determinerpronoun
denna
this
Denna (Swedish) – This, this one
Definition: "Denna" is a demonstrative pronoun and determiner in Swedish used to refer to a specific singular noun in the common gender (en-words). It translates to "this" in English, indicating something near the speaker both in context and sometimes physically.
Usage:
- When you want to point out or specify a particular item or person.
- It corresponds to "den" + "-na" for emphasis or specification.
Example:
- Denna bok är intressant.
(This book is interesting.)
Similar words:
- Den: also means "that" or "the one," but less emphatic or specific compared to "denna." Often translated as "that" but context matters.
- Detta: used for neuter (ett-words) or abstract concepts, equivalent to "this" for neuter nouns.
- Den här and det här: colloquial forms meaning "this," used with common and neuter nouns respectively, often interchangeable with "denna" and "detta" in spoken Swedish.
Summary:
| Word | Gender/Type | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denna | Common gender (en) | This / This one | Formal/standard |
| Detta | Neuter gender (ett) | This / This one | Formal/standard |
| Den här | Common gender (en) | This / This one | Colloquial / informal |
| Det här | Neuter gender (ett) | This / This one | Colloquial / informal |
"Denna" is slightly more formal and literary than "den här".
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Examples
Du får denna del av kakan.determiner
You get this part of the cake.
Denna bit är väldigt god.determiner
This piece is very tasty.
Vem äger denna gamla bok?determiner
Who owns this old book?
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