lejon
/²lɛjːɔn/neuter
The Swedish word for lion is lejon.
lejon refers to the big cat Panthera leo.
Meaning: big cat Panthera leo (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
lejon is a neuter noun. The singular indefinite form is lejon, and its plural form is also lejon. To specify a single lion, use the definite form lejonet (the lion). To specify a group of lions, use the definite plural form lejonen (the lions).
How do you pronounce it?
/²lɛjːɔn/
Did you know?
- The word lejon is derived from the Latin leo, rather than evolving from a native Proto-Germanic root.
- In Swedish heraldry, the lejon is one of the most frequent animals used in coats of arms and family crests across Scandinavia.
- The Icelandic word ljón is a close relative of the Swedish lejon, showing how the word has shifted phonetically across North Germanic languages.
Examples in context
- Lejonet är ett djur.The lion is an animal.This sentence shows how to use the definite form lejonet.Tatoeba #3009971 by mrkalling, translation #598222 by kroko
- Jag talar om ett lejon.I'm talking about a lion.This sentence shows how to use the indefinite form lejon when talking about a single animal.Tatoeba #4176932 by richke, translation #4300451 by Lindoula
- Och så förälskade sig lejonet i tackan.And thus the lion fell in love with the ewe.Tatoeba #1465429 by Tximist, translation #980053 by sacredceltic
- Stockholm Zoo är hem för många vackra lejon.Stockholm Zoo is home to many beautiful lions.
- Lejonet är en majestätisk varelse.The lion is a majestic creature.
- Wow! Kolla vilket stort lejon!Wow! Look at that big lion!
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Erik and Emma are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- ErikTitta, där är ett lejon!Look, there is a lion!
- EmmaVilket stort lejon det är.What a big lion it is.
- ErikDet ser farligt ut.It looks dangerous.
- EmmaJa, han är verkligen mäktig.Yes, he is truly powerful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lion” translations and entries lejon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lejon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
