en studsmatta
trampoline
Definition & meaning
A studsmatta is a trampoline. It is a piece of equipment used for jumping and acrobatics, consisting of a strong fabric sheet connected by springs to a metal frame. In Sweden, it is a very common sight in residential gardens during the spring and summer.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound noun formed by:
- studs, which means a bounce or rebound. This comes from the verb studsa, meaning to bounce.
- matta, which means a mat, rug, or carpet.
Grammatically, it is an "en-word" (common gender).
- Singular indefinite: en studsmatta
- Singular definite: studsmattan
- Plural indefinite: studsmattor
- Plural definite: studsmattorna
Synonyms & antonyms
The most common synonym is trampolin. In Swedish usage, trampolin is often associated with professional gymnastics or diving boards at a swimming pool, while studsmatta is the standard term for the recreational version found in backyards.
There are no direct antonyms for this object, but it can be contrasted with fast mark (solid ground) or golv (floor), which lack the elastic properties of the mat.
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Examples
Barnen hoppar på sin stora studsmatta.noun
The children are jumping on their big trampoline.
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