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
Faila
To fail (informal verb form)
Example:
“Jag failade provet, men jag tar igen det.”
I failed the test, but I’ll make up for it.
Daily Swedish Slang
Meme
A meme, an internet joke format
Example:
“Det där är ett meme nu.”
That’s a meme now.
Daily Swedish Slang
Najs
Nice, cool
Example:
“Najs, då kör vi!”
Nice, then let’s do it!
Daily Swedish Slang
Grejen
The point, the thing is
Example:
“Grejen är att jag inte hinner i dag.”
The thing is, I don’t have time today.
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Swisha
To pay via Swish (everyday Swedish verb)
Example:
“Jag swishar dig direkt.”
I’ll Swish you right away.
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Chill
Calm, relaxed
Example:
“Det blir en chill kväll hemma.”
It’ll be a chill night at home.
Daily Swedish Slang
Fettis
Nickname for Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday)
Example:
“I dag är det fettis, vi måste fixa semlor.”
Today is Shrove Tuesday, we have to get semlor.
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
Swipa
To swipe (often on dating apps)
Example:
“Jag swipade lite för mycket i går.”
I swiped a bit too much yesterday.
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Dejta
To go on a date (verb form)
Example:
“Ska ni dejta i helgen?”
Are you going on a date this weekend?
Daily Swedish Slang
Bae
Babe, someone you like (playful)
Example:
“Min bae kommer sen.”
My bae is coming later.
Daily Swedish Slang
Asså
Like, I mean (filler word in speech)
Example:
“Asså, jag vet inte riktigt.”
Like, I’m not really sure.
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