Questions & Answers about Jag tror det.
Why does tror end in just -r instead of -ar or -er?
The base form of the verb is tro (to believe). It belongs to a group of "short verbs" that end in a vowel other than -a. To make the present tense for these verbs, you just add a single -r to the end. So, tro becomes tror.
I learned that tycker means "to think". Why is the sentence using tror instead?
In Swedish, there are different words for "think". You use tror when you are guessing or stating a belief about a fact (like "I think it will rain"). You use tycker to express a personal opinion or taste (like "I think this book is good"). Here, you are stating a belief, so you use tror.
Can I use Jag tror det to say "I think so"?
Yes, absolutely! Even though it literally translates to "I believe it", Jag tror det is the standard and most natural way to say "I think so" in Swedish.
Do I pronounce the t at the end of det?
Usually, no. In everyday spoken Swedish, the t in det is almost always silent. It is pronounced like the English word "day".
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