How to say “Goodbye” in Swedish

The most common way to say “goodbye” in Swedish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

Adjö

In a sentence

English

Goodbye, thank you.

Swedish

Adjö, Tack

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How do you say "Goodbye" in Swedish?

"Goodbye" in Swedish is "Adjö". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "Adjö" written in Swedish?

"Adjö" is the standard written form in Swedish, rendered left-to-right.

How do you pronounce "Adjö" in Swedish?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Adjö" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "Adjö" mean in English?

"Adjö" is the Swedish way of saying "Goodbye" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Goodbye" in Swedish?

Many languages — including Swedish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Adjö" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Swedish spoken?

Swedish is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Swedish dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Swedish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Adjö" or any other Swedish text.

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