This is the 7165th most frequent Swedish word.
ruotsalainen
"Ruotsalainen" means "Swedish" or "Swede" (a person from Sweden).
In this sentence, 'ruotsalainen' is used to indicate nationality.
Han är ruotsalainen.
He is a Swede.
Here, 'ruotsalainen' describes the type or origin of the Swedish language being referred to.
Hon talar ruotsalainen svenska.
She speaks Swedish Swedish.
Here, 'ruotsalainen' is used as an adjective to describe typical Swedish characteristics.