okej
/ɔˈkɛj/
The English phrase 'okay' is translated into Swedish as okej.
okej is used to mean 'OK' as an interjection. In Swedish, okej is the standard spelling of the English word 'okay'.
Meaning: OK (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔˈkɛj/
Did you know?
- Swedish has a specific word, lagom, which describes something that is 'just right' or 'okay'. While okej refers to agreement or acceptability, lagom refers to a precise social balance of not too much and not too little.
- If you want to say 'it is okay' in a more traditional, old-fashioned way, you might use det är lugnt, which literally translates to 'it is calm'.
- When a Swede says det är okej to describe a movie or meal, it can be a 'polite' way of saying it was mediocre. In a culture that values modesty, okej is often a lukewarm rating rather than a positive one.
Examples in context
- Du kan gråta nu. Det är okej.You can cry now. It's okay.Tatoeba #11170124 by Pineapple, translation #2345849 by Hybrid
- Det är okej att ta det lugnt ibland.It's okay to take it easy sometimes.Tatoeba #12240553 by morbrorper, translation #40524 by CK
- Okej.Okay.Tatoeba #5840205 by herrsilen, translation #1391646 by enteka
- Behöver du mer tid för projektet?Do you need more time for the project?
- Ja, det är bra.Yes, that is good.
- Ska vi gå på bio ikväll?Shall we go to the movies tonight?
- Okej, jag är med.Okay, I'm in.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Karl and Linnea are deciding on a movie to watch.
- KarlSka vi se en komedi?Shall we watch a comedy?
- LinneaOkej, det låter bra.Okay, that sounds good.
- KarlVill du ha popcorn också?Do you want popcorn too?
- LinneaJa, tack.Yes, please.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry okej, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
