Swedish word of the day
Learn Swedish with us, one word at a time.
Swedish word of the day: klämdag
Are you off work today? Congratulations, you perhaps work for a company that honours the old Swedish tradition of "klämdagar". Or you took it off your own annual holiday allowance – either way, we hope you enjoy your day off.
Swedish word of the day: remiss
This is a surprisingly useful word to know if you’re interested in Swedish laws or need to be treated by a medical specialist.
Swedish word of the day: kvittning
The word 'kvittning' is all over the Swedish news at the moment, but what does it actually mean?
Swedish word of the day: strax
This is a fun and short word that can be used to describe both time and space.
Swedish word of the day: milda makter
There are few easier ways of making a Swede laugh than to invoke the heavenly powers, with the phrase milda makter!
Swedish word of the day: kärring
Today we look at a word that technically means 'woman', but you should be very careful about when you use it.
Swedish word of the day: tvärtom
Here's a word that's surprisingly useful, even if it can sound odd when directly translated into English.
Swedish word of the day: övergångsbestämmelser
Today's word is a mouthful. It's also a big deal for the approximately 100,000 people with applications currently in the queue for Swedish citizenship.
Swedish word of the day: het
Today's word of the day may seem simple enough, but it's useful to be aware of how exactly you should use it.
Swedish word of the day: förståsigpåare
Today’s word is like a know-it-all who actually knows something.
Swedish word of the day: ålahue
Scanians don't take fools gladly, and that's reflected in the local language. The inhabitants of Sweden's southernmost county have as many ways of calling someone stupid as the indigenous peoples of the Arctic have for snow (almost).
Swedish word of the day: vuxenpoäng
This Swedish word is one that should exist in every language.
Swedish word of the day: promenad
Here's a word that useful if you're leaving the car at home, or if you're the finance minister of Sweden.
Swedish word of the day: bums
It doesn't mean what it looks like it does.
Swedish word of the day: bamba
Not a dance, but a place where kids eat.
Swedish word of the day: vår
Here's a Swedish word that you may or may not feel hanging in the air.
Swedish word of the day: påsk
Happy påsk!
Swedish word of the day: skärtorsdagen
Today, let's talk about the Swedish word for the day when witches fly away to dance with the devil.
Swedish word of the day: dymmelonsdag
The Wednesday before Easter has an unusual name in Swedish: dymmelonsdag. Where does the name come from?
Swedish word of the day: påskris
No, it doesn't mean 'Easter rice'.
Swedish word of the day: våffla
Swedes love waffles. They've even designated a day just for eating them: March 25th. But where does the word våffla come from?
Swedish word of the day: vandel
The word of the day is a matter of conduct.
Swedish word of the day: blåsippa
Today's word of the day is a little blue spring flower with an unexpected political connection.