Until you've engaged a Swede in a discussion about, say, how best to sand a parquet floor, you haven't really understood them. They really come into their own when doing or talking about practical things. Here are some of the words you need to know to join them.
Swedes famously loathe conflict, so it is perhaps natural that they are masters of the passive-aggressive dig. James Savage has picked out some gems and explains what they really mean.
On the face of it, it's a gamechanger: an AI Swede permanently in your pocket who never loses patience and switches to English. But do AI language tools actually work? And if so, which is the best? We'd love to hear about your experiences.
Sweden's government has dropped plans to bring in compulsory language tests for those applying for permanent residency, a spokesperson for Migration Minister Johan Forssell has told The Local.
Every language borrows from its neighbours: English is a proper mongrel, with layers of German, Danish and Norman French interspersed with smatterings of Celtic. Swedish has borrowed liberally from German, French and English, but a few other languages have left their mark, often in a way that tells a story about Swedish history. Here are some of the best.
The new language and civics requirements for Swedish citizenship will start to apply from June 6th, even though the official tests will not be ready. Applicants will be required to prove their ability in other ways, the government has confirmed.
Könsdysfori, sträcktitta and hantverksöl are in, but uä-barn and åldersskröplig are out. Here are some words joining or leaving the official list of contemporary Swedish.
There are a lot of vowels in Swedish and it can be easy for someone new to the language to mix them up. Unfortunately, sometimes that means you can accidentally say something obscene when trying to talk about vacuum cleaners.
The list of 27 new Swedish words published on Monday by the Swedish Language Council covers everything from global politics to nonsense words, with loanwords from both English and German.
In this week’s episode of Sweden in Focus Extra, we hear from the Umeå-based Canadian writer. Mandy Pipher about what it's been like moving to Umeå in northern Sweden.
Magnus Hambleton, a partner at the Swedish tech fund byFounders, argues that if Sweden were to make English an official national language, it would open itself up to an entire world of talent.
One of our favourite things about the Swedish language is its wonderful compound words, which range from being utterly bizarre to making perfect sense.
Not heading abroad this höstlov? No worries. Sweden’s streaming services are stocked with new dramas, comedies and thrillers that can turn your sofa into the perfect getaway. Here are five recent Swedish series worth adding to your watchlist.
Getting a job or education in Sweden often requires you to prove your Swedish skills. There’s no single official certificate – instead, there's a mix of tests and providers. Here’s how they work, what they cost, and which one will fit you best.
Recent articles in Swedish newspapers have warned that Swedish runs the risk of dying out as more and more Swedes speak English in their daily lives. The Local's Becky Waterton doesn't think there's any real cause for concern.
