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
Taggad
Hyped, looking forward to something
Example:
“Jag är så taggad inför helgen.”
I’m so hyped for the weekend.
Daily Swedish Slang
Grabben
The guy (casual)
Example:
“Grabben i kassan var supernöjd.”
The guy at the till was super helpful.
Daily Swedish Slang
Japp
Yep
Example:
“Japp, jag kommer om tio minuter.”
Yep, I’ll be there in ten minutes.
Daily Swedish Slang
Chilla
To chill, take it easy
Example:
“Chilla, vi har god tid.”
Chill, we have plenty of time.
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Skitsamma
Whatever, it doesn’t matter
Example:
“Skitsamma, vi tar nästa buss.”
Whatever, we’ll take the next bus.
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Skitdyr
Really expensive
Example:
“Den där jackan är skitdyr.”
That jacket is really expensive.
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Para
Money, cash
Example:
“Jag har ingen para just nu.”
I don’t have any cash right now.
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Fomo
Fear of missing out
Example:
“Jag fick fomo och följde med ändå.”
I got FOMO and came along anyway.
Daily Swedish Slang
Nudga
To nudge, remind gently
Example:
“Jag nudgar dig bara om du missat.”
Just nudging you in case you missed it.
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Käka
To eat (informal)
Example:
“Ska vi käka något snabbt?”
Shall we grab something to eat?
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Gnälla
To complain, whine
Example:
“Jag vet att jag gnäller, men det är kallt.”
I know I’m complaining, but it’s cold.
Daily Swedish Slang
Checka
To check, verify
Example:
“Jag checkar och återkommer.”
I’ll check and get back to you.
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