No. 9,435 in Swedish
frugan
"Frugan" is a casual or slang term for "the wife" in Swedish.
In a sentence
Frugan och jag har bestämt oss för att renovera köket.
The missus and I have decided to renovate the kitchen.
Here, 'frugan' informally refers to one's wife or domestic partner, often used affectionately in casual speech.
Han sa att han skulle fråga frugan om hon godkänner planen.
He said he would ask the missus if she approves of the plan.
In this instance, 'frugan' is used to refer to someone's wife, highlighting consultation and partnership, with an informal tone.
När frugan inte är hemma, passar jag på att äta den starkaste chilin.
When the wife isn't home, I take the chance to eat the spiciest chili.
The word 'frugan' here again represents one's wife, leaning into a colloquial and light context, reflecting how language can express familiarity.
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