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Verbs: the present tense you’ll actually use

A practical way to start using verbs without getting stuck in conjugation tables.

What matters most

Start with verbs that let you communicate immediately.

  • Past is often -de/-te; future is commonly ska + infinitive.
Jag ska gå.
I will go.
Jag gick igår.
I went yesterday.
Jag är här.
I am here.
Jag vill ha vatten.
I want water.
Jag förstår inte.
I don't understand.
Pratar du engelska?
Do you speak English?
Var är toaletten?
Where is the toilet?
Det här är min vän.
This is my friend.

Practice tip

Pick 3 verbs you use daily and practice them in one sentence pattern.

  • I want…
  • I go…
  • I work… / I study…

Mini‑quiz

Mini-quiz
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Which sentence matches “I will go.”?