Swedish Particles
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Particle Usage Example Sentence English Translation
Ju Emphasizes something known or obvious. Du vet ju att jag kommer imorgon. You know that I am coming tomorrow.
Refers to a specific time, means "then," or indicates consequence. Vi kan gå nu, då slipper vi stressa. We can go now, then we don't have to rush.
Väl Suggests that something is likely or probable. Du har väl sett filmen? You have probably seen the movie?
Nog Indicates probability or certainty. Det blir nog bra. It will probably be fine.
Means "so" or "in that way." Gör så här. Do it like this.
Typ Informal way to say "like" or "approximately." Det kostar typ hundra kronor. It costs like a hundred kronor.
Dock Means "however" or "though." Jag gillar kaffe, dock inte på kvällen. I like coffee, though not in the evening.
Även Means "also" or "even." Han kom även om han var sjuk. He came even though he was sick.
Fast Means "although" or "though." Jag vill komma, fast jag är trött. I want to come, although I am tired.