Swedish Grammar for BeginnersCEFR A1 Level
Start your journey with basic grammar concepts and simple sentence structures.
Start your Swedish grammar journey with A1 beginner lessons. Learn essential Swedish grammar rules including basic sentence structure, present tense, articles, and simple phrases. Perfect for absolute beginners with clear explanations and practical examples.
Personal Pronouns
Learn the Swedish personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) and how to use them in simple sentences. Swedish pronouns are essential for basic communication and form the foundation for constructing sentences.
Present Tense
Master present tense verb conjugations in Swedish. Unlike many European languages, Swedish verbs don't change based on the subject - the same form is used for all persons. This makes Swedish verb conjugation remarkably simple once you learn the patterns.
Articles (Definite & Indefinite)
Learn how Swedish articles work - including the unique feature where definite articles are attached as suffixes to nouns. Understand the two-gender system (en/ett) and how it affects all articles and adjectives.
Basic Word Order
Learn the fundamental sentence structure in Swedish. Master the crucial V2 rule where the verb must be the second element in main clauses. Understanding Swedish word order is essential for building correct sentences.
Numbers 1-100
Learn to count in Swedish from 1 to 100. Master the Swedish number system which is similar to English but with some unique features. Essential for everyday situations like shopping, telling time, and giving your phone number.
Basic Questions
Learn to form yes/no questions and use Swedish question words (vem, vad, var, när, varför, hur). Swedish questions use V2 word order with inversion, placing the verb before the subject. Master these patterns to ask questions confidently in everyday situations.
Negation
Learn to make negative sentences in Swedish using 'inte' (not), 'nej' (no), and 'aldrig' (never). Swedish places 'inte' after the verb in main clauses, following the V2 word order rule. Master these patterns to express what you don't do, don't have, or don't want.
Possessive Adjectives
Express ownership in Swedish using possessive adjectives like min (my), din (your), hans (his), hennes (her). Swedish possessives agree in gender and number with the noun they describe, not with the owner. Learn all forms to talk about belongings and relationships.
Noun Gender
Swedish has two grammatical genders: common (en-words) and neuter (ett-words). About 75% of Swedish nouns are common gender. Learn to identify noun genders and understand how they affect articles, adjectives, and pronouns. This knowledge is essential for correct Swedish.
Plural Nouns
Swedish has five main plural endings: -or, -ar, -er, -r, and -n. The plural form depends on the noun's gender and ending. Learn these patterns to form plurals correctly and express quantities in Swedish.
Basic Adjectives
Swedish adjectives change form based on the noun's gender and number. En-words use the base form (stor), ett-words add -t (stort), and plurals add -a (stora). Learn common adjectives and their forms to describe people, places, and things accurately.
Time Expressions
Learn to tell time and express days, months, and seasons in Swedish. Master clock time with 'klockan', weekdays (måndag-söndag), months (januari-december), and common time words like idag, igår, imorgon. Essential for scheduling and daily conversation.
Common Verbs (vara, ha)
Master the two most essential Swedish verbs: vara (to be) and ha (to have). These verbs appear in almost every conversation. Learn their present tense forms and common expressions. Unlike English, Swedish uses the same form for all persons.
Basic Prepositions
Learn essential Swedish prepositions for location, time, and direction. Master i (in), på (on/at), till (to), från (from), med (with), and others. Swedish prepositions often differ from English—learning the right one for each context is crucial.