Ask who, what, where, when, why and how in Swedish.
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.
Questions help you handle everyday conversations, appointments, travel and introductions. Swedish uses question words such as <em>var</em>, <em>när</em> and <em>varför</em>.
For a yes/no question, the verb usually comes before the subject: Bor du här? For a question with a question word, the question word comes first: Var bor du?
Read the Swedish sentence first, then check the English meaning.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| Vad heter du? | What is your name? |
| Var bor du? | Where do you live? |
| När börjar mötet? | When does the meeting start? |
| Varför lär du dig svenska? | Why are you learning Swedish? |
| Talar du engelska? | Do you speak English? |
Compare a statement and a question: Du bor här. → Bor du här? The verb moves before the subject in the yes/no question.