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Swedish
Etymology
From Old Swedish höghtiþ with the same meaning (alternatively "wedding"), from Low German hochtid (“important religious or secular festivity”). Compare German Hochzeit (“wedding”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhœkːˌtiːd/, /ˈhøːɡˌtiːd/
Noun
högtid c
- A holiday, festival or similar festive occasion.
Julen är min familjs viktigaste högtid.- "Christmas is the most important holiday for my family."
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