Bedeutung
To create a lot of public interest or debate.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Jantelagen' influence means that causing a stir is often seen as a social faux pas. Swedes generally prefer 'lagom' (just the right amount) and consensus. Swedish tabloids like Aftonbladet and Expressen use 'väcka uppståndelse' constantly in headlines to drive clicks, even for minor celebrity drama. In formal debates, 'väcka uppståndelse' is used to criticize an opponent's proposal as being too radical or poorly thought out. With the rise of influencers, 'väcka uppståndelse' has become a tool for 'clout.' Many young Swedes now view it as a necessary part of personal branding.
Use 'Stor'
Almost always use the adjective 'stor' (big) with this phrase to sound more natural. 'Väcka stor uppståndelse' is the most common form.
Not for Waking Up
Never use this to say you woke up at 8 AM. It will sound like you caused a riot in your bedroom.
Bedeutung
To create a lot of public interest or debate.
Use 'Stor'
Almost always use the adjective 'stor' (big) with this phrase to sound more natural. 'Väcka stor uppståndelse' is the most common form.
Not for Waking Up
Never use this to say you woke up at 8 AM. It will sound like you caused a riot in your bedroom.
The Jante Factor
Remember that in Sweden, 'väcka uppståndelse' is often a negative thing. Use it carefully if you are talking about yourself!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'väcka'.
Hennes tal igår ______ stor uppståndelse i hela landet.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'väckte'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the most natural Swedish sentence:
Option B is the standard usage. A uses 'göra' (wrong verb), C uses it for waking up in the morning (wrong context), and D is just unnatural.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Har du hört att chefen ska sluta? B: Ja, det kommer verkligen ______.
While 'väcka uppmärksamhet' is possible, 'väcka uppståndelse' is better for a big, shocking piece of news like a boss quitting.
Match the situation to the most likely reaction.
A politician is caught lying about their taxes.
A political scandal is the classic scenario for 'väcka stor uppståndelse'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHennes tal igår ______ stor uppståndelse i hela landet.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'väckte'.
Choose the most natural Swedish sentence:
Option B is the standard usage. A uses 'göra' (wrong verb), C uses it for waking up in the morning (wrong context), and D is just unnatural.
A: Har du hört att chefen ska sluta? B: Ja, det kommer verkligen ______.
While 'väcka uppmärksamhet' is possible, 'väcka uppståndelse' is better for a big, shocking piece of news like a boss quitting.
A politician is caught lying about their taxes.
A political scandal is the classic scenario for 'väcka stor uppståndelse'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot always, but it usually implies a lack of calm. It can be used for a 'sensation' (positive) but more often describes a 'scandal' or 'commotion' (negative).
Yes, 'skapa uppståndelse' is perfectly fine and very common. It sounds slightly more like the person did it on purpose.
'Uppmärksamhet' is just being noticed. 'Uppståndelse' is being noticed AND causing a fuss/debate.
Use 'Det väckte uppståndelse'.
Yes, for example: 'Fusionen väckte stor uppståndelse på marknaden' (The merger caused a great stir in the market).
Only if the surprise was so big that people started arguing or the neighbors called the police. Otherwise, it's too strong.
It's neutral. You'll see it in high-end newspapers and hear it in casual coffee-break chats.
It means 'resurrection' or 'commotion/uproar'.
Usually, we don't use the article 'en' before 'uppståndelse' in this phrase, but you can say 'det blev en herrans uppståndelse' (there was a lordly commotion).
Yes, 'det blev ett jävla liv' (there was a hell of a noise/fuss), but be careful as it uses a swear word.
Verwandte Redewendungen
väcka uppmärksamhet
similarTo attract attention
skapa rubriker
synonymSpecifically refers to media coverage.
röra upp känslor
similarTo stir up emotions
bli en snackis
informal alternativeTo become something everyone is talking about
passera obemärkt
contrastTo pass unnoticed
