Breakdown of Hon behöver tjocka tröjor till vintern.
hon
she
behöva
to need
vintern
the winter
till
for (to go with)
Questions & Answers about Hon behöver tjocka tröjor till vintern.
Why does tjocka end in an -a?
This is because it describes a plural noun (tröjor). When an adjective is attached directly to a plural noun (meaning there is more than one), we usually add an -a to the base form of the adjective. So, the base word tjock (thick) becomes tjocka.
How do I form the singular of tröjor?
The singular is en tröja (a sweater). In Swedish, nouns that use en and end in -a almost always form their plural by replacing that -a with -or.
Doesn't till usually mean "to"? Why is it translated as "for" here?
While till is most commonly used as "to" for destinations (like going to the store), it is also the standard word for "for" when talking about a specific purpose, preparation, or an upcoming event. She needs the sweaters in preparation for the winter, so we use till.
Why is it vintern (the winter) instead of just vinter (winter)?
In English, we can simply say "She needs sweaters for winter." However, when talking about an upcoming season or seasons in general, Swedish strongly prefers the definite form (adding the -n or -en to the end). So you must say till vintern.