The Swedish term "bister, akterskepp, barsk, akter, hård" matches the English term "stern"
| other swedish words that include "bister" : | english : | 
|---|---|
| bister, hård | grim | 
| hårt, bister | inclement | 
| bister uppsyn, se bister ut | scowl | 
| other swedish words that include "barsk" : | english : | 
|---|---|
| barsk, sträv | gruff | 
| barsk, hård, sträv | harsh | 
| oländig, skrovlig, kantig, barsk | rugged | 
