marknad
/²mark.nad/common gender
The English word market is translated into Swedish as marknad.
marknad refers to a gathering for trading. You will encounter specific variations such as Bondens marknad, which refers to The Farmer's Market used in rural areas for selling locally produced goods and Fisktorget, which means The Fish Market and is used in coastal towns, especially in Gothenburg, to describe a market dedicated to selling fish and seafood.
Meaning: gathering for trading (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word marknad is a common-gender noun. To specify a particular market, use the definite form marknaden (the market). For more than one market, use the plural form marknader (markets). The definite plural form is marknadernas (the markets').
How do you pronounce it?
/²mark.nad/
Did you know?
- The word marknad is a cognate of the English 'market' via a path that traveled from Latin to Old French and then into Old Norse.
- In Sweden, the term marknad often refers to a temporary event or fair, whereas torg describes the permanent town square where markets are held.
- Sweden has a tradition of julmarknader or Christmas markets, which are distinct cultural events focusing on crafts and seasonal treats rather than daily groceries.
Examples in context
- Du sålde äpplen på marknaden.You sold apples at the market.This sentence uses the form marknad to show selling apples at a market.Tatoeba #10667878 by Pineapple, translation #10131370 by ulymarrero
- Köpte du den på svarta marknaden?Did you buy it on the black market?This sentence uses the form marknad to ask about buying something on the black market.Tatoeba #923957 by Tximist, translation #16551 by iamgrim
- Du sålde några äpplen på marknaden.You sold some apples at the market.Tatoeba #5264060 by YlvaEmelia, translation #5263656 by dynamo
- Jag ska besöka marknaden imorgon.I will visit the market tomorrow.
- Det finns en fin marknad på torget varje lördag.There is a nice market in the square every Saturday.
- Låt oss gå till saluhallen och köpa färsk fisk.Let's go to the market hall and buy some fresh fish.
- Ska vi besöka loppisen i helgen?Shall we visit the flea market this weekend?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alice and Karl are planning their Saturday morning.
- AliceSka vi gå till marknaden idag?Shall we go to the market today?
- KarlJa, jag vill köpa färska grönsaker på marknaden.Yes, I want to buy fresh vegetables at the market.
- AliceDet låter som en bra plan.That sounds like a good plan.
- KarlVi ses där vid klockan tio.I will see you there at ten o'clock.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “market” translations and entries marknad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marknad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
