jordgubb

Swedish

Etymology

Perhaps a shortening of jordgubbssmak (“strawberry taste”) or the like.

Noun

jordgubb

1. (taste of) strawberry

   Vilken smak vill du ha? Vanilj eller jordgubb?

   What flavor do you want? Vanilla or strawberry?

Usage notes

"Jordgubbe" feels slightly unidiomatic in the above example.

Related terms

• jordgubbe (“strawberry”)

References

• jordgubb in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)