Swedish · Question Words
Vems
Whose
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about ownership.
Example
Vems väska är det här?
Whose bag is this?
Etymology
'Vems' is derived from Old Norse 'hverr', signaling possession in the context of identity, and stems from Proto-Germanic '*hwaz', maintaining its inquisitive nature.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vems' is used in both spoken and written contexts primarily for inquiries into ownership or belonging. It is relevant in informal and formal discourse, understood throughout Sweden.