of in Swedish
of in Swedish is av, i, på — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in Swedish
av
i
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
på
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
av
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
på
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
-s
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
om
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
på
om
-s
-s
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]
av
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]
What does "of" mean?
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prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
"The cover of the book was torn."
-
prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
"The bridge was built of stone."
-
prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
"He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes."
-
prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
"They spoke of old times."
of in a sentence
- The cover of the book was torn.
- She is a friend of mine.
- The bridge was built of stone.
- He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes.
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "of" in Swedish?
"of" in Swedish is av, i, på. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
How do you use "of" in a sentence?
Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In Swedish, "of" is av, i, på.
Are there other ways to say "of" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "of": av, i, på, -s, om.
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