You want to talk about war in Swedish. The Swedish word for 'a war' is krig. It's a noun. In Swedish, nouns can be 'en' words or 'ett' words. Krig is an 'ett' word. So you say ett krig. For example, 'The war is over' is Kriget är slut. We will talk more about 'en' and 'ett' words later. For now, remember krig means 'war'.
krig 30秒了解
- armed conflict
- fighting between nations
- hostilities
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The Swedish word 'krig' directly translates to 'war' in English. It's a noun and is commonly used in discussions about armed conflicts, historical events, and geopolitical situations. Just like in English, 'krig' refers to a state of open, armed, often prolonged conflict between states or nations or between opposing parties within the same state.
- Swedish Word
- krig
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Definition
- a war
You'll encounter 'krig' in various contexts. For example, when reading news articles about international conflicts, studying history, or even in casual conversations about the past or present global situation. It's a fundamental word for understanding discussions about conflict and peace.
Det var ett långt och fruktansvärt krig. (It was a long and terrible war.)
The word 'krig' is almost always used in a serious context. It signifies a significant event with grave consequences. While in English we might sometimes use 'war' metaphorically (e.g., 'a war of words'), in Swedish, 'krig' is primarily reserved for actual armed conflict. If you want to talk about a metaphorical 'battle' or 'struggle' in Swedish, you'd likely use different words like 'strid' (battle/fight) or 'kamp' (struggle/fight).
Here are some more examples of how 'krig' is used in sentences:
Andra världskriget var ett globalt krig. (The Second World War was a global war.)
Många människor dog i kriget. (Many people died in the war.)
De fruktar ett nytt krig i regionen. (They fear a new war in the region.)
Understanding 'krig' is crucial for anyone engaging with Swedish media or historical texts. It's a word that carries significant weight and is used precisely to describe situations of armed conflict. Pay attention to how it's used in context to fully grasp its implications.
The word 'krig' is a neutral term in itself, simply describing the state of conflict. However, the context in which it's used, and the accompanying adjectives or verbs, will convey the emotional and moral implications of the war being discussed. For example, 'ett hemskt krig' (a terrible war) or 'ett meningslöst krig' (a meaningless war) clearly communicate a negative sentiment.
When learning Swedish vocabulary, it's helpful to consider the emotional weight and typical contexts of words like 'krig'. This will not only improve your understanding but also help you choose the right words when expressing yourself in Swedish. We will delve into related words and phrases in later sections.
趣味小知识
The word 'krig' is related to the English word 'quarrel' through their common Germanic roots.
按水平分级的例句
Krig är aldrig en lösning.
War is never a solution.
Here, 'krig' is the subject of the sentence.
Efter kriget byggdes staden upp igen.
After the war, the city was rebuilt.
'kriget' is the definite form of 'krig'.
Många människor flyr från krig.
Many people flee from war.
The preposition 'från' means 'from'.
Det var ett långt och smärtsamt krig.
It was a long and painful war.
Adjectives 'långt' and 'smärtsamt' agree with the neuter noun 'krig'.
Hon har upplevt krig på nära håll.
She has experienced war up close.
'på nära håll' is an idiom meaning 'up close' or 'at close quarters'.
Ryktena om krig spred sig snabbt.
Rumors of war spread quickly.
'Ryktena' is the definite plural of 'rykte' (rumor).
De diskuterade orsakerna till kriget.
They discussed the causes of the war.
'orsakerna' is the definite plural of 'orsak' (cause).
Ingen vill ha krig.
Nobody wants war.
'Ingen' means 'nobody' or 'no one'.
容易混淆的词
A battle or fight, often an isolated event.
A disagreement or clash, can be armed or peaceful.
An informal term for a fight, often physical or personal.
语法模式
容易混淆
Often confused with 'strid' or 'konflikt'.
Refers to a large-scale armed conflict between states or groups, often sustained over time.
Andra världskriget var ett förödande krig. (The Second World War was a devastating war.)
Similar to 'krig' but with a narrower scope.
Typically refers to a battle or a fight, often a single engagement within a larger conflict or a smaller-scale physical confrontation.
Soldaterna var i strid hela natten. (The soldiers were in battle all night.)
Can be easily mistaken for 'krig' due to its general meaning of disagreement or dispute.
A broader term for any disagreement or clash, which can be peaceful or armed. An armed konflikt can escalate to krig or strid.
Det fanns en allvarlig konflikt mellan de två länderna. (There was a serious conflict between the two countries.)
A direct loanword from English 'fight', often used colloquially.
More informal than 'strid' and can refer to a physical fight or a struggle, often personal or sporting.
De hade en riktig fajt om parkeringsplatsen. (They had a real fight over the parking spot.)
Sounds like it could be related to actual fighting, but it's more about the threat.
Refers to sabre-rattling or a display of military strength intended to intimidate, rather than actual conflict.
Det var mycket vapenskrammel men inget krig bröt ut. (There was a lot of sabre-rattling but no war broke out.)
句型
Ett krig.
Ett krig är hemskt. (A war is terrible.)
Jag är emot krig.
Jag är emot krig. (I am against war.)
Det var ett långt krig.
Det var ett långt krig. (It was a long war.)
Krig kan förstöra länder.
Krig kan förstöra länder. (War can destroy countries.)
Efter kriget byggde de upp staden igen.
Efter kriget byggde de upp staden igen. (After the war, they rebuilt the city.)
Historien är full av krig.
Historien är full av krig. (History is full of wars.)
Många människor flyr från krig och konflikter.
Många människor flyr från krig och konflikter. (Many people flee from war and conflicts.)
Riskerna för ett nytt krig är små.
Riskerna för ett nytt krig är små. (The risks of a new war are small.)
词源
Old Norse
原始含义： strife, quarrel
North Germanic文化背景
When Swedes talk about 'krig', they often refer to historical conflicts, but also to ongoing global events. Sweden has a long history of neutrality, so discussions around war often touch upon peace efforts and humanitarian aid.
自我测试 36 个问题
The word 'krig' means 'war'.
Listen for the word meaning 'war'.
The last word in the sentence refers to 'the war'.
Read this aloud:
Krig är inte bra.
Focus: krig
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Read this aloud:
Jag vill inte ha krig.
Focus: krig
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Read this aloud:
Det var ett hemskt krig.
Focus: hemskt krig
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Write a short sentence using 'krig' to describe a historical event. (Max 10 words)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Andra världskriget var ett hemskt krig. (The Second World War was a terrible war.)
Imagine you are writing a news headline. Use 'krig' in a simple headline. (Max 5 words)
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Sample answer
Nytt krig i Europa. (New war in Europe.)
Complete the sentence: 'Många människor flyr från ______.' (Many people flee from ______.)
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Sample answer
Många människor flyr från krig. (Many people flee from war.)
Vad hände efter kriget?
Read this passage:
Det var ett långt och svårt krig. Många soldater dog. Efter kriget började folk bygga upp landet igen. Det tog många år att reparera allt. (It was a long and difficult war. Many soldiers died. After the war, people started to rebuild the country again. It took many years to repair everything.)
Vad hände efter kriget?
The passage states 'Efter kriget började folk bygga upp landet igen.' (After the war, people started to rebuild the country again.)
The passage states 'Efter kriget började folk bygga upp landet igen.' (After the war, people started to rebuild the country again.)
Varför är det viktigt att lära sig om krig?
Read this passage:
Barn i skolan lär sig om olika krig i historien. De läser om orsaker och konsekvenser av krigen. Det är viktigt att förstå varför krig händer för att undvika dem i framtiden. (Children in school learn about different wars in history. They read about the causes and consequences of wars. It is important to understand why wars happen to avoid them in the future.)
Varför är det viktigt att lära sig om krig?
The passage says 'Det är viktigt att förstå varför krig händer för att undvika dem i framtiden.' (It is important to understand why wars happen to avoid them in the future.)
The passage says 'Det är viktigt att förstå varför krig händer för att undvika dem i framtiden.' (It is important to understand why wars happen to avoid them in the future.)
Vad lämnar krig alltid?
Read this passage:
Min farfar var med i ett krig när han var ung. Han berättade sällan om det, men man kunde se att det hade påverkat honom djupt. Krig lämnar alltid spår. (My grandfather was in a war when he was young. He rarely talked about it, but you could see that it had affected him deeply. War always leaves traces.)
Vad lämnar krig alltid?
The last sentence of the passage is 'Krig lämnar alltid spår.' (War always leaves traces.)
The last sentence of the passage is 'Krig lämnar alltid spår.' (War always leaves traces.)
This sentence means 'There was war.' A common way to express that something happened or came to be is with 'Det blev'.
This sentence translates to 'She hates war.' The basic SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) order is followed here.
This sentence means 'We don't want war.' In Swedish, 'inte' (not) usually comes after the verb.
Efter många år av fred, bröt ett oväntat ___ ut i regionen.
Contextually, 'krig' (war) is the only word that makes sense in the sentence about an unexpected event breaking out after years of peace.
Historien är full av berättelser om mod och uppoffringar under tider av ___.
The sentence speaks of 'mod och uppoffringar' (courage and sacrifices), which are typically associated with 'krig' (war).
Föreningen arbetar för att främja fred och förhindra framtida ___.
The organization's goal is to 'främja fred' (promote peace), thus they would want to prevent 'krig' (war).
Barnen fick lära sig om det stora ___ som pågick under 1900-talet.
The 20th century is known for major wars, so 'krig' fits the historical context.
Propagandan under ___ försökte demonisera fienden och höja moralen bland befolkningen.
Propaganda is a common tactic during 'kriget' (the war) to influence public opinion.
Enligt rapporten har ekonomin lidit svårt till följd av det långa ___.
A 'långa kriget' (long war) would have significant negative impacts on the economy.
The government unanimously condemned the barbaric war in the region.
After the war, the country had to be rebuilt from the ground up.
Many fled the war to seek refuge in neighboring countries.
Read this aloud:
Det är en fruktansvärd tanke att krig fortfarande existerar i vår tid.
Focus: fruktansvärd, existerar
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Read this aloud:
Historien är full av exempel på onödiga krig som orsakats av girighet.
Focus: onödiga, girighet
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Read this aloud:
Förhoppningen om fred efter år av krig är stark bland befolkningen.
Focus: förhoppningen, befolkningen
你说的：
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The correct order forms the sentence 'A war went on for several years.' 'Det pågick' means 'it went on', 'ett krig' is 'a war', and 'i flera år' means 'for several years'.
The correct order forms the sentence 'They avoided war through diplomacy.' 'De undvek' means 'they avoided', 'krig' is 'war', and 'genom diplomati' means 'through diplomacy'.
The correct order forms the sentence 'Many people fled from the war.' 'Många människor' means 'many people', 'flydde från' means 'fled from', and 'kriget' is 'the war'.
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Summary
Remember 'krig' when you want to talk about war or armed conflict in Swedish.
- armed conflict
- fighting between nations
- hostilities
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这个词在其他语言中
更多history词汇
förläning
C1grant, fief, or bestowal
antik
B2belonging to the very distant past
förr
B1previously or in the past
historia
A2the study of past events
händelseförlopp
B1the sequence of events
drottning
B1queen
civilisation
B1civilization
upphov
B2the origin or source of something
uppkomst
B1origin or beginning
erövra
B2to take control of by force
