Lions and Tigers and Bears… in Swedish! Posted by Marcus Cederström on Jul 24, 2013 in Swedish Language, Vocabulary
Some vocabulary lists are more important than others. Some focus on getting you through your everyday life. Some focus on getting you a job. Others though, others are fun. Like swear words. I’m not teaching you swear words though. Katja already took care of that in her great post, “Swedish swear words.” But animal vocabulary lists. They’re, while not always super useful, fun. Well, they’re fun if you like animals. And who doesn’t like animals? No friend of mine.
Below you’ll find a list of 25 animals. I considered just focusing on animals that are native to Sweden, but come on, then we wouldn’t learn the word for lion. Or tiger for that matter. I’ve also included a few words relevant to animals and pets. Good luck. And tell us what kind of pet you have or what your favorite animal is in the comments below. In Swedish though. Come on now.
English |
Swedish |
Animal |
ett djur |
Badger |
en grävling |
Bear |
en björn |
Bird |
en fågel |
Cat |
en katt |
Cow |
en ko |
Dog |
en hund |
Fish |
en fisk |
Frog |
en groda |
Gerbil |
en gerbill or en ökenråtta |
Hamster |
en hamster |
Hippo |
en flodhäst |
Horse |
en häst |
Lion |
ett lejon |
Lizard |
en ödla |
Moose |
en älg |
Mouse |
en mus |
Pet |
ett husdjur or ett sällskapsdjur |
Pig |
en gris |
Rat |
en råtta |
Reindeer |
en ren |
Snake |
en orm |
Tiger |
en tiger |
To feed |
att mata |
To love |
att älska |
To pet |
att klappa |
Turtle |
en sköldpadda |
Wild boar |
ett vildsvin |
Wolf |
en varg |
Wolverine |
en järv |
Zebra |
en zebra |
Build vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and more with Transparent Language Online. Available anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Comments:
Joakim:
I got a question regarding “en vildsvin” should it not be “ett vildsvin”? if not, how come it is “en” and not “ett”?
Marcus Cederström:
@Joakim Good catch, fixed it!
aamir:
thanks mate… thats quite helpfull but vildsvin not fiex yet doesn’t matter att all…. i’m beginner in swesish help me in this regard…
jag prater svenska.
Marcus Cederström:
@aamir glad it was helpful.