okej
/ɔˈkɛj/
The English phrase 'ok' can be translated into Swedish as okej. Wiktionary also lists okey.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA |
|---|---|
| okej | /ɔˈkɛj/ /ʊˈkɛj/ |
| okey |
okej is used to express acknowledgement, acceptance or to indicate that something is acceptable or fine. It can also be used to seek confirmation, such as at the end of a sentence. When used as an interjection to express agreement or acknowledgement, it is often used with a falling intonation. Additionally, the related forms okej and ok can be used as nouns meaning endorsement or approval, while in computing, OK is used to activate an OK button.
Which one should you use?
In Swedish, okej serves a dual purpose: it can describe something as being 'acceptable/fine' (for example, Det är okej) or it can function as a way to seek confirmation (for example, …, okej?).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔˈkɛj/
Did you know?
- While okej is common, Swedes often use det går to mean something is 'ok' or 'manageable'. This literally translates to 'it goes', implying that while a situation is not perfect, it is functional.
- Swedes sometimes use the phrase okej då to express a reluctant agreement, similar to saying 'fine, then' or 'if you insist' in English.
- If you are describing a person as being okej, it can sometimes imply they are merely mediocre or unexceptional, rather than truly 'good'.
Examples in context
- Såg Tom okej ut?Did Tom look OK?This sentence shows how to use okej to ask if someone looks okay.Tatoeba #4324121 by richke, translation #3326670 by CK
- Ser den okej ut?Does it look OK?This sentence demonstrates using okej to ask if something looks okay.Tatoeba #4328385 by richke, translation #3333932 by CK
- Vänta i bilen, okej?Wait in the car, OK?This sentence shows how to use okej to seek confirmation at the end of a request.Tatoeba #4367535 by richke, translation #2647370 by CK
- Kan du skicka rapporten imorgon? Ja.Can you send the report tomorrow? Ok.
- Vi ses på caféet snart? Okej.Shall we meet at the café soon? Ok.
- Ska vi gå på bio ikväll? Visst.Shall we go to the cinema tonight? Sure, ok.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maja and Karl are deciding on a place to eat.
- MajaSka vi äta pizza ikväll?Shall we eat pizza tonight?
- KarlOkej, det låter bra.Okay, that sounds good.
- MajaJag hämtar bilen nu.I am getting the car now.
- KarlOkej, jag väntar här.Okay, I will wait here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations and entries okej, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
