Swedish–English dictionary

maoist

one who advocates Maoism

maoistisk

of, related to, or advocating Maoism

maori

Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.

maorisk

Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.

mapp

A cover or holder for unbound papers, pages, etc.

mara

(obsolete, or, historical) A type of evil spirit formerly thought to sit on the chest of a sleeping person; also, the feeling of suffocation felt during sleep, attributed to such a spirit.

maraton

A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.

maratonlopp

A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.

maratontitta

To watch multiple episodes of a television programme in a short period of time.

mård

Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes.

mårddjur

(plural mink or minks) Any semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammal in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neogale vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

mardrömsaktig

Resembling a nightmare.

mardrömslik

Resembling a nightmare.

märe

The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.

märg

(anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced.

Margareta

A en given name.

margarin

A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.

margarita

A cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavoured liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.

marginal-

Outside the mainstream.

marginell

(uncomparable) Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).

marginellt

In a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.

Maria

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

mariansk

(Christianity) Of or relating to the Virgin Mary.

marimba

(musical instrument) A percussion instrument with African origins, similar to a xylophone with resonators, but much lower in range and darker in timbre.

marin

Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.

Marina

A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina).

marinblå

Having the dark blue colour of navy blue.

marinerad

(of a food) Infused with sauce.

marinsoldat

(military, nautical) A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.

Mario

A en given name.

marionett

A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.

marionett-

(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

marionettregering

(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

marionettspelare

A person who uses a puppet.

marionettstat

(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

mark

The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).

märka

(transitive) To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).

märka upp

To create an indication of (a location).

markägare

A person who owns land.

markant

Obvious or easy to notice.

märkas

(intransitive) To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

markatta

A member of the genus Cercopithecus of Old World monkeys, of sub-Saharan Africa, principally forests.

märkbar

Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.

märkbart

(degree) To a detectable degree, sufficient to be noticed.

märke

Something characteristic; a mark; a token.

markententeri

A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.

marker

(games, gambling) A token used in place of cash.

markera

(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).

markgreve

A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

markgrevedöme

The territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.

markis

A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.

markisinna

The wife of a marquess.

märklig

Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.

marklöpare

Any plant which habitually breaks away from its roots once dry, forming a light, rolling mass which is driven by the wind from place to place; as Russian thistle, wild indigo, witch grass, Amaranthus albus, etc.

marknad

An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.

marknads-

A relatively spacious outdoor or covered site where traders set up stalls, either temporarily or permanently or semi-permanently, and buyers browse the merchandise.

marknadsföring

(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising.

marknadsliberalism

(economics) An economic ideology in favour of laissez faire and the free market (related to economic liberalism).

marknadsplats

An open area in a town housing a public market.

markör

An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

Markus

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

Markusevangeliet

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

märkvärdig

Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.

märla

Any species of the taxonomic order Amphipoda of small, shrimp-like crustaceans.

Marlene

A en given name borrowed from German in early 20th century.

marmelad

(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts

marmor

(uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]

marmorera

(intransitive) To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.

marockan

A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.

marockansk

Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.

Marocko

A country in North Africa. Official name: Kingdom of Morocco. Capital: Rabat.

marodör

Someone who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder.

märr

An adult female horse.

mars

The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April, containing the northward equinox.

marsch

A political rally or parade.

marschera

(intransitive) To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.

Marseille

The capital city of Bouches-du-Rhône department, France; the capital city of the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Marseilles

The capital city of Bouches-du-Rhône department, France; the capital city of the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Marseljäsen

The French national anthem, La Marseillaise, with at least seven verses plus the chorus.

marsian

Of or relating to the planet Mars, or (science fiction) its imagined inhabitants. [from 19th c.]

marsiansk

Of or relating to the planet Mars, or (science fiction) its imagined inhabitants. [from 19th c.]

marsianska

(science fiction) A hypothetical language spoken on Mars.

marsipan

A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.

Märta

A en given name.

Mårten

A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.

martialisk

(comparable) Of, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.

Martin

A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.

Martina

A en given name.

Martinique

An island, overseas department, and administrative region of France in the Caribbean. Official name: Department of Martinique.

martyrskap

The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

marulk

Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.

marulkartad fisk

Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

marxist

One that believes in or follows the ideals of Marxism.

marxistisk

Following the ideals of Marxism.

Maryland

A state of the United States; named for Queen Mary, queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland. Capital: Annapolis. Largest city: Baltimore.

mås

A seabird of the genus Larus or of the subfamily Larinae.

mask

(slang, derogatory) A worthless person. [from 17th c.]

maska

A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh.

maskera

(transitive) To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing its appearance.

maskerad

A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade.

maskeraddräkt

An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.

maskering

(military) The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy.

maskiningenjör

A constructor of machines and engines; someone knowledgeable about machines.

maskinist

(chiefly, historical) A person who operates a steam engine; specifically (nautical) , a person employed to operate the steam engine in the engine room of a ship.

maskinskrivare

A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

maskinskriverska

A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

maskinstormare

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

maskinvara

(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.

maskopi

Chiefly preceded by in: collaboration or collusion, chiefly for a nefarious reason. [from early 19th c.]

maskros

(countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

maskulinitet

The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

masochism

The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.

masochist

Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.

mässa

(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, encompassing both a scripture service (Liturgy of the Word) and a eucharistic service (Liturgy of the Eucharist), which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.

Massachusetts

A state of the United States. Capital and largest city: Boston.

massage

The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

massaker

The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.

massera

(transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).

mässhake

(Christianity) The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

mässing

(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

massiv

Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).

mässkjorta

A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church in the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees, usually featuring lace decoration and embroidered bordures.

massmöte

A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.

massör

(massage) A person (especially male) who performs massage.

massös

(massage) A person (especially male) who performs massage.

massvolym

(physics) A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.

mast

(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]

mästare

Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

mästarinna

Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.

måste

Must; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation.

mastektomi

The surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast and sometimes nearby tissues.

master

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

mästerlig

Of surpassing excellence; magnificent.

mästerverk

A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.

mastodont

Comparable to a mammoth in its size; very large, huge, gigantic.

mastodontisk

(informal) Of an extremely large size.

mästra

(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.

masturbera

(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.

masugnsslagg

Slag from a metal furnace.

mat

(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

mata

(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.

mata in

(transitive) To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.

mata ut

(transitive) To cause (something) to come out of a machine.

matador

(bullfighting) The person whose aim is to kill the bull in a bullfight.

mataffär

A shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

mätare

Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things

matas ut

(transitive) To cause (something) to come out of a machine.

matbanan

The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.

matbespisning

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

match

(sports) A boxing or martial arts match.