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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Daily Swedish Slang
Länka
To link up, meet up
Example:
“Ska vi länka i stan efter jobbet?”
Should we meet up in town after work?
Daily Swedish Slang
Tjata
To nag, keep going on about something
Example:
“Sluta tjata, jag har hört dig.”
Stop nagging, I’ve heard you.
Daily Swedish Slang
Mysigt
Cozy, nice atmosphere
Example:
“Vad mysigt ni har gjort det.”
How cozy you’ve made it.
Daily Swedish Slang
Packad
Drunk (informal)
Example:
“Han blev packad redan på förfesten.”
He got drunk already at the pre-party.
Daily Swedish Slang
Mums
Yum
Example:
“Mums, den doftar nybakat.”
Yum, it smells freshly baked.
Daily Swedish Slang
Svinbra
Really good
Example:
“Filmen var svinbra.”
The movie was really good.
Daily Swedish Slang
Tja
Hey (casual hello)
Example:
“Tja! Hur mår du?”
Hey! How are you?
Daily Swedish Slang
Mega
Mega, extremely
Example:
“Jag är mega trött.”
I’m mega tired.
Daily Swedish Slang
Naa
Nah (casual no)
Example:
“Naa, jag pallar inte i kväll.”
Nah, I can’t be bothered tonight.
Daily Swedish Slang
Slarva
To be sloppy, rush carelessly
Example:
“Slarva inte med kvittona.”
Don’t be sloppy with the receipts.
Daily Swedish Slang
Mys
Cozy time
Example:
“I kväll blir det bara mys.”
Tonight is just cozy time.
Daily Swedish Slang
Proppmätt
Stuffed, completely full
Example:
“Jag är proppmätt efter julbordet.”
I’m stuffed after the Christmas dinner.
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