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[UTTAL] Words with initial G

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Basler Biker
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[UTTAL] Words with initial G

Post by Basler Biker »

This table lists words with vowel changes in the plural form.
Here are some additional remarks.

Nathnainiel on Duolingo wrote (exact quote)

Nice! Also note that the pronunciation of the G in "gås" and "gäss" is different. "Gås" is pronounced with a hard G, while the G in "gäss" is pronounced like the Swedish J.

This is confirmed by Lundgren8.

pisti_csumega on Duolingo wrote (edited quote)

Also note that in general we can say

  • G is pronounced as Y (yank) in words starting with: GE, GI, GY, GÄ, GÖ.
  • G is pronounced as G (golf) when words kick off like: GA, GO, GU, GÅ.

Also, some words have a double meaning, and then there may be other behaviour in the plural
For example: there is "en bok - flera bokar", but then it means "one beech - several beeches" (Fagus Sylvatica).

AlbinTheander (native Swede) on Duolingo wrote (exact quote)

Swedish native speaker here. It's a great list. Just a few comments:

  • "Spänner" and "spänger" are not used anymore (apart from possibly in some dialects). Use "spannar" and "spångar" instead!
  • "Ständer" feels very old fashioned even though you can still happen upon it in expressions or old songs. "Stånd" in plural feels more natural. (Also note that the most used meaning of "stånd" is a stand, as on a market.)
  • "Stav" also means staff (typically of wood or metal) but with the plural "stavar". I would say a lot of Swedes wouldn't even know the meaning listed here. It's very uncommon.

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