Dating & Romance

10 phrases · Swedish with romanization, English and audio

  1. Vill du äta middag med mig?

    Would you like to have dinner with me?

    Usage

    Used to invite someone to dinner

    Grammar Note

    "Vill du ~?" asks about someone's desire or willingness

  2. Jag tycker om dig.

    I like you.

    Usage

    Used to express that you like someone

    Grammar Note

    "Tycka om" means "to like"; less strong than "älska" (to love)

  3. Kan jag få ditt telefonnummer?

    Can I have your phone number?

    Usage

    Used to ask for someone's phone number

    Grammar Note

    "Ditt" is the neuter form of "din" (your), agreeing with neuter noun "telefonnummer"

  4. Vill du gå på dejt med mig?

    Would you like to go on a date with me?

    Usage

    Used to ask someone on a date

    Grammar Note

    "Dejt" is a Swedish loanword from English "date"

  5. Du är väldigt attraktiv.

    You are very attractive.

    Usage

    Used to compliment someone's attractiveness

    Grammar Note

    "Väldigt" means "very"; "mycket" is also commonly used

  6. Kan vi ses igen?

    Can we meet again?

    Usage

    Used to express the desire to meet again

    Grammar Note

    "Ses" is the reciprocal passive of "se" (see), meaning "see each other"

  7. Vad är din favoritmat?

    What is your favorite food?

    Usage

    Used to ask about someone's favorite food when getting to know them

    Grammar Note

    "Favorit-" is a prefix that combines with nouns to mean "favorite"

  8. Vill du gå och se en film med mig?

    Would you like to go see a movie with me?

    Usage

    Used to invite someone to a movie

    Grammar Note

    "Gå och se" uses two verbs linked by "och" to express going and watching

  9. Kan jag hålla din hand?

    May I hold your hand?

    Usage

    Used to ask permission to hold someone's hand

    Grammar Note

    "Hand" is common gender; possessive is "din" (common gender, singular)

  10. Jag har blivit förälskad i dig.

    I have fallen for you.

    Usage

    Used to confess romantic feelings for someone

    Grammar Note

    "Bli förälskad i" means "to fall in love with"; present perfect uses "blivit"

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