studsmatta
common gender
The English phrase 'trampoline' is studsmatta in Swedish. Wiktionary also lists trampolin.
Meaning: gymnastic and recreational device (noun)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | Note |
|---|---|
| studsmatta | common gender |
| trampolin | common gender |
The term refers to a gymnastic and recreational device. To express the activity of jumping on a trampoline, you typically use the verb hoppa followed directly by the noun studsmatta to say hoppa studsmatta.
What does it mean word for word?
The word studsmatta is a compound of studs (bounce) and matta (mat).
Which one should you use?
While both words mean trampoline, studsmatta is the more common everyday term used for recreational backyard trampolines, whereas trampolin often refers to the professional equipment used in gymnastics or sports.
Did you know?
- The Swedish word trampolin is a loanword from the Italian trampolino, which means 'little jump'.
- The phrase hoppa studsmatta is a common example of how Swedish often omits the preposition 'on' when describing the activity of jumping on a trampoline.
- The verb studsa used in studsmatta can also describe a ball bouncing or a person 'bouncing' back from a setback in a figurative sense.
Examples in context
- Barnen hoppade studsmattaThe children were jumping on a trampolineThis sentence is useful for seeing how to use studsmatta in the context of children jumping.
- Kan du visa mig var studsmattan är?Can you show me where the trampoline is?
- Vi kommer att vara på hoppmattan hela eftermiddagen!We'll be on the trampoline all afternoon!
- Vi köpte en ny studsmatta igår.We bought a new trampoline yesterday.
- Är den här studsmattan säker?Is this trampoline safe?
Example conversation
Emma and Karl are in their garden preparing for a party.
- KarlSka vi ta fram studsmattan till barnen?Should we bring out the trampoline for the children?
- EmmaJa, Karl, det är en jättebra idé.Yes, Karl, that is a great idea.
- KarlJag ska kontrollera att den är hel.I will check that it is intact.
- EmmaBra, jag fixar lite fika till oss.Good, I will prepare some snacks for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trampoline” translations and entries studsmatta, trampolin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries studsmatta, trampolin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
