rumpa
The English word bum is translated into Swedish as rumpa.
The term rumpa is an informal noun used specifically to refer to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Did you know?
- Swedish speakers might use the word skinka to refer to the fleshy part of the buttocks, which is the same word used for 'ham' in a culinary context.
- In Old Swedish, the word rumpa did not just refer to the buttocks, but was the standard word for a creature's tail.
- In Swedish, the phrase att sitta på rumpan literally means 'to sit on one's bum' but is used idiomatically to describe someone who is being lazy or unproductive.
Examples in context
- Barnet har en liten rumpa.The child has a little bum.
Example conversation
Maja and Karl are getting ready to go for a hike.
- MajaÄr dina byxor bekväma?Are your pants comfortable?
- KarlNej, de trycker mot min rumpa.No, they are pressing against my bum.
- MajaDu borde byta till ett annat par.You should change to another pair.
- KarlJa, det är nog bäst.Yes, that's probably best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rumpa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rumpa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
