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Swedish
Swedish is spoken throughout Sweden and also in parts of southern Finland.
Although many Swedes speak excellent English and most travellers encounter very few problems being understood, locals will appreciate any attempts to speak their language.
Greetings
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| hej |
hello |
| godmorgon |
good morning |
| god middag |
good afternoon |
| godnatt |
good night |
| hej då |
good bye |
| ursäkta mig |
excuse me |
| snälla |
please |
| tack |
thank you |
| varsågod |
you're welcome |
| Hur mår du? |
How are you? |
| Bra, tack |
Well, thank you |
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Getting things done
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| Talar du engelska? |
Do you speak English? |
| Jag förstår inte |
I don't understand |
| En öl snälla |
One beer please |
| Var är ...? |
Where is ...? |
| turisrinformationen |
the tourist information centre |
| en toalett |
a toilet |
| Ett ögonblick |
Just a minute |
| ja |
yes |
| nej |
no |
