What is a Pronominal Verb? | ||
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Pronominal verbs in Swedish are verbs that are used with reflexive pronouns to indicate actions performed on oneself or to emphasize the connection of the action to the subject. The reflexive pronoun (such as "sig", "mig", "dig") is placed after the verb and reflects the subject of the sentence. |
Common Pronominal Verbs | ||
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Infinitive | Example Sentence | English Translation |
Klä sig | Jag klär mig snabbt. | I dress myself quickly. |
Skriva sig | Hon skriver sig i boken. | She writes her name in the book. |
Bråka | De bråkar ofta. | They argue often. |
Förbereda sig | Vi förbereder oss för festen. | We are preparing for the party. |
Skynda sig | Vi måste skynda oss till bussen. | We have to hurry to the bus. |
Lägga sig | Han lägger sig tidigt varje kväll. | He goes to bed early every evening. |