This is the 6416th most frequent Swedish word.
luther
In Swedish, "luther" can refer to "a sense of moral or religious guilt or strictness," inspired by Martin Luther's principles.
Here, 'Luther' refers to Martin Luther, the historical figure known for initiating the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther reformerade kyrkan under 1500-talet.
Martin Luther reformed the church during the 1500s.
In this sentence, 'Luther' is used metaphorically to describe someone enforcing or emphasizing strict rules, drawing from Martin Luther's association with religious reform and doctrine.
Ibland känner jag mig som en Luther när jag försöker lära ut reglerna.
Sometimes, I feel like a Luther when trying to teach the rules.
Here, 'lutherska' (adjective derived from 'Luther') pertains to concepts or beliefs originating from Martin Luther's teachings or the Lutheran denomination.