Pronunciation: /swɪŋɡlɪʃ/
noun a blend of Swedish and English language
A1 I like to speak Swenglish with my friends.
A2 Swenglish is a mix of Swedish and English languages.
B1 Many young people in Sweden use Swenglish in their daily conversations.
B2 Some people find Swenglish confusing because of the mixture of languages.
C1 Swenglish can be seen as a form of code-switching between Swedish and English.
C2 Linguists study Swenglish to understand language contact and bilingualism.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a blend of Swedish and English language
A1 I speak Swenglish when I mix Swedish and English words together.
A2 My Swenglish accent sometimes makes it hard for others to understand me.
B1 Living in Sweden for a year helped me improve my Swenglish language skills.
B2 Despite my Swenglish fluency, I still struggle with some grammar rules.
C1 Her Swenglish proficiency is impressive, as she seamlessly switches between languages.
C2 The author's unique style of writing incorporates elements of Swenglish, creating a captivating narrative.
formal The term 'Swenglish' refers to a linguistic phenomenon where Swedish and English languages are mixed together.
informal I sometimes catch myself speaking Swenglish when I can't find the right words in either language.
slang My friend is fluent in Swenglish after spending a year studying abroad in Sweden.
figurative The song lyrics were a perfect example of Swenglish, blending Swedish and English phrases seamlessly.
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