Preposition choice

In the words of a famous author and translator, “Prepositions are hell”. They are one of the most difficult areas to learn. Nevertheless, we need to try to find the right preposition for each occasion. In most cases, there will be only one correct choice, and it often will not be the preposition that is most similar to the one you would choose in Swedish.

Here are some examples:

written on English

written in English

a consequence from

a consequence of

advantages with

advantages of, advantages to

think on

think about (or sometimes, think of)

the second language in Sweden

the second language of Sweden

influence in

influence on

open for new ideas

open to new ideas