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pet in Swedish

pet in Swedish is keldjur, sällskapsdjur, husdjur — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

pet in Swedish

keldjur
noun
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
sällskapsdjur
noun
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
husdjur
noun
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
gullegris
noun
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
kelgris
noun
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
klappa
verb
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
smeka
verb
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

What does "pet" mean?

  1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
    "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
  2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
    "Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
  3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
    "The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."

pet in a sentence

  • They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
  • Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
  • Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
  • The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pet" in Swedish?

"pet" in Swedish is keldjur, sällskapsdjur, husdjur. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

How do you use "pet" in a sentence?

Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Swedish, "pet" is keldjur, sällskapsdjur, husdjur.

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

Yes — Swedish has 7 translations listed for "pet": keldjur, sällskapsdjur, husdjur, gullegris, kelgris, klappa.

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