How to Say “Rest in Peace” in Swedish

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vila i frid
The Swedish phrase for "rest in peace" is vila i frid.
vila i frid is used as a blessing or an expression of hope for the deceased to find eternal peace.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the verb vila (rest), the preposition i (in) and the noun frid (peace).

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Vila i frid is a common and widely used formal phrase often found in epitaphs or funeral services. You can also use Vila i stillhet, which is a formal way to express the same sentiment while emphasizing tranquility. For a close friend, you might use the informal version Vila i frid, kompis (rest in peace, buddy).

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase vila i frid, the verb vila is in its infinitive form.

Did you know?

  • The word frid shares a common ancestor with the English word 'freedom'.
  • The word frid comes from the Old Norse friðr, which is the root for the concept of peace across several Northern Germanic languages.
  • The word frid is a variant of the more common modern Swedish word fred.

Examples in context

  • Må hans själ vila i frid.
    May his soul rest in peace.
    This sentence shows how to use the form to express a wish for someone's soul.
    Tatoeba #8857128 by morbrorper, translation #327018 by CM
  • Vila i frid.
    Rest in peace.
    This sentence shows the phrase used as a direct expression.
    Tatoeba #10251800 by morbrorper, translation #692884 by CM
  • Våra djupaste kondoleanser. Må han/hon vila i frid.
    Our deepest condolences. May he/she rest in peace.
  • Vi delar er sorg. Må den avlidne vara i fred.
    We share your sorrow. May the deceased rest in peace.
  • Vi ber för den avlidnes själ. Må han/hon vila i stillhet.
    We pray for the deceased's soul. May he/she rest in peace.
  • Jag saknar dig så mycket. Vila i frid, kompis.
    I miss you so much. Rest in peace, buddy.
  • Må din far vila i frid.
    May your father rest in peace.

Example conversation

Oscar and Emma are at a funeral service.

  1. Oscar

    Jag beklagar verkligen din förlust, Emma.
    I am truly sorry for your loss, Emma.
  2. Emma

    Tack, Oscar. Han var en fantastisk människa.
    Thank you, Oscar. He was a wonderful person.
  3. Oscar

    Må han vila i frid.
    May he rest in peace.
  4. Emma

    Det vill jag verkligen tro.
    I truly hope so.

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