Describe people and things with common adjective forms.
Grammar pathway â a separate, structured course that complements the practical Everyday Swedish lessons. Work through the lessons in order, or use the lesson menu to revisit a topic.
Adjectives describe people, places and objects. In Swedish, many adjectives change form depending on whether the noun is an en-word, an ett-word or plural.
A useful starter pattern is en röd bil, ett rött hus and röda bilar. The adjective ending changes with the noun.
Read the Swedish sentence first, then check the English meaning.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| en stor lÀgenhet | a big apartment |
| ett stort rum | a big room |
| stora lÀgenheter | big apartments |
| en ny telefon | a new phone |
| ett nytt jobb | a new job |
| nya skor | new shoes |
Learn common adjectives in three forms where possible: stor, stort, stora. Not every adjective follows exactly the same pattern, but this is a strong beginner foundation.