Daily Swedish Slang

Learn modern Swedish slang words and phrases with daily examples. Understand how Swedes really speak in everyday conversations.

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Cringe

Daily Swedish Slang

Cringe

Embarrassing, awkward

Example:

“Det där var lite cringe, om jag ska vara ärlig.”

That was a bit cringe, to be honest.

Sur

Daily Swedish Slang

Sur

Grumpy, in a bad mood

Example:

“Jag är sur för att tåget är sent.”

I’m grumpy because the train is late.

Bromsa

Daily Swedish Slang

Bromsa

To slow down, calm down

Example:

“Bromsa lite, vi hinner.”

Slow down a bit, we have time.

Vuxenpoäng

Daily Swedish Slang

Vuxenpoäng

Adulting points (doing responsible things)

Example:

“Jag tvättade och städade, vuxenpoäng!”

I did laundry and cleaned, adulting points!

Snackis

Daily Swedish Slang

Snackis

The thing people are talking about

Example:

“Det blev dagens snackis på jobbet.”

It became the day’s talking point at work.

Däckad

Daily Swedish Slang

Däckad

Wrecked, completely tired

Example:

“Jag är däckad efter veckan.”

I’m wrecked after the week.

Paj

Daily Swedish Slang

Paj

Broken, ruined, exhausted

Example:

“Min telefon är helt paj.”

My phone is completely broken.

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