Prepare for a healthcare appointment in Swedish
A healthcare appointment can be stressful, especially when you are trying to explain how you feel in a new language.
Kompis helps you practise the Swedish you may need before an appointment, so you can feel more prepared to describe your symptoms, ask questions and understand what happens next.
Practise common healthcare conversations
- Booking or changing an appointment.
- Calling a healthcare centre.
- Explaining where it hurts.
- Describing how long you have had symptoms.
- Talking about medicine or allergies.
- Asking what a word means.
- Asking the healthcare professional to repeat something.
- Understanding what you should do next.
Useful Swedish phrases for healthcare
- Jag har ont i …
- Jag har haft besvär i … dagar.
- Kan du säga det en gång till?
- Kan du prata lite långsammare?
- Jag förstår inte riktigt.
- Vad betyder det?
- Vad ska jag göra nu?
- Behöver jag boka en ny tid?
Practise calmly before the real conversation
Kompis is a practice tool. It can help you prepare language for a conversation, but it does not provide medical advice, diagnose symptoms or replace healthcare professionals.
If you need urgent medical help, contact the appropriate healthcare service or emergency number.
Practise Swedish before your appointment
Prepare the words and questions you may need, in a calm space before the real conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Can Kompis give medical advice?
No. Kompis is for language practice only. It does not diagnose, treat or provide medical advice.
What if I need an interpreter?
You can ask your healthcare provider about interpreter support. Practising beforehand may still help you feel more confident.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Start with simple phrases and short conversations. You can repeat them as often as you need.