Swedish · Family & People
Make
Husband / Spouse
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
Hennes make är ingenjör.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'Make' originates from Old Norse 'makki', meaning husband or spouse, highlighting the concept of marital union present in ancient Scandinavian cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Make' is used in both formal and informal contexts but tends to lean towards the more formal, particularly in written contexts like wedding announcements or legal documents.