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The 20 Most Common Swedish Verbs, part one
Hello beautiful reader. Today I would like to share with you the 20 most common Swedish verbs. Mastering these verbs will help you become a better Swedish speaker. Let's get the ball rolling!
Here comes the list of the top 20 most used Swedish verbs (part one):
1. Att vara — to be
- present tense: jag är — I am
- past tense: jag var — I was
- present perfect: jag har varit — I have been
Example
- Jag är en kvinna. — I am a woman.
2. Att få — to get, may
- present tense: du får— you get
- past tense: du fick— you got
- present perfect: du har fått — you have got
Example
- Du får inte ett äpple. — You do not get an apple
- Du får gå nu. — You may leave now.
3. Att ha — to have
- present tense: han har— he has
- past tense: han hade — he had
- present perfect: han har haft — he has had
