Such behavior was considered [opassande] for a princess.

unsuitable improper inappropriate inadvisable

Look for a motel with a lit-up " [lediga] " sign.

vacancy vacancies

Info: The traditional sign says "(No) vacancy".

With two engines gone, the plane lost [höjd] rapidly.

altitude height

Info: The technical term for airplanes is "altitude".

These tights of mine are no longer [elastiska] .

elastic

It's time for the children's [middagslur] .

nap snooze

We felt that we were on the [rand] of a new era.

brink edge verge

Info: 'Verge' makes sense, but is more likely with 'a new discovery'.

The break can be [svetsas] , although it will be tricky.

welded

The [dränering] in the marshlands was slow and intermittent.

drainage

The artificial [gräs] caused injuries at first.

turf grass sod

Info: "Turf" is the best word for sports arenas.

There were numerous [förfrågningar] about the house to be auctioned off.

queries inquiries enquiries

A large number of [pilar] were growing along the stream.

willows

The [kastanjerna] are starting to ripen now.

chestnuts

If the paint is too thick, you can [späda ut] it with water.

dilute

That sausage you bought was pretty heavy on the [vitlök] .

garlic

The roof had an old-fashioned [halm-] roof.

thatch thatched

The final days of Indian summer are always [njutbara] .

enjoyable

They kept their pony in a little [inhägnad] close to the house.

enclosure

Her aunt's golden [armband] was still wonderful to behold.

bracelet

Connect the [sladd] to the wall outlet.

flex cord

Info: "Flex" is BrE only.

The floodwaters soon [slukade] the battered city.

engulfed swallowed overwhelmed