Bedeutung
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a key part of 'fika' culture. It is the verbal signal that the social planning is successful and everyone is happy. Swedes value consensus. 'Det låter bra' is often used to avoid direct confrontation while still moving a project forward. In texting (SMS/WhatsApp), 'Låter bra' is often shortened to 'Låter bra' or even just '👍'. It is the most common way to end a planning thread. Saying 'Det låter bra' is considered a binding agreement. If you change your mind later, you must provide a good reason.
Drop the 'Det'
To sound like a local, just say 'Låter bra!' with a slight nod. It's punchy and natural.
Watch your tone
If said with a flat intonation, it can sound like you don't actually care. Add a little lift at the end to show genuine interest.
Bedeutung
Agreeing to a suggestion.
Drop the 'Det'
To sound like a local, just say 'Låter bra!' with a slight nod. It's punchy and natural.
Watch your tone
If said with a flat intonation, it can sound like you don't actually care. Add a little lift at the end to show genuine interest.
The 'Väl' modifier
Adding 'väl' (Det låter väl bra) makes you sound typically Swedish—slightly cautious and non-committal.
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Fill in the missing word to complete the agreement.
Ska vi ses klockan fem? - Det ______ bra.
'Låter' is the correct verb for agreeing to a suggestion in Swedish.
Which response is most natural when a friend suggests a movie?
Vän: Ska vi se den nya Batman-filmen?
'Det låter bra' is the standard way to agree to a plan.
Complete the dialogue with the most enthusiastic version of the phrase.
A: Jag bjuder på middag ikväll! B: Oh, ______!
'Jättebra' adds the enthusiasm appropriate for a free dinner invite.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a business meeting and a colleague suggests a logical, but not exciting, deadline.
'Rimligt' (reasonable) is the professional way to agree with logic.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Låter vs. Hörs
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSka vi ses klockan fem? - Det ______ bra.
'Låter' is the correct verb for agreeing to a suggestion in Swedish.
Vän: Ska vi se den nya Batman-filmen?
'Det låter bra' is the standard way to agree to a plan.
A: Jag bjuder på middag ikväll! B: Oh, ______!
'Jättebra' adds the enthusiasm appropriate for a free dinner invite.
Situation: You are in a business meeting and a colleague suggests a logical, but not exciting, deadline.
'Rimligt' (reasonable) is the professional way to agree with logic.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, if someone *suggests* a type of food. But if you are *eating* the food, say 'Det smakar bra' (It tastes good).
Absolutely. It's very common in professional emails to confirm arrangements.
You can't say 'Det låter gott' unless you are talking about something that sounds like it would taste good (like a recipe description). 'Bra' is the general standard.
Use 'Det låter fantastiskt' or 'Det låter underbart'.
Yes, just like in English. 'Det låter ju jättebra...' (said with a sigh) means the opposite.
It is neutral. It's safe for both your boss and your best friend.
'Ljuder' is a very poetic or archaic word for 'to sound'. Stick to 'låter' for daily life.
No, say 'Det låter bra *för* mig'.
Yes! 'Den här låten låter bra' means the song sounds good (literally).
Usually 'Härligt!' or 'Då säger vi så!' (Then we'll say that/It's a deal!).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det låter härligt
similarThat sounds lovely
Det låter rimligt
specialized formThat sounds reasonable
Jag håller med
synonymI agree
Det låter inget vidare
contrastThat doesn't sound very good
