solsting
Swedish
editEtymology
editFrom sol (“sun”) + sting (“sting”). Attested since 1773.
Noun
editsolsting n
- (pathology) sunstroke
- Synonym: (uncommon) insolation
- Rött kort för det där? Domaren måste fått solsting.
- He got a red card for that? The referee must've had a sunstroke. (common jocular usage in sunny weather)
Declension
editDeclension of solsting | ||||
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Uncountable | ||||
Indefinite | Definite | |||
Nominative | solsting | solstinget | — | — |
Genitive | solstings | solstingets | — | — |
See also
edit- värmeslag (“heat stroke”)