noun
ett inslag
feature
En del av något större, till exempel ett kort reportage i ett tv-program.
Definition & meaning
The Swedish word inslag has several distinct meanings depending on the context:
- Element or feature: A part or component that is included in something larger, such as a musical piece, a film, or a discussion. For example, "a humorous element" (ett humoristiskt inslag).
- Weaving (textiles): In weaving, the inslag refers to the weft—the crosswise threads that are passed over and under the warp threads to create fabric.
- Involvement/Interference: To have a hand in something or to intervene in a process.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a neuter noun. It follows the pattern: ett inslag (an element), inslaget (the element), inslag (elements), inslagen (the elements).
- Word origin: The word is derived from the Swedish verb slå in (to strike/hit in). It literally refers to something that is "struck into" or woven into a structure.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Beståndsdel inslag (component)
- Moment inslag (moment/part)
- Insats inslag (contribution/input)
- Väft inslag (weft, specifically in textiles)
Antonyms:
There are no direct, commonly used antonyms for inslag as it is a noun representing a component, but in the context of an "exclusion" or "removal," one might refer to:
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Examples
Reportaget innehåller flera intressanta inslag.noun
The report contains several interesting features.
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