Förenta staterna
definite, neuter, plural
The English phrase 'united states' is translated into Swedish as Förenta staterna. Wiktionary also lists Förenta stater.
Meaning: country in North America (name)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | Note |
|---|---|
| Förenta staterna | definite, neuter, plural |
| Förenta stater | neuter, plural |
This phrase refers to the country in North America. Förenta Staterna is the most common and official way to say United States in Swedish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective förenta (united) and the definite plural noun staterna (the states).
Which one should you use?
Förenta staterna is the definite form, whereas Förenta stater is the indefinite plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Swedish, the definite form Förenta staterna is used when referring to the country as a specific entity, similar to how English uses 'the' in 'the United States'.
What mistakes should you avoid?
While English speakers often say 'the USA', in Swedish, it is common to simply say USA without a preceding article in many contexts.
Did you know?
- The adjective förenta is a specialized form used almost exclusively for political unions, and is rarely used in everyday Swedish to mean 'united' in a general sense.
- If you were to use the word 'stat' in a different context, such as 'en stat', a Swedish speaker would likely think of a sovereign nation rather than a sub-national entity like a US state. This is because 'stat' is the standard Swedish word for 'state' in the sense of a country.
- Swedish grammar allows USA to be used as an adjective in compound words, such as USA-resan for 'the USA trip', which is more common than using the full phrase.
Examples in context
- Förenta staterna gränsar till Kanada.The United States borders Canada.This sentence shows the subject of a sentence regarding the borders of the country.Tatoeba #11938525 by herrsilen, translation #67546 by CK
- Hon rådde honom att prata om sitt liv i Förenta Staterna.She advised him to talk about his life in the United States.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase when talking about living in the country.Tatoeba #2807115 by Alex1975, translation #1354843 by AMIKEMA
- Inbördeskriget i Förenta Staterna var en betydande milstolpe i landets historia.The Civil War in the United States was a significant milestone in the country's history.
- Handelsavtalet mellan EU och USA är ett viktigt steg mot ökat samarbete.The trade agreement between the EU and the USA is an important step towards increased cooperation.
- Jag har alltid drömt om att besöka staterna i Norra Amerika.I've always dreamt of visiting the states in North America.
- Vi ska resa till Förenta staterna nästa sommar.We are going to travel to the United States next summer.
Example conversation
Erik and Maja are discussing their upcoming vacation plans.
- ErikHar du bokat biljetter till Förenta staterna?Have you booked the tickets to the United States?
- MajaJa, jag bokade dem igår för henne och mig.Yes, I booked them yesterday for her and me.
- ErikVad kul att hon får följa med dig!How fun that she gets to go with you!
- MajaDet blir verkligen en spännande resa för oss.It is going to be a really exciting trip for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “united states” translations and entries Förenta staterna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
