sköldpadda
/ˈɧœldˌpada/common gender
The English word "turtle" is translated into Swedish as sköldpadda.
The word sköldpadda refers to a land or marine reptile with a shell.
Meaning: land or marine reptile with a shell (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun sköldpadda is a common gender noun. To talk about multiple turtles, use the plural form sköldpaddor. For the definite singular form, "the turtle", use sköldpaddan. For the definite plural form, "the turtles", use sköldpaddorna.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɧœldˌpada/
Did you know?
- The Swedish word sköldpadda literally translates to 'shield toad'.
- Swedish uses one word, sköldpadda, for both land tortoises and sea turtles, whereas English often distinguishes between the two.
- The word sköld means 'shield' and is the same word used for the equipment used by medieval knights.
Examples in context
- Varför köpte du en sköldpadda?Why did you buy a turtle?This sentence is useful for asking why someone purchased a sköldpadda.Tatoeba #6602483 by loghaD, translation #5152913 by CarpeLanam
- Vi hittade en sköldpadda i trädgården.We found a turtle in the garden.This sentence is useful for describing finding a sköldpadda in a garden.Tatoeba #12347551 by SilasNordgren, translation #376630 by CK
- Det här är Toms sköldpadda. Hon heter Mary.This is Tom's pet turtle. She's called Mary.This sentence is useful for introducing a pet sköldpadda named Mary.Tatoeba #3829329 by herrsilen, translation #2695734 by Hybrid
- Mina barn älskar sköldpaddor.My children love turtles.
- Sköldpaddan simmade lugnt i dammen.The turtle was swimming calmly in the pond.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Erik and Maja are walking by a small pond in a park.
- ErikTitta, Maja, en sköldpadda vid kanten!Look, Maja, a turtle by the edge!
- MajaÅh, vilken söt liten sköldpadda.Oh, what a cute little turtle.
- ErikDen ser väldigt lugn ut.It looks very calm.
- MajaJa, den vilar i solen.Yes, it is resting in the sun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turtle” translations and entries sköldpadda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sköldpadda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
