Swedish occupations and workplaces vocabulary

Swedish occupations 

Occupations are a very imporant in the Swedish community, they help the public understand the different roles and daily lives of others, they show different authorities and show how the country is organised. They show the different professions, interests and backgrounds Sweden has and how the Swedish culture is practised in the community. This lesson will cover the Swedish occupations, building and stations and how to used them in sentences. Pay attention and try memorise as much vocabulary as you can. 

Note! There are over 800 different occupations in Sweden, the table below will outline the most common and popular professions.

Swedish different jobs and professions list

It is also important that you know where all these people work and how you can communicate with them. In sweden crimes are very low, but this doesn't mean that the authorities should never be alerted or be useful for common daily issues such as loosing your phone or wallet or in case of road accidents. Below you will learn on how to Swedish residents and professionals.  

Note! the examples below can be used for different purposes, and for anybody.

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Daily common phrases and vocabulary 

• Ursäkta (Ooshehk-ta) - Excuse me, used for getting attention.
• Förlåt (Fur lowt) - Excuse me, used for begging pardon.
• Jag är ledsen (Yaag air lessen) - I'm sorry.
• Jag kan inte tala 'svenska' [så bra] - I can't speak Swedish (well).
• pratar du engelska - Do you speak English?
• Hjälp! (Yelp) - Help!
• Jag förstår(Yag fur stoar) - I understand.
• Lämna mig ifred (Lehm-na may ee-frehd) - Leave me alone.
• Jag ringer polisen (Yahg reenger poolee-sen) - I'll call the police.
• Det är ett nödläge. (Dat ehr ett noedleh-ge) - It's an emergency. 
• Får jag låna din telefon? (Fohr yahg lohna deen telle-fohn) - Can I use your phone? 

Swedish workplaces and stations

Knowing what buildings are called in Swedish is very important, you will be able to navigate around Sweden without any problem. In case of any emergency you will be able to know and give clear information of where you need to go. Below you will see how different buildings and stations are said in Swedish and a short dialogue will follow.

If you haven't had a look at the Swedish cuisine vocabulary lesson or if you have, here is a small summary on asking for directions and how to get to places . The example will come as a short possible dialogue with a stanger and gaps will appear where workplaces should be. 

Possible dialogue examples

Hej ursäkta mig, vet du var den närmaste ... är?
Hello excuse me, do you know where the nearest... is ? 

Hmm, ja! Gå förbi det vita huset, korsa övergångsstället och sväng höger.
Hmm, yes ! Walk past the white house, cross the pedestrian crossing and turn right. 

jag förstår
I understand

Då du kommer att se ... till höger.
Then you will see... on the right. 

Tack!
Thank you!

Inga problem!
No worries!

This short dialogue gives you a clear idea of what a conversation where you are want to go from point A to B will sound like. It is important to know how to approach civilians in their language they will be more than happy to help and guide you.

Note! in Swedish in order to say excuse me, it is Ursäkta, this only means excuse, in swedish the 'me' is not required.  Below you will find more vocabulary and possible sentences regarding other types of directions.

More direction vocabulary

We hope you have enjoyed the lesson and now you feel more comfortable with direction vocabulary. Try and get more familiar with asking questions, practice the dialogue with different words and use a friend to help you. see you soon!