Swedish · Travel & Places

Väg

Road

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

A way for cars and people to travel between places.

Example

Den här vägen går till centrum.

This road goes to the center.

Etymology

'Väg' derives from Old Norse 'vegur', meaning way or path. It has long been used in Swedish to denote roads and routes.

How & Where It’s Used

'Väg' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, prevalent in discussions about travel and infrastructure, understood nationwide.

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