cripple in Swedish

cripple in Swedish is invalid, krympling, funkis — cripple means an outdated and now offensive term for a person with a serious physical disability.

cripple in Swedish

invalid

noun

(offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

krympling

noun

(offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

funkis

noun

(offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

funktionshindrad

noun

(offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

handikappad

noun

(offensive) A person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

What does "cripple" mean?

noun An outdated and now offensive term for a person with a serious physical disability.
"Older texts sometimes used the word "cripple," a term now considered offensive."
verb To severely damage or disable something, physically or otherwise.
"The strike crippled the country's transport network for a week."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cripple in a sentence

Older texts sometimes used the word "cripple," a term now considered offensive.
The strike crippled the country's transport network for a week.
A knee injury nearly crippled his football career.

Similar words in Swedish

lame

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cripple" in Swedish?

"cripple" in Swedish is invalid, krympling, funkis. cripple means: An outdated and now offensive term for a person with a serious physical disability.

How do you use "cripple" in a sentence?

Example: "Older texts sometimes used the word "cripple," a term now considered offensive." In Swedish, "cripple" is invalid, krympling, funkis.

Are there other ways to say "cripple" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "cripple": invalid, krympling, funkis, funktionshindrad, handikappad.

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