No. 3,149 in Swedish
nordic
Nordic: Relating to the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland) or their culture, language, or people.
In a sentence
De nordiska länderna har en rik kulturhistoria.
The Nordic countries have a rich cultural history.
In this sentence, 'nordiska' (Nordic) is used as an adjective to describe the countries belonging to the Nordic region, including nations such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.
Jag älskar nordisk design, särskilt möbler som är både funktionella och estetiska.
I love Nordic design, especially furniture that is both functional and aesthetic.
Here, 'nordisk' is used to describe a particular style of design originating from the Nordic countries, highlighting a characteristic cultural attribute.
Den nordiska vintern kan vara både kall och lång.
The Nordic winter can be both cold and long.
In this sentence, 'nordiska' refers to the winter within the geographical and climatic context of the Nordic regions, emphasizing environmental characteristics.
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