🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Förlåt mig
"Forgive me" in Swedish · say it like fur-loht may

The most natural way to say "Forgive me" in Swedish is Förlåt 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 mig
more casual, often used in everyday situations
Jag ber om ursäkt
more formal, used in serious contexts

When to use it

Use 'Förlåt mig' when you want to apologize for a mistake or an inconvenience. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it when bumping into someone or interrupting a conversation.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Förlåt mig, jag visste inte att du var här.Forgive me, I didn't know you were here.
Förlåt mig för att jag kom sent.Forgive me for being late.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'förlåt' with 'ursäkta', but they are used in slightly different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Förlåt 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 'förlåt'?

'Ursäkta' is more casual and often used to get someone's attention or to excuse yourself.

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