noun
en grabb
lad
Definition & meaning
The word grabb is a colloquial Swedish term used to describe a boy or a young man. It carries a sense of informality and friendliness.
- A boy/young man: It is frequently used to refer to a male person, often emphasizing his youth or a sense of camaraderie. For example, "en trevlig grabb" (a nice lad/guy).
- A son: Parents may sometimes refer to their son as "min grabb" (my boy).
- Plural (grabbar): Used commonly to address a group of men or boys, similar to "guys" or "lads" in English. For example, "Tjena grabbar!" (Hey guys!).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Noun: grabb
- Definite singular: grabben
- Indefinite plural: grabbar
- Definite plural: grabbarna
Word origin: The word is believed to originate from the older Swedish dialectal word gabb or potentially from Low German/Middle Low German roots. It became popularized in Swedish during the 19th century and has since become a standard colloquial term in everyday speech.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
En grabb leker på gården.noun
A lad is playing in the yard.
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