Language/Swedish/Grammar/Verbs-with-prepositions/fi
Verbs with prepositions in Swedish[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will learn how to use verbs with prepositions in Swedish. Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship between different elements in a sentence. They are usually placed before nouns or pronouns.
When using verbs with prepositions, it is important to remember that the preposition is an integral part of the verb. The meaning of the verb changes depending on the preposition used.
For example, the verb "titta" means "to look" in Swedish. However, when combined with the preposition "på," it becomes "titta på," which means "to look at."
Let's take a closer look at some common verbs with prepositions in Swedish.
Verbs with "på"[edit | edit source]
Below are some examples of verbs that use the preposition "på":
Swedish | Pronunciation | Finnish |
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vänta på | /ˈvɛnːta pɔː/ | odottaa jotakin |
titta på | /ˈtɪtːa pɔː/ | katsoa jotakin |
lyssna på | /ˈlʏsːna pɔː/ | kuunnella jotakin |
räkna på | /ˈrɛŋkna pɔː/ | laskea jotakin |
Verbs with "i"[edit | edit source]
Below are some examples of verbs that use the preposition "i":
Swedish | Pronunciation | Finnish |
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tro på | /ˈtruː pɔː/ | uskoa johonkin |
intressera sig för | /ɪnˈtɾɛsːɛra sɪɡ føːr/ | kiinnostua jostakin |
glömma bort | /ˈɡlœmːa bɔːrt/ | unohtaa jotakin |
vara med i | /ˈvaːɾa mɛd ɪ/ | olla mukana jossakin |
Verbs with "på" and "i"[edit | edit source]
Below are some examples of verbs that use both prepositions "på" and "i":
Swedish | Pronunciation | Finnish |
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tänka på | /ˈtɛŋka pɔː/ | ajatella jotakin |
bero på | /ˈbeːɾuː pɔː/ | riippua jostakin |
drömma om | /ˈdrœmːa ɔm/ | unelmoida jostakin |
skratta åt | /ˈskratːa oːt/ | nauraa jollekin |
Now that you have learned some common verbs with prepositions in Swedish, it is important to practice using them in context. Try to create your own sentences using these verbs and prepositions, and pay attention to how the meaning changes depending on the preposition used.