kniv
/kniːv/common gender
The English phrase "knife" is kniv in Swedish.
kniv refers to a utensil or tool designed for cutting.
Meaning: utensil or tool designed for cutting (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of kniv is knivar. The definite singular form with a genitive suffix is knivens.
How do you pronounce it?
/kniːv/
Did you know?
- A person might use the term kniv in the context of 'knivig situation', which describes a 'thorny' or 'tricky' situation rather than a physical cutting tool.
- Swedish law has very specific regulations regarding the carry of a kniv in public, which can lead to misunderstandings for tourists who carry small folding knives.
- In Sweden, a kniv is historically tied to the täljkniv, a traditional carving knife used by everyone from farmers to children for woodworking.
Examples in context
- Har ni en kniv?Do you have a knife?Tatoeba #12261359 by morbrorper, translation #3823220 by CK
- Ge mig din kniv.Give me your knife.Tatoeba #4340004 by richke, translation #2995002 by CK
- Jag behöver en kniv.I need a knife.Tatoeba #901892 by Tximist, translation #693874 by Riskemulo
- Kan du snälla ge mig en kniv?Can you please give me a knife?
- Jag behöver en ny kniv till mitt kök.I need a new knife for my kitchen.
- Kan du snälla låna ut en kniv?Can you please lend me a knife?
- Har du en vass kniv jag kan använda?Do you have a sharp knife I can use?
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Oscar and Emma are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- OscarEmma, kan du hitta en kniv?Emma, can you find a knife?
- EmmaJa, här är en kniv till dig, Oscar.Yes, here is a knife for you, Oscar.
- OscarTack, den här kniven ser bra ut.Thanks, this knife looks good.
- EmmaBra, nu kan vi börja laga maten.Good, now we can start cooking.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “knife” translations and entries kniv, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
