المعنى
Being careful with one's words or actions.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is deeply tied to 'Lagom' and the avoidance of social conflict. Swedes value 'eftertänksamhet' (thoughtfulness/deliberation) as a sign of maturity. While Finnish is a different language family, the Swedish-speaking minority and the general culture share the value of 'thinking before speaking', often resulting in longer silences in conversation. In Norway, 'tenke seg om' is the equivalent. It is heavily used in the 'Fjellvettreglene' (Mountain Code) to encourage safety in nature. Danes are often perceived as more direct than Swedes, but 'tænke sig om' is still vital for maintaining 'hygge' and avoiding genuine offense.
The 'Wait' Rule
If you are unsure whether to use this phrase, ask yourself: 'Am I advising someone to wait and consider?' If yes, use 'tänka sig för'.
Don't forget 'sig'!
Without the reflexive pronoun, the phrase is grammatically incomplete and sounds very strange to native speakers.
المعنى
Being careful with one's words or actions.
The 'Wait' Rule
If you are unsure whether to use this phrase, ask yourself: 'Am I advising someone to wait and consider?' If yes, use 'tänka sig för'.
Don't forget 'sig'!
Without the reflexive pronoun, the phrase is grammatically incomplete and sounds very strange to native speakers.
Stress for Success
Always emphasize the 'FÖR'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (mig, dig, sig, oss, er).
Vi måste tänka ___ för innan vi köper huset.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence is correct?
A) Jag tänkte för mig inte. B) Jag tänkte mig inte för. C) Jag inte tänkte mig för. D) Jag tänkte inte för mig.
In a main clause, the order is Verb + Reflexive + Inte + Particle.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Situation: You are about to post a controversial comment on a news site.
'Tänk dig för!' is the standard warning for social consequences.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska jag sälja alla mina aktier nu? B: Vänta lite, du borde ___.
Financial decisions require caution, making 'tänka dig för' the best fit.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينVi måste tänka ___ för innan vi köper huset.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
A) Jag tänkte för mig inte. B) Jag tänkte mig inte för. C) Jag inte tänkte mig för. D) Jag tänkte inte för mig.
In a main clause, the order is Verb + Reflexive + Inte + Particle.
Situation: You are about to post a controversial comment on a news site.
'Tänk dig för!' is the standard warning for social consequences.
A: Ska jag sälja alla mina aktier nu? B: Vänta lite, du borde ___.
Financial decisions require caution, making 'tänka dig för' the best fit.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but 'se sig för' is more common for things like traffic.
'Tänka sig för' is about caution. 'Tänka efter' is about deep reflection or analysis.
It becomes 'tänkte sig för'. Example: 'Jag tänkte mig inte för igår.'
In Swedish, 'tänka om' means to change your mind. 'Tänka sig för' is the one for caution.
Very much so, especially when discussing risks or strategy.
Not exactly. Here it acts as a particle meaning 'ahead' or 'before'.
Yes, 'att inte tänka sig för' is a very common way to describe a mistake.
Not directly, but 'eftertanke' (reflection/foresight) is a related noun.
'Jag borde ha tänkt mig för.'
عبارات ذات صلة
tänka efter
similarTo reflect or think deeply.
se sig för
similarTo be careful (physically).
sova på saken
builds onTo sleep on it.
handla i affekt
contrastTo act on impulse/emotion.
