välkommen tillbaka
/²vɛːlˌkɔmːɛn tɪlˈbɑːka/word by word
The English phrase "welcome back" is translated into Swedish as välkommen tillbaka.
You might also hear the informal expression Kul att du är tillbaka, which means "nice that you're back".
Meaning: welcome back (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of välkommen (welcome) and tillbaka (back).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use välkommen tillbaka when addressing a single person. When addressing more than one person, change the adjective to the plural form välkomna tillbaka.
How do you pronounce it?
/²vɛːlˌkɔmːɛn tɪlˈbɑːka/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'back' to mean a body part or a direction, the Swedish tillbaka is a historical linguistic quirk where 'back' refers to the genitive of 'baker'.
Examples in context
- Välkommen tillbaka!Welcome back!This example shows how to use the phrase välkommen tillbaka as a simple greeting.Tatoeba #3744511 by herrsilen, translation #5367229 by KatKoba
- Välkommen tillbaka. Vi har saknat dig!Welcome back. We missed you!This example uses välkommen tillbaka alongside a phrase expressing that the person was missed.Tatoeba #2900333 by zink, translation #599638 by kebukebu
- Hej Maria! Välkommen tillbaka! Nu blir vår lunchrast äntligen rolig igen. Har du saknat våra spännande diskussioner om serier?Hey Maria! Welcome back! Our lunch breaks will finally be fun again. Have you missed our thrilling discussions about TV shows?
- Välkommen tillbaka till kontoret!Welcome back to the office!
Example conversation
Oscar has just returned to his job after a long vacation.
- EmmaVälkommen tillbaka, Oscar!Welcome back, Oscar!
- OscarTack så mycket, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
- EmmaHur var din resa?How was your trip?
- OscarDen var helt fantastisk.It was absolutely fantastic.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (välkommen, tillbaka) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tillbaka, välkommen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
