🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "Goodbye" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Adjö
"Goodbye" in Swedish · say it like ah-dyuh

The most natural way to say "Goodbye" in Swedish is Adjö. 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

Hejdå
more casual and commonly used among friends
Farväl
more formal and often used in written contexts

When to use it

You can use 'Adjö' when parting ways with someone in a more formal setting. It's appropriate for both spoken and written farewells. For casual situations, 'Hejdå' is more common among friends and family.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Adjö, vi ses snart!Goodbye, see you soon!
Adjö, ta hand om dig.Goodbye, take care.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Adjö' with 'Hejdå', using the former in casual contexts where 'Hejdå' would be more appropriate.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Adjö, 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 'Adjö' used in everyday conversation?

'Adjö' is less common in everyday conversation and is more formal; 'Hejdå' is preferred.

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