persienn

Swedish

en persienn

Noun

persienn c

1. a Venetian blind; a type of window blinds (usually of metal and inside)

   att dra upp/ner persiennerna

   to raise/lower the blinds

Usage notes

• Often used in the plural even when referring to a single Venetian blind, like in English.
• The term persienn (“Venetian blind”) should not be confused with jalusi (“Venetian blind”). A persienn is typically found on the inside of a building, while a jalusi is typically found on the outside of a building.

Declension

Declension of persienn

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	persienn	persienns
	definite	persiennen	persiennens
plural	indefinite	persienner	persienners
	definite	persiennerna	persiennernas

See also

• jalusi (“outside Venetian blind”)

References

• persienn in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• persienn in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• persienn in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)