Getting around
Tunnelbana
Vart går den?
Where to?
You hear this when the doors close or the next stop is called. It is written down too, so a missed word does not end the ride.
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. The old town sits on an island between the bridges.
How the language is used
Swedish is the language of the tunnelbana, the shop, and the city office.
In this city
- Language
- Swedish
- Also heard
- Mostly Swedish
- A local word
- Tack — Thank you.
- Writing
- the Latin alphabet
What people say
Ordinary lines from this city: the ride, the counter, the food, and the greeting.
The counter
Café
En kaffe, tack.
One coffee, please.
This line is a whole order. You do not need a longer sentence.
Food
Butik
Vad kostar det?
How much is it?
The order is built in short pieces like this one.
The street
Gata
Tack.
Thank you.
People keep this line short. It is enough for the moment.
The language through the day
Swedish is the language of the ride, the shop, and the street.
A first day in Stockholm can run on four lines: “Vart går den?”, “En kaffe, tack.”, “Vad kostar det?”, and “Tack.”. Each one is already a complete moment.
If you are new here
- Stops, prices, and shop signs are written in the Latin alphabet.
- One everyday you-form covers most shops. Please and thanks do the polite work.
- If a spoken line goes past you, read the screen or the board. In Stockholm, the stop and the price are written down.
One local word: Tack. It means Thank you..
Places you can see
- Gamla stan — The old town on the island, with a square in the middle.
- Tunnelbana — The metro. Station art is part of the ride.
- Djurgården — The island of museums and trees east of the centre.
Food
A cinnamon bun and coffee are the ordinary order. You ask in Swedish.
Getting around
The tunnelbana crosses the city. Announcements are in Swedish.
Daily life
A short question in Swedish gets you through a café.
A few everyday phrases
Swedish
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hej | Hello |
| Tack | Thank you |
| God morgon | Good morning |
| Jag heter… | My name is… |
