Finnish

Alternative forms

• skandinaviska

Noun

skandinaaviska

1. A hypothetical common Scandinavian language often agreed to be spoken in Nordic meetings. In practice it means that each participant adheres to the standard form of Swedish, Danish or Norwegian according to his/her preference thus facilitating mutual understanding and avoiding need for simultaneous interpretation. There appears to be no established English translation to the term, but "Scandinavian" is a good bet, especially if explained for those who are not familiar with the concept.
   • 2002, Höglin, Renée, Engelska språket som hot och tillgång i Norden (English as threat and resource in the Nordic region), Copenhagen, Denmark: Nordic Council of Ministers, ISBN 9289308192, 9789289308199, page 132:

     Ammattiliittojen edustajat käyttävät kansainvälisissä yhteyksissä kokouksissaan englantia, paitsi pohjoismaisissa yhteyksissä, joissa puhutaan skandinaaviskaa.

     The trade union representatives use English in their international meetings, with the exception of the Nordic context, in which Scandinavian is spoken.

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