No. 7,712 in Swedish
tjomme
"Tjomme" is Swedish slang for a buddy, pal, or dude.
In a sentence
Han är en riktig tjomme, alltid skämtsam och glad.
He is a real 'tjomme', always humorous and happy.
In this context, 'tjomme' refers to a person who is funny and cheerful, possibly in a friendly or informal manner.
Den där tjommen har alltid något roligt att säga.
That 'tjomme' always has something funny to say.
Here, 'tjomme' is used to casually refer to an individual, highlighting their humorous or sociable nature.
Jag och några tjommar ska spela fotboll efter skolan.
Me and some 'tjommar' are going to play football after school.
In this sentence, 'tjomme' is pluralized ('tjommar'), indicating a group of friends or acquaintances in a casual and friendly context.
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