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
Sus
Suspicious, sketchy
Example:
“Det där låter sus, jag kollar upp det.”
That sounds sketchy, I’ll check it.
Daily Swedish Slang
Based
Solid, real, respectable (often said as approval)
Example:
“Att gå hem i tid är faktiskt based.”
Leaving on time is actually based.
Daily Swedish Slang
L
A loss, something that went badly
Example:
“Jag missade bussen, riktig L.”
I missed the bus, total loss.
Daily Swedish Slang
W
A win, something good
Example:
“Gratis kaffe på jobbet, det är en W.”
Free coffee at work, that’s a win.
Daily Swedish Slang
No cap
No lie, for real
Example:
“Det var den godaste burgaren jag ätit, no cap.”
That was the best burger I’ve had, no lie.
Daily Swedish Slang
Flexa
To show off
Example:
“Sluta flexa med din nya mobil.”
Stop showing off your new phone.
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.
Daily Swedish Slang
Mood
A vibe, a relatable feeling
Example:
“Trött efter jobbet. Mood.”
Tired after work. Mood.
Daily Swedish Slang
Läget?
What’s up? How are things?
Example:
“Tja! Läget?”
Hey! What’s up?
Daily Swedish Slang
Dra
To leave, head off
Example:
“Jag drar nu, vi hörs sen.”
I’m heading out now, talk later.
Daily Swedish Slang
Fomo
Fear of missing out
Example:
“Jag fick fomo och följde med ändå.”
I got FOMO and came along anyway.
Daily Swedish Slang
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.
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