No. 13,175 in Swedish

tomtenisse

A "tomtenisse" is a Swedish Christmas elf or gnome associated with holiday traditions.

In a sentence

Tomtenissen lägger paket under granen.
The Christmas elf places gifts under the Christmas tree.
Here, 'tomtenisse' refers to the mythical figure associated with Christmas traditions who is believed to assist in holiday preparations.
Barnen älskar berättelser om tomtenissar.
Children love stories about Christmas elves.
In this sentence, 'tomtenisse' is pluralized to 'tomtenissar,' indicating multiple Christmas elves involved in festive narratives.
Tomtenissen har en röd luva och långa skägg.
The Christmas elf has a red cap and a long beard.
This usage describes the appearance of a 'tomtenisse,' portraying its common depiction in folklore or holiday imagery.

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