Ways to say it
| Swedish |
|---|
| ättiksgurka |
| inläggning |
| inlagd |
| saltgurka |
The term is used to describe preserved cucumbers. The noun inläggning refers to the process of pickling or preserving food in a liquid. To perform the action of pickling food in a solution of salt, sugar or vinegar, use the verb phrase lägga in.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ättiksgurka is a compound of ättika (vinegar) and gurka (cucumber).
Which one should you use?
Swedish distinguishes between types of pickles based on their brine. Use ättiksgurka specifically for pickles made with a vinegar-based brine, as opposed to salt-based pickles. In contrast, use saltgurka for pickles preserved in a salt brine, which are typically less sweet and more savory than ättiksgurka.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective inlagd (pickled) is used to describe the state of the cucumber, such as in the phrase inlagd gurka.
Did you know?
- Pickled herring, or inlagd sill, is so central to Swedish culture that it is a mandatory part of the traditional Midsummer feast.
- The word gurka is a cognate with the English word 'gourd', as both refer to the family of plants that include cucumbers and squashes.
- The word ättika in ättiksgurka is a direct relative of the English word 'acetic', which describes the acid found in vinegar.
Examples in context
- Jag älskar inlagd gurka på min smörgås.I love pickles on my sandwich.
- Hon äter alltid picklad gurka till sin köttbullemacka.She always eats pickles with her meatball sandwich.
- Jag vill ha ättiksgurka till maten.I want pickled cucumber with the meal.
- Har vi ättiksgurka hemma?Do we have pickled cucumber at home?
Example conversation
Karl and Linnea are preparing a meal together.
- KarlLinnea, har vi någon ättiksgurka kvar?Linnea, do we have any pickles left?
- LinneaJa, det finns en burk i kylen.Yes, there is a jar in the fridge.
- KarlTack, jag tar några till min burgare.Thanks, I'll take some for my burger.
- LinneaVarsågod, Karl!You're welcome, Karl!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pickle” translations and entries ättiksgurka, inläggning, inlagd, saltgurka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inläggning, saltgurka, ättiksgurka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
