Glad nationaldag
The English phrase "happy national day" is translated into Swedish as Glad nationaldag.
Glad nationaldag is a greeting used to wish someone a happy celebration of their country's national day. In Sweden, this phrase is most commonly used on June 6th, which is Sweden's National Day.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Swedish, adjectives like glad do not change form when used in this specific greeting phrase.
Did you know?
- Swedish celebrations of the nationaldag frequently involve eating 'smörgåstårta', a savory sandwich cake.
- The word glad is etymologically related to the English word 'glow' or 'gleam' because both stem from an ancient root meaning 'to shine'.
- While you might say Glad nationaldag to a friend, many Swedes celebrate the day by wearing traditional folk costumes called folkdräkt to formal events.
Examples in context
- Glad nationaldag till er alla!Happy national day to you all!
- Jag vill önska dig en glad nationaldag.I want to wish you a happy national day.
- Glad nationaldag, hoppas du får en fin dag!Happy national day, hope you have a nice day!
Example conversation
Oscar and Emma meet at a park during a summer celebration.
- OscarHej Emma, glad nationaldag!Hi Emma, happy national day!
- EmmaTack Oscar, glad nationaldag till dig också!Thanks Oscar, happy national day to you too!
- OscarTack, ska du fira med familjen?Thanks, are you celebrating with your family?
- EmmaJa, vi ska ha picknick i parken.Yes, we are going to have a picnic in the park.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glad, nationaldag, CC BY-SA 4.0.
