Breakdown of Är du nervös, eller känner du dig trygg?
vara
to be
du
you (singular)
känna sig
to feel (emotions, sensations)
eller
or
nervös
nervous
trygg
safe
Questions & Answers about Är du nervös, eller känner du dig trygg?
Why is there a dig after känner?
In Swedish, the verb känna on its own means "to know (a person)" or "to physically touch". When you want to talk about experiencing an emotion or state, you must use the reflexive verb känna sig (literally "to feel oneself"). Because the subject here is du (you), the matching reflexive pronoun is dig.
Could I use a Group 3 verb like må (to feel) here instead of känner sig?
Why is the verb känner placed before du in the second half of the sentence?
The word eller (or) connects two independent clauses. Because the whole sentence is asking a question, both halves use question word order. In Swedish yes/no questions, the verb must come first, which is why känner jumps in front of du.
What is the difference between trygg and säker if they both translate to "safe"?
Trygg is about feeling emotionally safe, secure, and comfortable, like being at home with family. Säker usually refers to objective physical safety (like a safe car or a secure lock) or being absolutely certain about a fact.
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