How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Swedish words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Swedish vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Swedish vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Swedish, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Swedish words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Swedish	English
mössa	beanie
skägg	beard
behå	bra
armband	bracelet
märke	brand
knapp	button
klädesplagg	clothing
bomull	cotton
klänning	dress
tyg	fabric
glasögon	glasses
frisyr	hairstyle
hatt	hat
jeans	jeans
tröja	jumper
läder	leather
läppstift	lipstick
skräddarsydd	made to measure
smink	makeup
halsband	necklace
mönster	pattern
parfym	perfume
ficka	pocket
tryck	print
ring	ring
sko	shoe
shorts	shorts
storlek	size
ärm	sleeve
stilig	smart
kostym	suit
byta om	to get changed
prova	to try on
ha på sig	to wear
gympasko	trainer
underkläder	underwear
uniform	uniform
armbandsur	watch
brudklänning	wedding dress
ull	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Swedish	English
accessoar	accessory
stövel	boot
fluga	bow tie
kalsonger	briefsMen’s underwear
kofta	cardigan
bomullstops	cotton bud
foundation	foundation
lugg	fringe
päls	fur
hårfärg	hair dye
hårband	headband
klack	heel
smycke	jewel
trosor	knickersWomen’s underwear
spets	lace
lin	linen
foder	lining
mustasch	moustache
arbetsrock	overall
veck	pleat
pyjamas	pyjamas
regnrock	raincoat
rakhyvel	razor
halsduk	scarf
söm	seam
duschgel	shower gel
socka	sock
stilettklack	stiletto heel
raka sig	to shave
dra på sig	to slip on
tandborste	toothbrush
handduk	towel
paraply	umbrella
sammet	velvet
peruk	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Swedish	English
ändring	alteration
ankelstövel	ankle boot
anorak	anorak
morgonrock	bathrobe
bermudashorts	bermuda shorts
blus	blouse
balsam	conditioner
pumps	court shoe
provhytt	fitting room
huvtröja	hoodie
leggings	leggings
mockasin	loafer
omodern	old fashioned
polyester	polyester
dunjacka	puffer jacket
sandal	sandal
secondhandbutik	second hand shop
schampo	shampoo
toffel	slipper
axelband	strap
sminka sig	to put on makeup
träningsoverall	tracksuit
trenchcoat	trench coat
pincett	tweezers
linne	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Swedish words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Swedish vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.