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Sverige

Sverige

9.0
A country in northern Europe called Sweden
  • proper noun
translation icon : Suecia
  • Many tourists visit Sverige to experience its rich culture and history.

Examples

  • In Hockey Sverige, Uffe Bodin writes that the only NHL player who would have a dramatic impact on attendance in SEL games would be Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist.

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  • Sverige is known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant cities like Sverige, Stockholm, and Gothenburg.

  • In Sverige, the northern lights can often be seen during the winter months.

Synonyms

Sweden
vsSverige
145 1.0

A country in northern Europe on the eastern side of the Scandinavian Peninsula

is the native Swedish name rather than the English common name
Kingdom of Sweden
vsSverige
2.8

The official name of Sweden, a country in northern Europe

is the native Swedish name rather than the official formal title

Surface Forms

Sverige main

Etymology

Sverige comes from old Swedish parts Svea and rike, where Svea means 'the Swedes' and rike means 'kingdom', so Sverige means 'kingdom of the Swedes' and is the Swedish name for Sweden.