hej och välkommen
/ˈhɛjː ɔ ²vɛːlˌkɔmːɛn/word by word
The Swedish phrase for "hello and welcome" is hej och välkommen.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used to receive guests or new arrivals. It combines a basic greeting with a word used specifically when receiving guests at home or in informal gatherings.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhɛjː ɔ ²vɛːlˌkɔmːɛn/
Did you know?
- In very informal settings, Swedes might replace hej with tjena, a greeting derived from a phrase meaning 'I serve you'.
- While hej is the standard greeting, Swedes often double it as hej hej when saying goodbye, turning a welcoming word into a farewell.
- The word och is a direct relative of the English word 'eke', as seen in the expression 'to eke out' a living.
Examples in context
- Hej och välkommen till vår fest!Hello and welcome to our party!
- Hej och välkommen, vad kul att se dig.Hello and welcome, it is great to see you.
- Hej och välkommen till vårt nya hem.Hello and welcome to our new home.
Example conversation
Oscar is greeting Maja at a small gathering.
- OscarHej och välkommen, Maja!Hello and welcome, Maja!
- MajaTack så mycket, Oscar.Thank you very much, Oscar.
- OscarKom gärna in i vardagsrummet.Please come into the living room.
- MajaTack, vad snällt av dig.Thanks, that is very kind of you.
