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Swedish Vocabulary → Introduction to Swedish → Asking for directions

Asking for directions is an essential skill when traveling or moving to a new place. In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for directions in Swedish and understand the answers.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: How to express ownership & Vegetables.

Common Questions

Here are some common phrases you can use to ask for directions in Swedish:

Swedish Pronunciation English
Var ligger...? var li-ger...? Where is...?
Hur kommer jag till...? hur komm-er jag till...? How do I get to...?
Har du sett...? har du sätt...? Have you seen...?
Vet du var...är? vet du var...er? Do you know where...is?

Some examples of how to use these phrases:

  • Var ligger stationen? (Where is the station?)
  • Hur kommer jag till parken? (How do I get to the park?)
  • Har du sett mitt hotell någonstans? (Have you seen my hotel anywhere?)
  • Vet du var museet är? (Do you know where the museum is?)

Giving Directions

Here are some common phrases you can use to give directions in Swedish:

Swedish Pronunciation English
Gå rakt fram goh rakt fram Go straight ahead
Ta första gatan till vänster/höger tah första gatan till ven-ster/höger Take the first street on the left/right
Sväng vänster/höger vid kiosken sväng ven-ster/höger vid kiosken Turn left/right at the kiosk
Gå över bron/korsningen goh över bron/korsningen Cross the bridge/intersection

Some examples of how to use these phrases:

  • Gå rakt fram tills du ser banken. (Go straight ahead until you see the bank.)
  • Ta första gatan till höger efter kiosken. (Take the first street on the right after the kiosk.)
  • Sväng vänster vid trafikljusen. (Turn left at the traffic lights.)
  • Gå över bron och ta sedan första gatan till höger. (Cross the bridge and then take the first street on the right.)

Asking for Clarification

If you don't understand the directions or need further clarification, you can use these phrases:

Swedish Pronunciation English
Kan du upprepa det, tack? kan du upp-re-pa det, tack? Can you repeat that, please?
Vad menar du med...? vad menar du med...? What do you mean by...?
Jag förstår inte. jag förståår inte. I don't understand.
Kan du visa mig på kartan? kan du visa mej på kar-tan? Can you show me on the map?

Some examples of how to use these phrases:

  • Kan du upprepa det, tack? (Can you repeat that, please?)
  • Vad menar du med "höger efter rondellen"? (What do you mean by "right after the roundabout"?)
  • Jag förstår inte vad du menar. (I don't understand what you mean.)
  • Kan du visa mig på kartan var jag är nu? (Can you show me on the map where I am now?)

Useful Vocabulary

Here is some additional vocabulary that can be useful when asking for directions:

Swedish Pronunciation English
Torg torj Square
Gata gata Street
Väg väg Road
Tunnelbana tun-nel-ba-na Subway
Buss bus Bus
Biljett biljet Ticket
Nära nä-ra Near
Långt borta långt bor-ta Far away

Practice

Try practicing these phrases and vocabulary with a partner or by imagining different scenarios. For example, imagine you're lost in a new city and need to find your hotel. Or imagine you're a tourist trying to get to a famous attraction.

Remember to use these phrases to ask for clarification if necessary. And don't be afraid to ask someone to write down the directions or show you on a map.

Conclusion

In conclusion, asking for directions is an important skill to have when traveling or living in a new place. With these phrases and vocabulary, you should be able to ask for directions in Swedish and understand the answers. Keep practicing and soon you'll be navigating your way around Sweden like a pro!

Sources


Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Drinks & City.

Table of Contents - Swedish Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Swedish


Swedish Pronouns


Colors and Numbers


Swedish Culture


Swedish Verbs


Body parts and health


Swedish Nouns


Travel and directions


Sweden's history


Swedish Adjectives


Jobs and professions

Videos

Learning Swedish (Asking for directions) "Swedish dialogue" (2020 ...

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