A collection of useful phrases in Westrobothnian, a variety of Swedish spoken in northern Sweden.
See these phrases in any combination of two languages in the Phrase Finder. If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me.
| Phrase | Bonschk / MåLe / Bondska (Westrobothnian) |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Velkömmun |
| Hello (General greeting) | Hej Heddu |
| Hello (on phone) | |
| How are you? | Hu gåne vedde? Hu måse? |
| Reply to 'How are you?' | |
| Long time no see | He va leng senn! |
| What's your name? | Vo hejtu? |
| My name is ... | |
| Where are you from? | Vosch jeru fra? |
| I'm from ... | |
| Pleased to meet you | Tre(j)wLett Treffes |
| Good morning (Morning greeting) |
Möran Go mårrn |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) |
Gow ettemidda |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) |
Gow kwell |
| Good night | Gow natt Natta |
| Goodbye (Parting phrases) |
Heddå |
| Good luck! | |
| Cheers! Good Health! (Toasts used when drinking) |
|
| Have a nice day | Hade n bra n da |
| Bon appetit / Have a nice meal |
|
| Bon voyage / Have a good journey |
Hane! |
| Yes | Joh |
| No | Ae |
| Maybe | Kansche |
| I don't know | Ja vejtint |
| I understand | Ja begrijp |
| I don't understand | Ja begrijpint |
| Please speak more slowly | Tawla sakktar |
| Please say that again | Kundu segge ejenn? |
| Please write it down | Schkrijv née |
| Do you speak English? | Eduse tawla oppa engelschk? |
| Do you speak Westrobothnian? | |
| Yes, a little (reply to 'Do you speak ...?') |
|
| Speak to me in Westrobothnian | |
| How do you say ... in Westrobothnian? | |
| Excuse me | Uschekttme |
| How much is this? | Hu myttje kosta henn? |
| Sorry | FLåt FöLåt |
| Please | |
| Thank you | Takk Takktu |
| Reply to thank you | |
| Where's the toilet / bathroom? | Vosch jer schijta? |
| This gentleman will pay for everything | Karn henna köm betawla fö allt |
| This lady will pay for everything | Kwinna henna köm betawla fö allt |
| Would you like to dance with me? | Velldu dansch nagge? |
| Do you come here often? | Tadude hijt na ofta? |
| I miss you | Ja sankne degg |
| I love you | Ja elschke degg |
| Get well soon | VaL better |
| Go away! | Fer börtt! |
| Leave me alone! | Lemmenme va! |
| Help! | Jölp! |
| Fire! | Ell! |
| Stop! | Schtann! |
| Call the police! | Reng polijsa! |
| Christmas greetings | Gow juwl |
| New Year greetings | Gött nytt ar |
| Easter greetings | Gla pöschk |
| Birthday greetings | Grattes oppa daga denn! |
| One language is never enough | He rettjint ve ba ett måL |
| My hovercraft is full of eels | Flyjgmaschijna minn jer full utå åLan |
If you would like to make any corrections or additions to this page, or if you can provide recordings, please contact me.
Information about Westrobothnian
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westrobothnian
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