bildhuggeri
Swedish
editEtymology
editCalque of German Bildhauerei, equivalent to bildhugga + -eri (see bild (“image, picture”), hugga (“to sculpt”)). Compare Dutch beeldhouwerij.
Noun
editbildhuggeri n
- sculpture (the art of sculpting)
- Synonyms: bildhuggarkonst, skulpturkonst
Usage notes
editOften used to emphasize the craftsmanship of a particular artwork.
Declension
editDeclension of bildhuggeri | ||||
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Singular | Plural | |||
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Nominative | bildhuggeri | bildhuggeriet | bildhuggerier | bildhuggerierna |
Genitive | bildhuggeris | bildhuggeriets | bildhuggeriers | bildhuggeriernas |