First Swedish phrases every beginner needs

9 phrases from Kapitel 1, Hej, Sverige!, with English and audio.

Phrases marked Extra go beyond the lessons: handy, but not taught yet.

• Förlåt, jag förstår inte.

  Sorry, I don’t understand.
• Lite långsammare, tack.

  A little slower, please.
• En gång till, tack.

  Once more, please.
• Vad betyder det?

  What does that mean?
• Tack så mycket!

  Thank you very much!
• Ursäkta, var är hissen?

  Excuse me, where is the lift?
• God natt!

  Good night!
• Var är toaletten?Extra

  Where is the toilet?

  In Sweden it’s often marked WC.
• Jag talar inte svenska.Extra

  I don’t speak Swedish.

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