Swedish–English dictionary

oligarki

A government run by and for only a few, often the aristocracy, the wealthy, or their friends and associates.

olik

(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.

olika

Having a broad range (of different elements).

olikhet

(uncountable) The quality of being different.

oliv

The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).

Oliver

A en given name.

olivfärgad

Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

olivgrönt

A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.

Olivia

A city, the county seat of Renville County, Minnesota, United States, named for a female station agent named Olive.

olivträ

The wood of the olive tree.

olja

Liquid fat.

oljefat

(countable) A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends (heads). The word is sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.

oljesticka

A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.

oljig

Covered with or containing oil.

oljud

(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

olle

(countable) A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.

ollon

(nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.

ollonborre

Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

ölmage

A protruding belly caused by excess fat stored in the abdomen and colloquially attributed to the consumption of beer.

Olof

A en given name.

ologisk

Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.

olöslig

(of a problem) Impossible to solve.

olöst

For which no solution has been found.

ölunderlägg

A small square, circular or differently shaped cardboard mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, that is used to rest one's glass on, and to protect the surface of a table or a bar in a pub.

olust

A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

olycka

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.

olycklig

Very unlucky; ill-fated.

olyckligtvis

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

olycksbådande

Portending evil; ominous.

olycksbringande

Not auspicious; ill-omened

olyckshändelse

An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

olycksoffer

(military) A person in military service who becomes unavailable for duty, for any reason (notably death, injury, illness, capture, or desertion).

olydig

Not obedient.

olydnad

Refusal to obey.

olympiad

(by, _, extension, usually, _, preceded, _) A competition aspiring to the importance of the Olympic Games or considered similar to them, especially one occurring at 4-year intervals, representing a national or international range of amateur student rather than professional adult competition, and/or requiring the highest level of ability in the field for success.

Olympiaden

The Olympic Games.

olympisk

(rare) Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods.

om

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]

om än

Although, despite (it) being.

om ej

Except on a specified condition; if not.

om Gud så vill

(Islam) Expressing the speaker’s wish for a given future event to occur, and also generally their emphasis on its contingency upon the divine will.

om Gud vill

(often, as disjunct) Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).

om inte

Except on a specified condition; if not.

om och om igen

Repeatedly.

om-

again, anew

Oman

A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Sultanate of Oman. Capital: Muscat.

omanlig

(of a person) Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character.

omanligt

In a manner that is unmanly.

omänniska

A person with the characteristics of an unthinking animal; a coarse or brutal person, particularly one who is dim-witted. [from 17th c.]

omänsklig

Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

omärkbar

Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

omärkbart

Not noticeably; such that it cannot be detected, through being too small or too fast, etc.

omarkerad

(sports) Not marked, not closely followed by a defensive player.

omärklig

Not prominent nor easily noticeable. [from 1828]

omärkligt

Not noticeably; such that it cannot be detected, through being too small or too fast, etc.

omåttlig

Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

ombetro

(transitive) To trust to the care of.

ombord

On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]

ombord (på)

On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [from ca. 1350—1470]

ombordstiga

(transitive) To cover or enclose with bark.

ombudsman

An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

ombyte

(countable) A replacement.

ombytlig

(rare) Changing frequently; very susceptible to change

ombytlighet

The property of being versatile or having many different abilities.

omdirigering

The act of setting a new direction.

omdöme

The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

omdömesgill

Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

omdömeslös

Showing poor judgement; not well judged.

omedelbar

Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

omedelbarhet

The quality of being immediate, of happening right away.

omedelbart

(archaic) Straight away; at once.

omedgörlig

Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable.

omedgörlighet

Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.

omedveten

(psychology) Without directed thought or awareness.

omedvetet

In an unconscious manner; unknowingly

omelett

(photography) Said while being photographed, to give the impression of smiling.

omen

Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.

omfamna

(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

omfamning

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

omfång

The distance measured around an object; the circumference.

omfångsrik

Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).

omfartsväg

A replacement road for obsolete road that is no longer in use because devastating natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides).

omfatta

(now, _, rare) To include, comprise; to contain. [from 14th c.]

omfattande

Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

omfattning

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.

omformulera

(intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

omgå

To avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass.

omgående

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

omgång

An act or instance of bursting.

omgärda

(transitive) To protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope or other barrier.

omge

(transitive) To surround.

omgift

being married a second or third etc. time.

omgivande

Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.

omgivning

(computing) The software or hardware existing on any particular computer system.

omgjorda

(transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

ömhet

The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness.

ömhetsbetygelse

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

omikron

(virology, pathology) Ellipsis of Omicron variant.

omild

Stormy, of rough weather; not clement.

ominös

Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

omintetgöra

(transitive, legal) To make legally invalid.

omisskännlig

Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable

omisskännligt

In a way that leaves no doubt; in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner, unquestionably.

omistlig

(ecclesiastical, obsolete) Not admitting ecclesiastical dispensation; not subject to release or exemption; that cannot be allowed by bending the canonical rules. [16th–17th c.]

omkomma

(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

omkostnad

(uncountable, business, accounting) The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

omkrets

The distance measured around an object; the circumference.

omkring

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]

omkull

From an upright position to a horizontal one.

omkväde

A part of a song which is repeated between verses to emphasize the song's content; a refrain.

omledning

(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.

omloppsbana

(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

omnämna

To make a short reference to something.

omnämnande

A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.

omnipotens

Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities.

omnipotent

(sometimes, _, postpositive) Unlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful

omnivor

An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

omöblerad

Not furnished; having no furnishings.

omodern

Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.

omogenhet

Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown

omöjlig

Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

omöjlig att komma ur

(of a maze etc) Impossible from which to escape.

omöjligen

Not possibly; in an impossible manner.

omöjlighet

(uncountable) The quality of being impossible.

omoral

(uncountable) The state or quality of being immoral; vice.

omoralisk

Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.)

omotiverad

Groundless or unreasonable.

ompröva

(ambitransitive) To consider a matter again.

område

A particular geographic region.

omräkning

A counting again, as of votes.

omringa

(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

omringad

Surrounded by a wall, fence or similar barrier.

omröstning

A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

ömsa

(intransitive) To cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk.

omsättning

(accounting) The total sales; turnover.

ömse

Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

ömsesidig

Having the same relationship, each to each other.

ömsesidighet

The property of being mutual.

ömsesidigt

In the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

omsider

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

omskärelse

The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

omskriva

To draw a line around; to encircle.

omslag

(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.

ömsning

The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

omsorg

Close attention; concern; responsibility.

omsorgsfull

Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

omständighet

Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.

omständlig

Not direct or to the point.

omstart

(computing) An instance of rebooting.

omstörta

(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.