Shopping och transaktioner — Buy, sell, and negotiate
Sweden is a cashless society — most transactions are done by card or mobile payment (Swish). However, knowing shopping vocabulary is still essential for markets, small shops, and everyday interactions. This lesson covers everything you need for a Swedish shopping experience.
The Swedish currency is the krona (SEK). Prices are often written as e.g. '150 kr'. Here are the key phrases for asking about prices.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| Vad kostar det? | How much does it cost? |
| Hur mycket kostar...? | How much does... cost? |
| Det kostar hundra kronor. | It costs one hundred kronor. |
| Det är för dyrt. | That is too expensive. |
| Har ni något billigare? | Do you have anything cheaper? |
These phrases will help you navigate a Swedish shop or market.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| Jag letar efter... | I am looking for... |
| Kan jag prova det? | Can I try it on? |
| Har ni det i en annan storlek? | Do you have it in another size? |
| Jag tar det. | I'll take it. |
| Kan jag betala med kort? | Can I pay by card? |
| Kvitto, tack! | Receipt, please! |
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| affär | shop / store |
| pris | price |
| billig | cheap / inexpensive |
| dyr | expensive |
| betala | to pay |
| växel | change (money) |
| storlek | size |
| rabatt | discount |
How do you ask 'How much does this cost?' in Swedish?
What does 'Jag tar det' mean?
Translate: 'Can I pay by card?'
Excellent! You are now ready to shop in Sweden. Remember that most Swedes pay with card or Swish, but these phrases work everywhere. Our final lesson covers Swedish culture and useful phrases for social situations.
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