hen

gender-neutral singular pronoun

Beginner Pronoun
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Pronunciation

/hɛn/

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Cultural Note

Hen is now common in Swedish for inclusive or unspecified reference, though it can still carry social or political nuance in some contexts.

📝 Example Sentences

Om någon ringer, säg att hen kan sms:a mig.

If someone calls, say that they can text me.

Vissa par använder hen om de vill vara könsneutrala.

Some couples use hen when they want to be gender-neutral.

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