معنی
A close companion.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Fika' culture is the primary breeding ground for 'goda vänner.' A true friend is someone you can sit with in silence or talk with for hours over coffee. In Finland-Swedish, the distinction between 'vän' and 'kompis' can be even sharper, with 'vän' being reserved for almost family-like bonds. Americans use 'friend' much more loosely than Swedes. A Swede might be confused if an American calls them a 'good friend' after one meeting. On Swedish social media, #vänner and #godavänner are used to signal authentic, non-filtered relationships.
The 'e' ending
Use 'min gode vän' when writing to or about a man to sound more sophisticated and native-like.
Vän vs. Kompis
Don't call everyone a 'vän'. Start with 'kompis' and upgrade them to 'vän' after you've shared a few secrets.
معنی
A close companion.
The 'e' ending
Use 'min gode vän' when writing to or about a man to sound more sophisticated and native-like.
Vän vs. Kompis
Don't call everyone a 'vän'. Start with 'kompis' and upgrade them to 'vän' after you've shared a few secrets.
Plural agreement
Always remember 'goda vänner'. The 'a' on 'goda' is essential for plural nouns.
The Fika Rule
If you've had more than five fikas with someone, you can probably call them 'en god vän'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'A good friend'.
Han är en ___ vän.
Since 'vän' is a singular en-word, the adjective 'god' must be in its basic form.
Which of these means 'We are good friends'?
Select the correct plural form:
In the plural, 'god' becomes 'goda' and 'vän' becomes 'vänner'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Anna: Vem är det där? Bea: Det är Maria, ___.
'En god vän till mig' is a very natural way to introduce a friend in Swedish.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Min gode vän'?
The '-e' ending is a traditional masculine form used in formal or definite contexts.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
God vs. Bra
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاHan är en ___ vän.
Since 'vän' is a singular en-word, the adjective 'god' must be in its basic form.
Select the correct plural form:
In the plural, 'god' becomes 'goda' and 'vän' becomes 'vänner'.
Anna: Vem är det där? Bea: Det är Maria, ___.
'En god vän till mig' is a very natural way to introduce a friend in Swedish.
When would you say 'Min gode vän'?
The '-e' ending is a traditional masculine form used in formal or definite contexts.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it is gender-neutral. However, for a woman, you can also use 'väninna', though 'vän' is more common today.
'God' implies moral character and deep affection; 'bra' is more functional. You have a 'bra' doctor, but a 'god' friend.
You say 'bästa vän'.
Yes, if you have a close personal relationship with a colleague.
Adjectives in Swedish must take the '-a' ending when the noun is plural.
It is slightly more formal than 'kompis', but still very common in everyday speech.
Be careful! 'En god man' is a legal term for a court-appointed guardian.
It rhymes with the English word 'pen'.
No, after 'min', the adjective needs an ending: 'min goda vän' or 'min gode vän'.
Yes, this is the most natural way to say 'a friend of mine'.
عبارات مرتبط
Bästa vän
specialized formBest friend
Nära vän
similarClose friend
Barndomsvän
specialized formChildhood friend
Vänskap
builds onFriendship
Oväder
contrastBad weather / Enemy (archaic)
