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hog in Swedish

hog in Swedish is svindjur, hoj, roffa åt sig — hog means a domestic pig, especially a full-grown one raised for meat.

hog in Swedish

svindjur

noun

Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.

hoj

noun

(slang) A large motorcycle, particularly a Harley-Davidson.

roffa åt sig

verb

(transitive, informal) To greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others.

What does "hog" mean?

noun A domestic pig, especially a full-grown one raised for meat.
"The farmer kept forty hogs in the barn behind the house."
noun A greedy person who takes far more than their fair share of something.
"Don't be such a hog — leave some pizza for everyone else."
noun Informal: a large, heavy motorcycle, especially a Harley-Davidson.
"He rode into town on his hog, engine rumbling."
verb To take or use more than one's fair share; to monopolize.
"Stop hogging the remote and let someone else pick a show."

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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”.

hog in a sentence

The farmer kept forty hogs in the barn behind the house.
Prices for hogs at market had risen sharply that autumn.
Don't be such a hog — leave some pizza for everyone else.
He's a total hog when it comes to the office snacks.

Similar words in Swedish

glutton monopolize pig swine

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hog" in Swedish?

"hog" in Swedish is svindjur, hoj, roffa åt sig. hog means: A domestic pig, especially a full-grown one raised for meat.

How do you use "hog" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer kept forty hogs in the barn behind the house." In Swedish, "hog" is svindjur, hoj, roffa åt sig.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "hog": svindjur, hoj, roffa åt sig.

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