Presens Particip (Present Participle)
The Presens Particip (Present Participle) in Swedish is used to describe ongoing or continuous actions and is often used as an adjective. It is more commonly found in written or formal language than in everyday speech.
Mood:
The Presens Particip is a non-finite form, meaning it does not change to indicate tense, person, or number. It functions more like an adjective to describe an action or state.
Formation:
The Presens Particip is formed by adding -ande (for most verbs) or -ende (for verbs ending in -er) to the verb stem.
Active Voice Conjugation:
| Verb Type | Example Verb | Presens Particip |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | att tala (to speak) | talande |
| Verbs ending in -er | att äta (to eat) | ätande |
Usage:
- As an adjective to describe someone or something: En talande man. (A speaking man.)
- In descriptive or formal writing: De ätande gästerna. (The eating guests.)
Examples:
- Adjective: Hon är en skrattande flicka. (She is a laughing girl.)
- Adjective Negative: En inte talande man. (A non-speaking man.)
