How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Swedish words on “Occupations”. 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: jobs

Doctor, teacher, engineer, baker, lawyer: the names of jobs and professions in Swedish.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Swedish	English
redovisningsekonom	accountant
skådespelare	actor
arkitekt	architect
konstnär	artist
bankir	banker
slaktare	butcher
tränare	coach
konsult	consultant
läkare	doctor
chaufför	driver
ekonom	economist
ingenjör	engineer
regissör	film director
domare	judge
advokat	lawyer
controller	management controller
musiker	musician
nätverksadministratör	network administrator
notarius publicus	notary
officer	officer
målare	painter
filosof	philosopher
pilot	pilot
brevbärare	postman
producent	producer
professor	professor
psykolog	psychologist
forskare	researcher
sjöman	sailor
sekreterare	secretary
väktare	security guard
kapten	ship captain
expedit	shop assistant
ljudtekniker	sound engineer
scenskådespelare	stage actor
kirurg	surgeon
tekniker	technician
turistguide	tour guide
resebyråtjänsteman	travel agent
servitör	waiter

Level 2: medium 35 words

Swedish	English
flygledare	air traffic controller
analytiker	analyst
revisor	auditor
kronofogde	bailiff
bagare	baker
bartender	bartender
bokhandlare	bookseller
mäklare	broker
cateringfirma	caterer
kökschef	chef
kemist	chemist
kock	cook
bud	delivery driver
tandläkare	dentist
utvecklare	developer
elektriker	electrician
lantbrukare	farmer
modedesigner	fashion designer
trädgårdsmästare	gardener
grafisk formgivare	graphic designer
hotellägare	hotelier
försäkringsgivare	insurer
diskare	kitchen porter
bibliotekarie	librarian
låssmed	locksmith
mekaniker	mechanic
medlare	mediator
sjuksköterska	nurse
konditor	pastry chef
rörmokare	plumber
krögare	restaurant owner
handlare	shopkeeper
spion	spy
skräddare	tailor
översättare	translator

Level 3: hard 25 words

Swedish	English
astronom	astronomer
kosmetolog	beautician
biodlare	beekeeper
kameraman	cameraman
snickare	carpenter
osthandlare	cheesemonger
skomakare	cobbler
tulltjänsteman	customs officer
fiskhandlare	fishmonger
glasmästare	glazier
illustratör	illustrator
trädgårdsanläggare	landscape gardener
livräddare	lifeguard
skogshuggare	lumberjack
dietist	nutritionist
ögonläkare	ophthalmologist
ambulanssjukvårdare	paramedic
fysioterapeut	physiotherapist
kriminalvårdare	prison officer
takläggare	roofer
statistiker	statistician
testare	tester
plattsättare	tiler
svetsare	welder
vinhandlare	wine merchant

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Swedish words on “Occupations”. 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.

How KoKo makes words stick

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