Bedeutung
The outcome is uncertain.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes often use 'Det beror på' to avoid sounding too aggressive or certain, which aligns with the cultural value of 'Jantelagen' (not standing out or being too boastful). In Finland-Swedish, the usage is identical, but the tone might be slightly more direct. However, the grammatical structure remains strictly 'beror på'. In business meetings, 'Det beror på' is a strategic tool used to request more data before making a commitment, reflecting the consensus-driven decision-making process. Younger generations might shorten the phrase to just 'Beror på' in texts, often followed by emojis to soften the uncertainty.
The 'Om' Rule
If you are translating 'It depends on IF', always use 'på om'. Never skip the 'på'.
Don't be too vague
If you say 'Det beror på' too often without explaining why, you might sound like you're avoiding the question.
Bedeutung
The outcome is uncertain.
The 'Om' Rule
If you are translating 'It depends on IF', always use 'på om'. Never skip the 'på'.
Don't be too vague
If you say 'Det beror på' too often without explaining why, you might sound like you're avoiding the question.
Safe Answer
This is the safest answer in Sweden if you don't want to be wrong. It shows you are thinking carefully.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ska vi gå på bio? Det beror ___ om jag har pengar.
The verb 'beror' always takes the preposition 'på' in Swedish.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'It depends on what you think'?
In a subclause (starting with 'vad'), the subject 'du' comes before the verb 'tycker'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Vill du ha en kopp kaffe till? B: _________ om det finns mjölk.
'Det beror på' is the standard way to introduce a condition.
Match the condition to the question.
Question: 'Ska vi åka till stranden?'
Going to the beach usually depends on the weather (sunlight).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSka vi gå på bio? Det beror ___ om jag har pengar.
The verb 'beror' always takes the preposition 'på' in Swedish.
How do you say 'It depends on what you think'?
In a subclause (starting with 'vad'), the subject 'du' comes before the verb 'tycker'.
A: Vill du ha en kopp kaffe till? B: _________ om det finns mjölk.
'Det beror på' is the standard way to introduce a condition.
Question: 'Ska vi åka till stranden?'
Going to the beach usually depends on the weather (sunlight).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is a very common standalone answer in Swedish, just like 'It depends' in English.
It is always 'beror på'. 'Beror av' is an old-fashioned error that even some natives make, but 'på' is the standard.
You say 'Det beror på vädret'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in school.
The past tense is 'Det berodde på'. For example: 'Det berodde på ett fel' (It was due to an error).
Usually, you use 'Beroende på...' (Depending on...) if you start the sentence with the condition.
Historically yes, but today it only means 'to depend'.
Not really a slang word, but in text, people write 'D beror på'.
Add 'helt': 'Det beror helt på'.
No, it's actually considered quite honest and Swedish!
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det beror helt på
builds onIt depends entirely on
Det beror på omständigheterna
specialized formIt depends on the circumstances
Beroende på
similarDepending on...
Det spelar ingen roll
contrastIt doesn't matter
Det är upp till dig
similarIt's up to you
