Basic Swedish Words
Swedes speak excellent English, but they’ll love it if you try out a few words!
Hej – Hi
(hey)
Tack – Thank you
(tahk)
Varsågod – You're welcome
(VAR-sheh-good)
Ursäkta / Ursäkta mig – Excuse me / Sorry
(UR-shek-tah / UR-shek-tah may)
Ja / Nej – Yes / No
(yaw / nay)
Jag heter – My name is
(yahg HE-ter)
Hjälp! – Help!
(yelp)
Toalett – Bathroom / Restroom
(too-ah-LET)
Tåg / Buss / Taxi – Train / Bus / Taxi
(tohg / boos / TAK-see)
Vatten – Water
(VAT-ten)
Öl / Vin – Beer / Wine
(uhl / veen)
Bröllop – Wedding
(BRUHL-lop)
Brudar – Brides
(BROO-dar)
Grattis! – Congratulations!
(GRAH-tis)
Välkommen / Välkomna – Welcome (to one / to all)
(VEL-kom-men / VEL-kom-nah)
Skål! – Cheers!
(skohl)
For all the days along the way