Swedish For Dummies
Ah, Sweden. The long country in the far north. Polar bears on the streets? Minus 300 degrees in the winter?
You have heard the amazing stories of Sweden, and like many others, you are determined to go there and see it with your own eyes! Are these fascinating stories true? Is the truth that wherever in Sweden you are, you're always in the prosperous environment?
Obviously not!
But, I won't advise anyone against going to Sweden! It might not be the land of exotic palms or permafrost, but there are lots and lots of reasons to go here. In fact, Sweden is just as mordenized as your oh so hardcore towns! (if not more ;D)
So if you ever go to Sweden, you might walk into a few swedes. Would you feel like communicating with them? Without strange gesticulations and horrifying gargling? Then, I give you the offer to walk into the jungle of the Swedish language!
Let's start with pronouns!
I - jag
You - du
He, she, it - han, hon, det
We - vi
You - ni
They - de (pronounced dom)
The Swedish word for is/are is är. It never changes, even if he, they or you are something. Every pronoun är.
Soon, you can start composing your own Swedish sentences!
Some Swedish substantives are;
car - bil
band - band
computer - dator
girl - tjej
boy - kille
book - bok
house - hus
Let me mention some adjectives, and your sentence shall be complete!
If you ever go to Sweden, and you think 'oh, he is so hot' or 'that man should shut up!', then tell them!
Good-looking, handsome - snygg
Stupid - dum
Tall - lång
Short - kort
Pathetic - patetisk
Yellow - gul
Pink - rosa
Pale - blek
Cool - cool
To put more affection into your sentences, use väldigt, which means very.
The most common words used in questions are;
vem - who
var - where
varför - why
när - when
vad - what
In most cases, you put the words in the same order. Example:
Vem är det?
eng. Who is that?
Also, let's take a look at common Swedish verbs!
Think - tänka
Do - göra
Talk - prata
Smile - le
Write - skriva
These verbs in imperfect form are tänkte, gjorde, pratade, log and skrev.
Unfortunately, the imperfect forms of Swedish verbs are a bit... well, weird, and there are no particular grammar rules for them that I could mention. Only the talented speak Swedish
In present form, they are; tänker, gör, pratar, ler and skriver.
So, still understand how to put the pieces into a sentence?
Pick something from the first list, pronouns. Pick something from the questions word list. Then pick something from the verb list. Put them together! (remember to use är if needed)
Example; Vad tänker han?
eng. What is he thinking?
I will end this short lesson with some nice well-needed phrases! Enjoy.
The last person who said that to me got his tentacles shoved down his throat - Den senaste personen som sa så till mig fick sina tentakler nerkörda i halsen
Shut up - håll käften
Who the hell do you think you are? - vem fan tror du att du är?
You make me sick - du äcklar mig
What the fuck? - vad fan?
You're a dork - du är en tönt
How are you? - hur mår du?
I'm fine - Jag mår bra
Nice to meet you - Trevligt att träffas
I hope to never meet you again - Jag hoppas vi aldrig ses igen
Please, feel free to ask me questions. x]
Now, let me see what you learned! Give me some of that Swedish blah!
and good luck visiting us ;]
Comments
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ahh, I always forget where to place the dotty things
heywhatnow, July 22nd, 2008 at 03:50:28pm
allemansrätten ;D
Lissie!, July 22nd, 2008 at 09:34:20am
Ah, I quite appreciate this blog. I've been peculiarly fascinated with Sweden and Swedish things for a few years now. I want to learn Swedish but I doubt I'd be any good at it because I'd have nobody to practice it with.
Allemänsratten is my favourite word. :D
That's a word, right?
heywhatnow, July 21st, 2008 at 11:26:00pm
dude i'm finnish i had to study swedish at school. it was hell. my teacher was a horrible b*tch. hahaha...
princess consuela, July 20th, 2008 at 10:47:28am
I've been to Gamla Stan in Stockholm - absoultely gorgeous.
Also I've been to Gamla Uppsala and Lunda..
Equally beautiful and spectacular.
ROSLYNN, March 29th, 2008 at 09:47:24pm
you mean you want to know the Swedish words for yes and no?
Yes - ja
No - nej
:]
Lissie!, February 15th, 2008 at 03:56:56pm
noo yes/no? ;(
paper shoes, February 13th, 2008 at 12:10:07pm
You just gave me a huge urge to go out and learn Swedish so I can go to Sweden and be like.
fckyesIunderstand.
:D Great blog.
Hello, My Name Is Asshole, February 12th, 2008 at 03:18:29pm
yeah :]
Languages like Spanish are based on latin, while Swedish is one of the 'german' languages. So yep, it's kinda close :] I understand most german texts and stuff.
Lissie!, February 11th, 2008 at 08:40:48am
I noticed some Swedish words are very much like German words. :]
Like dum = dumm, lång = lang, kort = kurz.
And the word for you is exactly the same. I like this. :D
miau, February 10th, 2008 at 08:36:23am
I would also like to add in a little Norwegian : D
Shut up - håll käften - Hold Kjeft.
Who the hell do you think you are? - vem fan tror du att du är? Hvem i helvete tror du at du er?
You make me sick - du äcklar mig - Du gjør meg kvalm.
What the f*ck? - vad fan? - Hva Faen?
You're a dork - du är en tönt - Du er en tosk.
How are you? - hur mår du? - Hvordan har du det?
I'm fine - Jag mår bra - Jeg har det bra.
Nice to meet you - Trevligt att träffas - Hyggelig å møtes.
I hope to never meet you again - Jag hoppas vi aldrig ses igen - Håper jeg aldri ser deg igjen.
Lykwoah, February 9th, 2008 at 07:42:31pm
Thank you so much. (:
DARKPSYDE, February 9th, 2008 at 12:24:37pm
OH. Den här blog är awesome
The Kill, February 9th, 2008 at 11:50:27am
Oooh. Um... Um... Ni prata cool? You talk cool? Lmao. That's the closest I can get to "This blog is awesome" I especially like "The last person who said that to me got his tentacles shoved down his throat" thing. I must memorize that.
The Kill, February 9th, 2008 at 11:47:21am
Of course I can, I'll send it in a PM :D
Lissie!, February 9th, 2008 at 09:28:46am