How to Say “God” in Swedish

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gud
/ɡʉːd/common gender
The Swedish word for "God" is gud.
The word gud is a common-gender noun used to refer to a deity.
Meaning: deity (noun)

Related words

Single deity of monotheism (name): Gud.

Single male deity of duotheism (name): Gud.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of gud is gudar. If you wish to say "the God" (definite singular), use guden. If you wish to say "the gods" (definite plural), use gudarna.

How do you pronounce it?

/ɡʉːd/

Did you know?

  • Sweden is one of the most secular countries in the world, yet gud remains deeply embedded in common idioms and daily swearing.
  • While gud is the standard word for deity, Swedish folklore often distinguishes between asagudar (the Aesir) and vanagudar (the Vanir).
  • In Swedish, the word gud is used in the common expression Herregud!, which is a very frequent way to say 'My God!' or 'Good heavens!' when surprised.

Examples in context

  • De tror på Gud.
    They believe in God.
    This sentence shows how to use the form gud when talking about belief.
    Tatoeba #4408523 by richke, translation #2163189 by Source_VOA
  • Tror du på Gud?
    Do you believe in God?
    This sentence shows how to use the form gud in a question about belief.
    Tatoeba #11302075 by morbrorper, translation #15971 by Swift
  • Gud är mitt vittne.
    God is my witness.
    This sentence shows how to use the form gud in an expression of witnessing.
    Tatoeba #10686207 by Pineapple, translation #5340985 by Amittai
  • Jag tror på Gud.
    I believe in God
  • Guds vilja ska ske.
    God's will be done
  • Tack Gud för allt du har gett oss.
    Thank God for everything you have given us
  • Vi lovar att tjäna Herren i allt vi gör.
    We promise to serve the Lord in everything we do
  • 39 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Emma and Karl are discussing ancient history at a museum.

  1. Emma

    Vilken gud var mest älskad i Grekland?
    Which god was most loved in Greece?
  2. Karl

    Jag tror att det var Zeus.
    I think it was Zeus.
  3. Emma

    Var varje gud unik i sin roll?
    Was every god unique in their role?
  4. Karl

    Ja, varje gud hade sina egna krafter.
    Yes, every god had their own powers.

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