Learn Hardcore Swedish: Vill du gärna följa med mig på bio ikväll? - Would you like to come with me to the cinema tonight?

Vill is a modal verb that means "want." In this sentence, it's placed at the beginning of the question (using inversion) to form a yes/no question, similar to "Do you want" in English.

What is the role of gärna in the sentence?

Gärna is an adverb that conveys willingness or preference. It adds a friendly, inviting tone—suggesting that you would be glad to join—similar to saying "gladly" or "if you’d like" in English, even though it isn’t typically translated word-for-word.

How should I understand the phrase följa med?

Följa med is a phrasal verb that means "to come along" or "to join." Although it literally combines följa ("follow") with med ("with"), it idiomatically conveys the idea of accompanying someone on an activity.

What does på bio refer to, and is it a literal translation of "on bio"?

På bio is a colloquial expression that means "to the cinema" or "to the movies." The word bio is a shortened form of biograf, which is the Swedish term for a movie theater. It’s not a literal translation but an idiomatic way to refer to going to see a film.

What does ikväll mean, and how is it structured in Swedish?

Ikväll means "tonight." It is a compound word formed by combining i (in) with kväll (evening), used to indicate that the event is happening later on the same day, typically during the evening.

Why is the subject du placed immediately after the verb vill?

In Swedish yes/no questions, the standard word order is an inversion where the verb comes first, followed by the subject. That's why du (you) comes right after vill—this structure is similar to the inverted question format found in other languages.