Signification
Asking for the date or day.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Lillördag' (Little Saturday) on Wednesdays means that asking 'Vilken dag är det?' on a Wednesday often prompts a reminder that it's okay to have a treat or a drink. Swedes are obsessed with 'veckonummer' (week numbers). Sometimes when you ask 'Vilken dag är det?', people might also tell you the week number. 'Röda dagar' (Red days) are public holidays. If you ask this and it's a red day, it explains why the streets are empty and shops are closed. 'Klämdag' is a day between a holiday and a weekend. People often lose track of 'vilken dag det är' during these times.
The 'E-re' Shortcut
Native speakers often say 'Vilken dag e-re?' instead of 'är det'. Try this to sound more natural!
Don't say 'Vad dag'
Even though English says 'What day', Swedish strictly uses 'Vilken' for choices among a set.
Signification
Asking for the date or day.
The 'E-re' Shortcut
Native speakers often say 'Vilken dag e-re?' instead of 'är det'. Try this to sound more natural!
Don't say 'Vad dag'
Even though English says 'What day', Swedish strictly uses 'Vilken' for choices among a set.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct interrogative for 'dag' (en-word).
______ dag är det?
'Dag' is an en-word, so we must use 'vilken'.
Complete the question to ask what day it is today.
Vilken dag är ___ idag?
'Det' is the dummy subject required in this phrase.
Match the question to the correct situation.
You want to know if it's Monday or Tuesday.
This is the specific phrase for weekdays.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Ursäkta, vilken dag är det? B: ___________.
The answer should provide a day of the week.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
The 7 Days of the Week
Arbetsdagar (Work days)
- • Måndag
- • Tisdag
- • Onsdag
- • Torsdag
- • Fredag
Helg (Weekend)
- • Lördag
- • Söndag
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ dag är det?
'Dag' is an en-word, so we must use 'vilken'.
Vilken dag är ___ idag?
'Det' is the dummy subject required in this phrase.
You want to know if it's Monday or Tuesday.
This is the specific phrase for weekdays.
A: Ursäkta, vilken dag är det? B: ___________.
The answer should provide a day of the week.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very common and means exactly the same thing. It's slightly more informal.
Because 'dag' is an 'en-word' (en dag). 'Vilket' is used for 'ett-words'.
Start with 'Det är...' followed by the day, e.g., 'Det är fredag'.
Yes, but it can also refer to the daylight hours specifically, depending on context.
No, it's a practical question. However, it might show you haven't checked your calendar!
Use 'Vilket datum är det?'.
No, in Swedish, days of the week are written with lowercase letters (måndag, tisdag, etc.).
It's a nickname for Wednesday, meaning 'Little Saturday'.
Say 'Vilken dag var det igår?'.
Usually, the 'G' is silent or very soft, making it sound like 'dah'.
Expressions liées
Vad är klockan?
similarWhat time is it?
Vilket datum är det?
similarWhat is the date?
I förrgår
builds onThe day before yesterday
I övermorgon
builds onThe day after tomorrow
