Swedish · Food & Drink
Kyckling
Chicken
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
Meat from a chicken.
Example
Vi äter kyckling med ris ikväll.
We are having chicken with rice tonight.
Etymology
'Kyckling' is a diminutive form of 'kyck', which means 'young chicken' in Swedish, emphasizing the breed's importance in Swedish cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kyckling' is commonly used in casual conversations and culinary contexts, appearing in both spoken and written Swedish, primarily in relation to meals.
Literary Heritage
Chickens appear in folklore and children’s books. A famous Swedish dish, 'Kyckling à la King', is also well-known.