Boken Interchange - Mellannivå - Enhet 8 - Del 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

tid, period

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

fira, uppvakta

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

helg, semester

not alive anymore

död, döda

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

skelett

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

skulptur, bilder

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

fyrverkeri, pyroteknik

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

drake

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Nyår, Nytt år

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Tacksägelsedagen, Tacksägelse

a method or style according to which something is done

sätt, metod

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

äta, äta upp

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

ge, överlämna

to move over a particular distance

gå, röra sig

to hold or own something

ha, ägna

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

leka, ha roligt

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

skicka, sända

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

besöka, hälsa på

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

titta, observera

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

bära, ha på sig

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

present, gåva

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

firande, fest

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

dekoration, prydnad

a ceremony or event where two people are married

bröllop, vigsel

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

fest, tillställning

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

picknick

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

strand

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

ljus

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

släkting, familjemedlem

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

nära vän, intim vän

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

kostym, klädsel

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

inbjudan

the state of being free from the control of others

oberoende

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

ingång, tillgång

happening, done, or made once every year

årlig, per år