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Svenska Phrases

Essential phrases for everyday situations

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Greetings & Basics

Essential greetings and polite expressions

Hej!

Hello!

casual greeting

God morgon!

Good morning!

morning greeting

God kvÀll!

Good evening!

evening greeting

Hur mÄr du?

How are you?

polite inquiry

Jag mÄr bra, tack.

I'm fine, thank you.

polite response

Vad heter du?

What's your name?

asking someone's name

Jag heter...

My name is...

introducing yourself

Trevligt att trÀffas.

Nice to meet you.

meeting someone new

SnÀlla.

Please.

polite request

Tack sÄ mycket.

Thank you very much.

expressing gratitude

VarsÄgod.

You're welcome.

response to thanks

Jag Àr ledsen.

I'm sorry.

apologizing

UrsÀkta.

Excuse me.

getting attention

HejdÄ!

Goodbye!

saying goodbye

Vi ses!

See you later!

casual farewell
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Travel & Transport

Getting around and travel essentials

Var ligger tÄgstationen?

Where is the train station?

asking for location

Hur mycket kostar en biljett till...?

How much is a ticket to...?

buying tickets

NÀr gÄr bussen?

When does the bus leave?

checking schedule

Är den hĂ€r platsen ledig?

Is this seat taken?

checking seat availability

Jag skulle vilja ha en enkelbiljett.

I'd like a one-way ticket.

buying one-way ticket

Jag skulle vilja ha en tur och retur-biljett.

I'd like a round-trip ticket.

buying round-trip ticket

Vilken plattform?

Which platform?

asking for platform

Var kan jag köpa en biljett?

Where can I buy a ticket?

asking where to buy tickets

Hur lÄng tid tar det?

How long does it take?

asking about duration

Finns det en direktförbindelse?

Is there a direct connection?

asking about connections

Jag har missat mitt tÄg.

I missed my train.

missed transport

Var Àr taxistationen?

Where is the taxi stand?

looking for taxi

Kör mig till... tack.

Take me to... please.

giving taxi destination

Hur mycket kommer det att kosta?

How much will it cost?

asking taxi fare

Kan du stanna hÀr, tack?

Can you stop here, please?

stopping taxi
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Shopping

Buying things and asking about prices

Hur mycket kostar det hÀr?

How much does this cost?

asking price

Finns det hÀr i en annan storlek?

Do you have this in another size?

asking for different size

Finns det hÀr i en annan fÀrg?

Do you have this in another color?

asking for different color

Kan jag prova det hÀr?

Can I try this on?

trying on clothes

Var finns provhytterna?

Where are the fitting rooms?

asking for fitting room

Jag tittar bara, tack.

I'm just looking, thank you.

browsing

Tar ni kreditkort?

Do you accept credit cards?

paying

Kan jag fÄ ett kvitto, tack?

Can I have a receipt, please?

asking for receipt

Det hÀr Àr för dyrt.

This is too expensive.

price concern

Har ni nÄgot billigare?

Do you have anything cheaper?

asking for cheaper option

Jag tar den hÀr.

I'll take this one.

making purchase

Finns det rabatt?

Is there a discount?

asking about discount
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Restaurant & Food

Ordering food and dining out

Ett bord för tvÄ, tack.

A table for two, please.

getting a table

Kan jag se menyn, tack?

Can I see the menu, please?

requesting menu

Jag skulle vilja bestÀlla...

I'd like to order...

ordering food

Vad rekommenderar du?

What do you recommend?

asking for recommendation

Jag Àr allergisk mot...

I'm allergic to...

food allergy

Jag Àr vegetarian.

I'm vegetarian.

dietary preference

Kan jag fÄ notan, tack?

Can I have the bill, please?

asking for bill

Är dricks inkluderat?

Is service included?

asking about service

Det hÀr Àr utsökt!

This is delicious!

compliment

Kan jag fÄ lite vatten, tack?

Could I have some water, please?

requesting water

Är den hĂ€r rĂ€tten stark?

Is this dish spicy?

asking about spiciness

Kan jag fÄ det hÀr att ta med?

Can I have this to go?

takeaway

Jag har en reservation.

I have a reservation.

reservation

Medium rare, tack.

Medium rare, please.

steak preference

Utan is, tack.

No ice, please.

drink preference
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Asking Directions

Finding your way around

UrsÀkta, var ligger...?

Excuse me, where is...?

asking for location

Hur kommer jag till...?

How do I get to...?

asking how to get somewhere

Är det lĂ„ngt hĂ€rifrĂ„n?

Is it far from here?

asking about distance

SvÀng vÀnster.

Turn left.

giving directions

SvÀng höger.

Turn right.

giving directions

GĂ„ rakt fram.

Go straight ahead.

giving directions

Det ligger pÄ hörnet.

It's on the corner.

location description

Det ligger bredvid...

It's next to...

location description

Det ligger mitt emot...

It's across from...

location description

Kan du visa mig pÄ kartan?

Can you show me on the map?

asking for map help

Hur mÄnga minuter till fots?

How many minutes on foot?

asking about walking time

Jag har gÄtt vilse.

I'm lost.

being lost
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Accommodation

Hotels, hostels, and staying places

Jag har en bokning.

I have a reservation.

check-in

Har ni nÄgra lediga rum?

Do you have any rooms available?

walk-in guest

Hur mycket kostar det per natt?

How much is it per night?

asking price

Jag skulle vilja ha ett enkelrum.

I'd like a single room.

room type

Jag skulle vilja ha ett dubbelrum.

I'd like a double room.

room type

IngÄr frukost?

Is breakfast included?

asking about breakfast

Vilken tid Àr utcheckning?

What time is check-out?

check-out

Kan jag lÀmna mitt bagage hÀr?

Can I leave my luggage here?

luggage storage

Rummet Àr för bullrigt.

The room is too noisy.

room complaint

Finns det WiFi?

Is there WiFi?

asking about WiFi

Kan jag fÄ en handduk till?

Can I have another towel?

requesting extra items

Jag skulle vilja förlÀnga min vistelse.

I'd like to extend my stay.

extending stay
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Socializing

Meeting people and making friends

Var kommer du ifrÄn?

Where are you from?

asking origin

Vad arbetar du med?

What do you do for work?

asking about work

Hur lÀnge stannar du?

How long are you staying?

asking about stay duration

Det Àr första gÄngen jag Àr hÀr.

This is my first time here.

first-time visitor

Har du nÄgra rekommendationer?

Do you have any recommendations?

asking for recommendations

Vill du hÀnga med oss?

Would you like to join us?

inviting to join

FÄr jag bjuda pÄ en drink?

Can I buy you a drink?

offering drink

Vad har du för hobbyer?

What are your hobbies?

asking about hobbies

Kommer du hit ofta?

Do you come here often?

asking if familiar

Det var trevligt att trÀffa dig.

It was nice meeting you.

ending conversation

LÄt oss hÄlla kontakten.

Let's keep in touch.

staying in touch

Kan jag fÄ ditt nummer?

Can I have your number?

asking for contact
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Emergency

Important phrases for urgent situations

HjÀlp!

Help!

urgent call for help

Ring polisen!

Call the police!

requesting police

Ring en ambulans!

Call an ambulance!

requesting ambulance

Det har hÀnt en olycka.

There's been an accident.

reporting accident

Jag behöver en lÀkare.

I need a doctor.

needing medical help

Det Àr en nödsituation!

It's an emergency!

urgent situation

Eld!

Fire!

fire alert

Stoppa tjuven!

Stop, thief!

stopping a thief

Jag har blivit rÄnad.

I've been robbed.

reporting theft

Jag har tappat bort mitt pass.

I've lost my passport.

lost document
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Healthcare

Doctor visits and health concerns

Jag behöver trÀffa en lÀkare.

I need to see a doctor.

seeking medical attention

Var ligger apoteket?

Where is the pharmacy?

looking for pharmacy

Jag mÄr inte bra.

I don't feel well.

feeling unwell

Jag har huvudvÀrk.

I have a headache.

describing headache

Jag har ont i magen.

I have a stomachache.

describing stomachache

Jag Àr allergisk mot...

I'm allergic to...

allergies

Jag tar den hÀr medicinen.

I take this medication.

medication information

Hur ofta ska jag ta det hÀr?

How often should I take this?

dosage question

Är det allvarligt?

Is it serious?

concern about condition

Jag behöver ett recept.

I need a prescription.

needing prescription

Jag har försÀkring.

I have insurance.

insurance

Var ligger sjukhuset?

Where is the hospital?

looking for hospital
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Business

Professional and work-related phrases

Jag har ett möte med...

I have an appointment with...

arrival for meeting

HÀr Àr mitt visitkort.

Here is my business card.

exchanging contact info

Trevligt att trÀffas.

Pleased to meet you.

formal introduction

Kan vi boka ett möte?

Could we schedule a meeting?

arranging meeting

Jag skickar ett mejl till dig.

I'll send you an email.

follow-up communication

Vad Àr deadline?

What's the deadline?

asking about deadline

Kan du skicka mig dokumenten?

Can you send me the documents?

requesting documents

LÄt mig kolla min kalender.

Let me check my calendar.

checking availability

Jag Äterkommer till dig.

I'll get back to you.

promising follow-up

Tack för din tid.

Thank you for your time.

ending meeting politely

Ser fram emot att arbeta med dig.

Looking forward to working with you.

expressing collaboration

Kan du förtydliga den punkten?

Could you clarify that point?

asking for clarification