noun

en sida

page

Sida (Swedish)

  1. Meaning:

    • "Sida" primarily means "page" in English. It refers to a page of a book, document, magazine, etc.
      Example: "Läs sida 15 i boken." – "Read page 15 in the book."
  2. Additional meanings:

    • Side: In some contexts, "sida" can also mean "side" (as in side of something, e.g., "helt sida" - whole side). However, the word "sida" as "side" is less common; "sida" primarily means "page." For "side," Swedes more often use the word "sida" when referring to directions or sides in physical space, so context matters.
      Example: "Sidan av huset är vit." – "The side of the house is white."
  3. In plural:

    • Singular: sida = page/side
    • Plural: sidor = pages/sides
  4. Related words:

    • Sidnummer = "Page number"
    • Sidfot = "Footer" (on a page)
    • Sidhuvud = "Header" (on a page)
    • Sida vid sida = "Side by side"
  5. Synonyms and differences:

    • For "page", "sida" is the direct and standard word in Swedish. There is no exact synonym used commonly for "page."
    • For "side", "sida" and "kant" can sometimes both be translated as "side," but kdepang typically carries the meaning of "edge," more specific part of a side.
    • Vägg means "wall," so not interchangeable with "side," but can sometimes be contextually related depending on usage.

Summary

SwedishEnglishNotes
sidapage / sideMostly means "page," sometimes "side"
sidorpages / sidesPlural form

Make “sida” part of your vocabulary.

Build your Swedish vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.

Examples

Boken har en bild på varje sida.noun

The book has a picture on each page.

Vi läste två sidor i häftet.noun

We read two pages in the booklet.

Keep exploring Swedish

Learn words from the content you love.

Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).