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
Typ
Like, kind of
Example:
“Det är typ samma sak.”
It’s kind of the same thing.
Daily Swedish Slang
Ish
Approximately, sort of
Example:
“Jag kommer om tio minuter ish.”
I’ll be there in about ten minutes.
Daily Swedish Slang
Yolo
You only live once (said when doing something spontaneous)
Example:
“Vi bokar resan nu, yolo.”
Let’s book the trip now, YOLO.
Daily Swedish Slang
Palla
To have the energy to deal with something
Example:
“Jag pallar inte mer möten i dag.”
I can’t handle more meetings today.
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Värsta
So, really (used as an intensifier)
Example:
“Det var värsta utsikten!”
That was such a view!
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Legit
Genuinely, for real
Example:
“Jag är legit helt slut.”
I’m genuinely exhausted.
Daily Swedish Slang
As
Super, extremely (as an intensifier)
Example:
“Det var asbra!”
That was insanely good!
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Japp
Yep
Example:
“Japp, jag kommer om tio minuter.”
Yep, I’ll be there in ten minutes.
Daily Swedish Slang
Naa
Nah (casual no)
Example:
“Naa, jag pallar inte i kväll.”
Nah, I can’t be bothered tonight.
Daily Swedish Slang
Tja
Hey (casual hello)
Example:
“Tja! Hur mår du?”
Hey! How are you?
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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.
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