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The Swedish Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
Buying Supplies
"do you want a new shirt?"
"he wants the blue pants"
"what do you want to buy?"
"I want to buy some clothes"
"I have to pee"
"I have to buy an umbrella"
"the bank is open"
"let's go shopping!"
"let's go to the market!"
"there is a big pharmacy"
"there are many people"
"is there an ATM?"
"there are no banks"
"the customer is always right"
Getting Fed
"do you like candy?"
"I'm vegetarian"
"is the soup hot?"
"is it vegetarian?"
"he's allergic to nuts"
"we're addicted to sugar"
"I would like some breakfast, please"
"would you like more beer?"
"can I have the check, please?"
"I don't have any cash"
"do you take cards?"
"it's for you"
"is it for me?"
"a table for two, please"
"can we have the menu, please?"
"are you ready?"
"yes, please"
"no, thank you"
"what would you like?"
"I would like a cup of tea, please"
"would you like a bottle or a glass?"
"I would like some milk, please"
"I have nothing"
"I don't have any water"
"of course I have some water"
Describe the Universe
"stubborn as a donkey"
"free as a bird"
Time & Space
"this is my dog"
"how old is he?"
"he's twelve years old"
"my cat is very old"
"you're very young"
"what time is it?"
"it's two o'clock"
"it's eight thirty"
"it's twenty past seven"
"it's six minutes past five"
"when is your date?"
"at what time?"
"at ten to four"
"at one o'clock"
"it's a quarter to one"
"how long is the movie?"
"two hours, twenty minutes and five seconds"
Where Do You Live?
"they live in Gothenburg"
"she has a house in Stockholm"
"you're always happy"
"why are you so sad?"
"... because you're sick"
"I'm angry because I'm hungry"
"oh, so that's why!"
"he's a little sad because he doesn't have a girlfriend"
If Only ...
"if you had been there I would have heard the story as well"
"if we had bought more eggs we could have made a cake"
"if you had been there, I would have heard your side of the story as well"
"if he had dealt with his problems, he would have been fine"
Handy Phrases
"what's the problem?"
"no problem"
"calm down!"
"that's cool"
"don't worry"
"I don't care"
"oops!"
"oh, no!"
"indeed!"
"congratulations!"
"yay!"
"excuse me"
"where is the hospital?"
"just a little"
"that's enough!"
"what are you doing?"
"it's possible"
"is it possible?"
"it's impossible!"
"what a shame!"
Lost in Space
"a train"
"a bus"
"a station"
"where are you going?"
"I want to find the theater"
"where is the train station?"
"we have a problem"
"we're lost"
"do you have a map?"
"I'm a tourist"
"I'm a little confused"
"she's going to a bar"
Phrases: Inspire Them!
"either you love it or you hate it"
"that's life"
"tough luck!"
"don't cry over spilled milk"
"don’t judge a book by its cover"
"every cloud has a silver lining"
"it's always darkest just before the dawn"
"one can always hope ..."
"you can count on me"
"I can't thank you enough"
"think positive"
"hang in there!"
Retail Therapy
"I need a new hat"
"I need a moment to think"
"look at that"
"is it possible to try this on?"
"it's really expensive"
"this is cheaper"
"that is actually bigger"
Found in Space
"can I ask you something?"
"turn left"
"you speak too quickly"
"it's on this street"
Mission Complete!
"well done!"
"you made it!"
"you rock!"
"let's celebrate!"
In Disguise
"she sometimes wears a red dress"
"she's blonde"
"she has brown eyes and gray hair"
"I'm a journalist"
"I write articles every day"
Contamination!
"what's wrong?"
"I don't feel well"
"it hurts"
"I have a stomachache"
"you should go to the doctor"
"the doctor thinks he needs medicine"
"get well soon"
Phrases: Impress Them!
"ladies and gentlemen ..."
"once upon a time ..."
"take care of yourself"
"oh my god!"
"damn!"
"I figured that out"
"seriously?"
"oh dear"
"unbelievable!"
"alas / bummer!"
"what's the point?"
"what's the plan?"
"what's the point / where is the sense in that?"
"that seems wise"
"that's crazy!"
"no / that is not doable"
"time (to do something)"
"it's time to call it a night"
"what's on your mind?"
"we look forward to seeing you"
"don't be such a fool!"
"be quiet!"
"I'm losing it!"
"everything is under control"
"there's no need"
"it can't be described in words"
"or else ..."
"who else?"
"let's face the facts ..."
"it occurred to me ..."
"can you imagine?"
Back at Base
"where is the toilet?"
"it's between the kitchen and the living room"
Peace Offering
"I have to buy a present for my mom"
"give me a hug"
"my mom also wants a watch"
"I already have a phone"
"my children don't need another video game"
Phrases: Sound like a Native
"blown out of proportion"
"I guess so"
"I think so"
"just forget it"
"Merry Christmas!"
"Happy New Year!"
"let’s give it a try"
"are you certain?"
"it's a deal!"
"what’s the next step?"
"in what way?"
"what’s your opinion?"
"that's none of your concern"
"what goes around comes around"
"practice makes perfect"
"experience is the best teacher"
"the die is cast"
"a penny saved is a penny earned"
Measuring Things
"there are 100 centimeters to a meter"
"there are 1000 grams to a kilogram"
"she weighs 60 kilograms"
"I weigh three kilograms too much"
"it weighs a ton!"
Navigation Class
"is there a museum near here?"
"the gym is right here"
"the hotel is over there"
"we are very close to the bridge"
"the movie theater is far away"
"can you repeat that please?"
"can you drive me to this hotel please?"
Talking about the Crew
"my brother studies at university"
"my daughter goes to kindergarten"
"tell me about your family"
"we usually go abroad in the winter"
"she had a pretty good career five years ago"
"my parents will retire in about three years"
"my grandparents still go skiing"
"we still play badminton together on Wednesdays"
Love and Hate
"what does he like to do?"
"what are you interested in?"
"are you interested in art?"
"he's interested in languages"
"my girlfriend hates art and music"
"our mom always watches the news"
Mayday!
"call an ambulance"
"my arm hurts"
"the doctor thinks your leg is broken"
Exploration
"you have to have a ticket and a visa"
"you have to show your passport in the airport"
"we have to take a taxi"
"my luggage is too heavy"
"(wish you a) pleasant journey"
"look out for the doors"
"don't leave your bags unattended"
"did you have a good holiday?"
"why did you go to Europe?"
"what was the most fun?"
"we really enjoyed parachuting"
"the Indian restaurant was definitely the best"
Setting a Course
"what do you want to do today?"
"I want to go for a swim this afternoon"
"do you want to go for a walk?"
"we're going to go for a run tomorrow night"
"do you have any plans later?"
"my mom and I are going to watch my favorite TV program"
"do you want to come?"
"we have to fly to Japan tonight"
"the flight is delayed"
"we're going to the mountain"
"do you want to come or what?"
"what do you like to do in the morning?"
"what do you want to do with your life?"
"does your daughter want an education?"
"I hope so"
Months and Dates
"what's the date today?"
"it is the second of January today"
Bargaining
"she has too much money"
"we can't waste all our money"
"the shoe shop has a sale"
"how much is that?"
"it's very cheap because it's on offer"
"that's four SEK"
"I don't have enough money"
"it's free!"
Finding Your Kit
"your keys are under the couch"
"how much milk is there in the fridge?"
Maybe ...
"maybe they'll go to the theater"
"we'll go to the market and to the bar"
"do the others want to come to the beach this afternoon?"
"I think they'll go shopping instead"
Keeping Busy
"he wants to see the world"
"I would love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow"
"I don't want to do anything"
"no one wants to hang out with me"
"why not?"
Next Summer on Earth ...
"I'll be at home at four o'clock"
"I won't be at school tomorrow"
"we're going to go to France in the summer"
"who are you going to go with?"
"she is going to Sweden next winter"
Staying on Board
"do you want to help me?"
"I have to write an essay"
Days and Birthdays
"which day is it today?"
"today it’s Monday so tomorrow it’s Tuesday"
"when is her birthday?"
"her birthday is on February 3rd"
"happy birthday!"
Relax with the Crew
"it'll be great"
"are you going to watch a movie tonight?"
"we could go to the movie theater"
"he's going to go to a museum this afternoon"
"when are you going to leave?"
"we'll speak later"
It's all in the Past!
"I helped my dad in the kitchen yesterday"
"we waited for two weeks"
"I studied in Japan for two months"
"we ordered four appetizers yesterday"
"they travelled to Germany last week"
"they lived in China for eight years"
"I loved him"
"he spoke English very well"
"we drank too much beer last night"
"we took a taxi"
"I wrote a book two years ago"
"they didn't have dinner with us"
"I saw her in the library yesterday"
Being Conversational
"we can always talk about the weather"
"do you want to talk about your health?"
"I don't want to talk about my love life"
"tell me about your relationship"
Making Allies
"my dad knows nothing about technology"
"should we tell them about the argument?"
Human Preferences
"does your friend like comedies?"
"she prefers thrillers"
"I enjoy playing basketball"
"what kind of movies does your friend like the most?"
"I like drama, but I prefer comedies"
"home, sweet home / it's good to be back"
Fuel Your Vocab: Politics
"who was the first king of Sweden?"
"there is no king or queen in the United States"
"the king doesn't have a lot of power"
"the Social Democratic Party is pretty big"
"the conservative party has an excellent leader"
My Skills
"he's good at playing the piano"
"I'm bad at telling jokes"
"she's especially good at playing the guitar"
"they're good at many things"
"they're for example pretty good at math"
"I think math is difficult"
Do You Want to See My Photos?
"do you want to see our pictures?"
"there were a lot of animals on that island"
"I would love l to hear that story again"
"show us that video again"
"please don't show us those pictures again"
Humans in Power
"the people want peace"
"the king doesn't have any power over anything"
Fuel Your Vocab: Terrestrial Weather
"if it rains, you'll get wet"
"I'm way too hot"
"take off your coat, then"
"if it snows, we can make a snowman"
"the rain stopped, so we went outside"
Chatting about Stars
"this is the match of the century"
"he's a very talented player"
"he's the player of the year"
"this is the biggest stadium in Europe"
"send him off! (the field)"
Right Now
"they are baking right now"
"the dentist is looking at her tooth right now"
"they are talking about it right now"
"I was buying his present when he walked into the shop"
Phrases: Make Them Smile
"perfect!"
"I need help"
"how do you say ... in Swedish?"
"I know"
"I don't know"
"I don't recognize this"
"I see ..."
"I don't understand"
"me too"
"nice to meet you"
"that's great!"
"welcome!"
"good luck!"
"I'm okay / it could be worse (answering "how are you")"
"he's all bark and no bite"
"all roads lead to Rome"
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
"the apple never falls far from the tree"
"put your past behind you"
Health Examination
"please sit down"
"I have to examine your back"
"you have a rare disease"
"your wife is pregnant"
... But Not Anymore
"we used to fight a lot with my brother"
"we always used to go to America, but not any more"
Expedition Report
"he was a little bit disappointed"
"suddenly I got very scared"
"I didn't bring my toothbrush"
"we could pick and choose between hotels"
"we went to a nice hotel by the sea"
Choosing a Leader
"when is the next election?"
"the next election is in two years"
"I suggest lowering taxes"
"debates about the economy make the Social Democrats nervous"
Terrestrial Weather
"always read the weather forecast"
"there is a risk of lightning"
"there is a chance that the sun will shine in Scotland"
"there will be rain out west"
"it'll probably clear up down south"
"it may snow this evening"
"if he doesn't bring his umbrella, he'll get soaked"
Sports: At the Match
"there are no toilets available"
"unfortunately there were no seats available"
"what an idiot!"
"we scored no points in the first half"
"should we get a hotdog at half-time?"
"I heard the results over the radio"
"they're six points ahead now"
"she won because she was better"
"well played!"
Confrontation
"I made a mistake"
"you hurt him"
"she obviously made a mistake"
"he didn't mean it"
"yes, I did"
"no, I didn't"
"she didn't hurt you on purpose"
"I think I hurt his feelings"
"I'm sure everything will be okay"
I'm a Fan!
"the season always begins in August"
"I want to be a member of the fan club"
"if they win this match, they'll win the league"
"which team do you support?"
Mine and Yours
"whose is this pillow?"
"are these my underwear?"
"these underwear are mine"
"those are her earrings"
"the purple one is yours"
"this is Mårten's house now"
"these flowers are for my mom"
Phrases: Sound Wise
"that was a wise choice"
"it was the natural choice"
"that was my first choice as well"
"that’s value for money"
"these are tough times"
"I assume so"
"are you with me?"
"I'm with you"
"to the best of my ability"
"he's way ahead"
"she's always two steps ahead of me"
"as long as you know what you're doing"
"you hit the nail on the head"
"it costs an arm and a leg"
"you have gone too far"
"she isn't the sharpest tool in the shed"
Heated Confrontations
"they don't get along"
"just speak to me"
"we don't agree"
"I don't agree with you"
"she never listens to me"
"this isn't fair"
"that's not true"
"don't lie to me"
"this is so unfair"
"this is just a silly argument"
"fair enough"
You Wouldn't Believe It!
"I think it was the guy to the left"
"can you draw a picture of him?"
"either describe or draw"
"you can either describe the woman or draw a picture"
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
"let me give you some advice"
"you should listen to yourself"
"you should just forget him"
"you should forgive him"
"should I just forgive my boyfriend?"
"stop worrying"
Sports: On Screen
"turn the TV off"
"they don't have a chance"
"they might win the league, but it's unlikely"
"I think my team may win tomorrow"
Fuel Your Vocab: Crime
"it was a robbery"
"it was murder"
"the witness saw the suspect"
"the police caught the murderer red-handed"
"unfortunately the police couldn't find the murder weapon"
Explorers' Tales
"we walked into the jungle"
"my husband said: "I hope we don't get lost""
"we tried to walk towards the waterfall, but it was too dangerous"
"we followed the river so we didn't get lost"
"finally we found a road sign"
Turbulent Weather
"there was a risk of strong wind"
"there is a small chance of sunshine"
"they have to remember their rubber boots"
"I accidentally took your umbrella"
"it snowed so much, we couldn't go outside"
Launchpad!
"hello / hi"
"what's up?"
"let's go / let's do this!"
"bottoms up!"
"thanks / thank you / please"
"you're welcome / here you go"
"yes"
"no"
"I'm sorry"
"good morning"
"good night"
"see you"
"goodbye"
The Sanatorium
"how did you break your nose?"
"this treatment works immediately"
"the patient has to rest for at least a week"
"the patient should avoid unhealthy food"
I Come in Peace
"how are you? (singular)"
"I'm good"
"you are called (singular)"
"what's your name?"
"my name is ..."
"you're a genius!"
Investigation
"there is no case without evidence"
"the suspect has no alibi"
"there were witnesses everywhere"
"the police can't arrest the suspect without evidence"
"that proves nothing"
Being Human
"I'm tired"
"you're sick"
"are you hungry?"
"am I wrong?"
"you're right"
Dreams and Ambitions
"my daughter wants to be a pop star"
"he wants to travel the world"
"his family is poor, so he wants to be rich"
"I wished to become a famous writer my whole life"
"I always dreamed of becoming a professional golf player"
The Ones We Left Behind
"they don't speak to each other anymore"
"we used to be a couple, but not anymore"
"he still cares about his ex"
"you never speak to each other"
"we should make up"
What Do You Like?
"awful / very bad"
"I like bread"
"I don't like pasta"
"I like oranges"
"I don't like apples"
"it's delicious"
"I like tea and coffee"
"thanks (for the food)"
Fuel Your Vocab: Talk Sports
"if you make an effort, you will win a medal"
"if she wins a gold medal I'll be very proud"
Where in the Universe?
"where do you come from?"
"I come from England"
"I come from the United States"
"how about you? (singular)"
"do you come from Sweden?"
"I don't come from Sweden"
"English (language)"
"a little / some"
"do you speak Swedish?"
"I speak English"
"of course I speak English"
"I speak a little Swedish"
"you speak Swedish very well"
Burning Ambition
"imagine your dream job"
"I don't care about money"
"I don't want to be single forever"
"I'm sure you'll be very successful"
"who wants to live forever?"
Fuel Your Vocab: 10, 9, 8 ...
"what's your phone number?"
Falling in Love
"why did you fall in love?"
"what's the man of your dreams like?"
"they got engaged after three weeks"
"my parents are divorced"
"we broke up"
"there are plenty of fish in the sea"
Advice
"you have to make an effort"
"I suggest you go to bed now"
"don't make the same mistake again"
Tell It How It Is
"me neither"
"he's beautiful"
"she's fantastic"
"it's nice"
"what do you think?"
"I think it's too big"
"I think so too"
"I don't think so either"
Under Judgement
"do you remember what he looked like?"
"he looked like a monster"
"he had less hair than that guy"
"I swear, I don't know anything!"
"I don't believe him"
Reporting a Problem
"... the man who reported the problem"
"... the girl who works in the movie theater"
"... the box which contained the diamonds"
"... the letter which I wrote this morning"
What did you say?
"I told you I didn't have any more credit on my phone"
"they claim they were only protecting the children"
"the king and queen stated that they would be parents"
"he noted that the electronics store was closed at noon"
"the evidence indicates that you're guilty"
I like it!
"he likes coffee"
"he doesn't like fish"
"she doesn't like coffee, and not tea either"
"there is no food"
"coffee is my favorite drink"
"this is delicious"
"what's that?"
"of course he likes salad"
Have We Already ... ?
"have you added the butter yet?"
"have you considered getting glasses?"
"did you check if we bought everything on the shopping list?"
"we should have added the eggs by now"
Outer Space
"if I could fly, I could reach the stars"
"if I were an astronaut, I could go to outer space"
"if I had a spaceship, I would fly to the edge of the universe"
Not Very Clever
"he isn't very clever, is he?"
"he's always in the way, isn't he?"
Meet My Crew
"who are you? (singular)"
"I don't know that person"
"this is my mom"
"he is my brother"
"that's not my daughter"
"he works in an office"
Authorities
"the hospital was closed by the authorities"
"the case has already been solved by the police"