Swedish · Body & Health
Hår
Hair
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
The hair that grows on a person's head.
Example
Hon har långt blont hår.
She has long blonde hair.
Etymology
The term 'Hår' is derived from Old Norse 'hár', meaning hair. The etymology reflects a common Germanic understanding of hair's significance in identity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hår' is frequently used in both informal and formal contexts, in everyday conversations as well as in written Swedish across all regions with no significant dialectical variations.
Literary Heritage
'Hår' is often referenced in literature and poetry, symbolizing beauty and identity, but it does not have major mentions in classical texts.