Swedish · Family & People
Flicka
Girl
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A female child.
Example
Flickan läser en bok.
The girl is reading a book.
Etymology
'Flicka' comes from the Old Norse 'flikka', referring to a young girl, with roots that highlight social constructions of gender across ages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Flicka' is used primarily in informal spoken contexts but also appears in children's literature and education. The term is understood throughout Sweden without regional distinctions.