Bedeutung
To comment on something
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value 'platt organisation' (flat hierarchy). Making an 'anmärkning' is seen as a way to improve the process, not necessarily to challenge the boss. A 'betalningsanmärkning' is a serious matter in Sweden. It stays on your record for three years and can prevent you from getting a phone contract. The 'anmärkning' system in schools is a common topic of debate. Some see it as necessary for order, others as outdated. Direct criticism is often avoided in casual Swedish social circles to maintain 'stämning' (atmosphere). 'Göra en anmärkning' is strictly for the 'official' part of life.
Use it for 'Going on the Record'
In a meeting, if you want your objection to be official, say 'Jag vill få en anmärkning till protokollet'.
Don't overdo it
Making too many 'anmärkningar' can make you seem pedantic or negative in Swedish culture.
Bedeutung
To comment on something
Use it for 'Going on the Record'
In a meeting, if you want your objection to be official, say 'Jag vill få en anmärkning till protokollet'.
Don't overdo it
Making too many 'anmärkningar' can make you seem pedantic or negative in Swedish culture.
The 'Betalningsanmärkning' fear
Be careful when using this word around finances; it's a very sensitive topic for Swedes.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'göra'.
Igår ________ läraren en anmärkning om min läxa.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gjorde'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal meeting?
How do you point out an error in a budget?
This is the most professional and 'saklig' (objective) way to bring up a point.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the most common forms and compounds of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Chef: Har du läst rapporten? Anställd: Ja, men jag har ________.
The verb 'göra' is the only one that collocates with 'anmärkning'.
In which situation would you 'få en anmärkning' (receive a remark)?
Select the correct context:
In a school context, 'en anmärkning' is a formal note of misconduct.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of Anmärkningar
Professional
- • Audit finding
- • Meeting note
- • Review feedback
Educational
- • Teacher's note
- • Demerit
- • Correction
Financial
- • Credit mark
- • Late payment
- • Debt record
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenIgår ________ läraren en anmärkning om min läxa.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gjorde'.
How do you point out an error in a budget?
This is the most professional and 'saklig' (objective) way to bring up a point.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the most common forms and compounds of the phrase.
Chef: Har du läst rapporten? Anställd: Ja, men jag har ________.
The verb 'göra' is the only one that collocates with 'anmärkning'.
Select the correct context:
In a school context, 'en anmärkning' is a formal note of misconduct.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot always, but it usually implies that something needs attention or correction. It's rarely used for pure praise.
It's better to avoid it unless you are being intentionally formal or joking. Use 'kommentar' instead.
An 'anteckning' is a neutral note (like in a notebook). An 'anmärkning' is a remark or observation directed at something.
You say 'utan anmärkning' (u.a.). This is common in medical or technical reports.
Both are used. 'Göra' is the act of making the remark. 'Ge' is often used when an authority (like a teacher) gives a demerit.
Technically yes, but it sounds very stiff. 'Jag vill göra en anmärkning om hur god maten är' sounds like an official report.
In slang, 'få en prick' is the same as 'få en anmärkning' (getting a mark on your record).
Usually yes: 'om' (about), 'på' (on/at), or 'mot' (against).
Very. You will see it in headlines about government audits or police reports.
En anmärkning -> Flera anmärkningar.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Anmärka på
similarTo criticize or find fault with.
Lämna en kommentar
synonymTo leave a comment.
Framföra kritik
builds onTo deliver criticism.
Hålla med
contrastTo agree.
