B1 Umgangssprache Umgangssprache

Inte så illa pinkat

Not too bad

Bedeutung

Something is surprisingly good

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Reflects the 'Jantelagen' culture where direct bragging is avoided, and praise is often delivered through understatement. The phrase has roots in agrarian life where earthy language was common and not necessarily seen as offensive. Extremely common in locker rooms and among fans to build camaraderie through shared 'rough' language. The phrase has migrated to social media and gaming, often used with emojis to soften the 'crude' word.

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Never use this with someone you address formally (like a doctor or a high-level boss).

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The 'Understatement' Key

The more impressive the feat, the more effective this phrase is as a cool, understated compliment.

Bedeutung

Something is surprisingly good

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Never use this with someone you address formally (like a doctor or a high-level boss).

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The 'Understatement' Key

The more impressive the feat, the more effective this phrase is as a cool, understated compliment.

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Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Du vann matchen! Inte så illa _______!

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: pinkat

The fixed idiom is 'Inte så illa pinkat'.

In which situation is it appropriate to use 'Inte så illa pinkat'?

Select the best context:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At a bar with friends after someone wins a game of pool.

This is a slang phrase for informal social settings.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Jag lyckades fixa kranen helt själv! B: ________

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Inte så illa pinkat!

Fixing a tap is a practical achievement where this informal praise fits perfectly.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

Match 'Inte så illa pinkat' with its figurative meaning:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: That is surprisingly good.

The phrase is used to praise a good result.

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When to use 'Inte så illa pinkat'

Safe

  • Sports
  • Friends
  • Gaming
  • Family

Unsafe

  • Job Interview
  • First Date
  • Courtroom
  • Funeral

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank B1

Du vann matchen! Inte så illa _______!

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: pinkat

The fixed idiom is 'Inte så illa pinkat'.

In which situation is it appropriate to use 'Inte så illa pinkat'? Choose B1

Select the best context:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At a bar with friends after someone wins a game of pool.

This is a slang phrase for informal social settings.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Jag lyckades fixa kranen helt själv! B: ________

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Inte så illa pinkat!

Fixing a tap is a practical achievement where this informal praise fits perfectly.

Match the phrase to its meaning. situation_matching A2

Match 'Inte så illa pinkat' with its figurative meaning:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: That is surprisingly good.

The phrase is used to praise a good result.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

3 Fragen

Not really, but it is crude. It's like saying 'pissed' in English—fine with friends, bad with your grandma.

Yes, it is gender-neutral and used for anyone's achievements.

Yes, use 'Inte så pjåkigt' or 'Inte så dumt'.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Inte så pjåkigt

similar

Not too shabby

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Snyggt jobbat

synonym

Nicely worked / Good job

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Inte så dumt

similar

Not so stupid / Not bad

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Klockrent

builds on

Perfect / Spot on

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