Tycker, tänker or tror? How to think in Swedish

The word think, or the equivalent(s) in your language, is conveniently translated into three different words in Swedish: tycker, tänker, tror. Do not believe that you can use these sporadically, as per your own preference, because for any Swede, these three words have...
The potential of Swedish

The potential of Swedish

I am not a poet, and I will never be. But I am fascinated with language, and partly because of its reflection of culture and social practice. Somehow, our language enables us to think, and learning a new language always give your insight into a new way of thinking. In...

How Bee Swedish met the Newbie Guide to Sweden

How Bee Swedish met the Newbie Guide to Sweden   How to create a physical network from your social media contacts   In November 2015, I was an enthusiastic, brave, and terrified entrepreneur, having just launched my business and website Bee Swedish, and still waiting...
Jack Morgan on being Swedish

Jack Morgan on being Swedish

Jack Morgan is a young Brit (eligible for an Irish passport, following Brexit fears), who ended up living in Stockholm by chance. He works as a project manager for FNUF, which is short for Norden Association Youth League Sweden. Besides having the best-sounding...
Are Swedes really shy and reserved?

Are Swedes really shy and reserved?

When asked about a national character, almost any newbie – or oldie, is likely to describe the typical Swede as shy, reserved and almost uninterested in human contact. Our favourite activity seems to be walking alone in the forest, going to a remotely located cottage...