Swedish–English dictionary

middag

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

Midgård

(fiction) The main setting of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and other works.

midja

(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

midsommar

The period around the summer solstice; around June 21st in the northern hemisphere.

midsommar-

Occurring in the middle of summer.

midsommardagen

Midsummer Day, the English quarter day.

miffo

(informal, pejorative) Someone creepy (annoyingly unpleasant), especially one who is strange or eccentric.

mig

(sometimes, proscribed) As the complement of the copula (be).

mig själv

(proscribed) Me, as the object of a verb or preposition without a reflexive trigger. Sometimes used for intensifying the pronoun of oneself. [from 10th c.]

migrän

(pathology) A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.

migrant

Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.

migrera

(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

Mikael

(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) An archangel associated with defending the faithful in the tribulation.

Mikaela

A en given name.

mikra

(transitive) To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

mikroaggression

(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.

mikrob

(microbiology) Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.

mikrobiell

Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

mikrobiologi

(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

mikrobryggeri

A small commercial brewery, often one serving a single pub at which it is physically located; in the United States, often used to indicate a brewery that produces fewer than 15,000 barrels of beer annually.

mikrofilm

A continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size.

mikrofilma

(transitive) To reproduce (documents) on such film.

mikrofon

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

mikroprocessor

(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

mikroskop

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

mikrovåg

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

milanesare

A native or inhabitant of the city of Milan or surrounding metropolitan city, Lombardy, Italy.

milanobo

A native or inhabitant of the city of Milan or surrounding metropolitan city, Lombardy, Italy.

mild

Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious

mildhet

The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

mildra

(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

Mildred

A en given name.

Mildrid

A en given name.

milis

An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

militär

Characteristic of members of the armed forces.

militärförläggning

(often, military) A place where people (such as displaced people, soldiers, or travellers) encamp, that is, stay in tents or other temporary structures; a camp or campsite.

militärisk

Characteristic of members of the armed forces.

militarist

One who believes in the use of military force.

militaristisk

Of or pertaining to militarism.

militärtrumma

(music) A set of stiff wires held under tension against the bottom head of a drum to create a rattling sound.

milium

(dermatology) A keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.

miljard

(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million (times a) million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros (1012); a thousand milliard.

miljardär

Somebody whose wealth is at least one billion (109) currency units.

miljö

The natural world or ecosystem.

miljö-

Pertaining to the environment.

miljöforskning

(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

miljöförstöring

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

miljömässig

Pertaining to the environment.

miljömässigt

In a manner affecting the environment.

miljon

(long scale, and, short scale) The cardinal number 1 000 000: 106; a thousand thousand.

miljonär

Somebody whose wealth is at least one million (106) currency units.

miljondel

One of a million equal parts of a whole. Term ppm (parts per million) is also used.

miljonte

The ordinal form of the number one million.

milkshake

A milkshake.

millennium

(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.

milligram

(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams. Symbol: mg

milliliter

(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, equal to one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: mL or ml.

millimeter

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

million

(long scale, and, short scale) The cardinal number 1 000 000: 106; a thousand thousand.

millisekund

(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms

milt

(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.

miltal

The total distance travelled in miles or in air miles.

mim

A pantomime actor.

mima

(music, singing, transitive) To move the lips in synchronization with sounds (generally recorded) so it appears they are the source of the sounds.

mimare

A pantomime actor.

min

A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

mina

An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.

minderårig

Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.

mindfulness

(Buddhism, psychology) Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.

mindre

To a smaller extent or degree.

mindrevärdig

A competitor thought unlikely to win.

Minecraft

(video games) A sandbox video game, released in 2011, in which players explore a three-dimensional world made of blocks and can craft items, build structures, fight mobs to get experience points, enchant items and defeat bosses to earn rewards.

miner.

Abbreviation of mineralogy.

minera

To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.

minerad mark

An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.

mineral

of, related to, or containing minerals

mineralisk

of, related to, or containing minerals

mineralogi

(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.

minering

(military) The activity of placing mines (the explosive devices).

minfält

An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.

mini-

(sometimes, derogatory) A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison. [from early 19th c.]

minibar

A small refrigerator in a hotel room, containing drinks and snacks that the guest may choose to purchase during their stay.

minibuss

A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, Depending on the type of van, it can be bigger or smaller than a pickup truck and SUV, and longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.

minikjol

A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minilivs

A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.

minimal

The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

minimalist

One who believes in or seeks a minimal state; one who seeks to minimize or reduce to a minimum.

minimalistisk

(arts) Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.

minimera

(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.

minimum

The lowest limit.

miniräknare

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations; sometimes, an electronic one specifically.

ministär

(politics, often, capitalized) In parliamentary and some other systems of government, the group of ministers responsible for creating government policy and for overseeing the departments comprising the executive branch.

minister

(government) A politician who heads a ministry

ministermöte

(by extension) An assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance; also (loosely) , an important or high-level gathering or meeting.

mink

(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).

minnas

To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.

minne

A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

minnes-

Serving as a remembrance of someone or something; commemorative.

minnesanteckning

The official notes kept during a meeting.

minnesförlust

Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.

minnesgudstjänst

(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]

minneshögtid

(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]

minnesmärke

(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]

minnesord

A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.

minnesregel

Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

minnestavla

(countable) A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.

minnesvärd

Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.

minoritet

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]

minsann

(archaic, or, poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.

Minsk

The capital city of Belarus.

minska

To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]

minskande

becoming smaller

minskas

(ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

minskning

A (sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume; a narrowing, a shortening, a shrinking.

minst

(focus) At a minimum or lower limit.

minsting

The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.

mint

A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

mintgrön

A green color, like that of mint.

minus

(postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating). [from 19th c.]

minut

(informal) A short but unspecified time period.

minuthandlare

A retail sales company or salesman.

minutiös

Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

mirakel

An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

mirakelkur

A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.

mirakulös

By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

mirakulöst

In a miraculous manner.

mirakulöst nog

In a miraculous manner.

mire

Any of various plants of the genus Anagallis, having small red, white or purple flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). [from 15th c.]

Miriam

A en given name.

Mirjam

(biblical character) The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.

misandri

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.

misantropi

A negative view or hatred of the human race.

misantropisk

Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misär

Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

mischmasch

A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

miserabel

Of low quality.

miso

A thick paste made by fermentation of soybeans with the mold Aspergillus oryzae, used in making soups and sauces.

misogyn

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogyni

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

miss

A failure to obtain or accomplish something; a failure to succeed.

miss-

Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly.

missa

(transitive) To fail to notice; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook.

missaktning

(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

missämja

Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.

missbelåten

Unhappy; dissatisfied

missbildad

Having a bad, ugly or awkward shape; deformed; malformed; ill-shapen.

missbruk

Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]

missbruka

(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]

missbrukare

(obsolete) One who uses in an illegal or wrongful use. [Attested from the mid 17th century until the mid 18th century.]

missdåd

That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.