dölja
hide
Definition & meaning
The Swedish verb dölja means to hide, conceal, or cover something so that it is not visible or known to others. It is used in both physical and abstract contexts:
- Physical concealment: To place an object out of sight. Example: Han försökte dölja nyckeln under mattan. (He tried to hide the key under the rug.)
- Abstract concealment: To keep information, feelings, or intentions secret. Example: Hon kunde inte dölja sin besvikelse. (She could not hide her disappointment.)
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Infinitive: dölja
- Present tense: döljer
- Past tense: dolde
- Supine: dolt
- Imperative: dölj
Word origin: The word originates from the Old Swedish dø̄lia, which is derived from the Old Norse hylja. It shares a common Germanic root with the English word "hull" or "hole," referring to covering or enclosing something.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- gömma (to hide/store away)
- maskera (to mask)
- tälja (an archaic or poetic term for covering/concealing)
- hemlighålla (to keep secret)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Hon vill dölja presenten.verb
She wants to hide the present.
Varför försökte han dölja sanningen?verb
Why did he try to hide the truth?
Mannen dolde ansiktet bakom tidningen.verb
The man hid his face behind the newspaper.
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