noun
ett skydd
protection
Något som håller en person eller sak säker mot skada, fara eller väder.
Definition & meaning
Skydd means protection, shelter, or a protective device. It refers both to the act or state of being protected and to something that protects.
- Protection from harm or danger: skydd mot regn — protection from rain.
- A shelter or safe place: söka skydd — to seek shelter.
- Protective equipment or a cover: ett skydd för skärmen — a screen protector.
Grammar & Word origin
Skydd is an ett-noun:
- Singular: ett skydd, skyddet
- Plural: skydd, skydden
It is related to the verb skydda , “to protect.” The word is a single root rather than a compound.
Synonyms & antonyms
- beskydd — protection or guardianship, often provided by a person or authority.
- försvar — defense, especially against an attack or threat.
- säkerhet — safety or security; it emphasizes the state of being safe rather than the means of protection.
- utsatthet — vulnerability or exposure; an opposite in the sense of lacking protection.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon har skydd på händerna.noun
She has protection on her hands.
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