tjena

Swedish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Short form of tjenare, from tjänare (“servant”). Originally a formal greeting towards servants.


Interjection

tjena

  1. (colloquial) hi, hello
  2. (colloquial) yeah sure; indication that one isn't trusting someone
    Jag vann en miljon på min trisslott!
    Tjena! Du ljuger bara!
    I won one million on my lottery ticket!
    Yeah sure! You're just lying!
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