ett trakasseri
harassment
Definition & meaning
Trakasseri means harassment: unwanted behavior that bothers, intimidates, humiliates, or distresses someone. It often refers to repeated conduct, but can also describe a serious isolated incident, especially in legal or workplace contexts.
The plural form is especially common in everyday Swedish and in discussions of harassment generally.
Grammar & Word origin
Trakasseri is a neuter noun: ett trakasseri. Its definite form is trakasseriet, and its plural forms are trakasserier and trakasserierna.
It is related to the verb trakassera , “to harass.” The noun ultimately comes from French. Although the ending -eri appears in other Swedish words for activities or practices, trakasseri is best understood as a borrowed word rather than a word with a fully transparent modern Swedish construction.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Ofredande means molestation or unlawful disturbance. It can have a more specifically legal sense than trakasseri.
- Mobbning means bullying, usually repeated mistreatment within a group or an ongoing relationship.
- Förföljelse means persecution or stalking; it suggests persistent pursuit or targeting.
- There is no exact antonym. Respektfullt bemötande , “respectful treatment,” expresses the opposite idea.
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Examples
Skolan accepterar inga trakasserier.noun
The school does not accept any harassment.
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