ledtråd

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Swedish

Etymology

Compound of led (“lead”) +‎ tråd (“thread”). Referring to the thread of Ariadne, which lead Theseus out of the labyrinth. Attested since 1762.

Noun

ledtråd c

  1. a clue, a hint
    Synonym: ariadnetråd
    Titta! Jag har funnit en ledtråd!
    Look! I have found a clue!
    Jag vet inte, kan du ge mig en ledtråd?
    I don’t know, can you give me a hint?
  2. (games) a thread or rope a contestant is supposed to follow (e.g. through an obstacle course in a dark room)

Declension

Declension of ledtråd 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative ledtråd ledtråden ledtrådar ledtrådarna
Genitive ledtråds ledtrådens ledtrådars ledtrådarnas

See also

  • bevis (“evidence”)
  • As in have a clue or no clue
    • ana (“discern, suspect, believe”)
    • aning (“suspicion, notion”)

References

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