Scandinavian Meaning in English

word

US

ˌskændɪˈneɪviən

skan-di-NAY-vee-uhn

UK

ˌskændɪˈneɪviən

skan-di-NAY-vee-uhn

Definition

Relating to Scandinavia, the northern European region that includes Sweden, Norway, and Denmark; also used for people or things from this area.

Usage & Nuances

Capitalized when referring to people or languages. Can describe culture, design style ('Scandinavian design'), or ancestry. Sometimes includes Finland and Iceland, especially in broader contexts. Used as both adjective and noun.

• Spanish: escandinavo - escandinava
• Portuguese (BR): escandinavo - escandinava
• Portuguese (PT): escandinavo - escandinava
• Chinese (Simplified): 斯堪的纳维亚的 - 斯堪的纳维亚人
• Chinese (Traditional): 斯堪的納維亞的 - 斯堪的納維亞人
• Hindi: स्कैंडिनेवियाई
• Arabic: إسكندنافي
• Bengali: স্ক্যান্ডিনেভিয়ান
• Russian: скандинавский
• Japanese: スカンジナビアの - スカンジナビア人
• Vietnamese: Scandinavi - người Scandinavi
• Korean: 스칸디나비아의 - 스칸디나비아인
• Turkish: İskandinav
• Urdu: اسکینڈینیوین
• Indonesian: Skandinavia - orang Skandinavia

Example Sentences

He is Scandinavian and speaks Swedish.

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The Scandinavian countries are in Europe.

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I like Scandinavian design because it is simple and modern.

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My grandmother makes traditional Scandinavian food on holidays.

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Some people think Finland is Scandinavian, but it's actually Nordic.

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We stayed in a cozy Scandinavian cabin by the lake.

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