mål
/moːl/neuter
The English phrase 'goal' is translated into Swedish as mål.
The word mål refers to a result that one is attempting to achieve.
Meaning: result one is attempting to achieve (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun mål is the same in both its singular and plural forms. To create the definite form, 'the goal', you add the suffix -et to the word, resulting in målet.
How do you pronounce it?
/moːl/
When do people say it?
The term mål is universally recognized and used in all regions of Sweden.
Did you know?
- Because mål derives from the Old Norse word for 'speech', it can also mean a 'language' or a 'dialect' in modern Swedish.
- The word mål is a homonym that can also mean 'a meal', such as 'breakfast' or 'dinner', depending on the context.
- In legal or formal settings, mål can refer to a specific 'case' or 'matter' being discussed, such as a court case.
Examples in context
- Han nådde sitt mål.He reached his goal.This sentence shows how to use mål to describe reaching a goal.Tatoeba #7890191 by Matteusmauritz, translation #389166 by CK
- Han uppnådde sitt mål.He attained his goal.This sentence demonstrates the use of mål when attaining a goal.Tatoeba #8768006 by morbrorper, translation #389159 by CK
- Kvinnorna nådde sitt mål.The women achieved their goal.This sentence illustrates the use of mål in a plural subject context.Tatoeba #5928418 by herrsilen, translation #1866346 by ryanwhiting
- Vårt mål är att vinna matchen.Our goal is to win the game.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Oscar and Maja are discussing their plans for the new year.
- OscarHar du ett tydligt mål för året?Do you have a clear goal for the year?
- MajaJa, mitt mål är att lära mig spanska.Yes, my goal is to learn Spanish.
- OscarDet är ett bra mål, Maja.That is a good goal, Maja.
- MajaTack, jag hoppas att jag lyckas.Thanks, I hope I succeed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goal” translations and entries mål, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mål, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
