adjective
svullen
swollen
Definition & meaning
Svullen means swollen: enlarged or puffed up, often because of injury, inflammation, or fluid buildup. It can describe a body part, such as an ankle, or a person who feels bloated.
Figuratively, it can also describe language or style that is inflated or overly elaborate.
Grammar & Word origin
Svullen is an adjective and the past participle of svälla , meaning “to swell.”
It changes form according to the noun:
- Common gender: en svullen fot — a swollen foot
- Neuter: ett svullet finger — a swollen finger
- Plural or definite form: svullna fötter — swollen feet
Synonyms & antonyms
- uppsvälld — swollen or bloated; often emphasizes that something has expanded.
- plufsig — puffy, especially in appearance, rather than necessarily swollen from an injury.
- uppblåst — bloated, inflated, or figuratively pompous.
- osvullen — not swollen; the direct opposite, though less commonly used.
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Examples
Min fot är svullen.adjective
My foot is swollen.
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