Fjortisar to surgubbar: 21 compound words for Swedish stereotypes

Swedes have a rich tradition of coining creative compound words to label and ridicule one another. Here are some of the funniest.

Aug 14, 2025 - 10:06
Fjortisar to surgubbar: 21 compound words for Swedish stereotypes
Swedes have a rich tradition of coining creative compound words to label and ridicule one another. Here are some of the funniest.