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SWEE-duhn
Sweden (name) means a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Sweden. Example: “Sweden is known for its extensive welfare system and design industry.”
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A Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Sweden.
"Sweden is known for its extensive welfare system and design industry."
"People often mix up Sweden and Switzerland."
How to use Sweden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Nordic country whose capital is Stockholm.
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Etymology
Borrowed through Middle Dutch, originally referring to the Swedish people before it came to name the country itself, eventually replacing older native English names for the region.
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Kingdom of Sweden
Sverige
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What does “Sweden” mean?
The word “Sweden” means a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Sweden. In plain terms, the Nordic country whose capital is Stockholm.
How do you pronounce “Sweden”?
“Sweden” is pronounced SWEE-duhn (/ˈswiː.dən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sweden” in a sentence?
Here is “Sweden” used in a sentence: “Sweden is known for its extensive welfare system and design industry.”
What part of speech is “Sweden”?
“Sweden” is a name.
Where does the word “Sweden” come from?
The word “Sweden” comes from Dutch. Borrowed through Middle Dutch, originally referring to the Swedish people before it came to name the country itself, eventually replacing older native English names for the region.
Is “Sweden” a common word?
“Sweden” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Sweden and Switzerland?
They are often confused but are entirely different countries. Sweden is a large Scandinavian nation in Northern Europe, known for cold winters, and its capital is Stockholm. Switzerland is a small, landlocked country in Central Europe, famous for the Alps and neutrality, with Bern as its capital.
What is Sweden known for?
Sweden is known for its Scandinavian design, high quality of life, strong welfare system, and brands like IKEA and Volvo. It is also associated with vast forests and lakes, long summer daylight, the Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm, and its history of political neutrality and social equality.
Where is Sweden located?
Sweden lies in Northern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula, bordering Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, with a long coastline along the Baltic Sea. It is one of the Nordic countries and the largest of the Scandinavian nations by both area and population.
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