udda
odd
Något som inte passar ihop med resten eller som är annorlunda mot det vanliga.
Definition & meaning
Udda is a Swedish adjective with several related meanings:
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Odd-numbered
Refers to a number that cannot be divided evenly by two:
ett udda tal = an odd number. -
Uneven or unmatched
Describes something that does not form an even pair or does not match something else:
udda strumpor = odd, mismatched socks. -
Unusual, eccentric, or peculiar
Describes a person, idea, style, or object that is outside what is considered normal:
en udda person = an eccentric or unusual person. -
Separate or isolated
Can describe something that is left over or stands apart from a group:
en udda stol = a spare or extra chair.
The English word “odd” covers many of the same meanings, although udda can also more directly mean “unmatched” or “standing apart.”
Grammar & Word origin
Udda is an adjective.
- Common gender: en udda idé = an unusual idea
- Neuter: ett udda förslag = an unusual suggestion
- Plural/definite: udda idéer = unusual ideas; den udda personen = the eccentric person
The form remains udda in all genders and numbers.
The word is historically related to the idea of a point or something standing out, and is connected with Old Norse and other Germanic words meaning “point” or “odd.” The numerical meaning developed from the concept of numbers that do not divide into equal pairs.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- ovanlig — unusual; a neutral word for something not common, whereas udda often suggests that it is striking, eccentric, or unconventional.
- egendomlig — strange or peculiar; usually stronger and more focused on unusual behavior or characteristics.
- märklig — remarkable or strange; can be positive, neutral, or negative depending on context.
- excentrisk — eccentric; mainly used about people, behavior, or styles that deliberately or noticeably differ from the norm.
- ojämn — uneven or not equal; used for surfaces, quantities, rhythms, or numbers, while udda specifically means “odd-numbered” or “unmatched” in many contexts.
Antonyms
- jämn — even, level, or well-matched; the direct antonym when discussing numbers or pairs.
- vanlig — ordinary or common; the opposite of udda when it means unusual.
- normal — normal or conventional; emphasizes conformity to an expected standard.
- matchad — matched or coordinated; the opposite when udda means unmatched.
Common phrases & collocations
- ett udda tal — an odd number
- ett jämnt tal — an even number
- udda eller jämna — odd or even
- udda veckor — odd-numbered weeks
- udda strumpor — mismatched socks
- en udda fågel — an odd or unusual person; literally “an odd bird”
- en udda typ — an eccentric or unusual person
- udda tider — unusual or inconvenient hours
- udda jobb — odd jobs or miscellaneous small tasks
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Examples
Hon har på sig en udda tröja.adjective
She is wearing an odd sweater.
Hans smak i musik är ganska udda.adjective
His taste in music is quite odd.
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