nounverb
en snurra
spin
Att röra sig runt ett mittpunkt snabbt eller långsamt.
Definition & meaning
The word snurra has both a noun and a verb form:
As a verb:
- To rotate, spin, or whirl. It describes an object or person moving around its own axis (e.g., snurra en penna - to spin a pencil).
- To feel dizzy or lightheaded (e.g., det snurrar i huvudet - my head is spinning).
- To cause something to revolve or turn, often used for winding up mechanical devices.
As a noun:
- A top or a spinning toy (e.g., leksakssnurra).
- An object that is spiral-shaped or coiled (e.g., a cinnamon bun, often called a kanelsnurra).
- A colloquial term for a mix-up, confusion, or a disorganized situation.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Verb: snurra (infinitive), snurrar (present tense), snurrade (past tense), snurrat (supine).
- Noun: en snurra (singular indefinite), snurran (singular definite), snurror (plural indefinite), snurrorna (plural definite).
Word origin: The word is of Germanic origin, related to the Middle Low German word snurre (a humming or buzzing sound). It is onomatopoeic in nature, imitating the sound of something spinning rapidly.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Bollen kan snurra fort på golvet.verb
The ball can spin fast on the floor.
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