How to say hello & more in Swedish: 18 phrases + audio

Hello & how are you

1. Hej.

   Say it like: hey

   Hello.

   Neutral · Works almost anywhere, any time of day.
2. Hej allihopa!

   Say it like: hey AH-lee-HOO-pah

   Hi everyone!

   Informal · When you join a group that is already chatting.
3. God morgon.

   Say it like: goo MOR-ron

   Good morning.

   Neutral · In the morning.

Introducing yourself

1. Jag heter …

   Say it like: yah HAY-ter

   My name is …

   Neutral · Add your first name.
2. Får jag fråga vad du heter?

   Say it like: fohr yah FROH-gah vahd doo HAY-ter

   What is your name? (polite)

   Formal · For hosts, older people or formal settings.
3. Vad heter du?

   Say it like: vahd HAY-ter doo

   What's your name?

   Informal · Among peers at a relaxed event.

Small talk

1. Har du varit här förut?

   Say it like: hahr doo VAH-rit hair FUR-oot

   Have you been here before?

   Informal · An easy way to start a chat.
2. Det är riktigt mysigt här.

   Say it like: deh air RIK-tit MEE-sit hair

   It's a really nice place.

   Neutral · A friendly comment about the venue.
3. Hur länge har du bott här?

   Say it like: hoor LENG-eh hahr doo BOT hair

   How long have you lived here?

   Informal · Locals and expats both like this question.

Understanding each other

1. Förlåt, jag förstod inte.

   Say it like: fur-LOHT, yah fur-STOOD in-teh

   Sorry, I didn't understand.

   Neutral · Honest and polite: people will help.
2. Kan du upprepa det, tack?

   Say it like: kahn doo OOP-reh-pah deh, TAHK

   Could you repeat that, please?

   Formal · A polite way to hear it again.
3. Kan du prata lite långsammare, tack?

   Say it like: kahn doo PRAH-tah LEE-teh LONG-sahm-mah-reh, tahk

   Could you speak more slowly, please?

   Informal · Nobody minds: it's a common request.

Coffee & plans

1. Ska vi ta en fika någon gång?

   Say it like: skah vee tah en FEE-kah NOH-gon gong

   Shall we get a coffee sometime?

   Informal · A friendly, low-pressure invite after a good chat.
2. Vill du hänga med oss?

   Say it like: vil doo HENG-ah meh OSS

   Would you like to join us?

   Informal · Include someone who is standing alone.
3. Har du tid i helgen?

   Say it like: hahr doo TEED ee HEL-yen

   Are you free this weekend?

   Informal · A relaxed way to suggest plans.

Contacts & goodbye

1. Ska vi hålla kontakten?

   Say it like: skah vee HOL-lah kon-TAHK-ten

   Shall we stay in touch?

   Neutral · Polite, with no pressure.
2. Här är mitt nummer.

   Say it like: hair air mit NUM-mer

   Here's my number.

   Neutral · Only share it if you feel comfortable.
3. Skriv gärna till mig.

   Say it like: SKREEV YAIR-nah til MAY

   Message me anytime.

   Informal · A friendly follow-up after exchanging contacts.

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