Mastering prepositions in Swedish can be a particularly challenging aspect of language learning, especially for English speakers. While prepositions may seem like small, insignificant words, their proper usage is crucial for conveying the right meaning and ensuring clear communication. In Swedish, prepositions often do not directly translate from their English counterparts, leading to frequent errors among learners. This page is dedicated to helping you avoid those common pitfalls by providing targeted exercises designed to sharpen your understanding and usage of Swedish prepositions. Whether you are a beginner grappling with the basics or an advanced learner aiming to polish your skills, these exercises will cater to various levels of proficiency. By practicing with real-life examples and contextual applications, you will not only learn the correct prepositional phrases but also understand the nuances that make Swedish distinct. Through consistent practice, you can build a strong foundation in using prepositions accurately, thereby enhancing both your written and spoken Swedish. Dive into these exercises and take a significant step towards fluency in Swedish.
1. Jag är *på* jobbet (preposition indicating location).
2. Vi träffas *vid* stationen klockan tre (preposition indicating meeting point).
3. Han bor *i* Stockholm (preposition indicating city).
4. Vi åkte *till* stranden i helgen (preposition indicating direction).
5. Hon lämnade nycklarna *på* bordet (preposition indicating surface).
6. Jag köpte en present *till* min vän (preposition indicating recipient).
7. Vi gick *genom* parken för att komma hem (preposition indicating passage).
8. Hon är född *den* 12:e mars (preposition indicating date).
9. Vi pratade *om* boken vi läste (preposition indicating topic).
10. De reste *från* Sverige till Norge (preposition indicating origin).
1. Jag är född *i* Sverige (preposition for country).
2. Vi träffas *på* restaurangen (preposition for place).
3. Hon är intresserad *av* musik (preposition for interest).
4. Katten ligger *på* soffan (preposition for surface).
5. Vi går *till* skolan varje dag (preposition for direction).
6. Han bor *i* en liten stad (preposition for town).
7. Vi ses *på* lördag (preposition for day).
8. Boken ligger *under* bordet (preposition for underneath).
9. Jag reser *med* tåg (preposition for means of transport).
10. Vi pratade *om* vädret (preposition for topic).
1. Hon är intresserad *av* konst (preposition indicating interest).
2. Vi åker *till* Spanien nästa sommar (preposition for destination).
3. De pratar ofta *om* vädret (preposition for topic of discussion).
4. Jag är allergisk *mot* pollen (preposition indicating allergy).
5. Han är trött *på* sitt jobb (preposition indicating dissatisfaction).
6. Vi går *på* bio i kväll (preposition for attending an event).
7. Hon drömmer *om* att bli läkare (preposition for dreams or aspirations).
8. Han längtar *efter* sommaren (preposition indicating longing).
9. Vi ska äta middag *med* våra vänner (preposition for company).
10. Hon är bra *på* matematik (preposition indicating skill).
