ferret in Swedish

ferret in Swedish is tamiller, iller — ferret means a small, slender, domesticated relative of the weasel, sometimes used to hunt rabbits and other burrowing animals.

ferret in Swedish

tamiller

noun

An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

iller

noun

An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

What does "ferret" mean?

noun A small, slender, domesticated relative of the weasel, sometimes used to hunt rabbits and other burrowing animals.
"He keeps two pet ferrets that love to explore tunnels made of cardboard tubes."
noun A person who searches persistently and thoroughly.
"She's a real ferret when it comes to tracking down bargains."
verb To search persistently until something hidden is found (usually "ferret out").
"Investigators ferreted out the truth after months of digging."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

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”.

ferret in a sentence

He keeps two pet ferrets that love to explore tunnels made of cardboard tubes.
She's a real ferret when it comes to tracking down bargains.
Investigators ferreted out the truth after months of digging.
He ferreted out an old photograph buried in the attic.

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ferret" in Swedish?

"ferret" in Swedish is tamiller, iller. ferret means: A small, slender, domesticated relative of the weasel, sometimes used to hunt rabbits and other burrowing animals.

How do you use "ferret" in a sentence?

Example: "He keeps two pet ferrets that love to explore tunnels made of cardboard tubes." In Swedish, "ferret" is tamiller, iller.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "ferret": tamiller, iller.

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