Breakdown of Ni kan gärna ringa mig på min telefon om ni vill prata.
kunna
can
vilja
to want
om
if
min
my
ni
you
gärna
gladly
ringa
to call
mig
me
på
on
telefonen
the phone
ni
you
prata
to talk
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Questions & Answers about Ni kan gärna ringa mig på min telefon om ni vill prata.
What does the pronoun Ni represent in this sentence?
In Swedish, Ni is used as the formal or plural form of you. This means it can address a single person in a formal context or several people. It’s similar to how English sometimes uses “you” in both singular and plural contexts, but Swedish distinguishes with du for informal singular and Ni for formal or plural situations.
What is the function of the word gärna in this sentence?
Gärna translates to gladly, by all means, or feel free to. It adds a welcoming and friendly tone to the invitation. In this context, it suggests that the speaker is happy to receive a call whenever the listener wants to talk.
Why is the verb ringa used in its infinitive form following kan?
In Swedish, when a modal verb like kan (meaning can) is used, it is followed by the infinitive form of the main verb—in this case, ringa (meaning to call). This construction is similar to English, where we say “can call” without adding any extra conjugation.
What does the phrase "på min telefon" literally mean and how is it used?
The phrase "på min telefon" literally means on my phone. It indicates the method or device through which the call should be made. Although in English we might also say “call me on my phone,” in Swedish it is common to specify the medium in this way using the preposition på.
What role does the clause "om ni vill prata" play in this sentence?
The clause "om ni vill prata" translates to if you want to talk and functions as a conditional statement. It sets the condition under which the invitation applies, implying that the listener is welcome to call if and when they feel like having a conversation.