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Asian in Swedish

Asian in Swedish is asiatisk, indier, asiat — Asian means a person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

Asian in Swedish

asiatisk
adj
Of, relating to or from Asia.
indier
noun
asiat
noun
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

What does "Asian" mean?

  1. noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
    "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam."
  2. adj Relating to or coming from Asia.
    "The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine."

Asian in a sentence

  • She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam.
  • In the UK, "Asian" commonly refers to people with heritage from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
  • The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Asian" in Swedish?

"Asian" in Swedish is asiatisk, indier, asiat. Asian means: A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

How do you use "Asian" in a sentence?

Example: "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam." In Swedish, "Asian" is asiatisk, indier, asiat.

Are there other ways to say "Asian" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "Asian": asiatisk, indier, asiat.

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