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This list contains Swedish words with their English translations. The words included here are those that you are likely to find in genealogical sources. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Swedish-English dictionary. (See the "Additional Resources" section below.)  
For a more complete list which contains Swedish words with their English translations see the [[Swedish_Genealogical_Word_List|Swedish Genealogical Word List]]. The words included here are those that you are likely to find in genealogical sources. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a Swedish-English dictionary. (See the "Additional Resources" section below.)  


Swedish is a Germanic language, as are Norwegian, Danish, and Icelandic. Most differences between modern and old Swedish are simply a matter of spelling. Carefully study the Spelling section in "Language Characteristics" below. This will help you find the words in this list.  
Swedish is a Germanic language, as are Norwegian, Danish, and Icelandic. Most differences between modern and old Swedish are simply a matter of spelling. Carefully study the Spelling section in "Language Characteristics" below. This will help you find the words in this list.  
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For additional general words, numbers, dates, and time see the [[Swedish_Genealogical_Word_List|Swedish Genealogical Word List]].
For additional general words, numbers, dates, and time see the [[Swedish Genealogical Word List|Swedish Genealogical Word List]].  


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