Bedeutung
To risk something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value 'trygghet' (security), so 'ta en chans' is often seen as a bold, positive move that breaks the norm. In Swedish flat hierarchies, even junior employees are encouraged to 'ta en chans' and suggest new ideas. Swedish dating is often low-key; 'ta en chans' might just mean asking someone for a 'fika' (coffee break). Swedish sports commentators use 'chansa' constantly to describe aggressive playstyles.
The Sj-sound
The 'ch' in 'chans' is pronounced with the Swedish 'sj' sound. Practice by blowing air out like you're fogging up a window while saying 'sh'.
Don't say 'göra'
English speakers often say 'göra en chans'. Remember: in Swedish, you 'take' (ta) it!
Bedeutung
To risk something.
The Sj-sound
The 'ch' in 'chans' is pronounced with the Swedish 'sj' sound. Practice by blowing air out like you're fogging up a window while saying 'sh'.
Don't say 'göra'
English speakers often say 'göra en chans'. Remember: in Swedish, you 'take' (ta) it!
Use 'chansa'
If you're unsure of the full phrase, just use the verb 'chansa'. It's shorter and very common in casual speech.
Encouragement
Saying 'Ta en chans!' is a very supportive thing to say to a Swedish friend who is hesitating.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ta'.
Igår ______ jag en chans och köpte en lott.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'tog'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Swedish expression.
'Ta en chans' is the standard collocation in Swedish.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska jag söka jobbet? B: Ja, absolut! ______.
This is a common way to encourage someone to pursue an opportunity.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Vi tog en chans'?
It implies a risk was taken that resulted in an outcome.
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Chans vs. Risk
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIgår ______ jag en chans och köpte en lott.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'tog'.
Select the natural Swedish expression.
'Ta en chans' is the standard collocation in Swedish.
A: Ska jag söka jobbet? B: Ja, absolut! ______.
This is a common way to encourage someone to pursue an opportunity.
When would you say 'Vi tog en chans'?
It implies a risk was taken that resulted in an outcome.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, 'ta chansen' means 'take THE chance'. Use it when there is one specific opportunity right in front of you.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'tog'. For example: 'Jag tog en chans igår'.
Usually, yes. If it's purely negative, we use 'risk'.
You say 'Jag tar en chans på dig'.
Yes, it shows you are willing to grow and take risks.
Yes, 'chansa' is the verb form. 'Jag chansar' = 'I'm taking a chance'.
'Chans' involves risk; 'möjlighet' is just a possibility or opportunity.
It is always 'en chans'.
Yes, but 'ta en risk' sounds more dangerous and less like an opportunity.
It's the Swedish 'sj' sound, similar to 'sh' in 'shoe' but further back in the throat.
Extremely! It's a favorite theme in Swedish pop and schlager music.
Verwandte Redewendungen
chansa
synonymTo take a chance / To guess
ge det en chans
similarGive it a chance
gripa tillfället
similarSeize the opportunity
våga språnget
builds onTake the leap
spela högt
specialized formTo play for high stakes
