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== Introduction ==
 
Welcome to the lesson on demonstrative pronouns in Swedish! In this lesson, we will explore how to use demonstrative pronouns to point out things in Swedish. Demonstrative pronouns are an essential part of the Swedish language as they help us identify and distinguish specific objects or people. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use demonstrative pronouns correctly in Swedish sentences.
 
== What are Demonstrative Pronouns? ==


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 words that point out or refer to specific people, objects, or ideas. In Swedish, there are three main demonstrative pronouns: "den" (singular), "det" (singular neuter), and "de" (plural). These pronouns change depending on the gender and number of the noun they are referring to.


== Demonstrative Pronouns in Singular ==


<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>
Let's start by looking at the demonstrative pronouns in the singular form. In Swedish, there are two singular pronouns: "den" and "det."
== 'Den/ Det/ De' ==


'Den' is used for masculine and feminine nouns, 'det' for neuter nouns and 'de' for plural nouns.
=== "Den" (singular) ===


=== Examples ===
The pronoun "den" is used to refer to a singular common gender noun. It can be translated to "that" or "it" in English. Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| den här || /dɛn hɛ:r/ || this one (masculine)
| Den bilen  || /deːn biːlən/ || That car
|-
| den där || /dɛn dɑ:r/ || that one (masculine)
|-
|-
| det här || /dɛt hɛ:r/ || this one (neuter)
| Den hunden  || /deːn ˈhʉːdən/ || That dog
|-
|-
| det där || /dɛt dɑ:r/ || that one (neuter)
| Den boken  || /deːn ˈbuːkən/ || That book
|-
|-
| de här || /dɛ hɛ:r/ || these (plural)
| Den mannen  || /deːn ˈmanːən/ || That man
|-
|-
| de där || /dɛ dɑ:r/ || those (plural)
| Den kvinnan  || /deːn ˈkvɪnːan/ || That woman
|}
|}


== 'Denna/ Detta/ Dessa' ==
=== "Det" (singular neuter) ===


'Denna' is used for masculine and feminine nouns, 'detta' for neuter nouns and 'dessa' for plural nouns.
The pronoun "det" is used to refer to a singular neuter gender noun. It can also be translated to "that" or "it" in English. Here are a few examples:
 
=== Examples ===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| denna här || /dɛna hɛ:r/ || this one (masculine)
| Det huset  || /deːt ˈhʉːsɛt/ || That house
|-
|-
| den här || /dɛn hɛ:r/ || this one (masculine) - less formal
| Det äpplet  || /deːt ˈɛpːlɛt/ || That apple
|-
|-
| denna där || /dɛna dɑ:r/ || that one (masculine)
| Det bordet  || /deːt ˈbuːɖɛt/ || That table
|-
|-
| den där || /dɛn dɑ:r/ || that one (masculine) - less formal
| Det hotellet  || /deːt ˈhʊːˌtɛlːɛt/ || That hotel
|-
|-
| detta här || /dɛta hɛ:r/ || this one (neuter)
| Det jobbet  || /deːt ˈjʊbːɛt/ || That job
|}
 
== Demonstrative Pronouns in Plural ==
 
Next, let's explore the plural form of demonstrative pronouns. In Swedish, the plural pronoun is "de." It can be translated to "those" or "they" in English. Here are a few examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| det här || /dɛt hɛ:r/ || this one (neuter) - less formal
| De bilarna  || /dɛ ˈbiːlarna/ || Those cars
|-
|-
| detta där || /dɛta dɑ:r/ || that one (neuter)
| De hundarna  || /dɛ ˈhʉːndarna/ || Those dogs
|-
|-
| det där || /dɛt dɑ:r/ || that one (neuter) - less formal
| De böckerna  || /dɛ ˈbœkɛrna/ || Those books
|-
|-
| dessa här || /dɛsa hɛ:r/ || these (plural)
| De männen  || /dɛ ˈmɛnːɛn/ || Those men
|-
|-
| de här || /dɛ hɛ:r/ || these (plural) - less formal
| De kvinnorna  || /dɛ ˈkvɪnːɔrna/ || Those women
|-
| 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'.
== Cultural Insights ==
 
In Swedish culture, the use of demonstrative pronouns reflects the importance of clarity and precision in communication. Swedes value directness and often use demonstrative pronouns to avoid ambiguity and ensure that their message is understood correctly. Additionally, the use of demonstrative pronouns can vary slightly between different regions in Sweden. For example, in some dialects, the pronoun "den" is used for both common gender and neuter gender nouns, while in standard Swedish, "den" is only used for common gender nouns.
 
== Exercises ==
 
Now, let's practice using demonstrative pronouns in Swedish sentences. Choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence:
 
1. ____ bilen är ny.
2. ____ äpplet är rött.
3. ____ jobbet är intressant.
4. ____ hotellet är dyrt.
5. ____ kvinnorna är vänliga.
 
Solutions:
1. Den
2. Det
3. Det
4. Det
5. De


Remember to practice using demonstrative pronouns in various situations to get a better understanding of how to use them correctly.
== Conclusion ==


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Congratulations! You have now learned how to use demonstrative pronouns in Swedish. Remember to pay attention to the gender and number of the noun you are referring to when choosing the correct pronoun. Practice using demonstrative pronouns in your daily Swedish conversations to become more proficient in the language. Keep up the great work, and soon you will be able to use demonstrative pronouns with ease!
==Sources==
* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/the-swedish-definite-form-demonstrative-pronouns/ The Swedish Definite Form – Demonstrative Pronouns | Swedish ...]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_grammar Swedish grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://ielanguages.com/swedish-nouns.html Swedish Nouns, Articles, and Demonstratives - ielanguages.com]
* [https://www.sayitinswedish.com/lesson/abe010/ Swedish demonstrative pronouns | Say it in Swedish]


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==Sources==
* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/the-swedish-definite-form-demonstrative-pronouns/ The Swedish Definite Form – Demonstrative Pronouns | Swedish ...]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_grammar Swedish grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://ielanguages.com/swedish-nouns.html Swedish Nouns, Articles, and Demonstratives - ielanguages.com]
* [https://www.sayitinswedish.com/lesson/abe010/ Swedish demonstrative pronouns | Say it in Swedish]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on demonstrative pronouns in Swedish! In this lesson, we will explore how to use demonstrative pronouns to point out things in Swedish. Demonstrative pronouns are an essential part of the Swedish language as they help us identify and distinguish specific objects or people. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use demonstrative pronouns correctly in Swedish sentences.

What are Demonstrative Pronouns?[edit | edit source]

Demonstrative pronouns are words that point out or refer to specific people, objects, or ideas. In Swedish, there are three main demonstrative pronouns: "den" (singular), "det" (singular neuter), and "de" (plural). These pronouns change depending on the gender and number of the noun they are referring to.

Demonstrative Pronouns in Singular[edit | edit source]

Let's start by looking at the demonstrative pronouns in the singular form. In Swedish, there are two singular pronouns: "den" and "det."

"Den" (singular)[edit | edit source]

The pronoun "den" is used to refer to a singular common gender noun. It can be translated to "that" or "it" in English. Here are a few examples:

Swedish Pronunciation English
Den bilen /deːn biːlən/ That car
Den hunden /deːn ˈhʉːdən/ That dog
Den boken /deːn ˈbuːkən/ That book
Den mannen /deːn ˈmanːən/ That man
Den kvinnan /deːn ˈkvɪnːan/ That woman

"Det" (singular neuter)[edit | edit source]

The pronoun "det" is used to refer to a singular neuter gender noun. It can also be translated to "that" or "it" in English. Here are a few examples:

Swedish Pronunciation English
Det huset /deːt ˈhʉːsɛt/ That house
Det äpplet /deːt ˈɛpːlɛt/ That apple
Det bordet /deːt ˈbuːɖɛt/ That table
Det hotellet /deːt ˈhʊːˌtɛlːɛt/ That hotel
Det jobbet /deːt ˈjʊbːɛt/ That job

Demonstrative Pronouns in Plural[edit | edit source]

Next, let's explore the plural form of demonstrative pronouns. In Swedish, the plural pronoun is "de." It can be translated to "those" or "they" in English. Here are a few examples:

Swedish Pronunciation English
De bilarna /dɛ ˈbiːlarna/ Those cars
De hundarna /dɛ ˈhʉːndarna/ Those dogs
De böckerna /dɛ ˈbœkɛrna/ Those books
De männen /dɛ ˈmɛnːɛn/ Those men
De kvinnorna /dɛ ˈkvɪnːɔrna/ Those women

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Swedish culture, the use of demonstrative pronouns reflects the importance of clarity and precision in communication. Swedes value directness and often use demonstrative pronouns to avoid ambiguity and ensure that their message is understood correctly. Additionally, the use of demonstrative pronouns can vary slightly between different regions in Sweden. For example, in some dialects, the pronoun "den" is used for both common gender and neuter gender nouns, while in standard Swedish, "den" is only used for common gender nouns.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using demonstrative pronouns in Swedish sentences. Choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence:

1. ____ bilen är ny. 2. ____ äpplet är rött. 3. ____ jobbet är intressant. 4. ____ hotellet är dyrt. 5. ____ kvinnorna är vänliga.

Solutions: 1. Den 2. Det 3. Det 4. Det 5. De

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned how to use demonstrative pronouns in Swedish. Remember to pay attention to the gender and number of the noun you are referring to when choosing the correct pronoun. Practice using demonstrative pronouns in your daily Swedish conversations to become more proficient in the language. Keep up the great work, and soon you will be able to use demonstrative pronouns with ease!

Table of Contents - Swedish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Swedish


Swedish Pronouns


Colors and Numbers


Swedish Culture


Swedish Verbs


Body parts and health


Swedish Nouns


Travel and directions


Sweden's history


Swedish Adjectives


Jobs and professions


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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