When you're talking about 'ice' in Swedish, you'll use the word is. This is a common word you'll encounter, especially during the colder months or if you're discussing winter sports. It's a masculine noun, so if you were to refer to 'the ice,' you would say isen. Remember that in Swedish, the indefinite and definite forms are important for noun usage.
§ 'Is' in Everyday Swedish
You might think 'is' (ice) is just for winter, but it pops up more often than you'd expect in everyday Swedish. Let's look at how it's used in different contexts.
§ At Home and Socially
When you're at home or with friends, 'is' often comes up in casual conversation, especially around food and drink.
- DEFINITION
- Is (en) = ice, the frozen form of water.
Kan jag få lite is i mitt vatten, tack?
This means: Can I have some ice in my water, please? You'll hear this in cafes, restaurants, or when asking for a drink at a friend's house. It's a polite, common request.
Oj, det är mycket is på vägen idag.
Meaning: Oh, there is a lot of ice on the road today. This is a typical comment you'd hear during winter, discussing driving conditions or just general weather. It's practical and a bit of a warning.
§ In the News and Public Announcements
During the colder months, 'is' becomes a regular feature in news reports and public service announcements, especially concerning weather and travel safety.
- Weather Warnings: News channels often report on 'halka' (slipperiness) caused by 'is' on roads and sidewalks.
- Traffic Reports: You'll hear about 'is' affecting public transport, especially trains and ferries.
- Safety Alerts: Authorities issue warnings about thin 'is' on lakes and coastal areas.
SMHI varnar för is på vägarna i södra Sverige.
Translation hint: SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute) warns for ice on the roads in southern Sweden. This is a common headline or news snippet during winter. It's direct and tells you what to expect.
Barn varnas för tunn is på sjön.
Translation hint: Children are warned about thin ice on the lake. A crucial safety announcement you'd hear on the radio or see in local news. This is practical and often life-saving information.
§ At Work and School
Even in workplaces and schools, 'is' can be a topic of discussion, particularly concerning safety or practical matters.
- DEFINITION
- Is (en) = ice, also used in compound words for things made of or related to ice.
Se upp för is vid ingången.
Meaning: Watch out for ice at the entrance. A common sign or verbal warning in workplaces or schools during winter to prevent accidents.
Understanding 'is' in these practical contexts will help you navigate everyday conversations and understand public information in Sweden. It's more than just a word for frozen water; it's a part of daily life and safety communication.
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Vattnet har frusit till ___.
The sentence means 'The water has frozen into ___.' 'Is' means 'ice'.
Var försiktig, det är halt på grund av ___.
The sentence means 'Be careful, it's slippery because of ___.' 'Is' means 'ice'.
Vi behöver mer ___ till drinkarna.
The sentence means 'We need more ___ for the drinks.' 'Is' means 'ice'.
Barnen åker skridskor på ___.
The sentence means 'The children are skating on the ___.' 'Is' means 'ice'.
Den kalla drycken har mycket ___ i sig.
The sentence means 'The cold drink has a lot of ___ in it.' 'Is' means 'ice'.
På vintern täcks sjön av tjock ___.
The sentence means 'In winter, the lake is covered by thick ___.' 'Is' means 'ice'.
Välj rätt ord: På vintern kan det bildas mycket ___ på sjön.
The sentence talks about something forming on the lake in winter, which is typically ice. 'Snö' means snow, 'vatten' means water, and 'vind' means wind.
Vilken av följande meningar använder ordet 'is' korrekt?
All the sentences use 'is' correctly in different contexts: ice on a surface, ice in a drink, and ice melting.
Fyll i luckan: Eftersom det var så kallt frös vattnet till ___.
When water freezes due to cold, it turns into ice. 'Ånga' means steam, 'regn' means rain, and 'lera' means mud.
Man kan åka skridskor på is.
Skating is a common activity done on ice.
Is är alltid varmt.
Ice is frozen water, meaning it is cold.
Det är farligt att gå på tunn is.
Thin ice can break, leading to a fall into cold water, which is dangerous.
The ice is melting quickly in the warm sun.
Be careful, the ice on the lake is thin.
We need more ice for the drinks.
Read this aloud:
Isen på vägarna gör det farligt att köra bil.
Focus: Isen, vägarna, farligt, köra bil
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Read this aloud:
Barnen lekte på isen tills solen gick ner.
Focus: Barnen, lekte, isen, solen, gick ner
你说的：
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Read this aloud:
Jag gillar att åka skridskor när isen är blank.
Focus: Jag, gillar, åka skridskor, isen, blank
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Vilken av följande är den mest passande synonymerna för 'is' i kontexten av en frusen vätska?
En glaciär är en stor massa av permanent is, vilket gör det till en passande synonym för 'is' i ett bredare sammanhang av frusen vätska.
I uttrycket 'bryta isen', vad betyder 'isen' metaforiskt?
'Bryta isen' är ett idiom som betyder att minska spänningen eller awkwardnessen i en social situation, ofta genom att inleda en konversation. 'Isen' symboliserar barriären eller spänningen.
Om någon säger att de går 'på tunn is', vad menar de?
Att gå 'på tunn is' är ett idiom som indikerar att man befinner sig i en riskfylld eller osäker situation, precis som att gå på is som kan brista.
Uttrycket 'att vara iskall' kan referera till en persons känslomässiga tillstånd, inte bara temperaturen.
Att vara 'iskall' kan beskriva någon som är känslomässigt opåverkad, kall eller hjärtlös, utöver den bokstavliga betydelsen av att vara mycket kall i temperatur.
En 'istapp' är en typ av is som bara bildas på marken.
En istapp är en spetsig, hängande form av is som bildas när smältande snö eller is fryser igen när den droppar från tak, grenar eller andra ytor, inte bara på marken.
I svenskan används 'is' ibland i sammansatta ord för att beskriva något som är mycket starkt eller hårt, som i 'iskallt kaffe'.
I 'iskallt kaffe' beskriver 'is' temperaturen på kaffet, inte dess styrka eller hårdhet. Ordet 'is' i sammansättningar avser oftast direkt koppling till isens egenskaper som kyla eller form.
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