Transport och vägbeskrivning — Find your way around
Whether you are navigating Stockholm's excellent metro system or asking a local for directions, knowing transport vocabulary is essential. Sweden has very good public transport, and Swedes are generally happy to help if you ask politely.
These are the key directional words you need to navigate in Swedish.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| till vänster | to the left |
| till höger | to the right |
| rakt fram | straight ahead |
| bakåt | backwards |
| norrut | northwards |
| söderut | southwards |
| vid korsningen | at the intersection |
| Ursäkta, var är...? | Excuse me, where is...? |
Sweden has excellent public transport. Here is the vocabulary you need.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| tunnelbana | metro / underground |
| buss | bus |
| tåg | train |
| spårvagn | tram |
| flygplats | airport |
| tågstation | train station |
| biljett | ticket |
| hållplats | bus stop |
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| väg | road / way |
| gata | street |
| bro | bridge |
| nära | near / close |
| långt | far |
| nästa | next |
How do you say 'Excuse me, where is the train station?' in Swedish?
What is 'tunnelbana'?
You can now navigate Sweden! With these phrases you can ask for directions and use public transport confidently. Next lesson: Swedish grammar basics — nouns and genders.
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