Feelings

1. Jag är glad

   I'm glad

   Usage

   The everyday way to express gladness. You can add a reason: "jag är glad att vara här" — I'm glad to be here

2. Jag är lycklig

   I'm happy

   Usage

   Deeper and more lasting than "glad" — save it for the big things and use "glad" for everyday pleasure

3. Vad kul!

   How fun!

   Usage

   The standard reaction to news or an invitation — it covers both "that sounds fun" and "good for you", and works with anyone

4. Jag ser fram emot det

   I'm looking forward to it

   Usage

   The reply to a plan or an invitation. Neutral enough to write in a work email as it stands

5. Jag är stolt

   I'm proud

   Usage

   "Jag är stolt över dig" — I'm proud of you — takes the preposition "över". Swedes tend to be sparing about praising themselves

6. Vilken lättnad

   What a relief

   Usage

   For the moment a worry resolves — your lost bag turns up, the test comes back clear

7. Jag älskar dig

   I love you

   Usage

   Strong, for a partner or family, and not said lightly. For a friend, "jag tycker om dig" is the right level

8. Jag gillar det

   I like it

   Usage

   Works for food, clothes, places, anything. The social-media "like" button is the same verb, "gilla"

9. Jag saknar dig

   I miss you

   Usage

   For someone close. It works for places and things too: "jag saknar Sverige" — I miss Sweden

10. Jag är ledsen

    I'm sad

    Usage

    Covers both sadness and apology — "jag är ledsen för det" is a gentle "I'm sorry about that"

11. Vad synd

    What a shame

    Usage

    The response to a cancelled plan or bad news — sympathetic, and safe with anyone

12. Jag är besviken

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    Strong enough for a complaint but quieter than anger — and in Sweden that lands better than raising your voice

13. Jag känner mig ensam

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    "Känna sig" is the reflexive "to feel". The long dark winter, "vintermörker", is a common subject when this comes up

14. Jag är arg

    I'm angry

    Usage

    Direct and strong. Swedes avoid open anger in public, so complaints are more often framed with "besviken"

15. Jag är irriterad

    I'm annoyed

    Usage

    Milder than "arg". Add "på" for the cause: "irriterad på det"

16. Jag är rädd

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Name what frightens you with "för": "rädd för hundar" — afraid of dogs. Also usable when you need help urgently

17. Jag blev överraskad

    I was surprised

    Usage

    Works for good and bad surprises alike. "Vad överraskande!" is the exclamation form

18. Jag är orolig

    I'm worried

    Usage

    Takes "för" for the object of the worry: "jag är orolig för mitt bagage" works at an airport

19. Jag är stressad

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    Also the way to say you are in a hurry — a tight connection, for instance

20. Jag skäms

    I'm ashamed

    Usage

    Real shame at your own mistake — for mere embarrassment use "generad". The word "flygskam", flight shame, is built from it

21. Jag blir generad

    I get embarrassed

    Usage

    The blush when someone compliments you — much lighter than "skäms" and said with a smile

22. Jag är uttråkad

    I'm bored

    Usage

    This is you being bored. If a thing is boring, use "tråkig": "filmen var tråkig"

23. Jag är trött

    I'm tired

    Usage

    Covers both tiredness and sleepiness. Careful with the preposition — "trött på något" means fed up with something

24. Jag är sömnig

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Sleepiness specifically — handy when the midnight sun or the winter dark has wrecked your body clock

25. Jag mår bra

    I'm doing well

    Usage

    The standard answer to "hur mår du?". Its negative, "jag mår inte bra" in the Health & Hospital category, is what you say at a clinic

26. Jag är nervös

    I'm nervous

    Usage

    Before an interview or a presentation — and saying it at the dentist or a clinic will get you a gentler pace

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