snatta

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From Old Swedish snatta. Nordic word of unclear origin, possibly related to snudda (touch lightly). Likely unrelated to English snatch (grab).

Verb

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snatta (present snattar, preterite snattade, supine snattat, imperative snatta)

  1. to shoplift
    Han snattade varje helg
    He shoplifted every weekend
  2. to steal (something of relatively low value), to pilfer or commit petty theft
    Han snattade pennor och toalettpapper på jobbet
    He stole pencils and toilet paper from work

Conjugation

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See also

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  • nalla (pinch, filch)

References

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Anagrams

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