Bedeutung
Changing the topic to something related.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Essential for 'Fika' culture. It allows for a non-hierarchical flow of conversation where everyone can contribute by 'hooking' onto others' words. Commonly used in Finland-Swedish as well, though sometimes replaced by more direct Finnish-influenced structures in very casual speech. In Swedish offices, this phrase is used to make meetings feel less rigid and more like a collaborative 'samtal' (conversation). Very common in Slack and Discord. It's often used with a 'link' or 'emoji' to show what triggered the thought.
The 'Ingenting' Trick
If you want to change the subject completely, say 'På tal om ingenting' (Speaking of nothing). It's a very native way to be random.
Don't overthink the grammar
It's a fixed phrase. Don't try to change 'tal' to 'talar' or 'talet'.
Bedeutung
Changing the topic to something related.
The 'Ingenting' Trick
If you want to change the subject completely, say 'På tal om ingenting' (Speaking of nothing). It's a very native way to be random.
Don't overthink the grammar
It's a fixed phrase. Don't try to change 'tal' to 'talar' or 'talet'.
Fika Fuel
Use this during fika to show you are an active listener. It's the best way to make Swedish friends.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the transition.
______ ______ ______ kaffe, ska vi gå till ett café?
'På tal om' is the correct fixed expression.
Which sentence is a natural response to: 'Jag älskar hundar!'
This uses the phrase correctly to pivot to a related animal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Min bror bor i London. B: ______ ______ ______ London, hur är vädret där?
Both 'På tal om' and 'Apropå' are used for topic transitions.
Match the 'På tal om' phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are talking about a movie and remember you need to buy popcorn.
The popcorn is the specific item triggered by the movie context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben______ ______ ______ kaffe, ska vi gå till ett café?
'På tal om' is the correct fixed expression.
This uses the phrase correctly to pivot to a related animal.
A: Min bror bor i London. B: ______ ______ ______ London, hur är vädret där?
Both 'På tal om' and 'Apropå' are used for topic transitions.
Situation: You are talking about a movie and remember you need to buy popcorn.
The popcorn is the specific item triggered by the movie context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenUsually no. It needs a previous topic to 'hook' onto. If you're starting fresh, use 'Förresten' or just start directly.
Neither is 'better'. 'Apropå' is slightly more formal/chic, while 'På tal om' is more common and grounded.
Yes, in writing it is standard to put a comma after the introductory 'På tal om [noun]' phrase.
Yes! You can follow it with a verb in the infinitive, e.g., 'På tal om att äta, jag är hungrig.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Apropå
synonymSpeaking of / By the way
När det gäller
similarWhen it comes to
Förresten
similarBy the way
Inte för att tala om
builds onNot to mention
