Swedish–English dictionary

kvasar

(galaxy) An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.

kvasi-

False; not genuine; fake.

kvast

(countable) A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.

kvastskaft

The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.

kväva

(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.

kvävande

That stifles.

kvävare

One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

kvävas

(intransitive) To be suffocated.

kväve

(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

kvävning

An acute lack of oxygen.

kverulant

A person who persistently grumbles; a complainer.

kverulantisk

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

kvick

Quick and neat in action; skillful.

kvickhet

A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

kvickna till

(intransitive) To regain consciousness.

kvicksand

Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

kvicksilver

(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

kvickt

Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].

kvida

To make a groan.

kvidd

The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.

kviga

A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved.

kvinna

One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

kvinnlig

Of, relating to, or characteristic of women.

kvinnogöra

Anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only.

kvinnohat

The principle or disposition of misogyny, the hatred of women.

kvinnohatare

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

Kvinnor

(sports) Clipping of women's team (used in club names, as in [Club Name] Women)

kvinnosläkt

Women, taken collectively.

kvinnotjusare

A man considered romantic and gallant, especially one who gives amorous attentions to women.

kvint

(music) The musical interval between one note and another five scale degrees higher (the fifth note in a scale)

kvintessens

A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

kvirrig

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

kvist

A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.

kvista

(transitive) To remove the limbs from (an animal or tree).

kvitten

(countable) The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

kvittens

A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.

kvitter

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

kvittera

(intransitive, sports) To make the score of a game equal.

kvitto

A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.

kvittra

(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.

kvorum

The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.

kvot

A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.

kvotering

(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination.

kycklingben

The second joint of the legbone of a chicken or other fowl, especially as an item of food. [from 17th c.]

kyla

A moderate, but uncomfortable and penetrating coldness.

kylare

(automotive, mechanical) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.

kylbox

An insulated bin or box used with ice or freezer packs to keep food or beverages cold while picnicking or camping.

kylig

(medicine) Cold, chilly; used of low body temperature, especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.

kyligt

In a cool, unpanicked or collected manner.

kyllerfärg

A brownish yellow colour.

kylning

Causing cold.

kylskåp

A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

kymrisk

Of or pertaining to the Celtic language of Wales. [from 16thc.]

kymriska

(uncountable) The Welsh language. [from 10th c.]

kyndel

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

kynne

(figuratively) The fundamental nature or values of a person, or an organization or other thing, especially when considered as innate and/or immutable.

Kyoto

A prefecture of Japan.

kypare

A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.

kyrkbänk

Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.

kyrklig

Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

kyrkogård

A patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a graveyard.

kyrkoherde

In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.

kyrkomöte

(ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

kyrkoutträde

A ceremony supposed to cancel a person's earlier baptism.

kyrkta

(transitive, Christianity, now, _, historical) To conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple). [from 15th c.]

kyrktaga

(transitive, Christianity, now, _, historical) To conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple). [from 15th c.]

kyrktorn

A tall tower, often on a church, normally topped with a spire.

kyrkvaktmästare

A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell ringer.

kyrkvärd

(UK) A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.

kysk

Sexually pure, abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

kyskhet

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

kyss

A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

kyssa

(transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.

kyssas

to stroke bill against bill, with reference to doves; to caress in fondness

la

A frequentative suffix of verbs, indicating repetition or continuousness:

labb

A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.

labbis

A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.

labil

Liable to slip, err, fall, or apostatize.

laboratorium

A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.

labyrint

A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.

labyrintisk

Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.

lack

A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.

läcka

(transitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.

läcker

(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

lackera

To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

läckerbit

A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).

läckergom

A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

läckerhet

A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).

läckström

An undesirable flow of electric current through insulation.

lacrosse

(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.

låda

A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.

ladda

(transitive) To cause to take on an electric charge.

ladda hem

(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

ladda ner

(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

ladda upp

(transitive) To cause to take on an electric charge.

laddad

(figurative, of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating.

laddare

A device that charges or recharges.

laddning

(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.

laddstake

(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

laddstock

(firearms) Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

läder

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing; often denotes leather from cattle when no qualifier specifies otherwise.

läderartat

Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.

Läderlappen

A fictional hero and the main protagonist of DC Comics, noted for his intellect and stealth, who uses a bat-themed costume and equipment (including a belt with an array of utilities) and is assisted by his sidekick Robin.

ladusvala

Hirundo rustica, the most widespread species of swallow in the world; a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

ladylik

Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.

lag

Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.

laga

(transitive) To cook.

laga mat

(ambitransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.

lagas

(ambitransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.

lagbas

(management) The leader of a work crew.

läge

A particular point or place in physical space.

lägenhet

(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

lagenlig

In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.

lager

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.

lagerbana

(engineering) A ring with a groove in which rolling elements (such as balls) ride, forming part of a rolling-element bearing (for example, a ball bearing).

lägereld

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.

lagerkrans

A crown of laurel.

lagerkransa

(intransitive) To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at English universities.

lagerkransad

(sometimes, _, postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.

lagerkröna

(intransitive) To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at English universities.

lagerkrönt

(sometimes, _, postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.

lagerlokal

A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.

lageröl

A type of beer, brewed using a bottom-fermenting yeast.

lagersaldo

(operations) A detailed list of all of the items on hand.

lagerutrymme

(usually, countable) An object or place in which something is stored.

lägesenergi

The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass).

lagföra

(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

lagförslag

A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law.

lagg

One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, barrel, pail, etc.

lägga

(transitive) To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.

lägga åt sidan

To keep in store for future or special use.

lägga en order

(transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.

lägga fram

(transitive) To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

lägga golv

(transitive) To cover or furnish with a floor.

lägga i kors

To place across or athwart; to cause to intersect.

lägga ihop

(intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

lägga in

(transitive) To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

lägga märke till

(of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).

lägga näsan i blöt

(idiomatic) To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.

lägga ned sin röst

(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

lägga ner

(transitive) To consume, exhaust (some resource).

lägga om

To apply a bandage to something.

lägga på minnet

To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.

lägga sig

To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]

lägga sig i

(idiomatic, informal) To join a conversation or situation in which one is not welcome or invited; to interject (connotes a rude or discourteous interruption).

lägga sig ned

(intransitive) To fall or sink quickly or suddenly to the ground. [from 15th c.]

lägga till

(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

lägga upp

(ambitransitive, knitting) To start the first row of knitting by putting stitches on a needle.

läggdags

The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.

lagkamrat

One who is on the same team.