How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Swedish words on “Leisure and entertainment”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 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: hobbies and leisure

Cinema, games, reading, going out, holidays: hobbies and free-time activities in Swedish.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Swedish	English
stämning	atmosphere
bar	bar
födelsedag	birthday
bok	book
bokcirkel	book club
kafé	cafe
kanal	channel
förening	club
samling	collection
konsert	concert
utställning	exhibition
film	film
fiske	fishing
fritid	free time
hasardspel	gambling
spelregel	game rule
present	gift
hobby	hobby
jakt	hunting
skämt	joke
tidskrift	magazine
museum	museum
naturpark	nature park
roman	novel
utflykt	outing
måleri	painting
fest	party
program	programme
läsning	reading
restaurang	restaurant
rollspel	role playing game
visning	screening
säsong	series season
föreställning	show
tv	television
teater	theatre
gå ut	to go out
festa	to party
spela kort	to play cards
tv-spel	video game

Level 2: medium 34 words

Swedish	English
grillfest	barbecue
vadslagning	bet
tankenöt	brain teaser
camping	camping
cirkus	circus
spelkonsol	console
skaparverkstad	creative workshop
korsord	crossword
bal	dance ball
tärning	dice
underhållning	entertainment
pariserhjul	ferris wheel
fyrverkeri	fireworks
drake	kite
fritidsaktivitet	leisure
förlorare	loser
medlemskap	membership
tupplur	nap
förtexter	opening credits
originalversion	original version
picknick	picnic
spratt	prank
avkoppling	relaxation
vila	rest
promenad	stroll
närvara	to attend
dansa	to dance
träffas	to get together
ha roligt	to have funEnjoy yourself, play
ordna en fest	to throw a party
leksak	toy
strövtur	walk
vinnare	winner
djurpark	zoo

Level 3: hard 26 words

Swedish	English
akvarium	aquarium
hobbyhantverk	arts and crafts
biljard	billiards
gemenskap	conviviality
pyssel	crafting
dart	darts
sysslolöshet	idleness
paus	interval
pussel	jigsaw
karaoke	karaoke
stickning	knitting
lotteri	lottery
karusell	merry go round
origami	origami
popcorn	popcorn
keramik	pottery
gåta	riddle
modell	scale model
solbad	sunbathing
bordtennis	table tennis
provsmakning	tasting
biljettkassa	ticket desk
fuska	to cheat
samla på	to collect
förströ sig	to entertain oneself
roa sig	to have a good timeHave a good time, take your mind off things

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Swedish words on “Leisure and entertainment”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 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.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Swedish vocabulary on iPhone.