Swedish

American  

[swee-dish] / ˈswi dɪʃ /

adjective

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

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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

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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

Other Word Forms

• anti-Swedish adjective
• non-Swedish adjective
• pro-Swedish adjective
• pseudo-Swedish adjective

Etymology

Origin of Swedish

Swede + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

The other artists topping the bill included The Black Keys — who brought out John Fogerty for a Levon Helm tribute Weekend 2 — Radiohead, Pulp and Swedish House Mafia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

MacIntyre's second-round lead had been reduced from four shots to two by Swedish playing partner Ludvig Aberg through six holes when storms caused the third round to be suspended on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Swedish pop singer maintains her distinct musical personality on a new album—her first since 2018—reflecting on life in middle age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Volvo and Lynk & Co appeal to different customers and segments and will allow Volvo to increase its addressable market and reach a wider audience without additional product investments, the Swedish company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Cedric put his hand into the bag, and out came the blueish-gray Swedish Short-Snout, the number one tied around its neck.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling