up

This is the 13387th most frequent Swedish word.


up

The Swedish word "upp" translates to "up" in English, referring to direction or position above.


In this sentence, 'upp' indicates direction or movement towards a higher position, specifically ascending the stairs.

Jag gick upp för trappan.

I went up the stairs.


Here, 'upp' conveys the idea of rising or elevating, describing the sun's action of appearing above the horizon.

Solen går upp tidigt på sommaren.

The sun rises early in the summer.


In this context, 'upp' is part of the verb phrase 'satte upp', meaning to install or place something higher or affixed to an upright surface.

Han satte upp en hylla på väggen.

He put up a shelf on the wall.