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As a complete beginner in Swedish, learning how to navigate your way around and ask for directions is an essential part of daily life. In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary and phrases needed to ask for and understand directions in Swedish, including street names and landmarks.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Job applications and interviews & Days of the Week.
Basic vocabulary
Before we dive into the phrases needed to ask for directions, let's first take a look at some key vocabulary you'll need to know:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| korsning | KOR-sning | intersection |
| gata | GA-ta | street |
| höger | HO-ger | right |
| vänster | VEN-ster | left |
| rakt fram | RA-kt fram | straight ahead |
| nära | NÄ-ra | near |
| fjärran | FYÄ-ran | far |
| trafikljus | TRA-fik-lyus | traffic lights |
| runda korsningen | RUN-da KOR-sning-en | roundabout |
| mitt emot | MIT e-mot | opposite |
| bredvid | BRED-vid | next to |
| framför | FRAM-för | in front of |
| bakom | BA-kom | behind |
It's important to note that Swedish uses cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) less frequently than other languages, and instead relies on relative directions such as left and right.
Asking for directions
When asking for directions in Swedish, it's important to be polite and use the correct phrases. Here are some examples:
- Ursäkta mig, kan du hjälpa mig? (Excuse me, can you help me?)
- Förlåt, var ligger [place]? (Excuse me, where is [place]?)
- Kan du berätta hur jag kommer till [place]? (Can you tell me how to get to [place]?)
Giving directions
Giving directions in Swedish can be straightforward once you know the vocabulary and phrases to use. Here are some examples:
- Ta till höger på [street name]. (Turn right on [street name].)
- Gå rakt fram tills du kommer till [place]. (Go straight until you come to [place].)
- Sväng vänster på [street name]. (Turn left on [street name].)
- Ta andra avfarten i rondellen. (Take the second exit in the roundabout.)
Don't forget to use landmarks to help give directions. For example:
- [Place] ligger mitt emot [landmark]. ([Place] is located across from [landmark].)
- Gå längs med [landmark]. (Walk along [landmark].)
- [Place] ligger bredvid [landmark]. ([Place] is located next to [landmark].)
It's also common to use the words "nära" and "fjärran" to indicate distance. For example:
- [Place] är nära. ( [Place] is nearby.)
- [Place] ligger fjärran. ([Place] is far away.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, you've learned how to ask for and give directions in Swedish, including important vocabulary and phrases to use. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it, and remember to be polite when interacting with others. Practice these phrases and soon you'll be navigating your way around Sweden with ease!
Sources
- Essential Vocabulary for Directions in Swedish
- How to ask for directions in Swedish | Swedish Language Blog
- Swedish lessons: Directions
- 50languages English UK - Swedish for beginners | Asking for ...
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