Scandinavian folklore and spirituality expert Emma Cairo says that hej (hay) or hejsan (hay-san) is how you say “hi” or “hello” in Swedish. If you’re greeting close friends, you may also use tja (sheh), which is more casual and similar to the English “hey.”
A short “Hej” is by far the easiest and most standard way to say hello in Swedish. It will always work, no matter the situation, but it may sound a bit too rigid and cold when used with close friends.
Hej is the probably the first word you hear when you come to Sweden. The stewardess, the cashier at the gas station or the receptionist will most likely greet you with a very friendly and slightly high pitched hej.
"Hello" in Swedish "Hej" How to Pronounce It Correctly Hej Sweden 898 subscribers Subscribed
Learn how to say hello in Swedish. From hej to hallå, this guide covers Swedish greetings for both casual and formal situations. Wondering how to greet someone in Swedish? Learning to say hello is the perfect first step on your Swedish language adventure.
Hi, what are you up to? (literally, “ Hi, what do you? ”) Hej, mitt vinterland, nu är jag här.
HEJ translate: hey, hallo, hey, hi. Learn more in the Cambridge Swedish-English Dictionary.
As in English, there are many phrases you can use to say hello in Swedish — which one you use will not only depend on the context, but will also say something about your personality! So, how do you say hello in Swedish? The easiest way is to use hej.