Introduction
Penetrating a foreign market can be difficult for established businesses, let alone sunrise ventures. However, one way that makes the process easier is using the common language. Sometimes it is the only difference between business success and failure in the Swedish market.
Here is what you need to know about the Swedish language
- The Swedish language was heavily influenced by the Danish language in the earlier 1500s. However, that severely changed after Gustav I Vasa’s revolt. The new regime worked diligently to eliminate foreign linguistic influences from the Swedish language.
- Most Swedish words begin with S, but very few words begin with Q or W. Now, you can win a scrabble game against a Swedish competitor very easily!
- The Swedish language was the official language of Finland before it was Sweden’s. Only 10 percent of the Finnish population speak Sweden. However, close ties enabled Finland to have Finnish and Swedish as its national languages.
- The Swedish language was recognized as Sweden’s official language in 2009. Furthermore, the Swedish government also realized Meankieli, Sami, Yiddish, and Romani as minority languages.
- “Please” is not a part of the Swedish language. Therefore, being polite could be challenging in Swedish. You can use tack, which is thank you in Swedish, to exhibit politeness.
- You cannot call paternal grandfather and maternal grandfather with the same title. The paternal grandfather is farfar, and the maternal grandfather is morfar in the Swedish language. The practice is very common in South Asian languages as well.
- Since Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are closely geographically related, their languages are mostly the same, too. A Swedish speaker can understand Danish and Norwegian to some extent. Learn one language, get two more in the bank!
- The Swedish articles come after the noun. “The dog” in English would be “dog the” in
Swedish, which translates to hunden.
- The Swedish language has 29 letters with three additional additional vowels. The nine vowels are y, a, i, e, u, o, ä, ü, and ö. Furthermore, these vowels can be longer or shorter, depending on the context. Therefore, Swedish vowels have 18 vowels in total.
- The characters ö, ä, and å are foreign to English. The Swedish å makes a sound between a and o. Ä makes the ɛ sound. Lastly, ö is pronounced as ø.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swedish a complex language to learn?
Swedish is the easier language for an English speaker since the grammar and vocabulary overlap with the Scandinavian languages. However, the Swedish language is complicated with compounds and tricky elements.
Why is Swedish a difficult language?
Primarily, the Swedish language is very strict about gender use. The language has three genders; neuter, feminine, and masculine. Furthermore, assigning gender to an object can also become confusing, a concept relatively common in Indo-European languages.
How many people speak Swedish?
The Swedish language is spoken by more than 10 million people on a global scale.
Which international bodies use Swedish as an official language?
European Union and Nordic Council have termed Swedish as an official language for diplomatic and official purposes.
Why hire Kings of Translation? Make your business international
Kings of Translation will help your business attain a global audience, the benchmark of economic success. The service will provide professional Swedish translations in the advertisement and marketing sectors for successfully attracting international customers. Further services include translating websites and product descriptions to eliminate the linguistic barrier.
Working 24/7
Are you experiencing subpar translation services? Another reason to hire Kings of Translation is for reliable and credible services. The clients are never left in limbo with 24/7 customer assistance. Regardless of where you are in the world, a competent translator provides a professional Swedish translation.
Diversified services
Kings of Translation is also expert in providing translations in numerous sectors. The service hires competent, academically qualified, and native speakers for interpreting legal contracts and medical journals. The translators are competent to interpret linguistic technicalities to mirror the source document.
Workload management
Kings of Translation has streamlined its work processes to accommodate larger clients. A professional linguistic service must not shy away from an increased workload. Thus, we have the employees and resources to do just that. Our translators have been trained to meet all deadlines without straying away from the source documents. A guarantee is promised.
Kings of Translation Area of expertise
Kings of translation provide professional Swedish translation services in the following sectors:
- Localizing games for the Swedish entertainment sector
- Localizing mobile applications for Swedish users
- Customer support translation for Swedish individuals
- Traveling guidelines, pamphlets, and menus for Swedish tourism
- Localizing websites to penetrate the Swedish market
- Translating product description and packaging to appeal to the Swedish customers
Save your money by hiring Kings of Translation
Kings of Translation provides accuracy, cost-efficient, time-saving, and reliable translations to international clients. The first meeting is completely free for new clients. Therefore, next time you are in the market for a translation, contact the agency via email or phone.