Signification
Being a student.
Contexte culturel
School lunches are free for all children in 'grundskolan'. When people talk about 'gå i skolan', they often have strong memories of the 'skolmat'. The 'friluftsdag' (outdoor day) is a common part of 'gå i skolan'. Students spend the day skiing, hiking, or skating. Swedish schools emphasize 'demokrati' (democracy). Students often have a 'klassråd' (class council) to discuss school issues. There are no school uniforms in Swedish state schools. 'Gå i skolan' involves wearing your own casual clothes.
The 'In' Rule
Remember that for institutions you belong to, Swedish often uses 'i'. Think of yourself being 'inside' the system.
Don't forget the -n
Always say 'skolan' (the school). Saying 'gå i skola' sounds like you are talking about a hypothetical school.
Signification
Being a student.
The 'In' Rule
Remember that for institutions you belong to, Swedish often uses 'i'. Think of yourself being 'inside' the system.
Don't forget the -n
Always say 'skolan' (the school). Saying 'gå i skola' sounds like you are talking about a hypothetical school.
University Exception
If you are at university, switch to 'på'. 'Jag går på universitetet' sounds much more adult.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and form of 'skola'.
Jag är student. Jag går ___ _______.
We use 'i' for the state of being a student and the definite form 'skolan'.
Which sentence means 'I am currently walking to the school building'?
Välj rätt mening:
'Till' indicates the physical direction toward the building.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English meaning.
Koppla ihop:
Focus on the tense (gick/går) and the preposition (i/till).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vad gör dina barn? B: De ___ _ ______.
This is the standard way to describe children's occupation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag är student. Jag går ___ _______.
We use 'i' for the state of being a student and the definite form 'skolan'.
Välj rätt mening:
'Till' indicates the physical direction toward the building.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Focus on the tense (gick/går) and the preposition (i/till).
A: Vad gör dina barn? B: De ___ _ ______.
This is the standard way to describe children's occupation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's better to use 'gå på universitetet' or 'studera'. 'Gå i skolan' sounds like primary or secondary school.
Swedish uses 'i' to describe being part of an institution. 'Till' is only for physical movement toward the building.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation.
The past tense is 'gick i skolan'.
Yes, Swedish requires a subject. 'Går i skolan' alone is not a complete sentence.
Expressions liées
Gå i pension
similarTo retire
Gå i kyrkan
similarTo go to church regularly
Gå på universitetet
specialized formTo attend university
Hoppa av skolan
contrastTo drop out of school
Skolka
relatedTo play truant / skip school
