swedish
swedish Lexical Profile
• adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Sweden, its people, its culture, or its language.
"The museum is hosting an exhibition on contemporary Swedish furniture design."
• noun
A North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and parts of Finland, closely related to Norwegian and Danish.
"She studied Swedish for two years before moving to Stockholm for her graduate degree."
The citizens or natives of Sweden collectively (used with 'the').
"The Swedish are widely recognized for their commitment to environmental sustainability and social welfare."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the people of Sweden collectively, the plural phrase 'the Swedish' is used, whereas an individual citizen is referred to as 'a Swede'.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle Low German Swedisch, corresponding to the root of Sweden plus the suffix -ish.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.