Swedish · Numbers & Time
Sju
Seven
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number seven.
Example
En vecka har sju dagar.
A week has seven days.
Etymology
The word 'sju' derives from the Old Norse 'sjau', linked to Proto-Germanic *sehwa and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European *septḿ, illustrating its deep roots in the numerical system.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sju' appears in everyday language in both written and spoken forms, fitting within formal and informal registers. There are no significant regional distinctions.