The information I'm putting here is what I believe to be correct as I have learned it. There is a chance for error. If I find an error, I will edit it with the correct information. If you find an error, please let me know so I can fix it as soon as possible.
Alright, enough of that. Let's learn how to work with Group 1 verbs.
Group 1 is probably the easiest group to work with. About 80% of Swedish verbs are in the first group, and conjugation follows a very easy to learn pattern.
The first thing we need to do is find the stem of a verb. Let's start with öppnar (open).
Here it's in the present form, which is how you'll probably encounter most verbs.
Example: Jag öppnar dörren. - I open the door.
If you remove the -r from öppnar, you get öppna. Öppna is the stem.
With Group 1, the stems will all end in -a. This means that all present tenses will end in -ar.
Easy enough, right?
The infinitive form will be the same as the stem. Öppna
The Past Imperfect will end in -de. Öppnade
The Supine form, which makes Past Perfect, will end in -t. Öppnat
Examples: att öppna - to open
Jag öppnar dörren. - I open the door.
Jag öppnade dörren. - I opened the door.
Jag har öppnat dörren. - I have opened the door.
That's it! All group 1 verbs conjugate this way.
Do you want to give it a try? Below are some group 1 verbs in the present form (with translation). See if you can conjugate them. Also, you can use this site to practice conjugating.
öppnar - open
stoppar - stop
betalar - pay
börjar - begin
kollar - check. look at/ watch
visar - show
hittar - find
älska - love
talar - speak
arbetar - work
hoppar - jump
slutar - stop, cease, end
smakar - taste
svarar - answer
gillar - like
jobbar - work
dansar - dance
frågar - ask
lyssnar - listen
How did you do? I'm willing to bet you did pretty well.
That's it for Group 1. I'll be back in a few days for Group 2.
Thanks for stopping by.
Are you Swedish or just familiar with Swedish grammar? Let me know how I did. Leave a comment, question, or correction in the comments below or email me at tillswedish[at]gmail[dot]com.
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