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.
The Local > Nyheter
Torsdag, 5 November, 16:50
The Local23 sep 22 kl. 13:25
Swedish word of the day: möte
The word of the day is perhaps Sweden’s second favourite pastime, after 'fika', and they often go hand in hand..
Läs mer på The LocalLäs mer om
Liknande nyheter
SWEDISH ELECTION: Follow The Local as voters cast their ballot on Election Day
Sweden's foreign residents face an Election Day that could have a huge impact on their life in this country. The Local's team will be reporting live later today – join the conversation now.
Swedish word of the day: snabba puckar
This word of the day is one you might use when you can't afford to hang around, and you want others to know it.
Swedish word of the day: passa på
How do an understated people "seize the day"?
Swedish word of the day: skum
This Swedish word of the day is something you’d associate with a luxurious bath, or a specific type of sweet.
Swedish word of the day: ful
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.
Swedish word of the day: krypin
Today’s word of the day is a great one to describe somewhere you’re likely to want to hole yourself up in as Sweden enters the colder months.
Swedish word of the day: kavaj
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.
Swedish word of the day: slöjd
Today's word of the day is one you've probably heard if you have school-age kids in Sweden.
Swedish word of the day: Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
The Swedish word for Ascension Day, the day Jesus is believed to have ascended to heaven, is 'Kristi himmelfärdsdag'. Here’s the background behind the Swedish name for the holiday.
Toppnyheter
- Inre gränskontroll förlängs 29 källor
- Russell Brand fälls för våldtäkt 19 källor
- S-ledaren ryter till mot V-topp 9 källor
- Nya bombhot mot flygplan i luften 25 källor
- Ung kvinna gripen efter mordet i Bagarmossen 6 källor
- Inflationen faller oväntat mycket 25 källor
- Franska protester växer – generalstrejk i hela landet 21 källor
- Blandat på Wall Street – rotationen fortsätter 5 källor
Mest läst
- Mystiskt ljud höll Helsingörs invånare vakna: ”Kändes i hela kroppen”
- Paret från Kumla i tv-succén: ”Jävligt svårt”
- INSÄNDARE: Kan Sofia Bråberg sitta kvar som skolchef?
- Här springer råttan runt på hamburgerrestaurangen
- Rekordmånga anmälningar mot Fortnox: ”Maffiametoder”
- Demokraternas råd: ”Skaffa er advokater”
Senaste nyheterna
- Avgrävd vattenledning – stopp i kranarna 2 min sedan
- Kaos i Hormuz – sex fartyg i lågor 7 min sedan
- Två bilar har kört på samma älg på E10 6 min sedan
- Larm om brand i garage i Torshälla 7 min sedan
- Tre trafikolyckor på kort tid – två bilar i krock på Norrleden 3 min sedan
- Ramp klämde lastbil på färja i Trelleborg – förare skadad 9 min sedan
Fördjupa dig
Taggar
Personer
Carina BergfeldtSvensk journalist och författare
Russell BrandBrittisk komiker, skådespelare och programledare
Ida GabrielssonSvensk politiker- Johnny GustavssonSvensk fotbollsspelare
Herbert BlomstedtSvensk dirigent
Romina PourmokhtariSvensk politiker- Farid Vaziri3 nyheter
- Henrik Reimer4 nyheter
Donald TrumpUSA:s 45:e och 47:e president 2017–2021 respektive 2025–
Bob DylanAmerikansk singer-songwriter
Magdalena AnderssonSveriges statsminister 2021–2022- Carl BergqvistSvensk kopparstickare
Fler nyheter från The Local
Swedish banks raise variable mortgage rates following central bank hike
Just a day after Sweden's central bank raised the country's key interest rate to 2 percent, banks are starting to follow.
Hoax bomb threats hit European flights for third day
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as at least 14 European flights were hit by hoax bomb alerts for the third day this week, authorities and airlines said.
What does Sweden's new electronic state ID for non-citizens mean for you?
Starting December 1st, registered residents of Sweden who don't have citizenship can apply for SverigeID – a new, state-issued, alternative to BankID. What is it, and how can you apply for it?
Major train service disruptions after accident south of Stockholm
Regional trains have been cancelled on several routes south of Stockholm following an accident during track work last night. Current estimates are that disruptions will continue throughout the day and into early tomorrow…
Swedish inflation falls sharply in surprise drop
Swedish inflation is dropping faster than expected, new figures suggest.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Travel chaos south of Stockholm following overnight rail collision – and northern municipal chief steps down after porn career revealed. Here's the latest news.
Pet passports set to be restored between the EU and the UK
An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Interest rates are rising in Sweden – what does that mean for your finances?
Sweden's Riksbank has raised the country's key interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, with more increases expected in the new year. How can foreigners in Sweden best plan their finances accordingly?
'I was crying two years ago': Americans in Sweden celebrate Democrats' election victory
American Democrats gathered over pancakes and coffee in Malmö on the morning of November 4th to celebrate their party's victories in the US midterm elections. But alongside the jubilation, some described the frustration…