sköt om dig
addressee singular
The Swedish phrase for "take care" is sköt om dig. Wiktionary also lists sköt om er.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | Note |
|---|---|
| sköt om dig | addressee singular |
| sköt om er |
This phrase is used as an interjection when saying good-bye. It is distinct from the verb akta sig, which is used when you want someone to be cautious or careful.
Which one should you use?
The form sköt om dig is used when addressing one person, while sköt om er is used when addressing more than one person.
Related words
Did you know?
- The word sköt is derived from the Old Norse skaut, which referred to the skirt of a cloak or a flap of fabric.
- The term sköta om can also be used to describe the act of tending to a garden or looking after a pet.
- While English uses 'take care' as a generic parting, using sköt om dig implies a sense of 'looking after' or 'tending to' oneself.
Examples in context
- Sköt om dig!Take care!This sentence is useful for learning how to use the form sköt om dig as a parting expression.Tatoeba #2161900 by freddy1, translation #324861 by CK
- Ha det så bra och sköt om dig!Take care, and have a good time!
- Hoppas du får en varm och härlig dag. Ta hand om dig!Hope you have a warm and lovely day. Take care!
Example conversation
Lucas and Linnea are saying goodbye after a walk.
- LucasTack för idag, Linnea.Thanks for today, Linnea.
- LinneaDet var så lite, Lucas.You're welcome, Lucas.
- LucasNu går jag hem. Sköt om dig!I'm going home now. Take care!
- LinneaTack, du med!Thanks, you too!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “take care” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dig, er, om, sköt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
