English to Swedish Common Words and Phrases
If you are trying to strengthen your basic Swedish language skills, then this is a good place to start. This page contains several common words and phrases that will come up often in all sorts of Swedish language conversations.
By looking below, you will find sections with English to Swedish translations for yes and no, please and thank you, exchanging names, asking where someone is from, and other useful words and phrases.
Basic Vocabulary from English to Swedish:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from Swedish to English.
Yes and No from English to Swedish
Yes ➔ Ja
No ➔ Nej
English to Swedish Words for Please and Thank You
Please ➔ Snälla du
Thanks ➔ Tack
Exchanging Names from English to Swedish
What is your name? ➔ Vad heter du?
My name is (name). ➔ Jag heter (name).
English to Swedish for Asking Where People are From
Where are you from? ➔ Var kommer du ifrån?
I am Swedish. ➔ Yag ar Svensk.
Other Useful English to Swedish Words and Phrases
Do you speak English? ➔ Talar du engelska?
Help ➔ Hjälp
*Common English to Swedish words and phrases last updated: February 23, 2025.
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