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Why do Swedish people say hej hej?
Hej, pronounced like English ‘hey’, is the Swedish word for ‘hello’ or ‘hi’, an alternative for hallå (hello) or goddag (good day). The first thing you need to know is that hej is the most common and safest of the three to use as a non-native speaker.
Where does hej mean hello?
Sweden
Hej is the probably the first word you hear when you come to Sweden.
Is hej informal?
Well, the most common Swedish word for hello is hej, though there are several more ways of saying hello in Swedish, both informal and formal. For example: Hallå Hej hej.
How do you Say Hello in Swedish?
Hej is the probably the first word you hear when you come to Sweden. The stewardess, the cashier at the gas station or the receptionist will most likely greet you with a very friendly and slightly high pitched hej. Also, if you are in a good mood (or want to pretend you are) you say a double hej: hej, hej.
What are the most common Swedish greetings?
1 Saying hello and goodbye. Ha en bra dag! Have a good day! 2 Getting someone’s attention and apologising 3 Making yourself understood. Talar du svenska? Do you speak Swedish? Talar du engelska? Do you speak English? 4 Other basic phrases 5 Things you might see
What does Hej hej mean in Swedish?
Hej Hej! Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 27, 2008 in Culture. Everywhere you go in Sweden, people “hej” at you. If you don’t know that “hej” means “hello” in Swedish, you might be slightly confused as to why everybody is trying to get your attention.
How do you Say Good bye in Swedish?
Swedes haven’t come up with a proper good bye phrase, yet. They use hejdå when someone is leaving. The laziest Swedes will just go for hej instead of hejdå. This is particular common among efficient shop assistants. When one customer is leaving and a new steps in, the assistant has to say hej only once. Smart.