epidemic in Swedish

epidemic in Swedish is epidemi, farsot — epidemic means an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects many people in a population at once.

epidemic in Swedish

epidemi

noun

A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

farsot

noun

A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

epidemi

noun

(epidemiology) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a human population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.

What does "epidemic" mean?

noun An outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects many people in a population at once.
"The city imposed travel restrictions to slow the epidemic."
noun A sudden, widespread increase in something harmful or undesirable.
"Officials described the rise in overdoses as an epidemic."
adjective Spreading quickly and widely, especially something harmful.
"Fraud has reached epidemic levels in the industry."

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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”.

epidemic in a sentence

The city imposed travel restrictions to slow the epidemic.
Doctors worked day and night during the flu epidemic.
Officials described the rise in overdoses as an epidemic.
Littering has become an epidemic in our town centre.

Similar words in Swedish

plague rash scourge surge wave

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "epidemic" in Swedish?

"epidemic" in Swedish is epidemi, farsot. epidemic means: An outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects many people in a population at once.

How do you use "epidemic" in a sentence?

Example: "The city imposed travel restrictions to slow the epidemic." In Swedish, "epidemic" is epidemi, farsot.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "epidemic": epidemi, farsot.

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