Swedish · Nature & Environment
Flod
River
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
Example
Floden rinner genom staden.
The river flows through the city.
Etymology
'Flod' comes from Old Norse 'flót', meaning flood or river. The term has evolved in Swedish to refer specifically to rivers.
How & Where It’s Used
'Flod' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in discussions of nature and geography, found throughout Sweden.