How to Say “I Am a Boy” in Swedish

jag är en pojke
The English phrase "I am a boy" is translated into Swedish as jag är en pojke.
This phrase is used by a male child to state his identity.

Did you know?

  • The word pojke is used in the phrase pojkvagn, which literally translates to 'boy carriage' but is the standard word for a baby stroller.
  • The word pojke actually has Finnish roots, coming from the Finnish word poika.
  • The verb är is one of the few Swedish verbs that does not change its form based on the person or number of the subject.

Examples in context

  • Ursäkta, jag är en pojke.
    Excuse me, I am a boy.
  • Hej! Jag är en kille.
    Hi! I am a boy.
  • Jag är en pojke.
    I am a boy.
  • Se, jag är en pojke!
    Look, I am a boy!

Example conversation

Emma is asking Lucas to introduce himself to a new friend.

  1. Emma

    Lucas, kan du presentera dig?
    Lucas, can you introduce yourself?
  2. Lucas

    Hej! Jag är en pojke som heter Lucas.
    Hi! I am a boy named Lucas.
  3. Emma

    Vad duktig du är!
    How clever you are!
  4. Lucas

    Tack, Emma!
    Thank you, Emma!

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