Learn the phrases (asking for something) in Swedish with audio

Learn the phrases (asking for something)

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To ask for something in Swedish, you can use various phrases and question structures depending on the context and level of formality. Here are some common ways to ask for something in Swedish:

Polite Requests:
- Kan jag få…? (Can I have…?)
  - Kan jag få en kopp kaffe, tack? (Can I have a cup of coffee, please?)
- Skulle jag kunna be om…? (Could I ask for…?)
  - Skulle jag kunna be om hjälp? (Could I ask for help?)
- Ursäkta, skulle du kunna ge mig…? (Excuse me, could you give me…?)
  - Ursäkta, skulle du kunna ge mig en penna? (Excuse me, could you give me a pen?)
Direct Requests:
- Ge mig… (Give me…)
  - Ge mig en tallrik, snälla. (Give me a plate, please.)
- Kan du ge mig…? (Can you give me…?)
  - Kan du ge mig en hand? (Can you give me a hand?)
- Skicka över… (Send over…)
  - Skicka över filen till mig, tack. (Send over the file to me, please.)
Ordering in a Restaurant or Cafe:
- Jag skulle vilja ha… (I would like…)
  - Jag skulle vilja ha en hamburgare, tack. (I would like a hamburger, please.)
- Kan jag få beställa…? (Can I order…?)
  - Kan jag få beställa en pizza? (Can I order a pizza?)
- Jag tar… (I’ll take…)
  - Jag tar en kaffe, tack. (I’ll take a coffee, please.)
Asking for Help or Assistance:
- Kan du hjälpa mig med…? (Can you help me with…?)
  - Kan du hjälpa mig med min resväska? (Can you help me with my suitcase?)
- Kan du visa mig…? (Can you show me…?)
  - Kan du visa mig vägen till stationen? (Can you show me the way to the station?)
- Vet du var jag kan hitta…? (Do you know where I can find…?)
  - Vet du var jag kan hitta en bankomat? (Do you know where I can find an ATM?)

Remember to always use “tack” (thank you) or “snälla” (please) to express politeness when making a request in Swedish.

It’s also helpful to learn specific vocabulary related to the item or assistance you are requesting, such as “vatten” (water), “hjälp” (help), “menyn” (menu), etc., to make your request more precise.

I hope these phrases help you when asking for something in Swedish! Let me know if you have any further questions.

Listen to the following sentences :

Swedish Sentence	English Translation
Kan jag få en kopp te, tack?	Can I have a cup of tea, please?
Skulle jag kunna be om din hjälp?	Could I ask for your help?
Ursäkta, skulle du kunna ge mig en penna?	Excuse me, could you give me a pen?
Ge mig tidningen, snälla.	Give me the newspaper, please.
Kan du ge mig en hand med den här väskan?	Can you give me a hand with this bag?
Kan jag få beställa en pizza?	Can I order a pizza?
Jag skulle vilja ha en glass, tack.	I would like an ice cream, please.
Kan du hjälpa mig med min resväska?	Can you help me with my suitcase?
Kan du visa mig vägen till stationen?	Can you show me the way to the station?
Vet du var jag kan hitta en bankomat?	Do you know where I can find an ATM?
Skulle jag kunna be om lite mer vatten?	Could I ask for some more water?
Ursäkta, kan jag få låna din penna en stund?	Excuse me, can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Kan du skicka över filen till mig, tack?	Can you send over the file to me, please?
Jag skulle vilja beställa en kopp kaffe, tack.	I would like to order a cup of coffee, please.
Kan du visa mig hur man kommer till biblioteket?	Can you show me how to get to the library?
Skulle jag kunna be om en bit av den där tårtan?	Could I ask for a piece of that cake?
Ursäkta, vet du var jag kan hitta närmaste apotek?	Excuse me, do you know where I can find the nearest pharmacy?
Kan jag få köpa en biljett till Stockholm?	Can I buy a ticket to Stockholm, please?
Jag skulle vilja ha lite mer information om hotellet.	I would like some more information about the hotel.
Kan du rekommendera en bra restaurang i närheten?	Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?

I hope these examples are helpful to you! Let me know if you have any further questions.

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