lärare
a person who teaches, especially in a school
noun
Examples:
• She is a math teacher at the local high school.
• Good teachers can change lives.
student
a person who is studying at a school or university
noun
Examples:
• She is a student at the local university.
• The students are preparing for their exams.
klassrum
a room in a school or college where lessons take place
noun
Examples:
• The students filed quietly into the classroom.
• Technology is transforming the modern classroom.
läxor
schoolwork that a student is required to do at home
noun
Examples:
• He forgot to do his math homework over the weekend.
• She spent two hours on homework after dinner.
tentamen
a formal test of knowledge or ability
noun
Examples:
• I have a math exam tomorrow.
• She studied hard and passed every exam.
lärobok
a book used as a standard work for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools
noun
Examples:
• The teacher asked us to open our textbooks to chapter five.
• She left her math textbook on the bus and had to share with a classmate.
anteckningsbok
a small book with blank or lined pages used for writing notes
noun
Examples:
• He wrote down the homework assignment in his notebook.
• She filled three notebooks with vocabulary words over the semester.
blyertspenna
a thin writing instrument consisting of a graphite core encased in wood, used for writing or drawing
noun
Examples:
• She sharpened her pencil before the test.
• The student drew a map in pencil so he could erase any mistakes.
suddgummi
a small piece of rubber or similar material used to remove pencil marks from paper
noun
Examples:
• She used her eraser to fix the spelling mistake in her essay.
• The eraser on the end of his pencil had worn down completely.
linjal
a flat strip of wood, plastic, or metal with a straight edge, marked with units of measurement and used for drawing lines or measuring
noun
Examples:
• She used a ruler to draw a straight line under the title.
• He measured the length of his pencil with a ruler.
härskare
a person who rules or governs a country or people
noun
Examples:
• The ancient ruler built a vast empire across three continents.
• She was the most powerful ruler the kingdom had ever known.
ryggsäck
a bag carried on the back, supported by straps over the shoulders
noun
Examples:
• She packed her laptop and textbooks into her backpack before heading to class.
• He carried everything he needed for the weekend hike in a single backpack.
svarta tavlan
a large dark surface fixed to the wall in a classroom, written on with chalk
noun
Examples:
• The teacher wrote the new vocabulary words on the blackboard.
• A student was asked to solve the equation on the blackboard in front of the class.
årskurs
a year level in a school system
noun
Examples:
• She is in the fifth grade.
• He moved to a new school at the start of third grade.
betyg
a mark indicating the quality of a student's work
noun
Examples:
• She got a good grade on her essay.
• His grades improved significantly this semester.
lektion
a period of learning or teaching
noun
Examples:
• She takes piano lessons every Thursday.
• The lesson lasted about forty-five minutes.
ämne
a person or thing being discussed or dealt with
noun
Examples:
• Let's change the subject.
• The subject of the meeting was budget cuts.
ämne
a branch of knowledge studied in school
noun
Examples:
• Mathematics is my favourite subject.
• She teaches several subjects at the school.
matematik
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space
noun
Examples:
• Math was always her strongest subject in school.
• You need to do the math before making a financial decision.
vetenskap
the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment
noun
Examples:
• She has a degree in computer science.
• Science has made incredible advances in the last century.
historia
the study of past events, especially human affairs
noun
Examples:
• She has a degree in history.
• History tends to repeat itself.
rast
a short break during the school day when children can go outside to play
noun
Examples:
• The children ran out to the playground as soon as recess started.
• She ate her snack quickly so she would have more time to play during recess.
rektor
the head of a school
noun
Examples:
• The principal called a meeting with the parents.
• She was sent to the principal's office after the incident.
huvudsaklig
main or most important
adjective
Examples:
• The principal cause of death was heart disease.
• Oil is the country's principal export.