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Formal Phrases for Bookings and Rentals

Reserving a cabin, hiring equipment and sorting out problems in writing.

Booking the fjäll cabin by email: bäddar and slutstädning, deposits and nyckelboxar, the heating complaint — closing tack för en utmärkt vistelse.

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  1. 1

    Jag vill höra mig för om lediga tider.

    I would like to enquire about availability.

    Tip: First contact with a cabin owner.

  2. 2

    Är stugan ledig vecka nio?

    Is the cabin available week nine?

    Tip: Swedes book by week number.

  3. 3

    Hur många bäddar finns det?

    How many does it sleep?

    Tip: lit. 'how many beds are there'.

  4. 4

    Ingår sängkläder?

    Is bed linen included?

    Tip: Usually it isn't.

  5. 5

    Ingår slutstädning?

    Is final cleaning included?

    Tip: A standard extra cost.

  6. 6

    Hur stor är depositionen?

    What is the deposit?

    Tip: Asking about the security deposit.

  7. 7

    När ska betalningen ske?

    When is payment due?

    Tip: Confirming terms.

  8. 8

    Kan ni skicka en bokningsbekräftelse?

    Could you send a booking confirmation?

    Tip: Getting it in writing.

  9. 9

    Vilka avbokningsvillkor gäller?

    What are the cancellation terms?

    Tip: Important with weather-dependent trips.

  10. 10

    Jag skulle vilja hyra utrustning.

    I would like to rent equipment.

    Tip: At the rental shop.

  11. 11

    För tre vuxna och två barn.

    For three adults and two children.

    Tip: Specifying the party.

  12. 12

    Kan ni rekommendera en lämplig längd?

    Could you recommend a suitable length?

    Tip: About skis.

  13. 13

    Ingår hjälm?

    Is a helmet included?

    Tip: Compulsory for children.

  14. 14

    När ska utrustningen lämnas tillbaka?

    When must the equipment be returned?

    Tip: Avoiding a late fee.

  15. 15

    Utrustningen var skadad vid uthämtningen.

    The equipment was damaged on arrival.

    Tip: Documenting a problem.

  16. 16

    Jag vill anmäla ett fel i stugan.

    I would like to report a fault in the cabin.

    Tip: Reporting to the owner.

  17. 17

    Värmen fungerar inte.

    The heating is not working.

    Tip: A serious issue in February.

  18. 18

    Kan någon komma och titta på det?

    Could someone come and look at it?

    Tip: Requesting a call-out.

  19. 19

    Vi önskar delvis återbetalning.

    We would like a partial refund.

    Tip: Making a claim.

  20. 20

    Jag hänvisar till vår bokning den tionde.

    I refer to our booking of the tenth.

    Tip: Referencing correspondence.

  21. 21

    Vänligen bekräfta mottagandet.

    Please confirm receipt.

    Tip: Creating a record.

  22. 22

    Tack för ert snabba svar.

    Thank you for your quick response.

    Tip: Standard courtesy.

  23. 23

    Vi var mycket nöjda med vistelsen.

    We were very satisfied with our stay.

    Tip: A positive closing.

  24. 24

    Vi återkommer gärna nästa år.

    We would gladly return next year.

    Tip: Leaving the door open.

  25. 25

    Vänliga hälsningar från oss alla.

    Kind regards from all of us.

    Tip: Warm formal sign-off.

  26. 26

    Kontakta mig gärna på numret nedan.

    Please contact me on the number below.

    Tip: Closing a formal message.

  27. 27

    Jag vill reservera stugan.

    I would like to reserve the cabin.

    Tip: Formal booking request.

  28. 28

    För perioden den nionde till sextonde.

    For the period the ninth to the sixteenth.

    Tip: Stating the dates.

  29. 29

    Lördag till lördag.

    Saturday to Saturday.

    Tip: The standard Swedish rental week.

  30. 30

    Vilken tid är incheckning?

    What time is arrival?

    Tip: Practical.

  31. 31

    Och utcheckning?

    And departure?

    Tip: Usually eleven.

  32. 32

    Finns det en nyckelbox?

    Is there a key box?

    Tip: For late arrivals.

  33. 33

    Kan ni skicka koden i förväg?

    Could you send the code in advance?

    Tip: Practical request.

  34. 34

    Finns parkering vid stugan?

    Is there parking at the cabin?

    Tip: Important with a car full of skis.

  35. 35

    Finns motorvärmare?

    Is there an engine heater?

    Tip: Essential in the mountains.

  36. 36

    Hur värms stugan?

    How is the cabin heated?

    Tip: Wood, electricity or both.

  37. 37

    Ingår ved?

    Is firewood included?

    Tip: Often extra.

  38. 38

    Finns tvättmaskin?

    Is there a washing machine?

    Tip: For a week with children.

  39. 39

    Går det att hyra sängkläder?

    Is bed linen available to hire?

    Tip: If you'd rather not bring it.

  40. 40

    Vi är tre vuxna och två barn.

    We are three adults and two children.

    Tip: Party size.

  41. 41

    Finns barnsäng?

    Is a cot available?

    Tip: For the youngest.

  42. 42

    Är husdjur tillåtna?

    Are pets permitted?

    Tip: Ask before you assume.

  43. 43

    Är rökning förbjuden inomhus?

    Is smoking prohibited indoors?

    Tip: Almost always yes.

  44. 44

    Vi vill förlänga med en natt.

    We would like to extend by one night.

    Tip: Mid-stay request.

  45. 45

    Går det med kort varsel?

    Is that possible at short notice?

    Tip: Polite framing.

  46. 46

    Tack för en utmärkt vistelse.

    Thank you for an excellent stay.

    Tip: Closing warmly.