Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Asking-for-directions
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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.
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Common Questions
Here are some common phrases you can use to ask for directions in Swedish:
Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- How to ask for directions in Swedish | Swedish Language Blog
- Learn How to Ask for and Understand Directions in Swedish
- Swedish lessons: Directions
- Learn Swedish
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Videos
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