mutagenicitet
mutagenic condition or degree of mutagenic capacity

mutant /ˈmjutn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
mutant
something that has mutated

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmju.teɪt/ v
mutera
to undergo mutation
to cause mutation

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
sordin
sordine
stum
person unable to speak

mute /mjuːt/ v
mjuta stänga av
turn off the sound of
stänga av tysta
silence, make quiet

mute swan n
knölsvan
Cygnus olor

mutilate /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lət/ /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lɪt/ /ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ v
stympa
To physically harm as to impair use

mutilation n
stympning
act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated

mutineer n
myterist
someone who participates in mutiny

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ n
myteri resning uppror
organized rebellion

mutism /ˈmjuːtɪzəm/ n
mutism
psychological disorder

mutoscope n
mutoskop

mutt /mʌt/ n
byracka blandrashund gatukorsning
mongrel dog

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ n
mutter
instance of muttering

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
muttra
speak under one's breath

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ [ˈmʌʔn̩] 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.t͡ʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
mutualism
interaction between two species that benefits both

mutuality n
ömsesidighet
the property of being mutual

mutually /-lɪ/ /-tʃwə-/ /ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
ömsesidigt
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

mutually exclusive adj
ömsesidigt uteslutande
describing multiple events being such that the occurrence of any one implies the nonoccurrence of all others

muumuu /ˈmuːmuː/ n
muumuu
long loose-fitting dress

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

muzzle brake n
mynningsbroms
device on a firearm

muzzle velocity n
utgångshastighet
velocity of projectile

muzzleloader n
mynningsladdare
type of firearm

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /mɪ/ determiner
min mitt
belonging to me

my ass interjection
fan heller i helvete heller jo tjena
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
min blodgrupp är ...
my blood type is …

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
jag har fått motorstopp
my car has broken down

my foot interjection
pyttsan
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my name is phraseologicalUnit
jag heter mitt namn är
a way to identify oneself

mycelium /maɪˈsi.li.əm/ 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 /maɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /maɪˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ 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

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ n
svampinfektion
an infection caused by a fungus

myelin sheath n
myelinskida
envelope of myelin

myeloma n
myelom
malignant tumor of bone marrow

myocardium n
myokardium hjärtmuskulatur
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/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
närsynt
unable to see distant objects unaided

myosin /ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn/ n
myosin
motor protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ adj
oräknelig otalig
great in number

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ 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 /ˈmɜːtl̩/ /ˈmɝtl̩/ [ˈmɝtɫ̩] [ˈmɝɾɫ̩] n
myrten
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mig mig själv
me, reflexive form of me

mysophilia /ˌmaɪsəʊ̆ˈfɪlɪə/ n
mysofili
love of nature and all living things

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ adj
mystisk mysteriös
of unknown origin

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
mysterium mystär
something secret or unexplainable

mystery play n
mysteriespel
medieval dramatic performance

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ adj
mystisk
of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries
mysterious and strange

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
mystiker
someone who practices mysticism

mystical /ˈmɪstɪkl̩/ /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ adj
mystisk
relating to mystics or mysticism

mystify /ˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
förbrylla mystifiera
to thoroughly confuse, befuddle or bewilder

myth /mɪθ/ n
myt
divine story
commonly-held but false belief

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ adj
mytisk
existing in myth

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mytologisk
of, or relating to myths or mythology

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
mytologi
myths of a people
collection and study of myths
myths concerning an event, person or institution

mythomania n
mytomani
compulsion to tell lies

mythomaniac /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ 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-gram /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ /ˈɛŋˌɡɹæm/ n
n-gram
linguistics: contiguous sequence of n items

n-heptane n
n-heptan
hydrocarbon CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₃

n-word n
n-ord
euphemism for “nigger”

n/a adj
i.u. ingen uppgift
not available
inte tillämpbar
not applicable

naan /næn/ /nɑn/ /nɑːn/ n
naanbröd
flat bread

nab /næb/ v
haffa
to seize a criminal

nabob /ˈneɪbɑb/ /ˈneɪbɒb/ n
nabob
an Indian ruler
someone of great wealth

nachos /ˈnætʃəʊz/ /ˈnɑt͡ʃoʊz/ n
nachos
dish

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ n
lågvattenmärke
figuratively the lowest point

naevus flammeus n
eldsmärke
anatomy: vascular birthmark

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
hästkrake krake ök
old useless horse

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
tjata
complain about insignificant matters
älta
bother with memories

nah [næː] [nɑː] [nẽː] interjection
nä
no

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] n
nagel spik
on fingers and toes
spik nagel
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] 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 nagellackborttagare
solvent used to remove nail polish

nail scissors n
nagelsax
small scissors

nailbrush /ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/ n
nagelborste
a small brush to clean the fingernails

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ adj
naiv blåögd oskyldig
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
naken näck bar avklädd blottad
bare, not covered by clothing

naked eye n
blotta ögat
unaided eyesight

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
namaste
a greeting

namby-pamby adj
mjäkig
lacking vigor or decisiveness

name /neɪm/ n
namn
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing
reputation

name /neɪm/ v
namnge döpa
to give a name to
nämna
to identify, define, specify
to mention, specify
to publicly implicate
utnämna benämna
to designate for a role

name and shame v
hänga ut
publish name

name day n
namnsdag
feast day of a saint

name names v
inga namn nämnda
identify specific people

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 for names

nanite n
nanit
nanorobot

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
barnflicka barnpassare
child's nurse

nanny state n
förmyndarstat
over-paternalistic government

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nanocrystal n
nanokristall
nanometer sized crystal

nanometre /ˈnænəˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
nanometer
subunit of length

nanorobot n
nanorobot
nanoscale robot

nanosecond n
nanosekund
measure of time

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
tupplur
lo lugg
a soft or fuzzy surface on fabric or leather

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
ta en tupplur
to have a nap

napa cabbage n
kinakål salladskål
type of Chinese cabbage

nape /neɪp/ n
nacke
back part of the neck

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
servett
serviette

napkin ring n
servettring
ring holding napkin

naprapathy /næˈpɹæpəθi/ n
naprapati

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
narcissism
excessive love of oneself

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.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 /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ n
narkolepsi
sleeping disorder

narcomania n
narkomani
pathological craving for or addiction to narcotics or alcohol

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ adj
narkotisk
related to narcotics
sleep inducing

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ n
knark narkotika
numbing drug
narkotika knark
class of drugs

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
berätta förtälja
to relate a story

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
berättelse
which is narrated

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
berättare
in story
in film and television

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ 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

narrowing n
förträngning
process

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
narthex
vestibule leading to the nave

narwhal /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ n
narval
Arctic cetacean

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ adj
nasal näsa
pertaining to the nose

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ n
nasalljud näsljud
vowel or consonant

nasal bone n
näsben
bone

nasal cavity n
näshåla
air-filled space behind nose

nasal septum n
nässkiljevägg
partition in the nose

nasalization n
nasalering nasalitet
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth

nasalize v
nasalera
allow air to flow through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound
speak through the nose

nasturtium /nasˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ /nəsˈtɜːʃəm/ /nəsˈtɝʃəm/ n
krasse
plant of the genus Tropaeolum
källfräne
plant of the genus Nasturtium

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæs.ti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ adj
ful
indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd
snuskig
dirty, filthy

nation /ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˈneɪ̯.ʃɪn/ n
nation folk
community of people
nation studentnation
association of students
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 /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ adj
nationell
pertaining to a nation or country

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ n
medborgare
subject

national anthem n
nationalsång
national song of a 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 /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ adj
nationalistisk
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ n
nationalist
advocate of nationalism

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.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

nationwide /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ adj
landsomfattande
nationwide

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
inhemsk
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

native speaker n
modersmålstalare (person) med ... som modersmål
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

native-born adj
infödd
native-born

nativity play n
julspel
the production/performance

nativity scene n
julkrubba
nativity scene

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
naturlig
of or relating to nature
as expected
without adjustment

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ n
naturbegåvning
someone with innate ability
återställningstecken
musical note, symbol

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 the origins and evolution of all living things
study of all natural phenomena

natural law n
naturrätt
universal legal or moral principles

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

naturalist n
naturforskare
person who studies nature or natural history

naturalistic adj
naturalistisk
of or relating to naturalism

naturalize /ˈnæt͡ʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnæt͡ʃɹəˌlaɪz/ v
naturalisera
to grant citizenship

naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
av naturen naturligt
inherently or by nature
naturligt
in a natural manner
naturligtvis givetvis
surely

nature /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈnæe.tʃə/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnæetʃə] [ˈnɐetʃə] n
natur
the natural world and its order
essential characteristics

nature lover n
naturälskare

nature reserve n
naturreservat
area managed to conserve natural features

naturism /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
naturism
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad

naturopathy n
naturmedicin naturopati naturopatisk medicin
system of therapy

naughty /ˈnɑɾi/ /ˈnɔɾi/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
stygg
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
illamående
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɑːʒəs/ /ˈnɔːsɪəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːʒəs/ adj
illamående
afflicted with nausea
kväljande
causing nausea

nautical chart n
sjökort
map of a maritime area

nautical mile n
nautisk mil distansminut sjömil
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /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

naval base n
flottbas marinbas örlogsbas
naval installation

naval mine n
sjömina
anti-ship weapon

nave /neɪv/ n
skepp
the middle or body of a church
nav
hub of a wheel

navel /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ n
navel
remnant of umbilical cord

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ n
navelskådning
excessive focus on oneself

navicular bone n
båtben
bone

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
navigera
travel over water
navigera surfa
move on the internet

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
marinblått
a dark blue color

naïveté /nɑˌiːvəˈteɪ/ /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)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] adj
nära
physically close

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] preposition
i närheten av
in close proximity to

near-death experience n
näradödenupplevelse
experience by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adj
nära i närheten
adjacent

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ 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 /ˈniːt/ adj
prydlig
tidy, free from dirt

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ n
nebulosa
a space cloud

nebulously /ˈnɛb.jʊ.ləs.li/ adv
oklart
vaguely
oklart suddigt
in a manner like that of a cloud or haze
suddigt
as if viewed through a cloud or haze

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /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
behov nödvändighet nöd
quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite
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

necessity knows no law proverb
nöden har ingen lag
a person who is in great need of something will find a way to get it, and break the law if needed

neck /nɛk/ n
hals
part of body connecting the head and the trunk
tapered part of a bottle
extension of stringed instrument

neckerchief /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/ /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf/ n
halsduk sjal snusnäsduk
type of scarf

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
halsband
jewelry
pärlband
figurative: anything resembling a necklace in shape

neckline /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/ n
urringning
line

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
slips
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

necro- /ˈnɛk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
nekro-
related to death

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
nekrokrati
government that still operates under the rule of a former, dead leader

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
dödsannons dödsruna
notice of death
dödslista
listing of people who have died

necromancer /ˈnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
nekromant
person who practices necromancy

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
nekromanti
divination involving the dead

necrophile /ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/ n
nekrofil
one who is subject to necrophilia

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
nekrofili
pathological attraction to dead bodies

necrophiliac n
nekrofil
person who engages in necrophilia

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ n
nekropol
cemetery

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /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.ɹiːn/ n
nektarin
fruit

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] n
behov
something required
nöd
lack of means of subsistence

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
behöva
to have an absolute requirement for
måste nödgas
to be obliged to

neediness /ˈniː.di.nəs/ n
bekräftelsebehov
characteristic of being needy

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ n
barr nål
leaf of conifer
nål
sensor phonograph stylus
nål sticka synål
implement for sewing etc.
nål visare
indicating device

needle furze n
nålginst
Genista anglica

needle gun n
nålgevär
a firearm that has a needle-like firing pin

needle in a haystack n
nål i en höstack
idiomatic

needlecase n
nålhus
case for keeping needles

needlenose pliers n
näbbtång
a variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions

needs must when the devil drives proverb
nöden har ingen lag
there is sometimes no choice but to do something

needy /ˈniːdi/ adj
behövande
in need, poor

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
to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
negativ
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
mathematics: less than zero
inherently damaging
linguistics: denying a proposition
pessimistic

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
negativ
photography

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
försummelse
act of neglecting

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
försumma
omit to notice; slight; disregard
negligera försumma uraktlåta
fail to care for

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
försumlig
culpable due to negligence

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ 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/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.si.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.ʃi.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪt/ v
förhandla underhandla
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)
klara av
coping with, getting over

negotiating table n
förhandlingsbord
place for negotiations

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
förhandling underhandling
process of achieving agreement

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
negress negrinna
black female

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ n
neger negress
black person

negroid adj
negroid
of the negroid race

negroid n
negroid
a person with negroid characteristics

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ n
negroni
cocktail made from gin, Campari and vermouth

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
quality of being a neighbor
grannskap kvarter
area near one's home
grannsämja
neighborly kindness or good will
närhet
quality of physical proximity
omgivning
topology: set containing an open set which contains some specified point

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 /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
ingen av ingendera
not one of two; not either

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ pronoun
ingen av dem ingendera varken eller
not either one
inte heller

neither fish nor fowl /ˌnaɪðə ˈfɪʃ nɔː ˈfaʊl/ /ˌnaɪðɚ ˈfɪʃ nɔɹ ˈfaʊl/ /ˌni-/ /ˌniː-/ adj
varken fågel eller fisk
not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; not having the advantages of the various options

nematic adj
nematisk
whose molecules align in loose parallel lines

nematode /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/ n
rundmask
small invertebrate animal

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
hawaiigås
Branta sandvicensis

neo-Gothic adj
nygotisk
of or relating to iteration of Gothic style

neo-Luddite n
neoluddit
One who opposes technology

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nynazistisk
of or pertaining to Neo-Nazism

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ n
nynazist
person who believes in a Nazi ideology

neo-Nazism n
nynazism
the ideology held by neo-Nazis

neo-pagan adj
nyhednisk
of or relating neo-paganism

neo-testamentary /ˌnioʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [-ɾə-] adj
nytestamentlig
of or pertaining to the New Testament of the Bible

neoclassicism n
nyklassicism
movement

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
neodym
chemical element

neofascism n
nyfascism
right-wing political movement

neofascist adj
neofascistisk nyfascistisk
of or pertaining to neofascism

neofascist n
neofascist nyfascist
a follower of neofascism

neoliberalism n
nyliberalism
political ideology

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ n
neologism nyord
recently coined word

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
neon
element

neon lamp n
neonlampa
small gas discharge lamp

neon light n
neonljus
light from a neon lamp
neon lamp

neon sign n
neonskylt
an illuminated sign constructed from fluorescent lights

neonatal adj
neonatal
of or pertaining to the time immediately after birth

neopaganism n
nyhedendom
modern or revived form of paganism

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
nyomvänd
early Christian convert

neoplasm /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ n
neoplasm tumör
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ n
brorson systerson nevö
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephrologist n
nefrolog njurläkare
physician

nephrology n
nefrologi njurmedicin
branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys

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

nereid /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ n
nereid
mythological being

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ n
neroli
essential oil obtained from the blossom of the bitter orange

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
nerv
bundle of neurons
colloquial: neuron
nerver tålamod
patience
nervig
mental agitation caused by a negative emotion
stamina uthållighet
stamina
ådra
botany: vein; grain in wood

nerve cell n
nervcell neuron
cell of the nervous system

nerve gas n
nervgas
weapon of mass destruction

nerve impulse n
nervimpuls
signal transmitted along a nerve fibre

nervous /ˈnɑvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ adj
nervös
apprehensive, anxious
easily agitated or alarmed

nervous breakdown n
nervkollaps nervsammanbrott
disabling attack of a psychological disorder

nervous system n
nervsystem
system which coordinates the activity of the body

nervous wreck n
nervvrak
very stressed person

nervousness n
nervositet oro
state or quality of being nervous

nest /nɛst/ n
näste bo
place for depositing eggs
näste tillhåll
hideout
rede bo
bird-built structure

nest /nɛst/ v
bygga bo
to build or settle into a nest
stapla
to successively place inside another

nest egg n
boägg
egg placed in a bird's nest

nesting /ˈnɛstɪŋ/ n
nästling
computing: enclosure of one loop, block, etc. of code inside another

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
nästla
to settle oneself comfortably and snugly

net /nɛt/ n
nät
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
mesh of string, cord or rope
interconnecting system
device for trapping something
figurative: trap
anything that has the appearance of a net
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 present value n
nettonuvärde
discounted future cash flows

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

net worth n
nettoförmögenhet
assets minus liabilities

netball /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ /ˈnɛtˌbɔl/ n
korgboll netball
team sport derived from basketball

netizen n
nätmedborgare
member of Internet community

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
brännässla nässla
stinging herb of genus Urtica

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
brännä nässla

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ n
nät
interconnected group or system
nät nätverk
fabric or structure of fibrous elements
nätverk
multiple computers and other devices connected together

network neutrality n
nätneutralitet
principle for user-access networks

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnɝəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
nerv- neural
of or relating to the nerves

neural network n
neuronnät
in artificial intelligence

neuralgic adj
neuralgisk
pertaining to or affected by neuralgia

neurite n
neurit
any projection from the body of a neuron

neurocranium n
hjärnskål huvudskål neurokranium
anatomy: the part of the skull that encloses the brain

neurodiversity /-də-/ /-dɪ-/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝsəti/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
neurodiversitet
variety of configurations of the brain

neurohypophysis n
neurohypofys
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

neurological adj
neurologisk
dealing with the study of the brain

neurologist n
neurolog
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
neurologi
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuromembrane n
hjärnhinna
membraine of neurons

neuromuscular adj
neuromuskulär
pertaining to the voluntary control of muscles by nerves

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ n
nervcell neuron
a cell of the nervous system

neuropathologist n
neuropatolog

neuroscience n
neurovetenskap
scientific study of the nervous system

neurosis n
neuros
mental disorder

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurotisk
overanxious

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ n
neurotiker
person who has a neurosis

neurotoxicologist n
neurotoxikolog
toxicologist who specialises in neurotoxicology

neurotoxin /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn/ n
nervgift
type of toxin

neurotransmitter n
signalsubstans neurotransmittor
substance responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons

neurotypical adj
neurotypisk
having normal way of processing information

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ adj
neutral
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine
neutral opartisk
neutral, neither one thing nor another
neutrum

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ n
neutrum
grammar: noun of the neuter gender
neutrum t-genus
the neuter gender (grammar)

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
kastrera
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] adj
neutral
not taking sides in a conflict
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
physics: possessing no charge
neither beneficial nor harmful

neutral zone n
mittzon neutral zon
ice hockey: zone between the two blue lines

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
neutralitet
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutralization n
neutralisering
neutralization

neutralize v
neutralisera
to make even, inactive or ineffective

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ n
neutrino
An elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ 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 /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
aldrig
at no time

never ever adv
aldrig någonsin
emphatic never

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
det kvittar kvittar lika skit samma strunt samma
it is not important
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)

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

neverending adj
ändlös oändlig
having no end

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
icke desto mindre ändå likväl likafullt ändock
in spite of what preceded

nevus flammeus nuchae n
storkbett
malformation

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
ny
recently made or created
distinguishing something established more recently
current or later
inexperienced, unaccustomed
of recent origin
recently arrived or appeared
refreshed, reinvigorated
in original condition, pristine
strange, unfamiliar
newborn
ny nyupptäckt
additional, recently discovered

new moon n
nymåne
the moon when in conjunction with sun
phase of moon when it is waxing
the moon when it is waxing
nymåne nymånad
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun

new normal /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/ n
nya normala
current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain

new potato n
färskpotatis nypotatis
less mature potato

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ /ˈnuːbi/ n
nybörjare blåbär
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn adj
nyfödd
recently born

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] n
nybörjare
new participant in some activity
nykomling
one who has recently arrived in a community

newfound /ˈn(j)u.faʊnd/ /ˈnjuː.faʊnd/ adj
nyfunnen
newly discovered

newly /ˈnjuːli/ /ˈnuli/ adv
nyligen ny-
Very recently

newlywed /ˈnjuːliˌwɛd/ adj
nygift
recently married

news /n(j)uz/ /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

news channel n
nyhetskanal
a television channel dedicated to news

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/ /ˈnjuːsˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ n
tidning dagstidning kvällstidning morgontidning
publication
tidningspapper
paper on which newspapers are printed

newspeak /ˈn(j)uːspiːk/ n
nyspråk
use of ambiguous words to deceive listeners

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
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
härnäst
On the first subsequent occasion
näst
In a time, place or sequence closest or following

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 door adj
vägg i vägg
that is in the adjacent place

next door adv
vägg i vägg
in the adjacent home or place

next of kin n
anhörig
spouse, close friend, close relative

next to preposition
bredvid
beside; alongside

next year adv
nästa år
year after this one

nexus /ˈnɛksus/ /ˈnɛksuːs/ /ˈnɛksəs/ n
förbindelse
form or state of 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

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
knapra
to eat with small bites

nibling /ˈnɪblɪŋ/ n
brorsbarn syskonbarn systerbarn
gender-neutral term for child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ adj
fin
showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment
god läcker smaklig
having a pleasant taste or aroma
trevlig sympatisk vänlig
pleasant
vacker fin
attractive

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ interjection
najs snygg
interjection used to signify approval

nice try interjection
bra försök

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv
trevligt
pleasantly

niche /niʃ/ /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ /nɪʃ/ n
nisch
cavity, hollow, or recess
ecological function of an organism
position of opportunity

nick /nɪk/ v
knycka sno norpa
(slang) to steal

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
nickel
element

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
förnickla
to plate with nickel

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 gum n
nikotintuggummi
form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body

nicotine patch n
nikotinplåster
adhesive patch

nictitating membrane n
blinkhinna
transparent protective fold of skin

niddy-noddy n
härva
a tool to make skeins from yarn

niece /nis/ /niːs/ n
brorsdotter systerdotter niece
fraternal or sororal niece

niello /niˈɛloʊ/ /niˈɛləʊ/ n
niello
any of various black metal alloys

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
fiffig
good, useful

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ n
nigella
plant of the genus Nigella

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
njugg gnidig knusslig snål
withholding

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
nigger neger svarting
black person (derogatory)

nigh /naɪ/ adj
när nära
near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ adv
närpå nästan
almost; nearly

nigh /naɪ/ v
närma
to approach

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ interjection
gonatt
Short for good night

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ n
mörker natt
darkness
natt
period between sunset and sunrise
evening or night spent at a particular activity
quality of sleep obtained during a night
skymning
nightfall
övernattning natt
night spent away from home

night blindness n
nattblindhet
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light

night mode n
mörkt läge

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ n
nattuggla
one who is awake at night

night shelter n
natthärbärge
shelter designed to accommodate homeless people at night

night shift n
nattskift
group of workers
period

night terror n
nattskräck
sleeping disorder

night vision n
mörkerseende
ability to see in the dark

night watchman n
nattvakt
person who guards at night

night watchman state n
nattväktarstat
Translations

nightcap /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ n
nattmössa
warm cap worn at night
sängfösare
beverage

nightclothes n
nattkläder sovplagg
clothing worn while sleeping

nightclub n
nattklubb
establishment that is open late at night

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ n
kvällning nattens (mörkrets) inbrott

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ n
nattlinne
sleeping garment worn by women

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
sydnäktergal näktergal
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/ n
nattskärra
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
nattliv
Selection of nocturnal activities

nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] n
mara
demon
mardröm
dream
experience

nightmarish adj
mardrömsaktig mardrömslik
resembling a nightmare

nightshade /ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/ n
potatisväxt nattskatta
plant of genus Solanum

nightstand n
nattduksbord sängbord
small table placed beside the head of a bed

nighttime /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/ [ˈnaɪʔtaɪm] n
natt nattetid
hours of darkness

nightwork /ˈnʌɪtwəːk/ n
nattarbete
work carried out at night

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] n
nihilism
doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life
rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, moral principles, legal rules, etc.

nihilist /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈni.ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈniː.ɪl.ɪst/ n
nihilist
person who accepts nihilism

nil /nɪl/ n
noll
nothing

nilas n
blåis
thin sheets of sea ice

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
flink kvick lätt rask ledig smidig
quick and light in movement or action
livlig kvick pigg snabbtänkt vaken
quick-witted and alert

nimbus /ˈnɪm.bəs/ n
nimbus
circle of light; halo

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ n
dumbom idiot dumhuvud fjompa flane nöt
foolish or silly person

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] n
nia nio

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
nio
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
niohundra
cardinal number 900

nine o'clock n
klockan nio
the start of the tenth hour

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
nitton
cardinal number

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
nittonde
the ordinal form of the number nineteen

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 /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ 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
nia nionde
something in the ninth position
niondel
one of nine equal parts of a whole

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
niob
chemical element

nip /nɪp/ n
nafs
playful bite
nyp
cold weather

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
kväva i sin linda mota Olle i grind stämma i bäcken
to prevent at an early stage

nipple /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ n
bröstvårta nippel spene
projection of mammary gland
dinapp napp
artificial nipple for bottle feeding

nipplewort n
harkål
Lapsana communis

nippy /ˈnɪpi/ adj
småkylig
rather cold (of weather)

nirvana /nɚˈvænə/ /nɚˈvɑnə/ /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/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] 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

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] n
kväve
chemical element

nitrous acid n
salpetersyrlighet
weak acid, HNO₂

nitty-gritty /ˈnɪtiˈɡɹɪti/ /ˌnɪtiˈɡɹɪti/ [-ɾi-] n
pudelns kärna
core or essence of something

nix /nɪks/ n
näcken
water spirit

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ determiner
förbjuden förbjudet förbjudet att ingen
used to show an activity is forbidden
inga ingen inget
not; not properly
ingen inget inga
not any

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ n
nej
a negating expression
a vote not in favor

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ 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 phraseologicalUnit
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 interjection
spelar ingen roll
it's unimportant

no matter preposition
oavsett än
regardless of

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
oavsett vare sig
whatever

no more adv
inget mer inte mer
not any longer

no more no less adv
varken mer eller mindre

no offense phraseologicalUnit
inget illa ment
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ pronoun
ingen
not even a single person

no pain, no gain proverb
stekta sparvar flyger ej i munnen friskt vågat, hälften vunnet man måste satsa för att vinna 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 show sock n
sneakersstrumpa
type of sock

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 way interjection
nähä
absolutely not
indicates astonished disbelief

no way Jose /- həʊˌzeɪ/ /nəʊ ˈweɪ həʊˌseɪ/ adv
icke sa Nicke

no, thanks interjection
nej tack
(polite refusal of an offer)

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/ /nəˈbɪlɪti/ n
adel
noble or privileged social class
the quality of being noble

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
adlig välboren
of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth
ädel nobel
having honorable qualities

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
adelsman adelsperson adelsdam adelskvinna aristokrat
aristocrat

noble gas n
ädelgas
element of group 18 of the periodic table

noble metal n
ädelmetall
metal resistant to corrosion

noble rot n
ädelröta
fungus

noble savage n
den ädle vilden
stock character

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.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
ingen nolla
unimportant person

nobody's determiner
ingens
belonging to nobody (possessive form of nobody)

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
ingen är perfekt även solen har sina fläckar
phrase to remind that we all fail at times

nocebo /noʊˈsi.boʊ/ /nəʊˈsiː.bəʊ/ n
nocebo
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful

noctule /ˈnɑkt͡ʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
brunfladdermus
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ).nəl/ adj
natt- aktiv om natten nattaktiv
primarily active during the night
nattlig
taking place at night

nocturne /(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/ /ˈnɑktɚn/ /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
incline the head up and down
nicka till
gradually fall asleep

node /noʊd/ /nəʊd/ n
nod
computer attached to a network
astronomy: where the orbit of a planet intersects the ecliptic
physics: point along a standing wave
nod knutpunkt
vertex of a graph of a network

noggin /ˈnɑɡn̩/ /ˈnɑɡɪn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ n
skalle
head

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 högljudd
making a noise

noisy miner n
larmhonungsstare
Manorina melanocephala

nolle prosequi /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwi/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwi/ /ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnəʊlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ n
åtalseftergift
A proceeding or declaration by which a plaintiff or prosecutor ends a legal suit

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
nomad
a member of society or class who wander with their herds

nombril /ˈnɑmbɹəl/ /ˈnɒmbɹɪl/ n
nav
heraldry: point midway between bottom and centre of the shield

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
nomenklatur
set of names or terms

nomenklatura /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtjʊəɹə/ /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtʃʊəɹə/ n
nomenklatura
list of posts in Soviet Union

nominalism n
nominalism
doctrine

nominalist n
nominalist
adherent of nominalism

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
substantivera

nomination /ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
nominering
an act or instance of nominating

nominative /ˈnɒmnətɪv/ /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 /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɚˌi/ /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹˌi/ adj
icke-binär
not binary
outside the gender 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-refoulement /ˌnɑnɹəˌfulˈmɑn/ /ˌnɒnɹəˈfuːlmɒ̃/ n
principen om non-refoulement
principle that a person should not be returned to an area where they would face mistreatment

non-smoker n
icke-rökare
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

non-verbal /ˌnɑnˈvɝ.bl̩/ /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bl̩/ adj
icke-verbal
other than written or spoken words

nonbeliever n
ateist icke-troende
a person who does not believe, especially regarding religion

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

noncitizen n
icke-medborgare
someone who is not a citizen of the country in question

nonconformism n
nonkonformism
Protestantism outside the Church of England

nonconformist adj
frireligiös icke-konformistisk nonkonformistisk
not conforming to established customs etc

nonconformist n
icke-konformist nonkonformist
someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices

nonconformity n
nonkonformism
refusal to conform to a state religion
rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law

nondrinker n
nykterist
teetotaler

none /nʌn/ pronoun
ingen inget inte någon inte något
not any thing
ingen inte någon
not any person

nonentity n
nolla
an unimportant or insignificant person

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
icke desto mindre hur som helst

nonexistent adj
obefintlig icke-existerande
not existent

nonfiction n
facklitteratur
written works intended to give facts

nonfictional adj
facklitterär

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 /nɒnˈplʌst/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌst/ adj
ställd
unsure how to act or respond

nonprofit adj
icke-vinstdrivande ideell
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
ideell organisation
non-profit organization

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ n
nonsens
untrue statement
nonsens strunt
meaningless words

nonviolence n
icke-våld
philosophy that rejects violence

nonzero adj
nollskild
not equal to zero

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
noob
newbie

noodle /nud(ə)l/ /nuːdl̩/ n
nudel
string or flat strip of pasta or other dough

nook and cranny n
skrymsle skrymslen och vrår vrå
small or remote place

nookie /ˈnʊki/ n
sex
sexual intercourse

noon /nuːn/ n
middag mitt på dagen
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
löpsnara rännsnara
adjustable loop or rope

nope /noʊp/ [noʊp̚] n
nepp
informal "no"

nor /noɹ/ /nɔː/ conjunction
eller
nor

noradrenaline /nɔːɹəˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
noradrenalin
the compound norepinephrine

norepinephrine /ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
noradrenalin
norepinephrine

norm /nɔːm/ n
norm
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars
that which is normal

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ adj
normal
according to norms or rules
usual, ordinary
healthy; not sick or ill
pertaining to a school to teach teachers how to teach

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ n
normal
mathematics: a line perpendicular to another

normal distribution n
normalfördelning
probability distribution

normal time n
ordinarie speltid ordinarie tid
standard period of play

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
normalitet
state of being normal

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] n
normalitet
state of being normal

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] n
normalisering
any process that makes something more normal or regular

normalize /ˈnɔɹ.mə.laɪz/ /ˈnɔː.mə.laɪz/ v
normalisera
to make normal

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
norr nord

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] 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 /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
nordlig
facing, situated in or related to 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 jacana n
gulpannad jaçana
Jacana spinosa

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 shoveler n
skedand
Spatula clypeata

northern shrike n
nordlig varfågel
Lanius borealis

northern wheatear n
stenskvätta
Oenanthe oenanthe

northernmost /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚnˌmoʊst/ /ˈnɔː.ðənˌməʊst/ adj
nordligaste
farthest north

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ n
nordväst
compass point

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] n
nos näsa
snout, nose of an animal
nos spets näsa
tip of an object
noslängd
length of a horse’s nose
näsa
skill in recognising bouquet
näsa nos
protuberance on the face
väderkorn
skill at finding information

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] v
lägga näsan i blöt lägga sig i snoka
lägga näsan i blöt nosa snoka
to snoop
smyga
to move cautiously
vädra
to detect

nose cone n
noskon
the forwardmost part of an aircraft, rocket or missile; it is shaped to minimise aerodymanic resistance

nose ring n
näsring
ring affixed to the snout of cattle

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

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ n
störtdykning
a headfirst fall or jump
a rapid fall in price or value

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ v
störtdyka
to dive down in a steep angle
to perform a rapid fall in price or value

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
blomkvast blomsterbukett bukett
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

nosewing n
näsvinge
part of nose

nosology n
nosologi
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ n
nostalgi
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostalgic adj
nostalgisk
pertaining to nostalgia

nostril /ˈnɒstɹəl/ /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/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] adv
inte ej icke
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] conjunction
ej inte icke
And not

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] interjection
ej icke inte

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] n
icke
unary negation function

not a minute too soon adv
i grevens tid
just in time

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
inte alls alls inte rakt inte
not

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] interjection
det var så lite ingen orsak
conventional reply to expression of gratitude

not bad adj
inte fy skam inte illa
reasonably good

not even adv
inte ens
constitutes an emphatic negation

not least adv
åtminstone
especially; particularly

not only … but also conjunction
inte bara … utan också

not so fast phraseologicalUnit
sakta i backarna
stop doing something

not the end of the world phraseologicalUnit
inte hela världen
it's not the end of the world

not to mention conjunction
för att inte tala om
much less

not touch 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 /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ adj
anmärkningsvärd betydande framstående märklig
worthy of notice; remarkable

notably adv
i synnerhet
as a pointed example

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ n
notarius publicus
notary public

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
notarius publicus
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
hack
V-shaped cut

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
anteckning lapp
memorandum
lapp brev meddelande not
short informal letter
not
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone
musical sound
marginal comment or explanation

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
anteckningsbok skrivbok anteckningsblock
empty book able to be used for notes
bärbar dator notebook
notebook computer

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] n
ingen
a nobody, a person of no consequence

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
ingenting bagatell inget
something trifling
ingenting inget intet
not any thing

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 i julgranen inget vidare
not exceptional

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] n
besked
prior notification
meddelande
written or printed announcement

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
lägga märke till tänka på
to become aware of
märka lägga märke till notera observera förnimma uppfatta

noticeable /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ adj
märkbar
capable of being seen or noticed

noticeably adv
märkbart
to a detectable degree

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
anmälan kungörelse
act of notifying
meddelande kungörelse
a specific piece of information serving to notify

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 /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ adj
ökänd beryktad
generally or widely known for something negative

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
trots oaktat
in spite of

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
nougat
a confection of egg white, a sweetener, and (usually) nuts

noughties /ˈnɔːtiz/ n
nollnolltal 00-tal
first decade

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
nomen
grammatical category (broad sense)
substantiv tingord
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun phrase n
nominalfras
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourishment /ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ /ˈnʊɹɪʃmənt/ /ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/ n
näring
something that nourishes; food

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
förnuft nous
reason in philosophy

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹɪtʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ n
nyrik
new money: wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] n
roman
work of prose fiction

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ n
romanförfattare
author of novels

novella /noʊˈvɛlə/ /nəʊˈvɛlə/ /nəˈvɛlə/ n
kortroman
short novel

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ n
nyhet
state of being new
nyhet nymodighet
new product

novice /ˈnɑvɪs/ /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
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

now, now interjection
så
reassurance

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
nu för tiden
in the current era
nuförtiden
numera nu för tiden numer
at the present time

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
ingenstans
in no place
to no place

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
dysa munstycke pip
short tube
inlet or outlet pipe

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
n\:te
occurring at position n

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
nyans
subtlety or fine detail
minor distinction

nuanced adj
nyanserad
having nuances

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
giftasvuxen
marriageable

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
kärn- kärnenergi- kärnkraft-
involving nuclear energy
nukleär kärn
pertaining to the nucleus of a cell
nukleär kärnvapen
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy

nuclear bomb n
atombomb
nuclear bomb

nuclear energy n
atomkraft
energy released by a nuclear reaction

nuclear family n
kärnfamilj
a family unit consisting of a father, mother and children

nuclear fission n
fission kärnklyvning atomklyvning
atom-splitting nuclear reaction

nuclear fuel n
kärnbränsle
radioactive fuel

nuclear membrane n
kärnmembran
double lipid bilayer surrounding genetic material in eukaryotic cells

nuclear physicist n
kärnfysiker

nuclear physics n
kärnfysik
branch of physics

nuclear power n
kärnkraft
power from nuclear reactions
kärnvapenmakt
nation with nuclear weapons

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
a weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion

nuclear winter n
atomvinter kärnvapenvinter nukleär vinter
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war

nucleic acid /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
nukleinsyra
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleolus n
nukleol
part of nucleus of a cell

nucleon /ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ n
nukleon
a proton or a neutron

nucleosome n
nukleosom
repeating subunit in chromatin

nucleotide /ˈn(j)u(ː)kliəˌtaɪd/ n
nukleotid
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ n
atomkärna kärna
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom
cellkärna
cytology: large organelle found in cells
kärna
core, central part of something
linguistics: centre of a syllable
kärna cellkärna

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

nudist beach n
nakenbad
beach where nudity is allowed

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /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

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
klimp
small chunk or clump

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ v
atombomba
(colloquial) to use a nuclear weapon on a target
mikra
(colloquial) to cook in a microwave oven

null pointer n
nullpekare
pointer that does not point to any data object

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annullera ogiltigförklara omintetgöra upphäva
make legally invalid

nullipara n
nullipara
nullipara

num-num n
namnam
tasty food

numb /nʌm/ adj
domnad valen
physically unable to feel

numb /nʌm/ v
bedöva
to cause to become numb

numbat n
myrpungdjur
small marsupial

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
antal numerär
quantity
heltal tal
mathematics: number
numerus tal
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
nummer
performance
informal: telephone number
issue of a periodical publication
sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, etc.
nummer tal
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
tal
abstract entity used to describe quantity
tal nummer
numeral

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
numrera
label with numbers; assign numbers to

number one n
litet ärende nummer ett
urine or urination euphemism

number theory n
talteori
branch of pure mathematics

number two n
bajs nummer två stort ärende

numerable adj
räknebar
able to be counted
räknelig

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ n
räkneord siffra
word or symbol representing a number
siffra tal
non-word symbol that represents a number

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ n
räknare
person who counts
täljare
number or expression written above the line in a fraction

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] adj
numerisk
of or pertaining to numbers

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnjuːmɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ /ˈnumɹəs/ adj
talrik
Indefinitely large numerically

numismatist /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ n
numismatiker
one who collects coins and/or currencies

nummular /ˈnʌmjʊlə/ /ˈnʌmjʊlɚ/ adj
nummulär
characterized by lesions which are round with well-defined borders

numskull n
knäppskalle
mentally dull or stupid person

nun /nʌn/ n
nunna
member of a Christian religious community of women

nunchaku /nən-/ /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/ /nʌnˈt͡ʃɑku/ n
karate pinnar nunchaku
weapon consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord

nuncheon n
mellanmål
afternoon snack

nunnery /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ n
nunnekloster
residence for nuns

nuptials /ˈnʌp.t͡ʃ(ʊ)əlz/ /ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/ 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 /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ n
plantskola
place where young plants are cultivated for transplanting

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
galen knäppis
slang: insane person
mutter
that fits on a bolt
nöt
hard-shelled fruit
sadel översadel
musical instruments: small piece that holds the strings at the proper spacing

nutcase /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ n
knasboll knäppgök
slang: someone who is insane
original
an eccentric or odd person

nutcracker n
nötknäppare
implement for cracking nuts
nötkråka
bird of the genus Nucifraga

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
muskot muskotträd
tree
muskotnöt muskot
spice
tunnel
soccer/football sense

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ v
tunnla
(soccer) to play the ball between the legs of an opponent

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 näringsriktig
providing nutrients

nuts /nʌts/ adj
knäpp
insane

nutshell /ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ n
nötskal
the shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut

nutty /ˈnʌti/ adj
knasig
barmy, crazy, mad

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛ.mɪ.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛməɹɑn/ 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
young girl who may inspire lust

nymphet n
lammkött
A sexually attractive girl or young woman

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
nymfomani
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
nymfoman
of woman: having excessive sexual desire

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
nymfoman
woman with excessive sexual desire

née /neɪ/ adj
född
used to indicate maiden name of a woman
född tidigare
used to indicate a former name

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
negligé
nightgown

o caudata /ˈoː.kaʊˈdɑːtə/ /ˈoː.kɔːˈdeɪtə/ n
o caudata

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
ett klockan
indication of time (the translations below are of "one o’clock")

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
dummerjöns
imbecile

oafish /ˈoʊfɪʃ/ adj
bufflig drummelaktig
characteristic of or resembling an oaf; clumsy, stupid

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
ek ekträ
made of oak wood

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ n
ek
colour
ek ekträ ekvirke eke
wood
ek ekträd
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus

oak titmouse n
ekmes kalifornisk gråmes
Baeolophus inornatus

oaken /ˈəʊk.ən/ adj
av ek ek-
made from the wood of an oak

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ n
drevgarn
fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope which are used to caulk, etc.

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 årklyka roddtull
device to hold oars in place

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
oas
spring surrounded by fertile area
quiet or peaceful place

oast /əʊst/ n
kölna torkugn
a kiln for drying tobacco, malt and especially hops

oast house n
torkhus
building containing oast(s)

oat /oʊt/ /əʊt/ n
havre
a widely cultivated cereal grass

oat milk n
havremjölk
milky liquid from oats

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
ed
solemn pledge
affirmed statement
ed svordom
profanity

oatmeal /ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ n
havregryn havre havreflinga havremjöl
meal
havregrynsgröt
breakfast cereal

oats /ˈoʊts/ /ˈəʊts/ n
havre
seeds of an oat plant

obdurate /-ət/ /ˈɑbd(j)əɹɪt/ /ˈɑbd(j)ʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒəɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒʊɹɪt/ 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/ /əˈbidiənt/ /əˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
lydig
willing to comply with commands

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ n
kors
dagger symbol
obelisk
tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
fetma
act or state of being obese

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
lyda
to do as ordered by
to do as one is told

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ n
dödsannons dödsnotis minnesord
brief notice of a person’s death, especially one published in a newspaper
nekrolog dödsruna eftermäle minnesord
brief biography of a person who has recently died

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
föremål objekt
person or thing to which an emotion is directed
objekt
in grammar
object-oriented programming: instantiation of a class or structure
objekt föremål
thing

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
invända motsätta sig protestera
disagree with something or someone

object code n
objektkod
output of a compiler or assembler

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/ /ˈɒbdʒɪkt ɒɹɪəntɪd/ adj
objektorienterad
using entities called objects

object-oriented programming n
objektorienterad programmering
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

objectification /ɒbˌd͡ʒɛkt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
objektifiering

objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ n
invändning gensaga
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
mål
goal
objekt objektkasus
(grammar) the objective case
objektiv
lens

objective function n
målfunktion
mathematical function

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
oblast
region or province

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /ɑːˈbleɪʃən/ /ɒˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
offergåva
the offering to a deity

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
förpliktelse plikt
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone
skyldighet
social, legal, or moral requirement

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
förplikta
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means

obligee n
fordringsägare
beneficiary of an obligation

obligor /ˈɒblɪɡɔː/ n
gäldenär
party bearing obligation

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ adj
förtäckt indirekt undvikande
not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister
skev sned lutande snedställd
not erect or perpendicular

obliterate /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
utplåna
to destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ n
glömska
glömska förgätenhet
state of being completely forgotten

oblivious /əˈblɪviːəs/ adj
glömsk
failing to remember
ovetande
unaware

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ adj
avlång
longer than wide
roughly rectangular or elliptical

obnoxious /ɒb-/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
avskyvärd förhatlig motbjudande rollista vidrig
extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
oboe
wind instrument

oboist n
oboist
performer on the oboe

obscene /əbˈsin/ /əbˈsiːn/ adj
obscen oanständig
offensive to current standards of decency or morality

obscenity n
obscenitet
something that is obscene

obscurantism n
bildningsfientlighet obskurantism
state of opposition to progress

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
mörk
dark, faint or indistinct

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
inställsam underdånig
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders
krypande underdånig
fawning, subservient

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
anmärkning
remark or comment
observation iakttagelse
act of observing or being observed
observation tillsyn uppsikt
recording an event; the record of such noting

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
observatorium
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
iaktta
to follow
observera iaktta
to notice, to watch

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
betraktare iakttagare
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
observatör
person sent to monitor but not to participate

obsess /əbˈsɛs/ 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 /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ n
obsidian
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
föraldring
state

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
föråldrad ur bruk
no longer in use

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ n
hinder
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstacle course n
hinderbana
course with a series of physical challenges that one performs sequentially

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
ackuschör obstetriker
a physician who specializes in childbirth

obstetrics /ɑbˈstɛ.trɪks/ /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ n
obstetrik förlossningskonst
care of women during and after pregnancy

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/ adj
obstinat
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstreperous /ɑːbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
oregerlig
stubbornly defiant

obstruent /ˈɒbstɹuːənt/ n
obstruent
consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
erhålla

obtainable adj
tillgänglig anskaffbar
capable of being obtained

obtuse /-ˈtʃuːs/ /ɑb-/ /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
dov
deadened, muffled, muted
slö tjockskallig trög
intellectually dull
trubbig
geometry: larger than 90° but less than 180°
trubbig slö
botany, zoology: blunt

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 /ˈɒb.viˌeɪt/ /ˈɔb.viˌeɪt/ v
kringgå förebygga undanröja undvika
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ adj
uppenbar tydlig
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ adv
uppenbarligen tydligen uppenbart
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
okarina lergök
musical instrument

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
behov
need
händelse tillfälle
particular happening
skäl tillfällighet
occurrence which brings with it some unlooked-for event; motive, reason
tillfälle
favorable opportunity

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
förorsaka
give occasion to

occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ adj
ockasionell
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒənli/ /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 /ˈɑk.səp.ət/ /ˈɑk.səˌpʌt/ /ˈɒk.sɪ.pʌt/ n
bakhuvud

occluded front n
ocklusionsfront
cold front that overtakes a warm front

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
ockultism ockult
supernatural affairs

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ockultation
astronomical event

occultist n
ockultist
person who practises occultism

occultistic adj
ockultistisk

occupancy n
beläggning
the act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
ockupation
control of a country or region by a hostile army
sysselsättning syssla
activity or task with which one occupies oneself

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

occupational therapy n
arbetsterapi
therapeutic practice

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
ockuperad
militarily subjugated
upptagen
reserved
busy

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ interjection
upptaget
(used to communicate that a toilet is unavailable)

occupier n
ockupant
one who occupies

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
bebo bo
reside in
besätta ockupera
have (taken) control of
inneha
hold a position
ta upp uppta
time or space

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
förekomma hända
be present or found
hända ske äga rum
take place
inträffa hända
present itself

occurrence /əˈkɐɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɜːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɝ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɵːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹ.ən(t)s/ /ɜː/ n
tillfälle händelse
actual instance where a situation arises

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
ocean världshav
one of the large bodies of water

ocean floor n
havsbotten
ocean floor

oceanic whitetip shark n
vitfenad oceanhaj årfenshaj
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
oceanograf
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografi
oceanic exploration and study

ocelot /ˈɑsəlɑt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
ozelot
feline carnivore

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
ockra
yellowish-orange colour
earth pigment

octadecagon n
oktadekagon
geometry

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ n
oktagon åttahörning
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
åttakantig oktagonal oktogonal åttasidig
shaped like an octagon

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 /ˈɑkteɪv/ /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒkteɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ n
oktav
interval

octet /ɒkˈtɛt/ n
oktett
group of eight musicians performing together
composition for such a group

octodontid n
buskråtta
any of the Octodontidae

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ n
bläckfisk
mollusc

oculus /ˈɑk.jə.ləs/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/ n
oculus oxöga
circular window or opening

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
enstaka
occasional; infrequent
märklig konstig
strange
udda
indivisible by two

odd function n
udda funktion
function

odd one out n
en ska bort vilken ska bort?
puzzle
katt bland hermelinerna udda fågel
misfit

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
kuf
eccentric person

odds and ends n
smått och gott
miscellaneous things

ode /od/ /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/ /əʊˈdɒmɪtə/ n
odometer vägmätare
instrument in a vehicle

odontology n
odontologi tandvetenskap
study of teeth

odontophobia n
odontofobi tandläkarskräck tandvårdsrädsla
fear of dentistry

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 /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vinberedningskonst
scientific study of wines

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ n
matstrupe
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oeuvre /ˈuːvɹə/ /ˈəːvɹə/ /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
arbete verk
work of art

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
av
containing, comprising or made from
introducing an epithet
av -s
objective genitive: connecting action noun with object
possessive genitive: belonging to
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified
i
(to tell the time) before, to, e.g. a quarter of three (2:45)
på
linking class with example of class
på om
introducing topic or subject matter

of age
myndig
old enough to be considered an adult

of all time
genom tiderna
ever

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
givetvis förstås naturligtvis självklart såklart
naturally

of its kind phraseologicalUnit
i sitt slag
of the same type

of late
på sistone nyligen
recently

of one's own accord /əv ˌwʌnz oʊn əˈkɔɹd/ /əv ˌwʌnz əʊn əˈkɔːd/
av sig själv på eget bevåg självmant
on one’s (or its) own initiative

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
av
inoperative, disabled

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adv
av från
into a state of non-operation or non-existence
från ifrån iväg
in a direction away from the speaker or object

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ preposition
av borta
away from a position upon
av från ur
detached, separated, excluded or disconnected from
av rabatt
removed or subtracted from
från
used to express location at sea relative to land or mainland
från ur
away from a position of attachment or connection to
utan
no longer wanting or taking
utanför vid
used to indicate the location or direction of one thing relative to another

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ v
släcka stänga av

off and on adv
till och från
intermittently

off course
ur kurs
not following the planned route

off one's rocker
inte ha alla hästar hemma rubbad
crazy

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

off-topic adj
irrelevant
not related to the matter being discussed

off-white adj
benvit
of a very pale colour that is almost white

off-white n
benvitt
very pale colour that is almost white

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
inälvor inkråm inälvsmat
animal's organs as food
slaktavfall slaktbiprodukt slaktbiprodukter
rejected parts of an animal

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
förolämpa såra
to hurt the feelings

offender n
gärningsman gärningskvinna
a person who commits an offense against the law

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɑf.ɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
lagöverträdelse överträdelse
act of offending against the law

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
anstötlig stötande
causing offense
offensiv
relating to attack, offense
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
offensiv
an attack

offensive foul n
offensiv foul stürmerfoul
offensive foul

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ n
bud
something put forth
erbjudande förslag bud
proposal
offert
law: invitation to enter binding contract

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
erbjuda bjuda
place at disposal
erbjuda föreslå
propose
offra
to present something as a gesture of worship

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
byrå kontor
room(s) or building used for non-manual work
major governmental division

office chair n
kontorsstol skrivbordsstol
desk chair used in an office

office hours n
arbetstid
prearranged time when a person is available
kontorstid
times when office workers are at their desks

office worker n
kontorist
Someone who works in an office

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /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
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
domare
person responsible for applying the rules in a competition
ämbetsman tjänsteman
office holder invested with powers and authorities

official gazette /əˈfɪʃəl ɡəˈzɛt/ n
officiell tidning
periodical publication to publish notices

official language n
officiellt språk
language

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv
officiellt
in an official manner

officiate /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/ v
döma
to serve as umpire or referee

officious adj
beskäftig
offensively intrusive or interfering
fjäskig
(obsolete in English) eager to please

offset printing n
offsettryck
offset printing

offshoot n
avknoppning
that which develops from something else
avknoppning skott
that which shoots off from a main stem

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
offshore till havs
located in the sea away from the coast
offshore utländsk
located in another country

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ n
offside
offside play

offside trap n
offsidefälla
defensive play

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
avkomling ättling avkomma
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)
avkomlingar avkommor ättlingar
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ adv
ofta
frequently, many times

oftentimes /ˈɑf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɑf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
ofta
frequently
om och om igen
repeatedly

ogive /ˈoʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
spetsbåge
Gothic pointed arch

ogonek /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ /ɔˈɡɔnɛk/ /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
svans
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
best odjur
large beast
best troll
brutish man
jätte rese
brutish giant

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
jaha
expression of understanding
oj å åh
expression of wonder, amazement, or awe
oj å åh jaså
expression of surprise

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ n
noll
the digit zero in speech

oh my God interjection
herre gud herregud Herre Gud å, herre gud
excitement or shock

oh no /(ˈ)əʊ ˈnəʊ/ interjection
åh nej åh, nej ånej
exclamation of alarm or concern

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
aja jaja nåja
expression of mild disappointment or resignation

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
ohm
the derived unit of electrical resistance

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] n
olja bergolja
petroleum-based liquid
olja matolja
liquid fat
vegetabilisk olja
oil produced from plants

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] 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 paint n
oljefärg
paint

oil painting n
oljemåleri
art of painting with oil paints
oljemålning
a painting done with oil paints

oil palm n
oljepalm
tree that produces palm oil

oil pipeline n
oljeledning
oil pipeline

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
a ship that transports oil (petroleum)

oil terminal n
oljedepå
an industrial facility for the storage of oil, petroleum and petrochemical products

oil well n
oljebrunn oljekälla
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped

oil-fired adj
oljeeldad
burning oil as a fuel

oilbird n
oljefågel
Steatornis caripensis

oilcan n
oljekanna
container

oilskin /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/ n
oljeduk
cloth made from cotton treated to make it waterproof
oljerock
raincoat made from treated cotton fabric

oily /ˈɔɪli/ adj
olja
relating to oil
oljig
covered with or containing 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 nöffa
to oink

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] n
salva
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
okapi
Okapia johnstoni

okey-dokey interjection
okidoki
variant of OK

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈɒkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
okra
A. esculentus
edible capsules of A. esculentus

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
före detta tidigare
former
gammal
having existed or lived for the specified time
(of an item) used, not new
gammal förlegad utsliten
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time
gammal ålderstigen åldrig
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years

old age n
ålderdom
latter part of life

old as the hills /ˌoʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ /ˌəʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ 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 lady n
tant
informal: elderly woman

old man n
gubbe
elderly man

old saw n
talesätt
old saying, conventional wisdom, often based in superstitions

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 wives' tale n
amsaga
rumour, myth or superstition

old woman n
gumma
elderly woman

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
gammalmodig
preferring the customs of earlier times
gammalmodig gammaldags
outdated or no longer in vogue

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.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
sliskig
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ /əˈlɛkɹənən/ n
olekranon
bony process

olfaction n
luktsinne lukt
the sense of smell

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ adj
luktsinnes-
concerning the sense of smell

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ n
oligark
a member of an oligarchy

oligarchic adj
oligarkisk
of or pertaining to oligarchy

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ n
oligarki
state ruled by such a government
those who make up an oligarchic government
oligarki fåmannavälde
government by only a few

oligodendrocyte n
oligodendrocyt

oligolecty /ɒˌlɪɡə(ʊ)-/ /əˌlɪɡə-/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləɡoʊˈlɛkti/ /ˌɒlɪɡə(ʊ)ˈlɛkti/ n
oligolekti
preference of an insect pollinator for pollinating only a few plant species

oligopoly /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ n
oligopol
economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity

oliguria n
oliguri
a decreased production in the volume of urine

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ n
olinguito
mammal

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ adj
olivfärgad
colour

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ n
oliv
fruit
oliv olivgrönt
colour
olivträ
wood

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ n
olivkvist
branch of an olive tree as an emblem of peace

olive grove n
olivlund
cluster of olive trees

olive oil n
olivolja
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
olivträd
tree that produces olives

olive-backed pipit n
sibirisk piplärka
Anthus hodgsoni

olive-backed sunbird n
olivryggig solfågel
Cinnyris jugularis

omasum n
bladmage
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombudsman /ɒmˈbʊdzmən/ /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
ombudsman
official who investigates complaints

omega-3 fatty acid n
omega-3-fettsyra
any polyunsaturated fatty acid having a double bond

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
omelett
dish made with beaten eggs

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
järtecken
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding

omicron /əʊˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /əʊˈmaɪkɹən/ /əˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /ˈoʊməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈoʊmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹɒn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹən/ /ˈəʊmɪkɹɒn/ n
omikron
Greek letter

ominous /ˈɑmɪnəs/ /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
olycksbådande illavarslande
giving indication of a coming ill
olycksbådande ominös illavarslande
of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ /əˈmɪʃən/ n
utelämnande
the act of omitting

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ v
utelämna
to leave out or exclude

omnipotence /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ n
omnipotens allsmäktighet
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
omnipotent allsmäktig
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
allestädesnärvaro
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
allestädes närvarande
being everywhere

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
allvetande
having total knowledge

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
allätare omnivor
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous /ɑmˈnɪ.vɝ.əs/ adj
allätande
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
för på
destined
på igång
in the state of being active, functioning or operating

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adv
på
to an operating state
vidare
along, forwards (continuing an action)
vidare på
continuing an action

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
av
math:having V as both domain and codomain
math:having Vn as domain and V as codomain
av på på grund av
om angående
dealing with the subject of
på
covering
touching; hanging from
used to indicate means or medium
på grund av
because of, or due to something
på ovanpå upp å å
positioned at the upper surface of
på under
at the date of
some time during the day of
är på
paid for by

on a case-by-case basis
fall till fall från fall till fall

on all fours adv
på alla fyra
on hands and knees

on an empty stomach
på fastande mage

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 credit
på krita
with an understanding that money will be paid back

on duty
i tjänst
actively engaged...

on earth
i hela världen
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word

on edge
helspänn
tense, nervous with fear

on fire
brinnande i brand
being burned by fire

on foot
till fots
walking, jogging, running

on hand
tillgänglig till hands
available

on high /ɑn ˈhaɪ/ /ɒn ˈhaɪ/
höjd
up in, or to, Heaven

on offer
på rea till nedsatt pris
for sale at a reduced price

on one's guard
vara på sin vakt
to be vigilant

on one's last legs
sjunga på sista versen
about to die

on principle
av princip av principskäl

on purpose
avsiktlig med flit med mening med vilje
purposely, with intention

on sight
vid första anblick
immediately when sighted

on the alert
på alerten
very attentive, or vigilant

on the back burner
på sparlåga
not immediate

on the contrary
tvärtom
opposite

on the dot
prick på pricken
exactly

on the fly adv
i flykten
spontaneously or extemporaneously
i flykten på lyra
while in the air

on the lam adj
på fri fot
running away; on the run

on the line
på spel
at risk

on the loose
lös på fri fot
not in captivity

on the nose
på pricken
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 page
på samma våglängd

on the same wavelength
på samma våglängd
in rapport

on the sly adv
i smyg
slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily

on the spot
på fläcken
at the very moment

on the tip of one's tongue
ha något i bakhuvudet ha något på tungan
known but not quite remembered

on the verge of
på vippen
almost at the beginning of an object

on the way
på väg
coming
heading to a certain place
på vägen
on the direct route
på vägen under resans gång
while travelling

on the whole
på det hela taget på det stora hela
for the most part

on the wrong side of history
på fel sida av historien

on thin ice adv
på tunn is
at risk

on tick
på krita
with an understanding that money will be paid back

on time
i tid
punctually
på tid
by running out of time

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
på era platser, färdiga, gå klara, färdiga, gå på edra platser, färdiga, gå
three-command start of racing

on-site adj
på-plats
at a site

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
onani
masturbation

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
en gång
one and only one time
en gång för ut förut tidigare
formerly

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
så snart som
as soon as

once a man, twice a child /ˌwʌn(t)s‿ə ˈmæn ˌtwaɪs‿ə ˈt͡ʃaɪld/ proverb
gå i barndom
a man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state

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.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
det var en gång
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

oncilla /ɒnˈsiː.ə/ n
dvärgtigerkatt oncilla tigerkatt
Leopardus tigrinus

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪk/ adj
onkologisk
of or pertaining to oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
onkologi
branch of medicine

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] determiner
en ett
the same
enad
in agreement
enda endaste
sole, only
ett en
of a period of time
a single, unspecified thing
whole, entire

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] n
endollarsedel endollarssedel
dollar bill
etta en
neutral element in multiplication
etta ett
digit or figure

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] numeral
en ett
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] pronoun
man en
indefinite personal pronoun

one and a half numeral
halvannan en och en halv halvtannat
one and a half

one and all pronoun
alla och envar var och en
the entire set of persons or things

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
en och en en efter en den ena efter den andra
individually

one could hear a pin drop phraseologicalUnit
man kunde höra en nål falla

one day adv
en vacker dag
at unspecified time in the future

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
en för alla, alla för en
motto: working for each other

one for the road n
färdknäpp
a final drink before one leaves

one hundred and one numeral
hundraett etthundraett
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 o'clock n
klockan ett
the start of the second hour

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 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 /wʌnz/ determiner
ens sin sina sitt
belonging to one

one-armed /ˌwʌnɑɹmd/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd/ adj
enarmad
having only one arm

one-armed bandit /ˌwʌnɑɹmd ˈbændɪt/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd ˈbændɪt/ n
enarmad bandit
gaming machine having a long arm-like handle at one side that a player pulls down to make reels spin

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-handed adv
enhands-
using only one hand
enhänt
having only one hand

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-track mind n
tunnelseende
obsessed mind

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
enkel enkel-
allowing travel in only one direction
enkelriktad
allowing movement 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

one-year-old adj
ettårig
having existed for one year

one-year-old n
ettåring
that is one year of age

oneirology n
oneirologi
the study of dreams

onerous /ˈoʊnəɹəs/ /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ /ˈəʊnəɹəs/ adj
jobbig
burdensome

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sig sig själv
a person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself

oneties n
10-tal tiotal
Second decade

ongoing adj
pågående
presently or currently happening; being in progress

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ n
lök gullök
Allium cepa

onion dome n
lökkupol
onion-shaped dome

onion fly n
lökfluga
Delia antiqua

onion ring n
lökring
food

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ adj
uppkopplad
available over the Internet
connected to a network
connected to the Internet

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
enda
alone in a category

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
bara endast
without others or anything further; exclusively

only child n
ensambarn
person who has no siblings

onomastic /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪk/ adj
onomastisk
of, or relating to onomastics

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomastik namnforskning
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ n
onomatopoetikon onomatopoesi
property of a word that sounds like what it represents

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ adj
onomatopoetisk ljudhärmande
having the property of onomatopoeia
of or relating to onomatopoeia

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
ansats
(phonology) initial portion of a syllable

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/ /ˈɑn.tə/ /ˈɑn.tʊ/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ /ˈɔn.tu/ /ˈɔn.tə/ /ˈɔn.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 /ˈud(ə)lz/ /ˈuːdlz/ n
massor mängder tonvis
unspecified large amount, number, or quantity

ooh /uː/ interjection
buu böö
imitating ghost
oj
expressing surprise
åh
expressing awe

oolite /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/ n
oolit
geology: rock of spherical grains

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑləd͡ʒi/ /əʊˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oologi
study of birds' eggs

oontz interjection
dunk

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
ovariotomi
surgical removal of ovaries

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
hoppsan oj
acknowledging a minor mistake

ooze /uːz/ v
sippra
to secrete or slowly leak

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ n
opacitet
state of being opaque; blocking light
opak

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 /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ 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 /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ v
inleda
to start (a campaign)
ta upp öppna
to bring up (a topic)
öppna
to make something accessible
to make accessible to customers
to begin conducting business
öppnas öppna sig
to become open

open day n
öppet hus
casual event where an institution is open for inspection by anyone interested

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 goal n
öppet mål
undefended goal

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
smörgås macka
slice of bread with toppings

open sea n
öppet hav
part of the sea

open season n
jaktsäsong
time period for hunting

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
sesam, öppna dig!
open up

open set n
öppen mängd
the set of all interior points

open source n
öppen källkod open source
practice

open syllable n
öppen stavelse
open syllable

open world /ˌoʊp(ə)n ˈwɜɹld/ /ˌəʊp(ə)n ˈwɜːld/ n
öppen värld
gameworld that the player may traverse freely

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 /ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ /ˈəʉ.pən.ə/ /ˈəʉp.nə/ /ˈəʊ.pən.ə/ n
öppnare
device that opens something

opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʉp.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ n
premiär
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe
öppning
a gap permitting passage through
act or instance of beginning
act or instance of making or becoming open
öppning spelöppning
first few moves in a game

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 /ˈoʊpənwɝk/ /ˈəʊpənwɜː(ɹ)k/ n
genombruten

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ n
opera
theatrical work
score
company
opera operahus

opera glasses n
teaterkikare
small binoculars

opera singer n
operasångare operasångerska
someone who sings opera professionally

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ /ˌɑpəˈɹænd/ n
operand
quantity to which an operator is applied

operate /ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
operera

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ n
operativsystem
software which controls computer

operating table n
operationsbord
table on which a patient lies during a surgical operation

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
operation
military campaign
surgical procedure
method by which a device performs its function
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values
a planned undertaking

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
operator operatör
mathematical operator
operatör
one who operates
operatör telebolag telefonist
telecommunications operator

operetta /ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ n
operett
lighter version of opera

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
oftalmolog ögonläkare
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oftalmologi
eye medicine

ophthalmoscope n
oftalmoskop ögonspegel
instrument for examining the interior of the eye

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
giving of one's opinion

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
mening åsikt omdöme tycke uppfattning
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinion piece n
debattartikel
opinion article

opinion poll n
opinionsundersökning opinionsmätning
poll

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ n
opium
drug from opium poppy

opium poppy n
fjädervallmo opievallmo opiumvallmo
Papaver somniferum

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ n
pungråtta
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ n
motståndare
one who opposes another physically
one who opposes another

opportune adj
läglig
at a convenient time
lämplig
suitable

opportunist /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ n
opportunist
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunity /-t̬i/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] n
tillfälle möjlighet
chance for advancement, progress or profit

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ [ʔəpʰoʊːz̥] v
opponera

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
motsatt
facing the other way
of complementary or mutually exclusive things
located directly across from

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
mittemot
in an opposite position

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
motsats
contrary thing
antonym

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
mittemot tvärs över
across from

opposite sex n
motsatt kön
the other gender to which one is referring

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
opposition
politics: party or movement opposed to government
astronomy
chess

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 /ɑpt/ /ɒpt/ /ɔpt/ v
välja
to choose

optative /ɒpˈteɪtɪv/ /ˈɒptətɪv/ n
optativ
optative

optic chiasm n
synnervskorsning
part of the brain

optic nerve n
synnerv
second cranial 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

optical illusion n
synvilla
image that is visually deceptive or misleading

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

optimality n
optimalitet
property of being optimal

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 person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism
optimistjolle
a small centre-board sailing dinghy

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

optimizer n
optimerare

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj
optimal
best or most advantageous

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ n
optimum
the best or most favorable condition

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
alternativ val valmöjlighet
one of the choices that can be made
option (handel) option
financial product

optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ 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 /ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ n
rikedom
wealth
överflöd
abundance

opulent /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ adj
opulent ymnig
rich
pompös överdådig
luxuriant

opus /ˈɒpəs/ /ˈəʊpəs/ n
opus
a work of music or set of works with a specified rank

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
gyllene
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
eller
conjunction

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ n
guld
gold or yellow tincture

or else phraseologicalUnit
annars
no matter what
annars annars så
as an alternative

oracle /ˈɒɹəkəl/ /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
orakel
person who is a source of wisdom
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice

oral /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
muntlig
spoken
muntlig oral
relating to the mouth

oral cavity n
munhåla
cavity of the mouth

oral sex n
oralsex
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth

orally /ˈɔːɹəli/ adv
muntligt verbalt
spoken
oralt
by mouth

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ adj
orange brandgul apelsinfärgad
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ n
apelsin orange
fruit
apelsinträd
tree
orange brandgul
colour

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

orange-spotted bulbul n
orangetyglad bulbyl
Pycnonotus goiavier

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
apelsinlemonad
soda water and orange juice
apelsinlemonad apelsinläskedryck
orange-flavored soft drink

orangeness n
brandgulhet
quality

orangery /ˈɒrɪndʒərɪ/ n
orangeri
greenhouse in which orange trees are grown

orangutan /oʊˈɹæŋ-/ /ɔəˌɹæŋuːˈtæn/ /ɔˈɹæŋ.ʊˌtæn/ /ɔːˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæŋ/ /ˌɔə.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ /ˌɔː.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ n
orangutang
arboreal anthropoid ape

orator /ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ n
talare orator
someone who orates or delivers an oration

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ n
klot
spherical body

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ n
omloppsbana
path of one object around another

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ adj
orbital
of or relating to the eye socket

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
orch ork
evil monstrous humanoid creature

orca /ˈoɹkə/ /ˈɔːkə/ n
späckhuggare

orchard /ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
fruktträd
the trees in an orchard
fruktträdgård
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ 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

orchestra pit n
orkesterdike
sunken area in front of a stage

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orkestral
relating to an orchestra

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
arrangera orkestrera
to arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra
iscensätta orkestrera
to arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect

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 /ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/ n
gudsdom ordal
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test
prövning pärs
a painful or trying experience

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] n
orden
religious group
society of knights
awarded decoration
order befallning
command
order beställning
request for some product or service
ordning
good arrangement
biology: taxonomical classification
ordning följd
arrangement, disposition

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
beordra ge order
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 battle n
slagordning

order of magnitude n
storleksordning
class of scale

order of service n
gudstjänstordning
document detailing the schedule
schedule for a religious service

order of the day n
dagordning
business to be done by a body on a particular day

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 /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ n
förordning
edict, decree, order

ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/ adv
vanligen
usually or as a general rule

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
vanlig ordinär
normal, routine

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
häroldsbild
standard geometric design in heraldics

ordinary differential equation n
ordinär differentialekvation
equation

ordination n
ordination
act of ordaining

ordoliberalism /-bəɹəl/ /-bɹəl/ /-də-/ /ˌɔɹdoʊˈlɪbəɹəlɪzəm/ /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbɹəlɪz(ə)m/ n
ordoliberalism
political philosophy

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
malm
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ n
oregano
leaves used to flavour food
oregano kungsmynta vildmejram
plant

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
organ
part of an organism
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication
body of an organization
orgel organ
musical instrument

organ console n
orgelkonsol

organ donor n
organdonator donator
person from whom an organ is removed

organ loft n
orgelläktare
gallery or raised platform from which an organ is played

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
organell
a membrane bound compartment found within cells

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
ekologisk
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals
organisk
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon
pertaining to an organ

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.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ n
organism
living thing
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things

organist n
organist
musician who plays the organ

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /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 /ɔː(ɹ)ˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
organoleptisk

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
orgasm
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
komma orgasmera
to have an orgasm

orgasmic adj
orgasmisk orgastisk
of or relating to orgasms

orgiastic /ˌɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒiˈæstɪk/ adj
orgiastisk
relating to an orgy

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
hotande farlig
threatening, dangerous
högfärdig högmodig
proud, haughty

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ n
orgie
excessive activity
sexual group activity

oriental dance n
orientalisk dans
form of dance

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 place using a map and compass

orifice /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ /ˈɔɹəfɪs/ n
mynning öppning
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] n
origami
the Japanese art of paper folding

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
origo ursprung
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect
ursprung härkomst
ancestry
ursprung källa
source of a river, information, goods, etc.
ursprung upprinnelse
beginning of something

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ adj
original- originell ursprunglig
original- ursprunglig
first in a series
originell
fresh, different
ursprunglig
having as its origin
newly created

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ n
excentriker original särling
person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent
original förlaga
object from which all later copies and variations are derived

original sin n
arvsynd
state of sinfulness in each human

originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəli/ adv
originellt
creatively
ursprungligen
as it was in the beginning

originator /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtɚ/ n
upphovsmakare upphovsman
someone who originates

oriole /ˈɔɹ.iˌoʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiːˌəʊl/ 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/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ 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 /ˈɑɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɔɹ.ə.ɹi/ n
planetarium
clockwork model

orthoclase n
ortoklas
potassium aluminum silicate

orthodontics n
ortodonti tandreglering
correcting misalignment of teeth

orthodontist /ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈdɒntɪst/ n
ortodontist
orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
ortodox
ortodox renlärig
conforming to accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology

orthodoxy /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
ortodoxi renlärighet
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepy /ɔɹˈθoʊ.ə.pi/ /ɔː.ˈθəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔɹ.θoʊˌɛ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌiː.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌɛ.pi/ n
ortoepi
study of pronunciation

orthogon n
rätvinklig triangel
a right angled triangle

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ 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 /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ n
ortografi
aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words
ortografi rättstavning
correct spelling according to established usage

orthohelium n
ortohelium
form of helium

orthonormal adj
ortonormal ortonormerad
mathematical term

orthonormalize v
ortonormalisera
make a set of vectors orthogonal and normalized

orthopedic adj
ortopedisk
Of or relating to orthopedics

orthopedics /ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks/ /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ n
ortopedi
medicine: a branch of medicine

orthopedist n
ortoped
orthopedic surgeon

orthorexia n
ortorexi
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic /ɔː(ɹ)θəˈɹɒmbɪk/ adj
ortorombisk
having three unequal axes at right angles

ortolan bunting n
ortolansparv
Emberiza hortulana

orzo /ˈɔɹtsoʊ/ /ˈɔɹzoʊ/ /ˈɔːtsəʊ/ /ˈɔːzəʊ/ n
risoni
barley-shaped pasta used in soups

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
pendla
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm

oscillation /ˌɑː.sə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
oscillation svängning
the act of oscillating

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ /ˈɒˌsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
oscilloskop
electronic measuring instrument

osculation /ˌɑs.kjuˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑs.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒs.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒs.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
oskulation
a contact between curves or surfaces

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ n
korgvide
plant

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ n
osmium
chemical element

osmolarity /ˌɑs.moʊˈlær.ət.i/ /ˌɑs.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/ /ˌɑz.moʊˈlær.ət.i/ /ˌɑz.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/ /ˌɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈlar.ɪt.i/ n
osmolaritet
osmotic concentration

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ n
osmos
movement of molecules

osmotic /ɑsˈmɑtɪk/ /ɑzˈmɑtɪk/ /ɒsˈmɒtɪk/ /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/ 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 /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ 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.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
till synes skenbart
ostensibly

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
kitschig pompös prålig
of tawdry display
pompös skrytsam
of ostentation

osteoarthritis n
artros
form of arthritis caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints

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 /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
benskörhet osteoporos urkalkning
bone disease

ostomy n
stomi
exit point
stomioperation
surgical procedure

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
ostracism
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote
uteslutning utfrysning
banishment, exclusion from community

ostracize /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/ /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ v
frysa ut sky
to exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
struts
large flightless bird

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] adj
annan
not the one previously referred to

othering /ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/ /ˈʌðɹɪŋ/ n
andrafiering
process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
andra
other people

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
annars i annat fall
under different circumstances
annars i övrigt
in all other respects
annorlunda
differently, in another way

otherworldly /ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/ adj
utomvärldslig
of a different world than that of the here and now

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
otitit öroninflammation
inflammation of the ear

otolaryngology /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 /oʊˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ n
otologi
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ 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/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] n
utter
mammal

ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
ottoman
low stool

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ n
oubliette
dungeon

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
aj
expression of one's own physical pain
reply to an insult
aj aj aj aj aj då
expression in sympathy at another’s pain

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 /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
vår
belonging to us

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ /ˌuːrəˈbɒrəs/ n
ouroboros
a serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
vår våra vårt
that which belongs to us

ourselves /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ /ɑɹˈsɛlvz/ /ɑːˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
oss själva
reflexive: us
själva vi
emphatic: we

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
borta undan ur vägen
away from, at a distance
uppe ute
ur utur
away from the inside or the centre
ut
intensifier, emphasizer
to the end
ut av ur
into a state of non-operation or non-existence
ute
away from one's usual place or not indoors

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ interjection
klart slut
end of sentence in radio communication
ut
a demand that someone leave

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ n
utväg
means of exit

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
ut
away from the inside

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ v
avslöja
to reveal (a secret)
to reveal as having a certain secret
outa
to reveal to be gay, transgender, etc

out loud adv
högt
aloud, audibly, not silently

out of /ˈaʊt əv/ /ˈaʊtə/ adv
ut ur utanför ute ur
from the inside to the outside of
utanför

out of breath
andfådd med andan i halsen
breathing with difficulty

out of business adj
i konkurs ur funktion
no longer in business

out of hand adj
urartad urspårad
not under control, out of control

out of one's depth adj
ute på djupt vatten
in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle

out of place /ˌaʊtə-/ /ˌaʊt‿əv ˈpleɪs/
på tok
not in the proper arrangement or situation

out of print
slutsåld
not available from the publisher

out of reach
utom räckhåll
beyond the distance of an outstretched hand or arm

out of service
ur funktion
not available for use

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 the question adj
inte komma på fråga
not remotely possible

out of touch adj
aningslös dåligt påläst ouppdaterad
no longer conversant with sth
aningslös inte ha en aning inte ha en susning
out of touch with reality
glida ifrån varandra glida isär tappa kontakten
no longer maintaining contact

out of tune
falskt med fel tonhöjd
not in correct musical pitch

out-and-out adj
fullkomlig fullständig ren
complete

outboard n
utombordare

outboard motor n
utombordsmotor aktersnurra utombordare
engine fitted over the transom of a boat

outbox /aʊtˈbɑks/ /aʊtˈbɒks/ /ˈaʊtbɑks/ /ˈaʊtbɒks/ n
utkorg
box
electronic folder

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
uthus
separate building associated with a main building

outcast /aʊtˈkæst/ /aʊtˈkɑːst/ /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
paria utstött
someone excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
utfall
result

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
föråldrad utdaterad
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated

outdegree /ˈaʊtdəˌɡɹiː/ n
utgrad
number of outward edges

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
överträffa
to go beyond

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
utomhus ute
situated in the open air

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ adv
utomhus
in the open air

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ [ˈaʊɾɚ] adj
yttre
farther from the center
outside

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ [ˈaʊɾɚ] n
utsida
An outer part

outer ear n
ytteröra
portion of ear

outer garment n
ytterplagg
clothing normally worn out of doors

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
yttre rymden
region

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
yttersta
farthest outside

outerwear n
innerkläder
clothing worn over one's underwear
ytterkläder ytterplagg
clothing worn for outdoors

outfield n
utmark
open field at distance

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
arbetslag
cohesive group of people; a unit
firma företag
business or firm
utstyrsel kläder utrustning
set of clothing

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ v
utrusta klä
to provide with

outgoing /aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/ adj
avgående
being replaced in office
utåtriktad

outhouse n
dass
utedass avträde
outdoor toilet

outing /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ n
outande
public revelation of homosexuality

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ n
fredlös
a fugitive from the law
person without legal rights

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ v
bannlysa
to place a ban on
kriminalisera
to declare illegal

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪɚ/ 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
framtidsutsikt prospekt
expectation for the future
utsikt
view from such a place
utsiktspunkt
place from which something can be viewed
åsikt
attitude, point of view

outmanoeuvre v
utmanövrera
to perform manoeuvres more successfully than

outmost adj
ytterst
farthest outside

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n
produktion tillverkning
production; quantity produced, created, or completed
utdata
data sent out of the computer

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
tillverka
produce or create

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
fullständigt helt och hållet
wholly

outshine /aʊtˈʃaɪn/ v
överglänsa
to exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ adv
ut
in or to the outside
ute utomhus
outdoors

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ n
utsida yttre
outer surface

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ preposition
utanför
on the outside of

outside the box
utanför boxen utanför ramarna utanför sin box
beyond convention

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
utomstående särling
one who is not part of a community or organization

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
utkant
periphery

outskirts /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ /ˈaʊtskɝts/ n
utkant utkanter
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsmart /aʊtˈsmɑː(ɹ)t/ v
överlista
beat in a competition of wits

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ v
outsource
transfer of business to a third party

outstanding adj
enastående
distinguished from others by its superiority
oavklarad
not settled or finished
utstående
projecting outwards

outstretched /aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/ adj
utsträckt
extended or stretched out

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adj
yttre
outer; located towards the outside

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adv
yttre
toward the outside; away from the centre

outwardly /ˈaʊtwədli/ /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ adv
utvärtes
externally or on the outside

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 äggstock
botanical organ
äggstock ovarium
female organ

ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/ /əʉˈvæɪ.ʃn̩/ [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩] [ə(ʊ)ˈveɪ.ʃn̩] n
ovation
prolonged enthusiastic applause

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ n
ugn
chamber used for baking or heating

oven dish n
ugnsform
Cooking dish for using in an oven

oven glove n
grillvante grytvante 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 över slut
ended

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
för över-
to an excessive degree
igen åter
again
kom
(military) finished transmitting and is expecting a response
omkull
from upright to horizontal position
över
horizontally; from one place to another
overnight

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
kom slut kom över
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
om
concerning or regarding
över
physical positioning: on top of; above
by comparison: beyond, past, exceeding
physical positioning: across or spanning
by comparison: more than; to a greater degree
physical positioning: from one position to another over an obstacle
physical positioning: in such a way as to cover
while using, consuming
över genom
math: divided by

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 one's head adj
ta sig vatten över huvudet
more than one can handle; too much

over the top adj
överdriven överdådig
beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; exaggerated

over there adv
där borta
in that place

over time
med tiden
with respect to the passage of time

over- /ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)/ /ˈo̝vər/ /ˈəʊvə/ prefix
över
above or higher
excessively
superior

over-the-counter adj
receptfri
pharmacy: not requiring a prescription

overabundance n
överflöd

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ adj
övergripande
all-encompassing

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ n
overall
protective garment worn over clothing

overalls /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
snickarbyxor
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overanalyze v
överanalysera
to analyze too much

overarching /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɑːtʃɪŋ/ adj
övergripande
all-embracing

overbearing adj
högdragen
overly bossy or domineering

overbite /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈbaɪt/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)baɪt/ n
överbett
malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
över bord överbord
over the edge, off a boat

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ adj
mulen
meteorological term
in a state of depression; gloomy; melancholy
mulen mulet
covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened

overcharge n
överbelastning
an excessive load or burden
övertrassering
an excessive charge in an account

overcharge v
övertrassera
to charge more than correct amount

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
överrock kappa ytterrock
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
övervinna överkomma
to surmount, get the better of

overconfident /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adj
tvärsäker
presumptuous, cocksure, rude, disrespectful
övermodig
too confident

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 /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ n
överdos
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdose /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdəʊs/ 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

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
föräta
eat too much

overestimate /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
överskatta
to judge too highly

overestimation n
överskattning

overexert v
överanstränga
exert oneself to an excessive degree

overfeed v
övergöda
too feed too much to

overfishing n
utfiskning överfiske
excessive fishing

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
översvämma

overgrown adj
bevuxen igengrodd övervuxen
having large numbers of plants which have become too big

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
omkostnad
expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided
overhead
data or steps of computation used only to facilitate computation

overhead kick n
bicykleta cykelspark
kick

overhead press n
axelpress
the arms weightlifting vertically over the head

overhead projector n
OH-projektor overheadprojektor
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
höra råka överhöra
to hear something that wasn't meant for one's ears

overheat /ˌoʊvɚˈhit/ /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/ v
överhetta
to heat excessively

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ adj
överlycklig
very happy

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
överlappa
to extend over and partly cover something

overlapping adj
överlappande

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ n
överbelastning överdos överflöd överlast
excessive load
överlagring
overloaded version of a function

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ v
överbelasta
to load excessively
överlagra
to create different functions for the same name

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ v
förbise
to fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it
ha överseende med
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment

overlord /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ n
överherre
a ruler of other rulers

overly adv
alltför över-
to an excessive degree

overmortality n
överdödlighet
excessive mortality

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ n
övernattning
overnight stay

overpopulated /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/ adj
överbefolkad
having a higher population than can be sustained

overpopulation /ˈoʊvɚ-/ /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ n
överbefolkning
excessive number of occupants in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
överväldiga
subdue someone by superior force

overpressure n
övertryck
excess or markedly elevated pressure

overprotective /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ adj
överbeskyddande
excessively protective

overqualified adj
överkvalificerad

overrated adj
överreklamerad
rated too highly

overreaction n
överreaktion
reaction deemed excessive

override /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
åsidosätta
to counteract the normal operation of something

overripe adj
övermogen
excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad

overrun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹʌn/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ v
översvämma
to infest, swarm over

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
utomlands
abroad

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
förman
one who oversees

oversensitive adj
överkänslig
having excessive sensitivity

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
överskugga
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant

oversight /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)ˌsaɪt/ /ˈo̝vərˌsaɪt/ /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ 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/ /ˈoʊvɚt/ /ˈəʊvə(ː)t/ adj
öppen
open and not concealed or secret

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /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 /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ n
förlängning
extra period in sports
övertid
worktime
övertidsersättning övertidstillägg
pay for overtime work

overtime ban n
övertidsblockad
refusal to work overtime

overtly adv
öppet
openly

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
överton
harmonic

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ n
ouvertyr uvertyr
approach
musical introduction

overused adj
kliché uttjatad
hackneyed, cliché
överanvänd
used too much

overvalued idea /ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæljud aɪˈdi.ə/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈvæljuːd aɪˈdɪə/ n
övervärdig idé
abnormal belief

overview /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/ n
översikt överblick resumé
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
överviktig tjock
of a person, heavier than is healthy

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ n
övervikt
excess of weight

overwhelm /-ˈ wɛlm/ /ˌo.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊ.və.ˈ ʍɛlm/ v
överväldiga
overpower emotionally
to overpower, crush

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ adj
överväldigande
overpowering

overwinter /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɪn.tɚ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɪn.tə/ v
övervintra
to spend the winter (in a particular place)

overworked adj
utarbetad överansträngd
subjected to too much work

overwrite /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪt/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪt/ v
skriva över
destroy old data

overzealous /ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/ adj
överentusiastisk övernitisk
too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ n
äggledare
duct through which an ovum passes

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovipar
egg laying

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ägglossning ovulation
release of an ovum from the ovary

ovule /ˈɒvjuːl/ n
fröanlag fröämne
botany: structure that develops into a seed

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
äggcell ägg
gamete

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
vara skyldig
to be in debt
to be under an obligation

owie /ˈaʊ(w)iː/ interjection
aj
ow

owing to preposition
på grund av
because of

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ n
uggla uv
bird

owlet /ˈaʊlət/ n
uggleunge
a young owl

owlet moth n
nattfly
moth of family Noctuidae

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ adj
egen
belonging to (determiner)

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ v
erkänna tillstå vidgå
acknowledge responsibility for
äga
have rightful possession of

own goal /ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ n
självmål
goal scored by player against their own team

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
ägare
one who owns

ownership /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ n
ägande ägarskap
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
oxe
an adult castrated male of cattle
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden

oxalic acid n
oxalsyra
the dicarboxylic acid (ethandioic acid)

oxbow lake n
korvsjö
crescent-shaped lake

oxeye daisy n
prästkrage
flower, Leucanthemum vulgare

oxhide n
oxhud
hide

oxidation /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
oxidation oxidering

oxidation number n
oxidationstal
chemistry

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
oxid
binary compound of oxygen

oxychloride n
oxyklorid
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxygen /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ n
syre oxygen
chemical element
syreatom syre
atom of oxygen
syrgas syre
molecular oxygen

oxygen gas n
syrgas
normal form of oxygen

oxygen mask n
syrgasmask
mask through with oxygen may be breathed

oxygenate /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ v
syresätta
infuse with oxygen

oxymoron /ɑksɪˈmɔɹɑn/ /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
oxymoron självmotsägelse
figure of speech

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ /ˈɑksiˌtoʊsɪn/ n
oxytocin
hormone

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ n
ostron
mollusk
food

oyster plant n
haverrot äkta haverrot
Tragopogon porrifolius

oyster sauce n
ostronsås
sauce from oysters

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkæt͡ʃə/ n
strandskata
bird

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ n
ozon
O₃

ozone hole n
ozonhål
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring

ozone layer n
ozonlager
a region of the stratosphere

p /piː/ preposition
/
per

p. n
s. sid.
page

p.m. /piːˈɛm/ adv
em
after noon

pablum /ˈpæbləm/ n
snack
something bland or simplistic

paca /ˈpækə/ n
paka
rodent of genus Cuniculus

pace /ˈpeɪsiː/ /ˈpætʃeɪ/ /ˈpɑːtʃeɪ/ preposition
med all aktning för med all respekt för
With due respect to

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
pacemaker hare
one who sets the pace in a race
pacemaker hjärtstimulator
medical implement

pacification n
pacificering
the process of pacifying

pacifier /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
lugnare
one who pacifies
napp tutt
for a baby

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ n
pacifism
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ n
pacifist
one who loves, supports, or favours peace
one who avoids violence
one who opposes violence and is anti-war

pacify /ˈpæsəfaɪ/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
pacificera
bring peace, ending fighting

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] n
flock
group of dogs
paket
bundle to be carried

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] v
packa
to make a pack

pack ice n
packis
large consolidated mass of floating sea ice

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ n
paket
something which is packed
something resembling a package
paketering
act of packing
paketresa
package holiday

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ v
packa
to pack

packaging n
förpackningsindustri
the industry that produces such material
förpackningsmaterial emballage
the materials used to pack something

packed like sardines /pækt laɪk sɑɹˈdinz/ /pækt laɪk sɑːˈdiːnz/ adj
som packade sardiner som packade sillar
densely packed

packed lunch n
matsäck
picnic meal

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ n
paket
small fragment of data
small pack

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ v
paketera
(transitive) make into a packet

packing case n
packlår
a large, sturdy box or wooden crate used for the secure shipment of goods

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
binge
slang: bed
block
block of paper
dyna
soft or small cushion
helikopterlandningsplats landningsplats
flat surface or area from which a helicopter or other aircraft may land or be launched
krypin kvart lya
colloquial: place of residence
sittunderlag
flattened mass of anything soft
tass
animal's foot or paw
trampdyna
cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals
tassande
sound of soft footsteps

pad /pæd/ v
tassa
to walk softly, quietly or steadily

pad thai /ˌpad ˈtʌɪ/ /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ /ˌpɑːd ˈtaɪ/ n
pad thai
Thai dish

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ n
stoppning
soft filling material
utfyllnad
extra characters such as spaces added to a record
extraneous text added to a message

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
bordtennisracket pingisracket pingpongracket racket
equivalent of a racquet in ping-pong
paddel
two-handed, single-bladed oar
double-bladed oar used for kayaking

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /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)

paddle wheel n
skovelhjul
wheel fitted with paddles

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

padel /pəˈdɛl/ n
padel
racquet sport

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
hänglås
type of lock

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
hyllning lovsång
enthusiastic expression of praise
lovsång paian
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph

paella /paɪˈ(j)eɪ.(j)ə/ /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ /pɑːˈɛ.(j)ə/ n
paella
savory Valencian dish

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
hednisk
relating to non main world religions

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 /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
sida blad
one side of a leaf of a book
page
serving boy

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
paginera
mark the pages of

page-turner n
bladvändare
person who turns another musician's pages
suspenseful written work

pageboy n
page
boy that is a page
page pagefrisyr
shoulderlength hair

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
personsökare
device

paginate /ˈpæd͡ʒəneɪt/ v
paginera
to number the pages of a book or other document

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
pagod
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

paid-in adj
färdigbetald
having already paid

pain /peɪn/ n
pina
annoying person or thing
smärta
ache or bodily suffering
suffering or anguish, especially mental

pain /peɪn/ v
smärta
to render uneasy in mind, to grieve
såra
to hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish

pain relief n
smärtlindring
medicine

pain threshold n
smärtgräns

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
smärtsam
causing pain
suffering with pain

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ adv
plågsamt
in a painful manner

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 målarfärg
substance

paint /peɪnt/ v
måla
to apply paint to
to practise the art of painting pictures
to create an image
to apply in the manner of paint

paint shop n
färgbutik
shop

paint thinner n
thinner
solvent

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
pensel målarpensel
thin brush

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
målare
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush
målare konstnär
artist

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
måleri målarkonst
artistic application of paint
måleri målning
the action of applying paint
målning måleri
an illustration or artwork using paint

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
par
two similar or identical things
two people in a relationship

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /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

paktong n
nysilver
alloy

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
palats slott
large, lavish residence

palace coup n
palatsrevolution palatskupp

palaeoclimatology n
paleoklimatologi
science

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
palankin
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
godtagbar
tolerable, acceptable
smaklig
pleasing to the taste

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
gom-
pertaining to the palate
palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ n
palatal
(phonetics) palatal consonant

palatalised adj
palataliserad
having undergone palatalisation

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
palatalisering
state

palatalize /ˈpælətəlaɪz/ v
palatalisera
to pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate

palate /ˈpæl.ət/ n
gom
roof of the mouth

palatine tonsil n
halsmandel tonsill
palatine tonsil

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
blek
light in color

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
stolpe
heraldry: vertical band
wooden stake

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [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

paleoanthropologist n
paleoantropolog
specialist in paleoanthropology

paleochristian adj
fornkristen gammalkristen
relating to the early Christian church

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
paleografi
study of old forms of writing

paleontologist n
paleontolog
one who studies paleontology

paleontology n
paleontologi
study of prehistoric forms of life

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
palett
board
palett färgskala 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

palingenesis /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsiz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsəs/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsiːz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
palingenesi
spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul

palisade /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ n
palissad
long, strong stake with sharpened head
palissad pålverk
wall of wooden stakes

pall /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
gaffelkors
charge representing an archbishop's pallium

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
palladium
chemical element

pallbearer n
kistbärare
casket bearer

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
lastpall pall
a portable platform

pallet jack n
handtruck palldragare palltruck pallvagn
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets

palliate /ˈpælieɪt/ /ˈpæliət/ v
bagatellisera förringa mildra skyla över släta över överskyla
to cover or disguise the seriousness of something by excuses and apologies
lindra
to relieve the symptoms of

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ /ˈpæli.ətɪv/ adj
palliativ 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 /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] n
handflata
inner, concave part of hand

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] v
palmera

palm fat n
palmfett
edible plant fat

palm oil n
palmolja
edible plant oil

palm sugar n
palmsocker
sugar made from the sap of the palm tree

palm tree n
palm
tropical tree

palm wine n
palmvin
alcoholic beverage made from palm

palmistry n
kiromanti handläsning spådom
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand

palpate /ˈpælpeɪt/ v
palpera
to examine by feeling

palpitation n
hjärtklappning
abnormal beating of the heart

palsa n
pals
hummock rising out of a bog

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ adj
futtig ynklig
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
dalta
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pamphlet /-flət/ /ˈpæmflɪt/ /ˈpænflət/ /ˈpænflɪt/ n
pamflett
small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper, or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover

pan /pæn/ n
panna stekpanna
flat vessel used for cooking

pan /pæn/ v
såga sabla
to criticise severely
panorera
to turn horizontally

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabism
movement

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
panacé patentmedicin universalmedel mirakelkur panace universalläkemedel
remedy believed to cure all disease
universalmedel panace patentlösning
solution to all problems

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ /pəˈnɑːʃ/ n
panasch
ornamental helmet plume

panarchism n
panarkism
advocacy of panarchy

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ n
amerikansk pannkaka
thicker, fluffier (US) batter cake
pannkaka plätt
thin batter cake

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
bukspottkörtel pankreas
gland near the stomach

pancreatic cancer n
cancer i bukspottskörteln pankreascancer
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas

pancreatic juice n
bukspott pankreassaft
juice produced by the pancreas

pancreatitis n
pankreatit bukspottkörtelinflammation
inflammation of the pancreas

panda /ˈpændə/ n
panda jättepanda pandabjörn
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
pandeiro

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
pandeism
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiːɪst/ n
pandeist
one who believes in pandeism

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ adj
pandemisk
epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ n
pandemi
disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population

panegyrical adj
panegyrisk
lavish with praise

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
panel
rectangular section of a surface
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc
ruta
single frame in a comic strip

panel discussion n
paneldiskussion
type of conversation

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

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊneɪ/ /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
panettone
Christmas brioche with candied fruit

pang of conscience n
samvetskval
feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets

pangolin /pæŋˈɡoʊlɪn/ /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ n
myrkott
mammal

panhandle /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/ v
tigga
beg for money

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
panik
overwhelming fear or fright; an instance of this

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
få panik
to feel panic

panic attack n
panikattack
sudden period of intense anxiety

panic room n
panikrum säkerhetsrum

panic-stricken adj
panikslagen
very frightened

panicky /ˈpænɪki/ 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 /ˌpæn.əˈɹaː.mə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹɑː.mə/ [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɑː.mə] [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɛəm.ə] n
panorama
picture representing a continuous scene
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area

panoramic /ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ adj
panoramisk vidsträckt
with a wide view

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ /pænˈsaɪ(ˌ)kɪz(ə)m/ n
panpsykism
doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexual /pænˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
pansexuell
someone who is attracted to all genders

pansexuality /ˌpæn.sɛk.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpæn.sɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
pansexualitet omnisexualitet
sexual orientation

pansy /ˈpæn.zi/ 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 /ˈpænθiː.ɪst/ n
panteist
person who believes in pantheism

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
panteistisk
pertaining to pantheism

pantheon n
panteon
a temple dedicated to all the gods

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
panter
big cat of genus Panthera
big cat with black fur

panties n
trosor
underpants for women or girls

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
pantograf strömavtagare
rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines

pantomime /ˈpæn.təˌmaɪm/ /ˈpæn.təˌmʌɪm/ n
pantomim mim
gesturing without speaking
traditional theatrical entertainment, mostly for children

pantomime /ˈpæn.təˌmaɪm/ /ˈpæn.təˌmʌɪm/ v
mima
to entertain others by gestures or actions
to gesture without speaking

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ [ˈpant(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpeənt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpænt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] 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
women's suit

panty girdle n
trosgördel
underpants with a built-in elasticated corset

pap /pæp/ n
smörja
colloquial: nonsense
soft food

papacy /ˈpeɪ.pə.si/ n
påvedöme
the office

papakha n
kosackmössa
type of hat

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
påvlig påve-
related to the pope or papacy

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ n
papaya papaja
fruit

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] adj
pappers- papper
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] n
artikel papper
academic paper
written document shorter than a book
papper
sheet material
open hand in the game of rock paper scissors

paper aeroplane n
pappersflygplan papperssvala pappersplan
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper

paper bag n
papperspåse papperskasse
type of packaging

paper clip n
gem
paper clip

paper cup n
pappersmugg
disposable cup

paper tiger n
papperstiger
paper tiger

paper towel n
hushållspapper
paper used in kitchens

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ 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

paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/ /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ n
pappersarbete pappersjobb
work involving written documents

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papier-maché
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object

papillary adj
papillarisk
having the properties of a papilla

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ n
papist
slur: Roman Catholic

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pæˈpɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ n
paprika
ground 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 ˈɛksəlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɒ̃s/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɒ̃s/ adj
par excellence framför alla andra
being a quintessential example of a general type

para ice hockey n
paraishockey

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.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
device designed to control the fall of an object or person

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
public procession

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.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 /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪs/ n
paradis
very pleasant place
paradis himmel
heaven

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ adj
paradisisk
resembling paradise

paradox /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/ n
paradox
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true
in logic: a self-contradictory statement

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
paradoxal
having self-contradicting properties

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ n
paraffin
alkane hydrocarbon

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 /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
avsnitt paragraf stycke
passage in text

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ v
styckindela
sort text into paragraphs

parahockey n
parahockey

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ n
parakit
various species of small parrots

parakeet auklet n
papegojalka
bird

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralingvistisk
of or pertaining to paralanguage or paralinguistics

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adj
parallell
equally distant from one another at all points
having the same overall direction
computing: processing multiple tasks at the same time

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ v
liknas vid
of a process etc: to be analogous to something else

parallel bars n
barr
set of apparatus

parallel cousin n
farbrorsbarn mostersbarn parallellkusin
parallel cousin

parallel park v
fickparkera
to park in line with other vehicles

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
parallellepiped
solid figure

parallelepipedic adj
parallellepipedisk

parallelize v
parallellisera
make parallel

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

paralyze /ˈparəlʌɪz/ v
förlama
to afflict with paralysis

paralyzed adj
förstelnad lam orörlig paralyserad slagrörd

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ n
paramagnetism
tendency of dipoles

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
toffeldjur
organism

paramedic /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ n
akutvårdare akuthjælper ambulanspersonal sjukvårdare
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ [pəˈɹæm.ə.ɾɚ] n
parameter
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parameterize /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.təɹ.aɪz/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tɹaɪz/ v
parametrisera
to describe in terms of parameters
to write (a database query) as a template into which parameters can be inserted

parametric /pæɹ.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ [pæɹ.əˈmet͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [pæɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] adj
parametrisk

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitär
relating to a paramilitary

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
paramilitär
a member of a paramilitary group

paramount /ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/ /ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/ /ˈpɛ-/ adj
överlägsen
highest, supreme

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
paranoia
a psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
paranoia skuggrädsla
extreme, irrational distrust of others

paranoiac /ˌpæɹəˈnɔɪæk/ 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
cannot be explained by scientific methods

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
attiraljer
miscellaneous items

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
parafili
sexual deviation

paraplegia n
paraplegi
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
paraplegisk
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ n
paraplegiker
person who suffers from paraplegia

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
parapsykologi
study of that which cannot yet be explained

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parasit
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasitic /pæ.ɹəˈsɪt.ɪk/ /pɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ adj
parasitär parasitisk
pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite

parasitize v
parasitera
live off a host

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
parasoll
umbrella used as protection from the sun

parasympathetic /ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ 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

paratyphoid fever n
paratyfus
acute infectious intestinal disease

parbake v
förbakning
bake partially for freezing

parboil v
förvälla
partially boil

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
paket
package wrapped for shipment

parcel bomb n
paketbomb
bomb disguised as a parcel

parched /pɑɹt͡ʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
uttorkad
dry

parchment /ˈpɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
pergament
material
document
pergament veläng

parchment paper n
bakplåtspapper
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
förlåt ursäkta va
interjection, request to repeat

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] n
amnesti benådning benådan
releasing order
ursäkt
forgiveness for an offence

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] v
benåda
to grant an official pardon
förlåta
to forgive
förlåta ursäkta

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
ursäkta mig
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
ursäkta språket
to excuse the speaker’s frankness of expression or profanity

pare /pɛə(ɹ)/ /pɛɹ/ 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 /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
pareidoli
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɚ.ənt/ 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

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
sätta i parentes
place in parentheses

parenthood n
föräldraskap
state of being parent

parentless adj
förälralös
having no parent

paresis /pəˈɹiːsɪs/ n
pares
partial paralysis

parfait /pɑɹˈfeɪ/ /pɑːˈfeɪ/ /ˈpɑɹfeɪ/ /ˈpɑːfeɪ/ n
parfait
an iced dessert

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
paria
member of the untouchable castes in Indian society

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ n
hjässlob parietallob
division of cerebrum

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ n
församling
part of a diocese
members of the parish
parish
civil subdivision of a county

parish church n
församlingskyrka
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ n
sockenbo
member of a parish

park /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] n
park
ground for recreation

park /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] v
parkera stanna
bring to a halt

park the bus v
parkera bussen

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
parkas
long jacket

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
p-plats parkering parkeringsplats
space
parkering
action

parking attendant n
lapplisa parkeringsvakt trafikvakt
person who issues tickets for parking violations

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 to park vehicles

parking lot n
parkering parkeringsplats bilparkering
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use

parking meter n
parkeringsmätare parkeringsautomat
device for collecting parking fees

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ n
parkeringsbot
legal summons for parking incorrectly

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
athletic discipline

parlay /-li/ /ˈpɑɹˌleɪ/ /ˈpɑːleɪ/ v
reda ut
to convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ n
parlament ting riksdag
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian /ˌpɑː(ɹ)ləmənˈtɛəɹiən/ n
parlamentariker parlamentsledamot
member of parliament

parliamentary /ˌpaːləˈment(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
parlamentarisk
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament

parlor /ˈpaːlɔː/ /ˈpɑɹlɚ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
bar butik salong
shop or other business selling goods specified by context.
salong
comfortable room in a public house
salong finrum
room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room
vardagsrum
drawing room

parlour game n
sällskapsspel
amusing game played indoors with few props

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːməˌzən/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn/ n
parmesan parmesanost
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
församlings- socken-
pertaining to a parish
trångsynt
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns

parochialism n
lokalpatriotism trångsynthet
state of being parochial

parodist n
parodiker
person who parodies

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ n
parodi
expression making fun of something else

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
parodiera
to make a parody of something

parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ [p(ʰ)ə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pʰə.ˈɹʷoʊɫ] [pʰɹ̩.ˈoʊɫ] n
villkorlig frigivning
law: a release of (a prisoner)

paronomasia /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ /pæɹənɵˈmeɪʒə/ n
paranomasi
a pun or play on words

parosmia /-ˈɹɑs-/ /-ˈɹɒs-/ /pəˈɹɑz.mi.ə/ /pəˈɹɒz.mɪ.ə/ n
parosmi
distorted sense of smell

parotid gland n
öronspottkörtel
salivary gland

parricide /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ n
fadermördare modermördare
someone who kills a relative

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ n
papegoja
kind of bird
person who repeats what was said

parrot crossbill n
större korsnäbb
Loxia pytyopsittacus

parry /ˈpæɹi/ n
parering
a defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying
in fencing, simple defensive action designed to deflect

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
parera
avoid, deflect, or ward off

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] n
parsning syntaxanalys
act of parsing

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] v
analysera
(linguistics) to resolve into elements

parsec /ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ /ˈpɑː.sɛk/ n
parsek
parallax second

parseltongue pn
ormviskning
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parser /ˈpɑɹ.sɚ/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).sə/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
parser
computer program

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈpɑː.sə.ˌməʊ.ni/ n
sparsamhet snålhet
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
persilja
plant Petroselinum crispum
leaves of this plant used in cooking

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ n
palsternacka
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
the plant Pastinaca sativa

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
bena
hair dividing line
del
fraction of a whole
group inside a larger group
section of a document
en del av
roll
position or role, especially in a play
stämma
music: melody played or sung by a particular instrument, voice, or group of instruments or voices

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
dra isär lämna separera skilja
sära
to divide in two

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
partiell delvis
existing in part
partisk
biased

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/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ n
deltagare
one who participates

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
delta deltaga
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
deltagande
act of participating

participial adj
particip- participial-
of or relating to a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ n
particip
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
partikel
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech
body with very small size
physical object making up the constituent parts of an atom

particle accelerator n
partikelaccelerator
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds

particle board n
spånskiva
structural material manufactured from wood particles

particle physics n
partikelfysik elementarpartikelfysik högenergifysik

particulars /pəˈtɪkjələz/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚz/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚz/ n
detaljer närmare omständigheter
the details or specifics of something

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
avsked avresa
farewell
bena
line dividing hair

parting gift n
avskedspresent
gift given to someone who is leaving

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ v
dela dela upp
to divide something parts

partitive n
partitiv
partitive case

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
dels
in part

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] n
partner
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
dancing partner
partner kompanjon
a member of a business or law partnership
partner äkta hälft
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] v
samarbeta
To work or perform as partner

partner in crime n
kumpan medbrottsling
a criminal accomplice

partnership /ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ 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)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] n
fest party kalas partaj firande
social gathering
part
law: particular side in a contract or legal action

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] v
festa parta partaja röja
to celebrate at a party

party animal n
partydjur festprisse
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

party horn n
flärpa ormblåsa
tube to create a sound

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/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ n
uppkomling parveny
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 /pæsˈkæl/ /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskl̩/ /ˈpæskəl/ [pʰæsˈkʰæɫ] [pʰæˈskæɫ] 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] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] n
pass
document granting permission to pass or to go and come
passage
opening, road, or track, available for passing

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
förflytta
to go by, over, or through
gå
to elapse
passa
sports: to move the ball or puck to a teammate
passera
to move or be moved from one place to another

pass away v
gå bort
to die (euphemistic)

pass off v
avlöpa
to happen

pass on v
stå över
to skip or decline

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
antagande
official agreement of a bill or act
passage
passageway
passage avsnitt
section of text or music

passed pawn n
fribonde
pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
passagerare
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger car n
personbil
road vehicle that carries passengers
personvagn
railroad car designed to carry passengers

passenger pigeon n
vandringsduva
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius

passenger train n
persontåg
type of train

passer-by /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ n
förbipasserande förbigående
a person who is passing by

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
bortgång
death, dying; the end

passing place n
mötesplats
place where vehicles can pass each other

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 /ˈpæʃənət/ /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

passive-aggression n
passiv aggressivitet
passive-aggressive behaviour

passive-aggressive adj
passivaggressiv passivt aggressiv
obstructionism via taking no action

passivism n
passivism
quality or principle of being passive

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
pass
official document for foreign travel

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /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 /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
förbi
passing by
beyond in place
över
beyond in time

past paper n
extenta
examination paper from past years

past participle n
perfektparticip
past participle

past tense n
förfluten tid preteritum imperfekt
grammatical form

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
pasta
dough

pasta salad n
pastasallad
A dish prepared with pasta

paste /peɪst/ v
klistra in
to insert a piece of text

pasteurisation n
pastörisering
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pastörisera
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ n
pastisch
work that imitates the work of a previous artist

pastille /pæsˈtil/ /ˈpæst(ɪ)l/ n
pastill
often round and somewhat flat flavoured candy or sweet
candy- or sweet-like lozenge, which, when sucked, releases substances that soothe a sore throat, and sometimes vapours to help unblock the nose or sinuses

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
tidsfördriv förströelse
that which amuses

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
pastor kyrkoherde

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.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

pastry wheel n
degsporre
food preparation utensil

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ n
bete betesmark beteshage
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ adj
blek
pale, lacking colour

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] n
klapp
light tap or slap

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] v
klappa
to tap gently

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ n
lapp
piece of cloth used to repair a garment

patchwork quilt n
lapptäcke
decorative quilt
sammelsurium
disorganized structure

pate /peɪt/ n
hjässa skult
top of the head

patellar reflex n
knäreflex
a reflex extension of the lower leg

paten /ˈpætən/ n
paten
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] n
patent
declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] v
patentera
to (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period

patent troll /ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊl/ /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/ n
patenttroll
company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
faderlig
of or pertaining to one's father

paternal aunt n
tant faster
the sister or sister-in-law of someone'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 /-ˌnɑstɚ/ /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
paternoster Herrens bön fadervår
Lord's prayer
paternosterhiss
slow, continuously moving lift

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] n
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
väg färdriktning kurs
a course taken

path dependence n
spårbundenhet stigberoende
a situation

path tracing n
banspårning
computer graphics

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
patetisk
arousing scorn or contempt

pathfinder n
stigfinnare
One who discovers a way or path

pathogen /ˈpæθəd͡ʒn̩/ n
patogen smittämne
any 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 /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ n
patologi
branch of medicine
abnormality

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
stig
footpath, path or track

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
patiens
game that can be played by one person
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
not losing one's temper while waiting

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
patient
someone who receives treatment from a doctor

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpæ.tɪ.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
patina
colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ n
innergård
an inner courtyard typical of traditional Spanish houses
terrass uteplats
a paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ n
patriark
highest bishop
male leader

patriarchal adj
patriarkalisk patriarkal
relating to patriarchy

patriarchate /ˈpeɪtɹiɑːkət/ /ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹkeɪt/ /ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹkət/ /ˈpætɹiɑːkət/ n
patriarkat
office or ecclesial jurisdiction
office space
term of office

patriarchy /ˈpejt͡ʃɹiɑɹki/ /ˈpeɪ̯tɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpætɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpɛjtɹɪjɑːkɪj/ n
patriarkat patriarki
social system
dominance of men in social or cultural systems
power structure

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
patricier
member of Roman aristocracy

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ n
fadersmord
murder of one's father
fadermördare
murderer of own father

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ n
patriot
person who loves, supports and defends his country

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.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

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
skyddshelgon
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronize /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ /ˈpætɹənaɪz/ v
mästra nedlåtande
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ n
patronymikon fadersnamn
patronymic (noun)

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ n
mönster mall
that from which a copy is made

pattern recognition n
mönsterigenkänning

patty /ˈpæti/ n
biff
portion of ground meat or vegetarian equivalent

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ adj
fåtal paucalis
paucal (adjective)

paucal /ˈpɔkəl/ /ˈpɔːkəl/ n
fåtal paucalis paukalis
paucal (noun)

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ /ˈpɔsɪti/ n
fåtalighet knapphet
fewness in number; a small number

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
buk
large, protruding belly
våm
first stomach of ruminant; rumen

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
to interrupt something

pave /peɪv/ v
asfaltera stenlägga
(North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
bana väg
to make future development easier

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
stenläggning
surface of road

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
paviljong
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc

paving stone n
gatsten
stone used for paving

pavlova /pævˈloʊvə/ n
pavlova
meringue dessert

paw /poː/ /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
pant
item sold to a pawn shop
instance of pawning something
pantbank
(rare) type of 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 /ˈpɑːpɑː/ /ˈpɔːpɔː/ n
pawpaw
fruit

pax /pæks/ n
pax
passenger; passengers

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
betala erlägga
to give money in exchange for goods or services
betala löna
to be profitable

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
betala bak betala tillbaka betala tillbaks
to repay
ge igen hämnas ge betalt för gammal ost
to exact revenge

pay gap /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ n
lönegap
difference in salaries between one group and another

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

payment card n
kontokort
card

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
lönelista
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each

payslip n
lönespec lönespecifikation
document of employee's wage or salary

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
betalvägg
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers

pc n
st.
piece

pcs n
st.
pieces

pe /peɪ/ n
pe
Semitic letter

pea /piː/ n
ärt ärta
plant
ärta ärt
edible seed

pea soup adj
ärtsoppa
soup made from peas

peace /piːs/ n
fred frid
state of being free from war
frid harmoni fred
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations
frid lugn fred ro
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence
sinnesfrid sinneslugn sinnesro fred
state of mind

peace and quiet n
lugn och ro
tranquility

peace be upon him /piːs biː əˈpɒn ˈhɪm/ interjection
Guds frid och välsignelser vare med honom
honorific phrase used by Muslims

peace of mind n
sinnesfrid sinnesro
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

peacefulness n
frid
state of being peaceful

peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ n
fredsbevarande
peacekeeping as a noun modifier
preserving peace

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ n
fredsstiftare
someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes

peacetime /ˈpiːstaɪm/ n
fredstid
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
persika
fruit
colour
persika persikoträd
tree

peach blossom n
fläckig hallonspinnare
moth
persikablomma
flower

peach fuzz n
fjun
fiber on a peach's exterior
sparse hair

peachfuzz n
fjun
fuzz on the skin of a peach
fjunmustasch
soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male

peachy /ˈpiːt͡ʃi/ adj
finemang finfin toppen
very good
persikoaktig persikolik persikoliknande
like a peach

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
påfågel
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peacock butterfly n
påfågelöga
Aglais io

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
påfågel
pheasant of the genera Pavo or Afropavo

peak /piːk/ n
topp
point where a function attains a maximum
topp spets
mountain top

peak oil n
oljekrön
Peak of oil production

peak season n
högsäsong
highest demand

pean /piːn/ adj
guldkontrahermelin
of black colour with gold spots on a coat of arms

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
jordnöt
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ n
jordnötssmör
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut milk n
jordnötsdryck jordnötsmjölk
milky liquid from peanuts

peanuts /ˈpinəts/ /ˈpiˌnʌts/ /ˈpiːˌnʌts/ n
spottstyver struntsumma
insignificant amount of money

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] n
päron pära
fruit
päronträd päron
tree

pear tree /ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ /ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ n
päronträd
tree of the genus Pyrus

pear-shaped adj
päronformad
shaped like a pear

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] n
pärla
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks
figuratively: something precious
5-point type

pearl barley n
korngryn pärlgryn
barley with the husk and bran removed

pearl millet n
pärlhirs
Pennisetum glaucum

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
lantis
country person

peashooter /ˈpiˌʃutəɹ/ /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)/ [-ɾəɹ] n
ärtbössa ärtpistol
toy weapon

peat /piːt/ n
torv
soil

peat bog n
torvmosse
bog composed of peat

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
småsten
stone

pebble-bed reactor n
kulbäddsreaktor
form of nuclear reactor

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ n
pekanhickory
tree
pekannöt
nut

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
felsteg försyndelse småsynd
small sin or flaw
förseelse lagöverträdelse
petty offense

peck /pɛk/ n
puss
short kiss

peck /pɛk/ v
picka
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar
pussa
to kiss

pecking order n
hackordning
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ n
pektin
substance

pectineus n
kammuskel
muscle

pectoral sandpiper n
tuvsnäppa
Calidris melanotos

peculiar /pəˈkjul.jɚ/ /pəˈkjuːl.jə/ adj
säregen utmärkande
out of the ordinary

peculiarity /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/ n
egenhet
that which is peculiar

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
pekuniär penning monetär
of or relating to money

pedagogical adj
pedagogisk
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ n
pedagog
teacher

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ 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

pedal car n
trampbil
toy car with pedals

pedal to the metal adv
gasen i botten plattan i mattan
max speed or intensity

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 petnoga
like a pedant

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
pedanteri
excessive attention to detail or rules

peddler n
Krösa-Maja
fake-news disseminator; conspiracy-theory propagator
nasare krämare handelsresande handlande hälare hökare
itinerant seller of small goods

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
pederast
practitioner of pederasty

pederastic adj
pederastisk
relating or pertaining to pederasty

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederasti
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ /ˈpɛdɪsˌtuːl/ n
piedestal
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
fotgängare
of or intended for pedestrians

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 /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ n
barnläkare pediatriker
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pediatrics /ˌpidiˈætɹɪks/ /ˌpiːdɪˈætɹɪks/ n
pediatrik
branch of medicine

pedicure /ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
pedikyr fotvård
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 /pɪˈdɑmətɚ/ /pɪˈdɒmətə/ n
stegräknare
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /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 /ˈpiː/ n
kiss

pee /ˈpiː/ v
kissa pinka pissa

peek /piːk/ v
tjuvkika 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/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] n
skal
skin of a fruit
brödspade
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
skala
to remove skin
to remove the outer layer

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
potatisskalare
kitchen utensil

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] n
pip
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] v
pipa
make a noise like a baby bird
tjuvkika kika
to look

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ [pʰiphoʊɫ] n
kikhål
hole

peeping tom n
flukta fönstertittare smygtittare voyeur
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure

peepshow n
peepshow
sex show

peer /pɪə/ /pɪɹ/ n
gelike jämlike like
someone or something of equal level
pär
noble

peer /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪə/ v
kika spana speja plira
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer pressure n
grupptryck
inducement by one's peers

peer review n
expertgranskning fackgranskning kollegial granskning kollegial utvärdering refereegranskning referentgranskning
scholarly process

peerless adj
makalös oförliknelig
without peer or equal

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] n
grad hack snäpp steg
a step, a degree
klypa klädnypa
clothes peg
knarv tapp
a protrusion used to hang things on
pinne pligg stift tapp
a cylindrical object
skruv stämskruv
pin on a musical instrument

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] v
häfta
To affix or pin
pligga
To fasten using a peg

pegasus n
pegas
winged horse

peignoir n
peignoir
a long outer garment for women

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ adj
pejorativ nedsättande
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ n
pejorativ
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression

pelargonium n
pelargon pelargonia
flower of the genus Pelargonium

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
pelikan
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pelican crossing n
bevakat övergångsställe
type of pedestrian crossing

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
huvudstupa
in haste and chaos

pellagra /pɛˈlaɡɹə/ /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
pellagra
disease

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ n
pellet
A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter

pelorus /pɪˈlɔːɹəs/ n
pejlskiva
device to take bearing

peloton /ˈpɛlətɒn/ /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/ n
klunga tätklunga
group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders

pelt /pɛlt/ n
fäll skinn
skin of an animal with the hair or wool on
hud päls skinn
(humorous, informal) human skin, especially when bare

pelt /pɛlt/ v
bombardera
to bombard (someone or something) with missiles
störta
to move rapidly
störtregna
especially of hailstones, rain, or snow: to beat down or fall forcefully or heavily

peltmonger n
körsnär buntmakare buntmakerska körsnärska
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

pelvic fin n
bukfena
either of a pair of fins

pelvic thrust n
juck

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
bäcken
bone

pemmican /ˈpɛmɪkən/ n
pemmikan
food mixture

pemphigus n
pemfigus
autoimmune skin disease

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

penal colony n
straffkoloni
colonial territory

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
straff
punishment for violating rules of procedure
legal sentence
utvisning
punishment in ice hockey

penalty arc n
straffcirkelbåge

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: 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 /ˈpɒnʃɒn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ [ˈpɑ̃ʃɑ̃] n
böjelse förkärlek försmak
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ n
blyertspenna penna
graphite writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ n
pennfodral pennskrin
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil lead n
stift
material

pencil moustache n
tangorabatt
very thin moustache that is kept trimmed short

pencil pusher n
kontorsråtta
one who does office work

pencil sharpener n
pennvässare
device used to sharpen pencils

pencil skirt /ˈpɛnsəl skɜːt/ n
pennkjol
very narrow skirt

penduline tit n
pungmesar
bird

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
pendel
body suspended from a fixed support

pendulum clock n
pendelur
clock that uses a pendulum

penetrate /ˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetrera intränga
enter into

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
genomträngning
act of penetrating

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
pingvin
flightless sea bird

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ n
penicillin
antibiotic

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ n
halvö
piece of land projecting into water

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] n
penis manslem balle kuk snopp

penis envy n
penisavund
unconscious desire

penis pump n
penispump
tubelike device placed over the penis

penis worm n
snabelsäckmask
marine worm of the phylum Priapulida

penisless adj
penislös
without a penis

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ adj
botfärdig ångerfull
feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses
botgörande
doing penance

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ n
biktbarn
one under the direction of a confessor
botfärdig syndare
one who repents of sin
botgörare
one undergoing penance

penknife n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv

penman n
skribent skriftställare
journalist or other author

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
vimpel signalflagga
flag on ship to represent special condition

pennon /ˈpɛnən/ n
vimpel
a thin triangular flag or streamer

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈpɪni/ 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 fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɔts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɔː jɔː ˈθɔːts/ /ˈpɛn.i fəː jəː ˈθɔːts/ /ˈpɛn.i fɚ jɚ ˈθɑts/ 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 /ˈpɛnʃən/ 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

pentadecagon /ˌpɛntəˈdɛkəɡən/ n
pentadekagon
15-sided polygon

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ n
pentagon femhörning
a polygon with five sides and five angles

pentagram /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ n
pentagram
shape of five-pointed star

pentalogy n
pentalogi
series of five related works of art

pentane n
pentan
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12

pentaquark /-kwɑɹk/ /-kwɑːk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ n
pentakvark
subatomic particle consisting of five quarks

pentathlon n
femkamp
modern pentathlon

penthouse /ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/ n
takvåning vindsvåning
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building
an outhouse or other structure attached to the outside wall of a building

pentode n
pentod
thermionic valve

pentose n
pentos
saccharide containing five carbon atoms

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
näst sist näst sista
next-to-last in a sequence

penumbra /pəˈnʌm.bɹə/ 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 /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] n
anhörig släkt
a person's ancestors, relatives or family
folk
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.
folk folket
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class
folk folkslag
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] v
befolka
to fill with people
to inhabit, to occupy
befolkas
to become populous

people smuggler n
människosmugglare
person who engages in people smuggling

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
(man ska inte) kasta sten i glashus (man ska) sopa rent framför egen dörr
one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault

people's house n
folkets hus
leisure and cultural centre

people's party n
folkparti
political party

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
peppar
spice
pepparväxt peppar
plant

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

pepper tree n
pepparträd
South American trees

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 /ˈpɛptaɪd/ n
peptid
class of organic compounds

peptide bond n
peptidbindning
amine bond

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
enligt
in accordance with
per
for each

per diem /pɚˈdaɪ.əm/ /pɚˈdi.əm/ n
dagtraktamente dagpenning traktamente
daily stipend

per pale adv
kluven
heraldry: partitioned vertically: party per pale

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ adv
i sig per se
by itself

percale /pəˈkeɪl/ /pəˈkɑːl/ n
perkal
textile

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
begripa förnimma uppfatta
to become aware of

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ n
procent
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɚsɛnt(e)ɪd͡ʒ/ n
andel procenthalt procentsats
part of a whole

percentage point n
procentenhet
unit of the difference of two percentages

percentile /pəɹˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pəˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pɚˈsɛn.taɪl/ n
percentil
any of the ninety-nine points
any one of the hundred groups so divided

percentual adj
procentuell
expressed as a percentage

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adj
förnimbar märkbar möjlig att uppfatta
able to be perceived

perception /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/ /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/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ n
abborre
fish of the genus Perca
sittpinne
rod used by bird

perchloric acid n
perklorsyra
HClO₄

percolation /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/ /pɝkəˈleɪʃən/ n
perkolation perkolering
seepage or filtration of a liquid

percolator /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ n
perkolator
coffee brewing device

percussion cap n
tändhatt
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms

percussionist n
perkussionist slagverkare
musician

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
perkutan
taking place through the skin

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
fördärv
absolute ruin
fördömelse evig
eternal damnation
helvete
hell

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
pilgrimsfalk
Falco peregrinus

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
flerårig
of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ n
perenn
plant active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ n
perestrojka
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ adj
fullkomlig fulländad perfekt
thoroughly skilled or talented
fullt utvecklad
biology: sexually mature and fully differentiated
perfekt
grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action
perfekt fantastisk fin underbar utmärkt väldigt
excellent and delightful in all respects
perfekt felfri
without fault or mistake
perfekt fullkomlig fulländad
fitting its definition precisely
perfekt fulländad fullkomlig
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose

perfect /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/ 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

perfect pitch n
absolut gehör
ability to identify or re-create a note

perfect storm n
perfekt storm
situation

perfectionism n
perfektionism
an aversion for anything less than perfection

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ n
perfektionist
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective /pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv/ n
perfektiv
perfective verb form

perfective aspect n
perfektiv aspekt
grammatical term

perfectly /ˈpɑɹfɪk(t)lɪ/ /ˈpɜːfɪk(t)li/ /ˈpɝfɪk(t)li/ 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

perforate /ˈpəːfəreɪt/ v
perforera
to pierce or penetrate
to make a line of holes

perforated adj
perforerad
having a series of holes

perforation n
perforering
any opening in a solid object

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ [pʰəˈfɔːm] v
uppträda
to do something in front of an audience
utföra
to do (something)

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
föreställning uppträdande framträdande
live show or concert
prestanda
amount of useful work accomplished
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
doft
pleasant smell
parfym
substance providing a pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
parfymera
to apply perfume to

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ adj
invand slentrianmässig vana
performed out of routine, with little care

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
kanske möjligen
indicating a lack of certainty

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ n
peri
sprite in Persian mythology

peri-urban /ˌpɛɹ.iˈɝ.bən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈɝ.bən/ adj
stadsnära
immediately adjoining an urban area

pericardium /ˌpɛɹɪˈkɑː(ɹ)di.əm/ n
hjärtsäck perikardium
serous membrane that surrounds the heart

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑɹp/ /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
fruktvägg perikarp
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary

perigee /ˈpɛɹ.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒiː/ n
perigeum

perihelion /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhil.jən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ n
perihelium
point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪl/ n
fara
a situation of serious danger
risk fara

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
farlig
dangerous, full of peril

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] n
omkrets
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ n
mellangård perineum bäckenbotten

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
punkt och därmed basta punkt och slut
Interjection

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ n
period
a length of time
chemistry: row in the periodic table
geochronologic unit
period tidsperiod
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
punkt
punctation mark “.”

periodic /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
period-
relative to a period or periods
periodisk
having repeated cycles
(astronomy) pertaining to the revolution of a celestial object in its orbit
periodical
periodisk regelbunden
occurring at regular intervals

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
periodiska systemet
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodical /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/ n
tidskrift periodisk skrift
publication that appears at fixed intervals

periodization n
periodisering
process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods

periodontics n
parodontologi
study

periodontitis n
parodontit tandlossning
disease of periodontium

periosteum n
benhinna
membrane surrounding a bone

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtaɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈteɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
peripeti
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/ 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 /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ n
periskop
viewing device

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
omkomma förgås
to die, to pass away

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/ n
peristaltik
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peritoneum /ˌpɛɹ.ɪt.əˈniː.əm/ n
bukhinna
serous membrane in mammals

peritonitis n
bukhinneinflammation peritonit
inflammation of the peritoneum

perjure /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
mened
knowingly make a false statement of witness

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
menedare
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ n
mened
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perk /pɜːk/ /pɝk/ n
förmån
perquisite

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
fast pigg
standing upright; firm
käck morsk ärtig
lively

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
varaktig bestående
lasting for an indefinitely long time

permanent magnet n
permanentmagnet
material which retains its magnetism all the time

permanent marker n
spritpenna
felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing

permanent residency n
permanent uppehållstillstånd
visa status

permanently /ˈpɜː(ɹ)məntli/ /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/ 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)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
promille
per thousand

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
lov tillåtelse tillstånd medgivande
authorisation
rättigheter
in computing
tillåtelse
act of permitting

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 /ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] n
permutation
ordering of a set of distinct elements
one-to-one mapping

peroration /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ n
sammanfattning
conclusion of a discourse

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
vinkelrät
at or forming a right angle to

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /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

perpetuate /-t͡ʃəwət/ /-ˈpɛtjueɪt/ /pəˈpɛtjʊət/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊeɪt/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊət/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ v
bevara
to prolong the existence of (something) by repetition
vidmakthålla föreviga
to make perpetual

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
förvirra
To cause to feel baffled

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
sportler
benefit beyond salary

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
förfölja
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ n
förföljelse
the act of persecuting

perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ n
ihärdighet
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
kakiträd persimonträd
tree
persimon kaki sharonfrukt
fruit

persist /pəˈsɪst/ /pɚˈsɪst/ v
framhärda
continue to exist

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] 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 /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ n
fasad image persona
the appearance one presents to the world
framtoning profil
social role

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
persona non grata varg i veum
a person who is not welcome

personable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/ adj
trevlig
having pleasing appearance or manner

personal /ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɜːs.nəl/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɝs.nəl/ adj
personlig
of or pertaining to a particular person

personal assistant n
personal assistant
personal assistant

personal best n
pers personbästa
person's best performance at a task

personal computer n
persondator
small computer for use by one person at a time

personal digital assistant n
handdator
hand-held electronic organizer

personal injury n
personskada
injury to the body

personal lubricant n
glid glidmedel
lubricant used during human sexual activity

personal pronoun n
personligt pronomen
part of speech

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] n
personlighet
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people

personality disorder n
personlighetsstörning
class of mental disorders

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
personifikation
literary device
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea

personify /pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ v
personifiera
to be an example of

personnel /-el/ /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɜːsˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɝsˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ /pɵːsˈnɛl/ n
personal
members of an organization

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
klarsynt
able to physically see clearly
showing keen insight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ n
klarsynthet
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
svett svettning
process of perspiring

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
övertala övertyga
to successfully convince (someone) to agree to

persuasive /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ adj
övertygande
convincing

pert /pɜːt/ /pɝt/ adj
fräck käck
indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent
rapp
lively; brisk; sprightly; smart
välskapt
well-formed, shapely

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
angå beträffa
to relate, to refer
tillhöra gälla höra till
to belong

pertinent /ˈpətɪnənt/ adj
relevant tillämplig
pertaining

peruke /pəˈɹuk/ /pəˈɹuːk/ n
peruk
wig

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
granska
to examine or consider with care

perv /pɝv/ n
pervo snuskhummer
pervert

pervade /pəˈveɪd/ /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
genomsyra
to be in every part of

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
genomträngande genomgående
manifested throughout

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ v
förvanska förvränga
to misinterpret designedly
to turn from truth

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
irriterande
annoying, troublesome, irritating

pessimism /ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ 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

pessimistically adv
pessimistiskt
in a pessimistic manner

pest /pɛst/ n
pest
plague
skadedjur
destructive insect

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ [ˈpʰɛstɚ] v
ofreda plåga
to annoy persistently

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ n
bekämpningsmedel pesticid
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests

pestilence /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/ /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ /ˈpɛstɪlən(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

pesäpallo n
boboll
ball game

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] n
gullegris kelgris
person or animal especially cherished
keldjur husdjur sällskapsdjur
an animal kept as a companion

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] v
klappa
fondle (an animal)
smeka
fondle (another person) amorously

pet name n
smeknamn
name of endearment

pet shop n
djuraffär
shop

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
kronblad blomblad
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ n
knallsignal petard svärmare
firecracker
petard sprängmina
explosive device

petard /pɪˈtɑɹd/ /pɪˈtɑːd/ v
petardera spränga
to attack

peter out /ˌpitɚ‿ˈaʊt/ /ˌpiːtɚ‿ˈaʊt/ [-ɾɚ-] v
sina
to diminish to nothing

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ n
petition
formal, written request made to an official person
compilation of signatures

petitioner n
kärande
someone who presents a petition to a court

petrified adj
förstelnad förstenad petrifierad
transformed into stony substance

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
förstena
to immobilize with fright
förstena petrifiera
to harden organic matter
to produce rigidity akin to stone

petrochemical adj
petrokemisk
of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them

petrochemical n
petrokemikalie
any compound derived from petroleum or natural gas

petrochemistry n
petrokemi
the branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum

petrodollar /ˈpɛtɹoʊˌdɑlɚ/ /ˈpɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌdɒlə/ n
oljedollar
money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
hällristning
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petroleum jelly n
petroleumgelé vaselin
pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkət/ /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
underkjol
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔːɡɚ/ n
brännvinsadvokat lagvrängare
An unscrupulous lawyer
hårklyvare krångelmakare
Someone who quibbles

petty /ˈpɛ.ti/ [ˈpʰɛ.ɾi] adj
futtig obetydlig
having little or no importance
småaktig småsint
of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns

petty cash n
fickpengar
cash available for trivial expenses, esp. at 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/ [ˈpjuɾɚ] n
hårdtenn tenn
alloy of tin, copper and antimony

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ n
meskalinkaktus peyote
cactus

phagocyte /ˈfeɪɡəsaɪt/ n
fagocyt
cell of the immune system

phagocytize v
fagocytera
destroy by phagosytosis

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ n
falang
ancient Greek military unit
finger or toe bone

phaleristics n
faleristik
the study of orders, fraternity, and award items

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fallisk

phallicism n
falloskult
phallus-worship

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
fallos
the penis or its representation

phanerogam n
fanerogam 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 /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ n
farao
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharisaism /ˈfaɹ.ɪˌseɪ.ɪz.(ə)m/ /ˈfɛɹ.əˌseɪˌɪz.əm/ n
fariseism
doctrines and practices of the Pharisees
rigid observance of external forms of religion

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
farmaceutisk
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
apotekare
professional who dispenses prescription drugs

pharmacodynamics n
farmakodynamik
branch of pharmacology

pharmacokinetics /ˌfɑː(ɹ)məkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ n
farmakokinetik
branch of pharmacology

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
farmakologisk
of or having to do with pharmacology

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
farmakolog
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
farmakologi
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals

pharmacopoeia /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/ n
farmakopé receptbok
official book of medicines

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(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 /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌfa.ɹɪnˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
faryngal svalg-
of or pertaining to the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ n
svalg
part of the 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 /feɪ̯z äʊ̯t/ v
fasa ut
to remove

phase space n
fasrum
topological space of states of a system

phase velocity n
våghastighet
propagation velocity of a pure sine wave

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ adj
fatisk
more polite than meaningful

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
fasan
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food

pheasant-tailed jacana n
fasanjaçana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus

pheasantry n
fasaneri
place for keeping pheasants

phenol /ˈfinɑl/ /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnɒl/ /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

phenomenography n
fenomenografi
research methodology

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
fenomenologi
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑmənə/ /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒmɪnə/ /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ /fɪ-/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnə/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnən/ n
fenomen företeelse
observable fact or occurrence

phenotype /ˈfiː.noʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nəˌtaɪp/ n
fenotyp
appearance of organism

phenylalanine n
fenylalanin
amino acid; C₉H11NO₂

pheromone n
feromon
chemical

phew /fjuː/ [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] 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
person who loves mankind
very generous person

philanthropy /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ 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
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.
filateli frimärkssamlande frimärkssamling
stamp collecting

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ adj
filiströs kälkborgerlig brackig filisteisk
lacking in appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ n
bracka kälkborgare
person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of culture

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ n
filumenist
collector

philogyny n
filogyni
love or respect for women

philological adj
filologisk
philological

philologist n
filolog
person who engages in philology

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
filologi
philology

philopena /ˌfɪləˈpiːnə/ 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

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ adj
filosofisk
of or pertaining to philosophy

philosophize /fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪz/ v
filosofera
ponder or reason out philosophically

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
filosofi
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
view regarding fundamental principles
general principle
the pursuit of wisdom

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
kärleksdryck
love potion

phish n
nätfiska
a phishing attack

phisher n
nätfiskare
a person who engages in phishing

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
nätfiske
malicious act

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ n
slem
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
flegmatisk
generating, causing, or full of phlegm
flegmatisk sävlig
not easily excited to action

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ n
flegmatiker
person

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstɒn/ /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstən/ n
flogiston
hypothetical fiery principle

phlox /flɒks/ /flɔks/ n
flox
plant of genus Phlox

pho /foʊ/ /fə/ /fəʊ/ /fɜː/ /fʌ/ n
pho phở
Vietnamese soup

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ 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 in v
ringa in
to call a broadcasting station

phone sex n
telefonsex
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
fonem
indivisible unit of sound

phonetic /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ [fəˈnɛɾɪk] adj
fonetisk
relating to sounds of spoken language
linguistics: relating to phones

phonetic alphabet n
fonetiskt alfabet
writing system

phonetically adv
fonetiskt
in the way it sounds

phonetician /ˌfoʊ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɑ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɒn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɔn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊ.nɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ n
fonetiker
person who specializes in phonetics

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonetik
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phonic /ˈfoʊ.nɪk/ /ˈfɑn.ɪk/ /ˈfɒn.ɪk/ adj
ljud-
phonic

phonics /ˈfoʊnɪks/ /ˈfɑnɪks/ /ˈfɒnɪks/ /ˈfəʊnɪks/ n
ljudning
method of teaching

phonological /ˌfoʊ̯nəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfəʊ̯nəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fonologisk fonematisk
of or relating to phonology

phonology /fəˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
fonologi
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages

phonon /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ /ˈfoʊ.nɔn/ n
fonon
quantum of acoustic energy

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
falsk oäkta förljugen lögnaktig
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

phosphoresce v
fosforescera
to exhibit phosphorescence

phosphorescence /ˌfɑs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ /ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ n
fosforescens fosforsken
emission of light without heat

phosphoric acid n
fosforsyra
₃PO₄
the colourless liquid; H₃PO₄

phosphorus /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ 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 album n
fotoalbum
book with a collection of photographs placed inside

photo editor n
fotoredigerare
editor of photographs

photo shoot n
fotografering plåtning
photo session

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 /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ n
fotokopia
copy made using a photocopier

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ v
fotokopiera
to make a copy using a photocopier

photodiode n
fotodiod
semiconductor

photoelectricity n
fotoelektricitet
electricity produced by the photoelectric effect

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
fotogenisk fotogenique
looking good when photographed

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfŏʊ.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] n
foto fotografi kort
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfŏʊ.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
fotografera fota plåta
to take a photograph

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
fotograf
one who takes photographs

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ [ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk] adj
fotografisk
of or pertaining to photographs
of or pertaining to photography

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ n
fotografering fotografi
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs
fotografi
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces

photojournalism n
bildjournalistik fotojournalistik
journalism via photographs or images

photokeratitis n
snöblindhet
condition of the eyes caused by exposure to UV rays

photometry n
fotometri

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
foton
quantum of light

photonics /foʊˈtɑnɪks/ 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/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] n
fotosyntes
biological process

phototoxic adj
fototoxisk
causing damage to the skin when exposed to light

photovoltaic adj
fotovoltaisk
producing a voltage when exposed to light

phrasal verb n
partikelverb
idiomatic phrase

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
fras
music: small section of music in a larger piece
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

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
benämna beteckna formulera ge uttryck åt uttrycka
express by means of words
frasera
music: divide into melodic phrases
music: perform a passage with the correct phrasing

phrase book n
parlör
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phraseological /ˌfɹeɪziəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fraseologisk
of or pertaining to phraseology

phrenology n
frenologi
the science or discredited pseudo-science of phrenology

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ /ˈ(f)θælɪt/ n
ftalat
salt or ester

phugoid /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/ /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/ n
fugoidrörelse phugoidrörelse
motion of an aircraft, missile, or other flying object continuously oscillating in a vertical plane

phycology n
fykologi
study of algae

phyllite /ˈfɪlˌaɪt/ n
fyllit
type of rock

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑd͡ʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒd͡ʒəni/ 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; corporeal
having to do with the material world; tangible
involving bodily force; vigorous

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 law n
naturlag
universal statement about the operation of nature

physical quantity n
storhet
physical property

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
fysiskt
in a physical manner

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
läkare doktor
medical doctor

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ n
fysiker
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
fysik
branch of science

physiocrat /ˈfɪzɪəkɹat/ n
fysiokrat
economist

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ adj
fysiologisk
of, or relating to physiology

physiologist n
fysiolog
person

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
fysiologi
branch of biology

physiotherapist n
fysioterapeut sjukgymnast
therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise

physiotherapy n
sjukgymnastik
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise

phytic acid n
fytinsyra
compound

phytopathological adj
växtpatologisk
pertaining to phytopathology

phytopathologist n
växtpatolog
scientist

phytopathology n
växtpatologi
study of plant diseases

phytoplankton /ˌfaɪ.toʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ 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 /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
pianist
person who plays the piano

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ n
piano
a keyboard musical instrument

piano accordion n
pianodragspel
type of accordion

piastre n
piaster
Ottoman or Middle Eastern currency

picador /ˈpɪkədɔː(ɹ)/ n
pikador picador
a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
pikaresk
picaresque novel

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
piccolaflaska
bottle of champagne
piccolaflöjt
small, high-pitched transverse flute

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] n
hacka
pickaxe

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] v
plocka
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption
to grasp and pull with fingers
välja

pick 'n' mix n
lösgodis
selection of articles to pick and pay by weight or number

pick one's nose v
peta
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-me-up n
återställare
drink

pick-up line n
raggningsreplik
short introduction intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger

pick-up sticks n
plockepinn

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
preserved cucumber

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
lägga in
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution

pickled adj
inlagd
preserved by pickling

pickling /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ n
inläggning
instance of processing something in brine or 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

pickup truck n
pickup
truck with an open cargo bed

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
kräsen kinkig
fussy, particular

picky eater n
kräsmagad

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
picknick
a meal eaten outdoors

pico- /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/ /ˈpi.koʊ/ /ˈpiː.kəʊ/ prefix
piko-
multiplying the unit by 10−12

pictogram n
piktogram
picture that represents a word or an idea

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
bild fotografi
photograph
bild tavla
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc
film
informal: cinema

picture book n
bilderbok
a book for young children with illustrations

picture card n
klätt kort målare
playing card with picture

picture dictionary n
bildordbok
dictionary with pictures

picture frame /ˈpɪktʃə ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈpɪkt͡ʃɚ ˌfɹeɪm/ n
tavelram
frame into which a picture is placed

picture-in-picture n
bib bild i bild
simultaneous display of full TV screen and inset window

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pittoresk
resembling a picture or painting

pidgin /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
pidgin pidginspråk
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ n
paj
type of pastry
nonpastry dish resembling a pie

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ 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
bit stycke
part of a larger whole
nyp
slang: sexual encounter
pjäs
chess: figure other than pawn; similar counter in other games
pjäs stycke
artillery gun
puffra
slang: gun
stycke
artistic creation
single item belonging to a class of similar items

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
barnlek
simple or easy job

piece of furniture n
möbel
item of furniture

piece of paper n
papper papperslapp
sheet or scrap of paper

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

pied /paɪd/ adj
brokig
decorated or colored in blotches

pied bushchat n
svart buskskvätta
Saxicola caprata

pied wheatear n
nunnestenskvätta
Oenanthe pleschanka

piehole n
käften limpsax truten
mouth (rude)

pieing n
tårtning
an instance of throwing a pie at someone

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
piemontit
mineral

pier /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪɹ/ n
bropelare
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge
brygga
similar structure used to provide entertainment
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

pierce /pɜː(ɹ)s/ /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
bryta genom göra hål på punktera
puncture
pierca hål
create a hole for jewelry

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
piercing
hole for jewelry

pierogi /pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ n
pirog
dumpling

pietist n
pietist
supporter of pietism

pietistic /paɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/ /pʌɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
pietistisk
related to pietism

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
fromhet
reverence and devotion to God

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
gris snut
derogatory slang for police officer
svin gris
mammal of genus Sus
dirty or slovenly person

pig in a poke n
grisen i säcken köpa 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 /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ 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
dry colorant

pigmentation n
pigmentering
coloration of tissue

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
svinstia
enclosure where pigs are kept
dirty or very untidy place

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
knorr
tail of a pig
pippilott råttsvans tofs
either of two braids or ponytails
råttsvans
braided plait of hair

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

pikeman n
pikenerare
soldier

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.

pileus /ˈpɪliəs/ n
hatt
the cap of a mushroom

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
snatta
to steal in small quantities

pilferer n
snattare
one who pilfers

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ n
pilgrim vallfärdare
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
vallfärd pilgrimsfärd
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ v
vallfärda
to go on a pilgrimage

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] n
p-piller piller
contraceptive pill
piller tablett
small object for swallowing

pill press n
pillerpress
Pill-making machine

pill tile n
pillerbräda
Pill-cutter

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
plundring
the act of pillaging

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /ˈpɪljən/ 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 /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /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

pillow fort n
kuddfort kuddkoja
structure built from pillows

pillow-biter n
kuddbitare

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɘlɘˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləˌkeɪs/ 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
lots
person who helps navigate the harbor or coast
pilot
controller of aircraft
pilotavsnitt
sample TV series episode
styrman
steerer

pilot boat n
lotsbåt
boat to transport pilots

pilot light n
tändlåga
flame used to ignite gas

pilot project n
pilotprojekt
prototype, proof of concept

pilot whale n
grindval
either of two species of whale

pilsner n
pilsner
pale, light beer

pilum /ˈpaɪləm/ n
kastspjut
Roman military javelin

pimp /pɪmp/ n
hallick sutenör
prostitution solicitor

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
mire
plant of genus Anagallis

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
koppleri
practise of procuring prostitutes

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
finne
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin

pimply adj
finnig
having pimples; pimpled

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] n
knappnål
needle without an eye, used for fastening
kägla
slender object specially designed for use in bowling
skruv stämskruv
peg in musical instrument

pin-up n
pinuppa
person
pinuppbild
photograph

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔ(ɹ)/ n
karinförkläde madickenförkläde
sleeveless dress

pinball /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/ n
flipperspel
game

pinball machine n
flipperspel
machine

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ n
pincené
type of eyeglasses

pincer attack n
kniptångsmanöver
attack from multiple sides

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
tång hovtång kniptång
gripping tool

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ n
knipa
difficult situation
nyp
action of squeezing a small amount of skin
nypa
small amount of powder

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ v
knipa
to arrest or capture
knipsa
horticulture: to cut shoots or buds
nypa
to squeeze a small amount of skin
pina
nautical: to sail close-hauled
snatta
to steal

pinch of salt n
nypa salt
caution (as in take with a pinch of salt)

pinchbeck n
pinsback
an alloy of copper and zinc

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/ /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/ n
nåldyna
device designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it

pine /paɪn/ n
furu tall
wood of pine tree
tall fura
tree of the genus Pinus

pine /paɪn/ v
tråna
to long for sufferingly

pine bunting n
tallsparv
Emberiza leucocephalos

pine grosbeak n
tallbit
Pinicola enucleator

pine marten n
mård trädmård skogsmård
Martes martes

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
pinjenöt pinjekärna
edible seeds of evergreen pine

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
tallkottkörteln
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ n
ananas
plant
fruit

pinecone n
tallkotte
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree

pinesap n
tallört
Monotropa hypopitys

pinewood n
furu
wood of the pine
tallskog
forest or grove of pines

ping pong ball n
bordtennisboll pingisboll pingpongboll
type of ball

pinion /ˈpɪnjən/ n
pinjong
gear in a gear drive train

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] adj
rosa skär ljusröd
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] n
nejlika
flower
rosa skär
pale red colour

pink jersey n
rosa ledartröja
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pink-footed goose n
spetsbergsgås
Anser brachyrhynchus

pinking shears n
sicksacksax
scissors with zigzag cutting edges

pinkness n
skärhet
condition

pinky promise n
tumma
promise made by entwining pinky fingers

pinna /ˈpɪnə/ n
öronmussla
visible part of the ear

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ n
fial
architecture: an upright member

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

pinworm n
springmask
worms

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
pion pimeson
particle

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ 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
flöjt pipa
type of wind instrument
lina
data backbone or broadband Internet access
orgelpipa
organ pipe
rör
rigid tube
tillförselkanal
geology: vertical conduit through the Earth's crust

pipe cleaner n
piprensare
wire which is used to clean small crevices

pipe cutter n
rörkap rörskärare
tool used by plumbers to cut pipe

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

piping hot /ˌpaɪ.pɪŋ ˈhɒt/ /ˌpaɪpɪŋ ˈhɑt/ adj
brännhet skållhet stekhet
very hot

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ n
piplärka
passerine bird from the genus Anthus

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
piratkopiering
unauthorized duplication
sjöröveri
robbery at sea

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ n
piraya
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
pirat sjörövare
one who plunders at sea
one who breaks intellectual property laws

pirouette /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ n
piruett
whirling or turning on the toes
the whirling about of a horse

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʃkɪ/ /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 off v
dra åt skogen sticka av sticka och brinna
to leave, to go away

piss oneself v
pissa på sig
vulgar slang: be very scared
vulgar slang: laugh uncontrollably
vulgar slang: wet oneself

piss-up n
fyllefest
a party with plenty of alcohol

pissed /pɪst/ adj
full packad
drunk
irriterad
annoyed, angry

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

pissing contest n
tuppfäktning
pointless competition

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ n
pistasch pistaschnöt
fruit
pistasch pistaschträd
tree

piste /piːst/ /pɪst/ 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

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
kolv
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder

piston engine n
kolvmotor
engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] n
depå
service area at a motor racetrack
grop
hole in the ground
kärna
seed or stone inside a fruit
the stone of a drupaceous fruit

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] v
kärna ur urkärna
remove the stone from

pit prop n
gruvstolpe
beam

pit stop /ˈpɪt.stɑp/ n
depå
stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ n
beck
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
kast
act of pitching a baseball
plan
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby, gridiron or field hockey is played
propellerstigning stigning
rotation angle about the transverse axis
tippning
aviation: measure of the degree to which an aircraft's nose tilts up or down
tonhöjd ton
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ v
kasta
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate
to throw
kasta slänga
to throw away; discard
lägga
of snow, to settle and build up, without melting
resa
to assemble or erect (a tent)

pitch accent n
musikalisk accent ordaccent tonaccent
phonology

pitch-black adj
beckmörk becksvart gagatsvart kolmörk kolsvart ramsvart
of the blackest black

pitch-dark adj
beckmörk
absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
kastare pitcher
the player who throws the ball to the batter
tillbringare
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ n
högaffel hötjuga
farm tool with tines

pitchstone n
becksten pechsten
natural glass

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
fallgrop fälla
potential problem, hazard, or danger
fångstgrop fallgrop
trapping pit

pith /pɪθ/ n
kärna
essential or vital part of something
märg flädermärg
soft, spongy substance inside plant parts

pith helmet n
tropikhjälm
type of hat

pithouse n
grophus
primitive building

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
kärnfull
Concise and meaningful
Of, like, or abounding in pith

pitiless /ˈpɪtɪləs/ adj
skoningslös
having no pity

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s] n
spottstyver
meagre allowance of money or wages

pitter n
urkärnare
Device

pitting n
gropfrätning
formations of pits by corrosion

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ n
hypofys
pituitary gland

pituitary gland n
hypofys
an endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism and maturation

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ n
medlidande medömkan
feeling of sympathy
synd
something regrettable

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ v
tycka synd om

pity party n
offerkofta
instance

pivot /ˈpɪv.ət/ n
kärnpunkt medelpunkt vändpunkt
something having a paramount significance
svängtapp
that on which something turns
vridning vändning
act of turning on one foot

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
avgörande central huvudsaklig nyckel- väsentlig
being of crucial importance; central, key
pivå-
of, relating to, or being a pivot

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ n
pixel
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] adj
pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizza cutter n
pizzaskärare
wheel-bladed knife

pizza oven n
pizzaugn
oven found in modern pizzerias
oven found in traditional pizzerias
specialized infrared oven

pizza pan n
pizzaplåt

pizza stone n
pizzasten

pizzamaker n
pizzabagare
person who makes pizzas

pizzazz /pɪˈzæz/ n
fräs schvung
flair, vitality, or zest

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
pizzeria
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pizzicato /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ adv
pizzicato
musical instruction

piñata /pɪnˈjæ.tə/ /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/ n
piñata
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ /ˈplæk.ɚd/ n
plakat
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placate /pleɪˈkeɪt/ /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
blidka
to calm

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] n
gård
plats gård torg
open space, courtyard, market square
plats ställe placering post säte
location, position
plats säte liggplats sittplats sovplats ståplats
area one occupies, particularly for sitting

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] v
placera
passive: to rank at (a certain position)
to earn a given spot in a competition
placera erinra
to remember where and when something or someone was previously encountered
placera lägga ställa 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

place mat n
bordstablett bordsunderlägg tablett
protective table mat

place of articulation n
artikulationsställe
point of contact

place setting n
kuvert
items arranged for a person at a dining table

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ n
placebo
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment

placebo effect n
placeboeffekt
tendency for a substance to exhibit results due to belief of the recipient

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
platshållare
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later

placename /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ n
ortnamn ortsnamn toponym

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
moderkaka placenta
anatomy: placenta

placental n
moderkaksdjur placentadäggdjur
member of Placentalia

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
lugn stilla
calm and quiet; peaceful

plagiarism /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
plagiat plagiering
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized
copying of someone's ideas

plagiarist /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪst/ n
plagiator fuskare
one who plagiarizes

plagiarize /ˈpleɪd͡ʒi.əɹaɪz/ /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹaɪz/ v
plagiera
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] n
pest
specific disease "the Plague"

plaice /pleɪs/ n
rödspätta spätta rödspotta
Pleuronectes platessa

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] adj
enfärgad
of just one colour
vanlig
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] n
slätt
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain and simple /ˈpleɪn ən(d) sɪmp(ə)l/ adv
helt enkelt
without any doubt

plain leaf warbler n
dvärgsångare
Phylloscopus neglectus

plainclothes adj
civilklädd
wearing civilian clothes

plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ n
kärande
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] n
plan
set of intended actions
2-dimensional drawing from above
technical drawing

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] v
planera
to create a plan for
to intend
projektera planera
to design

plane /pleɪn/ adj
plan
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
plan
geometry: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
level of existence
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

plane tree n
platan
tree

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

planetarium /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ n
planetarium
museum which displays images of space

planetary /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ /ˈplænɪtri/ /ˈplænɪtəri/ /ˈplænɪˌtɛəri/ adj
planetarisk
of or relating to planets

planetary nebula n
planetarisk nebulosa
nebulosity

planetary system n
planetsystem

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 /ˈplæŋk.tən/ n
plankton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planless adj
planlös

planlessness n
planlöshet

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
action of the verb to plan
act of formulating of a course of action
act of making contingency plans

planning permission /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ /ˈplænɪŋ pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
bygglov byggnadslov
legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] n
växt
organism of the kingdom Plantae
a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells
växt planta
organism capable of photosynthesis

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] v
plantera
to place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow

plant-based adj
växtbaserad
consisting mostly or wholly of foods derived from plants

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] n
groblad kämpar strandpryl
small plant
kokbanan matbanan mjölbanan pisang
fruit

plantar adj
fot- fotsule- plantar plantar-
relating to the sole of the foot

plantar fasciitis n
hälsporre
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
plantage
large farm

planter /ˈplæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈplɑːntə(ɹ)/ n
balkonglåda blomkruka blomlåda golvkruka planteringslåda utomhuskruka
box or pot
bosättare kolonist nyodlare
early English settler
plantageägare
owner of a plantation
såmaskin
machine
såningsman
person operating a planter

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] adj
hälgående plantigrad
walking with the entire sole of the foot

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] 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/ [pʰl̥æk] n
minnestavla plakett
piece of flat metal with writing on it to remind people of a person or event
plack
accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth

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 /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ n
plåster 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/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] adj
formbar plastisk
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant
plast- plast
made of plastic

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] n
plast
synthetic thermoplastic polymer
any similar synthetic material

plastic bag n
plastkasse plastpåse
type of packaging

plastic explosive n
sprängdeg
explosive material

plastic surgery n
plastikkirurgi plastik
surgery involving the transfer of tissue
cosmetic surgery

plat du jour n
dagens rätt

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] n
anod
anode of vacuum tube
plansch
printing, photography: image or copy
printing, publishing: full page illustration
platta
flat metallic object
plåt
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper
tallrik fat
flat dish
bysantin av silver rundel av silver
heraldic charge: roundel of silver

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] v
plätera
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material

plate tectonics n
plattektonik
large-scale movement of tectonic plates

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
platå
high, level expanse

platelet n
trombocyt blodplätt
particle found in the blood of mammals

plater n
pläterare
someone who plates metal
plåtslagare
someone who installs sheet metal

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
perrong plattform
travel: raised structure for passengers
plattform
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
politics: political stance on a broad set of issues
plattform estrad scen podium
stage for speeches and performances

platform edge n
plattformskant perrongkant
special zone at the edge of the metro platform

platform game n
plattformsspel
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles

platform shoe n
platåsko
type of footwear

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
platina
metal

platinum blond adj
platinablond
of a silvery blond color

platinum blonde n
platinablond kvinna
woman

platitude /ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplatɪtʃuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/ n
plattityd banalitet
triteness
plattityd floskel
often-quoted saying

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 /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/ adj
plausibel rimlig
likely, acceptable

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] n
drag
action carried out when it is one's turn to play
drama pjäs skådespel teaterpjäs teaterstycke
literary composition intended to be represented
lek spel
playful activity
pjäs skådespel teaterpjäs drama teaterstycke
theatrical performance
spel
individual's performance in a sport

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
leka spela
act in a manner such that one has fun
spela agera
act in a performance
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 lira köra
participate in (a sport or game)
spela spela upp
use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording

play along v
spela med spela spelet

play dumb v
larva
to pretend to be slow-witted

play hard to get v
spela svår
to be coy; to feign lack of romantic interest in a certain person, so as to force that person to be more overt in expressing interest

play hardball v
sätta hårt mot hårt

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 feign sleep, illness, etc.
spela död

play the field v
köra två spår, köra dubbelspårigt
to date more than one person

play the fool v
apa sig löjla sig spela pajas
behave in a foolish manner
spela dum
pretend ignorance

play the game v
spela spelet
behave fairly

play the victim card v
offerkofta
to portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.

play truant v
skolka
be absent from school without permission

play with fire v
leka med elden
put oneself in a precarious situation

playable adj
spelbar
able to be played
spelbar spelvärd
of a game, able to be played and enjoyed

playback n
uppspelning
replaying of recorded sound or moving images

playbill n
teateraffisch
poster

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
playboy lebeman
man who devotes himself to pleasure

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
musikant musiker
one who plays a musical instrument
skådespelare
dramatic actor
spelare
one who plays any game or sport
gambler
video games: gamer, gamester
participant
electronic device
software application

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
lekfull
liking or prone to play

playfulness n
lekfullhet
quality of being playful

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
lekplats
large open space to play on, usually for children
space to do what one pleases
lekplats lekpark
small area for children
skolgård
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play

playing card n
spelkort
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ /ˈpɫæɪ̯ˌɫɪst/ n
spellista
computing
record

playmate n
lekkamrat
companion to play with

playoff n
playoff-match utslagsmatch
series game

playoff beard n
slutspelsskägg
beard grown during postseason

playpen n
barnhage lekhage
enclosure for children to play in

plaything adj
leksak
something intended for playing with

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
dramatiker
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplæzə/ /ˈplɑːzə/ n
torg
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
försvar

plea bargain n
strafflindring uppgörelse
an agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one

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
säg efter mig 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 så snäll och tala långsammare? tala långsammare är du snäll
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 trevligt att råkas trevligt att träffas
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody

pleasing fungus beetle /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbitl̩/ /ˈplizɪŋ ˈfʌŋɡəs ˈbiɾl̩/ /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 /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ adj
plebejisk
of or pertaining to the common people

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ n
plebej
one of the common people of ancient Rome

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ n
folkomröstning
direct popular vote on an issue of public importance

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
plektrum
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ n
pant
delivery of personal property to secure the payment of a debt
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/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
fullmäktig

plentiful /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ adj
riklig
existing in large number

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] adv
rikligt
more than sufficiently or very

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
riklighet
a more-than-adequate amount

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ n
pleonasm
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleophony n
pleofoni
disyllabic reflex in East Slavic languages

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
Pleroma
the region of light above the world

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
överflöd
excess, abundance

plethoric /plɛˈθɒɹɪk/ /ˈplɛθəɹɪk/ adj
pletorisk
containing excessive blood

pleural cavity n
pleuraspalt
body cavity

pleurisy /ˈpljʊəɹɪsi/ /ˈplʊəɹɪsi/ n
lungsäcksinflammation pleurit
inflammation of lung pleura

plicate /plaɪˈkeɪt/ /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ adj
plisserad
folded

plicate /plaɪˈkeɪt/ /plɪˈkeɪt/ /ˈplaɪ.keɪt/ /ˈplaɪkət/ v
plissera
biology: to fold

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
tång
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
piedestal plint sockel
base for column, pedestal or statue

plod /plɒd/ v
knoga lunka
to walk slowly

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊzɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊzɪv/ n
klusil
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
intrig handling
course of a story
komplott sammansvärjning
secret plan to achieve an end
tomt
area of land used for building on or planting on

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
konspirera
intransitive: to conceive

plough /plaʊ/ n
plog
device pulled through the ground

plough /plaʊ/ v
plöja
use a plough on soil to prepare for planting
plöja ploga
use a plough

plow up v
drilla plöja upp
to uncover through plowing

plowshare n
plogbill bill skär
cutting edge of a plow

ploy /plɔɪ/ 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
propp plugg
hole filler
stickpropp kontakt stickkontakt elkontakt
electric connecting device

plug-in /ˈplʌɡ.ɪn/ n
insticksmodul insticksprogram tilläggsmodul tilläggsprogram
computer add-on

plum /plʌm/ n
plommon
fruit of Prunus domestica
plommonträd
tree

plum blossom n
plommon blomma
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plum pudding n
plumpudding
pudding containing a large amount of dried fruit

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
blyblomma
leadwort

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ n
rörmokare
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage

plumber wrench n
rörtång
pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
VVS ledningsdragning rörmokeri
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building
matsmältning mage urinvägarna
informal: system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system
rörmokeri
trade or occupation of a plumber

plume /ˈpljuːm/ /ˈplum/ /ˈpluːm/ n
fjäder plym
feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration
plym
cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

plumetty /ˈplum.ə.ti/ /ˈpluˌmɛt.i/ adj
befjädrad fjäderklädd

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ n
lod lodlina
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ v
falla rasa stupa störta
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ n
plundring
instance of plundering

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ 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 /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ n
dykare
one who plunges
kolv
internal piece of syringe
vaskrensare
device for removing blockages by suction

pluperfect /pluˈpɝ.fɪkt/ /pluːˈpɜː.fɪkt/ n
pluskvamperfekt
verb in this tense

pluperfect tense n
pluskvamperfekt pluskvamperfektum
tense

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ adj
plural flertal
more than one

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ n
plural pluralis flertal
word in plural form
pluralis flertal plural
the plural number

plurale tantum /ˌplɝ.ə.leɪ -/ /ˌplʊɚ.ə.leɪ ˈtæn.təm/ n
plurale tantum
a noun without a singular form

plurality /plʊˈɹæləti/ n
enkel majoritet relativ majoritet
most votes in election, but less than 50%

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ adj
plus
being positive rather than negative or zero
physics: electrically positive
plus extra överskjutande
positive, involving advantage

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ n
plus fördel tillgång tillskott
useful addition
plus positivt tal
positive quantity

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ preposition
och plus
in addition to
plus och
arithmetic: sum

plus sign n
plustecken
mathematical symbol

plush /plʌʃ/ n
plysch
textile fabric

plush toy n
kramdjur gosedjur mjukisdjur mjukisleksak
soft toy with a plush covering

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
plutokrati
government by the wealthy
controlling class of the wealthy

plutocrat n
plutokrat
someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth

plutocratic adj
plutokratisk
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy

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

pneumoconiosis n
dammlunga pneumokonios
disease of the lungs

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ n
lunginflammation pneumoni
inflammation of the lungs

pneumonic plague n
lungpest
disease

poach /ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ v
tjuvfiska tjuvjaga
to take game or fish illegally

poached egg n
förlorade ägg pocherade ägg
type of cooked egg

poacher /ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
tjuvjägare tjuvskytt
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally

poaching n
tjuvjakt tjuvfiske
trespassing in search of game

pochard /ˈpɒtʃəd/ /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ n
dykand
duck

pock /pɑk/ /pɒk/ n
koppa
pus filled swelling

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ adj
ficka
of a size suitable for putting into a pocket

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ n
ficka
bag stitched to an item of clothing
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ v
sänka
to cause a ball to go into a pocket of a billiard table

pocket dial v
fickringa
to accidentally call
fickringning
an act of accidentally calling

pocket dictionary n
fickordbok
portable dictionary

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 pool n
fickpingis
masturbation through a pocket

pocket watch n
fickur
watch

pocketbook n
pocket pocketbok

pocketknife n
fickkniv fällkniv pennkniv

pockmark n
grop koppärr
mark or scar

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
balja skida
seed case

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ n
podcast podcastepisod podd
individual episode of such a programme
podcast podd poddsändning
type of audio programme

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ v
podcasta podda
to deliver (information) in the form of a programme over the Internet on a regular basis for playback on computers or portable devices
to deliver a programme over the Internet on a regular basis for playback on computers or portable devices

podgy adj
knubbig plufsig rultig
slightly fat

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
fotvårdsspecialist
specialist in foot care

podium /ˈpəʊ.diəm/ n
pall prispall
sports: steepled platform
pallplacering podium
sports: result amongst the best three
podium
platform
talarstol
stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly

poem /pojəm/ /poʊ̯m/ /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] n
dikt poem
piece of poetic writing
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry
dikt poem skaldverk
literary piece written in verse

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] n
poet diktare skald
person who writes poems

poet's daffodil n
pingstlilja
species of daffodil

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ n
poetissa
female poet

poetic /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /pəʉˈet.ɪk/ /pəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
poetisk
relating to poetry

poetics n
poetik
the theory of poetry

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] n
poesi
literature composed in verse
poetical quality, artistic and/or artful, which appeals or stirs the imagination

pogo stick n
hoppjerka hoppstylta kängurupinne
toy used for hopping

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ n
pogrom
riot with the intent to massacre or terrorize a certain group, usually Jews

poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ /ˈpɔɪnənt/ [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt] adj
stark
piquant; pungent

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.t(i)ə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ 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.)
mening
purpose or objective
poäng
opinion which adds to the discussion
poäng punkt
unit of scoring in a game or competition
prick punkt
something tiny
punkt
full stop
economics: unit of change
mark or stroke above letter
punkt plats
location or place
punkt poäng
geometry: zero-dimensional object
typography: unit of size
sida poäng
distinguishing quality
spets tunga
backgammon: one of the twelve triangular positions
spets udd
sharp tip
streck
compass point
udde landtunga
peninsula
växel
railroad switch

point /pɔɪnt/ v
peka
to extend finger
rikta
direct

point in time n
tidpunkt
moment

point mass n
punktmassa
theoretical point with mass assigned to it

point of departure n
utgångspunkt
initial circumstances

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 of tangency n
tangeringspunkt
the point where a tangent line and its curve meet

point the finger at v
peka finger
to accuse or blame

point-blank adj
direkt rättfram
disconcertingly straightforward or blunt
på nära håll
so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target

point-to-point /ˌpɔɪnt(t)əˈpɔɪnt/ adj
punkt-till-punkt
employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints

pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
spetsig
sharp at one end

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
pekare
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
pekpinne
teacher's pointer
pointer
hunting dog
visare
needle of a timepiece or measuring device

pointillism n
pointillism
painting technique

pointing device n
pekdon

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ adj
poänglös
having no purpose
trubbig
having no point or sharp tip

pointwise adj
punktvis
occurring at each point

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 dart frog n
pilgiftsgroda
frog of the family Dendrobatidae

poison ivy n
klättersumak
one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants

poisoned chalice /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ /ˈpɔɪzənd ˈtʃælɪs/ n
björntjänst
something initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful

poisoning n
förgiftning
administration of a poison

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
peta
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick

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)/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯lɚ] [ˈpʰəʊ̯lə(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
mathematical term

polar ice n
polaris
glacial mass

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

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
polarisering
grouping of opinions into two extremes
production of polarized light
production or condition of polarity
separation of positive and negative charges

polarized adj
polariserad
having polarization

polaroid n
polaroidbild
print from such a camera
polaroidkamera
camera that develops its own film

pole /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] n
stav
long and slender object for construction or support
pol
extreme of an axis
magnetic point
contact on an electrical device
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis)

pole position n
pole position
top qualifying position

pole star /ˈpoʊl ˌstɑɹ/ /ˈpəʊl stɑː/ n
polstjärna
star visible to the naked eye which was, is, or will be nearest a celestial pole of a planet

pole vault n
stavhopp
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polemisk
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
polemik
argument or controversy

polemics /pəˈlɛm.ɪks/ n
polemik
art or practice of making arguments or controversies
refutation of errors in theological doctrine

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
polis
local or general law enforcement agency

police box n
poliskiosk
police box

police brutality n
polisbrutalitet
use of excessive force by a police officer

police car n
polisbil
automobile used by a police officer

police chief n
polischef
head of a police department

police commissioner n
poliskommissarie
senior rank police member

police dog n
polishund
trained dog for police work

police officer n
polis polisman aina poliskonstapel

police state n
polisstat
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
polisstation polishus
building of police force

policewoman n
poliskvinna
a female police officer

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ n
politik
principle of conduct

policy rate n
styrränta

poliomyelitis /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
polio barnförlamning poliomyelit
infection by the poliovirus

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ n
finess polityr
cleanliness in performance or presentation
glans polish
cleanliness; smoothness; shininess
polermedel polityr putsmedel
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
polera putsa
make a surface smooth or shiny
to refine; improve imperfections from

politburo /-ˌbjɔː-/ /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˈpɑlətˌbjʊɹoʊ/ /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
politbyrå
governing council and chief policymaking body of a Marxist-Leninist political system

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
artig hövlig
well-mannered

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ n
artighet hövlighet
act of being polite

politesse /pɑləˈtɛs/ /pɒlɪˈtɛs/ n
artighet
civility, courtesy

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] 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 economy n
politisk ekonomi
interdisciplinary study

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 /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
politiker
one engaged in politics

politicize /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ v
politisera
to give something political characteristics
to make someone politically active

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politik
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.ti/ n
statsbildning
politically organized unit

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ n
polka polkett
dance
music for this dance

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
opinionsundersökning
a survey of a particular group

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
pollen frömjöl
fine granular substance produced in flowers

pollinate /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ v
pollinera
to apply pollen to

pollination /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ n
pollinering pollination
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

polluted adj
förorenad
defiled

polluter n
förorenare
subject that pollutes

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ n
förorening miljöförstöring
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈpəʊl.əʊ/ [ˈpɒʊɫəʊ] [ˈpəʊləʊ] n
hästpolo
ball game

polo player n
polospelare
player of polo

polo shirt /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌʃɝt/ /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌʃɜːt/ n
pikétröja
casual, usually short-sleeved, shirt with a protruding collar

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
polonium
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ /ˈpəʊl.təˌɡaɪst/ n
poltergeist
disruptive ghost

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɒli-/ /ˈpɒlɪ-/ prefix
poly-
many

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
polyamori
practices involving relationships with multiple partners

polyandry n
polyandri
plurality of husbands at the same time

polyarthritis n
polyartrit
arthritis affecting five or more joints

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 /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ n
polygami månggifte
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ adj
polyglott flerspråkig
of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages
containing, or made up of, several languages

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ n
polyglott flerspråkig bok flerspråkig person

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
polygon månghörning
plane figure bounded by straight edges

polygon of forces n
kraftpolygon
polygonal figure

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
månghörnig
having many angles

polygyny /pəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ 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/ /ˈpɑlɪmæθ/ /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 /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ adj
polynomiell
in algebra

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ n
polynom
algebraic expression

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ /ˌpɑlənˈjɑ/ n
polynja vak
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyp /ˈpɑlɪp/ /ˈpɒlɪp/ n
polyp
coelenterate
growth

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ n
polyfoni
musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices

polypody /ˈpɒlɪpəʊdi/ n
stensöta
any fern of the genus Polypodium

polypoly /pəˈlɪpəlɪ/ /ˈpɒlɪˈpɒlɪ/ n
polypol

polypropylene n
polypropylen
resin

polysaccharide n
polysackarid
complex carbohydrate

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
polysemi
ability to have multiple meanings

polystyrene n
polystyren
polymer

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
flerstavig
having more than one syllable

polysyndeton /pɒlɪˈsɪndɪtɒn/ n
polysyndes polysyndeton
the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
polysyntetisk
polysynthetic

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
polyteism
belief in the existence of multiple gods

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
polyteistisk
of or relating to polytheism

polytope n
polytop
geometric shape

polytunnel n
tunnelväxthus
a polyethylene tunnel

polyunsaturated adj
fleromättad
relating to long chain organic compounds

polyunsaturated fat n
fleromättat fett
fat or oil containing a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids

polyuria n
polyuri

pomander /poʊˈmæn.dɚ/ /pəˈmæn.də/ /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɑ.mən.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ /ˈpɒ.mən.də/ /ˈpəʊ.mæn.də/ n
pomander
mixture of aromatic substances

pomarine skua n
bredstjärtad labb
Stercorarius pomarinus

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ n
granatäppelträd granatäpple
Punica granatum shrub or small tree
granatäpple
fruit of the Punica granatum

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ n
pompelmus pomelo
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ n
knapp svärdsknapp
knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword
sadelknapp
upper front brow of a saddle

pommel horse n
bygelhäst
gymnastic apparatus

pomp and circumstance n
pompa och ståt
ceremonial grandeur

pompom n
pompong
decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric

pompon n
pompong
puff or ball as for decoration for cheerleading

pomposity n
pompösitet
quality

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pompös
affectedly grand

pompously adv
pompöst
in a pompous manner

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
damm tjärn
small lake

ponder /ˈpɑn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
fundera grubbla grunna
to consider carefully
fundera grunna begrunda
to think deeply

pons /ˈpoʊnz/ /ˈpɑnz/ /ˈpɒnz/ /ˈpəʊnz/ n
hjärnbrygga pons
part of the brain

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ n
pontifikat
state of a pontifex

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ n
ponton
buoyant support for a temporary bridge, dock or landing stage
box used to raise a sunken vessel
float of a seaplane

pontoon bridge n
pontonbro
a temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
ponny
small horse

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
hästsvans
hairstyle

poo /pu/ /puː/ n
bajs

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
bajsa

pooch /puːt͡ʃ/ n
jycke
slang: dog

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
pudel
any of various breeds of poodle

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] interjection
poff
deflating object or a magical disappearance

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] n
fis fjärt prutt
The product of flatulence.
fjolla
A male homosexual.

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] v
fisa fjärta prutta
to fart

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] n
bassäng damm pool
body of water
pöl göl vattenpöl
small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle

pool table n
biljardbord
a table used for playing pool

poop deck n
hyttdäck poop
stern deck on top of the cabin(s)

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ adj
dålig eländig usel miserabel undermålig
of low quality
fattig
with few or no possessions or money
stackars miserabel
used to express pity

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ n
fattig
the poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
fattig som en kyrkråtta fattig som en lus fattig som en råtta
very poor

poor man's adj
fattigmans-
cheaper than or inferior to

poor thing n
stackare
someone or something to be pitied

poorhouse n
fattighus fattigstuga
charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
läsk
soda pop
poff
loud, sharp sound
farsa pappa paps
father
pop
pop music

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ v
slå lock
to undergo equalization of pressure when the Eustachian tubes open

pop art n
popkonst
genre of art that uses elements of popular culture

pop music n
pop popmusik
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience

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/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [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

popinjay /ˈpɑpənˌd͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈpɒpɪnd͡ʒeɪ/ n
papegoja
heraldic representation of a parrot

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ n
poppel
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ n
knäveck
fossa at the back of the knee joint

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ /ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adj
knävecks-
area behind the knee

popliteus n
popliteus
area behind the knee

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ adj
poppig
typical, or in the style, of pop music

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
vallmo
plant of the genus Papaver

poppyhead n
vallmoknopp
head of a poppy

poppyseed n
vallmofrön
the seed of the poppy

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/ /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ n
isglass isglasspinne
serving of frozen juice on a stick

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /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 culture n
populärkultur
prevailing vernacular culture

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 /ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/ v
popularisera
to make popular

popularity /ˌpɑp.jəˈlɛəɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
popularitet
the quality or state of being popular

popularization n
populärisering
the act of making something popular to the general public

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
befolkning population
all people living within a political or geographical boundary
bestånd population
biology: collection of organisms
folkmängd befolkning invånarantal
number of residents in a given area
population
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn

population bottleneck n
flaskhalseffekt
population bottleneck

population density n
befolkningstäthet folktäthet
average number of people per area

population pyramid n
befolkningspyramid
graphical illustration of the distribution of a population by age groups and sex

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
folkrik
having a large population

porbeagle n
håbrand sillhaj
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ n
porslin
hard white translucent ceramic
items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹt͡ʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
veranda förstukvist
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building

porcini /pɔːɹˈt͡ʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
karljohan stensopp karljohansvamp
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ 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 griskött fläskkött svinkött
meat of a pig
valfläsk
opportunist political appropriation

pork barrel /ˈpɔːkˌbaɹəl/ n
valfläsk
funds assigned for local expenditure

pork belly n
sidfläsk
boneless cut of fatty meat

pork chop n
fläskkotlett
pork chop

pork pie hat n
fläskpannkaka porkpie porkpiehatt

pork rind n
fläsksvål
food made from pork skin

porky /pɔː(ɹ).ki/ adj
fläskig knubbig rundnätt småfet
rather fat

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ n
p-film p-rulle porrfilm
pornographic work
porr
pornography

porn star n
porrstjärna
actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films

pornlike adj
porrig
resembling pornography; pornographic

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
porr
pornography

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
pornokrati
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons

pornographer /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
pornograf porrförläggare
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ 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

pornstache /ˈpɔɹnstæʃ/ /ˈpɔːnstæʃ/ n
porrmusche porrmustasch
moustache that resembles one worn by an adult film actor

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 /pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
tumlare
cetacean
imprecisely, any small dolphin

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
gröt
breakfast cereal dish

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
babord
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel
hamn
dock or harbour
port
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred
opening where a connection is made
porta portera
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
portering portning
computing: program adapted to work on a different platform; act of adapting
portvin
fortified wine

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 dass utedass
portable toilet

portage /ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ n
dragställe
route used for portage

portapotty n
bajamaja

portcullis /pɔɹtˈkʌl.ɪs/ /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ 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 /-oʊl.joʊ/ /-əʊl.jəʊ/ /poɹt-/ /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
portfölj
investments

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
portik
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
portion del
allocated amount

portly /ˈpoʊɹtli/ /ˈpoːtliː/ /ˈpɔɹtli/ /ˈpɔːtli/ adj
korpulent rundlagd
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

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ /pɔːˈtɹeɪ/ v
gestalta porträttera
to play a role
porträttera
to paint or draw the likeness of
porträttera skildra
figuratively: to describe in words

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 /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
anta
to suggest
postulera förutsätta
to postulate

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ n
position
posture
status or rank
opinion, stand or stance
place on a playing field
position läge plats
place, location

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ v
placera placera ut
to put into place

position vector n
ortsvektor
position vector

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ adj
absolut
derived from an object by itself; absolute
faktisk reell verklig
philosophy: actual, real, concrete
positiv
legal: formally laid down
characterised by features which support a hypothesis
favorable, desirable
mathematics: greater than zero
physics: having more protons than electrons
grammar: describing the primary sense
photography: of a visual image true to the original
optimistic
säker övertygad
fully assured in opinion, confident
tvärsäker
overconfident, dogmatic

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ n
positiv
grammar: degree of comparison
photography: a positive image

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
inneha äga besitta
to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner
äga

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
besatt
controlled by evil spirits

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
bollinnehav
control of the ball in a disputed sports game
egendom ägodel
something that is owned
innehav besittning
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own
ägande

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
possessiv
grammar: indicating possession

possessive pronoun n
possessivt pronomen
pronoun which expresses possession

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
möjlighet
quality of being possible

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ 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
pol
pole in a battery
regel stolpe
(construction) stud; two-by-four
stolpe
goalpost (sports)
stolpe påle grindstolpe
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground
inlägg meddelande postning
individual message in a forum
post
method of delivering mail
station, outpost
post postering vaktpost vaktkur kur
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
posta skicka lägga upp skriva
(Internet) to publish a message
skicka posta
to send mail

post horn n
posthorn
horn formerly used by postmen
musical instrument

post mortem n
obduktion
investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ n
postkontor
place
organization

post office box n
postbox
box hired as collection point for mail

post-apocalyptic adj
postapokalyptisk

post-irony n
postironi

post-it note n
Post-It-lapp klisterlapp 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

post-war adj
efterkrigs-
pertaining to a period following the end of a war

postage /ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/ n
frankering
postage stamp affixed as evidence of payment
porto
charge

postage code n
portokod
postage

postage meter n
frankeringsmaskin
machine

postage stamp n
frimärke
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid

postal order n
postanvisning
money order processed by official post offices

postal vote n
poströst
vote made on an official form which is then sent through the post

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(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 /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
postkod
sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address

postcolonial adj
postkolonial
following the end of colonial rule

postdate /ˈpəʊstˌdeɪt/ v
postdatera

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
affisch plakat anslag
advertisement
affisch poster plansch
picture intended to be attached to a wall
stolpe ut stolpskott
shot that hits a goalpost

poster child n
praktexempel
prototypical example

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ n
eftervärlden
all the future generations

postethnic adj
postetnisk
pertaining to a time or mindset in which ethnic identity is no longer important

postglacial rebound n
landhöjning
rise of depressed lithosphere

postgraduate /ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət/ n
doktorand forskarstuderande
a person continuing to study after completing a degree

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.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 /ˈpɒstəl/ /ˈpɒstɪl/ n
postilla
collection of homilies

postilion /poʊˈstɪljən/ /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
spannryttare
rider mounted on leading horse

postindustrial adj
postindustriell
describing a type of economy

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 /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ n
axiom postulat
logic: an axiom
förutsättning
requirement, prerequisite

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
postulera
to assume as a premise

posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
hållning
position of body

postwoman n
brevbärare
woman who delivers the post or mail

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
buckla hjälm kask
iron hat
buk ölmage
protruding belly
gryta kruka
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.
insats pott
money wagered
kanna
coffeepot, teapot
krus
earthen or pewter cup for liquors; mug
potta
slang: toilet
braj
marijuana

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

pot roast n
grytstek
slow-cooked beef dish

potable /ˈpoʊtəbəl/ /ˈpɑt-/ /ˈpɒt-/ /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ adj
drickbar
good for drinking

potash /ˈpɑt.æʃ/ /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
pottaska
pot ash: the water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
kalium
the chemical element

potassium cyanide n
cyankalium kaliumcyanid
inorganic compound

potassium hydroxide n
kaliumhydroxid
potassium hydroxide

potassium nitrate n
salpeter
KNO₃

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] 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

potato starch n
potatismjöl
vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes

potbellied adj
tjockmagad bukig rundmagad
having a potbelly

potbelly n
kulmage
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
potentat
a powerful leader

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potentiell
existing in possibility

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
potential
currently unrealized ability
energy of a unit electrical charge

potential energy n
potentiell energi lägesenergi
energy possessed by an object because of its position

potenty adj
kryckskura

potholder n
grytlapp
insulated pad for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole n
jättegryta
pit in the bed of a stream
potthål
a hole in a road

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
trolldryck
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlæt͡ʃ/ /ˈpɒtlætʃ/ n
knytkalas
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ n
krukskärva
piece of ceramic from pottery

potter /ˈpɑtɚ/ /ˈpɒtə/ n
krukmakare
one who makes pots and ceramic wares

potter's clay n
keramiklera
clay used by a potter

potter's wheel n
drejskiva drejning
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

potty /ˈpɒti/ n
potta
children's chamberpot

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
pung
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
omslag grötomslag foment
soft, moist mass applied topically to a part of the body

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ n
fjäderfä
domestic fowl

pounce /paʊns/ n
skrivsand
powder thrown onto the paper to make the ink dry

pound /paʊnd/ n
pund
unit of currency
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)

pound /paʊnd/ v
banka
to strike hard repeatedly
bulta slå
to beat strongly or throb

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
pund
currency of the UK

pound the table v
sätta ner foten sätte ned foten
to vehemently assert one's position

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
hälla
to cause to flow in a stream
hälla forsa
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream

pour in v
flöda in

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
pluta
push out one’s lips

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
skäggtorsk
fish, Trisopterus luscus

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
fattigdom
quality or state of being poor
deficiency of elements

poverty line n
fattigdomsgräns
threshold of poverty

pow /paʊ/ [pəʉ] interjection
bang
sound of an explosion
bom
sound of a violent impact

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
puder
cosmetic product
pulver puder stoft
fine particles of any dry substance

powder keg n
krutdurk
volatile situation
kruttunna
barrel of gun powder

powder puff n
pudervippa
ball or pad of soft material used to apply powder

powder snow n
pudersnö
uncompacted snow

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
florsocker
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

power /paə/ /paː/ /pɑː/ /ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊɹ/ [ˈpʰaʊ̯.ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] n
effekt
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy
el elektricitet kraft ström
electricity, electricity supply
kraft
physical force or strength
makt
capability or influence
control, particularly legal or political
potens
maths: product of equal factors
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(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ n
fullmakt
authorisation
document

power plant /ˈpaʊə ˌplɑːnt/ /ˈpaʊəɹ ˌplænt/ n
motor
the engine or motor

power play n
numerärt överläge
ice hockey
sports

power set n
potensmängd
set of all subsets of a set

power station n
kraftverk kraftstation
an industrial complex where electricity is produced

power steering n
servostyrning
System in a vehicle

power strip n
grenuttag grendosa
block of electrical sockets

power struggle n
maktkamp
a fight to gain dominance

power supply n
kraftaggregat nätaggregat nätdel
part of apparatus
strömkälla
a source of power such as a generator

power surge n
överspänning

power vacuum n
maktvakuum
lack of political authority

power-hungry adj
elslukande strömkrävande
using or requiring a lot of electrical power
maktgalen maktlysten
having a strong desire for power

powerbank n
powerbank
portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers

powerful /ˈpaʊəfəl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adj
mäktig
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence

powerlessness n
maktlöshet vanmakt
The state or character of being powerless

powerlifting n
styrkelyft
strength sport

powers that be n
makthavare överhet
holders of power

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
praxis vana
customary action, habit, or behaviour
träning övning
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

practice what one preaches v
leva som man lär
act in harmony with one's teachings

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
träna öva
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill
utöva
to perform or observe in a habitual fashion
utöva praktisera
to perform or execute a craft or 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

pragmatist n
pragmatiker
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
prärie
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland

prairie chicken n
präriehöns
flightless bird of the genus Tympanuchus

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

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
lovvärd berömvärd tacknämlig
meriting praise

praline /pɹɑˈlin/ /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ /ˈpɹeɪˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑ.lin/ /ˈpɹɑˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑː.liːn/ /ˈpɹɔ.lin/ n
pralin
confection

pram /pɹæm/ n
barnvagn
perambulator

prank /pɹæŋk/ n
bus busstreck hyss streck
practical joke or mischievous trick

prank call n
busringning
practical joke made by calling victim on the telephone

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
praseodym
chemical element

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ n
pladder joller
babble

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
räka
large shrimp

prawn cracker n
räkchips
Light, deep-fried snack made from shrimp and starch

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
be bedja
to talk to God
to petition a higher being
be bönfalla
to beg humbly for aid

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ n
bön
practice of communicating with one's God
the specific words or methods used for praying
the act of praying
a request; a petition
bön förbön
a meeting held for the express purpose of praying

prayer /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ n
bedjare förbedjare
one who prays

prayer book n
bönebok bönbok
book

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- /pɹi/ /pɹiː/ /pɹɪ/ prefix
pre- för-
before

pre-Christian adj
förkristen
before the arrival of Christianity

pre-Columbian adj
förcolumbiansk
before Christopher Columbus

pre-Roman adj
förromersk
pre-Roman

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ adj
försokratisk
related to the pre-Socratic philosophers

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ n
försokratiker
any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers

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 who already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
predikant
one who preaches

preamplifier n
förförstärkare
voltage amplifier

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiˌæntəpəˈnʌltəmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
fjärde från slutet näst näst näst sist nästnästnäst sist
three before the end; fourth to last

precariat n
prekariat
sociological group

precarious /pɹɪˈkɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /pɹɪˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ adj
prekär
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous

precarity /pɹəˈkɛəɹɪti/ /pɹəˈkɛɹɪti/ n
prekarisering
condition of existence

precaution /pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔː.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ /pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃən/ [pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃn̩] [pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃn̩] n
försiktighetsåtgärd säkerhetsåtgärd
Previous caution or care

precedence /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹiːsɪd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
företräde
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
prejudikat
leading case which is cited to justify a judgment

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
föreskrift regel rättesnöre
rule or principle governing personal conduct

precession n
precession

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
polisstation
police district

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ adj
dyrbar
of high value or worth

precious metal n
ädelmetall
metallic element with high economic value

precious stone n
ädelsten
gem

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
brant
very steep cliff

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
påskynda
to make something happen suddenly and quickly; hasten

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
nederbörd
weather: water falling from the atmosphere
utfällning
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
noggrann
(sciences) clustered close together
precis noggrann exakt noga
exact

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
precis
in a precise manner

precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩] n
precision exakthet
the state of being precise or exact; exactness

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
brådmogen
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
lillgammal brådmogen försigkommen
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age

precociousness n
brådmogenhet
condition of being precocious

precocity /pɹəˈkɒsɪti/ n
brådmogenhet
state of being precocious

precomputer adj
fördatorisk

precondition n
förutsättning betingelse
preexisting requirement

precum n
försats
pre-ejaculate

precursor /pɹɪˈkɜɹ.səɹ/ /pɹɪˈkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ n
föregångare förelöpare
forerunner, predecessor

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ n
rovdjur predator
animal or organism that hunts

predecessor /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
föregångare
one who precedes
model or type which precedes

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
förutbestämmelse predestination
religious doctrine

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
obehaglig situation predikament
an unfortunate or trying position or condition

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ 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 /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ adj
predikativ
used after a verb

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.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 /pɹəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ n
förutsägbarhet
The characteristic of being predictable

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
förutsägbar
able to be predicted

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ n
förutsägelse prognos prediktion spådom förutsago
a statement about the future

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
förkärlek
tendency towards

predisposed adj
predisponerad
inclined
made susceptible

predisposition n
predisposition
the state of being predisposed

predominant /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominerande förhärskande övervägande

preeclampsia n
graviditetstoxikos havandeskapsförgiftning preeklampsi
complication of pregnancy

preemie n
förtidsfödd
premature baby

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
framstående
exceeding others in quality or rank

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ adj
förebyggande

preen /pɹiːn/ v
putsa
to groom (of birds)

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ n
förord
introduction before the main text

prefatory adj
inledande inlednings-
introductory

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə/ n
prefektur
The district governed by a prefect

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
föredra föredraga
to favor

preferably /pɹəˈfɜːɹəˌbli/ /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
helst
in preference

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
företräde
state of being preferred
option to select or selected
förkärlek preferens
liking
förmånsrätt
bias
preferens företräde
selection

preferences n
inställningar preferenser
user-specified settings of parameters in computer software

preferred stock n
preferensaktie
stock senior to common stock

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
prefix förstavelse
morpheme at the beginning of a word

preggers adj
på smällen
informal: pregnant

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ n
graviditet havandeskap
condition

pregnancy test n
graviditetstest
a piece of test equipment

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
gravid havande dräktig i grossess med barn 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

preindustrial adj
förindustriell
before industry

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
fördom
adverse judgement formed beforehand
irrational hostile attitude
any preconceived opinion

prejudiced adj
fördomsfull
having prejudices

prejudicial adj
skadlig
causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
prelat
clergyman

preliminarily adv
preliminärt
in a preliminary manner

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
preliminär
in preparation for the main matter

preliminary ruling n
förhandsavgörande
decision

premarital adj
föräktenskaplig
before one’s marriage

prematurely /ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ /ˌpɹɛməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ 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/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ adj
främst förnämst först
foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ n
statsminister

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
premiär
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ v
ha premiär
(intransitive) of a film or play, to play for the first time

premise /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/ 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 /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ n
premie premium
a prize or award

premonition /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ /ˌprɛ-/ n
föraning
strong intuition
förebud varsel
clairvoyant or clairaudient experience

prenuptial agreement n
äktenskapsförord
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

preorder v
förbeställa
to order in advance

prep school /ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/ n
privatskola

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
förbetald
paid for in advance

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
förberedelse
act of preparing

preparatory /-ˈpæɹ-/ /-ˈpɛəɹ-/ /-ˈpɛɹ-/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ adj
förberedande
of or pertaining to preparation

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
förbereda
to make oneself ready
to make ready for a specific future purpose
to make ready for eating or drinking
to produce by combining elements

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adj
beredd klar parat redo
ready, willing

preparedness /pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnɪs/ n
beredskap
state of being prepared

preparty n
förfest
party before main event

preponderance /pɹəˈpɑndəɹəns/ /pɹəˈpɑndɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndɹəns/ n
övervikt
superiority of influence, power, etc.

preposition /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 /pɹə-/ /pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ /pɹəˈpɑstɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstɹəs/ adj
grotesk bakvänd befängd
absurd, or contrary to common sense

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /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 /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb/ v
ordinera förskriva
to order a drug or medical device
skriva ut
to specify as a required procedure or ritual

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
receptbelagd
available with prescription

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
recept
written order for the administration of a medicine

prescription drug n
receptbelagt 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

preseason n
försäsong
period before the start of a sporting season

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ n
närhet
the part of space within one's immediate vicinity; the state of being present with an object or person
närvaro
fact or condition of being present

presence of mind /ˌpɹɛz(ə)ns əv ˈmaɪnd/ /ˌpɹɛzn̩s əv ˈmaɪnd/ n
sinnesnärvaro
focused alertness, good sense, quick-thinking resourcefulness, or stability of feeling and thought, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
nuvarande närvarande
pertaining to the current time
närvarande
in the immediate vicinity

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
nu nutid
current time

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
ange anmäla föreställa inge introducera åtala
(now rare in English) to charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court
presentera föreställa introducera
to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally
presentera överlämna
to give a gift or presentation to (someone)

present arms v
skyldra
to adopt such a position

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 /pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presentation föredrag
something presented to an audience

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ n
programledare
someone who presents a broadcast programme

presentism n
presentism
(philosophical) presentism

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
bevarande
the act of preserving

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ n
konserveringsmedel
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
marmelad sylt konserverad frukt
sweet spread
naturreservat
nature preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
bevara
to protect

preset /priːˈsɛt/ /ˈpriːsɛt/ adj
förinställning
set in advance

presidency /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ n
presidentperiod
time during which one is president
presidentskap presidentämbete presidentpost
office or role of president

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ n
ordförande
a person presiding over a meeting, chair, presiding officer, presider
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

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ n
presidium
executive committee

press /pɹɛs/ n
press
printed media
device used to apply pressure
tryckpress
printing machine

press /pɹɛs/ v
pressa trycka
to apply pressure

press brake n
kantpress
machine for cold-forming sheet metal

press conference n
presskonferens pressträff
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media

press release n
pressmeddelande
official written media statement

press secretary n
pressekreterare
a senior advisor who provides advice on how to deal with the news media and helps the employer to maintain a positive public image

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

pressure point n
tryckpunkt
specific small area of the body

pressure vessel n
tryckbehållare tryckkärl
container designed to maintain a volume

pressure washer n
högtryckstvätt

pressurized water reactor n
tryckvattenreaktor
form of nuclear power plant

prestige /pɹəˈstiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹəˈstiːʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɹɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
prestige anseende
dignity, status, or esteem

prestigious /pɹə-/ /pɹɛˈstid͡ʒəs/ /pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
prestigefull prestigefylld
of high prestige

prestress v
förspänna
to apply stress

prestressed adj
förspänd
having been stressed

prestressed concrete n
förspänd betong
concrete which has been prestressed

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɘˈʒʉːm/ /pɹəˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɪˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈʒʉːm/ v
förmoda förutsätta
to assume to be true, suppose

presumptuous /pɹiˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.ʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
förmäten övermodig
going beyond what is proper

presumptuousness n
förmätenhet
state of being presumptious

presuppose /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ v
förutsätta
to assume some truth without proof

presynaptic adj
presynaptisk
pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter

pretence /pɹɪˈtɛns/ /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ n
förevändning
act of pretending or pretension

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ adj
på låtsas
imaginary

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
låtsas
to allege falsely

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
pretentiös anspråksfull
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ 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 pretext
false, contrived or assumed purpose

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adj
vacker söt snygg fin skön
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adv
ganska rätt
somewhat
ganska rätt så

pretty much adv
i stort sett
almost completely; very nearly; mostly

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ [ˈpʰɹɛʔt͡sɫ̩] n
kringla
toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
förhärska
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence

prevalent /pɹɪˈveɪlənt/ /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ adj
spridd gängse utbredd vedertagen
widespread, preferred

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
förebygga förhindra
to keep from happening

preventive /pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ adj
förebyggande
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ n
förhandsvisning
advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
förhandsvisning försmak glimt
foretaste of something

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ v
förhandsgranska
computing: to see something in advance
förhandsvisa
to show something in advance

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ adj
föregående förra
prior
tidig
premature

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
förut tidigare
at an earlier time

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
byte
booty, anything taken by force
that which may be seized by animals

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ 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 stability n
prisstabilitet
state of economy characterized by low inflation

price tag n
prislapp
the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price

price war n
priskrig
repeated undercutting of prices

price-earnings ratio n
P/E-tal
ratio of share price to earnings per share

priceless /-ləs/ /ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ adj
obetalbar oskattbar ovärderlig
so precious as not to be sold at any price

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] n
kuk pitt
(slang) a penis

prickly adj
taggig
covered with sharp points
easily irritated

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
kaktusfikon
cactus fruit

prickly poppy n
taggvallmo
Argemone

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] n
flock
company of lions
höjdpunkt topp
highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory
prål skrytsamhet vräkighet
show; ostentation; 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.
igelnejonöga
small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis)

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] v
vara stolt
take or experience pride in something

pride comes before a fall proverb
högmod går före fall
a person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure

pride parade n
prideparad
pride parade

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
bönestol bönpall
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] n
präst pastor prost
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ n
prästinna
woman with religious duties

priesthood /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ n
prästerskap
clergy
role or office

prim /pɹɪm/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪm] adj
prudentlig
prudish

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
primadonna
opera singer
primadonna diva
person who considers themselves 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 /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ adj
primär huvud-
that which is placed ahead of others

primary care n
primärvård
medical attention that a patient receives upon first contact with a healthcare system

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
främst förnämst huvud- viktigast
first in importance, degree, or rank
först tidigast
first in time, order, or sequence
förstklassig prima
first in excellence, quality, or value
prim-
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ n
början
earliest stage
glansdagar storhetstid
most active, thriving, or successful stage or period
prim
fencing: first defensive position
music: first note or tone of a musical scale
primtal
algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure
primtecken
symbol ( ′ )
utvald
chief or best individual or part

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
förbereda aptera klarställa
to prepare a mechanism
grunda grundmåla
to apply a coat of primer paint to

prime factorization n
primtalsfaktorisering
factorization of a positive integer into its constituent prime numbers

prime meridian n
nollmeridian
reference line

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ 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

prime time n
bästa sändningstid
block of television programming

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ n
tändhatt tändrör
small charge used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
abc-bok ABC-bok läsebok
children's book introducing basic literacy

primeval /ˌpɹaɪˈmi.vəl/ adj
urtids-
belonging to the first ages

primeval forest n
urskog
large forest unaffected by humans

primigravida /-və-/ /ˌpɹaɪməˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹaɪmɪˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹiː-/ n
förstföderska
woman who is pregnant for the first time, or who has been pregnant once

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitiv

primogeniture n
förstfödd
state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
primogenitur förstfödslorätt
exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
ursprunglig
earliest

primordial soup n
ursoppa
state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ n
furste prins
male ruler or head of a principality
kungschampinjon
Agaricus augustus
prins furste
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch

prince consort n
prinsgemål
husband of queen

prince regent /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹid͡ʒ(ə)nt/ /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹiːd͡ʒ(ə)nt/ n
prinsregent
prince who rules a country as a regent

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ adj
furstlig
relating to a prince

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ n
furstinna
female monarch, or wife of a ruler
prinsessa
female member of royal family

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ adj
huvudsaklig
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
huvudman
legal: primary participant in a crime
huvudman klient
legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts
huvudstol kapital kapitalbelopp
money originally invested or loaned
rektor
chief administrator of a school
chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college
takås
architecture: construction that gives shape and strength to a roof
ägare
partner or owner

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
furstendöme
region

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
princip
fundamental assumption
moral rule or aspect
rule to solve a problem
rule of nature

principled /ˈpɹɪnsəpəld/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ adj
principfast
having principles

print /pɹɪnt/ n
avtryck
visible impression on a surface
tryck
cloth that has a pattern printed on it

print /pɹɪnt/ v
texta
to write clearly
trycka
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine

printed matter n
trycksak
printed material

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] n
skrivare
computing: device used to print text or images
tryckare tryckeriägare tryckerska
operator of a printing press
tryckare tryckerska typograf
one who makes prints

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ n
upplaga
all the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch

printing house n
tryckeri
company chiefly devoted to printing

printing ink n
trycksvärta
ink used for printing

printing press n
tryckpress
machine for printing

printout n
utskrift
A hard copy

prior knowledge n
förkunskap
(law) knowledge of circumstances

prior to preposition
före innan
before (formal)

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
prioritera
to rank as having priority
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance

prioritized adj
prioriterad
having high priority

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ n
prioritet fokus prioritering
goal of a person or an organisation
prioritet företräde förtur
item's relative importance

priority seat n
prioriterad sittplats
seat reserved by use for people in need

prise /pɹaɪz/ v
bända (upp)
to force open with a lever, to pry

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] n
prisma
block used to split or reflect light
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] n
fängelse
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison camp n
fångläger
camp for prisoners

prison cell n
cell fängelsecell
room to which a prisoner is confined

prison guard n
fångvaktare fängelsevakt
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ 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 /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ n
krigsfånge
combatant or soldier captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict

prisoner swap n
fångutväxling

pristine /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/ /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
ofördärvad ursprunglig
unspoiled

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ n
privatliv avskildhet
state of being secluded

privacy policy n
integritetspolicy
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ adj
privat
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group
not accessible by the public

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ n
menig
soldier

private car n
privatbil
privately owned car

private detective n
privatdeckare
any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering

private eye n
privatdeckare
A private personal detective

private investigator n
privatdetektiv
agent hired by a private party

private law n
privaträtt
area of law

private life n
privatliv
aspect of one's life that are personal

private message n
privatmeddelande
communication to an individual social media user

private parts n
privata delar
intimate parts of the human body

private school /ˈpɹaɪvət ˈskul/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪt ˈskuːl/ n
privatskola
fee-charging school

private sector n
privat sektor
organizations not controlled by government

privateer /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪɚ/ n
kapare fribytare
officer or crew of a privateer ship
kapare kaparskepp
privately owned warship

privately /ˈpɹaɪvətli/ /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)lɪd͡ʒ/ n
privilegium
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privileged /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ adj
privilegierad
having special privileges

privy /ˈpɹɪvi/ adj
invigd
with knowledge of; party to; let in on

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
lön pris
anything worth striving for
pris
that which may be won by chance
pris trofé
anything captured using the rights of war
something captured
pris vinst
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
competition

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
prisa
to consider something highly valuable

prize money n
prispeng
money offered as a prize

prizewinning adj
prisbelönt
Having won at least one prize

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ n
fördel
advantage of something
proffs
someone who is very good at something

pro rata /ˌpɹəʊ ˈɹɑːtə/ adv
porportionsmässigt pro rata proportionerligt
in proportion to some factor

pro-European adj
pro-europeisk proeuropeisk
supporting European peoples or integration

pro-Russian adj
prorysk
supportive of Russian or Russians

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
proaktiv förebyggande
acting in advance

probability /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləɾi] [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi] n
sannolikhet

probability density n
sannolikhetstäthet
probability density function

probability distribution n
sannolikhetsfördelning
mathematical function

probability theory n
sannolikhetsteori sannolikhetslära
study of probability

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
troligtvis antagligen förmodligen sannolikt troligen nog
in all likelihood

proband n
proband
subject of genealogy

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
praktisk arbetslivsorientering
period of conditional employment or engagement

probationary period n
provanställning provanställningsperiod
probationary period

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
sond
spacecraft
sciences: electrode or other small device

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
utforska
to explore, investigate, or question

probity /ˈpɹoʊbəti/ /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ [-ɾi] n
redlighet rättskaffenhet
integrity

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
problem
difficulty
puzzling circumstance
problem uppgift övning
schoolwork exercise

problem child n
problembarn
difficult child

problematize v
problematisera
to consider something as if it were a problem

problemsolver n
problemlösare
one that solves problems

proboscis /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbɒs(k)ɪs/ n
snabel
elongated tube

proboscis monkey n
näsapa
Nasalis larvatus, a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose, endemic to Borneo

procedural law n
processrätt
area of law

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ n
procedur
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
procedur förfarande
method for performing a task

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
process
path of succession of states through which a system passes
(computing) An executable task or program
process förlopp
series of events to produce a result

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
bearbeta
to think information over, and assimilate it

processed cheese n
smältost mjukost
any of several types of natural cheese

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
kortege procession
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
processor
microprocessor

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ /pɹəʉˈklæɪm/ /pɹəʊˈkleɪm/ v
förkunna utropa
to announce or declare
utropa proklamera
to state excitedly, verbosely and candidly

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] n
proklitikon
clitic which joins with the following word

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ n
böjelse benägenhet
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
prokrastinera förhala
put off; to delay taking action
skjuta upp förhala
put off; delay something

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
prokrastinering förhalande förhalning
act of postponing, delaying or putting off

procreate /ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ v
fortplanta föröka
to beget

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 (examination)
colorectal surgery (intervention)

proctor /ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/ n
tentamensvakt
person who supervises students as they take an examination

procure /pɹəˈkjɔː/ /pɹəˈkjɝ/ /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
skaffa anskaffa införskaffa
to acquire or obtain an item or service

procurement /pɹoʊˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊəɹ.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
enorm gigantisk ofantlig
very big in size or quantity
häpnadsväckande
amazing

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ n
mirakel under underverk vidunder
amazing or marvelous thing
under underverk
wonderful example of something
underbarn
extremely talented person, especially a child

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ v
producera
to make or manufacture

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ n
producent
in arts
producent tillverkare
in economics

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ n
produkt
multiplication result
result of chemical reaction
amount created by a process
any tangible output
produkt vara
commodity for sale
resultat produkt
consequence of efforts

product base n
sortiment

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
profession yrke fack
occupation

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
professionell
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession
expert
that is carried out as a livelihood

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
proffs
person who earns their living from a specified activity
proffs expert
expert

professional secrecy n
tystnadsplikt

professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
professionalism
status or methods of a professional

professionalization /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
professionalisering
act pr process

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 bruttovinst förtjänst
total income or cash flow minus expenditures
vinst förtjänst
benefit

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 /pɹɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
lönsamhet
The quality or state of being profitable

profitable /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ adj
lönsam vinstgivande
producing profit

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
djupsinnig klartänkt skarpsinnig

profuse /pɹəˈfjuːs/ adj
överflödande
In great quantity or abundance

progeny /ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒəni/ n
alster resultat
result of a creative effort
avkomma ättlingar
offspring

progesterone /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛstəˌɹoʊn/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/ n
progesteron
the steroid hormone

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
prognos
forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge
forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ v
förebåda
betoken
förutsäga spå
predict, foretell

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
program
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity
set of structured activities
program mjukvara
software application
program partiprogram
set of political goals
program sändning
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
koda
to write code
planera planlägga
to put together the schedule of an event
programmera mjukvaruutveckla utveckla mjukvara
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ adj
programmerbar
capable of being programmed

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 /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
framryckning
movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time
framsteg
movement onwards or forwards
framsteg framgång
advancement to a more developed state

progress bar n
förloppsindikator
computing: a bar that indicates the progression of a task

progression /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
framsteg
evolution

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
progressiv
promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods
progressiv banbrytande
favouring or promoting progress; advanced

progressivism n
progressivism
political ideology

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbət/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
förbjuda
to proscribe officially

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
förbud
law that prohibits something
act of prohibiting

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] n
projekt
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] v
projektera
to make plans for; forecast
projicera
to cast (image, shadow)
to extend (a protrusion or appendage) outward
sträcka ut
to extend beyond a surface

project box n
apparatlåda inbyggnadslåda kopplingslåda

project management n
projektledning
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

project manager n
projektledare
one who manages projects

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ n
projektil
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projectile vomit n
kaskadspya

projectile vomit v
kaskadspy
vomit with great expulsive force

projecting /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/ adj
framskjutande utskjutande utstickande utstående
sticking out

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
projektor
optical device

prokaryote /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.ət/ /pɹoʊˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
prokaryot
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prolactin n
prolaktin
hormone

prolapse n
prolaps framfall
a moving out of place

prolapse v
falla fram
to move out of place

proletarian adj
proletär proletärisk
relating to proletariat

proletarian n
proletär
member of the proletariat

proletarianization /-ˌnaɪ-/ /ˈpɹoʊ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ.ləˌtɛ.ɹi.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˌtɛː.ɹɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
proletarisering
act or process of making somebody or something proletarian

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ n
proletariat
lowest class of citizens in Ancient Rome and elsewhere
lowest class of society; lower classes of society generally
wage-earners collectively

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ n
förökning
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.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

prolixity /pɹəʊˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ n
långrandighet
An excess of words

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/ /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/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
promenad promenadstråk strandpromenad
place to walk

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
prometium
chemical element

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
framstående
eminent, distinguished above others

promiscuity /ˌpɹoʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɑm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹəʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ n
promiskuitet
state or quality of being promiscuous

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ adj
promiskuös lösaktig
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
löftesrik lovande
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion

promissory note n
löpande skuldebrev
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money

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
promovering bondeförvandling
(chess) transformation of a pawn

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
sufflera
to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing

prompter n
sufflör
person in a theater

promptly /ˈpɹɑmptli/ /ˈpɹɒmptli/ adv
prompt
in a prompt manner

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
på mage
lying face downward; prostrate

prone position n
bukläge magläge på mage
body position with the person lying with the chest down

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ /pɹɔŋ/ n
klo led spets udd
thin, pointed, projecting part

pronghorn n
gaffelantilop gaffelbock
North American mammal

pronominal /pɹəʊˈnɒmɪnəl/ adj
pronominell
of a pronoun

pronominal adverb n
pronominaladverb
type of adverb

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
pronomen
type of word

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
deklarera förklara uttala
förklara
to declare officially
to declare authoritatively or as formal opinion
utfärda
to pass judgment
uttala
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən] n
uttal
way in which words are pronounced
uttal frambörd
sound of a word

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 /pɹɑp/ /pɹɒp/ /pɹɔp/ 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
fortplanta sig
biology: to produce young; to be produced or multiplied by generation, or by new shoots or plants
sprida
to cause to spread to extend
to spread from person to person

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
egennamn
grammar: designating a particular person, place or thing
egentlig
in the very strictest sense of the word
lämplig passande proper
fit, suitable
naturfärgad
heraldry: having its natural or usual coloration
passande
following the established standards of behavior or manners
riktig äkta
complete, thorough
entitled to its name, true
informal: utter

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

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ adv
ordentligt
in a proper manner

propertied adj
besutten
having property

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] n
egendom
something owned
piece of real estate
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing
egenskap
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept
rekvisita
an object used in a dramatic production

property law n
sakrätt
area of law concerned with property rights

property tax n
fastighetsskatt
tax based on the value of property

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈si/ /ˈpɹɒfɨsi/ n
profetia
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profetera
to predict

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ n
profet
one who speaks by divine inspiration
one who foretells the future

prophet of doom n
domedagsprofet
pessimistic person

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
profetissa sierska
female prophet

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
profetisk
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
profylaktisk

prophylaxis n
profylax
prevention of, or protective treatment for disease

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
blidka
To conciliate, appease or make peace with someone

propitiator n
lugnare
one who pacifies

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ adj
fördelaktig
advantageous
gynnsam
favorable; benevolent
lyckosam
characteristic of a good omen: auspicious

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
förespråkare
one who supports something

proportional representation n
proportionellt val
voting principle

proportionality /pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti/ /pɹəpɔɹʃɪnˈælɪti/ n
proportionalitet
the property of being proportional

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
frieri
the act of proposing a marriage
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

propreantepenultimate /ˌpɹəʊpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
femte från slutet näst näst näst näst sist nästnästnästnäst sist
four before the end; fifth to last

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɛ.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɹi/ adj
privatägd
privately owned
proprietär
created or manufactured exclusively by the IPR owner
ägande-
of or relating to the quality of being an owner

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
delägare
one of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner
ägare
owner

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ n
lämplighet
fitness; the quality of being appropriate

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
proprioception
sense of the position of parts of the body

pros and cons n
för- 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

prosaist n
prosaförfattare prosaiker prosaist prosatör
prose writer

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
prosa
written language not intended as poetry

prosecute /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ v
beivra
To start civil or criminal proceedings against

prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ n
åklagarsidan
the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings
åtal
the institution of legal proceedings against a person

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
åklagare
a person instituting criminal prosecution
prosecuting attorney

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ n
proselyt
one who has converted to a religion

proselytism n
proselytism
proselytizing or being a proselyte

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
omvända proselytisera
convert to one’s own faith

prosodic /pɹəˈsɒdɪk/ /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
prosodisk
relating to prosody

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ n
prosodi
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech
poetry: study of poetic meter etc

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊsɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊzɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
prosopagnosi
disorder of face perception

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
prospektera
to determine which minerals or metals are present in a location

prospector /pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ n
guldgrävare prospektor prospektör
person

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
välstånd
condition of being prosperous

prosperous /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ adj
välbärgad
well off; affluent

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ n
prostaglandin
lipid

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ n
prostata
prostate gland

prostate cancer n
prostatacancer
cancer of the prostate gland

prostate gland n
blåshalskörtel
prostate

prostatitis n
prostatit
inflammation of the prostate

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ n
protes
artificial replacement for a body part

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ n
prostituerad hora
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ v
prostituera
reflexive: to perform sexual activity for money

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ n
prostitution
having sex for profit

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protaktinium
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ n
förespråkare förkämpe
advocate
protagonist huvudperson
main character

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
skydda beskydda
to keep safe

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
skydd
process of keeping something safe

protection money n
beskyddarpengar skyddspengar
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm

protection racket n
beskyddarverksamhet
criminal extortion scheme

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ n
protektionism
a policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
beskyddare protektor
someone who protects or guards

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
protektorat
a protected autonomous state
government by a protector

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɾi.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ 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
bedyra försäkra
to affirm
protestera
mostly US: to object to
protestera protest inlägga
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtɛstəɹ/ /ˈpɹoʊtɛstəɹ/ n
demonstrant protestant
person who protests

prothrombin n
protrombin
glycoprotein

proto-language n
urspråk
common ancestor language

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ n
protokol protokoll
computing
protokoll
rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour
diplomatic document

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ v
protokollföra
to make a protocol of

protofeminism n
protofeminism
concept that anticipated the feminist movement

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

proton pump inhibitor n
protonpumpshämmare
any chemical decreasing the function of proton pumps

protoplanet n
protoplanet
astronomical object

protostar /ˈpɹoʊtoʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ n
protostjärna
protostar

prototype /-ɾə-/ /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 /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ n
gradskiva
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude /pɹəˈtɹuːd/ v
sticka ut stå 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

provably adv
bevisligen
in a provable manner

prove /pɹuːv/ v
bevisa visa
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for

provenance /ˈpɹoʊ.və.nɑns/ /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.ˌnɒns/ n
härkomst
of a person: background, history, place of origin, ancestry
proveniens ursprung
place or source of origin

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /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
förutsatt
to establish as a previous condition

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 /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ 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

proviolence adj
våldsbejakande
promoting violence

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
bestämmelse
law: clause in a legal instrument
proviant
item of goods or supplies obtained for future use

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisorisk
temporary

provisioning n
proviantering
act of supplying with provisions

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

prowler /ˈpɹaʊlə/ /ˈpɹaʊlɚ/ n
strykare
one who prowls

proximal /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ adj
proximal
Closer to the point of attachment

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi] n
närheten
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ n
fullmakt
authority to act for another, especially when written
ställföreträdare
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person

proxy server n
proxyserver
hardware server

proxy war n
ombudskrig proxykrig
war where two powers use third parties

prude /pɹuːd/ n
pryd person
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
förtänksam
sagacious in adapting means to ends
slug
practically wise, judicious, shrewd

prudish adj
pryd
exaggeratedly proper

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹʉːn/ v
katrinplommon sviskon
dried plum
ansa beskära trimma tukta
trim a tree or shrub
skära ner
(figuratively) cut down or shorten

pruning /ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/ n
beskärning
action of pruning

pruning shears n
sekatör trädgårdssax
a tool

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ n
sammandrag
concise statement

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ n
psalm
sacred song
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament

psalter /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ n
Psaltaren

psaltery /ˈsɑl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɒl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɒl.tɹi/ /ˈsɔl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔːl-/ n
psaltare
instrument

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
pseudo- falsk- fusk- kvasi-
not genuine

pseudocode n
pseudokod
description of a computer programming algorithm

pseudocyesis n
skengraviditet
false pregnancy

pseudoephedrine /sjuː.dəʊˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /su.doʊ.ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ n
pseudoefedrin
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ n
pseudonym
fictitious name (more literally, a false name)

pseudoscience n
pseudovetenskap
purported science

pseudoscientific adj
pseudovetenskaplig
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience

psilocybin /ˌsaɪ-/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈsaɪ.bɪn/ /ˌsʌɪ.lə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪ.bɪn/ n
psilocybin
hallucinogenic alkaloid

psittacosis /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs] n
papegojsjuka
infection

psolid n
lergök
member of the Psolidae family

psoriasis /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ n
psoriasis
skin disease

psyched /saɪkt/ adj
förskräckt
frightened

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.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

psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ adj
synsk
relating to the abilities of a psychic

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ adj
psykopatisk tokig vansinnig
(colloquial or pejorative) Psychotic

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ n
galning
person acting in a bizarre or dangerous manner
psyk psykfall psyko
psychotic or otherwise insane person

psychoactive adj
psykoaktiv
pharmacology: affecting the mind or mental processes

psychoanalysis n
psykoanalys
family of psychological theories

psychoanalyst n
psykoanalytiker
practitioner

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
psykogen
originating from or caused by state of mind

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
telekinesi
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
psykologisk
of or pertaining to psychology

psychological warfare n
psykologisk krigföring
mentally manipulative approach to warfare

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
psykolog
expert in the field of psychology

psychology /saɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
psykologi
study of the human mind
the study of human or animal behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometry n
psykometri
paranormal ability

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ n
psykfall psyko
popularly: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts
psykopat
person with a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ /ˈsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/ adj
psykopatisk
relating to a psychopath

psychopathological /saɪ.koʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ /saɪ.kəʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ adj
psykopatologisk
of or relating to psychopathology

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
psykopatologi
study of mental illness

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
psykopati
personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse

psychopolitics n
psykopolitik
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
psykopomp
entity who assists souls

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
psykos
mental disorder

psychosocial /ˌsaɪ̯.koʊ̯ˈsoʊ̯.ʃəl/ /ˌsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯ˈsəʊ̯.ʃəl/ adj
psykosocial
having both psychological and social aspects

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
psykosomatisk
of physical effects with mental causes

psychotherapeutic adj
psykoterapeutisk
of or pertaining to psychotherapy

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

psychotraumatology n
psykotraumatologi
study of psychological trauma

psyllium n
groblad
group of plants
loppfrö psylliumfrö
psyllium seed husk, as a dietary supplement

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
ripa
a small grouse, Lagopus

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktɪl/ 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

pubertal adj
pubertal

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ n
pubertet
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

pubic hair n
könshår pubeshår pubishår
collectively
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 /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
allmän egendom
realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents

public health n
folkhälsa
science

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

public limited company n
publikt aktiebolag
publicly traded limited liability company

public opinion n
folkopinion
opinion of the public

public relations n
PR
profession

public sector n
offentlig sektor
government and entities

public service n
allmännytta
service provided to the general public by government or other official body

public toilet n
bekvämlighetsinrättning offentlig toalett
public toilet

public transport n
kollektivtrafik lokaltrafik
form of transport

publican /ˈpʌblək(ə)n/ /ˈpʌblɪk(ə)n/ n
pubinnehavare
landlord of a public house
publikan
tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
publicering publikation
act of publishing
publikation
an issue of printed or other matter

publicise /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz/ v
offentliggöra
make known to the public

publicity n
publicitet
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
offentligt publikt
in an open and public manner

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
att publicera
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)
offentliggöra publicera
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

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ n
rynka
A fold or wrinkle

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ v
rynka
to pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold

puddening n
ankarröring
fibres of old rope packed between spars, or used as a fender

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
blodkorv blodpudding
sausage made primarily from blood
pudding
savoury dish prepared like a sweet pudding

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
pöl
pöl vattenpöl vattenpuss
a small pool of water

puerperal fever n
barnsängsfeber puerperalfeber
fever due to infection of the uterus

puff /pʌf/ n
bloss
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe

puff pastry n
smördeg bladdeg 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 /puːl/ /pʊl/ n
attraktion dragkraft
attractive force
dragkraft
appeal
ryck
act of pulling

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ 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 buoy n
dolme flytdolme
swimming equipment

pull cord n
startsnöre
lawnmower pull cord

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 someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
kratsa kastanjerna ur elden
do someone's difficult work

pull-down n
latsdrag
exercise

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 /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ n
pullover
bar exercise
sweater
weightlifting over the head

pulmonary adj
lunga 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 edema n
lungödem
accumulation of fluid in lungs

pulmonary tuberculosis n
lungsot lungtuberkolos tvinsot
tuberculosis infecting the lungs

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ n
fruktkött
center of a fruit

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ v
mosa
to make into pulp

pulpit /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ 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/ [pəls] n
puls
normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them
beat or tactus of a piece of music or verse
beat or throb; repeated sequence of such beats or throbs

pulse oximeter n
pulsoximeter
device used to monitor oxygen

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ n
pimpsten
pumice

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
mörbulta puckla
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
pumps
high-heeled shoe

pump /pʌmp/ v
pumpa
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ n
pumpa
plant
pumpa kurbits
fruit of this 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 /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ n
slag
a hit or a strike with one's fist
hålslag
mechanism for punching holes in paper
hålslag körnare perforator puns stans
device for creating holes in thin material
bål punsch
beverage

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ 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 /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ n
poäng
final part of a joke

punchbowl n
punschbål punschskål
punchbowl

punched card n
hålkort
punch card, especially one that has had holes punched in it

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] n
boxningssäck sandsäck
tough bag punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts
slagpåse
person serving as an object of abuse

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋt͡ʃuəl/ adj
punktlig
prompt

punctuality n
punktlighet
state of being punctual

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
interpunktera
add punctuation to

punctuation /pʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
skiljetecken interpunktion
set of symbols

punctuation mark n
skiljetecken interpunktionstecken
symbol used in writing

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ n
punktera stick
hole, cut or tear

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ v
punktera sticka hål på
to pierce

pundit /ˈpan.dɪt/ /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
förståsigpåare
a self-professed expert

pungency /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi/ n
stank
foul odor

pungent /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ adj
skarp
having a strong flavor
stickande
having a strong odour

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
straffa bestraffa
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct

punishability n
straffbarhet
characteristic of being punishable

punishable adj
straffbar
appropriate for punishment

punisher n
bestraffare
one who punishes

punishing /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/ adj
straffande

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
straff
act of punishing
penalty for wrongdoing

punitive /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ adj
straff-
punishing

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ n
punk punkare
punkare
punk rocker
punk social movement

punt /pʌnt/ n
vad
bet or wager

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ adj
ynklig tanig ynkligt liten
of inferior size

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
puppa
insect

pupate v
förpuppa
to become a pupa

pupation n
förpuppning

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ n
elev
learner
pupill ögonsten
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 nickedocka sprattelgubbe
person or country controlled by another

puppet government n
marionettregering
government which is de facto controlled by a foreign power

puppet state n
lydstat marionettstat
state governed by a puppet government

puppeteer n
dockspelare marionettspelare
person who uses a puppet

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] n
kut
young seal
råttunge
young rat
valp hundvalp
young dog

purblind /ˈpɜːblaɪnd/ /ˈpɝblaɪnd/ adj
skumögd
of a person: having impaired vision; partially blind

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ n
köp
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something for money
the acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ 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

purchasing power parity n
köpkraftsjustering köpkraftsparitet
long-term equilibrium

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
ren
free of foreign material or pollutants
ren pur
free of flaws or imperfections
ren pur renhjärtad
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adv
galet sjukt äkta
extremely

pure mathematics n
ren matematik
area of mathematics

pure-hearted adj
renhjärtad
of pure heart

purebred adj
renrasig
that which has genuine parents of the same breed

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ n
utrensning
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ v
rensa
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities
rentvå
to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation

purification /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
rening
act of purifying

purify /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjɝɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ v
rena
cleanse something of impurities

purist adj
puristisk
pertaining to purism

purist n
purist
advocate of purism

puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ adj
puritansk
having very strict moral standards

puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ n
puritan
puritanical person

puritanism n
puritanism
strict and austere religious conduct

purity /ˈpjɔːɹɪti/ /ˈpjɝɪti/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
renhet
the state of being pure

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] n
takås
longitudinal structural member of a roof

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
snatta stjäla tjuva
to commit theft; to thieve
stjäla beslagta
to take the property of another

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ adj
violett purpurfärgad lila
colour

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ n
gredelin purpur
colour

purple coral n
purpurfingersvamp
mushroom

purple heron /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəl ˈhɛɹən/ /ˈpɝpəl ˈhɛɹən/ n
purpurhäger
Ardea purpurea

purple loosestrife n
fackelblomster
Lythrum salicaria

purple sandpiper n
skärsnäppa
Calidris maritima

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ v
avse
to intend

purported /pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/ /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
påstådd
Supposed

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
avsikt
end for which something is done, is made or exists
intention

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
föreslå
have set as one's purpose; intend

purposeful /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ adj
målmedveten
resolute

purposely /ˈpɜːpəsli/ /ˈpɝpəsli/ adv
avsiktligt
on purpose; intentionally

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
purpur
in blazon, of the colour purple

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
purpur
purple colour on a coat of arms

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
spinna kurra
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
handväska
small bag for carrying personal items
portmonnä
small bag for carrying money

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ v
snörpa
press (the lips) together
to pucker

purser n
purser
person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ /pɚˈsu.ənt/ adj
i enlighet med
in conformance to, or in agreement with

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
följa
to travel down a particular way or course of action
förfölja
to follow urgently

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜːˈsjuːt/ /pɜːˈʃuːt/ /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
krysta
intransitive: to tense the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents
pressa pracka på
to continually attempt to persuade into a particular action
propsa
to continually attempt to promote point of view, product etc.
skjuta
to apply a force to something so that it moves away

push the envelope /-ˈɑn-/ /-ˈɒnv(ə)ləʊp/ /ˌpʊʃ ði ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ /ˌpʊʃ ðiː ˈɛnvələʊp/ 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 /ˈpʌsi/ adj
varig
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ n
fitta mutta snippa
slang: female genitalia
kisse misse pisse
informal: affectionate term for a cat
mes
informal: coward

pussy juice n
fittsaft

pussy magnet n
fittmagnet
something that attracts women

pussy-cat n
kissekatt kissemiss misse kisse
affectionate term for a cat

pussyfoot /ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/ v
fega fjompa
to act timidly
omformulera omskriva skönmåla
to use euphemistic language
smyga tassa trippa
to move silently

pussyhole n
fitthål
vagina

put /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
göra iordning lägga placera ställa
lägga ställa 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
terminate

put lipstick on a pig v
sminka en gris
to superficially alter something

put off v
skjuta upp dra i långbänk dra på
to delay

put on v
sätta på sig
to don clothing

put on airs v
göra sig märkvärdig
become haughty, assume a haughty manner

put on weight v
öka i vikt
to become heavier

put one's best foot forward v
visa framfötterna
make favorable impression

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 oneself in someone's shoes v
leva sig in sätta sig in
look at a situation as if one were the other person

put out adj
förnärmad
taking offense

put out v
släppa till
to consent to sex

put someone in their place v
sätta någon på plats
to humble or rebuke

put someone out of their misery v
avsluta någons lidande
informal: to euthanize

put to bed v
lägga stoppa om
help someone go to bed

put to sleep v
söva få att somna
to cause someone to sleep

put to the test v
prov
test or evaluate

put together adj
tillsammans
in total

put together v
sätta ihop
to assemble or build

put two and two together v
lägga ihop två och två
figure out

put up a fight v
motstånd streta
to offer some form of resistance to an attack

put up with v
finna sig i stå ut med

put upon adj
utnyttjad
imposed on

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ /ˈpjʉ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈpju.ɾə.ɾɪv] [ˈpjʉ.ɾə.ɾɪv] 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] [pʰʊt] [pʰʌt] v
putta
to lightly strike a golf ball with a putter

putter /-ɾɚ/ /ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈpʌtɚ/ n
putter
type of golf club

putting green n
green
area on a golf course

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
kitt spackel
a form of cement
spackel
any of a range of similar substances

putty knife n
spackel
a similar tool with a wide, flat blade used by painters, plasterers, and carpenters to spread putty to fill holes and cracks

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
gåta
riddle
gåta mysterium
anything difficult to understand or make sense of
pussel
game for one person

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
förbryllad villrådig
confused or perplexed

pyelonephritis n
njurbäckeninflammation
infection of the renal pelvis

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

pyknic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
pykniker
short, thickset person

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
elstolpe
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables

pylorus n
pylorus magmun pylorussfinktern
opening between the stomach and duodenum

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
bål
funeral pile
heap of combustibles

pyridoxine /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/ n
pyridoxin
derivative of pyridine

pyriform /ˈpɪ.ɹɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈpɪɹ.əˌfɔɹm/ adj
päronformad
pear-shaped

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ n
pyrit svavelkis
mineral iron disulfide

pyroclastic flow /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ.klæ.stɪk fləʊ/ n
pyroklastiskt flöde
pyroclastic flow

pyrogen n
pyrogen
substance that produces fever

pyromania /ˌpaɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
pyromani
disorder

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ n
pyroman
one who is obsessed with fire

pyrope n
pyrop
mineral

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pyroteknik
art and technology of fireworks

pyruvate /paɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ /pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ n
pyruvat
any salt or ester of pyruvic acid

pyruvic acid /paɪˌruː.vɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ /pʌɪˌruː.vɪk ˈas.ɪd/ n
pyrodruvsyra

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
pyton pytonorm
constricting snake

pyx /pɪks/ n
pyxis
container used to hold the host

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
paté pastej
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables

pétanque /pəˈtæŋk/ /pəˈtɑːŋk/ /pəˈtɒŋk/ n
pétanque
form of boules

qoph /kɒf/ n
qof
Semitic letter

qua /kweɪ/ /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/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹənt/ n
kvadrant
fourth of a circle
region of the Cartesian plane
section

quadratic /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ /kwəˈdɹætɪk/ adj
kvadratisk andragrads andragradspolynom
of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c

quadravigesimal /ˌkwɒdˈɹɑvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/ n
quadravigesimala talsystemet
number system with base twenty-four

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ n
fyrhörning fyrkant
polygon having four sides

quadrilingual adj
fyrspråkig
able to speak four languages
written in four languages

quadrille /kwɒdˈɹɪl/ n
kadrilj
dance

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ numeral
biljard
a thousand trillion (1,000,000,000,000,000); a billiard
kvadriljon
a million trillion, 1024

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ n
fyrfotadjur fyrfoting tetrapod
a four-footed or four-legged animal

quadrupedal adj
fyrbent fyrfota fyrfotad
walking on four feet

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ adj
fyrdubbel fyrfaldig kvadrupel
being four times as long, as big or as many of something

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ v
fyrdubbla
to multiply by four

quadruplet /kwɑˈdɹuplət/ /kwɑˈdɹuːplət/ /kwɑˈdɹʌplət/ /kwɒˈdɹʌplət/ n
fyrling
infant born as one of four

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ n
kvestor
Ancient Roman official

quaffle n
klonken
ball used in Quidditch

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
moras gungfly sumpmark
swampy ground
träsk
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ n
vaktel
any of several small game birds

quaint /kweɪnt/ [kʰweɪ̯nt] adj
egendomlig kuriös märkvärdig sällsam
interestingly strange
gammaldags gammalmodig ovanlig pittoresk sirlig sällsam
having old-fashioned charm
sirlig sällsam
incongruous, inappropriate or illogical

quake /kweɪk/ v
skaka
tremble or shake

qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
merit
an ability or attribute that aids someone's chances of qualifying for something

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adj
kvalificerad yrkeskunnig
meeting requirements

qualify /ˈkwæl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
kvalificera
to compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage

qualifying n
kvalificering
An examination

qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɔl.ɪ.ɾə.ɾɪv] adj
kvalitativ
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity
kvalitativ kvalitativt
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] adj
kvalitet kvalité
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] n
kvalitet kvalité
level of excellence
kvalitet kvalité egenskap
something that differentiates
stånd hög rang
archaic: social position

quality of life n
livskvalitet
general well-being of individuals and societies

quality-adjusted life year n
kvalitetsjusterat levnadsår
medicine: unit of measurement

qualm /kwæm/ /kwɑlm/ /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ /kwɔm/ /kwɔːm/ n
betänklighet
sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.
samvetskval
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule

quantifiable /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ.ə.blə/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ.ə.blə] adj
kvantifierbar
capable of being quantified

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ n
kvantifikator kvantor
a logical operator

quantify /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ] v
kvantifiera
to assign a quantity to

quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ [ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.ɾɪv] adj
kvantitativ
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality
kvantitativt
of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample

quantitative easing n
kvantitativa lättnader
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑnɾəɾi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] 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/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] adj
kvant-
involving quanta

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] n
kvantitet
quantity
kvantum
indivisible unit of a given quantity

quantum entanglement n
kvantmekanisk sammanflätning kvantsammanflätning
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum field theory n
kvantfältteori
theory of quantum fields

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
kvantsprång
abrupt change
electron's state of change

quantum mechanics n
kvantmekanik
branch of physics

quantum number n
kvanttal
number that specifies the state of a quantum mechanical system

quantum physics n
kvantfysik
quantum mechanics

quantum state n
kvanttillstånd

quantum teleportation n
kvantteleportering
instantaneous transference of a quantum state

quantum theory n
kvantteori
theory

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ n
karantän
a period, instance, or state of isolation to prevent the spread of disease
(figurative) any rigorously enforced isolation
isolation of suspected files
a place used for quarantining

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ v
sätta i karantän
to enter into or remain in quarantine

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 /ˈkwɑ-/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
gräl dispyt
dispute or heated argument
oenighet
basis or ground of dispute or objection
skäkta
arrow or bolt for a crossbow or arbalest

quarrel /ˈkwɑ-/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
gräla
krångla
to argue strongly, contend, squabble

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ n
stenbrott
site for mining stone

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ v
bryta
obtain stone by extraction from a quarry

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ n
quart
a unit of liquid capacity

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ 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 rest n
fjärdedelspaus
rest as long as a quarter note

quarterfinal n
kvartsfinal
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals

quarterly adj
fyrdelad kvadrerad
divided into four parts crosswise

quarterly adv
kvartalsvis
once every quarter year

quartermaster /ˈk(w)ɔɹtɚˌmæstɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtɚˌmɑːstə/ n
kvartersmästare
officer responsible for supplies

quartet /kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ n
kvartett
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
musical composition for four musicians
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 /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ 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 /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
skälva
a trembling of the voice
åttondelsnot
(music) an eighth note

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ n
kaj
structure for loading and unloading vessels

queef /kwiːf/ n
musprutt
an emission of air from the vagina

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] n
bög fjolla
slang: male homosexual
dam drottning
playing card
drottning dam
female monarch
chess piece
reproductive female animal in a hive
wife of a king

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] v
drottning göra till kröna
to make a queen
gå i dam göra till drottning
chess: to convert a pawn into 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/ adj
queer
pertaining to non-normative sexuality
slang: homosexual

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adv
fett grymt
slang: very

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ n
bög gay

queer anarchism n
queeranarkism
anarchist school of thought advocating anarchism as means of achieving rights and liberation for queer/LGBT people

queerplatonic adj
queerplatonisk
not romantic, but stronger emotional bond than friendship

quell /kwɛl/ n
kuva
transitive: to subdue, put down

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
släcka
to satisfy thirst
to extinguish or put out

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
kvarn
mill

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
fråga
question or inquiry

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /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 /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ n
fråga
subject or topic
fråga spörsmål spörjning
sentence, phrase or word
tvivel fråga
doubt or challenge

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ v
fråga
ask questions of
ifrågasätta
raise doubts about

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ n
frågetecken
punctuation mark

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)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ n
enkät
form containing a list of questions

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
kö
line of people
kö stack
data structure
kö väntelista
waiting list
svans
(heraldry) animal's tail

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/ [kʰw̥ɪk] adj
ilsk ilsken lättretlig
easily aroused to anger
kvick
alive
burning, fiery
flowing
kvick rapp
lively, witty
mentally agile, perceptive
snabb hastig kvick
occurring in a short time
snabb rapp kvick
moving with speed

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] adv
fort snabbt
with speed

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] n
nagelbädd
sensitive flesh

quick as a flash adv
blixtsnabbt
extremely quickly

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
snabbis
brief sexual encounter
something made or done swiftly

quicklime n
bränd kalk kalk osläckt kalk
calcium oxide

quicksand n
kvicksand
type of sand

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
kvicksilver
mercury

quickwitted /ˌkwɪkˈwɪt.ɪd/ [ˌkwɪkˈwɪɾ.ɪd] adj
kvicktänkt snabbtänkt
mentally keen

quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.pɹoʊˈkwoʊ/ /ˌkwɪd.pɹəʊˈkwəʊ/ n
tjänster och gentjänster
fair or equal exchange transaction

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
tysta
to cause (someone or something) to become quiet
tystna
to become quiet or calm

quiet as a mouse phraseologicalUnit
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/ [kʰw̥ɪl] n
bläckpenna
any pen
pigg
needle-like structure that grows on the skin
vingpenna fjäderpenna gåspenna
pen made of feather

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] n
täcke
bed covering

quince /kwɪns/ n
kvitten
fruit
tree

quinine /kwɪˈniːn/ /ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.aɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.iːn/ n
kinin
alkaloid used to treat malaria

quinoa /kiˈnoʊ.ə/ /kiːˈnəʊ.ə/ /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːn.wɑː/ n
quinoa mjölmålla
Chenopodium quinoa

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ n
kvintessens
most perfect example of its type

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
kvintett
(music) a composition in five parts
(music) a group of five musicians
any group of five

quintic function n
femtegradsfunktion
function

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ numeral
triljon
a billion billion, 1018

quintuplet /kwɪnˈtjuːplət/ /kwɪnˈtuplət/ /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ n
femling
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] n
kvickhet
smart, sarcastic turn or jest

quirk /kwɜːk/ /kwɝk/ n
egenhet besynnerlighet egendomlighet underlighet
idiosyncrasy

quirky /ˈkwɜːki/ adj
besynnerlig egendomlig
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
quisling femtekolonnare landsförrädare
traitor

quit /kwɪt/ [kʰw̥ɪt] v
lämna
to leave
sluta
to resign
sluta upphöra höra upp sluta upp
to give up, stop doing something

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
alldeles sannerligen verkligen
in a fully justified sense; truly
fullständigt helt komplett
to the greatest extent; completely
ganska tämligen rätt rätt så
to a moderate extent
helt rätt så

quite a few determiner
ganska många
indefinite and somewhat large number

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ n
koger
arrow container
skakar
shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
darra skälva
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kiːˈzɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ /kwɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ adj
donquijotisk romanesk äventyrlig
Resembling or characteristic of Don Quixote

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] n
frågesport frågespel
competition in the answering of questions

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
vilket skulle bevisas vilket skulle visas

quoit /kweɪt/ /kwɔɪt/ /kɔɪt/ n
ring
flat disc thrown at a target

quokka /ˈkwɒkə/ n
quokka kortsvansvallaby
Setonix brachyurus

quoll /ˈkwoʊl/ /ˈkwɒl/ /ˈkwəʊl/ n
pungmård
carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹəm/ n
kvorum beslutsmässighet
minimum number present for official business

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ n
kvot
prescribed number or percentage
kvot andel
proportional part or share; share or proportion assigned to each in a division
kvot importkvot
form of protectionism

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
offert
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted

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
anbud offert
a summary of work to be done with a set price
citat
a statement attributed to someone
citationstecken
a quotation mark

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 rabbi
Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ /ˌɹæˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabbinsk
Formulated or enacted by rabbis
Relating to rabbis

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
kanin
mammal

rabbit food n
kaninfoder kaninmat
food formulated for rabbits
kaninmat
informal, derogatory: salad and vegetables

rabbit hole n
kaninhål kaninhåla
(entrance to) a rabbit warren or burrow
tidsdödare
time-consuming tangent or detour

rabbit hutch n
kaninbur
a cage in which rabbits are kept

rabbit starvation n
kaninsvält
rabbit starvation

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
pöbel
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people

rabid /ˈɹeɪbɪd/ /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
rabiat
furious; raging; extremely violent
very extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical in opinion; excessively zealous

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
rabies
viral disease

rabona n
rabona

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /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 lopp
contest
lagerbana
bushings of a rolling element
ras
a large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage
a group of sentient beings distinguished by common characteristics
a large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of physical characteristics
a population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics
a breed or strain of domesticated animal

race against time n
kamp mot klockan
situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline

race baiting n
rashets

race car n
racerbil
car that goes at very fast speeds

race hatred n
rashat
hatred towards an ethnic group

race traitor n
rasförrädare

race-baiter n
rashetsare

racehorse n
tävlingshäst
horse that competes in races

raceme /ɹeɪˈsim/ /ɹəˈsim/ /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
botrytisk blomställning centripetal inflorenscens obegränsad blomställning racemös blomställning
type of inflorescence

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ n
racer racerbil
something used for racing
racerförare
someone who takes part in a race

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ n
racerbana
a course over which races are run

racewalking n
gång
sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible

rachitis /ɹəˈkaɪtɪs/ n
rakit rakitis engelska sjukan
rickets

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
rasmässig ras
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racial discrimination n
rasdiskriminering
type of discrimination

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
rasism
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ adj
rasistisk
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ n
rasist
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
hylla
woman's breasts
klädhängare
frame for hanging objects
revbensspjäll
cut of meat
sträckbänk
torture device

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
racket
implement
oväsen
loud noise

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] n
radar
method of detecting distant objects

radar gun n
laserpistol
hand-held (or mounted) device that emits a radar beam and uses the Doppler effect to measure the velocity of moving objects (especially traffic)

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ adj
radiell
arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common center

radian /ˈɹeɪdiən/ n
radian
unit

radiant /ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/ adj
strålande
radiating light and/or heat

radiate /ˈɹeɪdi.ət/ /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
lysa upp stråla upplysa utstråla

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ɹæ.di.ˈeɪ.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 /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ n
element värmeelement
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room
kylare radiator
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ adj
radikal
mathematics: involving roots
favouring fundamental change

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ n
radikal

radicalism n
radikalism

radicalization n
radikalisering
the process or result of radicalizing

radicalize v
radikalisera
to make radical

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
radio
technology
transmitter
radio radioapparat
receiver

radio direction finder n
radiopejlapparat

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
radioteater
acoustic performance

radio signal n
radiosignal
signal transmitted / received by radio

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ n
radiotystnad
period of time when all radio transmissions cease

radio station n
radiostation
broadcast station emitting an audio signal

radio telescope n
radioteleskop
astronomical device

radio wave n
radiovåg
electromagnetic radiation

radio-controlled adj
radiostyrd
controlled remotely using radio signals

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
kärnkraftsavfall radioaktivt avfall
type of waste

radioactivity n
radioaktivitet
emission of ionizing radiation
radiation emitted

radiocarbon dating n
C14-datering kol-14-datering radiokoldatering
radiocarbon dating

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/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ n
rädisa
edible root
rädisa rättika
plant Raphanus sativus var. sativus

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 utlottning
drawing

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ v
lotta ut utlotta
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
trasa lapp
piece of cloth

rag doll n
trasdocka
a doll made from cloth and rags

rag rug n
trasmatta
rug made of odd scraps of fabric

raga n
raga
melodic mode used in Indian classical music

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
ilska ursinne vrede raseri
a violent anger

ragequit /ˈɹeɪd͡ʒˌkwɪt/ v
ragequitta
slang: quit a video game in anger

raggedy /ˈɹæɡɪdi/ adj
feschlig luggsliten sliten
of ragged clothing

ragman n
lumpsamlare
collector of refuse

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ /ˈɹæɡuː/ n
ragu
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

ragpicker n
lumpsamlare
collector of refuse

rags to riches n
från koja till slott
from poverty to exceptional wealth

ragtag adj
brokig
very diverse; having irregular and dissimilar components

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
razzia räd
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] n
räcke
horizontal bar; railing
skena räl
metal bar
slå spröjs
horizontal piece of wood in a door or window
rall
small bird in the family Rallidae

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] v
tåga
to travel by railway
raljera skälla smäda
to complain

rail yard n
bangård
complex of railway lines for storing, repairing and rearranging rolling stock

railcar n
motorvagn
powered single railway vehicle with driver's cab at both ends
rälsbuss
self-propelled railway vehicle similar to a bus

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ n
räcke staket
fence or barrier

railroad car n
järnvägsvagn tågvagn
railway vehicle

railroad tie n
sliper syll
piece supporting the rails of a railroad

railroad track n
järnvägsspår
track for trains

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
järnväg
transport system using these rails
järnväg räls järnvägsspår
track, consisting of parallel rails

railway gun n
järnvägsartilleri
large mobile artillery gun on railway

railway line n
järnvägslinje
stretch of track(s) connecting two points and associated infrastructure

railway station n
järnvägsstation
place where trains stop

railway track n
järnvägsräls järnvägsspår
a pair of parallel rails for trains

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
regn
an instance of particles falling
any matter falling
regn regnväder
condensed water from a cloud

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
låta något hagla låta något regna
to issue in large quantities
regna
of rain: to fall from the sky
to fall 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

rain gauge n
nederbördsmätare regnmätare pluviometer
device used to measure rainfall

rain gutter n
takränna hängränna
surface water collector

rain tree n
Philenoptera violacea-träd
Philenoptera violacea
regnträd
Albizia saman

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
regnbåge
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow family n
regnbågsfamilj
family

rainbow flag n
regnbågsflagga
rainbow-striped flag used as a symbol of LGBT pride and social movements

rainbow trout n
regnbågsforell
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)
regnbågslax

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
regnkappa regnrock regnjacka
waterproof coat

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
regndroppe
droplet of rainwater

raindrop cake n
regndroppskaka
dessert made with water and agar

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

rainwear n
regnkläder regnplagg
clothing worn as a protection 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
höjning
poker: a raising bet
löneförhöjning lönehöjning löneökning
increase in wages

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
dra in samla in
to collect
höja
to cause to rise
poker term
uppfostra
to bring up, to grow
upphöja
to exponentiate

raise one's voice v
höja rösten

raise the bar v
höja ribban
to raise standards

raised bog n
mosse

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
russin
dried grape

raison d'être /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ /ˌɹɛzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
existensberättigande
reason for being

rajah /ˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹɑː.ʒə/ n
radja raja
Hindu prince

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
kratta räfsa raka
garden tool
radda
set of coupled rail vehicles

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
finkamma rafsa raka
to search through (thoroughly)
kratta räfsa raka
to act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake
peppra
to use a weapon to fire at (something) with a side-to-side motion

raking n
krattad
space gone over with a rake
krattande krattning
act of using a rake

rale /ɹeɪl/ /ɹæl/ /ɹɑl/ /ɹɑːl/ n
rassel
abnormal sound made by lungs and heard with a stethoscope

rally /ˈɹæli/ n
demonstration massmöte samling
public gathering for a cause

ram /ɹæm/ n
bagge gumse
male sheep

rambade n
rambatt
nautical

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/ adj
yster bångstyrig oregerlig ostyrig
boisterous, energetic, noisy, and difficult to control

rambutan [ɹamˈbjʉːtən] [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
grasserande
rife and menacing
hejdlös ohejdad otyglad vild
unrestrained
stegrande
rearing animal
upprest
heraldry

ramrod /ˈɹæmɹɒd/ 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
all outcomes being unpredictable
slumpmässig slumpvis

random access memory n
RAM-minne arbetsminne internminne primärminne
computer memory in which each byte of memory may be directly accessed

random number /ˈɹæn.dəm ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
slumptal
number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

random number generator n
slumptalsgenerator
algorithm that generates numbers selected at random

random sample n
slumpmässigt urval
sample

random variable n
slumpvariabel
measurable function from a sample space

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
randomisera slumpa
arrange randomly; to make random

randomization n
slumpning
The process of making random

randomness /ˈɹændəmnəs/ n
slumpmässighet
type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution

randy /ˈɹændi/ adj
bufflig grov
rude or coarse

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
bergskedja
line of mountains, buildings etc.
räckvidd
maximum reach of capability
skjutbana
area for practicing shooting
urval
selection, array
värdemängd
math: set of values of a function

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
stank
having a very strong and bad odor
vämjelig
highly offensive; disgusting

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
grad rang
hierarchical level in an organization
klass placering
position based on a shared property
rad
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
rang
level of one's position in a class-based society
verk
set of pipes in an organ

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
gradera
assign a suitable place in a class or order
gradera klassa klassificera placera
to have a ranking

ransack /ˈɹænsæk/ 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

rant /ɹænt/ v
gorma
to speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger

rap sheet n
straffregister
Printed police record

rapable adj
våldtagbar
Capable of, or suitable for, being raped.

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
rovgirig
avaricious

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 skända
force sexual intercourse

rape culture n
våldtäktskultur
rape culture, cultivation of rape, rape cultivation
rape culture

rapee n
våldtäktsoffer
victim of rape

rapeseed n
raps
rapeseed plant

rapeseed oil n
rapsolja
vegetable oil

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 /ˈɹæpɚ/ n
rappare
performer of rap music, or one who raps

rapporteur /ˌɹæ.pɔɹˈtɜɹ/ /ˌɹæ.pɔːˈtɜː/ n
rapportör
a person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an issue or a situation, and report back to that body

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
hänförelse hänryckning
extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement
uppryckande
gathering up of believers in end times

rara avis /-ˈæviːs/ /-ˈævɪs/ /-ˈɑːviːs/ /-ˈɑːvɪs/ /ˌɹɑɹi ˈeɪvis/ /ˌɹɑɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɑːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɑːɹiː ˈeɪviːs/ /ˌɹɑːɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɛː-/ /ˌɹɛːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɛːɹiː-/ n
främmande fågel
rare or unique, and thus outstanding or unusual, person or thing

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] adj
sällsynt ovanlig
very uncommon
blodig
cooked very lightly

rarefy /ˈɹɛəɹəˌfaɪ/ v
förtunna
to make rare etc.

rarely /ɹeə.liː/ /ɹeəɹliː/ /ˈɹɛəɹli/ /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
sällan ovanligen
not occurring at a regular interval

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
raritet sällsynthet
rare object
sällsynthet rarhet
measure of the scarcity of an object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
lymmel slyngel rackare
cheeky person

rasgulla n
rasgulla
South Asian dessert made from chhena dumplings in a sugar syrup

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
förhastad
acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
utbrott våg
outbreak or surge in problems
utslag
area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots; illness characterized by a type of rash

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ n
baconskiva
a strip of bacon

rashly adv
förhastat obetänksamt
in a rash manner

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ n
rasp
coarse file

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ v
raspa
to make a noise like that of a rasp

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ n
hallon
fruit
colour
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
bov fähund skurk usling
scoundrel or villain
förrädare
traitor
råtta
rodent

rat king n
råttkung
conglomeration of rats with tails joined

rat out v
ange gola tjalla
to inform authorities (about someone)

rat poison n
råttgift
poison for killing rats, etc.

rat race n
ekorrhjul
activity which is hectic, tedious, and congested with participants

ratatouille /ɹæt.əˈtuː.i/ /ɹæt.əˈtwiː/ n
ratatouille
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish

ratcatcher n
råttfångare
person who catches rats

ratchet /ˈɹæt͡ʃɪt/ n
spärrhake
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
ackordslön
a wage calculated in relation to a unit of time
grad
the proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another
kommunalskatt
any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority
kurs tariff taxa
a set price or fee determined in relation to a particular scale or standard
proportion
tillväxttakt
the relative speed of change or progress

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
gradera
assign a particular rank or level

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæð.ɚ/ /ˈɹɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
ganska tämligen rätt
somewhat, fairly
hellre snarare helst
preferably
snarare
more precisely
on the contrary

rathole n
råttbo
a particularly squalid human residence
råtthål
an entrance to a living area or passageway used by mice or rats

ratify /ˈɹætəfaɪ/ /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificera stadfästa bekräfta
give formal consent to

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/ n
förhållande
number representing comparison
förhållande proportion
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient

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

rationalistic adj
rationalistisk
relating to rationalism

rationalistically adv
rationalistiskt
in a rationalistic manner

rationality n
rationalitet
quality or state of being rational

rationally adv
rationellt
in a rational manner

rationing n
ransonering
controlled distribution of scarce resources

ratline /ˈɹætlɪn/ n
vevling
net like ropework of the shrouds

rats /ɹæts/ interjection
tusan
damn, darn

rattan /ɹəˈtan/ /ɹəˈtæn/ /ˈɹatan/ n
rotting
material
climbing palm

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] n
rassel
sound
skallra
baby’s toy
musical instrument

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] v
göra nervös skaka skaka om skrämma
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve
rassla skallra skramla
to create a sound by shaking
rassla skramla
to make a rattling noise
rossla
to make a rattling noise in the chest whilst breathing

rattle off v
rabbla
list or recite quickly

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ n
skallerorm
venomous snake

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ v
härja ödelägga
to devastate, destroy or lay waste to something

rave /ɹeɪv/ n
rejv
dance party

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
korpsvart ramsvart
of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
korp
bird

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
svulten
very hungry

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ n
ravin
a deep narrow valley

ravishing adj
förtjusande hänförande
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
rå
uncooked

raw material n
råvara råmaterial
material in its unprocessed, natural state

rawhide /ˈɹɔhaɪd/ /ˈɹɔːhaɪd/ n
råskinn
untanned hide

rawist n
råkostare
person who eats only uncooked and unprocessed foods

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

ray tracing n
ray tracing strålföljning strålspårning
computer graphics

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ n
rakhyvel rakapparat
shaving instrument
rakkniv rakapparat
shaving knife

razor blade n
rakblad
razor blade

razor strop n
strigel
leather strop for whetting a razor

razor-sharp adj
knivskarp rakbladsvass
as sharp as a razor, extremely or ultimately sharp

razorbill n
tordmule
a large black and white auk, Alca torda

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
re- om- åter-
again

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
omvärdera
evaluate again

re-solve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiːˈsɒlv/ v
lösa om
to solve again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
nå
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch
nå nå fram till
to arrive at by effort
uppnå

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reagera
to act upon each other (in chemistry)
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

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
reaktionär
opposed to change

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ n
reaktionär bakåtsträvare
such a person

reactivate v
reaktivera
to activate again

reactivation n
reaktivering
the activation of something previously inactive or inactivated

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
chemical substance which responds to another substance
reaktor
device which uses atomic energy to produce heat
structure used to contain chemical or other reactions

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ n
läsning
a reading or an act of reading

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
läsa
to look at and interpret letters or other information
to speak aloud words or other information that is written
to interpret or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way
studera läsa
to make a study of
uppfatta förstå höra
to be able to hear (in a radio connection)

read between the lines v
läsa mellan raderna
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

read like a book v
läsa som en bok

read off v
avläsa läsa av
read from a scale
läsa upp ropa upp
dictate from a list

read someone's lips v
läsa någons läppar läsa på läppar
discern what somebody is saying

read the room v
pejla

read up v
läsa på
learn by reading

read-only adj
skrivskyddad skrivskyddat
capable of being read but not written

readability /ˌɹiːdəˈbɪlɪti/ n
läsbarhet
property of being capable of being read; legibility
lättlästhet
property of being easy or engaging to read

readable /ˈɹiː.də.bəl/ [ˈɹiː.də.bl̩] adj
läsbar
which can be read by a certain device
läsbar läslig
enjoyable to read

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
läsare läsarinna
person who reads a publication

readership n
läsekrets
collected readers of a publication

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
beredvilligt villigt
showing readiness
lätt
easily

readiness /ˈɹɛd.i.nəs/ n
beredskap
state or degree of being ready

reading /ˈɹidiŋ/ /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ [ˈɹiɾiŋ] [ˈɹiːɾɪŋ] n
läsning
process of interpreting written language
event at which material is read aloud
one of several stages a bill passes through

reading glasses n
läsglasögon
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia

reading room n
läsesal
space set aside for reading

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ adj
redo
inclined, apt to happen
redo beredd
prepared for immediate action or use

ready meal n
färdigmat
prepackaged meal requiring minimal preparation from the eater

ready-made adj
färdiggjord förberedd
made in advance

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ n
reagens
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ɹiɯ/ /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
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
verklig äkta riktig
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake
äkta riktig
genuine, unfeigned, sincere
äkta verklig typisk
absolute, complete, utter

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ n
real
former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies
a unit of currency used in Brazil

real /ɹiɯ/ /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹiːəl/ n
reale
a gender in Scandinavian languages

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/ /ˈriəl ˌskul/ /ˈrɪəl ˌskuːl/ n
realskola realläroverk

real socialism n
realsocialism
a pragmatic brand of socialism

real time /ˈɹiːl ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəl ˈtaɪm/ n
realtid
time duration

real-time /ˈɹiːltaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
realtids-
computer term

realgar /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑɹ/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡə/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɚ/ n
realgar
mineral

realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzm/ n
realism
concern for fact or reality

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
realistisk
relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were

reality /ɹiˈæləti/ /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
realitet verklighet
a real entity, event etc.
verklighet
an individual observer's subjective perception
verklighet realism
state of being actual or real
verklighet realitet
entirety of all that is real

reality check n
verklighetscheck verklighetskoll
wake-up call

realizable /ˌɹi.əˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ /ˌɹɪəˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ adj
realiserbar
capable of being realized or achieved

realization /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹiə-/ /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 /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] adv
verkligen
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much
verkligen sannerligen egentligen
actually

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] interjection
jaså verkligen
jaså? säger du det? verkligen?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information
verkligen
indicating affirmation, agreement

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
rike
territory or state
sfär
sphere of influence

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ /ɹiˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ n
realpolitik
pragmatic international government policy

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.tɔɹ/ /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ [ˈɹilə.tɚ] 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 /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ v
skörda
to cut with a sickle or other implement

reap what one sows /ˌɹip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ /ˌɹiːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ v
som man sår får man skörda
to receive as a return or reward in the same measure as one’s exertions or intentions

reaper /ˈɹiːpɚ/ n
lieman slåtterkarl skördeman
one who reaps

rear /ɹiɹ/ /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
bakre
being behind, or in the hindmost part

rear /ɹiɹ/ /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

rear-wheel drive n
bakhjulsdrift
engine layout in motor vehicles

rearm v
återupprusta
to replace or restore the weapons or arms

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
förstånd förnuft
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking
grund skäl anledning motiv
motive for an action or determination
orsak anledning
orsak skäl anledning
that which causes: a cause

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
argumentera
to persuade by reasoning
diskutera
to converse; to compare opinions
resonera
to deduce by being rational
slutleda
to perform a process of deduction or of induction

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl] adj
rimlig
just; fair; agreeable to reason

reave /ɹiːv/ v
röva
to plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove

rebar /ˈɹiː.bɑː(ɹ)/ n
armeringsjärn
steel reinforcing bar for concrete

rebate /ɹəˈbeɪt/ /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ n
avdrag
A deduction from an amount to be paid; an abatement
The return of part of an amount already paid

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
rebell upprorsman
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
rebellera göra uppror resa sig
to resist or become defiant towards

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛl.i.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
pånyttfödd återfödd
revived or regenerated, especially emotionally or spiritually
reinkarnerad
reincarnated

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ n
retur
the strike of the ball

rebroadcast v
återutsända
broadcast again

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
avvisande
refusal

rebuild /ɹiːˈbɪld/ /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
återuppbygga rekonstruera
to build again

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
förebrå förevita läsa lusen av någon tillrättavisa
to criticise harshly; to reprove

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
rebus
arrangement of pictures, etc., representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
vederlägga
deny the truth of something

rebuy /ɹiːˈbaɪ/ v
återköpa
to buy again

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
enveten hårdnackad
hard to deal with or operate
motspänstig motsträvig
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority
svårkuvad

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] v
dra sig till minnes komma ihåg minnas
to remember, recollect
återkalla
to order the return of (faulty product)

recapitalize v
återkapitalisera
to change how a corporation is structured

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.t͡ʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
rekapitulation rekapitulering sammanfattning
subsequent enumeration of the major points

receipt /ɹiːˈsiːp/ /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
inkomst intäkt bärgning fångst skörd
amount received
kvitto kvittens mottagarbevis verifikat
written acknowledgement
mottagande mottagning
act of receiving
recept
obsolete: recipe

receipt /ɹiːˈsiːp/ /ɹɪˈsiːt/ v
kvittera
to give a receipt
kvittera signera skriva under
to mark a bill

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
få motta ta emot erhålla
to take what is offered, accept from another
motta mottaga
to take possession of
motta ta emot
telecommunications: to detect a signal
ta emot
to act as a host for guests

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ n
hälare
person who accepts stolen goods
konkursförvaltare
person appointed to settle financial affairs
lur telefonlur
telephone handset
mottagare
electronic device
person who receives

recension /ɹɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ [-ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃn̩] [ɹ̠ʷɪ̈ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃə̃n] n
recension
census, enumeration, review, survey

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
ny nylig
having happened a short while ago

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
nyligen på sistone på senare tid
in the recent past

receptacle /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
behållare kärl
container

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
mottagande
reaction
mottagande mottagning
act of receiving
mottagning
electronics: act or ability to receive signals
mottagning reception
social engagement
reception vakt
front desk

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ n
receptionist
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ adj
öppen
ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas

receptiveness n
receptivitet

receptivity n
mottaglighet receptivitet
the state of being receptive

recess /ɹiˈsɛs/ /ɹəˈsɛs/ /ɹɪˈsɛs/ /ˈɹiˌsɛs/ /ˈɹiːsɛs/ n
mån spel utrymme
depressed, hollow, or indented space
paus rast lov skollov
temporary stoppage of an activity
rast
time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
recession lågkonjunktur
period of reduced economic activity

recessive /ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ adj
recessiv
in genetics

rechamber v
omkamra
rebore/alter firearm's chamber

rechargeable adj
laddbar uppladdningsbar
able to be recharged

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
recept
instructions for making or preparing food dishes

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ /ɹɪ.ˈsɪ.pi.ənt/ n
mottagare
one who receives
mottagare organmottagare
individual receiving donor organs or tissues

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ n
invers
in mathematics

reciprocal pronoun n
reciprokt pronomen
a part of speech

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
återgälda
to give something in response

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ n
recitativ
dialogue in an opera etc.

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ adj
lättsinnig vårdslös
indifferent to danger or the consequences
obetänksam
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash

reckon with v
räkna med
To take into account

reclusive /ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ adj
enstörig
preferring privacy

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

recognizable adj
igenkännlig
able to be recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
erkänna
to acknowledge the existence or legality of
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 /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ n
rekyl
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil start n
startsnöre

recoilless adj
rekylfri

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
dra sig till minnes erinra komma ihåg minnas
to recall past events

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
rekommendera anbefalla
to commend to the favorable notice of another
rekommendera föreslå
to advise, propose
rekommendera förespråka
to suggest or endorse someone as appropriate choice

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
rekommendation
act of recommending
that which is recommended

reconcile /ɹɪˈkɒnsaɪl/ /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
förlika försona
to make things compatible or consistent
försona
to restore a friendly relationship (transitive)

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
försoning
re-establishment of friendly relations

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
rekognosering
act of gathering information

reconsider v
ompröva tänka om
to consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconstruct /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
rekonstruera återuppbygga
to construct again

reconstructed language n
rekonstruerat språk
a hypothetical language formed by making comparisons between actual languages

reconstruction n
rekonstruktion
something reconstructed or restored
attempt to understand
rekonstruktion återuppbyggnad
act of restoring

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ n
inspelning nerteckning
information put into a lasting physical medium
post
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item
rekord
most extreme known value of some achievement
skiva platta
phonograph record

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
anteckna
make a record of
spela in
make an audio or video recording of
(intransitive) make audio or video recording

record deal n
skivkontrakt
publishing agreement

record label n
skivbolag
record company

record player n
grammofon
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records

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 /ɹiːˈkaʊnt/ /ˈɹiːkaʊnt/ n
omräkning
counting again

recount /ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ n
berättelse redogörelse uppgift
narration, description

recount /ɹiːˈkaʊnt/ /ˈɹiːkaʊnt/ v
räkna om
to count again

recount /ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ v
berätta redogöra uppge
to tell, narrate

recourse /ɹɪˈko(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈkoəs/ /ɹɪˈkɔːs/ /ˈɹiːko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹiːkoəs/ /ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ n
tillflykt
act of seeking assistance or advice

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
tillfriskna vederfås återhämta sig komma sig
intransitive: to get better, regain health
återfå
transitive: to get back, regain

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ n
återhämtning
economics: renewed growth after a slump
återhämtning tillfrisknande
return to normal health

recovery boiler n
sodapanna
boiler for recovering soda

recovery position n
framstupa sidoläge stabilt sidoläge

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
rekreera återhämta
to take recreation
roa
to enjoy or entertain oneself

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
rekreation förströelse
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates

recreational vehicle n
husbil
vehicle or trailer

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ n
rekryt
newly enlisted soldier

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ v
rekrytera värva
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees

recruiter n
rekryterare
one employed to recruit others

recruitment /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / n
rekrytering
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

rectal /ˈrɛk.təl/ adj
rektal ändtarms-
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ n
rektangel
quadrilateral

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ adj
rektangulär
having a shape like a rectangle

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
korrigera
to correct or amend something
likrikta
to convert alternating current into direct current

rectilinear /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪniɚ/ /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪnɪə/ adj
rätlinjig
in a straight line

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ n
rektor
headmaster

rectoscope n
rektoskop
proctoscope

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
ändtarm rektum pastejkök
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 /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)s/ v
rekursera

recursion /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ n
rekursion
in mathematics

recursivity n
rekursivitet
quality of being recursive

recurve bow n
rekurvbåge
type of bow

recuse /ɹiˈkjuz/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
jäva ut sig
(transitive, reflexive) of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartality

recyclable adj
återvinningsbar
able to be recycled

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
återanvända
to reuse as a whole
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 återanvändning
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] adj
röd
having red as its colour
of hair: orange-brown
left-wing, socialist or communist

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] 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 crossbill n
mindre korsnäbb
Loxia curvirostra

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ n
röda vinbär
fruit
plant

red deer n
kronhjort
Cervus elaphus

red dwarf n
röd dvärg
small star

red fox n
rödräv räv
Vulpes vulpes

red giant n
röd jätte
large red star

red guard n
rödgardist
Red Guards (China)

red herring n
böckling
smoke-cured herring

red kite n
röd glada
Milvus milvus

red knot n
kustsnäppa
the bird Calidris canutus

red letter day n
röd dag
day of special significance

red light n
rödljus
a warning light, especially as a traffic signal

red line n
röd linje
a boundary or limit which should not be crossed

red ochre n
rödmylla
clay-like material

red onion n
rödlök
a type of onion with reddish purplish skin

red panda n
kattbjörn mindre panda röd panda eldräv
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 supergiant n
röd superjätte
type of star

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 flycatcher n
mindre flugsnappare
Ficedula parva

red-breasted goose n
rödhalsad gås
Branta ruficollis

red-breasted merganser n
småskrake pracka
Mergus serrator

red-collared widowbird n
rödhalsad vidafink
species of bird

red-crested pochard n
rödhuvad dykand
Netta rufina

red-crowned crane n
japansk trana
Grus japonensis

red-eye /ˈɹɛdaɪ/ /ˈɹɛdˌaɪ/ n
sarv
Scardinius erythrophthalmus

red-flanked bluetail n
tajgablåstjärt
Tarsiger cyanurus

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 thrush n
rödhalsad trast
Turdus ruficollis

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 /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
befriar
to set free by force
frälsa
to save from a state of sin
gottgöra sona
to expiate, atone for
rädda
to save, rescue, recover

redeemer n
redentor
one who redeems

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ n
frälsning
salvation from sin
lösen
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article

redheaded adj
rödhårig
having red hair

redirect v
omdirigera
instruct to go elsewhere
substitute an address or pointer to a new location
to give new direction to

redirection /ɹiːdaɪˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
omdirigering
setting a new direction

redistribution /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
omfördelning
act of changing the distribution of resources

redness n
rodnad
red discoloration
rodnad rödhet
quality of being red

redo /ɹiˈduː/ /ˈɹiːdu/ v
göra om
to do again

redoubt /ɹəˈdəʊt/ /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
redutt
fortification

redpoll n
gråsiska
finch

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ n
rödförskjutning
change in wavelength

redskin n
rödskinn
an American Indian

redstart n
rödstjärt
ground-feeding bird

reduce /ɹɪˈd(j)us/ /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
reducera

reduced row echelon form n
reducerad trappstegsform
reduced row echelon form

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
minskning
amount or rate by which something is reduced
neddragning minskning sänkning
act, process, or result of reducing
reducering
cooking: process of concentrating a sauce
reduktion
chemistry: reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced

redundancy /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
redundans
state of being redundant

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
överflödig
superfluous

reduplication /-plɪ-/ /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹəˌd(j)u.plə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪ-/ /ɹɪ.djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
fördubbling
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication

redwing n
rödvingetrast
Turdus iliacus

redwood n
sekvoja sequoia
the species Sequoia sempervirens

reed /ɹiːd/ n
rör
music: part of mouthpiece
säv vass
säv vass rör
grass-like plant
vävsked
weaving

reed bed n
vass vassbädd
place where reeds grow

reed bunting n
sävsparv
Emberiza schoeniclus

reed warbler n
rörsångare
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

reeducation camp n
omskolningsläger
camp where dissidents undergo reeducation

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 /riːk/ n
stank odör
unpleasant smell
ånga
vapor

reek /riːk/ v
stinka
to be evidently associated with something unpleasant
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell

reel /ɹiːl/ n
reel
dance, music
rulle
compilation of film

reel /ɹiːl/ v
rulla spola
to spin or revolve repeatedly
vackla
to walk shakily or unsteadily

reel off v
rabbla
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.ənækt/ /ɹi.ɛnækt/ /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
syfta
to allude to (grammar term)

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
domare
sport: umpire, judge of a game
referens
person who writes a letter of reference
skiljedomare
person who settles a dispute

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
döma
to act as a judge of a game or contest

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹənt͡s/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
källa referens
academic writing: source
källhänvisning referens
academic writing: identification of a source
referens
computing: object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere
information about a person
measurement one can compare to

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
folkomröstning
direct popular vote

referent /ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛfəɹənt/ n
referent
that which a term denotes

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
raffinera
to reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities; to free from dross or alloy
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

refinement /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/ 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 /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ n
raffinaderi
building used to produce refined products

reflation /ɹiːˈfleɪʃən/ n
reflation
the act of restoring deflated prices

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
reflektera
to think seriously; to ponder or consider
återkasta
to mirror, or show the image of something

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
reflexion
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected

reflective /ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ adj
speglande
That reflects, or redirects back to the source

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
reflexivt pronomen
a part of speech

reflexivity n
reflexivitet
The condition or state of being reflexive

reforest v
återbeskoga
replant

reforestation n
återförskogning
replanting

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ n
reform
amendment

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ 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
bending of any wave

refractive index n
brytningsindex
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
motspänstig
obstinate; strongly opposed

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
refräng omkväde
burden of song

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
avhålla avstå låta bli
to abstain (from)

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
uppfriska
to renew or revitalize

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ n
förfriskning
light snack or drink

refrigeration n
kylning avkylning
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
kylskåp
appliance

refuel /ɹiːˈfjuːl/ /ɹiːˈfjuːəl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːəl/ v
tanka
to refill with fuel

refuge island n
refug
raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street

refugee /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ n
flykting
person seeking political asylum
person seeking economic asylum
person seeking refuge from natural disaster
person granted formal asylum

refugee camp n
flyktingläger

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
återbetalning
amount of money returned

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ n
vägran
the act of refusing

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
avfall avskräde rens skräp sopor
items or material that have been discarded

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
vägra
(intransitive) decline a request or demand
vägra avslå
(transitive) decline (request, demand)

refutation n
motargument motbevis vederläggning
an act of refuting

refute /ɹəˈfjut/ /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
motbevisa vederlägga
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ /ˈɹiːɡeɪn/ v
återvinna återfå
to get back, to recover possession of

regale /ɹəˈɡeɪl/ /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
välfägna
to provide a meal and entertainment

regalia /ɹəˈɡeɪl.i.ə/ n
regalier
decoration or insignia of an office
emblems, symbols or paraphernalia

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/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ adv
oavsett trots allt ändå
actioned in a way which shows no consideration

regardless of preposition
oavsett bortsett
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

regenerate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
regenerera
to become reconstructed

regeneration n
regeneration regenerering
rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ n
regent riksföreståndare
one who rules in place of the monarch

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
reggae
music genre

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ n
kungamord
the killing of a king
kungamördare
one who kills a king

regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ /ɹəˈʒiːm/ /ˈɹeɪʒiːm/ n
regim
form of government

regime change n
regimskifte
overthrow of a government

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ n
regemente
army unit

regiolect n
regiolekt

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩] n
region
an administrative subdivision
region nejd trakt bygd
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface

regional /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəl/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ adj
regional
pertaining to a specific region

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registrera regga
to enter in a register
rekommendera
mail: to record officially and handle specially

registrar /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
underläkare
doctor receiving advanced specialist training

regmaglypt /ˈɹɛɡməɡlipt/ /ˈɹɛɡməɡlɪpt/ n
regmaglypt
small, shallow indentation or pit on the surface of a meteorite

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
ånger beklagande
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
beklaga
to feel sorry about anything
ångra beklaga
feel sorry about some past thing

regretful adj
ångefull ångerfylld
full of regret

regrettable adj
beklagansvärd
of an event, action, or state, allowing or deserving regret

regroup /ɹiːˈɡɹuːp/ /ˈɹiːɡɹuːp/ v
omgruppera
group or categorize again (transitive)
pause and get organized again (intransitive)

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] adj
regelbunden
having a constant pattern
grammar
happening at constant intervals

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] n
stamgäst
routine visitor
stamkund
frequent customer

regular expression n
reguljärt uttryck
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched

regular verb n
regelbundet verb
a verb which conjugates regularly

regularly /ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
regelbundet
with constant frequency
vanligen vanligtvis
normally, ordinarily

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
reglera
adjust

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
förordning
EU: self-effecting legislative act
reglering
law or administrative rule

regulator /ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt.ə/ n
regulator
device that controls or limits something
person or group that sets standards of practice
very accurate clock used by clockmakers

regulatory capture n
regleringsövertagande

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 /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] n
rehabilitering
process

rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ n
repetition
practicing of performance to test or improve it

rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
repa repetera
practice by repetition or recitation

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
maktutövning regering
the exercise of sovereign power
regeringstid regering
the period during which a monarch rules

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
härska
be a dominant quality of a place or situation
regera härska
exercise sovereign power

reign of terror n
skräckvälde terrorvälde
period of brutal intimidation by those in power

reimburse /ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ 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 /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ n
reinkarnation
reinkarnation själavandring
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
ren rendjur
Rangifer tarandus

reinforce /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
förstärka armera
to strengthen by addition

reinforced concrete n
armerad betong
building material

reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ n
förstärkning
thing that reinforces

reinstate /ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ 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

reinvent v
återuppfinna
to invent again something that has already been invented

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 /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
avslå avfärda avvisa rata
to refuse to accept

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
fröjda glädjas
be happy

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔɪndɚ/ n
replik
reply
svaromål
defendant's answer

rejuvenate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ v
föryngra
render young again

rejuvenation n
föryngring
the process of rendering young again

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ n
återfall recidiv
the act or situation of relapsing

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ v
skov
(medicine) To recur; to worsen
återfall
To fall back again

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
besläktad
being a relative of
släkt
standing in relation or connection

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
familjemedlem släkting anhörig
member of one's family
relation
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
set of ordered tuples retrievable by a database
relation samband
way in which two things may be associated

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] n
förhållande relation
romantic or sexual involvement
relation förhållande
connection or association
släktskap
kinship

relationship anarchy n
relationsanarki
practice of forming relationships unbound by societal rules or categories

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativ
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
släkting anförvant frände fränka
someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family

relative pronoun n
relativpronomen
pronoun that introduces a relative clause

relative-in-law n
ingift släkting
relative-in-law

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adv
förhållandevis relativt proportionellt
proportionally

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ [-ɾi] n
relativitet
the state of being relative to something else

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
förslappa
to calm down
koppla av slappna av

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪlækˈseɪʃən/ n
avspänning
act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
relä
electrical actuator
stafett
athletics discipline

relay race n
stafett
sports contest

relay strike n
sektorstrejk
sequential type of strike

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
frigöring frisläppande
event of setting free
version
software: distribution of a computer software product

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
frige
to free or liberate
ge ut släppa
to make available to the public
släppa lössläppa
to let go (of)

release version n
leveransversion
a version of released software

relevance /ˈɹɛl.ə.vən(t)s/ /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ n
relevans
property or state of being relevant, pertinency

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
relevant
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic

reliability n
trovärdighet
quality of being reliable

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
pålitlig
fit to be relied on

relict /ˈɹɛlɪkt/ n
relikt
relic

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
avlösare avlösning
person who takes over a shift
bistånd nödhjälp
aid or assistance offered in time of need
humanitarian aid or assistance
lättnad
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort
lättnad lindring
removal of stress or discomfort
skadestånd
law: court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, redress
skattelättnad
reduction in tax
relief
type of artwork
difference of elevations on a surface

relief map n
reliefkarta
map that shows relief of terrain

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
lätta
to ease from mental distress

relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ adj
lättad
alleviated

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ n
religion
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religiosity /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɑsəti/ /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɒsɪti/ n
religiositet
quality of being religious

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ adj
religiös
committed to the practice of religion
concerning religion

religious studies n
religionsvetenskap
study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/ /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
relikskrin relikvarium
container for religious relics

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ n
tycke
fondness

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ v
avnjuta
to taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of

reload /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
ladda om
load a gun or cartridge again
to load (something) again
to refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
motvillig motsträvig vrång
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
fortsätta att vara förbli förbliva
to continue in a state of being
förbli bli kvar kvarbliva stanna kvar
to stay behind while others withdraw
kvarlämnas
to await; to be left to
kvarstå stanna kvar återstå
to continue unchanged

remain to be seen v
återstå att se
be as yet unknown

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ n
rest
what remains after some has been removed
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

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ n
nyinspelning
new version of film

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ n
återförvisning
sending a matter back to a lower court

remand /ɹəˈmænd/ /ɹɪˈmɑːnd/ v
återförvisa
send a case back to a lower court

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
anmärkning
expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ v
anmärka påpeka notera

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
anmärkningsvärd märklig
worthy of being remarked

remarried adj
omgift
being married a second or third etc. time

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
botemedel
medicine, application, or treatment
something that corrects or counteracts
gottgörelse kompensation
legal means

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
lätta
To provide or serve as a remedy for

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
komma ihåg
to not forget to do something required
komma ihåg memorera minnas
to memorize
komma ihåg minnas
to recall from one's memory

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
påminna erinra
cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪn.də/ /ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ n
betalningspåminnelse påminnelse
(finance) writing that reminds of open payments
erinran påminnelse
something that reminds

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ n
rest
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group

remold v
stöpa om
mold again

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
samvetskval ånger
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remorseful /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ adj
ångerfull
expressing or caused by remorse
feeling or filled with remorse

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] adj
avlägsen fjärr-
at a distance

remote control n
fjärrkontroll
device used to operate an appliance from a short distance

remote viewing n
fjärrsyn
paranormal ability to gather information from great distances

remote-controlled adj
fjärrstyrd
operated by remote control

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ adv
avstånd fjärran
at a distance, far away

remoteness n
avlägsenhet
quality of being remote

remoulade /ɹɛmuːˈlɑːd/ /ɹɜməˈlɑːd/ n
remouladsås
condiment

removal van n
flyttbil
a vehicle for moving furniture and other household goods

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
avlägsna ta bort
to take away

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌmjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌnuː.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
ersättning
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered
ersättning gottgörelse kompensation
a recompense for a loss; compensation
lön ersättning
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
njure 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
avfälling renegat
outlaw or rebel
renegat överlöpare
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ /ɹɪˈnu/ v
förnya
to make new again

renewable adj
förnybar
able to be renewed
sustainable

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
löpe ostlöpe
An enzyme

renounce /ɹɪˈnaʊns/ v
avsäga
give up

renovate /ˈɹɛnəveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəʊveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt/ v
renovera restaurera
to renew; to revamp
to restore to freshness or vigor

renoviction n
renovräkning

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
anseende namnkunnighet ryktbarhet
Fame or wide recognition

renowned /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ 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
to occupy premises in exchange for rent
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie
hyra ut hyra
to grant occupation in return for rent

rent boy n
eskortpojke
young male prostitute

rent-seeking /ɹɛnt siːkɪŋ/ n
fördelssökande
attempt to profit by manipulating the economic or political environment, for example, by seeking governmental action that restricts entry into a market

rental /ˈɹɛntəl/ n
hyr-
something rented

rental car n
hyrbil
rented car

reopen /ɹiːˈəʊpən/ 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
result

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
reparation
act of repairing something

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparera laga
to restore to good working order

repairer n
reparatör
person who repairs

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
fyndighet kvick replik kvickhet raljerande rappt svar slagfärdighet
swift witty retort

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
repatriera skicka tillbaka
to restore somebody to his or her own country

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
avskaffa upphäva
to cancel

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
upprepa repetera
do or say again

repeat offender n
recidivist återfallsförbrytare
repeat offender

repeatable /ɹɪˈpiːt.ə.bl/ adj
repeterbar
able to be repeated

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
upprepad
said or done again

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv
upprepade gånger
done several times

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.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
ånger ruelse
feeling of regret or remorse

repentant /ɹəˈpɛtənt/ adj
botfärdig ångerfull
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
återverkan
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
repertoar
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] n
repetition upprepning
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

repetitive strain injury n
belastningsskada förslitningsskada
injury to muscles and tendons caused by repetitive use

rephrase v
omformulera
find a different way to say something

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
ersätta byta byta mot byta ut
to supply or substitute an equivalent for

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
substitut
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute

replay /ɹiːˈpleɪ/ /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ n
repris återutsändning
the replaying of something

replay /ɹiːˈpleɪ/ /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ v
reprisera spela om
To play again

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
fylla på komplettera
to refill

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ adj
proppmätt övermätt
filled to bursting

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
knall
ballistics: the sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion
rapport
information describing events

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
anmäla
to notify formally
rapportera
to relate details of

report card n
betyg
grades

reported speech n
indirekt anföring
a form of speech used to express what another has said

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 /rɪˈpɒ.zɪ.tə.rɪ/ 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 /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
representera
to stand in the place of, act on behalf of

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ n
representant
company agent
one that is taken as typical of its class
representant företrädare
one who speaks for another

representative democracy n
representativ demokrati
representative democracy

repression n
förtryck repression
act of repressing
förträngning repression
involuntary rejection from consciousness

repressive adj
repressiv hämmande undertryckande
serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ n
reprimand tillrättavisning
severe, formal or official reproof

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ v
tillrättavisa bestraffa
to reprove in a formal or official way

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
förebråelse
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
förebrå klandra
to criticize or rebuke someone

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
förtappad
rejected by God

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdus/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
dra sig till minnes återkalla
to bring something to mind
föröka
to generate offspring
reproducera
to produce an image or copy of something
återskapa
to produce again, to recreate

reproducibility n
reproducerbarhet upprepbarhet
quality of being reproducible

reproduction /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
fortplantning reproduktion
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically
replika
a duplicate

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
reptil kräldjur
a cold-blooded vertebrate

reptilelike adj
kräldjurs- reptil- reptilaktig
like a reptile

republic /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ n
delrepublik republik
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia
republik
a type of state

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
republikansk
favoring a republic as form of government, favoring republicanism
republikansk republikan
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
motbjudande
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion
motstridig
(law) opposed or in conflict

repulsive /ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
motbjudande
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rykte anseende renommé
what somebody is known for

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
anmodan begäran anhållan
formal message requesting something
begäran önskan önskemål bön
act of requesting
efterfrågan
condition of being sought after

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
anmoda begära uppmana anmana
to ask somebody to do something
bedja be anhålla om utbe utbedja
to express the need or desire for

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ 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

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
behöva kräva
to need

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
krav
something asked
necessity

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
återkalla upphäva annullera ogiltigförklara
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 /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ n
forskning
inquiry or examination
undersökning forskning
piece of research

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ v
forska
to examine with continued care

research assistant n
forskarassistent
individual who assists a researcher

research professor n
forskningsprofessor
professor mainly engaged in research

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ n
forskare kunskapare
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
bokning reservation
arrangement by which something is secured in advance
reservat
tract of land
reservation
act of withholding
reservation förbehåll invändning
limiting qualification
undantag
something withheld

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
reserv
military: body of troops in the rear of an army
sports: reserve player
reservat
tract of land reserved for Aboriginal people
tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose
reservation
the act of reserving or keeping back; reservation
reserver
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use
tillgång
known unexploited natural resource

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reservera
to keep back; to retain
reservera beställa
to book in advance
reservera förbehålla lägga åt sidan
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
reserverad tillbakadragen
slow to reveal emotion or opinions

reservist n
reservare reservist
a soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
vattenmagasin
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
nollställa
to set to zero
återställa
to adjust (e.g. after an initial failure); to set or position differently
to set back to the initial state

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
bo
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
boplats bostad boställe
place where one lives
bostad
building used as a home

residence permit n
uppehållstillstånd
right to legally reside in a country

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ adj
bofast
dwelling in a place for a continued length of time

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
invånare boende
person living at a location or an area

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ adj
kvarvarande resterande återstående överbliven
concerning a residue

residual-current device n
jordfelsbrytare
a device that breaks an electric circuit

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ n
residy
(mathematics) form of complex number

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
avgå sluta
quit a job or position
resignera
to give up

resign oneself v
finna sig i resignera
give up

resignation /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
avgång
act of resigning

resile /ɹiˈzaɪl/ /ɹəˈzaɪl/ /ɹɪˈzaɪl/ v
dra rygga
to start back; recoil
rekylera studsa
to spring back; rebound

resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
elasticitet
physical property of material

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ 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

resinous adj
kådig
of or pertaining to resin

resist /ɹəˈzɪst/ /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
motståndsrörelse resistans
underground organization struggling for liberation
resistans motstånd
shortened form of electrical resistance

resistance band n
stretchband
piece of material

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ adj
motståndskraftig
that which makes resistance
motståndskraftig resistent
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
motstånd resistor
electric component
motståndskämpe motståndsman
one who resists

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ /ˌɹɛ.zəˈl(j)uːt/ adj
bestämd resolut
firm, unyielding, determined

resoluteness n
beslutsamhet
state or characteristic of being resolute

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
beslut resolution
formal statement adopted by an assembly
beslutsamhet
state of being resolute
strong will
löfte
statement of intent
lösning
math: act or process of solving
upplösning
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ n
beslutsamhet
will power

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
besluta resolvera
to make a firm decision
lösa
to find a solution to

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
resonans

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ n
badort kurort semesterort
a relaxing environment for people on vacation
tillflykt tillhåll
something or someone turned to for safety

resort /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
omsortera
to repeat a sorting process

resoundingly /ɹɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ adv
rungande
with a loud sound

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ n
resurs
something that one uses to achieve an objective

resourceful adj
finurlig fyndig
capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
avseende hänseende
particular aspect of something
respekt aktning
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
ha respekt för respektera
to have respect for
respektera
to abide by an agreement
to have regard for the rights of others

respectability /ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ n
respektabilitet
quality of being respectable

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
respektiv
referencing two or more things as individuals

respectively /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ 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 /ˈɹɛ.spɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
andrum
brief interval of rest or relief

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ɹɪˈspɒnd/ v
svara
to say something in return

respondent /ɹɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ɹɪˈspɔn.dənt/ n
svarande
defendant
person replying to a questionnaire

response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
svar respons
an answer or reply

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
ansvar
the state of being responsible
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] adj
ansvarig
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
ansvarsfull ansvarskännande ansvarstagande
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
ansvarsfull förtroende
involving a degree of personal accountability
ansvarsfull pålitlig
able to be trusted

responsive /ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ adj
responsiv
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

rest /ɹɛst/ n
paus
pause of a specified length in a piece of music
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation
paustecken
symbol indicating a pause in music
stöd
object designed to be used to support something else
vila
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
repose afforded by death
physics: absence of motion
rest
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
ligga
stay, remain, be situated
låta vila
put into state of rest
vila
intransitive: take repose
intransitive: lie or lean or be supported
stop working, become inactive

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/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ n
nystart omstart återstart
act of restarting

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
börja om starta om
To start again
starta om
In computing, to reboot

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
restaurang
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtɜː/ n
restauratör
owner of a restaurant

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ n
puktörne
any of various species of small shrubs making up the genus Ononis

restlessness /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ 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
återställa
to reestablish, or bring back into existence

restraining order n
besöksförbud kontaktförbud
order forbidding contacting and close proximity to the protected party

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
begränsa inskränka
to restrain within bounds

restricted /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪd/ adj
begränsad avgränsad bunden
limited within bounds

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
begränsning restriktion
regulation or limitation

restroom n
toalett
public room containing a toilet

restructure /ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ v
omstrukturera
to change the organization of

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
resultat
that which results
fruit, beneficial or tangible effect

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
leda resultera
to come out

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
fortsätta återuppta
(transitive) start something again that has been stopped or paused

resumptive pronoun n
resumptivt pronomen
a pronoun in a relative clause which refers to the antecedent of the relative pronoun (grammar)

resurgence n
återkomst
An instance of something resurging

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
uppväcka
to raise from dead

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
uppståndelse
the act of arising from the dead

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
komma till liv kvickna till
regain consciousness
återuppliva
restore consciousness

resuscitation n
återupplivning
the act of resuscitating

ret /ɹɛt/ v
röta
to soak linen, hemp etc.

retable n
retabel altaruppsats
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
detaljhandel
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retail bank n
konsumentbank
type of bank

retail banking n
konsumentbankverksamhet
activities of a retail bank

retailer n
detaljhandlare detaljist minuthandlare
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈteɪn/ /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
bevara få
to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something)

retaining wall n
stödmur
structure

retaliate /ɹɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/ v
vedergälla
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ 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 /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
hulka
to make an effort to vomit

reticence /-ɾə-/ /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/ n
förtegenhet
avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
tystlåten förtegen sluten tillbakadragen
reserved

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ n
hårkors 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
zoology: second stomach of a ruminant

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ n
näthinna retina
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball

retinoic acid n
retinoinsyra
derivative of vitamin A

retinol n
retinol
the vitamin

retinue /ɹɪˈtɪnjuː/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
följe uppvaktning
group of servants

retired /ɹɪˈtaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ adj
pensionerad
having left employment

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ n
pensionering
act of retiring, or the state of being retired

retirement home n
äldreboende ålderdomshem 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

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌtʃ/ /ˈɹiːtʌtʃ/ v
retuschera
to improve something, especially a photograph

retract /-ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɹækt/ /ɹɪˈtɹækt/ v
ta tillbaka
to take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written)

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ /ɹəˈtɹæktəbəl/ adj
indragbar infällbar
capable of being retracted

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ v
retirera
to withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ n
vedergällning
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ v
minnas
to remember or recall something

retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪ-/ 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

retroactively /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/ adv
retroaktivt
done after the fact

retroactivity n
retroaktivitet
law: the application of a law to events that took place before it was made
the state or characteristic of being retroactive

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ adj
retroflex
of any of the retroflex pronunciations

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ɡɹeɪd/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
bakåtsträvande
or moving backwards in relation to the normal or previous direction of travel

retronym n
retronym
A new coinage for an old concept

retrovirus n
retrovirus
any of a group of viruses which insert a copy of their RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell

retry /riˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈriːtɹaɪ/ v
ompröva
to try judicially a second time

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
avkastning
finance: gain or loss from an investment
deklaration självdeklaration skatteåterbäring återbäring
finance: tax return
retur
item that is returned
retur returtangent vagnretur
computing: carriage return character
retur vagnretur återbäring återkomst
returvärde
computing: return value
återkomst retur återvändo
act of returning

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
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
returnera återlämna återvända
återlämna
to give something back to its original holder or owner
återvända
to go back in thought, narration, or argument
återvända gå tillbaka
to come or go back

return ticket n
retur
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 /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ /ɹɪˈjuːnjən/ n
återförening
planned event
the process or act

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ 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 /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
revanschism
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanschistisk
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanschist
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
uppenbara avslöja
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 /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
avslöjande
something dramatically disclosed
the act of revealing or disclosing
uppenbarelse
manifestation of divine truth

reveller n
hålligångare rumlare svirare
one who attends revels

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ n
gengångare
supernatural being
återvändare
someone who returns from a long absence

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ n
hämnd
retaliatory action

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
hämnas
to take revenge for an 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 /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
inkomst intäkt
income from an investment
omsättning
turnover, total sales

reverberation /ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/ n
efterklang
echo, or a series of overlapping echos

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
akta och ära beundran vörda
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion

revered /ɹɪˈvɪəd/ adj
vördade
respected

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹəns/ n
vördnad
veneration; profound awe and respect

reverent /ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹev.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/ adj
vördnadsfull
showing respect or reverence; respectful

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ adj
backa
causing movement in the opposite direction

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ n
back
gear

reverse Polish notation n
omvänd polsk notation
an arithmetic notation

reverse hyperextension n
omvänd ryggresning
exercise of raising the thighs while lying prone

reverse vending machine n
pantautomat pantmaskin
reverse vending machine

reversi /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)si/ n
Othello reversi
board game

reversible /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ adj
vändbar
clothing that can be worn inside out

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
kritik recension
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 /ɹəˈvaɪl/ v
skymfa smäda håna åkväda
to attack with abusive language

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
revisionism
advocacy of a revision of some view
form of Marxism

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
återuppstå
to return to life, to recover life or strength

revocation /ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ångerrätt
action of revoking

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ 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 /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ n
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
vridning

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
revolutionär
of or pertaining to a revolution in government
revolutionär banbrytande epokgörande revolutionerande
something that signifies great change

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
revolutionär
a revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolutionize /ˌɹev.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnɑɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnaɪz/ v
revolutionera
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve /ɹɪˈvɒlv/ 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

revolving door n
karuselldörr roterdörr roterande dörr
rotating door

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
revy
form of theatrical entertainment

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /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 /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
belöna
give a reward to

rewilding n
återförvildande
large-scale conservation

rhabdomyosarcoma n
rabdomyosarkom
tumor

rhapsody /ˈɹæpsədi/ n
rapsodi
instrumental composition of irregular form
ancient Greek epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation

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 /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /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 posed for dramatic or persuasive effect

rhetorically adv
retoriskt
in a rhetorical manner

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

rheumy /ˈɹumi/ /ˈɹuːmi/ adj
surögd
producing rheum from the mucous membranes; especially of the eyes: filled with rheum

rhinestone n
strass
an artificial diamond

rhinitis /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ n
rinit snuva
inflammation

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑs.ɚ.əs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ n
noshörning
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhinoplasty n
näsplastik rinoplastik
plastic surgery used to improve a person's nose

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

rhombic adj
rombisk
of or pertaining to a rhombus

rhombihexahedron n
rombihexaedron

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
romb
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
rabarber
any plant of the genus Rheum

rhumb /ɹʌm/ /ɹʌmb/ n
kompassträck
a unit of angular measure equal to 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°
one of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)

rhumb line n
loxodromlinje
a line cutting all meridians at a constant angle

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
rim
verse, poetry
word that rhymes with another
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 /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] n
rytm
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time
tempo or speed of a beat, song, or repeated event
flow, repetition or regularity

rhythm and blues n
rhythm and blues
rhythm and blues

rhythm guitar n
kompgitarr rytmgitarr
guitar that provides rhythm

rib /ɹɪb/ n
revben
curved bone

rib cage n
bröstkorg
part of skeleton

ribbed vault n
kryssribbvalv
structure created by intersection of vaults

ribbit /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
kvack
the sound made by a frog or toad

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
band
long, narrow strip of material

ribbon cable n
flatkabel
cable with many parallel wires one next to the other

ribbon seal n
bandsäl
a species of true seal

ribonucleic acid n
ribonukleinsyra
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material

ribose /ˈɹaɪbəʊz/ n
ribos
naturally occurring pentose sugar

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
ribosom
organelle

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
ris risgryn
plants

rice cake n
riskaka
food item made from puffed rice

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 noodle n
risnudel
noodle made of rice

rice paper n
rispapper
paper made from parts of the rice plant

rice pudding n
risgrynsgröt
milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg

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 /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
rakit engelska sjukan rakitis
disorder of infancy

rickety /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/ /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
ranglig skranglig
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ n
riksha rickshaw
two-wheeled carriage

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ n
rikoschett
an instance of ricocheting

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ v
rikoschettera
to rebound

ricotta /ɹəˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
ricotta
Italian whey cheese

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
gåta
verbal puzzle

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
ridtur åktur
instance of riding
skjuts
lift (in a vehicle)
åk
åkattraktion
amusement

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
rida åka
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.
åka
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] n
ryttare
one who rides

ridge /ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
rygg
elevation on ocean bottom
rygg bergsrygg
chain of mountains
taknock nock takås
highest point on a roof
ås
chain of hills
ås kam
line along which two sloping surfaces meet

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
förlöjliga håna göra narr av
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ 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

rigged /ɹɪɡd/ adj
riggad
pre-arranged

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adj
höger
of direction, opposite of left
höger-
politics: conservative
rak
straight, not bent
rät rätvinklig vinkelrät
of an angle, 90 degrees
rätt
appropriate, fit for purpose
rätt korrekt riktig
complying with justice, correct

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adv
precis just
exactly
riktigt
very, extremely
rätt
in a correct manner
till höger åt höger
towards the right side
åt höger höger
on the right side

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
eller hur visst
adding seriousness or decisiveness before a statement
eller hur? inte sant? va?
checking agreement
just det
changing the subject in a discussion
precis visst
yes, that is correct; I agree
visst
I have no opinion

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] n
höger höger sida
right, not left, side
högern
right-wing politicians and parties
rätt rättighet
legal or moral entitlement

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] v
korrigera rätta
to correct
räta upp sig
(intransitive) to return to normal upright position
räta räta upp rätta
to set upright

right angle n
rät vinkel
angle of 90 degrees

right ascension n
rektascension
angular distance

right away adv
genast med en gång på direkten på en gång ögonblickligen
very soon

right back n
högerback
a defender who plays on the right

right coset n
högersidoklass
copy of a subgroup

right hand n
högerhand

right now adv
just nu
at this precise moment

right of first refusal n
förköpsrätt
contractual provision

right of way n
förkörsrätt företräde
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
högerfalang
political
högerytter
hockey

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-to-left adv
höger-till-vänster
text flowing right to left

right-wing adj
höger
resisting political change

righteous /ˈɹaɪti.əs/ /ˈɹaɪtjəs/ /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/ adj
rättfärdig
justified morally
moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious
rättskaffens rättfärdig
free from sin or guilt

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
rättfärdighet
quality or state of being righteous

rightful /ˈɹaɪtfəl/ adj
rättmätig
by right, by law

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ n
rättsinnehavare
a person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

rigid /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/ adj
fast
fixed
stel
rigorous, unbending
stel styv
stiff

rigor mortis n
likstelhet
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death

rill /ɹɪl/ n
rännil
very small brook

rim /ɹɪm/ n
fälg
wheel rim
kant rand
edge around something

rim /ɹɪm/ v
rimma
lick the anus

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
rimfrost
any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
skal
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese

rinderpest n
boskapspest
disease

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
to appear to be
ringa
(intr.) to produce a resonant sound
(tr.) to make something produce a resonant sound
to telephone (someone)
(intr.) to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound
(tr.) to produce a sound by ringing

ring a bell v
ringa en klocka
to seem vaguely familiar

ring finger n
ringfinger
finger between the middle finger and little finger

ring ouzel n
ringtrast
Turdus torquatus

ring road n
ringled ringväg
highway

ring-billed gull n
ringnäbbad mås
Larus delawarensis

ring-necked duck n
ringand
Aythya collaris

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

ringworm n
revorm ringorm
contagious fungal affliction of the skin

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ n
avsköljning rensning sköljning
the action of rinsing
toning
hair dye

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
wanton or unrestrained behavior
upplopp tumult kravall uppror
tumultuous disturbance of public peace

riot police n
kravallpolis
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds

rioter /ˈɹaɪətə/ /ˈɹaɪətɚ/ n
upploppsmakare
one who riots

rip current n
ripström
strong water flow

riparian /ɹɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ /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

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
krusning
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid
rippel
style of ice cream
skvalp
sound similar to that of undulating water
frörepa repa
implement for removing the seeds from flax

ripsaw n
klyvsåg
type of saw

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ n
pilhöjd
height of an arch

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
gå upp
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon
stiga
to move upwards
of a quantity, etc: to increase
stiga upp

rise from the dead v
uppstå från de döda
to become alive after having died

rise through the ranks v
stiga i graderna

risible /ˈɹaɪzɪbəl/ /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ adj
löjlig skrattretande
provoking laughter

rising star n
framtidslöfte gödkalv stjärnskott talang
emerging talent

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
risk
business etc.: potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event
likelihood of a negative outcome
possible, usually negative, outcome

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
riskera
to incur risk of something
riskera ta en risk
riskera äventyra
to incur risk to something

risk management n
riskhantering
process of dealing with risk

risktaker n
risktagare
a person who takes risk, especially to reap the benefits if the feared event does not happen

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

rittmaster n
ryttmästare
cavalry officer

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ adj
rituell
related to a rite

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ n
ritual
repeated set of actions

ritually /ˈɹɪt͡ʃu.əli/ adv
rituellt
in a ritual manner

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
rival konkurrent
competitor with the same objective

rivalrous /ɹaɪvl̩ɹəs/ /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

river warbler n
flodsångare
Locustella fluviatilis

riverbank n
flodbank
sloped side of a river

riverbed /ˈɹɪv.əˌbed/ /ˈɹɪv.əˌbɛd/ /ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbɛd/ [ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbeː] n
flodbädd
a river bottom

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 /ɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
mört
Rutilus rutilus

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
väg
a way for travel

road hog n
bildrulle
bad or inconsiderate driver

road map n
vägkarta bilkarta
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation

road rash n
skrapsår skrubbsår
injury caused by abrasion with road surfaces

road salt n
vägsalt salt
deicing or anti-icing salt

road sign n
vägmärke vägskylt
sign for traffic control or driver information

road trip n
road trip
recreational or impromptu excursion

road user n
trafikant
road user

roadblock n
vägspärr
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadhouse /ˈɹoʊdˌhaʊs/ /ˈɹəʊdˌhaʊs/ n
vägkrog
establishment

roadie /ɹəʊdi/ n
roadie råddare
crew for travelling stage production

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnɚ/ /ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ n
tuppgökar
fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx

roadside /ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ /ˈɹəʊdsaɪd/ n
vägkant vägren
area on either side of a road

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ 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
vrål
cry of the lion
long, loud, deep shout

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
steka rosta grilla ugnssteka
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire

roast beef n
rostbiff
Beef cooked by roasting

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ adj
rostad
cooked by roasting

roasting jack n
stekvändare

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
beröva
to deprive of
råna
to steal from, using violence
röva
to commit robbery

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
rövare rånare
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbɹi/ n
rån
act or practice of robbing
attempt of taking the property of another by threat

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
dräkt rock skrud
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ n
rödhake
Erithacus rubecula
vandringstrast
Turdus migratorius

robinsonade /ˌɹɑbɪnsəˈneɪd/ /ˌɹɒbɪnsəˈneɪd/ n
robinsonad
genre of adventure fiction

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ n
robot
intelligent mechanical being
machine to perform complex tasks
person who does not seem to have any emotions

robotaxi n
robottaxi

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəˈbʌst/ adj
robust
evincing strength

roche moutonnée /ɹɒʃ muːˈtɒneɪ/ n
rundhäll
rock formation

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ n
berg sten
natural mineral aggregate
bergart
distinctive composition of minerals
crack
crystallized lump of crack cocaine
diamant ädelsten
precious stone or gem
isbit
lump of ice
klippa
something strong, stable, and dependable
mass of projecting rock
klippblock stenblock
large stone or boulder
polkagris
confectionery made from sugar
skär
hill or island without vegetation
gungning vaggande vyssjande
act of rocking
rock rock'n'roll
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ v
chocka skaka
disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium
gunga vagga vyssja
move gently back and forth
kränga
sway or tilt violently back and forth
skaka
cause to shake or sway violently
rocka
slang: to be very favourable or skilful
rocka spela rock
to play, perform, or enjoy rock music

rock bunting n
klippsparv
Emberiza cia

rock climbing n
klippklättring
sport of scaling rock faces

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 music n
rockmusik
popular music genre

rock paper scissors n
sten, sax, påse
popular child's game

rock pipit n
skärpiplärka
Anthus petrosus

rock ptarmigan n
fjällripa
Lagopus muta

rocker board n
vippbräda
exercising equipment

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ n
raket
vehicle
rocket-propelled firework
military: non-guided missile
raket raketmotor
rocket engine

rocket engine n
raketmotor
reaction engine

rocket larkspur n
riddarsporre
Consolida regalis

rocket launcher n
raketgevär
device for launching a missile

rocket science n
raketforskning
anything overly complex (idiomatic)

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 /ɹɑks/ /ɹɒks/ [ɹʷɑks] [ɹʷɒks] [ɹʷɔks] n
balle
testicles
kula stålar
money

rocky /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹɒki/ /ˈɹɔki/ [ˈɹʷɑki] [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔki] adj
hård tuff
not easily affected or impressed
klippig stenig
abounding in, or full of, rocks

rococo /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ adj
rokoko-
of or relating to the rococo style

rococo /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/ n
rokoko
style of baroque architecture etc.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
måttstock
stick to measure length
spö metspö
fishing rod or pole
spö ris
stick or bundle used for punishment
spö stav stång
straight round stick, shaft, or bar
stake
slang: penis
stav
part of the retina of the eye
stång
connector, part of a machine

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
gnagare
mammal of the order Rodentia

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
rom
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
rådjur
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ n
råbock
male roe deer

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
röntgenium
chemical element

roger /ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/ interjection
uppfattat
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
skurk
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person

rogue planet n
fri planet interstellär planet

rogue state n
skurkstat
state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies

roguish /ˈɹoʊɡɪʃ/ /ˈɹəʊɡɪʃ/ adj
skälmsk
mischievous and playful

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
irritera reta upp
to annoy

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] 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

role model n
förebild
person who serves as an example

roleplaying game n
rollspel
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] n
böljande böljning
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side
dundrande mullrande
a heavy, reverberatory sound
roll
the rotation angle about the longitudinal axis
rullande rullning
the act of rolling
rulle kavle
that which rolls; a roller
vals
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
virvel
the uniform beating of a drum
bokrulle
a scroll
register förteckning lista rullor
an official or public document
rulle
that which is rolled up
rulle tygrulle
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] v
rulla
to cause something to revolve by turning over and over
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels
rulla rulla ihop
to wrap round on itself
rulla rulla upp
to bind or involve by winding
valsa kavla kavla ut
to press or level with a roller
virvla
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum

roll cage n
störtbåge
a protective frame in a vehicle

roll call n
upprop
reading of a list of names and responses
such an event in a legislative body
uppställning
time of day for the event

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

roll-on n
roll-on
cosmetic product

roll-top desk n
jalusiskrivbord
desk having a flexible top that rolls away

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 /ˈɹol.ɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ/ adj
rulla
moving by turning over repeatedly

rolling pin n
kavel brödkavel
food preparation utensil

rolling stock n
rullande materiel
any railway vehicle

rollout n
utrullning
deployment

rollup n
rullcigarett rullcigg
self-made cigarette

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
vippdocka
toy that rights itself when pushed over

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] adj
romantisk
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] n
romantiker
person who is behaving romantically
person with romantic character

romantic comedy n
romantisk komedi
love story
love story in fiction or film

romantic orientation n
romantisk läggning
romantic orientation

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ n
romantik
romantic quality, spirit or action

romanticist n
romantiker
advocate or follower of romanticism

romanticize v
romantisera
to view something in a romantic manner

romp /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ v
rumla
to play roughly or energetically

rond de jambe /ɹɔn də ˈʒɑmb/ n
rond de jambe
ballet technique

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
korskrank lektorium
carved screen

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ n
tak
the upper part of a cavity
tak yttertak
the cover at the top of a building

roofer /ˈɹuːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹuːfɚ/ /ˈɹʊfɚ/ n
takläggare
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs

roofie /ˈɹufi/ n
roppe
slang for flunitrazepam

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
råka
bird
torn
chesspiece

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
rum
division in a building
internet: IRC or chat room
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

roomie n
rumskompis
informal: roommate

roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ n
inneboende sambo samboende
US: with whom one shares an apartment or house
rumskamrat
a person with whom one shares a room

roomy /ˈɹuːmi/ /ˈɹʊmi/ adj
rymlig
spacious

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
tupp
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
hårrot rot
part of a hair under the skin
källa rot
primary source
nollställe rot
analysis: zero of a function
ordrot rot
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
rot
part of a plant
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
tandrot rot
of a tooth

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
böka
to turn up or dig with the snout - as pigs
rota
to rummage, root out
heja
cheer

root and branch adj
genomgripande grundlig radikal
complete, total

root cellar n
jordkällare
structure built underground or partially underground and used to store vegetables, fruits, and nuts or other foods

root for v
heja på hålla på
encourage a favored person

root parsley n
rotpersilja
variant radicosum of parsley

root rot n
rotröta
plant fungal disease

root vegetable n
rotfrukt rotsak
edible root

rooted /ɹʊtɪd/ /ˈɹuːtɪd/ adj
rotad

roots /ɹuːts/ /ɹʊts/ n
rötter

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
rep
thick, strong string

rope ladder n
repstege
flexible ladder

ropemaker n
repslagare
maker of ropes

ropemaking n
repslageri
the manufacture of rope

roquet v
krocka
to drive one's opponent's ball by own ball

rorqual /ˈɹɔɹkwəl/ /ˈɹɔːkwəl/ n
fenval
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
radband
Catholic prayer beads

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] n
ros
flower
a plant or species in the rose family (Rosaceae)
ros rosbuske
shrub
rosé
color

rose petal /ɹoʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹoʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz pɛt(ə)l/ /ɹəʊz.pɛt(ə)l/ n
rosenblad
petal of a rose flower

rose quartz n
rosenkvarts
pinkish to reddish-colored quartz

rose-colored glasses n
(se något i/genom) ett rosa skimmer
overly optimistic perception of something

roseate tern n
rosentärna
tern, Sterna dougallii

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ n
nypon
the fruit of a rose plant

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ n
rosmarin
shrub

rosewater n
rosenvatten
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ n
kolofonium
solid form of resin

roster /ˈɹɑ.stɚ/ /ˈɹɒs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tə/ /ˈɹɔs.tɚ/ n
lista schema
a list of names

rostrum /ˈɹɑstɹəm/ /ˈɹɒstɹəm/ /ˈɹɔs-/ n
näbb
zoology: snout of a dolphin
näbb spröt
beak-shaped projection on the head of some insects
plattform podium
platform for a film or television camera
plattform podium talarstol
dais, pulpit, or similar platform
skeppsnäbb
projecting prow of a rowed warship

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ adj
rosenröd rosenskimrande
optimistic
rosenröd rosig
rose-coloured

rosy starling n
rosenstare
Pastor roseus

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
rosévin
wine

rosé wine n
rosévin
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
ruttna
(intransitive) to suffer decomposition
ruttna förfalla sönderdelas sönderfalla

rota /ˈɹoʊ.tə/ /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ n
arbetsschema
schedule

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
rotera
to spin, turn, or revolve
to advance through a sequence; to take turns
vända
to spin, turn, or revolve something

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rotation
act of turning around a centre
isometry
varv
single cycle of turning

rotational energy n
rotationsenergi
kinetic energy

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
memorera
process of committing to memory
rutin slentrian slentrianmässig
mechanical routine
brus dån
roar of the surf

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] adj
rutten
decayed, gone bad
cruel, mean or immoral

rottenness n
ruttenhet
the quality of being rotten

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
ojämn
not smooth

rough-legged buzzard n
fjällvråk
Buteo lagopus

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ adv
ungefär
unevenly

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
allsidig rund
complete, not lacking
rund
circular or cylindrical
spherical
rund avrundad
of a number that has been rounded off
rund avrundad rundad
of corners that lack sharp angles
rund mullig
plump

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
avrundning
rounded relief or cut at an edge
giv
card games: moment from the deal until the players are finished with the cards
kanon
song with each subset starting at a different time
omgång rond
segment of a sport event
omgång runda
serving
stage of a sports competition
patron
individual ammunition shell
runda
outburst
runda golfrunda
golf etc: way around the course
varv runda
circular or repetitious route

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ v
avrunda
to approximate a number
runda
to shape into a curve
to turn past a boundary
runda av
to complete, fill out
vända
to turn and attack someone

round bracket n
parentes
parenthesis, bracket

round of 16 n
åttondelsfinal

round off v
avrunda
to complete or finish something

round trip n
tur- och returresa
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
avrunda
to round up a number
samla ihop
to collect or gather (something) together

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ adj
indirekt omständlig tillkrånglad

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ 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
bysantin kula rundel
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle

roundoff n
rondat
gymnastics move

roundpole fence n
gärdesgård gärdsgård
fence

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
rutt väg
course or way traveled
sätt
way to do something

router /ˈɹaʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹu.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ n
logistiker
someone who routes or directs items from one location to another
router
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ n
överfräs
power tool

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 /ˈɹaʊtɪŋ/ n
fräsning
cutting a channel in a material such as wood using a router

roux /ɹuː/ n
redning
mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews

roué /ˈɹuːeɪ/ n
rumlare
A debauched or lecherous person

rove /ɹoʊv/ /ɹəʊv/ v
flacka
to wander about at random

rover /ˈɹoʊvɚ/ /ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/ n
vandrare nomad
one who roves

roving /ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ adj
kringflackande
wandering

row /ɹaʊ/ n
gräl bråk tumult
noisy argument
oväsen
continual loud noise

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
rodd
exercise

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
rad
line of objects

row /ɹaʊ/ v
bråka gräla
intransitive: argue noisily

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
ro
transitive:propel over water using oars

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/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
rönn
Sorbus aucuparia
tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus

rowanberry n
rönnbär
fruits of the rowan

rowboat /ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ 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
rowhouse

rowing machine n
roddmaskin
exercise machine

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
årtull
support for an oar

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
kunglig
of or relating to a monarch or his family

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
bovenbramsegel röjel överbramsegel
nautical: a sail

royal blue adj
kungsblå
colour

royal family n
kungafamilj kungahus kungliga familjen
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state

royal fern n
safsa
fern

royal jelly n
drottninggelé
substance secreted by bees

royal road n
kungsväg
easy way

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ n
rojalism
advocacy of a king or royal house

royalist n
rojalist
supporter of monarchy

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ n
kunglighet
monarch and their families treated as a group

rozzer /ˈɹɒzə(ɹ)/ n
snut
(slang) police officer

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] v
gnida gnugga gno
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area
gnida gnugga skava stryka

rub salt in the wound v
strö salt i såren
to make an injury feel worse

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] n
gummi
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree
condom

rubber bullet n
gummikulor

rubber duck n
badanka
toy shaped like a duck

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /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 /ˈɹuː.bi/ n
rubin
type of gem

rucksack /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ n
ryggsäck
a bag carried on the back; backpack

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ n
kalabalik
a row, fight

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ n
bråk gruff gräl
noisy quarrel or fight

rudd /ɹʌd/ n
sarv
fish Scardinius erythrophthalmus

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
roder
control surface of an aircraft
underwater vane used to steer a vessel

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/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
ohövlig fräck oförskämd
bad-mannered

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ adj
rudimentär

rue /ɹuː/ n
ruelse
repentance, regret
ruta vinruta
any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
brushane
Philomachus pugnax
pipkrage
circular frill or ruffle on a garment

ruffe n
gärs gers snorgärs
fish of the genus Gymnocephalus

ruffed grouse n
kragjärpe
game bird

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
lymmel rackare skurk slyngel
scoundrel, rascal

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ n
krås
strip of fabric

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

rugby ball n
rugbyboll
spheroidal ball designed for the sport of rugby

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] n
ruin
remains of destroyed construction
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
ruinera ödelägga
to cause the economical ruin of

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regel
regulation

rule /ɹuːl/ v
regera härska styra
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over
äga
slang: to excel

rule of engagement n
insatsregel
internal rules defining how to use force

rule of law n
rättsstat
the doctrine that no individual is above the law

rule of thumb n
tumregel
general guideline rather than a strict rule

rule out v
döma bort
to disallow
utesluta
to reject from list of possibilities

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/ /ˈɹuːl.ə/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ [ˈɹʉwlə] [ˈɹʊwɫə] n
härskare ledare
person who rules or governs
härskarinna
a female person who rules or governs
linjal
measuring or drawing device

ruling pen n
dragstift
a drawing instrument

rum /ɹʌm/ n
rom
distilled spirit

rumba /ˈɹʊmbə/ /ˈɹʌmbə/ n
rumba
dance

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
bråk liv oväsen väsen
street fight or brawl
buller dån
low, heavy, continuous sound

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
bråka kivas leva rumla
to fight, brawl
morra gny kurra rumla
to make a low pitched noise
rassla skaka skramla
to move while making a rumbling noise

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
våm vom
first stomach of ruminants

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
idisslare
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
idissla
to chew cud

rumination /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ältande ältning
negative cyclic thinking

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
rota
to search something thoroughly and with disregard
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
route taken while running

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
driva leda styra
to be in charge of
kandidera
to be a candidate in an election
missa
to pass without stopping or yielding
rinna
to have a liquid flowing from
rinna springa
to flow
springa löpa
to move quickly on two feet
to move quickly
to compete in a race

run after v
jaga jaga efter
follow quickly

run aground v
stranda
to cause a vessel to run aground
stranda gå på grund
to be immobilized by shallow water

run amok v
bärsärkagång löpa amok
run amok

run away v
springa bort
to leave home
springa iväg
to flee by running

run for it v
lägga benen på ryggen
escape

run into v
stöta på
to encounter or meet

run out v
förfalla gå ut
to expire, to come to an end
slut
to use up

run out of steam v
tappa stinget
to run out of energy or motivation

run over v
köra över
to drive over, causing injury or death

run riot v
gå loss härja leva rövare
To act in an uncontrolled, unbridled manner

run-down adj
nedgången

run-of-the-mill adj
ordinär
ordinary

run-time adj
exekverings- exekveringstid kör-
Of, relating to, or happening during run time

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ n
rymling
a person or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions

rune /ɹuːn/ n
runa
letter or character

runestone n
runsten
stone with a runic inscription

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
pinne
ladder step

runnel /ˈɹʌn.l/ /ˈɹʌnəl/ n
rännil
small stream

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
löpare
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace
snedfitta
slang: unevenly burning part of a cigarette
utlöpare
botany: long stolon

runner bean n
rosenböna
a climbing plant, Phaseolus coccineus, having long bean pods

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
tvåa
the person who finishes in any position after the first

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ n
löpning
the action of the verb to run

running joke n
stående skämt
running joke

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 /ˈɹʌni/ adj
lättflytande snuvig
liable to flow or drip

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 /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
catwalk
walkway extending from a stage
djurstig djurstråk
usual path taken by wild animals
landningsbana rullbana startbana
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from

ruse /ɹuz/ /ɹuːz/ n
avledningsmanöver skenmanöver
guile, trickery
knep trick
action intended to deceive

ruse de guerre /ˌɹuːz.dəˌɡɛə/ n
krigslist
stratagem of war

rush hour n
rusningstrafik 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
rost
result of oxidation
plant disease
rostbrun rostfärgad
colour

rust /ɹʌst/ v
rosta
to oxidise

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ adj
grov
unfinished, roughly finished
lantlig
country-styled

rustic bunting n
videsparv
Emberiza rustica

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ n
prassel rassel
soft crackling sound

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
ringrostig
lacking recent experience, out of practice
rostfärgad
of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown
rostig
affected by rust
rostig rostfärgad

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
plant

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ n
rutenium
chemical element

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordium
chemical element

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
obarmhärtig hänsynslös skoningslös
without pity or compassion

rutile n
rutil
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide

rya n
rya
Scandinavian woollen rug

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
råg
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food

rye bread n
rågbröd
type of bread

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ n
potatisplätt rösti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

s'more /ˈsmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsmoə/ /ˈsmɔɹ/ /ˈsmɔː/ n
s'more
food

sabbatical adj
sabbatlig
relating to the Sabbath

sabbatical n
sabbatsår
extended period of leave

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ adj
svart
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ n
sobel
animal
sobelpäls
fur
svart
heraldic colour

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 /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ n
sabotage
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ v
sabotera
deliberately destruct to prevent success

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(ɹ)/ n
sabotör
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property

sabrage /səˈbɹɑːʒ/ n
sabrering

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sabel
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point

sabre saw n
bajonettsåg tigersåg
portable electric jigsaw

sabre-rattling n
sabelskrammel
display of military power as an implied threat

sabre-toothed adj
sabeltandad
having massive curved upper canine teeth

sabre-toothed tiger n
sabeltandad tiger
prehistoric cat

saccharide /ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.ɚ.ɪd/ n
sackarid
the unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn

saccharine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /-ɹɪn/ /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ /ˈsækɹɪn/ adj
sötsliskig
excessively sweet, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness

sack /sæk/ n
plundring
the plunder and pillaging of a city
sparken
informal: dismissal from employment
säck
bag for commodities or items
säckfull
amount that can be put in a sack; traditional units based on this amount

sack /sæk/ v
kicka sparka

sack race n
säcklöpning
type of children's game

sackbut n
barocktrombon
brass instrument

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ n
sakrament
sacred act or ceremony

sacramentary n
sakramentarium
ancient book containing the rites for Mass, the sacraments, etc.

sacred /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/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ n
offer
something sacrificed

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ v
offra
to offer as a gift to a deity
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹə.fɪʃ.əl/ /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
offer-
relating to sacrifice

sacrificial lamb n
offerlamm
lamb
person

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
helgerån hädelse skändlighet
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlid͡ʒəs/ /sæk.ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒ.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
ledsen sorgsen
feeling sorrow

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ n
sadel
immovable seat of a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle
seat for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ v
sadla
(transitive) to put a saddle on (an animal)

saddle blanket n
sadelfilt
blanket under saddle

saddle bow n
framvalv sadelbåge
front part of saddle

saddle point n
sadelpunkt
geometry

saddlecloth n
sadeltäcke vojlock
blanket placed under a saddle

saddled adj
sadlad
with a saddle

saddler /ˈsadlə/ /ˈsædlɚ/ n
sadelmakare
someone who makes and repairs saddles

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ n
sadism
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted
deliberate cruelty

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ 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

sadomasochist n
sadomasochist
person who enjoys both inflicting and receiving pain

sadomasochistic adj
sadomasochistisk
relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
safari
a trip into any undeveloped area

safari park n
safaripark
zoo-like attraction

safe /seɪf/ adj
-säker
not in danger from a specified source of harm
säker
providing protection from danger
properly secured
baseball: in the base
säker riskfri
free from risk
säker trygg i säkerhet
not in danger

safe /seɪf/ n
kassaskåp
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping

safe and sound adj
välbehållen helskinnad
having come to no harm

safe mode n
felsäkert läge
(computing) troubleshooting mode

safe room n
panikrum säkerhetsrum

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
figuratively: anything that provides security
net

safety razor n
rakhyvel
type of razor

safety reflector n
reflex
type of reflector

safety valve /ˈseɪfti ˌvælv/ /ˈseɪftɪ ˌvælv/ n
säkerhetsventil
valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc., would burst, thus reducing the pressure

safeword n
stoppord
a word used to indicate that a participant wants to stop

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
safflor färgtistel
plant

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
saffransfärgad saffransgul
having an orange-yellow colour

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ n
saffran
spice
colour
dye
saffran saffranskrokus
plant

sag /sæɡ/ v
ha häng
to wear pants low
sagga sjunka säcka
to sink

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
saga
Old Norse Icelandic prose
long epic story

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ adj
vis klok
wise

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ n
salvia
Salvia officinalis used in cooking
salvia kryddsalvia
Salvia officinalis

sage grouse n
strålstjärtshöna
Centrocercus urophasianus

saibling /ˈsaɪblɪŋ/ /ˈzaɪblɪŋ/ n
röding fjällröding
Salvelinus alpinus, a char of Europe

said /seɪd/ adj
i fråga sagd
mentioned earlier

said and done adj
sagt och gjort
agreed to and accomplished or finished

saiga n
saigaantilop
antelope

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] n
segel
a piece of fabric attached to a boat
segeltur seglats segling
a trip in a boat

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] v
segla
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat
to move briskly and gracefully through the air
to move briskly but sedately

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 /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ n
matros sjöman
worker on a ship, seaman, seawoman

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] n
helgon
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities
person proclaimed as saint

sake /ˈseɪk/ n
skull
benefit
cause, interest or account

saker /ˈseɪkə/ /ˈseɪkɚ/ n
tatarfalk
falcon

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ n
sake
Japanese rice wine

salad /ˈsæləd/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ n
sallad
food

salad burnet n
pimpinell
Sanguisorba minor

salad dressing n
dressing
salad seasoning liquid

salad spinner n
salladsslunga
tool

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
salamander
amphibian
mythical creature
small broiler

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
salami
sausage

salami tactics n
salamitaktik
piecemeal removal

salaried adj
avlönad
describing one who is paid a salary

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ n
lön
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

salat /səˈlɑːt/ 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.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ adj
framspringande utskjutande
prominent
framträdande iögonfallande
worthy of note
hoppande i språng springande språngande
in a leaping posture

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ n
utbuktning vinkel
part of a fortification

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ adj
salthaltig
salty

saline solution n
saltlösning
solution

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
dregla salivera
to produce saliva

sally /ˈsæli/ n
utflykt
excursion or side trip

sally /ˈsæli/ v
göra utfall
to make a sudden attack

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
lax
fish

salmon shark n
laxhaj
shark species

salon /səˈlɒn/ /ˈsælɒn/ n
salong
large room
art gallery
beauty salon
gathering of people

salsa /ˈsæl.sə/ /ˈsɑl.sə/ n
salsa
dance
style of music
salsa tomatsalsa
spicy tomato sauce

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] adj
salt
salty
salthaltig
saline

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] n
salt
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption
salt bordssalt koksalt
sodium chloride

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
krydda
to include colorful language
salta
to add salt to

salt and pepper adj
gråsprängd svartvit
mixed black and white

salt cod n
kabeljo
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ n
saltsjö
body of water with a high concentration of salts

salt lick n
saltsten
block of salt

salt mine n
saltgruva
mine

salt of the earth n
Jordens salt
a decent, dependable person

salt shaker n
saltströare

salt water n
saltvatten
any water containing dissolved salt

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ n
målla
plant of the genus Atriplex

salted adj
saltad
to which salt has been added

saltine n
salt kex
salty cracker

saltiness n
sälta
property of being, or tasting, salty

saltire /ˈsæl.taɪə/ /ˈsɔːl-/ n
X-kors andreaskors krysskors snedkors
ordinary in the shape of a cross

saltness n
sälta
state or quality of being salt

saltspray rose n
vresros
Rosa rugosa

saltwater crocodile n
deltakrokodil saltvattenskrokodil australisk saltvattenskrokodil listkrokodil
Crocodylus porosus

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
salt
tasting of salt

salty licorice n
salmiaklakrits saltlakrits

salubrious /səˈl(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ adj
hälsosam frisk
promoting health

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ n
bärgning
the rescue of a ship or its cargo from a hazardous situation

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
salva
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samarium
chemical element

samba /ˈsɑmbə/ n
samba
Brazilian ballroom dance

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ n
sambuca
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

same /seɪm/ adj
lik densamme
similar, alike
samma
not different as regards self; identical

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

samekh n
samek
Semitic letter

samovar n
samovar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan /ˈsæm.pæn/ n
sampan
Chinese boat

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] n
prov gratisprov varuprov
business
provbit stickprov
part taken for inspection
smakbit försmak provsmakning smakprov
cooking
stickprov urval
statistics

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
samuraj
feudal Japanese warrior

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ n
sanatorium
institution that treats chronic diseases and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
skenhelig
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanctimoniously adv
skenheligt
in a sanctimonious manner

sanctimoniousness n
skenhelighet

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
sanktion
penalty or coercive measure
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid
stipulation specifying the above

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
sanktionera
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ n
fristad tillflykt tillflyktsort
place of safety or protection
sanktuarium
consecrated area

sand /sænd/ n
sand
finely ground rock
sandfärgad sand
light beige colour
sandstrand strand
beach or other expanse of sand

sand /sænd/ v
sanda
to cover with sand
sandpappra slipa
to abrade with sand or sandpaper

sand dune n
sanddyn
mound of windblown sand

sand martin n
backsvala
bird

sand nigger n
sandneger
person of Middle Eastern or North African descent

sandal /ˈsændəl/ n
sandal
type of footwear

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
sandel
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum
sandel sandelträ
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum

sandbag n
sandsäck
a bag filled with sand

sandbank n
sandbank
ridge of sand

sandbeach n
sandstrand

sandblast /ˈsænd.blɑːst/ v
sandblästra
to spray with sand

sandblasting n
sandblästring
the process

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

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ n
flyghöna flyghöns
birds in the family Pteroclididae

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 slippapper
paper coated with abrasive material

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
sandpappra
to polish or grind a surface

sandpit /ˈsænd.pɪt/ n
sandlåda
children's play area
sandtag sandtäkt
place where sand is excavated

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
sandsten
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
sandstorm
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] n
sandwich dubbelmacka smörgås macka
snack consisting of two slices of bread

sandwich cake n
smörgåstårta
savory Swedish cake

sandy /ˈsændi/ adj
sandfärgad
sand-coloured
sandig
covered with sand

sane /seɪn/ adj
förnuftig
mentally healthy

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
behärskning
composure, self-possession or imperturbability

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
sangria
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnɛɹi/ adj
blodig
accompanied by bloodshed
consisting of or similar to blood
blodtörstig
eager for bloodshed

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
blodröd
having the colour of blood; red
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

sanitary /ˈsænɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsænɪtɛɹi/ adj
sanitär hygien hygienisk sanitet
hygienic
sanitär sanitet
of health

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
avloppsrening
the hygienic disposal or recycling of waste
hygien
the policy and practice
hälsovård renhållning sanitär utrustning sanitära anläggningar

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ /ˈsænɪtaɪz/ v
sanera
to free from microorganisms

sanity /ˈsæ.nə.ɾi/ /ˈsæ.nɪ.ɾi/ /ˈsæn.əˌti/ /ˈsæn.ɪˌti/ n
förnuft
reasonable and rational behaviour
förnuft förstånd
the condition of being sane

sans-culottic adj
sansculottistisk sanskulottisk

saola /ˈsaʊlə/ /ˈsaʊˌlɑː/ n
vietnamantilop vuquangoxe
ruminant

sap /sæp/ n
sav
juice of plant
löpgrav skyttegrav
narrow ditch or trench

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ n
sappör
historical or traditional term for "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

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ n
splint splintved vitved ytved
wood just under the bark

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ n
sarkasm
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstɪk/ /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ adj
sarkastisk
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcastically /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkəli/ adv
sarkastiskt
in a sarcastic manner

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
sarkom
type of malignant tumor

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑɹ.kəˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ /ˈsɑː.kəˌmɪə/ n
sarkomer
contractile unit of myofibril in striated muscle

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
sarkofag
stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture
cement and steel structure that encases the destroyed nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
sardin
fish

sardonic /sɐːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
ondskefull
ironically humorous
sardonisk bitter
scornfully mocking

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
sari
cloth

sarin /ˈsɑːɹən/ /ˈsɑːɹɪn/ n
sarin
nerve gas

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

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ /səˈtænɪk/ adj
satanisk
relating to Satan
evil

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /sɑːˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ /ˈsɑː.teɪ/ 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 state n
satellitstat
country that is only formally independent

satellite town n
drabantstad satellitstad
self-contained town near a metropolis

satiated adj
mätt
pleasantly full

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
satin satäng
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
satir
literary technique

satirist n
satiriker
a person who writes satire

satirize /ˈsatɪrʌɪz/ v
förlöjliga satirisera satirisera över
make a satire

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
belåtenhet
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment
tillfredsställelse tillfredsställning
fulfillment of a need or desire

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
tillfredsställande
adequate or sufficient

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
belåten nöjd nöjt
in a state of satisfaction

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
tillfredsställa
to meet needs, to fulfill

satisfying /ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
tillfredsställande
that satisfies

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ n
satrap
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
satrapi
territory governed by a satrap

satsuma /sætˈsu.mə/ /sætˈsuː.mə/ /ˈsæt.səˌmɑ/ 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
state of 100% humidity

satyr /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsætə/ /ˈsætɚ/ n
satyr
Greek mythology
Lecher

satyriasis /ˌsatɪˈrʌɪəsɪs/ n
satyriasis
uncontrollable sexual desire

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
sås
liquid condiment

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
kastrull gryta
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
tefat
small dish
object shaped like a saucer

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 /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
bastande bastubadande
act of using a sauna
bastu sauna
sauna room or house

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
bada bastu basta gå i bastu
to use a sauna

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
flanera släntra strosa
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace

sausage /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
korv
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing
small, uncooked

sausage casing n
fjälster korvskinn
membrane into which filling of a sausage is stuffed

sausage tree n
korvträd
Kigelia africana

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /sɑˈteɪ/ /sɔˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
sautera
to cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ adj
barbarisk ociviliserad okultiverad
barbaric, not civilized
grym brutal
brutal, vicious or merciless
vild
wild, not cultivated

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ 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/ v
frälsa
Christianity: 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
spara
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
to store for future use
to accumulate money
to conserve or prevent the wasting of
to economize

save face v
rädda ansiktet
preserve reputation

saver n
sparare
One who saves money i.e. spends less than their income.

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 sommarkyndel
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 /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] n
såg
tool

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
såga
cut with a saw

saw-wort n
ängsskära
Serratula in general

sawbuck n
sågbock
a framework for holding wood so that it can be sawed

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ n
spån sågspån
dust created by sawing

sawfish n
sågfisk
ray with saw-shaped snout

sawfly n
växtstekel
insect of the suborder Symphyta

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.ə/ /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 /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ n
ordspråk ordstäv
proverb or maxim

scab /skæb/ n
skorpa ruva sårskorpa
incrustation over a wound

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
skida balja slida
the sheath of a sword

scabby /ˈskæb.i/ adj
skabbig
full of scabs

scabies /ˈskeɪ.biz/ n
skabb
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ n
byggnadsställning
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on
schavott
platform for executions

scaffolding /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/ n
byggnadsställning
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scalability n
skalbarhet
property of being scalable

scalable /ˈskeɪ.lə.bl̩/ [ˈskeɪ̯.ɫə.bl̩] adj
bestigbar
capable of being climbed
skalbar
able to be changed in scale; resizeable

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/ /skɒld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
skålla
to burn with hot fluid

scalding hot adj
brännhet skållhet stekhet
very hot

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
måttstock skala
ratio of distances
skala
sequence for measurement
series of notes
fjäll
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
fjällpansar
scale mail

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
bestiga
to climb
fjälla
remove the scales of

scales /skeɪlz/ n
våg balansvåg vågskål
device for weighing goods for sale

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ n
pilgrimsmussla mussla
mollusc

scalp /skælp/ n
hjässa
top of the head
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

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

scaly thrush n
tigertrast
Zoothera dauma

scam /skæm/ n
lurendrejeri
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
lura scama
to defraud or embezzle

scammer /ˈskæmɚ/ n
lurendrejare
swindler, cheat

scan /skæn/ n
avsökning genomsökning
instance of scanning
bild
result or output of a scanning process

scan /skæn/ v
avsöka
to look about for; to look over quickly
avsöka genomsöka
to examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely
skanna läsa in
create an image of something with the use of a scanner

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
skandal
incident that brings disgrace

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
skandalös
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal
malicious, defamatory

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
skandium
chemical element

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ n
skanner bildläsare
device which scans documents

scantily clad adj
lättklädd
wearing little clothing, almost naked

scanty /ˈskænti/ adj
knapp

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
syndabock
a goat imbued with the sins of the people
someone blamed for someone else's error(s)

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
ärr
permanent mark on the skin
permanent negative mark on the mind

scarab /ˈskæɹəb/ /ˈskɛɹəb/ n
skarabé
Scarabaeus sacer
symbol
Scarabidae

scarce /skɑːɹs/ /ˈskeɪs/ /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
knapp
something rare, in low supply

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ adv
knappt
almost not, by a small margin

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
skrämma
to frighten

scare off v
skrämma bort skrämma iväg
to cause something to flee by frightening it
to deter

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ n
fågelskrämma
effigy fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] adj
rädd
afraid, frightened

scared stiff adj
livrädd
terrified

scaremongering n
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 /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
scharlakansröd
colour

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
scharlakan
cloth
scharlakansrött
colour

scarlet eggplant n
afrikansk vildaubergine
species of fruiting plant

scarlet fever n
scharlakansfeber
streptococcal infection

scarred /skɑː(ɹ)d/ adj
ärrad ärrig
having scars

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
läskig
causing fear or anxiety

scat /skæt/ n
skatt
tax, tribute
spillning
animal excrement

scatological adj
skatologisk
relating to scatology, the study of faeces

scatology n
skatologi
study or analysis of faeces

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
beströ
to distribute loosely
skingra skingras
to disperse
skingra sprida strö strö ut
to cause to separate
sprida
physics: to deflect
to occur at intervals

scatter plot n
punktdiagram sambandsdiagram spridningsdiagram
type of display

scatterbrain n
virrpanna tankspridd person
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scatterbrained adj
tanklös tankspridd virrig
having the qualities of scatterbrain

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
asätare
animal feeding on decaying matter

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnæːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnɐːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
scenario
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work

scene /siːn/ n
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
scen sceneri
decorations and fittings of a stage
scen uppträdande
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ 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

scenic /ˈsiːnək/ /ˈsiːnɪk/ adj
naturskön pittoresk sevärd
having beautiful scenery

scenography n
scenografi
art or act of representation in perspective
design of theatrical sets

scent /sɛnt/ n
doft
distinctive odour or smell
perfume
luktsinne
sense of smell
spår vittring
figuratively: any traces that can be followed
vittring
odour left by animal

scent /sɛnt/ v
vittra lukta
to detect the scent of

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ n
spira
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ n
skadeglädje
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ n
tidsschema schema
a procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
inplanera
to plan an activity at a specific date or time
schemalägga
to create a schedule

scheelite n
scheelit tungsten
mineral

schelm n
skälm
villain or scoundrel

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
schematisk
represented simply
sketchy, incomplete

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ n
diagram ritning schema
A drawing or sketch showing how a system works at an abstract level

schematization n
schematisering
arrangement into a scheme

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
schematisera
organize according to a scheme

scheme /skiːm/ n
ränker
secret, devious plan
schema

scheme /skiːm/ v
smida ränker
to contrive a plan

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
intrigmakare ränksmidare
he who plots secret, devious plans

scheming adj
beräknande
tending to scheme

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ /ˈsɪzəm/ /ˈʃɪzəm/ n
schism splittring
split, division, separation, discord

schist /ʃɪst/ n
glimmerskiffer
crystalline foliated rock

schizo /ˈskɪtsoʊ/ n
schizo
(slang) schizophrenic

schizocarp n
klyvfrukt
dry fruit

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ adj
schizoid
characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
schizoid personlighetsstörning
personality disorder

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
schizofreni
mental disorder
informal: condition in which disparate activities coexist

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ n
schlager
piece
style

schmaltzy /ˈʃmɒltsi/ adj
sliskig tårdrypande
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic

schnapps /ʃnæps/ /ʃnɑps/ n
snaps
type of distilled alcoholic beverage (liquor)

schnitzel /ˈʃnɪt.s(ə)l/ n
schnitzel
a meat dish

schnozzle n
kran tryne
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
forskare
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge
stipendiat
a student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship

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/ /skuːɫ/ n
fakultet institution skola
a department/institute at a college or university
högskola lärosäte universitet
college or university
skola
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
an art movement
skola lära skolbildning
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
stim
a group of fish

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ v
lära skola
to educate, teach, or train

school board n
skolstyrelse
school board

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 of thought n
doktrin lära
opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group

school psychologist n
skolpsykolog
practitioner or educator who conducts assessments to evaluate students on criteria such as intelligence, aptitude, and psychopathology

school uniform n
skoluniform
uniform items to be worn by students in a school

school year n
läsår
academic year of a school

schoolbag n
skolväska
satchel

schoolboy n
skolpojke
young male student

schoolchild /ˈsku.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ n
skolbarn
young person attending school or of an age to attend school

schoolmate n
skolkamrat
person who attended school with the subject

schoolyard n
skolgård
open area connected to school where students can spend recess

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
skonare skonert
sailing ship

schottische n
schottis
Bohemian dance

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ v
schwa
indeterminate central vowel

science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ n
kunskap vetenskap
knowledge gained through study or practice
vetande vetenskap
fact of knowing something
vetenskap
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method
particular discipline or branch of learning

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ n
science fiction
fiction

science park n
teknikpark
an area with a collection buildings dedicated to scientific research

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
vetenskaplig
of or having to do with science

scientific racism n
rasbiologi raslära
scientific racism

scientific research n
forskning
research performed using the scientific method

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ 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

scintigraphy n
scintigrafi
a radiographic technique using radioactive tracers

scintillating /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ adj
blixtrande bländande gnistrande
sparkling
bländande
witty

scion /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
efterkomma
descendant
ympkvist
(detached) shoot or twig
ättling
heir to a throne

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ n
sax
noun adjunct
saxblad skalm skänkel
one blade on a pair of scissors

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
klippa saxa
to cut using scissors
saxa
to engage in scissoring, a sexual act

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 /ˈsklɛəɹə/ /ˈsklɪəɹə/ n
ögonvita sklera
white of the eye

sclerometer n
hårdhetsmätare sklerometer
device used to measure hardness

sclerosis /skləˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
skleros
abnormal hardening of body tissues

sclerotic /skləˈɹɑtɪk/ /skləˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
hård sklerotisk
hard and insular, resistant to change

sclerotic /skləˈɹɑtɪk/ /skləˈɹɒtɪk/ n
hornhinna
sclerotic coat

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] n
argbigga
person who scolds, particularly a woman

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] v
skälla ut
rebuke

scolding /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ n
avhyvling utskällning
succession of critical remarks

scoliosis n
skolios
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

sconce /skɑns/ /skɒns/ n
lampett applick
light fixture on a wall

scone /skoʊn/ /skɑn/ /skɒn/ /skəʊn/ n
scones
pastry

scoop /skuːp/ n
scoop
news learned and reported before anyone else
skopa
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
digging attachment on a front-end loader
amount held by a scoop

scoop /skuːp/ v
skopa
to lift, move, or collect with or as though with a scoop
supa

scoopwheel n
skophjul

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
scooter vespa
electric version of the kick scooter
skoter moped
type of motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame
sparkcykel
foot-propelled vehicle

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
omfattning
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain

scops owl n
dvärguv
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹt͡ʃ/ /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

scorched-earth policy n
brända jordens taktik

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
partitur
sheet music showing all parts
poängställning
number of points accrued
poängsumma
number of points earned
resultat
performance of an individual or group on an examination or test
tjog
twenty
torsk
slang: prostitute's client

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
få
to achieve a score in e.g. a test
mål måla näta
to earn points in a game
skåra
to cut a groove in a surface

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 /ˈskɔɹnfəl/ /ˈskɔːnfəl/ adj
föraktfull
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ n
skorpion
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
strafflös
without consequences or penalties

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
usling lymmel svinpäls
villain

scour /skaʊɹ/ /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
laxera
to clear the digestive tract
skrubba skura
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
genomsöka
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ /skɝd͡ʒ/ 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 spejare
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

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ n
huggsexa rusch rusning
a rush or hurry

scrambled egg n
äggröra
dish

scrap /skɹæp/ n
skrot
discarded objects

scrap paper n
kladdpapper
used paper, to be reused for jotting notes

scrapbook n
urklippsbok
book with personal/family contents

scrape /skɹeɪp/ n
skrubbsår
injury

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
skrapa
draw an object along while exerting pressure
skrubba
injure by scraping

scrape off v
skrapa av skrapa bort
remove by a scraping action

scrape together v
skrapa ihop
collect small amounts

scrapheap n
skräphög
pile of junk

scrapyard n
skrotupplag
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ n
repa rivsår
disruption or mark on a surface

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
klösa
rub a surface with a sharp object
riva klösa
dig or scrape with claws or fingernails with the intention to injure
stryka
remove, ignore}} or delete

scratch card n
skraplott
lottery ticket

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ adj
tanig mager skraltig skranglig spinkig
thin, malnourished and weak

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ n
skrik
loud exclamation

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
skrika gasta
to make the sound of a scream

screamer /ˈskɹimɚ/ /ˈskɹiːmə/ n
gapunge skrikapa skrikare
one who screams
värnfågel
bird of family Anhimidae

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
taluskon
loose stony debris on a slope

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] n
filmduk duk
movie viewing area
skärm
physical divider
skärm bildskärm
viewing area of electronic output device

screen printing n
serigrafi silkscreentryck
printing method

screen time n
skärmtid
time spent using a screen

screening /ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ n
screening
process of checking or filtering

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
manuskript scenario
script for a movie or a television show

screensaver n
skärmsläckare
computer program

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ n
skärmdump skärmbild
image of computer screen output

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ 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
propeller
ship’s propeller
skruv
fastener

screw /skɹuː/ v
knulla
to have sexual intercourse with
skruva
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw

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

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
krafsa
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
skrivare
one who writes; a draughtsman

scrimshaw /-ˌʃɑ/ /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ /ˈskɹɪmˌʃɔ/ n
scrimshaw
manufacture of small ornamental handicrafts by carving or engraving bone, ivory, or other materials

script /skɹɪpt/ n
handskrift
writing; written document
manuskript manus
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
skrift
a system of writing
skript
(computing) procedure or program
skrivstil
written characters, style of writing

scripting language n
skriptspråk

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
skriptorium scriptorium
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
bokrulle skriftrulle
roll of paper or parchment

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
rulla
to change one's view of data on a computer's display

scroll bar n
rullningslist
graphical widget

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ n
pung scrotum skrotum
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
skrubba
to rub hard

scrubbing brush n
skurborste
short brush

scrubby adj
risig snårig
covered with scrub

scruff /skɹʌf/ n
nackskinnet
loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals

scruffy /ˈskɹaf.i/ /ˈskɹʌf.i/ 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

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌm(p)ʃəs/ adj
delikat läcker mumsig utsökt smarrig smaskens
of food: delectable, delicious

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ n
knaster krasande
crunching noise

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
knyckla ihop krossa skrynkla ihop
crumple

scrunchie /ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/ n
hårsnodd
small elasticated ring of fabric

scrupulous /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ adj
betänksam försiktig grundlig noggrann nogräknad omsorgsfull
meticulous
samvetsgrann samvetsöm skrupulös
having scruples

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
granska lusläsa mönstra nagelfara skärskåda syna
to examine with great care

scuff mark n
skavmärke
a mark caused by scuffing

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
handgemäng slagsmål
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters

scull /skʌl/ n
singelsculler
small boat
åra
one of a pair of oars
single oar mounted at the stern of a boat

scullery maid n
köksa
a servant

sculpin /ˈskʌlpɪn/ n
simpa
small fish of the family Cottidae

sculpt /skʌlpt/ v
skulptera
be a sculptor

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
skulptör bildhuggare
a person who sculpts

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ n
bildformning bildhuggarkonst bildhuggeri plastik skulpturkonst
art of sculpting
skulptur
work of art created by sculpting

scum /skʌm/ n
avskum as jävel kräk
person or persons considered to be reprehensible

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
spygatt
nautical: drainage hole

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ v
kullkasta omintetgöra stjälpa stäcka sänka torpedera
thwart, destroy

scurry /ˈskɜɹ.i/ /ˈskʌɹ.i/ v
kila
to run away with quick light steps

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ n
skörbjugg
deficiency of vitamin C

scurvy-grass n
skörbjuggsört
Cochlearia

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
skäkta skäktkniv
knife-shaped tool used to separate woody fiber from flax or hemp

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
skäkta
to strip off as the cuticle from the fibre

scutching sword n
skäktkniv skäktsvärd
instrument

scute /skjuːt/ n
fjäll sköld
plate or scale

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] n
kolhink
a container like an open bucket
lucka
small hatch or opening in a boat

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] 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 /seɪ/ /siː/ n
hav sjö
body of water

sea anchor n
drivankare
parachute to slow a drifting ship

sea anemone n
havsanemon anemon
polyp

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ n
havsabborre
salt-water fish

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 ear /ˈsiː ɪə̯/ /ˈsiː ɪɹ/ n
havsöra
a type of shellfish

sea hare n
sjöhare
large marine gastropod mollusc

sea horse n
sjöhäst
fish

sea ice n
havsis
frozen seawater

sea lettuce n
havssallat
seaweed of genus Ulva

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 lily n
sjölilja
stalked crinoid

sea lion /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ n
sjölejon
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
havsvidunder havsmonster sjöodjur
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 stack /ˈsi ˌstæk/ /ˈsiː ˌstæk/ n
rauk
pillar of rock that rises from the ocean

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-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

seafarer n
sjöfarare
one who travels by sea

seafloor n
havsbotten sjöbotten
seafloor

seafloor spreading n
havsbottenspridning oceanbottenspridning
outward movement of the seafloor

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ n
fisk och skaldjur
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life

seagoing adj
sjögående
made for, fit for sailing on, or used on the high seas

seagrass n
sjögräs
grasslike marine plants

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

seamanship /ˈsiː.mənˌʃɪp/ n
sjömanskap
skill and knowledge used in handling a vessel

seamark n
sjömärke
beacon, buoy etc.
elevated object on land

seamless adj
sömlös
Having no seams

seamster n
sömmare
person who sews clothes

seamstress /ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/ /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
sömmerska
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seaplane n
sjöflygplan
an aircraft

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ n
spänntand spärr
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ v
bränna sveda
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
sökning sökande
an attempt to find something

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
söka genomsöka
to look throughout (a place) for something
söka leta
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly

search box n
sökruta
computing: A text box for the input of text to be searched for in a database, on the Internet, etc.

search engine n
sökmotor
application that searches for data

search engine optimization n
sökmotoroptimering
improvement of a web site's ranking in search engines

search party n
skallgångskedja
group of people who search for someone or something lost

search warrant n
husrannsakningsorder
court order authorising the search of a place

searchlight n
sökljus
a light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction

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

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 /ˈsiː.zən/ n
säsong
a group of episodes
säsong årstid
part of year with something special
årstid säsong
quarter of a year

season /ˈsiː.zən/ v
krydda
to flavour food

seasonal affective disorder n
årstidsbunden depression
Depression associated with lack of natural light in winter

seasonal worker n
säsongsarbetare

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
erfaren rutinerad van
experienced

seasoning n
krydda
cooking ingredient

seat /siːt/ n
plats sittplats
place in which to sit
sits sittplats
piece of furniture
säte
horizontal portion of a chair
location of a governing body
membership in a representative body
säte stuss
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting

seat belt n
säkerhetsbälte bilbälte
restraining belt

seat reservation ticket n
platsbiljett
ticket with guaranteed firm seating

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

seaworthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ adj
sjöduglig sjövärdig
fit for the sea

sebaceous gland n
talgkörtel
gland of skin secreting sebum

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 /səˈkluːdɪd/ adj
avskild
in seclusion, isolated, remote

seclusion /səˈkluːʒən/ n
avskildhet
act of secluding, or the state of being secluded; a shutting out or keeping apart, or the state of being shut out

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
andra
second (numeral)
that comes after the first

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ n
sekundant sekond
attendant of a duel or boxing match standing in for a contestant
stödjande
one who agrees in addition

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ n
sekund
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
sekund bågsekund
unit of angular measure
sekund ögonblick
short, indeterminate amount of time

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /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

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
bifalla instämma sekundera stödja
to agree as a second person

second cousin n
småkusin syssling A-kusin andrakusin nästkusin tremänning
grandnephew or grandniece of a grandparent

second cousin once removed n
sysslingbarn
son or daughter of one’s second cousin

second derivative n
andraderivata

second fiddle n
spela andrafiolen

second hand /ˈsɛkənd ˌhænd/ 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 /ˈsɛk(ə)nd hand/ adj
begagnad
not new; previously owned and used by another

seconds /ˈsɛk.əndz/ /ˈsɛk.ənts/ /ˈsɛkəndz/ n
backning
second serving

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
hemlig hemlighet
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 police n
hemlig polis
police operating outside normal boundaries of law

secret service n
säkerhetspolis säkerhetstjänst
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.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] n
minister sekreterare
head of a department of government
sekreterare
person keeping records and handling clerical work
leading or managerial position in certain organizations

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
sekreterarfågel
member of bird family

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ n
insöndring sekretion utsöndring
act of secreting
sekret
secreted substance

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ adj
hemlighetsfull
having an inclination to secrecy

sect /sɛkt/ n
sekt
religious movement

sectarianism /sɛkˈtɛɹ.i.ən.ɪz.əm/ n
sekterism
rigid adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination

section sign n
paragraftecken
typographical character marking sections

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
sektor
a field of economic activity

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ adj
långsamt skeende sekulär
long-term
sekulär världslig
not specifically religious

secularize v
sekularisera förvärldsliga
to make secular

securely /səˈkjɔːli/ /səˈkjɝli/ /səˈkjʊəli/ /səˈkjʊɹli/ adv
säkert tryggt
in a secure manner

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
värdepapperisering
process of securitizing assets

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] n
skydd säkerhetsåtgärd
something that secures
säkerhet
finance: property temporarily relinquished
säkerhet borgen garanti
something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation
säkerhet trygghet trygghetskänsla
condition of not being threatened
säkerhetstjänst vaktbolag
organization or department responsible for providing security
värdepapper
finance: tradeable financial asset

security blanket n
snuttefilt
any object used to produce sense of security
blanket used to produce secure feeling

security guard n
ordningsvakt säkerhetsvakt
person employed to provide security

security service n
säkerhetstjänst
government organisation

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
sedan
style of automobile

sedan chair n
bärstol
small litter or palanquin

sedation n
sövning
act

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ adj
lugnande sövande
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ n
lugnande medel sömnmedel
an agent or drug that sedates

sedentary /ˈsɛd.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɹi/ adj
stillasittande
not moving much; sitting around

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
halvgräs
any plant of the family Cyperaceae

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

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
uppvigling
insurrection or rebellion
incitement

seditionary n
orosstiftare uppviglare
promoter of sedition

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
förföra förleda
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship
förleda
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
förförisk
attractive, alluring, tempting

seductress n
förförerska
woman who seduces

sedulous /ˈsɛdjʊ-/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒələs/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒʊləs/ adj
flitig trägen oförtruten
of a person: diligent in application or pursuit

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ n
stift stiftstad
diocese

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
förstå se
understand
se
perceive with the eyes

see Naples and die proverb
se Neapel och sedan dö
nothing in life tops seeing Naples

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 sense v
ta sitt förnuft till fånga

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 through v
genomskåda
to recognize someone's true motives

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
vi ses
see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
vi ses ses senare vi ses senare
goodbye

see you later alligator phraseologicalUnit
tack och hej leverpastej
Extended form of see you later

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
frö
any small seed-like fruit
offspring, descendants, progeny
seedning
competitor or team occupying a given seed
sperma säd
semen

seed /siːd/ v
seeda
assign a position to in a tournament

seeding /ˈsiːdɪŋ/ n
seedning utlottning
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
sök och du skall finna
one finds what one looks for
sök och ni skall finna
Bible quotation from Matthew 7:7

seem /siːm/ v
verka förefalla synas tyckas
to appear

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ adj
passande
appropriate

seep /siːp/ v
sippra
to ooze through pores

seer /sɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈsiːə(ɹ)/ n
siare sierska
someone who foretells the future

seeress n
sierska spågumma spåkvinna
a female seer

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ n
gungbräda gungbräde
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seethe /sið/ /siːð/ v
sjuda
of a liquid or other substance, or a container: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
segmentera
to divide into segments or sections

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
segregera
to separate

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ n
segregation
setting apart or separation
sociology

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

seismologist n
seismolog
person who practices seismology

seize /siːz/ v
gripa fånga tillskansa
to deliberately take hold of, grab

seize the day v
fånga dagen
enjoy the present

seizure /ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈsizjʊɚ/ /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪi.ʒə(ɹ)] n
anfall
sudden attack or convulsion

sejant /ˈsi.dʒənt/ adj
sittande
seated, sitting

selcouth /sɛlˈkuːθ/ adj
besynnerlig egendomlig vidunderlig
strange, rare, marvellous

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 selektion
process or act of selecting
urval val

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ n
selen
chemical element

selenocentric adj
selenocentrisk
having the moon at the center

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
selenologi
the study of the moon and several satellites

self /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ n
själv
individual person as the object of own reflective consciousness

self-abasement n
självförnedring
self-abasement

self-actualization n
självförverkligande
psychological development

self-adhesive adj
självhäftande
adhesive

self-assertion n
självbekräftelse självhävdelse
aggressive advancement of one's own opinions or wishes

self-assessment n
självskattning
assessment of oneself

self-assurance n
självsäkerhet
state or quality of being confident in oneself

self-assured adj
självsäker
confident on one's abilities

self-awareness n
självinsikt självförnimmelse självkännedom
state of being self-aware

self-care n
egenvård
care given to oneself

self-censorship n
självcensur
act of censoring one's own work

self-confidence n
självförtroende
state of being self-confident
measure of one's belief in one's own abilities

self-confident adj
självsäker
confident in one's abilities

self-conscious adj
självmedveten
aware of oneself as an individual being

self-consciousness n
förlägenhet
shyness
självmedvetenhet
awareness of the self as an entity

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
självkontroll självbehärskning
ability to control one's desires and impulses

self-critical /sɛlfˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
självkritisk
capable of criticizing oneself

self-criticism n
självkritik
criticism of oneself

self-deception n
självbedrägeri
fooling oneself

self-defense n
nödvärn
law: the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force
självförsvar
means of defending oneself from attack

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ adj
självironisk
disapproval of self

self-deprecation n
självironi
disparaging view of oneself

self-destruction n
självförstörelse
voluntary destruction of something by itself

self-determination /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
självbestämmande
political independence of a people

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-driving adj
självkörande
equipped with sensors and computer technology to allow it to drive without a human operator

self-educated v
självlärd
having learned without the direction of a teacher

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ n
självkänsla
confidence in one's own worth

self-evident adj
självklar
obviously true

self-flagellation n
självgisslande självgissling
the practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins

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
governance of a region by its own populace

self-harm n
självskada
deliberate injuring of one's body

self-hatred n
självhat
hatred of oneself

self-image n
självbild
way a person views themselves

self-immolate v
sätta eld på sig själv
to set oneself on fire

self-immolation n
självförbränning
setting oneself on fire

self-interest n
egenintresse egennytta
personal interest

self-isolation n
självisolering

self-knowledge /ˈsɛlfˌnɑl.ɪdʒ/ /ˈsɛlfˌnɒl.ɪdʒ/ n
självkännedom
knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities

self-lacing adj
självsnörande

self-medicate v
självmedicinera

self-medication n
självmedicinering
medication of oneself without professional advice

self-pity n
självömkan
feeling of pity for oneself

self-pitying adj
självömkande
marked by self-pity

self-pollution n
självbefläckelse
obsolete: masturbation

self-portrait n
självporträtt
portrait of the painter who painted it

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
självbevarelse självbevarelsedrift
self-preservation

self-promotion n
självbefordran självpromotion
the act of promoting oneself

self-propelled adj
självgående
having its own means of propulsion

self-quarantine /ˌsɛlfˈkwɒɹəntiːn/ n
självkarantän
isolation by avoiding physical contact with other individuals

self-reference v
självreferens
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
självrefererande
that refers to itself or oneself

self-reliance n
självförtroende självtillit
independence

self-respect n
självaktning
knowledge of one's own worth

self-righteous adj
självrättfärdig egenrättfärdig
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic

self-righteousness n
självrättfärdighet egenrättfärdighet
confident in one's own righteousness, self-assured, smug

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 v
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

self-thinking adj
självtänkande

self-willed adj
självrådig
obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
selfie egobild självis
photographic self-portrait

selfie stick n
selfiepinne
extendable arm to hold a camera

selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] adj
självisk egoistisk
regard for oneself above others' well-being
självisk självcentrerad
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making

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 for payment

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
something which sells
säljare försäljare försäljerska säljerska
someone who sells

selvage /ˈsɛlvɪd͡ʒ/ n
stad stadkant
finished edge of a woven fabric parallel with warp

semantic /səˈmæntək/ /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
study of the relationship between words and their meanings
semantik betydelselära
science of the meaning of words

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ n
semafor
mechanism used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ v
semaforera
to signal using, or as if using, a semaphore

semblance /ˈsɛm.bləns/ n
likhet
likeness, similarity

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
sperma sagge sädesvätska säd
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
termin
half of school year

semi- /sɛmaɪ/ /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
påhängsvagn semitrailer
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end

semi-trailer truck n
semilastbil
A semitruck pulling a semitrailer

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

semifactorial n
semifakultet
mathematics

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

semimembranosus n
semimembranosus
The innermost muscle of the thigh

seminal /ˈsɛmɪnəl/ adj
inflytelserik nyskapande
highly influential

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəl ˈvɛsɪkəl/ n
sädesblåsa
seminal vesicle

seminar /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ n
seminarium
class held for advanced studies
meeting held for the exchange of useful information

seminary /ˈsɛmənɛɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnəɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnɹi/ n
seminarium
theological school

seminoma n
seminom
form of testicular cancer

seminomadic adj
halvnomadisk
partly nomadic

semiology n
semiologi
semiotics

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
semiotik
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
sandsnäppa
Calidris pusilla

semipornographic adj
halvpornografisk halvporrig
partly pornographic

semitendinosus n
semitendinosus
muscle in the thigh

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 /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /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 /səˈnɪlɪti/ n
senilitet
the losing of memory and reason

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ adj
senior
older

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
anciennitet tjänsteålder
time

sennit n
platting
braided cord

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
förnimmelse känsla
physical feeling
sensation
widespread excitement

sensational adj
sensationell uppseendeväckande
exceptionally great

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
betydelse sinne
semantics term
mening bemärkelse
meaning or reason
sinne
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
conscious awareness
natural ability
sinne förnuft förstånd
sound judgement

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
ana märka uppfatta
to instinctively be aware
förnimma märka
use biological senses

sense of humour n
sinne för humor
quality of an individual to find certain things funny

sense organ n
sinnesorgan
an organic sensor

sensibility /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
känslighet
ability to sense; responsiveness to stimuli

sensible /ˈsɛns.ə.bəl/ /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɛn̥səbɫ̩] [ˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] adj
förnuftig
acting with or showing good judgement

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ adj
känslig
responsive to stimuli
easily offended
accurate

sensitive plant n
sensitiva
Mimosa pudica

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ 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

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ /ˈsɛnʃuːəl/ adj
sensuell vällustig
inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] n
dom
(dated) decision or judgement of a court
judicial order for punishment
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/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] v
döma avkunna
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sentencing range n
strafskala
range of allowed punishments for a given crime

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
aforistisk förnumstig moraliserande
tending to use aphorisms or maxims
koncis kärnfull
using as few words as possible

sentimental /ˌsɛniˈmɛnl̩/ /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
sentimental känslig känslosam lättrörd
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion

sentimental value n
affektionsvärde
value of something from associated personal memories

sentimentalist n
sentimentalist
person who is sentimental

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ n
vaktpost skyltvakt
A sentry or guard

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ n
vaktpost
guard

sentry-box n
vaktkur skyllerkur
booth for a sentry

separable adj
avtagbar delbar separabel
able to be separated

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ /ˈsɛpˌɹeɪt/ adj
separat avskild skiljd
apart from; not connected to
separat skild
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ /ˈsɛpˌɹeɪt/ v
avskilja skilja dela
to disunite, disconnect
dela skilja avskilja
to cause to be separate
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

separation /ˌsep.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɛp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
delning separation
act of disuniting two or more things
separation
act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another
an interval, gap or space that separates things
the place at which a division occurs

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

seppuku /səˈpu-/ /sɛˈpu-/ /sɛˈpuː.kuː/ /ˈsɛ.pu(ˌ)ku/ /ˈsɛ.pə-/ n
seppuku
ritual suicide by disembowelment

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ n
sepsis blodförgiftning
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed

septet /sɛpˈtɛt/ n
septett
group of seven

septic /ˈsɛp.tɪk/ adj
septisk
of or pertaining to sepsis

septillion numeral
kvadriljon
a trillion trillion, 1024
septiljon
a billion quintillion, 1042

septuagenarian /ˌsɛptjʊəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛptəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌsɛptəwəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌsɛptʃəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛptʃʊəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛpt͡ʃəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ /ˌsɛpt͡ʃəwəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
70-nånting-
Of or related to people between 70 and 79 years of age

septum /ˈsɛp.təm/ n
septum
(mycology) partition separating the cells of a fungus

sepulchral /səˈpʊlkɹəl/ /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
gravlik
suggestive of grave

sepulchre /ˈsiːpəlkəɹ/ /ˈsɛpəlkə/ /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/ n
grift
burial chamber

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
uppföljare
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequela /-ˈkwi-/ /-ˈkwɛ-/ /sɪˈkwiːliː/ /sɪˈkwiːlə/ /sɪˈkwɛliː/ /sɪˈkwɛlə/ n
följdsjukdom följdtillstånd sekvele svit
condition or disease which follows chronologically after an earlier one

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ n
följd sekvens
in mathematics, an ordered list of objects
sekvens
series of shots that depict a single action or style
series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated
poetic, music composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings
set of things in a set order

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
paljett
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:
sekin dukat
Italian/Turkish coin

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ /sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
sekvoja rödvedsträd
tree

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ /səˈɹæɡliːoʊ/ n
seralj
palace

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
seraf
high order of angels

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.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 /səˈɹɛnɪti/ n
Durchlaucht
title given to a prince or other dignitary
lugn
lack of agitation
stillhet lugn frid ro sinnesro
state

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
livegen
semifree peasant

serfdom n
livegenskap
feudal system
livegenskap träldom
state of being a serf

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ n
sergeant
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
militärmästare regementsförvaltare
sergeant major

serial /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ n
följetong
literal work

serial comma n
Oxford-komma Oxfordkomma
comma preceding the final conjunction in a list

serial killer n
seriemördare
person who commits multiple murders

serial rapist n
serievåldtäktsman
person who commits multiple rapes

sericulture /ˈsɛɹəˌkəlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ-/ n
serikultur silkesproduktion
rearing of silkworms for the production of silk

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
följetong
television or radio program
oändlig summa summa
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence
serie svit
a number of things that follow on one after the other

serif /səˈɹiːf/ /ˈsɛɹɪf/ n
seriff
short line in a font

serine n
serin
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH

serious /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
allvarlig seriös
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play
allvarsam allvarlig
without humor or expression of happiness
seriös allvarlig
really intending what is said; being in earnest

seriously /ˈsiɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
seriöst allvarligt
in a serious or literal manner

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ n
förmaning moralpredikan straffpredikan
speech of reproval
predikan betraktelse
religious discourse

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ n
serotonin
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serous adj
serös
containing, secreting, or resembling serum

serous membrane n
serosa serös hinna
thin membrane that secretes serum in body cavity

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
orm
snake

serpent-grass n
ormrot

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ 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/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] n
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 /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
serve
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
avtjäna
to spend time (of punishment)
betäcka
to copulate (of animals)
serva
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball)
serva tjäna
to work for
servera
to bring food to
tjäna
to be subordinate to
to perform duties
tjäna betjäna
to be a servant
tjäna fungera
to be of use
uppvakta
to be suitor to

serve someone right v
rätt åt
serves you right!
vara rätt åt någon
happen to someone who deserves it

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
bricka
a tray for dishes
personal serveringspersonal
preferred unisex term for a waitress or waiter
server
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs
server värddator
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users
servitör betjänt
one who serves

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
delgivning
legal: delivery of a summons or writ
gudstjänst
religious rite or ritual
servis
set of dishes or utensils
tjänst service
practice of providing services as economic activity

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
betjäna
to serve
serva underhålla
to perform maintenance

service charge n
serviceavgift
fee charged for a service

service tree n
päronrönn äppelrönn
Sorbus domestica

serviceberry n
häggmispelsläktet
Amelanchier

serviceman n
militär
man who serves in the armed forces

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsəɹˌvaɪl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)ˌvaɪl/ adj
devot fjäskig servil underdånig
slavish or submissive
slav-
of or pertaining to a slave

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /sɚ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɜː.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɝ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
servilitet kryperi underdånighet
condition of being servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ n
portion
portion of food

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
servitut
qualified beneficial interest
träldom
the state of being a slave

servomotor n
servomotor

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛz-/ n
sesam
plant
sesam sesamfrö
seed

sesame oil n
sesamolja
oil extracted from sesame seeds

sessile /ˈsɛsaɪl/ /ˈsɛsɪl/ adj
sessil fastsittande
zoology

sessile oak n
bergek druvek vinterek
deciduous tree

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ n
session
period devoted to a particular activity
session möte
meeting of a body to conduct business

set /sɛt/ adj
besluten bestämd
intent, determined
bestämd fast spikad
prearranged
fastställd
fixed in position
färdig klar redo
ready, prepared
satt uppsatt
of hair: fixed in a certain style

set /sɛt/ n
apparat
device for receiving broadcast radio waves
band grupp klick kotteri krets lag
group of people, usually meeting socially
mängd
set theory: collection of objects
set
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
in tennis
uppsättning mängd
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools

set /sɛt/ v
beskriva presentera
to introduce
duka
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
försänka sänka
to punch a nail into wood
gå ned gå ner
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
lägga upp passa
to direct the ball to a teammate for an attack
placera
to locate, to backdrop
skränka
to adjust (bend) the teeth of a saw
stelna
to solidify
ställa lägga placera sätta
to put something down
ställa ställa in sätta
to adjust
sätta
to arrange type

set after v
sätta efter
begin a chase or hunt

set back v
fördröja försena
delay
kosta
cost

set fire v
sätta eld
to light using fire

set forth v
lägga fram
to present for consideration

set in stone adj
skrivet i stenet
permanent

set off v
avgå
To leave; begin a journey or trip

set on fire v
antända sätta eld sätta fyr på sätta i brand
cause to begin to burn
sätta i brand
arouse passionate feelings in

set phrase n
fast uttryck
expression subject to little variation
idiom
idiomatic expression

set the stage v
kratta manegen

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
gatsten
paving stone
gryt grävlingsgryt
home of a badger

setter /ˈset.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
passare
volleyball player

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
inställning
placement of a control
miljö
time, place, circumstance
nedgång
of a heavenly body: disappearance below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates

settlement /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ n
bosättning
the act of settling
förlikning
(law) resolution
koloni
newly established colony
samhälle
community of people living together; populated place

settlement agreement n
förlikning
agreement

settlement date n
likviddag
The date when a transaction appears in an account

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ə/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ɚ/ n
bosättare nybyggare
someone who settles in a new location

setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ n
installationsprogram
computing: an installer

sevdalinka n
sevdah
genre of folk music

seven /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] n
sjua
a card bearing seven pips
sjua sju
the figure seven

seven /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
sju
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
sju dödssynderna
the seven cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
sjuhundra
cardinal number 700

seven o'clock n
klockan sju
the start of the eighth hour

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 /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
sjunde
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ n
sjua sjunde
something in the seventh position
sjundedel
one of seven equal parts of a whole

seventh grade n
sjunde klass
period in school that comes after sixth grade and before eighth grade

seventh heaven n
sjunde himlen sjunde himmel
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
sjuttionde
the person or thing in the seventieth position
sjuttiondel
one of seventy equal parts of a whole

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
sjuttio
cardinal number

seventy-first adj
sjuttioförsta
ordinal number 71st

seventy-five /ˌsɛv.ən.tiˈfaɪv/ numeral
sjuttiofem
75

seventy-four numeral
sjuttiofyra
74

seventy-one numeral
sjuttioen sjuttioett
71

seventy-three numeral
sjuttiotre
73

seventy-two numeral
sjuttiotvå
72

seventysomething n
sjuttioåring
a person between the ages of 70 and 79

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 /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ adj
brysk hård kärv skarp våldsam
very bad or intense
sträng

sevruga n
stjärnstör
Acipenser stellatus

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
sy sömma
(transitive) use a needle

sewage /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
avloppsvatten
suspension of water and waste

sewage fungus n
smutsvattensvamp
colony of bacteria, fungi and other species

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
kloak avlopp
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage

sewer /ˈsoʊɚ/ /ˈsəʊə/ n
sömmerska sömmare
person who sews clothing

sewer rat n
kloakråtta
any rat that lives in sewers

sewerage /ˈsuː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuːə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
avloppssystem
sewer system

sewing circle n
syförening syjunta
social meeting of women for sewing and talking

sewing machine n
symaskin
device

sex /sɛks/ n
kön
reproductive/sexual/gender category (female or male)
sex samlag
act of sexual intercourse

sex /sɛks/ v
könsbestämma
to determine the sex of
samlag
informal: to have sex with

sex appeal n
sex appeal
sexual attractiveness

sex bomb n
sexbomb
someone highly sexy

sex change n
könsbyte könskorrigering
change in sex

sex club n
porrklubb sexklubb
group which organises sex-related activities for its members

sex drive n
könsdrift 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 hormone n
könshormon
hormones involved in puberty, arousal, and sex drive

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
sexbrottsling sexualbrottsling sexualförbrytare
somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature

sex organ n
könsorgan
organ used in sexual reproduction

sex position n
samlagsställning sexställning
sex position

sex scene n
sexscen
segment in a movie in which characters have sex

sex shop n
sexbutik
shop that sells sexual merchandise

sex slave n
sexslav
slave kept for the purpose of sexual exploitation

sex symbol n
sexsymbol
person who embodies sexual ideals

sex tourism n
sexturism
travel for sex

sex toy n
sexleksak
sex aid

sex worker n
sexarbetare
person who supplies sexual services for money

sexagenarian /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
sextioårig 60-årig
Of or related to people between 60 and 69 years of age

sexfoil n
sexblading
shape

sexily adv
sexigt
in a sexy manner

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
sexism
gender discrimination or dislike

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
sexistisk
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other

sexological adj
sexologisk
of or relating to sexology

sexologist n
sexolog
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
sexologi
study of sex and sexuality

sextant /ˈsɛk.stənt/ n
sextant
navigational instrument

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
sextett
composition for six voices or instruments

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
kyrkvaktmästare
church official

sexual /ˈsɛksjuəl/ /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
kön könlig sexuell
of or relating to the sex of an organism
sexuell
of or relating to sexuality
sexuell sex
of or relating to having sex

sexual abuse n
sexuellt övergrepp
forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another

sexual assault n
sexuellt övergrepp
sexual assault

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ /ˌsɛkʃuəl ˈhæɹəsmənt/ n
sexuella trakasserier sexuellt ofredande
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
samlag älskog
sexual interaction

sexual maturity n
könsmognad

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 /sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexualitet
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex
concern with or interest in sexual activity
sexual activity
sexuell identitet sexualitet
sexual identity

sexualization n
sexualisering
act or process of sexualizing

sexualize v
sexualisera
to make sexual

sexually adv
köns-
with respect to sex (division)
sexuellt
by means of intercourse
in a sexual manner
with respect to intercourse

sexually mature adj
könsmogen
able to reproduce

sexually transmitted disease n
könssjukdom flugor i trumpeten sexuellt överförbar sjukdom venerisk sjukdom
disease contracted through sexual contact

sexy /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ 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
sliten maläten sjabbig sjavig
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged

shabrack /ʃəˈbɹæk/ n
schabrak
saddlecloth of a cavalry horse

shack /ʃæk/ n
hydda skjul
crude hut

shackle /ˈʃækəl/ n
boja
restraint fit over an appendage

shad /ʃæd/ n
majfisk
fishes of the herring family

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
färgton nyans schattering ton
variety of color
gardin persienn
something that blocks light, particularly in a window
skugga
darkness where light is blocked

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
skugga
to shield from light

shade horsetail n
ängsfräken
Equisetum pratense

shadoof n
brunnssvängel
device used to gather water

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
skugga
dark image projected onto a surface
area protected by an obstacle

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
skugga
to secretly track or follow another

shadow government n
skuggregering
government-in-waiting that is prepared to take control

shadow play n
skuggspel
form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
skum suspekt
not trustworthy; unfit to be seen or known

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
schakt
long passage sunk into the earth
ventilation or heating conduit
schakt hisschakt
vertical passage housing a lift
skaft
long narrow body of spear or arrow
stråle
beam or ray of light
stång
any long, thin object

shaft furnace n
schaktugn
furnace

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
knull ligg
act of sex
sexual partner

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
knulla ligga
to have sex 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
milkshake
milkshake
skakning
act of shaking

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
shejka
intransitive: to dance
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
skaka hand (på)
intransitive: to shake hands

shake hands v
skaka hand
grasp another person's hands

shake like a leaf v
skälva som ett asplöv darra som ett asplöv
to tremble

shake one's head v
skaka på huvudet
move one's head from side to side

shake up v
skaka om
to agitate by shaking
to reorganize or reform

shakeup n
ommöblering omorganisering
reorganization

shakshuka n
shakshuka
a dish of eggs simmered in a mixture of chopped tomatoes, chilies, cumin, peppers, and onions

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
skakig
shaking
unsound

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
skiffer lerskiffer
sedimentary rock

shall /ʃ(ə)/ /ʃəl/ /ˈʃæl/ v
böra
indicating determination or obligation
skola
in questions to suggest a possible future action
indicating the simple future tense

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
schalottenlök
vegetable in the onion family, A. ascalonium or A. oschaninii

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
grund
grund ytlig
extending not far downward
ytlig
concerned mainly with superficial matters
lacking interest or substance
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 /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
schaman völva
spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ n
schamanism
range of traditional beliefs

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ n
röra
a great mess or clutter

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
skam skamkänsla
uncomfortable or painful feeling
synd skam
something to regret

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
schampo
product for washing the hair or other fibres
schamponering
instance of washing other fibres with shampoo
instance of washing the hair with shampoo

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 /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ v
sjanghaja
to force or trick into work, especially 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
form tillstånd
status or condition

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
forma
to give something a shape

shape up v
forma sig
transform into
komma i form rycka upp sig
to improve; correct one's bad habits

shapeless adj
formlös oformlig
without a shape

shaper /ˈʃeɪpə(ɹ)/ n
bordsfräs kipphyvel
A machine tool

shapeshifter /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/ /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
hamnlöpare hamnskiftare
creature capable of changing its appearance

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
skärva
piece of glass or pottery

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ n
aktie
financial instrument
andel del
portion of something

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
dela
to have in common
dela dela ut fördela
to divide and distribute
dela fördela utdela
to give
delge förmedla
to tell to another

share dilution n
utspädning
loss of stock value or shares due to new issues

shareholder /ˈʃɛəˌhəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɛ˞ˌhoʊl.dɚ/ n
aktieägare
one who owns shares of stock

shareholders' agreement n
aktieägaravtal
agreement between shareholders

shareholders' meeting n
bolagsstämma årsstämma
meeing of shareholders

shareware n
spridprogram
type of software

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

shark week n
lingonvecka
The week during which someone menstruates

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
-iss
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual
klyftig skarpsinnig
intelligent
skarp
intense and sudden (of pain)
having an intense, acrid flavour
skarp vass
able to cut easily
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-eyed adj
skarpögd
having acute eyesight

sharp-shinned hawk n
amerikansk sparvhök
a small hawk

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
spetsstjärtad snäppa
Calidris acuminata

sharp-witted adj
skarpsinnig
clever, keen of intellect, swift of thought

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ 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

shatterproof adj
splitterfri
difficult to break

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 /ʃɑ/ /ʃɔ/ /ʃɔː/ n
blast
the leaves and tops of vegetables, as of potatoes, turnips, etc.

shawarma /ʃəˈwɑɹmə/ n
shawarma
Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /ʃɔːl/ n
sjal schal
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-devil n
djävulinna hondjävul
female devil

she-wolf n
varginna varghona hon-varg honvarg vargtik ylva
female wolf

shea /ʃeɪ/ /ʃi.ə/ /ʃi/ /ʃɪə/ n
sheanöt
fruit
sheanötsträd
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ [ˈʃeɪ̯ ˌbʌɾɚ] n
sheasmör
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
bunt
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
kärve
mathematical construct
kärve sädeskärve
bundle of grain or straw

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ n
skjuvning
a force that produces a shearing strain

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
skjuva
to deform because of shearing forces

shear stress n
skjuvspänning
component of stress

shears /ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ /ʃɪɹz/ n
sax
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges

sheatfish n
gädda
fish of the genus Silurus

sheath /ʃiːθ/ /ʃiθ/ n
fodral
long case
fodral fodralklänning
tight-fitting dress
hölje
insulating outer cover of an electrical cable

sheathe /ʃið/ /ʃiːð/ v
sticka i slidan
to put (something) into a sheath

shed /ʃɛd/ n
skäl
area between upper and lower warp yarns
skjul
temporary structure to shelter something

shed /ʃɛd/ v
utgjuta
to pour; to make flow
ömsa
to cast off, to let fall, be divested of

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
glans
splendor; radiance; shininess

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
glänsa
shine; glisten

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ n
får
animal
one who behaves shyly

sheep ked n
fårlus
Melophagus ovinus

sheep milk n
fårmjölk
liquid

sheep polypore n
fårticka
Albatrellus ovinus

sheepback n
rundhäll
rock formation

sheepdog n
fårhund
dog used for herding sheep

sheepshank /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ n
trumpetstek
type of knot

sheepskin n
fårskinn
skin of a sheep

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
ren och skär rena rama
downright; complete

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
bana
area on ice for curling game
blad ark pappersark
sheet of paper
skot
rope to adjust a sail

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
partitur noter
hand-written or printed form of musical notation

sheet of paper n
ark papper pappersark
piece of loose paper

sheik /ʃeɪk/ /ʃik/ 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

shekel /ˈʃɛkəl/ n
sikel
ancient unit of weight

shelduck n
gravand
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
hylla
structure
capacity
bank kontinentalsockel sandbank
reef, shoal, sandbar

shelf life n
hållbarhet
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
balja skida
pod
fjäll skal
overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering armadillo's body
granat
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon
hylsa granat granathylsa
casing of an artillery projectile
kommandotolk shell skal skalprogram tolk
computing: general-purpose environment
plåt
engraved copper roller used in print works
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
skal skalbolag
business: legal entity that has no operations
skal äggskal
hard covering of an egg

shell /ʃɛl/ v
skala
to remove the outer covering or shell of something
ömsa
to cast the shell, or exterior covering

shell company n
skalbolag
company without activity created for tax purposes

shell game n
bägarspelet
game which requires the bettor to guess under which of three small cups a pea-sized object has been placed

shell shock n
stridsutmattning
psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
schellack
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫfɪʃ] 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 /-ɡənz/ /ˌʃəˈnæ.nə.ɡɪnz/ /ˌʃɪˈnæn.ɪɡ.(ə)nz/ n
fiffel fuffens
deceitful tricks

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ n
fåraherde
a person who tends sheep
herde
someone who watches over or guides

shepherd's purse n
lomme
Capsella bursa-pastoris

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɜːbɪt/ /ˈʃɝbət/ /ˈʃɝbɚt/ /ˈʃɝbɪt/ n
bruspulver
powder
sorbet
frozen fruit juice

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹəf/ /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
sheriff
all meanings

shh /ʃ̩ː/ interjection
shh
requesting silence

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
schibbolet
a word, pronunciation, or custom, distinguishing members of a group, especially as a test

shield /ʃiːld/ n
sköld
armor
sköld skyddsplåt skärma
anything that protects or defends
sköld vapensköld
heraldry

shield /ʃiːld/ v
skydda
to protect, to defend

shieldmaiden n
sköldmö
Norse female virgin who had chosen to fight in battle

shift /ʃɪft/ n
byte skifte
act of shifting
skift arbetspass pass arbetsskift
change of workers
skift skifttangent
button on a keyboard
växel
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle

shift /ʃɪft/ v
flytta skifta
to move from one place to another
flytta skifta ändra
to change position
växla
to change gears
växla ändra byta skifta
to change, swap

shift key n
omskiftare skifttangent
key on a typewriter
skifttangent
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ adj
lömsk skum
Having the appearance of someone dishonest, criminal or unreliable

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ /ʃɪˈtɑːkeɪ/ n
shiitake
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom

shill /ʃɪl/ n
lockfågel
a person paid to endorse a product favourably

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ n
skimmer
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ 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/ /ʃaːɪn/ n
finish polish
excellence in quality or appearance
glans
brightness from reflected light
sken
brightness from a source of light

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ v
blänka glänsa reflektera
to reflect light
glänsa lysande
to distinguish oneself
lysa i ögonen
to be immediately apparent
lysa skina stråla
to emit light
polera putsa blanka
to polish

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
bältros helveteseld
herpes zoster

shiny /ˈʃaɪ.ni/ adj
glittrande skinande
reflecting light
lysande
emitting light

shiny cowbird n
glanskostare
shiny cowbird

ship /ʃɪp/ n
skepp fartyg
large water craft

ship /ʃɪp/ v
frakta skeppa
to send a parcel or container

ship ahoy interjection
skepp ohoj
interjection used to hail another ship or vessel, or to attract attention to it

ship in a bottle /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɑtəl/ /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɒtl̩/ [-ɾəl] n
flaskskepp
ornament consisting of a model ship inside a glass bottle

shipbuilding n
skeppsbyggnad
construction of ships

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ n
försändelse
load of goods

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ n
frakt
transportation of goods
fraktkostnad
cost of sending goods

shipping company n
rederi
company

shipworm /ˈʃɪpwɜːm/ /ˈʃɪpwɝm/ n
skeppsmask
any of several wormlike marine molluscs of the family Teredinidae

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
skeppsbrott förlisning
event where a ship sinks or runs aground
skeppsvrak
ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
förlisa
wreck a vessel

shipyard n
skeppsvarv varv
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃaɪə/ n
grevskap
administrative area or district subdivided into hundreds or wapentakes and jointly governed by an ealdorman and a sheriff; present-day area corresponding to such a historical district; administrative area or district in other countries

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
undvika smita från
avoid a duty

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
skjorta
article of clothing

shirtless /ˈʃɜːtləs/ /ˈʃɝtləs/ adj
bara bröst
not wearing a shirt

shirty /ˈʃɜː.ti/ /ˈʃɝ.ti/ adj
sur
ill-tempered or annoyed

shit /ʃɪt/ adj
skit
despicable
skit-
of poor quality

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
fan! jävlar! skit!
expression of worry, failure

shit /ʃɪt/ n
knark
any recreational drug
skit
not anything, nothing
the best of its kind
skit bajs
solid excretory product
skit fan
rubbish
skit skitsnack
nonsense, bullshit
skit skitstövel
nasty, despicable person

shit /ʃɪt/ v
bajsa ut skita ut
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus
skita
vulgar: to be stricken with fear
skita bajsa
to defecate

shit a brick v
skita knäck
To react strongly in fear

shit hot /ʃɪt hɑt/ adj
skitbra
brilliant or exceptional

shit oneself v
skita på sig
vulgar slang: be very scared

shit sandwich n
bajsmacka

shitfaced adj
asfull aspackad dyngrak skitfull stupfull
very drunk

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
skitskalle
stupid or contemptible person
vändtia
card game

shithole /ˈʃɪt.hoʊl/ n
skithål skitställe
dirty or unpleasant place

shits /ʃɪts/ n
diarré rännskita
vulgar slang for diarrhea

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə/ /ˈʃɪt.ɚ/ [ˈʃɪɾ.ɚ] n
dass muggen skithus
coarse slang for toilet

shitting /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/ adj
jävla
as an intensifier

shive /ʃaɪv/ n
skävor
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
darra huttra
to tremble or shake

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
sandbank
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ n
chock
chock skräll
sudden, heavy impact
chock överraskning
something surprising
stöt chock elchock elstöt
electric shock

shock absorber n
stötdämpare
device to absorb shocks

shock wave n
chockfront chockvåg
A powerful compression wave

shocking pink adj
chockrosa
of a very bright pink colour

shocking pink n
chockrosa
a very bright pink colour

shod /ʃɑd/ /ʃɒd/ adj
skodd
wearing shoes

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 put horseshoes on a horse
to equip with protection

shoe insert n
hålfotsinlägg skoinlägg

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 /ˈʃaʊ̯fɔʁ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɑɹ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃɔɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ̯fə/ /ˈʃɛɪ̯fɚ/ n
shofar
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
shogun
supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
sjas schas
go away

shoo /ʃuː/ v
sjasa sjasa bort sjasa iväg
to induce someone to leave

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
fotografera fota plåta
take a picture
skjuta
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
to hit with a shot

shoot from the hip v
höfta skjuta från höften
speak or act quickly
skjuta från höften
discharge a firearm

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

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
skytt
person

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
skjutning skottlossning
instance of shooting

shooting iron n
skjutjärn
firearm

shooting range n
skjutbana
a facility designed for firearms practice

shooting star n
stjärnfall fallande stjärna
meteor

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
butik affär kiosk
establishment that sells goods
slöjd
a class taught typically in junior high school, teaching vocational skill
verkstad
place for crafting or manufacturing

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
handla shoppa
to visit shops

shop assistant n
butiksbiträde expedit
shop employee

shop window n
skyltfönster
large window at the front of a shop

shopkeeper /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ n
handlare
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplift /ˈʃɒplɪft/ 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

shopowner n
butiksägare
someone who owns a shop

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
inköp shopping
activity of buying

shopping cart /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ n
kundvagn kärra vagn
conveyance used to carry items while shopping

shopping centre n
köpcentrum köpcenter affärscenter galleria
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 /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
förkortning kort
constituting an abbreviation or shortened form
kort
having a small distance between ends or edges
having little duration
of a person, of comparatively small height

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [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 film n
kortfilm
motion picture

short list n
kortlista
a list of selected candidates from which a final choice is made

short seller n
blankare
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 short story n
miniatyrnovell mininovell
a kind of work of fiction

short story n
novell
work of fiction

short ton n
engelskt kort ton
USCS ton

short twentieth century /-ɪθ-/ /ˈʃoɹt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.(t)ʃ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈʃɔːt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.t͡ʃ(ʊ).ɹi/ pn
korta 1900-talet
period between 1914 and 1991

short-billed dowitcher n
mindre beckasinsnäppa
Limnodromus griseus

short-eared owl n
jorduggla
owl

short-lived /ʃɔɹtˈlaɪvd/ /ʃɔɹtˈlɪvd/ adj
kortlivad kortvarig
not existent for very long

short-sighted adj
kortsynt
lacking foresight

short-sightedness n
kortsiktighet
the propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains

short-sleeved adj
kortärmad
having short sleeves

short-tailed parrot n
kortstjärtad papegoja
Graydidascalus brachyurus

short-toed snake eagle n
ormörn
Circaetus gallicus

short-toed treecreeper n
trädgårdsträdkrypare
Certhia brachydactyla

shortbread n
mördegskaka
biscuit

shortcoming /ˈʃoːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔɹtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ [ˈʃɑɹtˌkʌmɪŋ] n
brist svaghet tillkortakommande
deficiency

shortcrust pastry n
mördeg
pastry without leavening agent

shortcut /ˈʃoɹtˌkʌt/ /ˈʃoːt.kat/ /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ [ˈʃoːʔ.kat] [ˈʃoːʔ.kaʔ] n
genväg
path
method
genväg alias
a file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
förkorta
to make shorter
kortna
to become shorter

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ n
stenografi
rough and rapid method of writing

shorthorn sculpin n
rötsimpa
species of fish

shortly /ʃɔːɹtli/ adv
fåordigt kort
in few words; briefly
inom kort snart
in or after a short time

shortness n
korthet
The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief

shortness of breath n
andnöd andfåddhet 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
wave

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ adj
utsliten

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
chansning försök
opportunity or attempt
hagel skrot
small metal balls used as ammunition
shot
measure of alcohol
skott
result of launching a projectile
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal

shot glass n
shotglas snapsglas
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 /ʃuːld/ /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ /ʃʊld/ v
borde bör
expressing opinion
om skulle
if; in case of
skola
expressing obligation
torde böra
expressing likelihood

shoulder /ˈʃoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈʃəʊɫdə/ n
skuldra axel
joint between arm and torso
vägren
a verge to the side of a road

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-strap n
axelband axelrem
supports for carrying a bag or rucksack

shoulder-to-shoulder adv
skuldra vid skuldra
in close proximity
whilst closely cooperating

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
skrik
a loud burst of voice

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
skrika
to utter a sudden and loud outcry

shove it up your ass v
ta sig i brasan
exclamation of contempt (vulgar)

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ n
skyffel spade skovel
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ v
skotta skyffla
to move materials with a shovel

shovelling n
skottning

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
demonstration
demonstration
program
broadcast program(me)
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 force n
maktdemonstration

show of hands n
handuppräckning
vote by raising a hand

show off v
paradera
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging

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
skenrättegång skenprocess skådeprocess
trial held for appearance's sake

show up v
avslöja blottlägga
to expose
dyka upp
to appear

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ n
teaterbåt
river steamer with theatre

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
vitrin skyltfönster
a setting for displaying something favorably

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ v
förevisa ställa ut
to display, demonstrate, show, or present

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
dusch
device for bathing
instance of using of this device
skur regnby
brief fall of rain

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ v
duscha
to bathe using a shower
duscha spraya
to spray with

shower cap n
duschmössa
waterproof headgear worn in shower

shower curtain n
duschdraperi
waterproof curtain

shower gel n
duschgel
gel shower soap

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
remsa
a long, narrow piece cut or torn off
spår tillstymmelse uns
fragment of something; very small amount

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
strimla
to cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips

shredded adj
riven
cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
dokumentförstörare
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
argbigga ragata
woman
näbbmus
mouselike animal

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
klok
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters
slug fiffig finurlig listig
artful, tricky or cunning

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 psykare
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling)

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
krympa
transitive: to cause something to shrink
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller

shrinkage n
krympning minskning
Act of shrinking
pansarpung
Reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold
svinn
Loss of merchandise through theft

shrinkflation n
krympflation

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
krympa sjunka ihop
collapse inward
skrumpna
become wrinkled

shriveled adj
skrumpen

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
svepning
dress for the dead
vant
mast support

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
buske
woody plant

shrubbery /ˈʃɹʌbəɹi/ n
buskage
planting of shrubs

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
axelryckning
gesture

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
rycka på axlarna
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc.

shrunken adj
skrumpnad
reduced in size as a result of shrinkage

shtick /ʃtɪk/ n
gag
gimmick

shtum /ʃtʊm/ adj
stum
silent; speechless; dumb

shucks /ʃʌks/ interjection
äsch
shucks

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] v
rysa
to shake nervously, as if from fear

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
blanda
to put in a random order

shun /ʃʌn/ v
sky skygga
to avoid, ostracize

shuriken /ˈʃuː.ɹɪ.kən/ /ˈʃɝ.ɪ.kən/ /ˈʃʊə.ɹɪ.kən/ n
kaststjärna
a ninja weapon

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʌt/ v
stänga
(transitive) to close

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
du skojar seriöst vad säger du
"I don't believe it!"
käft håll klaffen håll käften håll mun håll tyst käften
"Stop talking."

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] v
bura in låsa in
enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave
kväsa tysta
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise
låsa in
put (an object) in a secure enclosed place
låsa stänga
close (a building) so that no one can enter
slå igen stänga
terminate (a business)
tiga
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ/ n
fönsterlucka
protective panels over windows
slutare
part of a camera

shutter speed n
slutartid
time during which the shutter of a camera remains open

shutterbug /ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ/ /ˈʃʌtɚbʌɡ/ n
amatörfotograf
person who makes a hobby of photography

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ n
skyttel
weaving tool
the sliding thread holder in a sewing machine
skyttelbuss skytteltrafik
transport service

shuttle bus n
skyttelbuss
transport service

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
fjäderboll badmintonboll
a lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
besvärad skamsen
embarrassed
blyg skygg
reserved
knapp
short, less than
skygg
easily frightened
skygg försiktig
cautious

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 /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ n
syskonmord
killing of a sibling, especially as observed among certain species of animals

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
syskon
person who shares same parents

sibling-in-law n
svärsyskon
sibling-in-law

sibyl /ˈsɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɪ.bɫ̩] n
sibylla vala völva
a pagan female oracle

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic så
thus, thus written

sick /sɪk/ adj
illamående må illa sjuk
having an urge to vomit
sjuk
colloquial: in bad taste
colloquial: mentally unstable, disturbed
slang: very good, excellent
sjuka sjuke
ill, used as a substantive: sick people, collectively
trött
tired (of), annoyed (by)

sick /sɪk/ n
kräks spya
vomit

sick bay n
sjukhytt sjukstuga
room where basic medical supplies are kept and medical attention can be sought

sick leave n
sjukskrivning
a type of leave from work

sick man of Europe pn
Europas sjuke man
Ottoman Empire

sick pay n
sjukpenning
money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave

sickbag n
spypåse
bag for catching vomit

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

sickly sweet adj
sliskig sötsliskig
too sweet

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ n
sida
left or right half
flat surface of an object
one possible aspect of a concept
surface of a sheet of paper
region in a specified position with respect to something
group having a particular allegiance in a war
sida kant
bounding straight edge of an object

side by side adv
sida vid sida
literally

side cap n
båtmössa
military cap

side effect n
bieffekt
unintended consequence of any action
biverkning biverkan
medicine: an adverse effect

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

sidecar /ˈsaɪdkɑɹ/ n
sidovagn sidvagn
one-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle

sidefoot v
bredsida
To kick something with the instep of the foot

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /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 /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ n
belägring
military blockade of settlement

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
belägringsvapen
large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.

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 /ˈsiː.vət/ /ˈsiː.vɚt/ n
sievert
SI unit of radiation dose

sift /sɪft/ v
granska
to examine (something) carefully
sikta
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving

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
anblick syn åsyn
something seen
sevärdhet
something worth seeing
sikte
device used in aiming a firearm

sight /saɪt/ v
få syn på se sikta
see, get sight of, visually register
sikta
take aim at

sight for sore eyes n
en syn för trötta ögon
a pleasing sight

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

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
stjärntecken
astrological sign
tecken
linguistic unit in sign language
math: positive or negative polarity
tecken järtecken omen
omen
tecken märke
meaningful gesture
a fact that shows that something exists or may happen
a mark or another symbol used to represent something
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols

sign /saɪn/ v
signera skriva under signa
to write one's signature on a document
skriva kontrakt med värva
to persuade a sports player etc. to sign a contract
underteckna skriva på
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature

sign language n
teckenspråk
sign language

sign of life n
livstecken
indication that someone is alive; vital sign

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: 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 /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
signatur underskrift
person’s autograph name

signet ring n
sigillring
signet ring

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
betydelse
meaning
betydelse signifikans vikt
extent to which something matters

significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ adj
signifikant
statistics: having a low probability of occurring by chance
signifikant betydande betydelsefullt
having noticeable effect

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
betyda beteckna
to mean, to betoken

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ interjection
tyst!
be silent

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ n
tystnad
lack of any sound

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ v
tysta
to make something silent
to suppress criticism

silence is golden proverb
tiga är guld
proverb

silencer n
ljuddämpare
attachment

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
stum
not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent
tyst
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet
tystlåten
not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn

silent fart n
smygare smygfis

silent film n
stumfilm
film without sound

silent treatment n
tiga
ignoring a particular individual

silhouette /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /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 /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
silikon
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon

silicosis n
silikos stendammslunga
silica dust pneumoconiosis

silk /sɪlk/ n
siden silke
fabric
silke siden
fiber

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
silkesmask silkesfjäril
caterpillar

silky /ˈsɪlki/ adj
silkeslen
similar in texture or appearance to silk

silliness /-nəs/ /ˈsɪlinɪs/ n
dumhet fånighet larv
that which is perceived as silly or frivolous

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
fnittrig lekfull
playful, giggly

silly goose n
honk sille
silly person

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ n
nyhetstorka
period when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting bizarre stories

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ /ˈsaɪləʊ/ n
silo
vertical building for storing grain
underground bunker

silovik /ˈsiːləvɪk/ /ˈsɪləvɪk/ n
silovik
former member of the security services and the military, any power structure (Russia)

silt /sɪlt/ n
silt
fine earth deposited by water

silt up v
slamma
become filled or clogged with silt

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
bordssilver
cutlery/silverware
silver
metal
coins
color/colour
silver-
items made of silver or other white metal

silver Y n
gammafly
Autographa gamma

silver fox n
silverräv
melanistic fox

silver lining n
ljuspunkt
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
Lepisma saccharina

silverside n
prästfisk
fish of the families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae

silversmith n
silversmed
person who makes articles out of silver

silverweed n
gåsört
plant of the genus Argentina

silvery /ˈsɪlvəɹi/ /ˈsɪlvɹi/ adj
silvrig
resembling silver

silvery sedge n
gråstarr
Carex canescens

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 /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] n
likhet similaritet
closeness of appearance

similarly /ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/ 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/ /ˈsɪ.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 /ˈsɪmpl̩/ /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
enkel
simple-minded
enkel simpel
uncomplicated

simple interest n
enkel ränta
interest paid on principal

simple machine n
enkel maskin
device

simple past n
preteritum imperfekt
the simple past tense

simpleness n
enkelhet
property of being simple

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
dumbom dummerjöns
simple-minded naive person lacking common sense

simplex /ˈsɪmplɛks/ n
simplex
a simple word

simplification /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
förenkling
act of simplifying

simplified /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/ adj
förenklad
made simpler

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
förenkla simplifiera
to make simpler
förenklas simplifieras
to become simpler

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
helt enkelt enkelt
in a simple manner

simply connected adj
enkelt sammanhängande
in topology, having its fundamental group a singleton

simulate /ˈsɪm.jə.lət/ /ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊ.lɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ v
simulera
to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior

simulation /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
filmning
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul
simulering
process of simulating
something which simulates

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
samtidighet
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
samtidig
occurring at the same time

simultaneous interpreting n
simultantolkning
type of oral translation

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
samtidigt
occurring at the same time

sin /sɪn/ n
synd
violation of religious law
synd missdåd
misdeed

sin /sɪn/ v
synda
to commit a sin

since /sɪns/ adv
sedan dess sen dess
from a specified time in the past

since /sɪns/ conjunction
då
because
sedan sen
from the time that

since /sɪns/ 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)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ adj
uppriktig
earnest

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ n
uppriktighet
quality of being sincere

sine /saɪn/ n
sinus
trigonometric function

sine qua non /ˌsaɪni kweɪ ˈnɑn/ /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnoʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
nödvändig förutsättning oeftergivligt villkor ofrånkomligt villkor
prerequisite

sine wave n
sinusvåg
waveform

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ n
sinekur
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment

sinew /ˈsɪnju/ /ˈsɪnjuː/ n
spänst styrka
muscular power, muscle; vigor, vigorous strength

sinewy /ˈsɪnjuːi/ adj
senig
tough; having strong sinews

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
syndig
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
sjunga
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice
slang: to confess under interrogation

sing along n
allsång
gathering or event

sing along v
sjunga med
sing at the same time

sing-along n
allsång
an event

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
sveda
to burn slightly

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
sångare
person who sings (male or generic term)
sångerska
female person who sings

singer-songwriter n
singer-songwriter sångartist trubadur visartist
singer-songwriter

singing voice n
sångröst
quality of voice when singing

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
enhetlig odelad
not divided in parts
enkel
botany: having only one rank or row of petal
designed for the use of only one
enstaka enda
not accompanied by anything else
ogift ensamstående
not married nor dating

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
singel
45 RPM vinyl record
popular song
singel ogift ensamstående
one who is not married

single combat n
duell man mot man tvekamp
fight

single parent n
ensamstående
only parent bringing up a child

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 quote n
citationstecken enkelfnutt
quotation mark

single room n
enkelrum
a hotel room with one single bed

single transferable vote n
enkel överförbar röst
voting system

single-handed adj
enhands-
using only one hand
enmans-
without help from others; unassisted

single-handed adv
egenhändigt på egen hand
in a single-handed manner

single-handedly adv
egenhändigt på egen hand
alone; without assistance; by oneself

single-minded adj
målmedveten
intensely focused

single-use adj
engångs-
designed to be used one time

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
linne undertröja

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ adj
besynnerlig egendomlig säregen
being out of the ordinary
enastående utmärkt
distinguished by superiority
ensam enstaka
being only one of larger population
ensam unik
being the only one of a kind
entals- singular
grammar: referring to only one thing
singulär
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ 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

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ adj
sinister vänster
heraldic "left"

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ n
diskho vask handfat lavoar ho skål
basin
värmesänka
heat sink

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
sjunka
descend into liquid, etc
sänka
cause (ship, etc) to sink

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

sinking /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ n
förlisning
The instance of a ship foundering and disappearing underwater.

sinking fund n
amorteringsfond
fund

sinless adj
syndlös syndfri
without sin

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
syndare synderska
person who has sinned

sinologist n
sinolog Kinakännare
a student, or expert in sinology

sinter /ˈsɪntə/ v
sintra
to compact and heat a powder to form a solid mass

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 /ˈsaɪ.nə.sɔɪd/ /ˈsɑɪ.nə.soɪd/ n
sinuskurva
sine curve

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ adj
sinusformad
in the form of a sine wave

sip /sɪp/ n
slurk smutt
A small mouthful of drink

sip /sɪp/ v
läppja smutta
to drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
hävert sifon
bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

sir /sə(ɹ)/ /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

siren song n
sirensång
enticing but dangerous appeal

sirloin /ˈsɝlɔɪn/ n
ryggbiff
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
sirocco
wind

sis /sɪs/ n
syrra
sister

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ adj
feg fjollig mesig
cowardly
fjollig
effeminate

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
fjolla
an effeminate boy or man
fjolla mes
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
medsyster syster
any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt
syster
woman or girl having the same parents
a nun; a female member of a religious community
syster sjuksyster sjuksköterska
senior nurse

sister city n
vänort
city in a relationship of cordiality

sister-german n
helsyster samsyster
sister by birth

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ n
svägerska
brother's wife
husband's sister
wife's sister
husband's brother's wife
wife's brother's wife
sister's wife

sisterhood n
systerskap
state of being sisters
quality of being sisterly
religious society of women

sit /sɪt/ v
ligga sitta
of an object: occupy a given position permanently
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

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 /ˈsɪtˌkɒm/ n
sitcom situationskomedi
situation comedy

site /saɪt/ n
hemsida sajt webbplats webbsida
a website
plats ställe
place where anything is fixed; situation; local position
säte
place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation

site map n
sajtkarta sajtöversikt sidöversikt sitekarta sitemap siteöversikt
webpage that lists the contents of a website

sitting /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ n
ruvning
incubation of eggs; the clutch of eggs under a brooding bird
session
a legislative session
sittning
a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose

sitting duck n
lätt offer
an obvious or unconcealed target

situation /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt͡ʃ.uˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ n
anställning plats ställning tjänst
position of employment
läge placering plats
position vis-à-vis surroundings
läge plats
location
situation
situation läge ställning
state of affairs
situation ställning plats status
one's status with regard to circumstances

situation comedy n
situationskomedi
episodic comedy radio or television program

situational /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃənəl/ /sɪt͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪʃənəl/ 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/ /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
sexhundra
cardinal number 600

six o'clock n
klockan sex
the start of the seventh hour

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
hugget som stucket
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

six thousand numeral
sex tusen sextusen
6000

six-pack n
sexpack
set of six beverage cans
tvättbräda sexpack
highly developed set of abdominal muscles

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
sexton
cardinal number 16

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
sextonde
the ordinal form of the number sixteen

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] adj
sjätte
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] n
sexa sjätte
person or thing in sixth place
sjättedel
one of six equal parts of a whole

sixth cousin n
E-kusin sjumänning sjättekusin
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/ numeral
sextionio
cardinal number

sixty-one numeral
sextioen sextioett
cardinal number

sixtysomething n
60-åring sextioåring
a person between the ages of 60 and 69

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
style of Jamaican dance music originating in the late 1950s

skate /skeɪt/ n
skena skridsko
skridsko
ice skate or roller skate
runner

skate /skeɪt/ v
skejta
to skateboard
skrinna åka skridskor
åka skridskor åka skridsko
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates

skateboard n
skateboard rullbräda
sports/recreation platform on wheels

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
skridskoåkare skrinnare skatare
person who skates

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
dra kila pysa rusa springa sticka
move or run away quickly

skein /skeɪn/ n
fylking plogformation v-formation
zoology: wild fowl in flight
härva nystan
quantity of yarn

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ n
skelett benrangel benstomme
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 doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ adj
skeptisk
having, or expressing doubt
related to skepticism

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
skepticism
general disposition to doubt

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ n
skär båda
small rocky island

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ n
sketch
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.
skiss
quick freehand drawing
rough design or draft

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ v
skissa
to make a basic drawing

sketchbook n
skissbok
book or pad with blank pages for sketching

sketchy /ˈskɛt͡ʃi/ 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 /skju/ /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 /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ n
dolk
chess scenario
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
move on skis

ski boot n
pjäxa
specialized footwear used in skiing

ski jumping n
backhoppning
a winter sport

ski mask n
rånarluva
A warm cap shielding the neck and head

ski orienteering n
skidorientering
winter sport

ski pole n
skidstav
a slender stick used by skiers

ski resort n
skidanläggning skidort skidstation vintersportort
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
mede
runner of a sled
sladd
out of control sliding motion

skid /skɪd/ v
slira
to slide in an uncontrolled manner

skid mark n
bromsspår

skidmark n
bromsspår

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ n
skidåkare skidåkerska
someone who practices skiing

skiing /ˈski.ɪŋ/ 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/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] adj
skicklig
possessing skill, skilled

skillfully adv
skickligt
in a skillful manner

skim /skɪm/ v
kasta macka
throw an object so it bounces on water
rikoschettera studsa
ricochet
skumma
remove cream
skumma ögna igenom
read quickly, skipping some detail

skim milk n
lättmjölk skummjölk
milk with removed cream

skimmer n
hålslev skumslev
spoon
saxnäbb
bird of genus Rynchops

skimp /skɪmp/ v
snåla
to save; to be parsimonious or stingy

skimpy /ˈskɪmpi/ adj
avslöjande
of a garment, very small, light, or revealing
snål torftig
small or inadequate; not generous

skin /skɪn/ n
hud skinn
outer protective layer of the body of a person or animal
congealed layer on the surface of a liquid
skal
image used as the background of graphical user interface
skinhead skinnskalle
skinhead (clipping of)
skinn hud
skin and fur of an animal used by humans

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

skincare n
hudvård
care of the skin

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
skinnskalle
someone with a shaved head
skinnskalle skinhead
member of skinhead subculture

skink /skɪŋk/ n
skink
lizard

skinning n
flåning
act of removing skin

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
mager
thin

skinny dip v
bada näck nakenbada
to swim nude

skinny dipper n
nakenbadare
someone who swims nude

skinny dipping /ˈskɪni ˈdɪpɪŋ/ n
bada näck nakenbad
swimming in the nude

skinny jeans n
stuprörsjeans
a style of form-fitting jeans with very narrow, straight legs, which often taper inward at the ankles

skip /skɪp/ n
container
skip
mining: transportation container in a mine, usually for ore or mullock
skip skipper
curling: player who calls the shots

skip /skɪp/ v
hoppa skutta
move by hopping on alternate feet
hoppa över skippa
not to attend
omit or disregard intermediate items or stages
kasta macka
throw something, making it skim, ricochet, or bounce over a surface

skipper /ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
skeppare kapten
master of a ship

skipping rope n
hopprep
rope for play or exercise

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ n
skärmytsling
brief battle between small groups
minor dispute

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ n
kjol
article of clothing
part of dress that hangs below waist
kjoltyg kjol
slang: woman

skirt suit n
dräkt

skirting board n
golvlist
panel between floor and interior wall

skit n
sketch
comedy

skittle /ˈskɪtəl/ n
kägla
a wooden target used in the game of skittles

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/ /skʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ /ˌskəlˈdəɡ-/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡɹi/ n
skurkstreck
devious device or trick

skulk /skʌlk/ v
lurpassa
to conceal oneself; to hide

skull /skʌl/ n
dödskalle döskalle
death's-head, skull
skalle kranium kranie
bones of the head: cranium and mandible

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
skunk
animal

skvader n
skvader
fictional hare

sky /skaɪ/ n
himmel sky
atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen
the abode of God or the gods, etc.
part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time

sky blue adj
himmelsblå ljusblå
light blue

sky blue n
ljusblå
colour

sky-high adj
skyhög
extremely tall

skydive /ˈskaɪˌdaɪv/ n
fallskärmshopp
an instance of skydiving

skydiver n
fallskärmshoppare
someone who skydives

skyjacker n
flygkapare flygplanskapare
person who commits skyjacking

skyjacking n
flygkapning flygplanskapning
The kidnapping of the passengers of an airplane by threat of force

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
sånglärka
small brown passerine bird

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
taklucka takfönster ljusöppning
window dome or 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

slack tub n
släckningstank
Large container full of water to quench hot metal when smithing

slack-water n
dödvatten lugnvatten stillvatten
seawater without current

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

slaked lime n
släckt kalk
calcium hydroxide

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ n
slalom
sports

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ v
åka slalom
to race in a slalom

slam /slæm/ n
duns skräll slag
sudden impact or blow
duns skräll smäll
shock and noise produced by slamming

slam /slæm/ v
baktala slå ner på
to speak badly of
dunka slå
to strike forcefully with some implement
släppa slå
to put with force and loud noise
slå igen
to shut with sudden force and noise

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ n
förtal
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
baktala förtala
utter a slanderous statement about

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] n
slang
unconventional language

slant-eyed adj
snedögd
having slanted eyes

slap /slæp/ n
örfil hurring käftsmäll
A blow dealt with the open hand

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
hora
prostitute
slampa
female of loose morals

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/ adj
skiffergrå
bluish-grey/gray like slate

slate /sleɪt/ n
griffeltavla
sheet of slate for writing on
krita
record of money owed
skiffer
rock
skifferplatta
tile

slate /sleɪt/ v
fördöma
criticise harshly
förutse förutspå förutsäga förvänta
anticipate or strongly expect
planera schemalägga
schedule

slaty-backed gull n
skiffertrut
Larus schistisagus

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
slakt
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)
slakt massaker
killing of many people

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /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
device that is controlled by another device
slav träl
submissive partner in a BDSM relationship who (consensually) submits to (sexually) serving
slav träl slavinna
person owned by another

slave /sleɪv/ v
slava träla
to work hard

slave trade n
slavhandel
traffic in slaves

slave-driver n
slavdrivare
employer who demands excessive work
overseer of slaves

slaveowner n
slavägare
anyone that has control over another human being

slaver /ˈsleɪvə/ /ˈsleɪvɚ/ n
slavhandlare
a person engaged in the slave trade
slavskepp
slave ship

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ 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 /slɛd͡ʒ/ n
släde pulka kälke
sleigh or sled

sledge hockey n
kälkhockey
version of ice hockey

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ n
slägga
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
glatt slät
smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
sömn
state of reduced consciousness
sömn morgongrus godmorgon gomorron sömngrus sömngubbe
substance found in the corner of the eyes, sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep
sömn tupplur sovande
informal: act or instance of sleeping

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
sova
to rest in state of reduced consciousness

sleep a wink v
sova en blund

sleep apnea n
sömnapné
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep

sleep in /sliːp ɪn/ v
sova ut
to sleep late

sleep like a log /-ˈlɑɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɒɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɔɡ/ v
sova som en stock
to sleep well, without disturbance

sleep mode n
viloläge
state of a computer system

sleep over v
övernatta ligga över sova över
to sleep over

sleep paralysis n
sömnförlamning sömnparalys
inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon awakening

sleep tight interjection
dröm sött
good night

sleep with v
ligga med
have sex with

sleep-in n
sovmorgon
an instance of sleeping in

sleeper n
sovare
someone who sleeps

sleeper agent n
sovande agent
spy placed in a target country or organisation to act as a potential asset

sleepiness n
sömnighet

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ 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 /ˈsliːpləs/ adj
sömnlös
absence of sleep

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
sömnig pömsig trött
feeling the need for sleep

sleepyhead n
sömntuta sjusovare
sleepy person

sleet /sliːt/ n
snöglopp snöblandat regn slask
precipitation of rain–snow mixture

sleeve /sliːv/ n
fodral
record cover
ärm
part of a garment that covers the arm

sleighbell n
bjällra
bell on a sleigh

sleight of hand n
fingerfärdighet
skill
knep trick
performance

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
slank
thin

slender-billed gull n
långnäbbad mås
Chroicocephalus genei

sleuth /sluːθ/ n
blodhund
bloodhound
deckare detektiv snok
detective

sleuth /sluːθ/ v
skugga spana
detective

slew /sljuː/ /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

sliced bread n
skivat bröd
bread that is sold sliced into pieces

slick /slɪk/ adj
schyst
extraordinarily great or special

slide /slaɪd/ n
rutschkana rutschbana
item of play equipment

slide /slaɪd/ v
glida
to move in continuous contact with a surface
halka
to lose balance
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.

slider phone n
skjuttelefon
A style of mobile phone that allows an additional keypad to slide open

slideshow n
bildspel
sequence of images
bildspel presentation
presentation

sliding door n
skjutdörr
door

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥ɐɪʔ] adj
obetydlig
small in amount, insignificant

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
aningen något
to a small extent or degree

slim /slɪm/ adj
slank tunn
slender

slime /slaɪm/ n
slam
mud
slem
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance

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
gevärsrem
strap attached to a firearm
mitella
bandage
slunga
instrument for throwing
slungning
the act of hurling as with a sling

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
kränga
to sell with the frequent implication of illegality or similarly pressured
slunga
to throw

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
slangbella
Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles

slip /slɪp/ n
avvikelse
nautical: difference between theoretical and actual advance of a vessel
misstag
error
lapp
small piece of paper
stickling reva
twig or shoot

slip /slɪp/ v
fela
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 out v
slinka ut
to leave unnoticed

slip ring n
släpring

slip road n
avfart avfartsväg
a segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads

slip through the cracks v
falla mellan stolarna falla mellan två stolar
to escape notice

slip up v
tabba sig
to make a mistake

slipped disc n
diskbråck
protruding vertebral disc

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ n
toffel
low shoe usually worn indoors
low shoe slipped on and off easily

slipperiness n
halka
property of being slippery

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ adj
hal halkig
of a surface

slippery as an eel adj
hal som en ål
slippery
crafty

slipway n
sjösättningsramp
sloping surface

slit-eyed adj
sneögd
having slanted eyes

sliver /ˈslɪv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪv.ɚ/ n
livagn
bait made of pieces of small fish
sticka flisa speta
long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
slivovits
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ n
slånbär
fruit of Prunus spinosa

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ n
slogan
catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised

sloop /sluːp/ n
slup
single-masted sailboat

slop /slɒp/ n
skula
scraps which are fed to pigs
slem
A liquid or semi-solid; goo, paste, mud

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
sluttning backe brant slänt
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ v
stupa
to tend steadily upward or downward

sloppy /ˈslɑ.pi/ /ˈslɒp.i/ 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 /slʌf/ n
ömsa
the skin shed by a snake or other reptile

slough /slʌf/ v
kasta
card games: to discard
skolka
to commit truancy
ömsa
to shed (skin)

sloven /ˈslʌvən/ n
hafser lortgris slarver slusk
man or boy habitually negligent of neatness and order

slovenliness n
sjabbighet
state or quality of being slovenly

slovenly /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
lortig smutsig
dirty, unwashed; disorderly
sjabbig
having an untidy appearance; unkempt
slarvig hafsig
careless or negligent; sloppy

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
långsam seg
not quick in motion

slow dance /ˈsloʊ.dæns/ n
tryckare
slow, swaying dance performed by couples

slow down v
sakta bromsa
to reduce speed

slow match n
lunta
slow burning fuse

slow news day n
nyhetstorka
day of nothing exciting to report

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

slowpoke /ˈsloʊˌpoʊk/ n
slöfock
person who moves slowly

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
ormslå kopparödla kopparorm
Anguis fragilis

slug /slʌɡ/ n
snigel
gastropod

sluice gate n
slusslucka
portal to allow passage of water

slum /slʌm/ n
slum
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ n
slummer
a very light state of sleep

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ 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 /slɜːp/ /slɝp/ v
slurpa sörpla
eat or drink noisily

slush /slʌʃ/ n
snöslask modd slask snöglopp
half-melted snow

slut /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ n
hynda tik
a female dog
slampa
sexually promiscuous woman

slutty /ˈslʌti/ adj
slampig
Of or resembling a slut

sly /slaɪ/ adj
listig slug
slug
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily

sly as a fox adj
listig som en räv
very sly

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
skälmskt
in a sly manner

slöjd n
slöjd
system of handicraft-based education started in Finland

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ [smoːɫ] adj
liten
not large
liten ung
young

small arms n
eldhandvapen handeldvapen
weapon

small beer n
lättöl
beer with low alcohol content

small business n
småföretag
company

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 hours n
småtimmarna
very early morning

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 tortoiseshell n
nässelfjäril
butterfly

small white n
rovfjäril
Pieris rapae

small-scale adj
småskalig
having a modest scope or extent

smallish adj
ganska liten
somewhat small

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
smittkoppor
disease

smaragdine /sməˈɹæɡdiːn/ adj
smaragd-
of or pertaining to emeralds
smaragdgrön
having the colour of emeralds

smarmy /ˈsmɑɹ.mi/ /ˈsmɑː.mi/ adj
inställsam
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
elegant
good-looking
intelligent klyftig smart
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
smarttelefon smartmobil 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(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ n
utstryk
preparation to be examined under a microscope

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ v
smutskasta
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations

smear campaign n
nedsvärtningskampanj smutskampanj smutskastningskampanj
negative propaganda

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ n
smegma flensost kukost
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 /ˈsmɪd͡ʒən/ n
gnutta smula
very small amount

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ n
leende smil
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /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/ /ˌsmɪðəˈɹinz/ 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/ /smɔɡ/ n
smog
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
bloss rök
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material
cigg
colloquial: cigarette
rök
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 bomb n
rökbomb
military: explosive device

smoke detector n
rökdetektor brandvarnare
device

smoke diver n
rökdykare
type of firefighter

smoke diving n
rökdykning
fire-fighting work

smoke grenade n
rökgranat
bomb that generates thick smoke

smoke like a chimney v
röka som en borstbindare
to smoke tobacco frequently

smoke signal n
röksignal
ancient method of communication

smoke-free adj
rökfri
reserved for non-smokers

smokebox /sməʊkbɒks/ n
sotskåp rökskåp
chamber before chimney

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
rökt
of food, preserved by treatment with smoke

smoked salmon n
rökt lax
edible salmon that is cured by smoking

smokehouse /ˈsmoʊkˌhaʊs/ n
rökeri
structure to smoke food

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
rökare
person who smokes tobacco habitually

smokery n
rökeri
smoking facility

smokescreen n
dimridå 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

smoky eyes n
sotade ögon

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
pyra
to burn with no flame and little smoke
to exist in a suppressed or hidden state
to show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion

smoldering v
glöda
burning slowly without flame

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ n
puss
(informal) a kiss

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ v
hångla
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
glatt slät hal jämn len
lacking friction, not rough
smidig
without difficulty

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
len som en barnrumpa
very smooth

smooth function n
glatt funktion slät funktion
function that has derivatives of all finite orders everywhere in its domain

smooth snake n
hasselsnok
Coronella austriaca

smoothie /ˈsmuːði/ n
smoothie
drink

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəʊs(ˌ)bʊəd/ /ˈʃmɔɹ-/ n
smörgåsbord
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
dämpa
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity
kväva
to suffocate
kväva utsläcka
to extinguish or deaden
kvävas
to be suffocated
tyna
Figuratively: to perish, grow feeble, or decline
to burn very slowly for want of air

smothered mate n
kvävmatt

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
självbelåten självgod mallig
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

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(ɹ)/ n
smugglare
One who smuggles things

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
sotsvamp
range of fungi

snack /snæk/ n
läckerbit
a very sexy and attractive person
mellanmål
an item of food eaten between meals
mellanmål fika
a light meal

snack /snæk/ v
småäta
to eat between meals

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
hake aber krux stötesten
problem or difficulty

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] n
snigel snäcka
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 /sneɪk/ n
orm
legless reptile
treacherous person

snake /sneɪk/ v
orma sig slingra slingra sig vindla
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
ormtjusare
snake charmer

snake charming n
ormtjusning
snake charming

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
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound
knäpp knäppning
act of producing sound with fingers
tryckknapp
fastening device

snap /snæp/ v
knäppa
to snap one's fingers
to take a photograph; to photograph
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

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
nyval
election called before the regularly scheduled time

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 /ˈsnæpʃɒt/ n
ögonblicksbild
A glimpse of something
A photograph

snare /snɛə/ /snɛəɹ/ /snɛɹ/ n
militärtrumma virveltrumma
music: type of drum
snara
trap

snare /snɛə/ /snɛəɹ/ /snɛɹ/ v
snara
to catch or hold, especially with a loop

snare drum n
virveltrumma
tubular drum

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ n
fitta kussimurra murra mutta
vagina
snutt
piece of sound

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
roffa åt
to grab something without permissions or by force
sno knycka tjuva
to steal

snath /snæθ/ n
orv
shaft of a scythe

snazzy /ˈsnæzi/ adj
tjusig
elegantly dressed, stylish, flashy

sneak /sniːk/ n
bluffmakare
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
smyga
to creep

sneak preview n
smygpremiär
an early preview or look of something

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/ /snɪɚ̯/ n
hånleende
facial expression that indicates scorn

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɚ̯/ v
grina hånle
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn

sneeze /sniːz/ n
nysning
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniːz/ v
nysa
expel air as a reflex

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
fniss
stifled laugh

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
fnissa
to emit a snicker

snide /snaɪd/ adj
spydig insinuant nedsättande
nasty, sarcastic

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
nosa
to make a short audible inhalation
sniffa
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose

sniffles n
snuva
symptoms of a cold

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪɡɚ/ v
fnissa
to emit a snigger

snipe /snaɪp/ n
beckasin
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
krypskytt
prickskytt krypskytt
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position

sniper rifle n
prickskyttegevär
long-range rifle

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ n
skvallerbytta golare tjallare
informer, one who betrays his group
snattare
thief

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ v
gola tjalla
contact or cooperate with the police
skvallra gola tjalla
inform on
sno knycka snatta
steal

snitches get stitches proverb
golare har inga polare
people who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ n
snor
nasal mucus; snot
snörvel snörvlande
the act of snivelling

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ v
snörvla
to breathe heavily through the nose; to sniffle
to whine or complain, whilst crying

snob /snɑb/ /snɒb/ n
snobb
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes

snobbish /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ adj
snobbig
having the property of being a snob

snog /snɒɡ/ v
hångla
slang: kiss passionately

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ 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

snoop around v
spionera
to snoop

snooze /snuːz/ n
tupplur
A period of sleep; a nap

snooze /snuːz/ 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/ n
fnysa
sound made by exhaling roughly through the nose

snort /snɔɹt/ v
sniffa dra snorta
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose

snot /snɒt/ n
skitunge snorunge
contemptible child
snor
mucus

snotty adj
kaxig
ill-tempered, impertinent
snorig
dirtied with snot

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
tryne nos
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] n
myrornas krig snö
TV noise
snö
precipitation
cocaine
snöfall
collective precipitation

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] v
snöa
have snow fall from the sky

snow angel n
snöängel
design

snow bunting n
snösparv
bird

snow cannon n
snökanon
machine that spurts out snow over pistes

snow chain n
snökedja
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow cover n
snötäcke
snow cover

snow crab n
snökrabba
Chionoectes opilo

snow globe n
snöglob
decorative object

snow goose n
snögås
Chen caerulescens

snow in v
insnöad snöa in
prevent from moving by a large snowfall

snow leopard n
snöleopard
a large feline mammal, Panthera uncia

snow petrel n
ispetrell
small, pure white fulmarine petrel

snow scoop n
snösläde
snow removal tool

snow shed /ˈsnoʊˌʃɛd/ /ˈsnəʊʃɛd/ n
snögalleri
tunnel-like structure protecting roads and railroad tracks from snow

snow shower n
snöby
A short duration of moderate snowfall. Some accumulation is possible.

snow-blind adj
snöblind
blinded by abundance of reflected light

snow-covered adj
snöhöljd snöklädd snötäckt översnöad
covered with snow
snöig

snow-free adj
snöfri
not covered by 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 effect n
snöbollseffekt
accelerating growth

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
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 /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ n
snödriva snövall
bank of snow

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
snödroppe
plant

snowdrop windflower n
tovsippa
Anemone sylvestris

snowed in adj
insnöad
unable to get out of a place due to snow

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
snöskoter skoter
vehicle

snowplow n
snöplog plog
device
snöplog plogbil
vehicle

snowplow v
ploga
intransitive: perform a snowplow in skiing
transitive: clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow

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 /snəʊi/ adj
snöig
marked by snow

snowy owl n
fjälluggla
large white owl

snub /snʌb/ v
avfärda
to slight, ignore, behave coldly toward
to turn down, dismiss

snuff /snʌf/ n
snus
fine-ground tobacco

snuffbox n
snusdosa tabatiär
small box

snuggle /ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ v
gosa gulla
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

snus /snuːs/ n
snus
type of tobacco snuff

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adj
därför så
with the result that
och
short for so what
så
very
in a particular manner
to a particular extent
interjection used to introduce a new topic
slang: very much
in order that
true

so be it phraseologicalUnit
då så
indication of acceptance

so far adv
hittills än så länge
until now; previously; yet

so help me God phraseologicalUnit
på heder och samvete
phrase used as a promise that an action will be carried out

so long interjection
ajöss
informal: goodbye

so much for phraseologicalUnit
så mycket för
an expression of dismissiveness or resignation

so that conjunction
för att så att så
in such a way that, with the intent that
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 än sen då
reply of indifference

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
så kallad
so named, but wrongly so
so named

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adj
sådär
neither good nor bad

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adv
sådär
neither well nor poorly

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
blötlägga
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation

soaking wet adj
dyngsur plaskvåt
extremely wet

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 dish n
tvålfat tvålkopp
a container for soap

soap opera n
såpa såpopera
television serial

soapbark n
kvillajabark
bark

soapbox car n
lådbil
vehicle

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 /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
snyfta
weep with convulsive gasps

sob story n
snyftare snyfthistoria
sad story

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
nykter
not drunk

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ v
nyktra nyktra till
make or become sober
overcome intoxication

sober up v
nyktra till
to become sober

sobriety /səˈbɹaɪ.ɪti/ n
nykterhet
quality or state of being sober
quality or state of not being intoxicated

socage /ˈsɒkɪd͡ʒ/ n
landboväsende
medieval form of land tenure

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
fotboll
game

soccer ball n
fotboll
ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer

soccer field n
fotbollsplan
a playing field on which the game of soccer is played

soccer mom n
fotbollsmamma
woman with school-age children

sociable lapwing n
stäppvipa
Vanellus gregarius

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ adj
social
relating to society
sällskaplig social föreningsintresserad utåtriktad
extroverted or outgoing

social Darwinism n
socialdarwinism
theory

social anxiety disorder n
social fobi
the most common anxiety disorder

social class n
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 democratic adj
socialdemokratisk
of or pertaining to social democracy

social distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
social distansering fysisk distansering
practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases

social group n
socialgrupp
collection of humans or animals

social justice warrior n
batikhäxa
online activist who zealously promotes social justice causes

social media n
sociala medier
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social network n
socialt nätverk
network of personal or business contacts

social psychology n
socialpsykologi
study

social science n
samhällsvetenskap
branch of science

social service n
socialtjänst
program

social worker n
socialarbetare handläggare socialassistent
person whose profession is social work

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
socialism
political philosophy of social and economic equality
group of socialist political philosophies
intermediate phase of social development

socialism of the chair n
katedersocialism

socialism with a human face n
socialism med mänskligt ansikte
political program of reforming state socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
socialistisk
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
socialist
one who supports or advocates socialism

socialistic adj
socialistisk
relating to socialism

socialize v
socialisera
to take into collective or governmental ownership
umgås
to interact with others

societal [səˈsaɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] [səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.tɫ̩] [səˈsɑɪ.ə.ɾɫ̩] adj
samhällelig
societal

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
förening
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest
samhälle
group of people sharing culture
people of one’s country or community as a whole

socio- /ˌsoʊ.si-/ /ˌsoʊ.ʃi/ /ˌsəʉ.si-/ /ˌsəʉ.ʃi/ /ˌsəʊ.si-/ /ˌsəʊ.ʃi/ prefix
socio-
socio-

socio-economic adj
socioekonomisk
pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors

socio-political adj
samhällspolitisk socialpolitisk
of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors

sociobiology n
sociobiologi
science that applies the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of social behaviour

sociocultural adj
sociokulturell
of both society and culture

sociogram n
sociogram
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation

sociolect /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /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/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ 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.oʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ n
sociopat
person with antisocial personality disorder

sociopathy /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθi/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθi/ n
sociopati
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

sod /sɑd/ /sɒd/ /sɔd/ n
gräsmatta
stratum of soil
grästorva
turf grown for establishment of lawn

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
kolsyrat vatten sodavatten
carbonated water
läskedryck lemonad dricka läsk
sweet, carbonated drink

soda ash n
kristallsoda
sodium carbonate

soda bread n
bikarbonatbröd
bread made using sour milk and baking soda

soda water n
bubbelvatten kolsyrat vatten sodavatten
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 /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ n
natrium
reactive metal

sodium benzoate n
natriumbensoat
the sodium salt of benzoic acid

sodium bicarbonate n
bakpulver bikarbonat
used as a raising agent
natriumvätekarbonat
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid

sodium chloride n
natriumklorid
chemical term for table salt; NaCl

sodium hydroxide n
natriumhydroxid
caustic alkali

sodomite n
sodomit
one who practices sodomy

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 /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
mjuk
easily giving way under pressure
of cloth or similar material: smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh
of water: low in dissolved calcium compounds
slang: lacking strength or resolve; not tough, wimpy

soft cheese n
mjukost
A standard type of infirm and little-ripened cheese

soft drink n
läskedryck brus lemonad läsk dricka
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft palate n
gomsegel mjuk gom velum
tissue

soft porn n
mjukporr
soft-core pornography

soft power n
mjuk makt
political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc.

soft serve n
mjukglass
frozen dessert

soft sign /ˌsɒftˈsaɪn/ /ˌsɔftˈsaɪn/ n
mjuktecken
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft toy n
gosdjur gosedjur kramdjur mjukdjur mjukisdjur
toy made of a soft material

soft-boiled adj
blödig sentimental
sentimental
löskokt
of an egg

softcore pornography n
mjukporr
form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit

soften /ˈsɑf(t)ən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔf(t)ən/ 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 /ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ /ˈsɔftnəs/ n
mjukhet
the quality of being soft

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
mjukvara programvara
encoded computer instructions

software deployment n
mjukvaruimplementering
software deployment

softy n
mjukis
somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish
weak or sentimental person

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
blöt
soaked with liquid

soggy biscuit n
runka bulle runkbulle

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] n
jord
mixture of sand and organic material
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants
unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth
jord mark
country or territory

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] v
smutsa ner skita ner
to make dirty

soil oneself v
skita på sig
to defecate on oneself accidentally

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ n
vistelse sejour
short stay somewhere

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ n
tröst
consolation
source of comfort

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ v
trösta
to give solace to

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
sol
of or pertaining to the sun

solar calendar n
solkalender
a calendar based on the movement of the Earth around 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 /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ n
solförmörkelse
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun

solar energy n
solenergi
energy from the sun

solar oil n
solarolja
a paraffin oil used as an illuminant and lubricant

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 thermal collector n
solfångare

solar wind n
solvind
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space

sold out adj
slutsåld utsåld
completely sold

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ v
löda
to join with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊld(ə)ɹɪŋ/ n
lödning
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them

soldering iron n
lödkolv
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
frälsningssoldat soldat
soldat
member of an army

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
enda
only
ensamstående
unmarried; widowed

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] n
fotsula sula
bottom of the foot
sjötunga
fish
sula skosula
bottom of a shoe or boot

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] v
sula
put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

sole proprietorship n
enskild firma
business

sole trader n
enskild firma
a type of business enterprise

solecism /ˈsoʊlɪsɪzəm/ /ˈsɑləsɪzəm/ /ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm/ [ˈsoʊlɨsɪzəm] n
solecism
error in the use of language

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
högtidlig
characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ n
högtidlighet
quality of being solemn

solenoid /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ n
spole
coil of wire

solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ v
uppvakta
to woo; to court

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ adj
fast i fast form
in the solid state
fast solid
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
gedigen solid
lacking errors or inconsistencies
hopskrivning sammanskrivning
typography: written as one word
massiv
lacking holes or hollows
large, massive
mättande
extremely filling

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ 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 /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] n
solidaritet sammanhållning
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy

solidary adj
solidarisk
having community of interests

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
stelna
intransitive: to become solid; to freeze

solidly adv
solid
in a solid manner

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ n
monolog
speech or written discourse in this form
act of a character speaking to himself

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
ensam solo
without a companion or instructor
solo
of a musical solo

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 /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.stɪs/ n
solstånd sommarsolstånd vintersolstånd
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun

solstitial /sɒlˈstɪʃəl/ adj
solstitial- solstånds-
pertaining to a solstice
solstånds-
occurring on a solstice

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
lösbar
löslig
able to be dissolved

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
lösning
liquid mixture
an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
answer to a problem (mathematics)

solvable adj
lösbar
capable of being solved
löslig

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
klara upp
to find out the perpetrator
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

somatic adj
somatisk
relating to the body of an organism

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ adj
dyster
melancholy; dismal

sombrero /soʊmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /sɑmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ n
sombrero
hat

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] adv
omkring runt cirka nog säkert väl
approximately, roughly

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
lite en del
unspecified amount of
någon något
certain, unspecified or unknown
några en del lite
unspecified quantity or number of
vissa några en del
certain proportion of

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
lite en del
indefinite amount, part
några en del
indefinite quantity or number
några en del somliga vissa
certain number

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /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

someone's pronoun
någons

someone's jaw dropped phraseologicalUnit
tappa hakan
expression of someone's surprise

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 /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] 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 indefinite but stated time in the past or future

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
ibland då och då stundom emellanåt av och till till och från
on certain occasions, but not always

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
något
limited extent

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
någonstans
in some place
to some place

somewhere else adv
annorstädes någon annanstans
in or at some other place
någon annanstans
to some other place

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
sommelier vinkypare
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
sömngångare somnambul
a sleepwalker

son /sɒn/ /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
fan fitta helvete jäklar jävlar
to express anger, contempt etc.

son of a bitch n
arsel horunge jävel
objectionable person
fanskap jävel skit
objectionable thing

son of a whore n
horunge
objectionable person

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ n
svärson måg
son-in-law

sonata /soʊˈneɪtə/ /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 /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
spottstyver
inexpensive deal
sång
sound of another animal
the act or art of singing
sång visa låt
music with words

song sparrow n
sångsparv
Melospiza melodia

song thrush n
taltrast
song thrush

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ n
sångfågel
bird

songbook n
sångbok
book

songstress /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/ n
sångerska
a female singer

songwriter n
låtskrivare kompositör
someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs

sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ adj
sonisk
of or relating to sound

sonic boom n
ljudbang
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air

sonless adj
sonlös

sonly adj
sonlig
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a son

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ n
sonett
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

soon /sun/ /suːn/ adv
snart strax
within a short time

sooner or later adv
förr eller senare så småningom
set phrase; eventually

soot /suːt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
sot
fine black or dull brown particles

soothe /suːð/ v
lindra
to ease or relieve pain

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
lindrande lättande
Giving relief
lugnande
Freeing from fear or anxiety
lugnande rogivande
Tending to soothe

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə(ɹ)/ n
spåkvinna siare sierska spåman
one who predicts the future

sooty-headed bulbul n
sothuvad bulbyl
Pycnonotus goiavier

sop /sɒp/ n
dopp i grytan
piece of food to be soaked

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ n
sofist
ancient teacher of rhetoric, etc.

sophisticated adj
erfaren världsvan
having obtained worldly experience

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ adj
andra tvåa
second in a series

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒf(ə)mɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ /ˈsɔfmɔɹ/ n
andra års elev
second-year student

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
sövande
tending to induce sleep

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
sömnmedel
sleep inducing agent

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
sopran
pitch
person or instrument

sorbet /sɔɹˈbeɪ/ /ˈsɔːbeɪ/ n
sorbet
frozen fruit juice

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
sister’s son

sororal niece n
systerdotter
sister’s daughter

sororate /səˈɹɔːɹət/ n
sororat
custom
marriage

sorority n
systerskap
group of women or girls associated for a common purpose

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ n
ängssyra
plant

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ n
sorg
unhappiness

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ adj
ledsen
sorglig ledsam
poor, regrettable

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
förlåt
expression of regret or sorrow
förlåt ursäkta
request to repeat

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ 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
sort slag
type
sortering
act of sorting
sorteringsalgoritm
computing algorithm
typ
person

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
fixa
fix a problem
ordna sortera
arrange in order
sortera
separate according to certain criteria

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ [ˈsɔɹɾəv] [ˈsɔːt əv] [ˈsɔːʔ əv] [ˈsətəv] adv
typ
in a way etc.

sort out v
arrangera ordna organisera
to arrange
fixa fixa ihop skaffa ta hand om
to provide (somebody) with a necessity
fixa lösa
to fix problem
nita
slang: to attack physically
organisera sortera
to organise or separate into groups
reda ut
to clarify
sortera ut dela upp skilja
to separate from the remainder of a group

sorted /ˈsɔɹtɪd/ /ˈsɔːtɪd/ adj
ordnad sorterad

sortie /ˈsɔɹti/ /ˈsɔːti/ [-ɾi] n
flygräd
operational flight carried out by a single military aircraft

sorting n
sortering
categorizing
ordering

sorus /ˈsɔːɹəs/ n
sporgömmesamling
Cluster of sporangia under fern

sot /sɒt/ n
fylltratt
drunkard

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
sufflé
baked dish

soul /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] n
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
soul music

soul music n
soul
music genre

soulless /soʊl.ləs/ /səʊl.ləs/ [soʊɫ.ləs] adj
själlös
as if without a soul

soulmate n
själsfrände
Someone with whom one has a special connection

sound /saʊnd/ adj
frisk sund
sund frisk kry
healthy

sound /saʊnd/ n
ljud
vibration capable of causing this
ljud klang
sensation perceived by the ear
sund
long narrow inlet

sound /saʊnd/ v
låta ljuda
to produce a sound

sound bite /ˈsaʊndbaɪt/ n
pratminus

sound box n
resonanslåda klanglåda
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument

sound card n
ljudkort
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds

sound effect n
ljudeffekt
artificially created or enhanced sound in films, plays or video games

sound engineer n
ljudtekniker
one who practices sound engineering

sound film n
ljudfilm
a film with sound, as opposed to a silent film

sound hole n
ljudhål
an opening in a stringed musical instrument

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
person or group serving to assess acceptability of a new idea
klangbotten resonansbotten
thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument

sounding rocket n
sondraket
rocket

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

soundscape /saʊndskeɪp/ n
ljudlandskap
virtual/emotional environment created using sound

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
försurad sur
(of soil) excessively acidic and thus infertile
sur grinig
peevish or bad-tempered
sur surnad
tasting or smelling rancid
sur syrlig
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste
surnad
made rancid by fermentation, etc.

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ n
Whiskey sour
a drink made with whiskey, lemon or lime juice and sugar
surt
the sensation of a sour taste

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ v
surna
to become disenchanted
to become sour
syra
to make sour

sour beer n
suröl syrlig öl
beer with an intentional sour taste

sour cherry n
surkörsbär
fruit
surkörsbär surkörsbärsträd
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

sour milk n
filmjölk surmjölk
sour milk

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ n
källa
informant
(electronics) terminal
källa fontän
spring etc.
källa ursprung
the person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired

source code n
källkod kod
human-readable instructions in a programming language

source criticism n
källkritik

source language n
källspråk
language from which a translation is done

source text n
källtext
original text to be translated

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ n
surdeg
dough

sourish adj
syrlig
somewhat sour

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
taggannona
tree

sousaphone n
sousafon
brass instrument

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
syd
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /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-southwest n
syd-sydväst sydsydväst
compass point

southbound adj
södergående
travelling south

southbound adv
södergående söderut
toward the south

southeast n
sydost sydöst
compass point

southeastern adj
sydöstra

southerly /ˈsɐðɘliː/ /ˈsɐðəliː/ /ˈsʌðəliː/ /ˈsʌðɚli/ adj
sydlig
located towards the south

southerly /ˈsɐðɘliː/ /ˈsɐðəliː/ /ˈsʌðəliː/ /ˈsʌðɚli/ n
sunnan sunnanvind
wind blowing from the south

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ adj
sydlig 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

southwester n
sydväst
waterproof hat

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ 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
suverän monark regent
monarch

sovereign state n
suverän stat
completely independent state

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] n
suveränitet oavhängighet självständighet
of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities

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

sow /saʊ/ n
galt göt tacka
mass of metal solidified in a mold
gjut gjutså ingjut ingjutningskanal
channel that conducts molten metal to molds
subba
contemptible woman
sugga so
female pig

sow /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
så
disperse seeds

sow one's wild oats v
så sin havre så vildhavre
to spread a male's genes

sow thistle /saʊ θɪsl̩/ n
tolta torta
thistle

soy milk n
sojamjölk
beverage made from soybeans

soy sauce n
sojasås soja
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans

soybean n
sojaböna
seed
sojaböna soja
plant

spa /ˈspɐː/ /ˈspɑ/ /ˈspɑː/ /ˈspɔː/ n
spa
spa

space /speɪs/ n
mellanrum mellanslag
gap between written characters, lines etc.
rum rymd
mathematics: generalized construct or set
rymd rum
geometry: set of points
rymd rum utrymme
physical extent in two or three dimensions
rymd världsrymd
area beyond atmosphere of planets
utrymme rum
personal freedom

space age n
rymdålder
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik

space bar n
mellanslagstangent blanksteg mellanslag
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 rocket n
rymdraket

space shuttle n
rymdfärja
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between Earth and outer space

space station n
rymdstation
crewed artificial satellite

space suit n
rymddräkt
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space

space weather n
rymdväder
phenomena

spacecraft n
rymdfarkost

spacefarer n
rymdfarare
a person who travels in space

spaceman /ˈspeɪsˌmæn/ 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

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ v
spackla
fill cracks or holes with a spackle

spade /sped/ /speɪd/ n
spade
garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
neger svartskalle
black person
spader
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
spader
suit of playing cards

spadix /ˈspeɪdɪks/ n
kolv
fleshy spike

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] n
spaghetti spagetti
type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings

spaghetti western n
spaghettivästern
motion picture set in the American Old West, but produced by an Italian-based company

spaghettification /spəˈɡɛ.ɾə.fəˌkeɪ.ʃən/ /spəˌɡɛt.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ [-fɪ-] [-ɾɪ-] n
nudeleffekten spaghettifikation
gravitational stretching of objects into long, thin shapes

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
spam skräppost
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
spamma
intransitive

spammer n
spammare
someone who sends spam

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

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ /ˈspænəl/ n
spaniel
dog breed

spank /spæŋk/ v
smiska daska
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/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] n
balk vingbalk
aeronautics: beam-like structural member

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] v
sparra
to fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ v
skona
to show mercy

spare part n
reservdel
component kept in reserve

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
bilring
fat around midsection
reservhjul
extra tyre

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

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ n
briljans gnista
brilliance
glimmer gnista scintillation scintillationsfaktor
scintillation

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ v
bubbla moussera
to emit little bubbles
glimma glimra glittra gnistra
to shine as if throwing off sparks; scintillate
gnistra
to emit sparks

sparkler n
tomtebloss
hand-held firework

sparkling /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
glimrande glittrande
of an object

sparkling wine n
mousserande vin skumvin
effervescent wine

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ n
fältsparv
bird of the family Emberizidae
sparv gråsparv
sparv sparvfink gråsparv
bird of the family Passeridae

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
gles
having widely spaced intervals

spartan /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ adj
spartansk
austere, lacking luxury

spartanness n
spartanskhet
state or quality

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ 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 rymd
pertaining to space

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ n
regnsmatter smatter
the sound of droplets hitting a surface

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ v
stänka
to splash with small droplets

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ n
spatel
thin hand tool for handling chemicals or other materials
stekspade
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting

spavin /ˈspævɪn/ n
spatt

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ n
rom yngel
the numerous eggs of an aquatic organism

spay /speɪ/ v
kastrera
remove the ovaries

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ n
fackspråk jargong
jargon/terminology

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
kommunicera
to communicate or converse by some means other than orally
konversera samtala snacka tala samman
to have a conversation
tala
to be able to communicate in a language
to deliver a speech
tala prata snacka
to communicate with one's voice using words

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 ta bladet från munnen tala ut
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known

speak up /ˌspik ˈʌp/ /ˌspiːk ˈʌp/ v
säga ifrån
to make oneself or one's opinions known

speak with a forked tongue v
tala med kluven tunga

speakeasy n
lönnkrog
illegal saloon operated during the Prohibition period

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
föreläsare
one who makes a speech to an audience
högtalare
loudspeaker
talare
one who speaks
talman föredragande ordförande president
politics: the chair or presiding officer

speaking in tongues n
glossolali tungomålstalande tungotal
speaking in tongues; glossolalia

speaking of adv
apropå på tal om på tala om
relatedly

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
spjut
long stick with a sharp tip

spearhead /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
spjutspets
the pointed head, or end, of a spear

spearman n
spjutkastare
soldier with spear

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ n
grönmynta krusmynta
Mentha spicata

spearpoint n
spjutspets
the point or tip of a spear

spec /ˈspɛk/ v
speca
to specify

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ adj
speciell särskild
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ n
specialavsnitt
(TV, radio) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series
specialerbjudande
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered

special case n
specialfall
class of phenomena that is a subset of a more general class
theorem or other statement that follows directly from a more general truth

special character n
specialtecken
computing character

special effect n
specialeffekt
effect that cannot be reasonably achieved by normal means

special interest n
särintresse
political issue

special military operation n
militär specialoperation
war

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
specialist
expert
physician

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
adaption specialisering
biology: adaptation
fördjupning specialisering
act or process of specializing
specialitet
area in which one specializes

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
specialisera
to apply to some specialty or limited object

specialized adj
specialiserad
specifically adapted to a specific field

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
specialitet specialité
that in which one specializes
product that is characteristic of a place

species /-iːz/ /-ɪz/ /ˈspiːsiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
art
group of plants or animals having similar appearance
rank in a taxonomic classification

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /spɛk.ˈsi.fɪk/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
specifik
explicit or definite

specific heat capacity n
specifik värmekapacitet värmekapacitivitet

specifically /spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ adv
specifikt
for a specific purpose or reason

specification n
specifikation
explicit set of requirements

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
exemplar
example
specimen
sample

speciose adj
artrik
rich in species

speckled /ˈspɛkəld/ adj
spräcklig
marked with dots
irregularly marked

speckled trout n
bäckröding
freshwater game fish

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
spektakel
something exciting or extraordinary
an embarrassing situation

spectacle case n
glasögonfodral
a case used for spectacles

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
mental image
spöke vålnad
ghostly apparition

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
spektral
pertaining to a spectre

spectrogram /ˈspɛktɹəˌɡɹæm/ n
spektrogram
visual representation of spectrum of radiation
visual representation of spectrum of sound

spectroscope n
spektroskop
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectroscopy n
spektroskopi
scientific study of spectra

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ n
spektrum
range of colors
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation
linear algebra: set of scalar values
range

speculate /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪt/ v
spekulera
(obsolete in English) to meditate
to make a risky trade

speculation /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
spekulation
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
process of thinking or meditation

speculative fiction n
fantastik spekulativ fiktion
class of fiction involving fantastic, supernatural or futuristic elements

speculator n
spekulant
one who speculates; as in investing

speculum /ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/ /ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/ n
vingspegel
patch of colour found on the wings of ducks and some other birds

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ n
tal
an oration, session of speaking
vocal communication

speech act n
talakt talhandling
act carried out by speech

speech bubble n
pratbubbla
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speech disorder n
talfel talstörning
malfunction

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
tala är silver, tiga är guld
proverb

speech recognition n
röstigenkänning taligenkänning
software function that processes spoken input

speech therapist n
logoped talpedagog
clinician specializing in speech therapy

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
mållös
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speechwriter n
talskrivare
someone who writes speeches for others, especially as a profession

speed /spiːd/ n
fart hastighet
rapidity
rate of motion
tjack
slang: amphetamine

speed /spiːd/ v
köra fort
to go fast
köra för fort
to exceed speed limit

speed bump n
farthinder fartgupp
transverse ridge in the road

speed camera n
fartkamera
camera to detect speeding vehicles

speed cushion n
busskudde
speed cushion

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 reading n
snabbläsning
the skill of reading a text quickly

speed skating n
skridsko skridskosport
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speed up v
öka hastigheten
increase speed (intransitive)

speeding /ˈspiːdɪŋ/ n
fortkörning
driving faster than the legal speed limit

speedometer /spiˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spiːˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spiːˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
hastighetsmätare
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle

speedy delete v
snabbradera
to delete without a discussion

speleology n
speleologi
scientific study of caves

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

spellbound adj
trollbunden
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
stavning
manner of spelling of words; correct spelling
a specific spelling of a word

spelling alphabet n
analogt alfabet bokstaveringsalfabet fonetiskt alfabet radioalfabet stavningsalfabet telefonalfabet
set of code words

spelling pronunciation n
skriftspråksuttal
spelling pronunciation

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
spelt dinkel
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta

spend /spɛnd/ n
fickpengar
expenditures

spend /spɛnd/ v
spendera ge ut
to pay out
tillbringa förbruka göra slut på spendera
tillbringa spendera lägga ägna
to consume, to use up (time)

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
slösare spenderbyxa
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ n
sperma sädesvätska
semen (fluid)

sperm bank n
spermabank
place where sperm is stored

sperm donor n
spermadonator
man who donates sperm

sperm whale n
kaskelot pottval spermacetival
Physeter catodon

spermaceti /spɚməˈsiːti/ /spɚməˈsɛti/ /spɚməˈsɪti/ /ˌspɜːməˈsiːti/ n
valrav
wax obtained from the head of 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

spermicide /ˈspɜː(ɹ)mɪsaɪd/ n
spermicid
substance used for killing sperm

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ n
sfär fack fält gebit klass krets
region in which something or someone is active
sfär klot glob
spherical physical object
sfär kula
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object

sphere of influence n
intressesfär inflytelsesfär
area influenced by something

spherical /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
sfärisk klotformad
shaped like a sphere

spherical harmonics n
klotytefunktion
mathematics

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋk.tə(ɹ)/ n
ringmuskel fisring sfinkter

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ 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

sphragistics /sfrəˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
sfragistik
Study of seals

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ n
blodtrycksmätare
device to measure blood pressure

spice /spaɪs/ n
krydda
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
krydda
to add spice or spices to

spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ adj
kryddig kryddstark
containing spice
stark pikant skarp
tangy or pungent

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] n
spindel
arthropod
computer program

spiderlike adj
spindellik
resembling or characteristic of a spider

spiderweb /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ n
spindelnät spindelväv
net-like construct of a spider

spiel /spiːl/ /ʃpiːl/ n
svada
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade

spife n
kned
eating utensil

spike /spaɪk/ n
ax
botany: kind of inflorescence
ear of grain

spike strip n
spikmatta

spikelet n
småax
botany: secondary spike

spikenard /ˈspaɪknɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈspɪknæɹd/ /ˈspɪknɑːɹd/ /ˈspɪknəɹd/ n
nardus
perfumed ointment

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

spill the tea v
spilla teet

spillikins n
plockepinn
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
skruv
rotation of a ball in motion
spinn
physics: quantum angular momentum
flight condition

spin /spɪn/ v
snurra snurra runt
to turn around quickly
spinna
to make yarn

spin dryer n
centrifug
machine to remove water taking advantage of centrifugal force

spin-off n
spin-off
fictional work
formation of a subsidiary, the company so formed

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
spenat
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal cord n
ryggmärg
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
slända
rod in spinning and winding thread
spindel
rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool

spine /spaɪn/ n
bokrygg rygg
bound edge of a book
ryggrad
backbone
courage or assertiveness
tagg
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ /ˈspɪn.əl/ 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

spinet /spɪˈnɛt/ /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
spinett
short, compact harpsichord

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
fröken ungmö
unmarried woman

spiny dogfish n
hå pigghaj
Squalus acanthias

spiny lobster n
langust
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
spiral
geometry

spiral staircase n
spiraltrappa
type of staircase

spire /spaɪə/ /ˈspaɪ.ə/ /ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ n
spira tornspira
tapering architectural structure

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
anda
manner or style
ande
soul
sprit alkohol
alcohol
vålnad ande
supernatural being

spirit level n
vattenpass
spirit level

spirited /ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/ 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 /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ adj
andlig
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spirituality /ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/ /ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.tɪ/ [ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] [ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] n
andlighet
quality or state of being spiritual

spirometry n
spirometri
medical measurement

spit /spɪt/ n
spett
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
spott
saliva

spit /spɪt/ v
spotta loska
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 /spɪts/ 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/ n
plask
sound made by an object hitting a liquid

splash /splæʃ/ v
plaska skvätta stänka
to hit or agitate liquid

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ n
stänk
An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact

spleen /spliːn/ n
mjälte
organ

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
glänsande

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ n
prakt
magnificent appearance

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
foga sammanfoga
to unite by lapping two ends together
förbinda förena sammanfoga
to unite as if splicing
splitsa
to unite ropes by interweaving the strands

spline /splaɪn/ n
ri-funktion rifunktion spline
smooth mathematical curve

splint /splɪnt/ n
skena spjäla
immobilizing device

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] n
avknoppning utbrytargrupp utbrytning
group
sticka flisa
fragment of material

split /splɪt/ n
fragment
split-off piece
hål
bowling: pattern with missing intermediate pins
spricka
crack, longitudinal fissure

split /splɪt/ v
dela
share out
flytta isär skiljas
separate
klyva dela splittra söndra
divide along a more or less straight line
lämna
leave

split hairs v
hårklyveri
to consider fine details

split-level n
souterränghus
building

splits n
spagat
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

splurge /splɜːd͡ʒ/ /splɝd͡ʒ/ v
frossa slå på stort
to spend lavishly or extravagantly

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 bortklemad
(of a person, usually a child) having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering
skämd
of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible

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

spoke wrench n
nippelnyckel
tool for adjusting the tension of a wheel

spokeshave n
skavhyvel spockskiva
woodworking tool

spokesman n
talesman talesperson
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ 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
snylta
slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others
tvättsvamp svamp
piece of porous material used for washing

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
parasitera snylta tatta
to take advantage of others

sponge cake n
sockerkaka
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
fadder gudfar gudmor
person or organisation with responsibility (especially with a religious or financial aspect)
sponsor
one that pays all or part of the cost of an event

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /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
osalig ande spöke
spirit returning to haunt a place
spöke
ghost or phantom

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)
slev
implement for stirring food

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ v
skeda
to lie together
sleva
to serve using a spoon

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 /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ n
sked
amount a spoon will hold

spoor /spɔɹ/ /spʊə/ /spʊɹ/ n
spår
trail left by an animal

sporadic /spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ adj
sporadisk
rare and scattered in occurrence
exhibiting random behaviour

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
spor
reproductive particle

spork /spoəɹk/ /spɔɹk/ /spɔːk/ n
skaffel
eating utensil

sporophyte n
sporofyt
plant which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes

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 club n
idrottsförening sportklubb

sports drink n
sportdryck
drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise

sports hall n
idrottshall
building or room for indoor sports

sportsman n
idrottsman idrottare
(male) athlete

sportsmanlike adj
sportsmannamässig
good sportsmanship

sportsperson /spoɹtspɝsən/ /spɔətspɜːsən/ /spɔɹtspɝsən/ /spɔːspɜːsən/ /spɔːtspɜːsən/ n
idrottare
someone who plays sport, regardless of gender

sportswoman n
idrottskvinna
woman who engages in sports

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ adj
sportig
flashy in appearance
fond of sports

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
fläck
stain
fläck prick
a round or irregular patch of a different color
plats ställe
location or area
spotlight
bright lamp; spotlight

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
fläcka ner
stain; leave a spot

spot card n
hacka
playing card of low value

spot date n
avista
The date when a transaction appears in an account

spotless adj
fläckfri
impeccable and free from blemish

spotlight n
rampljus strålkastarljus
the center of attention; the highlight or most important part
slagljus strålkastarljus
spotlight strålkastare
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage

spotted dragonet n
fläckig sjökock
Callionymus maculatus

spotted fever n
fläckfeber
disease with fever and skin spots

spotted flycatcher n
grå flugsnappare
bird

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 whistling duck n
fläckig visseland
Dendrocygna guttata

spotted wolffish n
fläckig havskatt
Anarhichas minor

spotter /ˈspɑ.tɚ/ /ˈspɒt.ə/ n
Stenella-delfin
dolphin of the genus Stenella
förman
person who gives directions for a crane
spanare utkik
military: supporting sniper
spotter
sports: exercise supervisor

spotting scope n
tubkikare
compact high-power monocular telescope for observing wildlife or targets

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ n
äkta maka äkta make
person in a marriage or marital relationship

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
pip hällpip
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged
stråle
a stream of liquid

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
stuka
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle

sprat /spɹæt/ n
skarpsill
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus

spray /spɹeɪ/ n
sprayburk sprejburk
pressurized container

spray bottle n
sprayflaska sprejflaska
canister

spray paint n
sprayfärg sprejfärg
paint applied in the form of a spray

spray paint v
sprutlackera sprutmåla
apply paint in the form of a spray

spread /spɹɛd/ n
(bredbart) pålägg
food designed to be spread
bokuppslag mittuppslag tidningsuppslag uppslag
two facing pages
spridning
numerical difference
spridning vidgning
act of spreading

spread /spɹɛd/ v
breda sprida bre
to smear, distribute in a thin layer
sprida
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand
sprida skingra
to disperse, scatter
sprida sträcka
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc)
sprida utsprida
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
sprida vidga
to stretch out, expand

spread like wildfire v
sprida sig som en löpeld sprida sig som en präriebrand
spread or disseminate rapidly or uncontrollably

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
bredbar
spreadable

spreading /ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/ n
spridning
act by which something is spread

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ n
kalkylark
sheet of paper
kalkylark kalkylprogram
computer application
tabelldokument
document

sprig /spɹɪɡ/ n
bladornament
ornament
kvist
small shoot or twig

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
fjäder
device made of flexible material
källa
water springing from the ground
vår
season between winter and summer in temperate climates

spring cleaning n
storstädning
systematic cleaning of anything
vårstädning
systematic cleaning at the end of winter

spring onion n
salladslök piplök
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

springbok /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɒk/ /ˈspɹɪŋ.bɔk/ n
springbock
Antidorcas marsupialis

springwater n
källvatten
water originating from a spring

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adj
elastisk
capable of returning to its original form

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
dugga duggregna strila
to rain very lightly outside
strila
to cause to fall in fine drops
strössla
to cover an object

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
sprinkler
fire sprinkler
sprinkler vattenspridare
irrigation device

sprinkles /ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/ n
strössel
small candy or sugar pieces as decoration

sprint /spɹɪnt/ n
sprinterlopp
short race at top speed

sprint /spɹɪnt/ 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
skott brodd
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
tree from the genus Picea
gran granträ
wood of a spruce
gran-
attributive: made of the wood of the spruce

spruce grouse n
granjärpe
Falcipennis canadensis

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
sagge sarre
slang: semen

spunk /spʌŋk/ v
sagga sarra satsa
slang: ejaculate semen

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
sporre
implement for prodding a horse
anything that inspires or motivates
appendage near the foot

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
sporra
to urge or encourage to action
to prod

spurge /spɜːd͡ʒ/ /spɝd͡ʒ/ n
törel
any plant of the genus Euphorbia

spurious /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspʊ.ɹi.əs/ adj
falsk oäkta förfalskad
false
oäkta
illegitimate

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ v
försmå avvisa förkasta
to reject disdainfully

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ n
spurt
a sudden brief rise in activity, etc.

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ v
spruta
to gush
to cause to gush
spurta
to make strong effort

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ 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

spyplane n
spaningsflygplan spaningsflyg spaningsplan
military aircraft used for surveillance

spyware n
spionprogram
program

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ n
duvunge
baby pigeon or dove
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 /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ n
rallhäger
Ardeola ralloides

squad /ˈskwɑd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
trupp
small group of people organized for a purpose
unit of tactical military personnel or police officers
trupp lag
sports team

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
eskader
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights
navy: detachment of vessels
skvadron
army: body of cavalry

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 elände lort misär snusk
squalidness

squamous /ˈskweɪ.məs/ /ˈskwɑː.məs/ adj
fjällig
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ [ˈskwɒnd.ə] [ˈskʷɑn.dɚ] v
slösa
to waste

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ adj
fyrkantig
socially conventional
kvadrat- kvadrat
used in the names of units
kvadratisk fyrkantig
shaped like a square
vinkelrät mot
forming a right angle

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ n
brädgård fyrkant
the # symbol on a telephone
kvadrat
second power
kvadrat fyrkant
type of polygon
ruta
pane of glass
ruta fyrkant
cell in a grid
torg plats
open space in a town
vinkelhake
tool

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ 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 kvm
standard unit of area

square number n
kvadrattal
an integer which is the product of some integer with itself

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

squash ball n
squashboll
ball

squash court n
squashbana
court for playing squash

squash racket n
squashracket
racket for playing squash

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ adj
låg
relatively short or low and thick or broad
sitta på huk
sitting low on the heels

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
huk
position
knäböj
calisthenics exercise
weightlifting exercise
ockuperad byggnad
building occupied without permission

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
ockupera
to occupy without permission
sitta på huk
to bend at the knees

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
husockupant ockupant
one occupying a place without permission

squeak /skwiːk/ v
gola
inform
pipa
emit sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ n
skri skrik
a high-pitched sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
gola tjalla
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
mjäkig pjoskig äckelmagad
easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseous or nauseated

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ n
fönsterskrapa skrapa
tool used for cleaning glass

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ v
skrapa
to use a squeegee

squeeze /skwiːz/ n
klapp kram
hug or other affectionate grasp
kläm knipa
difficult position

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
dra slita
to put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices
klämma tränga
to fit into a tight place
krama ur
krama klämma trycka
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once
lirka slita
to remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ n
klafs
A squelching sound

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ 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 /skwɪnt͡ʃ/ n
trompe
structure between walls to transition to circular

squint /skwɪnt/ v
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
snegla
to look or glance sideways

squircle n
kvirkel
shape intermediate between a square and a circle

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
vapendragare väpnare
armor-bearer who attended a knight

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
skruva
twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ n
ekorre
rodent

squirrel monkey n
dödskalleapa ekorrapa
Saimiri

squirt /skwɜːt/ /skwɝt/ n
sprut
small, quick stream; a jet
spruta
instrument

squirt gun n
vattenpistol
a toy gun used to shoot water

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 /səˈrɑ.t͡ʃɑ/ /səˈrɑ.t͡ʃə/ /sɪˈræ.t͡ʃə/ /sɪˈrɑ.t͡ʃɑ/ /sɪˈrɑ.t͡ʃə/ /ˈsɪˌrɑ.t͡ʃɑ/ 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/ [stəˈbɪlɪɾi] n
stabilitet
condition of being stable
tendency to recover from perturbations

stabilization /ˌsteɪ.bəl.aɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsteɪ.bəl.ɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
stabilisering
process of stabilizing

stabilizer n
stödhjul
training wheels on child's bicycle

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ adj
stabil
relatively unchanging

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ n
stall
building for managing ungulates, normally horses
stall häststall
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
a pile of identical objects

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/ /ˈstatˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
ståthållare
chief magistrate of the Dutch Republic
governor-general in Sweden or Denmark

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] n
notrad rad
music: horizontal lines on which notes are written
personal
employees of a business
stav
long, straight, thick rod or stick to assist in walking

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] v
bemanna besätta
to supply with employees

stag /stæɡ/ n
hjort hjorthane
adult male deer

stag beetle n
ekoxe
any large beetle in Lucanidae

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
etage
in geology
etapp
phase
scen
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 rampfeber
state of nervousness about performing

stage manager n
inspicient inspelningsledare
person responsible for the organization of a stage production

stage race n
etapplopp
multi-day cycle race

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ n
diligens postdiligens
horse-drawn coach to transport passengers and mail

stagehand n
scenarbetare
person working behind the scenes in a theatre

stagflation /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/ n
stagflation
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ n
stappla
an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
ragla
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion
vackla
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes

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 /sted/ /steɪd/ adj
lugn stadgad stadig
not capricious or impulsive

stain /steɪn/ n
fläck
discoloured spot or area

stain /steɪn/ v
fläcka sätta en fläck på sätta fläckar på
to discolour something

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/ /stɛɚ/ 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
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned
påle stör
pointed long and slender piece of wood etc.

stakeholder /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ /ˈstæɪkˌhəʉl.də/ n
berörda parter intressent
person or organisation with a legitimate interest

stakeout n
span spaning
covertly watching a location

stalactite /stəˈlækˌtaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əkˌtaɪt/ n
stalaktit
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əɡˌmaɪt/ n
stalagmit
mineral deposit

stale /steɪl/ adj
avslagen däven
having lost its freshness
passé
no longer new or interesting

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ n
patt
chess term

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
stjälk
stem or main axis of a plant

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
följa förfölja
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer
stalka
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment

stalking horse n
skjuthäst
a horse used as cover by a hunter stalking game

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/ /ˈstæljən/ n
hingst
uncastrated male horse
hingst avelshingst
male horse kept primarily as a stud

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ adj
kraftig
firmly or solidly built
tapper
courageous

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ n
förkämpe
one who firmly supports a cause

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
ståndare
A flower part that produces pollen

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
stamning

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
stamma
to stutter

stamp /stæmp/ n
klistermärke
any small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other
prägel stämpel
indentation or imprint made by stamping
stamp
act of stamping
stämpel
device for stamping designs

stamp /stæmp/ v
frankera
to apply postage stamps to
klampa stampa trampa
to step quickly and heavily
stampa
to move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily
stämpla
to give an official marking to
stämpla prägla
to mark by pressing quickly and heavily

stamp collector n
frimärkssamlare
person who collects stamps

stamp duty n
stämpelskatt
tax on certain documents

stamp mill n
stampverk
type of mill machine

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
panikartad flykt
any sudden flight or dispersion

stamping ground n
favorittillhåll
place one likes to go

stance /staːns/ /stæns/ /stɑːns/ [stɐːns] [stɛəns] [stɛːns] n
kroppsställning
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands
ståndpunkt
opinion or point of view

stanch /stæn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ v
hejda stoppa
to check or stop, or deter, (an action)
hejda stoppa stämma
to stop the flow of (blood)

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
stolpe stötta
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
bestånd dunge
contiguous group of trees that may be considered a distinguishable unit
particular grove or other group of trees
bås monter stånd
small building or booth
kur ställ stånd
designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait
position ställning
resolute, unwavering position
stillestånd uppehåll
standstill, motionless state
ställ stativ
device to hold something upright or aloft
ställning
defensive position or effort
ställning stånd
rank; post; station; standing
stående
act of standing
tillstånd
state of perplexity or embarrassment
uppträdande
period of performance in a given location or venue
vittnesbås
platform on which a witness testifies in court

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
gälla
to be valid
kandidera ställa upp
to seek election
motstå
to undergo; withstand; hold up
ställa
to place in an upright or standing position
ställa sig upp
to rise to one’s feet
stå
to remain motionless
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
to be placed in an upright or vertical orientation
tolerera stå ut med
to tolerate

stand a chance v
chanslös ha en chans
have a chance

stand by v
stå fast vid
to remain loyal or faithful to (some decision etc.)

stand easy interjection
rast vila på stället
command to stand relaxed

stand for v
förespråka stå för stödja
to advocate or support
stå för
to mean, symbolize or represent

stand in v
vicka vikariera
to substitute for

stand in the way v
stå i vägen
to impede the progress of

stand one's ground v
stå på sig
to remain resolute

stand tall v
ha råg i ryggen hålla huvudet högt stå fast
Behaving in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner

stand up for v
stå upp för
to speak or act in support or defense of

stand up to v
hålla för stå emot stå pall för tåla
withstand
stå emot
object or interfere

stand-alone /ˈstænd.əˌləʊn/ adj
fristående
operating without additions or assistance

stand-in n
stand-in
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup

stand-up n
ståuppare
comedian who performs on stage

stand-up comedy n
ståuppkomik
comedy performed on stage by a single comedian

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] adj
standard
falling within an accepted range
standard vanlig
as normally supplied

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] n
standar fana
a flag or ensign
standard nivå
level of quality

standard deviation n
standardavvikelse
statistical measure

standard language n
riksspråk högspråk standardspråk
standard variety

standard of living n
levnadsstandard
relative measure of quality of life

standard poodle n
mellanpudel storpudel
a big poodle

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

standardized adj
standardiserad
designed or constructed in a standard manner

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
stående
upright
water

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ n
plats
the position of a team in a league or of a player in a list
ställning
position in society

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 /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ n
ståndpunkt
point of view

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
strof
a unit of a poem

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piːz/ n
stigbygel

staphylococcus /ˌstæfələˈkɔkəs/ /ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs/ n
stafylokock
bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ n
stapelvara
basic or essential supply
häftklammer
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper
klammer
wire fastener in general
klammer krampa
U-shaped metal fastener

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 /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
stjärna
a celestial body appearing as a point of light on the clear night sky, whose position is relatively fixed with respect to each other
celebrity
(astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma
actor
concave polygon
quality rating symbol
talented or famous person
stjärna asterisk
asterisk

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 jump n
stjärnhopp
exercise

star seed n
stjärnsjäl
reincarnation from a different star system

star system n
stjärnsystem
group of stars that orbit one another

star-studded adj
stjärnspäckad
with celebrities
with celestial stars

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
styrbord
right hand side of a vessel

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ n
stärkelse
substance
carbohydrates

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ v
stärka
apply laundry starch

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
stjärnstatus
fame or celebrity

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛɚ/ v
stirra glo
to look fixedly

starfish /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ n
sjöstjärna
various echinoderms

stargazer /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ n
stjärnskådare
one who stargazes

stark naked adj
spritt språngande naken
completely naked

stark raving mad adj
spritt språngande galen
completely insane

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
nakenfis spritt språngande naken
completely nude

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
isbrytare
pilings
stare
bird

starlit adj
stjärnbelyst

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
ryck
sudden involuntary movement
start
beginning of an activity
beginning point of a race

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
börja
to begin
of an activity, to begin
börja starta
rycka till
to jerk suddenly in surprise
starta
to set in motion
starta sätta igång
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine

start over v
börja om
begin again

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] n
förrätt entré entrérätt
first course of a meal
startspelare
player that a team fields at the beginning of a game

starting point n
utgångspunkt
place where a journey starts
first steps when commencing an activity

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
spritta
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ [ˈstɑɹɾˌʌp] n
gasellföretag
new company or organization or business venture

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

stash /stæʃ/ n
gömma
collection

state /steɪt/ n
land nation
stat delstat
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
stat rike
any sovereign polity
tillstånd
a condition

state /steɪt/ v
ange
make known
förklara
påstå
declare to be a fact

state capital n
delstatshuvudstad
capital city of a state

state capitalism n
statskapitalism
form of capitalism

state of emergency n
undantagstillstånd
governmental decree
status quo

state of matter n
aggregationstillstånd aggregationsform
different phases of matter

state of mind n
sinnesstämning sinnestillstånd
psychological state

state of nature n
naturtillstånd
the way that people lived before there was any organized society

state of siege n
belägringstillstånd
military state of emergency

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

stateless adj
statslös
(law) without a state or nationality

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adj
ståtlig
worthy of respect

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
programsats sats
computing: instruction in a computer program
uttalande konstaterande påstående
uttryck
presentation of opinion or position

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n
statsman
man who is a leader in national or international affairs

statesmanlike adj
statsmannamässig
like a statesman

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] adj
statisk
unchanging
having no motion

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] n
brus myrkrig myrornas krig
Interference on a broadcast signal

static electricity n
statisk elektricitet
an electric charge

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
station
place where a vehicle may stop

station wagon n
herrgårdsvagn kombi
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

statism /ˈsteɪdɪzm/ /ˈsteɪdɪzəm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ n
etatism
belief in the supreme legitimacy of the state

statistical /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩] adj
statistisk
of or pertaining to statistics

statistically /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kli/ /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kə.li/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩.i] adv
statistiskt
in a statistical way

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
statistiker
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics
mathematician specialized in statistics

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistik
mathematical discipline

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ n
staty stod
three-dimensional work of art

statuette /ˌstætjuˈɛt/ /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/ n
statyett
a small statue

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] n
status
person’s position or standing
status nuläge
situation or state of affairs

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ /ˈstæ-/ [-ɾəs] 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/ /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
stadgeenlig
relating to a statute

statutory rape n
samlag med minderårig
intercourse with a minor

staunch /stɑn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ /stɔn(t)ʃ/ /stɔːn(t)ʃ/ adj
lojal trogen
dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy

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

stavesacre n
giftriddarsporre
perennial plant

stay /steɪ/ n
anstånd uppehåll
postponement, esp. of a punishment
avbrott uppehåll
stop, halt, break of action
uppehåll vistelse
residence, sojourn
fäste
hook, clasp, anything to hang another thing on
stöd stötta
prop, support
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 /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
hemester
vacation spent at or close to home

stead /stɛd/ n
stad
an estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ /ˈstɛdfəst/ adj
orubblig ståndaktig
firmly loyal or constant; unswerving
stabil stadig
fixed or unchanging; steady

steadfastly /ˈstɛdfæstli/ /ˈstɛdfɑːstli/ adv
bestämt ståndaktigt
in a steadfast manner

steadiness /ˈstɛdinəs/ n
stadighet
the degree of stability
stadighet styrsel
the state of being steady

steady /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈstɪdi/ /ˈstʌdi/ adj
stadig
firm

steak /steɪk/ n
stek
slice of beef

steak tartare n
råbiff
dish

steal /stiːl/ n
stöld
the act of stealing

steal /stiːl/ v
smyga
to move silently
stjäla sno knycka
to illegally take possession of

stealth /stɛlθ/ n
smygeri
attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adj
förstulen hemlig
characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ n
ånga
water vapor
pressurized water vapor
internal energy

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ v
imma igen
to be covered with condensed water vapor
ånga
to produce or vent steam
to travel by means of steam power
ångkoka
cooking: to cook with steam

steam bath n
ångbad
act of bathing
ångbad ångbastu
room for bathing

steam engine n
ångmaskin
piston engine driven by steam

steam iron n
ångstrykjärn
smoothing iron

steam locomotive /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
ånglok
locomotive powered by steam

steam shovel /ˈstim ˌʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈstiːm ˌʃʌvl̩/ n
ångskovel
excavating machine designed to effect a shovelling action through steam power

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
ångkokare
cooking appliance

steamer duck n
ångbåtsand
bird of the genus Tachyeres

steaming /ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ n
ångkokning
method of cooking by immersion in steam

steampunk /ˈstiːm.pʌŋk/ n
steampunk ångpunk
subgenre of speculative science fiction

steamroller n
ångvält
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
ångfartyg ångbåt
vessel propelled by steam

stearic acid n
stearinsyra
fatty acid

stearin /ˈstɪəɹɪn/ n
stearin
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steatopygia n
steatopygi
the presence of excessive amount of fat in the buttocks

steatosis n
steatos
over-retention of lipids

steed /stiːd/ n
hingst springare
stallion

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] n
stål
metal produced from iron

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] v
stålsätta
To harden or strengthen; to nerve or to fortify against, to brace oneself.

steel wool n
stålull
fine threads of steel

steel-toe boot n
stålhätta
boot with a reinforced toe area

steelworks n
stålverk
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped

steelyard /ˈstiːljɑːd/ /ˈstiːljɑːɹd/ /ˈstiːljəd/ /ˈstiːljɚd/ /ˈstɪljəɹd/ n
besman betsman
steelyard balance

steep /stiːp/ adj
brant
near-vertical

steep /stiːp/ v
dra
to make tea or other beverage
indränka
to soak an item in liquid

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
kyrktorn
a tall tower, often on a church

steeplechase /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ n
hinderlöpning
athletics event

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ n
stut
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ v
leda
to direct a group of animals
leda styra
to maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action
styra
intransitive: to guide the course
transitive: to guide the course of
to direct the conversation

steerageway /ˈstiɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/ /ˈstɪə.ɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/ n
styrfart
minimum speed of a ship

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 /ˈstɛɡəsoɹ/ n
stegosaurie stegosaurus
dinosaur in Stegosauria

stein /staɪn/ n
stop
a beer mug

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ n
stele
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ adj
stellär
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars

stellar wind n
stjärnvind
equivalent of solar wind

stem /stɛm/ n
gren
branch of a family
notskaft
music: vertical stroke of a symbol representing a note in written music
ordstam stam
linguistics: main part of a word
skaft fot stam stapel
stjälk
slender supporting member for an individual part of a plant
stjälk stam
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
stäv förstäv
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel

stem /stɛm/ v
härleda stam ta ut
to remove the stem from
härröra härstamma stamma
to be caused or derived
stamma
to descend in a family line
dämma hejda hindra stoppa stämma
to stop, hinder
ploga
skiing: to point the skis inward

stem cell n
stamcell
primal undifferentiated cell

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ n
stank
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
schablon
thin sheet; utensil

stenosis /stəˈnoʊ.sɪs/ /stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/ 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
framsteg steg
proceeding; measure; action; act
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
small space or distance

step dance n
steppdans
dance emphasizing the dancer’s steps

step dance v
steppa
to perform a step dance

step function n
stegfunktion
mathematical function

step ladder n
trappstege köksstege
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step on it v
gasen i botten plattan i mattan
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

step-by-step adj
steg för steg stegvis
proceeding from one step to the next in sequence

step-up n
trappsteg
leg-stemming lift

stepbrother n
styvbror bonusbror låtsasbror plastbror
son of one's stepfather or stepmother

stepchild n
plastbarn styvbarn

stepdad n
bonuspappa
stepfather

stepdaughter n
styvdotter bonusdotter låtsasdotter plastdotter
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 bonuspappa styvfader plastpappa styvpappa
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stepgrandchild n
styvbarnbarn
stepchild of one's own child or child of one's stepchild

stepgranddaughter n
styvbarnbarn
daughter of one's stepchild or stepdaughter of one's child

stepgrandson n
styvbarnbarn
son of one's stepchild or stepson of one's child

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
styvmor bonusmamma fostermor plastmamma styvmamma
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
bonussyskon extrasyskon låtsassyskon plastsyskon styvsyskon
stepbrother or stepsister

stepsister n
styvsyster bonussyrra bonussyster extrasyrra extrasyster låtasassyster
daughter from the previous marriage of a stepparent

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
styvson bonusson låtsasson plastson
son of one's spouse and not of oneself

steradian n
steradian
derived unit of solid angle

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ adj
stereo
of sound

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ n
stereo
system
stereo stereoanläggning
device

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
stereotyp
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image

stereotypical adj
stereotyp
pertaining to a stereotype

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
ofruktbar steril
unable to reproduce
steril
germless

sterilizable adj
steriliserbar
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
sterilisering
instance of a sterilization procedure
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing
process of treating something to kill microorganisms

sterilize /ˈstɛrɪlʌɪz/ v
sterilisera
disable ability to procreate
(biology) to destroy all spores or germs

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/ /ˈstɪəɹɔɪd/ n
steroid
class of organic compounds

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
stetoskop
medical instrument

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
stuvare stuveriarbetare
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ /ˈstɛvɪə/ n
stevia
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ n
gryta stuvning
dish

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ v
koka bort
to suffer under hot conditions
stuva
to cook (food)

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
förvaltare
any administrator of the property or affairs of another
ombudsman
union member representing fellow workers
steward
ship's officer in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ n
flygvärdinna
female flight attendant

stewardship n
förvaltare förvaltarskap förvaltning
office of a steward

stick /stɪk/ n
hockeyklubba klubba
hockey stick
käpp stav
cane or walking stick
pinne gren kvist
twig or small branch
stav
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)
stav käpp stör
long piece of wood

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

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
lipa räcka ut tungan
to push one's tongue out

stick to one's guns v
stå på sig
to maintain one's viewpoint when faced with opposition

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ n
klistermärke dekal etikett
adhesive label or decal

stickfighting n
käppfäktning

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
stel
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible
of muscles, or parts of the body
strikt styv

stiff /stɪf/ v
sjappa
to fail to pay money one owes

stiff-necked adj
hårdnackad styvnackad
stubborn

stiffen /ˈstɪfən/ v
stel stelna styv styvna
to become stiff

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ v
dämpa undertrycka stävja tillbakahålla
to keep in, hold back, or repress (something)
kväva stävja
to make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) death by preventing breathing; smother, suffocate
kvävas
to die of suffocation

stifling adj
kvävande
that stifles

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
märke
part of the pistil
stigma
mark of infamy

stigmatization n
stigmatisering
process or act of stigmatizing

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
brännmärka stigmatisera
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious

stile /staɪl/ n
stätta
steps or short ladder over a fence, wall, or hedge

stiletto /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/ [stɪˈlɛɾoʊ] n
stilett
stabbing weapon
stilettklack
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel

stiletto heel n
stilettklack
heel of a high and narrow shoe

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adj
stilla
not moving, calm

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adv
fortfarande ännu
up to a time, as in the preceding time
trots ändå
nevertheless
ännu än ändå
to an even greater degree

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] n
stillbild
photography: a non-moving photograph
stillhet tystnad bleke stillestånd vindstilla
period of calm or silence
destillationsapparat destillator hembrännare hembränningsapparat
a device for distilling liquids

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] v
stilla lugna lugna ner
to calm down

still life n
stilleben
work of art

still waters run deep proverb
i de lugnaste vattnen går de största fiskarna i de lugnaste vatten går de största fiskarna
a person's calm appearance may be misleading

stillborn /ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ adj
dödfödd
dead at birth
ignored, without influence, unsuccessful, abortive

stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/ n
stillhet
quality or state of being still

stilt /stɪlt/ n
stylta
walking pole
pillar
styltlöpare
bird

stilt sandpiper n
styltsnäppa
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
uppstyltad
stiff and artificially formal

stiltwalker n
styltgångare
a person who walks on stilts

stimulate /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ v
egga reta sporra
to encourage into action
stimulera ge näring åt pigga upp väcka
to arouse an organism to functional activity

stimulated /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/ adj
stimulerad
in a condition of stimulation

sting /stɪŋ/ v
sticka stinga
of an insect or arachnid: to puncture with the stinger

stinger /ˈstɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.ɚ/ n
gadd
pointed portion of an insect

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
spjutrockor
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes

stingy /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ 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

stinkbug n
bärfis
bug of the superfamily Pentatomoidea

stinkhorn n
liksvamp stinksvamp
fungus

stinking rich adj
rik som ett troll
extremely rich

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
stinkande
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stipulate /ˈstɪpjəlɪt/ adj
stipelbärande stipelförsedd
botany: having stipules

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ v
stipulera
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ n
stipel
basal appendage

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
röra
to disturb the relative position of the particles of
to disturb the contents of

stir up v
ställa till, sätta i gång
to cause (trouble etc)

stir-fry n
wok
dish

stir-fry v
sautera snabbsteka woka
fry something quickly in hot oil

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ n
stigbygel
footrest used by riders

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
håll mjälthugg
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage
maska
single turn of the thread in knitting
stickning
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in knitting
stygn
single pass of the needle in sewing
söm
arrangement of stitches or method of stitching in sewing
tråd
colloquial: any least part of a fabric or dress

stitchwort n
buskstjärnblomma
Stellaria holostea

stiver /ˈstaɪvə/ n
styver
small Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ adj
stokastisk
random

stochastic matrix n
stokastisk matris
matrix

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
stereotyp
ordinary, very basic

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
aktie
finance: capital raised by a company
buljong spad
broth
kolv
part of gun
lager
store of goods for sale
lager förråd
supply of anything ready for use
lövkoja
genus Matthiola of flowers
talong
stack of undealt game cards

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 market index n
aktieindex börsindex
weighted average of 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 /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
förråd lager upplag
supply of something kept for future use

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
hamstra lagra
to accumulate or build up a supply of (something)

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ 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

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ n
eldare
person who stokes

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
stola
ecclesiastical garment

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
stulen
that has been stolen

stolon /ˈstəʊlɒn/ n
reva stolon utlöpare
botany: runner

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ n
klyvöppning
botany: tiny pore in the epidermis of a leaf

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /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

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
stampa
trample heavily on something or someone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
sten sten-
constructed of stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ n
kärna
centre of some fruits
pjäs
piece of hard material used in board games
sten
substance
small piece of stone
medical: hard, stone-like deposit
unit of mass
ädelsten sten
gem stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
bli stenad
to intoxicate, especially with narcotics
stena
To pelt with stones

stone bramble n
stenbär
Rubus saxatilis

stone dead adj
stendöd
unquestionably dead

stone deaf adj
stendöv
utterly deaf

stone loach n
grönling
Barbatula barbatula

stone pine n
pinje pinjeträd
a species of pine native to southern Europe, Pinus pinea

stone wall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ n
stenmur
wall made from stone

stone's throw n
stenkast
short distance

stonechat n
buskskvätta
bird

stonecrop n
fetknopp
Sedum

stoned /stoʊnd/ /stəʊnd/ adj
stenad
high on drugs

stonemason n
stenhuggare
one who works in stone

stoneseed n
stenfrö
any plant of the genus Lithospermum

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
hållplats
place to get on and off mass transport
punkt
punctuation symbol
stopp
device to block a moving object
interruption of travel
stoppboll
tennis: very short shot

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
sluta upphöra
not to continue
stanna
to cease moving
to stay a while
stanna stoppa
to cause to cease moving
stoppa avbryta
to cause to come to an end

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
mellanlandning reseuppehåll
interruption in a journey

stopwatch n
stoppur tidtagarur
timepiece

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
förråd lager lagerutrymme magasin magasinsutrymme
place
lagring magasinering förvaring
act or state
magasinshyra
price

storage medium n
lagringsmedium

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
hålla sig
remain in good condition while stored
lagra förvara
keep (something) while not in use
lagra spara
computing: write (something) into memory or registers

store manager n
butikschef
manager

storeowner n
butiksägare
a person who owns a store or shop

storey /ˈstɔːɹi/ /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
disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale
storm oväder
disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather
stormning
violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
storma
to move noisily and quickly like a storm
to violently assault (a fortified position or stronghold, a building, etc.) with the aim of gaining control of it

storm drain n
dagvattenbrunn
conduit for rainwater

storm petrel n
stormsvala
small seabird

storm surge n
stormflod
unusual rise in sea level

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
stormig
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔɹ.i/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
historia berättelse
account of events
händelse story
social media temporary publication

story arc /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑːk/ n
båge
narrative line within a fictional plot

storyteller n
berättare
person who relates stories to an audience

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
kamin
heater
spis kamin
device for heating food

stovepipe n
kaminrör plåtskorsten skorstenspipa
sheet-metal chimney
silo stuprör
channel for compartmentalized information

stowaway /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ n
fripassagerare blindpassagerare gratispassagerare
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus /stɹəˈbɪzməs/ n
skelning strabism
defect of vision

straddle /ˈstɹæd.l̩/ v
grensla gränsla
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ /ˈstɹæɡl̩ɚ/ n
eftersläntrare
one who falls behind the rest

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
raka raksträcka
something that is not crooked or bent
stege
five cards in sequence

straight and narrow n
den smala vägen

straight angle n
rak vinkel
angle equal to 180°

straight as an arrow adv
spikrak
very straight; travelling in a very straight trajectory

straight flush n
färgstege
poker hand

straight razor n
rakkniv
razor with a folding blade

straightedge n
rätskiva
tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
räta
to make straight

straightener /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/ n
plattång
metal tongs used for straightening hair

straightforward adj
enkel entydig
presenting few difficulties, easy
rak rättfram uppriktig
not deviating; forthright; frank; sincere

strain /stɹeɪn/ n
sort
kind or sort
stam
particular variety of microbe, organism etc.
race, lineage, pedigree
press
act of straining, or the state of being strained

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
sila
to separate solid from liquid

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
ansträngd spänd
tense

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ n
sil durkslag filter sikt
utensil

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
sund nor
narrow channel of water

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ n
tvångströja
a jacket-like garment

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ v
förkväva
to restrict the freedom of
sätta tvångströja på
to put someone into a straitjacket

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] n
strand
beach
sträng
string
strå
individual length of string-like substance

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] v
sno
to form by uniting strands

stranded adj
strandad
of a vessel
strandsatt
of a person
tvinnad
of a piece of wire: made by combining or bundling thinner wires

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
konstig besynnerlig märklig underlig egendomlig sällsam
not normal
obekant främmande okänd
not yet part of one’s experience

strange bird n
främmande fågel udda fågel
an unusual person

strange quark n
särkvark
strange quark

strangely /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/ adv
konstigt underligt
in a strange manner

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
främling
person whom one does not know
främling nykomling
newcomer
främling utlänning
outsider or foreigner

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
strypa
to kill someone by strangulation
undertrycka
to stifle or suppress

stranglehold n
järngrepp strypgrepp stryptag
grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
kvarka
disease of horses

strangulation n
strypning
act of strangling

strap /stɹæp/ n
axelband
a shoulder strap
band remsa
a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass
bälte rem
specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging
rem
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like
rem slejf
strigel
a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop

strap-on n
löskuk strap-on
artificial phallus

strappado n
strappado
form of torture

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/ n
krigslist
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.d͡ʒɪk/ adj
strategisk
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
strategiskt
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
strateg
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ 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 /ˈstɹaː.təm/ /ˈstɹeɪ.təm/ /ˈstɹæt.əm/ /ˈstɹɑː.təm/ [ˈstɹeɪ.ɾəm] [ˈstɹæɾ.əm] n
klass samhällsskikt
class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status
skikt stratum varv
one of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another
vegetationsskikt växtskikt
layer of vegetation

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
halm halmstrå strå
a dried stalk of a cereal plant
halm strå
dried stalks considered collectively

straw hat n
halmhatt stråhatt
type of hat

straw man n
halmdocka halmgubbe
doll or scarecrow
insubstantial or weakly supported concept, idea, endeavor or argument

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ adj
jordgubbs-
flavour
jordgubbsfärgad
colour

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
jordgubbe smultron
fruit
jordgubbsfärg
colour
jordgubbsplanta jordgubbsstånd jordgubbe
plant

strawberry blonde adj
jordgubbsblond rödblond
between blonde and red

strawberry saxifrage n
Arons skägg
Saxifraga stolonifera

strawberry tree n
smultronträd jordgubbsträd
the European plant Arbutus unedo

streak /stɹiːk/ n
rad
continuous series of events
ränder
irregular line

streak /stɹiːk/ v
springa naken streaka
to run naked in public

stream /stɹiːm/ n
flöde
any steady flow or succession of material
å ström bäck flod flöde
small river

stream /stɹiːm/ v
strömma streama
Internet: to push continuous data

streamer /ˈstɹiːmɚ/ n
serpentin vimpel
long narrow flag

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ v
rationalisera
to simplify a process

streamlined adj
strömlinjeformad
designed to offer little resistance to the flow of fluid; having sleek, graceful lines
having been made more simple and straight forward

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] n
gata
paved part of road in a village or a town

street art n
gatukonst
visual art created in public space

street artist n
gatukonstnär
someone who produces art in public spaces

street corner n
gathörn
corner of a street

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 sign n
gatuskylt gatunamnesskylt
sign showing the name of a street

street sweeper n
gatsopare gatsoperska
person employed to sweep streets, etc.
sopmaskin
machine used to sweep streets

street urchin n
gatubarn rännstensunge
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets

street value n
gatupris
price of an illicit drug sold on the black market

streetlight n
gatljus gatubelysning
the light produced by these lights
gatlykta
lamps set along a street

streetlighting n
gatubelysning
illumination of streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ /stɹɛŋθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛn̪θ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
styrka
intensity of a force or power
quality of being strong
positive attribute

strengthen /ˈstɹɛnθən/ /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ /ˈʃt͡ʃɹeɪŋ(k)θən/ v
stärka förstärka
to make strong or stronger

streptococcus n
streptokock
bacterium

stress /stɹɛs/ n
dragspänning normalspänning spänning
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
stress
emotional pressure

stress /stɹɛs/ v
stressa
to apply emotional pressure to

stress accent n
ordaccent
phonology

stress ball n
stressboll
malleable toy ball

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
betonad
having a stress or accent

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
sträcka
segment of a journey or route

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
spänna
to pull tight
stretcha tänja
to extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles
tänja töja sträcka
to lengthen by pulling
töja
to lengthen when pulled

stretch mark n
bristning hudbristning
stripes on the surface of the skin

stretchable adj
elastisk tänjbar töjbar
capable of being stretched

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ n
bår
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person
löpsten
brick laid with the longest side exposed

stretcher-bearer n
bårbärare
person who carries people on a stretcher

stretching /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
stretching stretchning
a form of physical exercise

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
strö
to distribute objects or pieces of something

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 /ˈstɹɪktli/ adv
strikt
in a strict manner

strictly increasing function n
strängt växande funktion
mathematics

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
fejd kiv konflikt stridighet tvist
violent conflict

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] n
slag
physical blow
strejk
work stoppage
strike
in bowling
in baseball

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
anslå
to sound by percussion
anslå slå
to cause to sound by one or more beats
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
slå träffa
transitive: to give, as a blow; to give force to
strejka
to stop working as a form of protest
stryka
to delete

strike while the iron is hot v
smida medan järnet är varmt
act on an opportunity promptly

strikebreaker n
strejkbrytare guling svartfot
worker hired to replace a striking worker

strikethrough /ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/ n
genomstrykning
line

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
följd rad serie
series of items or events
snöre
long, thin structure made from twisted threads
sträng
string of a musical instrument
programming: 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 /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmə/ /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
grästrimmer
powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc.

stringed instrument n
stränginstrument

stringent /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adj
stringent sträng
making strict requirements

strip /stɹɪp/ n
serie stripp
short for comic strip
strimla remsa
long, thin piece of land or material
stripp
short for striptease

strip /stɹɪp/ v
klä av
to take off clothing
strippa
to do a striptease
ta av
to remove or take away

strip club n
strippklubb
establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing

strip poker n
klädpoker
variant of poker

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ 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/ /stɹɪpɚ/ /ʃkɹɪpə/ n
strippa strippteasedansös
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner

striptease n
striptease
arousing act

striptease v
stripteasa
to perform striptease

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
sträva anstränga ge 110% ge järnet
to sincerely try to achieve, to make one's best effort

stroboscope n
stroboskop
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals

stroboscopic adj
stroboskopisk
of, relating to, or produced by a stroboscope

stroboscopy n
stroboskopi
examination using a stroboscope

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
drag
streak made with a brush
simtag tag
specific combination of movements of the arms and legs which, when repeated, causes the swimmer to advance through the water; manner in which such movements are made
slag
(golf) single act of striking at the ball with a club; at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player’s score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system
(tennis) hitting of a ball with a racket; movement of the racket and arm that produces that impact
act of hitting
(cricket) action of hitting the ball with the bat
single movement or thrust of a part (such as a piston) of a machine that moves back and forth; length of this movement
slag hugg
act of striking with a weapon
slag hugg drag
single movement with a tool; impact of a tool on an object
slag klockslag
time when a strike of a clock occurs
slaganfall slag stroke
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
streck
line making up a written character; specifically, a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean character
streck drag
line or mark made on a surface by an implement for drawing, writing, etc.
tag årtag
movement of an oar or paddle through water; manner in which such movements are made
strykning
act of moving one’s hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
slå
to hit or kick (the ball) with a flowing or smooth motion; to score (a goal, a point, etc.) by doing so
stryka
to move one’s hand or an object along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly

stroke of genius n
snilleblixt
sudden mental insight that solves a problem

stroke of luck n
lyckträff

stroke order n
streckordning
Chinese character stroke order

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
promenad strövtåg
wandering on foot

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
flanera strosa spankulera
wander on foot

stroller n
barnvagn sulky
seat on wheels used to transport babies

stromatolite n
stromatolit
rock-like structure built by microorganisms

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] adj
stark
having a high alcoholic content
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
military: not easily subdued or taken
convincing
stark energisk
determined, unyielding
stark frän skarp
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
stark hållfast stadig
capable of withstanding great physical force
stark kraftfull
capable of producing great physical force
stark mustig
highly stimulating to the senses
stark oregelbunden
grammar: irregular

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] adv
krafigt kraftfullt starkt
in a strong manner

strong as an ox adj
stark som en oxe stark som en björn
very strong and powerful

strong nuclear force n
stark växelverkan
one of the four fundamental interactions in particle physics

strong verb n
starkt verb
verb type

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
fäste
place built to withstand attack
högborg bålverk fäste
place of domination, or refuge or survival

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
starkt
in a strong or powerful manner

strongman n
starke man
forceful or brutal person
starke mannen
one who performs feats of strength

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
strontium
chemical element

strop /stɹɒp/ n
strigel
strap

strop /stɹɒp/ 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 /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] n
struktur
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts
overall form or organization of something
computing: several pieces of data treated as a unit

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] v
strukturera
(transitive) to give structure to; to arrange

structured adj
strukturerat
having structure; organized

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ n
strudel
layered pastry

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] n
kamp
strife, effort

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] v
kämpa
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
hora slinka
A prostitute

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] v
bukta ut svälla
to protuberate or stick out due to being full or swollen
kråma sig strutta
of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly
stoltsera spankulera svassa
to walk haughtily or proudly

strychnine /ˈstɹɪk.niːn/ n
stryknin
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid

stub /stʌb/ n
stump
something cut short, blunted, or stunted

stub /stʌb/ v
slå i
to jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
stubb
short stalks left in a field after harvest
stubb skäggstubb
short, coarse hair

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
envis hårdnackad
refusing to move or change one's opinion

stubborn as a mule adj
envis som en åsna envis som synden envis som en gammal get envis som en oxe
extremely stubborn

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
fast
trapped and unable to move
unable to progress

stuck up adj
fisförnäm
snobbish, conceited

stud /stʌd/ n
avelssto sto
female animal kept for breeding
hingst
sexually attractive male
hingst avelshingst
male animal kept for breeding
stuteri
animal breeding place
dobb knopp nit
small object protruding from something

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ n
student studentska
person enrolled at a university
student studentska elev
person who studies a subject

student council n
studentråd
student body

student loan n
studielån
loan granted to a student in higher education to help pay for the tuition

students' union n
studentkår

studentship n
studentskap
role of a student

studies /ˈstʌdiz/ n
studier
academic field of study

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ /ˈst͡ʃuːdiəʊ/ n
etta studio
studio flat/apartment

studs n
dobbsko dubbsko
shoes with studs on the bottom to aid grip
dubbdäck
winter tires

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
studie
branch of learning or object that is being studied
studie studierum studio

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 pluggande
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
saker
miscellaneous items; things

stuff /stʌf/ v
stoppa upp
to preserve a dead animal
stoppa fylla
to fill by crowding into

stuffed /stʌft/ adj
fullproppad fylld täppt
with material
proppmätt
with food

stuffed animal n
gosedjur kramdjur mjukisdjur
soft toy in the form of an animal
uppstoppat djur
animal that has undergone taxidermy

stuffing /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ n
fyllning
food items used to stuff another
stoppning
matter used to stuff hollow objects

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
snava 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
chockera förstumma överraska
to shock or surprise

stunt /stʌnt/ n
stunt
dangerous feat

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ n
stuntman kaskadör
one who performs stunts

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
stupa
Buddhist monument

stupefied adj
omtöcknad
Experiencing stupefaction

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ adj
dum omtöcknad
lacking in intelligence

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ n
dumhuvud dumskalle fårskalle knäppgök knäppskalle tokskalle
stupid person

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
dumhet
act that is stupid
dumhet enfald
property of being stupid

stupor /ˈstju.pɚ/ /ˈstjuː.pə/ /ˈstu.pɚ/ n
stupor dvala
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 /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ n
stör
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌtə/ /ˈstʌtɚ/ n
stamning

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
stift stil
stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower
stil
manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art
manner of expression in writing or speech

stylesheet /ˈstaɪlʃiːt/ n
stilmall
Internet: a document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents

stylist /ˈstaɪlɪst/ n
stilist
a writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style

stylistic /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ /stɪˈlɪstɪk/ adj
stilistisk
of or pertaining to style

stylistics n
stilistik
study of literary style

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
pelarhelgon
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar

styrene /ˈstaɪriːn/ n
styren
hydrocarbon

styrofoam n
cellplast frigolit skumplast
polymer

stød /stɜːd/ /stʌd/ n
stöt stötljud stød
a phenomenon of most Danish accents

sub- /sʌb/ prefix
under-
under, beneath

subarachnoid space n
subaraknoidalrum
space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ /sʌbˈɑːtɪk/ adj
subarktisk
of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic

subatomic adj
subatomär
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

subclass n
subklass underklass
taxonomy

subconsciously adv
undermedvetet
below the level of conscious awareness

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 /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ 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/ /səbˈdʒuː/ /sʌb-/ v
kuva
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

subdued /səbˈdjuːd/ /səbˈdud/ adj
dämpad
Not glaring in color; soft in tone

subfamily n
underfamilj
taxonomic category

subgenre n
subgenre
category within a particular genre

subgenus n
undersläkte
subdivision of a genus

subglacial /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃl̩/ /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃɪ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ə)l/ adj
subglacial
formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice

subgoal n
delmål
A lesser goal that forms part of a greater goal

subgroup /ˈsʌbˌɡɹuːp/ n
delgrupp
(group theory) group within a larger group
undergrupp
group within a larger group

subharmonic n
underton
physics: a frequency that is a fraction of a fundamental frequency

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] adj
undermänsklig
less than human; lacking characteristics of a human

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ n
subjekt
in grammar
philosophy: being
undersåte
citizen in a monarchy
ämne
particular area of study
ämne föremål
main topic

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
utsätta
to cause to undergo

subject matter n
ämne
object of thought

subjugate /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡət/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡət/ v
underkuva
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude

subjunctive /səbˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
konjunktiv
possible, contingent, or hypothetical; not a fact

subjunctive mood n
konjunktiv
subjunctive mood

sublease n
andrahandsuthyrning
a lease granted by a tenant or lessee

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ /ˈsʌblɪmət/ v
sublimera
to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently
to modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner

sublimation n
sublimering
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

subliminal /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ [səˈblɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
subliminal
of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also, below the threshold where a response can be produced

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/ n
inlämning
the thing which has been submitted
underkastelse undergivenhet
the act of yielding

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
lydig underdånig undergiven
meekly obedient or passive

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
framlägga
inlämna
to enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.
underkasta
to win a fight by submission

subnet n
subnät
portion of a network which shares a network address in which each component is identified by a subnet number

subnet v
subnetta subnäta
to break a network into subnets

suborder n
underordning
taxonomic category

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
underordnad
placed in a lower class, rank, or position
submissive to or controlled by authority
grammar: dependent

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ v
underordna
to make subservient

subordinate clause n
bisats
a clause that cannot stand alone

subordinating conjunction n
subjunktion
a word establishing the nature of a subordinate clause

subpage n
undersida
a web page that is subordinate to another

subphylum n
underfylum understam
taxonomic category below phylum and above class

subplot n
subplot
a subsidiary plot within a story

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
stämning
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony

subquestion n
delfråga
subquestion

subrogate /ˈsʌbɹəɡeɪt/ v
surrogera
to replace one person with another

subroutine n
subrutin
a section of code

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
abonnera
to pay for the provision of a service
prenumerera abonnera
to sign up to receive a publication
skriva under
to believe or agree with an idea
teckna sig för
to agree to buy shares in a company

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ n
abonnent prenumerant
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
abonnemang prenumeration
access to a resource for a period of time

subsection n
underavdelning
Defined part of a section

subsequence n
delföljd
sequence that is contained within a larger one

subsequent /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
följande

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
sedan
subsequently

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
delmängd
set whose elements are within another given set

subside /səbˈsaɪd/ /sʌbˈsaɪd/ v
avta dö bort lugna sig lägga sig lätta
to fall into a state of calm; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ adj
subsidiär
auxiliary or supplemental

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ n
dotterbolag
company owned by a parent company or a holding company

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subventionera
assist by granting a subsidy

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ 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 /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
underart
rank in the classification of organisms

subst. n
subst.
abbreviation of substantive or its equivalent

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] n
resurs
material possessions
substans
essential part
drugs
substans ämne
physical matter; material

substance abuse n
substansmissbruk
overindulgence in a drug

substandard /ˌsʌbˈstændəd/ /ˌsʌbˈstændɚd/ adj
undermålig
of inferior quality

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
väsentlig

substantially adv
i allt väsentligt väsentligen
in a strong substantial manner; considerably
to a great extent; in essence; essentially

substantive /səbˈstæntɪv/ /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adj
materiell
law: applying to essential legal principles
of the essence or essential element of a thing

substantivise v
substantivera

substation n
understation
electrical substation

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ n
avbytare
player who is available to replace another
substitut
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
ersätta substituera
to use in place of something else

substitutes' bench n
avbytarbänk
the bench on which substitutes sit

substitution /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃən/ /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
ersättning substitution utbyte
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted
substitution
the replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another
substitution utbyte
expansion of the lexicon by native means in correspondence to a foreign term

substitution reaction n
substitutionsreaktion
reaction

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
substrat
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts
an indigenous language

subsume /səbˈsjuːm/ /səbˈsuːm/ v
sammanfatta
to place under another as belonging to it

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
underjordisk
below ground, under the earth

subtext n
undertext
implicit meaning of a text

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
undertext textremsa
textual versions of the dialog in films
undertitel
heading below a title

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
texta
to create subtitles

subtitled adj
textad
a film in which the dialogue is translated into another language, and displayed at the bottom of the screen

subtitler n
undertextare
person

subtitling n
textning

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ [ˈsʌɾɫ̩] adj
subtil
hard to grasp
cleverly contrived
cunning, skillful
insidious

subtlety /ˈsʌt(ə)lti/ n
subtilitet
quality or act of being subtle
subtilitet finess
an instance of being subtle

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
subtrahera dra ifrån
to remove or reduce

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
subtraktion
process
calculation

suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ n
förort förstad orten
area on the periphery of a city or large town

suburban /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ adj
förorts-
relating to outskirts of a city

subversion /sʌbˈvɜɹ.ʒən/ /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ n
kapsejsning
the act of overturning; flipping from beneath
subversion
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within
the act of overthrowing a government, a ruler or a monarch

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] adj
subversiv omstörtande
intending to subvert

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] n
samhällsomstörtare
a radical supporter of political or social revolution

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
omstörta störta
to overthrow

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] 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 /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ 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 /səˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ /sʌkˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ adv
koncist
in a succinct manner

succinic acid n
bärnstenssyra
colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂COOH)₂

succubus /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/ /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
succuba succubus
female demon

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
dö
to die

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
så
used as an intensifier
sådan
used to make a comparison with something implied by context

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ pronoun
sådan sådana sådant
previously described

such is life phraseologicalUnit
sånt är livet
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
suga
(transitive) to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)
suga vara botten vara skit vara värdelös
colloquial: term of general disparagement

suck cock v
snaska kotte suga av suga balle suga kuk
to perform fellatio

suck my cock phraseologicalUnit
sug min kuk
expression of aggravation

suck up v
fjäska lisma smöra ställa in
to adulate or flatter excessively
suga upp
to absorb fluid

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
sugare
someone or something that sucks

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ v
lura narra
to fool

suckle /ˈsʌ.kəl/ v
dia
to nurse; to suck
dia amma dägga
to give suck to

suckling n
dibarn
infant that is still breastfeeding

suckling pig n
spädgris
unweaned pig

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /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

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
sugkopp
cup using suction as an adhesive

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ [ˈsʌdn̩] 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 /su-/ /suː-/ /sə-/ /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈdukoʊ/ /sʊˈduku/ /sʊˈduːku/ /sʊˈdɑku/ /sʊˈdɒku/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuː-/ /ˈsʊdoʊku/ /ˈsʊdukoʊ/ /ˈsʊduku/ /ˈsʊduːku/ /ˈsʊdɑku/ /ˈsʊdɒku/ /ˈsʊdəʊku/ n
sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
lödder
lather, foam

sue /s(j)uː/ v
stämma lagföra
to file a legal action

suede /swed/ /sweɪd/ n
mocka
type of leather

suet /ˈs(j)uːɪt/ n
njurtalg
fat

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
lida
feel pain
undergo hardship
become worse
tillåta låta

suffer from v
lida
have a disease or condition

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ adj
lidande
experiencing pain

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ n
lidande
condition

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
räcka förslå vara tillräcklig
be enough, sufficient, adequate

sufficiency n
tillräcklighet
quality or condition of being sufficient

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
tillräcklig
of competent power or ability

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
tillräckligt
in a sufficient manner
to a sufficient extent

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
suffix
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ /ˈsʌfəkət/ v
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
kvävas
(intransitive) to die due to insufficient oxygen supply to the body
(intransitive) to suffer from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body

suffocation n
kvävning
asphyxia

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
rösträtt
the right to vote

suffragette /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ 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 apple n
sockerannona
sweetsop

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
piece of sugar in the shape of a cube

sugar daddy n
snaskefar sugardaddy
slang: man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner

sugar paste n
sockerpasta
sugar dough

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 /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
antyda
to imply but stop short of saying directly
to make one suppose
föreslå
to ask for without demanding
föreslå rekommendera
to recommend

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] n
förslag
something suggested

suicidal /ˌs(j)uː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.əˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.ɪ-/ adj
självmordsbenägen suicidal
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide

suicidal ideation n
självmordstanke
contemplation of suicide or ceasing to exist

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ n
självmord
instance of killing oneself
figurative: action
självmördare
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself

suicide attack n
självmordsattentat självmordsattack
suicide attack

suicide bomber /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɑmər/ /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɒmə/ n
självmordsbombare
one who carries explosives

suicide bombing n
självmordsbombning
attack

suicide note n
självmordsbrev
message left by a suicide

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ n
färg svit
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
kostym dräkt
set of clothes
kostymnisse slipsnisse
slang: person who wears matching jacket and trousers

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ v
passa
to be appropriate or apt for

suit oneself v
gör vad du vill skyll dig själv
do whatever you want

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
lämplig
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /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 /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ 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/ /sʌlˈfjʊəɹɪk/ 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

sulky adj
grinig sur tjurig
gloomy

sulky n
sulky
two-wheeled cart

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
trumpen surmulen
having a brooding ill temper

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
söla
to soil or stain

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
sultan
ruler

sultan tit n
sultanmes
Melanochlora sultanea

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ n
sultanat
state ruled by a sultan

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
kvalmig
hot and humid

sum /sʌm/ n
belopp summa
quantity of money
kontenta kärna
central idea or point
matematikexempel matematikuppgift räkneuppgift
arithmetic problem
summa
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation
som

sum /sʌm/ v
summera addera
to add together

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ n
sumaksläktet
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.

summarily /səˈmæɹɪli/ /səˈmɛɹɪli/ adv
summariskt
in a summary manner

summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ 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 flounder n
sommarvar
Paralichthys dentatus

summer solstice n
sommarsolstånd
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun

summerhouse n
sommarhus
house used as vacation home in summer

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
topp bergstopp
highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature
toppmöte ledningsmöte ministermöte möte
assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ v
nå toppen
(transitive) to reach the summit of (a mountain)

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
inbjuda
to ask someone to come
mana fram
to call a resource by magic
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
sumobrottare
sumo wrestler
sumobrottning
form of wrestling

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 bear n
malajbjörn
Helarctos malayanus

sun dog n
vädersol bisol solvarg
spot

sun protection factor n
solskyddsfaktor
an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective

sun shower n
solregn vitterväder
rain shower while the sun is shining

sun worshipper n
soldyrkare
sunbather
worshipper of the Sun

sun-drenched adj
soldränkt

sun-dried adj
soltorkad
dried by the sun

sun-dry v
soltorka
dry in the sun, especially food

sunbathe /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ 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

sunbleached adj
solblekt
bleached by the sun

sunburnt adj
brunbränd solbränd
having a sunburn; having been burned by the sun's rays

sundae /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ n
sundae
dessert

sundeck /ˈsʌnˌdɛk/ n
soldäck
area used for sunbathing

sundew n
sileshår
group of insectivorous plants

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ n
solur
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow

sundress n
solklänning
spring and summer wear

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
klumpfisk solfisk
fish of the family Molidae

sunflower /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ɚ/ n
solros
flower

sunflower oil n
solrosolja
vegetable oil

sunflower seed n
solrosfrö
seed of a sunflower

sunglasses n
solglasögon solbrillor
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sunhat n
solhatt
a hat to protect from the sun

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ n
solljus
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun

sunlit /ˈsʌnlɪt/ /ˈsʌnˌlɪt/ adj
solbelyst
illuminated by sunlight

sunlounger n
solstol
extended deckchair used for sunbathing

sunnah n
sunna
Muhammad's way of life

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
solig
weather, day
place
cheerful

sunny side up adj
stekt ägg
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
soluppgång
time of day

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
soltak
opening in a vehicle roof

sunscald n
barkbrand
Damage on plants from sun heat

sunscreen n
solkräm solskyddsmedel sololja solskyddsfaktor solspray
cream that protects the skin from the sun

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
solnedgång
time of day
changes in color of sky at sunset

sunset clause n
solnedgångsklausul
legal provision

sunshade n
solskydd
something to keep the sun off

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
solsken
location on which the sun's rays fall
direct rays of the sun

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)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsupɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] adj
super
better than usual

super- prefix
över- super-
above, over, or upon

super-Jovian adj
superjovisk

superannuate /ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/ v
gå i pension pensionera sig
to retire due to age

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ /suːˈpɜːb/ /səˈpɝb/ adj
storartad
of the highest quality; exceptionally good

supercell n
supercell
severe thunderstorm

supercilious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
högdragen högfärdig
showing contemptuous indifference

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

supercooled adj
underkyld
cooled below transition temperature

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ n
överjag
part of the mind

superessive case n
superessiv
case used to indicate location on an object

superfamily n
överfamilj
taxonomic category

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
ytlig
lacking substance

superficially adv
ytligt
in a superficial manner

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ n
överflöd
something superfluous

superfluous /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ adj
överflödig
excess of what is sufficient

supergrid n
supernät
wide-area electrical transmission network

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ n
superhjälte
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superheroine n
superhjältinna
a female superhero

superhuman adj
övermänsklig
beyond what is possible for a human being

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
föreståndare kommissarie
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something
vicevärd
manager of a building

superionic adj
superjonisk

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
förstklassig utmärkt
extraordinary
överlägsen
higher in rank or quality

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ n
överordnad
person of higher rank

superiority /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
överlägsenhet
the state of being superior

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
superlativ
form of adjective expressing "most"

supermajority /ˌs(j)upɜɹməˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ n
kvalificerad majoritet
majority that reaches a preset threshold level

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
stormarknad snabbköp
store

supermodel n
supermodell
famous fashion model

supernal /sjuːˈpɜː.nəl/ /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ /səˈpɝ.nəl/ /sʊˈpɜː.nəl/ /sʊˈpɝ.nəl/ adj
himmelsk
pertaining to heaven or to the sky

supernatural /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
övernaturlig
above nature

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ n
supernova
exploding star

superorder n
överordning
taxonomic category

superordinate adj
överordnad
greater in degree, rank or position

superorganism n
superorganism
social colony

superphylum n
överfylum
taxonomic category above phylum and below subkingdom

superpower n
superkraft
fictional extraordinary ability
supermakt stormakt världsmakt världsvälde
sovereign state

supersede /ˌsupɚˈsiːd/ /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
avlysa avskaffa
set aside
ersätta
take the place of
tränga undan
displace in favour of another

supersessionism n
ersättningsteologi

supersonic n
överljudsplan
aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound

superspreader /ˈs(j)uːpəˌspɹɛdə/ /ˈsupɚˌspɹɛdɚ/ n
superspridare
person infected with a pathogen who is responsible for spreading it to many other people

superstar /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌstɑː(ɹ)/ n
superstjärna
very famous person

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
vidskepelse skrock övertro
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

superstructure n
överbyggnad
the social sphere of ideology

supervillain n
superskurk
a fictional criminal or evil-doer with superpowers

supervision /ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/ /ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ n
tillsyn
the act or instance of supervising

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ n
förman handledare
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ adj
på rygg
lying on its back

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ n
supinum
verbal noun

supine tense n
supinum
grammatical tense

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
kvällsmat
dinner at night
food before going to bed
middag
evening meal

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
avlösa ersätta tränga undan
to take the place of, to replace

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adj
smidig
lithe and agile when moving and bending

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ n
bilaga
additional section of a newspaper

supplementary adj
extra
additional

suppleness n
smidighet
the quality of being supple

suppletive /sə.ˈpliː.tɪv/ /sʌ.ˈpliː.tɪv/ adj
suppletiv
which supplies an etymologically unrelated word with forms, or which is used as one of its forms

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
leverantör
one who supplies, a provider

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
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
supplera
to act as a substitute

supply and demand n
utbud och efterfrågan
economic model of pricing

supply chain n
leveranskedja leverantörskedja
system of organisations, people, etc.

supply line n
etapplinje förbindelselinje
Chain of transportation mechanisms to an army

supply teacher n
lärarvikarie
teacher who fills a temporary position

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] n
stöd
financial or other help
something which supports
support stöd
answers and resolution of problems
understöd

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
stödja stötta
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid
stötta stödja bära upp
to keep from falling

supporter /-ɾɚ/ /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
anhängare partigängare
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/ [səˈpʰoʊz] [səˈpʰəʊz] [ˈspoʊz] [ˈspəʊz] v
anta förmoda
conclude; believe
anta förutsätta
theorize; hypothesize

supposed /spoʊst/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊst/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ 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

suppression /səˈpɹɛʃən/ n
nedhållande undertryckande

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
herravälde övermakt
authority over all others
överhöghet överlägsenhet
quality of being supreme

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 /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ n
tilläggsavgift extraavgift påslag
addition of extra charge
överpris
excessive price

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ adj
säker
certain, reliable
certain in one's knowledge or belief

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ interjection
jodå självklart visst
of course

surely /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃɝli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
minsann
with confidence
säkerligen
säkert säkerligen minsann
certainly, undoubtedly

surety /ˈʃɔːɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊəɹəti/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
borgen
law: promise to pay on behalf of another
borgensman
law: one who undertakes such promise

suretyship /ˈʃɔːɹətiːʃɪp/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ n
borgen
agreement

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
locus of an equation in a more-than-two-dimensional space

surface layer n
ytlager
all senses

surface mail n
ytpost
mail transported by motor vehicle

surface of revolution n
rotationsyta

surface tension n
ytspänning
the effect on the surface of a liquid
a measure of this effect

surface-to-air missile n
luftvärnsrobot
missile

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

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ n
överspänning

surge protector n
överspänningsskydd
appliance designed to protect electrical devices

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ n
kirurg
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
kirurgfisk
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ n
kirurgi
medical specialty
operation kirurgi
procedure involving major incisions
operationssal
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ 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 mask n
munskydd skyddsmask
mask worn to catch bacteria

surgical stocking n
stödstrumpa
a kind of stocking

surjection /sɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
surjektion
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surjective /səˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sɚˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ 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 /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ n
efternamn familjenamn
name that indicates family

surpass /səˈpɑːs/ /sɚˈpæs/ v
överträffa överskrida
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
mässkjorta röcklin röklin
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /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
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise
överraska förvåna
cause (someone) to feel surprise

surprise party n
överraskningsfest
type of party

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
överraskad
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
överraskande
that is or are a surprise

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ adv
överraskande
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual

surreal /səˈɹiː(.ə)l/ adj
drömsk overklig
fantastic and incongruous
surreella tal

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
surrealism
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrealist adj
surrealistisk
of, or relating to surrealism

surrealist n
surrealist
surrealist artist

surrealistic /səˌɹi.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ /səˌɹiː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
surrealistisk
surreal

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
ge upp
transitive: to give up into the power, control, or possession of another
kapitulera ge upp ge
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsɛɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
dold
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
i smyg
in a surreptitious manner

surrogate mother n
surrogatmor
woman who gives birth to a child not her own

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
omge
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions
omringa
to enclose to prevent escape

surströmming /ˈsʊə(ɹ)stɹɒmɪŋ/ /ˈsʊə(ɹ)stɹɜːmɪŋ/ n
surströmming
traditional Swedish delicacy made from fermented Baltic herring

surveil /səˈveɪl/ /sɚˈveɪl/ v
övervaka
To keep someone or something under surveillance

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ n
bevakning övervakning bevarande
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

surveillance camera n
övervakningskamera
CCTV camera

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ n
besiktning granskning inspektion
an examination

surveying /səˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ /sɚˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ 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

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ n
överlevnad
continued existence or life

survival knife n
överlevnadskniv
type of knife

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /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 /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ n
sushi
Japanese dish

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ adj
misstänkt suspekt
viewed with suspicion

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
misstänkt
person suspected of something

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
anta ana förmoda tro
imagine or suppose to be true, without proof
misstänka
believe to be guilty
have suspicion
misstänka vara tveksam till
distrust, have doubts about

suspended /səˈspɛndɪd/ adj
avbruten pausad
interrupted or delayed
hängande upphängd
hung from above

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
hängslen
an item used hold up trousers

suspender belt n
strumpebandshållare
suspender belt

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
fjädring hjulupphängning upphängning
vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile
spänning
act of keeping a person listening in doubt and expectation
suspendering
temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation

suspension bridge n
hängbro
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ n
misstanke
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong
condition of being suspected
slight indication

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ adj
misstänklig
arousing suspicion
misstänksam misstrogen
distrustful

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ /səˈstæɪn/ v
vidhålla
to maintain something

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
bärkraft hållbarhet
ecological sense
hållbarhet långsiktighet uthållighet
ability to sustain something

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/ /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯n/ n
länsherre
feudal landowner

svarabhakti /-bʌkti/ /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌsvʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ /ˌswɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌswʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ n
svarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

svelte /ˈsfɛlt/ /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

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
skrävla
to boast or brag noisily
svassa
to act in a pompous manner
vingla
to walk with a swaying motion

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] n
svalg
a chasm or abyss
sväljning
amount swallowed
svala ladusvala
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
sluka svälja
to take in, to consume
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

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ n
träsk kärr myr mosse sumpmark
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

swap /swɒp/ v
byta
exchange or give (something) in exchange for

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
myller vimmel
a mass of people or animals in turmoil
svärm
large number of insects

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
hakkors svastika
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

sway /sweɪ/ v
vaja
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock

swayback n
svankrygg
which sense??

swaybacked adj
skamfilad
figuratively, old
svanka
having sagged or hollow surface
svankryggig
having a sagged back

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
kraftuttryck 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

sweat of one's brow /ˈswɛt əv wɒnz ˈbɹaʊ/ /ˈswɛt əv wʌnz ˈbɹaʊ/ n
i sitt anletes svett
effort extended in labour, and the value created thereby

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
tröja
similar garment worn for warmth

sweating /ˈswɛtɪŋ/ n
svettning
bodily process

sweatpants n
mysbyxor mjukisbyxor
cotton trousers

sweatshop /ˈswɛtˌʃɑp/ /ˈswɛtˌʃɒp/ n
låglönefabrik sweatshop
factory

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
svettig
covered in sweat

sweep /swiːp/ v
sopa svepa
to clean using a broom or brush

sweep something under the rug v
sopa något under mattan
to conceal a problem expediently

sweeper /ˈswipɚ/ n
libero
in soccer
sopare
one who sweeps floors or chimneys

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adj
frisk ren söt
free from excessive unwanted substances
färsk frisk
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale
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 frisk färsk osaltad
not having a salty taste
söt gullig behaglig intagande ljuv näpen
having a pleasing disposition
söt sötad
containing a sweetening ingredient

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 nothings n
små söta ord
insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo or seduce

sweet potato n
sötpotatis batat
tuber
vine

sweet vernal grass n
vårbrodd

sweet william n
borstnejlika
Dianthus barbatus

sweet woodruff n
myskmadra
Asperula odorata

sweet-and-sour adj
sötsur
between sweet and sour taste

sweet-and-sour sauce n
sötsur sås
sauce in Chinese cuisine that is both sugary and tart

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
kalvbräss
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ [ˈswiːtn̩] [ˈswiːʔn̩] v
söta
to make sweet to the taste

sweetener n
sötningsmedel
food additive

sweetening n
sötning

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ [ˈswiˌɾ(ʱ)ɑɹt̠̚] n
älskling hjärtegull skatt
a person very much liked or loved by someone

sweetie /ˈswi.ɾi/ /ˈswiːti/ n
sweetie
type of fruit

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
sött
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
sötsak
sweet delicacy

sweetness /ˈswitnəs/ /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
sötma söthet
condition of being sweet or sugary

sweets n
godis
confectionery, candy

sweetshop n
godisaffär godisbutik
shop selling predominantly confectionery

swell /swɛl/ n
dyning svall
series of waves, lasting after the wind has ceased

swell /swɛl/ v
svälla
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ n
svullnad
anything swollen
the state of being swollen

swerve /swɜːv/ /swɝv/ v
väja gira
to turn aside or deviate to avoid impact

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ n
sved
area cleared and burnt for cultivation

swift /swɪft/ n
nystvinda
reel
seglare tornseglare
bird

swift fox n
katträv präriekatträv
Vulpes velox

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 bladder n
simblåsa
fish organ

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
simbassäng
pool for swimming
simhall
indoor facility for swimming

swimming trunks n
badbyxa
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing

swimmingly /-ɡli/ /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ adv
gå som på räls gå som smort med god fortgång
in a very favourable manner

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ n
baddräkt
tight-fitting one-piece garment
badkläder badplagg
garment worn for swimming

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 /ˈswaɪnˌhɜːd/ n
svinaherde
person who herds and tends swine, keeper of swine/pigs

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
gunga
hanging seat
swing

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
gunga
to ride on a swing
svinga
to move an object backward and forward
svinga gunga
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point

swing door n
svängdörr
door that can be opened from either side

swing shift n
eftermiddagsskift kvällsskift

swing state n
vågmästarstat
a state which may vote Democratic or Republican

swinger /ˈswɪŋɚ/ n
swinger
person who practices swinging

swipe /swaɪp/ v
sno stjäla
to steal or snatch
svajpa svepa
to interact with a touch screen

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ n
spö
thin rod used as a whip
strömbrytare brytare
device to turn electric current on and off
switch
networking device
växel
movable section of railroad track
command line notation
system allowing the interconnection of telephone lines

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ v
byta
to change places or tasks
byta ändra
to exchange
piska slå
to hit with a switch (rod)
växla knäppa koppla släcka slå stänga
to change (something) to the specified state using a switch

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
stilett springkniv
type of folding knife

switchboard n
elcentral gruppcentral
electronic device
telefonväxel växel
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

swivel phone n
vridbar telefon
Sagittally opened phone

swollen /ˈswoʊ.lən/ /ˈswəʊ.lən/ adj
svullen uppsvullen
distended

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ n
svimning svimningsanfall
a faint

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ v
dåna
to be overwhelmed by emotion

swoosh /ˈswʊʃ/ v
susa svischa vina
to move with rushing or swirling sound

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] n
svärd
weapon

sword and sandal adj
sandalfilm
genre of books or films

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 /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ n
svärdfisk
Xiphias gladius

swordplay n
svärdkamp
fighting with a sword

swordsman n
fäktare
a person skilled at using swords
a person who fights with a sword

sworn /swo(ː)ɹn/ /swoən/ /swɔɹn/ /swɔːn/ adj
svuren
Given under oath

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ n
plugghäst
one who swots

sybaritic /ˌsɪbəˈɹɪtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
sybaritisk
of or having the qualities of a sybarite

sycamore maple n
tysklönn
Acer pseudoplatanus

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ n
smickrare lismare sykofant
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ adj
len i munnen lismande smickrande
obsequious, flattering, toadying

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] 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
sylf
The elemental being of air
sylfid
A slender girl

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/ n
symbios
relationship of mutual benefit

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
symbiotisk
biology: living together

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
symbol märke
object meant to represent another
symbol tecken
character or glyph

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
symbolik
representation of a concept

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
symbolisera
To be symbolic of; to represent

symmetric matrix n
symmetrisk matris
a square matrix that is its own transpose, and is thereby symmetric about the main diagonal

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
symmetrisk
exhibiting symmetry

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
symmetri
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis
satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole

sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
sympatisk
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathetic nervous system n
sympatiska nervsystemet
sympathetic nervous system

sympathizer n
sympatisör
supporter

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ n
empati
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy
medkänsla
sympati medkänsla deltagande
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ adj
symfonisk
characteristic of a symphony

symphonist n
symfoniker
composer of symphonies

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ [ˈsɪɱ.fə.ni] n
symfoni
piece of orchestral music

symphony orchestra n
symfoniorkester
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
symposium
a conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
symptom symtom
figuratively: indicator of something
something that indicates a disease or disorder

symptomatology n
symptomatologi symtomatologi
aggregate of symptoms of a particular disease
science that studies the symptoms of diseases

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.zɪ.ə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
synestesi
neurological or psychological phenomenon
literary or artistic device

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ n
synagoga
Jewish place of worship

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ n
synaps
junction between neurons

synarchy /ˈsɪnəki/ /ˈsɪnɚki/ n
synarki
joint rule or sovereignty

synchronic /sɪnˈkɹɒnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɑnɪk/ /sɪŋˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
synkron synkronisk
relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history

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

synchronous rotation n
bunden rotation
tidal locking

syncopate v
synkopera
linguistics: to use syncope
music: to stress a weak beat

syncopation n
synkop synkopering
rhythm quality
synkope
phonology: loss of sounds

syncope /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ n
synkop
missed beat or off-beat stress
synkope
absence of a sound

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪzm/ 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

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ n
bolag
group of individuals or companies

syndrome / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
syndrom
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/ /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
synekdoke
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ n
synergi
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 /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ n
synonym liktyding
word with same meaning as another
synonym namnsynonym vetenskaplig synonym
in botanical nomenclature
in zoological nomenclature

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
synonym
having a similar meaning
of, or being a synonym

synonymously adv
synonymt
in a synonymous way

synonymy /sɪˈnɒnəmi/ 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 /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
syntaktisk
of, related to or connected with syntax

syntactic salt n
syntaktiskt salt

syntactic sugar n
syntaktiskt socker

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ n
syntagm
semiotic arrangement
syntactic arrangement

syntagmatic adj
syntagmatisk
of a syntagma

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
syntax grammatik
formal rules of a computer language
study of the structure of phrases and sentences
syntax satslära
set of rules that govern how words are combined

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
synt synthesizer
music: an electronic keyboard instrument

synthpop n
syntpop
music subgenre

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
syfilis
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
spruta
hypodermic syringe

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ n
sirap
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

syrupy /ˈsɪr.ə.pi/ adj
sliskig

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
system
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members

system of equations n
ekvationssystem
set of equations

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌsɪs.təˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
systematisk
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
methodical, regular and orderly

systematics n
systematik
the systematic classification of organisms
place where legal provisions stand

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

syuzhet n
sujett
employment of narrative

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ n
konjunktion
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/ [tʰæb̥] v
flik
navigational widget in a GUI
small flap or strip of material attached to something
nota
restaurant bill
räkning
credit in a shop or bar
tabb
a space character that extends to the next column

tabasco n
tabasco
hot sauce

tabernacle /ˈtæbənækl̩/ /ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ n
tabernakel
portable tent used before the construction of the temple
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist

tablature /ˈtæblət͡ʃɜ/ n
tabulatur
form of musical notation

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ n
bord
item of furniture
tabell
grid of data in rows and columns

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ 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
koksalt bordssalt bordsalt
salt to season food

table tennis n
bordtennis pingis pingpong
game similar to tennis

table tennis table n
bordtennisbord pingisbord pingpongbord
table for table tennis

tableau /tæˈbloʊ/ /ˈtæ.bləʊ/ n
tablå
a picture

tablecloth n
bordsduk bordduk
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ [-bɫ̩-] n
matsked
a unit of measure
a large spoon, used for eating food

tablet /ˈtæblət/ n
stentavla
slab of clay

tablet computer n
surfplatta pekplatta padda datorplatta
a type of computer

tabletop n
bordsskiva
horizontal upper surface of a table

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ n
tabu
inhibition or ban

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ v
tabubelägga tabuera
mark as taboo

tabular adj
tabellarisk tabellerad
organized as a table or list

tabulation /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
tabulering
the act or process of tabulating

tachometer /təˈkɒmətɚ/ n
varvräknare 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
state of being taciturn

tack /tæk/ [tak] n
kurs
course of action
nubb
small nail

tack /tæk/ [tak] v
göra slag vända genom vinden
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind
nubba
to nail with tacks

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] n
tackling
sports: attempt to take control over the ball

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] v
angripa
to face or deal with
tackla
sports: to attempt to take away a ball

taco /ˈteɪkoʊ/ /ˈteɪkəʊ/ /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtæɪkəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ [ˈtʰako(ː)] [ˈtʰeɪkoʊ] [ˈtʰä(ː)ko(ː)] [ˈtʰɑkoʊ] n
taco tacos
Mexican snack food

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
taktik
action to achieve some end

tactical adj
taktisk
of or relating to tactics

tactician /tækˈtɪʃən/ n
taktiker
person skilled in tactics

tactics /ˈtæktɪks/ n
taktik
military science
the employment of forces

tad /tæd/ n
gnutta
a little bit

tadalafil /təˈdæl.ə.fɪl/ n
tadalafil
SSRI antidepressant drugs

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
grodyngel yngel
toad or frog larva

taffeta /ˈtæ.fə.tə/ /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ n
taft
woven fabric

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
etikett
small label
tafatt kull datt
game
tagg
computing: element in a markup language
type of graffiti

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

tagliatelle /ˌtaljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtæljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtɑljəˈtɛli/ n
bandmakaroner bandspagetti bandspaghetti tagliatelle
flat ribbons of pasta

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
sesampasta tahini
sesame paste

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
taiga tajga
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

taiga flycatcher n
tajgaflugsnappare
Ficedula albicilla

tail /teɪl/ n
förföljare
surreptitious follower
klave
reverse side of a coin
stjärt svans
rear of an aircraft
svans
comet tail
typography: lower loop of letters
svans stjärt
appendage of an animal

tail between one's legs phraseologicalUnit
med svansen mellan benen
defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner

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
bakdörr
hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle
slussport
either of the downstream gates in a canal lock

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

tailor-make v
skräddarsy
to customize or create specifically
to make by a tailor

tailored adj
skräddarsydd
adjusted by a tailor, fitted
made by a tailor

tailpiece n
stränghållare
secures strings on a musical instrument

tails /teɪlz/ n
klave
side of coin

tailstock n
dubb dubbdocka

tailwind /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ 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 /tæˈd͡ʒiːn/ /tɑˈd͡ʒin/ /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
tagine
stew originally from Morocco

take /teɪk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] n
byte fångst
something that is taken
intäkter
profit
synpunkt
interpretation or view
tagande
act of taking
tagning
film: attempt to record a scene

take /teɪk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] v
ta
to ingest medicine
to have sex with
to carry
ta erövra
to gain a position by force
ta fatta gripa hålla tag
to get into one's hands or control
ta fram föra sig till
to grab and move to oneself
ta få tag på
to get into one's possession
ta hålla
to support or carry without failing or breaking
ta välja
to choose
tåla ta
to endure

take French leave v
bondpermis bondpermission
idiom: to leave without saying goodbye, especially with reference to ignoring local habits

take a chance v
ta en chans
to risk

take a flyer v
chansa ta en rövare
to make a risky choice

take a leak v
slå en drill slå en sjua

take a stand v
ta ställning välja sida
assert a position

take advantage v
dra nytta
profit from a situation

take advantage of v
dra nytta av
make use of
utnyttja
exploit

take after v
brås
to resemble in appearance or habit
ta efter
to follow someone's example

take back v
reklamera returnera återlämna
to return something to a vendor for a refund
ta tillbaka ångra
retract an earlier statement
ta tillbaka återta
to regain possession of something
återkalla
cause to remember some past event or time

take care interjection
sköt om dig sköt om er
good-bye

take care v
akta sig
be cautious, careful

take care of v
ta hand om
look after
ta itu med
deal with

take down v
fällning
combat sports

take flight v
ta till flykten
to flee

take for granted v
ta för given
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of
ta för givet
assume something to be true without verification or proof

take heart /ˌteɪk ˈhɑɹt/ /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ v
hålla ut
to be courageous

take in /ˈteɪkɪn/ v
ta in

take into consideration v
ta hänsyn till

take it easy interjection
ha det
farewell

take it easy v
lugna ner dig ta det lugnt
relax (imperative)
ta det lugnt
relax

take it from me v
tro mig
believe me

take its toll v
ta ut sin rätt
to affect negatively

take liberties v
ta sig friheter

take lightly v
ta lätt på
approach casually

take matters into one's own hands v
ta saken i egna händer

take no notice of v
inte lägga märke till
to ignore

take off v
lyfta
to begin flight
ta av
to remove
ta fart
to become successful

take offense v
ta illa upp
feel and possibly show resentment

take on v
anamma
To begin to have or exhibit

take one's turn v
ta sin tur
assume a place

take part v
dela
share or partake
delta
participate or join

take pity v
förbarma misskunda
to show compassion towards

take place v
äga rum
to happen

take refuge v
tillflykt
shelter, hole up

take revenge v
hämna hämnas på ta hämnd för
to avenge; to get back at

take root v
slå rot
to grow roots into soil

take seriously v
ta på allvar
take seriously

take stock v
inventera

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 cake v
ta priset
to be especially bad
to be especially good

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 the piss v
driva
to mock or ridicule (transitive)

take to the grave v
ta med sig något i graven
to never reveal a secret to one's death

take turns v
turas om
do the same thing one after another

take up v
lägga upp
to shorten by hemming

take-home pay n
nettolön
net earnings of a wage earner

takedown n
fällning
martial arts

taken /ˈteɪkən/ adj
förtjust intagen
infatuated, fond of or attracted to

takeout n
hämtmat takeaway
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 talang
unit of weight and money

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ adj
begåvad
endowed with talents

talentless adj
talanglös
having no talent

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ n
talisman
magical protective charms

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tak] [täk] [tɑk] n
föreläsning
lecture
konversation prat snack
conversation
prat
major topic of social discussion
överenskommelse
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tak] [täk] [tɑk] v
prata tala snacka babbla orera
to communicate by speech

talk about v
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/ [tʰoːɫ] adj
hög
of a building
lång
of a story
lång hög
of a person

tall poppy syndrome n
jante
tendency to disparage successful people

tall tale /tɔl ˈteɪl/ /tɔːl ˈteɪl/ n
fantasteri rövarhistoria
tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated

tallow /ˈtæləʊ/ n
talg
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ n
räkna
any account or score kept by notches or marks

tally /ˈtæli/ 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

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
tamarind
tropical tree
fruit

tambour /ˈtæmbʊə(ɹ)/ n
tambur
circular frame for embroidery
real tennis court feature

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ n
tamburin
percussion instrument

tame /teɪm/ adj
tam
not wild

tame /teɪm/ v
tämja
to make something tame

tameable adj
tämjbar
able to be tamed

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
manipulera mixtra
alter by making unauthorized changes

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] 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
garva
to turn animal hide into leather
sola
to become tan due to exposure to sun

tandoor /tænˈdʊɚ/ /tɑːnˈdʊɚ/ n
tandoor
cylindrical clay oven

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ n
tangens
in trigonometry
tangent tangens
in geometry

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ adj
orangeröd
colour

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ n
tangerin
fruit
tangerinträd
tree

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ adj
påtaglig handgriplig
touchable, palpable

tanginess n
syrlighet
quality of being tangy

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ n
bråk gräl konflikt
argument, conflict, dispute, or fight
härva trassel virrvarr röra
complicated or confused state or condition
trassel bråte härva oreda röra virrvarr
tangled twisted mass

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
bråka gräla tampas
to enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight
insnärjd
to be forced into some kind of situation
snärja
to catch and hold
tilltrasslad trassla
to become mixed together or intertwined
trassla trasslig
to mix together or intertwine

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
syrlig
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] n
muskelknutte
muscular and physically imposing person
stridsvagn pansarvagn
armoured fighting vehicle
tank
role playing character
fuel reservoir
tank dyktub
closed container for fluids

tank engine n
tanklok
type of steam locomotive

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
sejdel stånka
drinking vessel

tanned adj
solbränd
having a suntan

tanning bed n
solarium
tanning device

tanning salon n
solarium
a business renting use of tanning beds

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ n
renfana
plant of the genus Tanacetum

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
tantal
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73.

tantamount /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ adj
liktydig
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ n
raseriutbrott vredesutbrott raserianfall utbrott
often childish display of bad temper

tanzanite /ˈtænzənaɪt/ /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ n
tanzanit
trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] n
avledning
connection of a system to the main distribution
avlyssning
interception with authority
gängtapp tapp
device to cut internal threads
kran
device to dispense liquid
tapp
spigot

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] v
avlyssna
to intercept communication
avlyssna bugga
to place a listening device
tappa
to draw off liquid from a vessel
to furnish with taps
peta trycka
to touch something, often repeatedly

tap water n
kranvatten dricksvatten
water from a tap

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
tapas
variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] n
band tape
video or audiocassette tape

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] 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
avklinga
to diminish gradually
avsmalna smalna av
to become thinner or narrower at one end
to make thinner or narrower at one end
förtunna

taper off /ˈteɪpə ɒf/ /ˈteɪpɚ ɔf/ v
avta
diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
gobeläng
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
bandmask binnikemask
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda
bred binnikemask fiskbinnikemask
Diphyllobothrium latum

taphonomy /tæˈfɒnəmi/ n
tafonomi
the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after death

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
tapioka
starchy food from cassava

tapir /ˈteɪpiːɚ/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ /ˈteɪpɪɚ/ n
tapir
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
pålrot
long tapering root

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] n
beckbyxa
sailor
tjära
byproduct of tobacco smoke
substance
coal tar

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] v
tjära
to coat with tar

tar with the same brush /ˈtaɹ wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ /ˈtaː wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ v
dra alla över en kam skära alla över en kam
to characterize (someone or something) using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly

tarantass /taɹənˈtas/ n
tarantass
a low horse-drawn carriage without springs used in Russia

tarantism /ˈtæɹəntɪzm/ /ˈtæɹənˌtɪzm/ n
tarantism
an extreme urge to dance thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ n
fågelspindel
spider of the family Theraphosidae

tardigrade /ˈtɑɹdɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
långsam trög
sluggish, moving slowly

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ adj
försenad sen
later in relation to the proper time

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ n
tara
the empty weight of a container

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ v
tarera
to take into account the weight of a container
to set a zero value on an instrument

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] n
mål
goal or objective
mål måltavla
butt or mark to shoot at

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] 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 /ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/ n
asfalt
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ [tɝn] n
fjällsjö tjärn
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ v
besudla fläcka skada skamfila
to compromise, damage, soil, or sully

tarp /tɑɹp/ /tɑːp/ v
täcka
to cover something with a tarpaulin

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
presenning
heavy, waterproof sheet of material
canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover

tarpon n
tarpon
fish

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ n
dragon
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ v
dröja
to delay or be tardy

tarsier /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/ /ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ɚ/ 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

tartare sauce n
tartarsås
sauce served with fish

tartaric acid n
vinsyra
the aldaric acid, 2,3 dihydroxy-succinic acid, that occurs naturally in many plants, in wine and in tamarind

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
smak
one of the sensations produced by the tongue
smak tycke
implicit set of preferences
smakbit smakprov
(figuratively) a small amount of experience

taste /teɪst/ v
smaka
to have a taste
to experience
smaka provsmaka
to sample the flavor of something

taste-test v
provsmaka
to sample a food or drink in order to check its flavor

tastebud n
smaklök
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ adj
smakfull
exhibiting good taste

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ adj
smaklös
having no flavour
lacking refinement

tatterdemalion /tætədəˈmeɪliɒn/ n
trashank
person with tattered clothing

tattler /ˈtætlə/ /ˈtætlɚ/ /ˈtætl̩ə/ /ˈtætl̩ɚ/ n
skvallerbytta
one who tattles

tattletale n
skvallerbytta
one who tattles
sladdertacka skvallertant
one who gossips

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ 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
military display or pageant
signal

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ 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/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ n
tau
the letter }} in the Greek alphabet

tau neutrino n
tauneutrino
elementary particle

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
gliring glåpord
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /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/ /ˈtævəɹn/ n
gästgiveri krog
bar

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ adj
gulbrun gyllenbrun
of a light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
kattuggla
Strix aluco

tawny pipit n
fältpiplärka
Anthus campestris

tax /tæks/ n
skatt
money paid to the 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
inkomstdeklaration deklaration
declaration of income to the tax authority

tax revenue n
skatteintäkt
total revenue from taxes

tax wedge n
skattekil
difference between taxed and untaxed price

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 taxiförare droskchaufför taxichaffis
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 /tækˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaksiˌmiːtə/ /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/ /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/ 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 /ˈtæk.sɑn/ /ˈtæk.sɒn/ n
taxon
taxonomic group

taxonomist n
taxonom
taxon maker

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ n
taxonomi
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms
taxonomi systematik
classification in a hierarchical system

taxpayer n
skattebetalare
person who pays tax

tbsp n
msk
abbreviation for tablespoon

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] n
fika
light afternoon meal
kopp te te
cup of this drink
te brygd infusion
drink made from other plants
te tebuske
drink made from leaves of tea plant
dried leaves of tea plant

tea ball n
tepumla
spherical metal container

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 /ˈtiːbæɡ/ 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

teach someone a lesson v
lära en läxa läxa upp
punish (informal)

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
lärare lärarinna
person who teaches
lärarinna fröken
female who teaches

teacher's desk n
kateder
teacher's desk

teacher's pet n
fjäskare lärarens favorit
student perceived to be favored by the teacher

teaching assistant n
skolassistent
individual who assists a teacher

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ n
tekopp
cup for drinking tea

teahouse n
tehus
a cafe that sells tea

teak /tiːk/ n
teak
timber
tree

teakettle n
vattenkokare
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] n
kricka
duck
teal turkos
colour

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 spirit n
kåranda laganda
camaraderie

team sport n
lagsport lagidrott
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 /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ n
reva
hole or break caused by tearing

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ n
tår
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
riva
to rend

tear away v
slita sig
(reflexive) to remove oneself reluctantly

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
tårgas
chemical compound

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
slita loss
(transitive) to rip away from

teardrop /ˈtɪədɹɒp/ n
tår
single tear

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ adj
gråtmild tårfylld
accompanied by tears

tearjerker n
snyftare
emotionally charged dramatic work

tease /tiːz/ n
retsticka
one who teases

tease /tiːz/ v
kamma karda
to comb
to separate the fibers
reta
to poke fun at
to provoke or disturb
to entice

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ n
tesked
small spoon
teskedsmått tesked
unit of measure

teat /tiːt/ n
bröstvårta
projection of mammary gland
tuta
feeding bottle top

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
teknetium
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ adj
teknisk
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts

technical drawing n
byggritning konstruktionsritning ritning
depiction
ritande ritning uppritning
act
ritteknik
art

technical term n
fackterm
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise according to the context

technically /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ adv
de jure
based on formal (de jure) arguments, which however may be misleading
egentligen
based on precise facts, which however may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name
tekniskt
according to the current state of technology
having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ n
tekniker
occupation

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
teknik
practical aspects of a given art

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
style of music

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
tekno-
used to form words relating to technology

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

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ adj
teknokratisk
of or relating to a technocrat or technocracy

technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩] [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩] adj
teknologisk
of, relating to, or involving technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
teknologi
a particular technological concept
body of tools
teknologi teknik
the study of or a collection of techniques

tectonic adj
arkitektonisk tektonisk
relating to construction or architecture
tektonisk
(geology) relating to large-scale movements

tectonic plate n
kontinentalplatta
large piece of Earth's lithosphere

tectonics n
plattektonik tektonik
study of crustal plates
tektonik
science and art of shaping materials

tedder n
hövändare
machine for stirring and spreading hay

teddy /ˈtɛdi/ n
teddy
women's undergarment

teddy bear n
nallebjörn
lovable man
nallebjörn teddybjörn nalle
a stuffed toy bear

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈti.d͡ʒəs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
enformig långtråkig tjatig
boring, monotonous

tee /ˈtiː/ n
te
name of the letter T, t
golfpeg peg
golf: peg
tee
curling: target area
tee utslagsplats
golf: ground for hitting first shots

tee off v
gå på nerverna
to irritate, vex, annoy
slå ut
golf: to hit the first shot of a jole

teem /tiːm/ v
sprudla
overflowing with
tömma ösa
to empty
ösa
to pour (rain)

teenage /ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/ adj
tonårig
of an age between 13 and 19

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ 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

teenybopper /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/ /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ n
fjortis
person

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ n
tipi
cone-shaped tent

teeter /ˈtitɚ/ /ˈtiːtə/ [ˈtʰiɾɚ] v
vela
to be indecisive
vingla
tilt back and forth on an edge

teeter-totter n
gungbräda
seesaw

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
nykterist absolutist helnykterist
person who completely abstains from alcohol

tele- /ˈtɛl.ə/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ/ prefix
fjärr-
over a distance

telecommute v
distansarbeta telependla
work from home

telecommuting n
distansarbete
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location

telega /tɪˈleɪɡə/ n
telega
a simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
telegram
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ n
telegraf
chiefly historical: electrical device

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 telemarketing
selling products or services by making calls to potential customers

telemetry /təˈlɛ.məˌtri/ n
telemetri
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

telepath n
tankeläsare
person with telepathic ability

telepathy /təˈlɛpəθi/ /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ /ˈtɛləpæθi/ n
telepati
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ n
telefon
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ 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 line n
telefonlinje
infrastructure which allows a single telephone to be connected to a network

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
move an object by teleportation

teleportation n
teleportering
process of moving matter from one point to another

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptɚ/ n
teleprompter
device that displays scrolling text

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
teleskop
optical instrument that magnifies

telescopic sight n
kikarsikte
aiming device

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ n
fjärrskrivmaskin teleprinter
automatically translated electric telegraph

televangelist /tɛlɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ n
tv-predikant
televangelist

televise /ˈtɛləvaɪz/ v
televisera
broadcast, or be broadcast, by television

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ n
television
program broadcasting
television TV TV-apparat
device for receiving television signals
television televisjon
medium

television channel n
tv-kanal
a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television

television program n
tv-program
the content of an individual television broadcasting

television show n
tv-program
live or recorded TV broadcast or program

television station n
tv-station
studio from where a television channel is broadcasted

televoting n
telefonröstning
a form of advertising

telex /tɛl.ɛks/ n
telex
teletype network

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
avgöra säga
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish
berätta säga tala om
to pass information
säga till säga åt tala om
to instruct

tell apart v
skilja
to distinguish

tell off v
skälla ut
to rebuke

tell on v
skvallra tjalla
to tell someone that someone else has done something wrong

tell the truth phraseologicalUnit
ärligt talat
asserting the frank honesty of an associated statement

telling off n
utskällning
a reprimand

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ adj
avslöjande
revealing something

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ n
tellur
chemical element

telomere /ˈtiːləmɪɚ/ /ˈtɛləmɪɚ/ n
telomer
either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome

temerity /təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/ /təˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /tɪˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
dumdristighet
reckless boldness

temp /tɛmp/ n
vikarie
temporary employee

temp /tɛmp/ v
vicka vikariera
to work as a temporary employee

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
temperament
tendency to be of a certain type of mood

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
aducera glödga
to strengthen or toughen by heat treatment
dämpa mildra
to moderate or control

temperature /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] n
feber
elevated body temperature
temperatur
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics

temperature coefficient n
temperaturkoefficient
physical coefficient

tempest in a teapot n
storm i ett vattenglas
big fuss made in a small context

template /ˈtɛm.pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ n
mall schablon mönster
physical object

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
tempel
place of worship
skalm
sidepiece of spectacles
tinning
region of skull

temple garment n
tempelklädnad
form of underwear

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.pə.ɹəl/ adj
jordisk världslig
of or relating to the material world
temporär
of limited time
temporär tillfällig
lasting a short time only
tidsmässig temporal tids- tidsbunden
of or relating to time

temporal lobe n
temporallob tinninglob
division of cerebrum

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
för tillfället temporärt tillfälligt

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /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/ [tʰɛn] n
tia
denomination of currency with a value of ten
playing card with a value of ten
set or group with ten elements

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] 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 o'clock n
klockan tio
the start of the eleventh hour

ten thousand numeral
tio tusen
10,000

tenable /ˈten.ə.bəl/ /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ [ˈten.ə.bl̩] [ˈtɛn.ə.bl̩] 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
ihärdig fast hårdnackad orubblig seglivad ståndaktig
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged
seg
holding together; cohesive
säker
having a good memory; retentive

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
Arrendera
hyresgäst
one who has possession of any place; a dweller; an 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

tend /tɛnd/ v
tendera
to be probable or likely

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ n
tendens benägenhet trend
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ adj
tendensiös tendentiös
tendentious

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
mör
soft and easily chewed
öm ljuv
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
ömtålig
easy damaged, delicate

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
tender
fuel-carrying railroad car
anbud offert
law: an offer to buy or sell something
betalningsmedel
means of payment

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
bjuda
to offer a payment
erbjuda
formal: to offer, give

tender loving care n
ompyssling omsorg
considerate and compassionate care

tenderize v
möra
make tender

tenderizer /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzɚ/ n
köttklubba
a form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking

tenderloin n
filé oxfilé fläskfilé
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 /ˈtɛn.dɪn.əs/ adj
sen-

tendon /ˈtɛn.dən/ n
sena
band of fibrous tissue

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
klänge ranka
thin, spirally coiling stem

tenet /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
grundsats dogm
an opinion, belief or principle

tenfold adj
tiofaldig
ten times as much or as many

tenfold adv
tiofalt
by ten times as much

tenner /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
tia
note worth ten basic units of currency

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
tenness
chemical element with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ 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 tennisarm
inflammation

tennis player n
tennisspelare
a person who plays tennis

tennis racket n
tennisracket
tennis bat

tenon n
spont tapp
projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
tenor
musical performer
musical range

tenosynovitis n
senknarr
inflammation

tens n
tiotal
second decade of a century

tense /tɛns/ adj
spänd
showing stress or strain
pulled taut

tense /tɛns/ n
tempus tid
verb forms distinguishing time

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
spänning
psychological state
voltage
state of an elastic object

tensor /ˈtɛn.sɔɹ/ /ˈtɛn.sɔː/ /ˈtɛn.sə/ /ˈtɛn.sɚ/ n
tensor
function of several variables
image of a tuple under a tensor product map
matrix of matrices

tensorial adj
tensor- tensoriell

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
tält
portable lodge

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ v
tälta
to go camping

tent peg n
tältpinne tältspik
peg, to hold a rope that supports a tent

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ n
tentakel
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
försök 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/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
tionde
ordinal form of ten

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] n
tionde
something in the tenth position
tiondel
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
ljummen
uninterested
ljummen ljum
lukewarm

teqball /ˈtɛkˌbɑl/ /ˈtɛkˌbɔːl/ n
teqboll
A game or sport with a spherical round ball and curved table

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
tequila
liquor

terawatt-hour n
terawattimme
unit of electrical energy

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
terbium
chemical element

tercet /ˈtɜː(ɹ)sɪt/ n
terzin
three-line stanza in a poem

terebinth n
terebint
a Mediterranean tree

teriyaki /ˌte.ɹiˈjɐː.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjæ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjɑ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈjɑː.ki/ n
teriyaki
a cooking technique

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
fot
relations among people
frist period tidsfrist
period of time, time limit
förhållningsregel klausul villkor
limitation, restriction or regulation
mandatperiod
period in office or prison
term
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
term begrepp beteckning
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge
termin
part of a year

term of address n
tilltalsord tilltalsfras
word or phrase used to address or refer to someone

term of endearment n
smeknamn smeksam benämning
word, phrase, or nickname expressing affection

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ adj
dödlig
resulting in death

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
terminal
airport building
computer program that emulates a terminal
device for entering data into a computer

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ändelse
(grammar) the last part (or morpheme) of a word

terminological /ˌtɜɹmənəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
terminologisk
of, or relating to terminology

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
terminologi
terms used in any business, art, etc

terminus /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ n
slutstation ändhållplats ändstation
end point of a transport system

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termit
insect

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
tärna
bird of the subfamily Sternidae

ternary /ˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.nə.ɹi/ adj
ternär trefaldig trevärd
Made up of three things

terra firma /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɜː.mə/ /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɝ.mə/ n
fast mark terra firma
land, as opposed to water or air

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
terrass
(agriculture) raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides
platform that extends outwards from a building
roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
terrassera
to form something into a terrace

terracotta /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɑt.ə/ /ˌtɛɹ.əˈkɒt.ə/ n
terrakotta
hard red-brown earthenware

terraform /ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/ v
terraformera
transform into one having the characteristics of Earth

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
terraformning terraformering
planetary engineering

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ n
terräng
area

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
jordisk
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ adj
avskyvärd fruktansvärd hemsk
hemsk fruktansvärd
dreadful; causing alarm or fear

terrified /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/ adj
livrädd
extremely frightened

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
territoriell
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory

territorial integrity n
territoriell integritet
principle that a state’s borders are sacrosanct

territorial waters n
territorialhav territorialvatten
belt of coastal waters

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
revir
area which an animal defends
territorium
large tract of land
administrative unit

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ n
skräck
terror
extreme fear

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
terrorism
use of terror as a means of coercion

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ adj
terroristisk
of or relating to terrorism

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/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.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 /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] n
prov prövning försök
challenge, trial
prov tenta tentamen dugga
academics: examination
test prov provning
product examination

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
testa utmana

test of time n
tidens tand

test the waters v
sondera terrängen
explore or probe

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 /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/ n
testament
part of the Bible
testamente
document containing a person's will

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ /ˈtɛˌsteɪ.tɚ/ n
testator
One who makes or has made a legally valid will

testbed v
testbädd
platform for experimentation

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
testikel
male sex gland

testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ v
vittna
to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath
to make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith

testimonial n
intyg
written recommendation

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
bevis
witness; evidence; proof of some fact
vittnesmål
statement in court

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ n
testosteron
steroid hormone

testy /ˈtɛsti/ adj
retlig
irritable

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ n
stelkramp
disease

tether /ˈtɛðɚ/ n
ankarkätting ankartross förankringslina tjuder
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement
fånglina
nautical: line that connects safety harness to jackstay

tether /ˈtɛðɚ/ v
sammankoppla
to connect a PC and a smartphone
tjudra ankra förankra
to restrict something with or as if with a tether

tetradecagon n
tetradekagon
geometry

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
tetraeder
polyhedron

tetrahydrocannabinol /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ n
tetrahydrocannabinol
THC

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹæləd͡ʒi/ n
tetralogi
A series of four related works

tetrameter n
tetrameter
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry)

tetrapod /ˈtɛ.tɹəˌpɑd/ /ˈtɛ.tɹəˌpɒd/ n
landryggradsdjur
member of superclass Tetrapoda

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ 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

tetroxide n
tetroxid
oxide containing four oxygen atoms

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
sms:a messa
to send a text message to

text adventure n
textäventyr
text-based computer game

text editor n
texteditor textredigerare editor
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

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
textilier
cloth produced from fabric

textual criticism n
textkritik
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

thalamus n
talamus
anatomy: structure within forebrain

thaler /ˈtɑːlɚ/ n
daler
historical monetary unit

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
tallium
chemical element

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
än
Introduces a comparison

thanatocoenose /θəˌnætəʊˈsiːnəʊs/ n
tanatocenos thanatocoenos
dead life forms found together

thank /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [ðæŋk] [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
tacka
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
to credit or hold something responsible

thank God interjection
gudskelov tack gode Gud
exclamation of gratitude or relief

thank goodness interjection
gudskelov Gud ske lov tack och lov
express gratitude

thank one's lucky stars v
tacka sin lyckliga stjärna
to be grateful

thank you /ˈθæŋk juː/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ [ˈθeɪŋk ˌju] interjection
tack tack så mycket
an expression of gratitude

thank you very much interjection
tack så mycket tusen tack
greater gratitude than "thank you"

thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/ adj
tacksam
showing thanks

thankfully adv
tack och lov
fortunately

thankless adj
otacksam
unappreciated

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
tack tackar
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /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 nothing interjection
tack för inget
unhappy for actual unhelpfulness

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
tack för din hjälp
thanks for your help

thanks in advance interjection
tack på förhand
thanks in advance

thanks to preposition
tack vare på grund av
because of

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
så
to a given extent or degree
to a great extent or degree, very

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
att
connecting a noun clause
för att så att
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final")

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
den där det där den det dessa
what is being indicated

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
den där det där den det denna detta
that thing
som vilken
which

that is adv
det vill säga
in other words

that one pronoun
de de där den den där det det där
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
med det sagt
even so

that was it phraseologicalUnit
det var det

that's that phraseologicalUnit
och därmed basta punkt slut så är det med det
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter

that's why adv
därför
the reason

thatch /θæt͡ʃ/ n
halm
straw for covering roofs or stacks

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
halmtäckare
person who installs thatch

thaw /θɔː/ n
tö töväder
warmer weather that melts ice and snow
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter
reduced tension or increased friendliness

thaw /θɔː/ v
smälta tina
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve
smälta töa
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ adv
ju + comp., desto + comp.
the + comparative, the + comparative

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ article
-en
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class
-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”

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 customer is always right proverb
kunden har alltid rätt
proverb

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
tärningen är kastad
conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner

the early bird gets the worm proverb
morgonstund har guld i mund den som sätter igång först når mest framgång morgonstund har guld i mun
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 end of one's rope n
vägs ände
the point of having no more options

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
fan fittan i helvete
vulgar: intensifier used after interrogative pronouns
för fan för helvete
vulgar: intensifier forming part of a phrasal verb

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
gräset är alltid grönare på andra sidan
others' circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the hell adv
fan i helvete tusan
expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative term
i helvete heller så fan heller
indication of emphatic rejection of an assertion

the man n
överhet
the oppressive powers that be

the more the merrier proverb
ju fler desto bättre ju fler desto roligare
it is more fun with more people

the one n
den utvalde
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One

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 rest is history phraseologicalUnit
resten är historia
used to indicate that one does not need to continue a story

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/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] 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
teatralisk
fake and exaggerated

theatricality n
teatralitet
theatrical behavior

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
dig
Objective case of 'thou'

theft /θɛft/ n
stöld
act of stealing property

theine /ˈteɪ.iːn/ /ˈθeɪ.iːn/ /ˈθiː.iːn/ n
tein
Caffeine in tea

their /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ determiner
deras sin sitt sina
belonging to them (plural)
hens
belonging to someone of unspecified gender (singular)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ /ðɛɹz/ /ðɛːz/ pronoun
deras
that which belongs to them

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ 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/ /ðʌm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
dem
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb
hen
third-person singular pronoun of indeterminate gender

thematic /θɛˈmætɪk/ /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
tematisk
relating to, or having a theme or a topic

theme /θiːm/ n
tema
subject of a talk or an artistic piece
computing: collection of color schemes, sounds, artwork etc.
music: main melody of a piece of music
recurring idea

theme song n
ledmotiv signaturmelodi titelmelodi vinjett
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
sig själva

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
dåvarande
being so at that time

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
då
at that time
då alltså i så fall
in that case
samtidigt å andra sidan
at the same time; on the other hand
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

theo- prefix
teo-
relating to god

theocentric /θiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
teocentrisk
having God as main focus

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ n
teokrati
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theocratic adj
teokratisk
pertaining to theocracy

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
teodicéproblemet
justification of a deity

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ n
teodolit
instrument

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
teogoni
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ n
teolog
one who studies theology

theological /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ /θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ adj
teologisk
of or relating to theology

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
teologi
study of God, or a god, or gods

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
teofani
a visible manifestation of a deity

theophoric adj
teofor
Containing the name of a deity.

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
teorb
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ n
teorem sats lärosats
proved mathematical statement

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ 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/ /ˈθɪɹəst/ n
teoretiker
someone who constructs theories

theorize /ˈθi.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.aɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.ɑɪz/ v
teoretisera
formulate theories

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ 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

theory of relativity n
relativitetsteori
special and general relativity

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
teosofisk
of, or relating to theosophy

theosophy [θi.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
teosofi
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ n
terapeut
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
terapi
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ adv
det
in existence
dit där
to or into that place; thither
där
in that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc.
där dit
in or at that place

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ interjection
så där ja
Used to express completion

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ pronoun
det
expletive subject of verb of existence: "there is"

there are phraseologicalUnit
det finns
third-person plural present indicative of there be

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 been an accident phraseologicalUnit
det finns varit en olycka
there's been an accident

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
seså så, så såja
used to calm somebody

thereabout /ðɛəɹəˈbaʊt/ /ˈðɛəɹəbaʊt/ /ˈðɛɹəˌbaʊt/ /ˌðɛɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
däromkring
about or around that date or time
about or near that place
about or near to that condition or quality
approximately that number or quantity

thereafter /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
därefter efteråt
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

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
därigenom därmed
by that

therefor /ðɛəɹˈfɔɹ/ /ðɛəˈfɔː/ adv
därför
for that

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
därför
for that or this reason
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 /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
theremin aetherophone teremin thereminvox
electronic musical instrument

thereon /ðɛəˈɹɒn/ /ðɛˈɹɑn/ /ðɛˈɹɔn/ 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 /ðɛəˈwɪð/ /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
därmed
with this, that or those

therewithal adv
därmed
in adition; besides

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
termisk
pertaining to heat or temperature

thermal camera n
värmekamera
type of camera

thermal conductivity n
värmeledningsförmåga
measure of the ability to conduct heat

thermal energy n
termisk energi värmeenergi
internal energy

thermal grease n
kylpasta
fluid used to increase conductance of a thermal interface

thermic /ˈθɜː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
termisk
related to heat

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termit
mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide

thermodynamic equilibrium n
termodynamisk jämvikt
state of equal temperature

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
termodynamik värmelära
science of heat-energy conversion

thermoelectricity n
termoelektricitet
physics: direct conversion of heat into electricity

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
termometer
apparatus used to measure temperature

thermonuclear adj
termonukleär

thermonuclear weapon n
termonukleärt vapen
weapon

thermoplastic n
termoplast
plastic with this property

thermoregulation n
temperaturreglering
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism

thermos /ˈθɜː.mɒs/ /ˈθɝ.məs/ n
termos
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
termosfär
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /ˈθɝməstæt/ n
termostat
device which maintains the desired temperature

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 /ˈθisiz/ /ˈθisɪs/ /ˈθiːsiːz/ /ˈθiːsɪs/ /ˈθɛsɪs/ n
dissertation
lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis, especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree

thesis defense n
disputation disputationsakt
final step in earning a doctorate

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] n
theta
Greek letter

theurgy /ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ n
teurgi
A form of magic

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
de dom
third-person plural pronoun
de dom man
one, people, some people
hen
third-person singular, of unknown, irrelevant}} or non-binary gender

they say phraseologicalUnit
det heter man säger
it is commonly said

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
tjock
relatively great in extent from one surface to another
having a viscous consistency
measuring a certain number of units in this dimension
tjock grov
heavy in build
tjock tät
impenetrable to sight
trög
informal: stupid
tät packad tätt
densely crowded or packed

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

thickener n
bindemedel gelémedel
thickening agent

thickening /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ n
redning
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ n
snår busksnår
copse

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ n
tjuv tjyv
one who carries out theft

thieve /θiːv/ v
stjäla
commit theft

thieving /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ adj
tjuvaktig
that steals

thieving /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ n
stöld tjuveri
action of theft

thievish adj
tjuvaktig
Having a tendency to steal.

thigh /θaɪ/ n
lår
upper leg

thigh-high adj
lårhög
at thigh level

thighbone n
lårben
femur

thimble /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ n
fingerborg
cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, used in sewing to push the needle through material
as much as fills a thimble

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
klen tunn
very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions
tunn
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
of low viscosity or low specific gravity
tunn mager klen spinkig
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt
tunn mager slank smal

thin /ˈθɪn/ v
späda
to dilute

thin as a rake adj
smal som en pinne smal som en sticka trådsmal
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
penis
ting
historical: public assembly or judicial council

thingamabob n
grunka mackapär manick mojäng tingest
placeholder word

thingamajig /ˈθɪŋəməˌd͡ʒɪɡ/ n
grejsimojs grunka mojäng tingest
something that one does not know the name of

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
grej manick pryl tingest
a thing

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
tro tänka
guess, reckon
tycka
consider, judge, regard something as
tycka anse mena
be of the opinion that
tänka
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
tänka över tänka
to ponder, to go over in one's head

think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ v
tänka på
ponder

think again phraseologicalUnit
tänk dig för

think of v
tänka på

think tank n
tankesmedja
group producing research and recommendations

think through v
tänka igenom
to fully consider

think up v
hitta på
create in one's mind; invent

thinkable adj
tänkbar
able to be thought or imagined; conceivable

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
tänkare
intellectual
one who spends time thinking

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ n
tankehatt tänkarhatt
metaphorical piece of headgear for solving a problem

thinly /ˈθɪnli/ adv
glest tunt
not thickly

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
tredje
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
ters
interval
tredje trea
person or thing in the third position
tredjedel
one of three equal parts of a whole

third country n
tredje land

third cousin n
B-kusin brylling fyrmänning syssling tredjekusin
third cousin

third gear n
trea treans växel
third gear of an engine

third party n
tredje part tredje man
someone not directly involved in a transaction.

third person n
third person tredje 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
gill

third wheel n
tredje hjul
unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date

thirdly /ˈθɚdli/ /ˈθɜːdli/ /ˈθɜːdlɪ/ 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 /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ adj
törstig törstande
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ numeral
tretton
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
trettonde
ordinal form of thirteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ n
trettonde
something in the thirteenth position
trettondel
one of thirteen equal parts of a whole

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
trettionde
the ordinal form of the number thirty

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ [ˈθɝɾi] 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 /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
trettiosex
36

thirty-three numeral
trettiotre
33

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
trettiotvå
32

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ determiner
den här denna
the (thing) here
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

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ pronoun
den här det här denna detta
the thing, item, etc. being indicated

this afternoon adv
i eftermiddag
during the afternoon of today

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 /ðəs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /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
den här tid vid
on or near the same date (in the past or in the future)
denna gång
now, today, on this occasion

this too shall pass proverb
allting har en ände även detta ska gå över
nothing lasts forever

this way n
hitåt häråt
to indicate direction

this year adv
i år
during the current year

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
tistel
plant

thither /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ adv
dit
to that place

thitherto adv
dittilldags dittills
(archaic) thereto, to that point

thitherward /ˈðɪðəwəd/ adv
ditåt

thixotropic adj
tixotrop
becoming a fluid when agitated but solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand

thixotropy n
tixotropi

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ n
tullapinne
pin for oars

thong /θɑŋ/ /θɒŋ/ /θɔŋ/ n
flip-flop flippflopp flippflopp-sandal
footwear

thoracic cavity n
brösthåla
chamber of the human body

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 /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] n
törne tagg
sharp protective spine of a plant

thornbush n
taggbuske törnbuske törne
thorny shrub or bush

thorough /ˈθɜɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
fullständig
utter; complete; absolute
grundlig utförlig
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

thou /ðaʊ/ /ðuː/ pronoun
du
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ v
dua
to address (a person) using the familiar second-person pronoun

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
dock
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
fastän fast även om
although

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
tanke
representation created in the mind
tanke fundering
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

thought-provoking adj
tankeväckande
thought-provoking

thought-world /ˈθɔːtwəːld/ n
tankevärld
conceptual universe

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ n
krimtänk tankebrott
a crime

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
eftertänksam
demonstrating thought or careful consideration
omtänksam
demonstrating kindness or consideration

thoughtless /ˈθɑtləs/ /ˈθɑtlɪs/ /ˈθɔtləs/ /ˈθɔtlɪs/ /ˈθɔːtləs/ /ˈθɔːtlɪs/ adj
hänsynslös lättvindig
careless
tanklös oreflekterad
lacking thought

thoughtlessly /ˈθɔt.lɪs.li/ adv
tanklöst
done without thinking

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] numeral
tusen
cardinal number 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
tusende
ordinal form of 1000

thrall /θɹɑl/ /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
träl
one who is enslaved
träldom
the state of being enslaved

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːl.dəm/ 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
(computing) a unit of execution
long, thin and flexible form of material
(Internet) a series of messages
tråd tema

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
gänga trä
to screw on
passera träda
to pass

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /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

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ adj
hotfull
presenting a threat

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] n
trea
playing card
trea tre
digit/figure 3
treåring
person who is three years old

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
tre trea
cardinal number 3

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
trehundra
cardinal number 300

three o'clock n
klockan tre
the start of the fourth hour

three of a kind n
triss tretal
hand with three cards of the same rank

three-dimensional adj
tredimensionell
existing in three dimensions

three-fourths n
tre fjärdedelar
3/4

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
trehövdad
having three heads

three-legged /ˈθɹiːlɛɡd/ /θɹiːˈlɛɡɪd/ adj
trebent
having three legs

three-quarter n
trekvart
the fraction ¾

three-quarters /θɹiˈk(w)ɔɹtɚz/ /θɹiːˈkwɔːtəz/ n
trekvart
3/4

three-wheeler n
trehjuling
cycle or motorcycle with three wheels

threefold adj
trefaldig

threes n
treor
pair of threes
plural of 'three'

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
trekant
a sexual activity involving three people
trio
a group of three people

threonine n
treonin
an essential amino acid

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
tröska
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ 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 /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] n
fribelopp tröskel
income at which income tax becomes due
tröskel
bottom-most part of a doorway
tröskelvärde tröskel
point at which an action is triggered

threshold of originality n
verkshöjd
threshold

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tre gånger trefalt
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
sparsamhet
characteristic of using a minimum of something
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 /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
rysare thriller
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
hals flaskhals
narrow opening in a vessel
hals strupe
gullet or windpipe
strupe hals
front part of the neck

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 in the blood vessels, causing obstruction of the 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 /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
trängsel mängd
group of people

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
tränga sig in
to crowd into a place, especially to fill it

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ n
gaspedal
spjäll strypventil
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ v
begränsa gasa minska gasen strypa gasen undertrycka öka gasen
strypa
to strangle someone

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] preposition
genom igenom
by means of
from one side of an opening to the other
entering, then later exiting
surrounded by (while moving)

through and through adv
alltigenom fingerspets
entirely

through ball n
genomskärare
a kind of a pass in soccer

through-composed /θruːkəmˈpoʊzd/ /θruːkəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
genomkomponerad
with stanzas set to differing music

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ preposition
genom
in every part of; all through

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] n
kast
flight of a thrown object
överkast
piece of fabric used to cover a bed, sofa or other soft furnishing

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
dreja
to make 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 wɪθ 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

throwable adj
kastbar

throwing /ˈθɹoʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/ n
drejning
making ceramic ware

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
trast
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae
torsk

thrush nightingale n
näktergal
Luscinia luscinia

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
anfall framstöt
a lunge forward
dragkraft
force due to propulsion
mål syfte
(figurative) primary effort
stöt
an attack with a sword

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
duns
the sound of a dull impact

thug /ʈʰəɡ/ /θʌɡ/ n
bandit bov gangster skurk
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thuja /ˈθu.d͡ʒə/ n
tuja
a tree of the genus Thuja

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
tulium
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
tumme
digit

thumb war n
tumbrottning
children's game

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ n
tumnagel
fingernail on the thumb

thumbprint n
tumavtryck
a print or mark made by a thumb

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
häftstift
nail-like tack

thump /θʌmp/ n
dunk
blow
sound

thump /θʌmp/ v
dunka
to hit someone or something so as to make a thump
to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ n
dån muller åskdån åskmuller
sound resembling thunder
dån mullrande
deep, rumbling noise
åska dunder (åsk) smäll
sound caused by lightning

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
dundra dåna åska
to make a noise like thunder

thunder god n
åskgud
thunder deity

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
åskfågel
mythological bird

thunderbolt /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ n
tordön vigg åskknall
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thundercloud n
åskmoln
cloud

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ n
åskväder
storm with thunder and lightning

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
så sålunda på detta vis såhär
in this way or manner
sålunda således alltså följaktligen
as a result

thus far adv
dittills hittills
so far

thwack /θwæk/ v
smälla
to hit (someone or something) hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
toft
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
hindra
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
din ditt dina
possessive determiner

thylacine /ˈθailəsiːn/ n
pungvarg tasmansk tiger tasmansk varg
extinct carnivorous marsupial

thyme /taɪm/ n
timjan
plant of the genus Thymus

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
bräss tymus thymus
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyristor n
tyristor
semiconductor diode

thyroid gland n
sköldkörtel tyreoidea
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland

thyroiditis n
sköldkörtelinflammation tyreoidit
inflammation of the thyroid gland

thyroxine /θaɪˈrɑksiːn/ /θaɪˈrɑksɪn/ n
tyroxin
the hormone

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ n
thyrsos thyrsosstav
staff

tiara /tiˈæɹə/ /tiˈɑɹə/ /tiˈɑːɹə/ n
diadem
ornamental coronet
påvekrona
papal crown

tibialis n
skenbensmuskel
Either of the two muscles that attach to the tibia

tic /tɪk/ n
ryckning tic
local and habitual convulsive motion

tic-tac-toe n
luffarschack tre i rad tripp trapp trull
game

tick /tɪk/ n
fästing
arachnid
bock
checkmark
tick
quiet but sharp, repeated sound

tick /tɪk/ v
ticka
make a clicking noise

tick bite n
fästingbett

tick off v
bocka av
to sign with a tick
läxa upp
(UK) to reprimand

tick-borne encephalitis n
TBE fästingburen encefalit fästingburen hjärninflammation
viral disease

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
biljett
pass for transportation
admission to entertainment
bot
traffic citation

ticket inspector n
biljettkontrollant
person who checks passengers have a valid ticket

ticket machine n
biljettautomat
ticket vending machine

ticket office n
biljettkontor
an office where tickets may be purchased

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 wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
flodvåg
figurative: sudden, powerful surge
large and sudden rise and fall in the tide
flodvåg tidvattenvåg tidvattensvåg tsunami
tsunami

tiddlywinks /ˈtɪdliˌwɪŋks/ /ˈtɪdlɪ-/ /ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋks/ n
loppspel
competitive game in which the objective is to flick as many small discs as possible into a container

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] 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
sports: tie score

tie /taɪ/ v
binda
to attach or fasten with string

tie clip n
slipshållare
clip to hold tie

tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/ n
knytbatik
a shirt

tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/ v
knytbatik
to dye with strings

tiebreaker /ˈtaɪˌbɹeɪkɚ/ n
tiebreak
something that is used to pick a winner

tiepin n
slipsnål
a tie tack, a pin or stud used to secure a tie to the shirt

tier /ˈtɪə/ /ˈtɪɚ/ n
lager skikt
layer or rank

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] n
tiger
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger cub n
tigerunge
young tiger

tiger lily n
tigerlilja
flowering plant Lilium lancifoliom

tiger prawn n
tigerräka
Penaeus monodon

tiger shark n
tigerhaj
Galeocerdo cuvier

tight /taɪt/ adj
snäv
firmly held together

tight ship n
strikt regemente
highly disciplined organization

tight-fitting adj
åtsittande
snug, skintight

tighten one's belt v
dra åt svångremmen
be more frugal

tightrope n
lina
tightly stretched rope

tightrope walker n
lindansare
acrobat who practices tightrope walking

tights /taɪts/ n
strumpbyxor tajts
women's garment
trikåer
dancer's garment

tigon /ˈtaɪɡən/ n
tigon
cross between a male tiger and a lioness

tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ n
tigerhona tigrinna
female tiger

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ n
tilde
diacritical mark

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ n
taktegel kakel
sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces

tiler n
plattsättare taktäckare tegeltäckare
a person who sets tiles

till /tɪl/ conjunction
till 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

tilt at windmills v
slåss mot väderkvarnar
attack imaginary enemies

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
wood that has been cut ready for construction

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ n
klangfärg timbre klang
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] n
dags tid
division of the day: particular moment or hour
gång
instance or occurrence
ratio of comparison
gång tid
tid
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
measurement of a quantity of time
extended period of time, defined or undefined: age, era, etc.
a personal experience
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
numerical indication of a particular moment in time
person's experiences or biography
tid tidpunkt
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
ta tid på
to measure time
tajma tidsinställa
to choose the time for

time after time adv
gång efter annan gång på gång om och om igen
again and again

time and again adv
gång efter annan gång på gång
often; repeatedly

time and time again adv
gång på gång om och om igen
often; repeatedly

time bomb n
tidsinställd bomb
bomb with a timeout mechanism
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
time seems to pass more quickly when enjoying oneself

time frame /ˈtaɪmˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈtɑemˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈtɜːmˌfɹeɪm/ n
tidsram
period of time

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 interval n
tidsintervall
a period of time with fixed, well-defined limits

time is money proverb
tid är pengar
time is money

time machine n
tidsmaskin
device used to travel in time

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 off n
ledighet
time without work

time period n
tidsperiod
the length of time within which an activity or event occurs

time scale n
tidsskala
series of events used as a rough measure of duration

time signal n
tidssignal
signal used as a reference to determine the time of day

time signature n
taktbeteckning tempobeteckning
numerical sign

time travel n
tidsresa
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future

time trial n
tempolopp
race in cycling

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-honored adj
beprövad
honored because of age or long usage

time-lapse /ˈtaɪmˌlæps/ adj
intervallfotografering tidsförkortning
photographic technique

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
tidsgräns
intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit
time-out timeout
in sports
time-out timeout vilopaus
break from a heated or stressful situation

time-sharing n
andelslägenhet
type of joint ownership

time-traveller n
tidsresenär
one who engages in time travel

timeless adj
tidlös
not decreasing over time in quality and appeal

timelessness /ˈtaɪmləsnəs/ /ˈtaɪmlɪsnɪs/ /ˈtʰaɪ̯mlɪ̈snɪ̈s/ n
tidlöshet
property of being timeless

timeliness n
läglighet lämplighet
the state of being timely

timepoint n
tidpunkt

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ n
timer
device

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
gånger
multiplied by

timesaving adj
tidsbesparande

timeserver /ˈtʌɪmˌsəːvə/ n
kappvändare myglare opportunist väderhane ögontjänare
opportunist
tidsserver tidssignal
device

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ n
tidtabell tidsschema
a structured schedule of events

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ v
planera in
arrange a specific time for an event

timeworn /ˈtaɪm.wɔɹn/ adj
utnött
showing the effects of wear

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ adj
timid blyg försagd
lacking in courage or confidence

timidly adv
försagt
in a timid manner

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n
tajming
the regulation of the pace
tidpunkt
time when something happens
tidsstämpel
instance of recording the time

timing belt n
kamrem
a part of an internal combustion engine

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] n
konservburk konserv
airtight container
tenn
element

tin plate n
bleck bleckplåt
tin-coated sheet steel

tin snips n
plåtsax

tin soldier n
tennsoldat
toy soldier

tin-plate v
förtenna
to coat with tin

tinamou /ˈtɪ.nəˌmuː/ n
tinamo
bird of the family Tinamidae

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋ(k)t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɪŋktjʊə/ n
tinktur
hue or pattern used in the depiction of a coat of arms
medicine consisting of one or more substances dissolved in ethanol or some other solvent

tinder /ˈtɪn.də/ /ˈtɪn.dɚ/ n
fnöske
dry sticks etc.

tinderbox n
elddon fnöskdosa
small container containing flint, steel, and tinder
krutdurk
potentially dangerous situation

tine /taɪn/ n
tagg
on antler
tand
prong

tinfoil n
stanniol
tinfoil

tinfoil hat n
foliehatt
tinfoil hat

tinfoil hatter n
foliehatt
one who believes in conspiracy theories

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ n
kittelflickare förtennare kopparslagare
itinerant tinsmith
löskefolk rackare resande tattare
member of the travelling community
rackare
mischievous person

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ v
mixtra joxa knåpa mecka meka
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix or improve it

tinkle /ˈtɪŋkəl/ n
pling
light metallic sound

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
tinnitus öronsusning
perception of nonexistent noise

tinsel /ˈtɪns(ə)l/ /ˈtɪnsəl/ n
glitter
very thin decorative strips of a glittering, metallic material, often strung on to thread

tinsmith n
plåtslagare bleckslagare
a person who makes or repairs things with tin

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
to cause something to be in a tilted position
dricksa
give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided
tipsa
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
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
pimpla dricka
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess
supa
To drink too much alcohol
utskänka
To sell alcoholic liquor by retail

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
dragen lätt berusad salongsberusad
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] n
tåspets
tips of one's toes

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] v
gå på tå
to walk quietly

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
tiramisu
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
trötta
to make sleepy
tröttna
to become sleepy
tröttna bli trött
to become tired

tire iron n
däckavtagare
tool

tire out v
trötta ut
make someone tired

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] adj
trött
in need of rest or sleep

tiredness n
trötthet
state of being tired

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ n
näsduk pappersnäsduk
sheet of absorbent paper
vävnad
aggregation of cells
woven fabric

tit /tɪt/ n
bröstvårta
a mammary gland, teat
tutte patte bröst
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast

tit fuck n
bröstknull spanskt
stimulation of a penis by breasts

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
bjässe
something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness

titan arum n
jätteknölkalla
Amorphopallus titanum

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 /ˈtaɪ.təl/ n
titel
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
certificate of ownership

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ v
titulera
the act of assigning a title

title page n
titelsida
page in a book

titled adj
betitlad titulerad

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ n
mes tita
any bird of the family Paridae

titter /ˈtɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪtɚ/ [ˈtɪɾɚ] v
fnissa fnittra
to laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued manner

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ /ˈmiːsɪs/ n
tmesis
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] adv
till

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
att
infinitive-marker
för att
in order to

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
för åt
i
time: preceding
till
in the direction of, and arriving at
used to indicate ratios
end of range
till med mot
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship
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
story continues in next episode

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
för att vara ärlig ska jag vara ärlig
frankly

to begin with adv
inledningsvis till att börja med
initially
till att börja med
in the first place

to boot adv
dessutom därtill till på köpet
in addition, besides, also

to date
till dags dato
until now

to death
ihjäl till leda
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
att fela är mänskligt det är mänskligt att fela
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
until satisfied; as much as is wished

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 taste
efter behag
depending on personal taste

to the core
alltigenom fingerspets in i märgen
down to one's very essence

to the day
på dagen
measured on the level of days

to the letter adv
till punkt och pricka
idiomatic for “literally”, following the rules as they're written

to the power of preposition
potens upphöjt till
indicating an exponent

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
till dem det berör till dem det vederbör till den det berör 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/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ n
rostat bröd skål
toasted bread
skål
salutation while drinking alcohol

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ v
rosta
to lightly cook by browning over fire
skåla
to engage in a salutation

toast rack n
toast rack
rack designed to hold toasted bread

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
brödrost
device for toasting bread

toasty /ˈtoʊsti/ adj
gosig
pleasantly warm

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ n
tobak
any plant of the genus Nicotiana
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant

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/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
idag i dag
on the current day
idag nuförtiden nu för tiden
nowadays

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] n
idag i dag
today (noun)

today's adj
dag
relating to, or produced in, the current historical period
relating to, or produced today

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ n
småbarn koltbarn
young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it

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 kick to a football with the toe end of the boot

toe-poke v
tåpaja
To kick the ball with the toe end of the boot

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
tånagel
the plate covering the end of a toe

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
gräddkola kola
uncountable: type of confectionery
karamell kola
countable: individual piece of toffee

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
tofu
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
tillsammans ihop
at the same time, in the same place
into one place

together with /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ) wɪð/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ wɪθ/ preposition
tillsammans med
being with

togetherness n
samhörighet samvaro
state or quality

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ n
slit stret
labor, work

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ v
knoga slita streta
to labour, to work

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ n
toalett
personal grooming
toalett dass sc
room used for urination and defecation
toalett toalettstol
fixture used for urination and defecation

toilet brush n
toaborste toalettborste
brush to clean toilet bowl

toilet humour n
kiss och bajs-humor
a scatological or vulgar phrase intended to be amusing

toilet paper n
toalettpapper toapapper
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination

toilet roll n
toalettrulle toarulle
roll of toilet paper

toilet seat n
toalettring toalettsits toaring toasits
seat of a toilet

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ n
toaletträning
process of training a child

toiletry /ˈtɔɪlɪtɹi/ n
toalettartikel
item used for personal hygiene or grooming

toise /tɔɪz/ n
toise
former French unit of length

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
minne minnesgåva
keepsake or souvenir
pollett jetong nödmynt
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money
tecken bevis kännetecken
something serving as an expression of something else

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
dräglig acceptabel okej
Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so
dräglig tolerabel
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ n
tolerans
permitted deviation from standard
tolerans fördragsamhet
ability or practice of tolerating

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tolerant
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

tolerate /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tolerera tåla
To allow without explicit approval

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] n
vägavgift vägtull broavgift
fee for using roads and bridges
kimning
act or sound of tolling

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] v
kimma
to ring a bell slowly and repeatedly
klämta
to make the noise of a bell

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
toluen metylbensen
liquid hydrocarbon

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
hane
male of other animals
hankatt
male cat
hängpuka tom
drum type

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] n
tomat
fruit
tomato plant

tomato juice n
tomatjuice
juice made from tomatoes

tomato purée n
tomatpuré
concentrated sauce made from tomatoes

tomato sauce n
tomatsås
pasta sauce

tombak n
tombak
type of goblet drum
brass with zinc content below 28%

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ n
pojkflicka
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ n
gravsten
stone on grave

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
band tom
one in a series of volumes
lunta tom
large or scholarly book

tomgirl n
flickpojke
girlish boy

tomography n
tomografi
imaging by sections or sectioning

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
i morgon imorgon
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /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 /tʌn/ n
ton
various units of mass notionally equivalent to a tun
ton tonvis
any hyperbolically or oppressively large amount

tonality n
tonalitet
system of seven tones and tonic key

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
helton
interval of a major second
klang
character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice
nyans ton
shade or quality of a colour
ton
manner in which speech or writing is expressed
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note

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
insensitive and offensive
out of touch
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

tone-deafness n
tondövhet

toneme /ˈtəʊniːm/ n
tonem
phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings

tong /tɑŋ/ /tɒŋ/ /tɔŋ/ n
eldtång tång
tool

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
tång griptång
instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ n
tunga plös
organ
flap in a shoe

tongue-in-cheek adj
med glimten i ögat
witty, jocular, humorous

tongue-tied /ˈtʌŋtaɪd/ adj
tunghäfta
suffering from tongue-tie or ankyloglossia
unable to express oneself clearly or fluently

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

tonnage /ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/ n
tonnage
shipping

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ n
tonsill halsmandel
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/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] adv
alltför för allt för
more than enough; as too much
också även med ock
likewise
visst
used to contradict a negative assertion

too good to be true phraseologicalUnit
för bra för att vara sant
appearing to be exceptionally good, and therefore arousing suspicion of illegitimacy

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 /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ n
kuk
penis
verktyg redskap
equipment used in a profession
mechanical device intended to make a task easier

toolbar n
verktygslist
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ n
verktygslåda
storage case for tools
set of routines

toolkit n
toolkit verktygslåda
set of software components
verktygslåda
assembly of tools

tooltip n
inforuta
an element of a graphical user interface

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ n
prutt fis fjärt
a fart
tut
the noise of a horn or whistle

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ v
tuta
to make the sound of a horn

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʊθ/ n
kugge hjultand kugg tand
gear tooth
tand
anatomy: tooth
tand sågtand
saw tooth

tooth and nail adv
med näbbar och klor
viciously

tooth fairy /-ˌfɛɹi/ /ˈtuːθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈtuθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ n
tandfe
figure of modern myth said to give children a small amount of money in exchange for a milk tooth

tooth-billed pigeon n
tandduva
Didunculus strigirostris

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
tandvärk
ache in a tooth

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
tandborste
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ adj
tandlös
Having no teeth
Being weak

toothlessness n
tandlöshet
the state or condition of being toothless; lack of teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ 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/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] n
aktiv
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex
lock kapsyl propp
lid, cap, cover
märs
top of a ship's mast
topp
uppermost part
topp överdel
garment worn to cover the torso
överdel
uppermost part of a visual field

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] v
överträffa
excel

top dog n
högsta hönset
leader (idiom)

top hat n
cylinderhatt
cylindrical hat

top note n
toppnot
The most volatile parts of a perfume which are immediately perceived upon its application.

top quark n
toppkvark
top quark

top scorer n
målspruta

top secret adj
kvalhemlig
information classified at the highest level

top-up adj
tilläggs-
additional

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ n
topas
gem

topgallant n
bramstång
topmost mast

topgallant sail n
bramsegel
topgallant sail

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
ämne samtalsämne tema
subject; theme

topmost /tɑp.ˈmoʊst/ /tɒp.ˈməʊst/ adj
övre
at or nearest to the top

topographic adj
topografisk
of, or relating to topography

topological adj
topologisk
of or relating to topology

topological space n
topologiskt rum
ordered pair of a set and its topology
set that has a topology

topologist n
topolog
mathematician who specializes in topology

toponymy n
ortnamnsforskning geografisk onomatologi toponomastik toponymi
study of place names

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
pålägg garnering ingrediens ovanpå 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
högst max
maximum

topsoil n
matjord
the most fertile soil, easiest to start new plants in

toque /toʊk/ /təʊk/ n
kockmössa
tall white hat worn by chefs
mössa
rimless hat

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
fackla bloss
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
sätta eld tända eld på
set fire to

toreador n
toreador tjurfäktare
a bullfighter

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
plåga kval pina
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
pina plåga
to cause severe suffering

tormentil n
blodrot
Potentilla erecta

tormentor n
plågoande
someone who torments

tornado /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
tromb tornado
violent windstorm

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
torped
underwater weapon
fish

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedera
to sink a ship with one or more torpedoes
to strike a ship with a torpedo
to undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack

torpedo bomber n
torpedflygplan
aircraft

torpedo tube n
torpedtub
tube through which torpedoes are launched

torque /tɔɹk/ /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
fors skur ström
violent flow, as of water etc.

torrential /tɒɹˈɛn.tʃəl/ /tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ adj
forsande strömmande störtande
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torse n
bindel hjälmbindel hjälmkrans vulst
heraldry: a twist of cloth or wreath forming the lowest part of the crest

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
torso överkropp kropp
body excluding the head and limbs

tort /toɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
ersättningsrätt
wrongful act, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury

tort law n
skadeståndsrätt
area of law dealing with wrongful acts, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to contracts, which cause injuries

torte /tɔɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
kaka
a rich, dense cake

torticollis /tɔɹ.təˈkɑ.ləs/ n
nackspärr
medical condition

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔɹˈtijə/ /tɔːˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtijə/ [tɔɹˈtʰijə] n
tortilla tortillabröd
a flat round bread

tortoise /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.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
"suffering of heart" imposed by one on another, in personal relationships

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
tortera
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims

torture chamber n
tortyrkammare
room equipped for torture

torturer n
torterare
one who tortures

torus /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ 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
kasta slänga hiva hysta langa
to throw with an initial upward direction
singla
to flip a coin
slunga
to stir or mix (a salad)

toss and turn v
vrida och vända
be unable to settle into a comfortable sleeping position

toss off v
stjälpa svepa
to drink up rapidly

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] adj
total hel
entire
complete

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] n
summa
amount
sum

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] 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 /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ adj
totalitär
related to the system of government

totalitarianism n
totalitarism
system where state wields absolute control

totally /ˈtoʊt.əl.i/ adv
helt självklart säkerligen verkligen
definitely
totalt
In a total manner; completely
verkligen
very

tote bag n
tygkasse tygpåse
large handbag

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
totem
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe

totemism /ˈtoʊtəmɪzəm/ n
totemism
belief in a special relationship to a totem

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
tukan
Ramphastid

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
aning liten bit smula
small amount
beröring beröra
act of touching
detalj känsla för detaljer
distinguishing feature
kontakt
close communication
känsel beröring
sense of perception by physical contact
känsla
style or technique

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
röra beröra
affect emotionally
röra beröra ta på toucha tuscha
make physical contact with

touch a nerve v
trampa på en öm tå

touch hole n
fänghål
small hole for ignition

touch screen n
pekskärm
input/output device

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
rörd
moved

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
rörande känslosam
provoking sadness and pity

touchline n
sidlinje

touchpad n
styrplatta
flat surface which is sensitive to touch

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ n
probersten prövosten
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys
prövosten
standard of comparison or evaluation

touchwood n
fnöske tändved
dry material used for fire lighting

touchy /ˈtʌt͡ʃi/ adj
stingslig överkänslig
easily offended; oversensitive

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
acknowledgement
fencing hit

tough nut to crack n
svår nöt att knäcka
challenging problem to solve

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ n
tupé
wig

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊɚ/ n
turné
journey through given list of places

touring bicycle n
touringcykel
touring bicycle

tourism /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ n
turism
the act of travelling or sightseeing

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
turist
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist office n
turistbyrå turistinformation
office which provides information for tourists

tourist trap n
turistfälla
establishment encouraging tourists to spend money

touristic /tɔː-/ /tɝ-/ /tʊəˈɹɪstɪk/ /tʊɹˈɪstɪk/ adj
turistisk
catering to tourists

tourmaline /ˈtʊɚ.mə.lɪn/ /ˈtʊɚ.məˌlin/ n
turmalin askblåsare
both senses

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
tornering tornerspel
(historical) series of battles
turnering
series of games

tourniquet /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtʊɚ.nɪ.kɪt/ n
tryckbandage
tryckbandage tryckförband
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding

tousled adj
rufsig
of hair: in disarray, dishevelled, or unkempt

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
blånor drev
bundle of fibers

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
bogsera
pull something using a line

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
bärgningsbil bärgare bärgningsfordon
motor vehicle for towing

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
angående om rörande
in relation to
för till
for the purpose of
mot till
in the direction of
vid
located near

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] n
handduk
cloth used for wiping

towel rail n
handdukshållare
rail 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

tower block n
höghus
tall building

tower of silence /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪləns/ n
dakhma tystnadens torn
low, cylindrical open-topped tower where Zoroastrians place the bodies of deceased people to disintegrate

towhead n
lintott
blond person

towline n
bogserlina
A line or rope used for towing a vehicle

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] n
stad tätort
settlement

town hall n
rådhus
a building that houses the local government offices of a town

town square n
torg stortorg
an open area in a town

town twinning n
vänort
pairing of towns or cities

town walls n
stadsmur
wall surrounding a town

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ n
stad kommundel småstad stadsdel
territory of a town

townsman n
stadsbo borgare stadsman
male resident of a town

townswoman n
stadsbo borgarfru stadsfru
woman resident of a town

towrope n
bogserlina
a rope for towing

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
toxisk giftig
having a harmful chemical nature

toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsəti/ n
toxicitet
degree

toxicological adj
toxikologisk
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist n
toxikolog
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology

toxicology /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ 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

toyshop n
leksaksaffär leksaksbutik
shop that sells toys

tra-la-la interjection
tralala

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] n
mönsterkort
(electronics) electric current-carrying conductive pathway
spår
mark left as a sign of passage

trace fossil n
spårfossil
a geological record of an organism's activity, rather than the physical remains of the organism itself

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
spårbarhet
ability to trace a process

traceless /ˈtɹeɪsləs/ /ˈt͡ʃɹeɪsləs/ adj
spårlös
that has no traces

tracelessly adv
spårlöst
without leaving a trace

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ n
luftstrupe
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

tracing paper n
kalkerpapper
translucent paper

track /tɹæk/ n
spår
mark left by something that has passed along

track and field n
friidrott
group of athletic sports

track cycling n
bancykling
Cycling discipline

track down v
spåra förfölja
to search, hunt

track gauge n
spårvidd
distance between the rails of a railway

trackball n
styrkula trackball
computing device

trackbed /ˈtɹækbɛd/ n
banvall järnvägsbank
layer of gravel or other foundation on which a railway track is laid

tracksuit n
träningsoverall träningsdräkt
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
trakt
area
traktat
brief treatise

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
device-generated beam used to attract other objects from a distance

tractor driver n
traktorförare
one who drives a tractor

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
fackman yrkesman
those who perform a particular kind of skilled work
handel byteshandel
buying and selling
hantverk yrke
skilled practice of an occupation

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
handla byteshandla
to engage in trade

trade date n
handelsdag
The date when a transaction appears in an account

trade deficit n
handelsunderskott
negative balance of trade

trade route n
handelsled handelsväg
route used by traders

trade secret n
affärshemlighet fabrikshemlighet företagshemlighet
formula, practice, process, design

trade surplus n
handelsöverskott
positive balance of trade

trade union n
fackförening fack
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/ /ˈtɹeɪɾɚ/ 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 /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
traditionell
of or pertaining to tradition

traditional Chinese medicine n
traditionell kinesisk medicin
medical practices of Chinese culture

traditionalist n
traditionalist
one who adheres to tradition

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] adv
traditionellt
traditional manner

traducer n
belackare
one who maligns another

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
handel trafik
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
sign for traffic control or driver information

traffic warden n
parkeringsvakt
person who monitors parking

trafficator n
riktningsvisare
semaphore

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /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 /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
tragisk
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragicomic adj
sorglustig tragikomisk
related to tragicomedy

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
spår
signs of something/someone has passed previously
stig led
route for travel over land

trail mix n
jägarsnus
a blend of foods for snacking on the go

trailblazer /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zə/ /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ /ˈtɹæɪlˌblæɪ.zə/ n
banbrytare
innovative leader
one that blazes a trail to guide others

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
husvagn
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

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] n
kedja
series of events or ideas which are interconnected
pulståg
series of electric pulses
släp
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground
tåg
group of animals, vehicles, or people
tåg godståg persontåg
line of connected cars or carriages

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
träna
to teach a task
to improve one's fitness
träna öva
to practice an ability
tåga
to proceed in sequence

train of thought n
tankegång
flow of thinking

trainee /tɹeɪˈni/ [tʃɹeɪˈni] 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 bra n
bh-topp kort bh-topp kort topp
bra for younger girls

training wheel /ˈtreɪnɪŋ ˌ(h)wil/ /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ wiːl/ n
stödhjul
one of a pair of small wheels, each attached to one side of a bicycle’s rear wheel to provide support for new riders

trainwreck in slow motion n
tågkrasch i slow motion

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
egenskap drag egenhet
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] n
förrädare quisling
one who betrays; a betrayer

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ /ˈtɹeɪtɹəs/ adj
förrädisk
characteristic of a traitor

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹɪ/ n
bana trajektoria
path of a body

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] n
spårvagn
passenger vehicle

tram stop n
spårvagnshållplats
stop for trams

tram-train n
duospårvagn
design of tram which can operate over standard railway track as well as tram track

tramadol /ˈtɹæm.əˌdɔl/ n
tramadol
synthetic analgesic opiate

trammel /ˈtræməl/ n
grytkrok
device to suspend cooking pots over a fire
hinder band fjätter tvångströja
something that impedes activity, freedom, or progress

trammel /ˈtræməl/ v
fånga hindra
to hamper

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
studsmatta trampolin
gymnastic and recreational device

tramway n
spårväg spårvagnsräls
track on which trams run

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
trance trans
genre of electronic dance music
dazed or unconscious condition
trans trance
state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention
such a state induced by hypnosis

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
transa
(colloquial, derogatory) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
lugn
free from emotional disturbance

tranquillity /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
stillhet ro
the state of being tranquil

trans fat n
transfett
unsaturated fat with bonds in the trans configuration

trans person n
transperson
person

trans-friendly adj
transvänlig
welcoming of transgender people

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/ /ˌtɹænzɛnˈdɛntəl/ adj
transcendent
independent of experience
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
substitute input

transcontinental /ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ /ˌtɹɑːnzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ adj
transkontinental
crossing a continent

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transkribera
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols
music: to adapt a composition

transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ [ˈtʃɹʷanskɹʷɪp̚t] [ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t] n
avskrift
something which has been transcribed

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
transkription
in genetics
in linguistics

transduce v
omvandla
to convert energy

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ 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 of players between soccer clubs

transferable /trænsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /trænsˈfɝrəbl̩/ /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsf(ə)rəbl̩/ /ˈtrænsfr̩əbl̩/ /ˈtrɑːnsf(ə)rəbl̩/ adj
överförbar
able to be transferred

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
spetsa
to fix or impale
to pierce with a sharp pointed weapon

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ v
omvandla transformera
change greatly the appearance or form of

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
transformation

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ n
transformator
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
könsöverskridande
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles
transperson
having a gender identity different from the sex one was assigned at birth

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ n
transperson
a transgender person

transgress /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ v
äverträda
to act in violation of some law
överskrida överträda
to exceed or overstep some limit or boundary

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 /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ adj
flyktig kortvarig
remaining for only a brief time
övergående flyktig förgänglig
passing or disappearing with time; transitory

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.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
enslinje
navigation: imaginary line
passage
astronomy: passage of a celestial body
transport
conveyance of people or goods from one place to another

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
övergång
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another

transitional jacket n
chaqueta de entretiempo övergångsjacka
middling-temperature jacket

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.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /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 /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
översätta
to change spoken words or written text from one language to another
översätts
to provide a translation of spoken words or written text in another language

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ n
translation förflyttning
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation
translation översättning
genetics: process for producing proteins
översättning
act of translating between languages
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 /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] n
översättare
someone who translates

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
translitterera transkribera
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
translitteration transkribering translitterering
product of transliterating

transmarine adj
transmarin
beyond or on the other side of a sea
crossing a sea

transmembrane adj
transmembran
Traversing a cellular membrane

transmigration n
själavandring
movement of a soul
transmigration
departure

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/ n
transmission överföring
act of transmitting
something transmitted
växellåda
assembly of gears

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
sända
to send out a signal

transmitter n
sändare
one who or that which transmits something

transpacific adj
Stilla havet
Spanning across the Pacific Ocean

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ n
transparens genomskinlighet
quality of being transparent; transparence

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ adj
genomskinlig transparent
see-through, clear
uppenbar tydlig
obvious

transpersonal adj
transpersonell
transcends the personal

transphobe n
transfob
person who fears or hates trans people

transphobia n
transfobi
fear or hatred of transgender and transsexual people and/or of transness

transphobic adj
transfob transfobisk
relating to or characteristic of transphobia

transplantation n
transplantation
A surgical operation

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ n
anfall extas hänförelse utbrott
state of being transported by emotion
deporterad straffånge
historical: deported convict
transport befordran frakt förflyttning
act of transporting
transportfartyg transportflygplan transportfordon
military: vehicle used to transport troops
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
deportera
historical: deport to a penal colony
hänföra hänrycka rycka
move someone to strong emotion
transportera frakta befordra forsla
carry or bear from one place to another

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
transport

transpose /ˈtɹænzpoʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ n
transponat transponerad matris
matrix

transpose /tɹænzˈpoʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ v
transponera
music: to write or perform (a piece) in another key

transposition n
transponering
shift of a piece of music to a different musical key

transrealism n
transrealism
literary mode

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transsexuell
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /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

transsexuality n
transsexualism
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual

transversely adv
tvärgående
In a transverse manner

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
transvestit
cross-dresser

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] n
fallucka
covering over a hole or opening; trapdoor
fälla
device designed to catch or kill animals
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense
vattenlås
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ n
fallucka
similar door on a stage
fallucka lucka
door set into floor or ceiling

trapeze /tɹəˈpiːz/ n
trapets
swinging horizontal bar

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
trapets
polygon with two parallel sides
trapetsoid
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides

trapped adj
fångad
caught in a trap

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

trash heap of history n
historiens skräphög
historical irrelevance

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
bana gång rörelse slag
motion of a piece of machinery
resa
act of traveling
reseskildringar
plural: account of one's travels
resor
plural: series of journeys
slaglängd
length of a mechanical stroke

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
beresa resa runt
travel throughout
fara färdas
pass from here to there; transmit
resa färdas
be on a journey

travel agency n
resebyrå
company

traveler's diarrhea n
turistdiarré

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
resenär upptäcksresande
one who travels

travelling /ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ /ˈtɹæv.ə.lɪŋ/ n
resande
action of travelling

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertin
form of concretionary limestone or calcite

trawl /tɹɑl/ /tɹɔl/ /tɹɔːl/ v
tråla
To fish with a trawl

trawler n
trålare
fishing boat

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
bricka
object on which things are carried

treacherous /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ adj
förrädisk
unreliable; dangerous
förrädisk trolös
exhibiting treachery

treacherously adv
förrädiskt
in a treacherous manner

treachery /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹi/ n
förräderi svek
deliberate disregard for trust or faith

treacle /ˈtɹiː.ku/ /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ /ˈtɹiː.kɯ/ 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
förräderi
providing aid and comfort to the enemy
förräderi landsförräderi
crime of betraying one’s country

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ n
skatt rikedom
collection of valuable things

treasure chest n
skattkista
chest filled with treasure

treasure hunt n
skattjakt
search for a treasure (real, not a game)
game

treasure map n
skattkarta
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasure trail n
raggarsträng
vertical line of hair

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹɚ/ n
finansmästare
kassör skattmästare
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ n
skattkammare
place where treasure is stored safely

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ n
avhandling traktat
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
behandling
process or manner of treating
behandling kur
medical care for an illness or injury

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
fördrag traktat
formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ n
diskant
The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition
Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
diskant
tredubbla
to multiply by three

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛb.jə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.jəˌʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
blida
trebuchet

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t͡ʃɹiː] n
skoblock
shoe tree
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

tree frog n
lövgroda
frog of the family Hylidae

tree hugger n
trädkramare
derogatory term for environmental campaigner, anti-logging protester

tree pipit n
trädpiplärka
Anthus trivialis

tree ring n
årsring
annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree

tree sparrow n
pilfink
Passer montanus

tree topper n
toppstjärna
decorative ornament placed on the top of a Christmas tree

tree trunk n
trädstam stam
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

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ n
spaljé
An outdoor garden frame which can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
darra
to shake

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
enorm oerhörd
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
jordskalv skalv
earthquake
skakning
shake, quiver, or vibration

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
skaka
to shake or quiver; to tremble

trench /t(ʃ)ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /t(ʃ)ɹɛnʃ/ n
dike fåra ränna
long, narrow ditch or hole
skyttegrav
military excavation

trench warfare n
skyttegravskrig
fighting of any sort
warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches

trenchant /ˈtɹɛnʃənt/ adj
skarp
sharp

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
tendens
inclination in a direction

trendiness n
trendighet

trendsetter n
trendskapare trendsättare
someone who starts a trend, or makes one more popular

trendy /ˈtɹɛndi/ adj
trendig
in accordance with the latest trend

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

trey /tɹeɪ/ n
trea
playing card

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triacontadigon n
triakontadigon
32-sided polygon

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ n
treklang
musical chord
triad
underground society
triad trio
grouping of three

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ v
triagera
to prioritize

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] [t͡ʃɹaɪəl] adj
prov- test-
pertaining to a trial or test
provisorisk tillfällig
attempted on a provisional or experimental basis
tretal trialis
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] [t͡ʃɹaɪəl] n
prövning
difficult experience
rättegång process
meeting in a court of law
test
chance to test something out

trial balloon /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈlun/ /ˌtɹaɪəl bəˈluːn/ n
försöksballong
idea, suggestion, etc., offered to test whether it generates acceptance or interest

trial by fire n
eldprov
idiomatic: any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve
test in which a person is exposed to flames

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

triangle inequality pn
triangelolikhet
the triangle inequality

triangular /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ adj
triangulär trekantig
shaped like a triangle

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ n
triangulering
surveying technique

triathlete n
triathlet
An athlete who competes in the triathlon

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ /tɹaɪˈæθəˌlɑn/ /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/ n
triathlon
athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running

tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ adj
stam-
of or relating to tribes

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
stam
group of people

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ 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/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
tribunal
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business

tribune of the plebs n
folktribun

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
biflod
stream which flows into a larger one

tricameralism n
trekammarsystem
tricameralism

triceps /ˈtɹaɪ.sɛps/ n
triceps
any muscle having three heads

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ n
triceratops
Triceratops

trichotillomania n
trikotillomani
disorder

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] n
knep trick fint
something designed to fool
spratt
mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank
stick
winning sequence in cards
torsk
slang: customer to a prostitute
trick trollkonst trolldom trolleritrick
magic trick

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
lura
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick or treat interjection
bus eller godis
a request for candy tied to an unstated light-hearted threat

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 /ˈtɹɪk.i/ adj
knepig listig lurig
adept at using deception
knepig meckig
hard to deal with

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ 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/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ n
trehjuling
cycle with three wheels

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
treudd
three-pronged spear

triennial /tɹaɪˈɛniəl/ adj
treårig
lasting for three years
happening every three years

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
bagatell småsak struntsak
thing of little importance or worth
hårsmån struntsumma
insignificant amount
trifle
dessert

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
förslösa slösa bort
To squander or waste
leka med
To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
obetydlig
trivial

trigeminal neuralgia n
ansiktsneuralgi trigeminusneuralgi
neuropathic disorder

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ n
avtryckare
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun

trigger guard n
varbygel
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge

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 /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ n
triglycerid

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonometrisk
of or relating to trigonometry

trigonometric function n
trigonometrisk funktion
a function of an angle

trigonometry /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ 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/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] n
drill
rapid alternation of notes
tremulant vibrant
vibrating consonant

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
biljon
a million million, 1012
triljon
a million million million, 1018

trillionaire /ˌtɹɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌtɹɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ n
biljonär
somebody whose wealth is greater than 1012

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
trilobit
member of the class Trilobita

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ n
trilogi
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm] n
trimning
a moderate haircut

trimaran n
trimaran
type of boat

trimmer /ˈtɹɪmə/ n
trimmer
trimming device

trinket /ˈtɹɪŋkət/ /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ 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
drogrus narkotikarus tripp
period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations
felsteg
stumble or misstep
tripp resa tur
journey

trip /tɹɪp/ v
göra en resa
to make a trip
snava snubbla
to fall over or stumble over an object

trip odometer n
trippmätare
Part of an odometer for recording the distance traveled during a short trip

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
tredelad
in three parts

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
komage
stomach lining of animal for food

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɔŋ/ n
triftong
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triplane n
triplan
airplane that has three pairs of wings

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
trippel-
made up of three related elements

triple jump n
tresteg
athletics field event

triple jumper n
trestegshoppare
athlete who competes in the triple jump

triple point n
trippelpunkt
the temperature and pressure at which a substance is in equilibrium

triplet /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ n
trilling
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother
trio
group of three
triol
(music) group of three notes played in place of two

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
stativ
a three-legged stand or mount

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ n
triptyk
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges

tripwire n
snubbeltråd
a passive triggering mechanism

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ n
triquetra
shape formed of three vesica piscis

triskelion /trɑɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ /trɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/ n
triskele
figure composed of three interlocked spirals, or three bent human legs

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
banal trivial sliten utnött utsliten
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective

tritium /ˈtrɪʃi.əm/ /ˈtɹɪti.əm/ n
tritium
radioactive isotope of hydrogen

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ n
triumf
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success
ceremony performed in honour of a victory

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
triumfera
to prevail over rivals

triumphal arch n
triumfbåge
monumental arch that commemorates a victory

triumphantly adv
triumferande
in a triumphant manner

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ n
triumvirat
a ruling group of three

triune adj
treenig
both three and one at the same time

trivalent /traɪˈveɪlənt/ adj
trevärd
having a valence of three

trivet /ˈtɹɪ.vɪt/ n
grytunderlägg karottunderlägg
stand to support hot dishes and protect the table
trefot
stand with three short legs

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ n
bagateller småsaker struntsaker
insignificant trifles of little importance

trivial /ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ adj
trivial enkel
of little significance or value
trivial ordinär vanlig
common, ordinary
trivial uppenbar
(mathematics) self-evident

trivial name n
trivialnamn
a common name for a chemical compound

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
idka byteshandel
exchange goods or services without involving money

trochaic /tɹoʊˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
trokeisk
referring to poetry composed of trochees

trochee /ˈtɹəʊki/ n
troké
a metrical foot

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
trojka
carriage

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
troll
giant supernatural being; grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges
person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign
troll nättroll internettroll
person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
dörja slanta
to fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat
trolla
(transitive, intransitive) to make or post inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure (someone) into combative argument

trolley bus n
trådbuss
bus powered via overhead electric cables

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
slampa
woman of a vulgar and discourteous disposition
slinka
strumpet

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
trombon basun
a musical instrument in the brass family

troop /tɹup/ /tɹuːp/ n
trupp
military forces

troops /tɹuːps/ n
trupp truppstyrka
military personnel in uniform

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ n
vändkrets
either of the two parallels

tropics n
tropikerna
region of the Earth

troponym n
troponym
more specific verb (grammar)

tropopause n
tropopaus
zone of transition between troposphere and stratosphere

troposphere n
troposfär
lower levels of the atmosphere

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ n
trav
gait of an animal between walk and canter

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ 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 /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
möda besvär
problem
difficulty

trouble light n
arbetslampa sladdlampa

troublemaker n
bråkmakare bråkstake bråkmakerska
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately

troubleshooter n
problemlösare
person skilled at solving problems

troubleshooting n
felsökning
identification and resolution of problems

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/ /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ adj
besvärlig
giving trouble

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
ränna
short, narrow drainage canal
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
tråg ho vattenho matho
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals
vågdal
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
ge storstryk krossa mosa utklassa
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily
klå upp
to beat severely

troupe /tɹuːp/ n
trupp
any group of people
company of actors, etc.

trouser pocket n
byxficka
pocket in trousers

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ n
brudkista
bridal clothes

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
forell öring
fish

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
planteringsspade trädgårdsspade
scoop-like gardening tool

truancy n
skolk
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truce /tɹus/ /tɹuːs/ n
vapenvila
period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] n
flaggstångsknopp knopp
top of a flagpole
lastbil lastvagn
heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods

truck driver n
lastbilschaufför långtradarchaufför tradarchaffis
person employed to drive a truck

truck stop n
lastbilstopp långtradarfik långtradarkafé
roadside service area

trudge /tɹʌd͡ʒ/ v
stövla
to walk wearily with heavy, slow steps

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] adj
sann
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
concurring with a given set of facts
sann trogen
Loyal, faithful
sann äkta
Legitimate
äkta
Genuine

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] v
rikta räta
straighten

true believer n
sann troende
strict follower of a doctrine

truffle /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ n
tryffel tryffelsvamp
tuber

truffle hog n
tryffelgris tryffelsvin
pig used for finding truffles

truing n
riktning
The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] n
trumf
suit that outranks all others
something that gives one an advantage
trumfkort trumf
playing card of that suit

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
trumpet
brass instrument

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
spela trumpet
play the instrument
trumpeta
make an elephant call
sound loudly

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
trumpetare
person who plays the trumpet

trumpeter finch n
ökentrumpetare
Bucanetes githagineus

truncation n
avkortning
act of truncating

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ n
batong knölpåk käpp polisbatong påk
short club
kommandostav
a baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ v
prygla
strike with a truncheon

trundle bed n
gästsäng
low bed under a higher bed

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] n
bagageutrymme baklucka bagagelucka skuff
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
koffert
large suitcase or chest
snabel
extended nasal organ of an elephant
stam
tree trunk

trunk road n
stamväg
important main road

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] n
förtroende tillit
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality
förtröstan tilltro
dependence upon something in the future; hope
trust
the confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
anförtro (sig åt)
to commit; to intrust
förtrösta (på) ha/hysa tillit (till) känna tilltro (till)
to hope confidently
förtrösta känna förtröstan känna tilltro
to be confident
ha tillit till
to place confidence in
hysa tillit till lita på
to give credence to
lita ha tillit hysa tillit
to have trust
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
true facts
something acknowledged to be true
sanning sanningshalt
conformity to fact or reality
sanning verklighet
that which is real
tro trohet troskap
state or quality of being true to someone or something

truth or dare n
sanning eller konka 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
superficial or asserted truthfulness

truthseeker n
sanningssökare
One who goes in quest of the truth

truthteller n
sanningssägare sanningsvittne

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] n
försök
an attempt
provning provsmakning
an act of tasting or sampling

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
prova
to taste, sample, etc
prova pröva försöka
to attempt
prova pröva testa
to put to test
prova testa
to make an experiment
pröva
to put on trial

try out v
pröva testa utpröva
to test something

trying /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
ansträngande krävande påfrestande
Difficult to endure; arduous

trypophobia /ˌtɹɪpəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌtɹɪpəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
trypofobi
fear of holes

trypsin n
trypsin
digestive enzyme

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fæn/ n
tryptofan
essential amino acid

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ n
tsar
an emperor

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ /ˈzɑː(ɹ)dəm/ n
tsardöme
the territory ruled by a tsar

tsarevich /(t)sɑːˈɹɛvɪtʃ/ /ˈ(t)sɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ /ˈzɑːɹəvɪtʃ/ n
tsarevitj
a son of a tsar, a prince in Russia or Bulgaria

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ n
tsarinna tsaritsa
empress or wife of a tsar

tsp n
tsk
abbreviation for teaspoon

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ n
tsunami flodvåg
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tteokbokki /tɒkˈbəʊki/ 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 /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ /tʃuːb/ n
rör tub
a pipe

tube sock n
tubsocka
sock having a plain tubular shape

tube top n
tubtopp
A one-piece strapless tube-shaped top worn by women.

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ /tubɚ/ n
knöl rotknöl pålrot rotfrukt stamknöl
fleshy underground stem

tubercular adj
tuberkulös
pertaining to tuberculosis

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ n
tuberkulos
infectious disease

tubular /ˈt(j)ubjulɚ/ /ˈt(j)ubjəlɚ/ /ˈtjuːbjələ(ɹ)/ /ˈtjuːbjʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtjʉːbjələ(ɹ)/ /ˈtjʉːbjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
rörformig
shaped like a tube

tubular bells n
rörklockor
percussion instrument

tubulin n
tubulin
proteins used as the material for microtubules

tuck in v
stoppa in
to push in loose clothing
stoppa om
to pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed

tuff /tʌf/ n
tuff
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

tuft /tʌft/ n
tuva tova
bunch

tufted duck n
vigg
Aythya fuligula

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
tofslunne
Fratercula cirrhata

tufted titmouse n
östgråmes
Baeolophus bicolor

tug /tʌɡ/ v
bogsera
to tow by tugboat
dra
to pull repeatedly
dra släpa
to pull with great effort

tug of war /ˈtʌɡ əv ˌwɔː(r)/ n
dragkamp
game
dispute

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
bogserbåt
small, powerful boat

tughra n
tugra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
handledning undervisning
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor
undervisningsarvode undervisningsavgift
sum of money paid for instruction

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ n
tulpan
plant

tulip tree n
tulpanträd
North American tree

tulle /tjuːl/ /tuːl/ /tʊl/ n
tyll
kind of silk lace

tumble dryer n
torktumlare
electrical device

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
dricksglas glas tumlare
drinking glass without stem

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
marklöpare stäpplöpare
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.mɚ/ n
tumör
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/ [ˈtʌmʌlt̰̚] n
tumult
riot or uprising

tumultuous /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ /tə-/ adj
tumultartad
characterized by loud, confused noise

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ n
tonfisk
fish

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
tundra
flat treeless arctic region

tundra bean goose n
tundrasädgås
Anser serrirostris

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tʃuːn/ n
låt melodi
song, short musical composition
melodi
melody

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tʃuːn/ v
justera
to adjust (e.g. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally
stämma
to adjust a musical instrument

tune up v
trimma
adjust engine

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
volfram
chemical element

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ /tuːnɪk/ n
tunika
garment

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
stämgaffel
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tuning key n
stämskruv
peg or screw to loosen or tighten strings on musical instruments

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
tunnel
an underground or underwater passage

tunnel vision n
tunnelseende
restricted field of vision

tuple /ˈtjuːpəl/ /ˈtuːpəl/ /ˈtʊpəl/ /ˈtʌpəl/ /ˈt͡ʃuːpəl/ n
tipel tupel
in set theory

turban /ˈtɜːbən/ /ˈtɝbən/ n
turban
man’s head-dress
woman’s hat

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ n
turbin
rotary machine

turbojet n
enkelströmsmotor
type of jet engine

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
piggvar
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae
Scophthalmus maximus

turbulence /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ n
turbulens
disturbance in gas, fluid

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
bajskorv
piece of solid feces

tureen /t(j)uˈɹin/ /təˈɹin/ /təˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃəˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃʊˈɹiːn/ n
soppskål terrin
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ n
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
täppa
(slang) the territory claimed by a person, gang, etc. as their own

turgid /ˈtɚ.d͡ʒɪd/ /ˈtɜː.d͡ʒɪd/ adj
svulstig uppsvullen
distended beyond natural state

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
kalkon
bird in the genus Meleagris
flesh or meat of this bird

turkey vulture n
kalkongam
a common North American vulture, Cathartes aura

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] n
gurkmeja
plant
spice

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
tur
one's chance to make a move in a game
tur turas om
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others
varv
single loop of a coil

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
bli
become
förvandlas
change fundamentally
gå emot
rebel
snurra vrida sig vända sig
move around an axis through itself
surna
go bad
svarva
shape on a lathe or similar tool
svänga gira
change one's direction of travel
vrida snurra
change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation
vända
position something by folding it back on itself, or using its folds

turn a blind eye v
se genom fingrarna blunda se mellan fingrarna
to ignore or deliberately overlook

turn a deaf ear v
slå dövörat till
to refuse to listen or hear something

turn around v
vända
to change to the opposite opinion or position
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees

turn down v
förkasta säga nej till
refuse, decline, deny
sänka dämpa
reduce amount

turn in v
ange
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities

turn in one's grave v
vända sig i graven 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
stänga av
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
stänga av släcka
switch off appliance or light
svänga av stanna
leave a road

turn on v
slå på sätta på stänga på
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
starta
(intransitive) to power up
sätta på vrida
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve
tända
to attract or arouse or fill with pleasure
vända sig mot
to rebel

turn one's coat v
vända kappan efter vinden
to turn against a previous affiliation of allegiance

turn out v
dyka upp
to attend; show up
ge resultat
to result; end up
göra producera
to produce; make
släcka stänga av
to extinguish a light or other device
slänga ut visa ut
to refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict
svänga av
to leave a road
visa sig
to become apparent or known

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
dyka upp
to appear unexpectedly
höja vrida upp volymen
increase volume etc.

turn-off n
(något) avtändande
something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages

turnbuckle n
vantskruv
nautical equipment

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
kappvändare överlöpare vända kappan efter vinden
traitor

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ n
stekspade
kitchen utensil
svarvare
person working a lathe

turning /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/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ n
rova majrova
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip moth n
sädesbroddfly
Agrotis segetum

turnip sawfly n
kålbladstekel
Athalia rosae

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ adj
nyckelfärdig nyckelklar
ready to use without further assembly

turnover n
omsättning
sales transacted

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ n
betalväg
toll road

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
vändkors
rotating mechanical device

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
skivspelare
record player
skivspelare skivtallrik
circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console
vändskiva
rotating platform for turning locomotives
rotating platform for turning cars and trucks

turophile n
ostfantast
cheese-lover

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ n
terpentin
volatile essential oil

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
turkos turkosfärgad
having a pale greenish-blue colour

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ n
turkos
gemstone
turkos turkosfärg
colour

turret /ˈtɝ.ɪt/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪt/ /ˈtʌɹ.ɪt/ n
belägringstorn
a movable building
kanontorn
a revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates
torn turell utkikstorn vakttorn
a little tower

turret lathe n
revolversvarv

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] n
havssköldpadda
sea turtle
sköldpadda
land or marine reptile with a shell

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/ [ˈǀˈǀ] interjection
aja baja baj
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/ /tuˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ /tʊˈtɔɹijəɫ/ n
guide handledning självstudie
self-paced learning exercise

tutu /ˈtutu/ /ˈtuːtuː/ 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/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] n
fitta mutta
vulgar slang, vagina
idiot kötthuvud rövhål
idiot

tweak /twiːk/ n
finjustering justering
a slight adjustment or modification

tweet /twiːt/ v
twittra tvittra
internet: to post an update to Twitter

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
pincett
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] adj
tolfte
ordinal form of twelve

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] n
tolftedel
one of twelve equal parts of a whole

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
tolv
cardinal number 12

twelve o'clock n
klockan tolv
start of the thirteenth hour of the day (12 [[p.m.]])
klockan tolv midnatt
start of the first hour of the day (expressed in the 12-hour system; 12 [[a.m.]])

twelve-tone technique pn
tolvtonsmusik
system of musical composition

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.(t)i.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] adj
tjugonde
ordinal form of twenty

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.(t)i.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] n
tjugondel tjugondedel
portion of whole

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] n
tjuga tjugolapp
a banknote with a denomination of 20

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
tjugo
cardinal number

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ 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-first adj
tjugoförsta
the ordinal form of the number twenty-one

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
tjugofem
twenty-five

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
tjugofyra
cardinal number

twenty-four seven adv
dygnet runt
constantly

twenty-nine numeral
tjugonio
cardinal number

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ n
tjugoett
blackjack card game

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ 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 /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ numeral
tjugosex
cardinal number

twenty-third adj
tjugotredje
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three

twenty-three /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
tjugotre
twenty-three

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
tjugotvå
twenty-two

twerk /twɛɹk/ /twɜːk/ [tw̥ɜːk] [tʰw̥ɝk] v
twerka
to move the body in a suggestive manner

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] 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/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] n
kvist
a small thin branch

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] v
fatta greppa
to realise something

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ n
skumrask
faint light; dubious medium
skymning gryning
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] 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 garn säcksnöre
strong thread

twine /twaɪn/ v
tvinna
to wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] n
bofink
bird
twink
gay slang: young, attractive, slim man

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] v
blänka glimma tindra
twinkle, sparkle

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ v
tindra
to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] n
varpgarn
type of thread

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] v
tvinna
to join together by twining
vricka
to injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction
vrida
to turn the ends in opposite directions

twist of fate n
ödets ironi

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
förvriden vriden
contorted
skruvad snodd tvinnad virad vriden
wound spirally
skruvad vriden
mentally disturbed or unsound

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] n
brems
(farriery)
ryckning
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again

twite /twaɪt/ n
vinterhämpling
Carduelis flavirostris

twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪt.ɚ/ /ˈtwɪt̬.ɚ/ [ˈtʰwɪɾ.ɚ] n
kvitter
sound made by birds

twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪt.ɚ/ /ˈtwɪt̬.ɚ/ [ˈtʰwɪɾ.ɚ] v
kvittra
to utter chirps

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] n
tvåa två
digit or figure
tvådollarssedel
two-dollar bill

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
två
numerical value

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/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
tvåhundra
cardinal number 200

two left feet n
två vänsterfötter
exhibiting clumsiness

two o'clock n
klockan två
the start of the third hour

two sides of the same coin n
två sidor av samma mynt

two thousand numeral
två tusen
cardinal number

two wrongs don't make a right proverb
två fel gör inte ett rätt
a wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action

two years ago adv
före förra i förfjol i förfjor året
two years ago

two-barred crossbill n
bändelkorsnäbb
Loxia leucoptera

two-barred warbler n
sibirisk lundsångare
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus

two-dimensional adj
platt tvådimensionell
not creating the illusion of depth
tvådimensionell
existing in two dimensions

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
bakslug falsk lömsk opålitlig
bilateral tvåsidig
having two faces or plane surfaces

two-headed adj
tvehövdad tvåhövdad
having two heads

two-hundredth /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹədθ/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪdθ/ adj
tvåhundrade
ordinal of 200

two-party system n
tvåpartisystem
dominance of two parties

two-piece adj
tudelad tvådelad
comprising two pieces

two-stroke adj
tvåtaktig
attributive

two-stroke engine n
tvåtaktsmotor tvåtaktare
two-stroke engine

two-thousandth adj
tvåtusende
the ordinal form of the number two thousand

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/ [tʰu̟z] [tʰu̟ːz] n
tvåor
plural of 'two'
pair of twos

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
magnat
wealthy, powerful business person

tympanum /ˈtɪm.pən.əm/ n
tympanon tympan
triangular space between the sides of a pediment

type /taɪp/ n
förebild
theology: event or person that prefigures or foreshadows
typ
grouping based on shared characteristics

type /taɪp/ v
maskinskriva
to use a typewriter

type foundry n
stilgjuteri
company

typeface n
typsnitt
font family

typesetter n
handsättare sättare typograf
person

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
maskinskrivare skrivmaskinist
one who uses a typewriter
skrivmaskin
machine used to print text by pressing keys

typhoid fever n
tyfoidfeber
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
utpräglad
characteristically representing something

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
maskinskrivare skrivmaskinist maskinskriverska
person who types

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
tryckfel stavfel
error

typographer n
granbarkborre
kind of bark beetle
typograf
person skilled in typography

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
typografi
art and technique

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
språktypologi
classification of languages

tyrannical /taɪ-/ /tɪˈɹænɪkəl/ adj
tyrannisk
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant

tyrannize v
tyrannisera
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
harsh and cruel ruler
tyrann best
person who abuses their power

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
däck
wheel covering

tyrosine n
tyrosin
nonessential amino acid

tzatziki /sæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsɑˈtsi.ki/ /zæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ n
tzatziki tsatsiki
appetizer made from yoghurt

tölt n
tölt
type of gait

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ 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 /ˌjuːɛfˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒi/ n
ufologi
the study of UFOs

ugh [ə] [əx] [əχ] [ɯx] [ɯɣ] [ɯʀ̊] [ɯχ] 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

ugly up v
fula till förfula
make ugly

uh /ʌː/ interjection
eh öh
space filler or pause during conversation

uh-huh [ʌ˨ˈɦʌ˩˧] particle
mhm
expressing agreement or affirmation

uh-oh /ˈʔʌ.ʔoʊ/ /ˈʔʌ.ʔəʊ/ [ˈʔʌ̆ʔ˦oʊ˨] [ˈʔʌ̆ʔ˦əʊ˨] interjection
hoppsan oj då
exclamation

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
slutlig slutgiltig 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

ultra-Orthodox adj
ultraortodox

ultraconservative n
ultrakonservativ
a person with extremely conservative beliefs

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ adj
ultramarin
of a brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ n
ultramarin
brilliant blue pigment
brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour

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 to 10 nanometres

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

umbilical cord cutting n
avnavling

umbra /ˈʌmbɹə/ n
kärnskugga umbra
the fully shaded inner area of a shadow

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ n
paraply
something that covers a wide range of concepts, ideas, etc.
anything that provides protection
paraply parasoll
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun

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 /ˈum.laʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌm.laʊt/ n
omljud
diacritical mark
partial assimilation of a vowel

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 hundrasjuttielfter sjuttielfte
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series

umptieth adj
femtielfte
a generic ordinal number

un- /an/ /ʌn/ prefix
o-
denoting a lack of
o- anti-
violative of; contrary to
o- van-
denoting absence
av-
reversal or cancellation

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/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] adj
oacceptabel
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaccustomed adj
ovan
not accustomed

unadulterated adj
oblandad
pure

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
orädd
not afraid, fearless

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
enhällighet
condition

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
enhällig enig
sharing the same view
samstämmig enig
based on unanimity

unanimously adv
enhälligt
in a unanimous manner

unanswered adj
obesvarad
not answered

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
obeväpnad
lacking weapons

unary /ˈjuːnəɹi/ adj
unär
mathematics, programming: of a function, to take one argument

unashamed /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ adj
ogenerad hutlös oförskämd
feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse

unassuming /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ adj
anspråkslös
modest with no pretensions or ostentation

unattainable adj
ouppnåelig
impossible to attain

unattractive adj
ful oattraktiv
not handsome or beautiful or appealing

unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ adj
oanträffbar otillgänglig
not available

unavailing adj
fruktlös fåfäng resultatlös
fruitless, futile, useless

unaware /ˌʌnəˈweːɹ/ /ˌʌnəˈwɛə/ /ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ adj
aningslös
not noticing, thoughtless, inattentive

unbalanced adj
obalanserad
irrational or mentally deranged

unbaptized adj
odöpt
not baptized

unbearable adj
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 /ˌuːnbaɪˈbaɪəm/ n
unbibium
element

unbinilium n
unbinilium
chemical element

unbitrium n
unbitrium
element

unbiunium n
unbiunium
chemical element with atomic number 121

unblemished adj
fläckfri
lacking blemishes

unblock /ʌnˈblɒk/ v
avblockera
to enable communication again, via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with (somebody previously blocked)

unborn adj
ofödd
not born
still in mother's womb

unborn child n
ofött barn
human offspring that is developing in the uterus

unbound /ʌnˈbaʊnd/ adj
obunden
not bound or tied up

unbraid v
fläta upp
to disentangle the strands of a braid

unbreakable adj
okrossbar
difficult or impossible to break

unbridgeable adj
oöverbryggbar oöverbrygglig
unable to be bridged

unburden v
avlasta

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
knäppa upp
(transitive)

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ adj
underlig
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncanny valley n
kusliga dalen kuslighetens dal
subtle differences from human behaviour that may cause negative reactions

unceasing adj
oupphörlig
continuing indefinitely without stopping

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩/ adj
osäker tvivelaktig
not known for certain; questionable

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ n
osäkerhet
doubt; the condition of being uncertain

unchanged /ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ adj
oförändrad
not changed

unciform /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ /ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/ adj
krokformad
of the shape of a hook

uncivilized /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ adj
ociviliserad
crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured
used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate
used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ n
morbror farbror onkel far ingift mor
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

uncle-in-law n
svärfarbror svärmorbror
husband of one's aunt
husband of one's uncle
uncle of one's husband
uncle of one's wife

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 colored

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ adj
exceptionell remarkabel
remarkable; exceptional
ovanlig rar sällsynt
rare; not readily found; unusual

uncommonness n
ovanlighet sällsynthet
state of being uncommon

uncompromising adj
kompromisslös
principled

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
ovillkorlig villkorslös
without conditions

unconfirmed adj
obekräftad
not finally established, settled or confirmed

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ adj
omåttlig överdriven
excessive

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
medvetslös
not awake
omedveten undermedveten
without directed thought or awareness

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ n
undermedveten
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ adv
omedvetet
In an unconscious manner

unconstitutional adj
grundlagsvidrig okonstitutionell
contrary to the constitution

uncontested adj
obestridd
not contested or disputed

uncontrollable adj
okontrollerbar
not able to be controlled, contained or governed

uncontrolled adj
okontrollerad
not controlled

uncontroversial adj
okontroversiell
not controversial

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
oräknebar räknebar
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted
oräknelig
too many to be counted
ouppräknelig
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers

uncountable set n
överuppräknelig mängd
infinite set that is not countable

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
ofin ohyfsad ohövlig
unrefined, crude
underlig
unfamiliar, strange, foreign

uncultured adj
okultiverad
not cultured

uncut adj
oslipad
not cut or ground to the desired shape

undamaged adj
oskadd
not damaged

undecagon n
elvahörning undekagon
11-sided polygon

undeclared work n
svartjobb
undeclared work

undemocratic adj
odemokratisk
not democratic

undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bl̩/ adj
obestridlig
irrefutable, or impossible to deny

undeniably adv
onekligen
in an undeniable manner

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
under
beneath the surface of
subject to
under nedan för nedanför
at a lower level than

under one's wing
(ta) under sina vingar

under the influence adv
påverkad
intoxicated

under the knife /ˌʌndə ðə ˈnaɪf/ /ˌʌndəɹ ðə ˈnaɪf/
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 the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
krasslig risig småsjuk vissen
somewhat ill

under way
på väg
in operation or in process

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ adj
minderårig
below legal age

underbite n
underbett
condition of lower teeth extending past upper ones

underbrush n
snårskog undervegetation
small trees

undercarriage /ˈʌndəˌkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈʌndɚˌkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
underrede
supporting structural framework

underdeveloped adj
underutvecklad
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdog n
loser mindrevärdig underdog
competitor thought unlikely to win

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ n
underskattning undervärdering
an estimate that is too low

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
underskatta undervärdera
to perceive as having lower value

undergarment /ˌʌn.də(ɹ).ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ n
underplagg
any garment worn underneath others

undergo /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ v
genomgå
to experience
undergå genomgå gå igenom
to suffer or endure

undergraduate n
student
student at a university who has not yet received a degree

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ adj
underjordisk
below the ground

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ n
understreck
an _ character
understrykning
line underneath text

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
understryka betona
to emphasise or stress something
understryka stryka under
to draw an underline

underlip /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌlɪp/ /ˈʌndɚˌlɪp/ n
underläpp

underlying adj
underliggande
basic or fundamental
implicit

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
undergräva underminera
hinder, sabotage

undernourished adj
undernärd
insufficiently nourished

undernourishment n
undernäring
insufficient nourishment

underpaid adj
underbetald
getting too little financial compensation for one's work

underpants /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ n
underbyxa kalsonger trosor
type of underwear

underpass n
undergång
passage

underperform v
underprestera
underachieve; to fail to reach standards or expectations

underpin /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
stödja stötta
To give support to
To support from below with props or masonry

underpopulated adj
underbefolkad

underpressure n
undertryck
insufficient pressure

underrate v
underskatta
to underestimate

underrated adj
undervärderad
not given enough recognition

underreaction n
underreaktion

underripe adj
omogen
not yet ripe

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ n
bakgrundsmusik
background music
understreck
an underline

underscore /ˌʌn.dəˈskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈskɔɹ/ v
betona understryka
to emphasize
stryka under
to underline

undershirt n
undertröja

underside /ˈʌndɚsaɪd/ n
undersida
side that is underneath

undersigned adj
undertecknad
having signatures at the end or bottom

undersigned n
undertecknad
an undersigned person or people

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
förstå
to believe
to believe one grasps the meaning of
förstå begripa
to grasp the meaning of

understandability n
begriplighet förståelighet
The property of being understandable

understandable adj
förståelig
capable of being understood
capable of being accepted or excused

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ adj
förstående
showing compassion

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ 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

understatement n
underdrift
statement less than complete

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
förstått
comprehended

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
uppfattat
indication of comprehension

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɚ/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkɚ/ n
begravningsentreprenör
funeral director

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
begravningsbyrå
The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals
företag
That which is undertaken

undertone /ˈʌndə(ɹ)təʊn/ n
underton
implied meaning

underutilize /ˌʌn.dəˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/ [ˌɐn.dəˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz] [ˌʌn.(ɾ)ɚˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz] [ˌʌɾ̃.ɚˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz] v
underutnyttja
underuse

undervalue /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈvælju/ v
undervärdera
to underestimate

underway /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈweɪ/ adv
på väg på gång
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
underkläder
underpants and bras
underkläder underplagg
clothes worn next to the skin

underwhelming adj
underväldigande
failing to interest

underwire n
bygel
wire placed in bra
bygelbehå
bra type

underworld n
dödsrike
world of the dead
undre värld
part of society engaged in crime or vice

underwriter n
försäkringsgivare
An entity assuming a financial risk

undeserved adj
oförtjänt
not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair

undesirable adj
oönskad icke-önskvärd
objectionable or not likely to please

undisciplined adj
odisciplinerad
not subjected to discipline

undisclosed adj
hemlig hemlighållen inte avslöjad inte röjd konfidentiell
not disclosed

undisputed adj
obestridd okontroversiell oomtvistad oomtvistlig
universally agreed upon

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
ångra
to reverse

undocumented adj
papperslös
(of a person) 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/ n
klädlöshet nakenhet
state of having little of no clothes on

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ v
klä av
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing
(intransitive) remove one's clothing

undrinkable adj
odrickbar
not drinkable

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
bölja gå i vågor röra sig i vågor
intransitive: move in wavelike motions
försätta något i vågrörelse komma något att bölja
transitive: cause to move in a wave

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 /ʌnˈdjuːli/ /ʌnˈduːli/ adv
oberättigat onödigt orättmätigt oskäligt otillbörligt
undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted

undutiful adj
oansvarig
not dutiful

unearth /ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ v
gräva
to dig up

unearthly /ʌnˈɜːθ.li/ /ʌnˈɝθ.li/ adj
himmelsk överjordisk
ideal beyond the mundane
mystisk
strange or mysterious
ojordisk
not of the earth; non-terrestrial
övernaturlig
preternatural or supernatural

unease n
obehag olust
a feeling of disquiet or concern

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
arbetslös
having no job
unemployed, used as a substantive: the unemployed as a group

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
arbetslöshet
joblessness

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
entydig omisskännlig
without ambiguity

unequivocally /ʌnɨˈkwɪvək(ə)lɪ/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvək(ə)li/ adv
entydigt omisskännligt
in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner

unethical adj
oetisk

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
ojämn
not even
varying in quality

unexampled adj
exempellös
lacking prior examples

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
oväntad
not expected, anticipated or foreseen

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
oväntat oförmodat
in an unexpected manner

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ /ʌnˈfɛː(ɹ)/ [ɐnˈfɛə(ɹ)] [ɐnˈfɛː(ɹ)] adj
orättvis
not fair

unfairness n
orättvisa
state of being unfair
an unjust act

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ɚ/ adj
obekant
not familiar

unfashionable adj
omodern
not fashionable

unfathomable /ʌnˈfæðməbəl/ /ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/ adj
ofattbar obegriplig outgrundlig
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible

unfazed /ʌnˈfeɪzd/ adj
oberörd
undaunted

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
avslöja
To reveal
vika upp
To undo a folding

unforeseeable adj
oförutsebar
incapable of being foreseen

unforeseen adj
oförutsedd
not foreseen
oförutsedd oväntad
not expected

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ adj
oförglömlig
very difficult or impossible to forget

unforgivable adj
oförlåtlig
not forgivable

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ adj
olycklig
not favored by fortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ 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

unfunny adj
inte rolig

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
veckla ut
to unroll or release

unfurnished /ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt/ adj
oinredd
without furniture and furnishings

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ adj
klumpig otymplig ovig
clumsy
otymplig
difficult to move

unglamorous adj
oglamorös
not glamorous

ungodly /ʌnˈɡɑdli/ /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ adj
ogudaktig
lacking reverence for God; not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings

ungoogleable /ʌnˈɡuːɡl̩əbl̩/ adj
ogooglebar
incapable of being found on the Web

ungrammatical adj
ogrammatisk
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
otacksam
not grateful

ungrounded adj
grundlös ogrundad
not grounded, unreal, false
ojordad
not connected to ground potential

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
hovförsedd
having hooves

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
hovdjur ungulat
hooved mammal

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ n
tåspetsgångare
animal that walks on hooves

unhallowed adj
ovigd
not hallowed or blessed

unhappiness n
olycka
feeling of not being happy

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
olycklig
not happy; sad

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ adj
ohälsosam hälsovådlig
conducive to poor health
osund sjuklig
characterized by disturbed mental health

unheard-of adj
oerhörd hittils okänd
previously unknown; unprecedented

unheralded adj
oannonserad oväntad
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced

unhindered adj
obehindrad
not hindered or hampered

unhorse v
kasta av
disrupt or unseat

unhug v
sluta krama
release from a hug

unhurt adj
oskadd
not hurt

unicameral /junɪˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
enkammar-
having a single legislative chamber

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlɚ/ adj
encellig
having a single cell

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlɚ/ n
encellig
single-celled organism

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
enhörning
mythical beast

unicycle /ˈjun.əˌsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ n
enhjuling
one-wheeled pedaled cycle

unidentifiable adj
oidentifierbar
difficult, if not impossible, to identify or name

unidentified /ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd/ adj
oidentifierad
not identified

unidentified flying object n
UFO oidentifierat flygande föremål oidentifierat flygande objekt ufo
anything in the air not readily explainable

unidirectional /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nəl/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ [ˌjuː.nɨ.dɨˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nl̩] [ˌjuː.nɪ̈.dɪ̈ˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-] adj
enkelriktad
pertaining to only one direction

unidirectionality /ˌjuː.ni.də.ɹɛk.ʃənˈæl.ɪt.i/ n
enkelriktning

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
konsistent beständig konsekvent motsägelsefri
consistent
likformig uniform enhetlig oföränderlig
unvarying

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
uniform
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group

uniform continuity n
likformig kontinuitet
property of a function

uniform convergence n
likformig konvergens

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] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] adj
ensidig
done by one side only

unilateralism n
unilaterism
tendency of nations to act on their own

unimaginable /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ adj
otänkbar
unable to be imagined

unimaginative adj
fantasilös
not imaginative

unimportant /ˌʌnɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpoə.tənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
oviktig
not important or noteworthy

uninflectable adj
oböjlig
that cannot be inflected

uninhabitable adj
obeboelig
not inhabitable

uninhabited /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
obebodd
not inhabited

uninhibited adj
hämningslös
not inhibited

uninstall v
avinstallera
completely remove hardware or software

uninstallation n
avinstallation avinstallering
process of removing a program

unintelligent /ˌʌnənˈtɛləd͡ʒənt/ adj
ointelligent
not intelligent

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ adj
obegriplig
not intelligible

uninterested adj
ointresserad
indifferent

uninterrupted adj
oavbrutet
without interruption

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ n
förening äktenskap
marriage
union
in set theory
union förbund förening
the act of uniting or the state of being united
union förening
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members

unionize v
gå med i facket
To organize workers into a union

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ adj
unik enastående
one of a kind

uniqueness n
egenart unicitet unikhet
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unironically adv
oironiskt
In an unironic manner

unisex /ˈjunəˌsɛks/ /ˈjuːnɪsɛks/ adj
könsneutral unisex
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any sex or gender

unison /ˈjunɪsən/ /ˈjunɪzən/ 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
member of a military organization
item which may be sold singly
military: selected reserve unit
military: standard or basic quantity
military: subdivision in a task force
algebra: element of a ring

unit circle n
enhetscirkel
circle of radius 1
circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in trigonometry

unit price n
jämförelsepris jämförpris
price of a standard amount of a good

unit vector n
enhetsvektor
vector with length 1

unitary state n
enhetsstat
state that is governed as a single unit

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
förena
(transitive) to bring together as one
förenas
(reciprocal) to come together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
förenad
joined into a single entity

unity /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ n
enhet
state of being one or undivided

unity is strength proverb
enighet ger styrka
unity makes us become stronger

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ adj
omfattande
useful for many purposes
universell
of or pertaining to the universe
common to all society, world-wide
common to all members of a group or class
universell universal-

universal bank n
universell bank
type of bank

universal banking n
universell bankverksamhet
activities of a universal bank

universal suffrage n
allmän rösträtt
the right to vote in a political election for all citizens

universality /ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi] [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi] n
universalitet
the property of being universal

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
universum
an entity similar to our universe
an imaginary collection of worlds
universum världsallt
the Universe

university /junɪˈvɝsəti/ /junɪˈvɝsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ n
universitet högskola
institution of higher education

university of applied sciences n
yrkeshögskola
school

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ /juːˈnɪvək(ə)l/ adj
entydig
having only one possible meaning

unjust /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌst/ adj
orättvis vrång
not fair, just or right

unjust enrichment n
obehörig vinst
benefit unlawfully gained at another's expense

unjustifiable adj
oförsvarlig
that cannot be justified

unjustly /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ 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; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law)

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
blyfri
without lead

unleavened adj
ojäst osyrad
without yeast

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ 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 /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
obegränsad
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unlist v
avföra stryka
remove from a list

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
låsa upp upplåsa
to undo or open a lock

unlocked /ʌnˈlɑkt/ /ʌnˈlɒkt/ adj
olåst
not secured by a lock

unloved adj
oälskad
not loved

unmanly /ʌnˈmænli/ adj
omanlig
(of a person) not manly: immature, effeminate or cowardly, etc.

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
obemannad
not operated by a person or a crew

unmarked adj
omarkerad
sport: not marked

unmarried /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
ogift
having no husband or wife

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ /ʌnˈmɑːsk/ v
avmaskera
to expose the true character of someone
to remove a mask from someone
ta av sin mask
to remove one's mask

unmeasured adj
omätt
not measured

unmistakable adj
omisskännlig
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

unmotivated adj
omotiverad
lacking motivation

unmusical adj
omusikalisk
not musical

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
onaturlig
not natural

unnecessarily adv
i onödan onödigtvis
in an unnecessary way
onödigt

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
onödig
not necessary

unneeded adj
onödig
not needed, not

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ adj
obemärkt
not noticed

unobtainable adj
otillgänglig
not able to be acquired or reached

unobtrusive /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ adj
omärkbar
not obtrusive

unofficial /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ 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

unpeeled adj
oskalad

unplanned adj
oavsiktlig oplanerad
unintentional; not intended
oplanerad
not having structure or organization
not thought through in advance

unplayable adj
ospelbar
that cannot be played

unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ adj
otrevlig
not pleasant

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
dra ut kontakten
disconnect from a supply

unplugged /ʌnˈplʌɡd/ adj
frånkopplad
not plugged in

unpolitical adj
opolitisk
not political

unpopular adj
impopulär
lacking popularity

unpopularity n
impopularitet
property or degree of being unpopular

unprecedented /-pɹiː-/ /-pɹɛs-/ /-tɘd/ /ʌnˈpɹesədentəd/ /ʌnˈpɹiːsədɛntəd/ /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
exempellös makalös oöverträffad utan motstycke
never before seen or done, without precedent

unpredictability n
oförutsägbarhet
The quality of being unpredictable

unpredictable adj
oförutsägbar
unable to be predicted

unprejudiced adj
fördomsfri
not prejudiced

unpretentious /ˌʌnpɹəˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
opretentiös
not pretentious

unproblematic adj
oproblematisk
not problematic

unprocessed adj
obearbetad obehandlad
not processed

unprofessional adj
amatörmässig oprofessionell
unbecoming of a professional

unpropertied /ʌnˈpɹɒpətiːd/ adj
obesutten
not having property

unproven adj
obevisad
not proved

unpublished adj
opublicerad
not published

unquestionably /ʌnˈkwes.t͡ʃən.ə.blɪ/ /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/ adv
obestridligen otvivelaktigt utan tvivel
without doubt

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
reda ut fransa
to separate the threads (of)
rämna
to become undone; to collapse

unreachable adj
onåbar oåtkomlig
unable to be reached

unreached adj
onådd
not reached

unread /ˈʌn.ɹiːd/ /ˈʌn.ɹɛd/ adj
obeläst
uneducated
oläst
not having been read

unreadable adj
oläsbar oläslig
not sufficiently interesting to be worth reading
that cannot be read or is not easy to read

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
overklig
not real

unrealistic adj
orealistisk
not realistic

unrealistically adv
orealistiskt
in an unrealistic manner

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ adj
oresonlig orimlig
not reasonable

unreasonably /ʌn.ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ adv
orealistiskt orimligt
to an unreasonable degree

unrecognizable /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ adj
oigenkännlig
that cannot be recognized

unrefined adj
okultiverad
of a person: lacking refinement
oraffinerad
crude, unprocessed

unreliable /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ adj
opålitlig
not reliable

unremarkable [ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩] [ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩] adj
oansenlig
not remarkable

unrequited /ˌʌnɹəˈkwaɪtɪd/ adj
obesvarad
not reciprocated

unrequited love n
obesvarad kärlek
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unreserved adj
oförbehållsam
without reservations

unresolved adj
olöst
not resolved

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
oro
state of trouble

unrestrainedly adv
hej vilt hejdlöst ohämmat
in unrestrained manner

unripe adj
omogen
not ripe
premature

unsalted adj
osaltad
not salted

unsatisfactory /ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
otillfredsställande
inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory

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

unseaworthy adj
sjöoduglig sjöovärdig
unfit for a sea voyage

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

unserious adj
oseriös
not serious

unsettled adj
orolig
disturbed

unsexy adj
osexig
not sexy

unshaven /ʌnˈʃeɪvən/ 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

unsolicited /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/ adj
oombedd oönskad
not requested, welcome or invited

unsolvable adj
olöslig
not solvable

unsolved adj
olöst
not yet solved

unsorted adj
osorterad

unspecified /ʌn.ˈspɛ.sɪ.faɪd/ adj
ospecificerad
not specified

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 /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ adj
ostoppbar
unable to be stopped

unstressed /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ adj
obetonad
not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
avprenumerera säga upp
to cancel a subscription

unsubsidized adj
osubventionerad

unsubstantiated adj
obefogad
lacking substantiation

unsuitable adj
olämplig
not suitable

unsupported adj
ounderbyggd
without support

unsure adj
oförsiktig osäker
unstable or precarious
osäker
uncertain

unsurpassable adj
oöverträfflig
not surpassable

unsurpassed adj
oöverträffad
not exceeded by others

unsuspecting adj
aningslös intet ont anande omisstänksam

unsustainable adj
ohållbar
Not sustainable

unsweetened adj
osötad
Not sweetened

unsympathetic adj
osympatisk
not sympathetic

untameable adj
otämjbar
cannot be tamed

untenable adj
ohållbar oförsvarlig
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
otänkbar
inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense
incapable of being believed; incredible

unthinking adj
ogenomtänkt oreflekterad tanklös
without proper thought

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
knyta loss lösgöra
to free from fastening or from restraint
knyta upp
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ conjunction
förrän till
tills
up to the time that

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
tills
up to the time of

untimely /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ adj
oläglig
taking place at an inopportune time

untitled adj
namnlös
having no title

untouchable adj
oantastlig
not able to be touched

untraditional adj
otraditionell
not traditional

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
oöversättlig
not able to be translated

untranslated adj
oöversatt
not translated; in the original language

untrue /ʌnˈtɹuː/ adj
osann
false

untrustworthy /ʌnˈtɹʌstˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ 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

unusable adj
oanvändbar obrukbar
not usable

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ adj
ovanlig
not usual

unvaccinated adj
ovaccinerad
not vaccinated

unvarnished adj
osminkad
natural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated

unvarying adj
konstant likformig

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
avslöja
to reveal oneself
avslöja avtäcka
to uncover

unverified adj
obekräftad overifierad
not verified

unwanted /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ adj
oönskad
not wanted

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
nysta i
to disentangle
nysta upp
to wind off
varva ned varva ner
to relax

unwise /ʌnˈwaɪz/ adj
oklok
not wise

unwittingly /-ɾɪŋ-/ /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌən-/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
oavsiktligt omedvetet ovetandes
in an unwitting manner

unwomanly adj
okvinnlig
unfeminine

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
ovärdig
not worthy

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adj
med uppdaterad
informed about
med uppåt
facing upwards
upp
standing
uppe
available
awake

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
upp
higher in pitch
higher, louder
upp för- isär itu till
completely, thoroughly
upp uppåt
away from earth’s surface

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
längs
further along
uppåt
toward the top

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] 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
beredd
ready for
fram till
against, next to, near, towards
förmögen till i stånd
capable of
mest upp till
as much as, no more than
upp till
the option or decision of
vad har du för dig?
doing; involved in

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.

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ n
uppfostran
raising or training

upcoming adj
kommande
of the relatively near future

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
uppdatering aktualisering
action of making something up to date

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /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

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
uppför
up a slope, towards higher ground

uphold /ˌʌpˈhəʊld/ v
upprätthålla
to support by approval or encouragement

upholstered adj
polstrad
covered with upholstery

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ n
tapetserare dekoratör
a craftsman who upholsters furniture

upholstery /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ n
stoppning
craft or business of upholstering furniture

upkeep n
underhåll
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair

upkeep v
sköta om ta hand om underhålla
to maintain (something) or keep it in good repair

upland sandpiper n
piparsnäppa
Bartramia longicauda

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
uppladdning
file transfer

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
ladda upp
to transfer data

uploader n
uppladdare
someone who uploads files

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpɔn/ preposition
uppå
being above and in contact with another

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
gymnasial
secondary; as of school
övre
at a higher level, rank or position
situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ n
uppåttjack
stimulant

upper arm n
överarm
section of an arm

upper case n
stora bokstäver versaler

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 legislature

upper jaw n
överkäke

upper lip n
överläpp

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
uppnosig
presumptuous, above oneself
uppstudsig
exceeding one's station, refusing to submit

uprising n
uppror resning
a popular revolt

ups and downs n
upp- och nedgångar
idiomatic

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
orolig
of a stomach
upprörd
angry, distressed, unhappy

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ n
skräll
sports: unexpected victory of a competitor

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
uppochnedvänd uppochnervänd
inverted

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
upp och ned
in great disorder
upp och ner upp och ned uppochned uppochner
inverted

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ n
ypsilon
letter of the Greek alphabet

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ adj
uppkomling
self-important and presumptuous

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ n
uppkomling
newly rich or prominent

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ adv
uppströms
against the flow

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ adv
uppåt uppför
to a higher position

ur- /ɜː/ /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 /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ adj
urban stad
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place

urban legend n
vandringssägen klintbergare
dubious story

urban planner n
stadsplanerare

urban planning n
stadsplanering
conscious design of towns and cities

urban renewal n
stadsförnyelse
redevelopment of urban areas

urbane /ɜɹˈbeɪn/ /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
urban artig belevad världsvan
of a person (usually a man): having refined manners

urbanite n
stadsbo
someone who lives in a city or similar urban area

urbanization n
urbanisering
growth of cities
change in region

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ n
urinämne urea
organic compound

uremia n
uremi urinförgiftning
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtɚ/ n
urinledare uretär
narrow duct that carries urine from the kidneys

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
urinrör
anatomical tube

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
uppmana

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
brådskande
requiring immediate attention

urheimat /-mæt/ /-mət/ /ˈɜː-/ /ˈʊə.haɪ.mɑːt/ n
urhem
the original homeland

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
urinoar pissoar
fixture for standing urination

urinary bladder n
urinblåsa
urinary bladder

urinary tract n
urinvägarna
urinary tract

urinary tract infection n
urinvägsinfektion
infection that affects part of the urinary tract

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urinera kissa göra nummer ett pissa slå en drill slå en sjua

urination /jʊəɹɪˈneɪʃən/ n
urinering

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
urin

urologist n
urolog
doctor of urology

urology n
urologi
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system

us /əs/ /əz/ /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 /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ n
användande
function
bruk användning nyttjande
act of using
nytta mening syfte
usefulness

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
använda bruka nyttja
employ, apply
förbruka
to exhaust the supply of, to consume

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut /ˌjuz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ /ˌjuːz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ v
skjuta sparvar med kanoner
to use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action

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 /just/ /juzd/ /juːst/ /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/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
van
accustomed to

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ v
bruka
formerly and habitually or repeatedly

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] adj
nyttig användbar tjänlig
having a practical or beneficial use

useful idiot n
nyttig idiot
political sense

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ n
användare
person who uses a computer
användare brukare
one who uses something, a consumer
brukare missbrukare
one who uses drugs

user interface n
användargränssnitt
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with

user page n
användarsida
page on a website associated with a particular user

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 /uˈʃɑŋkə/ /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/ n
usjanka björnfitta
traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ /ˈjuːʒəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
vanlig
most commonly occurring

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ adv
vanligtvis vanligen
most of the time

usufruct /-sə-/ /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
nyttjanderätt
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹɚ/ /ˈjuːʒɹɚ/ n
ockrare
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates

usurp /juˈsɝp/ /juːˈzɜːp/ v
bemäktiga sig inkräkta på tillskansa sig usurpera
seize power

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ n
usurpation
wrongful seizure

usurper /juˈsɜɹpɚ/ n
usurpator kuppmakare
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

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ adj
utilitaristisk
pertaining to utilitarianism

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ n
utilitarist
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

utilitarianism n
utilitarism
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

utility /juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ /jəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ [juˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] n
användbar
something that is useful
användbarhet
state or condition of being useful
användbarhet lönsamhet
economics: ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants
applikation tillämpning verktyg
computing: software program with specific task
kraftverk leverantör tjänsteleverantör vattenverk verk värmeverk
business: areal monopoly provider

utility knife n
mattkniv
cutting tool

utility pole n
stolpe
tall cylinder

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] adj
yttersta
most extreme
situated at the most distant limit

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ n
utopi
world in perfect harmony

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
fullständig ren
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
ge till utstöta yttra

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ n
yttrande
an act of uttering

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ n
gomspene tungspene
appendage that hangs from the palate

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlɚ/ 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
frånvarande innehållslös tom uttryckslös
showing no intelligence or interest
ledig
not occupied

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ferie lov
official holiday period
semester ledighet
holiday, period of leisure time

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
semestra
to spend or take a vacation

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vaccinera ympa
treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
vaccination vaccinering
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ n
vaccin
substance given to stimulate a body’s production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease

vacillation /væsɪˈleɪʃən/ n
tveksamhet
Indecision in speech or action

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
andefattig tom
lacking meaningful content

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
vakuum
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /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

vadm n
Vam

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ n
vagabond
a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɒnd/ v
luffa ströva vagabondera
to roam as a vagabond

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ n
slida vagina
anatomical sense

vaginal /vəˈd͡ʒʌɪ.nəl/ /ˈvæd͡ʒ.ən.əl/ adj
vaginal
of the vagina

vaginal flatulence n
vaginalflatulens
emission or expulsion of air from the vagina

vaginal fluid n
flytning
liquid discharge from a vagina

vaginal sex n
vaginalsex
vaginal sex

vaginally adv
vaginalt
via the vagina

vaginismus /vad͡ʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
vaginism slidkramp
muscular contraction

vaginosis n
vaginos
infection of the vagina

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ n
lösdriveri
being a vagrant

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ n
lösdrivare lösdriverska
person without settled employment or habitation who supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ adj
obestämd vag
vag oklar
not clearly expressed

vagueness n
vaghet obestämdhet otydlighet
condition of being unclear

vain /veɪn/ adj
fåfäng
overly proud of one's appearance

vair /veə/ /vɛə/ /vɛɹ/ n
gråverk
heraldic fur

vale of tears /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪəz/ /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪɚz/ n
jämmerdal tåredal
the world as the place where difficulties and the sorrows of life are felt

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
adjö avskedsfras
word or phrase upon leaving
avsked avslutning
act
avskedstal
speech
sluthälsning hälsningsfras
word or phrase to end a letter or message

valedictorian /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən/ /væl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ɪn/ /væl.əd.ɪkˈtɔɹ.ɪən/ n
avskedstalare avslutningstalare
farewell speech giver
toppstudent
no 1 student

valence /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈveɪləns/ n
valens
combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical
number of arguments that a verb can have
one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state

valence electron n
valenselektron
electron in the outermost shell of an atom

valenki n
filtstövel
winter felt boots

valet /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ /ˈvælɪt/ n
kammartjänare
a man's personal male attendant

valiant /ˈva.lɪ.ənt/ /ˈvæ.ljənt/ adj
heroisk hjältemodig
possessing or showing courage or determination

valid /ˈvælɪd/ adj
giltig
acceptable, proper or correct

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
bekräfta förklara giltig göra gällande
to render valid
validera bekräfta giltigförklara
to check the validity of

valine n
valin
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ n
valkyria
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin

valley /ˈvæli/ n
dal
elongated depression between hills or mountains

valour /ˈvælə/ /ˈvælɚ/ n
mod tapperhet
strength of mind in regard to danger

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ adj
värdefull
having a great value

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ n
värdeföremål värdesak
personal possession of relatively great monetary value

value /ˈvæl.juː/ n
valör
relative darkness or lightness of a color
värde
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
degree of importance given to something
ideal accepted by some individual or group
värde notvärde
relative duration of a musical note

value /ˈvæl.juː/ 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 mervärdesomsättningsskatt
tax levied on added value of an exchange

value date n
valutadag
Date and action on which payments are credited or debited to the customer's imagined but legally real account

value date v
valutadag
to perform the above-defined action with an amount

value judgment n
värdeomdöme
judgment

valve /ˈvælv/ n
klaff
in anatomy
ventil
device in an internal combustion engine
ventil klaff
device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid

vamp /væmp/ n
förförerska kokett manslukerska tjuserska vamp
seductive woman

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ɚ/ n
vampyr
mythological creature
bat

vampire squid n
vampyrbläckfisk
sea animal

vampiress n
vampyrinna vampyrkvinna
female vampire

vampiric adj
vampyrisk
vampiric

van /væn/ n
skåpbil paketbil minibuss familjebuss van
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 /ˈvændəlaɪz/ 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
förtrupp
leading units of an army
tät
forefront of any group or movement

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
vanilj-
of vanilla

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
vanilj
flavor
natural extract
artificial extract
vanilj vaniljorkidé
orchid
vaniljstång vanilj
fruit

vanilla extract n
vaniljessens vaniljextrakt
liquid used in cooking

vanillin /vəˈnɪlɪn/ n
vanillin
primary constituent of vanilla

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
försvinna
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] n
fåfänga fåfänglighet
excessive pride

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
besegra övervinna
to defeat (someone)

vape /veɪp/ v
vejpa
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vaper n
vajpare
user of electronic cigarettes

vapid /ˈveɪp.ɪd/ /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
andefattig tråkig
lifeless, dull, or banal
fadd
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ 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
förånga förångas
turn into vapour

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
avvikande
biology: tending to deviate from a normal or recognized type
ombytlig ostadig växlande
likely to vary
variabel
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value
variabel föränderlig flexibel reglerbar rörlig ställbar
able to vary
varierande omväxlande
marked by diversity or difference

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
variabel
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values
computing: a named mutable piece of storage
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable
something that is variable
variabel parameter
something whose value may be dictated or discovered

variable star n
variabel stjärna
star whose brightness varies

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
variabel
computing: variable that can hold several data types
variant
something slightly different

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ n
avvikelse
difference between true and magnetic (compass) north
variant
(board games) a line of play that differs from the original
variant variation
related but distinct thing
variation
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme
the act or state of varying

varicose vein n
åderbråck
medical condition

varied /ˈvæɹid/ /ˈvɛəɹid/ /ˈvɛɹid/ adj
omväxlande
diverse or miscellaneous

varied tit n
samurajmes
Sittiparus varius

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈvæɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
färgsprakande
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

variety /-ɾi/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
varietet
rank in a taxonomic classification below species and (if present) subspecies, and above form

variety is the spice of life proverb
omväxling förnöjer
variety is what makes life interesting

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
olika
an eclectic range of

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ n
fernissa lack
transparent paint

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
lacka
to apply varnish
to cover up with varnish

varve /vɑɹv/ /vɑːv/ n
varv
an annual layer of sediment or sedimentary rock

vary /ˈvæɹi/ /ˈvɛəɹi/ /ˈvɛɹi/ 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/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ n
vas
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
vasektomi
male sterilization

vaseline /ˈvæsəliːn/ n
vaselin
petroleum jelly

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

vatnik /ˈvætnɪk/ n
vatnik
unintelligent Russian patriot, online supporter of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine (derogatory)

vaudeville /ˈvoʊd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔ.də.vɪl/ /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ n
vaudeville vådevill
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ n
gravvalv krypta valv
underground burial chamber
hopp
gymnastics: movement
valv
arched masonry structure
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
valv bankvalv kassavalv
secure area for valuables

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ v
hoppa voltigera
to jump

vaulting box n
plint
layered wooden box

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
programming: kind of array

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 /ˈvɛktəɹaɪz/ v
vektorisera
to convert an image into a vector graphics format

veery /ˈvɪəɹi/ n
rostskogstrast
American thrush

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ adj
vegansk
relating to vegans or veganism

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ n
vegan
supporter of veganism

veganism n
veganism

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] n
grönsak
a person whose brain has been damaged
grönsak legym
a plant raised for some edible part of it
edible part of such a plant
växt planta
any plant

vegetable garden n
grönsaksland köksträdgård
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛdʒətəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛtʃ-/ 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 /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.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 /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ n
vegetarian
person who does not eat any animal flesh

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
vegetarianism
practice of following a vegetarian diet

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ n
vegetation
plants

veggie /ˈvɛd͡ʒi/ n
grönsak
vegetable
vegetarian
vegetarian

vehement /ˈviː.hə.mənt/ /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ /ˈvɪə.mənt/ adj
häftig
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ n
fordon
conveyance
medium

vehicle identification number n
VIN-kod
VIN

vehicle inspection n
besiktning bilbesiktning
periodic test of roadworthiness for cars

veil /veɪl/ n
slöja
covering for a person or thing
something to hide an object

veiled adj
beslöjad
(literally) covered by a veil
förtäckt
(figuratively) partly hidden or concealed

vein /veɪn/ n
bladnerv nerv
thickened portion of a leaf
ven
blood vessel transporting blood towards the heart
åder ådra
stripe or streak in stone or other material

veined /veɪnd/ adj
ådrad
having veins or veinlike markings

veiny /ˈveɪni/ adj
ådrig
having prominent veins

velarization /vi.lə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /vi.lɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
velarisering
act or process of velarizing

veld /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ n
veld
open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries

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

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
velodrom cykelbana
arena for bicycle racing

velour n
velour
a knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser

velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
basthud
fine fur
sammet
fabric

velvet scoter n
svärta
Melanitta fusca

velvety /ˈvɛlvəti/ adj
sammetslen
like velvet

vena cava /ˌviːnə ˈkeɪvə/ n
hålven
large vein that returns blood into right atrium

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
besticklig mutbar
willing to take bribes
fal
for sale, available for a price
korrumperad korrupt
corrupt, mercenary

vendace /ˈvɛndɪs/ n
siklöja mujka
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] n
blodshämnd vendetta
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged

vending machine n
godisautomat läskautomat varuautomat
machine that dispenses merchandise

vendor /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ n
försäljare säljare försäljerska säljerska återförsäljare återförsäljerska
a person or a company that vends or sells

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ n
faner
thin covering of fine wood
fasad
covering or disguising appearance

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ v
fanera
to apply veneer

venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ /ˈvɛnɹəbl/ adj
respektabel vördad
commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position
ärevördig
ancient, antiquated or archaic
worthy of reverence

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
helga vörda
To treat with great respect and deference

veneration /ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
vörda
the act of venerating

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /vɪ-/ adj
venerisk
of a disease: sexually transmitted
of or relating to the genitals or sexual intercourse

venereal disease n
könssjukdom flugor i trumpeten sexuellt överförbar sjukdom venerisk sjukdom
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

venerid n
sandmussla
clam of the family Veneridae

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ n
hämnd
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

vengeful /ˈvɛnʒ.fəl/ adj
hämndlysten
wanting vengeance

venison /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/ /ˈvɛn.zən/ n
hjortkött
the meat of a deer

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
etter gift
an animal toxin intended for offensive use

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 /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ventilation luftväxling
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh

ventilator /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ n
respirator
medicine: machine to help breathing

ventricle /ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ n
kammare ventrikel hjärtkammare
one of two lower chambers of the heart
ventrikel
one of the cavities of the brain

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 buktalerska
a person who practices ventriloquism

venture capital n
riskkapital
money invested in an enterprise

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
plats
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen

venusquake n
venusbävning venusskalv

veracity /vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ n
sanning
something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth
sanning uppriktighet
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness
sanningsenlighet
agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
veranda
roofed open gallery

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
verb handlingsord syssleord
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] adj
verbal
of, or relating to words
derived from, or having the nature of a verb
concerned with the words
consisting of words only
spoken and not written; oral

verbal diarrhea n
mundiarré ordbajseri
logorrhea

verbal noun n
substantifierat verb
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning

verbalize /ˈvəːbəlʌɪz/ v
förvandla till verb
to adapt as a verb
verbalisera uttrycka i ord
to express

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adj
ordagrann
of a document: word for word

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
ord för ord ordagrann ordagrant verbatim
word for word

verbose /vəˈbəʊs/ /vɚˈboʊs/ adj
mångordig
containing or using more words than necessary

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
mångordighet svammel
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
grön
green

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
mening utlåtande
opinion or judgement
utslag dom domslut
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹɪs/ n
ärg
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verdure /ˈvɜːdjə/ /ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ n
friskhet
condition of health and vigour
grönska
greenness, vegetation

verge on v
gräns snudd
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something

verify /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
verifiera bekräfta
to substantiate or prove the truth of something
verifiera kontrollera
to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
vidimera attestera verifiera
law: to affirm something formally, under oath

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 of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ /ˈvɜːməθ/ n
vermouth vermut
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
folkspråk
spoken language as opposed to literary or liturgical
vardagsspråk
everyday speech

vernal /ˈvɜːn(ə)l/ /ˈvɝnəl/ adj
vårlig
pertaining to or occurring in spring

vernal equinox n
vårdagjämning
the moment
vårdagjämningspunkt
the point

vernier caliper n
skjutmått
measuring instrument

versatile /ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/ /ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ /ˈvɝ.səˌtaɪl/ [ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪɫ] adj
behändig belevad kvick pigg
capable of doing many things competently
föränderlig ombytlig
changeable or inconstant
mångsidig
having varied uses or many functions

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ n
flexibilitet mångsidighet ombytlighet
the property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
vers
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme
vers strof
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed

versed /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ adj
bevandrad förtrogen verserad
knowledgeable or skilled

versify /ˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪfaɪ/ v
versifiera
intransitive: to turn prose into poetry; rewrite in verse form

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
version
a translation from one language to another
version perspektiv
an account or description from a particular point of view
version utgåva
computing: particular revision
version variant
a specific form or variation of something

verst /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ n
verst
unit of length

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɜːsɪz/ /ˈvɝs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ /ˈvɝsəz/ preposition
jämfört mot
compared with
mot
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
grön
of green colour

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
grönt
colour

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ n
kota ryggkota
any of the small bones making up the backbone

vertebral column n
ryggrad kotpelare
vertebral column

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
ryggradsdjur
an animal having a backbone

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾɪ.kəl/ adj
lodrät vertikal
being perpendicular to horizontal

vertically /ˈvɜː.tɪ.k(ə)li/ /ˈvɝ.tɪ.k(ə)li/ adv
lodrätt vertikalt
in a vertical direction or position

vertiginous /vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
svindlande
Inducing giddiness or vertigo

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
svindel, yrsel
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

verve /vɜːv/ /vɝv/ n
stuns
enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist musician, or writer, in composing or performing

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
allra
emphasizes superlativeness
allra sann
true, truly
mycket väldigt jätte-
to a high degree

vesica /ˈviːsɪkə/ /ˈvɛsɪkə/ n
blåsa
bladder

vesper bat n
läderlapp
bat in Vespertilionidae

vessel /ˈvɛs.l̩/ /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
behållare kärl
container
fartyg
craft

vest /vɛst/ n
linne
väst
garment worn over a shirt

vestibule /ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ /ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ n
vestibul farstu
small entrance hall before main hall or lobby

vestige /ˈvɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /ˈvɛstɹi/ n
sakristia
room in a church

vetch /vɛt͡ʃ/ n
vicker vickersläktet
plant of the genus Vicia

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] adj
erfaren veteran-
with long experience
veteran-
related to former members of armed forces

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] n
veteran
old soldier
person with long experience

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ n
veterinär djurläkare
doctor who treats animals

veterinary hospital n
djursjukhus
hospital for animals

veterinary medicine n
djursjukvård veterinärmedicin
branch of medicine that deals with animals

vetero-testamentary /ˌvɛtəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtəɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [ˌvɛɾəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛnɾəɹi] adj
gammaltestamentlig
of or pertaining to the Old Testament of the Bible

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
veto
political right

vetocracy n
vetokrati

vex /vɛks/ v
förarga irritera
to annoy

vexation /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ n
förtret förargelse
state of being vexed or irritated
irritera

vexillologic adj
vexillologisk
Of or pertaining to vexillology

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
vexillologist
one who studies flags

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vexillologi
study of flags

via /ˈvaɪə/ /ˈviː.ə/ preposition
genom via över
by way of
per
by (means of); using (a medium)

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
livsduglighet
property of being viable

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
genomförbar
possible
livsduglig
able to live on its own

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
viadukt
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
viaticum
Eucharist
viaticum resepenning vägkost
supplies for journey

vibe /vaɪb/ n
vibb
atmosphere or aura

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfəʊn/ n
vibrafon
percussion instrument

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
vibration
act of vibrating

viburnum n
olvon
plants of the genus Viburnum

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
kyrkoherde
local representative of higher-ranking member of clergy

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 squad n
sedlighetsrotel
police section specialized in vice crimes

vice versa /vaɪs-/ /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsə-/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
vice versa
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 omoralisk illvillig ond
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity

vicious circle n
ond cirkel
situation in which the response to a problem creates another problem

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
offer
a living being slain and offered as a sacrifice
one who is harmed
one who is harmed by a crime
one who is harmed by a disaster or other adverse circumstance
one who is harmed by their own undertakings

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ n
seger vinst
condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; an instance of this

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ n
ärevarv
extra lap

victual /ˈvɪt(ə)l/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l] n
proviant viktualie
food supplies; provisions

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ n
video
television show, movie
video videoband videokassett
VHS
videofilm
motion picture stored on VHS

video call n
videosamtal
kind of telephone call accompanied by video imagery

video clip n
videoklipp

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ n
dataspel datorspel tv-spel videospel
type of game existing as and controlled by software

video game console n
spelkonsol
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

video nasty n
videovåld
video depicting excessive gore and violence

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
banda spela in
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
utsikt vy
something to look at
picture

viewer n
tittare åskådare
someone who views a spectacle

viewfinder n
sökare
device on a camera

vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ n
vaka
keeping awake

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ n
uppmärksamhet vigilans
Close and continuous attention
vaksamhet vigilans
Alert watchfulness

vigilant /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/ adj
uppmärksam försiktig
watchful

vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ n
vinjett
computer graphics: a slanting screen
decorative design at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book
small sticker affixed to a vehicle windscreen

vigorous /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/ /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

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n
fritidshus semesterhus sommarhus
a house used as a retreat

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 /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
bybo
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ n
skurk bov
bad person in a stage or screen play
scoundrel

villainous /ˈvɪlənəs/ adj
skurkaktig
of, relating to, or appropriate to a villain

villein /ˈvɪleɪn/ /ˈvɪlən/ n
livegen
feudal tenant

villus /ˈvɪləs/ n
villus
small projection from a membrane

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
vinägrett
sauce

vinal n
vinal vinylal
type of fiber

vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ 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 /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
vinäger ättika
condiment

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ n
vingård
grape plantation

vint /vɪnt/ n
skruv
card game

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ adj
klassisk
having an enduring appeal; classic

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
skörd
yield of grapes during one season
tappning
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking
årgång
year or place something is produced

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nl̩/ /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/ n
vinyl
record
substance
univalent radical

vinyl record n
vinylskiva
form of gramophone record

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /vɪˈoʊlə/ /ˈvaɪ.ələ/ /ˈvaɪələ/ /ˈviː.ələ/ n
viol
botany: any of several flowering plants

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
viola altfiol
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
överträda kränka
to break or fail to act by rules

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
kränkning
act or instance of violating

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ n
våld
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
extreme force
injustice, wrong
våldsverkan
widespread fighting

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ adj
våldsam
involving extreme force or motion
involving physical conflict
likely to use physical force

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
violett
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ n
viol
plant
violett
colour

violet carpenter bee n
svartsnickarbi
Xylocopa violacea

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ n
violin fiol
string instrument

violin maker n
fiolbyggare
person who makes violins

violinist n
violinist
person who plays violin

violist /viˈoʊ.lɪst/ /viˈəʊ.lɪst/ n
altviolinist violast
person who plays the viola

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ n
huggorm
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae

viral /ˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
viral
(of an image, video, piece of information, etc.) circulating rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another
advertising and marketing: spread by word of mouth
caused by a virus
relating to a virus in biological sense

virality n
viralitet
the state or condition of being viral; tendency to spread by word of mouth

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ adj
jungfrulig
of a person, in a state of virginity
not yet cultivated, explored, or exploited by humans or humans of certain civilizations
of an object, untouched
jungfrulig jungfru
of olive oil

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ n
jungfru oskuld
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virgin birth n
jungfrufödsel
the birth of Christ

virgin olive oil n
jungfruolja
type of olive oil

virginity /və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ n
jungfrudom oskuld mödom svendom
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virial theorem n
virialteoremet
theorem

virile /ˈvɪɹ.əl/ /ˈvɪɹˌaɪl/ adj
manlig viril
being manly

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
virilitet
the state of being virile

virology /vʌɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
virologi
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
virtuell
simulated in a computer and/or online
in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality

virtual machine n
virtuell maskin

virtual method n
virtuell metod
object-oriented programming

virtual private network n
virtuellt privat nätverk
type of network

virtual reality n
virtuell verklighet
virtual reality

virtualization n
virtualisering
act of virtualizing

virtually /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/ [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi] adv
i princip så gott som
almost

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ n
dygd
a good model quality
excellence in morals
an exemplary quality
chastity and faithfulness

virtue ethics n
dygdetik
approach to ethics

virtue signalling /ˈvɜɹtʃu sɪɡnəlɪŋ/ [ˈvɜ˞tʃ-] n
dygdsignalering godhetssignalering
expressing an opinion to make oneself look virtuous

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
dygdig dygdesam
full of virtue; having excellent moral character

virtuousness n
dygdighet
state of being virtuous

virulence /ˈvɪɹjələns/ /ˈvɪɹələns/ n
virulens
the state of being virulent

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ n
virus
infectious organism
virus datorvirus datavirus
computer virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
visavi
in relation to

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ n
visum
permit

visaless adj
visumfri
without requiring a visa
visumlös
without a visa

viscacha /vɪˈskatʃə/ /vɪˈskɑt͡ʃə/ n
viscacha
rodents of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus, within family Chinchillidae

viscacha rat n
viscacharåtta
Octomys mimax

viscera n
inälvor
internal organs of the body

viscose /ˈvɪskəʊs/ 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 grötig
having a thick, sticky consistency

viscus /ˈvɪskəs/ n
inälva
organ in the abdomen

vise /vaɪs/ n
skruvstäd
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
synlighet
degree to which things may be seen

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
synlig synbar
able to be seen

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] n
hägring syn vision
something imaginary one thinks one sees
syn
religious or mystical experience
sense or ability of sight
person or thing of beauty
vision
ideal or goal

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
visionär
having vision or foresight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
visionär
someone who has creative and positive ideas for the future
someone who has visions

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
besök visit
single act of visiting

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
besöka hälsa på
to go and meet (someone)

visitation /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
visit
act of visiting
official visit

visiting team n
bortalag
team opposed to the home team

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
besökare
sightseer
besökare gäst
guest
gäst
players away from home

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

visual novel n
visuell roman

visualise /ˈvɪzjʊəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒʊəlaɪz/ v
synliggöra
to make visible
åskådliggöra visualisera
to form a mental picture

visualization /ˌvɪzjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒuələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
visualisering
the act of visualizing, or something visualized

visually /ˈvɪzju.əli/ /ˈvɪʒu.əli/ /ˈvɪʒəli/ adv
bildmässigt visuellt
by means of sight

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ 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/ [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] n
vitamin
organic compound essential to human health

vitamin A n
A-vitamin
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision

vitamin B n
B-vitamin
member of the vitamin B complex

vitamin D n
D-vitamin
any of a number of fat-soluble vitamins

vitreous /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əs/ adj
vitrös
of or resembling glass

vitreous humour n
glaskropp
clear gel

vitrine /vəˈtɹiːn/ /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
vitrin vitrinskåp
glass-paneled cabinet or case

vitriol /ˈvɪtɹiɑl/ /ˈvɪtɹiɒl/ /ˈvɪtɹiəl/ n
vitriol
various metal sulphates

vituperate /-ɹeɪt/ /-ˈtʃuː-/ /-ˌɹeɪt/ /vaɪ-/ /vəˈt(j)upəɹət/ /vəˈt(j)upəˌɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹət/ v
klandra tadla
to criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner
skymfa skända
to attack (someone or something) with abusive language

vituperation /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/ /v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
smädelse skymfning
criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh

vituperative /vaɪˈtjuːpɹətɪv/ /vaɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/ /vɪˈtjuːpɹətɪv/ /vɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/ adj
förolämpande hätsk klandrande nedsättande skymfande smädande
marked by harsh spoken or written abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
livlig livfull
lively and animated

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
färgglad
bright, intense or colourful

vividly /ˈvɪvɪdli/ adv
livfullt
in a vivid manner

viviparous blenny n
tånglake ålkussa
fish in the family Zoarcidae

vivisection /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
vivisektion
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation

vixen /ˈvɪk.sən/ n
rävinna honräv räv rävtik
female fox

viz. /vɪz/ adv
d.v.s.
abbreviation for namely

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ n
visir vesir
high-ranking official

vlogger n
videobloggare vloggare
a contributor to a vlog

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ n
vokabulär ordförråd
set of words a person knows
stock of words used in a particular field
words of a language collectively
vokabulär ordlista
list of words

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
vokal
of or pertaining to the voice or speech
characterized by voice or tone produced in the larynx
uttered or modulated by the voice

vocal cord n
stämband stämläpp stämläppe
folds of mucous membrane

vocal cords n
stämband
folds of tissue

vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
kall
calling
occupation for which a person is suited

vocational school n
yrkesskola yrkesgymnasium
A school that provides training in specific skills required for different industries.

vocative /ˈvoʊkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
vokativ
grammar: used in address

vocative case n
vokativ
case of address

vociferous /voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ /vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ adj
högljudd högröstad
making a noisy outcry

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
vodka
clear distilled alcoholic liquor
serving

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
fluga mode
popularity or a current craze
mode
the prevailing fashion or style

voice /vɔɪs/ n
diates röst
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs
röst
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
one who speaks; speaker
music: independent vocal or instrumental part
the faculty or power of utterance
röst stämma
sound uttered by the mouth
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
röst vilja
command, precept
stämma röst
tone or sound emitted by anything
ton
sound made through vibration of the vocal cords

voice /vɔɪs/ v
ge uttryck för uttrycka
to give utterance or expression to
rösta välja
to vote
stämma
to regulate the tone of
tala
to utter with a sonant or vocal tone

voice actor n
röstskådespelare
an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films

voice message n
röstmeddelande
message left on a voice mail system

voice recognition n
röstigenkänning
speaker recognition

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
lektorsdubbning
voice-overed release

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
tonande
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
tonlös
lacking a voice, without vocal sound
phonetics, of a consonant: spoken without vibration of the vocal cords

voicemail n
röstbrevlåda
system

void /vɔɪd/ adj
tomrum tom
containing nothing

void /vɔɪd/ n
tomrum
an empty space; a vacuum

void /vɔɪd/ v
upphäva annullera
to make invalid or worthless

voivode /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/ n
vojvod
local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ n
vojvodskap
highest-level administrative subdivision of Poland
jurisdiction of a voivode

vol /vɑl/ /vɒl/ n
fjäderflykt fjäderhamn vingpar
heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings

vol-au-vent /vɒl.əˈvɒnt/ /ˌvɒl.oˈvɑ̃/ n
volauvent
puff pastry with fillings

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɑl.əˌtaɪ.əl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩] adj
eterisk flyktig
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions
volatil
(of a price etc) variable or erratic

volatility n
volatilitet
financial markets: quantification of the degree of uncertainty about the future price

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
vulkanisk
of or pertaining to a volcano
produced by a volcano
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano

volcanic bomb n
vulkanisk bomb

volcanism n
vulkanism
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ n
vulkan
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcanologist /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
vulkanolog
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.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

volley /ˈvɑli/ /ˈvɒli/ n
salva
burst or emission
simultaneous fire

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
volleyboll
game
ball used to play the game

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
volt
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ n
spänning
difference in electrostatic potential

voltmeter /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/ 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/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ n
volym
three-dimensional measure of space
synonym for quantity
bound book
volym band
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
volym bokvolym
issues of a periodical over a period of one year
volym ljudstyrka ljudvolym
strength of sound

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ adj
frivillig
done, given, or acting of one's own free will

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ n
frivillig volontär
one who voluntarily offers themselves for service
voluntary soldier

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ adj
frodig yppig
curvaceous and sexually attractive
vällust
suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation

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
regurgitate the contents of a stomach

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
voodoo
Afro-Caribbean religion

voodoo doll n
voodoodocka
doll fashioned to resemble a person for usually malicious magical intent

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
glupsk omättlig
devouring great quantities of food
omättlig
having a great appetite for anything

vorarephilia n
vorarefili
sexual fetish

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
omröstning röstning
formalised choice
röst
instance of voting

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
rösta
assert a formalised choice

vote of confidence n
förtroendeomröstning
motion proposed in a parliament or other assembly

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 booth n
valbås
small compartment where a voter may register a vote

voting slip n
valsedel
piece of paper used in elections

voting system n
valsystem
system to determine the result of an election

voucher /ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
rabattkupong kupong
a piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services

vow /vaʊ/ n
löfte
a solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner

vow /vaʊ/ v
svära lova
to make a vow

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
vokal
letter
vokal självljud vokalljud
sound

vowel harmony n
vokalharmoni
phonological process

voxel n
voxel
3D analogue of pixel

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
resa
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜr/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜː/ n
voyeur tittare
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeurism /vwɑːˈjɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
voyeurism
derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly

voyeuristic adj
voyeuristisk
of, relating to, or derived from voyeurism

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ /vɹʊm/ interjection
brum
the sound of a sports car’s engine

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/ adj
vulgär
having the characteristics of a vulgarian

vulnerability /ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌvʌn(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
sårbarhet
state of being vulnerable
computing: type of weakness

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
sårbar utsatt
exposed to attack

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
gam
bird
person

vulture fund n
gamfond
hedge fund

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
vulva blygd
collectively the external female sexual organs

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/ /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
vuvuzela
horn

völva /ˈvoʊlvə/ /ˈvɑlvə/ /ˈvɒlvə/ /ˈvəʊlvə/ /ˈvɜːlvə/ n
vala völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

wack /wæk/ n
galning
eccentric

wad /wɑd/ /wɒd/ n
bunt
substantial pile (normally of money)
förladdning
soft plug
macka
slang: sandwich
sats
ejaculate
tuss
compact mass

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ v
vada
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wading pool n
plaskdamm
shallow pool

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
kiselplatta kiselskiva
electronics
rån
biscuit

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] n
våffla
flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern

waffle cone n
våffelstrut
sweet crisp waffle cone

waffle iron n
våffeljärn
a cooking appliance used to make waffles

wag /wæɡ/ n
lustigkurre
witty person

wag /wæɡ/ v
skolka
to skip 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 earner n
löntagare
someone who works for wages

wage slave n
löneslav
one who works for wages

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ /ˈwæːɡən/ n
barnskrinda skrinda
child's riding toy
vagn
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
ärla sädesärla
various small passerine birds

waif /weɪf/ n
föräldralöst barn
person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support
herrelöst gods
article of movable property found of which the owner is not known

wailer /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
gråterska
a hired mourner

wain /weɪn/ n
vagn
a wagon; a four-wheeled cart for hauling loads, usually pulled by horses or oxen

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
träpanel
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls

wainwright /ˈweɪnɹaɪt/ n
vagnsmakare
maker of wagons

waist /weɪst/ n
midja liv
part of the body

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] n
linning
band of fabric encircling the waist

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
väst
a sleeveless, collarless garment

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
vänta bida
delay until some event

wait and see v
avvakta vänta och se
to await the course of events

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 odotustila
room

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ n
servitris
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ v
avstå från avsäga sig
to relinquish; to give up claim to

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
friskrivning
the act of waiving

wake /weɪk/ n
vaka
period after death
kölvatten
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water

wake /weɪk/ v
vakna
to stop sleeping
väcka
to make somebody stop sleeping

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
vakna
to (become) awake
väcka
to awaken (someone else)

wakeboarding /ˈweɪkbɔɹdɪŋ/ n
wakeboard
water sport

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
få fötter
colloquial: to be stolen
gå ut med hunden gå ut och gå
to take for a walk
gå gå till fots
to move on the feet
gå sluta
colloquial: to leave, resign
gå vandra promenera
to travel a distance by walking
leda
to push vehicle alongside oneself
slippa lös
colloquial: to avoid a criminal court case

walk out on v
överge
to abandon

walk-on n
statist
actor with a small part

walkability n
promenadvänlighet
being walkable

walkable adj
gångavstånd
close enough
promenadvänlig
able to be walked

walker /ˈwɑkɚ/ /ˈwɔkɚ/ /ˈwɔːkə/ n
fotgängare gående gångare vandrare
person who walks
gångsko
shoe designed for comfortable walking
rollator
walking frame

walking catfish n
ålmal
Clarias batrachus

walking frame n
rullator gångstol
framework device

walking stick n
spatserkäpp käpp promenadkäpp
cane

walkman n
freestyle
any personal cassette player

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
mur vägg
structure built for defense surrounding an area
vall mur
defensive rampart
vägg
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure
vägg mur
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
mura
to enclose by surrounding with walls

wall barley n
vildkorn
a grass of the species Hordeum murinum

wall bars n
ribbstol
exercise equipment

wall clock n
väggklocka
clock mounted on a wall

wall hanging n
bonad
wall decoration

wall in v
igenmura
enclose by surrounding with walls

wall socket n
vägguttag
electricity power point

wall-to-wall adj
heltäckande heltäcknings-
that covers all of the floor

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ n
plånbok
case for keeping money

walleye n
glasögongös gäddabborre
Sander vitreus

wallflower /ˈwɑl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflaʊ.ə/ n
blyg viol vägglus
socially awkward person
gyllenlack kårel
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ n
göl
a pool of water or mud in which animals wallow

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
väggarna har öron
be careful about what you say

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
valnöt
nut
valnöt valnötsträ
wood
valnöt valnötsträd
tree

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
valross
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
vals
a ballroom dance
piece of music

wampum /ˈwɑmpəm/ /ˈwɒmpəm/ n
wampum
small cylindrical beads made from polished shells (especially white ones) which have been strung together; one such bead

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
irra vandra vanka

wanderer /ˈwɑndəɹɚ/ /ˈwɒndəɹə/ n
vandrare
one who wanders

wandering Jew n
purpurblad
Tradescantia pallida
skvallerreva
Tradescantia fluminensis
zebrablad zebrina
Tradescantia zebrina

wandering whistling duck n
vandringsvisseland
Dendrocygna arcuata

wane /weɪn/ v
avta
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc.

waning moon n
avtagande måne
moon as it progresses from full moon to a new moon

wank /wæŋk/ n
dumheter smörja
rubbish, nonsense
runk
act of masturbation

wank /wæŋk/ v
runka
intransitive: to masturbate
runka av
transitive: to masturbate (oneself)

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
idiot pucko tönt
idiot

wannabe /ˈwɒnəbi/ n
wannabe
someone who wishes to be like someone, but lacks the qualifications

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ n
brist
lack (of)

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
vilja
to desire

wanted /ˈwɑntɪd/ /ˈwɒntɪd/ adj
efterlyst
subject to immediate detainment
efterlyst eftersökt
desired

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
lättfärdig lössläppt
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free
ohämmad
capricious, reckless of morals or justice

wapinschaw /ˈwɑpɪnʃɔː/ n
vapensyn
exhibition of weapons

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 /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
föra krig
to engage in conflict

war chest n
krigskassa
fund for some specific campaign
fund to finance a war

war child n
krigsbarn
child who has grown up in wartime

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ n
krigsbrott krigsförbrytelse
punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war

war criminal n
krigsförbrytare
person guilty of war crimes

war cry n
stridsrop
exclamation intended to rally soldiers in battle

war film n
krigsfilm
film set in wartime

war game n
krigsspel
game
militärövning

war machine /ˈwoɹ məˌʃin/ /ˈwɔː məˌʃiːn/ /ˈwɔːɹ məˌʃiːn/ n
krigsmaskin
weapon
krigsmaskineri
resources

war memorial n
krigsmonument krigsminnesmärke
commemorial monument

war of aggression n
anfallskrig
military conflict waged without the justification of self-defense, usually for territorial gain and subjugation

war of attrition n
utmattningskrig utnötningskrig
prolonged exhausting war

war of conquest n
erövringskrig
war of conquest

war of nerves n
nervkrig
conflict in which demoralizing and frightening tactics are used

war reparations n
krigsskadestånd
compensation to cover war damages

war room n
krigsrum
command center
location from which an activity is directed

war zone n
krigszon
region of ongoing war

war-weary /ˈwɔɹ ˈwɪəɹi/ /ˈwɔː ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
krigstrött
tired from fighting in a war
weary or tired of war

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
församling
Mormonism: subdivision of church

ward off v
avvärja
to avert or prevent
to parry, or turn aside

wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ n
garderob
garderob skåp
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 /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ n
lagerlokal lager magasin magasinsbyggnad packhus
a place for storing large amounts of products

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ v
lager lagra
store

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
krigföring

warfarin /ˈwɔɹ.fəɹ.ɪn/ /ˈwɔː.fə.ɹɪn/ n
warfarin
anticoagulant

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 /ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ n
krigsherre
high military officer in a warlike nation
local ruler or bandit leader where the government is weak

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 front n
varmfront
the trailing edge of a mass of cold air

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

warm-up n
uppvärmning
The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity

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 förvarna
to notify someone of something
varna varsko
to make someone aware of impending danger

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
varning
something spoken or written that is intended to warn
instance of warning someone

warning shot n
varningsskott
action intended as a warning
shot fired

warning sign n
varningstecken
indication of danger or risk
sign that indicates a danger

warning triangle n
varningstriangel
a triangle used to warn other road users

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
förvrida förböja
to twist or turn something out of shape

warp beam n
varpbom
warp roll

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 /ˈwoɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwoɹjɚ/ /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ n
krigare
person aggressively, courageously, or energetically involved in an activity
krigare stridsman
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ n
örlogsfartyg stridsfartyg
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
vårta
type of growth occurring on the skin

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ n
vårtsvin
a species of wild pig

wartime n
krigstid ofredstid
period of a war

warty adj
vårtig
having warts

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ adj
försiktig varsam
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
wasabi
green Japanese condiment

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
lavering
painting

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
skölja spola
to be eroded
to move or erode by the force of water in motion
tvätta tvaga två
to clean with water
vaska
mining: to separate valuable material

wash up v
ansiktet tvätta händerna
wash one's hands and/or face (US)
spola upp
be carried on to land by water

washable adj
tvättbar tvättäkta
capable of being washed without being damaged

washbasin n
tvättställ handfat lavoar
basin used for washing, sink

washboard n
tvättbräda
percussion instrument
tvättbräda tvättbräde
board to do laundry

washbowl n
handfat
a sink in a bathroom, connected to a supply of water and a drain

washed up adj
avdankad
having no future

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɔʃɚ/ n
tvätterska
person who washes for a living
tvättmaskin
something that washes
bricka packning skiva
flat disk

washerwoman n
tvätterska
woman whose employment is laundering

washi n
japanpapper washipapper
paper

washing /ˈwɑ.ʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃ.ɪŋ/ 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 /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
geting
insect

wasp waist n
getingmidja
waist like that of a wasp

waste /weɪst/ adj
öde
barren
överflödig
excess
superfluous; needless

waste /weɪst/ n
avfall skräp
useless by-products, garbage
avföring
excrement or urine
förfall
gradual loss or decay
slöseri spill
action of wasting, ineffective use
ödemark
waste land, desolate region

waste /weɪst/ v
förfalla
to decay
förspilla spilla
slang: to kill
försvaga föröda
to weaken
föröda ödelägga
to destroy
slösa förspilla öda förslösa
to squander

waste of time n
slöseri med tid
pointless or unproductive 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

wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ adj
bortkastad
not profitably used
tärd utmärglad
emaciated and haggard

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ adj
slösaktig
inclined to waste

wasteland /ˈweɪs(t)ˌland/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlænd/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlənd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɘnd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɛnd/ 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 /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ n
klocka ur
portable or wearable timepiece
vakt
period of time on duty
group of sailors and officers
vakt vaktpass
particular time period
vakt vaktpatrull
person or group of people who guard

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
observera iaktta betrakta
to observe
se på
to look at for a period of time
ta sig i akt vara försiktig
to be wary

watch glass n
urglas
laboratory equipment

watch one's mouth v
vårda språket
watch one's mouth

watch out interjection
se upp
proceed with caution

watch out v
se upp
to use caution

watch pocket n
klockficka västficka
pocket for carrying pocket watch

watchdog /ˈwɑːt͡ʃ.ˌdɑːɡ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.ˌdɒɡ/ n
kontrollorgan tillsyningsman tillsynsman tillsynsorgan vakthund väktare
individual or group that monitors

watchlist /ˈwɒt͡ʃˌlɪst/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃˌlɪst/ n
bevakningslista
list for special attention

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
urmakare
person who makes and/or maintains watches

watchman n
väktare
guard

watchtower n
vakttorn
observation tower

watchword /ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
lösen lösenord
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard
lösen motto slagord ledord slogan stridsrop
word used as expressive of a principle

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] n
vatten
one of the basic elements
body of water, or specific part of it
serving of water
urine
vatten vätur
liquid H₂O

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
kasta vatten
colloquial: to urinate
späda ut
dilute
vattna
to provide (animals) with water
vattna ge vatten
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)

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 boiler n
vattenkokare
electric device

water bottle n
vattenflaska
A bottle used for carrying water

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] n
vattenbuffel
large ungulate

water cannon n
vattenkanon
device shooting water

water chestnut n
vattenkastanj
Eleocharis dulcis
corm of this species

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 heater n
varmvattenberedare
appliance for heating water

water level n
djupgående
waterline of a ship
grundvattennivå
level of water table below ground
vattenstånd vattennivå
level of a body of water

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
vattenledning vattenledningsrör
water conduit
vattenpipa
narcotics smoking device
tobacco smoking device

water pipit n
vattenpiplärka
bird

water pollution n
vattenförorening
contamination of water

water polo n
vattenpolo
a water sport

water polo player n
vattenpolospelare
player of water polo

water power n
vattenkraft
(uncountable) power from water

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 soldier n
vattenaloe
Stratiotes aloides

water strider n
skräddare vattenlöpare vattenmätare
any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae

water supply n
vattenförsörjning
provision of water

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 turbine n
vattenturbin
device

water vapor n
vattenånga
water in a gaseous state

water wheel n
vattenhjul
wheel propelled by water

water-cooled adj
vattenkyld
cooled by water

water-soluble adj
vattenlöslig
dissolving easily in water

waterbed n
vattensäng
bed with a mattress filled with water

waterbird n
sjöfågel
waterfowl

waterboard v
skendränka
to subject to waterboarding

waterboarding n
skendränkning
torture technique

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
akvarell
painting

watercolourist n
akvarellist akvarellmålare
artist who paints watercolours

watercourse n
vattendrag
channel through which water flows

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
vattenkrasse källfräne källkrasse
Nasturtium officinale

watered-down adj
urvattnad
Diluted

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
vattenfall
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
soaked with water

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ n
vattenstämpel vattenmärke
translucent design impressed on paper

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
vattenmelon
fruit
plant

watermill n
vattenkvarn vattenmölla
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
vattenfast vattentät vattentålig
resistant to water
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
vattensport
sport

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ adj
vattentät
so tightly made that water cannot enter or escape

waterworks /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ [-ɾɚ-] n
vattenverk
any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system

watery /ˈwɑtəɹi/ /ˈwɔtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtɹi/ adj
vattnig blöt sur våt
wet, soggy or soaked with water

waterzooi /ˈvɑ.tɚˌzɔɪ/ /ˈvɑː.tə.zɔɪ/ n
gryta
Flemish stew

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ n
watt
derived unit of power

wattle and daub n
lerklining lerputs
branches and twigs plastered with mud

wattled crane n
vårttrana
Grus carunculata

wattled jacana n
flikjaçana
Jacana jacana

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
vink
sideways movement of the hand

wave /weɪv/ v
vaja
to move back and forth repeatedly
vinka
to wave one’s hand

wave pool n
vågbassäng vågpool
swimming pool with waves

wave-particle duality n
våg-partikeldualitet
concept applying to matter and radiation

waveform n
vågform
physics
mathematics

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

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
vågig
full of waves
rising or swelling in waves
undulating
waved
vågskura
heraldry: undé, in a wavy line

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ n
vax
oily, water-resistant substance
preparation containing wax, used as a polish

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
växa
literary: grow

wax lyrical v
lyrisk
speak very enthusiastically

wax paper n
smörgåspapper smörpapper
semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating

waxflower n
porslinsblomma
Hoya carnosa
plant of he genus Hoya

waxwing n
sidensvans
songbird of genus Bombycilla

way /weɪ/ n
sätt vis
method or manner
väg
road, direction, path

way in /weɪ ˈɪn/ n
ingång
entrance

way out /weɪ ˈaʊt/ 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 /ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/ n
vägfarande
traveller

waypoint n
vägpunkt waypoint
any mapped reference point on a route

wayward /ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ adj
egensinnig
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray
opålitlig
obstinate, contrary and unpredictable

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
vi
generic we (the speaker and at least one other person, regardless of whether it's the person being addressed)

weak /wiːk/ adj
svag
grammar: regular in inflection
dilute, lacking in taste or potency
physics: one of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay
svag vek
lacking in force or ability

weak verb n
svagt verb

weak-willed adj
viljelös viljesvag
irresolute

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
försvaga
to make weaker
försvagas mattas
to become weaker

weaker vessel n
det svagare kärlet det svagare könet
a woman; women collectively

weakest link n
akilleshäl svagaste länken
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ adj
vek
weak, either physically, morally or mentally

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
vekling sillmjölke ynkling
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
ynkling
person of weak character

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
svaghet
condition of being weak
svaghet fäbless
special fondness

weal /wil/ /wiːl/ n
väl välstånd
community welfare

wealth /wɛlθ/ [wɛl̪θ] 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

wealth tax n
förmögenhetsskatt

wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/ adj
förmögen välbärgad rik
rich

wean /wiːn/ v
avvänja
to cease giving milk
to cease to depend

weaning n
avvänjning
process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ n
vapen
instrument of attack or defense in combat

weapon of mass destruction n
massförstörelsevapen
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction

weaponize /ˈwɛpənaɪz/ v
göra till ett vapen vapenisera
make into a weapon

weaponless adj
vapenlös
lacking a weapon

weaponsmith n
vapensmed
a person skilled at making edged weapons

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] n
klädsel
clothing
slitage nötning
damage

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
bära ha på sig
to have on (clothes)
slita
to erode due to use
trötta ut
to exhaust physically
vända undan vinden
nautical: to bring to other tack by bringing the wind around the stern

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
trött
tired, fatigued
expressive of fatigue

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
trötta trötta ut
to make weary
tröttna
to become weary

weasel /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
vessla
least weasel, Mustela nivalis
any mammal of the genus Mustela

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ 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 /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ 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
väderleksrapport väderrapport väderprognos
description of forecasted meteorological conditions

weather station n
väderstation
station for meteorological observations

weather vane n
vindflöjel
a device showing the direction of the wind

weathercock n
vindflöjel väderhane
weather vane

weathered adj
väderbiten
worn by weather

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
spinna väva
to spin a cocoon or a web
väva
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another

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
väv
any interconnected set of persons, places, or things

web /wɛb/ pn
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 designer n
webbdesigner
person who designs and creates web sites

web page n
webbsida
a single page in a website

web server n
webbserver
software
computer

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
webbkamera
video camera viewed over a network

weber /ˈveɪbə/ /ˈveɪbɚ/ /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webfoot n
simfot
foot

webinar n
webbinarium
interactive seminar conducted via Internet

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 march n
bröllopsmarsch
slow-tempo march played during a wedding

wedding ring n
vigselring
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ n
bit
piece of food etc.
kil
simple machine
flank of cavalry
kilklackssko
one of a pair of wedge-heeled shoes
plog
group of birds flying in V formation
wedge
type of golf club

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ v
kila
to support or secure using a wedge
kila fast kila in
to force into a narrow gap

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ n
kalsongryck trosryck
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 hours n
småtimmarna
very early morning

wee small hours n
småtimmar
very early morning

wee-wee n
kiss snippa snopp pillesnopp

wee-wee v
kissa

weed /wiːd/ n
gräs
slang: marijuana
ogräs
unwanted plant

weed out v
gallra bort rensa bort
to remove unwanted elements

weedkiller n
herbicid ogräsmedel
chemical that destroys unwanted plants

week /wik/ /wiːk/ n
vecka
period of seven days

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ n
vardag
day of the week, excluding weekends

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ n
helg veckoslut weekend
break in the working week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
vecka
of or relating to a week
vecka veckolig
happening once a week or every week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
en gång i veckan en gång per vecka
once every week
varje vecka
every week

weekly /wiːk.li/ n
veckotidning
publication that is published once a week

weep /wiːp/ v
gråta grina
to cry, shed tears

weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth n
gråt och tandagnisslan
consternation, worry

weeping willow n
tårpil
Salix babylonica

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
vivel
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea
beetle in the family Curculionidae

weft /wɛft/ n
väft inslag
horizontal threads

weigh /weɪ/ v
väga
to determine the weight of an object
to weigh out
to have a certain weight
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object

weigh anchor v
lätta ankar
raise the anchor

weigh one's words v
väga sina ord på guldvåg

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
tyngande vägande
weighing (adjective)

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ n
vägande vägning
weighing (process)

weighing machine n
våg
a mechanical device for determining 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
typography: boldness of a font
statistics: multiplier

weight /weɪt/ v
göra tyngre
add weight
tynga
oppress
vikta
in mathematics
vinkla
to bias, to slant

weight class n
viktklass

weight gain n
viktökning
increase in weight

weight loss n
viktförlust viktminskning viktnedgång
reduction of body mass

weight plate n
viktskiva
mass disk

weight training n
viktträning
form of physical exercise

weightless adj
tyngdlös
which is not being affected by gravity
viktlös
which has no weight

weightlessness n
tyngdlöshet
having zero weight
viktlöshet
experience or instance of being weightless

weightlifter n
tyngdlyftare
person who competes for maximum weight lifted

weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ n
tyngdlyftning
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights
form of exercise

weighty /ˈweɪti/ adj
stark tung
important; serious
viktig
rigorous; severe; afflictive

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
regleringsdamm
adjustable dam

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwiːə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪɚd/ adj
konstig
having an unusually strange character or behaviour

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

welcome home phraseologicalUnit
välkommen hem
welcome home

welcome swallow n
välkomstsvala

welcoming adj
välkomnande
hospitable

weld /wɛld/ n
färgreseda
herb

weld /wɛld/ v
svetsa
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat

weldable /ˈwɛldəbl̩/ adj
svetsbar
able to be welded

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
svetsare
one who welds
svetsmaskin
item of equipment

welding /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ n
svetsning
the action or process of welding: joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ n
välfärd
health, safety, well-being, happiness and prosperity

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 /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ adj
frisk bra
in good health

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ adv
bra väl
accurately; competently
väl bra
to a significant degree
väl genom
completely; fully

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
har man sett nämen
exclamation of surprise
nå nåja tja
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations
tja eh öh
used in conversation to fill space
tja nämen
to acknowledge a statement or situation

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ n
brunn
hole sunk into the ground
källa
spring

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ v
välla
to issue forth

well and truly /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuli/ /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuːli/ adv
helt och hållet
completely; utterly; without doubt

well done adj
välstekt well done
well cooked

well done interjection
bra bra gjort bra jobbat

well up v
välla välla fram välla ut
to flow upwards or outwards

well, I never interjection
dra på trissor
exclamation of great surprise

well, well, well interjection
men, men, men
indicating consideration

well-balanced adj
välbalanserad
properly balanced; in equilibrium

well-behaved /wɛlbəˈheɪvd/ /wɛlbɪˈheɪvd/ adj
väluppfostrad
having good manners and acting properly

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ 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-educated adj
välutbildad
highly educated

well-endowed adj
välhängd välutrustad
having a large penis

well-fed adj
välmatad

well-founded adj
välgrundad
based on reasoning, evidence and good judgement

well-hung adj
välhängd välutrustad
having a large penis

well-intentioned adj
välment
having good intentions

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
välbekant
familiar, widely known

well-meaning adj
välmenande

well-order 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-rested adj
utvilad
having had sufficient rest

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

wellhouse n
brunnshus
a small building that houses a well

wellwater /ˈwɛlwɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
brunnsvatten
water taken from a well

wels catfish n
mal
Silurus glanis

welshite n
welshit
mineral

welt /wɛlt/ n
rand
strip of leather on a shoe

welter-weight n
welterviktare
boxer

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ n
jänta piga
(archaic) girl or young woman
slampa slyna
(archaic) promiscuous woman

werecat /ˈwɛəkæt/ /ˈwɛɹkæt/ /ˈwɪəkæt/ /ˈwɪɹkæt/ n
varkatt
shapeshifter assuming the shape of a cat

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ n
varulv
wolflike human

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ 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 /ˈwɛs.tə(ɹ).li/ /ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/ adj
västlig
to/from the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
västanvind
blowing from the west
västlig
pertaining to the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
västern western
film or other dramatic work

western Orphean warbler n
herdesångare
Sylvia hortensis

western barn owl n
tornuggla
Tyto alba furcata

western black-eared wheatear n
medelhavsstenskvätta
Oenanthe hispanica

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

western subalpine warbler n
rödstrupig sångare
Sylvia cantillans

western yellow wagtail n
gulärla
Motacilla flava

westerner n
västerlänning
inhabitant of Europe and the Americas

westernmost adj
vestligaste
farthest west

westwork /ˈwɛstwɜːk/ n
västverk
architectural feature

wet /wɛt/ adj
våt blöt
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid
våt vätande
made of liquid or moisture

wet /wɛt/ v
blöta fukta väta
cover or impregnate with liquid
vätas
become wet

wet blanket n
glädjedödare dystergök
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet job n
våtjobb

wet meadow /wɛt ˈmɛdoʊ/ /wɛt ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
mad strandäng våtäng
wetland with saturated soil

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 ˈbɛd/ v
kissa i sängen
to urinate in one's bed during sleep

wet wipe n
våtservett
moistened piece of paper or cloth

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
hammel
castrated ram
kastrerad bagge
castrated goat

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 oil n
valolja
oil or fat extracted from whale blubber

whale shark n
valhaj
Rhincodon typus

whalebone n
valbard
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
valfångare
person who hunts whales
vessel for hunting whales

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
valfångst
practice of hunting whales

wharf /(h)wɔɹf/ /(h)wɔːf/ /hwɔɹf/ n
kaj
man-made landing place

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
vad vilken så sådan
beginning an exclamation
vilken vad för

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] interjection
va!
expression of surprise
vad?
enquiry to what a person desires

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] pronoun
som vad
nonstandard relative pronoun
vad
what? (interrogative pronoun)
fused relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing(s) 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 know phraseologicalUnit
ser man på
what a surprise

what do you mean phraseologicalUnit
vad menar du?
what do you mean? (request for clarification)

what does … mean phraseologicalUnit
vad betyder …?
what does … mean?

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger proverb
det som inte dödar härdar
hardship builds moral character

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

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 fittan
expressing nonchalance
vad fan vad fittan vad i helvete
expressing astonishment

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
vad fan vad fittan vad i hela kuken 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
fan
why not?
vad fan vad i helvete vad tusan? vafan
an intensive form of what

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
vad är klockan hur mycket är klockan
what is the time of day?

what you don't know can't hurt you phraseologicalUnit
ha ont av

what's done is done proverb
gjort och klar

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 /wət.əˈbaʊt.ɪzəm/ [wə.ɾəˈbaʊ.ɾɪzm̩] n
whataboutism
propaganda technique

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
grunka mackapär mojäng
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
vad som helst
regardless of the … that; for any … that

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
jaja skitsamma
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says

whatnot /ˈwɒt.nɒt/ /ˈwʌt.nɑt/ /ˈʍʌt.nɑt/ n
etagär
etagere

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
alls som helst
in any way

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
vete
grain

wheat beer n
veteöl
beer with a large proportion of wheat

wheat bread n
fullkornsbröd fullkornsvetebröd
whole-wheat bread
vetebröd
bread made from wheat flour

wheat flour /ˈwiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ n
vetemjöl
flour from wheat

wheat germ n
vetegrodd
embryo of the wheat kernel

wheat midge n
röd vetemygga
Sitodiplosis mosellana

wheat starch n
vetestärkelse
starch obtained from wheat

wheat weevil n
kornvivel
species of weevils

wheatear /ˈwiːtɪəɹ/ /ˈʍiːtɪəɹ/ n
steinskvätta stenskvätta
birds of genus Oenanthe

whee /wiː/ /ʍiː/ interjection
tjoho
expression of pleasure or enjoyment

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ n
hjul
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation
ratt
steering device in a vessel

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ v
rulla
To roll along as on wheels

wheel clamp n
klampning hjulboja
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 /ˈwil.bæɹ.oʊ/ n
skottkärra rullebör
small cart

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
rullstol
chair

wheelchair user n
rullstolsanvändare
person who uses a wheelchair

wheelhouse /ˈwil-/ /ˈʍilˌhaʊs/ /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ n
hjulhus
enclosed structure around the paddlewheel of a steamboat
kommandobrygga styrhytt
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated

wheelmaker n
hjulmakare
one who makes wheels

wheelwright n
hjulmakare
person who builds and repairs wheels

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ v
kikna
breathe hard

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ n
vanlig valthornssnäcka
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ n
valp
young of a mammal

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
när
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question
at which, on which, during which

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
när
at what time; at which time
när då
during the time that
as soon as, at the time that

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /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
varför
conjunction

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
jämt när närhelst varje gång
every time that
närhelst när som helst närsom
at any time that

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
där var
the place in which
var där
at or in what place
at what place; to what place; from what place
in what situation
varifrån
vart
to what place

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
medan
while on the contrary, although, whereas
var
legal: in the situation in which
var där
at or in which place
vart dit
to which place or situation
vartän
wherever

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 there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
att vilja är att kunna finns det hjärterum så finns det stjärterum viljan kan berg
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found

where there's smoke, there's fire proverb
ingen rök utan eld
if there is a hint of something occurring it could indeed be true, but rumors should be handled with skepticism

whereabouts /ˈ(h)wɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
vistelseort
location

whereafter /wɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈæftə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛəɹˈɑːftə(ɹ)/ adv
varefter
translation

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
alldenstund emedan enär
it being the case that…
medan samtidigt som
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
varpå
at which, or toward which

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
varmed
by which

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
varför
because of 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 vartill
to what place; whither

whereunder adv
engligt vilket
translation

whereupon /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ /ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɔn/ /ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ conjunction
därefter efteråt varefter varpå
after which

wherewith /wɛəˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
varmed
with which

wherewithal /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ n
varmed
the ability and means to accomplish some task

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ [ˈwɛ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈʍɛ(ʔ)t̚] 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
huruvida om ifall
introducing indirect questions
vare sig
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] n
slipsten brynsten bryne hen
stone used to hone tools

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ n
vassla vassle
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
som vilken vilka vilket
(relative) designating the one(s) mentioned
vilken vilket vilka
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
som vilken vilka vilket
(relative) who, whom, what
vilken vilket vilka
(interrogative) what one or ones

which one pronoun
vilken

whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
vilken vilket

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

whim /(h)wɪm/ 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

whinchat n
buskskvätta
Saxicola ruberta

whinge /(h)wɪnd͡ʒ/ n
gnälla klaga
to complain or protest

whiny /ˈwaɪni/ adj
gnällig

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

whip up v
piska upp
to arouse or excite

whiplash /ˈwɪp.ˌlæʃ/ /ˈʍɪp.ˌlæʃ/ n
pisksnärt
lash of a whip
pisksnärtsskada whiplashskada
whiplash injury

whipped cream n
vispgrädde
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ n
flicksnärta pojkspoling snorvalp
young, cheeky person

whipping boy n
strykgosse strykpojke
someone punished for the errors of others

whipping cream n
vispgrädde
cream suitable for whipping

whippoorwill /ˈwɪp.əˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ /ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ n
skriknattskärra
bird

whipsaw n
kransåg
saw

whipstaff /ˈwɪpstɑːf/ /ˈʍɪpstɑːf/ n
kullerstock
bar to steer a vessel

whirl /(h)wɝl/ /wɜːl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ˈʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
snurra virvla
To rotate, revolve, spin rapidly

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
strömvirvel
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ n
virvelvind
violent windstorm of limited extent characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
borste
bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush
svep viftning
quick, light sweeping motion
visp
kitchen utensil

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
vispa
in cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream

whisker /wɪskə(ɹ)/ /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
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
politics: anti-revolutionary
board games: deemed to belong to the white set
designated for use by Caucasians
pale or pallid
vit ljushyad ljushyllt
of or relating to Caucasians

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
vit
Caucasian person
vita
white of the egg; albumen
vitt vit
color/colour

white Christmas n
vit jul
a Christmas Day or Eve with snow

white as a sheet adj
vit som ett lakan
pale as if suffering from shock

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 made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar, having no cocoa solids

white clover n
vitklöver
Trifolium repens

white coffee n
kaffe med mjölk
coffee with milk added

white currant /waɪtˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈwaɪtkʌɹənt/ n
vita vinbär
berry
shrub

white dwarf n
vit dvärg
white dwarf star

white flag n
vit flagga
a flag used as a symbol of surrender

white gold n
vitguld
any precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white goods n
vitvara
appliances
linens

white goosefoot n
svinmålla
Chenopodium album

white hole n
vitt hål
singularity

white lead n
blyvitt
lead carbonate or the paint thereof

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 mustard n
vitsenap
Sinapis alba

white noise n
vitt brus
random signal with flat power spectral density

white paper n
vitbok
EU document
marketing document

white pepper n
vitpeppar
Light-colored seed of pepper

white phosphorus n
vit fosfor
most common allotrope of phosphorus

white rhinoceros n
trubbnoshörning
Ceratotherium simum

white spirit n
lacknafta
solvent

white stork /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ n
vit stork
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia

white supremacist n
vit makt-anhängare
advocate of white supremacy

white supremacy n
vit makt vit överhöghet
ideology

white tie n
frack
men's most formal eveningwear

white trash n
WT
white person or people of low social status (pejorative)

white truffle n
albatryffel vit tryffel
species of truffle

white wagtail n
sädesärla
bird in the wagtail family

white water n
forsar skum
turbulent or frothy water
turbulens
turbulent conditions

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-beaked dolphin n
vitnos
Lagenorhynchus albirostris

white-bellied tit n
vitbukig mes
Melaniparus albiventris

white-billed diver n
vitnäbbad islom
Gavia adamsii

white-blue-white flag n
vit-blå-vit flagga
pacifist Russian flag

white-browed tit n
vitbrynad mes
Poecile superciliosus

white-eyed gull n
vitögd mås
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

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-tailed ptarmigan n
vitstjärtad ripa
Lagopus leucura

white-throated dipper n
strömstare
Cinclus cinclus

white-throated robin n
vitstrupig näktergal
Irania gutturalis

white-throated sparrow n
vitstrupig sparv
Zonotrichia albicollis

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 /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
skrivtavla vit tavla whiteboard
large vertical writing area

whitefly n
mjöllus
Any of various Aleyrodidae

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪ̯.tən/ [ˈ(h)waɪ̯tn̩] [ˈ(h)waɪ̯ʔn̩] v
bleka vit
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch
vitna
to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ /ˈʍaɪtnəs/ n
vithet
state of being white

whitewall n
(vit) däcksida
tyre with white sidewalls

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
kalka vitkalka vitmena
to cover over errors or bad actions
vitmena
to paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence

whitewater rafting n
forsränning
traveling by raft

whither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
vart varthän vartill
to which place

whiting /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪŋ/ n
vitling
fish, Merlangius merlangus

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
vitaktig
somewhat white

whittle /ˈwɪtəl/ /ˈʍɪtəl/ v
tälja karva
cut or shape wood with a knife

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
som vem
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
vem vet?
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
vem vaktar väktarna
concern about accountability of those monitoring behavior

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/ /ʍoʊ/ /ʍəʊ/ interjection
oj då
expression of surprise
ptrr
stop, said to a horse
sakta i backarna
slow down

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
deckare kriminalroman kriminalfilm
a crime novel or drama

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] adj
hel
entire

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] adv
helt
colloquial: in entirety

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] n
helhet
something complete

whole milk n
standardmjölk
milk from which nothing has been removed

whole shebang n
allt hela klabbet hela rasket rubb
the entire thing

wholegrain n
fullkorn fullkorns-
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ adj
helhjärtad
having no reservations; showing unconditional and enthusiastic support

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ɪd.li/ adv
helhjärtat
in a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically

wholemeal /ˈhoʊlmiːl/ [ˈhɔʊɫmiəɫ] n
fullkornsvetemjöl
whole-wheat flour

wholemeal bread n
fullkornsbröd
bread

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ n
grosshandel grossistverksamhet partihandel
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants

wholesaler n
grosshandlare grossist partihandlare
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers

wholesome /ˈhol.səm/ adj
helylle
favourable to morals, religion or prosperity; sensible; conducive to good; salutary; promoting virtue or being virtuous
hälsosam sund helylle nyttig
promoting good health, and well-being
sund hälsosam nyttig
marked by wholeness; sound and healthy

whom /huːm/ pronoun
som vilka vilken vilket
relative pronoun (object)
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 /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ n
kikhosta
a contagious disease

whooping crane n
trumpetartrana
Grus americana

whoops-a-daisy interjection
ojsan hoppsan
Acknowledging a mistake

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ n
hora luder slampa

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ v
hora
to prostitute oneself

whoremonger /ˈhɔɹˌmɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔɹˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ n
hallick kopplare sutenör
pimp
torsk sexköpare
frequent customer of whores

whoreson /ˈhɔɹ.sən/ /ˈhɔːsən/ n
horunge

whorish /ˈhɔɹɪʃ/ adj
horaktig
resembling a whore

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
sländtrissa trissa
weight attached to a spindle

whose /huːz/ determiner
vars
of which (relative)
of whom (relative)
vems
of whom (interrogative)

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
varför
for what reason

why /waɪ/ /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 mischievous
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
laglös vild
lawless
vidöppen
open completely
unresolved
vulnerable

wide-angle adj
vidvinkel
having angle of view greater than 70°

wide-angle lens n
vidvinkellins
short focal length lens

wide-eyed adj
storögd
astonished or surprised

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 /ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/ /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ adj
utbredd omfattande
affecting a large area

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ 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
änkling änkeman
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

widowhood n
änkestånd
The period of being a widow

width /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] n
bredd
measurement of something from side to side

wield /wiːld/ v
hantera svinga
to handle with skill and ease

wiener /ˈwiːnə(ɹ)/ 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

wiggle room n
svängrum
opportunity to make alternative decisions

wight /waɪt/ n
varelse
a living creature, a human being

wigmaker n
perukmakare perukmakerska
person who makes wigs

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ n
wigwam
a Native American dwelling

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /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/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] 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 card n
joker
special card

wild cherry n
sötkörsbär bigarrå fågelbär
Prunus avium fruit

wild goat n
vildget
capra aegagrus

wild goose n
vildgås
species of wildlife goose

wild horse n
vildhäst
Equus ferus
feral horse

wild rice n
vildris
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
tyskoxel
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
smultron
plant

wildcard n
jokertecken
special character

wildcat /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] n
vildkatt
Felis silvestris

wildcat strike /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ n
vild strejk
labour strike not authorized by the leaders of a trade union

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ n
vildmark ödemark obygd
uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state; a tract of such land

wildfire /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/ n
löpeld
rapidly spreading fire

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
fauna flora natur vilt
animals and plants in their natural environment

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] n
vilja önskan
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] v
komma att komma till att skola tänka vilja
indicating future action
vilja
testamentera
to bequeath

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ n
bländverk
delusionary goal
irrbloss lyktgubbe
strange light

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
vill du gifta dig med mig?
marriage proposal

will-less adj
viljelös
of a person, lacking volition, not exercising one's will

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
vide pil
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 /ˈwɪli/ n
snopp
The penis

willy-nilly /ˌ(ˈ)wɪliˈnɪli/ adv
nolens volens
whether desired or not; without regard for consequences or wishes of those affected
på måfå
seemingly at random

wilt /wɪlt/ v
vissna
to droop

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ adj
slug illistig lömsk
sly, cunning

wimp /wɪmp/ n
fjant mes
someone who lacks confidence

wimpy adj
mesig
feeble, indecisive, cowardly

win /wɪn/ n
femetta fullträff triumf
feat, achievement
seger vinst
individual victory
vinning vinst
gain, profit

win /wɪn/ v
vinna
obtain (someone) by wooing
vinna segra
intransitive: achieve by winning
transitive: achieve victory in

win out v
segra
be victorious

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ n
vinsch
machine

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ v
vinscha
use a winch

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
blåsa
blow air through (a wind instrument)
fis vind
flatus
vind blåst
movement of air

wind /waɪnd/ v
nysta
to entwist; enfold; encircle
rulla upp vinda
to turn coils of something around
skruva upp vrida upp
to tighten a clockwork mechanism
slingra
to travel in a way that is not straight

wind chime n
vindspel
decorative tubular bells

wind chimes /ˈwɪnd.t͡ʃaɪms/ n
vindspel
chime made from suspended wooden, metal, etc. tubes, bells and rods that tinkle when moved by the wind

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ 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
sheet, stack of material, or screen used to protect people or fire from wind

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fo(ː)l/ /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/ n
fallfrukt
fruit fallen off a tree naturally

windlessness n
vindstilla

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

window screen n
myggfönster
mesh set in a frame and covering the opening of a window

windowless adj
fönsterlös
having no windows, especially no external windows

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
fönsterruta ruta
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəˌsɪl/ n
fönsterbleck fönsterbräda
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ 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
exercise of lower torso rotation

windsurfing n
brädsegling vindsurfning
a marine sport

windswept adj
vindpinad
exposed to wind

windthrow n
rotvälta
trees toppled by wind

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adv
lovart
towards the wind

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 fruits, vegetables or plants
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 grape n
vindruva
grape bred to be fermented into alcohol

wine list n
vinlista
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar

wineberry n
vinhallon
Japanese wineberry

winemaking n
vinproduktion
process of making wine

wineskin n
lägel
bag for holding wine

winetasting n
vinprovning
event for the purpose of tasting and evaluating wine
sensory examination and evaluation of wine

wing /wɪŋ/ n
flygel flank kant
faction of a political movement
flygel vinge
extension to a main body
stänkskärm
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area
vinge flygel
part of an aircraft
part of an animal
sports: position in many team sports

wing chair n
öronlappsfåtölj
chair

wing nut n
vingmutter
nut with wing-like projections

wingbeat n
vingslag
single stroke of the wings in flight

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ adj
bevingad
having wings

winged word /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɜːd/ /ˌwɪŋd ˈwɝd/ n
bevingad
word or statement which is very apt for an occasion, or memorable

winger /ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪŋ.ɚ/ n
ytter
offensive player

wingless adj
vinglös
lacking wings

wingspan n
vingbredd
the distance from left wingtip to right

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
segermål
point, goal (etc.) which wins a contest
vinnare segrare
one who has won or often wins

winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ adj
segrande vinnande
attractive
that constitutes a win
that leads to success

winning mentality n
vinnarskalle

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
sålla
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test

winnowing n
tröska
act of separating chaff from grain

winnowing basket n
kastskovel
basket used to winnow

winnowing fan n
vindsikt
fan used to separate chaff from grain

winnowing fork n
kastskovel
fork used to winnow

winnowing shovel n
kastskovel
shovel used to winnow

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
vinter
fourth season, marked by short days and the 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/ [ˈwɪɾ̃(ə)ɹi] 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
radera sudda sudda bort sudda ut
to erase
utplåna utrota
to destroy or obliterate
vurpa välta
to crash or fall

wipe the floor with someone v
sopa banan med någon
to win a competition by a considerable margin over the other competitors

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] n
ledning
metal conductor that carries electricity
målsnöre
sports: finish line of a racetrack
tråd metalltråd
thin thread of metal

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] v
fästa ståltråd
to fasten with wire

wire cutters n
avbitartång sidavbitare
hand tool

wire recorder n
trådspelare
analogue audio storage device

wire stripper n
kabelskalare
small device to strip the insulation from electric wires

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
trådlös
not having any wires

wiretap n
telefonavlyssning
covert connection

wiretap v
telefonavlyssna
to install or to use such a device

wiry /ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ adj
senig
thin, muscular and flexible

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
European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
önskan önskning
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

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɑ.ʃi/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
vacklande
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support

wisteria /wɪsˈtiriə/ /wɪsˈtɛriə/ n
blåregn
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
melankolisk vemodig
sad and thoughtful
vemodig längtansfull
full of longing

wit /wɪt/ v
veta
Know, be aware of

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ 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 hazel n
trollhassel
tree of the genus Hamamelis

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
campaign to punish dissident persons

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ n
häxeri häxkonst trolldom
the practice of witches

witches' cauldron n
häxkittel
pot

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
med
in the company of
in addition to
with
as nourishment
in support of
med genom
expressing manner
med medelst
by means of
med mot
against

with a grain of salt adv
ta 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 all one's might
av alla krafter för kung och fosterland med all sin kraft

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 pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
med glädje gärna med nöje
willingly, without argument

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɑ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː/ v
dra in dra tillbaka återta
to take away or take back (something previously given or permitted)
dra sig undan
to stop talking to or interacting with other people and start thinking thoughts not related to what is happening
ta ut
to extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ n
abstinens
type of metabolic shock
uttag
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them
utträde
act of withdrawing

withdrawal symptom n
abstinens abstinensbesvär
symptom associated with the discontinuance of a drug

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
torka ut
(transitive) to cause to shrivel or dry up
tvina tyna vissna
to lose vigor or power
vissna förtorka torka ut
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up

withered /ˈwɪðəd/ /ˈwɪðɚd/ adj
vissen
shrivelled

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

within reach
inom räckhåll
at a distance close enough to touch by reaching

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
utan
not having

without a hitch
gå som på räls
without any problems

without a trace
spårlöst
Not to leave any traces behind, to disappear

without exception
överlag
exceptionless

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ n
vittne
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court
vittnesmål
attestation of a fact or event

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ v
bevittna
(transitive) to see or gain knowledge of through experience
(transitive) to take as evidence
vittna om
(transitive) to furnish proof of

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
kvickhet
witty remark

wittiness n
fyndighet
the quality of being witty

witty /ˈwɪti/ [ˈwɪɾi] adj
kvick fyndig
clever; amusingly ingenious

wizard /wɪz.ɚd/ /ˈwɪz.əd/ n
assistent guide
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
trollkarl
person skilled with magic

woad /woʊd/ /wəʊd/ n
vejde
Isatis tinctoria

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ n
vingla
unsteady motion

wobble board n
balansbräda
exercising equipment

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
sorg ve
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woe is me /ˌwoʊ ɪz ˈmi/ /ˌwəʊ ɪz ˈmiː/ interjection
stackars mig
interjection

woebegone /ˈwoʊbɪɡɑn/ /ˈwoʊbɪɡɔn/ /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ adj
bedrövad
in a deplorable state

wog /wɒɡ/ n
babbe blatte
an offensive term for a dark-skinned person

woggle /ˈwɒɡəl/ n
sölja
Boy Scout's neckerchief clasp or slide

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ n
wok wokpanna
large round pan

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ v
woka
to use a wok

woke /woʊk/ /wəʊk/ adj
PK woke
politically correct
upplyst
alert of what is happening

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] n
varg ulv
animal

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
vargunge
young wolf

wolf down v
glufsa i sig
consume quickly

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
ulv i fårakläder
someone or something harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant

wolf spider n
jaktspindel vargspindel
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolf tone n
vargton

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 /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ n
järv
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] n
kvinna
adult female person

womanhood /ˈwʊmənhʊd/ n
kvinnlighet
state of being a woman
qualities considered typical for a woman

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ n
kvinnotjusare
habitual seducer of women

womankind n
kvinnosläkt
woman, taken collectively

womanly /ˈwʊmənli/ adj
kvinnlig
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
livmoder
uterus

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
vombat
marsupial

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.fl̩/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
underbar
excellent, extremely impressive

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
ljuvligt underbart
in a wonderful manner

wonderland /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/ /ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/ n
underland
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels

wonderment n
förundran
state of wonder

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ adj
van
accustomed or apt

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ n
vana
habitual way of doing things

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ v
vänja
to make (someone) used to; to accustom

woo /wuː/ v
kurtisera uppvakta svärma
to endeavor to gain someone's affection

wood /wʊd/ n
skog
woodland
trä ved
substance
träslag
wood from a particular species
ved
firewood

wood alcohol n
träsprit
methanol

wood anemone n
amerikansk vitsippa
Anemone quinquefolia
tovsippa
Anemone sylvestris
vitsippa
Anemone nemorosa

wood apple n
elefantäpple
Limonia acidissima

wood carving n
träsnideri täljande
art
träsnideri täljd
object

wood cudweed n
skogsnoppa
Gnaphalium sylvaticum

wood duck n
brudand
A colorful North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in hollow trees.

wood hedgehog n
blek taggsvamp
Hydnum repandum

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
Oxalis acetosella

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

woodchipper n
flismaskin
woodchip making machine

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ n
skogsmurmeldjur
rodent of the family Sciuridae

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
morkulla
wading bird in the genus Scolopax

woodcut n
träsnitt
print
method of printmaking

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ adj
skogbevuxen skogig skogklätt skoglig skogrik trädbevuxen
covered with trees

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
trä-
made of wood
träaktig
figuratively

wooden spoon /ˈwʊdən spuːn/ n
jumbopris
prize for coming last in a competition
träsked
spoon made from wood

woodlark n
trädlärka
Lullula arborea

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 /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ n
träblåsinstrument
musical instrument

woodwind instrument n
träblåsinstrument

woodwork n
målram
goalpost or crossbar
slöjd träslöjd
working with wood

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
skogsbeklädd
covered in woods
vedartad
non-herbaceous

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ n
väft
set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp
voff vov
sound a dog makes when barking

wool /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] n
ull ylle
hair of sheep, etc.
ylle ull
cloth or yarn

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ n
ylle
item of clothing made from wool

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
ullig
having a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool

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
to 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 problem n
lästal
mathematics question that states verbally what is usually written using symbols

word processor /wɜːd ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ /wɝd ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ n
ordbehandlare
software
ordbehandlingsmaskin
device

word-for-word adj
ordagrann
Using exactly the same words as were originally used

wording n
formulering
choice of words

wordsmith /ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ n
ordsmed
one who uses words skillfully

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] n
arbete
effort expended on a particular task
physics: 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 /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
arbeta
to effect by gradual degrees (transitive)
arbeta jobba
to do a specific task
bearbeta
to influence
bearbeta arbeta
to shape, form, or improve a material
driva
to cause to work
fungera
to behave in a certain way when handled.
fungera gå funka
to function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for
åstadkomma
to cause to happen

work experience n
arbetslivserfarenhet
professional experience
praktik
short unpaid period of time at a workplace

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 of art n
konstverk
product of the fine arts

work one's fingers to the bone v
slita häcken av sig

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
beräkna räkna ut
to calculate
fungera
to succeed
få rätsida på räkna ut
to make sense of
gå ihop gå ut stämma
to conclude with the correct solution
träna
to exercise
utarbeta
to develop or devise in detail

work permit n
arbetstillstånd
authorization to work in a foreign country

work someone's ass off v
jobba häcken av sig
to work excessively

work wonders v
göra underverk

workaholic adj
arbetsnarkoman
in the nature or manner of a workaholic

workaholic n
arbetsnarkoman arbetsmyra
person

workaholism n
arbetsnarkomani
urge of a person to work excessively

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ 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

workers' party n
arbetarparti
political party

workforce /ˈwɜːk.foəs/ /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] n
arbetskraft arbetsstyrka
workers employed by an organization

workhorse n
arbetshäst
horse used primarily for work

workhouse n
tvångsarbetsanstalt
prison where the sentence includes manual labour

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ adj
fungerande
functioning

working capital n
rörelsekapital
current assets minus current liabilities

working class n
arbetarklass
social class doing physical work

working group n
arbetsgrupp arbetsutskott
any more or less formal team working for joint purpose

working language n
arbetsspråk
language with an official status in an international organization

working life n
arbetsliv
period spent in employment

working memory n
arbetsminne
cognitive system with a limited capacity

working time n
arbetstid
law: time spent at occupational labor

working title n
arbetstitel
a temporary name

workload n
arbetsbörda
The amount of work assigned to a particular worker, normally in a specified time period

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ 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/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
verkstad
small manufacturing room
workshop
intensive course of education

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 /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɵːɯ̯d̥] 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 map /wɜːld ˈmæp/ /wɝːld ˈmæp/ n
världskarta
map of a world

world order n
världsordning
structure that manages the world's stability

world peace n
världsfred
ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence

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/ /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/ adj
världsklass
of a standard that ranks among the best in the world

world-famous /ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/ /ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs/ adj
världsberömd
renowned in many parts of the world

world-weariness n
världströtthet
characteristic of being world-weary

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
mondän världsvan
versed in the ways of the world
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 världsbild
personal view of the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
drake orm
dragon or mythological serpent
kräk stackare
contemptible being
mask nätmask
self-replicating program

worm drive n
snäckväxel
A gear arrangement

worm-eaten adj
maskäten
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormhole n
maskhål
a hole burrowed by a worm
a shortcut between distant parts of space

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.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
utmattad
exhausted from exertion
utsliten uttjänad
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use

worried /ˈwɝid/ /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
bekymrad oroad
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
bekymmer oro ängslan
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
ansätta hetsa trakassera
to harass, irritate
oroa
to disturb the peace of mind of
oroa sig
to be troubled
sätta tänderna i
to seize or shake by the throat

worrying /ˈwɝijˌɪŋ/ /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
oroande
inducing worry

worrywart /ˈwɚ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwoɹt/ /ˈwʌɹ.iˌwɔːt/ /ˈwʌɹ.ɪˌwɔːt/ n
dystergök pessimist
person who worries excessively

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
sämre värre
comparative form of bad

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adv
sämre värre
comparative of badly

worse for wear adj
medfaren sjaskig skamfilad sliten tilltygad åtgången
in poor physical condition due to long or heavy use

worsen /ˈwɜːsn̩/ /ˈwɝsn̩/ v
förvärra
transitive: make worse
förvärras
intransitive: get worse

worsening n
försämring
worse situation

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ 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 /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ 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 /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
kamgarn redgarn
yarn made from wool

wort /woɹt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
vört
liquid extracted from mash

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
värde
value

worth seeing adj
sevärd värd att se
worth seeing

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
värdelös
not having worth and use; without value

would /wuːld/ /wəd/ /wʊd/ /wʊld/ /əd/ 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

would like v
skulle vilja
intransitive
transitive

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ n
sår
something that offends a person’s feelings
sår skada
injury

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
såra
hurt (someone's feelings)
såra skada
hurt or injure

woundfin n
sårfena
Plagopterus argentissimus

woundwort n
brunört
Prunella vulgaris
gullris
Solidago virgaurea
syska
genus Stachys
sårväxt
any of several plants formerly used for wounds

wow /waʊ/ [waʊ̯] interjection
oj
excitement

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ n
vålnad
A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death

wrangle /ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈɹæŋɡl̩/ n
gräl käbbel munhuggande
angry dispute; noisy quarrel

wrangle /ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈɹæŋɡl̩/ v
driva leda valla
to herd (horses or other livestock); to manage or supervise (people)
gräla käbbla munhuggas
to quarrel angrily and noisily

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ n
crêpe wrap
food
sjal skynke
garment

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ 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
avrunda avsluta sammanfatta
To summarize or recapitulate
bylta
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather
packa in slå in
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection

wrapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ n
linne
a negligée or loose dressing gown
omslag
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection

wrapping /ˈɹæ.pɪŋ/ 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/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ n
vrede
great anger; an instance of this

wreak /ɹik/ /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 hjälmkrans vulst
heraldry: support of a crest
krans
ornamental circular band

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ n
krasch krock sammanstötning
collision
vrak
remains
ruined object or person

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ v
fördärva krascha
to cause severe damage
grusa
to ruin
skrota
to dismantle wrecked objects

wrecking ball n
rivningskula
heavy steel ball used for demolition

wren /ɹɛn/ n
gärdsmyg
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ n
bändning ryck vridning
violent twisting movement
försträckning ledvrickning sträckning stukning
injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb
hårt slag smärta
violent emotional change caused by separation
skiftnyckel
hand tool

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
brotta brottas
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw

wrestler n
brottare
person who wrestles

wrestling /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ n
brottning
sport

wretch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
stackare
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person
usling
unpleasant, annoying person

wriggle /ˈɹɪɡəl/ v
slingra vicka vifta
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
tvinga
to obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force
vrida ur
to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ n
rynka
line or crease in the skin
skrynkla
furrow in a smooth surface

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ 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 /ˈɹɪŋk(ə)li/ adj
skrynklig
having wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
handled
wrist

wrist shot n
handledsskott
ice hockey: type of shot

wrist wrap n
handledslinda
joint envelope

wriststrap n
vristband
a strap worn around the wrist to carry

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ n
armbandsur
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
skrift
that which is written
skrivelse
a written order

write /ɹaɪt/ v
skriva
to form letters, etc.
to be the author of
to send a letter to
record (data)
skriva författa
to be an author

write as separate words v
särskriva
to write an expression with spaces

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/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] 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 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.

written /ˈɹɪ.tən/ [ɹɪɾn̩] [ɹɪʔn̩] [ɹɪʔt̚n̩] adj
skriftlig skriven
of, relating or characteristic of writing

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ adj
fel
immoral
improper
not working
designed to be worn or placed inward
fel inkorrekt felaktig
incorrect

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ adv
fel
wrongly, incorrectly

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ n
fel
opposite of right
something immoral

wrong-way driver n
spökförare
Driver driving in the unpermitted direction

wrongly /ˈɹɑŋ.li/ /ˈɹɒŋ.li/ /ˈɹɔŋ.li/ adv
felaktigt
incorrectly; by error
orättvist
In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly

wroth /ɹɑθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ /ɹəʊθ/ 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/ /ˈwiːvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
lindorm
mythical dragon-like creature

x-axis n
x-axel
axis drawn from left to right

xebec /zɪˈbɛk/ /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 /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ n
främlingshatare xenofob
one who fears or hates strangers or foreigners

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
främlingsfientlighet xenofobi
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

xenophobic adj
främlingsfientlig xenofobisk
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia

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 /ˈseɾoks/ /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotokopiera kopiera ranka stencilera
to make photocopies

xor /ɛksˈo(ɹ)/ /ˈkso(ɹ)/ /ˈkszo(ɹ)/ /ˈzo(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

xylophonist n
xylofonist
xylophone player

y-axis n
y-axel
axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ n
jakt yacht
slick and light ship

yada yada yada phraseologicalUnit
bla bla bla

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

yang /jæŋ/ n
yang
essential male principle

yangmei n
bärpors kinesisk arbutus
tree

yank /jæŋk/ n
ryck
A sudden, vigorous pull

yap /jæp/ n
gläfs
high-pitched bark

yap /jæp/ v
bjäbba pladdra
slang: to talk, especially excessively
gläfsa bjäbba bjäfsa småskälla
of a small dog, to bark

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
gård trädgård tomt
land around a house
rå
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang
yard
three feet

yardstick /ˈjɑɹdˌstɪk/ /ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/ 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 /ˈjæɹəʊ/ /ˈjɛɹoʊ/ n
röllika rölleka
herb 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 /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
gäspning gäsp
the action of yawning

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
gäspa
open the mouth and take a deep breath

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hurra jippi tjoho

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ja
yes

yeah, right /jæ ɹaɪt/ /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ [jæə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jæə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] [jɛə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jɛə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] interjection
jo tjena säkert sällan visst
sarcasm to express disbelief

year /jøː/ /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 level or grade at school or college
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity
a Julian year

yearbook n
skolkatalog
publication compiled by the graduating class
årsbok årsskrift kalender
reference book, published annually

yearling n
ettåring
one-year-old animal

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adj
årlig
happening once every year

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adv
årligen
once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
längta efter längta till längta tillbaka till
to have a strong desire for something or to do something

yearning /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈjɝnɪŋ/ n
längtan
wistful or melancholy longing

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ n
jäst
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
fungus
skum
frothy foam on sea waves

yeast extract n
jästextrakt
yeast product

yeehaw /ˌji.ˈhɔː/ interjection
jeehaw yeeha yeehaw
Expression

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ adj
feg
lacking courage
gul
having yellow as its colour

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ n
gul gult
colour

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ v
gulfärga gulmåla
to cause to become yellow or more yellow
gulna
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 ˌkɑrd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
gult kort
card in sports

yellow fever n
gula febern gul feber
illness

yellow flag n
svärdslilja
Iris pseudacorus

yellow jersey /ˌjɛloʊ ˈdʒɝzi/ /ˌjɛləʊ ˈdʒɜːzi/ n
gul ledartröja
yellow jersey or shirt worn by the leader of a stage of a cycling race, which is then awarded to the cyclist who wins the race with the fastest overall time

yellow onion n
gul lök lök
onion with strong flavour and yellowish skin

yellow tea n
gult te
Chinese drink

yellow tit n
gulmes
Machlolophus holsti

yellow-bellied tit n
mandarinmes
Pardaliparus venustulus

yellow-billed loon n
vitnäbbad islom
Gavia adamsii

yellow-breasted bunting n
gyllensparv
Emberiza aureola

yellow-browed bunting n
gulbrynad sparv
Emberiza chrysophrys

yellow-browed tit n
grönmes
Sylviparus modestus

yellow-browed warbler n
tajgasångare
Phylloscopus inornatus

yellow-cheeked tit n
östlig gyllenmes
Machlolophus spilonotus

yellow-haired adj
gulhårig
having yellow-colored hair

yellow-legged gull n
medelhavstrut
Larus michahellis

yellow-vented bulbul n
vitbrynad bulbyl
Pycnonotus goiavier

yellowhammer n
gulsparv
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella

yellowish /ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ adj
gulaktig
somewhat yellow

yellowness n
gulhet gulnad
state or quality of being yellow

yen /jɛn/ n
yen
unit of Japanese currency

yep /jɛp/ [jɛp̚] [jɛʔ] n
japp jepp jäpp
informal "yes"

yes /jɛs/ interjection
ja
expression of pleasure, joy or great excitement

yes /jɛs/ n
ja jo
answer that shows agreement or acceptance
vote of support

yes /jɛs/ particle
ja jo
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
nja 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/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
i går igår
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ n
gårdag
the recent past
i går gårdag igår
day before today

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ n
i fjol i fjor
last year

yet /jɛt/ adv
fortfarande ytterligare ännu
ännu till ytterligare
in addition
ännu än
thus far

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
men
nevertheless; however

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ [ˈjɛ.ɾi] n
snöman jeti yeti
unidentified animal

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ 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
to produce as a result
to produce as return
vika
to give as required
väja
to give way

yiff /jɪf/ v
yiffa
to have sex

yin /jɪn/ n
yin
essential female principle

yippee /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/ interjection
jippi
expression of enjoyment

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
jojo
toy

yob /jɒb/ n
buse bråkstake
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

yodeler n
joddlare
one who yodels

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ n
yoga
Hindu discipline

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ n
yogi
yoga practitioner

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ n
yoghurt
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yoik n
jojk
song
style

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
ok
bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose
something which represses or restrains a person
part of an item of clothing which fits around the shoulders or the hips from which the rest of the garment hangs

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ n
äggula gula
yellow of egg

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ determiner
din ditt era
used before epithets for emphasis
ni du Ni Du
the individual or group spoken/written to

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
dig
object pronoun: the person being addressed
du ni
subject pronoun: the person being addressed
er ni
object pronoun: the group being addressed
man en
one
ni
subject pronoun: the group being addressed

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ v
nia
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun

you are what you eat proverb
man blir vad man 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
really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so?

you get what you pay for proverb
man får vad man betalar för
quality of goods increases as the prices increases

you know /ju noʊ/ /juː nəʊ/ 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 their own actions

you name it pronoun
you name it
you name it

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 see interjection
serru som du/ni ser sörru

you're never too old to learn proverb
man lär så länge man lever
proverb

you're telling me phraseologicalUnit
det säger du

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

younger /ˈjʌŋɚ/ /ˈjʌŋɡə/ adj
yngre
in an earlier period of life

younger brother n
lillebror
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

younger sister n
lillasyster

youngest /ˈjʌŋ.ɡəst/ /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ adj
yngst yngsta
superlative form of young

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ n
yngling
a young person

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɚ/ determiner
din
belonging to you (singular; one owner)
er eder edert edra eran erat
belonging to you (plural; more owners)

your grace pronoun
ers nåd
you

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 /jɔɹz/ /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jəz/ /jɚz/ /jɝz/ /jʊəz/ /jʊɚz/ pronoun
din dina ditt
possessive pronoun, singular
er era ert
possessive pronoun, plural

yours sincerely adj
med vänlig hälsning
polite formulaic end to 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
yngling ung man
young man

youth center n
fritidsgård
a building operated as a place for young people to meet and take part in recreational activities

youth club n
fritidsgård
place for the young

youth hostel n
vandrarhem
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youth work n
ungdomsarbete
community support activity

youth worker n
ungdomsledare
one who works with youngsters

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
ungdomlig ung
young or seeming young

yowl v
yla tjuta
utter a yowl

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ n
ytterbium
chemical element

yttrium /ˈjə.tɹi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɹi.əm/ /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
yttrium
chemical element

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
usch fy blä
uttered to indicate disgust

yum /jʌm/ adj
mums smarrig smaskens

yum /jʌm/ interjection
mums namnam
indicating delight at the flavor of food

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
mumsig smaskig smarrig smaskens
delicious

yup /jʌp/ [jʌp̚] interjection
japp jupp
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
yuppie
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ 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

zakat /zɑ-/ /zəˈkɑt/ /zəˈkɑːt/ n
zakat
almsgiving in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property, which is used for charitable purposes

zander /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ n
gös
Sander lucioperca

zany /ˈzeɪni/ adj
tokrolig
ludicrously or incongruously comical

zap /zæp/ interjection
pang
representing the sound of a zap

zap /zæp/ v
mikra
heat in a microwave oven
zappa
change channels repeatedly

zapadnichestvo n
zapadnitjestvo
19th century ideology

zapper /ˈzæp.ə(ɹ)/ n
fjärrkontroll
remote control

zeal /zil/ /ziːl/ n
nit iver nitälskan
fervour or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
fanatiker
zealous person
selot
member of the Zealot movement in Judea

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
ivrig nitisk entusiastisk hängiven hänförd
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

zebrafish n
sebrafisk zebrafisk
Danio rerio

zee /ˈzeɪː/ /ˈziː/ n
zäta
name of the letter Z, z

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ 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

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
zenit
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body
highest point or state; peak
zenit hjässpunkt huvudpunkt
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer

zeolite n
zeolit
mineral

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
ingen noll
informal: virtually none
noll
linguistics: present at an abstract level but not realized in the data

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
noll
zero value of a magnitude
noll ingenting noll och ingenting
nothing, or none
nolla noll
point of origin on a scale
digit zero
person of little importance
nolla noll- noll
numeric symbol of zero
nollelement noll
identity element of a monoid
nollställe
value of a function’s independent variables when the value of the function is zero

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
noll nolla
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
nolla nollställa
to set to zero

zero coupon bond n
nollkupongare nollkupongobligation
bond that has no coupon

zero growth n
nolltillväxt
stationary growth

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 is zero

zero-sum game n
nollsummespel
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others

zeroth /ˈziɹoʊθ/ /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹoʊθ/ adj
nollte
ordinal number corresponding to zero
corresponding to a position preceding the first

zest /zɛst/ n
zest
outer skin of citrus

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ /ˈzuːɡ.mə/ n
zeugma
using a word to apply to more than one noun

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ n
sicksack
line or path

zilch /zɪlt͡ʃ/ n
ingenting noll nolla
(informal) nothing

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
zink
element

zinc oxide n
zinkoxid
amorphous solid

zip fastener n
blixtlås dragkedja
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
linbana
pulley suspended on a cable

zircon /ˈzɜː(ɹ)kən/ n
zirkon
mineral

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ n
zirkonium
chemical element

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
cittra
musical instrument

zitting cisticola n
grässångare
Cisticola juncidis

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ n
zloty złoty
the currency unit of Poland

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪˌæk/ n
stjärntecken zodiak
twelve signs in astrology
zodiaken
belt-like region in the sky

zodiac sign n
stjärntecken zodiaktecken
star sign

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

zone out v
zona ut
stop paying attention

zoning n
detaljplan
legal: regulation of property use and construction

zonk /zɒŋk/ n
svarte petter
unfavorable card or token

zoo /zuː/ n
djurpark zoo
park where live animals are exhibited

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
zoologisk
of, or relating to animals

zoologist /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
zoolog
one who studies zoology

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
zoologi
science that studies the animal kingdom

zoom /zuːm/ v
for rusade
to move rapidly
förminska förstora zooma
to manipulate a display so as to magnify or shrink it
rusade sköt iväg
to go up sharply

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 lens /zu(ː)m lɛnz/ n
zoomobjektiv
lens whose focal length can be rapidly changed

zoom out v
zooma ut
focus a zoom lens
manipulate a display so as to make it smaller

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
zoonos
animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
zoonotisk
relating to zoonosis

zoophile /ˈzuː.ə.faɪl/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.faɪl/ n
zoofil
person sexually attracted to animals

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.oʊfiliə/ /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊfɪliə/ n
zoofili
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals

zoophobia n
zoofobi
unusual fear of animals

zooplankton /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ n
djurplankton
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans

zope n
faren
fish

zubron /ˈʒuːbɹɔːn/ n
żubroń
hybrid of the wisent and domestic cattle

zugzwang /-swæŋ/ /-swɑŋ/ /-zwɑŋ/ /ˈtsuːktswɑŋ/ /ˈzuːɡ-/ /ˈzʊɡ-/ /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
dragtvång
lack of choice in what to do

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
zygot
fertilized egg cell

zzz [zːːː] interjection
snark zzz

Ähtäri pn
Etseri
town

Åbo pn
Åbo

Åland /ˈɑlənd/ /ˈɔːlənd/ pn
Åland Landskapet Åland
province
Åland Ålands skärgård
archipelago

Åland Islands pn
Åland
autonomous province of Finland

Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ /ˈɔːləsʊnd/ pn
Ålesund
Norwegian municipality in Møre og Romsdal

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)siɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)ziɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)zɪɹ/ /ˈiːsə/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
as ås
the principal Norse gods

Öland pn
Öland
island

Överkalix pn
Överkalix

éclair /eɪ-/ /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ n
éclair
oblong, chocolate-covered, cream-filled pastry

élan /eɪˈlæn/ /eɪˈlɑːn/ n
geist schvung stil och fart
spirit, zeal

éminence grise /ˌeɪ-/ /ˌɛmɪnɑns ˈɡɹiz/ /ˌɛmɪnɒns ˈɡɹiːz/ n
grå eminens
secret or unofficial decision-maker

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ n
övermänniska
figure in Nazi ideology

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship pn
Święty Krzyż vojvodskap
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship