Swedish

noun

Swed·​ish ˈswē-dish 

1

: the North Germanic language spoken in Sweden and a part of Finland

2

plural in construction : the people of Sweden

Swedish adjective

Examples of Swedish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anton Frondell, the Swedish World Juniors star who was named to the all-tournament team on Monday, was the third-overall pick in last summer’s NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and is projected as one of the nation’s stars in waiting. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026

The man was taken to Swedish Hospital in good condition. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026

The second-half goal against Burnley struck by Yasin Ayari — which doubled the lead after Georginio Rutter’s first-half opener — was the Swedish international’s second in 18 appearances (no assists). —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

Winner of numerous awards including Swedish Book Of The Year, a movie adaptation is in the works. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Swedish

• Old Swedish
• Swedish massage

Kids Definition

Swedish

noun

Swed·​ish ˈswēd-ish 

1

: the Germanic language spoken in Sweden

2

Swedish plural : the people of Sweden

Swedish adjective