matsäck

Etymology
From. Equivalent of.

Noun

 * 1) packed lunch

Usage notes

 * Matsäck can either be pronounced with a short first vowel and no, or with a long first vowel and an audible . The first pronunciation is older and is an example of complete regressive assimilation, where clusters such as -ts- and -ds- were assimilated to -ss-, which also found in the pronunciation of words like , , , , and many others. The second pronunciation is newer and has a reintroduced due to . Both are considered standard and correct.