VOCABULARY
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ABBREVIATIONS AND SIGNS
adv.adverb.
abbrev.abbreviation.
contr.contraction.
indecl.indeclinable.
def.definite.
n.neuter.
pl.plural.
pres.present indicative.
In the case of nouns, the singular with the postpositive definite article and the nominative plural are given. A neuter noun will be recognized by the ending -t or -et.
When a dash takes the place of an ending within the parenthesis it indicates that the nominative plural is the same as the nominative singular. For example: barn (-et, —) = barn, barnet, barn.
The principal parts of strong and irregular verbs are given in full. The principal parts of all other verbs are indicated by their endings.
A vertical line is employed to set off that part of the word which remains unchanged.
VOCABULARY
A.
ack, oh, ah.
afton (-en, aftnar), evening.
akt|a (-ade, -at), to take care of;
akta sig, to look out.
albusk|e (-en, -ar), alder bush.
aldrig, never.
all (-t), all.
alldeles, exactly, perfectly, quite, absolutely.
allesammans, all, all together.
allmän, general.
allra, very, of all;
allra helst som, especially as.
alltid, always.
alltjämt, all the while.
alltmer, more and more.
alltsammans, everything.
alltsom, as.
alltså, then, therefore.
allvarlig, serious.
allvarsam, earnest, serious.
allvarsamt, seriously.
altare (-t, -n), altar.
anda (-n), breath.
andakt (-en), devotion, spirit of devotion.
andel (-en, -ar), share.
andra, see annan.
an|falla (-föll, -fallit), to attack.
anför|a (-de, -t), to lead.
anförare (-n, —), commander.
angenäm, pleasant.
aning (-en, -ar), feeling.
anlopp (-et, —), onrush, attack.
anlän|da (-de, -t), to arrive.
anmäl|a (-de, -t), to announce.
anmärk|a (-te, -t), to remark.
annan (n. annat, def. andra, pl. andra), other, else, second.
annars, if not, else.
annorlunda, otherwise.
annorstädes, elsewhere.
anrop|a (-ade, -at), to beseech, implore.
an|se (-såg, -sett), to think, consider.
anseende (-t), consideration, respect.
ansenligt, considerably.
ansikte (-t, -n), face.
ansiktsdrag (-et, —), features.
ansträng|a (-de, -t), to exert.
an|stå (-stod, -stått), to become, befit.
Antikrist, Antichrist.
antän|da (-de, -t), to set fire to, light.
använ|da (-de, -t), to use.
apost|el (-eln, -lar), apostle.
arbet|a (-ade, -at), to work.
arbete (-t, -n), labor, work, task.
arm (-en, -ar), arm.
arm, poor.
armbåg|e (-en, -ar), elbow.
aspblad (-et, —), aspen leaf.
att, that, to.
av, by, of, off.
avbalkning (-en, -ar), partition, stall.
av|bryta (-bröt, -brutit), to break off, discontinue, interrupt.
av|giva (-gav, -gåvo, -givit), to give.
avgrund (-en, -er), abyss.
av|göra (-gjorde, -gjort), to settle.
avhandl|a (-ade, -at), to discuss.
avhän|da (-de, -t) sig, to deprive oneself of;
avhända sig livet, make away with oneself.
avlägsen, isolated.
avlägsn|a (-ade, -at) sig, to withdraw.
avsats (-en, -er), landing.
avsedd, intended.
avskildhet (-en), isolation.
avsky (-n), disgust.
avsky (-dde, -tt), to abhor.
avslöj|a (-ade, -at), to expose.
av|stå (-stod, -stått), to abandon.
avsvimmad, unconscious.
avtärd, emaciated.
avundsjuk, jealous.
avvän|da (-de, -t), to avert.
ax|el (-eln, -lar), shoulder.
B.
back|e (-en, -ar), hill.
bak|a (-ade, -at), to bake.
bakbunden, with hands tied behind one’s back.
bakfram, backwards.
baklänges, backwards.
bakvägg (-en, -ar), back wall.
balustrad (-en, -er), balustrade.
ban|a (-ade, -at) väg, to pave the way, make way.
bar, bare.
bar, see bära.
bara, only.
barett (-en, -er), cap.
barmhärtig, merciful, compassionate.
barn (-et, —), child.
barnahjärta (-t, -n), child’s heart.
barnhop (-en, -ar), flock of children.
barnjungfru (-n, -r), nurse.
barnlek (-en, -ar), child’s play.
barnskratt (-et, —), laughter of children.
be (bad, bådo, bett), to ask, beg.
bearbet|a (-ade, -at), to work.
bebo (-dde, -tt), to live in.
bedja (bad, bådo, bett), to ask, beg, pray.
be|driva (-drev, -drivit), to perform, do.
bedrägeri (-et, -er), deception.
bedröv|a (-ade, -at) sig, to grieve.
bedrövad, depressed, distressed.
bedyr|a (-ade, -at), to protest, assert.
befall|a (-de, -t), to command.
befallning (-en, -ar), command.
be|finna (-fann, -funno, -funnit) sig, to be.
befri|a (-ade, -at), to free, liberate.
begabbare (-n, —), scoffer.
begagnande (-t), use.
be|giva (-gav, -gåvo, -givit) sig, to set out, proceed.
be|gå (-gick, -gått, past participle -gången), to do, commit, practise.
begången, see begå.
begär|a (-de, -t), to ask.
behag|a (-ade, -at), to please.
behaglig, agreeable.
behandl|a (-ade, -at), to treat.
be|hålla (-höll, -hållit), to keep.
behöv|a (-de, -t), to need, have to.
bekym|mer (-ret, —), trouble, worry, care.
bekymrad, troubled.
bekännare (-n, —), devotee, worshipper.
belamr|a (-ade, -at), to encumber.
belåten, content.
ben (-et, —), leg, bone.
berg (-et, —), mountain.
bergdal (-en, -ar), mountain valley.
berggrund (-en), rock.
bergkull|e (-en, -ar), rocky hill.
bergshaupt|man (-mannen, -män), ironmaster.
bergshöjd (-en, -er), hill.
berg|stad (-staden, -städer), mountain city.
bergstrakt (-en, -er), mountain district.
bergvägg (-en, -ar), rocky wall.
berättare (-n, —), narrator, speaker.
berättelse (-n, -r), story, narrative.
beröm (-met), praise, commendation.
beröm|ma (-de, -t), to laud;
berömma sig av, to boast of.
beröring (-en), contact.
besinning (-en), presence of mind.
besked (-et), information, answer.
be|skriva (-skrev, -skrivit), to describe.
beslut (-et, —), conclusion, decision.
be|sluta (-slöt, -slutit), to decide;
besluta sig för, to conclude.
be|stiga (-steg, -stigit), to scale, climb.
bestraff|a (-ade, -at), to punish, rebuke.
be|stå (-stod, -stått) av, to consist of.
bestäm|ma (-de, -t), to decide, determine.
beständigt, constantly.
besvär (-et, —), trouble.
besvär|a (-ade, -at), to inconvenience, trouble.
besvärlig, troublesome, difficult.
bet|a (-ade, -at), to browse, pasture.
betal|a (-ade, -at), to pay.
betjän|a (-ade, -at; -te, -t), to serve.
beto, see bita.
betrakt|a (-ade, -at), to view, look at, regard.
beträff|a (-ade, -at), to concern, regard.
bett, see bedja.
betvang, see betvinga.
be|tvinga (-tvang, -tvungo, -tvungit), to control.
bety|da (-dde, -tt), to mean.
betänk|a (-te, -t), to consider;
betänka sig, to consider.
betänketid (-en), time for considering.
betänksam, considerate.
bevak|a (-ade, -at), to guard.
bevis (-et, —), proof.
bevis|a (-ade, -at), to prove.
beväpn|a (-ade, -at), to arm.
bi|draga (-drog, -dragit), to contribute, help.
bifall (-et), consent.
bifallsrop (-et, —), shout of applause, cheer, bravo.
bild (-en, -er), image.
biskop (-en, -ar), bishop.
biskopsboställe (-t, -n), bishop’s residence.
bita (bet, bitit), to bite.
bjuda (bjöd, bjudit), to bid, invite, offer;
bjuda på, to treat to.
bjudning (-en, -ar), invitation.
bjälk|e (-en, -ar), beam.
bland, among.
bland|a (-ade, -at), to mix.
blandning (-en, -ar), mixture.
blankpolerad, highly polished.
blek, pale.
blev, bleve, see bliva.
bli, abbrev. of bliva.
blick (-en, -ar), eye.
blick|a (-ade, -at), to glance.
blid, gentle.
blidk|a (-ade, -at), to conciliate.
bliva (blev, blivit), to become.
blixt (-en, -ar), lightning flash.
blixtr|a (-ade, -at), to flash.
blod (-et), blood.
bly (-et), lead.
blå, blue.
blås|a (-te, -t), to blow.
bo (-dde, -tt), to live.
bock (-en, -ar), jack.
bonde (-n, bönder), peasant.
bondstug|a (-an, -or), peasant’s cottage.
bord (-et, —), table.
bordkärl (-et, —), dish, vessel.
bordsällskap (-et, —), company, dinner party.
borg (-en, -ar), stronghold, citadel.
bort, away, off;
glömma bort, to forget.
bortför|a (-de, -t), to carry away.
bortklipp|a (-te, -t), to cut away.
bortrest, gone away.
bortskuren, cut off.
bortvänd, averted.
bortåt, about.
botemed|el (-let, —), remedy.
botgörardräkt (-en, -er), penitent’s garb.
botgörarkåp|a (-an, -or), penitent’s cloak.
botövning (-en, -ar), penance.
bra, good.
bragd (-en, -er), feat.
bragt, see bringa.
brandtomt (-en, -er), burnt area.
brann, see brinna.
brant, steep.
bras|a (-an, -or), fire, blaze.
brast, see brista.
bred, broad.
bredvid, beside.
bringa (bragte, bragt), to bring, drive;
bringa till slut, to carry out, complete.
brinna (brann, brunno, brunnit), to burn.
brist (-en, -er), lack.
brista (brast, brusto, brustit), to break down, burst.
broder (-n, bröder), brother.
brokar (-et, —), pier.
bror, contr. of broder.
brorsbarn (-et, —), nephew, niece.
brud (-en, -ar), bride.
brudgum (-men, -mar), bridegroom.
brudmarsch (-en, -er), wedding march.
brudriddare (-n, —), groomsman.
brudskar|a (-an, -or), wedding party.
brudtåg (-et, —), bridal procession.
bruk (-et, —), use, custom.
bruk|a (-ade, -at), to use, be accustomed to.
bruklig, customary.
brunne, see brinna.
brus|a (-ade, -at), to resound.
brushuvud (-et, —, or, -en), hotspur.
bry (-dde, -tt) sig om, to care for.
bryta (bröt, brutit), to break;
bryta upp, to start;
bryta ut, to come up.
bråddjup (-et, —), abyss.
bråk|a (-ade, -at), to fuss.
bråkig, boisterous.
bråttom, busy, in a hurry.
bräcklig, frail.
brän|na (-de, -t), to scorch, burn.
brännvin (-et), brandy.
bränsle (-t), fuel.
bröd (-et, —), bread.
bröllop (-et, —), wedding.
bröllopsmarsch (-en, -er), wedding march.
bröllopsskar|a (-an, -or), wedding party.
bröst (-et, —), breast.
bröst|a (-ade, -at) sig över, to boast of.
bröt, see bryta.
bud (-et, —), message, word.
bug|a (-ade, -at), to bow.
bullr|a (-ade, -at), to roar.
bunden, bound, taken up.
bur (-en, -ar), cage.
burspråk (-et, —), balcony.
busksnår (-et, —), thicket.
by (-n, -ar), village.
bygd (-en, -er), country, country settlement.
bygg|a (-de, -t), to build;
bygga om, to rebuild.
byggnad (-en, -er), structure, building.
byt|a (-te, -t), to exchange.
båda, both.
båd|a (-ade, -at), to bid; to foretell, foreshadow.
både … och, both … and.
båt (-en, -ar), boat.
båt|a (-ade, -at), to avail.
bädd (-en, -ar), bed.
bägare (-n, —), goblet.
bänk (-en, -ar), bench.
bära (bar, buro, burit), to wear, bear;
bära sig åt, to do.
bärare (-n, —), bearer.
bärg|a (-ade, -at), to bring into safety, shield.
bärstol (-en, -ar), litter.
bäst, best.
bäst, just as.
bättre, better.
böj|a (-de, -t), to bow;
böja sig ned, to stoop, bend;
böja sig ut, to lean out.
bönderna, see bonde.
bönpall (-en, -ar), prie-dieu.
böra (borde, bort), ought.
börd|a (-an, -or), burden.
börj|a (-ade, -at), to begin.
början (indecl.), beginning.
bösskolv (-en, -ar), butt end of a rifle.
C.
Cilicien, Cilicia.
cittr|a (-an, -or), zither.
D.
dag (-en, -ar), day;
i dag, today.
dagdrivare (-n, —), idler, loafer.
dagg (-en), dew.
daggryning (-en, -ar), dawn.
daglig, daily.
dal (-en, -ar), valley.
Dalarna, Dalecarlia, Dalarna.
Dalälven, the Dal River.
daler (-n, —), a coin (about 5c).
dallr|a (-ade, -at), to quiver.
damm (-en, -ar), dam.
dammlik, like dust.
dans (-en, -ar), dance.
dans|a (-ade, -at), to dance.
dansersk|a (-an, -or), dancer.
dansk (-en, -ar), Dane;
dansk, Danish.
darr|a (-ade, -at), to tremble.
de, they.
del (-en, -ar), part, portion.
del|a (-ade, -at), to share, divide.
dels … dels, partly … partly, not only … but.
dem, them.
den, the;
den här, this one;
den där, that one.
denne, this, this one; he.
deras, their.
dess, its.
dessa, these.
desto, the; all the;
see ju.
det, the; it.
detsamma, the same;
i detsamma, instantly; the instant.
detta, this.
dig, you.
dimma (-an, -or), fog, mist.
din (n. ditt), your, yours.
ditåt, thither.
djup (-et, —), depth.
djup, profound.
djur (-et, —), beast, animal.
djärv, daring.
dock, still, however.
dôme (-n, -r), cathedral.
domherr|e (-en, -ar), canon.
domkyrk|a (-an, -or), cathedral.
domnad, benumbed.
dotter (-n, döttrar), daughter.
dov, hollow.
dra, abbrev. of draga.
drag (-et, —), features.
drag (-et, —), draught.
draga (drog, dragit), to draw, pull; to march, go;
draga ihop, to be brewing;
draga över, to bring upon.
drak|e (-en, -ar), dragon.
dricka (drack, drucko, druckit), to drink.
driva (drev, drivit), to drive;
driva gäck med, to make sport of;
driva omkring, to roam about;
driva på, to push on, press, urge on.
drog, see draga.
dryckenskap (-en), drunkenness.
dryckesbord (-et, —), drinking table.
dryckeskann|a (-an, -or), tankard.
dryckeslag (-et, —), drinking bout.
dryg, big.
dråpslag (-et, —), death-blow.
dräng (-en, -ar), hired man.
dröj|a (-de, -t), to tarry.
dröjsmål (-et, —), delay.
dröm (-men, -mar), dream.
dröm|ma (-de, -t), to dream.
du, you.
duktig, good-sized, able, capable, sturdy.
dummerjöns (-en, -ar), puddinghead, numskull.
dunkel, vague.
duv|a (-an, -or), dove.
dygd (-en, -er), virtue.
dygn (-et, —), a day and a night.
dylik, similar.
dyr, dear, solemn.
dyrbar, costly.
dyrbart, expensively.
dyrk (-en, -ar), picklock.
dyrk|a (-ade, -at), to worship.
då, when; since; then.
dålig, poor.
dåligt, poorly;
dåligt klädd, shabbily dressed.
dämp|a (-ade, -at), to control.
där, there, where.
därav, thereby.
därför, therefore; because; on that account.
därhemma, at home.
därifrån, from there.
därpå, then; thereupon.
däruppe, up there.
därutanför, outside.
därute, out there.
dö (dog, dött), to die.
död (-en, -ar), death.
död, dead.
dödlig, deadly; mortal.
dödsbädd (-en, -ar), deathbed.
dödsplåga (-an, -or), pangs of death.
dödstrött, deadly tired.
dödstyst, still as death.
dödsångest (-en), agony of death.
dölja (dolde, dolt), to conceal.
dörr (-en, -ar), door, doorway.
E.
ed (-en, -er), oath;
gå ed på, to swear to.
efter, behind, after.
efterkommande, descendants.
eftersom, inasmuch as, since.
eftersträv|a (-ade, -at), to yearn for.
efteråt, afterwards.
egen, own.
ehuru, although.
ekstock (-en, -ar), punt, scow.
elakhet (-en, -er), wickedness, meanness.
eld (-en, -ar), fire.
eljest, otherwise.
eller, or.
elände (-t, -n), misery.
eländig, wretched.
emellanåt, occasionally, now and then.
emellertid, meanwhile.
emot, toward.
en (ett), a, one.
endast, only.
ende, or, enda (pl. enda), only.
enformig, dreary.
enkelhet (-en), simplicity.
ens;
med ens, suddenly.
ensam, alone, solitary.
enslighet (-en), solitude.
envist, stubbornly.
er, you; your.
er|fara (-for, -farit), to experience, feel.
erkän|na (-de, -t), to admit, acknowledge.
erövr|a (-ade, -at), to conquer, capture.
erövring (-en, -ar), conquest.
ett, see en.
evig, everlasting.
evigt, always.
experiment (-et, —), experiment.
F.
fackelbärare (-n, —), torch bearer.
fader (-n, fäder), father.
fall (-et, —), fall; event;
i alla fall, at all events.
falla (föll, fallit), to fall;
falla (någon) in, to occur to;
falla sig, to happen, come about.
faml|a (-ade, -at), to grope, to feel one’s way.
far, contr. of fader.
far|a (-an, -or), danger.
far|a (for, farit), to go, fare;
fara åstad, to depart.
farlig, dangerous.
farmoder (-n, farmödrar), grandmother.
farmor, contr. of farmoder.
fart (-en), speed, pace.
farvatt|en (-net, —), fare-way, sea.
farväl, farewell.
fast, firmly.
fast, though.
fatt|a (-ade, -at), to take; to seize;
fatta om, to clutch;
fatta beslut, to come to a conclusion.
fattig, poor.
fattigdom (-en), poverty.
fem, five.
femte, fifth.
femårig, five years old.
fest (-en, -er), festival.
fick, see få.
fick|a (-an, -or), pocket.
fiende (-n, -r), enemy.
filosoferande (-t), philosophizing.
filosofer|a (-ade, -at), to philosophize.
fin, fine.
fing|er (-ern, -rar), finger.
finklädd, finely dressed.
finna (fann, funno, funnit), to find, discover;
finna sig till rätta, to find one’s way.
fiol (-en, -er), violin.
fiolsträng (-en, -ar), violin string.
fir|a (-ade, -at), to celebrate.
fisk|a (-ade, -at), to fish.
fjortonåring (-en, -ar), one who is fourteen years old.
fjärde, fourth.
fjärran, distant; far.
flik (-en, -ar), piece.
flock (-en, -ar), flock.
flod (-en, -er), river.
Florens, Florence.
florentinsk, Florentine.
fly (-dde, -tt), to flee.
flyga (flög, flugit), to fly.
flykt (-en), flight.
flytt|a (-ade, -at), to move.
flyttfåg|el (-eln, -lar), bird of passage.
fläck (-en, -ar), spot.
fläck|a (-ade, -at), to stain, smirch.
flämt|a (-ade, -at), to flicker.
flöd|a (-ade, -at), to be full of.
flög, flögo, see flyga.
fod|er (-ret), fodder.
fod|er (-ret, —), lining.
folk (-et, —), people.
folkhop (-en, -ar), crowd of people.
for|a (-an, -or), wagonload.
fordr|a (-ade, -at), to demand.
fort|fara (-for, -farit), to continue.
fortsatte, see fortsätta.
fort|sätta (-satte, -satt), to continue, keep on.
fot (-en, fötter), foot.
fotled (-en, -er), ankle.
fotshög, a foot high.
fotsteg (-et, —), step.
frakt|a (-ade, -at), to carry.
fram, forward, on; out;
fram mot, toward;
fram och åter, back and forth.
framemot, toward.
framför, before, in front of.
framförallt, especially.
framgent, henceforth.
framgång (-en, -ar), success.
framlade, see framlägga.
fram|lägga (-lade, -lagt), to place before.
frampå, in.
framsteg (-et, —), progress, success.
framåt, onward, on, forth, forward.
frankisk, Frankish.
fred (-en, -er), peace.
fredlig, peaceful.
fredligt, peacefully.
frest|a (-ade, -at), to try.
frestelse (-n, -r), temptation.
fri, free.
fridsam, peaceable.
frikår (-en, -er), volunteer company.
frisk, fresh.
from, pious.
fromhet (-en), piety.
frukt|a (-ade, -at), to fear.
fruktande, fearful, terrified.
frysa (frös, frusit), to freeze.
fråg|a (-ade, -at), to ask, question.
från, from.
frånrå|da (-dde, -tt), to advise against.
fräls|a (-ade, or, -te, -at, or -t), to save.
främmande (-n, —), stranger.
främmande, strange.
fröjd|a (-ade, -at), to rejoice;
fröjda sig åt, to enjoy.
full, full; drunk.
fullfölj|a (-de, -t), to pursue.
fullt, fully.
funder|a (-ade, -at), to ponder.
funnit, funno, see finna.
furstendöme (-t, -n), principality.
fyll|a (-de, -t), to fill.
fynd (-et, —), find.
fyr (-en, -ar), fellow.
fyra, four.
fyrkantig, square.
få (fick, fingo, fått), to be allowed to; to get, receive.
fåg|el (-eln, -lar), bird.
fågelskrämm|a (-an, -or), scarecrow.
fång|e (-en, -ar), prisoner.
fången, captive.
får (-et, —), sheep.
fårad, furrowed.
fårhjord (-en, -ar), flock of sheep.
fäder, parents, ancestors.
fädernehem (-met, —), home of one’s ancestors.
fädernesland (-et, —), fatherland.
fält (-et, —), field.
färd (-en, -er), journey.
färd|as (-ades, -ats), to travel, go.
färdig, ready, prepared, done.
fäst|a (-ade, -at), to fasten, tie, fix.
fö|das (-ddes, -tts), to be born.
födelse|stad (-staden, -städer), native city.
föga, very little.
följ|a (-de, -t), to follow.
följe (-t, -n), company, following.
föll, see falla.
fönst|er (-ret, —), window.
för, for;
för att, in order to;
för … skull, for … sake, on account of.
för|a (-de, -t), to carry;
föra bort, to take away;
föra kring, to spread.
förarglig, annoying.
förbi, past, by.
förbi|se (-såg, -sett), to overlook.
för|bjuda (-bjöd, -bjudit), to forbid.
för|bli (-blev, -blivit), to remain.
förbättring (-en, -ar), improvement.
fördenskull, for that reason.
för|draga (-drog, -dragit), to endure.
fördunklad, thrown into the shade, obscured.
fördärv|a (-ade, -at), to destroy, ruin.
före, before, in front of.
förebragt, see förebringa.
före|bringa (-bragte, -bragt), to produce.
före|falla (-föll, -fallit), to appear, seem.
föregående, preceding.
förelagt, see förelägga.
före|lägga (-lade, -lagt), to lay before.
föreslogo, see föreslå.
före|slå (-slog, -slagit), to propose.
före|stå (-stod, -stått), to be near, be impending.
föreställ|a (-de, -t) sig, to picture to oneself, imagine.
före|sätta (-satte, -satt) sig, to set one’s mind on; to determine.
före|ta, abbrev. of företaga.
företag (-et, —), enterprise, undertaking.
före|taga (-tog, -tagit) sig, to undertake, do.
företog, see företaga.
förfäder, ancestors.
förfärad, appalled.
förfärande, terrifying.
förfärdig|a (-ade, -at), to do, make.
förfärlig, terrible, dreadful.
förfärligt, dreadfully.
förfölj|a (-de, -t), to persecute, pursue.
förgud|a (-ade, -at), to deify.
förgylld, gilded.
för|hålla (-höll, -hållit) sig, to be.
förhållande (-t, -n), circumstance.
förhäxad, bewitched.
förhöll, see förhålla.
förklarad, illuminated.
förkunn|a (-ade, -at), to announce.
förkyl|a (-de, -t) sig, to catch cold.
för|låta (-lät, -låtit), to forgive.
förmen|a (-ade, -at), to believe.
för|må (-mådde, -mått), to induce, make; to be able.
förmåga (-n), power, capability.
förmögenhet (-en, -er), wealth.
för|nimma (-nam, -nummo, -nummit), to conceive.
förnummit, see förnimma.
förnämlig, prominent.
förnämst, most prominent.
förorättad, wronged.
förr, heretofore, formerly.
förråd (-et, —), supply.
förrå|da (-dde, -tt), to betray, reveal.
förrädare (-n, —), traitor.
förrän, before, until.
försak|a (-ade, -at), to renounce.
församling (-en, -ar), congregation.
för|se (-såg, -sett), to supply.
förskräcklig, awful.
förskräckt, alarmed.
förskrämd, terrified.
förslag (-et, —), proposition, proposal.
försmäd|a (-ade, -at), to revile.
försprång (-et), start, advance.
först, first.
förstenad, petrified.
förstor|a (-ade, -at), to enlarge.
förstug|a (-an, -or), hall.
för|stå (-stod, -stått), to understand.
förstånd (-et), sense.
förståndig, sensible.
förstås, of course.
förstör|a (-de, -t), to destroy.
försvar (-et), defense.
försvar|a (-ade, -at), to defend.
försvinna (-svann, -svunno,-svunnit), to disappear.
försök (-et, —), attempt.
försök|a (-te, -t), to try.
för|taga (-tog, -tagit), to take away, remove.
förtjän|a (-ade, -at), to earn.
förtrogen, trusted friend.
förtrollad, enchanted.
förträfflig, excellent.
förtvivlad, desperate.
förtär|a (-de, -t), to consume, destroy.
förut, before, previously, hitherto.
förutspå (-dde, -tt), to foretell.
förvirrat, confusedly.
förviss|a (-ade, -at), to convince.
förvriden, distorted.
förvånad, astonished.
förvåning (-en), astonishment.
föräldrar, parents.
förändr|a (-ade, -at), to change.
förödmjuk|a (-ade, -at), to humiliate.
G.
gagn (-et), benefit.
galen, crazy.
galning (-en, -ar), madman, lunatic.
gammal, old, aged.
gammaldags, old-fashioned.
ganska, quite.
garn (-et), yarn.
gat|a (-an, -or), street.
gatpojk|e (-en, -ar), street boy (urchin, Arab).
gav, see giva.
ge (abbrev. of giva) vika, to relent.
genast, at once, promptly.
genius, genius.
genmäl|a (-de, -t), to reply.
genom, through, by.
genomför|a (-de, -t), to accomplish.
gestalt (-en, -er), figure, form.
gesäll (-en, -er), journeyman, apprentice, workman.
get (-en, -ter), goat.
gick, see gå.
gif|ta (-te, -t) sig, to marry.
giftermål (-et, —), marriage.
gillande (-t), approval.
gille (-t, -n), banquet, carousal.
gingo, see gå.
giva (gav, gåvo, givit), to give.
gjord, gjorde, see göra.
glad, glad, cheerful, happy;
bli glad åt, to be pleased with.
gladde, see glädja.
gles, thin.
glida (gled, glidit), to glide, roll.
glimm|a (-ade, -at), to gleam.
glimmande, glittering.
glittr|a (-ade, -at), to glitter.
glädja (gladde, glatt), to cheer;
glädja sig, to rejoice.
glädje (-n), pleasure, happiness.
gläns|a (-te, -t), to shine.
glänsande, brilliant.
glöd (-et, —), coal of fire, live coal.
glöm|ma (-de, -t), to forget;
glömma bort, to forget.
gny (-et), murmur.
god, good.
goddag, how do you do?
gott om, plenty of.
Gottfrid av Bouillon, Godfrey of Bouillon.
grann, fine, beautiful.
grann|e (-en, -ar), neighbor.
granris (-et), twigs of spruce.
grav (-en, -ar), grave, tomb;
den heliga graven, the Holy Sepulchre.
grensle, astride.
grop (-en, -ar), hollow, ditch.
grott|a (-an, -or), cave.
grov, rough-hewn, coarse; strongly built.
grubbl|a (-ade, -at), to muse, ponder.
grund, shallow.
grund|a (-ade, -at), to found.
gruv|a (-an, -or), mine.
grym, cruel.
grå, gray.
gråta (grät, gråtit), to weep.
gräl (-et, —), quarrel.
gräl|a (-ade, -at), to quarrel;
gräla på, to scold.
gräns (-en, -er), limit.
gräs (-et, —), grass.
grästuv|a (-an, -or), tuft of grass.
grät, see gråta.
grön, green.
gröngräs (-et), grass, green.
Gud, God.
gud (-en, -ar), god.
gudabarn (-et, —), divine child.
gudstjänst (-en, -er), service.
guldkaret (-en, -er), golden chariot.
gyck|el (-let), fun;
driva gyckel, to jest.
gyllene, golden.
gyllentyg (-et), gold cloth.
gå (gick, gingo, gått), to go;
gå in på ett förslag, to accept a proposal;
gå till, to be;
gå åt, to be consumed.
gång (-en, -er), time;
en gång, once;
gång på gång, time and again;
än en gång, once more.
gångare (-n, —), steed.
går; i går, yesterday.
gård (-en, -ar), place, farm, yard.
gårdsport (-en, -ar), courtyard gate.
gåv|a (-an, -or), gift.
gåvo, see giva.
gäck, see driva.
gärdesgård (-en, -ar), fence.
gärna, readily, willingly.
gärning (-en, -ar), deed.
gäst (-en, -er), guest.
gästabud (-et, —), feast, merrymaking.
gästgivare (-n, —), innkeeper.
göm|ma (-de, -t), to hide, conceal.
gömställe (-t, -n), hiding place.
göra (gjorde, gjort), to make, do;
göra i ordning, to make ready.
Göran, George.
H.
ha, abbrev. of hava.
hack|a (-ade, -at), to chop.
hade, see hava.
haft, see hava.
hak|a (-an, -or), chin.
hal, slippery.
halm (-en), straw.
halmkärv|e (-en, -ar), sheaf of straw.
halmtak (-et, —), straw roof.
halt, lame.
halvhögt, under one’s breath.
halvö (-n, -ar), peninsula.
hampa (-n), hemp.
han, he.
hand (-en, händer), hand.
handelsres|a (-an, -or), business trip.
handl|a (-ade, -at), to act.
handled (-en, -er), wrist.
handling (-en, -ar), action, deed.
handlingssätt (-et, —), conduct, mode of action.
handsbredd (-en), a hand’s breadth.
hann, see hinna.
hans, his.
harm (-en), indignation.
harp|a (-an, -or), harp.
hat (-et), hatred.
hat|a (-ade, -at), to hate.
hav (-et, —), sea.
hava (hade, haft), to have.
heder (-n), honor, credit.
hederssak (-en), matter of honor.
hedr|a (-ade, -at), to honor.
hejd|a (-ade, -at), to stop, hold back.
hel, whole, entire.
helgd, sanctity.
helgedom (-en, -ar), sanctuary.
helgongrav (-en, -ar), tomb of a saint.
helig, holy, sacred, blessed.
heller, either;
inte heller, nor.
hellre, rather.
helst, rather.
helt, quite.
hem (-met, —), home.
hem (adv.), home.
hemkomst (-en), return.
hemland (-et), native country.
hemlighet (-en, -er), secret.
hemma, home, at home.
hemsock|en (-nen), home parish.
hemöver, homeward.
henne, her.
hennes, her, hers.
herd|e (-en, -ar), shepherd.
Herodes, Herod.
Herre (-n), Lord.
herr|e (-en, -ar), man, gentleman, master.
herre|man (-mannen, -män), gentleman.
herrskap (-et, —), gentry;
leva som herrskap, live in opulence.
het|a (-te, -at), to be named, be called.
hetsig, quick-tempered.
him|mel (-melen, or, -meln, -lar), heaven.
hindr|a (-ade, -at), to prevent.
hinna (hann, hunno, hunnit), to reach, get; to have time.
histori|a (-en, -er), story.
hit, here.
hit och dit, hither and thither.
hittills, hitherto.
hjord (-en, -ar), flock.
hjul (-et, —), wheel.
hjälp|a (-te, -t), to help.
hjärta (-t, -n), heart.
hon, she.
honom, him.
hop (-en, -ar), crowd.
hop|a (-ade, -at), to heap.
hopp (-et), hope.
hopp|a (-ade, -at), to jump.
hos, at.
hot|a (-ade, -at), to threaten.
hovherr|e (-en, -ar), courtier.
hud (-en, -ar), skin.
hund (-en, -ar), dog.
hundra, one hundred.
hungr|a (-ade, -at), to hunger.
hur, how.
hus (-et, —), house.
hus|bonde (-bonden, -bönder), master.
husrad (-en, -er), row of houses.
hustru (-n, -r), wife.
huvud (-et, —, or, -en), head.
huvudduk (-en, -ar), head-shawl.
huvuddörr (-en, -ar), main entrance.
huvudyr, dazed.
hyllning (-en, -ar), homage.
hål (-et, —), hole.
hål|a (-an, -or), cave.
hålla (höll, hållit), to hold, keep;
hålla av, to be fond of;
hålla för, to regard;
hålla inne, to pause;
hålla i styr, to control;
hålla ett löfte, to keep a promise;
hålla tal, to make a speech;
hålla sig stilla, to be quiet, keep still;
hålla upp, to pause, cease.
hån|le (-log, -lett), to smile derisively.
hånlog, see hånle.
hånskratt (-et, —), scornful laughter.
hår (-et, —), hair.
hårbuckl|a (-an, -or), curl, ringlet.
hård, hard, harsh.
hädisk, blasphemous, sacrilegious.
häftig, violent, impetuous.
häftigt, intensely.
hälft (-en, -er), half.
häls|a (-ade, -at), to greet; to send one’s compliments.
hämt|a (-ade, -at), to fetch.
hän mot, toward.
hän|da (-de, -t), to happen.
hänförd, transported.
häng|a (-de, -t), to hang.
hänryckt, enraptured, in ecstasy.
häpen, amazed.
här (-en, -ar), army.
här, here.
härinne, in here.
härlig, glorious, beautiful.
härtill, to this.
häröver, over this.
häst (-en, -ar), horse.
hätt|a (-an, -or), hood.
hö (-et), hay.
hög, high, lofty, tall.
högkarmad, high-backed.
högljudd, loud.
högröstad, loud, boastful.
högt, highly.
högtidlighet (-en, -er), solemnity.
högtidligt, solemnly, earnestly.
höjd (-en, -er), height, hill.
höll, höllo, see hålla.
hör|a (-de, -t), to hear, listen;
höra på, to listen to.
hörn (-et, —), corner.
hörsäg|en (-nen, -ner), hearsay, rumor.
I.
i, in;
i stället, instead;
i stället för, in place of.
ibland, among; sometimes.
iförd, dressed in, wearing.
igenom, through.
ihjäl, to death.
ihop, together.
illa, bad, ill.
illa, badly, ill.
illfundig, cunning, crafty, guileful.
in, in;
in i, into.
inflytande (-t, -n), influence.
infång|a (-ade, -at), to catch.
ingalunda, by no means.
ingen (n. inget, or, intet), no, none, nobody.
ingenstädes, nowhere.
ingenting, nothing.
in|giva (-gav, -gåvo, -givit), to inspire.
in|gå (-gick, -gingo, -gått), to enter into.
innan, before.
inne i, within.
inom, within.
in|se (-såg, -sett), to realize.
insåg, see inse.
insekt (-en, -er), insect.
inskrift (-en, -er), inscription.
inte, not;
inte heller, nor.
intet, see ingen.
intilldess, until then.
intresserad, interested.
invig|a (-de, -t), to dedicate.
invän|da (-de, -t), to object.
invändning (-en, -ar), objection.
inåt, into.
irrande, fluttering.
is (-en, -ar), ice.
Italien, Italy.
italienare, Italian.
ivrig, eager.
ivrigt, eagerly.
J.
ja, yes;
ja visst, of course.
jag, I.
jag|a (-ade, -at), to chase, hunt.
jakande, affirmative.
jaså, indeed, really, so.
jo, yes; well.
Joppe, Joppa.
jord (-en, -ar), earth, ground; lands.
ju, why.
ju … desto, the … the.
jub|el (-let), ringing cheers.
jubelrop (-et, —), cry of exultation.
jubl|a (-ade, -at), to shout for joy.
jungfru (-n, -r), virgin;
den heliga jungfrun, the Blessed Virgin.
jupiterstemp|el (-let, —), temple of Jupiter.
jämmer (-n), lamentation, suffering.
jämr|a (-ade, -at) sig, to moan.
jämt, always, continually.
jägare (-n, —), hunter.
jämför|a (-de, -t), to compare.
järndräkt (-en, -er), armor, coat of mail.
järnklädd, armored.
järnrustning (-en, -ar), armor.
järteck|en (-net, —), omen.
jättestor, gigantic.
K.
kal, bare.
kall, cold.
kall|a (-ade, -at), to call.
kallsvett (-en), cold sweat.
kamrat (-en, -er), comrade, partner.
kanske, perhaps.
Kapitolium, the Capitoline.
kapp|a (-an, -or), cloak;
prästkappa, clerical gown.
karavan (-en, -er), caravan.
karavanseri (-et, -er), caravansery.
karl (-en, -ar), man.
Karl, Charles.
Karolin (-en, -er), soldier of Charles XII.
kast|a (-ade, -at), to throw.
kavaljer (-en, -er), courtier.
kejsarboning (-en, -ar), emperor’s palace.
kejsare (-n, —), emperor.
kjort|el (-eln, -lar), skirt.
klag|a (-ade, -at), to complain, lament.
kland|er (-ret), fault-finding.
klang (-en), ring, twang, sound.
klapp|a (-ade, -at), to clap.
klar, clear.
kling|a (-ade, -at), to ring.
klipp|a (-an, -or), cliff.
klippkant (-en, -er), ledge.
klippkrön (-et, —), summit of a rock.
klipprand (-en), edge of a rock, precipice.
klippvägg (-en, -ar), rocky wall.
klockare (-n, —), sacristan, organist.
klok, intelligent, wise, sensible.
klung|a (-an, -or), group.
klyft|a (-an, -or), ravine.
klä|da (-dde, -tt), to dress, to cover.
kläder, clothes, garments.
klädeskläder, broadcloth.
klädesvävare (-n, —), cloth weaver.
klättr|a (-ade, -at), to climb.
knappast, scarcely, hardly.
knarr|a (-ade, -at), to crunch.
knekt (-en, -ar), soldier.
knippe (-t, -n), bundle.
kniv (-en, -ar), knife.
knotig, bony.
knyta (knöt, knutit), to clench.
knä (-et, -n), knee.
knäböj|a (-de, -t), to kneel.
koj|a (-an, -or), cabin, hut.
kol (-et, —), charcoal.
koleld (-en, -ar), coalfire.
komma (kom, kommit), to come;
komma att, to make;
komma fram med, to come out with;
komma för, to occur to;
komma ihåg, to remember;
komma in, to enter;
komma över, to pass, cross;
komma överens, to agree;
komma sig för, to make up one’s mind, bring oneself to.
komminist|er (-ern, -rar), curate.
konst (-en, -er), art, trick.
Konstantinopel, Constantinople.
konstfärdig, artistic.
konstgjord, artificial.
konung (-en, -ar), king.
kor (-et, —), chancel.
kors (-et, —), cross.
korsfarare (-n, —), crusader.
korsfararläg|er (-ret, —), crusaders’ camp.
korsfäs|ta (-te, -t), to crucify.
korståg (-et, —), crusade.
kraft (-en, -er), strength.
kraftig, powerful.
krag|e (-en, -ar), collar;
prästkrage, clerical neck-band.
krak|e (-en, -ar), jade.
krig (-et, —), war.
krigare (-n, —), warrior.
krigaryrke (-t), military profession.
krigsbyte (-t, -n), spoils of war.
krigshär (-en, -ar), army.
Krist, Christ.
kristen, Christian.
Krist|us (gen. -i), Christ.
kritiser|a (-ade, -at), to criticise.
kron|a (-an, -or), crown.
kropp (-en, -ar), body.
krusig, curly.
krutfjärding (-en, -ar), powder keg.
kråkguld (-et), glitter.
kull|e (-en, -ar), hill.
kung (-en, -ar), king.
kungabesök (-et, —), royal visit.
kungavagn (-en, -ar), royal carriage.
kunglig, royal.
kun|na (-de, -nat, pres. kan, pl. kunna), to be able (to), can.
kun|göra (-gjorde, -gjort), to make known.
kusin (-en, -er), cousin.
kusk (-en, -ar), coachman.
kust (-en, -er), coast.
kvar, left.
kvar|hålla (-höll, -hållit), to keep, detain.
kvinn|a (-an, -or), woman.
kvist (-en, -ar), branch.
kväll (-en, -ar), evening, night;
i kväll, this evening.
kvällsskymning (-en, -ar), twilight.
kväv|a (-de, -t), to suffocate, smother, quench.
kyla (-n), chill.
kyrk|a (-an, -or), church.
kyrkback|e (-en, -ar), church lawn.
kyrkby (-n, -ar), kirk-town.
kyrkdags, church time.
kyrkdörr (-en, -ar), church door.
kyrkfolk (-et), church attendants.
kyrkogångare (-n, —), churchgoer.
kyrktorn (-et, —), church steeple.
kyrkvaktare (-n, —), sexton.
kyrkvigs|el (-eln, -lar), church wedding.
kålgård (-en, -ar), cabbage field.
kåp|a (-an, -or), cloak.
källarvalv (-et, —), cellar vault.
kämp|a (-ade, -at), to fight.
känd, familiar.
kän|na (-de, -t), to feel;
känna igen, to recognize.
kärest|a (-an, -or), sweetheart.
kärlek (-en), love.
kärr|a (-an, -or), kart.
kärv|e (-en, -ar), sheaf.
köld (-en), cold.
köp|a (-te, -t), to purchase.
köp|man (-mannen, -män), merchant.
L.
lag (-en, -ar), law.
lag|a (-ade, -at), to mend.
laglig, legal.
lakan (-et, —), sheet.
lamp|a (-an, -or), lamp.
land (-et, —, or, länder), country, land.
landsväg (-en, -ar), highway, country road.
lans (-en, -ar), lance.
lantfolk (-et), country folk.
lapp (-en, -ar), patch.
larm (-et), noise.
le (log, lett), to smile.
led (-et, —), line.
led, see lida.
le|da (-dde, -tt), to lead.
ledknot|a (-an, -or), joint.
ledsag|a (-ade, -at), to accompany.
legosoldat (-en, -er), mercenary soldier.
lek (-en, -ar), game, sport.
lem (-men, -mar), limb.
lev|a (-de, -at), to live.
levande, living, alive.
levnadssätt (-et, —), mode of living.
Libanon, Lebanon.
lida (led, lidit), to suffer;
lida mot slutet, draw to a close.
ligga (låg, legat), to lie.
lika, just as.
lika … som, just as … as.
likadan, similar.
likafullt, despite this, nevertheless.
likgiltighet (-en), indifference.
likhög (-en, -ar), heap of corpses.
liksom, as, as if.
lillfing|er (-ret, —), little finger.
lin (-et), flax.
linvävare (-n, —), flax weaver.
lit|a (-ade, -at), to depend.
liten, little, small.
liv (-et, —), life;
vid liv, alive.
liv|a (-ade, -at), to enliven, brighten.
livlig, animated.
livlös, lifeless, inanimate.
livsmed|el (-let, —), provisions.
ljus (-et, —), light, candle.
ljus, light, bright.
ljusgul, bright yellow.
ljusknippe (-t, -n), package of candles.
ljuslockig, light-haired.
ljuslåg|a (-an, -or), flame of a candle.
ljusn|a (-ade, -at), to brighten.
ljussken (-et, —), light.
ljusstrål|e (-en, -ar), ray of light.
ljuv, pleasant, delicious.
ljuvlig, blissful.
ljuvligt, sweetly, charmingly.
lock|a (-ade, -at), to tempt.
loft (-et, —), loft.
loftsbjälk|e (-en, -ar), rafter.
log, see le.
lopp (-et, —), course.
lott (-en, -er), share.
lov|a (-ade, -at), to promise.
lov (indecl.), permission.
lovpris|a (-ade, -at), to praise, extol.
luft (-en), air.
lugn (-et), calm.
lugn, calm.
lugnande, soothing.
lung|a (-an, -or), lung.
lur|a (-ade, -at), to deceive.
lurande, sly.
lust (-en, -ar), desire.
lustighet (-en, -er), drollery.
lut|a (-an, -or), lute.
lut|a (-ade, -at) sig, to lean.
luv|a (-an, -or), cap.
lycka (-n), luck, fortune.
lyck|as (-ades, -ats), to succeed.
ly|da (-dde, -tt), to obey.
lydnad (-en), obedience.
lyf|ta (-te, -t), to raise, lift.
lynne (-t, -n), mood, humor, disposition.
lys|a (-te, -t), to shine.
lysande, shining.
lyssn|a (-ade, -at), to listen.
låd|a (-an, -or), box, chest.
låg, lågo, see ligga.
låg, low.
låg|a (-an, -or), flame.
lån|a (-ade, -at), to lend, borrow.
lång, long, tall.
långres|a (-an, -or), long journey.
långsam, slow.
långsamt, slowly.
långt, far;
långt bort, far away;
långt borta, far off.
långvarig, long.
lås (-et, —), lock.
låt (-en, -ar), air.
låta (lät, låtit), to sound; to let;
låta bli, to refrain from.
låts|a (-ade, -at), to pretend, feign.
läg|er (-ret, —), camp.
lägga (lade, lagt), to put, lay.
lägre, lower.
lämn|a (-ade, -at), to leave; to give.
lämp|a (-ade, -at) sig, to be fit.
lämplig, suitable.
län (-et, —), fief, grant.
län|da (-de, -t), to serve (to).
länge, long, for a long time, a long while.
längesedan, long ago.
längre, longer.
längs, along.
längtan (indecl.), longing.
länstol (-en, -ar), armchair.
läpp (-en, -ar), lip.
lär|a (-de, -t), to teach, learn.
lärkkvitt|er (-ret), twitter of a lark.
lät, see låta.
lätt, easy.
lätt, easily.
lättjefull, idle.
lättnad (-en), relief.
läx|a (-an, -or), lesson.
löfte (-t, -n), promise.
lögnare (-n, —), liar.
löj|a (-an, -or), bleak.
löjlig, comic, ridiculous.
lön (-en, -er), reward.
lön|a (-ade, -at), to reward.
lönt, worth while.
lös, loose;
löst folk, vagabonds, idlers, riff-raff.
löv (-et, —), leaf.
M.
madonn|a (-an, -or), Madonna.
madonnabild (-en, -er), image of the Madonna.
mak|a (-ade, -at), to move.
makt (-en, -er), power.
maktlös, powerless.
malm (-en, -er), ore.
malmbit (-en, -ar), piece of ore.
malmprov (-et, —), sample of ore.
malmåd|er (-ern, -ror), vein of ore.
mamm|a (-an, -or), mamma.
mangrant, all.
manshöjd (-en), height of a man.
mant|el (-eln, -lar), mantle.
mark (-en), ground.
mars, March.
martyr (-en, -er), martyr.
mass|a (-an, -or), mass.
mat (-en), food.
matt|a (-an, -or), rug.
med, with, along.
medan, while.
medelst, by means of.
medlidande (-t), pity, compassion.
medvetslös, unconscious.
mellan, between.
men, but.
men|a (-ade, -at), to think, mean.
mening (-en, -ar), opinion, intention.
mer, more.
mestadels, mostly.
middagsstund (-en, -er), noon hour.
middagssömn (-en), after dinner nap.
mig, me, myself.
mildhet (-en), gentleness.
min (-en, -er), air.
min (n. mitt), my, mine.
mindre, smaller; less.
Mindre Asien, Asia Minor.
min|nas (-des, -ts), to remember.
minne (-t, -n), memory, remembrance.
minnesbet|a (-an, -or), something one will remember, lesson.
minsann, upon my word.
minsk|as (-ades, -ats), to diminish, decrease.
minspel (-et, —), facial play.
minst, least.
missbruk|a (-ade, -at), to abuse.
misslyck|as (-ades, -ats), to fail.
missnöjd, displeased.
misstrogen, dubious, suspicious.
misstänksamt, suspiciously.
mist|a (-ade, -at), to lose.
mitt, see min.
mittelgång (-en, -ar), center aisle.
mittibland, in the midst of.
mittpå, in the middle of.
mittunder, in the midst of.
mittöver, right over.
mod (-et, -er), fashion, mode.
mod (-et), courage.
moder (-n, mödrar), mother.
modig, brave.
mor, contr. of moder.
moras (-et, —), swamp, bog.
morbroder (-n, morbröder), uncle.
morbror, contr. of morbroder.
mord (-et, —), murder.
morgon (-en, morgnar), morning.
morse;
i morse, this morning.
moss|a (-an, -or), moss.
mosstuv|a (-an, -or), tuft of moss.
mot, against.
motgång (-en, -ar), failure, pl. reverses.
motsade, see motsäga.
mot|stå (-stod, -stått), to resist.
motstånd (-et), resistance.
motståndare (-n, —), opponent, enemy.
mot|säga (-sade, -sagt), to contradict, argue with.
mot|sätta (-satte, -satt) sig, to oppose.
mull (-en), mold, earth.
muml|a (-ade, -at), to mutter.
mun (-nen, -nar), mouth.
munk (-en, -ar), monk, friar.
munter, merry.
muntert, merrily, gaily.
mur (-en, -ar), stone wall.
musikant (-en, -er), musician.
mycken, much.
mycket, very.
myt (-en, -er), myth.
må (måtte), may.
må (-dde, -tt), to feel;
må gott, to be comfortable.
måg (-en, -ar), son-in-law.
mål (-et, —), mark;
till måls, see skjuta.
målskjutning (-en, -ar), marksmanship, target practice.
mån, careful, anxious.
månad (-en, -er), month.
mån|e (-en, -ar), moon.
många, many.
mången, many a.
måste, must.
måtta (-n), moderation.
mäktig, mighty, powerful.
människa (-an, -or), man, human being; pl. people.
människoboning (-en, -ar), human abode.
människokärlek (-en), love of man, philanthropy.
mängd (-en, -er), multitude, numbers.
märk|a (-te, -t), to notice, observe.
märke (-t, -n), mark;
taga märke, to note.
märkvärdig, strange, wonderful, noteworthy.
mäss|a (-an, -or), mass.
mät|a (-te, -t), to measure.
möd|a (-an, -or), care, trouble, struggle.
mödosamt, painfully.
möjlig, possible.
möjlighet (-en, -er), possibility.
mörd|a (-ade, -at), to murder.
mördare (-n, —), murderer.
mörk, dark.
mörk|er (-ret), darkness.
mörknad, darkened.
möt|a (-te, -t), to meet.
N.
naken, naked.
namn (-et, —), name.
narr (-en, -ar), jester, buffoon;
göra narr av, to make fun of.
natt (-en, nätter), night.
nattfjäril (-en, -ar), moth.
natthärbärge (-t, -n), shelter for the night.
nattköld (-en), chill of night.
nattlig, nocturnal.
nattmörk|er (-ret), darkness of night.
natur (-en, -er), nature.
naturligtvis, naturally, of course.
ned, down.
neddragen, drawn down.
nederlag (-et, —), defeat.
nedhukad, crouching.
nedsvingande, circling down.
nedåt, downward.
nej, no.
nek|a (-ade, -at) till, to deny.
ner, down.
nere, down.
ni, you.
Nicea, Nicæa.
nick|a (-ade, -at), to nod.
nihilist (-en, -er), nihilist.
nog, enough; doubtless, perhaps; to be sure.
noggrant, carefully.
norrut, northward.
nu, now.
nutid (-en), present time.
nuvarande, present.
ny, new.
nyanländ, newly arrived.
nyfödd, newborn.
nyligen, recently, just now.
nyss, just, just now.
nytt;
på nytt, anew, again.
nytta (-n), benefit, use.
nyttig, useful.
nå, well.
nå (-dde, -tt), to reach.
nådig, gracious.
någon, some, any, anybody;
någon annan, anybody else.
någonsin, ever.
något, something;
något annat, anything else.
näbb (-en, -ar), bill, beak.
nämligen, namely.
nämn|a (-de, -t), to mention; to call.
nämnde|man (-mannen, -män), juror.
när, when.
nära, nearly.
närgångenhet (-en, -er), familiarity, audacity.
närhet (-en), vicinity, neighborhood.
näring (-en), nourishment.
närmare, nearer, closer.
närmast, in the first place, immediately; nearest.
när|vara (-var, -voro, -varit), to be present.
närvarande, present.
näst, next, following.
nästan, almost, nearly.
näv|e (-en, -ar), fist.
nöd (-en), distress.
nödg|as (-ades, -ats), to be compelled.
nödställd, needy, distressed.
nödvändighet (-en), need.
nöj|a (-de, -t) sig, to be content.
nöjd, satisfied, pleased.
nöt|a (-te, -t), to wear out.
nött, worn.
O.
oaktat, although.
obemärkt, obscure.
och, and.
ock, also, too.
odling (-en, -ar), cultivation.
offr|a (-ade, -at), to sacrifice.
off|er (-ret, —), sacrifice.
ofta, often.
oförfärat, fearlessly.
oförrättad, wronged.
oförskräckthet (-en), fearlessness.
oförvägen, daring, bold.
oförvägenhet (-en, -er), daring.
ogenomskådlig, impenetrable.
ogillande (-t), disapproval.
ogjord, undone.
ogynnsam, unfavorable, bad.
ohejdat, excessively, without restraint.
ohöljt, frankly.
olivstam (-men, -mar), trunk of olive tree.
ohörbar, inaudible.
olidlig, intolerable.
oljud (-et, —), noise.
olyck|a (-an, -or), misfortune.
om, if; about.
omak (-et), inconvenience.
ombunden, tied up, bandaged.
om|ge (-gav, -gåvo, -givit), to surround.
omgiven, see omge.
omilt, roughly.
omkring, around.
omkull, down.
omkullstött, knocked down.
omring|a (-ade, -at), to surround.
omskap|a (-ade, -at), to change, reform.
omåttligt, beyond measure.
omöjlig, impossible.
omöjligt, not possibly.
ond, evil.
onödig, unnecessary.
orakelord (-et, —), word of oracle.
ord (-et, —), word.
ordkarg, taciturn, reticent.
ordn|a (-ade, -at), to arrange.
ordning (-en), order, readiness.
orm (-en, -ar), serpent.
oro|a (-ade, -at), to disturb.
ort (-en, -er), place, locality.
osadlad, barebacked.
osagd, untold.
oskadad, undamaged.
oss, us.
ostörd, undisturbed.
osäker, uncertain.
otrevlig, uncomfortable.
otrogen, unbeliever.
otrolig, incredible.
otur (-en), ill luck, misfortune.
oupphinnelig, beyond reach, unattainable.
oupphörligen, continually, time and again.
outförbar, impracticable, impossible.
ovanför, above.
ovanlig, unusual.
oviss, uncertain.
oväd|er (-ret, —), storm.
oändlig, infinite.
oöverkomlig, beyond power, insurmountable.
P.
pack|e (-en, -ar), pack.
Palatinen, the Palatine.
Palestina, Palestine.
pann|a (-an, -or), forehead.
par (-et, —), couple;
par om par, in pairs.
paradis (-et, —), paradise.
park (-en, -er), park.
passer|a (-ade, -at), to pass through.
pek|a (-ade, -at), to point.
pengar, money.
pensionsflick|a (-an, -or), schoolgirl.
pep, see pipa.
pil (-en, -ar), willow.
pilgrim (-en, -er), pilgrim.
pilgrimskåp|a (-an, -or), pilgrim’s cloak.
pin|a (-an, -or), suffering.
pin|a (-ade, -at), to torment, torture.
pipa (pep, pipit), to chirp.
pisk|a (-an, -or), whip.
plats (-en, -er), spot, place; position.
plock|a (-ade, -at), to pick.
plundr|a (-ade, -at), to plunder.
plundring (-en, -ar), plunder.
plåg|a (-ade, -at), to trouble, torment.
plötsligen, suddenly.
pojk|e (-en, -ar), boy.
port (-en, -ar), gate.
portgång (-en, -ar), gateway.
porträtt (-et, —), portrait.
prat (-et), chatter, rumor.
prat|a (-ade, -at), to talk, be talking about.
predik|a (-ade, -at), to preach.
pris|a (-ade, -at), to praise.
procession (-en, -er), procession.
profeti|a (-an, -or), prophecy.
prost|dotter (-dottern, -döttrar), provost’s daughter.
prov (-et, —), proof.
prål|a (-ade, -at), to parade, show off.
präktig, grand, splendid, magnificent, excellent.
präst (-en, -er), pastor, parson, priest.
prästgård (-en, -ar), parsonage.
pröv|a (-ade, -at), to examine, test.
pys (-en, -ar), little boy, tot, lad.
på, on, in;
på det att, in order that.
påmin|na (-de, -t), to remind;
påminna sig, to remember.
påsk (-en), Easter.
påsk|afton (-aftonen, -aftnar), Easter eve.
på|stå (-stod, -stått), to declare, say, state.
päll (-en, -ar), canopy.
R.
raffl|a (-ade, -at), to gamble.
rakt, straight.
raml|a (-ade, -at), to fall, topple.
rand (-en, ränder), edge.
rar, select, rare.
rasande, mad, furious.
raskt, instantly.
reda (-n), clearness;
ha reda på, to know.
re|da (-dde, -tt) sig, to clear oneself, to manage it.
redan, already.
redo|göra (-gjorde, -gjort), to give an account.
reger|a (-ade, -at), to rule.
regn|a (-ade, -at), to rain.
regndropp|e (-en, -ar), raindrop.
regnvatt|en (-net), rain water.
rem (-men, -mar), strap, thong.
ren, pure.
ren|a (-ade, -at), to cleanse.
rep (-et, —), rope.
republik (-en, -er), republic.
res|a (-an, -or), journey.
res|a (-te, -t), to raise, erect.
resande (-n, —), traveler.
respekt (-en), respect.
retsam, provoking, irritating.
rida (red, ridit), to ride.
riddare (-n, —), groomsman, knight.
rik, rich.
rike (-t, -n), kingdom, country, empire.
rikedom (-en, -ar), wealth.
riktig, real.
riktigt, quite.
riktning (-en, -ar), direction.
ringa, slight, small.
ris (-et, —), twigs, brushwood.
ritt (-en, -er), ride.
ro (-n), peace.
ro (-dde, -tt), to row.
ro|a (-ade, -at), to amuse.
rodnad (-en, -er), blush.
Rom, Rome.
rop (-et, —), shout, cry.
rop|a (-ade, -at), to shout, call out;
ropa an, to challenge.
rov (-et, —), booty, plunder.
rovdjur (-et, —), beast of prey.
rubb|a (-ade, -at), to move, disturb.
rull|a (-ade, -at), to roll.
rum (-met, —), room;
äga rum, to take place.
runstycke (-t, -n), penny.
runt, around.
runtomkring, all around.
rus|a (-ade, -at), to rush;
rusa upp, to jump to one’s feet.
rusk|a (-ade, -at), to shake.
rustning (-en, -ar), armor.
ryck|a (-te, -t), to pull;
rycka på axlarna, to shrug one’s shoulders;
rycka till, to give a start;
rycka till sig, to snatch;
rycka undan, to snatch away.
rygg (-en, -ar), back.
rygg|a (-ade, -at) tillbaka, to shrink back.
ryggstöd (-et, —), back.
ryka (rök, rukit), to smoke.
rykt|a (-ade, -at), to groom.
rykte (-t, -n), reputation, name; rumor.
rymd (-en, -er), space.
rynk|a (-an, -or), wrinkle, furrow.
rynk|a (-ade, -at), to wrinkle.
ryss (-en, -ar), Russian.
ryttare (-n, —), rider, horseman.
råd (-et, —), advice, suggestion;
har råd, can afford.
rå|da (-dde, -tt), to prevail; rule; advise, counsel.
rådplägning (-en, -ar), palaver.
rådsherr|e (-en, -ar), senator, councilor.
råk|a (-ade, -at), to meet, find, run across;
råka att, to happen to;
råka i brand, to catch fire.
räck (-et, —), railing.
räck|a (-te, -t), to last.
räckverk (-et, —), balustrade.
rädd, afraid;
rädd om, careful with.
rädd|a (-ade, -at), to save, rescue.
räkn|a (-ade, -at), to count.
rännsten (-en, -ar), gutter.
rätt, right;
finna sig till rätta, to find a way, manage.
rättvisligen, justly.
röd, red.
rödbrusig, ruddy.
rökelse (-n), incense.
rör|a (-de, -t), to move.
rörande, touching.
rörelse (-n, -r), movement, gesture; commotion.
röst (-en, -er), voice.
rövare (-n, —), robber.
S.
sade, see säga.
sad|el (-eln, -lar), saddle.
sag|a (-an, -or), story.
sagt, see säga.
sak (-en, -er), thing, matter.
saknad (-en), loss, regret.
sakristi|a (-an, -or), vestry.
saktmodigt, gently.
Sankte Per, Saint Peter.
saml|a (-ade, -at), to gather;
samlas, to gather;
samla sig, to assemble.
samma, the same.
sammet (-en), velvet.
samtycke (-t), consent.
sand (-en), sand.
samvetsgrann, conscientious.
sandkorn (-et, —), grain of sand.
sann, true.
sannerligen, indeed.
sanning (-en, -ar), truth;
i sanning, verily.
saracenhuvud (-et, —, or, -en), Saracen’s head.
saracensk, Saracen.
satt, see sitta.
satte, see sätta.
schakal (-en, -er), jackal.
schäs (-en, -ar), chaise, shay.
se (såg, sett), to see;
se sig om, to look around;
se ut, to look.
sed (-en, -er), habit, custom.
sedan, later, afterwards; ever since; ago.
seg, stubborn.
seg|er (-ern, -rar), victory.
segervisshet (-en), consciousness of victory, triumph.
segt, tenaciously, positively.
seltyg (-et, —), harness.
senast, last.
seså, well, now.
sett, see se.
sexårig, six years old.
siarande (-n), spirit of prophecy.
sibyll|a (-an, -or), Sibyl.
sid|a (-an, -or), side;
åt sidan, aside.
sig, oneself (himself, herself, itself, themselves).
silke (-t), silk.
silkesskjort|a (-an, -or), silk shirt.
silv|er (-ret), silver.
silverberg (-et, —), mountain of silver ore.
silvergruv|a (-an, -or), silver mine.
silvermalm (-en), silver ore.
silvervit, silvery white.
simpel, common.
sin, his, her, its, their.
sinnad, inclined, disposed.
sinne (-t, -n), mind, heart.
sist, last;
till sist, finally.
sitta (satt, sutto, suttit), to sit.
sjuk, ill, sick.
sjunga (sjöng, sjungit), to sing.
sjunka (sjönk, sjunkit), to sink.
själ (-en, -ar), soul.
själv, self.
självbelåten, complacent.
självhärskare (-n, —), autocrat.
självrådig, arbitrary.
sjöväg (-en, -ar), maritime route;
sjövägen, by water.
ska, abbrev. of skall.
skad|a (-an, -or), damage, harm.
skad|a (-ade, -at), to damage.
skaff|a (-ade, -at), to procure;
skaffa sig, to get, gain.
skall, see skola.
skallande, ringing.
skam (-men), shame, disgrace.
skamsen, ashamed.
skapnad (-en, -er), shape.
skar, see skära.
skar|a (-an, -or), crowd, host.
skarp, sharp.
skatt (-en, -er), treasure.
ske (-dde, -tt), to happen, come to pass.
sken (-et, —), light.
sken, runaway.
skick|a (-ade, -at), to send.
skicklig, skilled.
skil|ja (-de, -t), to separate, part, distinguish.
skillnad (-en, -er), difference.
skimrande, shimmering.
skingr|a (-ade, -at), to disperse.
skinnbyxor, leather breeches.
skjuta (sköt, skjutit), to shoot;
skjuta till måls, to shoot at a mark;
skjuta upp, to spring up.
sko (-n, -r), shoe.
skog (-en, -ar), forest.
skogstrakt (-en, -er), forest region.
skola (skulle, skolat, pres. skall, skola), shall, will.
skratt|a (-ade, -at), to laugh.
skred, see skrida.
skrek, skreko, see skrika.
skrida (skred, skridit), to proceed, pass.
skrika (skrek, skrikit), to scream, shriek.
skriva (skrev, skrivit), to write.
skryta (skröt, skrutit), to brag.
skråm|a (-an, -or), scratch.
skräckinjagande, awe-inspiring.
skräckslagen, terror-stricken.
skräm|ma (-de, -t), to frighten.
skröt, see skryta.
skugg|a (-an, -or), shadow.
skugg|a (-ade, -at), to shade.
skuldr|a (-an, -or), shoulder.
skull, sake;
see för.
skulle, see skola.
skum, dim.
sky (-n, -ar), sky, cloud.
skydd|a (-ade, -at), to shield, protect.
skynd|a (-ade, -at), to hurry, hasten.
skäl (-et, —), reason.
skäll|a (-de, -t), to bark.
skämt (-et), jest, fun.
skämt|a (-ade, -at), to jest.
skänk|a (-te, -t), to present.
skära (skar, skuro, skurit), to cut.
skärskåd|a (-ade, -at), to examine, analyze.
sköld (-en, -ar), shield.
skön, beautiful.
sköt, see skjuta.
sköt|a (-te, -t), to manage.
slag (-et, —), stroke, blow.
slagen, see slå.
slagskämp|e (-en, -ar), combatant, bully.
slagsmål (-et, —), fight, row.
slant (-en, -ar), small piece of money, penny.
slav (-en, -ar), slave.
slidkniv (-en, -ar), case-knife.
slik, such.
slingrande, winding.
slippa (slapp, sluppo, sluppit), to be spared.
slit (-et), grind.
sliten, worn.
slockna (-ade, -at), to go out.
slog, see slå.
slott (-et, —), castle.
slung|a (-ade, -at), to fling, hurl.
slut (-et), end.
slut, over.
slut|a (-ade, or, slöt, -at), to finish, leave off.
sluta (slöt, slutit), to close, shut;
sluta sig till, to join.
slutligen, at last.
slå (slog, slagit), to strike, slap;
slå sig, to hurt oneself;
slå sig ned, to seat oneself;
slå ihjäl, to kill;
slå ner, to alight;
slå ned på, to strike;
slå till riddare, to dub (someone) a knight.
släck|a (-te, -t), to extinguish.
släkt (-en, -er), family.
släkte (-t, -n), species, kind.
släkting (-en, -ar), relative.
släktled (-et, —), generation.
släng|a (-de, -t), to fling, hurl.
släp|a (-ade, -at), to drag, haul.
släpp|a (-te, -t), to let loose.
slätt (-en, -er), plain.
smal, narrow.
smek|a (-te, -t), to caress, pet;
smekas med näbbarna, to bill.
smul|a (-an, -or), trifle; crumb;
en smula, somewhat, a little.
smyga (smög, smugit) sig, to sneak, steal.
små, pl. of liten.
små|le (-log, -lett), to smile.
småningom, by degrees.
småsven (-nen, -ner), page.
smäll|a (-de, -t), to crack, snap.
smärt, slender.
snabb, quick.
snart, soon, nearly.
snurr|a (-ade, -at), to spin.
snäll, good.
snödriva (-an, -or), snowdrift.
snöstorm (-en, -ar), snowstorm.
sobel, sable.
sock|el (-eln, -lar), pedestal.
sock|en (-nen, -nar), parish.
sockenbo (-n, -r), parishioner.
sockendräkt (-en, -er), costume of the parish, dress of a specific locality.
soff|a (-an, -or), sofa, seat.
solbelyst, sunny.
soldat (-en, -er), soldier.
soldatbo|stad (-staden, -städer), soldier’s house.
solsken (-et), sunshine.
solstrål|e (-en, -ar), sunbeam.
som, which; as;
som om, as if.
somliga, some.
sommar (-en, somrar), summer.
somn|a (-ade, -at), to fall asleep.
son (-en, söner), son.
sorg (-en, -er), sorrow, grief, mourning.
sorglös, lighthearted, carefree.
sorgsen, mournful.
sorl (-et), murmur.
sova (sov, sovit), to sleep.
spark|a (-ade, -at), to kick.
spej|a (-ade, -at), to peer.
spektak|el (-let, —), laughing-stock.
spektakelmakare (-n, —), practical joker.
spel|a (-ade, -at), to play;
spela upp, to start playing;
spela topp, to spin one’s top.
spel|man (-mannen, -män), fiddler, musician.
spets (-en, -ar), point, head.
spetsig, pointed.
spilt|a (-an, -or), stall.
sporde, see spörja.
sprang, see springa.
spratt, see spritta.
spri|da (-dde, or, spred, -tt), to spread.
springa (sprang, pl. sprungo, sprungit), to run;
springa av, to burst, snap.
spritta (spratt, sprutto, spruttit), to startle.
sprungo, see springa.
språk|a (-ade, -at), to speak, talk, chat.
spräng|a (-de, -t), to burst;
spränga fram, to dash forward.
spänd, rapt.
spärr|a (-ade, -at), to stretch;
spärra ut, to puff out, distend.
spörja (sporde, sport), to ask.
stack, see sticka.
stackare (-n, —), poor fellow.
stackars, poor.
stad (-en, städer), city.
stadigt, steadily, firmly.
stadsport (-en, -ar), city gate.
stak|e (-en, -ar), candlestick.
stall (-et, —), stable, barn.
stann|a (-ade, -at), to stop, remain, stay.
stark, strong.
stav (-en, -ar), crook.
steg (-et, —), step, pace.
steg, see stiga.
stel, numb.
stelt, stiffly.
sten (-en, -ar), stone.
stenart (-en, -er), mineral.
stenbalustrad (-en, -er), stone railing.
stenbild (-en, -er), stone figure.
stenflis|a (-an, -or), chip of rock.
stengolv (-et, —), stone floor.
stentrappa (-an, -or), stone steps.
stenräcke (-t, -n), stone railing.
stick|a (-an, -or), stick.
sticka (stack, stucko, stuckit), to put; to sting;
sticka upp, to rise above.
stig (-en, -ar), path.
stiga (steg, stigit), to step, rise;
stiga upp, to arise;
stiga till häst, to mount one’s horse;
stiga av hästen, to dismount.
stilla, quiet, tranquil;
hålla sig stilla, to be quiet, keep still.
stilla, quietly.
stirr|a (-ade, -at), to stare.
stjäla (stal, stulo, stulit), to steal.
stjärn|a (-an, -or), star.
stjärnljus (-et), starlight.
stod, see stå.
stoft (-et), dust, powder.
stoj|a (-ade, -at), to make a noise.
stolt, dignified, proud, boasting.
stolt, proudly.
stolthet (-en), pride.
stor, great, large, big, grand.
storhet (-en), greatness.
storljugare (-n, —), champion liar.
storm|a (-ade, -at), to storm, attack.
stor|man (-mannen, -män), grandee, lord.
stormansätt (-en, -er), dynasty.
storslagen, great, noble.
stortalig, blustering.
strand (-en, stränder), shore.
strid (-en, -er), fight, struggle.
stri|da (-dde, or, stred, -tt), to fight.
stridskamrat (-en, -er), comrade in war.
stridsklubb|a (-an, -or), battle-club.
stridslysten, quarrelsome, warlike.
strå (-et, -n), straw.
stråk|e (-en, -ar), bow.
strålande, glowing, radiant.
sträck|a (-te, -t), to stretch.
sträng (-en, -ar), string.
sträng, severe, strict, harsh.
strängeligen, strictly.
sträv, coarse.
strävan (indecl.), toil.
strävsam, hard-working, toilsome.
strö (-dde, -tt), to strew.
strömm|a (-ade, -at), to stream, flow;
strömma in, to pour in, flock together.
stucko, see sticka.
stug|a (-an, -or), cabin, hovel.
stulen, see stjäla.
stund (-en, -er), moment, while.
stup (-et, —), precipice.
stycke (-t, —), piece.
stygg, naughty.
styng (-et, —), sting, prick.
styr, see hålla.
styr|a (-de, -t), to lead, control.
styrka (-n), strength.
styv, skilled.
styvt, stiffly.
stå (stod, stått), to stand;
stå kvar, to remain standing;
stå till, to be.
stånd;
vara i stånd, to be able.
ståtlig, stately, imposing.
ställ|a (-de, -t), to manage;
ställa sig, to place oneself;
ställa till, to arrange, make.
ställe (-t, -n), place, spot.
stämm|a (-an, -or), meeting, voice.
ständigt, continually, ever, always.
stäng|a (-de, -t), to close.
stö|dja (-dde, -tt), to lean.
stök|a (-ade, -at), to busy oneself.
stör (-en, -ar), pole.
stör|a (-de, -t), to trouble, disturb.
stört|a (-ade, -at), to rush forward;
störta sig, to throw oneself, fall, dash;
störta ned, to rush down, fall;
störta upp, to spring to one’s feet.
stöt|a (-te, -t), to push;
stöta emot, to bump against.
stött|a (-ade, -at), to prop up.
suck|a (-ade, -at), to sigh.
supa (söp, supit), to drink.
sus|a (-ade, -at), to rustle, murmur.
svag, faint.
svall|a (-ade, -at), to roll, flow, surge.
svans (-en, -ar), tail.
svar|a (-ade, -at), to answer, reply.
svart, black.
svek (-et, —), fraud.
sven (-nen, -ner), page.
svensk (-en, -ar), Swede.
svensk, Swedish.
Sverige, Sweden.
svika (svek, svikit), to betray, disappoint, fail.
svikt|a (-ade, -at), to waver.
svindlande, dizzily.
sving|a (-ade, -at), to swing.
svår, hard, difficult.
sväll|a (-de, -t), to swell.
svälta (svalt, svulto, svultit), to starve.
sväng (-en, -ar), turn, curve.
sväng|a (-de, -t), to swing.
svängning (-en, -ar), swirling, swing.
svärd (-et, —), sword.
svär|fader (-fadern, -fäder), father-in-law.
svärfar, contr. of svärfader.
svärja (svor, svuro, svurit), to swear.
sväv|a (-ade, -at), to hover.
symbol (-en, -er), symbol.
syn (-en, -er), sight, vision.
syn|as (-tes, -ts), to appear, be seen, seem.
synd (-en, -er), sin.
synnerligen, very.
syndaregist|er (-ret, —), record of sins.
Syrien, Syria.
syrisk, Syrian.
syskon (-en), brothers and sisters.
syskonbarn (-et, —), nephew, niece.
syst|er (-ern, -rar), sister.
systerbarn (-et, —), nephew, niece.
så, then; so; such;
så till vida, so far, thus far;
så länge som, as long as;
så småningom, by degrees.
sådan, such.
såg, sågo, see se.
sålt, see sälja.
sålunda, thus.
sång (-en, -er), song, singing.
säd (-en), grain.
säga (sade, sagt), to say.
säker, certain.
säkerligen, certainly.
säkert, certainly.
sälja (sålde, sålt), to sell.
säll|a (-ade, -at) sig, to side (with).
sällan, seldom.
sällsam, peculiar, singular.
sän|da (-de, -t), to send.
säng (-en, -ar), bed;
till sängs, to bed.
sänk|a (-te, -t), to sink, lower.
sätt (-et, —), manner, way.
sätta (satte, satt), to place;
sätta sig emot, to oppose;
sätta sig ned, to sit down.
sök|a (-te, -t), to try; to seek, search, look for;
söka reda på, to look up.
sömn (-en), sleep.
söndag (-en, -ar), Sunday.
söndersliten, frayed.
sörj|a (-de, -t), to mourn, grieve.
T.
ta, abbrev. of taga;
ta av, to remove;
ta upp, to strike up.
tack|a (-ade, -at), to thank.
taga (tog, tagit), to take;
taga av, to turn; to strip off;
taga del, to participate;
taga emot, to receive;
taga in på, to put up at;
taga slut, to come to an end;
taga upp, to pick up.
tak (-et, —), roof, ceiling.
tal (-et, —), speech.
tal|a (-ade, -at), to talk, speak;
tala om, to tell, mention.
tank|e (-en, -ar), thought.
tapper, valiant, brave.
tapperhet (-en), bravery.
tappert, bravely.
tavl|a (-an, -or), target.
teck|en (-net, —), sign, symbol.
teckn|a (-ade, -at), to make a sign.
teg (-en, -ar), plot.
temp|el (-let, —), temple.
test (-en, -ar), strip of hair, tangle.
tid (-en, -er), time.
tidigt, early.
tiga (teg, tegat), to be silent; to cease speaking.
tigg|a (-de, -t), to beg.
tiggare (-n, —), beggar.
till, to, into;
till dess, until;
till sist, finally, at the end.
till och med, even.
tillbaka, back.
till|bedja (-bad, -bådo, -bett), to worship.
till|draga (-drog, -dragit) sig, to happen.
tillfälle (-t, -n), opportunity.
tillgivenhet (-en), affection.
tillhör|a (-de, -t), to belong to.
tillräckligt, sufficiently, enough.
tillrättavis|a (-ade, -at), to reprimand.
tilltal|a (-ade, -at), to address.
tillvaro (-n), existence.
til|låta (-lät, -låtit), to allow.
tillåtelse (-n), permission.
til|lägga (-lade, -lagt), to add.
tilländalupen, ended, past.
timm|e (-en, -ar), hour.
tindr|a (-ade, -at), to sparkle.
ting (-et, —), thing.
tinn|e (-en, -ar), pinnacle.
tistel|stång (-stången, stänger), pole, wagon tongue.
titt|a (-ade, -at), to look;
titta på, to look at.
tjock, thick, heavy.
tjän|a (-ade, -at), to serve.
tjänare (-n, —), servant.
tjänst (-en, -er), service.
tog, see taga.
tolv, twelve.
tom, empty, vacant.
tomhet (-en), emptiness.
ton (-en, -er), tone.
topp (-en, -ar), top.
topp (-en, -ar), summit, mountain peak.
torde, see tör.
tordes, see töras.
torg (-et, —), marketplace.
tork|a (-ade, -at), to wipe.
torn (-et, —), tower.
torr, dry.
torftig, lowly.
trakt (-en, -er), region, neighborhood.
trapp|a (-an, -or), step, stairway.
trappsteg (-et, —), step.
trappuppgång (-en, -ar), stairway.
trashank (-en, -ar), ragamuffin.
tre, three.
tredje, third.
trefotad, three-legged;
trefotat altare, tripod.
trenne, three.
trettiofem, thirty-five.
trevlig, pleasant, nice.
treåring (-en, -ar), child of three (years).
tro (-n), faith, belief.
tro (-dde, -tt), to believe, think.
trogen, loyal, faithful.
trolig, probable.
troligen, probably.
trots, despite;
som trots, as any.
trots|a (-ade, -at), to defy.
trotsig, bold, challenging.
trottoarkant (-en, -er), curbstone.
trubadur (-en, -er), troubadour.
trumm|a (-ade, -at), to thrum.
trupp (-en, -er), troop.
trygg, confident, safe.
trygghet (-en), safety.
trä (-et), wood.
träbark (-en), bark of a tree.
träd (-et, —), tree.
trä|da (-dde, -tt), to step, tread.
träddung|e (-en, -ar), grove.
träff|a (-ade, -at), to hit; to meet.
träl|a (-ade, -at), to slave, drudge.
träng|a (-de, -t), to force, press, penetrate.
träng|as (-des, -ts), to crowd.
tröj|a (-an, -or), coat, jacket.
trösk|el (-eln, -lar), threshold.
tröstande, consoling.
trött, tired, weary.
tukt|a (-ade, -at), to chastise.
tumskruv (-en, -ar), thumbscrew.
tumult (-et, —), tumult, commotion.
tung, heavy.
tungomål (-et, —), tongue, language.
tuv|a (-an, -or), molehill, little mound, tuft of grass.
tvang, see tvinga.
tvehågsen, undecided, hesitating.
tvekan (indecl.), doubt.
tving|a (-ade, or, tvang, tvungo, -at, or, tvungit), to force.
tvist (-en, -er), controversy.
tviv|el (-let, —), doubt.
tvungit, see tvinga.
två (-dde, -tt), to wash.
två, two.
tvär, blunt.
tvärsöver, across.
tvärt, suddenly.
tyck|a (-te, -t), to think;
tycka om, to like.
tyck|as (-tes, -ts), to seem.
tydligt, plainly.
tyg (-et, -er), goods.
tyranni (-et), tyranny.
tyst, silent.
tyst, hush!
tyst|a (-ade, -at), to silence.
tystnad (-en), silence.
tåg (-et, —), procession.
tåg|a (-ade, -at), to march.
tål|a (-de, -t), to bear;
tåla vid, to be able to endure.
tålamod (-et), patience.
tår (-en, -ar), tear.
tårad, brimming with tears.
tält (-et, —), tent.
tältgata (-an, -or), passageway in camp.
tältluck|a (-an, -or), tent flap.
tän|da (-de, -t), to light.
tänk|a (-te, -t), to think, contemplate;
tänka sig, to fancy;
tänka sig för, to consider;
tänka på, to think of.
tämligen, fairly, pretty, rather, somewhat.
tärn|a (-an, -or), bridesmaid.
tärning (-en, -ar), die (dice).
tät, dense, thick.
tätt, close.
tävl|a (-ade, -at), to rival.
töm|ma (-de, -t), to empty.
tör (torde), maybe, perhaps, etc., with main verb.
töras (tordes, torts, pres. törs), to dare.
törhända, perchance.
U.
udd (-en, -ar), sting, prong.
ugn (-en, -ar), oven.
ullspinnare (-n, —), wool spinner.
undan, away.
und|er (-ret, —), miracle.
under, under, during;
under det att, while.
underbar, wonderful, remarkable.
undergång (-en), destruction.
underrätt|a (-ade, -at), to inform.
undersåt|e (-en, -ar), subject.
undersök|a (-te, -t), to examine.
underverk (-et, —), miracle.
undflykt (-en, -er), escape.
und|gå (-gick, -gingo, -gått), to escape.
und|komma (-kom, -kommit), to escape.
undr|a (-ade, -at), to wonder.
undsättningshär (-en, -ar), relief corps, reserves, aid.
ung, young.
ungdom (-en, -ar), young people.
upp, up.
uppdrag (-et, —), commission, charge.
uppe, up.
uppenbar|a (-ade, -at), to reveal.
uppfostr|a (-ade, -at), to bring up.
uppfylld, filled;
uppfylld av, filled with.
uppför, up.
uppför|a (-de, -t) sig, to behave, act;
uppföra sig mot, to treat.
upp|ge (-gav, -gåvo, -givit), to give up.
upphetsning (-en), excitement.
upphett|a (-ade, -at), to heat.
upphöj|a (-de, -t), to exalt.
upphör|a (-de, -t), to cease, discontinue.
upplagd, placed.
upplev|a (-de, -at), to experience.
upplyf|ta (-te, -t), to raise.
upplys|a (-te, -t), to light up.
upplyst, lighted.
uppman|a (-ade, -at), to counsel.
uppmuntr|a (-ade, -at), to encourage.
uppmärksamhet (-en), attention, scrutiny.
upprepa (-ade, -at), to repeat.
uppretad, irritated, wrought up.
uppror (-et, —), rebellion.
upprät, upright.
upprätt, upright.
uppslagen, open.
uppstapl|a (-ade, -at), to pile up.
upp|stå (-stod, -stått), to arise.
uppståndelse (-n), commotion.
upp|sätta (-satte, -satt), to set up.
upp|taga (-tog, -tagit), to occupy; to take, receive.
upptagen, absorbed.
upptåg (-et, —), prank.
upptäck|a (-te, -t), to discover.
upptäckt (-en, -er), discovery.
uppvaktning (-en), attendants.
uppåt, up.
ur, out of, from.
uråldrig, ancient.
usel, poor, wretched.
ut, out.
utan, but; without.
utand|as (-ades, -ats), exhale.
utanför, outside.
utbre|da (-dde, -tt), to spread out.
utbrunnen, burned out.
ute, out.
utefter, along.
utforsk|a (-ade, -at), to ascertain.
utför|a (-de, -t), to do, carry out.
ut|gjuta (-göt, -gjutit), to shed.
utgrävd, seamed.
ut|gå (-gick, -gingo, -gått), to spring; to go out.
utgångspsalm (-en, -er), last hymn, recessional chant.
utom, except; outside of;
utom sig, beside oneself.
utrym|ma (-de, -t), to evacuate.
ut|stå (-stod, -stått), to endure.
uttal|a (-ade, -at), to utter.
utväg (-en, -ar), means, resource, course.
utåt, along.
utöv|a (-ade, -at), to pursue.
V.
vacker, pretty, handsome.
vackl|a (-ade, -at), to wabble, stagger.
vadmalsjack|a (-an, -or), jacket of homespun.
vadmalsrock (-en, -ar), coat of homespun.
vadmalströj|a (-an, -or), jacket of homespun.
vagn (-en, -ar), carriage, coach, wagon.
vagnsfönster (-ret, —), carriage window.
vajande, waving, swaying.
vaken, awake.
vakn|a (-ade, -at), to awake;
vakna till sans, to regain one’s senses.
vakt|a (-ade, -at), to watch.
vakt|el (-eln, -lar), quail.
vaktpost (-en, -er), guard.
vald, select.
vall|a (-ade, -at), to tend.
vallfärdande (-n, —), pilgrim.
vallgrav (-n, —), moat.
valv (-et, —), arch.
van vid, accustomed to.
van|a (-an, -or), habit.
vandr|a (-ade, -at), to walk, wander.
vanheder (-n), discredit.
vanlig, usual, ordinary.
vanligen, commonly.
vansinnig, insane.
vanställ|a (-de, -t), to disfigure.
vanvördnad (-en), disrespect.
vap|en (-net, —), weapon.
vapenbragd (-en, -er), feat of arms.
vapensmed (-en, -er), armorer.
var, wherever.
vara (var, pl. voro, varit, pres. är), to be;
vara med om, to be party to;
vara i stånd, to be able.
var|a (-ade, -at), to last.
varandra, each other.
varelse (-n, -r), being.
varenda, every.
vare sig … eller, either … or.
varför, why.
varhelst, wherever.
varifrån, whence.
varken … eller, neither … nor.
varm, warm.
varn|a (-ade, -at), to warn, threaten.
varsam, careful.
vart, varthän, where, whither.
vatt|en (-net, —), water.
vaxljus (-et, —), candle, taper.
veck|a (-an, -or), week.
vek|e (-en, -ar), wick.
velat, see vilja.
vem, who.
Venedig, Venice.
verk|a (-ade, -at), to work, act.
verkligen, really, actually.
verk|stad (-staden, -städer), workshop.
verkställ|a (-de, -t), to perform.
veta (visste, vetat), to know.
vetskap (-en), knowledge.
vi, we.
vid, wide, far;
så till vida, thus far;
vida omkring, far and wide.
vid, at, by.
vidare, further.
vift|a (-ade, -at), to wave.
vika, see ge.
vikt (-en), importance.
viktig, important.
vila (-n), rest.
vil|a (-ade, -at), to rest.
vild, wild, savage, hilarious.
vilddjur (-et, —), wild beast.
vilj|a (-an, -or), will, consent.
vilja (ville, velat), to will, want, wish.
vilken, who, which.
ville, see vilja.
viloplats (-en, -er), resting place.
vim|mel (-let), swarm, confusion.
vind (-en, -ar), wind.
ving|e (-en, -ar), wing.
vingslag (-et, —), sweep of wing.
vink|a (-ade, -at), to beckon.
vink|el (-eln, -lar), nook.
vinkrog (-en, -ar), wine shop.
vinna (vann, vunno, vunnit), to win.
violett, violet, purple.
violin (-en, -er), violin.
vis, wise.
vis|a (-ade, -at), to show, display.
visk|a (-ade, -at), to whisper.
viss, assured, certain.
visshet (-en), assurance.
visso;
för visso, indeed.
visst, certainly.
visste, see veta.
vit, white.
vittn|a (-ade, -at), to testify.
vittne (-t, -n), witness.
voro, see vara.
vred, vexed, angry.
vrede (-n), anger.
vrida (vred, vridit) sig, to writhe.
vrå (-n, -r), corner.
vunnit, see vinna.
vuxen, grown.
våg (-en, -or), wave.
våg|a (-ade, -at), to risk, dare.
våld (-et), power.
våldsam, violent.
våll|a (-ade, -at), to cause.
vår, our, ours.
vård (-en), care.
vård|a (-ade, -at), to take care of.
vårväd|er (-ret), spring weather.
våt, wet.
väck|a (-te, -t), to quicken, wake.
väd|er (-ret), weather.
väderbiten, weather-beaten.
väg (-en, -ar), way, road, path.
vägkant (-en, -er), roadside.
väl, well; no doubt, probably.
välbärgad, well-to-do.
väldig, tremendous, mighty.
välja (valde, valt), to choose.
välkommen, welcome.
vällukt (-en, -er), perfume.
välmåga (-n), prosperity.
välsignelse (-n, -r), blessing.
välstånd (-et), comfort, plenty.
väl|ta (-te, -t), to turn over.
vältalig, eloquent.
välvd, vaulted.
vän (-nen, -ner), friend.
vän, fair.
vän|da (-de, -t), to turn;
vända om, to turn back.
vänt|a (-ade, -at), to wait, expect;
vänta på, to wait for.
väpn|a (-ade, -at), to arm.
väpnare (-n), squire.
värd (-en, -ar), host, landlord.
värde (-t, -n), value.
värdig, dignified.
värdighet (-en, -er), dignity, honor.
värld (-en, -ar), world.
världsförnyare (-n, —), regenerator of the world.
värm|a (-de, -t), to heat.
värre, worse.
värv (-et, —), task, mission.
västerländsk, western.
västerut, westward.
vävnad (-en, -er), textile.
vävstol (-en, -ar), loom.
väx|a (-te, -t), to grow.
växl|a (-ade, -at), to exchange.
växt (-en, -er), plant.
vördnad (-en), respect.
vördnadsbjudande, imposing.
Y.
ypperst, choicest, best.
yrke (-t, -n), trade.
ytterligare, besides.
ytterst, outermost.
yvig, bushy.
Z.
zink (-et), zinc.
Å.
å (-n, -ar), river.
åk|a (-te, -t), to drive.
åkdon (-et, —), wagon.
åk|er (-ern, -rar), field.
åld|er (-ern, -rar), age.
ålderdom (-en), old age, senility.
å|lägga (-lade, -lagt), to charge, order.
ånej, oh no.
år (-et, —), year.
åsk|a (-an, -or), thunder.
åstad, off (frequently not translated).
åsyn (-en), sight, presence.
åt, åto, see äta.
åt, to, toward.
å|taga (-tog, -tagit) sig, to undertake.
åter, again.
återigen, again.
åter|komma (-kom, -kommit), to recur.
åter|stå (-stod, -stått), to remain, be left.
åter|taga (-tog, -tagit), to continue, take up again.
åter|vinna (-vann, -vunno, -vunnit), to win back.
återvän|da (-de, -t), to return.
åtföljd, accompanied.
åtgångna, see gå åt.
åtlöje (-t, -n), ridicule, laughing-stock.
åtminstone, at least.
åt|njuta (-njöt, -njutit), to enjoy.
åtnjöt, see åtnjuta.
åtrå (-n), yearning.
åtta, eight.
åttio, eighty.
Ä.
ädel, noble.
ädelsinnad, high-minded.
äg|a (-de, -t), to own, possess.
äggskal (-et, —), eggshell.
äldre, older.
äldst, oldest.
älgjakt (-en, -er), moose hunt.
ämn|a (-ade, -at), to intend.
än, still, yet; than;
än mindre, still less.
än … än, now … now.
änd|a (-ade, -at), to finish.
ända, all the way.
ända till, even to.
ända tills, until.
ändock, nevertheless.
ändring (-en, -ar), change.
ändå, yet, anyhow, still, for all that.
äng|el (-eln, -lar), angel.
änglaflock (-en, -ar), angel throng.
änglasång (-en), song of angels.
ängslig, troubled, perturbed.
änk|a (-an, -or), widow.
ännu, still.
äntligen, finally.
är, äro, see vara.
ära (-n), glory.
ärelysten, ambitious.
äretit|el (-eln, -lar), honorary title.
ärlig, honest.
ärligt, honestly.
ärlighet (-en), honesty.
ärr (-et, —), scar.
äta (åt, ätit), to eat.
ätt (-en, -er), family, ancestral line.
även, also, too.
äventyr (-et, —), adventure; story.
äventyrlig, adventurous.
Ö.
ödemark (-en, -er), wilderness.
ödslig, desolate.
öga (-t, ögon), eye.
ögonblick (-et, —), moment.
ök|a (-ade, -at), to increase.
ök|en (-nen, -nar), desert.
ömk|a (-ade, -at) sig, to bewail;
ömka sig över, to pity.
ömklig, pitiful, miserable.
ömtålig, sensitive.
önsk|a (-ade, -at), to wish.
öppen, open.
öppet, openly.
öppn|a (-ade, -at), to open.
öra (-t, öron), ear.
ös|a (-te, -t), to pour.
österland (-et), Orient.
öv|a (-ade, -at), to exercise;
öva inflytande, to influence;
öva sig med, to practise.
över, above, over, across.
överallt, all over.
överbyggd, covered.
överenskommelse (-n, -r), agreement.
över|falla (-föll, -fallit), to attack.
överflöd (-et), abundance, luxury.
överfull, overcrowded.
överge, contr. of övergiva.
över|giva (-gav, -gåvo, -givit), to give up, abandon.
överkorsad, covered, crossed.
över|lägga (-lade, -lagt), to discuss.
övermåttan, exceedingly, immensely.
överst, uppermost, highest.
övertyg|a (-ade, -at), to convince.
över|vinna (-vann, -vunno, -vunnit), to overcome, conquer.
övrig, remaining;
för övrigt, furthermore.