No. 12,926 in Swedish
surströmmingen
Surströmmingen: Fermented Baltic Sea herring, a traditional Swedish food.
In a sentence
Jag har aldrig vågat smaka surströmmingen.
I have never dared to taste the fermented herring.
In this sentence, 'surströmmingen' is used as the direct object of the verb 'smaka', conveying the action of tasting the fermented herring.
Surströmmingen luktar väldigt starkt, men smakar bättre än den doftar.
The fermented herring smells very strong but tastes better than it smells.
Here, 'surströmmingen' is subject of the sentence, focusing on its sensory characteristics such as smell and taste.
Alla visste att surströmmingen skulle serveras länge efter kriget.
Everyone knew that the fermented herring would be served long after the war.
In this example, 'surströmmingen' is utilized in a historical context as a food item that persists over time, illustrating its cultural significance.
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