makrill
common gender
The English word mackerel is makrill in Swedish.
makrill refers to the edible fish.
Meaning: edible fish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite form of makrill is makrillen (the mackerel), and the plural form is makrillar (mackerels).
Did you know?
- In Swedish culinary traditions, makrill is frequently served as makrill i tomatsås, a canned mackerel in tomato sauce that is a nostalgic staple of the Swedish lunch box.
- Despite its similarity to English, makrill is a loanword that reflects the historical dominance of Dutch maritime trade in the Baltic and North seas.
- Swedish food culture often pairs makrill with a 'knäckebröd' (crispbread), turning a simple fish into a traditional open-faced sandwich.
Examples in context
- Var kan jag hitta färsk makrill i den här staden?Where can I find fresh mackerel in this city?
- Jag köpte färsk makrill på marknaden.I bought fresh mackerel at the market.
- Makrill smakar väldigt gott med citron.Mackerel tastes very good with lemon.
- Finns det makrill i den här rätten?Is there mackerel in this dish?
Example conversation
Alice and Lucas are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- AliceSka vi äta makrill ikväll?Shall we eat mackerel tonight?
- LucasJa, det låter som en bra idé.Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
- AliceJag kan laga makrill i ugnen.I can cook the mackerel in the oven.
- LucasPerfekt, jag hjälper dig gärna.Perfect, I would love to help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mackerel” translations and entries makrill, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries makrill, CC BY-SA 4.0.
