noun
ett element
radiator
Definition & meaning
The Swedish word element has several distinct meanings depending on the context:
- Part or component: It refers to a basic part or a constituent of a larger whole. In a technical or abstract sense, it is a fundamental unit that makes up a system or structure.
- Chemical element: In science, it refers to a substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of protons. These are the building blocks found in the periodic table.
- Radiator: In common everyday Swedish, an element is the device used to heat a room, typically mounted on a wall and filled with water or electricity.
- Natural environment: It can describe a person's natural or preferred environment, often used in the expression "att vara i sitt rätta element" (to be in one's element).
- The elements: It can refer to the powers of nature, such as wind, water, and fire, often called "elementen".
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a neuter noun (ett-word).
- Singular indefinite: element
- Singular definite: elementet
- Plural indefinite: element
- Plural definite: elementen
The word originates from the Latin elementum, which means "first principle," "rudiment," or "letter of the alphabet," used to describe the most basic parts of something.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- For a part or component: beståndsdel, del, komponent, faktor.
- For a radiator: radiator, värmeelement.
- For environment: miljö, omgivning, sfär.
- For chemical element: grundämne.
Antonyms
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Examples
Klassrummet har tre gamla element.noun
The classroom has three old radiators.
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