en biljett
ticket
Ett papper eller digitalt bevis som visar att man har betalat för att resa, gå in på en plats eller delta i ett evenemang.
Definition & meaning
The Swedish word biljett refers to a document or digital token that grants the holder the right to access an event, travel on a vehicle, or enter a specific location.
- Travel: A ticket used for public transport such as a bus, train, airplane, or boat.
- Admission: A ticket purchased for entry to a cinema, concert, theater, or sporting event.
- Historical/Formal: In older contexts, it can also refer to a short written note or a formal letter.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Noun: En biljett (common gender)
- Plural: Biljetter
- Definite form: Biljetten (the ticket)
- Plural definite: Biljetterna (the tickets)
Word origin: The word is a loanword from French, originating from the word billet, which originally meant a small note or a sign. It entered the Swedish language during the 17th century.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Inträdesbevis (admission proof)
- Färdbevis (travel document)
- Kvitto (receipt - in some contexts where proof of purchase is implied)
- Lapp (note - in the historical sense of a written message)
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for the word "biljett" as it describes a specific object, but one could refer to the state of lacking one:
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Examples
Hon köper en biljett till bussen.noun
She buys a ticket for the bus.
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