المعنى
Checking messages.
خلفية ثقافية
Swedes value efficiency. Voicemail messages are often short and to the point. 'Lyssna av' is seen as a task to be cleared from a to-do list. In Swedish offices, it is polite to 'lyssna av' your messages before the start of the workday to ensure no urgent client requests are missed. Younger Swedes rarely use voicemail, preferring 'BankID' and text apps. 'Lyssna av' is becoming a phrase associated with 'vuxenpoäng' (adult points/being a responsible adult). In Swedish TV shows like 'The Bridge', characters often 'lyssnar av' messages to reveal plot points. It's a common narrative device.
The Stress Rule
Always stress 'AV'. If you stress 'lyssna', a Swede might think you are just starting to listen to something general.
Spying vs. Checking
Be careful with 'avlyssna'. Using it instead of 'lyssna av' can make you sound like you're involved in espionage!
المعنى
Checking messages.
The Stress Rule
Always stress 'AV'. If you stress 'lyssna', a Swede might think you are just starting to listen to something general.
Spying vs. Checking
Be careful with 'avlyssna'. Using it instead of 'lyssna av' can make you sound like you're involved in espionage!
Texting is King
While you should know this phrase, remember that many Swedes under 30 find voicemail annoying. Use it for official business!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing particle to complete the phrase for checking voicemail.
Jag måste lyssna ___ min mobil.
'Lyssna av' is the correct particle verb for checking messages.
Which sentence is correct for checking an answering machine?
Which one would a Swede say?
'Lyssna av' is the standard neutral term. 'Avlyssna' sounds like spying.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du sett mitt missade samtal? B: Nej, jag har inte hunnit ______ än.
When referring back to a missed call/voicemail, 'lyssna av det' is the most natural.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
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3 تمارينJag måste lyssna ___ min mobil.
'Lyssna av' is the correct particle verb for checking messages.
Which one would a Swede say?
'Lyssna av' is the standard neutral term. 'Avlyssna' sounds like spying.
A: Har du sett mitt missade samtal? B: Nej, jag har inte hunnit ______ än.
When referring back to a missed call/voicemail, 'lyssna av det' is the most natural.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةNo, use 'lyssna på' for podcasts. 'Lyssna av' is only for checking messages.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Kolla' is more general (check). 'Lyssna av' is specific to the act of listening to the recordings.
Not always. You can say 'Jag ska lyssna av' if the context of the phone is clear.
It is always 'av'. 'Lyssna ut' is not a standard Swedish phrase.
No, for emails use 'läsa' or 'kolla'.
Jag lyssnade av min röstbrevlåda.
Yes, but mostly for landlines. For mobiles, use 'mobilsvar'.
It sounds like you are telling someone to listen to the sound of something turning off.
Not really, but 'checka luren' is very casual.
No, that would sound like you are checking them for hidden microphones!
Usually, people just say 'lyssna på' for voice notes because they are part of a chat, but 'lyssna av' can be used if you are going through many of them.
Two words: Lyssna av.
It implies finishing the task of listening to the stored items.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kolla mobilsvar
synonymCheck voicemail
Lämna ett meddelande
builds onLeave a message
Höra av sig
similarTo get in touch
Ringa upp
builds onCall back
