INTRODUCTION Brandon: Hello everyone, my name is Brandon. Engla: And I’m Engla! Brandon: And welcome to Culture Class – Essential Swedish Vocabulary, Lesson 9! In this lesson you will learn 5 important words related to society and culture. We have handpicked five words that are used for popular Swedish traditional clothing. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at SwedishPod101.com FIVE IMPORTANT VOCABULARY PURPOSES Brandon: Engla, what’s our first word? Engla: Apron Brandon: Apron English: (slow) Apron (regular) Apron Brandon: Listener, please repeat… Engla: Apron [pause – 5 sec.] Brandon: In the Swedish traditional dress, women wear aprons on top of their dresses. Brandon: Now let’s hear an example sentence with this word. Engla: (normal) In the past it was believed that women who did not wear an apron could have illegitimate children. Brandon: People used to think that women who didn’t wear aprons would have illegitimate children. Engla: (slow) In the past it was believed that women who did not wear an apron could have illegitimate children. Brandon: Okay, what’s the next word? Engla: Clogs Brandon: Clogs Engla: (slow) Clogs (regular) Clogs Brandon: Listener, please repeat… Engla: Clogs [pause – 5 sec.] Brandon: Clogs are usually made in southern Sweden, and are still used today. In the 1970s and 1980s, Swedish clogs became popular fashion accessories. Brandon: Now let’s hear an example sentence with this word. Engla: (normal) Clogs are usually painted by hand. Brandon: Clogs are often painted by hand. Engla: (slow) Clogs are usually painted by hand. Brandon: Okay, what’s the next word? Engla: Knee breeches Brandon: Pants Engla: (slow) Knee breeches (regular) Knee breeches Brandon: Listener, please repeat… Engla: Knee breeches [pause – 5 sec.] Brandon: In Swedish traditional clothing, men often wear trousers. Brandon: Now let’s hear an example sentence with this word. Engla: (normal) Socks that went over the knee were also worn with knee breeches. Brandon: With pants, you also wore socks that went over the knee. Engla: (slow) Socks that went over the knee were also worn with knee breeches. Brandon: Okay, what’s the next word? Engla: Shoulder cloth Brandon: Shoulder wrap Engla: (slow) Axelduk (regular) Axelduk Brandon: Listener, please repeat… Engla: Shoulder cloth [pause – 5 sec.] Brandon: Shawls were worn by women, and the scarves were usually colorful and had floral patterns on them. Brandon: Now let’s hear an example sentence with this word. Engla: (normal) A shawl was often a gift from the man the girl was to marry. Brandon: A shoulder scarf was often a gift from the man the girl was to marry. Engla: (slow) A handkerchief was often a gift from the man the girl was to marry. Brandon: Okay, what’s the last word? Engla: Lovikkavante Brandon: Lovikka glove English: (slow) Lovikkavante (regular) Lovikkavante Brandon: Listener, please repeat… Engla: Lovikkavante [pause – 5 sec.] Brandon: Lovikka gloves are thick white gloves with a colorful border at the wrists. Brandon: Now let’s hear an example sentence with this word. Engla: (normal) Lovikkavanten was invented in 1892. Brandon: The Lovikka glove was invented in 1892. Engla: (slow) Lovikkavanten was invented in 1892. QUIZ Brandon: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Engla gives you the Swedish – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? Engla: Apron [pause]Brandon: Apron Engla: Clogs [pause]Brandon: Clogs Engla: Knee breeches [pause]Brandon: Pants Engla: Shoulder cloth [pause]Brandon: Shoulder wrap Engla: Lovikkavante [pause]Brandon: Lovikka glove

Outro

Brandon: There you have it – five types of traditional clothing in Sweden! We have more glossaries available on SwedishPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! Engla: Bye.