Bedeutung
Asking for someone's address.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes often identify strongly with their 'stadsdel' (neighborhood). Saying you live in 'Söder' vs 'Östermalm' in Stockholm carries significant cultural weight. The 'Du-reformen' of the 1960s made it standard to use 'du' with everyone, including the Prime Minister. You can ask almost anyone 'Var bor du?' without being rude. Housing is a common topic of complaint. If someone says they live in a 'studentkorridor' (student hall), they are likely sharing a kitchen with 10 others. Expats in Sweden often struggle with 'Var' vs 'Vart'. Mastering this distinction is a sign of a high-level learner.
The 'I' Preposition
Always use 'i' for cities and countries (Jag bor i Sverige).
Var vs Vart
Even if you hear Swedes say 'Vart bor du?', try to use 'Var' to sound more educated.
Bedeutung
Asking for someone's address.
The 'I' Preposition
Always use 'i' for cities and countries (Jag bor i Sverige).
Var vs Vart
Even if you hear Swedes say 'Vart bor du?', try to use 'Var' to sound more educated.
Neighborhoods
If you live in a specific part of a city, use 'på' for islands (på Södermalm) and 'i' for most other areas (i Vasastan).
Privacy
It's okay to ask where someone lives, but don't ask for their exact apartment number immediately.
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Fill in the missing verb in the present tense.
Var ___ du?
'Bor' is the correct present tense form of 'bo'.
Choose the correct question word for location.
___ bor du? I Stockholm eller Malmö?
'Var' is used for static location, 'Vart' for direction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hej! Jag heter Anna. ___ ? B: Jag bor i en liten lägenhet i centrum.
The answer describes a place of residence, so the question must be 'Var bor du?'.
Match the question with the correct answer.
1. Var bor du? 2. Vad heter du? 3. Hur mår du?
Matching basic social questions with their logical answers.
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Var vs Vart
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVar ___ du?
'Bor' is the correct present tense form of 'bo'.
___ bor du? I Stockholm eller Malmö?
'Var' is used for static location, 'Vart' for direction.
A: Hej! Jag heter Anna. ___ ? B: Jag bor i en liten lägenhet i centrum.
The answer describes a place of residence, so the question must be 'Var bor du?'.
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Matching basic social questions with their logical answers.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.
'Var' is for a fixed location, 'Vart' is for movement toward a destination.
No, that sounds like you are asking where they are physically alive. Use 'bor' for residence.
Say 'Jag bor i ett hus'.
No, Swedish doesn't use 'do' in questions. Just 'Var bor du?'.
It can be a bit forward if it's the very first thing you say. Better to introduce yourself first.
Use the plural 'ni': 'Var bor ni?'.
It means to dwell or reside.
No, for work you say 'Var jobbar du?'.
It's the Swedish system of registering where everyone lives.
Use the past tense: 'Var bodde du?'.
Grammatically no, but it is a very common dialectal variation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jag bor i...
builds onI live in...
Varifrån kommer du?
similarWhere are you from?
Vilken adress har du?
specialized formWhat address do you have?
Känn dig som hemma
relatedMake yourself at home
