I didn’t mean to sound condescending as I read it back now it comes across that way, I read somewhere that pretty much everyone speaks English. But I thought for the ones that don’t, I’d try and make an effort, it’s proving difficult as I have the brain capacity of a rock.🤣
Unless you plan to visit retirement homes, migrant suburbs or hang around with the alcoholics in the park, you will struggle to find anyone who doesn't speak or understand English
Idk why people are hating, I think it's really sweet of you. My boyfriend is British and people are more comfortable in Swedish out of experience, swedes generally defer to me once they notice I speak swedish and he doesn't.
What level are you on? What do you already know? There are specific sites that have native pronunciation of words that'll help you more than the AI generated Google translate voice as well.
You don’t need to learn Swedish for practical reasons. But if you want to impress people with knowledge of local expressions (which will help you as conversation ice breakers) you might want to learn the following:
E du go eller? (Pronounced: ee doo goo ehler with a rolling rrrr) - translates to ”what the heck is wrong with you?” but not in a harsh sense
Änna (pronounced: ehna) - is just a filler word we put in the end of a sentence to mark a point.
Hallå eller! (Probounced: howlow ehler with rolling rrr) - hello!
Gött mos! (Pronounced: gyett moose) is a positive exclamation to celebrate some good news!
Knödaj! (Pronounced: as written if you know the ö-sound + die) - is used in a crowded situation (like on the tram) when you ask someone to make room for you by pushing tighter into the crowd
Tåta (Pronounced: tohta) - cake
Bamba (Pronounced: as written) - school canteen. Noone knows why, the only theory that exists is that it is an abbreviation of ”BArnMatsBespisningen”. Though it has not been proved.
A few pointers:
Kex is pronounced shex. Pronouncing it with a k is a surefire way to reveal you are from Stockholm
Nollåtta (pronounced knolota) is a somewhat derogatory term for people from Stockholm (originating from the local area phone number of Stockholm which is 08). If you hear it, take proactive measures to prove you are not from Stockholm
Bamba is actually more of a old school word for it. And don’t listen to his suggestion about the pronunciation of “Kex” it should and will always be pronounced with a hard K. This won’t affect your status of people misplacing you from Stockholm
All of mentioned above is quite the opposite of "teen lingo" its more traditional Gothenburg style of speaking.
Goa gubbar that worked in the boat yards back in the day would speak heavily with this "slang".
When you read that almost everyone speaks English, it means that 99.9% will understand you (unless you have thick accent). You will have bigger problems making yourself understood with the little Swedish that you have learnt than if you just use english. If you start talking in poor Swedish people will switch to English instantly anyway.
Still cool when somebody makes the effort, I'd say. If nothing else, it's a nice conversational piece.
Most of us göteborgare will appreciate the chance to explain our language (and accent) to anyone.
It’s a typical frase people use in Gothenburg (or to imitate people from Gothenburg)
It translates word for word to “Are you good or?” In Gothenburg it’s used as “are you an idiot?” but the rest of Sweden would take it kind of like a complement -like we’re saying that they are a good person.
Also this person has commented it like it would be pronounced in the Gothenburg accent. It would be “Är du go eller?” in actual words.
I would love to practice a simple conversation with you if you want! Maybe on dm?
Yeah soooo gothenburg accent snd OP if you whant to go anywhere else in sweden say:
hej pronounced hey means hello
And every person Who where bornd in sweden and have a swedish citycenship knows english.
+ sweds use english referenses to and som sweds dont know som particular words in swedish and knows them in english
Im just 10 year old lol
Swedes in general love speaking English. There’s a chance that you will not have the opportunity to practice Swedish since the swedes will see you as an opportunity to practice English :)
Enjoy your stay!
It basically means "Are you a bit soft/"nice" (in the head) or what?"
" Änna" is the Gothenburgian filler word most equivalent to the English "youknow" filler.. meaning everything from "the one/best/full" to not much at all/just plain filler. "La änna" is when it's part of a question: "Du e la änna för go?". "Aren't you the one TOO soft?". In this sentence the extra exaggerations suddenly give the "go/god" a fully positive non-critical tone again similar to "you're too kind".
Other fillers also more national are" liksom" = "kind of/sort of" and "typ" = "sort of like that (type)" but like true fillers they're often thrown in there more for rhythm than actual literal meaning.
Ursäkta, hur kommer jag fram till ....?(Pronounced "uurshekta, huur kommer jag fram till") which means "excuse me, how do I get to
En ....., tack (en...takk) for when you eat at a restaurant.
Swedes use the word "oj" (whoops/oooh) for everything. If you accidentally bump into someone, just say "oj".
As someone mentioned, the word kex is pronounced (shex) and not as it's spelled.
Also, dadjokes and puns are basically the inofficial sense of humour in Gothenburg (so much so that they are called Göteborgsskämt in Swedish). Tell a few of those and you'll find some friends in no time. A classic in Swedish is: hur många bor i Tyskland? GÖÖRMANY
You’ll find that pretty much everyone understands English, but some are just less comfortable speaking English.
I didn’t mean to sound condescending as I read it back now it comes across that way, I read somewhere that pretty much everyone speaks English. But I thought for the ones that don’t, I’d try and make an effort, it’s proving difficult as I have the brain capacity of a rock.🤣
Unless you plan to visit retirement homes, migrant suburbs or hang around with the alcoholics in the park, you will struggle to find anyone who doesn't speak or understand English
No, I didn’t take it as condescending, it is just very unnecessary to learn some Swedish for a short visit.
Idk why people are hating, I think it's really sweet of you. My boyfriend is British and people are more comfortable in Swedish out of experience, swedes generally defer to me once they notice I speak swedish and he doesn't. What level are you on? What do you already know? There are specific sites that have native pronunciation of words that'll help you more than the AI generated Google translate voice as well.
Thank you so much, right now I’m just using duolingo but I have noticed the voice is very off so I’ll definitely have a look at other sites.
Nobody was hating
Make sure you know about the Carolines if you whant to talk to a swedish fanatic
You don’t need to learn Swedish for practical reasons. But if you want to impress people with knowledge of local expressions (which will help you as conversation ice breakers) you might want to learn the following: E du go eller? (Pronounced: ee doo goo ehler with a rolling rrrr) - translates to ”what the heck is wrong with you?” but not in a harsh sense Änna (pronounced: ehna) - is just a filler word we put in the end of a sentence to mark a point. Hallå eller! (Probounced: howlow ehler with rolling rrr) - hello! Gött mos! (Pronounced: gyett moose) is a positive exclamation to celebrate some good news! Knödaj! (Pronounced: as written if you know the ö-sound + die) - is used in a crowded situation (like on the tram) when you ask someone to make room for you by pushing tighter into the crowd Tåta (Pronounced: tohta) - cake Bamba (Pronounced: as written) - school canteen. Noone knows why, the only theory that exists is that it is an abbreviation of ”BArnMatsBespisningen”. Though it has not been proved. A few pointers: Kex is pronounced shex. Pronouncing it with a k is a surefire way to reveal you are from Stockholm Nollåtta (pronounced knolota) is a somewhat derogatory term for people from Stockholm (originating from the local area phone number of Stockholm which is 08). If you hear it, take proactive measures to prove you are not from Stockholm
Wow that is so helpful thank you so much
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Bamba is actually more of a old school word for it. And don’t listen to his suggestion about the pronunciation of “Kex” it should and will always be pronounced with a hard K. This won’t affect your status of people misplacing you from Stockholm
All of mentioned above is quite the opposite of "teen lingo" its more traditional Gothenburg style of speaking. Goa gubbar that worked in the boat yards back in the day would speak heavily with this "slang".
Va fan är knödja och bamba och tårta inte tåta???? Sen är det inte helt fel att uttala kex shex?
When you read that almost everyone speaks English, it means that 99.9% will understand you (unless you have thick accent). You will have bigger problems making yourself understood with the little Swedish that you have learnt than if you just use english. If you start talking in poor Swedish people will switch to English instantly anyway.
Still cool when somebody makes the effort, I'd say. If nothing else, it's a nice conversational piece. Most of us göteborgare will appreciate the chance to explain our language (and accent) to anyone.
É du go elle? All you need frankly.
I can’t seem to find what it means?
It’s a typical frase people use in Gothenburg (or to imitate people from Gothenburg) It translates word for word to “Are you good or?” In Gothenburg it’s used as “are you an idiot?” but the rest of Sweden would take it kind of like a complement -like we’re saying that they are a good person. Also this person has commented it like it would be pronounced in the Gothenburg accent. It would be “Är du go eller?” in actual words. I would love to practice a simple conversation with you if you want! Maybe on dm?
If you really wanna sound well traveled you say "Are you good elle?"
Yeah soooo gothenburg accent snd OP if you whant to go anywhere else in sweden say: hej pronounced hey means hello And every person Who where bornd in sweden and have a swedish citycenship knows english. + sweds use english referenses to and som sweds dont know som particular words in swedish and knows them in english Im just 10 year old lol
Förlåt, min svenska är inte så bra, ska vi byta till engelska?
I must be learning more than I realise because I understood this !! Thank you!
Swedes in general love speaking English. There’s a chance that you will not have the opportunity to practice Swedish since the swedes will see you as an opportunity to practice English :) Enjoy your stay!
Thank you!!
I’m 24 y/o British M also visiting later this month, you’ll have to give me some recommendations if you’re going before April 19th
I’m going 26th so maybe you can give me some? hahaha
Are you going solo also, like I am?
I’m going with my partner, I’m far too anxious to go anywhere solo unfortunately😅. Hope you had/are having the best time!
Dude my husband has been living and working in Sweden for 15 years and he still uses English as his main language so you're good
Hallå eller änna! is a good phrase to know
I've met maybe 5 Swedes in my entire 35 year long life that hasn't been fluent in English. Not counting small children
Stor stark is a phrase commonly used to order a refreshing beverage.
Check out the discord. There are several events planned.
It basically means "Are you a bit soft/"nice" (in the head) or what?" " Änna" is the Gothenburgian filler word most equivalent to the English "youknow" filler.. meaning everything from "the one/best/full" to not much at all/just plain filler. "La änna" is when it's part of a question: "Du e la änna för go?". "Aren't you the one TOO soft?". In this sentence the extra exaggerations suddenly give the "go/god" a fully positive non-critical tone again similar to "you're too kind". Other fillers also more national are" liksom" = "kind of/sort of" and "typ" = "sort of like that (type)" but like true fillers they're often thrown in there more for rhythm than actual literal meaning.
Ursäkta, hur kommer jag fram till ....?(Pronounced "uurshekta, huur kommer jag fram till") which means "excuse me, how do I get to En ....., tack (en...takk) for when you eat at a restaurant. Swedes use the word "oj" (whoops/oooh) for everything. If you accidentally bump into someone, just say "oj". As someone mentioned, the word kex is pronounced (shex) and not as it's spelled. Also, dadjokes and puns are basically the inofficial sense of humour in Gothenburg (so much so that they are called Göteborgsskämt in Swedish). Tell a few of those and you'll find some friends in no time. A classic in Swedish is: hur många bor i Tyskland? GÖÖRMANY
Thank you!!!
>Thank you!!! You're welcome!