Swedish Adverbs: How to Form and Place Them

Understanding Swedish Adverbs

Adverbs in Swedish, like in English, modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They add more information to a sentence, describing how, when, where, or to what extent an action occurs.

Formation of Swedish Adverbs

Forming adverbs in Swedish often involves adding a suffix to an adjective. Commonly, the suffix -t is added to adjectives to form adverbs. For adjectives ending in -ig, simply use the base form. For example:

Placement of Adverbs in Swedish Sentences

The placement of adverbs in a Swedish sentence can vary according to the type of adverb and its role. However, the general order is that adverbs follow the main verb, as seen in these examples:

• Jag springer snabbt. (I run quickly.)
• Hon sjunger vackert. (She sings beautifully.)

Adverbs of Frequency and Quantity

Adverbs of frequency, like ofta (often), seldom change position but should match the verb's meaning precisely. Similarly, adverbs expressing quantities, such as mycket (much) and lite (little), often appear after the main verb.