Signification
Asking to pass on greetings.
Contexte culturel
In Sweden, it is considered slightly rude to leave a social gathering without acknowledging the host's family, even if they weren't present. Finland-Swedes use this phrase just as much as Swedes in Sweden, often with a slightly different melodic intonation. Even in modern, flat-hierarchy Swedish offices, saying this to a colleague shows you value them as a person, not just a worker. On Facebook or Instagram, 'Hälsa familjen' is a very common comment on family photos posted by friends.
The 'Det ska jag göra' Rule
Always respond with 'Det ska jag göra!' (I will do that!) when someone says this to you. It's the only natural response.
Hälsa hemma
If you aren't sure if they live with family or roommates, 'Hälsa hemma' is the safest and most native-sounding bet.
Signification
Asking to pass on greetings.
The 'Det ska jag göra' Rule
Always respond with 'Det ska jag göra!' (I will do that!) when someone says this to you. It's the only natural response.
Hälsa hemma
If you aren't sure if they live with family or roommates, 'Hälsa hemma' is the safest and most native-sounding bet.
Don't say 'Säg hej'
While 'Säg hej till...' is understood, it sounds like a translation. Stick to 'Hälsa' to sound like a pro.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say goodbye to a friend.
Hej då! ______ familjen!
'Hälsa' is the correct verb for sending greetings.
Which phrase is the most common informal way to say 'Say hi to everyone at home'?
Choose the best option:
'Hälsa hemma' is a very common idiomatic way to greet everyone in the household.
What is the most natural response to 'Hälsa familjen!'?
Person A: Hälsa familjen! Person B: _________
'Det ska jag göra!' (I shall do that!) is the standard polite response.
Match the phrase to the person you are greeting.
If you want to greet someone's mother specifically, you say:
You simply replace 'familjen' with the person's title or name.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who can you 'Hälsa'?
People
- • Familjen
- • Mamma
- • Barnen
- • Erik
Places
- • Hemma
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHej då! ______ familjen!
'Hälsa' is the correct verb for sending greetings.
Choose the best option:
'Hälsa hemma' is a very common idiomatic way to greet everyone in the household.
Person A: Hälsa familjen! Person B: _________
'Det ska jag göra!' (I shall do that!) is the standard polite response.
If you want to greet someone's mother specifically, you say:
You simply replace 'familjen' with the person's title or name.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but usually you'd say 'Hälsa [Namn]' or 'Hälsa alla'. 'Familjen' specifically refers to their family.
Yes, if you have a friendly relationship with your colleague. It's very common in Swedish offices.
Then don't use it! Use 'Ha det så bra!' (Have a good one!) instead.
No, it's neutral/informal. It's the standard way to be polite among equals.
In Swedish, we often use the definite form ('the family') instead of possessives ('your family') when the context is clear.
Yes, it's grammatically correct but sounds a bit more formal or old-fashioned.
Say 'Hälsa familjen från oss!'.
It means 'Greet them so well/kindly'. It's just a warmer version of the phrase.
Almost. 'Hälsa hemma' means 'Greet those at home', which is slightly more casual.
Absolutely. It's a very common way to end a text message to a friend.
Expressions liées
Hälsa hemma
similarSay hi to everyone at home
Hälsa på
contrastTo visit someone
Hälsa ifrån mig
builds onSay hi from me
Framför mina hälsningar
specialized formConvey my greetings
