Saknar dig
The phrase "miss you" in Swedish is Saknar dig.
Saknar dig is used to express sadness because someone is not with you.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb saknar literally means to miss or to lack something or someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual speech, the subject Jag (I) is often omitted, leaving just Saknar dig.
When do people say it?
If someone says they miss you and you want to say "I miss you too", you can add också to the end of the phrase to say Jag saknar dig också.
Did you know?
- The verb sakna is used for both emotional longing and physical absence. You can use it to say you miss a person or to state that a building is missing a door.
- While saknar dig is the direct translation, Swedes often say Jag tänker på dig ('I am thinking of you') to express a similar sentiment in a more understated way.
- The word saknar is a cognate of the English word 'seek' in some historical linguistic contexts, though they have drifted apart in modern usage to mean very different things.
Examples in context
- Jag saknar dig, Tom.I miss you, Tom.This sentence shows how to address a specific person using Saknar dig.Tatoeba #2005689 by herrsilen, translation #1887572 by CK
- Jag saknar dig också.I miss you, too.This sentence shows how to add the word for "too" to the phrase.Tatoeba #4353858 by richke, translation #3819144 by CK
- Jag saknar dig.I miss you.Tatoeba #1975236 by herrsilen, translation #1308 by brauliobezerra
- Hej Linda, jag ville bara säga att jag saknar dig mycket. Det var trevligt att arbeta tillsammans och jag ser fram emot att träffas igen snart.Hi Linda, I just wanted to say that I miss you a lot. It was nice working together, and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
- Kära herr Andersson, jag ville bara låta er veta att vi kommer att sakna er på avdelningen nu när ni har efterlängtad ledighet. Ha en underbar semester!Dear Mr. Andersson, I just wanted to let you know that we will miss you in the department now that you are finally taking your well-deserved vacation. Have a wonderful holiday!
- Mamma, jag saknar dig så mycket. Jag ser fram emot att komma hem och spendera tid tillsammans med familjen igen.Mom, I miss you so much. I'm looking forward to coming home and spending time with the family again.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Karl are talking on the phone.
- EmmaHej Karl, hur är det?Hi Karl, how are you?
- KarlDet är bra, men jag saknar dig.It is good, but I miss you.
- EmmaJag saknar dig också, Karl.I miss you too, Karl.
- KarlVi ses snart.See you soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
