nounverb

en vik

bay

En liten del av hav eller sjö som går in i land och är omgiven av mark på flera sidor.

The Swedish word "vik" primarily translates to "cove" or "bay" in English. It refers to a small bay or recess in a body of water, typically where the land slightly curves inward.

Definitions:

  • Cove: A small, sheltered bay where boats can anchor.
  • Nook: A corner or recess, particularly one that is cozy and inviting.

Similar Words:

  1. Bukt: This translates to "bend" or "curve" and implies a broader or less defined shape in water bodies compared to a cove.

  2. Vik (in another context): It can also mean "fold," particularly in connections related to clothing or paper.

Usage Examples:

  • "Vi paddlade in i en vacker vik." (We paddled into a beautiful cove.)
  • "Tänk på att vika kläderna ordentligt." (Remember to fold the clothes neatly.)

In summary, "vik" refers more closely to a geographical feature in the context of water than to the action of folding, highlighting its versatility based on context in Swedish.

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Examples

Båten ligger vid en vik.noun

The boat is located by a bay.

En liten vik syns från stranden.noun

A small bay can be seen from the beach.

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