Significado
It is alright; no problem.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a key part of 'fika' etiquette. If you spill a little coffee or take the last piece of cake, 'det är lugnt' is the expected social lubricant to keep the atmosphere cozy (mysig). In Swedish flat hierarchies, 'det är lugnt' is often used by bosses to put employees at ease after a mistake, reinforcing the idea that everyone is on the same level. In Stockholm, the phrase might be said very quickly (De-e-lugnt), whereas in the north, it might be accompanied by the famous 'inhaling gasp' of agreement. Younger Swedes often use just the word 'Lugnt' as a cool way to say 'You're welcome' or 'It's all good.'
The 'Silent T' Rule
In speech, never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker immediately.
Don't over-apologize
If someone says 'det är lugnt' to you, stop apologizing! They mean it, and continuing to apologize can actually become annoying.
Significado
It is alright; no problem.
The 'Silent T' Rule
In speech, never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker immediately.
Don't over-apologize
If someone says 'det är lugnt' to you, stop apologizing! They mean it, and continuing to apologize can actually become annoying.
The Power of 'Helt'
Adding 'helt' (totally) before 'lugnt' makes you sound extra friendly and reassuring.
Texting Shortcut
In texts, you can just write 'lugnt' or even 'lugnt!' to save time.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Anna: 'Förlåt att jag glömde ringa dig igår!' Erik: '________, jag var ändå upptagen.'
Erik is accepting an apology, so 'Det är lugnt' is the perfect fit.
Match the situation to the use of 'Det är lugnt'.
You are in a store and the clerk offers you a receipt you don't want.
Saying 'Nej tack, det är lugnt' is a common way to decline a receipt or a bag.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det är ______.
The neuter form 'lugnt' is required to match the subject 'det'.
Which of these is a common spoken contraction of the phrase?
How do Swedes often say it in fast speech?
In speech, 'det' becomes 'de' and 'är' becomes 'e'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAnna: 'Förlåt att jag glömde ringa dig igår!' Erik: '________, jag var ändå upptagen.'
Erik is accepting an apology, so 'Det är lugnt' is the perfect fit.
You are in a store and the clerk offers you a receipt you don't want.
Saying 'Nej tack, det är lugnt' is a common way to decline a receipt or a bag.
Det är ______.
The neuter form 'lugnt' is required to match the subject 'det'.
How do Swedes often say it in fast speech?
In speech, 'det' becomes 'de' and 'är' becomes 'e'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, in modern Swedish workplaces it is perfectly acceptable and very common.
It is always 'lugnt' in this phrase because it matches the word 'det'.
'Ingen fara' is slightly more formal, but they are 90% interchangeable.
Yes, it's a social formula. You can say it even if you're slightly annoyed but want to be polite.
It's a closed, rounded vowel. Try to say 'oo' but with your tongue further forward.
It's informal, but not quite slang. Everyone from teenagers to grandmothers uses it.
Yes, but you would more likely say 'Det är lugnt ute' (It is calm outside).
That is just the standard spoken contraction of 'Det är lugnt'.
It's better to use 'Det är ingen fara' to sound a bit more professional.
Yes, it can be used that way after someone says 'Tack'.
It's a slang version of 'det är lugnt,' literally meaning 'calm pucks.'
No, that would be very inappropriate. Use 'Jag beklagar' instead.
Frases relacionadas
Ingen fara
synonymNo danger / No worries
Ingen orsak
synonymNo cause (for thanks)
Lugna puckar
slangCalm pucks
Ta det lugnt
builds onTake it easy
Helt lugnt
specialized formTotally calm
