Swedish word of the day: stödkorv
What's a support sausage and when do you need one? The Local explains in our Swedish Word of the Day series.
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This Swedish word of the day is something you’d associate with a luxurious bath, or a specific type of sweet.
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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.
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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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