No. 7,584 in Swedish
svenske
"Svenske" means "Swede" (a Swedish person) in English.
In a sentence
Han är en stolt svenske som älskar sitt land.
He is a proud Swede who loves his country.
Here, 'svenske' is used as a noun referring to a male Swedish person. 'Svensk' is the basic form, while 'svenske' is an older or more poetic nominative form.
På fest, klädde han sig som en typisk svenske.
At the party, he dressed as a typical Swede.
In this sentence, 'svenske' is used descriptively or as a nominative, emphasizing the portrayal of cultural or national characteristics in a more poetic manner.
Alla svenskar är välkomna, vare sig de är svenskar eller av annan bakgrund.
All Swedes are welcome, regardless of whether they are Swedes or of another background.
In the modern context, 'svensk' would more commonly be used instead of 'svenske,' adhering to contemporary language standards.
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