ängel
/ˈɛŋːɛl/common gender
The Swedish word for angel is ängel.
ängel is a noun used to refer to a messenger from a deity.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular common-gender noun ängel becomes änglar in the plural. To express the definite plural genitive, such as 'the angels' ', use the form änglarnas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɛŋːɛl/
Did you know?
- In Swedish, the word ängel is also used in the name of a popular pastry called änglakaka, which is a very light and airy sponge cake.
- Swedish folklore historically featured tomtar as domestic guardians, but the modern Christmas tradition blends these figures with the imagery of änglar.
- In Swedish literature, an ängel might sometimes be used metaphorically to describe a person who is incredibly naive or 'too good for this world'.
Examples in context
- Hon är en ängel.She's an angel.This sentence shows how to use ängel to describe a person.Tatoeba #1967579 by herrsilen, translation #1851464 by Spamster
- Din son är en ängel.Your son is an angel.This sentence demonstrates using ängel when referring to a son.Tatoeba #5798181 by suedenjin, translation #5797542 by Eccles17
- Hon var som en ängel.She was like an angel.This sentence illustrates the use of ängel in a comparison.Tatoeba #10693110 by Pineapple, translation #10088209 by ddnktr
- Idag var jag skyddad av en ängel.Today, I was protected by an angel.
- En ängel viskade i mitt öra och gav mig mod.An angel whispered in my ear and gave me courage.
- Min älskling är som en söt liten ängel.My darling is like a sweet little angel.
- Dina änglavingar får mig att sväva på moln.Your angel wings make me feel like I'm floating on clouds.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maja and Lucas are discussing a painting in a gallery.
- MajaTitta på den där ängeln på tavlan!Look at that angel in the painting!
- LucasJa, den ser väldigt fridfull ut.Yes, it looks very peaceful.
- MajaTror du att en ängel kan flyga?Do you think an angel can fly?
- LucasJa, det är ju det som är poängen.Yes, that is the whole point.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations and entries ängel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
