Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Workplace-Swedish
Հայերէն
Български език
官话
官話
Hrvatski jezik
Český jazyk
Nederlands
English
Suomen kieli
Français
Deutsch
עברית
हिन्दी
Magyar
Bahasa Indonesia
فارسی
Italiano
日本語
Қазақ тілі
한국어
Lietuvių kalba
Νέα Ελληνικά
Şimali Azərbaycanlılar
Język polski
Português
Limba Română
Русский язык
Српски
Español
العربية القياسية
Wikang Tagalog
தமிழ்
ภาษาไทย
Türkçe
Українська мова
Urdu
Tiếng Việt
In this lesson, you will learn Swedish vocabulary to use in the workplace, including business meetings and presentations. As a Swedish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will also provide some cultural information and interesting facts about Swedish workplaces.
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Greeting people & Geometry.
Swedish workplace culture
Swedish companies have a reputation for being egalitarian and collaborative. It's common for even high-ranking executives to sit in open-plan offices with lower-level employees. Sweden has a strong tradition of unions, and most employees are members of a union. Unions negotiate salaries and working conditions with employers on behalf of their members.
It's also common for Swedes to have a "fika" at work, which is a social coffee break where colleagues gather to chat and have a snack. This is usually an informal gathering and is viewed as a necessary part of creating a positive work atmosphere.
Swedish vocabulary for the workplace
Here are some common Swedish phrases and words you may encounter in the workplace:
Resume and job application vocabulary
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| CV | "svee" | resume |
| meritförteckning | "meh-rit-fuhrt-eck-ning" | curriculum vitae |
| ansöka om jobb | "ahn-ser-kah ohm yobb" | apply for a job |
| anställningsintervju | "ahn-stehl-ning-eens-tehr-vyou" | job interview |
Business meetings vocabulary
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| möte | "moo-teh" | meeting |
| dagordning | "dahg-oor-dning" | agenda |
| punkt | "pookt" | point |
| beslut | "bess-loot" | decision |
| protokoll | "proh-tuh-koll" | minutes (of a meeting) |
Presentation vocabulary
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| presentation | "preh-sen-tah-tsee-ohn" | presentation |
| bildspel | "beeld-spehl" | slideshow |
| talare | "tah-lah-reh" | speaker |
| sammanfattning | "sahm-mahn-faht-ning" | summary |
| frågor | "froh-gohr" | questions |
Tips for using Swedish in the workplace
Here are some tips for using Swedish effectively in a workplace setting:
- Be clear and concise in your communication.
- Keep in mind that Swedes tend to be more reserved in a professional setting, so avoid being too informal.
- Listen actively to your colleagues and ask for clarification if needed.
- Practice your pronunciation to ensure that your Swedish is easily understood.
Sources
- 100 Swedish words useful at work - Work Swedish vocabulary ...
- Swedish Words for Work • How to translate "work" from Swedish to ...
- How to Say Hello in Swedish: Guide to Swedish Greetings
- Learn Swedish Vocabulary with Pictures - YouTube