Getting a into Swedish with these common phrases.

Probably more important than learning the alphabet is to get you or your family thinking and talking as much as possible på svenska. Following is a list of evergreen words and phrases to learn, and their translations into English. Your goal should be to learn and use these phrases as often as possible. Perhaps even stop saying the words in English altogether.

Common Swedish Phrases

SvenskaEngelska
God morgon!Good Morning!
Välkommen / Välkomna!Welcome!
HejHi
Hej dåBye
JaYes
NejNo
KanskeMaybe
BraGood
Jättebra Very Good (lit. Giant Good)
Tack så mycket!Thanks a lot!
SnällaPlease
VarsågodGo ahead (lit. Be so good)