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Language in Sweden

Last revised: 2011-08-13

Most Swedes speak English very well, however it can be useful to learn a few simple words and phrases.

Hello	Hej
Goodbye	Hej då
Yes	Ja
No	Nej
Thank you	Tack
You are welcome	Varsågod
Excuse me	Ursäkta mig
Sorry	Förlåt
I don't speak Swedish	Jag talar inte svenska
Do you speak English?	Talar du engelska?
I don't understand	Jag förstår inte
How much is it?	Hur mycket kostar det?
Toilet	Toalett
Where is...?	Var finns...?
Bus stop	Busshållplatsen
Train station	Tågstationen
Pharmacy	Apotek
Entrance	Ingång
Exit	Utgång
Open	Öppet
Closed	Stängt
Men (in e.g. men's room, men's shoes)	Herr
Women (e.g. ladies' room, women shoes)	Dam
Cheers	Skål

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