Swedish Adjectives that Describe Personality
In this lesson of the Learn Swedish course, you'll learn Swedish adjectives that describe a person's personality. The grammar of Swedish adjectives is discussed in the Adjectives lesson.
Online flashcards and a quiz are included to help you learn the Swedish adjectives that are introduced in this lesson.
Adjectives
Here are some Swedish adjectives that describe positive personality traits.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| aggressiv | aggressive |
| ambitiös | ambitious |
| arrogant | arrogant |
| omsorg | caring |
| medkännande | compassionate |
| omtänksam | considerate |
| modig | brave, courageous |
| kreativ | creative |
| grym | cruel |
| nyfiken | curious |
| bedräglig | deceitful |
| vänlig | friendly |
| generös | generous |
| girig | greedy |
| ärlig | honest |
| otålig | impatient |
| hänsynslös | inconsiderate |
| oansvarig | irresponsible |
| lat | lazy |
| manipulativ | manipulative |
| trångsynt | narrow-minded |
| optimistisk | optimistic |
| tålmodig | patient |
| pessimistisk | pessimistic |
| pålitlig | reliable |
| respektfull | respectful |
| oförskämd | rude |
| självisk | selfish |
| stödjande | supportive |
| eftertänksam | thoughtful |
| pålitlig | trustworthy |
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Examples
Here are some examples that show how these adjectives are used in sentences.
| Swedish | English |
|---|---|
| Han är väldigt ambitiös och vill alltid nå sina mål. | He is very ambitious and always wants to achieve his goals. |
| Hon är så omtänksam att hon alltid ställer upp för sina vänner. | She is so considerate that she always supports her friends. |
| Deras kreativa idéer förbättrade presentationen. | Their creative ideas improved the presentation. |
| Han var generös och delade med sig av sin lunch. | He was generous and shared his lunch. |
| Trots svårigheterna förblev hon optimistisk. | Despite the difficulties, she remained optimistic. |
| Lärare måste vara tålmodiga med eleverna. | Teachers must be patient with the students. |
| Mina kollegor tycker att hon är mycket pålitlig. | My colleagues find her very reliable. |
| Hans giriga beteende förstörde affären. | His greedy behavior ruined the deal. |
| Hon var så otålig att hon avbröt oss mitt i samtalet. | She was so impatient that she interrupted us mid-conversation. |
| Att köra utan bilbälte är oansvarigt. | Driving without a seatbelt is irresponsible. |
| Han är för lat för att städa sitt rum. | He is too lazy to clean his room. |
| Hon svarade med en pessimistisk kommentar när frågan ställdes. | She responded with a pessimistic comment when the question was asked. |
| Att avbryta någon är väldigt oförskämt. | Interrupting someone is very rude. |
| Hans själviska handlingar sårade henne djupt. | His selfish actions hurt her deeply. |
Adjective Flashcards
Here are some flashcards to help you learn the Swedish adjectives for feelings, emotions, and state of mind that are included in this lesson.
Quiz
Here is a quiz to help you learn the adjectives that are included in this lesson.