Public Transport

1. Var är närmaste tunnelbanestation?

   Where is the nearest subway station?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the nearest metro station. Stockholm has a subway called "tunnelbana"

   Grammar Note

   "Tunnelbana" compounds "tunnel" and "bana" (track/route). Swedish frequently forms compound nouns

2. En biljett till centrum, tack

   One ticket to the city center, please

   Usage

   Used when purchasing a bus or train ticket

   Grammar Note

   "En" is the indefinite article for common gender nouns like "biljett"

3. Stannar den här bussen vid centralstationen?

   Does this bus stop at the central station?

   Usage

   Used to confirm bus stops along the route

   Grammar Note

   Definite forms add suffixes: "buss" → "bussen", "station" → "stationen"

4. Hur lång tid tar det?

   How long does it take?

   Usage

   Used to ask about travel time to a destination

   Grammar Note

   "Tar tid" is an idiomatic expression for "takes time." "Lång tid" means "a long time"

5. Jag vill åka till flygplatsen

   I want to go to the airport

   Usage

   Used when telling a driver or transport service you need to go to the airport

   Grammar Note

   "Åka" means to travel by vehicle, distinguishing it from "gå" (to walk)

6. Kan jag köpa ett månadskort?

   Can I buy a monthly pass?

   Usage

   Used by long-term visitors looking to buy a transit pass

   Grammar Note

   "Månadskort" compounds "månad" (month) and "kort" (card)

7. Vilken linje ska jag ta?

   Which line should I take?

   Usage

   Used when asking which line to take to reach a destination

   Grammar Note

   "Ska" is a modal verb indicating future action or intention. "Ta" also means "to take (transport)"

8. Måste jag byta tåg?

   Do I need to change trains?

   Usage

   Used to check whether a transfer is required

   Grammar Note

   "Måste" expresses obligation. Its negation uses "behöver inte" (don't need to), not "måste inte"

9. Är det ledigt här?

   Is this seat free?

   Usage

   Used on public transport to ask if a seat is available

   Grammar Note

   "Ledigt" is the neuter predicative form of "ledig" (free). Predicate adjectives agree with subject gender

10. Kan du berätta när vi kommer till...?

    Can you tell me when we arrive at...?

    Usage

    Asking someone to notify you when your stop approaches

    Grammar Note

    "Kan du...?" is a polite request. "Berätta" corresponds to English "tell" or "explain"

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