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How to Say I Love You in Swedish – Romantic Word List

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Swedish could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Swedish partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At SwedishPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Swedish lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material... Show more

How to Say Hello in Swedish

All social interactions have to begin somehow, and the most common way to start a conversation in Swedish is to exchange greeting phrases. So how do you say hello in Swedish? Well, the most common Swedish word for hello is hej, though there are several more ways of saying hello in Swedish, both informal and formal. For example: Hallå Hej hej God morgon God eftermiddag God kväll Tjena Tja How do you know which of these greetings to use and when? Don’t worry—we’ve sorted it out for you. All of these words mean hello, but some are informal, others are formal, some are slang, and others are used only in specific situations. The choice of a particular greeting phrase in Swedish can signify social status, how close you are as... Show more

How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day in Swedish

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

4 Reasons Why Swedish Slang Words Will Make You Fluent

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Swedish slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Swedish slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Swedish? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Swedish or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Swedish Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

How to Learn Swedish in Your Car?

Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Swedish? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Swedish. Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Swedish in your car! Click Here To Start Learning Swedish Right Now! You can learn Swedish in your car, hands free While... Show more

Swedish Word of the Day – calendar (noun)

Learn a little Swedish everyday with the free Swedish Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!Kalender calendar (noun)Jag markerade vår årsdag i kalendern.I marked our anniversary on the calendar.ett kalenderårone calendar yearkalendermånadcalendar monthkalenderday calendarOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Swedish Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!