Topic: Swedish

"Flickan dricker vatten."

Translation:The girl drinks water.

November 18, 2014

12 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/Jugglern0t

    This is a magical, bouncy language

    November 18, 2014
    https://www.duolingo.com/REMUSLUPIN120

      I love it when the TTS says mannen dricker vatten. It sounds happy

      January 29, 2015
      https://www.duolingo.com/hjvmn

        Indeed! :)

        November 26, 2014
        https://www.duolingo.com/Melkutus

          In regards to syntax, "the girl is drinking /the/ water" should also be correct. The form of the word 'water' presented here has the accompanying definite article.

          December 4, 2014
          https://www.duolingo.com/Arnauti
          • 890

          No, vatten here is indefinite. It's an ett word. The girl is drinking/drinks the water would be Flickan dricker vattnet.
          Singular:
          ett vatten, vattnet
          Plural:
          vatten, vattnen

          December 21, 2014
          https://www.duolingo.com/EvanMcKee1

            Impressive language bar.

            July 4, 2016
            https://www.duolingo.com/tycc16

              I wonder why "A girl" and "the girl" are considered to be different

              June 29, 2017
              https://www.duolingo.com/MozhdehAmi

                Is there somewhere to talk with other sweden learner

                August 8, 2018
                https://www.duolingo.com/Marianna725600

                  Vatten isnt that "the water"

                  November 30, 2018
                  https://www.duolingo.com/Flow_Daddy

                    Why isn't it The girl drinks wine?

                    April 26, 2017
                    https://www.duolingo.com/Daniel_2506

                      Because vatten means water. 'The girl drinks wine.' would be 'Flickan dricker vin.'

                      September 19, 2017
                      https://www.duolingo.com/Ob3s3.B1tch013

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