verb
svimma
faint
Definition & meaning
Svimma means to faint or to pass out: to briefly lose consciousness, often because of illness, heat, pain, or shock.
It can also be used figuratively to express an intense reaction, such as being overwhelmed with excitement.
Grammar & Word origin
Svimma is a verb:
- Present: svimmar
- Past: svimmade
- Supine: svimmat
- Imperative: svimma
It is a simple verb, not a compound. It is related to the Swedish word svimmel , meaning “dizzy.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- tuppa av — “to pass out”; an informal synonym.
- förlora medvetandet — “to lose consciousness”; more formal and broader, as it can describe longer or more serious unconsciousness.
- vakna — “to wake up”; it can describe regaining consciousness after fainting, though it also applies to waking from sleep.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Många människor riskerar att svimma om de inte dricker vatten i värmen.verb
Many people risk fainting if they do not drink water in the heat.
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