jalusi

== Swedish == === Etymology === From French jalousie. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɧalɵˈsiː/ === Noun === jalusi c a covering made of movable horizontal or vertical slats of various materials a Venetian blind; a type of window blinds (usually of wood and on the outside) a security shutter; a shutter (usually metal) that can cover doors and windows when unused a moveable shutter; a covering (usually made of plastic, wood or metal) in certain furniture, e.g. a desk or cabinet, for aesthetic or security reasons ==== Usage notes ==== Regarding sense 1.1 – While having similar constructions; the term jalusi (“Venetian blind”) should not be confused with persienn (“Venetian blind”). A jalusi is typically found on the outside of a building, while a persienn is typically found on the inside of a building. ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== butiksjalusi (“store shutter”) jalusiskåp (“tambour cabinet”) ==== See also ==== persienn (“inside Venetian blind”) === Noun === jalusi n (dated) jealousy ==== Declension ==== ==== Related terms ==== jalu === References === “jalusi”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish) === Anagrams === i julas