Swedish

/ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

relating to Sweden, its people, language, or culture.

Etymology

From Sweden, the Scandinavian country, plus the suffix '-ish' meaning 'of or relating to.' Sweden itself comes from Old Norse 'Svea,' referring to the ancient Germanic people living in that region.

Kelly Says

Swedish gave English some surprising words like 'smorgasbord' and 'ombudsman,' and Swedish people invented the adjustable wrench, the safety match, and dynamite—all now used worldwide.

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