kalender
common gender
The English word "calendar" is kalender in Swedish.
kalender refers to a system by which time is divided.
Meaning: system by which time is divided (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
kalender is a common-gender noun. To express "the calendar", use the definite form kalendern. For the plural "calendars", use kalendrar and for "the calendars", use the definite plural form kalendrarna.
Did you know?
- While 'kalender' is the standard word, Swedes often use the term dagbok when referring to a personal planner or a daily calendar used to track appointments.
- When referring to a perpetual calendar or an almanac, Swedes often use the word almanacka instead of kalender.
- In many contexts, a Swedish person might ask for your schema instead of your kalender if they are inquiring about your specific timetable or work routine.
Examples in context
- Hon bläddrar i kalendern.She's browsing through the calendar.This sentence shows how to use the definite form kalender (in the form kalendern).Tatoeba #12107315 by johanrhg, translation #2674975 by AlanF_US
- Kan du skicka mötesinbjudan till mig via kalendern?Can you send the meeting invitation to me through the calendar?
- Kolla i min dagbok när du vill boka in ett möteCheck my calendar when you want to schedule a meeting
- Kan du kolla i mitt schema om jag har något inbokat på torsdag?Can you check my calendar if I have anything scheduled for Thursday?
- En kalender hjälper oss att planera året.A calendar helps us plan the year.
- Vi följer den gregorianska kalendern.We follow the Gregorian calendar.
Example conversation
Linnea and Oscar are discussing how to track their appointments.
- LinneaBehöver du en kalender för dina möten?Do you need a calendar for your meetings?
- OscarJa, en kalender är väldigt bra.Yes, a calendar is very good.
- LinneaJag kan visa dig min kalender.I can show you my calendar.
- OscarTack, det vore hjälpsamt för mig.Thanks, that would be helpful for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calendar” translations and entries kalender, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
