Bedeutung
Agreeing that a point someone made is valid.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value 'consensus' and avoid direct 'no'. This phrase is a perfect 'soft' agreement that keeps the peace. Swedish management is often horizontal. Using this phrase shows you value your subordinates' ideas. In Swedish universities, critical thinking is paired with humility. Acknowledging other theories is expected. It is considered polite to find 'something' to agree with even in a heated debate.
The 'Men' Bridge
Always follow this phrase with 'men' (but) if you want to sound like a master debater. It shows you've listened before you pivot.
Don't over-agree
If you use 'mycket' (much) too often, you might seem like you don't have your own opinions. Use 'något' (something) for a more balanced look.
Bedeutung
Agreeing that a point someone made is valid.
The 'Men' Bridge
Always follow this phrase with 'men' (but) if you want to sound like a master debater. It shows you've listened before you pivot.
Don't over-agree
If you use 'mycket' (much) too often, you might seem like you don't have your own opinions. Use 'något' (something) for a more balanced look.
The Swedish Nod
Pair this phrase with a slow, thoughtful nod to maximize your 'Swedishness'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb to complete the phrase.
Jag håller inte med om allt, men det _______ något i det du säger.
In Swedish, truth 'lies' (ligger) in a statement.
Which sentence is the most natural way to acknowledge a point in a discussion?
A: Du har fel. B: Det är något i det. C: Det ligger något i det. D: Det ligger något på det.
C is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue with the correct variation.
Anna: 'Vi borde kanske sälja bilen och cykla mer.' Erik: 'Det ligger _______ i det, vi skulle spara mycket pengar.'
Erik is agreeing strongly because he mentions saving a lot of money, so 'mycket' (much) fits best.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
When would you say 'Det ligger något i det'?
The phrase is used for acknowledging the validity of an idea.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJag håller inte med om allt, men det _______ något i det du säger.
In Swedish, truth 'lies' (ligger) in a statement.
A: Du har fel. B: Det är något i det. C: Det ligger något i det. D: Det ligger något på det.
C is the standard idiomatic expression.
Anna: 'Vi borde kanske sälja bilen och cykla mer.' Erik: 'Det ligger _______ i det, vi skulle spara mycket pengar.'
Erik is agreeing strongly because he mentions saving a lot of money, so 'mycket' (much) fits best.
When would you say 'Det ligger något i det'?
The phrase is used for acknowledging the validity of an idea.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'någonting' is just a longer version of 'något'. It sounds a bit more emphatic.
It can be. Usually, people expect you to explain *what* you think lies in it. Adding a 'men...' or 'till exempel...' is better.
It might sound a bit too clinical. If your partner says 'We don't spend enough time together,' saying 'There's something in that' sounds like you're analyzing a spreadsheet, not a relationship.
'Du har rätt' is 100% agreement. 'Det ligger något i det' is 10-90% agreement.
You say 'Det ligger ingenting i det.'
Yes, Norwegian ('Det ligger noe i det') and Danish ('Der er noget om det') have very similar versions.
Yes, if someone says something ridiculous, you can say it sarcastically, but tone is very important!
No, in legal documents you would use 'Det finns fog för...' or 'Det föreligger sanning...'.
Usually, yes. It refers to the 'point' or 'argument' just made.
No! That would mean 'There is something inside you (physically or spiritually)'. Stick to 'i det'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Du har en poäng
synonymYou have a point.
Det stämmer
similarThat's correct.
Det ligger i sakens natur
builds onIt's in the nature of things.
Huvudet på spiken
contrastHit the nail on the head.
