1
: the North Germanic language spoken in Sweden and a part of Finland
2
plural in construction
: the people of Sweden
Swedish
adjective
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The Swedish forward had rediscovered his love for hockey in Charlotte after struggling elsewhere.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
This image from on April 8, 2025 a Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen jet fighter lands during the NATO's Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise at Leeuwarden Air Base.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The 75th annual Swedish Days festival opened on Wednesday.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Saga Origin: Swedish Meaning: Story; seeress, according to Nameberry.com
Similar Names and Variations: There aren't similar names or variations to mention.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
This image from on April 8, 2025 a Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen jet fighter lands during the NATO's Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise at Leeuwarden Air Base.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
The 75th annual Swedish Days festival opened on Wednesday.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Saga Origin: Swedish Meaning: Story; seeress, according to Nameberry.com
Similar Names and Variations: There aren't similar names or variations to mention.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 June 2025
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“Swedish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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Swedish
noun
Swed·ish
ˈswēd-ish 
1
: the Germanic language spoken in Sweden
2
Swedish plural
: the people of Sweden
Swedish
adjective
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