Swedish–English dictionary

emission

The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.

emittera

(transitive) To send out; to put into circulation.

Emma

A en given name.

emoji

A digital graphic icon with a unique code point used to represent a concept, object, person, animal or place, originally used in Japanese text messaging but since adopted internationally in other contexts such as social media. Or, by extension, any non-standard emoji-like image inserted inline in text, i.e. an image emoticon.

emot

In physical opposition to; in collision with.

emotion

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

emotionell

Of or relating to the emotions.

emottaga

(transitive, informal) To bring to reckoning; to catch (usually as a criminal); to effect retribution.

empati

The ability to share the feelings of another.

empyré

Of the sky or the heavens, and particularly relating to the highest celestial sphere in premodern cosmology; celestially refined.

emu

A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae. [from 18th c.]

emulator

(computing) A piece of software or hardware that simulates another system.

emulera

(computing) of a program or device: to imitate another program or device

emulering

(computing) Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.

emulsion

A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.

en

A polymer derived from an alkene.

en del

(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.

en gång

(frequency) One and only one time.

en gång i veckan

Once every week.

en gång per vecka

Once every week.

en gång till

(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

en till

One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

enad

Used for emphasis in place of a

enäggstvilling

(not comparable, biology) Of twins, sharing the same genetic code.

enär

(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

Enare

A village in the municipality of Inari, Lapland, Finland.

Enare träsk

A lake in Lapland, Finland.

enaresamiska

A Saami language: the Inari Sami.

enastående

(colloquial, North America, Australia) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.

enbär

Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.

enbart

By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.

encefalit

(pathology) Inflammation of the brain.

encyklopedi

A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

enda

Used for emphasis in place of a

endast

By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.

endaste

Used for emphasis in place of a

ende

Used to form present participles of verbs.

endemi

A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.

endemisk

(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region, persistent within a population.

endollarsedel

(US) A one-dollar bill.

endollarssedel

(US) A one-dollar bill.

energi

The capacity to do work.

energisk

(science) Possessing or pertaining to energy. [from 19th c.]

energiskt

In an energetic manner; with great energy.

enfald

(uncountable) The property of being stupid.

enfaldig

Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.

enfärgad

Of just one colour; lacking a pattern.

enformig

Tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.

engagera

(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]

engångs-

That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.

engångsligg

(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

engelsk

(uncountable) Facility with the English language, ability to employ English correctly and idiomatically.

engelska

The English language as written and spoken in the United Kingdom; (often) that which is spoken in both the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, considered as a single variety.

engelska sjukan

(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood due to a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft or weak bones.

engelsman

A person from England or of English descent.

engifte

A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

England

(historical) The territory of the Angles and (later) Anglo-Saxons in Britain at any given time before the founding of the Kingdom of England, or the territory of the English people at any given time, in either the Kingdom of England or the United Kingdom.

engudstro

The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.

enhällig

Sharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.

enhällighet

The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.

enhälligt

In a unanimous manner; without objection.

enhet

(uncountable) Oneness; the state or fact of being one undivided entity.

enhetlig

(ring theory, of an element of a graded ring) Belonging to one of the summands of the grading (if the ring is graded over the natural numbers and the element is in the kth summand, it is said to be homogeneous of degree k; if the ring is graded over a commutative monoid I, and the element is an element of the ith summand, it is said to be of grade i)

enhets-

For each unit.

enhjuling

(cycling) A pedal cycle that has only one wheel.

enig

Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

enighet

(uncountable) A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.

enigma

Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.

enigmatisk

Pertaining to an enigma.

enkannerligen

(focus) Especially, individually or specifically.

enkät

A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey.

enkel

Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

enkel majoritet

(countable) A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

enkelfoting

Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

enklav

A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

enlighet

Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.

enligt

Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of; by the order of.

enligt mångas förmenande

As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

enligt mig

(informal, internet slang, text messaging) Initialism of in my opinion.

enligt min åsikt

(informal, internet slang, text messaging) Initialism of in my opinion.

enligt mitt förmenande

(informal, internet slang, text messaging) Initialism of in my opinion.

enligt uppgift

According to reports or rumors. [from 19th c.]

enmolarig

(chemistry) Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.

enorm

Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.

enrummare

(US) A one-room apartment.

ens

(chiefly, non-productive) Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.

ensam

By oneself, solitary.

ensamhet

The state or quality of being solitary.

ensamstående

Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.

ensamvarg

One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

ensidig

Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.

enskensbana

a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

enskild

Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.

enskildhet

(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.

enslinje

(navigation) An imaginary line between two objects whose positions are known. When the navigator sees one object directly in front of the other, the navigator knows that his position is on the transit.

enspråkig

Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

enstaka

(not comparable) Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.

enstörig

Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.

enstöring

A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.

ental

(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

entalpi

(thermodynamics, physical chemistry) A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.

entals-

(grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.

entlediga

To let fly; to give expression to; to utter.

entomolog

A scientist who studies insects.

entonig

Having an unvarying pitch or tone.

entré

The act of taking possession, as of property, or of office.

entréavgift

The cost or fee associated with attendance or entry.

entreprenad

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

entreprenör

A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks. [from 1762]

entreprenöriell

Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.

entrérätt

(UK, Australia, New Zealand, historical, _, in the, _) A smaller dish served before the main course of a meal.

entresol

A mezzanine; an intermediate floor in a building, typically resembling a balcony; most often, the floor immediately above the ground floor and below a higher floor.

entrévärd

A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.

entusiasm

Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

entusiasmera

(transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.

entusiast

(informal) A person who is very interested in a particular subject.

entusiastisk

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

entydig

Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.

entydigt

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

envälde

(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

envåldshärskare

An absolute ruler with infinite power.

enveten

Adamant; immovable.

envis

Stubborn; wilful.

envisas

(intransitive) To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

envoyé

A representative.

EPA-traktor

(historical, "doodlebug tractor") An automobile converted into a cheap tractor for a small farm during the Second World War.

epidemi

A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

epidemiologi

(sciences) The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

epidural

(medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

epiduralbedövning

(medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

epigraf

An inscription, especially on a building.

epigrammatisk

having the characteristics of an epigram

epikurism

(sometimes, _, proscribed) Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.

epilator

An electrically-powered device used for hair removal by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out.

epilepsi

(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

epilog

A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play

episod

An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.

epitaf

An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

epitafium

An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.

epitet

A term used to characterize a person or thing.

epokgörande

Of or pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

epsilon

The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).

er

Used to form regular plurals of nouns.

era

Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, especially similative verbs

eran

Belonging to you; of you; related to you (plural; more owners).

erat

Belonging to you; of you; related to you (plural; more owners).

erbjuda

(transitive) To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.

erbjudande

A proposal that has been made.

erektion

(uncountable, physiology, of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.

eremit

One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.