Most stores do not provide free shopping bags ( kasse), so bring your own bag or prepare to pay extra for one. The cashier will probably ask Är det bra så?, which means, “Is this everything?” A simple Ja is a sufficient answer, unless you want to purchase something kept behind the counter, in which case you would say, Nej and ask for the item. If possible, be prepared to pay with a card ( kort). Paying with cash ( kontanter) is increasingly uncommon as Sweden aims to become a cash-free society. When it’s time to pay, you go to the cashier – kassan – to check out.
If you have questions about the price of something, you can ask Hur mycket kostar det här? Items marked REA! or Extrapris! are on sale for a reduced price (sänkt pris). Prices are usually well-marked and already include sales tax. (“No thanks, I’m just looking.”) You can tell the clerk what you are looking for using the phrase: Jag vill köpa… (I want to buy…) If you would like help, say Ja, tack or “Yes, please.” If not, you can answer Nej, tack. They may also ask Vill du ha hjälp? or Behöver du hjälp med någonting? to ask if you would like help. When you enter a shop, you may be greeted and welcomed. English phraseĬommon Swedish phrases for shopping General shopping It is also polite to say “Excuse me” ( Ursäkta) in the same ways it is used in English. In response to being thanked, most people will answer Varsågod or Det var så lite – “It was nothing”. The word for “thank you” – tack – can sometimes double as a way to say please. While there are polite ways of asking or requesting (such as Var god, snälla, or om du är snäll), there is no direct translation for the word “please”. Swedish manners are a little different than English speakers are used to. In very informal situations, another common question is Läget? – an abbreviation of the phrase Hur är läget?, which means something like “What’s up?” Manners: Tack! Ursäkta! Varsågod! It is much more common to hear the Swedish phrases Hur är det? (“How is it?”) or Hur är det med dig? (“How is it with you?”). It carries the connotations of “Are you feeling better?” However, in common language practice, this Swedish phrase (which literally means “How do you feel?”) is rarely used unless asking someone who was known to have been sick or feeling poorly. The phrase books will all list the phrase Hur mår du? as the way to ask “How are you?” This is correct in formal situations. How are you: Hur mår du? Hur är det? Läget? The polite response is Trevligt att träffas – “It’s nice to meet you.” This can also be shortened to the single word Trevligt, which is equally polite. You would most often extend your hand for a handshake. What is your name?” Introducing yourself in Swedish is very similar to an English introduction. Vad heter du? “Hello! My name is Christine. Ha det bra! literally means “have it good” but would be used similarly to “Have a nice day!” Introductions: Jag heter… Vad heter du? Trevligt att träffas! You can also say “See you later!” or “Talk to you later!”: Vi ses! Vi hörs!īefore saying goodbye, a Swede would wish you well. The formal Swedish for goodbye is Hej då. Notice that the g in morgon is also not pronounced. The d at the end of god is rarely pronounced, so these words become like contractions when spoken: Go’morron, Go’dag, Go’kväll, Go’natt. These can be both formal or informal depending on the tone. God means good, so these are the “good greetings”: Good morning, Good day, Good evening, Good night. Good…: God morgon, God dag, God kväll, God natt Hejsan, hallå, tjena/tjenare are also informal ways to say “hello”. The formal Swedish “Hello” is simply Hej!, which can sometimes be confusing because it sounds just like the informal English “Hey!” Saying it twice: Hej, hej! makes it more informal, though this greeting is often used as a form of “Goodbye” as well. Swedish greetings Hello: Hej! Hejsan! Hallå! Tjena!
#IFART IN SWEDISH HOW TO#
Read and practice these common Swedish phrases, and then follow Sven-Olof through his day to see if you have learned how to use them. Learning them can help you blend in with the natives in everyday situations. From greetings to transportation to shopping, there are many common Swedish phrases and expressions that are used in the course of an average day.
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