Tjugor

Tjugor is a Swedish term that generally refers to the number twenty. It can be used in various contexts, often denoting a quantity of twenty or something related to this number.

In common parlance, "tjugor" is most frequently encountered when discussing currency. The Swedish krona (SEK) has banknotes of various denominations, and a 20 SEK banknote, though less common than others, exists. When people refer to "tjugor" in a monetary context, they are typically talking about these banknotes or a collection of twenty smaller units of currency.

Beyond currency, "tjugor" can simply mean twenty of anything. For example, a person might say they bought "tjugor" apples, meaning twenty apples. It can also be used in games or other activities where counting or grouping by twenties is relevant.

The word itself derives from the Old Norse word "tvítugr," meaning "twenty winters old" or simply "twenty." The root "tve-" relates to "two," and "-tugr" is a suffix indicating a multiple of ten. Therefore, "tjugor" is linguistically linked to the concept of two tens. Its usage remains straightforward, signifying the numerical value of twenty in a variety of everyday situations in Sweden.