Suēcia
New Latin, feminine
The English word Sweden is translated into Latin as Suēcia. Wiktionary also lists Svēcia and Suētia.
Meaning: Scandinavian country (name)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| Suēcia | New Latin, feminine |
| Svēcia | feminine |
| Suētia | feminine |
The terms refer to the Scandinavian country of Sweden.
Which one should you use?
Suēcia is a New Latin form, while Svēcia and Suētia are other feminine variations used to denote the country.
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- In the Roman era, the area of modern Sweden was not called Suēcia but was part of Scandinavia, a term likely derived from a Germanic word meaning 'south cape'.
- Ancient Roman writers like Tacitus referred to the tribes in this region as Suēones, which provided the linguistic root for the later New Latin Suēcia.
- While Suēcia is used for the country, the Latin term for a Swedish person is Suēdus, which mirrors how 'Latin' is used for speakers of the language.
Examples in context
- Quis est in Suecia?Who is in Sweden?
- Eamus ad Suethiam!Let's go to Sweden!
- Terra Svea est patria mea.The Land of the Svear is my homeland.
- Suēcia est terra septentrionalis.Sweden is a northern land.
Example conversation
Gaius and Aurelia are discussing a future trip.
- GaiusUbi hanc aestatem agere vis?Where do you want to spend this summer?
- AureliaEgo ad Suēciam ire volo.I want to go to Sweden.
- GaiusCur Suēciam eligisti, Aurelia?Why did you choose Sweden, Aurelia?
- AureliaQuia natura ibi est pulcherrima.Because the nature there is most beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweden” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
