Bedeutung
To agree on something
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value 'samförstånd' (mutual understanding). An 'överenskommelse' is not just a contract; it's a social glue that ensures everyone feels heard. The 'Saltsjöbadsavtalet' is a famous historical 'överenskommelse' that shaped the Swedish labor market, emphasizing cooperation over strikes. Breaking an 'överenskommelse', even an informal one like a laundry room time slot, is considered a major social faux pas in Sweden. The concept of 'Allemansrätten' (The Right of Public Access) is often described as an unwritten 'överenskommelse' between the people and landowners.
Use 'Träffa' for extra points
If you are writing a formal email or a business proposal, use 'träffa en överenskommelse' instead of 'göra'. It makes you sound much more professional.
Double 'M' Alert
Don't forget the double 'm' in överenskommelse. It's a common spelling mistake even for native speakers!
Bedeutung
To agree on something
Use 'Träffa' for extra points
If you are writing a formal email or a business proposal, use 'träffa en överenskommelse' instead of 'göra'. It makes you sound much more professional.
Double 'M' Alert
Don't forget the double 'm' in överenskommelse. It's a common spelling mistake even for native speakers!
The 'Ska vi säga så?' trick
After you've made an agreement, always end with 'Ska vi säga så?' (Shall we say so?). It's the standard Swedish way to seal the deal.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (past tense).
Vi _______ en överenskommelse om att dela på kostnaderna förra månaden.
The sentence refers to 'förra månaden' (last month), so the past tense 'gjorde' is required.
Which preposition is correct?
Jag har gjort en överenskommelse ____ min chef ____ min lön.
You make an agreement 'med' (with) a person 'om' (about) a topic.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the different levels of formality for agreements in Swedish.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Kan vi bestämma att vi ses kl 10? B: Ja, låt oss ____.
'Göra en överenskommelse' is the most natural and grammatically correct choice here.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Agreement vs. Decision
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi _______ en överenskommelse om att dela på kostnaderna förra månaden.
The sentence refers to 'förra månaden' (last month), so the past tense 'gjorde' is required.
Jag har gjort en överenskommelse ____ min chef ____ min lön.
You make an agreement 'med' (with) a person 'om' (about) a topic.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the different levels of formality for agreements in Swedish.
A: Kan vi bestämma att vi ses kl 10? B: Ja, låt oss ____.
'Göra en överenskommelse' is the most natural and grammatically correct choice here.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but 'göra en deal' is much more informal and influenced by English. Use 'överenskommelse' in more serious or formal contexts.
You can, but it sounds a bit like a business contract. Better to say 'Vi har bestämt att...' or 'Vi är överens om...'.
The plural is 'överenskommelser'. For example: 'Vi har gjort många överenskommelser'.
Usually yes. Use 'om' for the topic (överenskommelse om priset) and 'med' for the person (överenskommelse med dig).
It is always 'en'. It's a common gender noun.
No, that is incorrect. You 'gör' or 'träffar' an agreement.
Extremely common. You will see it in almost every political or economic news report in Sweden.
You can say 'Vi har en överenskommelse!' or more informally 'Då säger vi så!'
An 'avtal' is usually a formal, legal document. An 'överenskommelse' can be either verbal or written and is a broader term for any mutual decision.
It's a bit heavy for that. For coffee, just say 'Vi bestämde att ses'.
No, you can also say 'Vi är överens' (We are in agreement) or 'Vi kommer överens' (We get along).
Often, yes. In Swedish culture, an 'överenskommelse' usually involves both parties giving something up to reach consensus.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Komma överens
similarTo agree or get along
Träffa en överenskommelse
specialized formTo reach a formal agreement
Sluta ett avtal
similarTo sign/conclude a contract
Vara rörande överens
builds onTo be in complete/touching agreement
Gå med på
similarTo agree to / To accept
