The short answer
The Swedish word for an office is ett kontor, while the desk itself is ett skrivbord. The most useful objects are en dator, en skärm, ett tangentbord, en laddare, en skrivare and ett anteckningsblock. Pair them with behöver, låna, ansluta and fungera.
Kontor and skrivbord are different things
Ett kontor is the office as a workplace. Ett skrivbord is the desk you work at. Add en stol, en hylla, ett mötesrum and ett skåp to describe the space.
The Swedish workplace phrases guide supplies the requests and clarifications that give these objects a practical role.
| In Swedish | What it means | When you use it |
|---|---|---|
| Finns det ett ledigt skrivbord? | Is there a free desk? | In a shared space or on a first day. |
Computer, screen and connections
Learn en dator, en skärm, ett tangentbord, en mus, en laddare, ett headset and en kabel. The matching verbs are starta, ansluta, ladda, logga in and dela.
For a fault or setting, the Swedish phone and technology vocabulary adds network, password and support language.
| In Swedish | What it means | When you use it |
|---|---|---|
| Min skärm fungerar inte. | My screen isn't working. | Opening a support request. |
| Kan jag låna en laddare? | Can I borrow a charger? | Asking a colleague or reception. |
Supplies, documents and the printer
Keep en penna, ett block, ett gem, en pärm, ett dokument and en skrivare. The useful printer verbs are skriva ut, skanna and fylla på papper.
Documents often lead to a written request. Use the guide to writing an email in Swedish when you need to send a file or ask for a version.
| In Swedish | What it means | When you use it |
|---|---|---|
| Kan du skriva ut det här dokumentet? | Can you print this document? | When the file or link has already been shared. |
Pack for a workday or trip
Describe what you are taking before you leave: laptop, pass, charger and notebook. Repeating that real list builds stronger vocabulary than memorising stationery.
For a business trip, continue with Swedish hotel phrases and the Swedish sports vocabulary if the gym belongs to your after-work routine.
Questions people ask
- What is office in Swedish?
- Ett kontor is an office or workplace. Ett skrivbord is the desk itself.
- How do you say computer and screen in Swedish?
- A computer is en dator and a screen is en skärm. A keyboard is ett tangentbord.
- How do you report that equipment is not working?
- Say Min dator fungerar inte or Min skärm fungerar inte, then explain what you have already tried.
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