Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Verbs-in-Swedish

As you may know, verbs are one of the most important parts of a sentence. They tell us what someone or something is doing or what is happening. Swedish is a rich and complex language, and it has many verbs that you'll need to learn if you want to speak it fluently.

Here are some of the most common Swedish verbs that you should definitely add to your vocabulary:

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Att vara (to be)

This is probably the most important verb in any language, and Swedish is no exception. Knowing how to conjugate "att vara" is essential if you want to communicate effectively in Swedish. Some examples of how it is used include:

• Jag är trött. (I am tired.)
• Hon är min vän. (She is my friend.)
• Vi är på festen. (We are at the party.)

Att ha (to have)

Another important verb is "att ha," which means "to have." Here are some examples of how it is used:

• Jag har en hund. (I have a dog.)
• De har mycket pengar. (They have a lot of money.)
• Hon har en examen i psykologi. (She has a degree in psychology.)

Att göra (to do/make)

"Att göra" is a versatile verb that can mean either "to do" or "to make." Here are some examples:

• Vad gör du? (What are you doing?)
• Jag gör middag. (I'm making dinner.)
• Han gjorde ett stort misstag. (He made a big mistake.)

Att säga (to say)

If you want to express something with words, you'll need to use "att säga." Here are some examples:

• Vad sa du? (What did you say?)
• Hon sa att hon skulle komma. (She said she would come.)
• De sa ingenting. (They didn't say anything.)

Att se (to see)

If you want to talk about visual perception, you'll need to use "att se." Here are some examples:

• Jag ser en fågel. (I see a bird.)
• Hon ser glad ut. (She looks happy.)
• Vi såg en film igår. (We saw a movie yesterday.)

Att vilja (to want)

If you want to express a desire, you'll need to use "att vilja." Here are some examples:

• Jag vill ha glass. (I want ice cream.)
• Hon vill inte gå. (She doesn't want to go.)
• Vi vill resa till Spanien. (We want to travel to Spain.)

Learning these common Swedish verbs will help you understand and communicate better in Swedish. But don't stop here! Keep learning more verbs and practicing your language skills. Lycka till! (Good luck!)

Other Useful Verbs in Swedish

ENGLISH	SWEDISH
to drink	att dricka
to eat	att äta
to bite	att bita
to vomit	att spy
to laugh	att skratta
to see	att se
to hear	att höra
to know something	att veta något
to know someone	att känna någon
to think	att tänka
to smell	att lukta
to fear	att frukta
to sleep	att sova
to live	att leva
to die	att dö
to fight	att slåss
to touch	att röra
to cut	att skära
to dig	att gräva
to swim	att simma
to fly	att flyga
to walk	att gå

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