Talk about routines and facts: arbetar, talar, kommer, bor and går.
Grammar pathway — 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.
Present-tense verbs help you talk about everyday routines, what you do, and what is happening now. The useful news is that Swedish verbs generally use the same present form for every person.
Use the same verb form with jag, du, han, hon, vi and de. Many verbs form the present tense with -ar, -er or -r; learn the form with each verb.
Read the Swedish sentence first, then check the English meaning.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| Jag arbetar hemma. | I work from home. |
| Du talar svenska. | You speak Swedish. |
| Hon kommer klockan åtta. | She arrives at eight. |
| Vi går till jobbet. | We go to work. |
| De bor i Malmö. | They live in Malmö. |
Do not add an English-style ending for he or she. It is jag arbetar and hon arbetar — not “hon arbetars”.