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What is the origin of the word 'ombudsman'?
'Ombudsman' is a Swedish and Danish word, it means 'commission man'.
Where does the word Russia come from?
It comes from the word Rus'. This is the old name.Answer There is considerable conjecture over the origin of the word Rus. It has been given Swedish origins (from the word for a rower or boatman), Slavic origins (from a word related to water) and even from Persian (from their name for the Volga River).
What do the following words have in common Vermont Statuesque Swedish Arthur's Africa Sensation Misunderstood?
they are all of spanish origin they are all of spanish origin
What is the origin of the word ballot?
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
What is the origin of the word montage?
The origin is from french
What is 'fika' when translated from Swedish to English?
"Fika" is said to be an untranslatable word; however, it's the Swedish custom of having coffee (not tea) and sweets.
What us 'Ska vi fika' when translated from Swedish to English?
Shall we fika (In other terms: Would you like to go out for coffee and get desserts?)
What is 'fikasugen' when translated from Swedish to English?
longing (sug) for a coffee (fika)
What is the nationality of the name Bergstrom?
Bergstrom is Swedish. Berg is the Swedish word for mountain and strom (ström) is the Swedish word for stream.
What is the origin of the word 'ombudsman'?
'Ombudsman' is a Swedish and Danish word, it means 'commission man'.
What does grattis mean in Swedish?
I'm not so pro in Swedish but I think it mean: Congratulate because of Europa Masters Cup. It maybe championship or entering the matches. By the way, I have to say Swedish has so many words that cannot translate to English like Fika! or even Knulla!
What is the origin of the word cemetery?
Cemetary is the name of a Swedish band. They may have been trying to spell cemetery.Of a Greek origin: κοιμητήριο[keemeeteerio]
What is Ethnic origin?
German? Swedish?
What country did the word wife come from?
The name is of uncertain origin. In Old English the word was 'wif'. In German 'wiban'. Swedish 'viv'. Dutch 'wijf'.
What ethnic origin is abshere?
German? Swedish?
Is the name 'Griffin' of Irish origin?
Griffin can be of Irish, Welsh or Swedish origin.
What is the Swedish word for smile?
The Swedish word is: Le
