Breakdown of En sådan halsduk passar min smak.
en
a, an (common)
min
my
passa
to fit
sådan
such, such a
halsduken
the scarf
smaken
the taste
Questions & Answers about En sådan halsduk passar min smak.
Why does the sentence say En sådan instead of Sådan en like in English?
In Swedish, the article comes before the word for "such", so you literally say "A such scarf" (En sådan halsduk). This is the opposite of English, where we naturally say "Such a scarf".
How do I know whether to use sådan, sådant, or sådana in a sentence like this?
It depends on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Because halsduk (scarf) is a singular "en" word, we use sådan. If you were talking about an "ett" word like bälte (belt), it would be ett sådant bälte, and if it were plural, you would use sådana.
Does passar mean "suits" or "fits"?
It can mean both! You can use passar when a piece of clothing physically fits your body correctly, or, as in this sentence, when something conceptually "suits" your personal preference or style.
Why is it min smak and not mitt smak?
Because smak (taste) is an "en" word (en smak). Possessive words like "my" have to match the noun's gender, so we use min for "en" words and mitt for "ett" words.
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