ögonbryn

This is the 14005th most frequent Swedish word.


ögonbryn

Eyebrow.


This usage illustrates a common expression where 'ögonbryn' reflects the physical action of raising eyebrows to indicate surprise.

Hon höjde sina ögonbryn i förvåning.

She raised her eyebrows in surprise.


Here, 'ögonbryn' refers to the actual eyebrows as a part of physical appearance.

Flickan hade målat sina ögonbryn för att få dem att se mörkare ut.

The girl had painted her eyebrows to make them appear darker.


This sentence uses 'ögonbryn' metaphorically to express the reaction of surprise or skepticism from others.

Hans förslag fick alla att lyfta ögonbrynen.

His suggestion made everyone raise their eyebrows.