stigar

Stigar is a Swedish plural noun meaning trails or footpaths, especially those used for walking in natural settings. It is the plural form of stig, which denotes a path or track. The term is commonly seen in signage, hiking guides, and everyday speech in Sweden and in regions with Swedish linguistic influence.

Etymology and cognates: Stigar derives from the Swedish word stig, which in turn traces to older Germanic roots such as Old Norse stigr. The form stigar reflects regular Scandinavian pluralization patterns and has cognates in related North Germanic languages.

Usage and examples: Stigar describes multiple routes rather than a single path. In usage, you might encounter phrases like “Vi följde stigar genom skogen” (We followed the trails through the forest) or “Stigarna i nationalparken var tydligt markerade” (The trails in the national park were clearly marked). The word appears in outdoor signage, maps, travel writing, and descriptions of natural areas.

Geographic scope: The term is primarily used in Sweden and in Swedish-speaking contexts. It may appear in regional literature and tourism materials to refer to networked paths and hiking routes across landscapes such as forests, coasts, and uplands.

See also: stig, path, trail, hiking, outdoor recreation.