Questions & Answers about Vi är alltid glada tillsammans.
Why does the word for happy have an -a at the end (glada instead of glad)?
Because it is describing the subject Vi (We), which is plural. When an adjective describes a plural subject, it usually takes an -a ending in Swedish.
Does glada mean "glad" or "happy"?
It means both! Even though it looks like the English word "glad," the base word glad (plural glada) is the standard, everyday word for "happy" in Swedish.
Why is alltid placed right after är?
Alltid (always) is a sentence adverb, which is a word that changes the timing or tone of the whole sentence. In a basic Swedish statement, these adverbs go immediately after the verb. Luckily, this perfectly matches the English word order: "are always".
The word tillsammans looks long and complicated. Is there a trick to understanding it?
It helps to break it down. It is built from till (to) and samman (which means joined or gathered). The -s at the end is a very common ending for adverbs in Swedish, making it mean "together".