die
Schwedin
🌍 What does 'die Schwedin' mean?
Die Schwedin refers to a female person who comes from Schweden (Sweden) or holds Swedish citizenship. It is the feminine form of the word 'der Schwede' (male person from Sweden).
There is only this one meaning for the word with the article 'die'. It's a noun describing a nationality or origin.
⚠️ Be careful to use the correct ending for the feminine form (-in).
Article rules for der, die, and das
Women → almost always feminine.
Caution: Most professions also have their feminine forms (e.g. die Polizistin). Some words can also have two forms: der/die Deutsche, der/die Kranke.
-in → mostly feminine.
All persons and professions ending in -in are feminine. Other -in nouns can be der/die/das.
📊 Grammar & Declension of 'die Schwedin'
The noun 'die Schwedin' is feminine. Here are the declension tables for singular and plural:
Singular
| Case | Definite Article | Indefinite Article |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (1st case) | die Schwedin | eine Schwedin (a Swedish woman) |
| Genitive (2nd case) | der Schwedin | einer Schwedin (of a Swedish woman) |
| Dative (3rd case) | der Schwedin | einer Schwedin (to/for a Swedish woman) |
| Accusative (4th case) | die Schwedin | eine Schwedin (a Swedish woman) |
Plural
| Case | Definite Article | Indefinite Article |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (1st case) | die Schwedinnen | - Schwedinnen (Swedish women) |
| Genitive (2nd case) | der Schwedinnen | - Schwedinnen (of Swedish women) |
| Dative (3rd case) | den Schwedinnen | - Schwedinnen (to/for Swedish women) |
| Accusative (4th case) | die Schwedinnen | - Schwedinnen (Swedish women) |
Example Sentences 📝
- Meine Nachbarin ist eine Schwedin. (My neighbour is a Swedish woman.)
- Wir haben die Schwedin nach dem Weg gefragt. (We asked the Swedish woman for directions.)
- Das Buch der Schwedin liegt auf dem Tisch. (The Swedish woman's book is on the table.)
- Viele Schwedinnen sprechen gut Englisch. (Many Swedish women speak English well.)
🗣️ How is 'die Schwedin' used?
'Die Schwedin' is used specifically to refer to a woman from Sweden. It's the standard term and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
- Designating origin: "Sie ist Schwedin." (She is Swedish.)
- Identification: "Die blonde Frau dort drüben ist die Schwedin, von der ich dir erzählt habe." (The blonde woman over there is the Swedish woman I told you about.)
- Generalization (in plural): "Schwedinnen gelten oft als naturverbunden." (Swedish women are often considered close to nature.)
Compared to more general terms like 'Skandinavierin' (Scandinavian woman), 'Schwedin' is specific to people from Sweden.
💡 Mnemonics for 'die Schwedin'
Article Mnemonic: Remember that 'die Schwedin' describes a woman. Many feminine nouns in German take the article 'die' (die Frau - the woman, die Lehrerin - the female teacher). The ending '-in' often signals a feminine noun and thus the article 'die'. Think of *she* in English for *die*.
Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine a woman who loves typical Swedish things - perhaps she loves meatballs from IKEA or assembling furniture, shouting "in!" when a piece fits. Swed-in -> Schwedin.
🔄 Synonyms & Related Terms
Synonyms:
- Frau aus Schweden (Woman from Sweden)
- Bürgerin Schwedens (Female citizen of Sweden)
Related Terms:
- Der Schwede: The male form (Swedish man).
- Schwedisch: The language or the adjective (Swedish).
- Skandinavierin: Broader term (includes Norwegian women, Danish women, etc.).
- Europäerin: Even more general term (European woman).
There are no direct antonyms, unless you use 'Nicht-Schwedin' (Non-Swedish woman) or the term for another nationality (e.g., 'die Dänin' - the Danish woman, 'die Deutsche' - the German woman).
😄 A Little Joke
Warum nehmen Schwedinnen immer eine Leiter mit zum Einkaufen?
Damit sie die hohen Preise erreichen können! 😉
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Why do Swedish women always take a ladder with them when shopping?
So they can reach the high prices! 😉
📜 A Short Poem
Im Land der Elche, Seen so klar,
lebt die Schwedin, wunderbar.
Mit hellem Haar und Lachen rein,
soll ihr Glück stets sonnig sein.
Von Stockholm bis nach Lapplands Schnee,
ist sie zu Haus am blauen See.
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In the land of moose, lakes so clear,
lives the Schwedin (Swedish woman), wonderful, dear.
With fair hair and laughter pure,
may her happiness always endure.
From Stockholm to Lapland's snow,
she's at home where blue waters flow.
❓ Riddle Time
Ich komme aus dem Land von Pippi Langstrumpf und ABBA,
bin weiblich und spreche eine nordgermanische Sprache.
Mein männliches Gegenstück ist ein Schwede.
Wer bin ich?
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I come from the land of Pippi Longstocking and ABBA,
I am female and speak a North Germanic language.
My male counterpart is a 'Schwede'.
Who am I?
Solution: Die Schwedin
✨ Other Information
Word Formation: The word 'Schwedin' is derived from the country name 'Schweden' (Sweden). The ending '-in' is a typical suffix in German used to form feminine personal nouns from masculine forms ('der Schwede' -> 'die Schwedin') or from geographical origins.
Cultural Context: Schwedinnen are citizens of a country known for its nature, design, social welfare, and music exports.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Schwedin?
The word 'Schwedin' refers to a female person from Sweden and is therefore feminine. The correct article is always 'die': die Schwedin.