Breakdown of De träffas ofta på restaurangen.
de
they
ofta
often
på
on / at / for (wait for) / in (believe in)
restaurangen
the restaurant
träffas
to meet each other
Questions & Answers about De träffas ofta på restaurangen.
Why does träffas end with an s?
The -s at the end of the verb makes it a reciprocal s-verb. This means the action happens to each other. While de träffar means they meet someone else, de träffas means they meet each other.
Wait, is träffas in the present tense? Where did the r go?
Yes, it is the present tense! To make a reciprocal verb in the present tense, you usually start with the normal present tense verb, which is träffar. However, Swedish drops the r before adding the -s for these verbs. So, träffar becomes träffas.
How is De pronounced in this sentence?
Just like in almost all Swedish sentences, the pronoun De (they) is pronounced as dom in everyday spoken Swedish.
Why does ofta come after the verb instead of before it like in English?
Why use på for 'at the restaurant' instead of i?
Swedish often uses the preposition på for public buildings or businesses when you are there for their intended purpose. You use på with places like restaurangen (the restaurant), banken (the bank), and bion (the cinema).
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