Swedish · Culture & Society
Film
Movie
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A story shown in moving pictures.
Example
Ska vi se en film i helgen?
Shall we watch a movie this weekend?
Etymology
'Film' comes from the English word that refers to a thin layer, and it was adopted into Swedish in the 20th century as cinema gained popularity worldwide.
How & Where It’s Used
'Film' is predominantly used in informal conversations and is an everyday term in discussions about movies and cinema culture across Sweden.