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
Svänga
To swing by, stop in
Example:
“Jag svänger förbi efter lunch.”
I’ll swing by after lunch.
Daily Swedish Slang
Hajpa
To hype up, build excitement
Example:
“Jag vill inte hajpa för mycket, men det blir kul.”
I don’t want to hype it up too much, but it’ll be fun.
Daily Swedish Slang
Ragga
To flirt, chat someone up
Example:
“Han försökte ragga på mig vid baren.”
He tried to flirt with me at the bar.
Daily Swedish Slang
Humblebrag
A brag disguised as modesty
Example:
“Det där var en humblebrag, helt klart.”
That was a humblebrag, for sure.
Daily Swedish Slang
Grinig
Cranky, irritable
Example:
“Jag blir grinig när jag är hungrig.”
I get cranky when I’m hungry.
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Highkey
Openly, definitely, very much
Example:
“Jag är highkey sugen på pizza.”
I definitely feel like having pizza.
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Peppa
To hype up, encourage
Example:
“Kom igen, jag peppar dig!”
Come on, I’m cheering you on!
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Adulting
Doing adult responsibilities (often said jokingly)
Example:
“I dag blev det adulting hela dagen.”
Today was adulting all day.
Daily Swedish Slang
Kille
Guy, boyfriend
Example:
“Min kille lagar mat i kväll.”
My boyfriend is cooking tonight.
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Flexa
To show off
Example:
“Sluta flexa med din nya mobil.”
Stop showing off your new phone.
Daily Swedish Slang
Palla
To have the energy to deal with something
Example:
“Jag pallar inte mer möten i dag.”
I can’t handle more meetings today.
Daily Swedish Slang
Sticka
To leave, take off
Example:
“Jag stickar innan det blir fullt.”
I’m taking off before it gets crowded.
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