Kille

Kille is a Swedish noun meaning "guy" or "fellow," used chiefly in informal speech. It refers to an adult male or, more loosely, to any male person, depending on context. The term is considered colloquial and is commonly used among friends and in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing.

Grammatical details: It is an en-word (common gender) in Swedish; the plural is killar and the definite forms are killen (the guy) and killarna (the guys). Example: "Han är en trevlig kille" means "He is a nice guy."

Usage and nuance: "Kille" can convey familiarity, friendliness, or a casual tone. Compared with "man" (a generic "one" or "someone") or "pojke" (a boy), "kille" typically refers to a male of unspecified age, often an adult or young adult. The term appears in slang, media, and everyday speech, and its tone can range from affectionate to casual or humorous depending on context.

Other notes: The word exists primarily in Swedish and does not have direct equivalents in all contexts in other languages; similar terms exist in other Scandinavian languages with their own forms. It is usually not used in formal contexts and may sound inappropriate in highly formal writing or speech.