Swedish · Daily Life
Fönster
Window
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
An opening in a wall with glass to let in light.
Example
Öppna fönstret, det är varmt.
Open the window, it is warm.
Etymology
The word 'fönster' stems from the Middle Low German 'fenster', which in turn comes from the Latin 'fenestra'. It emphasizes the influence of continental languages on the Swedish lexicon.
How & Where It’s Used
'Fönster' is used in all contexts, both formal and informal, and is common in written and spoken Swedish, with no significant regional variations.