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Swedish

American  
[swee-dish] / ˈswi dɪʃ /

adjective

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


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of Swedish

Swede + -ish 1

Example Sentences

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Devo rerecorded a version of their song “Baby Doll” in Swedish to stand in for an international boy band’s hit.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The move to set up a kind of mini vintage store featuring a mishmash of garments is a stark contrast from the Swedish apparel giant’s typical offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

The Swedish deputy national police commissioner Stefan Hector said they were "constantly expanding our co-operation with other countries" and showing organised criminals "they cannot feel safe anywhere in the world".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Swedish police believe Agent 47 is Ali Shehab Ahmed, 22, who was arrested in Sulaymaniyah in Iraq in December and is awaiting extradition.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

“My sister—her children wait me,” said the Swedish lady and wept.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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