grannar

Grannar is the Swedish plural noun meaning neighbors: people who live near one’s home, such as in the same street or building. The singular forms are granne (indefinite) and grannen (definite). The plural indefinite is grannar, and the definite plural is grannarna.

Usage: Grannar is used in everyday Swedish to refer to those who share a neighborhood. Phrases include våra grannar (our neighbors) and grannarna i bostadsblocket (the neighbors in the apartment block). It can also appear in discussions of community life and social norms.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from older Swedish for neighbor and is connected to the idea of proximity. Related terms include grannskap (neighborhood) and grannsamverkan (neighbor cooperation to prevent crime).

Cultural context: Neighborly relations vary, but polite greetings, small favors, and mutual assistance are common in many Swedish communities. Grannar can form informal networks that support daily life, from sharing tools to organizing social events, contributing to local cohesion.

Example: Vi träffar ofta våra grannar i entrén och hälsar glatt.