Prepositioner Basic
Swedish prepositions
Tidsprepositioner (time)
Time prepositions are among the trickiest for learners. The choice depends on the type of time expression. See Nivå C for verb + preposition collocations.
The trickiest part of Swedish prepositions: which one to use for time.
Common prepositions
Swedish prepositions often don't translate directly from English. Learn them in context with their common collocations.
| Preposition | Core meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| av | of, by, from | gjord av guld, skriven av Strindberg |
| efter | after, for (seeking) | efter lunch, leta efter |
| för | for, ago | för din skull, för länge sedan |
| från | from | från Stockholm, från klockan tre |
| genom | through | genom skogen, genom att öva |
| hos | at (someone's place) | hos doktorn, hos oss |
| i | in, for (duration) | i Stockholm, i tre dagar |
| med | with | med bussen, med glädje |
| mot | towards, against | mot norr, mot reglerna |
| om | about, in (future) | om Sverige, om en timme |
| på | on, at, in | på bordet, på jobbet, på svenska |
| till | to | till Stockholm, till middag |
| vid | at, by (near) | vid havet, vid midnatt |
| åt | for (someone), towards | laga mat åt barnen |
| över | over, about | över bron, klaga över |
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PrepositionerMovement prepositions such as till and franPlace prepositions for cities, rooms, and surfacesPrepositions after common verbsPrepositions in appointments and deadlinesPrepositions in fixed expressionsPrepositions in healthcare situationsPrepositions in housing and furniture descriptionsPrepositions in study and office contextsPrepositions in travel directionsPrepositions with emotions and reactionsPrepositions with transport and toolsTime prepositions for days, months, and durations