Swedish–English dictionary

snörvla

(pejorative, intransitive) To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.

snörvlande

The act of snivelling.

snöskoter

(vehicle) A vehicle with skis at the front and a caterpillar track at the rear, used for travelling over snow, sometimes as sport.

snöskred

A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

snöslask

Half-melted snow or ice, generally located on the ground.

snöslunga

A motorized vehicle that picks up snow off the ground and blows it to one side in order to clear a path.

snöstorm

A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.

snowboard

A board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.

snowboarda

To ride a snowboard.

snubbe

(chiefly, US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.

snubbla

(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.

snudda

(ambitransitive) To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.

snurra

To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.

snurra runt

(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]

snurrig

Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.

snus

A snort or sniff of fine-ground, powdered, or pulverized tobacco.

snusk

(uncountable) Sexually vulgar material; something that is sexual in a dirty way; pornographic material.

snuskhummer

(slang) A pervert.

snuskig

Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.

snusnäsduk

A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.

snut

(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.

snutt

A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.

snuttefilt

(figurative) Ellipsis of sop to Cerberus, something given or done to pacify or bribe.

snuva

(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

snuvig

Liable to run or drip.

snyft

A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

snyfta

(intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps.

snyftning

A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

snygg

(British, informal, chiefly, slang) Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.

snygging

(slang, originally, Australian) A physically or sexually attractive person.

snylta

To beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.

snyltare

(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

sobel

(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.

sobelpäls

(countable, and, uncountable) A pelt of fur of a sable or of one of another species of martens; a coat made from this fur.

social

Being extroverted or outgoing.

sociala medier

(uncountable) Applications or websites allowing users to share content and communicate with one another through the Internet.

socialdarwinism

(science) The theory that the laws of evolution by natural selection also apply to social structures.

socialisera

(archaic) To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.

socialist

Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

socialistisk

Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

socialkurator

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

socioekonomisk

Of or pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors.

sociokulturell

Of or relating to both society and culture.

sociologi

A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.

sociologisk

Of or pertaining to sociology.

sociopat

A person with an antisocial personality disorder.

socka

(clothing) A knitted or woven covering for the foot.

sockel

A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.

socken-

Pertaining to a parish.

sockenbo

A member of a parish.

sockerbagare

A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets, candies, sweet pastries, and other sweet food items).

sockerbageri

(uncountable) The business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.

sockerlag

Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring.

sockersjuk

Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

sockersjuka

(disease) Diabetes mellitus; any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin. [from 19th c.]

sockpuppet

(internet) Such a false profile.

sodavatten

(uncountable) Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).

södergående

Which is (or will be) travelling south.

söderut

Toward the south.

sodomi

Any of several forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural, particularly bestiality or homosexuality, but also (sometimes) anal, oral, or manual sex.

sodomit

(derogatory) One who practices sodomy; a sodomist.

södra

Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

soffa

(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

soffkudde

(countable) A thick cushion, especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.

soffliggare

(idiom) A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol. [from 1976]

soffpotatis

(idiom) A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol. [from 1976]

Sofia

The capital city of Bulgaria.

sofisteri

(uncountable, historical) The actions or arguments of a sophist.

sofistikerad

Of art or other things: appealing to the tastes of an intellectual or sophisticated (sense 1) person; cerebral; also, cultured, elegant, refined.

soja

A condiment sauce and ingredient, common in Asian cuisine, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes wheat.

sojaböna

The edible seed of this plant.

söka

(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

söka efterlikna

(now, _, rare) To attempt to equal or be the same as.

sökande

An attempt to find something.

sökare

One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.

sökning

An attempt to find something.

Sokrates

A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

sökväg

(computing) A human-readable specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure, such as a file system or as part of a URL.

Sol

(Norse goddess) The sun goddess.

Sol Indiges

(Roman god) The sun god; equivalent of the Greek Helios. Brother of Luna and Aurora.

Sol Invictus

(Roman god) The sun god; equivalent of the Greek Helios. Brother of Luna and Aurora.

söla

(intransitive) To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, as from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.

solbada

To attempt to obtain a suntan.

solbränd

(of a person) Having a sunburn.

solbränna

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

solbrillor

Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.

soldat

A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.

solecism

(grammar) An error in the use of language.

solen

The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

solglasögon

Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.

solid

(of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid, gas or plasma.

solidaritet

A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.

solipsism

Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solist

A person who performs a solo.

sölkorv

(US, Canada, informal, mildly, derogatory) A person who moves slowly or takes a long time to do something.

solkräm

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

solljus

The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

sollös

Without the sun or sunshine; shaded; shadowed.

solnedgång

The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

solo

Without a companion or instructor.

sololja

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

solros

A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

solskada

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

solskyddsfaktor

An indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective when applied to the skin.

solskyddsmedel

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

solspray

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

solstånd

One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

solsting

(medicine) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

solstråle

A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

soltak

(automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.

soluppgång

(countable) The rising of the sun.

solur

A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

solvent

(finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

som

Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).

som börjar bli skallig

Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness.

som en blixt från klar himmel

(informal, idiomatic) A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.

som helst

In any way; at all; whatever.

som stämmer

Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

som tappar hår

Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness.

som tur är

It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

Somalia

A country in East Africa, in the Horn of Africa. Official name: Federal Republic of Somalia. Capital and largest city: Mogadishu.

sombrero

A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.

somliga

A certain number, at least two.

sömlös

(not comparable) Having no seams.

sommar

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as spanning the months of June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

sömmare

A person who sews clothes professionally.

sommarhus

A house owned not as a primary residence and used as vacation home during warm weather months of the year.

sommarkyndel

Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

sommarsolstånd

The period around the summer solstice; around June 21st in the northern hemisphere.

sommartid

The practice in some places of adjusting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall, usually by one hour, so that the adjustment causes the time to coincide with the greatest period of illumination by the sun over the course of the day.

sommelier

The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

sömmerska

A person who makes tailor-made women's clothes.

sömn

(uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.

somnambul

A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

sömngångare

A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

sömngrus

(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

sömngubbe

(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

sömnig

Causing or characterised by idleness; relaxed or leisurely.

sömnlös

Characterized by an absence of sleep: wakeful.

sömnlöshet

(medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

sömnmedel

(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

sömntuta

A popular flowering garden plant, Eschscholzia californica, native to the south-western United States, and other similar plants in genus Eschscholzia.

Son

(Christian, _, theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to the Word of God, which became flesh—incarnated—in Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God the Father.

sona

(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency. [from 1680s]

sonat

(music) A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.

söndag

Sunday, observed in Christianity as a day of rest and worship.

sönder

(archaic, literary) Into separate parts or pieces.

sönderfall

(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.

sönderfalla

(intransitive) To fall apart; to break up into parts.

sondotter

The daughter of someone's child.