Bedeutung
To have a goal in mind.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Swedish business culture, 'ta sikte på' is preferred over more aggressive terms like 'krossa motståndet' (crush the opposition). It suggests a focus on one's own performance and goals rather than attacking others. The phrase is equally common in Finland-Swedish. It is often used in the context of 'Sisu' (determination), where taking aim at a difficult goal is seen as a sign of character. In international Swedish companies like IKEA or Volvo, this phrase is often used in internal communications to align global teams toward a single 'vision' or 'target'. Commentators on SVT (Swedish National TV) use this phrase constantly during the Winter Olympics, especially in biathlon, where 'ta sikte' is both literal (shooting) and figurative (winning).
Use it in your CV
Instead of saying 'I want to work with...', say 'Jag tar sikte på en roll där jag kan...'. It sounds much more proactive and professional.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'till' or 'i'. It is always 'på'. Think of 'pointing ON' a map.
Bedeutung
To have a goal in mind.
Use it in your CV
Instead of saying 'I want to work with...', say 'Jag tar sikte på en roll där jag kan...'. It sounds much more proactive and professional.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'till' or 'i'. It is always 'på'. Think of 'pointing ON' a map.
The 'Lagom' Balance
While Swedes are modest, using this phrase shows you have a plan, which is a highly valued trait in Scandinavian culture.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the Swedish phrase.
Jag vill bli läkare, så jag har _______ sikte _______ den utbildningen.
The correct form is 'tagit sikte på'. 'Tagit' is the supine form of 'ta', and 'på' is the required preposition.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?
Choose the best option:
Option A uses the correct verb (tar) and preposition (på).
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Vad ska vi göra efter gymnasiet? B: Jag _______ (present tense) sikte på att resa till Australien.
The speaker is talking about a current plan, so the present tense 'tar' is needed.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: 'Ta sikte på den blå flaggan!'
This is a literal use of the phrase for navigation/aiming in a physical space.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ta sikte på vs. Ha i sikte
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJag vill bli läkare, så jag har _______ sikte _______ den utbildningen.
The correct form is 'tagit sikte på'. 'Tagit' is the supine form of 'ta', and 'på' is the required preposition.
Choose the best option:
Option A uses the correct verb (tar) and preposition (på).
A: Vad ska vi göra efter gymnasiet? B: Jag _______ (present tense) sikte på att resa till Australien.
The speaker is talking about a current plan, so the present tense 'tar' is needed.
Sentence: 'Ta sikte på den blå flaggan!'
This is a literal use of the phrase for navigation/aiming in a physical space.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenGenerally no. It sounds like you are hunting them. Use 'vara intresserad av' for dating.
'Sikta på' is more informal. 'Ta sikte på' sounds more deliberate and planned.
Yes, it means 'sight' or 'view'. You also see it in 'i sikte' (in sight).
Use 'Jag tog sikte på'.
Yes, like 'Jag tar sikte på att gå och lägga mig tidigt ikväll'. It adds a bit of humor/focus.
No, it only implies the *intent* to succeed. You can take sikte and still miss.
Very often, especially regarding politics and economy.
'Tappa siktet' (lose the sight/focus) or 'ge upp' (give up).
Yes, like 'Ta sikte på den röda stugan'.
It is neutral-formal. Safe for work and home.
Yes, 'mot' (towards) is sometimes used, but 'på' is more common for specific targets.
Yes, they share the same historical root.
Verwandte Redewendungen
sikta på
similarTo aim at
ha i sikte
similarTo have in sight
sikta mot stjärnorna
specialized formAim for the stars
tappa siktet
contrastTo lose sight of the goal
i sikte
builds onIn sight / visible
