Did you know that this common Swedish slang construction has its roots in Latin? Catherine Edwards takes a look at the history of Swedish -is words, and how to use them to fit in with the locals.
Hang around in Sweden long enough – especially if you're in the capital or spending time with teenagers – and you'll notice a peculiar language pattern.
The Swedish language might be known for its lengthy compound words, but in colloquial Swedish, many words have their ending chopped off and replaced with the suffix -is.
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