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nounverb

en ruta

square · box

En fyrkantig yta eller liten del i ett mönster, ett papper eller på en skärm.

Definition & meaning

Ruta means a square, box, or pane, depending on the context. It can refer to:

  • A marked-off square or box, such as one on a form or a game board.
  • A pane of glass, especially in a window.
  • A check or square in a checked pattern.

Grammar & Word origin

Ruta is a common-gender noun: en ruta. Its forms are rutan (the square or pane), rutor (squares or panes), and rutorna (the squares or panes).

The word is related to the geometric sense of a rhombus or diamond.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • fönsterruta — a windowpane; more specific than ruta.
  • glasruta — a pane of glass, emphasizing the material.
  • fält — a field or area, such as a space on a form; it need not be square.

There is no general antonym, since the meaning depends on the context.

Common phrases & collocations

  • kryssa i en ruta — to tick a box.
  • en krossad ruta — a broken windowpane.
  • rutigt mönster — a checked pattern.

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Examples

Han ritade en ruta på pappret.noun

He drew a square on the paper.

Klicka på den blå rutan.noun

Click on the blue box.

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