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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Talar du engelska?
"Do you speak English?" in Swedish 路 say it like tah-lar doo eng-el-ska

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Swedish is Talar du engelska?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Pratar du engelska?
More casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Kan du engelska?
A bit more formal, asking if someone knows English.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is useful in both formal and informal settings. It is polite to ask this when you are unsure of the person's language skills.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Talar du engelska?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'engelska' in the wrong context, like saying 'engelska' when referring to English as a subject rather than the language.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Talar du engelska?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Swedish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask if someone speaks English?

Yes, it is generally considered polite to ask, especially if you are in a non-English speaking country.

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