Swedish · Family & People
Vän
Friend
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A person you know well and like.
Example
Han är min bästa vän.
He is my best friend.
Etymology
'Vän' has North Germanic roots, derived from the Old Norse 'vinr', indicating a friend or companion. The word has developed to encapsulate various forms of friendship through linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vän' is primarily used informally in casual speech and writing. It is common across all regions of Sweden, used in various social contexts.