Meaning of Swenglish | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The English language as spoken with Swedish influences.
   colloquial
2. The Swedish language as spoken with English influences.
   colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“These American grandchildren of Scandinavia speak⟳ no Swedish; they don't even have⟳ "Swenglish", that blending of Swedish and English sometimes found in England.”

“"Yesterday I said we must hold⟳ our leaders accountable and unfortunately said 'put⟳ them against the wall'," she wrote. "That's Swenglish: 'att ställa någon mot väggen' (to put⟳ someone against the wall) means to hold⟳ someone accountable."”

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