ädla
Ädla is a Swedish term primarily used as an adjective meaning noble or of noble origin. In contemporary usage, it is mostly found in literary, historical, or technical contexts. The related compound form ädel appears in everyday language in meanings of high quality or value, as in ädelmetall (precious metal) and ädelsten (gemstone). The verb ädla, meaning to ennoble or to elevate morally or socially, is rare in modern everyday speech but appears in historical or ceremonial language.
The root form is connected to the Old Norse and early Swedish word stock for nobility, and
Today, ädla as a stand-alone descriptor is mainly encountered in historical texts, literature, and in specialized