the in Swedish
the in Swedish is ju + comp., desto + comp., -en, den — the means used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
the in Swedish
ju + comp., desto + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
-en
Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class. [from 9th c.]
-en
den
What does "the" mean?
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article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
"Please close the door."
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adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.
"The more you practice, the better you get."
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the in a sentence
- Please close the door.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The more you practice, the better you get.
- The longer we waited, the more nervous she became.
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What is "the" in Swedish?
"the" in Swedish is ju + comp., desto + comp., -en, den. the means: Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
How do you use "the" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door." In Swedish, "the" is ju + comp., desto + comp., -en, den.
Are there other ways to say "the" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "the": ju + comp., desto + comp., -en, den.
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