Prepositions

Swedish Lesson 4 (Prepositions and Directions)

Duration: 30 mins

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This first lesson teaches many important aspect of Swedish like prepositions, vocabulary list about directions and finally common phrases about how to introduce yourself. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Swedish Classes.

Prepositions

Prepositions are used in almost every sentence. They can be a great tool to link words with each other. For example by simply knowing how to use "to", "with", "from", "after" you can expand your conversation scope. In short, a preposition describes a relationship between words in a sentence, for example: I agree with you.

Below is a list of 27 prepositions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Swedish, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

Prepositions List in Swedish

Prepositions Swedish Audio
In front offramför
Behindbakom
Beforeföre, innan
Afterefter
Insideinuti
Withmed
Withoututan
Outsideutanför
On top ofovanpå
Underunder
About (in regards to)om
AgainstEmot
Andoch
As (similar to)som
Betweenmellan
Butmen
Forför
Fromfrån
Ini
Instead ofi stället för
NearNära
Ofav
Oreller
Sincesedan
So
ToDricks
Untiltills

Now we will try to implement some of the prepositions above into full Swedish sentences. That way you will be able to use the word not only by itself but embedded in a structure.

Swedish Prepositions in a Sentence

English Swedish Audio
Can I practice Italian with you?Kan jag träna italienska med dig?
I speak French but with an accentJag pratar franska, men med brytning
I was born in MiamiJag föddes i Miami
I'm from JapanJag är från Japan
The letter is inside the bookBrevet är inuti boken
The pen is under the deskPennan är under bordet
Directions
Can I help you?Kan jag hjälpa dig?

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Directions

Below is a list of 28 words and sentences related to directions that you might need when lost or asking for help. If you can memorize them by heart, you will be able to travel from point A to point B by following directions.

Giving Directions in Swedish

Directions Swedish Audio
Can you help me?Kan du hjälpa mig?
Can you show me?Kan du visa mig?
Come with me!Kom med mig!
Downtown (city center)Centrum
Excuse me! (to ask someone)Ursäkta mig!
Go straightGå rakt fram
How can I get to the museum? Hur kommer jag till museet?
How long does it take to get there?Hur långt tid tar det dit?
I'm lostJag vet inte var jag är
I'm not from hereJag är inte härifrån
It's far from hereDet är långt bort
It's near hereDet är nära
One moment please!Ett ögonblick är du snäll
Turn leftSväng vänster
Turn rightSväng höger
FarLångt
Herehär
LeftVänster
RightHöger
Nearnära
StraightRakt
Theredär
To drivetill
To turnAtt svänga
To walkAtt gå
Traffic lightTrafikljus
TransportationTransport

Daily Conversation in Swedish

Finally, a couple sentences to help you know how to introduce yourself in Swedish. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Swedish Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Swedish

English Swedish Audio
Do you speak English?Pratar du engelska?
Just a littleBara lite
What's your name?Vad är ditt namn?
My name is (John Doe)Mitt namn är
Mr... / Mrs. ... / Miss...Herr.../Fru.../Fröken...
Nice to meet you!Trevligt att träffas
You're very kind!Du är väldigt snäll

Fun Facts

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Congratulations! You finished your 4th lesson in Swedish about prepositions, and directions. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Swedish Lesson 5. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Swedish homepage.

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