Swedish · Question Words
Hur
How
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about a way or method.
Example
Hur kommer jag till stationen?
How do I get to the station?
Etymology
'Hur' comes from Old Norse 'hvorr', which relates to questions of manner or method, tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*hu', maintaining its interrogative nature throughout linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hur' serves as a versatile interrogative adverb in both spoken and written contexts, widely used in Sweden across all social registers.