älg
/ɛlj/common gender
The English word moose is älg in Swedish.
The term refers to the largest member of the deer family, specifically the species Alces alces.
Meaning: largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
älg is a common-gender noun. To express 'the moose', use the definite form älgen. The plural form of the word is älgar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɛlj/
Did you know?
- The word älg is used in the common expression älgstopp to describe the sudden braking of a car to avoid hitting a moose on the road.
- The English word 'moose' actually comes from an Algonquian language, while the Swedish älg shares a much deeper, ancient root with the English word 'elk'.
- In Sweden, the älg is known as 'the king of the forest' (skogens konung), reflecting its status as the most iconic animal in the Swedish wilderness.
Examples in context
- Han såg en älg.He saw a moose.This sentence shows how to use älg when describing someone seeing a moose.Tatoeba #10663092 by Pineapple, translation #8018343 by OsoHombre
- Yanni dödade en älg.Yanni killed a moose.This sentence demonstrates the use of älg in the context of a moose being killed.Tatoeba #10030987 by morbrorper, translation #10030927 by Amastan
- Tom hade aldrig sett en älg förrän han flyttade till Alaska.Tom had never seen a moose until he moved to Alaska.This sentence uses älg to describe a person's experience with seeing a moose.Tatoeba #4333659 by richke, translation #4017281 by CK
- Jakten på älgar är populär i Sverige.Moose hunting is popular in Sweden.
- Älgar lever mestadels i skogar och är kända för sina stora horn.Moose mainly live in forests and are known for their large antlers.
- Kolla, där är en älg!Look, there's a moose!
- Älgen som vi såg igår var verkligen imponerande.The moose we saw yesterday was truly impressive.
- Kan du höra hur älgen skriker i skogen?Can you hear the moose screaming in the woods?
- Jag såg en älg precis vid vägen på väg hit.I saw a moose right by the road on my way here.
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Example conversation
Alice and Lucas are hiking in a Swedish forest.
- AliceTitta, där står en älg!Look, there is a moose standing there!
- LucasOj, den är verkligen jättestor.Oh, it is really huge.
- AliceÄlgen ser ut att vara lugn.The moose looks calm.
- LucasJa, vi får inte skrämma den.Yes, we must not scare it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moose” translations and entries älg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
