min
/miːn/common gender
The Swedish phrase for "my" is min. Wiktionary also lists mitt.
Meaning: belonging to me (det)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| min | /miːn/ | common gender |
| mitt | /mɪtː/ | neuter |
Which one should you use?
The form of "my" must agree with the grammatical gender and number of the noun it modifies. Use min for common gender nouns, mitt for neuter nouns and mina for plural nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is mina.
How do you pronounce it?
/miːn/
Did you know?
- In Swedish, you can omit the possessive min when talking about your own body parts or close family members if the context is clear.
- The Swedish word min is a cognate of the English word 'mine', as both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root *méynos.
- While min expresses possession, Swedish often uses the word egen alongside it to emphasize that something is truly 'my own' and not shared.
Examples in context
- Du är min vän.You are my friend.This sentence demonstrates the use of min with a common gender noun.Tatoeba #3099435 by morbrorper, translation #370562 by saeb
- Du är min far.You are my father.This sentence shows how to use min with a common gender noun.Tatoeba #4025403 by malinef, translation #1097991 by cntrational
- Ge mig min öl.Give me my beer.This sentence illustrates the use of min with a common gender noun.Tatoeba #4339968 by richke, translation #3151514 by CK
- Mitt hus är stort.My house is big.
- Mitt jobb är utmanande.My job is challenging.
- Mitt kontor är på femte våningen.My office is on the fifth floor.
- Min bil är röd.My car is red.
- Min familj är viktig för mig.My family is important to me.
- Min väska är på bordet.My bag is on the table.
- Mina vänner är här.My friends are here.
- Mina böcker är på hyllan.My books are on the shelf.
- Mina drömmar är stora.My dreams are big.
- Min hund är lekfull.My dog is playful.
- Min cykel är trasig.My bike is broken.
- Min kompis är rolig.My friend is funny.
- Min dator är snabb.My computer is fast.
- Mina vänner är trevliga.My friends are nice.
- Mina bilar är snabba.My cars are fast.
- Mitt äpple är saftigt.My apple is juicy.
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Example conversation
Erik and Linnea are looking for their belongings in the living room.
- ErikVar är min telefon?Where is my phone?
- LinneaDen ligger på bordet, Erik.It is on the table, Erik.
- ErikTack, jag hittade min telefon.Thanks, I found my phone.
- LinneaVarsågod!You're welcome!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “my” translations and entries min, mitt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries min, mitt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
