We Swedes have a lot of love for coffee breaks and the famous “fika.” Therefore, let’s learn some useful phrases and words to shine your language skills next time you order something at a cafe;)
I want a bun, please. - Jag skulle vilja ha en bulle tack.
Could I have some milk in my coffee/tea? - Skulle jag kunna få lite mjölk i mitt kaffe/te?
Can you recommend any pastries? - Kan du tipsa om något bakverk?
Are there nuts in the cake? - Är det nötter i tårtan?
I want to order a lactose-free latte, please. - Jag vill beställa en laktosfri latte, tack.Do you have any gluten-free/lactose-free cakes? - Har ni någon glutenfri/laktosfri kaka?
I'll have a hot chocolate, please. - Jag tar en varm choklad tack.
This bun was delicious. - Den här bullen var jätte god.
What a cozy cafe. - Vilket mysigt fik.
Where is the restroom? Thank you - Var är toaletten? Tack så mycket
Source: Pixabay
Bun - Bulle
Cookie - Kaka
Cake - Tårta
Pastry - Bakelse
Coffee - Kaffe
Tea - Te
Chocolate - Choklad
Sugar - Socker
Honey - Honung
Milk - Mjölk
Napkin - Servett
Spoon - Sked
Gluten free - Glutenfri
Lactose free - Laktosfri
Linnea, OLS Community Manager – Swedish