SlangMeaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
typlike / kinda (filler word)Sweden, Swedish (colloquial)“Jag är typ trött.” (I’m like kinda tired.)Sweden, Europe

Definition & Description of Typ

Typ is Swedish slang functioning as a filler word meaning “like” or “kinda,” similar to how English speakers say “like” in casual conversation. It’s often used to soften statements, make approximations, or add an informal tone.

Although it has a literal meaning of “type” or “kind,” its slang usage is purely conversational. It’s extremely common among young Swedes, often appearing multiple times in a sentence when people are speaking casually.

While it’s not formal language, it’s completely harmless and widely recognized in everyday Swedish speech.

Examples of Typ

  • “Det är typ omöjligt.” (It’s like impossible.)
  • “Han är typ den roligaste personen jag känner.” (He’s like the funniest person I know.)

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