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What's a support sausage and when do you need one? The Local explains in our Swedish Word of the Day series.
Although today's word of the day technically means 'new arrivals', in practice it's used slightly differently..
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What's a support sausage and when do you need one? The Local explains in our Swedish Word of the Day series.
This Swedish word of the day is something you’d associate with a luxurious bath, or a specific type of sweet.
Today’s word of the day is the Swedish word for ugly – but you’ll find it useful in a wide range of different situations.
Today’s Swedish word of the day is kavaj, the word for a blazer or suit jacket, which, believe it or not, has been on an interesting etymological journey before arriving in Swedish.
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