Let’s end another great month of Swedish studies with part II of our Ultimate Slang Lexicon:<\/p>\n
Barr = hair <\/strong>(on your head) Proper Swedish: H\u00e5r<\/p>\n Brallor = trouses<\/strong>. Proper Swedish: Byxor<\/p>\n Dega = relax, do nothing.<\/strong> Derives from the Swedish word for dough, deg. To “dough” around doing nothing. Proper Swedish: Slappa<\/p>\n Frulle = breakfast. <\/strong>Proper Swedish: Frukost<\/p>\n Grina = to cry.<\/strong> Proper Swedish: Gr\u00e5ta<\/p>\n Knega = to work.<\/strong> Proper Swedish: Jobba\/Arbeta<\/p>\n K\u00e4ka = to eat<\/strong>. Proper Swedish: \u00c4ta<\/p>\n Lullig = tipsy.<\/strong> Proper Swedish: Berusad<\/p>\n Nana = to sleep.<\/strong> A word mostly used when talking to kids. Proper Swedish: Sova<\/p>\n \u00c4r du p\u00e5? = Are you up for it?<\/strong> Direct translation: Are you on? As David correctly pointed out, slang are very much a regional thing and some of the words might just be used in certain parts of Sweden. But we’ve tried to mix it up and please feel free to share your own slang words or protest loud and clear if you need any further explanation. Or have any requests for part III.<\/p>\n Lycka till and see you in February!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let’s end another great month of Swedish studies with part II of our Ultimate Slang Lexicon: Barr = hair (on your head) Proper Swedish: H\u00e5r Brallor = trouses. Proper Swedish: Byxor Dega = relax, do nothing. Derives from the Swedish word for dough, deg. To “dough” around doing nothing. Proper Swedish: Slappa Frulle = breakfast…<\/p>\n
\nExample: A: Vi ska g\u00e5 ut ikv\u00e4ll, \u00e4r du p\u00e5? (We’re going out tonight, are you up for it?)
\nB: Nej, jag \u00e4r inte p\u00e5. (No, I’m not up for it)<\/p>\n