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tjecken
"Tjecken" is the Swedish word for "the Czech" (referring to a person from the Czech Republic).
In a sentence
Tjecken är en person från Tjeckien.
The Czech is a person from the Czech Republic.
Used to specify a nationality or ethnic identification by turning the proper noun 'Czech' into a common noun referring to a person.
Vi träffade tjecken på festen igår.
We met the Czech at the party yesterday.
Used here to refer to a specific individual known to the speaker as having Czech nationality or origin.
Tjecken i vårt fotbollslag är en mycket bra målvakt.
The Czech in our football team is a very good goalkeeper.
Used descriptively to identify a person's role and nationality simultaneously, emphasizing the unique feature for context.
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