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Basic Swedish phrases
The phrases you will use most in Swedish: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Swedish | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hej | Hello |
Hejsan | Hi |
God morgon | Good morning |
God eftermiddag | Good afternoon |
God afton | Good evening |
God natt | Good night |
hej då | Goodbye |
Vi ses senare | See you later |
Vi ses imorgon | See you tomorrow |
Välkommen | Welcome |
Trevligt att träffas | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Swedish | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hur mår du? | How are you? |
Jag mår bra, tack | I am fine, thank you |
Vad heter du? | What is your name? |
Jag heter Anna | My name is Anna |
Var kommer du ifrån? | Where are you from? |
Talar du engelska? | Do you speak English? |
Jag förstår inte | I do not understand |
Kan du upprepa det? | Can you repeat that? |
Tala långsamt, tack | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Swedish | Meaning |
|---|---|
Tack | Thank you |
Tack så mycket | Thank you very much |
Varsågod | You are welcome |
Snälla | Please |
Förlåt | Sorry |
Ursäkta mig | Excuse me |
ja | Yes |
nej | No |
Travel
| Swedish | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hjälp! | Help! |
Var är toaletten? | Where is the bathroom? |
Hur mycket kostar det här? | How much is this? |
Notan, tack | The bill, please |
Jag skulle vilja ha lite vatten | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Swedish | Meaning |
|---|---|
Jag älskar dig | I love you |
Grattis | Congratulations |
Grattis på födelsedagen | Happy birthday |
Skål! | Cheers! |
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