Swedish

American  

[swee-dish] / ˈswi dɪʃ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Sweden, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

1. the people of Sweden collectively.

2. a Germanic language, the language of Sweden and parts of Finland, closely related to Danish and Norwegian. Sw

Swedish British  

/ ˈswiːdɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Sweden, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Sweden, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family: one of the two official languages of Finland

2. (functioning as plural) the people of Sweden collectively

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• anti-Swedish
  adjective
• pseudo-Swedish
  adjective
• non-Swedish
  adjective
• pro-Swedish
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Swedish

Swede + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Though he appeared at two World Cups and four European Championships for the Swedish national team, the 44-year-old has been retired since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Satrapi's husband, a Swedish producer, actor and screenwriter, died last year and she recently published a series of heartfelt Instagram posts saying: "For I Lost the love of my life".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Swedish firm has other BrainTransporter partnerships with Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis to target Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Funding was provided by several organizations, including the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Society for Medical Research, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“You are most kind,” said the Swedish lady.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie