jordnötssmör
Peanut butter in Swedish is jordnötssmör.
The term refers to a creamy or crunchy spread made from ground roasted peanuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound consisting of jordnöt (peanut), an s (genitive marker) and smör (butter).
Which one should you use?
While jordnötssmör is the standard term, you can use the phrase jordnötssmör med bitar specifically to indicate crunchy peanut butter, which translates to "peanut butter with pieces".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- In Swedish, if you describe a person as smörig, you are calling them 'buttery' in the sense of being overly sentimental or 'cheesy' in their behavior.
- The word jordnöt is a compound of jord, meaning 'earth', and nöt, meaning 'nut'. This etymological structure highlights the plant's unique way of growing its fruit underground.
- Unlike in the US where peanut butter is often a default, Swedish consumers often look for the label utan palmolja (without palm oil) on their jordnötssmör due to strong environmental norms.
Examples in context
- Kan du köpa jordnötssmör på väg hem från affären?Can you buy peanut butter on your way home from the store?
- På vissa smörgåsar pålägger jag jordnötssmör.On some sandwiches, I spread peanut butter.
- Jag vill ha jordnötssmör på min macka.I want peanut butter on my sandwich.
- Finns det jordnötssmör i skafferiet?Is there peanut butter in the pantry?
- Det här jordnötssmöret är väldigt gott.This peanut butter is very delicious.
Example conversation
Emma and Karl are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- EmmaVill du ha jordnötssmör på din macka, Karl?Do you want peanut butter on your sandwich, Karl?
- KarlJa tack, det låter jättegott.Yes please, that sounds great.
- EmmaVill du ha det krämigt eller med bitar?Do you want it creamy or crunchy?
- KarlJag föredrar det krämiga jordnötssmöret.I prefer the creamy peanut butter.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jordnötssmör, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jordnötssmör, CC BY-SA 4.0.
