Swedish
0 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Swedish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — The North Germanic language spoken mainly in Sweden and parts of Finland.
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Etymology
From "Swede" plus the "-ish" ending.
Full origin of Swedish →Frequently asked questions
What does “Swedish” mean?
The word “Swedish” means the North Germanic language spoken mainly in Sweden and parts of Finland. In plain terms, describes anything from or related to Sweden, or the Swedish language itself.
How do you pronounce “Swedish”?
“Swedish” is pronounced SWEE-dihsh (/ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Swedish” in a sentence?
Here is “Swedish” used in a sentence: “She's learning Swedish before moving to Stockholm.”
What part of speech is “Swedish”?
Depending on how it is used, “Swedish” can be a name and an adjective.
Is “Swedish” a common word?
“Swedish” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Swedish” have?
“Swedish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the North Germanic language spoken mainly in Sweden and parts of Finland.
What is the difference between 'Swedish' and 'Swede'?
'Swedish' is the adjective and the name of the language, as in 'Swedish design' or 'she speaks Swedish.' 'Swede' is the noun for a person from Sweden. So you would say a Swede speaks Swedish.
Is 'Swedish' always capitalized?
Yes. As a word derived from the country Sweden, 'Swedish' is a proper adjective and is always written with a capital S, whether it refers to the language, the people, or anything relating to Sweden.
What is the difference between Swedish and Norwegian?
Swedish and Norwegian are separate North Germanic languages spoken in Sweden and Norway respectively. They are closely related and speakers can often understand each other to a degree, but they have distinct spelling, pronunciation, and national standards. Swedish is spoken mainly in Sweden and parts of Finland.