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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Läget?

Daily Swedish Slang

Läget?

What’s up? How are things?

Example:

Tja! Läget?

Hey! What’s up?

Dra

Daily Swedish Slang

Dra

To leave, head off

Example:

Jag drar nu, vi hörs sen.

I’m heading out now, talk later.

Fomo

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Fomo

Fear of missing out

Example:

Jag fick fomo och följde med ändå.

I got FOMO and came along anyway.

Orka

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Orka

To have the energy to do something (often used as: can’t be bothered)

Example:

Jag orkar inte gå ut i dag.

I can’t be bothered to go out today.

Softa

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Softa

To relax, chill

Example:

Vi softar hemma i kväll.

We’re chilling at home tonight.

Bakis

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Bakis

Hungover

Example:

Jag är lite bakis, så jag tar det lugnt.

I’m a bit hungover, so I’m taking it easy.

Banger

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Banger

A hit, something really good (often about music)

Example:

Den där låten är en riktig banger.

That song is a real banger.

Tagga

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Tagga

To get hyped, get ready, look forward to something

Example:

Jag är taggad inför nyår.

I’m hyped for New Year’s.

Highkey

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Highkey

Openly, definitely, very much

Example:

Jag är highkey sugen på pizza.

I definitely feel like having pizza.

Lowkey

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Lowkey

Quietly, kind of, without making a big deal out of it

Example:

Jag är lowkey trött i dag.

I’m kind of tired today.

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