Bedeutung
To possess the necessary knowledge.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects the 'expert culture' in Sweden where specialized knowledge is highly respected but often held with modesty. In Swedish meetings (möteskultur), 'sitta inne med svaret' is a position of power. The person who eventually provides the answer is seen as the 'räddare i nöden' (savior in need). Journalists frequently use this phrase when investigating government transparency, asking who 'sitter inne med sanningen'. In 'Nordic Noir' crime novels, the phrase is a staple for describing witnesses or suspects who are 'sitting on' the truth.
Use it for Experts
If you want to sound like a native, use this when referring to an expert. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'han vet mycket'.
The Prison Trap
Never forget the 'med'. If you say 'Han sitter inne', you are calling someone a convict.
Bedeutung
To possess the necessary knowledge.
Use it for Experts
If you want to sound like a native, use this when referring to an expert. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'han vet mycket'.
The Prison Trap
Never forget the 'med'. If you say 'Han sitter inne', you are calling someone a convict.
Modesty Matters
Swedes use this phrase to describe others more than themselves. Saying 'Jag sitter inne med svaret' can sound a bit arrogant.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Det är bara chefen som ______ ______ med svaret på varför vi måste jobba över.
The phrase is 'sitta inne med svaret'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?
Select the best option:
This correctly identifies an expert possessing knowledge.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi kan inte lösa det här problemet själva. B: Nej, vi måste ringa Anna. Hon ______ ______ ______ ______.
While all are technically okay, 'sitter inne med svaret' is the most idiomatic for an expert.
Match the situation to the nuance of the phrase.
Situation: A detective questioning a witness who is hiding something.
In a criminal context, it often implies the person knows but isn't telling.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet är bara chefen som ______ ______ med svaret på varför vi måste jobba över.
The phrase is 'sitta inne med svaret'.
Select the best option:
This correctly identifies an expert possessing knowledge.
A: Vi kan inte lösa det här problemet själva. B: Nej, vi måste ringa Anna. Hon ______ ______ ______ ______.
While all are technically okay, 'sitter inne med svaret' is the most idiomatic for an expert.
Situation: A detective questioning a witness who is hiding something.
In a criminal context, it often implies the person knows but isn't telling.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, 'lösningen' (the solution) is a very common alternative to 'svaret'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a business meeting or a newspaper article.
In Swedish, 'sitta' often implies a state of being or a long-term position. You 'sit' with knowledge like you 'sit' on a committee.
No, it's often just about having the right information or expertise.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Sitta på en guldgruva
similarTo sit on a goldmine (possess something very valuable).
Hålla inne med
similarTo withhold information.
Veta besked
synonymTo know for sure / to have the answer.
Ha facit i hand
builds onTo have the answer key in hand (knowing the outcome after the fact).
