Shopping

1. Hur mycket kostar det?

   How much does it cost?

   Usage

   Basic phrase to ask the price of any item

   Grammar Note

   "Kostar" is the present tense of "kosta" (to cost). "Det" is neuter "it"

2. Kan jag prova det?

   Can I try it on?

   Usage

   Request to try on clothing or shoes

   Grammar Note

   "Prova" means both "to try" and "to try on". Context determines meaning

3. Var är provhytten?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of the changing room

   Grammar Note

   Compound of "prov" (test/try) and "hytt" (small cabin/room)

4. Har ni det i en annan storlek?

   Do you have it in another size?

   Usage

   Ask for a different size when shopping for clothes

   Grammar Note

   "Har ni" (have you / do you have) is the standard stock inquiry phrasing

5. Jag tar den

   I'll take it

   Usage

   Indicate you want to purchase an item

   Grammar Note

   "Den" is used for common-gender nouns; "det" for neuter nouns

6. Tar ni kort?

   Do you accept card?

   Usage

   Sweden is nearly cashless — cards are accepted almost everywhere

   Grammar Note

   Sweden is one of the world's most cashless societies; Swish app also popular

7. Kan jag få ett kvitto?

   Can I have a receipt?

   Usage

   Request a receipt after a purchase

   Grammar Note

   "Kvitto" is a neuter noun, taking "ett" as indefinite article (not "en"). Swedish uses the single word "kvitto" for both a till slip and a receipt for expenses

8. Finns det rea just nu?

   Is there a sale right now?

   Usage

   Ask if there's currently a sale or discount

   Grammar Note

   "Rea" is short for "realisation" and is the standard Swedish word for "sale"

9. Kan jag byta det här?

   Can I exchange this?

   Usage

   Request an exchange for a different size or item

   Grammar Note

   "Byta" means to swap/exchange. "Det här" is "this" for neuter nouns

10. Var hittar jag IKEA?

    Where can I find IKEA?

    Usage

    IKEA — Sweden's iconic furniture brand — is a cultural landmark worth visiting

    Grammar Note

    "Hittar" is present tense of "hitta" (to find). Subject-verb inverts after "var"

11. Jag behöver inget kvitto.

    I don't need a receipt

    Usage

    Decline the printed slip at the till

    Grammar Note

    To negate the noun itself Swedish uses "ingen/inget/inga" rather than "inte"; "kvitto" is an "ett" (neuter) noun, hence "inget". Keep the slip if you may return the item or use a warranty

Browse all TravelPhrases languages