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
Wallah
I swear, for real
Example:
“Wallah, jag såg det själv.”
I swear, I saw it myself.
Daily Swedish Slang
Briefa
To brief someone, give a quick summary
Example:
“Kan du briefa mig snabbt?”
Can you brief me quickly?
Daily Swedish Slang
Gött
Nice, comfy, satisfying
Example:
“Gött att vara hemma igen.”
Nice to be home again.
Daily Swedish Slang
Fatta
To get it, understand
Example:
“Jag fattar, vi gör så.”
I get it, let’s do that.
Daily Swedish Slang
Världsklass
Top tier, world-class
Example:
“Den där såsen är världsklass.”
That sauce is top tier.
Daily Swedish Slang
Deppa
To feel down, get gloomy
Example:
“Jag deppar lite när det är så mörkt.”
I get a bit down when it’s so dark.
Daily Swedish Slang
Ba
Just, only (from bara)
Example:
“Jag ba sa att jag var trött.”
I just said I was tired.
Daily Swedish Slang
Hallå
Hello / hey, wait a minute
Example:
“Hallå, jag står här bak.”
Hello, I’m standing back here.
Daily Swedish Slang
Kör
Go ahead, do it
Example:
“Kör! Jag är med.”
Go for it! I’m in.
Daily Swedish Slang
Ballt
Cool, impressive
Example:
“Ballt att du vågade säga det.”
Cool that you dared to say that.
Daily Swedish Slang
Slösa
To waste money or resources
Example:
“Jag slösar inte på taxi i dag.”
I’m not wasting money on a taxi today.
Daily Swedish Slang
Snygging
A good-looking person (playful)
Example:
“Hallå snygging, är du klar?”
Hey handsome, are you ready?
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