noun
en sida
page
Sida (Swedish)
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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."
- "Sida" primarily means "page" in English. It refers to a page of a book, document, magazine, etc.
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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."
- 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.
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In plural:
- Singular: sida = page/side
- Plural: sidor = pages/sides
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Related words:
- Sidnummer = "Page number"
- Sidfot = "Footer" (on a page)
- Sidhuvud = "Header" (on a page)
- Sida vid sida = "Side by side"
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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
| Swedish | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| sida | page / side | Mostly means "page," sometimes "side" |
| sidor | pages / sides | Plural form |
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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.
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