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- Sy is the Swedish verb for 'to sew', used for all types of needlework.
- The conjugation is sy (inf), syr (pres), sydde (past), sytt (supine).
- It is a central part of Swedish culture through school 'slöjd' and 'syjuntor'.
- Commonly used with particles like 'sy i', 'sy om', and 'sy ihop'.
The Swedish verb sy is a fundamental action word that translates directly to the English 'to sew'. At its most basic level, it refers to the act of joining pieces of fabric, leather, or other materials using a needle and thread. However, in the Swedish cultural context, 'sy' carries a weight of domestic tradition, craftsmanship, and modern sustainability. Whether you are talking about fixing a loose button, creating a high-fashion evening gown, or participating in a traditional Swedish 'syjunta' (sewing circle), this word is your primary tool for expression.
- Hand vs. Machine
- In Swedish, 'sy' covers both hand-sewing and machine-sewing. Unlike some languages that might have distinct common verbs for the two, Swedes simply use 'sy' and specify the method only if necessary, such as 'sy för hand' or 'sy på maskin'.
- Creative Context
- When someone says 'Jag ska sy en klänning' (I am going to sew a dress), it implies the entire creative process from pattern to finished product. It is a word associated with 'pyssel' (crafting) and 'skapande' (creating).
Kan du hjälpa mig att sy i den här knappen?
Historically, sewing was a survival skill in Sweden's harsh climate. Making warm clothes from wool and linen was essential. Today, 'sy' has seen a massive resurgence due to the 'slow fashion' movement. Many Swedes take pride in 'sy om' (re-sewing or upcycling) old clothes to make them trendy again. This reflects the Swedish values of 'lagom' (just enough) and environmental consciousness.
Hon älskar att sy sina egna gardiner.
The word is also used in medical contexts. A surgeon or nurse might 'sy ett sår' (stitch a wound). This transition from domestic craft to medical procedure is identical to English usage, making it an easy bridge for learners. Whether you are at a 'syslöjd' class in school (a mandatory craft subject in Swedish schools) or at a tailor's shop, 'sy' is the central action.
- Professional Usage
- A professional who sews is a 'skräddare' (tailor) or 'sömmerska' (seamstress). They spend their days 'syende' (sewing) for clients.
Using the verb sy correctly requires understanding its conjugation and the common prepositions that follow it. As a weak verb of the second conjugation (Group 2b), it follows a predictable pattern: sy, syr, sydde, sytt. The simplicity of the word belies its versatility in various sentence structures.
- The Present Tense (syr)
- Used for current actions or habits. 'Jag syr en tröja nu' (I am sewing a sweater now) or 'Han syr ofta sina egna kläder' (He often sews his own clothes).
- The Past Tense (sydde)
- Used for completed actions. 'I går sydde jag klart gardinerna' (Yesterday I finished sewing the curtains).
Vi sydde ihop de två bitarna till en kudde.
Prepositions are vital. 'Sy i' is used when sewing something into or onto something else, like a button. 'Sy om' means to alter or remake. 'Sy ihop' means to sew together. Understanding these particles changes the meaning of the sentence significantly.
Mormor har sytt hela sitt liv.
In more complex sentences, 'sy' can be part of a modal construction. 'Jag måste lära mig att sy' (I must learn to sew). Or used in the passive voice: 'Klänningen syddes av en berömd designer' (The dress was sewn by a famous designer). Notice how the 's' is added to the past tense for the passive form.
- The Imperative (sy!)
- Used for commands or instructions in patterns. 'Sy längs den streckade linjen' (Sew along the dashed line).
In Sweden, you will hear sy in a variety of social and professional settings. One of the most common places is in schools. Swedish children have a subject called slöjd, which is divided into 'träslöjd' (woodworking) and 'textilslöjd' (textiles). In textilslöjd, students spend years learning to 'sy'.
- The 'Syjunta'
- This is a traditional Swedish sewing circle. While the name suggests sewing, it is often a social gathering where people 'syr', 'stickar' (knit), or 'virkar' (crochet) while drinking coffee and chatting. You might hear: 'Ska du med på syjunta på tisdag?'
I skolan fick vi lära oss att sy ett örngott.
You will also hear this word at home. IKEA is a Swedish staple, and while they sell ready-made textiles, many Swedes buy fabric by the meter to 'sy' their own curtains or tablecloths. If you visit a Swedish home and admire the curtains, the host might proudly say, 'Jag har sytt dem själv!' (I sewed them myself!).
Läkaren var tvungen att sy fem stygn i mitt knä.
In the media, especially with the rise of sustainability, there are many TV shows and podcasts about 'återbruk' (recycling) where the verb 'sy' is used constantly. Phrases like 'sy om din garderob' (sew over/remake your wardrobe) are very popular in fashion magazines and blogs.
- The Hobbyist Community
- On Swedish social media, hashtags like #syglädje (sewing joy) or #visytokiga (we who are crazy about sewing) are very active. People share their 'syprojekt' (sewing projects) daily.
For English speakers learning Swedish, the verb sy is relatively straightforward, but there are a few pitfalls regarding pronunciation, spelling, and confusion with similar-looking words. Because Swedish has many short, high-frequency verbs, it is easy to mix them up.
- Confusion with 'Så'
- The English word 'sew' sounds like the Swedish word 'så' (to sow seeds). Beginners often accidentally say 'Jag ska så en knapp' which means 'I am going to sow a button (in the ground)'. Remember: Sewing is Sy.
- Confusion with 'Se'
- The verb 'se' (to see) has the past tense 'såg'. Some learners get the vowels 'y' and 'e' mixed up, leading to 'Jag ser en klänning' (I see a dress) when they meant 'Jag syr en klänning' (I am sewing a dress).
Fel: Jag syr frön i trädgården. Rätt: Jag sår frön.
Another mistake involves the past tense. Because 'sy' ends in a vowel, the past tense ending is '-dde' (sydde). Some learners try to use the more common '-ade' ending (syade), which is incorrect. Always remember the double 'd' in the past tense of 'sy'.
Fel: Han syde byxorna. Rätt: Han sydde byxorna.
Finally, watch out for the supine form 'sytt'. It requires a double 't'. Using 'syt' is a common spelling error. The double consonant indicates the preceding vowel 'y' is short in the past and supine forms, whereas it is long in the infinitive 'sy' and present 'syr'.
- Preposition Errors
- English speakers often say 'sy på en knapp' (sew on a button). While understandable, the more idiomatic Swedish is 'sy i en knapp'.
While sy is the general term for sewing, Swedish has a rich vocabulary for specific types of needlework and textile creation. Knowing these alternatives will make your Swedish sound more precise and advanced.
- Sticka vs. Sy
- 'Sticka' means to knit. While both involve yarn/thread, 'sy' uses a needle to join fabric, whereas 'sticka' uses knitting needles to create the fabric itself. 'Jag ska sy en tröja' implies sewing pieces of fabric, while 'Jag ska sticka en tröja' means knitting it from wool.
- Virka vs. Sy
- 'Virka' means to crochet. Like knitting, it is distinct from sewing. You 'virkar' with a hook ('virknål').
Hon kan både sy, sticka och virka.
For more technical sewing, you might use 'tråckla' (to baste or tack), which means to sew with long, loose temporary stitches. 'Brodera' means to embroider, which is decorative sewing. If you are mending something roughly, you might use 'stoppa' (to darn), usually used for socks: 'stoppa strumpor'.
Istället för att köpa nytt kan man laga sina kläder.
When discussing the result of sewing, you talk about a 'söm' (a seam). A person might be 'sömnadskunnig' (skilled in sewing). If you are referring to the industry, you use 'textilindustri' or 'konfektion'.
- Fålla vs. Sy
- 'Fålla' means to hem. If you are just shortening trousers, you would say 'Jag ska fålla upp byxorna' rather than just 'sy'. It is more specific.
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豆知識
The Swedish word 'sy' is a cognate of the English 'sew' and Latin 'suere'. They all share the same ancient root meaning to stitch.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing it like the English 'sew' (which sounds like Swedish 'så').
- Pronouncing it like 'see' (Swedish 'se').
- Not rounding the lips enough for the 'y' sound.
- Making the 'y' too short in the infinitive.
- Confusing the pronunciation of 'syr' with 'ser'.
難易度
Very easy to recognize in text.
Remember the double 'd' in 'sydde' and double 't' in 'sytt'.
The 'y' sound is the hardest part for English speakers.
Clear sound, but don't confuse with 'se' or 'så'.
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Verb Group 2b
Verbs ending in a long vowel like 'sy' get -dde in past tense.
Particle Verbs
The meaning changes with particles like 'ihop', 'om', 'fast'.
Passive Voice with -s
Sy + s = syas (to be sewn).
Supine vs. Past Participle
Jag har sytt (supine) vs. Den är sydd (participle).
Imperative Mood
Short verbs like 'sy' keep their form in imperative: 'Sy!'
レベル別の例文
Jag syr en påse.
I am sewing a bag.
Present tense: syr
Kan du sy?
Can you sew?
Infinitive after modal verb
Mamma syr en knapp.
Mom is sewing a button.
Subject-Verb-Object
Vi syr i skolan.
We sew in school.
Simple present
Jag vill sy.
I want to sew.
Infinitive
Hon syr en docka.
She is sewing a doll.
Present tense
Syr du ofta?
Do you sew often?
Question form
Han syr inte.
He doesn't sew.
Negation with 'inte'
I går sydde jag en gardin.
Yesterday I sewed a curtain.
Past tense: sydde
Har du sytt den själv?
Have you sewn it yourself?
Present perfect: har sytt
Jag ska sy i en knapp i morgon.
I will sew on a button tomorrow.
Future with 'ska'
Min mormor sydde alla mina kläder.
My grandmother sewed all my clothes.
Past tense
Vi sydde ihop bitarna.
We sewed the pieces together.
Particle verb: sy ihop
Hon sydde om sin gamla kjol.
She remade her old skirt.
Particle verb: sy om
Det är roligt att sy.
It is fun to sew.
Infinitive phrase
Jag sydde fel och fick börja om.
I sewed wrong and had to start over.
Adverbial use
Hon sydde fast märket på jackan.
She sewed the patch onto the jacket.
Particle verb: sy fast
Om jag hade en symaskin, skulle jag sy mer.
If I had a sewing machine, I would sew more.
Conditional sentence
Det tar tid att sy en hel kostym.
It takes time to sew a whole suit.
Infinitive subject
Han är duktig på att sy för hand.
He is good at sewing by hand.
Preposition + infinitive
Varför sydde du inte igen hålet?
Why didn't you sew up the hole?
Particle verb: sy igen
Jag har sytt sedan jag var liten.
I have sewn since I was little.
Present perfect with 'sedan'
De sydde upp gardinerna åt oss.
They hemmed the curtains for us.
Particle verb: sy upp
Det är billigare att sy själv.
It is cheaper to sew yourself.
Comparative structure
Klänningen syddes av en skicklig sömmerska.
The dress was sewn by a skilled seamstress.
Passive voice: syddes
Genom att sy om gamla kläder sparar man miljön.
By remaking old clothes, one saves the environment.
Gerund-like construction
Hon satt och sydde hela kvällen.
She sat and sewed all evening.
Progressive construction with 'satt och'
Det krävs tålamod för att sy i så tunt tyg.
Patience is required to sew in such thin fabric.
Passive 'krävs'
Såret måste syas med flera stygn.
The wound must be sewn with several stitches.
Passive infinitive: syas
De sydde ihop ett avtal i sista minuten.
They stitched together an agreement at the last minute.
Metaphorical use
Jag föredrar att sy framför att köpa färdigt.
I prefer sewing over buying ready-made.
Preference construction
Gardinerna behöver syas in lite.
The curtains need to be taken in a bit.
Passive infinitive
Hennes passion för att sy genomsyrar hela hennes liv.
Her passion for sewing permeates her whole life.
Noun phrase + verb
Att behärska konsten att sy kräver år av övning.
Mastering the art of sewing requires years of practice.
Abstract subject
Trots att hon var trött, fortsatte hon att sy.
Despite being tired, she continued to sew.
Concessive clause
Sömnaden var så fint utförd att man knappt såg var hon hade sytt.
The sewing was so finely done that one could barely see where she had sewn.
Result clause
Det är en utmaning att sy i material som läder och päls.
It is a challenge to sew in materials like leather and fur.
Infinitive clause
Han sydde fast blicken i golvet.
He fixed his gaze on the floor.
Idiomatic/Metaphorical use
I den gamla fabriken sydde man tusentals uniformer.
In the old factory, thousands of uniforms were sewn.
Impersonal 'man' construction
Hantverket att sy har en lång historia i Sverige.
The craft of sewing has a long history in Sweden.
Definite noun + infinitive
Den intrikata designen krävde att varje söm syddes för hand med yttersta precision.
The intricate design required every seam to be sewn by hand with extreme precision.
Subordinate clause with passive voice
Genom att sy samman olika kulturella element skapade hon ett unikt verk.
By stitching together different cultural elements, she created a unique work.
Metaphorical gerund
Det fanns en tid då var kvinna förväntades kunna sy sina egna plagg.
There was a time when every woman was expected to be able to sew her own garments.
Complex past tense construction
Läkaren sydde skickligt ihop artären under den akuta operationen.
The doctor skillfully sewed the artery together during the emergency surgery.
Technical medical usage
Hela projektet hotade att falla isär, men de lyckades sy ihop det till slut.
The whole project threatened to fall apart, but they managed to stitch it together in the end.
Idiomatic use for problem-solving
Textilkonstnären valde att sy in dolda budskap i gobelängen.
The textile artist chose to sew hidden messages into the tapestry.
Artistic context
Att sy är för henne en meditativ process som skänker ro.
Sewing is for her a meditative process that provides peace.
Infinitive as a noun
Kvaliteten på de hand-sydda detaljerna var oklanderlig.
The quality of the hand-sewn details was impeccable.
Compound adjective: hand-sydda
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— To finalize or conclude something, often a deal or a project.
Nu är det dags att sy ihop säcken och avsluta mötet.
— To do something obviously or transparently (metaphorical).
Hennes lögner var sydda med vita stygn.
— To sew items based on specific customer orders.
Hon syr balklänningar på beställning.
— To make curtains (a very common Swedish home activity).
Vi ska köpa tyg och sy gardiner till vardagsrummet.
— To sew very fast and intensely.
Hon sydde för glatta livet inför modevisningen.
— To completely remake something from the start.
Vi fick sy om hela planen från grunden.
よく混同される語
Means 'to sow seeds'. Sounds like English 'sew'.
Means 'to see'. Present tense 'ser' is close to 'syr'.
Means 'lake'. Pronunciation can be confusing for beginners.
慣用句と表現
— To wrap things up or finish a project successfully.
Vi lyckades sy ihop säcken innan deadline.
informal/business— To be completely soaked (literally 'not have a dry stitch on the body').
Efter regnet hade jag inte ett torrt stygn på kroppen.
informal— To do something in a rough or unrefined way.
Artikeln var skriven och sydd med grov tråd.
literary— To catch or frame someone (slang for arresting or getting someone in trouble).
Polisen lyckades sy fast tjuven.
slang— To arrange a difficult compromise between parties.
Politikerna försöker sy ihop en kompromiss om skatten.
journalistic— To have something tucked away or secured (metaphorical).
Han har sytt in en del pengar för framtiden.
old-fashioned— To do things according to one's own ideas without a pattern.
Hon syr alltid efter eget huvud.
neutral— To adjust things back and forth (often regarding clothes but also plans).
Vi har fått lägga ut och sy in schemat flera gånger.
neutral間違えやすい
Both are textile crafts.
Sticka is knitting (with two needles), sy is sewing (with one needle and fabric).
Jag syr en klänning men stickar en tröja.
Both are textile crafts.
Virka is crochet (with a hook), sy is sewing.
Hon virkar en duk och syr gardiner.
Mending often involves sewing.
Laga is the general term for fixing; sy is the specific method.
Jag lagar byxorna genom att sy ihop hålet.
Both use needle and thread.
Brodera is for decoration, sy is for construction.
Han syr skjortan och broderar sitt namn på den.
Both involve needles.
Stoppa is specifically for darning holes in knitwear.
Jag måste stoppa mina strumpor.
文型パターン
Jag syr [object].
Jag syr en påse.
Jag sydde [object] i går.
Jag sydde en kjol i går.
Jag ska sy i en [object] i [clothing].
Jag ska sy i en knapp i skjortan.
Det är [adjective] att sy [object].
Det är svårt att sy siden.
Genom att sy [action] kan man [result].
Genom att sy själv kan man spara pengar.
Hantverket att sy [description].
Hantverket att sy kräver stor noggrannhet.
Kan du sy?
Kan du sy?
Syr du?
Syr du?
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Very common in daily life and hobby contexts.
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Jag syade en knapp.
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Jag sydde en knapp.
'Sy' is a group 2b verb, not group 1. It takes -dde.
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Jag ska så en tröja.
→
Jag ska sy en tröja.
'Så' means to sow seeds. 'Sy' means to sew.
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Hon har syt en väska.
→
Hon har sytt en väska.
The supine form needs double 't'.
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Sy på en knapp.
→
Sy i en knapp.
The preposition 'i' is more idiomatic for buttons.
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Jag ser en klänning (when meaning 'I am sewing').
→
Jag syr en klänning.
Don't confuse 'se' (see) with 'sy' (sew).
ヒント
Past Tense Help
Remember the double 'd' in 'sydde'. Most verbs ending in long vowels follow this pattern.
Particle Power
Learn 'sy ihop', 'sy om', and 'sy fast' early on; they are used constantly.
School Slöjd
If you talk to a Swede about sewing, mention 'slöjd'. Everyone has memories of it!
The Y Shape
Your lips should be in a small circle to get the 'y' right. Don't let it sound like 'i'.
Mending
Use 'sy' when you are specifically using a needle, but 'laga' for general fixing.
Spelling Check
Double 't' in 'sytt' is essential. It changes the vowel sound from long to short.
Idiomatic Use
Try using 'sy ihop säcken' in a work meeting to sound like a pro.
Listen for 'syr'
In fast speech, 'syr' can sound like 'ser'. Look for context like 'kläder' or 'nål'.
Social Media
Follow #visytokiga on Instagram to see how Swedes use the word in real life.
Medical Stitches
In a hospital, you 'får sy' (get stitches). It's a very common phrase.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of the 'y' in 'sy' as the eye of a needle. You need the 'y' (eye) to 'sy' (sew).
視覚的連想
Imagine a bright yellow (Y) thread passing through a piece of fabric.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to find three things in your room that were 'sydda' (sewn) and name them in Swedish.
語源
From Old Norse 'sýja', which comes from Proto-Germanic '*siwjaną'.
元の意味: To join together with thread.
Indo-European, Germanic, North Germanic.文化的な背景
The term 'sömmerska' is gendered (female), while 'skräddare' is traditionally male but now more neutral. Use 'sömnadsproffs' or similar for a gender-neutral professional term.
While sewing is often a niche hobby in the UK/US, it is a basic life skill taught to everyone in Swedish schools.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
At home
- Jag syr gardiner.
- Kan du sy i en knapp?
- Var är symaskinen?
- Jag behöver sytråd.
In school
- Vi har slöjd.
- Jag ska sy en väska.
- Får jag låna en nål?
- Hur syr man raksöm?
At the doctor
- Måste jag sy?
- Hur många stygn?
- När ska stygnen tas bort?
- Det gör ont att sy.
In a clothing store/Tailor
- Kan ni sy upp byxorna?
- Den behöver syas in.
- Vem har sytt den här?
- Är den handsydd?
At a craft group
- Vad syr du på?
- Vilket vackert tyg!
- Jag syr om en gammal kjol.
- Har du ett mönster?
会話のきっかけ
"Vad brukar du sy för något?"
"Har du lärt dig att sy i skolan?"
"Skulle du vilja sy dina egna kläder?"
"Vad är det svåraste du har sytt?"
"Brukar du sy om gamla kläder?"
日記のテーマ
Beskriv något som du har sytt själv eller som någon har sytt till dig.
Varför är det viktigt att kunna sy i dagens samhälle?
Om du kunde sy vad som helst, vad skulle det vara?
Berätta om dina erfarenheter från syslöjden i skolan.
Hur känner du inför 'slow fashion' och att sy om kläder?
よくある質問
10 問It is sy (infinitive), syr (present), sydde (past), and sytt (supine). It belongs to verb group 2b.
Yes, 'sy' is the general term for both. You can specify 'sy för hand' or 'sy på maskin' if needed.
'Sy' is to sew (joining fabric with a needle), while 'sticka' is to knit (creating fabric with knitting needles).
You say 'sy i en knapp'. Note the use of the preposition 'i' (in) instead of 'på' (on).
'Sy om' means to remake, alter, or upcycle a piece of clothing.
Yes, 'sy ett sår' means to stitch or suture a wound.
A 'syjunta' is a traditional Swedish sewing circle or social gathering for crafting.
Extremely common, as sewing is taught in schools and is a popular hobby.
It is an idiom meaning to finalize or finish something, like a deal or project.
It is a long, rounded vowel. Round your lips tightly as if you are going to whistle while saying 'ee'.
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Write a sentence using 'syr' and 'klänning'.
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Write a sentence using 'sydde' and 'knapp'.
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Write a sentence using 'har sytt'.
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Translate: 'Can you sew?'
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Translate: 'I am sewing a bag.'
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Translate: 'She sewed the pieces together.'
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Translate: 'We need to remake the dress.'
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Explain what a 'syjunta' is in Swedish.
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Translate: 'The doctor stitched the wound.'
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Write a sentence about 'slöjd'.
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Translate: 'Hand-sewn details.'
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Translate: 'I like sewing.'
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Translate: 'Where is the sewing machine?'
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Translate: 'He is a tailor.'
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Translate: 'I have sewn curtains.'
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Translate: 'Sew along the line.'
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Translate: 'The seam is straight.'
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Translate: 'I need green thread.'
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Translate: 'She is good at sewing.'
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Write a sentence with 'sy ihop säcken'.
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Say 'Jag syr' out loud.
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Explain what you are sewing right now (in Swedish).
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Ask someone if they can sew.
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Say 'I need to sew on a button'.
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Say 'The sewing machine is broken'.
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Say 'I sewed this myself'.
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Ask where the needle and thread are.
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Say 'We should sew together the pieces'.
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Pronounce the word 'sy' correctly.
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Say 'I learned to sew in school'.
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Say 'She is a seamstress'.
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Say 'I want to remake my skirt'.
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Say 'It is a handsydd dress'.
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Say 'I have to get stitches'.
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Say 'The tailor is sewing the suit'.
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Say 'Don't sew too fast'.
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Say 'The seam is beautiful'.
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Say 'Let's wrap this up' (using the idiom).
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Listen to: 'Jag syr'. What is the person doing?
Listen to: 'Han sydde'. When did he do it?
Listen to: 'Symaskinen'. What object is mentioned?
Listen to: 'Sy i en knapp'. What is being attached?
Listen to: 'Sydde om'. Did they make something new or change something?
Listen to: 'Sytt själv'. Who sewed it?
Listen to: 'Läkaren sydde'. Where might the speaker be?
Listen to: 'Sy ihop'. Are they separating or joining?
Listen to: 'Handsydd'. How was it made?
Listen to: 'Syjunta'. Is this a solo or social activity?
Listen to: 'Ska vi sy?'. Is this a question or a statement?
Listen to: 'Sömmen'. What part of the garment is mentioned?
Listen to: 'Sy upp byxorna'. Are the byxor too long or too short?
Listen to: 'Syr du ofta?'. What is being asked?
Listen to: 'Sytråd'. What material is mentioned?
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Summary
The verb 'sy' is essential for anyone interested in Swedish culture or daily life. It is most commonly used in the present tense 'syr' to describe hobbies or repairs, such as: 'Jag syr en knapp på min skjorta' (I am sewing a button on my shirt).
- Sy is the Swedish verb for 'to sew', used for all types of needlework.
- The conjugation is sy (inf), syr (pres), sydde (past), sytt (supine).
- It is a central part of Swedish culture through school 'slöjd' and 'syjuntor'.
- Commonly used with particles like 'sy i', 'sy om', and 'sy ihop'.
Past Tense Help
Remember the double 'd' in 'sydde'. Most verbs ending in long vowels follow this pattern.
Particle Power
Learn 'sy ihop', 'sy om', and 'sy fast' early on; they are used constantly.
School Slöjd
If you talk to a Swede about sewing, mention 'slöjd'. Everyone has memories of it!
The Y Shape
Your lips should be in a small circle to get the 'y' right. Don't let it sound like 'i'.
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adress
A2The location where a person lives or works.
aldrig
A1never
alla
A1all, everyone
allt
A2everything
alltid
A1always
anmäla
B1to report or register for something
anmälning
B2the act of notifying or registering
annan
A1other
anordna
B2イベントや会議を組織する、または準備すること。
anstränga
B1to make an effort or strain oneself