Swedish grammar

Every Swedish noun is either an en-word (common) or an ett-word (neuter). The definite form adds the article to the end.

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Verb conjugation (verbböjning) helps you say what happens and when. A complete Swedish main clause normally needs a finite verb, such as läser in Jag läser en bok. Commands also use verbs: Läs! Tense

A1

The subject comes before the verb.

A1

Put 'inte' directly after the verb in a main clause.

A2

In a main clause the verb always comes in second place — even when the sentence starts with time or place.

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A main clause can stand alone. With straight word order, the subject comes first. When time, place or an object is the fundament (first element), the finite verb stays second and the subject follows i

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A subordinate clause needs a main clause and usually starts with att, om, när, innan, medan or för att. Adverbs such as inte come before the finite verb (BIFF). If the subordinate clause comes first,

B1

Start with a clear claim. Give a reason and a concrete example. Finish with a conclusion that connects back to the claim. Distinguish your own ideas from source information and cite the source when us

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