🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ursäkta mig
"Excuse me" in Swedish · say it like oor-sehk-tah mee

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Swedish is Ursäkta mig. 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

Ursäkta
more casual, often used among friends
Förlåt
used when apologizing for a mistake or inconvenience

When to use it

You can use 'Ursäkta mig' when you want to politely interrupt someone or ask for help. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations. If you bump into someone accidentally, this phrase is also suitable to express your apology.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Ursäkta mig, kan jag få hjälp?Excuse me, can I get some help?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Ursäkta' with 'Förlåt', but they are used in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ursäkta mig, 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

When should I use 'Ursäkta' instead of 'Ursäkta mig'?

'Ursäkta' is more casual and can be used among friends, while 'Ursäkta mig' is more polite and formal.

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