Köttbullar
English meaning: Meatballs
Definition
Swedish meatballs, the country's most famous dish.
Example
“Mormors köttbullar är bäst.”
In English: “Grandma's meatballs are the best.”
Another example: “Det luktar köttbullar i hela köket.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Informal and culturally iconic; the word is usually plural in form (köttbullar) even when speaking generally about the dish. Appears constantly in menus, recipes and casual conversation.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Köttbullar' combines 'kött' (meat) with 'bullar' (balls), indicating a form of meat dish that is quintessentially Swedish. The dish has roots in Dutch frikadeller.
Common Collocations
- köttbullar med potatismos
- hemlagade köttbullar
- köttbullar och lingon
- steka köttbullar
- en portion köttbullar
Word Forms
köttbulle (sg.), köttbullen, köttbullar, köttbullarna
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“Det är synd om människorna.”
“It is a pity about people — humanity suffers, and that suffering is the ground of all drama.”
“Jag vill inte att ni ska vara lydiga mot mig. Jag vill att ni ska vara lydiga mot er inre röst.”
“I do not want you to obey me. I want you to obey the voice inside you.”
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Language information
- Language
- Svenska
- Swedish
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
- 10M