20 Swedish words for asking directions
20 Swedish words worth knowing, picked from the topics Politeness and small talk, Town and public places, Connectors and prepositions and translated into English.
Directions 20 words
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| ursäkta mig | excuse me |
| skulle du kunna | could you |
| fråga efter vägen | to ask the way |
| gata | street |
| torg | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| korsning | crossroads |
| trafikljus | traffic light |
| rondell | roundabout |
| gå över | to cross |
| bredvid | next to |
| mittemot | opposite |
| nära | near |
| långt från | far from |
| fram till | untilPreposition, followed by a noun |
| framför | in front ofPosition in space, ahead of |
| bakom | behind |
| centrum | city centre |
| järnvägsstation | train station |
| busshållplats | bus stop |
| tack så mycket | thank you very much |
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