Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Swedish used in convenient store

Here are some common phrases you might use when buying a Coke or a sandwich in a store in Sweden.

» Updated: 06 August 2024, 17:48

» Published: 17 May 2024

Swedish used in convenient store
Photo: wk

Entering the Store

  • "Hej!" – Hi/Hello!
  • "Hej hej!" – A slightly more informal or friendly greeting.

Asking for a Coke

  • "Ursäkta, var finns läsken?" – Excuse me, where can I find the soda?
  • "Var har ni Coca-Cola?" – Where do you have Coca-Cola?
  • "Kan jag få en Coca-Cola, tack?" – Can I have a Coca-Cola, please?

At the Cash Register

  • "Hur mycket kostar det?" – How much does it cost?
  • "Kan jag betala med kort?" – Can I pay with card?

Additional Polite Phrases

  • "Tack så mycket!" – Thank you very much!
  • "Ha en bra dag!" – Have a nice day!

Full Example Conversation

  • You: "Hej! Var har ni Coca-Cola?"
  • Store Employee: "Hej! Läsken finns där borta, i kylskåpet."
  • You: "Tack så mycket!"

(At the register)

  • Cashier: "Hej, var det bra så?"
  • You: "Ja, tack. Hur mycket kostar det?"
  • Cashier: "Det blir 20 kronor."
  • You: "Kan jag betala med kort?"
  • Cashier: "Ja, det går bra."
  • You: "Tack så mycket! Ha en bra dag!"
  • Cashier: "Tack, detsamma!"

These phrases should help you navigate buying a Coke or any other item in a Swedish store.

SH LifestyleS
By SH LifestyleWrites about topics that can be of interest living in Sweden

More news

Korean Food Coming To Sweden

Korean Food Coming To Sweden

Prominent Swedes comment on Trump's victory in the US election

Prominent Swedes comment on Trump's victory in the US election

Start Your Classic Swedish Christmas Decorations

Start Your Classic Swedish Christmas Decorations

Why the U.S. Election Matters for Sweden

Why the U.S. Election Matters for Sweden

Five Swedish Superstitions: Tips for Keeping Your Luck in Sweden

Five Swedish Superstitions: Tips for Keeping Your Luck in Sweden

How to Unregister from Searchable Registers in Sweden

How to Unregister from Searchable Registers in Sweden

Selling food on social media without a permit can lead to imprisonment

Selling food on social media without a permit can lead to imprisonment

Sweden's NATO membership and its impact on Swedes

Sweden's NATO membership and its impact on Swedes

Autumn Break in School - find your activities

Autumn Break in School - find your activities

Useful Swedish Greetings Phrases

Useful Swedish Greetings Phrases

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday

Cheapest Countries for Swedes to Vacation In

Cheapest Countries for Swedes to Vacation In

Language Café - a perfect way to practice your Swedish

Language Café - a perfect way to practice your Swedish

34 milljon SEK in research grants awarded to SLU

34 milljon SEK in research grants awarded to SLU

All Saints' Day, All Hallows' Day, and Halloween?

All Saints' Day, All Hallows' Day, and Halloween?

Report: Decrease in Sausage Consumption in Sweden

Report: Decrease in Sausage Consumption in Sweden

Time to switch to winter tires?

Time to switch to winter tires?

Be aware of wildlife on the roads during autumn and winter

Be aware of wildlife on the roads during autumn and winter

Inflation Rate - KPIF in Sweden 1.1% in September

Inflation Rate - KPIF in Sweden 1.1% in September

6 things that make Sweden absolutely fantastic!

6 things that make Sweden absolutely fantastic!