Signification
Cleaning one's teeth.
Contexte culturel
The 'Folktandvården' is a source of national pride. Brushing teeth is taught as a fundamental right and duty from a very young age. The story of 'Karius och Baktus' is the primary cultural myth used to encourage children to brush their teeth. Historically, 'fluorsköljning' (fluoride rinsing) was done in classrooms, making oral hygiene a collective social activity. Sustainability is key; many Swedes now use 'tandborstar av bambu' (bamboo toothbrushes) to be eco-friendly while brushing.
Skip the 'My'
To sound like a native, never say 'mina tänder'. Just say 'tänderna'.
The 'RS' sound
In 'borsta', the 'r' and 's' combine to make a 'sh' sound. Don't pronounce them separately!
Signification
Cleaning one's teeth.
Skip the 'My'
To sound like a native, never say 'mina tänder'. Just say 'tänderna'.
The 'RS' sound
In 'borsta', the 'r' and 's' combine to make a 'sh' sound. Don't pronounce them separately!
Karius & Baktus
If you want to make a Swede laugh, mention that you are brushing to keep Karius and Baktus away.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'borsta'.
Jag ______ tänderna varje morgon.
The present tense is 'borstar' for a recurring habit.
Which sentence is most natural in Swedish?
How do you say 'I brush my teeth'?
Swedish uses 'borstar' and the definite plural 'tänderna' without a possessive pronoun.
Complete the dialogue.
Mamma: Har du ______ tänderna? Barn: Ja, jag gjorde det precis!
The supine form 'borstat' is used after the auxiliary verb 'har'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Badrumsrutin (Bathroom Routine)
Hygiene
- • borsta tänderna
- • tvätta ansiktet
- • duscha
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJag ______ tänderna varje morgon.
The present tense is 'borstar' for a recurring habit.
How do you say 'I brush my teeth'?
Swedish uses 'borstar' and the definite plural 'tänderna' without a possessive pronoun.
Mamma: Har du ______ tänderna? Barn: Ja, jag gjorde det precis!
The supine form 'borstat' is used after the auxiliary verb 'har'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, in Swedish, it is implied that you are brushing your own teeth. Use 'tänderna'.
It is neutral and used in all contexts, from the dentist to home.
It's grammatically correct but sounds like you are a robot or a professional dental cleaner.
The plural is 'tänder', and the definite plural is 'tänderna'.
It is 'en tandborste'.
It's a debated topic, but 'efter frukost' is very common.
It is toothpaste. You need it to 'borsta tänderna'.
No, it's a regular Group 1 verb (borsta, borstar, borstade, borstat).
An electric toothbrush.
No, use 'tvätta' for cars. 'Borsta' is for bristles.
Expressions liées
borsta håret
similarTo brush one's hair
tandkräm
builds onToothpaste
tandtråd
similarDental floss
skölja munnen
similarRinse the mouth
tappa en tand
specialized formTo lose a tooth
