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A1 conjunction 10 دقيقة للقراءة

att

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح att في 30 ثانية

الشرح att in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'att' is primarily introduced as the 'infinitive marker'. You will learn it in the context of likes and dislikes, such as 'Jag gillar att simma' (I like to swim) or 'Det är roligt att läsa' (It is fun to read). At this stage, you should focus on the fact that 'att' accompanies the base form of the verb. You will also encounter it in very simple conjunction roles, such as 'Jag ser att du är glad' (I see that you are happy). The main goal for A1 learners is to remember which common verbs require 'att' and to avoid using it with modal verbs like 'kan' (can) or 'vill' (want). You should also start noticing that in spoken Swedish, people often say 'å' instead of 'att' when it's followed by a verb.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'att' to form more complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions. You will learn to report what others have said using 'att-satser' (that-clauses), such as 'Han sa att han var trött' (He said that he was tired). This level also introduces the 'BIFF-rule' in its simplest form, where you learn that 'inte' must come before the verb in an 'att'-clause ('Jag tror att han inte kommer'). You will also expand your use of 'att' with prepositions, specifically 'för att' to express purpose ('Jag tränar för att bli stark'). You should be comfortable using 'att' to link two ideas where the second idea is a fact or a statement resulting from the first.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, 'att' becomes a tool for expressing opinions, doubts (in the negative), and complex intentions. You will use it in structures like 'Det är viktigt att...' or 'Jag hoppas att...'. You will also encounter 'att' as a subject in sentences, such as 'Att resa jorden runt är min dröm' (To travel around the world is my dream). Your understanding of the BIFF-rule should be solid, applying it to other adverbs like 'alltid', 'aldrig', and 'kanske'. You will also start using 'utan att' (without ...ing) and 'genom att' (by ...ing) to describe how actions are performed. At this stage, you should be able to distinguish clearly between 'att' (conjunction) and 'som' (relative pronoun) in almost all contexts.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, you use 'att' to navigate more formal and academic Swedish. You will learn to use 'att'-clauses as objects of prepositions in complex ways, such as 'Jag ser fram emot att du ska komma' (I look forward to you coming). You will also encounter 'att' in more abstract idioms and literary structures. The use of 'att' to nominalize entire phrases becomes more common in your writing, allowing for more sophisticated arguments. You should be able to handle multiple nested 'att'-clauses without losing track of the sentence structure. You will also explore the stylistic choice of omitting 'att' in certain contexts to increase the pace of the narrative, a technique often used in journalism and fiction.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, your use of 'att' is nuanced and stylistically varied. You understand the subtle difference between using an 'att'-clause and an infinitive construction to shift focus or emphasis. You can use 'att' to create complex philosophical or technical definitions. You are also aware of regional variations and historical uses of 'att' that might appear in older literature. You understand the 'att-kliv' in depth, knowing exactly how it interacts with the 'V2' rule in the main clause. Your spoken Swedish should naturally use the 'å' reduction for infinitive markers while maintaining the full 'att' for conjunctions when emphasizing a point. You can also identify when 'att' is used as a 'filler' and how to remove it to make your writing more concise.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, 'att' is used with the precision of a native speaker. You can manipulate 'att'-clauses to create specific rhetorical effects, such as using 'att' at the start of multiple consecutive sentences for emphasis (anaphora). You have a complete grasp of 'att' in legal, medical, and highly technical Swedish, where the distinction between a fact-clause and a result-clause is critical. You can also play with the word's phonetic properties in poetry or creative writing, using the 'å/att' distinction to mimic specific dialects or social registers. At this level, 'att' is no longer a grammar rule but a flexible tool for sophisticated communication, allowing for the highest level of expression in both formal and informal Swedish.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

att في 30 ثانية

Used as 'to' before verbs (infinitive marker).
Used as 'that' to start a new clause (conjunction).
Essential for expressing purpose with 'för att'.
Pronounced 'å' when followed by a verb in speech.

The Swedish word att is perhaps the most versatile and frequently used word in the entire Swedish language. For English speakers, it serves two primary functions that are distinct in grammar but identical in form. First, it acts as the infinitive marker, corresponding directly to the English word 'to' when followed by a verb (e.g., 'to eat', 'to sleep'). Second, it functions as a subordinating conjunction, equivalent to the English word 'that' (e.g., 'I think that...', 'He said that...'). Understanding 'att' is not just a matter of vocabulary; it is the fundamental building block of Swedish sentence structure, bridging the gap between simple actions and complex thoughts.

The Infinitive Marker: In this role, 'att' precedes the base form of a verb. While English often drops 'to' after certain verbs, Swedish is quite consistent. You use it with verbs like 'älskar' (love), 'brukar' (usually do), and 'försöker' (try). However, a crucial rule for beginners is that modal verbs like 'ska' (will), 'kan' (can), and 'vill' (want) do not take 'att'.
The Subordinating Conjunction: In this role, 'att' introduces a sub-clause (bisats). It connects a main clause to a statement of fact, belief, or report. For example, 'Jag vet att du är här' (I know that you are here). In casual English, we often omit 'that', but in Swedish, while it can occasionally be dropped in speech, it is much more common and grammatically safer to keep it.

Det är viktigt att lära sig svenska varje dag.
— Common pedagogical phrase

Historically, 'att' has its roots in Old Norse and is cognate with the English 'that' and the German 'dass' and 'zu'. Interestingly, in spoken Swedish, the pronunciation of 'att' changes depending on its function. When it is an infinitive marker, it is almost universally pronounced as 'å' /o/. When it is a conjunction, it is usually pronounced as 'att' /at/. This distinction is vital for listening comprehension, as hearing a short 'å' sound before a verb is your primary cue that an infinitive is being used.

Jag tror att det kommer att regna ikväll.

In the sentence above, 'att' appears twice with two different functions. The first 'att' is a conjunction ('I think that...'), and the second 'att' is part of the future construction 'kommer att' ('is going to'). This demonstrates the word's ubiquity. In formal writing, 'att' provides a clear structure, helping the reader distinguish between the main action and the supplementary information or subordinate thoughts. In poetry and literature, the repetition of 'att' can create a rhythmic, driving force, emphasizing intent or certainty.

Phonetic Nuance: In many dialects, especially in Stockholm and southern Sweden, the 't' sounds are often dropped entirely in rapid speech. You might hear 'Ja' tror a' det blir bra' instead of the full 'Jag tror att det blir bra'.

Att vara eller inte vara, det är frågan.
— Swedish translation of Hamlet

Using att correctly requires understanding Swedish word order, particularly the difference between main clauses and subordinate clauses. This is where many English speakers struggle because the rules for adverb placement (like 'inte' or 'alltid') change when 'att' is used as a conjunction.

The BIFF Rule: In a subordinate clause (introduced by 'att'), sentence adverbs like 'inte' (not) come before the verb. BIFF stands for: I Bisats kommer Inte Före det Finita verbet. Example: 'Jag vet att han inte kommer' (I know that he is not coming). Contrast this with a main clause: 'Han kommer inte'.

Hon sa att hon alltid brukar att läsa innan hon sover.

When 'att' is used as an infinitive marker, it behaves very much like 'to' in English. It follows verbs of preference, intent, or habit. For instance, 'Jag älskar att dansa' (I love to dance). However, when you have a string of infinitives, you usually only need the 'att' before the first one: 'Jag gillar att sjunga och dansa' (I like to sing and dance).

Another advanced use of 'att' is at the beginning of a sentence to turn a whole action into the subject of the sentence. This is called a subject clause. 'Att träna är nyttigt' (To exercise is healthy / Exercising is healthy). In this context, it functions similarly to the English gerund (-ing form), but Swedish prefers the infinitive with 'att'.

Att resa är att leva.
— Hans Christian Andersen (translated)

The 'Att-kliv' (The Att-step): In complex sentences, 'att' can be used to nest ideas. 'Jag tror att hon sa att vi måste vänta.' This nesting is common but requires careful attention to clause boundaries to ensure the verbs are conjugated correctly in each section.

Finally, 'att' is used in many fixed expressions. For example, 'genom att' (by ...ing), 'för att' (in order to), and 'utan att' (without ...ing). In these cases, 'att' is mandatory and follows a preposition to create a logical link between the purpose or method and the action itself.

If you walk down the streets of Stockholm or listen to a Swedish podcast, you will hear 'att' constantly, but it might not sound like 'att'. In colloquial speech, the infinitive marker 'att' is almost always shortened to a simple, relaxed 'å'. This is so prevalent that many Swedes will accidentally write 'å' instead of 'att' in informal texts or social media posts.

"Ska vi gå å fika?"
— Common spoken invitation

However, when 'att' functions as a conjunction ('that'), it usually retains its full pronunciation, though the final 't' might be soft or silent. You'll hear it in news broadcasts introducing quotes: 'Statsministern meddelade att...' (The Prime Minister announced that...). It provides a rhythmic pause that allows the listener to prepare for the substantive information following the introductory verb.

In Modern Media: In Swedish pop music (like the lyrics of Veronica Maggio or Håkan Hellström), 'att' is often used to create a sense of longing or intent. Songs frequently use 'för att' to explain emotional motivations, making the word feel heavy with purpose.

In professional settings, such as business meetings or academic lectures, 'att' is used with precision. It signals formal reporting and logical deduction. 'Vi kan konstatera att resultaten är goda' (We can conclude that the results are good). Here, the word acts as a formal anchor for the speaker's argument. Conversely, in daycare centers or with children, you'll hear the simplified 'å' version constantly: 'Dags å äta!' (Time to eat!).

Jag lovar att jag ska försöka att förstå.

Interestingly, in some dialects in Northern Sweden (Norrland), the word 'att' might be replaced by other particles or omitted entirely in specific rhythmic patterns, but for any learner focusing on 'Standard Swedish' (Rikssvenska), the 'att/å' distinction is the most important auditory feature to master.

The most frequent mistake for English speakers is over-using 'att' with modal verbs. Because we say 'I want to go' in English, learners instinctively say 'Jag vill att gå'. This is a major error in Swedish. Modal verbs (vill, kan, ska, måste, bör, får) are always followed directly by the infinitive verb without 'att'.

Incorrect: Jag kan att simma.
Correct: Jag kan simma.

The 'Att' vs 'Som' Confusion: English uses 'that' as both a conjunction ('I know that...') and a relative pronoun ('The book that I read'). Swedish uses 'att' for the conjunction and 'som' for the relative pronoun. Beginners often say 'Boken att jag läste', which is wrong; it must be 'Boken som jag läste'.

Another common error involves the BIFF rule mentioned earlier. Learners often place 'inte' after the verb in an 'att'-clause because that is how it works in a main clause. 'Jag ser att han kommer inte' sounds very 'foreign' to a native ear; it must be 'Jag ser att han inte kommer'.

Hon glömde att säga att hon inte kunde komma.

Finally, watch out for 'för att'. English speakers often use just 'för' (for) to mean 'because' or 'in order to'. In Swedish, 'för' usually needs 'att' to function as 'because' (för att) in many contexts, or to mean 'in order to'. Saying 'Jag äter för bli mätt' is incorrect; it must be 'Jag äter för att bli mätt'.

The 'å' spelling trap: While people say 'å', you should almost never write 'å' instead of 'att' unless you are writing a very informal text message to a close friend. Writing 'å' in an essay or a work email is considered a spelling mistake.

While 'att' is the standard, there are several words that function similarly or are used in place of 'att' in specific grammatical structures. Understanding these helps you avoid repetitive sentence structures and improves your overall fluency.

Att vs. Som: As mentioned, 'som' is the relative pronoun ('which/who/that'). Use 'att' when you are reporting a fact or thought, and 'som' when you are describing a noun. 'Jag hör att du sjunger' (I hear that you are singing) vs. 'Mannen som sjunger' (The man who is singing).
Att vs. Hur: Sometimes 'hur' (how) is used in place of 'att' to describe the manner of an action. 'Jag såg hur han sprang' (I saw how/that he ran). While 'att' is more neutral, 'hur' adds a descriptive layer to the observation.
Att vs. Om: When reporting a question or an uncertainty, 'om' (if/whether) replaces 'att'. 'Jag vet att han kommer' (certainty) vs. 'Jag vet inte om han kommer' (uncertainty).

Det är dags att sluta, eller rättare sagt, det är dags för en paus.

In some cases, 'att' can be replaced by a preposition + noun construction to make the sentence more formal or concise. Instead of 'Jag är glad att du kom', one might say 'Jag är glad över din ankomst' (I am glad about your arrival). However, 'att' remains the most natural choice in 90% of everyday conversations.

Another interesting alternative is the use of 'och' (and) in place of 'att' in specific pseudo-coordinated constructions. For example, 'Han satt och läste' (He sat and read) is much more common than 'Han satt för att läsa'. This 'och' construction implies the two actions are happening simultaneously and is a hallmark of natural-sounding Swedish.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The reason 'att' is pronounced 'å' in speech is due to a centuries-old phonetic erosion where the 't' sounds were dropped to make speech faster, similar to how 'going to' became 'gonna' in English.

دليل النطق

UK /at/

US /æt/

Unstressed. It is a functional word and usually yields stress to the surrounding verbs or nouns.

يتقافى مع

katt natt skratt skatt platt ratt hatt fatt

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing the 't' too hard when it should be reduced to 'å' in spoken infinitives.
Pronouncing it as 'ate' like the English past tense of eat.
Over-emphasizing it in sentences where it should be a quick connector.
Confusing the 'a' sound with the Swedish 'ä'.
Failing to recognize the 'å' sound in speech as being the word 'att'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 1/5

Very easy to recognize in text as a connector.

الكتابة 3/5

Tricky due to the BIFF rule and modal verb exclusions.

التحدث 4/5

Hard to master the 'å' vs 'att' spoken distinction naturally.

الاستماع 4/5

The 'å' reduction can be hard to hear for beginners.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

jag är inte vill kan

تعلّم لاحقاً

som om därför eftersom vilket

متقدم

huruvida ifall därest emedan alldenstund

قواعد يجب معرفتها

The BIFF Rule

Jag vet att han *inte* kommer.

Modal Verbs Exclusion

Jag vill simma (NOT Jag vill att simma).

Infinitive Marker

Det är roligt att dansa.

Subordinating Conjunction

Hon säger att hon är glad.

Future with 'Kommer att'

Det kommer att snöa.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

Jag gillar att äta glass.

I like to eat ice cream.

Infinitive marker: 'att' + base verb 'äta'.

Det är kul att spela fotboll.

It is fun to play football.

Subjective construction with 'det är'.

Jag ser att du läser.

I see that you are reading.

Conjunction: 'att' connects 'Jag ser' and 'du läser'.

Hon lovar att komma.

She promises to come.

Verb 'lovar' requires 'att' before the next verb.

Det är dags att sova.

It is time to sleep.

Fixed expression: 'dags att'.

Jag försöker att förstå.

I am trying to understand.

Verb 'försöker' takes 'att'.

Han säger att han är hungrig.

He says that he is hungry.

Reporting speech with 'att'.

Det är svårt att skriva.

It is difficult to write.

Adjective 'svårt' followed by 'att' + infinitive.

Jag tror att det regnar ute.

I think that it is raining outside.

Conjunction introducing a thought.

Hon tränar för att bli stark.

She exercises in order to become strong.

'för att' indicates purpose.

Jag vet att han inte är hemma.

I know that he is not home.

BIFF rule: 'inte' before 'är' in the 'att'-clause.

Det är viktigt att äta grönsaker.

It is important to eat vegetables.

General statement using 'att' + infinitive.

De sa att de skulle ringa.

They said that they would call.

Past tense reporting.

Jag hoppas att du mår bra.

I hope that you are feeling well.

Expressing a wish with 'hoppas att'.

Han slutade att röka förra året.

He stopped smoking last year.

'sluta' + 'att' + infinitive.

Vi lär oss att prata svenska.

We are learning to speak Swedish.

'lära sig' + 'att' + infinitive.

Att resa är det bästa jag vet.

To travel is the best thing I know.

Infinitive clause acting as the subject.

Han gick utan att säga hejdå.

He left without saying goodbye.

'utan att' + infinitive.

Jag är förvånad över att hon vann.

I am surprised that she won.

Preposition 'över' followed by 'att'-clause.

Genom att läsa mycket blir man klok.

By reading a lot, one becomes wise.

'genom att' + infinitive to show method.

Det verkar som att det blir soligt.

It seems like it will be sunny.

'verkar som att' is a common phrase.

Jag ser fram emot att träffa dig.

I look forward to meeting you.

'se fram emot' + 'att' + infinitive.

Hon bad mig att inte berätta något.

She asked me not to tell anything.

BIFF rule with infinitive: 'inte' before 'berätta'.

Det är dags för oss att gå nu.

It is time for us to go now.

Structure: 'dags för' + object + 'att' + infinitive.

Jag utgår ifrån att ni har läst rapporten.

I assume that you have read the report.

Formal verb 'utgå ifrån' + conjunction 'att'.

Att han lyckades var en stor överraskning.

That he succeeded was a big surprise.

Whole 'att'-clause as the subject.

Hon betonade vikten av att vara i tid.

She emphasized the importance of being on time.

Noun phrase followed by 'att' + infinitive.

Vi måste se till att alla får information.

We must ensure that everyone receives information.

Phrasal verb 'se till' + conjunction 'att'.

Det finns inget som tyder på att han ljög.

There is nothing that indicates that he lied.

Complex structure with relative 'som' and conjunction 'att'.

Han nekade till att ha begått brottet.

He denied having committed the crime.

Perfect infinitive: 'att ha begått'.

Jag är ledsen att jag inte kunde komma.

I am sorry that I could not come.

Adjective 'ledsen' + 'att'-clause.

Det är upp till dig att bestämma.

It is up to you to decide.

Idiomatic structure 'upp till [någon] att'.

Att man överhuvudtaget överväger detta är absurt.

That one even considers this is absurd.

Formal subject clause with 'överhuvudtaget'.

Han kritiserades för att inte ha agerat i tid.

He was criticized for not having acted in time.

Passive voice + 'för att' + negation + perfect infinitive.

Det faktum att hon vägrade ändrade allt.

The fact that she refused changed everything.

Appositive 'att'-clause defining 'faktum'.

Jag kan inte låta bli att undra vad som hände.

I cannot help but wonder what happened.

Idiom 'låta bli att' (cannot help but).

Det är svårt att föreställa sig att det var så.

It is hard to imagine that it was like that.

Nested 'att' structures (infinitive then conjunction).

Genom att ständigt ifrågasätta når vi sanningen.

By constantly questioning, we reach the truth.

Sophisticated use of 'genom att' + adverb.

Hon gav sken av att veta vad hon gjorde.

She gave the impression of knowing what she was doing.

Idiom 'ge sken av att'.

Det vore fel att påstå att krisen är över.

It would be wrong to claim that the crisis is over.

Conditional 'vore' + nested 'att' structures.

Att förneka sanningen är att svika sig själv.

To deny the truth is to betray oneself.

Symmetrical infinitive clause structure.

Det förutsätts att deltagarna har läst kursplanen.

It is presupposed that the participants have read the syllabus.

Formal passive 'förutsätts' + conjunction.

Man bör beakta att resultaten är preliminära.

One should take into account that the results are preliminary.

Academic formal register.

Att hon inte infann sig tyder på ointresse.

The fact that she did not show up indicates a lack of interest.

Subject clause with negative 'inte' and formal verb 'infann sig'.

Han strävade efter att förverkliga sin vision.

He strove to realize his vision.

Formal verb 'sträva efter' + infinitive.

Det ligger i sakens natur att förändring tar tid.

It is in the nature of things that change takes time.

Idiomatic formal expression + conjunction.

Utan att förringa hans insats, så var hon bättre.

Without belittling his contribution, she was better.

Participle-like use of 'utan att' for rhetorical nuance.

Att vi ens diskuterar detta är ett tecken på förfall.

The fact that we are even discussing this is a sign of decay.

Emphatic subject clause with 'ens'.

تلازمات شائعة

kommer att

för att

genom att

utan att

viktigt att

tro att

säga att

hoppas att

efter att

istället för att

العبارات الشائعة

Det är dags att...

— It is time to do something. Used constantly to signal transitions.

Det är dags att gå hem.

Jag lovar att...

— I promise to/that... Used to give assurances.

Jag lovar att jag ringer sen.

Det verkar som att...

— It seems as though... Used to express an observation or feeling.

Det verkar som att tåget är sent.

Tänk på att...

— Keep in mind that... Used to give advice or warnings.

Tänk på att det är kallt ute.

Glöm inte att...

— Don't forget to... A very common reminder.

Glöm inte att köpa mjölk.

Det är svårt att...

— It is difficult to... Used to express a challenge.

Det är svårt att förstå honom.

Jag föredrar att...

— I prefer to... Used to express preferences.

Jag föredrar att åka tåg.

Det sägs att...

— It is said that... Used for rumors or general knowledge.

Det sägs att han är rik.

Jag är van vid att...

— I am used to... Used to describe habits.

Jag är van vid att vakna tidigt.

Det lönar sig att...

— It pays off to... Used to describe beneficial actions.

Det lönar sig att plugga hårt.

يُخلط عادةً مع

att vs som

Use 'som' for 'which/who' and 'att' for 'that' (conjunction).

att vs å

This is the spoken form of 'att' but a separate letter and word (meaning 'river' or 'and' in some dialects).

att vs om

Use 'om' for 'if' (uncertainty) and 'att' for 'that' (fact).

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"att ha mycket att göra"

— To be very busy. Literally 'to have much to do'.

Jag kan inte komma, jag har för mycket att göra.

neutral

"att ha lätt för att..."

— To have a natural talent for something. Literally 'to have easy for to...'.

Hon har lätt för att lära sig språk.

neutral

"att ha svårt för att..."

— To struggle with something. Opposite of 'ha lätt för'.

Han har svårt för att sitta still.

neutral

"att se till att..."

— To make sure that / to ensure that.

Se till att dörren är låst.

neutral

"att låta bli att..."

— To refrain from / to not be able to help doing something.

Jag kan inte låta bli att skratta.

neutral

"att vara på väg att..."

— To be about to do something.

Jag var precis på väg att ringa dig.

neutral

"att ha råd att..."

— To be able to afford to.

Vi har inte råd att köpa en ny bil.

neutral

"att komma att..."

— Used to indicate future or inevitable results.

Det kommer att bli bra till slut.

neutral

"att vara tvungen att..."

— To be forced to / to have to.

Jag är tvungen att jobba över ikväll.

neutral

"att vänja sig vid att..."

— To get used to doing something.

Du måste vänja dig vid att äta surströmming.

neutral

سهل الخلط

att vs som

Both can translate to 'that' in English.

'Att' is a conjunction for facts; 'som' is a relative pronoun for nouns.

Jag vet att (that) han kommer. Mannen som (that) kom.

att vs och

In speech, both 'att' and 'och' can be reduced to 'å'.

'Att' connects a verb to an infinitive or clause; 'och' connects two equal things.

Jag slutade att röka. Jag satt och rökte.

att vs för

English speakers use 'for' where Swedish uses 'för att'.

'För' is 'for'; 'för att' is 'because' or 'in order to'.

Detta är för dig. Jag kom för att hjälpa dig.

att vs om

Both introduce subordinate clauses.

'Att' is for statements; 'om' is for questions or conditions.

Jag sa att jag kommer. Jag undrar om jag kommer.

att vs hur

Sometimes used interchangeably in descriptive reporting.

'Att' is neutral; 'hur' focuses on the manner of the action.

Jag såg att han sprang. Jag såg hur han sprang.

أنماط الجُمل

Jag gillar att [verb].

Jag gillar att läsa.

Jag tror att [clause].

Jag tror att han kommer.

Det är [adjective] att [verb].

Det är viktigt att träna.

[Verb] för att [verb].

Jag äter för att leva.

Att [verb] är [adjective].

Att sova är skönt.

Se till att [clause].

Se till att du mår bra.

Det faktum att [clause]...

Det faktum att hon ringde...

Att [clause] tyder på [noun].

Att han teg tyder på skuld.

عائلة الكلمة

مرتبط

eftersom

därför

vilket

som

ifall

سجّل مجاناً لرؤية جميع الأمثلة

كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

One of the top 5 most common words in Swedish.

أخطاء شائعة

Jag vill att sova. → Jag vill sova.
You cannot use 'att' after modal verbs like 'vill' (want).
Jag tror att han kommer inte. → Jag tror att han inte kommer.
In an 'att'-clause, the word 'inte' must come before the verb (BIFF rule).
Boken att jag läser är bra. → Boken som jag läser är bra.
Use 'som' for relative pronouns (that/which) and 'att' only for conjunctions.
Jag äter för bli mätt. → Jag äter för att bli mätt.
The phrase 'in order to' requires both 'för' and 'att'.
Att lära sig svenska är kul. → Att lära sig svenska är kul.
Actually, this is correct, but many learners forget the 'att' at the start of a subject clause.

نصائح

The Modal Rule

Memorize the list: ska, vill, kan, måste, bör. Never put 'att' after these. It's the fastest way to improve your Swedish grammar.

The 'Å' Sound

When reading out loud, try saying 'å' for 'att' when it's before a verb. You will instantly sound 50% more like a native Swede.

Don't Drop It

In English, we say 'I know he's coming'. In Swedish, always write 'Jag vet ATT han kommer'. It makes your writing clearer and more professional.

BIFF Reminder

Whenever you write 'att' as a conjunction, pause and check where you put 'inte'. It must jump in front of the verb!

För Att vs. För

Remember that 'för' usually needs 'att' to mean 'because'. 'Jag är glad för att du är här' is the correct way to express reason.

Catch the Rhythm

Swedish is a rhythmic language. 'Att' acts as a tiny beat that sets up the next important word. Don't stress it; let it be a quick bridge.

Subject Clauses

Use 'Att + Verb' at the start of sentences to sound more sophisticated. 'Att resa är lärorikt' sounds better than just 'Resa är lärorikt'.

To vs. That

If you're stuck, translate your thought to English. If you need 'to' or 'that', you almost certainly need 'att' in Swedish.

Se till att

Learn 'se till att' as a single unit meaning 'make sure that'. It's used everywhere from parenting to project management.

Consistency

Because 'att' is so common, you'll see it in every paragraph you read. Use this as a constant, free grammar review every time you see it.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'att' as the 'AT-tachment' word. It AT-taches a verb to another verb (to) or AT-taches a whole new thought to your sentence (that).

ربط بصري

Imagine a bridge with 'ATT' written on it, connecting two islands: 'Main Thought Island' and 'Extra Info Island'.

Word Web

att-sats infinitiv bisats verb grammatik språk mening syntax

تحدٍّ

Try to write five sentences about your day using 'att' in every single one, alternating between its 'to' and 'that' meanings.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from Old Norse 'at', which served similar functions as an infinitive marker and conjunction. It shares a common Germanic root with English 'that' and German 'dass'.

المعنى الأصلي: Originally a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that thing' which evolved into a functional particle.

North Germanic / Indo-European

السياق الثقافي

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that 'att' is used in formal political declarations and legal documents to state definitive facts.

English speakers often struggle with 'att' because we drop 'that' so frequently in English ('I think he's here'). In Swedish, dropping 'att' is less common and can change the rhythm of the sentence significantly.

Att vara eller inte vara (To be or not to be) - Shakespeare in Swedish. Att resa är att leva (To travel is to live) - Hans Christian Andersen. Det är inte så lätt att vara liten (It is not so easy to be little) - Common children's theme.

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سياقات واقعية

Expressing Opinions

Jag tycker att...
Jag tror att...
Jag anser att...
Enligt min mening är det viktigt att...

Reporting Speech

Han sa att...
Hon berättade att...
De lovade att...
Vi kom överens om att...

Planning and Intent

Jag planerar att...
Vi tänker att...
Det är dags att...
Jag ser fram emot att...

Giving Instructions

Det är viktigt att...
Se till att...
Glöm inte att...
Du måste komma ihåg att...

Describing Cause and Effect

För att...
Genom att...
Utan att...
På grund av att...

بدايات محادثة

"Vad tycker du om att göra på helgerna?"

"Tror du att det kommer att bli bra väder imorgon?"

"Är det svårt att lära sig svenska, tycker du?"

"Har du lovat dig själv att göra något nytt i år?"

"Vad är det viktigaste att tänka på när man reser?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Skriv om något som du gillar att göra när du är ledig.

Berätta om en gång när du glömde att göra något viktigt.

Vad hoppas du att händer i framtiden?

Skriv om varför det är viktigt att lära sig nya saker.

Beskriv din morgonrutin genom att använda 'att' minst fem gånger.

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

You should never use 'att' after modal verbs like 'ska', 'vill', 'kan', 'måste', 'bör', and 'får'. For example, say 'Jag kan simma', not 'Jag kan att simma'. This is the most common mistake for English speakers.

In spoken Swedish, 'att' is almost always pronounced 'å' when it serves as an infinitive marker (e.g., 'att äta'). When it serves as a conjunction (e.g., 'Jag tror att...'), it is usually pronounced 'att', though the 't' might be soft.

While it is sometimes possible to omit 'att' as a conjunction in casual speech (e.g., 'Jag tror han kommer'), it is much less common than in English. It is always safer and more grammatically correct to include it.

The BIFF rule states that in a subordinate clause (bisats), which is often introduced by 'att', the word 'inte' (not) must come BEFORE the verb. Example: 'Jag vet att han inte kommer'.

Use 'att' when you mean 'that' as a conjunction (reporting a fact). Use 'som' when you mean 'that' as a relative pronoun (describing a person or thing). A trick: if you can replace 'that' with 'which', use 'som'.

'För att' can mean two things: 'because' or 'in order to'. It is one of the most common ways to explain the reason or purpose for an action in Swedish.

Yes! When an entire action is the subject of the sentence, it starts with 'att'. For example: 'Att lära sig svenska är roligt' (To learn Swedish is fun).

This is usually a spelling mistake or very informal 'text-speak'. Because 'att' is pronounced 'å' in speech, some people write it that way phonetically, but it is not correct in standard written Swedish.

Yes, 'brukar' (usually do) is often followed by 'att' in modern Swedish, though some older or very formal styles might omit it. 'Jag brukar att träna' and 'Jag brukar träna' are both heard, but 'att' is common.

'Att' is the simple infinitive marker, while 'att ha' is used for the perfect infinitive (to have [done something]). Example: 'Det är skönt att ha sovit' (It is nice to have slept).

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