vit
/ˈviːt/
In Swedish, white is vit.
The term vit is used to describe the color white, such as a bright and colorless appearance. It can also be used in a racial context to refer to Caucasians, where related terms like ljushyad or ljushyllt may also be used.
Meaning: color (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form used depends on the noun it describes. Use vit for common gender nouns in their indefinite form. Use vita for plural nouns or when the noun is in its definite form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Swedish adjectives change based on the gender and number of the noun. vit is used for common gender (en-words) in the indefinite form. For plural nouns or for definite nouns (such as 'the white car'), use vita.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈviːt/
Did you know?
- The Swedish word vits (the plural or a different noun form) can mean a 'pun' or a 'joke'. This usage has no connection to the color white.
- While vit describes the color, the word vitsig is used to describe someone who is 'witty' or 'clever'.
- In traditional Swedish folklore, the vittra are supernatural beings, and though the name's origin is debated, it is often associated with the pale or 'white' appearance of spirits.
Examples in context
- Allt är vitt ute.Everything's white outside.This sentence shows how to use vit to describe the state of the environment.Tatoeba #10626604 by herrsilen, translation #10533528 by maaster
- Hästen är inte vit.The horse is not white.This sentence uses vit to describe a horse.Tatoeba #3154168 by herrsilen, translation #3143476 by belvis
- Han har en vit katt.He's got a white cat.This sentence uses vit to describe a cat.Tatoeba #2328147 by Tximist, translation #1034058 by Ruben
- Den här blusen är vit.This blouse is white.
- Vit snö täcker marken.White snow covers the ground.
- Det vita huset är vackert.The white house is beautiful.
- Hans skjorta var vit som snö.His shirt was white as snow.
- Väggarna var kritvita.The walls were chalk-white.
- Golvet var mjölkvitt.The floor was milk-white.
- 43 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Linnea and Oscar are painting a room in their house.
- LinneaVilken färg vill vi ha här?Which color do we want in here?
- OscarJag tycker att vit är bäst.I think white is best.
- LinneaJa, vit gör rummet ljusare.Yes, white makes the room brighter.
- OscarDå köper vi den färgen.Then we will buy that color.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
