trevlig resa
The English phrase bon voyage is expressed in Swedish using trevlig resa. Wiktionary also lists lycklig resa and kom väl hem.
Meaning: wish of good journey (intj)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA |
|---|---|
| trevlig resa | |
| lycklig resa | |
| kom väl hem | /ˈkɔm vɛːl hɛm/ (word by word) |
These phrases are used to wish someone a good journey. Depending on the context, you might want to be more specific: you can tell someone to have a great adventure with Ha ett fantastiskt äventyr! or tell them to have fun on their trip with the informal Ha det så kul på resan! If you want to wish someone luck rather than a good journey, use Lycka till.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase trevlig resa literally means pleasant journey.
Which one should you use?
Lycklig resa is less common and carries a slightly more poetic or intense connotation of happiness compared to the standard trevlig resa. You may also use kom väl hem.
Did you know?
- In Swedish, lycka refers to both 'luck' and 'happiness', meaning lycklig resa can be interpreted as wishing someone both a joyful and a fortunate journey.
- While many languages focus on the journey itself, the Swedish phrase kom väl hem shifts the focus entirely to the destination: returning home safely.
- The word trevlig comes from an Old Norse root related to 'thriving' or 'prospering', implying a journey that is not just pleasant but also successful.
Examples in context
- Trevlig resa!Bon voyage!This sentence shows how to use the standard phrase trevlig resa.Tatoeba #5370228 by User73201, translation #435207 by FeuDRenais
- Lycka till på din resa, AnnaGood luck on your journey, Anna
- Må din resa vara fylld av glädje, Erik. Sköt om dig!May your journey be filled with joy, Erik. Take care of yourself!
- Jag önskar dig en trevlig resa.I wish you a pleasant journey.
- Ha en trevlig resa till Italien!Have a pleasant journey to Italy!
Example conversation
Erik is leaving for a weekend trip at the train station.
- MajaTrevlig resa, Erik!Have a pleasant journey, Erik!
- ErikTack så mycket, Maja.Thank you very much, Maja.
- MajaHör av dig när du är framme.Get in touch when you arrive.
- ErikDet ska jag göra.I will do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon voyage” translations and entries trevlig resa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (kom, väl, hem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hem, lycklig, resa, trevlig, trevlig resa, väl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
