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ogre in Swedish

ogre in Swedish is troll, odjur, best — ogre means a large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.

ogre in Swedish

troll
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
odjur
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
best
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
jätte
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
rese
noun
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
best
noun
(figuratively) A cruel person.
odjur
noun
(figuratively) A cruel person.

What does "ogre" mean?

  1. noun A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.
    "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village."
  2. noun A cruel or frightening person.
    "Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone."

ogre in a sentence

  • In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village.
  • Her boss had a reputation as an ogre who never praised anyone.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ogre" in Swedish?

"ogre" in Swedish is troll, odjur, best. ogre means: A large, ugly, monstrous creature in folklore, known for its brutish strength and appetite for humans.

How do you use "ogre" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a hungry ogre guards the bridge into the village." In Swedish, "ogre" is troll, odjur, best.

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

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "ogre": troll, odjur, best, jätte, rese.

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