din
/dɪn/ [d̪ɪn̪ː]
The Swedish word for your (singular, referring to one owner) is din.
Meaning: belonging to you (singular, one owner) (det)
Which one should you use?
While din is the default form for a single owner, Swedish uses different forms depending on the noun being possessed. din is used for singular common gender nouns, ditt is used for singular neuter nouns and dina is used for all plural nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word for 'your' must agree with the gender and number of the noun being possessed, rather than the person you are addressing.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɪn/
Did you know?
- If you use din in a sentence like din idiot, the word 'your' actually functions as an intensifier. In this context, it does not mean the person belongs to you, but rather translates to 'you idiot'.
- While din is used for 'your', the Swedish word for 'your' in a formal or respectful context is er. This plural form is used to address a single person of high status to show distance and respect.
- In modern Swedish, the formal 'your' er has almost entirely disappeared from daily life, making Swedish one of the most egalitarian languages in terms of address.
Examples in context
- Han är din vän.He's your friend.This sentence is useful for showing how to use din with a singular common gender noun.Tatoeba #2158353 by herrsilen, translation #1780049 by Spamster
- Ge mig din arm.Give me your arm.Tatoeba #4340000 by richke, translation #3151449 by CK
- Är Tom din son?Is Tom your son?Tatoeba #4441865 by richke, translation #4397621 by CK
- Din bok ligger på skrivbordet.Your book is on the desk.
- Ert hus är mycket vackert.Your house is very beautiful.
- Era barn är duktiga.Your children are talented.
- Din bok är intressant.Your book is interesting.
- Ditt hus ser trevligt ut.Your house looks nice.
- Dina barn är så små!Your children are so young!
- 690 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Linnea and Karl are talking about a book.
- LinneaÄr det här din bok?Is this your book?
- KarlNej, det är inte min.No, it is not mine.
- LinneaVems är din bok då?Whose is your book then?
- KarlJag vet inte.I do not know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your” translations and entries din, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
