ett djur
animal
The Swedish word "djur" translates to "animal" in English. It refers to any living organism that belongs to the kingdom Animalia, which encompasses a wide range of species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as invertebrates.
Related Terms:
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Husdjur: This means "pet" in Swedish, indicating domesticated animals kept for companionship, such as dogs, cats, and small animals.
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Fjäril: Specifically translates to "butterfly", and represents a class of insects within the animal kingdom, distinguishing it from more general terms.
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Vilda djur: This means "wild animals," referring to animals that live freely in natural environments rather than being domesticated.
Synonyms:
- Däggdjur: This means "mammal," which is a specific category of animals characterized by features such as hair or fur and the ability to produce milk.
In summary, "djur" is the general term for animals in Swedish, used to encompass a wide variety of living creatures, while related terms and synonyms offer more specific classifications.
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Examples
Jag gillar djur mycket.noun
I like animals a lot.
Ser du många djur i skogen?noun
Do you see many animals in the forest?
Djuret sover under trädet.noun
The animal is sleeping under the tree.
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