Significado
Politely decline an offer.
Contexto cultural
The 'Nej tack till reklam' sticker is a cultural icon. It represents the Swedish desire for privacy and order in the home. In fika culture, saying 'nej tack' to a second or third offering is expected. It's rare for someone to keep pushing after the first 'nej tack'. In meetings, 'nej tack' is used to decline suggestions without causing 'tappat ansikte' (loss of face) for the proposer. Children are taught to say 'nej tack' as one of their first social phrases to ensure they grow up 'väluppfostrade' (well-behaved).
The 'Det är bra' Add-on
To sound like a native, add 'det är bra så' after 'nej tack'. It means 'I'm satisfied/I have enough'.
Don't just say 'Nej'
Even if you are in a hurry, 'nej' alone sounds like you are angry. Always add the 'tack'.
Significado
Politely decline an offer.
The 'Det är bra' Add-on
To sound like a native, add 'det är bra så' after 'nej tack'. It means 'I'm satisfied/I have enough'.
Don't just say 'Nej'
Even if you are in a hurry, 'nej' alone sounds like you are angry. Always add the 'tack'.
One 'No' is Enough
Unlike in some cultures where you must refuse three times, in Sweden, 'nej tack' is usually taken as a final answer.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to politely decline a coffee.
Vill du ha mer kaffe? – ____ ____, det är bra så.
'Nej tack' is the standard way to decline an offer politely.
Which sentence is the most natural way to decline a job offer in an email?
How do you say 'I decline the job'?
The pattern is 'säga nej tack till [någonting]'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone offers you a flyer on the street.
'Inte idag' (not today) is a common polite addition when declining street solicitors.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Ska vi gå på bio ikväll? B: ____ ____, jag är så trött. Kan vi ta det imorgon?
B is declining the invitation due to being tired.
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Ayudas visuales
Common things to say 'Nej tack' to
Fika
- • Påfyllning
- • Sista bullen
- • Socker
Service
- • Kvitto
- • Plastpåse
- • Medlemskap
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVill du ha mer kaffe? – ____ ____, det är bra så.
'Nej tack' is the standard way to decline an offer politely.
How do you say 'I decline the job'?
The pattern is 'säga nej tack till [någonting]'.
Situation: Someone offers you a flyer on the street.
'Inte idag' (not today) is a common polite addition when declining street solicitors.
A: Ska vi gå på bio ikväll? B: ____ ____, jag är så trött. Kan vi ta det imorgon?
B is declining the invitation due to being tired.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral to formal. It's safe to use with both your boss and your friends.
No, that sounds unnatural. Always say 'nej tack'.
You can say 'Nej tack, det var jättesnällt att du frågade' (No thanks, it was very kind of you to ask).
Yes, but it's often better to say 'Jag kan tyvärr inte komma, men tack för inbjudan'.
Yes, 'Näh, jag e lugn' (No, I'm cool/calm) is common among younger people.
It's a way to acknowledge the kindness of the offer, even if you don't want the thing itself.
Absolutely. It's very common in SMS and chat.
'Nej tack' is the spoken phrase; 'avböja' is the formal verb used in writing.
Generally, no. It's better to accept a gift and say 'tack'. 'Nej tack' is for offers of food, help, or invitations.
Say 'Nej tack, jag är allergisk'.
Frases relacionadas
tacka nej
synonymTo decline (verb form)
avböja
specialized formTo decline formally
det är bra så
similarIt's fine as it is
nej för sjutton
contrastNo, for goodness sake
