Possessive Pronouns in Swedish

Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession of something. In Swedish, possessive pronouns come in different forms depending on the gender and number of the noun they refer to. Let's explore the usage and forms of possessive pronouns in Swedish.

Using Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns in Swedish are used in a similar way to English. They replace the noun to which the possession refers. Here are a few examples:

English: "This is my book." Swedish: "Det här är min bok."

English: "Is this your car?" Swedish: "Är det här din bil?"

English: "That is his house." Swedish: "Det där är hans hus."

English: "These are our keys." Swedish: "Det här är våra nycklar."

English: "I want to meet her parents." Swedish: "Jag vill träffa hennes föräldrar."

Forms of Possessive Pronouns

The forms of possessive pronouns in Swedish depend on the gender and number of the noun they describe. Here is a breakdown of the forms:

Singular

• 'My' in Swedish is min (en-word) or mitt (ett-word).
• 'Your' in Swedish is din (en-word) or ditt (ett-word).
• 'His' in Swedish is hans (en-word) or hans (ett-word).
• 'Her' in Swedish is hennes (en-word) or hennes (ett-word).
• 'Its' in Swedish is dess (en-word) or dess (ett-word).

Plural

• 'Our' in Swedish is vår (en-word) or vårt (ett-word) for neuter nouns.
• 'Your' in Swedish is er (en-word) or ert (ett-word) for neuter nouns.
• 'Their' in Swedish is deras.

Note: Neuter nouns are those that are referred to by the indefinite article "ett" in Swedish, while en-word nouns are referred to by the indefinite article "en".

Possessive Pronouns with Determiners

Sometimes, possessive pronouns are used together with determiners to add specificity. Here are a few examples:

English: "This is my new car." Swedish: "Det här är min nya bil."

English: "I like your red shoes." Swedish: "Jag gillar dina röda skor."

English: "I need to find his missing keys." Swedish: "Jag måste hitta hans saknade nycklar."

English: "Can you pass me her big bag?" Swedish: "Kan du ge mig hennes stora väska?"

English: "They are showing off their expensive watches." Swedish: "De visar upp sina dyra klockor."

Summary

Possessive pronouns in Swedish are used to indicate ownership or possession. They replace the noun they refer to and come in different forms depending on the gender and number of the noun. Remember to use the correct form of the possessive pronoun based on these factors, and also pay attention to any accompanying determiners for added specificity.

Practice using possessive pronouns in Swedish to reinforce your understanding and improve your fluency in the language.