The Swedish term "smitta" matches the English term "contagion"
| other swedish words that include "smitta" : | english : | 
|---|---|
| vinnande, smittande | catching | 
| förorena, besmitta | contaminate | 
| infektera, besmitta, smitta | infect | 
| smitta, infektion | infection | 
| smittad med gulsot | jaundiced | 
| fläck, besmitta | taint | 
