Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
V2
Swedish is verb-second (V2) in main clauses (like German/Dutch).
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: TwoCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs conjugate lightly in modern Swedish; tense is still important.
Plurals
Plural classes vary; definite forms are often suffixes.
Politeness
Modern Swedish is mostly informal, but polite phrases still matter.
Fast tips
- Learn definite suffix patterns (bok→boken).
- Practice V2: time/place first → verb still second.
Lessons
En vs ett (gender)
Swedish has two noun genders for articles.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.