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

This analysis focuses on the British Pound (GBP), Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), and Swedish Krona (SEK), four eurozone currencies commonly associated with institutional and high-net-worth investors in NYC real estate. —John Walkup, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

Five grandchildren of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were no longer members of the Swedish Royal House after their grandfather removed their titles of Their Royal Highnesses in August 2019. —Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 July 2025

Or picture the comic book the Swedish Migration Board uses to encourage the children to accept and even look forward to their imminent deportation. —Laurie Sheck july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025

While the original Swedish Hill undergoes temporary closure for a new development slated for 2027, and Swedish Hill Westlake opened in 2024, the South First Street location will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1804 S. 1st St. swedishhillaustin.com. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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