Mastering the use of articles in Swedish is a fundamental step for anyone looking to achieve fluency in the language. Swedish, like English, uses both indefinite and definite articles, but with distinct rules and forms. Indefinite articles in Swedish correspond to "a" or "an" in English and vary depending on the gender and number of the noun they accompany. Meanwhile, definite articles are unique in that they are typically suffixed to the noun rather than appearing as a separate word before it. This difference can be a bit tricky for English speakers, but with practice, it becomes second nature. Our exercises are designed to help you understand and correctly apply these rules in various contexts. You'll encounter a range of sentence structures and scenarios that will test your knowledge and reinforce your learning. Whether you're at the beginning of your Swedish language journey or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the practice needed to confidently use both indefinite and definite forms. Dive in, and watch your proficiency in Swedish articles grow!
1. Jag har köpt *en* bok (indefinite article for a singular, unspecified item).
2. *Huset* är stort och vitt (definite form of "house").
3. Vi såg *en* katt i trädgården (indefinite article for a singular animal).
4. *Boken* på bordet är min (definite form of "book").
5. Hon vill ha *en* hund (indefinite article for a singular pet).
6. *Äpplet* är rött och saftigt (definite form of "apple").
7. De köpte *en* bil i går (indefinite article for a singular vehicle).
8. *Dörren* var låst när jag kom hem (definite form of "door").
9. Han drack *en* kopp kaffe på morgonen (indefinite article for a singular beverage).
10. *Flickan* leker i parken (definite form of "girl").
1. Jag har *en* bok i min väska (indefinite article for "book").
2. Hon köpte *en* hund igår (indefinite article for "dog").
3. Vi såg *ett* hus på vägen (indefinite article for "house").
4. Han läser *en* tidning varje morgon (indefinite article for "newspaper").
5. Katten leker med *en* boll (indefinite article for "ball").
6. *Boken* är på bordet (definite form of "book").
7. *Hunden* sov i sin korg (definite form of "dog").
8. *Huset* har en stor trädgård (definite form of "house").
9. *Tidningen* kommer varje fredag (definite form of "newspaper").
10. *Bollen* rullade under soffan (definite form of "ball").
1. Jag har köpt *en* bok (indefinite article for a singular, common gender noun).
2. Vi ska åka till *det* stora huset (definite article for a singular, neuter gender noun).
3. Hon såg *ett* träd i parken (indefinite article for a singular, neuter gender noun).
4. Katten leker med *den* röda bollen (definite article for a singular, common gender noun).
5. De hittade *en* gammal karta i skogen (indefinite article for a singular, common gender noun).
6. Han gav mig *det* vackra halsbandet (definite article for a singular, neuter gender noun).
7. Barnen byggde *ett* slott av sand (indefinite article for a singular, neuter gender noun).
8. Jag såg *den* nya filmen igår (definite article for a singular, common gender noun).
9. Vi behöver köpa *en* ny bil (indefinite article for a singular, common gender noun).
10. Hon tittade på *det* gamla fotot (definite article for a singular, neuter gender noun).
