I’ve long been a fan of the Swedish chef school of linguistics, but since I leave for Sweden on Tuesday it may just be time to gather my Swedish language emergency kit.
Those who remember my
quest for instant Czech won’t be surprise to hear that–thanks to the LCS Hockey Association’s website–I now can say things in Swedish that would surprise you:
Han finns de action? – Where is the action?
Har du sedd min kaslonger? – Have you seen my pants?
Langa de vin. – Pass the wine.
Jag var i Cleveland den vecka, officer. – I was in Cleveland that week, officer.
Du ar a illa skona kvinnor. – You are a very beautiful woman.
Skulle du lik att se de hem av a ensam, ensam man? – Would you like to see the home of a lonely, lonely man?
Nej, nej, ej de paprika sprej! – No, no, not the pepper spray!
At least I don’t have to learn Viking-coping phrases like “What a big ax!” and “I have no gold coins, but may I offer you this fine Timex watch?”
11 responses so far ↓
1 Niek Hockx // Aug 22, 2003 at 11:48 pm
Iff it’s Tooesdey thees moost be-a Svedee? Vell, in thet cese-a yuoo cun be-a in Hullund by Vednesdey… Teke-a a leettle-a detuoor! ;-)
2 Betsy Devine // Aug 23, 2003 at 5:22 am
Wow, Niek, I didn’t realize you already spoke Swedish so well! And here I was, thinking my hockey-guy phrases would be just what you needed….
3 Niek Hockx // Aug 23, 2003 at 6:19 am
I’m not a hockey guy… I’m a hockx guy… ;-)
4 marcum // Aug 23, 2003 at 12:29 pm
In case you find yourself at a Swedish racetrack, I recommend the following for makinbettins Swedish Horse Whisperer. Have fun Betty. Sorry about lunch.
5 Betsy Devine // Aug 23, 2003 at 3:56 pm
Wow, Chris, I like those horses–Thanks!
6 fp // Aug 25, 2003 at 3:40 pm
They don’t pass out the checks until 10/7. You gonna be gone for six weeks?????
7 Betsy Devine // Aug 25, 2003 at 7:46 pm
Tut tut, Frank Paynter. No evil eye. We’ll be back Sept. 10, loaded with Viking lore, not to mention stuff about Hawking radiation and pentaquarks.
8 Frank Paynter // Aug 26, 2003 at 5:36 pm
Have a great trip Betsy!
9 Betsy Devine // Aug 28, 2003 at 9:18 am
I’m loving it–despite another challenging new keyboard–sorry my only news so far is a defense of Dean. How about this–Swedish for “log in” seems to be “Logga Inn”
10 Fred82350@y... // Nov 19, 2003 at 8:27 am
RE: Sally Baron & kids.
The ignorant never die…their ignorance lives on forever.
11 Fred82350@y... // Nov 19, 2003 at 8:28 am
RE: Sally Baron & kids.
The ignorant never die…their ignorance lives on forever.