Basic Swedish Phrases

Learn the daily Swedish phrases 

This lesson will be a collection of useful phrases you may uses in Sweden. Those phrases are used in the daily Swedish life and you may hear them in everyday conversation. Some words are very similar to English version in pronounciation. We will start with the daily useful Swedish phrases and words. Have a look at the explanation tip, it will help you remember them in a detailed and fun way.

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Basic useful Swedish phrases and words 

Swedes have a similar and own unique way of expressing themselves. The Swedish words used for greetings are the first words used in each Swedish dialogues just like in English, therefore it is important that you remember as much as you can.

Common Swedish phrases 

Below will be words and questions that Swedes often use in their daily life. The vocabulary below can also be related as Swedish daily life vocabulary, basically words and sentences that are mostly informal but can also be used for formal purposes. This vocabulary is very basic but extremely useful as it will allow you to know and use the Swedish daily vocabulary which will make you feel like a Swede.

Above is a collection of Swedish sentences and words that Swedes often use in their daily life. As a foreigner, it is inevitable that you won't speak any Swedish. Knowing basic and daily Swedish will help in holding conversation with Swedes and can often help you get around without any struggles.

Note ! If you are trying to fit in with the Swedes, the language is very important, it is a great step for first impression and showing respect. 

Vill du ta en fika? (will you have coffee?) 

Fika? what is it? Fika is the Swedish popular coffee break, it is important in the Swedish daily life, Swedes go to fika at least 3 time per day. Asking someone for fika is a great informal way of meeting without pressure. Have a look at how you can ask a Swede to fika! 

• vill du fika? do you want to fika?
• låt oss gå fika! let's go fika!
• vill du fika med oss? would you like to fika with us?

We really hope you have enjoyed the lesson and that now you know more basic Swedish vocabulary. Why not go and check out the rest of the lesson? See you soon!