Swedish · Daily Life
Stol
Chair
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
Furniture for one person to sit on.
Example
Sätt dig på den här stolen.
Sit on this chair.
Etymology
The term 'stol' traces its roots back to Old Norse 'stóll', meaning a seat or chair. This reflects a long-standing tradition in Scandinavian design and functionality regarding seating.
How & Where It’s Used
'Stol' is used in both informal and formal contexts in Swedish, often referring to any type of chair, with no notable regional differences in its usage.