Funny Swedish Words

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Discover funny Swedish words with their English meanings and add some laughter to your language learning! From quirky phrases to amusing expressions, enjoy a fun and memorable way to boost your Swedish vocabulary. Start smiling and learning today!

Here is a list of the most common Swedish words that make non-Swedes laugh :)

1. bra –  not a part of the female wardrobe, it simply means good
2. kiss – urine
3. puss – kiss
4. kock – chef  (so, Swedish chef is svensk kock in Swedish)
5. farthinder – speed bump
6. fackförening – (trade) union
7. knullruffs – ruffled hair after intense intercourse
8. sex – six
   Yes, Swedes say sex when they talk about the number 6. Strangely, they also say sex when they mean sex, the reproductive activity. This may lead to confusion when Swedes say: Sex hos mig, – Six/sex at my place, and you don’t know whether the person is very determined to have some sexy time at their place or just meet up at six o’clock.
9. olla – no, you shall not say it when you meet a Swede – it means “touching an objekt with the tip of a penis”. Wondering who was in demand of coming up with that word, please?!
10. slut – finish

Bonus:

• Läderlappen – Batman  (at least Spiderman is called Spindelmannen)

 

… also good to know, and better not to confuse:

• hurra – hooray
• hora – whore