finlandssvensk - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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From Finland + -s- + svensk.
finlandssvensk (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the Swedish-speaking population in Finland.
- Antonym: rikssvensk
| Indefinite | positive | comparative | superlative1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| common singular | finlandssvensk | — | — |
| neuter singular | finlandssvenskt | — | — |
| plural | finlandssvenska | — | — |
| masculine plural2 | finlandssvenske | — | — |
| Definite | positive | comparative | superlative |
| masculine singular3 | finlandssvenske | — | — |
| all | finlandssvenska | — | — |
1 The indefinite superlative forms are only used in the predicative.
2 Dated or archaic.
3 Only used, optionally, to refer to things whose natural gender is masculine.
finlandssvensk c
- A member of the Swedish-speaking population in Finland.
- Synonym: (Finland, colloquial) hurrare
- Antonyms: rikssvensk, sverigesvensk, (Finland, derogatory, colloquial) vattusvensk