Göteborg
/jœtɛˈbɔrj/neuter
Gothenburg is translated into Swedish as Göteborg.
Göteborg is the name of the city located on the west coast of Sweden. To refer to a person who comes from this city, use the term Göteborgare.
Meaning: city on the west coast of Sweden (name)
Which one should you use?
Göteborg is the standard name for the city, while Götet is an informal nickname used by locals. Göteborgare is used specifically to describe a resident or person from the city.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Götet is an informal nickname specifically used among locals in the area.
How does it change in a sentence?
Göteborg is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/jœtɛˈbɔrj/
Did you know?
- The city was not an organic settlement but was actually a strategic government initiative founded in the early 17th century.
- The name Göteborg is a compound of göt, referring to the ancient Geatish tribes, and borg, meaning a fortified city.
Examples in context
- Min vän åkte till Göteborg.My friend went to Gothenburg.This sentence is useful for describing someone traveling to Göteborg.Tatoeba #3841221 by herrsilen, translation #4889630 by warrenbisch
- Jag ska resa till Göteborg.I'm going to Gothenburg.
- Vid universitetet i Göteborg.At the University of Gothenburg.
- Göteborg är en vacker stad.Gothenburg is a beautiful city.
- Jag bor i Göteborg.I live in Gothenburg.
- Har du varit i Göteborg?Have you been to Gothenburg?
Example conversation
Alice and Karl are talking about travel plans.
- AliceSka du resa till Göteborg i sommar?Are you going to travel to Gothenburg this summer?
- KarlJa, jag ska besöka min kusin i Göteborg.Yes, I am going to visit my cousin in Gothenburg.
- AliceVad roligt att han bor i Göteborg!How fun that he lives in Gothenburg!
- KarlDet är en väldigt fin stad.It is a very nice city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gothenburg” translations and entries Göteborg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Göteborg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
