kristall
/krɪsˈtalː/common gender
The Swedish word for crystal is kristall.
The word kristall refers to a mineral. While kristall is used for crystals, the Swedish word for the broader category of a mineral is Mineral. Specific types of crystals include Kvarts (quartz) and Diamant (diamond).
Meaning: mineral (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the indefinite singular, the word is preceded by the common gender article en, forming en kristall. The plural form is kristaller. If you want to express possession in the definite singular (the crystal's), use kristallens.
How do you pronounce it?
/krɪsˈtalː/
Did you know?
- In Swedish, the word kristall is used to describe the voice of a singer or the sound of a bell if it is exceptionally clear and pure.
- In Swedish interior design discussions, 'kristall' often refers specifically to high-quality lead crystal glassware rather than raw minerals.
- Swedish speakers use the term 'kristalliseras' (to crystallize) just as in English, but it is frequently applied to ideas or processes becoming fixed or clear in a person's mind.
Examples in context
- Det kristallklara vattnet hade en väldigt angenäm temperatur.The crystal clear water had a very pleasant temperature.This sentence shows the use of kristall in the context of describing water clarity.Tatoeba #12110775 by johanrhg, translation #5716314 by zumley
- Den här kristallen har en unik struktur.This crystal has a unique structure.
- Jag har några vackra kristaller hemma.I have some beautiful crystals at home.
- Jag köpte en vacker kristall som jag ska ge till min syster på födelsedagen.I bought a beautiful crystal, which I will give to my sister on her birthday.
- Visste du att en snöflinga är en kristall?Did you know that a snowflake is a crystal?
- Den här vackra kristallen glittrar i ljuset.This beautiful crystal sparkles in the light.
- Han hittade en stor kristall i skogen.He found a large crystal in the forest.
Example conversation
Erik and Maja are looking at a collection of rocks in a museum.
- ErikTitta på den där stora kristallen!Look at that large crystal!
- MajaDen är verkligen väldigt vacker, Erik.It is truly very beautiful, Erik.
- ErikTror du att den är dyr?Do you think it is expensive?
- MajaDet är säkert en dyr kristall.It is certainly an expensive crystal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crystal” translations and entries kristall, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
