trevlig flygresa
The English phrase "safe flight" is translated into Swedish as trevlig flygresa.
You can also use the informal expression Ha en bra flygning to mean "Have a good flight".
Did you know?
- While English speakers often focus on 'safety' when wishing someone well on a trip, Swedes focus more on the 'pleasantness' of the experience. Using a word like 'safe' in this context can actually sound more ominous than a standard wish for a 'nice' trip.
- The word trevlig shares an ancient root with the Old Norse þrifligr, which originally related to the idea of 'thriving' or being 'prosperous'.
- If you are the one leaving, a Swede might reply to trevlig flygresa with tack, but they will often add lika så if the other person is also traveling.
Examples in context
- Trevlig flygresa till dig!Have a safe flight!
- Jag önskar dig en trevlig flygresa.I wish you a safe flight.
- Ha en trevlig flygresa över havet.Have a safe flight across the ocean.
Example conversation
Oscar is seeing Emma off at the airport.
- OscarNu är det dags att gå, Emma.It is time to go now, Emma.
- EmmaJa, jag måste gå till gaten.Yes, I must go to the gate.
- OscarOkej, trevlig flygresa!Okay, safe flight!
- EmmaTack så mycket, Oscar!Thank you very much, Oscar!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries flygresa, trevlig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
