sprätta upp

Swedish

Etymology 1

Verb

sprätta upp (present sprättar upp, preterite sprättade upp, supine sprättat upp, imperative sprätta upp)

1. to cut open; cut along a fold (as of an envelope)
2. to cut a seam; to separate two objects which were sewn together
3. (somewhat vulgar) to cut open a body, as to begin a dissection

Usage notes

This inflectional pattern is the most common, but see further under "sprätta" for other paradigms.

Etymology 2

Verb

sprätta upp (present sprätter upp, preterite sprätte upp, supine sprätt upp, imperative sprätt upp)

1. to kick up dust and dirt

Usage notes

This inflectional pattern is the most common, but see further under "sprätta" for other paradigms.