sken
/ˈɧeːn/
sken is the Swedish word for a light or glow.
The word refers to a specific type of light or a glow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
This is a dialect word used in some regions.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɧeːn/
Did you know?
- While sken usually means glow, the related verb skena refers to a horse bolting or galloping out of control.
- The word sken is closely related to the German word Schein, which can mean both a physical glow and a formal document like a certificate or a banknote.
- In Swedish, the word sken is used in the idiom i ett falskt sken, which refers to a deceptive appearance or a false front rather than a physical light.
Examples in context
- Solens sken gör dagen vacker.The sun's shine makes the day beautiful.
Example conversation
Erik and Maja are walking in the woods at dusk.
- ErikSe på det där vackra sken mellan träden.Look at that beautiful glow between the trees.
- MajaJa, det ser nästan magiskt ut, Erik.Yes, it looks almost magical, Erik.
- ErikJag tror det är solen som går ner.I think it is the sun setting.
- MajaDet är verkligen ett speciellt ljus här.It really is a special light here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sken, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sken, CC BY-SA 4.0.
