Rikssvenska
The Stockholm-based standard of Swedish. The largest North Germanic language; mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish, particularly in writing.
Finland Swedish
Also known as: Finlandssvenska
The Swedish of Finland's Swedish-speaking minority, co-official with Finnish. More conservative than Standard Swedish in pronunciation, retaining several older features.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Finland Swedish?
Finland Swedish is a dialect of Swedish.
Which region is Finland Swedish associated with?
Finland Swedish is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Finland Swedish known by other names?
Yes — Finland Swedish is also referred to as Finlandssvenska.
What are the other dialects of Swedish?
Swedish also includes Standard Swedish. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.