How to Say “Kys” in Swedish

ta livet av dig
The English acronym "kys" can be translated into Swedish as ta livet av dig.
In Swedish, ta livet av dig is the expression used to convey the meaning of the text messaging slang "kys".
Meaning: text messaging slang (phrase)

Did you know?

  • If you were to use this phrase in a Swedish digital space, it could potentially trigger legal scrutiny for 'olaga hot', or unlawful threats, which is much more legally sensitive than the English acronym.
  • Swedish has a specific word självmord for the noun 'suicide', which comes from själv meaning 'self' and mord meaning 'murder'.
  • Because ta livet av can be used for animals, the phrase can sound like a request for euthanasia depending on the context of the conversation.

Examples in context

  • Du borde bara ta livet av dig.
    You should just kill yourself.
  • Gå och ta livet av dig.
    Go kill yourself.

Example conversation

Two teenagers are arguing over a video game online.

  1. Lucas

    Du är så sämst, ta livet av dig!
    You are so bad, kill yourself!
  2. Maja

    Varför är du så elak, Lucas?
    Why are you being so mean, Lucas?
  3. Lucas

    Jag skojar bara, Maja.
    I'm just joking, Maja.
  4. Maja

    Det var inte roligt alls.
    That wasn't funny at all.
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