Significado
Expressing disbelief.
Contexto cultural
In Sweden, 'Det är inte sant' is a key part of 'active listening'. It shows you are engaged in the conversation. You will hear this phrase constantly in Swedish reality TV and talk shows to build drama. Be careful in meetings; using this can sound like you are calling a colleague a liar if not said with the right tone. In Northern Sweden, the phrase might be said with a distinctive intake of breath, which itself means 'yes' or 'I agree'.
Intonation is Key
Rise your pitch at the end to sound genuinely surprised. A flat tone sounds like you're calling them a liar.
Don't use with 'Sanning'
Avoid saying 'Det är inte sanning'. It sounds very robotic and non-native.
Significado
Expressing disbelief.
Intonation is Key
Rise your pitch at the end to sound genuinely surprised. A flat tone sounds like you're calling them a liar.
Don't use with 'Sanning'
Avoid saying 'Det är inte sanning'. It sounds very robotic and non-native.
The 'Fika' Reaction
This is the #1 phrase to use when someone is telling a story during a coffee break.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the expression of shock.
Har du vunnit en miljon? Det är inte _______!
'Sant' is the correct adjective form to agree with 'det'.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'Det är inte sant'.
Situation: Your friend tells you they are moving to Hollywood tomorrow.
This is a classic 'No way!' moment.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct word order:
In Swedish main clauses, the verb 'är' comes second, followed by the negation 'inte'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag hittade en hundra-lapp på gatan! B: _______! Vad ska du köpa?
This is the natural reaction to hearing about someone finding money.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Det är inte sant'
Surprise
- • Winning money
- • Surprise party
- • New baby
Disbelief
- • Gossip
- • Crazy news
- • Tall tales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHar du vunnit en miljon? Det är inte _______!
'Sant' is the correct adjective form to agree with 'det'.
Situation: Your friend tells you they are moving to Hollywood tomorrow.
This is a classic 'No way!' moment.
Select the correct word order:
In Swedish main clauses, the verb 'är' comes second, followed by the negation 'inte'.
A: Jag hittade en hundra-lapp på gatan! B: _______! Vad ska du köpa?
This is the natural reaction to hearing about someone finding money.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasUsually no, it's a sign of interest. However, in a formal argument, it can be seen as very direct.
Yes, but usually as a tag question at the end of a sentence, like '..., right?'
'Sant' is for 'det' (neuter), 'sann' is for 'en' words (common gender).
Yes, if it's a casual email to a friend. For business, use 'Det låter förvånande' (That sounds surprising).
Frases relacionadas
Är det sant?
similarIs it true?
Skojar du?
synonymAre you kidding?
Helt otroligt!
similarTotally incredible!
Det stämmer
contrastThat's correct
Det kan inte vara sant
builds onIt can't be true
