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Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific things or persons. In Swedish, there are two types of demonstrative pronouns: 'den/ det/ de' and 'denna/ detta/ dessa'. | Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific things or persons. In Swedish, there are two types of demonstrative pronouns: 'den/ det/ de' and 'denna/ detta/ dessa'. | ||
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Swedish/Grammar/How-to-Describe-Someone's-Appearance-and-Personality|How to Describe Someone's Appearance and Personality]] & [[Language/Swedish/Grammar/Definite-and-indefinite-nouns|Definite and indefinite nouns]].</span> | |||
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Remember to practice using demonstrative pronouns in various situations to get a better understanding of how to use them correctly. | Remember to practice using demonstrative pronouns in various situations to get a better understanding of how to use them correctly. | ||
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Revision as of 22:44, 27 March 2023
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific things or persons. In Swedish, there are two types of demonstrative pronouns: 'den/ det/ de' and 'denna/ detta/ dessa'.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: How to Describe Someone's Appearance and Personality & Definite and indefinite nouns.
'Den/ Det/ De'
'Den' is used for masculine and feminine nouns, 'det' for neuter nouns and 'de' for plural nouns.
Examples
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| den här | /dɛn hɛ:r/ | this one (masculine) |
| den där | /dɛn dɑ:r/ | that one (masculine) |
| det här | /dɛt hɛ:r/ | this one (neuter) |
| det där | /dɛt dɑ:r/ | that one (neuter) |
| de här | /dɛ hɛ:r/ | these (plural) |
| de där | /dɛ dɑ:r/ | those (plural) |
'Denna/ Detta/ Dessa'
'Denna' is used for masculine and feminine nouns, 'detta' for neuter nouns and 'dessa' for plural nouns.
Examples
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| denna här | /dɛna hɛ:r/ | this one (masculine) |
| den här | /dɛn hɛ:r/ | this one (masculine) - less formal |
| denna där | /dɛna dɑ:r/ | that one (masculine) |
| den där | /dɛn dɑ:r/ | that one (masculine) - less formal |
| detta här | /dɛta hɛ:r/ | this one (neuter) |
| det här | /dɛt hɛ:r/ | this one (neuter) - less formal |
| detta där | /dɛta dɑ:r/ | that one (neuter) |
| det där | /dɛt dɑ:r/ | that one (neuter) - less formal |
| dessa här | /dɛsa hɛ:r/ | these (plural) |
| de här | /dɛ hɛ:r/ | these (plural) - less formal |
| dessa där | /dɛsa dɑ:r/ | those (plural) |
| de där | /dɛ dɑ:r/ | those (plural) - less formal |
It's important to note the difference in formal and informal use when choosing between 'den/ det/ de' and 'denna/ detta/ dessa'. For example, in formal situations, it's more appropriate to use 'denna' and 'detta' instead of 'den' and 'det'.
Remember to practice using demonstrative pronouns in various situations to get a better understanding of how to use them correctly.
Sources
- The Swedish Definite Form – Demonstrative Pronouns | Swedish ...
- Swedish grammar - Wikipedia
- Swedish Nouns, Articles, and Demonstratives - ielanguages.com
- Swedish demonstrative pronouns | Say it in Swedish