Bilderna

Bilderna is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun bild, meaning “the pictures” or “the images.” It refers to a specific set of pictures that has been identified in context and can appear in everyday language as well as in formal writing. In addition, Bilderna may be used as a title or proper name for works of art, media, or publications in Swedish-language contexts.

Grammatical notes: In Swedish, bild is an en-ord (common gender) noun. Its plural indefinite form is bilder, and the definite plural form is bilderna. The definite singular is bilden. The word Bilderna is capitalized when used as a title or as a proper name, and otherwise functions as a normal noun phrase meaning “the pictures.”

Usage and references: The term is commonly employed when pointing to a set of images that has been discussed or displayed, for example in descriptions of photographs, paintings, or visual exhibits. It is also used as a title or part of a title for artistic or media works in Swedish, where it conveys “The Pictures” in a concise, curatorial sense.

See also: Bild (image), Bilder (pictures, plural indef., common usage), Bilden (the picture, singular definite). The term highlights the distinction between the specific collection of images (bilderna) and the general concept of images (bilder).