skandinaaviska

== Finnish == === Alternative forms === skandinaviska === Etymology === Borrowed from Swedish skandinaviska. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈskɑndinɑːʋiskɑ/, [ˈs̠kɑ̝ndiˌnɑ̝ːʋis̠kɑ̝] Rhymes: -ɑːʋiskɑ Syllabification(key): skan‧di‧naa‧vis‧ka Hyphenation(key): skan‧di‧naa‧vis‧ka === Noun === skandinaaviska A hypothetical common Scandinavian language often agreed to be spoken in Nordic meetings, in practice meaning 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. ==== Usage notes ==== 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. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “skandinaaviska”, in Kielitoimiston sanakirja [Dictionary of Contemporary Finnish]‎[1] (in Finnish) (online dictionary, continuously updated), Kotimaisten kielten keskuksen verkkojulkaisuja 35, Helsinki: Kotimaisten kielten tutkimuskeskus (Institute for the Languages of Finland), 2004–, retrieved 3 July 2023