55 Words
- 1 alcoholism A chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and dai...
- 2 Anders A male given name and surname from Scandinavian languages, equivalent to English Andrew.
- 3 Andersen A Danish and Norwegian surname derived as a patronymic, borne by fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen.
- 4 Andersson A Swedish surname derived as a patronymic.
- 5 Annika A female given name, a Swedish diminutive of Anna.
- 6 axel A figure-skating jump in which the skater takes off from the outside edge of one skate, rotates one and a half...
- 7 Backstrom A Swedish surname.
- 8 bangs Bang's disease, a bacterial infection (brucellosis) that mainly affects cattle and can spread to humans.
- 9 bergen A large framed rucksack, historically used by the military, worn on the back for carrying heavy gear.
- 10 Bering To surround or fasten something with a ring-shaped band, such as a shackle.
- 11 Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology used to connect devices like phones, headphones, and speakers.
- 12 bohr (physics, informal) Short for "Bohr radius," the typical distance between a hydrogen atom's nucleus and its el...
- 13 Carlson A surname of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Carl."
- 14 Celsius Relating to the temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.
- 15 Clint A flat block of exposed limestone between the cracks (grikes) of a limestone pavement.
- 16 cosy Warm, snug, and comfortable.
- 17 Dahl A surname of Scandinavian origin.
- 18 Erickson A surname meaning "son of Eric," anglicized from Scandinavian forms such as Eriksen or Eriksson.
- 19 Ericsson A Swedish surname meaning "son of Eric," also the name of a major Swedish telecommunications company.
- 20 fil A traditional Nordic soured-milk product similar to yogurt, made using a different bacterial culture that give...
- 21 Gothenburg A major port city on the west coast of Sweden, the country's second largest.
- 22 Iverson A surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Iver."
- 23 Karlsson A Swedish surname meaning "son of Karl."
- 24 Kierkegaard A Danish surname, best known as that of the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
- 25 krill Tiny shrimp-like sea creatures that drift in huge swarms and form a key part of the ocean food chain.
- 26 lek The official currency of Albania.
- 27 Lindberg A surname of Swedish origin.
- 28 Lindstrom A surname of Swedish origin.
- 29 Lundgren A Swedish surname.
- 30 moped A small motorbike with pedals, built to travel at low speeds.
- 31 Morten A male given name of Danish or Norwegian origin, also used as a surname.
- 32 Mortensen A surname of Danish or Norwegian origin.
- 33 Nielsen A Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels".
- 34 nis In Scandinavian folklore, a small household spirit or hobgoblin said to live on a farm.
- 35 Nobel Short for the Nobel Prize, one of the annual international awards for outstanding work in fields such as physi...
- 36 nudge To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
- 37 Nyborg A city and municipality in central Denmark, on the island of Funen.
- 38 Olsen A Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Ole."
- 39 Olson A Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Olaf," common among Scandinavian-Americans.
- 40 Olsson A Swedish surname meaning "son of Olaf."
- 41 Paulson A surname meaning "son of Paul," found across several languages in similar forms.
- 42 rutabaga A root vegetable, also called a swede, with yellowish flesh and a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- 43 Saab A car or aircraft made by the Swedish manufacturer Saab.
- 44 scuffle A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
- 45 sei A large baleen whale found in oceans worldwide, related to the fin whale.
- 46 shriek A sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.
- 47 slump To sit or stand with a drooping, heavy posture, often from tiredness.
- 48 smash The loud sound of a violent collision or impact.
- 49 smorgasbord A buffet-style spread of many different dishes laid out for guests to help themselves.
- 50 squabble A minor, petty argument.
- 51 Sven A male given name of Swedish origin.
- 52 Svensson A Swedish surname meaning "son of Sven."
- 53 swede A large, round root vegetable with yellowish flesh, related to the turnip.
- 54 Thumbelina The main character of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a girl no bigger than a thumb.
- 55 tungsten A hard, dense metallic element (symbol W) with an extremely high melting point.