Swedish vs. Dutch


Some Swedish words have a strong resemblance to their Dutch equivalents. And even more to the Dutch dialect spoken in Antwerp. Take a look.


Swedish - Dutch - Antwerp dialect - English

1. spåren - sporen - spohre - railroad tracks
2. polis - politie - polis - police
3. reklam - reclame - reklam - commercials on TV
4. strax - straks - straks - coming up next on TV
5. just in - net nieuw - just nief - this just in
6. just nu - op dit moment - just nâ - this very instant
7. biljett-automat - biljetautomaat - biljetottomat - ticket-vending machine



Julian, 25 January 2008