nounverb
en hylla
shelf
Ett plant stöd som sitter på en vägg eller i ett skåp där man kan ställa saker som böcker, prydnader eller burkar.
Definition & meaning
Hylla has two main meanings:
- As a noun, it means a shelf: a flat surface used for storing or displaying things.
- As a verb, it means to praise, honour or celebrate someone or something, often publicly.
Grammar & Word origin
- Noun: an en-word. Forms: en hylla, hyllan, hyllor, hyllorna.
- Verb: forms: hylla, hyllar, hyllade, hyllat.
The noun is an old Scandinavian word related to the Old Norse hylla. The verb originally had a sense connected with showing loyalty or homage.
Synonyms & antonyms
For the verb:
- berömma — “to praise”; often used for praise given directly to someone.
- hedra — “to honour”; emphasizes showing respect rather than expressing enthusiastic praise.
- kritisera — “to criticize”; an opposite when hylla means to praise.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Boken ligger på en hylla.noun
The book is lying on a shelf.
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