Significado
Remembering someone or something.
Contexto cultural
Swedes often use 'känna igen sig' to avoid being too direct about their own problems. By saying they 'recognize themselves' in your story, they show solidarity without taking the spotlight. The concept of 'igenkänningsfaktor' is a key metric for Swedish TV shows and columnists. If a show has high 'igenkänning', it's considered a success. If you 'känna igen' someone in Sweden but aren't sure where from, it's common to be a bit shy about it unless you are in a social setting like a party.
The Stress Rule
If you want to sound like a native, always punch the 'igen'. It's the most common mistake for learners.
Don't use for facts
Never say 'Jag känner igen att klockan är fem'. Use 'Jag ser att...' or 'Jag vet att...'
Significado
Remembering someone or something.
The Stress Rule
If you want to sound like a native, always punch the 'igen'. It's the most common mistake for learners.
Don't use for facts
Never say 'Jag känner igen att klockan är fem'. Use 'Jag ser att...' or 'Jag vet att...'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to say 'I recognize you'.
Jag ______ ______ dig.
'Känna igen' is the correct phrase for recognizing a person.
Which sentence means 'I feel at home/I know where I am'?
Choose the correct reflexive form:
The reflexive 'mig' indicates that the speaker recognizes their surroundings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Känner du igen den här låten? B: Ja, ...
When responding to a question with 'känner du igen', you should use the same verb in the answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a friend you haven't seen in 5 years.
You are recognizing the person ('dig').
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag ______ ______ dig.
'Känna igen' is the correct phrase for recognizing a person.
Choose the correct reflexive form:
The reflexive 'mig' indicates that the speaker recognizes their surroundings.
A: Känner du igen den här låten? B: Ja, ...
When responding to a question with 'känner du igen', you should use the same verb in the answer.
You see a friend you haven't seen in 5 years.
You are recognizing the person ('dig').
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes! 'Jag känner igen doften' is perfectly natural.
'Känna igen' is everyday language; 'identifiera' is formal or technical (like a witness in court).
Usually just 'känna igen mig'. Adding 'själv' is rare and adds unnecessary emphasis.
Frases relacionadas
känna till
similarTo know of / be aware of
komma ihåg
similarTo remember
lära känna
builds onTo get to know someone
