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837 words

absolut

Adverb

absolutely; definitely

//absoˈlʉːt//

#essential #response
Beginner

adjö

Interjection

farewell; goodbye

//aˈjøː//

#polite #farewell
Intermediate

adoptera

Verb

to adopt

//adɔpˈteːra//

#family #caregiving
Intermediate

affär

Noun

shop; store

//aˈfɛːr//

#essential #errands
Beginner

afton

Noun

eve; evening before a holiday

//ˈafːtɔn//

#holiday #tradition
Intermediate

åka

Verb

to go by vehicle; to travel

//ˈoːka//

#essential #movement
Beginner

Alla hjärtans dag

Noun

Valentine's Day

//ˈalːa ˈjæʈans dɑːɡ//

#romance #holiday
Beginner

älska

Verb

to love

//ˈɛlːska//

#essential #romance
Beginner

älskling

Noun

darling; sweetheart

//ˈɛlsklɪŋ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ambition

Noun

ambition; drive

//ambɪˈɧuːn//

#essential #work
Beginner

ambitiös

Adjective

ambitious

//ambɪtɕɪˈøːs//

#essential #praise
Beginner

andas

Verb

to breathe

//ˈanːdas//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

andra dejten

Noun

second date

//ˈandra ˈdɛjtɛn//

#dating #milestone
Beginner

anlända

Verb

to arrive

//anˈlɛnːda//

#transport #travel
Intermediate

ansikte

Noun

face

//ˈanːsɪktɛ//

#essential #care
Beginner

anställning

Noun

employment; position

//anˈstɛlːnɪŋ//

#essential #work
Beginner

ansvara för

Verb

to be responsible for

//ˈanːsvaːra føːr//

#work #family
Beginner

använda

Verb

to use

//anˈvɛnːda//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

arbeta

Verb

to work

//arˈbeːta//

#essential #work
Beginner

arbete

Noun

work; job

//ˈarːbɛtə//

#essential #work
Beginner

arg

Adjective

angry

//arj//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

ärlig

Adjective

honest

//ˈɛːrlɪɡ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

arm

Noun

arm; upper limb

//arm//

#essential #body
Beginner

årsdag

Noun

anniversary

//ˈoːʂdɑːɡ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

årstid

Noun

season of the year

//ˈoːʂʈiːd//

#time #season
Intermediate

åsikt

Noun

opinion; view

//ˈoːsɪkt//

#essential #communication
Beginner

äta

Verb

to eat

//ˈɛ̌ːta//

#essential #food
Beginner

återvinning

Noun

recycling

//ˈoːtɛrˌvɪnːɪŋ//

#essential #errands
Beginner

åtta

numeral

eight

//ˈɔt.ta//

#essential #basics
Beginner

attraktion

Noun

attraction

//atrakˈɧuːn//

#romance #dating
Intermediate

attraktiv

Adjective

attractive

//atrakˈtiːv//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

avbryta

Verb

to interrupt

//ˈɑ̌ːvˌbryːta//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

äventyr

Noun

adventure

//ɛˈvɛn.tyːr//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

avgå

Verb

to depart

//ˈɑːvˌɡoː//

#transport #planning
Intermediate

avslappnad

Adjective

relaxed

//ˈɑːvslapːnad//

#wellbeing #comfort
Intermediate

avslappning

Noun

relaxation

//ˈɑːvslapːnɪŋ//

#wellbeing #care
Intermediate

avund

Noun

envy

//ˈɑːvɵnd//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

avundsjuk

Adjective

envious; jealous

//ˈɑːvɵndɧʉːk//

#emotion #romance
Intermediate

avvisa

Verb

reject; turn down

//ˈɑːvviːsa//

#dating #emotion
Intermediate

awkward

Adjective

awkward; cringey in a social way

//ˈɔkward//

#slang #social
Intermediate

bada

Verb

to bathe; to swim for leisure

//ˈbɑ̌ːda//

#essential #leisure
Beginner

badrum

Noun

bathroom

//ˈbɑːdˌrʉm//

#essential #home
Beginner

bagage

Noun

luggage

//baˈɡɑːʂ//

#travel #airport
Beginner

baka

Verb

to bake

//ˈbɑːka//

#essential #celebrations
Beginner

bakis

Adjective

hungover

//ˈbɑːkɪs//

#essential #social
Beginner

balansera

Verb

to balance

//balanˈseːra//

#work #family
Intermediate

barn

Noun

child; children

//bɑːɳ//

#essential #family
Beginner

barnkalas

Noun

children's birthday party

//ˈbɑːɳkaˌlɑːs//

#family #occasion
Beginner

barnvakt

Noun

babysitter

//ˈbɑːɳˌvakt//

#essential #caregiving
Beginner

be om ursäkt

Verb

to apologize

//beː ɔm ɵrˈsɛkt//

#romance #communication
Beginner

begär

Noun

desire

//bɛˈjɛːr//

#romance #intimacy
Intermediate

behöva

Verb

to need

//bɛˈhøː.va//

#essential #basics
Beginner

Behöver du hjälp?

Phrase

Do you need help?

//bɛˈhøːvɛr dʉː jɛlp//

#essential #romance
Beginner

bekräfta

Verb

to confirm; validate

//bɛˈkrɛfta//

#essential #repair
Beginner

bekväm

Adjective

comfortable

//bɛˈkvɛːm//

#travel #romance
Beginner

bekymmer

Noun

concern; worry; trouble

//bɛˈkʏmːɛr//

#emotion #family
Intermediate

bekymrad

Adjective

concerned; troubled

//bɛˈkʏmːrad//

#emotion #family
Intermediate

ben

Noun

leg

//beːn//

#essential #body
Beginner

berätta

Verb

to tell; share

//bɛˈrɛtːa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

berg

Noun

mountain

//bærj//

#destination #adventure
Beginner

beröm

Noun

praise

//bɛˈrœmː//

#essential #affection
Beginner

berömma

Verb

to praise

//bɛˈrœmːa//

#essential #praise
Beginner

besök

Noun

visit

//bɛˈsøːk//

#essential #family
Beginner

besöka

Verb

to visit

//beˈsøːka//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

beställa

Verb

to order

//bɛˈstɛla//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

besvikelse

Noun

disappointment

//bɛˈsviːkɛlsɛ//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

besviken

Adjective

disappointed

//bɛˈsviːkɛn//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

betala

Verb

to pay

//bɛˈtɑːla//

#essential #money
Beginner

betyg

Noun

grade; mark

//bɛˈtyːɡ//

#essential #education
Beginner

beundra

Verb

to admire

//bɛˈɵndra//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

biljett

Noun

ticket

//bɪlˈjɛt//

#essential #transport
Beginner

billig

Adjective

cheap; inexpensive

//ˈbɪlːɪɡ//

#practical #restaurant
Beginner

bjuda

Verb

to invite; treat; offer

//ˈbjʉːda//

#romance #hospitality
Intermediate

bjuda in

Verb

to invite in; invite over

//ˈbjʉːda ɪn//

#hospitality #family
Intermediate

bjuda till

Verb

to make an effort socially; to meet someone halfway

//ˈbjuːda tɪl//

#culture #relationships
Intermediate

bjuda ut

Verb

ask out; invite on a date

//ˈbjuːda ʉːt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

bli frisk

Verb

to get better; recover

//bliː frɪsk//

#health #care
Intermediate

bli ihop

Verb

get together; become a couple

//bliː iˈhuːp//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

bli kär i

Verb

fall in love with

//bliː ɕɛːr iː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

blick

Noun

look; glance

//blɪkː//

#attraction #romance
Beginner

blodpudding

Noun

blood pudding

//ˈbluːdˌpɵdːɪŋ//

#home #food
Intermediate

blyg

Adjective

shy

//blyːɡ//

#essential #personality
Beginner

boka

Verb

to book; to reserve

//ˈbuːka//

#essential #planning
Beginner

bokning

Noun

reservation; booking

//ˈbʊ̌kːnɪŋ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

bonusmamma

Noun

stepmother; bonus mom

//ˈbuːnʉsˌmamːa//

#essential #family
Beginner

bonuspappa

Noun

stepfather; bonus dad

//ˈbuːnʉsˌpapːa//

#essential #family
Beginner

bord

Noun

table

//buːɖ//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

börja

Verb

to begin; to start

//ˈbœrja//

#essential #routine
Beginner

börja på

Verb

to start; to begin

//ˈbœrja poː//

#essential #routine
Intermediate

borsta

Verb

to brush

//ˈbɔʂʈa//

#essential #care
Beginner

borsta tänderna

Verb

to brush one's teeth

//ˈbɔʂʈa ˈtɛnːdɛɳa//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

bra

Adjective

good; fine; well

//brɑː//

#essential #social
Beginner

bråka

Verb

to argue; fight

//ˈbroːka//

#romance #communication
Beginner

bröllop

Noun

wedding

//ˈbrœlːɔp//

#essential #romance
Beginner

bröllopsdag

Noun

wedding anniversary

//ˈbrœlːɔpsˌdɑːɡ//

#romance #occasion
Intermediate

bror

Noun

brother

//bruːr//

#essential #family
Beginner

brud

Noun

girl; chick; woman

//brʉːd//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

bry sig om

Verb

to care about

//bryː sɛj ɔm//

#essential #care
Intermediate

budskap

Noun

message; meaning conveyed

//ˈbʉ̌ːdskɑːp//

#essential #communication
Beginner

buss

Noun

bus

//bɵs//

#transport #essential
Beginner

by

Noun

village

//byː//

#destination #romance
Beginner

byta

Verb

to change; to switch; to exchange

//ˈbyːta//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

charma

Verb

to charm

//ˈɧarːma//

#essential #romance
Beginner

charmig

Adjective

charming

//ɧaˈmiːɡ//

#essential #personality
Beginner

chatt

Noun

chat; messaging thread

//ɕatː//

#essential #digital
Beginner

chef

Noun

boss; manager

//ɧɛf//

#essential #work
Beginner

cringe

Noun

cringe; secondhand embarrassment

//krɪndʒ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

curlingförälder

Noun

overprotective parent who clears every obstacle

//ˈkœrliŋfœrˌɛldɛr//

#culture #family
Intermediate

cykel

Noun

bicycle

//ˈsyːkɛl//

#transport #adventure
Beginner

dagis

Noun

daycare; preschool

//ˈdɑːɡɪs//

#family #education
Beginner

dammsuga

Verb

to vacuum

//ˈdamːˌsʉːɡa//

#essential #chores
Beginner

dansa

Verb

to dance

//ˈdanːsa//

#essential #leisure
Beginner

där

Adverb

there

//dæːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

datum

Noun

date on the calendar

//ˈdɑːtɵm//

#schedule #essential
Beginner

dejt

Noun

date

//dɛjt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

dejta

Verb

to date

//ˈdɛjta//

#essential #romance
Beginner

dejtkväll

Noun

date night

//ˈdɛjtˌkvɛlː//

#romance #occasion
Beginner

dela

Verb

to share; split

//ˈdeːla//

#essential #romance
Beginner

dela med sig

Verb

to share

//ˈdeːla meːd sɛj//

#essential #care
Intermediate

deltid

Noun

part-time

//ˈdeːltiːd//

#work #family
Beginner

dessert

Noun

dessert; sweet course

//dɛˈsɛʈ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

det är lugnt

Phrase

it's okay; no problem

//deːr lʉŋt//

#essential #response
Beginner

det gör inget

Phrase

it doesn't matter; that's okay

//deː jøːr ˈɪŋɛt//

#essential #response
Beginner

direkt

Adjective

direct; straightforward

//dɪˈrɛkt//

#essential #communication
Beginner

diska

Verb

to wash dishes

//ˈdɪska//

#essential #home
Beginner

diskret

Adjective

discreet; low-key

//dɪˈskreːt//

#dating #social
Intermediate

diskutera

Verb

to discuss

//dɪskʉˈteːra//

#essential #communication
Beginner

dop

Noun

baptism; christening

//duːp//

#family #occasion
Intermediate

dotter

Noun

daughter

//ˈdɔtːɛr//

#essential #family
Beginner

dricka

Verb

to drink

//ˈdrɪ̂kːa//

#essential #food
Beginner

drömma

Verb

to dream

//ˈdrœmːa//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

dryck

Noun

drink; beverage

//drʏk//

#essential #dining
Beginner

duka

Verb

to set the table

//ˈdʉːka//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

dumpa

Verb

dump; break up with

//ˈdɵmpa//

#slang #breakup
Intermediate

duscha

Verb

to shower

//ˈdɵɕːa//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

dyr

Adjective

expensive

//dyːr//

#practical #restaurant
Beginner

efterfest

Noun

after-party

//ˈɛftɛrˌfɛst//

#social #dating
Beginner

eftermiddag

Noun

afternoon

//ˈɛfːtɛrˌmɪdɑːɡ//

#essential #time
Beginner

elegant

Adjective

elegant; stylish

//elɛˈɡant//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

elev

Noun

pupil; student in school

//eˈleːv//

#essential #education
Beginner

eller

Conjunction

or

//ˈɛlːɛr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

empati

Noun

empathy

//ɛmpaˈtiː//

#essential #support
Beginner

energisk

Adjective

energetic

//ɛnɛrˈjiːsk//

#essential #personality
Beginner

engagemang

Noun

commitment; involvement

//ɛŋɡaʂəˈmaŋː//

#commitment #relationship
Intermediate

engångs

Adjective

one-off; not meant to continue

//ˈɛŋɡɔŋs//

#dating #social
Intermediate

ensam

Adjective

alone; lonely

//ˈeːnsam//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

ensamhet

Noun

loneliness

//ˈeːnsamheːt//

#emotion #mental-health
Intermediate

erkänna

Verb

to admit; acknowledge

//ærˈcɛnːa//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

erkänna för sig själv

Verb

to admit to oneself

//ærˈɕɛnːa føːr sɛj ɧɛlv//

#essential #mind
Intermediate

ett

numeral

one; a/an for neuter nouns

//ɛt//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ett ögonblick

Phrase

one moment

//ɛt ˈøːɡɔnblɪk//

#essential #polite
Beginner

ex

Noun

former partner; ex

//ɛks//

#essential #romance
Beginner

examen

Noun

degree; graduation

//ɛɡsaˈmeːn//

#essential #education
Beginner

extrajobb

Noun

side job; extra job

//ˈɛkːstraˌjɔbː//

#work #education
Beginner

Verb

to get; to receive

//foː//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

familj

Noun

family

//faˈmɪlːj//

#essential #family
Beginner

familjeliv

Noun

family life

//faˈmɪlːjɛliːv//

#family #home
Beginner

fantastisk

Adjective

fantastic

//fanˈtasːtɪsk//

#essential #praise
Beginner

får jag be om

Phrase

may I have; may I ask for

//foːr jɑːɡ beː ɔm//

#polite #request
Intermediate

farbror

Noun

paternal uncle

//ˈfɑːrˌbruːr//

#family #extended-family
Intermediate

farfar

Noun

paternal grandfather

//ˈfɑːrˌfɑːr//

#essential #extended-family
Beginner

färja

Noun

ferry

//ˈfærja//

#transport #destination
Beginner

farmor

Noun

paternal grandmother

//ˈfɑːrˌmʊr//

#essential #extended-family
Beginner

farsa

Noun

dad; old man

//ˈfaʂa//

#essential #family
Beginner

färsk

Adjective

fresh

//fæʂk//

#food #quality
Beginner

fascinerande

Adjective

fascinating

//fasɪnˈeːrandɛ//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

faster

Noun

paternal aunt

//ˈfastɛr//

#family #extended-family
Intermediate

feber

Noun

fever

//ˈfeːbɛr//

#essential #health
Beginner

fem

numeral

five

//fɛm//

#essential #basics
Beginner

fest

Noun

party; celebration

//fɛst//

#celebration #social
Beginner

fika

Noun

coffee break with something small to eat

//ˈfiːka//

#essential #social
Beginner

fikadejta

Verb

to go on a coffee date

//ˈfiːkaˌdɛjta//

#dating #culture
Intermediate

filt

Noun

blanket; throw

//fɪlt//

#comfort #romance
Beginner

fin

Adjective

nice-looking; lovely

//fiːn//

#essential #romance
Beginner

fira

Verb

to celebrate

//ˈfiːra//

#essential #romance
Beginner

fisk

Noun

fish

//fɪsk//

#food #essential
Beginner

fixa

Verb

to fix; to arrange; to sort out

//ˈfɪkːsa//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

fjärilar i magen

Noun

butterflies in the stomach

//ˈfjɛːrɪlar iː ˈmɑːɡɛn//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

flexibel

Adjective

flexible

//flɛkˈsiːbɛl//

#work #family
Beginner

flickvän

Noun

girlfriend

//ˈflɪkˌvɛn//

#essential #romance
Beginner

flirt

Noun

flirtation; flirt

//flœʈː//

#romance #dating
Beginner

flirta

Verb

to flirt

//ˈflœʈa//

#romance #dating
Beginner

flitig

Adjective

hardworking; diligent

//ˈfliːtɪɡ//

#education #work
Beginner

flygplats

Noun

airport

//ˈflyːɡˌplats//

#transport #airport
Beginner

flytta hemifrån

Verb

to move out of the family home

//ˈflyta hɛmɪˈfroːn//

#family #life-events
Beginner

flytta ihop

Verb

move in together

//ˈflʏta iˈhuːp//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

födelsedag

Noun

birthday

//ˈføːdɛlsɛˌdɑːɡ//

#essential #celebrations
Beginner

följa

Verb

to follow

//ˈfœ̌lːja//

#essential #movement
Beginner

följa med

Verb

to come along

//ˈfœlja meːd//

#essential #together
Beginner

förälder

Noun

parent

//fœrˈɛlːdɛr//

#essential #family
Beginner

föräldraledig

Adjective

on parental leave

//fœrˈɛlːdraˌleːdɪɡ//

#family #caregiving
Intermediate

föräldramöte

Noun

parent meeting at school

//fœrˈɛlːdraˌmøːtə//

#education #family
Beginner

förälskad

Adjective

in love; smitten

//fœrˈɛlskad//

#essential #romance
Beginner

förebild

Noun

role model

//ˈføːrɛˌbɪld//

#essential #praise
Beginner

förhållande

Noun

relationship

//fœrˈhɔlːandɛ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

förhoppning

Noun

hope; expectation

//fœrˈhɔpːnɪŋ//

#future #relationships
Intermediate

förklara

Verb

to explain

//fœrˈklɑ̌ːra//

#essential #communication
Beginner

förklaring

Noun

explanation

//fœrˈklɑːrɪŋ//

#essential #repair
Beginner

förkylning

Noun

cold; common cold

//fœrˈɕʏlːnɪŋ//

#essential #health
Intermediate

förlåt

Interjection

sorry; forgive me

//fœɭˈloːt//

#essential #apology
Beginner

förlåta

Verb

to forgive

//fœrˈloːta//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

förlova sig

Verb

to get engaged

//fœrˈloːva sɛj//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

förlovning

Noun

engagement

//fœrˈloːvnɪŋ//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

förmiddag

Noun

late morning; before noon

//ˈfœrːmɪˌdɑːɡ//

#time #schedule
Beginner

försenad

Adjective

late; delayed

//fœʂˈseːnad//

#essential #planning
Beginner

förskola

Noun

preschool; daycare

//fœrˈskuːla//

#essential #caregiving
Beginner

försöka

Verb

to try; to make an effort

//fœrˈsøːka//

#essential #communication
Beginner

förspel

Noun

pre-party drinks; pregame

//ˈføːʂpeːl//

#slang #social
Intermediate

förstå

Verb

to understand

//fœɾˈstoː//

#essential #communication
Beginner

första dejten

Noun

first date

//ˈfœʂʈa ˈdɛjtɛn//

#essential #dating
Beginner

förstår

Verb

understand

//fœˈstoːr//

#essential #social
Beginner

förtroende

Noun

trust; confidence

//fœrˈtruːɛndɛ//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

fortsätta

Verb

to continue

//fɔrtˈsɛtːa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

förväntning

Noun

expectation

//fœrˈvɛnːtniŋ//

#relationship #communication
Intermediate

förvirrad

Adjective

confused

//fœrˈvɪrːrad//

#essential #communication
Beginner

förvirring

Noun

confusion

//fœrˈvɪrːrɪŋ//

#communication #conflict
Intermediate

fot

Noun

foot

//fuːt//

#essential #health
Beginner

fråga

Verb

to ask

//ˈfroːɡa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

fråga

Noun

question

//ˈfroːɡa//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

fråga chans

Verb

ask someone to be your boyfriend or girlfriend

//ˈfroːɡa ɕans//

#dating #youth
Intermediate

fram

Adverb

forward; ahead

//fram//

#essential #basics
Beginner

framtid

Noun

future

//ˈframtiːd//

#essential #commitment
Beginner

fräsch

Adjective

fresh; refreshed

//frɛɧ//

#care #appearance
Intermediate

fredag

Noun

Friday

//ˈfreː.daɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

fredagsmys

Noun

cozy Friday evening at home

//ˈfreːdaɡsmyːs//

#essential #family
Beginner

friendzone

Noun

friend zone; non-romantic category

//ˈfrɛndzoːn//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

frieri

Noun

marriage proposal

//friˈeːrɪ//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

frisk

Adjective

healthy; well

//frɪsk//

#essential #health
Beginner

frukost

Noun

breakfast

//ˈfrʉ̌ːkɔst//

#essential #food
Beginner

frustration

Noun

frustration; emotional strain

//frɵstraˈɧuːn//

#conflict #communication
Intermediate

frustrerad

Adjective

frustrated

//frɵstˈreːrad//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

full

Adjective

full; not having space for more food

//fɵl//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

fyra

numeral

four

//ˈfyː.ra//

#essential #basics
Beginner

Verb

to go; to walk

//ɡoː//

#essential #movement
Beginner

gå vilse

Verb

to get lost

//ɡoː ˈvɪlsɛ//

#navigation #travel
Intermediate

gärna

Adverb

gladly; yes, please

//ˈjæːɳa//

#essential #polite
Beginner

gäst

Noun

guest

//jɛst//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

ge

Verb

to give

//jeː//

#essential #care
Beginner

generös

Adjective

generous

//jɛnɛˈrøːs//

#essential #personality
Beginner

ghosta

Verb

to ghost someone; to disappear without explanation

//ˈɡoːsta//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

gift

Adjective

married

//jɪft//

#essential #romance
Beginner

gifta sig

Verb

to get married

//ˈjɪfta sɛj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

gilla

Verb

like; be attracted to

//ˈjɪlːa//

#essential #attraction
Beginner

glad

Adjective

happy; glad

//ɡlɑːd//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

glädje

Noun

joy

//ˈɡlɛ̌dːjɛ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

glömma

Verb

to forget

//ˈɡlœmːa//

#essential #mind
Beginner

gnista

Noun

spark; romantic spark

//ˈɡnɪsta//

#attraction #dating
Intermediate

god

Adjective

tasty; good

//ɡuːd//

#essential #food
Beginner

god afton

Phrase

good evening (formal or old-fashioned)

//ɡuːd ˈaftɔn//

#polite #formal
Intermediate

god dag

Phrase

good day

//ɡuːd dɑːɡ//

#essential #polite
Beginner

god fortsättning

Phrase

happy continuation of the holidays; season's continued greetings

//ɡuːd fɔʈˈsɛtːnɪŋ//

#social #seasonal
Intermediate

god kväll

Phrase

good evening

//ɡuːd ˈkvɛlː//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

god morgon

Phrase

good morning

//ɡuːd ˈmɔrːɔn//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

god natt

Phrase

good night

//ɡuːd natː//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

göra

Verb

to do; to make

//ˈjø̌ːra//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

göra slut

Verb

to break up

//ˈjøːra slʉːt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

gosa

Verb

to cuddle; to snuggle affectionately

//ˈɡuːsa//

#essential #family
Beginner

gosig

Adjective

snuggly; cuddly and cozy

//ˈɡuːsɪɡ//

#romance #everyday
Intermediate

graciös

Adjective

graceful

//ɡrasɪˈøːs//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

gräns

Noun

boundary; limit

//ɡrɛnːs//

#essential #repair
Beginner

gråta

Verb

to cry

//ˈɡroːta//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

grattis

Interjection

congratulations

//ˈɡratːɪs//

#essential #social
Beginner

gratulera

Verb

to congratulate

//ɡratʉˈleːra//

#occasion #family
Beginner

gravid

Adjective

pregnant

//ɡraˈviːd//

#essential #family
Beginner

gryning

Noun

dawn

//ˈɡryːnɪŋ//

#time #nature
Intermediate

gubben

Noun

the hubby; old man; darling guy

//ˈɡɵbːɛn//

#slang #romance
Intermediate

guidebok

Noun

guidebook

//ˈɡajdɛˌbuːk//

#planning #travel
Intermediate

gullig

Adjective

adorable; sweet

//ˈɡɵlːɪɡ//

#essential #affection
Beginner

gumman

Noun

sweetie; little lady; dear girl

//ˈɡɵmːan//

#slang #family
Intermediate

ha

Verb

to have

//hɑː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ha det bra

Phrase

take care; have a good one

//hɑː deː brɑː//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

ha en bra dag

Phrase

have a nice day

//hɑː eːn brɑː dɑːɡ//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

ha kemi

Verb

have chemistry

//hɑː ɕeˈmiː//

#essential #dating
Beginner

hallå

Interjection

hello; hey; hello there

//haˈloː//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

hälsa

Noun

health; wellbeing

//ˈhɛlːsa//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

hämta

Verb

to pick up

//ˈhɛmta//

#essential #caregiving
Beginner

hand

Noun

hand; palm

//hand//

#essential #romance
Beginner

hand i hand

Noun

hand in hand

//hand iː hand//

#closeness #romance
Beginner

handla

Verb

to shop; to buy groceries

//ˈhandla//

#essential #errands
Beginner

hänga på

Verb

to come along; to join in casually

//ˈhɛŋa poː//

#essential #social
Beginner

hångla

Verb

make out

//ˈhɔŋla//

#slang #closeness
Intermediate

hår

Noun

hair

//hoːr//

#essential #care
Beginner

härlig

Adjective

lovely; delightful

//ˈhæːrlɪɡ//

#essential #affection
Beginner

harmoni

Noun

harmony; inner balance

//harmʊˈniː//

#relationships #inner-state
Intermediate

harmonisk

Adjective

harmonious; emotionally balanced

//harˈmɔːnɪsk//

#inner-state #relationships
Intermediate

hej

Interjection

hello; hi

//hɛj//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

hej då

Interjection

goodbye; bye

//hɛj doː//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

hejdå

Interjection

goodbye; bye

//hɛjˈdɔː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hejsan

Interjection

hello there; hi

//ˈhɛjsan//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

helg

Noun

weekend; holiday period

//hɛlːj//

#essential #family
Beginner

helgdag

Noun

public holiday

//ˈhɛlːjˌdɑːɡ//

#holiday #schedule
Intermediate

heltid

Noun

full-time

//ˈheːltiːd//

#work #family
Beginner

hem

Noun

home

//hɛm//

#essential #home
Beginner

hemläxa

Noun

homework

//ˈhɛmˌlɛkːsa//

#essential #education
Beginner

hemlighet

Noun

secret

//ˈhɛmlɪɡheːt//

#essential #affection
Beginner

hemma

Adverb

at home

//ˈhɛmːa//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

hen

Pronoun

gender-neutral singular pronoun

//hɛn//

#essential #social
Beginner

hinna

Verb

to have time to; to manage in time

//ˈhɪnːa//

#essential #routine
Beginner

hitta

Verb

to find

//ˈhɪtːa//

#essential #navigation
Beginner

hjälp

Noun

help

//jɛlp//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hjälpa

Verb

to help

//ˈjɛlpa//

#essential #care
Beginner

hjärta

Noun

heart

//ˈjæʈa//

#essential #romance
Beginner

hjärtat

Noun

sweetheart; darling

//ˈjæʈat//

#romance #family
Beginner

höger

Adverb

right

//ˈhøː.ɡɛr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hopp

Noun

hope

//hɔpː//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

hoppas

Verb

to hope

//ˈhɔpːas//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

hoppfull

Adjective

hopeful

//ˈhɔpːfɵl//

#emotion #future
Intermediate

höra

Verb

to hear

//ˈhø̌ːra//

#essential #perception
Beginner

höras

Verb

to be in touch; talk again

//ˈhøːras//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

höst

Noun

autumn; fall

//hœst//

#season #home
Beginner

hosta

Noun

cough

//ˈhɔsːta//

#essential #health
Beginner

hotell

Noun

hotel

//huˈtɛl//

#essential #accommodation
Beginner

hud

Noun

skin

//hʉːd//

#essential #care
Beginner

hungrig

Adjective

hungry

//ˈhɵŋrɪɡ//

#essential #food
Beginner

hur är läget

Phrase

how's it going

//hʉːr ɛr ˈlɛːɡɛt//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

hur mår du

Phrase

how are you

//hʉːr moːr dʉ//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

hur står det till

Phrase

how are things; how are you doing

//hʉːr stoːr deː tɪlː//

#social #greeting
Intermediate

hushåll

Noun

household

//ˈhʉːsˌhɔlː//

#essential #home
Beginner

huvud

Noun

head

//ˈhʉːvʉd//

#essential #body
Beginner

hyra

Noun

rent; monthly housing rent

//ˈhyːra//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

i förväg

Adverb

in advance; ahead of time

//iː fœrˈvɛːɡ//

#schedule #essential
Beginner

idag

Adverb

today

//iˈdɑːɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

igår

Adverb

yesterday

//iˈɡoːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ignorera

Verb

to ignore

//ɪɡnʊˈreːra//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

ilska

Noun

anger

//ˈɪlːska//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

imorgon

Adverb

tomorrow

//iˈmɔr.ɡɔn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

imponera

Verb

to impress

//ɪmpʊˈneːra//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

inbjudan

Noun

invitation

//ˈɪnˌbjuːdan//

#essential #dating
Beginner

ingen fara

Phrase

no worries; no problem

//ˈɪŋɛn ˈfɑːra//

#essential #response
Beginner

ingen orsak

Phrase

no problem; don't mention it

//ˈɪŋɛn ˈuːʂɑːk//

#polite #response
Intermediate

inte min grej

expression

not my thing

//ˈɪntɛ miːn ɡrɛj//

#essential #social
Beginner

intimitet

Noun

intimacy

//ɪntiːmɪˈteːt//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

irriterad

Adjective

annoyed; irritated

//ɪrɪˈteːrad//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

ja

Interjection

yes

//jɑː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

Jag är på väg.

Phrase

I'm on my way.

//jɑːɡ ɛr poː vɛj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

jag ber om ursäkt

Phrase

I apologize

//jɑːɡ beːr ɔm ʉːʂɛkt//

#polite #formal
Intermediate

Jag fixar det.

Phrase

I'll take care of it.

//jɑːɡ ˈfɪkːsar deː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

jag förstår inte

Phrase

I don't understand

//jɑːɡ fœˈstoːr ˈɪntɛ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

jag heter

Phrase

my name is; I am called

//jɑːɡ ˈheːtɛr//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

jaha

Interjection

oh I see; right; well then

//jaˈhɑː//

#essential #social
Beginner

jantelag

Noun

social norm against acting superior or special

//ˈjanːtɛˌlɑːɡ//

#culture #social
Intermediate

javisst

Interjection

certainly; of course

//jaˈvɪst//

#essential #response
Beginner

jobb

Noun

job; work position

//jɔbː//

#essential #work
Beginner

jobba

Verb

to work

//ˈjɔbːa//

#essential #work
Beginner

jobbig

Adjective

annoying; emotionally draining

//ˈjɔbɪɡ//

#essential #social
Beginner

jordnära

Adjective

down-to-earth

//ˈjuːɖˌnɛːra//

#essential #personality
Beginner

jubileum

Noun

jubilee; anniversary celebration

//jʉbɪˈleːɵm//

#occasion #family
Intermediate

jul

Noun

Christmas

//jʉːl//

#holiday #family
Beginner

julafton

Noun

Christmas Eve

//ˈjʉːlˌaftɔn//

#family #celebrations
Beginner

kaffe

Noun

coffee

//ˈkafːe//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

kalas

Noun

party; birthday party

//kɑˈlɑːs//

#essential #celebrations
Beginner

kalender

Noun

calendar

//kaˈlɛnːdɛr//

#essential #planning
Beginner

kall

Adjective

cold

//kalː//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

Kan du ...?

Phrase

Can you ...?

//kan dʉː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kan du hjälpa mig

Phrase

can you help me

//kan dʉ ˈjɛlpa mɛj//

#essential #request
Beginner

kan du tala långsammare

Phrase

can you speak more slowly

//kan dʉ ˈtɑːla ˈlɔŋːsamːarɛ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

kan du upprepa

Phrase

can you repeat that

//kan dʉ ɵpˈreːpa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

kan jag få

Phrase

can I have

//kan jɑːɡ foː//

#essential #request
Beginner

känna

Verb

to feel; to know personally

//ˈɕɛ̌nːa//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

känsla

Noun

feeling; emotion

//ˈɕɛnːsla//

#essential #affection
Beginner

känslig

Adjective

sensitive

//ˈɕɛnslɪɡ//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

karismatisk

Adjective

charismatic

//karɪsˈmɑːtɪsk//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

kärlek

Noun

love

//ˈɕæːrˌleːk//

#essential #romance
Beginner

karriär

Noun

career

//karɪˈɛːr//

#essential #work
Beginner

karta

Noun

map

//ˈkɑːʈa//

#essential #navigation
Beginner

kk

Noun

friends with benefits; casual sex partner

//koː koː//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

klä på sig

Verb

to get dressed

//ˈklɛː poː sɛj//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

klicka

Verb

click; have instant chemistry

//ˈklɪkːa//

#dating #emotion
Intermediate

klockslag

Noun

clock time; exact hour

//ˈklɔkːˌslɑːɡ//

#schedule #time
Intermediate

klok

Adjective

wise

//kluːk//

#essential #praise
Beginner

kök

Noun

kitchen

//ɕøːk//

#essential #home
Beginner

koka

Verb

to boil; cook by boiling

//ˈkuːka//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

kollega

Noun

colleague

//kɔˈleːɡa//

#essential #work
Beginner

komma

Verb

to come; to arrive

//ˈkɔ̂mːa//

#essential #movement
Beginner

komma överens

Verb

to agree; get along

//ˈkɔmːa ˈøːvɛrˌɛns//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

kommentar

Noun

comment; remark

//kɔmɛnˈtɑːr//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

komplimang

Noun

compliment

//kɔmplɪˈmaŋː//

#essential #affection
Beginner

köpa

Verb

to buy

//ˈɕø̌ːpa//

#essential #shopping
Beginner

koppla av

Verb

to relax; unwind

//ˈkɔpːla ɑːv//

#romance #travel
Beginner

köra

Verb

to drive

//ˈɕø̌ːra//

#essential #movement
Beginner

kort

Adjective

short; brief

//kɔʈ//

#planning #travel
Beginner

kött

Noun

meat

//ɕœt//

#food #essential
Beginner

kram

Noun

hug

//krɑːm//

#essential #romance
Beginner

krama

Verb

to hug

//ˈkrɑːma//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kreativ

Adjective

creative

//krɛaˈtiːv//

#essential #praise
Beginner

kropp

Noun

body

//krɔp//

#essential #health
Beginner

kryddig

Adjective

spiced; flavorful

//ˈkrʏdːɪɡ//

#food #taste
Intermediate

kudde

Noun

pillow

//ˈkɵdːɛ//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

kurs

Noun

course

//kɵʂː//

#essential #education
Beginner

kusin

Noun

cousin

//kʉˈsiːn//

#essential #extended-family
Beginner

kväll

Noun

evening

//kvɛlː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kvitto

Noun

receipt

//ˈkvɪtːɔ//

#essential #errands
Beginner

kyss

Noun

kiss

//kʏsː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ladda

Verb

to charge

//ˈladːa//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

laga

Verb

to cook; prepare food

//ˈlɑːɡa//

#essential #home
Beginner

laga mat

Verb

to cook food

//ˈlɑːɡa mɑːt//

#essential #home
Beginner

lägga

Verb

to put; to lay

//ˈlɛɡːa//

#essential #routine
Beginner

lagom

Adjective

just enough; balanced and not excessive

//ˈlɑːɡɔm//

#essential #culture
Beginner

läkas

Verb

to heal

//ˈlɛːkas//

#health #care
Intermediate

lämna

Verb

to drop off; leave

//ˈlɛmna//

#essential #caregiving
Beginner

lång

Adjective

long

//lɔŋː//

#essential #travel
Beginner

längta

Verb

to long for

//ˈlɛŋta//

#romance #emotion
Intermediate

lära sig

Verb

to learn

//ˈlɛːra sɛj//

#essential #education
Beginner

lärare

Noun

teacher

//ˈlɛːrarɛ//

#essential #education
Beginner

läsa

Verb

to read

//ˈlɛ̌ːsa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

lättad

Adjective

relieved

//ˈlɛtːad//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

lättnad

Noun

relief

//ˈlɛtːnad//

#reassurance #emotion
Intermediate

le

Verb

to smile

//leː//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

ledig

Adjective

free; available; off work

//ˈleːdɪɡ//

#essential #planning
Beginner

ledighet

Noun

time off; leave

//ˈleːdɪɡheːt//

#schedule #family
Intermediate

ledsen

Adjective

sad; sorry

//ˈleːdsɛn//

#essential #repair
Beginner

lektion

Noun

lesson; class

//lɛkˈɧuːn//

#essential #education
Beginner

ligg

Noun

sexual encounter; casual hook-up

//lɪɡ//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

ligga

Verb

to have sex

//ˈlɪɡa//

#slang #relationships
Intermediate

lillördag

Noun

little Saturday; Wednesday treated like a mini weekend

//ˈlɪlːœrˌdɑːɡ//

#culture #social
Intermediate

lita på

Verb

to trust

//ˈliːta poː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

livspussel

Noun

daily life puzzle of balancing work, family, and logistics

//ˈliːvsˌpɵsːɛl//

#culture #family
Intermediate

ljuv

Adjective

sweet; delightful

//jʉːv//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ljuvlig

Adjective

lovely; delightful

//ˈjʉːvlɪɡ//

#essential #affection
Beginner

löfte

Noun

promise

//ˈlœftɛ//

#romance #commitment
Beginner

lönesamtal

Noun

salary review meeting

//ˈløːnɛˌsamtaːl//

#work #family
Intermediate

lördag

Noun

Saturday

//ˈløːɖaɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

lova

Verb

to promise

//ˈloːva//

#romance #commitment
Beginner

lugn

Adjective

calm

//lɵŋːn//

#essential #repair
Beginner

lugna

Verb

to calm; reassure

//ˈlʉɡːna//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

lunch

Noun

lunch; midday meal

//lɵnɕ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

lycka till

Phrase

good luck

//ˈlʏkːa tɪlː//

#essential #support
Beginner

lyckas

Verb

to succeed

//ˈlʏkːas//

#essential #work
Beginner

lyssna

Verb

to listen

//ˈlʏsːna//

#essential #romance
Beginner

må bra

Verb

to feel well; be well

//moː brɑː//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

mage

Noun

stomach; belly

//ˈmɑːɡɛ//

#essential #health
Beginner

maka

Noun

wife; spouse

//ˈmɑːka//

#family #relationships
Intermediate

make

Noun

husband; spouse

//ˈmɑːkɛ//

#family #relationships
Intermediate

mamma

Noun

mom; mother

//ˈmamːa//

#essential #family
Beginner

månad

Noun

month

//ˈmoːnad//

#essential #time
Beginner

måndag

Noun

Monday

//ˈmɔn.daɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

massera

Verb

to massage

//maˈseːra//

#care #romance
Intermediate

mat

Noun

food

//mɑːt//

#essential #dining
Beginner

mata

Verb

to feed

//ˈmɑ̌ːta//

#essential #care
Beginner

matlåda

Noun

packed lunch; lunch box meal

//ˈmɑːtˌloːda//

#essential #food
Beginner

matlista

Noun

grocery list; food shopping list

//ˈmɑːtˌlɪsːta//

#essential #planning
Beginner

meddela

Verb

to inform; let someone know

//mɛˈdeːla//

#essential #communication
Beginner

medkänsla

Noun

compassion

//ˈmeːdɕɛnːsla//

#support #family
Intermediate

men

Conjunction

but

//mɛn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

mena

Verb

to mean; intend

//ˈmeːna//

#essential #communication
Beginner

meny

Noun

menu

//mɛˈnyː//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

middag

Noun

dinner; evening meal

//ˈmɪdːɑɡ//

#essential #food
Beginner

middagsbjudning

Noun

dinner party

//ˈmɪdɑːɡsˌbjuːdnɪŋ//

#occasion #romance
Intermediate

middagsdejt

Noun

dinner date

//ˈmɪdaɡsˌdɛjt//

#dating #romance
Beginner

midsommar

Noun

Midsummer

//ˈmɪdˌsɔmːar//

#family #celebrations
Beginner

minnas

Verb

to remember

//ˈmɪnːas//

#essential #mind
Intermediate

missa

Verb

to miss

//ˈmɪsːa//

#essential #transport
Beginner

missförstå

Verb

to misunderstand

//ˈmɪsːfœɾˌstoː//

#essential #repair
Beginner

missförstånd

Noun

misunderstanding

//ˈmɪsːfœɾˌstɔnd//

#essential #repair
Beginner

misslyckas

Verb

to fail; not succeed

//mɪsˈlʏkːas//

#education #work
Beginner

mjuk

Adjective

gentle; soft

//mjʉːk//

#essential #affection
Beginner

mobil

Noun

mobile phone

//mʊˈbiːl//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

modig

Adjective

brave

//ˈmuːdɪɡ//

#essential #praise
Beginner

morbror

Noun

maternal uncle

//ˈmuːrˌbruːr//

#family #extended-family
Intermediate

morfar

Noun

maternal grandfather

//ˈmuːrˌfɑːr//

#essential #extended-family
Beginner

morförälder

Noun

grandparent on the mother's side

//ˈmuːrˌfœrɛlːdɛr//

#family #extended-family
Intermediate

morgon

Noun

morning

//ˈmɔrːɡɔn//

#essential #time
Beginner

mormor

Noun

maternal grandmother

//ˈmuːrˌmʊr//

#essential #extended-family
Beginner

morsa

Noun

mom; mum

//ˈmɔʂa//

#essential #family
Beginner

moster

Noun

maternal aunt

//ˈmʊstɛr//

#family #extended-family
Intermediate

mötas

Verb

to meet up

//ˈmøːtas//

#travel #together
Intermediate

möte

Noun

meeting

//ˈmøːtə//

#essential #work
Beginner

motion

Noun

physical exercise

//mʊˈɧuːn//

#wellbeing #health
Intermediate

mun

Noun

mouth

//mʉːn//

#essential #body
Beginner

mys

Noun

cozy togetherness; snug quality time

//myːs//

#essential #culture
Beginner

mysig

Adjective

cozy

//ˈmyːsɪɡ//

#essential #home
Beginner

namnsdag

Noun

name day

//ˈnamnsˌdɑːɡ//

#family #tradition
Intermediate

När kommer du hem?

Phrase

When are you coming home?

//nɛr ˈkɔmːɛr dʉː hɛm//

#essential #romance
Beginner

nära

Adjective

close; emotionally close

//ˈnɛːra//

#essential #closeness
Beginner

närhet

Noun

closeness; intimacy

//ˈnɛːrheːt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

närvarande

Adjective

present; emotionally available

//ˈnɛːrˌvɑːrandɛ//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

natt

Noun

night

//natː//

#essential #time
Beginner

natta

Verb

to put to bed

//ˈnatːa//

#essential #caregiving
Beginner

nej

Interjection

no

//nɛj//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ner

Adverb

down

//neːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

nio

numeral

nine

//ˈniː.u//

#essential #basics
Beginner

noll

numeral

zero

//nɔl//

#essential #basics
Beginner

nota

Noun

bill; check

//ˈnûːta//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

nu

Adverb

now

//nʉː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

nyår

Noun

New Year

//ˈnyːoːr//

#holiday #occasion
Beginner

nyckel

Noun

key

//ˈnʏkːɛl//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

ö

Noun

island

//øː//

#destination #romance
Beginner

och

Conjunction

and

//ɔk//

#essential #basics
Beginner

öga

Noun

eye

//ˈø̌ːɡa//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ögonkontakt

Noun

eye contact

//ˈøːɡɔnˌkɔnːtakt//

#essential #flirting
Beginner

öl

Noun

beer

//øːl//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

öm

Adjective

tender; affectionate

//œmː//

#romance #emotion
Intermediate

ömhet

Noun

tenderness

//ˈœmːheːt//

#romance #emotion
Intermediate

omsorg

Noun

care; caring attention

//ˈɔmːsɔrj//

#family #support
Intermediate

omsorgsfull

Adjective

caring; attentive

//ˈɔmːsɔrjsfɵl//

#support #family
Intermediate

omtalad

Adjective

much-admired; much talked about

//ˈɔmːtɑːlad//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

omtanke

Noun

care; thoughtfulness

//ˈɔmˌtaŋkɛ//

#romance #care
Intermediate

omtänksam

Adjective

thoughtful; considerate

//ˈɔmˌtɛŋksam//

#romance #personality
Beginner

omtänksam

Adjective

thoughtful; considerate

//ˈɔmˌtɛŋksam//

#essential #affection
Beginner

omtänksam

Adjective

thoughtful; considerate

//ˈɔmˌtɛŋksam//

#relationship #character
Intermediate

omtänksamhet

Noun

thoughtfulness; consideration

//ˈɔmːtɛŋksamheːt//

#relationships #support
Intermediate

omtumlad

Adjective

shaken; emotionally overwhelmed

//ˈɔmːtɵmlad//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

onsdag

Noun

Wednesday

//ˈɔnz.daɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

öppen

Adjective

open; emotionally open

//ˈœpːɛn//

#essential #affection
Beginner

öppna

Verb

to open

//ˈœpːna//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

orka

Verb

to have the energy; to be up for it

//ˈɔrka//

#essential #everyday
Beginner

oro

Noun

worry; anxiety

//ˈuːru//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

oroa sig

Verb

to worry

//ʊˈruːa sɛj//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

orolig

Adjective

worried; anxious

//uˈruːlɪɡ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

osäker

Adjective

uncertain; insecure

//uːˈsɛːkɛr//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

oseriöst

Adjective

not serious; unserious; casual without commitment

//uːsɛrɪˈøːst//

#essential #dating
Beginner

otrogen

Adjective

unfaithful

//uːˈtruːɡɛn//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

otrygg

Adjective

insecure; unsafe

//ʊˈtrʏɡː//

#emotion #reassurance
Intermediate

öva

Verb

to practice

//ˈø̌ːva//

#essential #study
Beginner

ovan

Adjective

unaccustomed; uneasy because something is unfamiliar

//ˈuːvan//

#inner-state #relationships
Intermediate

övergiven

Adjective

abandoned; left behind emotionally

//ˈøːvɛrjiːvɛn//

#family #relationships
Intermediate

packa

Verb

to pack

//ˈpakːa//

#travel #essential
Beginner

pålitlig

Adjective

reliable

//ˈpoːlɪtlɪɡ//

#essential #personality
Beginner

palla

Verb

to be bothered; to have the energy for something

//ˈpala//

#slang #everyday
Intermediate

pappa

Noun

dad; father

//ˈpapːa//

#essential #family
Beginner

partner

Noun

romantic partner

//ˈpɑːrtnɛr//

#essential #romance
Beginner

påsk

Noun

Easter

//pɔsk//

#holiday #family
Beginner

pass

Noun

passport

//pas//

#essential #documents
Beginner

passa

Verb

to suit; to work in terms of time

//ˈpasːa//

#schedule #essential
Beginner

passa barn

Verb

to babysit; look after children

//ˈpasa bɑːɳ//

#essential #caregiving
Beginner

passion

Noun

romantic passion; intense desire

//paˈɧuːn//

#romance #emotion
Intermediate

pasta

Noun

pasta

//ˈpasta//

#food #essential
Beginner

pendla

Verb

to commute

//ˈpɛnːdla//

#work #family
Beginner

pigg

Adjective

energetic; alert

//pɪɡː//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

pinsam

Adjective

embarrassing; mortifying

//ˈpɪnːsam//

#essential #social
Beginner

pirr

Noun

fluttering excitement; butterflies

//pɪrː//

#emotion #romance
Intermediate

pirrig

Adjective

giddy; fluttery with excitement

//ˈpɪrːɪɡ//

#emotion #romance
Intermediate

plan

Noun

plan; arrangement

//plɑːn//

#schedule #essential
Beginner

plånbok

Noun

wallet

//ˈploːnˌbuːk//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

planera

Verb

to plan

//planˈeːra//

#essential #planning
Beginner

plats

Noun

place; spot; seat

//plats//

#essential #navigation
Beginner

plocka undan

Verb

to tidy up; to put things away

//ˈplɔkːa ɵnˈdan//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

plugga

Verb

to study; to cram

//ˈplɵɡːa//

#essential #education
Beginner

plutt

Noun

little cutie; tiny sweetheart

//plɵt//

#family #romance
Intermediate

pojkvän

Noun

boyfriend

//ˈpɔjkvɛn//

#essential #romance
Beginner

positiv

Adjective

positive; upbeat

//pɔsɪˈtiːv//

#essential #personality
Beginner

praktik

Noun

internship; practical training

//prakˈtiːk//

#education #work
Beginner

prata

Verb

to talk; speak

//ˈprɑ̌ːta//

#essential #communication
Beginner

presentera

Verb

introduce

//prɛsɛnˈteːra//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

promenad

Noun

walk

//prʊmɛˈnɑːd//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

prov

Noun

test; exam

//pruːv//

#essential #education
Beginner

prova

Verb

to try; to try on

//ˈpruːva//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

punktlig

Adjective

punctual

//ˈpɵŋktlɪɡ//

#schedule #adjective
Intermediate

puss

Noun

peck; kiss

//pɵsː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

råd

Noun

advice

//roːd//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

rädd

Adjective

afraid; scared

//rɛdː//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

rädsla

Noun

fear

//ˈrɛdːsla//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

ragg

Noun

pick-up; person someone is trying to hook up with

//raɡ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

ragga

Verb

hit on; try to pick someone up

//ˈraɡːa//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

räkna

Verb

to count; to calculate

//ˈrɛ̌kːna//

#essential #study
Beginner

räkning

Noun

bill; invoice

//ˈrɛːknɪŋ//

#essential #money
Beginner

rast

Noun

break; recess

//rasːt//

#essential #education
Beginner

ren

Adjective

clean

//reːn//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

resa

Noun

trip; journey

//ˈreːsa//

#essential #travel
Beginner

resa iväg

Verb

to go away on a trip

//ˈreːsa ɪˈvɛːɡ//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

resmål

Noun

travel destination

//ˈreːs.moːl//

#travel #destination
Beginner

respektfull

Adjective

respectful

//rɛˈspɛktfɵl//

#essential #personality
Beginner

restaurang

Noun

restaurant

//rɛstaʉˈraŋː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ring

Noun

ring; band

//rɪŋː//

#romance #milestones
Beginner

ringa

Verb

to call by phone

//ˈrɪŋːa//

#essential #digital
Beginner

rolig

Adjective

funny; fun

//ˈruːlɪɡ//

#essential #personality
Beginner

romantisk

Adjective

romantic

//rʊˈmanːtɪsk//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ropa

Verb

to call out; shout

//ˈruːpa//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

röst

Noun

voice

//rœst//

#essential #speech
Beginner

rygg

Noun

back

//rʏɡː//

#essential #health
Beginner

ryggsäck

Noun

backpack

//ˈrʏɡːˌsɛkː//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

så där

Adverb

so-so; okay

//soː dɛːr//

#essential #social
Beginner

så lite så

Phrase

not at all; it was nothing

//soː ˈliːtɛ soː//

#polite #response
Intermediate

saga

Noun

story; bedtime story

//ˈsɑːɡa//

#essential #family
Beginner

sakna

Verb

to miss

//ˈsakna//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sälja

Verb

to sell

//ˈsɛ̌lːja//

#essential #shopping
Beginner

sallad

Noun

salad

//saˈlad//

#food #healthy
Beginner

salt

Adjective

salty

//salt//

#food #taste
Beginner

sambo

Noun

cohabiting partner

//ˈsamːbuː//

#romance #family
Intermediate

samhörighet

Noun

sense of belonging; closeness

//ˈsamˌhøːrɪɡheːt//

#relationships #family
Intermediate

samtal

Noun

conversation; talk

//samˈtɑːl//

#essential #communication
Beginner

samtalsämne

Noun

topic of conversation

//samˈtɑːlsˌɛmːnɛ//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

samtycke

Noun

consent

//ˈsamˌtʏkːɛ//

#essential #consent
Intermediate

sanning

Noun

truth

//ˈsanːɪŋ//

#essential #repair
Beginner

sårad

Adjective

hurt; emotionally wounded

//ˈsoːrad//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

särar

Noun

separate households while in a relationship

//ˈsɛːrar//

#culture #relationships
Intermediate

sårbar

Adjective

vulnerable

//ˈsoːrbaːr//

#emotion #relationships
Intermediate

särbo

Noun

partner living separately

//ˈsɛːrbuː//

#romance #family
Intermediate

satsa på

Verb

commit to; invest in

//ˈsatːsa poː//

#commitment #relationship
Intermediate

schema

Noun

schedule; timetable

//ˈɧeːma//

#schedule #family
Beginner

se

Verb

to see

//seː//

#essential #perception
Beginner

semester

Noun

vacation; holiday from work

//sɛˈmɛs.tɛr//

#essential #planning
Beginner

sen

Adjective

late

//seːn//

#essential #planning
Beginner

separera

Verb

to separate

//sɛparaˈeːra//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

seriös

Adjective

serious

//sɛrɪˈøːs//

#essential #commitment
Beginner

servera

Verb

to serve

//sɛrˈveːra//

#service #hospitality
Beginner

servitör

Noun

waiter; server

//sɛrviˈtøːr//

#service #restaurant
Intermediate

ses

Verb

to meet; see each other

//seːs//

#romance #schedule
Beginner

ses sen

Phrase

see you later

//seːs seːn//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

sex

numeral

six

//sɛks//

#essential #basics
Beginner

signal

Noun

signal; sign of interest

//sɪɡˈnɑːl//

#essential #dating
Beginner

simma

Verb

to swim

//ˈsɪmːa//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

singel

Adjective

single

//ˈsɪŋːɛl//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sitta

Verb

to sit

//ˈsɪ̂tːa//

#essential #movement
Beginner

självsäker

Adjective

self-confident

//ˈɧɛlvˌsɛːkɛr//

#essential #personality
Beginner

sju

numeral

seven

//ɧʉː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

sjuk

Adjective

ill; sick

//ɧʉːk//

#essential #health
Beginner

skål

Noun

cheers; toast

//skoːl//

#celebration #social
Beginner

skåla

Verb

to make a toast; say cheers

//ˈskoːla//

#celebration #social
Beginner

skaldjur

Noun

shellfish; seafood

//ˈskɑːldjʉːr//

#food #celebration
Intermediate

skam

Noun

shame

//skɑːm//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

skamsen

Adjective

ashamed

//ˈskɑmːsɛn//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

skämt

Noun

joke

//ɧɛmːt//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

skicka

Verb

to send

//ˈɧɪkːa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

skilja sig

Verb

to get divorced

//ˈɧɪlːja sɛj//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

skjuta upp

Verb

to postpone

//ˈɧʉːta ɵp//

#schedule #practical
Intermediate

skog

Noun

forest

//skuːɡ//

#nature #adventure
Beginner

skoja

Verb

to joke

//ˈskɔ̂ja//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

skola

Noun

school

//ˈskuːla//

#essential #education
Beginner

skönhet

Noun

beauty

//ˈɧøːnheːt//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

skratta

Verb

to laugh

//ˈskratːa//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

skriva

Verb

to write

//ˈskrɪ̌ːva//

#essential #communication
Beginner

skuld

Noun

guilt

//skɵld//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

skulle du kunna

Phrase

could you

//ˈskɵlːɛ dʉ ˈkɵnːa//

#essential #request
Beginner

skvaller

Noun

gossip

//ˈskvalːɛr//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

skydda

Verb

to protect

//ˈɧʏdːa//

#essential #care
Intermediate

skymning

Noun

dusk; twilight

//ˈɧʏmnɪŋ//

#time #romance
Intermediate

skynda sig

Verb

to hurry

//ˈɧʏnːda sɛj//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

sladd

Noun

cord; cable

//sladː//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

släkting

Noun

relative

//ˈslɛkːtɪŋ//

#essential #extended-family
Beginner

släktmiddag

Noun

family dinner with relatives

//ˈslɛktˌmɪdːaɡ//

#family #celebrations
Intermediate

släktträff

Noun

family reunion

//ˈslɛktˌtrɛfː//

#family #occasion
Intermediate

slappa

Verb

to lounge; to relax lazily

//ˈslapːa//

#essential #leisure
Beginner

slappna av

Verb

to relax

//ˈslapːna ɑːv//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

sluta

Verb

to finish; to end

//ˈslʉːta//

#essential #routine
Beginner

smaka

Verb

to taste; try the flavor of

//ˈsmɑːka//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

småprata

Verb

to make small talk

//ˈsmoːˌprɑ̌ːta//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

smart

Adjective

smart; clever

//smart//

#essential #personality
Beginner

smärta

Noun

pain

//ˈsmæʈa//

#health #care
Intermediate

smekmånad

Noun

honeymoon

//ˈsmeːkˌmoːnad//

#romance #travel
Intermediate

smeknamn

Noun

pet name; nickname

//ˈsmeːkˌnamn//

#romance #daily-life
Beginner

sms:a

Verb

to send an SMS; text

//ɛsɛmɛsˈaː//

#essential #digital
Beginner

smutsig

Adjective

dirty

//ˈsmɵtːsɪɡ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

snäll

Adjective

kind

//snɛlː//

#essential #affection
Beginner

snälla

Interjection

please; come on

//ˈsnɛlːa//

#essential #polite
Beginner

snubbe

Noun

guy; dude

//ˈsnɵbːɛ//

#essential #slang
Beginner

snygg

Adjective

good-looking; stylish

//snyɡː//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

social

Adjective

sociable

//sʊsɪˈɑːl//

#essential #personality
Beginner

soft

Adjective

chill; relaxed; easygoing

//sɔft//

#slang #social
Intermediate

söka

Verb

to apply for; to seek

//ˈsøːka//

#essential #work
Beginner

solnedgång

Noun

sunset

//ˈsuːl.neːdˌɡɔŋ//

#romance #destination
Beginner

sommar

Noun

summer

//ˈsɔmːar//

#season #family
Beginner

sömn

Noun

sleep

//sœmn//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

somna

Verb

to fall asleep

//ˈsɔmːna//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

son

Noun

son; boy child

//suːn//

#essential #family
Beginner

söndag

Noun

Sunday

//ˈsœn.daɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

soppa

Noun

soup

//ˈsɔpːa//

#food #home
Beginner

sorg

Noun

grief; sorrow

//sɔrj//

#emotion #loss
Intermediate

sörja

Verb

to grieve; mourn

//ˈsœrja//

#emotion #loss
Intermediate

sortera

Verb

to sort; to separate

//sɔʈˈeːra//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

söt

Adjective

cute; sweet-looking

//søːt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sötis

Noun

cutie; sweetheart

//ˈsøːtɪs//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sova

Verb

to sleep

//ˈsoːva//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

sovrum

Noun

bedroom

//ˈsuːvˌrʉm//

#essential #home
Beginner

spännande

Adjective

exciting; intriguing

//ˈspɛnːandɛ//

#essential #admiration
Beginner

spara

Verb

to save; to put aside

//ˈspɑ̌ːra//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

spela

Verb

to play

//ˈspeːla//

#essential #family
Beginner

springa

Verb

to run

//ˈsprɪŋːa//

#essential #movement
Beginner

stå

Verb

to stand

//stoː//

#essential #movement
Beginner

stabil

Adjective

stable

//staˈbiːl//

#romance #relationship
Beginner

stad

Noun

city; town

//stɑːd//

#destination #essential
Beginner

städning

Noun

cleaning; house cleaning

//ˈstɛːdnɪŋ//

#essential #home
Beginner

ställa in

Verb

to cancel

//ˈstɛlːa ɪn//

#schedule #practical
Intermediate

stänga

Verb

to close; to shut

//ˈstɛŋːa//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

stanna

Verb

to stay; to stop

//ˈstanːa//

#essential #movement
Beginner

stark

Adjective

strong

//stark//

#essential #body
Beginner

steka

Verb

to fry; pan-fry

//ˈsteːka//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

stel

Adjective

awkward; stiff in a social way

//steːl//

#essential #social
Beginner

stiga upp

Verb

to get up; to get out of bed

//ˈstiːɡa ɵp//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

stilig

Adjective

handsome; elegant-looking

//ˈstiːlɪɡ//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

stjärna

Noun

star; standout person

//ˈɧæːɳa//

#essential #praise
Beginner

stolt

Adjective

proud

//stɔlt//

#essential #support
Beginner

stolthet

Noun

pride

//ˈstɔlthɛt//

#emotion #family
Intermediate

stötta

Verb

to support

//ˈstœta//

#romance #relationship
Beginner

sträcka sig

Verb

to stretch

//ˈstrɛkːa sɛj//

#wellbeing #body
Intermediate

strålande

Adjective

radiant; brilliant

//ˈstroːlandɛ//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

strand

Noun

beach

//strand//

#destination #romance
Beginner

stressad

Adjective

stressed

//ˈstrɛsːad//

#essential #work
Beginner

ström

Noun

electricity; power

//strœm//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

strul

Noun

casual romantic mess; undefined hook-up situation

//strʉːl//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

strula

Verb

hook up; fool around

//ˈstrʉːla//

#slang #dating
Intermediate

student

Noun

university student

//stʉˈdɛnt//

#essential #education
Beginner

studera

Verb

to study

//stʉˈdeːra//

#essential #education
Beginner

stuga

Noun

cabin; cottage

//ˈstʉːɡa//

#accommodation #romance
Beginner

svag

Adjective

weak

//svɑːɡ//

#health #body
Beginner

svar

Noun

answer; response

//svɑːr//

#essential #communication
Beginner

svara

Verb

to answer; reply

//ˈsvɑ̌ːra//

#essential #communication
Beginner

svartsjuk

Adjective

jealous

//ˈsvɑːrtˌɧʉːk//

#romance #emotion
Beginner

svek

Noun

betrayal

//sveːk//

#conflict #relationships
Intermediate

Svenssonliv

Noun

ordinary middle-class family life

//ˈsvɛnːsɔnˌliːv//

#culture #family
Intermediate

sviken

Adjective

betrayed; let down

//ˈsviːkɛn//

#conflict #romance
Intermediate

sympatisk

Adjective

likable; pleasant

//sʏmˈpɑːtɪsk//

#essential #personality
Beginner

syskon

Noun

siblings

//ˈsʏsːkɔn//

#essential #family
Beginner

syskonkärlek

Noun

sibling affection; sibling bond

//ˈsʏskɔnˌɕæːrlɛk//

#family #culture
Intermediate

syster

Noun

sister

//ˈsʏsːtɛr//

#essential #family
Beginner

ta

Verb

to take

//tɑː//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

ta det lugnt

expression

take it easy; calm down

//tɑː deː lɵŋt//

#essential #everyday
Beginner

ta hand om

Verb

to take care of

//tɑː hand ɔm//

#romance #care
Beginner

ta hand om dig

Phrase

take care of yourself

//tɑː hand ɔm dɛj//

#essential #care
Beginner

ta ut soporna

Verb

to take out the trash

//tɑː ʉːt sʊˈpuːɳa//

#essential #chores
Beginner

tack

Interjection

thanks; thank you

//takː//

#essential #polite
Beginner

tack för senast

Phrase

thanks for last time

//tak fœr ˈseːnast//

#social #gratitude
Intermediate

tack så mycket

Phrase

thank you very much

//takː soː ˈmʏkːɛt//

#essential #polite
Beginner

tackar

Interjection

thanks; much obliged

//ˈtakːar//

#polite #gratitude
Intermediate

tacksam

Adjective

grateful; thankful

//ˈtakːsam//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

tacksamhet

Noun

gratitude

//ˈtakːsamheːt//

#emotion #relationships
Intermediate

tåg

Noun

train

//toːɡ//

#essential #transport
Beginner

tala

Verb

to speak

//ˈtɑ̌ːla//

#essential #communication
Beginner

talangfull

Adjective

talented

//taˈlaŋːfɵl//

#essential #praise
Beginner

tålmodig

Adjective

patient

//ˈtoːlmuːdɪɡ//

#essential #personality
Beginner

tänka

Verb

to think

//ˈtɛ̌ŋka//

#essential #mind
Beginner

tårta

Noun

cake; celebration cake

//ˈtɔʈːa//

#celebration #family
Beginner

te

Noun

tea

//teː//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

texta

Verb

to text; send a message

//ˈtɛksta//

#essential #digital
Beginner

tid

Noun

time; appointment slot

//tiːd//

#essential #planning
Beginner

tidig

Adjective

early

//ˈtiːdɪɡ//

#essential #planning
Beginner

tidpunkt

Noun

point in time; timing

//ˈtiːdˌpɵŋkt//

#schedule #time
Intermediate

tillgiven

Adjective

affectionate; devoted

//ˈtɪlːjiːvɛn//

#romance #family
Intermediate

tillgivenhet

Noun

affection; devotion

//ˈtɪlːjiːvɛnheːt//

#romance #family
Intermediate

tio

numeral

ten

//ˈtiː.u//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tisdag

Noun

Tuesday

//ˈtiːs.daɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tja

Interjection

hey; hi; well

//ɕaː//

#essential #social
Beginner

tjena

Interjection

hi; hey

//ˈɕeːna//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

toffel

Noun

whipped partner; someone dominated by their partner

//ˈtɔfːɛl//

#slang #relationships
Intermediate

toffla

Verb

to act whipped; to always prioritize one's partner

//ˈtɔfla//

#slang #social
Intermediate

ton

Noun

tone; manner of speaking

//tuːn//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

torsdag

Noun

Thursday

//ˈtuːʂ.daɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

törstig

Adjective

thirsty

//ˈtœʂʈɪɡ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

tradition

Noun

tradition; family custom

//tradiˈɧuːn//

#family #celebrations
Beginner

traditionell

Adjective

traditional

//tradɪɧuˈnɛlː//

#tradition #holiday
Intermediate

träffa

Verb

meet; see someone romantically

//ˈtrɛfa//

#essential #dating
Beginner

träning

Noun

exercise; training

//ˈtrɛːnɪŋ//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

trashig

Adjective

messy; low-class; tacky in a dramatic way

//ˈtraʃɪɡ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

tre

numeral

three

//treː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

trevlig

Adjective

pleasant; nice

//ˈtreːvlɪɡ//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

trevlig dag

Phrase

have a pleasant day

//ˈtreːvlɪɡ dɑːɡ//

#polite #farewell
Beginner

trevlig helg

Phrase

have a nice weekend

//ˈtreːvlɪɡ hɛlɡ//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

trevlig kväll

Phrase

have a nice evening

//ˈtreːvlɪɡ kvɛlː//

#polite #farewell
Beginner

trevligt att träffas

Phrase

nice to meet you

//ˈtreːvlɪɡt at ˈtrɛfas//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

tro

Verb

to think; to believe

//truː//

#essential #mind
Beginner

trogen

Adjective

faithful; loyal

//ˈtruːɡɛn//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

trohet

Noun

faithfulness

//ˈtruːheːt//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

trösta

Verb

to comfort

//ˈtrœsta//

#romance #care
Beginner

trött

Adjective

tired

//trœtː//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

trovärdig

Adjective

trustworthy; credible

//ˈtruːvɛːɖɪɡ//

#relationship #character
Intermediate

trygg

Adjective

safe; secure

//trʏɡː//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

trygghet

Noun

security; emotional safety

//ˈtrʏɡːheːt//

#family #reassurance
Intermediate

tusen tack

Phrase

many thanks; thanks a lot

//ˈtʉːsɛn takː//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

två

numeral

two

//tvoː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tvätt

Noun

laundry; washing

//tvɛtː//

#essential #home
Beginner

tvätta

Verb

to wash; to clean

//ˈtvetːa//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

tveksam

Adjective

hesitant; doubtful

//ˈtveːksam//

#emotion #communication
Intermediate

tvivel

Noun

doubt

//ˈtviːvɛl//

#emotion #relationships
Intermediate

tvivla

Verb

to doubt

//ˈtviːvla//

#essential #mind
Intermediate

tycka om

Verb

be fond of; like

//ˈtʏkːa ɔm//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

tydlig

Adjective

clear; easy to understand

//ˈtyːdlɪɡ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

tyst

Adjective

quiet; silent

//tʏst//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

tystnad

Noun

silence

//ˈtʏstnad//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

umgås

Verb

to spend time together; socialize

//ˈɵmɡoːs//

#essential #family
Beginner

underbar

Adjective

wonderful

//ˈɵnːdɛrˌbɑːr//

#essential #praise
Beginner

undervisa

Verb

to teach

//ɵndɛrˈviːsa//

#education #work
Beginner

universitet

Noun

university

//ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈteːt//

#essential #education
Beginner

upp

Adverb

up

//ɵp//

#essential #basics
Beginner

uppfostra

Verb

to raise; bring up

//ˈɵpˌfɔstra//

#family #caregiving
Intermediate

uppriktig

Adjective

sincere

//ˈɵpːriːktɪɡ//

#essential #affection
Beginner

upprörd

Adjective

upset; agitated

//ɵpˈrøːrd//

#conflict #emotion
Intermediate

upprymd

Adjective

elated; excited in a happy way

//ɵpˈrʏmd//

#emotion #future
Intermediate

uppskatta

Verb

to appreciate; value

//ˈɵpːˌskatːa//

#essential #affection
Beginner

uppskattad

Adjective

appreciated; valued

//ɵpˈskatːad//

#relationships #reassurance
Intermediate

upptäcka

Verb

to discover

//ɵpˈtɛka//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

upptagen

Adjective

busy; occupied

//ˈɵpːˌtɑːɡɛn//

#essential #planning
Beginner

upptagenhet

Noun

busyness; being occupied

//ˈɵpːˌtɑːɡɛnheːt//

#work #family
Intermediate

uppvakta

Verb

court; pay romantic attention to

//ˈɵpːvakta//

#courtship #romance
Intermediate

ursäkt

Noun

apology; excuse

//ɵɾˈsɛkt//

#essential #repair
Beginner

ursäkta

Verb

excuse me; sorry

//ɵɾˈsɛkta//

#essential #repair
Beginner

ursäkta mig

Phrase

excuse me

//ʉːʂˈɛkta mɛj//

#essential #polite
Beginner

utflykt

Noun

excursion; outing

//ˈʉːtˌflykt//

#travel #romance
Beginner

utforska

Verb

to explore

//ʉːtˈfɔʂka//

#adventure #travel
Beginner

utsikt

Noun

view; scenery

//ˈʉːtˌsɪkt//

#travel #romance
Beginner

vab

Noun

temporary leave to care for a sick child

//vabː//

#family #work
Intermediate

vabba

Verb

to stay home from work with a sick child

//ˈvaba//

#culture #family
Intermediate

vacker

Adjective

beautiful

//ˈvakːɛr//

#romance #appearance
Intermediate

vackerhyad

Adjective

beautiful-skinned; having lovely skin

//ˈvakːɛrˌhyːad//

#appearance #romance
Intermediate

vad heter du

Phrase

what is your name

//vɑːd ˈheːtɛr dʉ//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

väg

Noun

road; way

//vɛːɡ//

#navigation #transport
Beginner

vakna

Verb

to wake up

//ˈvɑkːna//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

vakta

Verb

to watch over; to keep an eye on

//ˈvakːta//

#essential #care
Intermediate

väl bekomme

Phrase

enjoy your meal; bon appétit

//vɛl bɛˈkɔmːɛ//

#polite #dining
Intermediate

välja

Verb

to choose

//ˈvɛ̌lːja//

#essential #decision
Beginner

välkommen

Interjection

welcome

//vɛlˈkɔmːɛn//

#essential #polite
Beginner

välkomna

Verb

to welcome

//vɛlˈkɔmːna//

#essential #relationships
Intermediate

vän

Noun

friend

//vɛn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

vandra

Verb

to hike

//ˈvan.dra//

#adventure #nature
Beginner

vandrarhem

Noun

hostel

//ˈvan.drarˌhɛm//

#accommodation #budget
Intermediate

vänlig

Adjective

friendly

//ˈvɛnlɪɡ//

#essential #personality
Beginner

vänligen

Adverb

please; kindly

//ˈvɛnliɡɛn//

#polite #formal
Intermediate

vänster

Adverb

left

//ˈvɛn.stɛr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

vänta

Verb

to wait

//ˈvɛnːta//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

vänta lite

Phrase

wait a moment

//ˈvɛnːta ˈliːtɛ//

#essential #polite
Beginner

vår

Noun

spring

//voːr//

#season #essential
Beginner

vara

Verb

to be

//ˈvɑː.ra//

#essential #basics
Beginner

vara intresserad av

Verb

be interested in

//ˈvɑːra ɪntreˈseːrad av//

#essential #attraction
Beginner

vara tillsammans

Verb

be together; be in a relationship

//ˈvɑːra tɪlˈsamːans//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

varannan vecka

Adverb

every other week

//ˈvɑːranːan ˈvɛkːa//

#family #schedule
Intermediate

vård

Noun

care; healthcare

//voːɖ//

#health #care
Intermediate

vardag

Noun

weekday; ordinary day

//ˈvɑːɖɑːɡ//

#essential #family
Beginner

vardagskväll

Noun

weekday evening

//ˈvɑːɖɑːɡsˌkvɛlː//

#family #time
Intermediate

vardagsromantik

Noun

everyday romance

//ˈvɑːɖɑːɡsrɔmanˌtɪk//

#romance #daily-life
Intermediate

vardagsrum

Noun

living room

//ˈvɑːɖɑɡsˌrʉm//

#essential #home
Beginner

varm

Adjective

warm

//varm//

#comfort #romance
Beginner

varsågod

Interjection

you're welcome; here you go; please

//vaʂoˈɡuːd//

#essential #polite
Beginner

vatten

Noun

water

//ˈvǎtːɛn//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

vecka

Noun

week

//ˈvɛkːa//

#essential #schedule
Beginner

vegetarisk

Adjective

vegetarian

//vɛɡɛˈtɑːrɪsk//

#food #diet
Beginner

veta

Verb

to know; to be aware

//ˈveːta//

#essential #mind
Beginner

vi ses

Phrase

see you

//viː seːs//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

viktig

Adjective

important

//ˈvɪkːtɪɡ//

#essential #family
Beginner

vila

Verb

to rest

//ˈviːla//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

vila

Verb

to rest

//ˈviːla//

#essential #home
Beginner

vilja

Verb

to want

//ˈvɪl.ja//

#essential #basics
Beginner

villa, Volvo, vovve

expression

house, Volvo, dog; shorthand for conventional settled family life

//ˈvɪla ˈvɔlvo ˈvɔvːɛ//

#culture #family
Intermediate

vin

Noun

wine

//viːn//

#essential #romance
Beginner

vinter

Noun

winter

//ˈvɪnːtɛr//

#season #family
Beginner

visa

Verb

to show

//ˈviːsa//

#essential #communication
Beginner

viska

Verb

to whisper

//ˈvɪska//

#essential #affection
Beginner

weekendresa

Noun

weekend trip

//wiˈkɛnːdˌreːsa//

#planning #romance
Intermediate

zona

Verb

to put someone in a social zone, especially the friend zone

//ˈsuːna//

#slang #dating
Intermediate