What does välkommen in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word välkommen in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use välkommen in Swedish.

The word välkommen in Swedish means welcome, välkommen, välkommen, välkommen, välkommen, välkommen, fri, möta, stanna längre än man är välkommen, ta emot ngt, välkomna, välkommen tillbaka, välkommen hem. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word välkommen

welcome

välkommen

(greeting)

Välkommen! Drinkarna finns här borta.
Welcome! The drinks are over here.

välkommen

(happily received)

Hon var välkommen på festen.
She was welcome at the party.

välkommen

(may do sth)

Du får gärna använda min tvättmaskin om du har smutsiga kläder.
You are welcome to use my washer if you have dirty clothes.

välkommen

(agreeable)

This sunny weather is a welcome change after days of rain.

välkommen

(received gladly)

It was a welcome gift.

fri

(unrestrained)

You are free to ask questions.

möta

(greet: a flight, etc.)

Hela familjen kommer att möta oss på flygplatsen.
The whole family will meet our flight at the airport.

stanna längre än man är välkommen

(stay for too long)

I love my family dearly, but after 4 weeks I think they've outstayed their welcome.

ta emot ngt

(greet)

Would you stand by the door to receive the guests?

välkomna

(greet gladly)

Vi välkomnade henne (or: hälsade henne välkommen) till festen.
We welcomed her to the party.

välkommen tillbaka

(expressing happiness at sb's return)

Welcome back! - the office just wasn't the same while you were away.

välkommen hem

(expressing happiness at sb's return)

You've been away for ages - welcome home.

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