Lappar

Lappar is the plural form of the Swedish noun lapp. The term has several related meanings in Swedish and is commonly used in everyday language.

One primary meaning is a patch applied to clothing or textiles. A lapp is a piece of fabric sewn over a hole or worn area to mend and reinforce material, a common term in sewing and craft contexts.

A second meaning is a note or slip of paper used to convey information. This can be a reminder, instruction, or label attached to an object, or a small card used to communicate brief information in schools, offices, or households.

A third sense covers signs or labels used to identify or describe something, such as a label on a product or a small placard used in displays or organizational settings.

Etymology: lapp is of Germanic origin, with cognates across Scandinavian languages. The plural lappar follows standard Swedish pluralization by adding -ar to lapp.

In English-language contexts, the word Lapp or Lapps historically referred to the Sámi people of northern Europe, but that ethnonym is now considered outdated or offensive. The Swedish word lappar is not related to that English usage, and care should be taken not to confuse terms across languages.

Lappar are common in everyday life, especially in contexts involving clothing repair, school notices, and organizational labeling.