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nounverb

en tavla

painting

En platt sak där man kan måla, skriva eller sätta upp något.

Definition & meaning

Tavla usually means a painting or picture, especially one displayed on a wall. It can also mean a board or panel that displays information, such as a noticeboard or a clock face.

Grammar & Word origin

Tavla is a common-gender noun: en tavla. Its forms are tavlan (“the painting”), tavlor (“paintings”) and tavlorna (“the paintings”).

The word comes from Latin tabula, meaning “board” or “tablet.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • målning — “painting”; more specific, as it refers to a painted work rather than a board or display.
  • bild — “picture” or “image”; broader and does not necessarily refer to something displayed on a wall.

There is no common direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • hänga upp en tavla — to hang up a painting or picture.
  • måla en tavla — to paint a picture.
  • en fin tavla — a nice painting or picture.

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Examples

En tavla hänger på väggen.noun

A painting hangs on the wall.

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