ryss
Swedish
Etymology 1
From Old Swedish ryz, ryze. [1]
Noun
ryss c
- a Russian, male person from Russia
- (derogatory) a rude, violent, fierce or warlike person (traits that have been considered typical for Russians).[1]
Declension
| Declension of ryss | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | |||
| Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
| Nominative | ryss | ryssen | ryssar | ryssarna |
| Genitive | ryss | ryssens | ryssars | ryssarnas |
Related terms
See also
Etymology 2
Probably from ryssja, used since 1637
Noun
ryss c
- a large container (wagon, cage) for coal, charcoal, hay, firewood
- a volume (a few cubic metres) corresponding to such a container
Declension
| Declension of ryss | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | |||
| Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
| Nominative | ryss | ryssen | ryssar | ryssarna |
| Genitive | ryss | ryssens | ryssars | ryssarnas |
Synonyms
- kolbox
Related terms
- kolryss
- åkryss
- ryssläde
References
- ryss in Svenska Akademiens Ordlista över svenska språket (13th ed., online)
- 1 2 ryss in Svenska Akademiens ordbok online.
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