Swedish · A2 (Elementary)
Emergencies in Swedish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Swedish words for emergencies are olyckan (the accident), stjäla (to steal) and skadad (injured). The full Swedish emergencies phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Swedish vocabulary for emergencies, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Swedish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key emergencies vocabulary
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| olyckan | the accident |
| stjäla | to steal |
| skadad | injured |
| ambulansen | the ambulance |
| brandkåren | the fire brigade |
| försäkrad | insured |
| vittnet | the witness |
| polisanmälan | the police report |
| poliskontoret | the police station |
| försäkringen | the insurance |
Example sentences
Det har hänt en olycka på motorvägen.
There has been an accident on the motorway.
Min plånbok har blivit stulen.
My wallet has been stolen.
Det finns skadade.
There are injured people.
Ring ambulansen!
Call the ambulance!
Jag måste göra en polisanmälan.
I have to file a police report.
Jag går till poliskontoret.
I am going to the police station.
How to actually learn these
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