Swedish–English dictionary

treenighet

(Christianity) In Christian belief, the three persons of the Godhead: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

trefaldig

Made up of three things.

trefalt

(somewhat, dated, outside, Asia, Canada, Australia, &) Three times.

trefot

A figure or object having three arms or branches.

trehjuling

A car, cycle or motorbike having three wheels.

trehörning

(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.

trekant

An instance of sexual activity involving three people.

trekantig

Having a triangle as a base; as, a triangular prism, a triangular pyramid.

treklang

(music) A chord consisting of a root tone, the tone two degrees higher, and the tone four degrees higher in a given scale OR any chord with three notes.

treklöver

The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

tremulant

(phonetics) A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish ⟨rr⟩, /r/.

trendig

(informal) Of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype.

trendnisse

A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions. [from earlier 20th c.]

tretal

(countable) Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

trettio

The cardinal number occurring after twenty-nine and before thirty-one, represented in Arabic numerals as 30.

tretton

The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen: ten and three.

trettondag

A en given name.

trettonde

The ordinal form of the number thirteen.

Trettondedag jul

A en given name.

Trettondedagen

A en given name.

trettondel

One of thirteen equal parts of a whole.

trevärd

Made up of three things.

trevare

(figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

trevlig

Pleasant to the senses or the mind; pleasing, satisfying, palatable.

trevlig resa

Used to wish someone a good journey.

trevligt

Pleasantly; satisfactorily. [from 18th c.]

trevnad

(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]

tri-

Three.

triad

A grouping of three.

triagera

(chiefly, medical) To subject to triage; to prioritize.

trialis

(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people. (See Ambai language for an example.)

triangel

(geometry) A triangle all of the angles of which are acute.

triangulär

Having a triangle as a base; as, a triangular prism, a triangular pyramid.

triangulering

(uncountable, surveying) A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; (countable) an instance of the use of this technique.

triathlon

An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.

tribunal

The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.

triceps

(anatomy) Any muscle having three heads.

triceratops

Common name of the extinct genus Triceratops; herbivorous ceratopsids from the late Cretaceous.

trick

(countable) A magician’s trick.

trifle

(cooking) An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream.

trift

(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

trigonometri

(geometry, analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

trikåer

(dance) A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.

trilbyhatt

narrow-brimmed type of felt hat, described as having a "shorter brim which is angled down at the front and slightly turned up at the back" in comparison to the fedora

triljon

(US, modern British and Australian, short scale) A billion billion: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.

trilla

To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.

trilling

One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.

trilogi

A set of three connected works, usually dramas, literary pieces, films, or musical compositions, all related by theme, characters, or setting.

trimma

(transitive, horticulture) To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.

trimmer

A device used to trim.

trimning

(countable) A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

trindsnö

(uncountable) A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.

trio

A group of three people or things.

triol

(music) A group of three notes played or written where two notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.

Tripolitanien

A historic region and former province in western Libya, centered around the coastal city of Tripoli.

tripp

(colloquial) A period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations.

trippa

(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.

trippel-

Made up of three related elements, often matching

triptyk

(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.

triss

(countable) Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

trissa

(automotive) The angle of the axis around which a car's front wheels rotate when the steering wheel is turned, with a vertical axis being defined as zero caster.

trist

Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.

trist för dig

(slang) Used to indicate lack of sympathy

tristess

(countable) An instance or period of being bored; a bored state.

triumf

(slang) A feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.

triumferande

In a triumphant manner.

triumvirat

An official group of three people, especially a ruling council of three men and particularly (historical) two such councils in Roman history.

trivial

Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

trivsamhet

(British spelling) The state or quality of being cosy.

tro

That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

tro och loven

Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord.

troende

A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

trofé

An object, usually in the form of a statuette, cup, or shield, awarded for success in a competition or to mark a special achievement.

trög

Slow to comprehend; of low intelligence. (of a person)

trogen

Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.

trögflytande

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid (that is, a high viscosity).

tröghet

(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.

troglodyt

A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.

trohet

Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.

trohetsed

Fidelity to one's lord or master; the feudal obligation by which the tenant or vassal was bound to be faithful to his lord.

Troja

(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

trojan

(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

trojka

A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.

trolig

Believable or plausible.

troligen

In all likelihood.

troligtvis

In all likelihood.

troll

(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.

trolla

(intransitive) To perform magic tricks.

trollbinda

To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

trollbok

(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

trollbunden

Spellbound.

trolldom

Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

trolldomsbok

(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

trolleri

(entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.

trolleritrick

A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.

trollformel

Any word that has a magical effect when uttered.

trollgubbe

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

trollkäring

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

trollkarl

A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer who specializes in enchantments.

trollkona

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

trollkonst

A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.

trollkonstnär

One who performs parlor tricks, sleight of hand.

trollkvinna

A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.

trollpacka

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

trollslända

An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

trollsparvuggla

The mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.

trolös

Exhibiting treachery.

trolöshet

A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust.

trolova

(archaic) Often of a parent or guardian: to promise that (two people) be married to each other; specifically and chiefly, to promise that (a woman) be given in marriage to a man; to affiance.

trolovad

One who is betrothed, i.e. a fiancé or fiancée.

trolsk

Magical or fairylike.

tromb

(hematology, pathology) A blood clot formed from platelets and other elements that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

trombon

A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

trombos

(pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

trompe

(architecture) A structure constructed between two adjacent walls to aid in the transition from a polygonal to a circular structure, as when a dome is constructed on top of a square room.

tron

(figuratively) Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.

tronavsägelse

The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

tronen

(figuratively) Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.

tronföljd

An ordered sequence of named people who would succeed to a particular office upon the death, resignation or removal of the current occupant; constructed using the rules of an established order of succession.

tronhimmel

A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

troninstallering

The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

tropikerna

(geography) The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

tropism

(uncountable, biology) The turning of an organism (chiefly a plant) or part of an organism either towards or away from a stimulus; (countable) an instance of this.

trosbekännelse

(specifically, religion) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.

tröska

A farm machine that harvests, threshes, and winnows ripe grain.

troskap

The state or quality of being true to someone or something.

tröskel

(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.

tröskelvärde

(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.

troslära

That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

trosor

Underpants for women and girls.

trosöverskridande

Involving members of different religions.

trosryck

(slang) A prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply from behind in order to wedge the clothing uncomfortably between the person's buttocks.

tross

(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.

tröst

The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

trösta

(transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

trotjänare

A person with a singular career path, especially in the military.

trots

In spite of, despite.

trots allt

(idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.

trots att

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

trotsa

(transitive) To refuse to obey.

trotsig

Defying.

trött

Tired of or annoyed by something [with of].

trötta

(transitive) To make sleepy or weary.

trötta ut

To make someone tired; to exhaust.

trötthet

A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

tröttna

(intransitive) To become sleepy or weary.

trottoarkant

(British spelling) .

trovärde

The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.

trovärdig

Capable of being believed; credible.

trovärdighet

(uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.