The Swedish term "motiv, tema" matches the English term "motif"
| other swedish words that include "motiv" : | english : |
|---|---|
| motiv | designs |
| maskin, lokomotiv, motor | engine |
| lokomotivförare | enginedriver |
| motivation | incentive |
| motivering | jusification |
| ledmotiv | leitmotif |
| rörlig, lokomotiv | locomotive |
| anledning, bevekelsegrund, skäl, grond, motiv | motive |
| motiv, förnuft, skäl, reson, anledning, orsak | reason |