Significado
To become familiar with a person.
Contexto cultural
The 'Fika' culture is the primary vehicle for 'lära känna'. It provides a low-stakes, time-boxed environment to talk. A 'lära känna-samtal' is a standard part of modern Swedish management, focusing on the person, not just the tasks. Privacy is highly valued. 'Lära känna' is seen as a slow process where you don't ask about salary or religion early on. On Swedish dating apps like 'Mötesplatsen', 'lära känna' is the most common verb used in profiles to signal serious intent.
The 'Varandra' Rule
Always use 'varandra' if the action is mutual. 'Vi lär känna varandra' is the most common way to use this phrase.
Avoid 'Veta'
Never say 'Jag vill veta dig'. It sounds like you want to download their data, not be their friend.
Significado
To become familiar with a person.
The 'Varandra' Rule
Always use 'varandra' if the action is mutual. 'Vi lär känna varandra' is the most common way to use this phrase.
Avoid 'Veta'
Never say 'Jag vill veta dig'. It sounds like you want to download their data, not be their friend.
Use 'Få'
Add 'få' (get to) to sound more polite: 'Det var kul att få lära känna dig!'
Patience is Key
In Sweden, 'lära känna' is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't rush it!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'lära känna'.
Jag ______ (past tense) min fru i Paris.
Since it happened in the past (in Paris), we use the preterite 'lärde'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We are getting to know each other'?
'Varandra' is the correct reflexive pronoun for 'each other' in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vill du gå på fika? B: Ja, gärna! Det vore roligt att ______.
'Lära känna dig' is the natural way to express wanting to become familiar with someone.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a job interview and want to sound professional.
Using 'lära känna' for a company shows you want to understand its culture and workings.
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Ayudas visuales
Känna vs. Veta
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag ______ (past tense) min fru i Paris.
Since it happened in the past (in Paris), we use the preterite 'lärde'.
How do you say 'We are getting to know each other'?
'Varandra' is the correct reflexive pronoun for 'each other' in this context.
A: Vill du gå på fika? B: Ja, gärna! Det vore roligt att ______.
'Lära känna dig' is the natural way to express wanting to become familiar with someone.
You are at a job interview and want to sound professional.
Using 'lära känna' for a company shows you want to understand its culture and workings.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if it's a complex work. 'Jag håller på att lära känna den här romanen.'
'Känna' is the state of knowing someone. 'Lära känna' is the process of getting there.
It is always 'lära känna'. The 's' form is not used here.
Use the reflexive: 'Jag vill lära känna mig själv.'
Usually, we use 'lära sig' for a language. Use 'lära känna' for the culture associated with it.
No, it is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your date.
The past tense is 'lärde känna'.
No, 'känna igen' means 'to recognize'. Adding 'lära' makes it confusing.
Etymologically, 'känna' meant to perceive by touch. So you are 'learning to perceive' someone's character.
In slang, people might just say 'snacka' (talk) or 'hänga' (hang out), but 'lära känna' is the only way to express the specific meaning.
Frases relacionadas
bli bekant med
similarTo become acquainted with
känna igen
similarTo recognize
lära upp
contrastTo train someone
komma nära
builds onTo get close to
bekanta sig med
specialized formTo familiarize oneself with
