Significado
Heeding advice or sound.
Contexto cultural
In Swedish 'flat' hierarchies, managers are expected to 'lyssna till' their employees. It's not just polite; it's a functional part of the decision-making process. In the indigenous Sami culture of northern Sweden, 'lyssna till naturen' (listening to nature) is a core spiritual and survival practice, often reflected in their music (Yoik). Modern Swedish parenting (barnuppfostran) emphasizes that parents should 'lyssna till' children's feelings rather than just demanding obedience. During 'fika', the act of 'lyssna till' a friend's problems is as important as the coffee itself. It's a time for deep, focused social listening.
The 'Advice' Rule
If you are giving advice that you want someone to actually follow, use 'till'. It sounds more persuasive and serious.
Avoid 'Lyssna till' with Technology
Don't use it for apps, devices, or media. It makes you sound like a time traveler from the 1800s.
Significado
Heeding advice or sound.
The 'Advice' Rule
If you are giving advice that you want someone to actually follow, use 'till'. It sounds more persuasive and serious.
Avoid 'Lyssna till' with Technology
Don't use it for apps, devices, or media. It makes you sound like a time traveler from the 1800s.
The Power of Silence
In Sweden, 'lyssna till tystnaden' is a real thing. Don't feel the need to fill every silence in conversation.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct preposition for giving advice.
Du borde lyssna ____ din pappa.
When following advice from a person, 'till' is the most appropriate for 'heeding'.
Fill in the missing verb form.
Igår _________ (lyssna) jag till fåglarna.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we use the past tense (preteritum).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Lyssna till ditt hjärta.
Listening to your heart is a figurative expression for emotional decisions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jag vet inte vad jag ska göra. B: Du måste ______ till förnuftet.
'Lyssna till förnuftet' is a common collocation meaning 'listen to reason'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Lyssna på vs. Lyssna till
When to use 'Till'
Internal
- • Samvete
- • Intuition
- • Känsla
Authority
- • Lärare
- • Föräldrar
- • Experter
Nature
- • Vinden
- • Fåglarna
- • Tystnaden
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDu borde lyssna ____ din pappa.
When following advice from a person, 'till' is the most appropriate for 'heeding'.
Igår _________ (lyssna) jag till fåglarna.
The sentence refers to 'igår' (yesterday), so we use the past tense (preteritum).
Lyssna till ditt hjärta.
Listening to your heart is a figurative expression for emotional decisions.
A: Jag vet inte vad jag ska göra. B: Du måste ______ till förnuftet.
'Lyssna till förnuftet' is a common collocation meaning 'listen to reason'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasOnly if you are being very poetic or focusing on a specific, deep part of the music. Otherwise, use 'lyssna på'.
Yes, it carries a more serious, formal, or literary tone.
It changes the focus from the act of hearing to the act of heeding or concentrating.
'Lyssna till mig!' is very serious and authoritative.
Always 'lyssna på radio'.
It is 'lyssnade till'.
Yes, this is very common in health and wellness contexts.
Yes, it is very common in religious texts to mean 'obeying God'.
'Höra' is just the physical ability to hear; 'lyssna till' is an intentional choice.
Yes, if you are asking someone to consider feedback or advice.
Frases relacionadas
lyssna på
similarTo listen to (general)
hörsamma
synonymTo heed/obey
lyssna efter
specialized formTo listen for
ta till sig
builds onTo take to heart
höra på
similarTo listen to (someone speaking)
