Swedish · Daily Life
Bord
Table
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
Furniture with a flat top used for eating or working.
Example
Boken ligger på bordet.
The book is on the table.
Etymology
The word 'bord' comes from Old Norse 'borð', which meant a flat surface or table. It is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, indicating a shared lineage in the word denoting a horizontal surface.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bord' is commonly used in both spoken and written Swedish, across various contexts including everyday conversation and formal occasions. It is used universally in Sweden without significant regional variations.