persika
/ˈpɛʂika/common gender
The English word 'peach' is persika in Swedish.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
persika is a common-gender noun and is preceded by the indefinite article en to say 'a peach'. The definite singular form is persikan (the peach), while the plural form is persikor (peaches). To express possession, the definite genitive form is persikans (the peach's).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɛʂika/
Did you know?
- The Swedish word persika is derived from the Latin word persicum, meaning 'from Persia'.
- If a Swedish person refers to the 'color' of an object, they might use the word persikofärgad, but this is much more common in interior design and fashion than in everyday casual speech.
- The spelling of persika follows the Latin-based path, unlike many other Swedish fruit names which have older, Germanic roots that sound nothing like their Latin counterparts.
Examples in context
- John äter sin persika.John eats his peach.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use persika in a sentence.Tatoeba #10673307 by Pineapple, translation #5362726 by Objectivesea
- Kan jag få en persika?May I have a peach?
- Var hittar jag persikor i affären?Where can I find peaches in the store?
- Kan du köpa persikor på vägen hem?Can you buy peaches on your way home?
- Jag älskar persikor på min frukostgröt!I love peaches on my morning porridge!
- Den här persikan är väldigt söt.This peach is very sweet.
- Vill du ha en bit persika?Do you want a piece of peach?
Example conversation
Maja and Oscar are eating fruit in the kitchen.
- MajaHar vi någon persika kvar?Do we have any peach left?
- OscarJa, det finns en persika i kylen.Yes, there is a peach in the fridge.
- MajaTack, jag är väldigt hungrig.Thanks, I am very hungry.
- OscarVarsågod, ta den du.You're welcome, go ahead and take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peach” translations and entries persika, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries persika, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
