Noun

kärlek

love

Intermediatenoun-en

Meaning

kärlek is a Swedish noun that means “love”.

Example sentences

  • Johan mår bra: det är kärlek.

    Johan feels good: it is love.

  • Kärlek är viktigt i livet.

    Love is important in life.

Pronunciation tips

  • ä sounds like the e in English “bed” (longer before r).
  • k before e, i, y, ä or ö turns into a soft “ch”-like sound.

Word forms

  • kärlekar
  • kärlekarna
  • kärleken
  • kärleker
  • kärlekerna

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