Signification
Asking about someone's current activity.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value directness. 'Vad gör du?' is a standard, polite way to initiate contact. Very similar to Swedish. 'Hva gjør du?' is the Norwegian equivalent. Danes use 'Hvad laver du?'. It is similar but uses the verb 'lave' (to make/do). Swedish is an official language in Finland. The usage is identical to Sweden.
Listen for the 'd'
In very casual speech, the 'd' in 'Vad' might disappear. Listen closely to native speakers.
Don't overthink it
It's just a friendly way to say hello. Don't worry about being too formal.
Signification
Asking about someone's current activity.
Listen for the 'd'
In very casual speech, the 'd' in 'Vad' might disappear. Listen closely to native speakers.
Don't overthink it
It's just a friendly way to say hello. Don't worry about being too formal.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Vad ____ du?
The verb 'göra' must be conjugated to the present tense 'gör'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option.
Swedish uses V2 word order in questions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hej! B: Hej! ________? A: Jag läser en bok.
The answer 'I am reading a book' is an activity, so the question must be 'What are you doing?'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVad ____ du?
The verb 'göra' must be conjugated to the present tense 'gör'.
Choose the correct option.
Swedish uses V2 word order in questions.
A: Hej! B: Hej! ________? A: Jag läser en bok.
The answer 'I am reading a book' is an activity, so the question must be 'What are you doing?'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is very common and neutral.
Only if you are on friendly terms.
Swedish is a V2 language, meaning the verb must be in the second position.
Expressions liées
Vad händer?
similarWhat's happening?
Vad sysslar du med?
similarWhat are you up to?
Hur går det?
contrastHow is it going?
Vad gör du för något?
builds onWhat are you doing?
