Signification
Stating current mood.
Contexte culturel
Swedes often express happiness through 'fika'. Being 'glad' is frequently associated with social coffee breaks. In Finland-Swedish, 'glad' is used similarly, but the tone can be slightly more reserved than in Stockholm. The phrase is a 'shibboleth' for positivity among Swedes abroad, often used to maintain a cheerful group identity. Many Swedish songs use 'glad' to contrast with the 'Nordic Noir' melancholy often associated with the region.
The 'Jätte' Trick
Add 'jätte' to the front (jätteglad) to sound like a native who is really happy.
Watch the Plural
Don't forget the 'a' at the end when talking about more than one person!
Signification
Stating current mood.
The 'Jätte' Trick
Add 'jätte' to the front (jätteglad) to sound like a native who is really happy.
Watch the Plural
Don't forget the 'a' at the end when talking about more than one person!
Reactionary 'Glad'
Use 'Vad glad jag blir!' when someone does something nice for you. It sounds very natural.
Sun Happiness
If the sun is out, you have a 100% valid reason to say 'Jag är glad' to any Swede.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'glad'.
Vi är mycket ______ att se dig!
Because 'Vi' (we) is plural, the adjective must end in -a.
Which sentence is correct for an 'ett-word'?
How do you say 'The child is happy'?
'Barnet' is an ett-word, so 'glad' gets a -tt ending.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hur mår du idag? B: Jag ____ ____!
The question asks how you feel *now*, so 'är glad' is the natural answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just heard your friend passed their exam.
This is the standard way to say 'I'm happy for you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Adjective Agreement
When to say it
Social
- • Meeting friends
- • Fika
- • Parties
Work
- • Good feedback
- • Finished tasks
- • New job
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi är mycket ______ att se dig!
Because 'Vi' (we) is plural, the adjective must end in -a.
How do you say 'The child is happy'?
'Barnet' is an ett-word, so 'glad' gets a -tt ending.
A: Hur mår du idag? B: Jag ____ ____!
The question asks how you feel *now*, so 'är glad' is the natural answer.
You just heard your friend passed their exam.
This is the standard way to say 'I'm happy for you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your friends or your boss.
'Glad' is a mood or reaction. 'Lycklig' is a deep, long-term state of life happiness.
Use 'Jag är så glad' or 'Jag är jätteglad'.
Yes, for 'ett-words' it becomes 'glatt'. For 'en-words' (like 'jag'), it stays 'glad'.
Yes, but 'Jag är glad för din skull' is more common and idiomatic.
Yes, but it's soft. In some dialects, it might almost disappear in fast speech.
In some old slang, 'glad i hatten' (happy in the hat) means slightly tipsy, but 'glad' alone just means happy.
It is spelled G-L-A-D-A.
Yes, 'Jag är glad att höra från dig' (I am glad to hear from you) is very common.
The most direct opposite is 'ledsen' (sad).
Usually, we say 'Trevligt att träffas', but you can say 'Jag är glad att träffa dig'.
'Blir' means 'become'. It's used when something *makes* you happy.
Expressions liées
Jag är lycklig
similarI am deeply happy/blissful
Jag är nöjd
similarI am satisfied
Jag är pigg
similarI am alert/energetic
Jag är tacksam
similarI am grateful
Jag är förtjust
specialized formI am delighted
