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Norwegian Nynorsk
Alternative forms
Noun
sjuka f or m
- definite feminine singular of sjuke
Swedish
Etymology
Inherited from Old Swedish siuka. First attested in 1452.
Pronunciation
Adjective
sjuka
- inflection of sjuk:
- definite singular
- plural
Noun
sjuka c
- (chiefly in compounds) a disease, an illness
- Synonym: sjukdom
Den här sjukan går nog snart över- This sickness will probably pass soon
- (colloquial) (probably clipping of sjukstuga), small hospital, doctor's office, care center
Jag ska gå till sjukan, känner mig inte riktigt kry- I'm gonna go see the doctor, don't feel too well
Usage notes
Closer to sickness or malady in (sense 1) outside compounds, in a (sometimes jocular) somewhat folksy tone.
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