Thunberg
Thunberg is the Swedish surname of the environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
Did you know?
- The name Thunberg is a compound of two common Swedish elements: tun, meaning a 'courtyard' or 'fence', and berg, meaning 'mountain'.
- While the name looks like it might be related to the English word 'thunder', the Swedish tun is actually a completely different linguistic root.
- The word tun refers to the enclosed area around a farmhouse, which was the central hub of social and agricultural life in old Sweden.
Examples in context
- Har du läst om Thunberg?Have you read about Thunberg?
- Många pratar om Thunberg i skolan.Many people talk about Thunberg at school.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing current events in a hallway.
- OscarHar du hört talas om Thunberg?Have you heard of Thunberg?
- AliceJa, hon är mycket modig.Yes, she is very brave.
- OscarJag tycker att Thunberg gör ett bra jobb.I think that Thunberg is doing a good job.
- AliceDet håller jag med om, Oscar.I agree with that, Oscar.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Thunberg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
