knivar
The English phrase knives is translated into Swedish as knivar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular indefinite form is kniv. The plural definite form is knivarna.
Did you know?
- The Swedish phrase knivstucken can be used metaphorically to describe a sudden, sharp feeling of betrayal or emotional pain.
- In Sweden, there is a long history of 'knivslöjd', the traditional craft of carving handles and tools with knivar.
- Swedish has a specific word for a pocket knife, fickkniv, which is an essential cultural item for many in the Swedish countryside and forests.
Examples in context
- Håll barnen borta från knivarna.Keep the children away from the knives.This sentence is useful for learning how to warn people to keep children away from the form knivar.Tatoeba #9193848 by morbrorper, translation #245792 by CK
- Du borde inte låta barn leka med knivar.You shouldn't let children play with knives.This sentence is useful for advising against letting children play with the form knivar.Tatoeba #10714545 by Pineapple, translation #7653717 by CK
- Var snäll och ge oss två knivar och fyra gafflar.Give us two knives and four forks, please.This sentence is useful for requesting a specific number of the form knivar.Tatoeba #891942 by Tximist, translation #262535 by CK
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Example conversation
Maja and Lucas are unpacking kitchen supplies after moving into a new apartment.
- MajaVar är våra nya knivar?Where are our new knives?
- LucasJag hittade dem i en låda.I found them in a box.
- MajaDe är väldigt vassa.They are very sharp.
- LucasDå får vi vara försiktiga.Then we must be careful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
