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  1. Finland Swedish or Fenno-Swedish [1] ( Swedish: finlandssvenska; Finnish: suomenruotsi) is a variety of the Swedish language and a closely related group of Swedish dialects spoken in Finland by the Swedish-speaking population, commonly also referred to as Finland Swedes, as their first language . For the most part, these dialects and the ...

  2. The two main official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish. ... and 78% can speak two or more. 2,184,000 or 66% can speak both Swedish and English, while ...

  3. www.infofinland.fi › swedish-language-in-finlandSwedish language in Finland

    Swedish language in Finland. 12.04.2024. Finland has two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. Approximately 87% of Finns speak Finnish as their native language. Approximately 5% of Finns speak Swedish as their native language. Swedish is spoken the most on Finland’s western and southern coast. Integration in Swedish.

  4. Terminology. The Swedish term finlandssvensk (literally 'Finland's-Swede'), which is used by the group itself, does not have an established English translation. The Society of Swedish Authors in Finland and the main political institutions for the Swedish-speaking minority, such as the Swedish People's Party and Swedish Assembly of Finland, use the expression Swedish-speaking population of ...

  5. Mar 30, 2021 · The major differences between Finland Swedish and Standard Swedish are to do with pronunciation. It only takes a few words to notice whether a person is speaking Finland Swedish or Standard Swedish. Finland Swedish is pronounced very much like Finnish, whereas Standard Swedish is much more melodic. However, it is important to remember that the ...

  6. Apr 9, 2024 · Swedes are seen as slightly more extrovert, informal, risk-averse, liberal, democratic, and inclusive — while Finns are seen as slightly more introvert, formal, risk-tolerant, conservative, authoritarian, and macho. I base these generalizations on a few different things: personal experiences, the opinions of my Swedish and Finnish family, as ...

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  8. That the Swedish language is one of the official languages of Finland is rooted in the historical period in which Finland was a part of Sweden. Though less than 10% of Finnish people speak Swedish today, the language was important in the country from the 16th century to the late 19th century. Swedish became one of the official languages of ...

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