🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "Long time no see" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Länge sedan vi sågs
"Long time no see" in Swedish · say it like len-geh seh-dahn vee sohgs

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Swedish is Länge sedan vi sågs. 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

Länge sen
A more casual way to say it among friends
Det var länge sedan
A slightly more formal version

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It's friendly and acknowledges the time that has passed. It's suitable for both casual and more formal situations.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Hej! Länge sedan vi sågs!Hi! Long time no see!
Common mistake
A common mistake is to translate it literally, which can sound awkward in Swedish.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Länge sedan vi sågs, 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 this phrase used in formal situations?

Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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