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The Swedish Genealogical Word List shows Swedish words and their English translations for many words that are found in documents used to research Swedish ancestors. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Swedish-English dictionary. ( | The Swedish Genealogical Word List shows Swedish words and their English translations for many words that are found in documents used to research Swedish ancestors. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Swedish-English dictionary such as the [http://swedishgenealogyguide.com/shdd Swedish Historical Dictionary Database, SHDD]. (Or see "Additional Resources" below.) | ||
Swedish is a Germanic language like Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. A major spelling and grammar reform was introduced in Sweden in 1917. The sections of '''Language Characteristics''', '''Key Words''', and '''Additional Resources''' below are designed to help you find the words you need. <br> | Swedish is a Germanic language like Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. A major spelling and grammar reform was introduced in Sweden in 1917. The sections of '''Language Characteristics''', '''Key Words''', and '''Additional Resources''' below are designed to help you find the words you need. <br> | ||
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| brainsick, underwitted, idiotic (1889) | | brainsick, underwitted, idiotic (1889) | ||
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