Swedish–English dictionary

lyckosam

(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.

lycksalighet

Perfect happiness.

lycksökare

A person who eagerly seeks wealth without working to earn it, especially in an adventurous way or in an unsavory or unscrupulous way such as through marriage.

lycksökerska

A person who eagerly seeks wealth without working to earn it, especially in an adventurous way or in an unsavory or unscrupulous way such as through marriage.

lyckträff

A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.

lyda

(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

lydig

Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.

lydnad

The quality of being obedient.

lyfta

to remove the classification from; to lift the restrictions on

lyftkran

A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

lyhördhet

The state or quality of being attentive.

lyktstolpe

The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

lymfa

(physiology) A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.

lymfatisk

(anatomy) Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.

lymfom

(oncology, pathology) A malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.

lymmel

Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

lyncha

(transitive) To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

lynchning

Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.

lyra

(string instrument) An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.

lyrmolly

A fish of the genus Poecilia, except for those known as guppies.

lyrtorsk

Either of two lean, white marine food fishes, of the genus Pollachius, in the cod family.

lysa

(transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

lysa i ögonen

(intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.

lysa upp

(transitive) To shine light on something.

lysande

Shining brightly.

lyskräfta

Any of several small marine crustacean species of plankton in the order Euphausiacea in the class Malacostraca.

lysmask

(Northern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

lysning

The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sundays preceding the marriage).

lysräka

Any of several small marine crustacean species of plankton in the order Euphausiacea in the class Malacostraca.

lysraket

A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.

lyssna

(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.

lyssna noggrant

(archaic, often, imperative) To listen attentively.

lyssnare

Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.

lysten

Amorous; lustful.

lystra

(transitive, uncommon) To cause (someone) to be on one's guard or raise one's defenses.

lystring

A call for people to be quiet/stop doing what they are presently doing and pay heed to what they are to be told or shown.

lytt

(informal) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

lyxig

Recognized for its quality.

m.a.o.

(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

m.fl.

And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

må

(transitive) To experience an emotion or other mental state about.

må illa

Having an urge to vomit.

macadamia

An evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.

macadamiaträd

An evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.

machete

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon.

machiavellisk

Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics.

macho

(slang, originally, _, Polari) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.

macka

Any dish consisting of only one slice of bread, with any topping.

mackapär

(slang, originally, US) A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one does not know or cannot recall)

Madagaskar

An island and country off the east coast of Africa. Official name: Republic of Madagascar. Capital: Antananarivo.

madeleinekaka

A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

madickenförkläde

A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

madrass

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

madrassera

To furnish with cushions.

Madrid

A province of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Capital: Madrid.

maestro

(chiefly, music) A master in some art, especially a composer or conductor.

maffia

A crime syndicate.

maffialedare

A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.

maffig

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.

mag

Of or pertaining to the abdomen; ventral. [Mid 18th century.]

mag-

Of or relating to the stomach.

magasin

A nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme.

magasinering

(uncountable) The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

magasinsbyggnad

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

magasinshyra

(uncountable) The price charged for storing goods.

magasinsutrymme

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

Magdalena

A en given name.

mage

The abdomen (especially a fat one).

mager

(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.

magi

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

magier

(Zoroastrianism) A Zoroastrian priest.

magiker

(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

magisk

Magical or fairylike.

magister

The possessor of a master's degree.

magistersgrad

A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.

magknip

A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, in which the pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.

magmuskler

(informal) The abdominal muscles. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

magnat

Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesium

The chemical element with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnetiserande

Of, related to, or having charisma: having a form of compelling charm which inspires devotion in others due to their strength of character and being full of personality; charming, fascinating, magnetic

magnetisk

Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive

magnetism

(physics) The property of being magnetic.

magnifik

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

magnifikt

In a magnificent manner.

magnitud

The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

Magnus

A en given name of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.

Magnuson

A surname transferred from the given name.

Magnusson

A surname transferred from the given name.

magont

Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

magsäck

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

magsmärta

A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, in which the pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.

måhända

(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

maharadja

A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor.

Maharashtra

A state in western India. Capitals: Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) and Nagpur (winter capital).

mail

(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]

maila

(transitive) To send an email or emails to.

Maine

A state of the United States; probably named for the province in France. Capital: Augusta. Largest city: Portland.

maj

The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

Maja

(Ireland, dated) A male middle name, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

majbagge

Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

Majestät

a term of address for royalty and imperiality

majestätisk

Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.

majfisk

A herring-like fish (Alosa alosa), of the eastern Atlantic that migrates to fresh water to spawn.

majonnäs

Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

major

(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.

majrova

The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.

majs

Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

majsbröd

(US) Bread made from cornmeal.

majsfält

A field of corn (maize).

majsflinga

A toasted flake of maize used as breakfast cereal.

majskolv

Cooked ears of corn (maize, specifically sweet corn).

majsmjöl

Dried corn (maize) milled (ground) to a meal, especially a coarse one.

makaber

Representing or personifying death.

makalös

Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.

makaroner

(uncountable) A type of pasta in the form of short tubes, typically boiled and served in soup, with a sauce, or in melted cheese; a dish of this. [from 18th c.]

make

A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

make-up

(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

makedonier

(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).

makedonisk

Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

makedoniska

(uncountable) A South Slavic language, the standard language of the Republic of North Macedonia.

makedonska

Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

mäklare

A mediator between a buyer and seller.

mäklarfirma

A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).

makrill

Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,

makroekonomi

The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

makron

A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

makt

(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.

mäktig

(colloquial) Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger.

mäktighet

(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.

maktlöshet

The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power.

maktutövning

The exercise of sovereign power.

mål

(legal) A legal proceeding; a lawsuit or prosecution.

måla

(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.

måla graffiti

(transitive) To mark a surface with such images.

malajiska

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

målare

(card games) A king, queen, jack, or sometimes ace in a standard deck of playing cards.

målarfärg

(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.

malaria

(disease) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

målarpensel

A thin brush for applying paint.

maläten

Of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect; scruffy.

Malawi

A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Malawi.

malayalam

A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

Malaysia

A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

målbarhet

Susceptibility to measurement.

mald

Crushed, or reduced to small particles.

Maldiverna

An archipelago and country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Official name: Republic of Maldives. Capital: Malé.

Malé

The capital city of the Maldives.

måleri

an illustration or artwork using paint

malet kött

(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.

målgörare

(football) A person who scores a goal, or scores goals