Swedish adjective · noun· top 5,000 most common
lila
lilac, mauve
lila as an adjective
Meaning
lilac; mauve
In Swedish: (blandning av) rött och blått, violett
Forms
| Basic form | lila | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative | mer lila | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | mest lila | “-est”, “most …” |
lila as a noun
Meaning
purple, violet (color/colour)
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What does lila mean in English?
lila means “lilac, mauve”.
Similar words
gredelinpurpurviolett
Nearby common words
lila is number 3,744 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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