Swedish–English dictionary

lösdriveri

the state of being a vagrant

lösdriverska

(specifically) A person without settled employment or habitation who usually supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means; a tramp, a vagabond.

lösen

(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.

lösenord

(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.

loser

A competitor thought unlikely to win.

lösfitta

A vagina-, anus-, or mouth-shaped sex toy which is designed to stimulate and fit around the penis to aid masturbation.

lösgöra

(transitive) To free from fastening or from restraint; to let loose; to unbind.

loska

(US, slang) A thick quantity of sputum, usually containing phlegm.

löskefolk

(dated, chiefly, British, and, Irish, offensive) A member of the Irish Traveller community or of other itinerant groups; a gypsy.

lösmus

A vagina-, anus-, or mouth-shaped sex toy which is designed to stimulate and fit around the penis to aid masturbation.

lösning

(math) The act or process of resolving: solving.

lösningsmedel

A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

lösöre

Tangible, movable property.

lossa

(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.

lössläppa

(transitive) To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.

lössläppt

Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.

löst

that has been disintegrated in a solvent

lots

A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.

lotsa

(transitive) To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).

lott

That which happens without human design or forethought.

Lotta

A en given name or Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.

lotta ut

(transitive, often with off) To award something by means of a raffle or random drawing.

Louise

A municipality of Manitoba, Canada.

Louvren

A famous art museum and former royal palace in Paris, France.

lov

(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

lova

To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

lovande

Of good omen; indicating future success.

lovart

(nautical) The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.

lövas

(intransitive) To produce leaves; put forth foliage.

lövfällande

(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

Lovisa

A municipality of Manitoba, Canada.

lövkoja

Any of the several species of cruciferous flowers in the genus Matthiola.

lövsåg

A thin-bladed saw for cutting wood into curved shapes.

lovsång

A hymn of praise or loyalty.

lövtäcke

(uncountable) The layer of fallen leaves and other loose organic material on the ground in a forest. [1905]

lovtal

An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.

lovvärd

Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

lövverk

The leaves of plants.

Lucia

A surname from Old French derived from place names in Normandy based on a male personal name, from Latin Lucius.

Lucifer

(biblical) The King of Babylon who was compared to the planet Venus in first the Wycliffe version then the King James Version of Isaiah 14:12; it is unclear whether this verse refers to a specific king or to a representation of the entire line of kings of Babylon.

lucka

(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.

ludd

Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.

luddig

Vague or imprecise.

luddit

(historical) Any of a group of early-19th-century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.

luffa

To roam, as a vagabond

luffare

(North America) A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (pejorative) a penniless, unemployed bum.

luffasläktet

Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.

lufsa

(intransitive) To move clumsily and heavily; to move slowly.

lufta

(transitive) To remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

luftballong

An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.

luftfarkost

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.

luftfart

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

luftfartyg

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.

luftförsvarsflygplan

A combat aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.

luftförsvarsjaktflygplan

A combat aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack.

lufthamn

An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

luftig

Light; soft; airy.

luftmadrass

A bed that is inflated with air; typically used as a portable, temporary bed.

luftmotstånd

(fluid dynamics) force on an object directed against its direction of movement through air

luftrörskatarr

(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

luftskepp

(aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.

luftsluss

A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

luftstrupe

(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

lufttät

Impermeable to air or other gases.

lufttrafik

(uncountable) Traffic or travel by vessel, especially commercial shipping.

luftväxling

The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

lugg

(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

luggsliten

(of clothing) Torn, ragged or tattered.

lugn

(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.

lugna

To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).

lugna sig

(intransitive) To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.

lugnande

(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]

lugnande medel

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

lugnare

Someone or something that pacifies. [from 16th c.]

luguber

Gloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree.

Lukas

(biblical) The Gospel of St. Luke, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the third of the four gospels.

Lukasevangeliet

(biblical) The Gospel of St. Luke, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the third of the four gospels.

Lukianos

A sophist who was of Syrian origin.

lukt

Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

lukta

(transitive) To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

lukta på

(transitive) To sense a smell or smells.

luktfri

Having no odor.

luktlös

Having no odor.

luktsinne

The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.

luktsinnes-

(relational) Concerning the sense of smell.

lukttörne

A Eurasian rose (Rosa rubiginosa, syn. Rosa eglanteria), having prickly stems, fragrant leaves, pink flowers and red hips.

lulla

(transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm

lullull

A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration. [from 15th c.]

lumen

(physics) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.

lunch

A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

luncha

(transitive) To treat to lunch.

lunchlåda

A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

lunchrestaurang

(chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.

lunchrum

(chiefly, US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.

lunchservering

(chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.

lunchtid

The time or hour at or around which lunch is normally eaten.

lund

A small forest with minimal undergrowth.

lunga

(anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

lunginflammation

Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.

lunka

(intransitive) To toil; to drudge; especially, to study laboriously and patiently.

lunnefågel

A species of puffin (Fratercula arctica).

lunsig

Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.

lunta

A slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon.

lupin

Any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae.

lur

The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

lura

(transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.

lurendrejare

A confidence trickster.

lurendrejeri

A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after his or her trust has been won.

lurifax

One who plays tricks or pranks on others.

lurig

(figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

lurka

(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.

lurpassa

To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.

lurt

(figurative) Suspicious; inspiring doubt.

lurvig

Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

lus

A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.

lusig

Infested with lice.

lusläsa

(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

lust

(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.

lustfylld

Full of lust; driven by lust.

lusthus

A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

lustifikation

Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.

lustig

Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]

lustigkurre

A witty person.

luta

To hang outwards.

luta sig

To hang outwards.

luta sig mot

(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.

lutande

Not erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.

lutetium

A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

Luther

Martin Luther, German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation.

lutheran

(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

luthersk

(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

luva

A covering for the head, usually attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

luvtröja

A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

lux

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx

luxation

The act of dislocating, or putting out of joint; also, the condition of being thus displaced.

luxuös

(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.

Luzern

The capital city of Lucerne canton, Switzerland.

lya

The lair or den (as a hole in the ground) of an animal such as a fox.

lycka

Perfect happiness.

lycka till

(literary) Used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of a person's actions be positive for them; typically said to someone who is about to start a journey or a daring endeavour.

lyckad

Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; favored by fortune or luck; fortunate, lucky, propitious.

lyckas

(now, chiefly, US, regional, intransitive) To manage, get along; to do (well, badly etc.). [from 17th c.]

lycklig

Unable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited; impulsive; also, lightheartedly silly; frivolous.

lycklig resa

Used to wish someone a good journey.

lyckligtvis

In a fortunate manner.

lyckobådande

Of good omen; indicating future success.

lyckobringande

Of good omen; indicating future success.

lyckönska

To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for; to felicitate.

lyckönskan

The act of congratulating.

lyckönskning

The act of congratulating.