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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In The Swedish Countryside Sight unseen: For 40 weeks a year, the small Swedish town of Strängnäs plays home to the filming of international versions of Love is Blind.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 May 2025
According to a report commissioned by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, in 2017 Sweden’s entire aviation sector accounted for 1.1 tonnes of emissions per person, five times the global average of 0.2 tonnes per person.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Individuals do not have to live in Geneva to participate.
Semi-finalists and finalists will perform on the Main Stage during the Swedish Days Festival from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
He’s collaborated with other dance heavyweights, including Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris and Armand van Helden.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 22 May 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 May 2025
According to a report commissioned by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, in 2017 Sweden’s entire aviation sector accounted for 1.1 tonnes of emissions per person, five times the global average of 0.2 tonnes per person.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Individuals do not have to live in Geneva to participate.
Semi-finalists and finalists will perform on the Main Stage during the Swedish Days Festival from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
He’s collaborated with other dance heavyweights, including Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris and Armand van Helden.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 22 May 2025
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“Swedish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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