Learn Some Swedish
Learn a little Swedish before you even begin your session! Here are some fun facts about the Swedish language, and some handy words and phrases, to help you get started on your Swedish adventure.
Helpful Swedish Terms/Phrasebook:
Everyday Words
|
English |
Swedish |
|
Hello |
Hej! |
|
Good morning |
god morgon |
|
Good afternoon |
god dag |
|
Goodnight |
god natt |
|
Goodbye |
hej då |
|
Thank you |
tack så mycket |
| You’re welcome | ver sågod |
|
Passport please |
pass tack |
| Bathroom |
badrum |
| Help | hjälp |
|
How are you? Fine thanks… and you |
Hur mår Du? Tack, mycket bra. Och du? |
|
What is your name? My name is… |
Vad heter Du? Jag heter… |
| Good –bye! | Adjö! |
| Where are you from? | Varifrån kommer Ni? |
| Do you speak Swedish? | Talar du svenska? |
| Thank you very much! | Tack så hemskt mycket! |
| You are welcome! | Var så god! |
| You must come again soon! | Du måste komma tillbaka snart igen! |
| Dear _________ | Kära _______ |
| How are you? Fine thanks… and you? | Hur mår du? Jag mår bra tack. Och du då? |
| What is your name? My name is… | Vad heter du? Jag heter… |
Geographical and Nature Terms
|
English |
Swedish |
| Tree | Träd |
|
Rock |
sten |
|
Hill |
Kulle |
|
Mosquito |
mygga |
|
Bird |
Fågel |
|
Fish |
Fisk |
| Insect | Insekt |
|
Lake |
Sjö |
| Forest | Skog |
| Clearing | Lund |
| Path | Stig |
|
Birch |
björk |
One = en
Two = två
Three = tre
Four = fyra
Five = fem
Six = sex
Seven = sju
Eight = åtta
Nine = nio
Ten = tio
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