Schweden
/ˈʃveːdən/neuter
The German word for Sweden is Schweden.
Schweden is the name used for the Scandinavian country. In highly formal or diplomatic contexts, you may encounter the phrase Königreich Schweden to emphasize the country's status as a kingdom.
Meaning: Scandinavian country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Schweden is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃveːdən/
Did you know?
- In the 17th century during the Thirty Years' War, the word Schweden became associated with devastation in German folklore due to the brutality of the Swedish army.
- In German, you do not use a definite article with Schweden. You simply say Ich fahre nach Schweden rather than nach dem Schweden.
- The word Schweden is used in the German term Schwedenkreuz, which refers to a specific type of historical cross or a specific architectural element.
Examples in context
- Du kommst aus Schweden.You come from Sweden.This sentence is useful for saying someone comes from Schweden.Tatoeba #622251 by BraveSentry, translation #622248 by BraveSentry
- Ich will nach Schweden.I want to go to Sweden.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to go to Schweden.Tatoeba #7904061 by Luiaard, translation #1142084 by CN
- Ich ging nach Schweden.I went to Sweden.This sentence is useful for describing a past movement to Schweden.Tatoeba #8648426 by Melang, translation #2886141 by CN
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans in a cafe.
- HannahWarst du schon einmal in Schweden?Have you ever been to Sweden?
- MaximilianNein, aber ich möchte bald nach Schweden reisen.No, but I want to travel to Sweden soon.
- HannahDas klingt toll, Maximilian!That sounds great, Maximilian!
- MaximilianJa, Schweden ist ein wunderschönes Land.Yes, Sweden is a beautiful country.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweden” translations and entries Schweden, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
