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rabald

commotion

Rabald (Swedish)

Definition:
"Rabald" is an informal Swedish adjective used to describe something that is noisy, tumultuous, or full of uproar and disorder. It often implies a sense of chaos or loud disruption, similar to a ruckus or commotion.

Similar words / Synonyms:

  • Buller – noise, but more neutral, referring just to sound.
  • Stökig – messy, noisy, or rowdy, often referring to people or behavior.
  • Rabalder – noun form meaning uproar or noise; "rabald" as adjective derives from this.

Differences:

  • "Rabald" is more about the noisy, disruptive quality, often informal or colloquial.
  • "Stökig" includes a broader meaning of messiness or disorder, not just noise.
  • "Rabalder" is the noun instead of an adjective.

Example in a sentence:

  • Det var en rabald fest med hög musik och många skratt.
    (It was a noisy and uproarious party with loud music and lots of laughter.)

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A small commotion arose when the dogs started barking at the same time.

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