Sicilianska

Sicilianska is the Swedish term used to describe things related to Sicily, including its people, language, culture, and regional forms. In Swedish, sicilianska is an inflected form used with feminine nouns; the base adjective is siciliansk, and sicilianska appears in phrases such as sicilianska dialekten or sicilianska traditioner. The term often appears in Swedish-language writings to denote topics connected to Sicily.

Language and linguistic notes: The Sicilian language, called Sicilianu in Sicilian, is a Romance language spoken on the island of Sicily and by communities in southern Italy and beyond. It differs from Standard Italian in phonology, lexicon, and some grammatical features. Linguists are divided on its status, with some treating Sicilian as a separate language and others as a distinct regional variety or dialect of Italian. It comprises multiple regional varieties.

Culture and history: Sicily’s long and diverse history—Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish influences—has shaped its culture, traditions, and artistic forms. In Swedish-language contexts, sicilianska can be used to describe Sicilian music, literature, cuisine, and other cultural expressions. Traditional arts, architecture, and regional dishes reflect a fusion of Mediterranean influences characteristic of the island.

See also: Sicilian language, Sicily, Sicilian culture.