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Sven
Sven (name) means a male given name of Swedish origin. Example: “Sven grew up on a farm outside Stockholm.”
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A male given name of Swedish origin.
"Sven grew up on a farm outside Stockholm."
How to use Sven
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Scandinavian male name.
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_____ grew up on a farm outside Stockholm.
Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish Sven.
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What does “Sven” mean?
The word “Sven” means a male given name of Swedish origin. In plain terms, a common Scandinavian male name.
How do you use “Sven” in a sentence?
Here is “Sven” used in a sentence: “Sven grew up on a farm outside Stockholm.”
What part of speech is “Sven”?
“Sven” is a name.
Where does the word “Sven” come from?
The word “Sven” comes from Swedish. Borrowed from Swedish Sven.
Is “Sven” a common word?
“Sven” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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