killar

Killar is a Swedish noun that means "guys" or "boys" in the plural form of the word kille. It is informal and commonly used in everyday speech to refer to male people, and it is not typically used in formal writing.

The term is used for male peers and can include teenagers and adult men. Depending on tone and context, it can feel neutral, friendly, or slightly colloquial. It often appears in casual conversations, media, and social media. For example, "Killar i laget tränade tillsammans" illustrates its casual use.

Grammatical notes: The indefinite plural is killar, while the definite plural is killarna. The singular is kille, with the definite singular killen.

Relation to related terms: "pojkar" generally denotes younger boys; "grabbar" is a more slangy synonym. In formal Swedish, associated terms may be avoided in favor of "män" or other neutral forms depending on context.

Origin: The etymology of kille/killar is not clearly documented; the word has been part of Swedish for centuries and remains a staple of informal speech.