England
/ˈɛŋland/neuter
England is the Swedish word for England.
The word is used to refer to the Kingdom in southeastern Britain, which is one of the constituent countries of the UK.
Meaning: Kingdom in southeastern Britain, one of the constituent countries of the UK (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Gothenburg, the colloquial expression Ingeland may be used to refer to England.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun for a country, England does not take a definite article in Swedish. When expressing being 'in' England, you use the preposition i followed by the uninflected form England.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɛŋland/
Did you know?
- Swedish speakers often use the word England when they actually mean the United Kingdom as a whole, even in formal contexts.
- Despite the similarity, the Swedish word for 'English' is engelska and is always written with a lowercase 'e' unless it starts a sentence.
- While England refers to the country, the term brittisk is used for 'British' to describe people, passports and culture.
Examples in context
- Jag har en vän i England.I have a friend in England.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a friend in England.Tatoeba #2135496 by herrsilen, translation #253071 by CK
- De bor i en liten by i England.They live in a little village in England.This sentence is useful for describing someone living in a village in England.Tatoeba #2257139 by Tximist, translation #305518 by CK
- England och Skottland är grannar.England and Scotland are neighbours.This sentence is useful for noting that England and Scotland are neighbours.Tatoeba #2284120 by herrsilen, translation #1185806 by sundown
- Min bästa vän kommer från England.My best friend is from England.
- England är känt för sina gröna landskap.England is known for its lush landscapes.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alice and Karl are discussing travel plans.
- AliceSka du resa till England i sommar?Are you traveling to England this summer?
- KarlJa, jag ska besöka London i England.Yes, I am going to visit London in England.
- AliceVad spännande att få se England!How exciting to get to see England!
- KarlJag längtar verkligen till England.I am really longing for England.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “england” translations and entries England, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
