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
Gasa
To speed up, go harder (also figuratively)
Example:
“Nu gasar vi och blir klara.”
Now we speed up and finish.
Daily Swedish Slang
Pepp
Excitement, encouragement
Example:
“Jag har noll pepp i dag.”
I have zero excitement today.
Daily Swedish Slang
Habibi
Mate, my friend (used in Swedish youth slang)
Example:
“Habibi, lugna ner dig.”
Mate, calm down.
Daily Swedish Slang
Hänga
To hang out
Example:
“Vill du hänga efter jobbet?”
Want to hang out after work?
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.
Daily Swedish Slang
Fett nice
Really nice
Example:
“Lägenheten är fett nice.”
The apartment is really nice.
Daily Swedish Slang
Mums
Yum
Example:
“Mums, den doftar nybakat.”
Yum, it smells freshly baked.
Daily Swedish Slang
Legit
Genuinely, for real
Example:
“Jag är legit helt slut.”
I’m genuinely exhausted.
Daily Swedish Slang
Grönt
Cash, money
Example:
“Har du grönt till parkeringen?”
Do you have cash for the parking?
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