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About Swedish
Swedish has a unique pitch accent that gives it a distinctive melodic quality.
Speakers
10+ million
Language Family
Germanic
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Easy
Spoken in
Why Learn Swedish?
Sweden leads in innovation, design, and quality of life.
Common Swedish Words
Start your Swedish journey with these essential words and phrases.
Hej
Hello
hey
Tack
Thank you
tahk
Snälla
Please
SNEL-ah
Ja
Yes
yah
Nej
No
ney
Vatten
Water
VAH-ten
Mat
Food
maht
Vän
Friend
ven
Kärlek
Love
SHAR-lek
Hej då
Goodbye
hey DOH
Hus
House
hoos
Bok
Book
book
History of Swedish
Swedish evolved from Old Norse, the language of the Vikings. It separated from Danish and Norwegian around the 14th century. Swedish was simplified over time, losing most case endings. Sweden's prosperity and brands like IKEA, Volvo, and Spotify have increased global interest in the language.
Is Swedish Hard to Learn?
Swedish grammar is simpler than German's with only two genders and no case system. Many words are similar to English. The pitch accent and vowel sounds require practice but don't impede communication.
Learning Swedish Online: FAQ
Can I learn Swedish online for free?
Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Swedish vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Swedish equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.
Is Swedish on Duolingo?
Yes — Duolingo offers a Swedish course. Vocabo complements structured lessons by reinforcing Swedish vocabulary passively while you browse the web.
Similar Languages to Swedish
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