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A1 pronoun

dem

Q: Are there any common phrases or expressions that use 'dem'?

You'll often hear 'dem' in phrases like 'till dem ' (to them ), 'med dem ' (with them ), or 'för dem ' (for them ). For example, 'Vi går till dem ' (We go to them ).

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"Jag presenterade boken för dem. (I presented the book to them.)"

Neutre

"Jag gav bollen till dem. (I gave the ball to them.)"

Informel

"Jag såg dom igår. (I saw them yesterday.)"

Child friendly

"Titta på dem söta djuren! (Look at them cute animals!)"

Argot

"Hörde du vad dom sa? (Did you hear what they said?)"

Exemples par niveau

Jag ser dem.

I see them.

Hon gillar dem.

She likes them.

Vi hjälper dem.

We help them.

Ge dem boken.

Give them the book.

De pratar med dem.

They talk with them.

Fråga dem.

Ask them.

Kan du se dem?

Can you see them?

Det är för dem.

It is for them.

Comment l'utiliser

Use dem when referring to people or objects in the plural. It's the object form, meaning it's what happens to them. Think of it as 'them' in English. For example, 'Jag ser dem' (I see them).

Erreurs courantes

A common mistake is confusing dem with de. De means 'they' (the subject form), while dem means 'them' (the object form).

Incorrect: Jag ger de en present. (I give they a present.)
Correct: Jag ger dem en present. (I give them a present.)

Another mistake is using 'dom' in formal writing. While 'dom' is often used in spoken Swedish for both 'de' and 'dem', it's best to stick to dem in written Swedish when it's the object form.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

You pronounce 'dem' like the English word 'them', but with a slightly softer 'd' sound. Here's a phonetic approximation: /dɛm/.

'Dem' is primarily used as the object pronoun for plural nouns and pronouns, meaning 'them'.

Yes, 'dem' can refer to both people and objects, similar to 'them' in English. For example, 'Jag ser dem' (I see them), whether 'them' refers to people or books.

'De' is the subject pronoun (they), and 'dem' is the object pronoun (them). Think of it like 'they' vs. 'them' in English. For instance, 'De är här' (They are here), but 'Jag ser dem' (I see them).

You'll often hear 'dem' in phrases like 'till dem' (to them), 'med dem' (with them), or 'för dem' (for them). For example, 'Vi går till dem' (We go to them).

'Dem' is a plural pronoun and does not have a specific gender. It refers to a group of people or things, regardless of their individual gender.

Yes, if you're referring to multiple items or individuals and are unsure of the specific category, 'dem' is the correct pronoun. It's a general plural object pronoun.

'Dem' typically comes after the verb or a preposition in a sentence, as it functions as an object. For example, 'Jag ger boken till dem' (I give the book to them).

'Dem' is standard Swedish and is used in both formal and informal contexts. There's no separate 'them' for different registers.

A simple trick is to try substituting 'them' in English. If 'them' fits, then 'dem' is likely the correct choice in Swedish. If 'they' fits, then use 'de'.